The Economic Impact of Renewable Energy

The 5th Annual Morris Brown College Scholarship Walk-A-Thon presents (Retired Lt. General) David Poythress

Who is Retired Lt. Gen. David Poythress?

David Poythress is a native Georgian. He grew up in Macon and played football at Lanier High for Boys.


He attended Emory at Oxford, and earned both his B.A. degree and his commission as an Air Force officer at “big Emory” in Atlanta. He is a distinguished military graduate of the Emory ROTC program, and he graduated with honors from Emory University School of Law. David served four years on active duty in the U.S. Air Force as a judge advocate officer. He volunteered for duty in Viet Nam, and served as defense counsel and Chief of Military Justice at DaNang Air Base, in the Republic of Viet Nam.


David’s civilian career has included public service, military service, and private law practice.


Upon returning to civilian life, David held several positions in Georgia State Government, including Assistant Attorney General, Deputy State Revenue Commissioner, and Secretary of State. During the decade of the 80’s, David practiced law in Atlanta, with concentrations in taxation and public finance. In 1992 he was elected statewide to the Office of State Labor Commissioner, and he was re-elected in 1994.


David resigned as State Labor Commissioner in 1998 and ran for Governor of Georgia.


After leaving active duty, David remained in the Air Force Reserve as a Judge Advocate, and attained the rank of Brigadier General. In 1999, he was appointed Adjutant General – the commander of the Georgia Army and Air National Guard – in the rank of Major General. In 2002 he was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant General – the first Adjutant General in Georgia history to wear three stars.


General Poythress has held leadership positions in several national and local organizations. He served as Vice Chairman of the Board of the National Guard Association of the United States, and is a member of the Board of Directors of Jobs for America’s Graduates. He has served two terms as Chairman of the Board of the State YMCA of Georgia, and he previously served on the boards of Wesley Homes and the Atlanta Day Shelter for Women. He is a member of the American Legion, the Veterans of Foreign Wars, and the USO.

General Poythress currently serves as Executive Vice-President for JBAR Enterprises, LLC.  JBAR is a Veteran-owned business that place its focus and effort in the delivery of services, as well as, "green" products.  Its mission is to improve environmental sustainability and energy efficiency.
http://jbargreenenergy.com/

David and his wife, Elizabeth, are members of Peachtree Road United Methodist Church. They have three grown children, and eight grandchildren.

What will he do?  (Retired Lt. General) David Poythress will speak with interested guests regarding the economic impact of renewable energy. 

Title: "The Economic Impact of Renewable Energy"

Where: Hickman Student Union Building located @ 715 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive Atlanta, Georgia 30314

Date: Friday, July 22nd 2011

Time: 7 p.m. - 8 p.m.   (Refreshments will be served.)

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7K Practice, Train, Walk or Jog Schedule ( MBC Scholarships Walk-A-Thon Events)

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Are you ready for the 7K or 4.35 mile event Saturday, September 10, 2011 through Downtown Atlanta?

No?  Well, please RSVP for FREE and join us
Saturday(s) for a training walk or jog alone the path of the September Walk-A-Thon on the sidewalk.

Where to meet us?    Morris Brown College Gym Parking lot on Walnut Street

What time?   8:30 a.m.  EST

When again? 


* Saturday, May 14th 2011
* Saturday, May 28th 2011
* Saturday, June 11th 2011
* Saturday, June 25th 2011
* Saturday, July 9th 2011
* Saturday, July 30th 2011
* Saturday, August 13th 2011


Where do I sign-up for FREE?  Click here to sign up for free.

Please wear your walking or jogging shoes; this is a "Training Event" that will be guided alone the sidewalks through Downtown Atlanta.


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An Evening Lecture from the Honorary Consul General of The Republic of Albania Atlanta Region

The 5th Annual Morris Brown College Scholarship Walk-A-Thon presents Ambassador Theodore R. Britton, Jr.


Who is Dr. Theodore R. Britton, Jr. ?

Ambassador Theodore R. (Ted) Britton, Jr. served as Chief of Mission to Barbados and to the State of Grenada, from 1974 to 1977 with the rank of Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary. In addition, he served concurrently as the US Special Representative to the States of Antigua, Dominica, St. Christopher-Nevis-Anguilla, St. Lucia, and St. Vincent.

He retired from the Department of Housing and Urban Development after a distinguished career as Deputy Assistant Secretary for Research and Technology (GS-17), Assistant to the Secretary for International Affairs, Deputy Regional Administrator (ES-4), Manager, Newark Office, in the New York Region. In 1989, he received the Department’s Distinguished Service Award. On his retirement, he was honored with resolutions from the City Councils of Newark, NJ and Washington, DC. Banking is his profession, having served as an officer and director in the savings and commercial banking business.

Ambassador Britton has maintained a life-long interest in diplomatic affairs and international activities as shown by his extensive participation in US Information Agency programs beginning in 1971. During 1981 to 1989, he served as American Chair of the US-China Agreement on Housing and Planning, and as Executive Secretary to similar agreements with Mexico, Canada, and the former Soviet Union (USSR). A long-time vice chair, he was elected Chairman/President of the Group on Urban Affairs (in 1985) at the Paris-based Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD). During this period, he lead a two year OECD Mission to Study and Evaluate Japan’s Urban Policies, and later, presided at the second meeting of Urban Affairs Ministers of the 24 OECD nations.

A specialist in finance and housing, he was president of The American Baptist Management Corporation prior to entering Government service. In his first position, his expertise was utilized to help improve the production of housing and the delivery of housing services. He was elected president of New York’s United Mutual Life Insurance Company after leaving his diplomatic post in Barbados. He returned to Government in 1981 to manage the various bi-lateral programs involving housing and urban development.

He is a graduate of New York University with a B.S. in Banking and Finance, and from the American Savings and Loan Institute, with the Standard and Graduate Diplomas. In 2009, he was awarded the degree of Doctor of Laws (Honoris Causa) by Kristal University, in Tirana, Albania.

Mr. Britton has twice served in the US Marine Corps. He is a Life Member of the Montford Point Marines, the Second Marine Division, and the Association for Intelligence Officers. He is currently a director of the Council of American Ambassadors, Georgia Council for International Visitors, and is Honorary Chairman of Kristal University. Lastly, he is an “Ambassador for Peace” of the Universal Peace Federation, having served on many Missions including the Middle East Peace Initiative to Israel and Palestine during 2007.

A long-time supporter of education, he has lectured at colleges and universities throughout Europe, Asia, Africa, the USA, Central America and the Caribbean. He recently completed a two year lecture series on “The Caribbean” at Georgia’s world famed Emory University. In 2008, after being recognized honored by South Korea’s National Assembly, he was designated to respond on behalf of the assembled Korean War Veterans.


What will he do?  Ambassador Britton Jr. will speak with interested guests regarding his insights on Economic and International Affairs.

Title: "An Evening Lecture from the Honorary Consul General of The Republic of Albania Atlanta Region"

Where: Hickman Student Union Building located @ 715 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive Atlanta, Georgia 30314

Date: Friday, July 8th 2011

Time: 7 p.m. - 8 p.m.   (Refreshments will be served.)

Seating is limited, please register for FREE by reserving your seat today.    Click here to register.

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Author's Book Discussion - Truisms: The next LEVEL...Can it be that simple?

The 5th Annual Morris Brown College Scholarship Walk-A-Thon presents (Author / Veteran) Mr. Michael McFadden

Who is Michael McFadden ?

Michael A. McFadden, affectionately known as "Face" to his peers, brings an impressive and extensive track-record of Director-level corporate leadership experience and success to all he’s involved in.

Don't let the "baby face" fool you... Michael has done it all, serving in the US Army (Infantry soldier) during Operation Desert Storm, Realtor and Regional Sales Trainer for one of the largest home builders in the nation, as well as 12 other jobs he has held along the way.

Being a native of Southeast Washington, DC, Michael intimately understands, employs, and relies on the sheer "determination-factor" associated with achieving major success. He learned the meaning of hustling in Southview (Oxon Hill, Maryland)... and cleaned up well in Atlanta, Georgia.

Moreover, as a seasoned national speaker, talk show host (Real Talk with Michael A. McFaddden) and published author (TRUISMS), Michael enjoys speaking to business and corporate sectors, but especially relishes the opportunity to speak with kids who need inspiration, a positive role model, and help with self-esteem and character building.

What will he do?  Mr. McFadden will speak with interested guests regarding his book, 'Truisms: The next LEVEL...Can it be that simple?'


Title: "Author's Book Discussion - Truisms: The next LEVEL ... Can it be that simple?"

Where: Hickman Student Union Building located @ 715 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive Atlanta, Georgia 30314

Date: Friday, June 24th 2011

Time: 7 p.m. - 8 p.m.   (Refreshments will be served.)

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Government Contracting: Scouting The Game

The 5th Annual Morris Brown College Scholarship Walk-A-Thon presents (Retired Lt. Colonel)  President / CEO Mr. Dannie James Sr. of JE Consulting Group & GBC, LLC.


Who is Dannie James, Sr. ?

Mr. Dannie James serves as President of Government Business CoachSultant, LLC. (GBC). He is a graduate of Livingstone College with a Bachelor Degree in Education and Masters Degree in Public Administration from Central Michigan University. He’s a proud graduate of the Officer Candidate School, Fort Benning, Georgia. Mr. James holds the highest level of government contracting certification as a DAWIA Level III certified Contracting Officer from the Defense Acquisition University (specializing in Acquisition and Procurement). He has held executive leadership management positions such as Lead Contingency Contracting Officer and Directorate of Contracting. With his 22 years in the military, he served as a Senior NCO and Senior Staff Officer. In June of 2000, he was selected to serve as the Director of Contracting for 3rd Army Central Command (Forward) located in Saudi Arabia. With his leadership, he supported approximately 1100 personnel in support of a $48.7 million budget. The Coach" In June of 2002, Dannie transferred to Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) in Huntsville, Alabama where he managed the Quality Assurance Program of an Acquisition Category 1 program. He supervised the complete oversight of the production of the Interim Armor Vehicle (Stryker), a contract that was valued over $6 billion dollars. Dannie ensured proper auditing, sampling, inspecting, and process proofing of the production process and testing/accepting the Interim Armor Vehicle (Stryker).

After retiring from the military in 2004, Dannie established JE Consulting Group LLC, a company that specializes in government contract consulting services. With JE Consulting Group’s success, Dannie founded Government Business CoachSultants, LLC. (GBC originally founded in 2008). GBC focuses on the full life cycle of understanding how to proactively position and market businesses successfully in the Federal Government market (using Dannie’s proprietary "10 Step Methodology"). GBC was formed to service Business-to-Business consulting demand and JE Group, a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), transitioned to provide Business-to-Government services.

After years of experience in the federal market Dannie analyzed who, what, when, where and how to enter and be a success in federal contracting. He leveraged relationships by interviewing "the experts" (Government Contract Representatives) to assess and evaluate his unique methodology concentrating more on the "HOW TO and WHAT IS REQUIRED". With over 17 years of government acquisition and procurement experience and a relentless passion to help corporations succeed in the federal market, Mr. James is one of the most sought after consultants and guest speakers in the federal industry.

http://www.govbizconsultants.com/

In the world of Government Contracting, he is known as "The Coach".

What will he do?  Mr. James will speak with interested guests on obtaining government contracts with their small to medium -sized business in his 1 hour lecture to be held at the Morris Brown College Campus.


Title: "Government Contracting: Scouting The Game"

Where: Hickman Student Union Building located @ 715 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive Atlanta, Georgia 30314

Date: Friday, June 10th 2011

Time: 7 p.m. - 8 p.m.   (Refreshments will be served.)

Seating is limited, please register for FREE by reserving your seat today.    Click here to register.

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