Meet and Greet Dec 17, 2012

The meet and greet was held Dec. 17th, 2012 at Grace Fellowship.  Several government official and representatives met with both Grover Heights and Williamsburg Triangle to introduce themselves, their roles, and their contact information. 

In addition, Betty and Elsie presented the following resolution to State Rep. Elizabeth Coggs for her service to our community which was accepted by a representative  on her behalf. 

•Grover Heights NBC, Williamsburg Triangle NBC, and Grace Fellowship Church Resolution  

•A RESOLUTION COMMENDING STATE REPRESENTATIVE ELIZABETH COGGS FOR OVER 24 YEARS OF SERVICE TO HER COMMUNITY AND  CONSTITUENTS  

•Whereas, Representative Elizabeth Coggs has rendered efficient, faithful, and invaluable service to the citizens of Milwaukee and the State of Wisconsin for over 24 years; and 

•Whereas, Representative Elizabeth Coggs has served on the Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors from 1988-2010 as county supervisor for the 10th District and is recognized as the longest elected  and serving board member; and   

• Whereas, Representative Elizabeth Coggs SR22,1,1has faithfully served the city of Milwaukee and state of Wisconsin from 2010 until 2012 as a member of the assembly and pushed forth legislation in record time to help improve the quality of life, such as the American Jobs Act; and  

• SR22,1,4Whereas, Representative Elizabeth Coggs , SR22,1,7as a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly currently serves on the following Assembly Standing Committees: Housing, Consumer Protection and Personal Privacy, Urban and Local Affairs, and on Transportation; and

•Whereas, Representative Elizabeth Coggs has devoted her life to fighting for civil rights, fair housing, excellence in education, quality health care, and the overall enjoyment of life; and 

•Whereas, Representative Elizabeth Coggs is creator and founder of the annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Back to School Festival, a member of the NAACP, Milwaukee Urban League Guild, King Advisory Inc, vice-chair of the Greater Holy Temple Academy Bd, and Abundant Life Ministry; and

•Whereas, Representative Elizabeth Coggs has been a member and supporter of programs such as the House Of Peace, Vision for Vliet, and the Wisconsin State PTA; and

•Whereas, Representative Elizabeth Coggs carries on her political greatness through devotion to her church Holy Redeemer Church of God in Christ and her community as demonstrated through the various community awards she has received such as but not limited to Combined Community Service Board Ten Year Chairwoman’s Award 2010; King Team and Friends of the the King Community Service Board A True Friend of the Community Award 2010; Milwaukee County Parks Special Recognition 2008; Career Youth Development M.C. Image Award 2007, and many others; and

Whereas, Representative Elizabeth Coggs has read the emails, attended and sent representatives to address the needs of her constituents in their individual block club meetings and is considered a tireless advocate of the citizens she represents:

 •NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE PRESIDENTS, BOARDS, MEMBERS, AND PASTOR of the Grover Heights NBC, Williamsburg Triangle NBC, and Grace Fellowship Church commend State Representative Elizabeth Coggs for her dedicated years of service to the community and constant vigilance of the right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. 

•BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be presented to State Representative Elizabeth Coggs, is placed in the files of the Grover Heights NBC records and made available to Representative Coggs for further records upon her request.

•(signed by)
•Betty Smith, Grover Heights, President Emeritus 
•Emma Smith, Grover Heights, President Emeritus
•Sy Smith, Grover Heights, President 
•Elsie McDaniel, Grover Heights, Vice-President
•David Rodriguez, Grover Heights, Board Member 
•Reggie Hayes, Grover Heights, Board Member
•Samuel Sims, Williamsburg Triangle, President  
• Rick Muhammad, Williamsburg Triangle, VP
•Churchill Caruthers, Williamsburg Triangle, Vice President  
•Pamela Harrell, Williamsburg Triangle, Board Member
•Dr. Andrew Calhoun, Pastor, Grace Fellowship Church  
• Marion Minger, Life Time Resident of Grover Heights
•Geraldine Singleton, Lifetime Resident of Williamsburg Triangle 
•Paramjeetsingh, Business member of GH and WBT

There was a brief formal question and answer period followed by a meet and greet which allowed and individuals to express some concerns to the representatives face to face.

 

 

Those in attendance were Senior Advisor Shirley Ellis, Senator Lena Taylor, Representative Sandy Pasch, Executive Assistant Akuwa Dantzler (Alderwoman Coggs), Michael Loughran from the DPW (Commissioner Ghassan Korban), Deputy Inspector Aisha Barkow from the County Sheriff's office and Cpt Anthony Moffett from the County Sheriff's Office,  Lt. Wurth (Chief Flynn), Officer Osiewalski community liaison and also rep (Cpt Gordon), Bree Spencer from Safe and Sound, and Mr. Conyers from the Milwaukee Times.  Due to scheduling conflicts the following officials called and sent messages for the group to read (Gov. Scott Walker, Mayor Tom Barrett, and Sen. Tammy Baldwin). 

We would like to thank Elsie for her hard work in communicating with the officials and putting the program together.  We would also like to thank Mr. Sims for his helping to communicate with officials.

 

 

•Thank you to the distribution team:Officer Osiewalski, Gracelyn, Betty, Diane, Rick, Churchill, Samuel, Elsie, Andrea, Sylester, Shirley, Reggie, and to the pastors: Pastor Calhoun, Pastor Grayson, Pastor Marbley for spreading word. 

•Thank you to the block club members, Bentley World Packaging, Louis Anderson, Paramjeet and Port Foods for donations.

•Thank you to Cecelia Collins, Sylester, Keyon, Betty, Churchill, Gracelyn, Rick, Pastor Calhoun, Bernard, Elsie, Reggie, Claudia B., and Samuel and members of Grace Fellowship Church for helping with logistics.

 Our appreciation goes to Pastor, Dr. Andrew Calhoun and Grace Fellowship for their continuous hospitality and work with the group.  The next leadership training will take place at Grace Fellowship on January 19th from 10-noon.  Please email or call to register.

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