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April 11, 2000
Ms. Mary Ellen McGuire
Office of the First Lady
facsimile number (202) 456-6244
re: White House conference on raising teenagers
Dear Ms. McGuire:
This letter follows our conversation yesterday. I chair our
county-wide anti-drug coalition. Our efforts are focused on
helping young people make positive choices. Over the past year,
our young men and women organized and conducted a fund-raiser that
raised $100,000.00 to enable a homeless, Hispanic boy to receive a
kidney transplant. In addition they also built a Habitat for
Humanity house. In this space I cannot recount all the good in the
county that has been brought about by these projects. These young
people have become leaders in the county and have positively
addressed issues of division and prejudice that seemed insoluble to
adults. Last year our youth were named PRIDE (Parents Resource
Institute for Drug Education) team of the year and our county
coalition, Drug-Free Noble County, was named coalition of the year
by CADCA (Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America).
Having read about the conference on May 2nd, I thought that someone
from our county could contribute. Noble County is not special.
Our accomplishments can be realized anywhere. While we do react to
problems, our main thrust is to empower youth to make the county a
better place to live. Over the past five (5) years drug use among
youth has declined in our county. I believe that this is
attributable, at least in part, to these efforts.
If we can contribute, please contact me.
Very My alin truly yours,
Michael (J. Kramer
Judge, Noble Superior Court, Division 2
Chair, Drug-Free Noble County
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04/17/2000
13:58
NO.242
0002
Dr. Carole G. Hankin
Syosset Central School District
Superintendent of Schools
99 Pell Lane, Syosset, NY 11791-2998 (516) 364-5605
April 17, 2000
The Honorable William Jefferson Clinton
Mrs. Hillary Rodham Clinton
The White House
Washington, DC 20500
Dear President and Mrs. Clinton:
I read with great interest the article in The New York Times on April 16 about your planned conference on
school violence. I would very much like to participate in this conference. At Syosset Central School District we
have programs in our elementary schools and our secondary schools that teach our children how to solve
differences without violence.
In Syosset High School our Peer Mediation Program gives our students the direction and the forum to settle
conflict with words. We believe in early intervention in order to deter bullying and difficulties in high school. In
Peer Mediation students discuss problems and learn how to listen to both sides of an issue before reaching any
conclusion. They practice fair and reasonable judgment about issues that are important to them. In addition, a
team of ninth- and tenth-grade students serves as Peer Educators. After a period of training in sensitivity,
communication, and problem solving, they meet in groups with third graders in the elementary schools and
discuss such issues as dealing with bullies and conflict resolution. We have found that the response to the older
students by the eight- and nine-year-olds is extremely receptive and they are serving as the positive role models
that the program intended to establish.
I also understand that the President will be visiting successful schools. Syosset Central School District is very
proud that our secondary schools have been recognized as Blue Ribbon schools by the U.S. Department of
Education. We would be deeply honored if you would include Syosset in your itinerary for visiting excellent
public schools. I am enclosing a recent article that appeared in The New York Post. It identifies Syosset as one
of the five best places to live in New York, based entirely on the strength of our school district. I am sure you
would find your visit very worthwhile.
Sincerely yours,
Cawle s, Handin
Dr. Carole G. Hankin
Superintendent
Syosset Central School District
Hillary,
I have quite a bit of political mail I intended to do at home when I
thought you would still be in New York on Thursday. I am going to do
it there anyway and hope it's okay. If you need me, just have someone
call me and I'll come in.
FYI: Carol Hankin wrote requesting to be invited to the teen-age
conference. What are your feelings?
Pam
PHOTOCOPY
HRC HANDWRITING
YWCA
New York City
Rae Linefsky
Executive Director/CEO
YWCA of the
City of New York
610 Lexington Avenue
April 28, 2000
New York, NY 10022-6053
(212) 735-9799
Fax: (212) 755-3362
Ms. Julia Doan
[email protected]
www.ywcanyc.org
Office of the First Lady
Flushing Branch
The White House
42-07 Parsons Blvd.
Washington DC
Flushing, NY 11355-2158
(718) 353-4553
Fax: (718) 353-4044
Dear Julia:
Harlem Branch
c/o YWCA / NYC
610 Lexington Avenue
I am looking forward to discussing the issues of teenagers on May 2ⁿᵈ. For many years I have
New York, NY 10022-6053
(212) 735-9748
worked in the non-profit and government arena in New York City and nationally. Also, I was Chair of
Fax: (212) 838-0649
the National Youth Employment Coalition. Presently, I am Executive Director/CEO of the YWCA of
YWCA Day Care, Inc.
the City of New York.
610 Lexington Avenue
New York, NY 10022-6053
(212) 735-9785
Fax: (212) 223-5187
I am writing this note to let you know of a new effort of the YWCA-NYC: The Center for Girls.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Constance A. Tate
The goal of the Center and the girls' programs is to influence public policy, advocacy, and
President
legislation; to provide technical assistance and encourage professional development; and, of
Patricia Geoghegan
course, to provide direct services.
Board Chair
Anne S. Davidson
Vice President
As part of the Center for Girls, we have started a symposium series to highlight the professional
Laura Parsons
Vice President
development needs of individuals who work with girls in after-school programs, schools, churches
Margaret Rennolds Chace
and synagogues, community based organizations, camps, etc. Thus far in the series we have
Secretary
highlighted Penny Colman, author of "Girls- A History of Growing Up Female In America" and Debra
Janice M. Johnson
Treasurer
Zimmerman, Executive Director, Women Make Movies, who showed clips of films made by women
about girls around the world. This was followed by Girls Wellbeing: Issues Related to Physical and
Betty Adams
Alice C. Brown
Mental Health. On May 25, 2000 the symposium topic will be GirlTech: The Impact of Technology
Sally T. Butler
H. Hartley du Pont
and Internet on Girls' Lives. The technology theme will extend to other symposiums in the fall, we
Tuju S. Fields
will also look at issues relating to girls from immigrant families growing up in New York City. This
Denise K. Fletcher
Cynthia Henry Hazard
current planning is only the tip of the iceberg. We are working closely with many other non-profit
Vievette Henry
organizations in New York City to publicize and support the ground swell of concern that so many
Phyllis M. Hollis
Mrs. John R. Hupper
feel about the minimal attention given to girls issues.
Margaret B. Lowe
Grace Lyu-Volckhausen
Mrs. Peter Nicholas
As we planned the Center for Girls, we reviewed the literature about girls and conducted many focus
Louise Parent
groups around these issues. The attached information struck us as most dramatic. If it would be
Cynthia Ponce
Alma Rangel
helpful for you to use this information on May 2nd, please do SO.
Susan E. Rau
Grace E. Richardson
Marie Sanchez
I am looking forward to being there.
Jean Way Schoonover
Beryl L. Snyder
Jane V. Talcott
Sincerely,
Bae hesepsky
Rae Linefsky
kecutive Director/CEO
W
YWCA
New York City
Information Related to Girls Development
Teenage girls are twice as likely as boys to become depressed during adolescence; with
depression rates as high as 30%. (Barbara Littman, Everyday Ways to Raise Smart, Strong,
Confident Girls).
When girls and boys are asked if they would like to become a member of the opposite sex, boys
almost universally say no. In contrast, girls react favorably to the possibility, citing many
advantages. (Barbara Littman, Everyday Ways to Raise Smart, Strong, Confident Girls)
Girls and Women account for nine in ten cases of eating disorders, which have the highest
mortality rate of all psychiatric disorders. (The National Council Research for Women)
80% of fourth-grade girls say they are dieting (National Organization for Women).
Information Related to Girls' Education and School Environment
In an analysis of high-school history textbooks, researchers Myra and David Sadker found that
less than 3 percent of some books referred to women, others less than 2 percent, the extra texts
were described as "inclusive" by the publishers. (Barbara Littman, Everyday Ways to
Raise Smart, Strong, Confident Girls)
In a national study of over 1,600 students, the American Association of University Women found
85% of girls surveyed said they had experienced sexual harassment in school.
New York City Specifics - Information Related to Girls' Education and Environment
In New York City schools, girls consistently scored below boys in math and science tests. In
reading tests, they outscored boys in grades 2 through 8 and then slipped behind in scores
during 9th and 10th grade. (The New York Women's Foundation)
According to The New York Women's Foundation, New York City demographics portray a
disturbing and unhealthy environment for girls aged 9-15, showing that teenage girls in the city
live in poverty far too often and that more than half of all children in female-header households
live in poverty.
Demonstrate the Need for Greater Amount of Girls-Specific Programming in New York City
A survey of New York City youth programs revealed a tremendous need for positive
development programs for New York City girls. Of the 75 program respondents, only 10 had
girls-only programs. Of the 67 programs that served girls as well as boys in their programs, only
23% of the total program participants were girls. (Academy for Educational Development)
Of more than 100,000 girls served by surveyed programs, approximately 1,100 girls (1%) were
served in girls-only programs. (Academy for Educational Development)
Of the surveyed agencies, two-thirds did nothing special to recruit girls to their programs.
(Academy of Educational Development)
Children spend less than 20% of their waking hours in school. ( National Institute on Out-of-
School Time)
Demonstrate the Benefits of a Girls-Specific Programming Focus
In 1970 only 1 in 27 high school girls played varsity sports, and female college athletes received
less than $100,000 in athletic scholarships. In the 1990's 1 in 3 high school girls play varsity
sports and female college athletes received $1,790,000 in athletic scholarships.
Every woman who has won a Nobel Prize in science, except one, attended an all-girls school at
some point in her academic career. Students at all-girls schools take math and science classes
at double national average. (The Girls Pages, Charlotte Milholland)
Resiliency studies of adults from high-risk backgrounds who went on to be successful as adults
identify the support and unconditional acceptance of a caring adult as a critical factor in that
success:
Girls who have a Big Sister are 46% less likely than their peers to start using illegal
drugs; minority participants are 72% less likely.
Girls who have a Big Sister are 27% less likely to start drinking; minority participants are
50% less likely.
Girls who have Big Sisters are 84% less likely to skip a day of school.
(The Carnegie Council on Adolescent Development)
A recent report from the President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports show that
participating in sports can help girls develop stronger bodies and minds. For example:
Girls who engage in athletics develop more self-confidence and high self-esteem, as
well as a more positive body image. They are also more likely to take on leadership
roles in other areas of their lives.
Physically active girls show fewer signs of depression, anxiety, and other symptoms of
stress.
Girls who play sports perform better in school, are less likely to drop out, have higher
standardized test scores, and are more likely to attend college.
YWCA-NYC
Demonstrate the Need for Providing Girls with the Resources and Information Necessary to
Acquire Skills and Make Life Decisions for Today's Economy
90% of women will have to take care of themselves economically at some point in their lives.
(Syracuse University)
According to an employment data summary by Girls Count, 90% of today's kindergartners will
be employed in jobs that do not exist today.
The number of women and minorities in the workforce is rising and expected to continue rising
-by the year 2000, only 15% of the incoming workforce is expected to consist of white men. (US
Department of Labor)
Demonstrates a Need for Educating the Community about Girls Issues
Among women philanthropists over the age of 53, 72% saw women and girls as a high priority
for funding; among women aged 35-53, 55% did; and among women aged 22-35, the figure was
only 32%. (National Council for Research on Women)
YWCA-NYC
Stop Youth Violence
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First Lady Hillary Rodham Clinton
April 24, 2000
The White House
Washington, DC 20502
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Dear First Lady Hillary Rodham Clinton,
Honorary Board Members
I am writing as the founder of SHINE (Seeking Harmony in Neighborhoods
Everyday) to request an invitation to participate in the White House Conference
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on Teens on May 2, 2000. As you may know, SHINE is one of the nation's
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premiere, youth empowerment and anti-violence organizations - with a collective
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voice of over 14 million multi-cultural teens.
SHINE (Seeking Harmony In Neighborhoods Everyday) is a national education program that uses outlets like music, art. and technology to reduce violence
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SHINE's participation in the conference is key to creating an effective dialogue
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and strategy for addressing teen issues - as SHINE is working with teens in a
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truly unprecedented manner. For example:
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Also known as "The Voice of Generation Y", SHINE provides one of the
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largest teen content areas on-line (www.shine365.com) and a landmark in-school
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effort, where young people take a stand, use their voice and impact their world.
Judy Grand, MILV
Each month, million of teens interact with SHINE in-school through Scholastic
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and Channel One, on-line via Excite and AOL, in magazines such as Teen
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People or at malls and other retail centers.
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SHINE directs the entire teen component of the recently launched White
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House's National Campaign Against Youth Violence - including funding a $1.5
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million, multi-media ad campaign with the Ad Council to reduce teen violence.
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The campaign has received the support of nearly every single national
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broadcaster, on-line and print outlet.
Senator Olympia Showe
Senator Robert
Through a new partnership with Urban Box Office, SHINE is the nation's only
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anti-violence and youth empowerment resource to emphasize multi-cultural
communications as a necessary and effective method of achieving positive
Education Advisory Board
change among both urban and suburban teens.
Paul Bank PhD
Kevin Howley M Vv
In order to engage youth and to communicate an important message of non-
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violence to a mass audience of teens, SHINE has launched cause-partnerships
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with Time Warner, ABC, Sony, Universal, Tommy Hilfiger and others, and
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employed creative strategies like mural paintings, art contests, sporting events
and stadium concerts.
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Hundreds of community-based organizations such as the National Urban
League, Points of Light Foundation, and Boys and Girls Clubs work with
SHINE to facilitate localized programs that peacefully engage teens.
SHINE receives key political support that includes members of the
Congressional Black Caucus, Congressman Robert Menendez, Senator Frank
Lautenberg, and Senator Olympia Snowe. In addition celebrities including
Jennifer Lopez, Kevin Spacey, In Sync, Denzel Washington, Ricky Martin,
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and Katie Couric all support the mission of SHINE.
We are confident that the story of SHINE's success and our unique approach to engaging and
empowering teens to eliminate violence would be helpful and inspiring to attendees of the White House
Summit on Teens. We would be grateful for the opportunity to share SHINE's strategies and lessons
learned with the summit attendees.
I look forward to hearing back from you and to working with The Clinton Administration to implement
many new and effective strategies to reducing youth violence.
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Sincerely
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Create original art and it could become one of three permanent murals to be painted across, the country,
Rules:
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4. Entries must be postmarked by March 15,1999.
words short.
Mail to: SHINE, P.O. Box 11462, Trenton, NJ 08607.
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"All the News
That's Fit to Print"
The New York Times
VOL. CXLIX
No. 51,736
Copyright © 1999 The New York Times
NEW YORK, TUESDAY, DECEMBER 14, 1999
$1 beyond the greater New York metropolit:
to
Advertising
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Inc., developed the first television
contest, "Stop Violence, Start Art,"
plexes under construction in New
Madison Avenue executive embarks on a
commercial for Shine, which is run-
which will place winning entries on
Jersey. Raising more than $6 million,
16 beismi
ning on MTV. The spot features Max-
billboards in the the hometowns of
including a $350,000 Housing and Ur-
esuade to battle youth violence.
ine, a digitally created hip teenager,
the winners. Hilfiger is also printing
ban Development grant from Con-
walking into a serene field filled with
the Shine Web address and message
gress, Mr. Rambam said the com-
6 sed ti
vibrant flowers. Then as a storm of
on about 600,000 garment tags in
plexes would consist of an art gallery
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N the wake of several high-profile
and drawings.
dark clouds and debris swirl around
stores.
and theater.
shootings in schools this year,
Even President Clinton has joined
her while she hears recent news re-
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Teen People is planning to play
After working with clients like
lawmakers, parents and educa-
Mr. Rambam's crusade, naming him
ports about teenage violence, she
host to a national series of "Teen
tors have been looking for ways to
director of the National Youth Cam-
Crayola, Hilfiger and Toys "R" Us,
shouts: "Stop! Choose your weapon:
Town Hall" meetings, award an an-
neps curb youth violence. Madison
paign for the National Campaign
art, music, technology. Shine: you
nual scholarship and donate space in
Zoot Suit was acquired in April 1997
Avenue has traditionally tried to sup-
Against Youth Violence. Mr. Clinton
stop youth violence."
its pages to promote Shine. The mag-
by Gillespie in Princeton, N.J., now
19851 such efforts by creating public
created this initiative soon after the
azine will also produce content for
part of McCann-Erickson Worldwide
service advertising, and then offer-
shootings at Columbine High School
The goal is to establish Shine as a
the Shine network, an in-school club
Advertising, a unit of the McCann-
and the commercials and print cam-
in Littleton, Colo. According to Mr.
brand, Mr. Rambam said, not unlike
aimed at helping students curb vio-
Erickson World Group, owned by the
Baigns, free to the media. But one
Rambam, the president is planning
other labels popular among Ameri-
lence and racism in their communi-
Interpublic Group of Companies.
,advertising executive has taken a
to announce various programs for
can youth.
ties. It will publish lesson plans in
To communicate with children ef-
different approach.
parents and children that would in-
The Web site uses a phrase meant
Scholastic Inc. publications.
fectively, Mr. Rambam said, recall-
lan Rambam, already a seasoned
volve Shine.
to serve the way a tag line or slogan
"Only with the help of teen-in-
ing a lesson he learned at Zoot Suit,
texestive at 32, has started Shine,
Shine began its own $30 million
does for a brand, "Take a stand; use
spired ideas and solutions can we
"it's necessary to speak to them in
while stands for Seeking Harmony
antiviolence campaign in October
your voice; impact your world."
start to eliminate youth violence,"
their voice, not at them."
in Neighborhoods Everyday, a non-
with advertising and media partners
Stephen Friedman, vice president
said Anne Zehren, the publisher of
That is why Shine selected Adam
profit organization dedicated to re-
including Excite@Home, Tommy
for public affairs at MTV in New
Teen People, part of the Time Inc.
Yauch of the Beastie Boys, the popu-
ducing youth violence. Using a Web
Hilfiger, MTV and Teen People mag-
York, also part of Viacom, said the
unit of Time Warner Inc. in New
lar rap trio, to be host of a Voices
its hub, at shine.excite.com,
azine. The companies have commit-
partnership with Shine "raises the
York.
Against Youth Violence meeting last
Shine tries to provide teenagers a
ted a combination of money, media
visibility of our viewers' No. 1 issue
Mr. Rambam is not new to Shine's
voice to express themselves through
space and commercial time.
and allows kids the platform to ex-
month in Washington, which drew
main audience or mission. In 1989,
PORTAM and art about substantive top-
Each is sponsoring a different me-
press themselves."
Shelly Rambam, his mother, who
almost 500 young participants.
ics like racism, self-esteem and vio-
dium for the campaign: Excite-
MTV and Shine are producing a
was a teacher, was killed in a hit-
"We're trying to shift the para-
@Home, online; MTV, television;
contest, called Speak Your Peace,
and-run accident. Largely in honor of
digm away from Nintendo and South
site features original work
Teen People, print; and Hilfiger, out-
asking young participants to offer an
her, in 1991 he started Zoot Suit in
Park," Mr. Rambam said, "and to-
greated by children to promote
door. In addition, Geppetto & Part-
Idea for a 30-second public service
Philadelphia, an agency devoted to
ward programming that is involving
peáceful solutions to troubling is-
ners in New York, part of the WPP
announcement to stop youth vio-
advertising aimed at children.
and accepting of the specific ethnic
suesy Celebrities like Puffy Combs,
Group, was named agency of record.
lence. Two spots will be produced to
Mr. Rambam also founded Kids
backgrounds, interests and tastes of
Katie Couric and Kevin Spacey have
Nickelodeon Digital Animation
run 50 times each on MTV.
Bridge in 1994, a nonprofit series of
young consumers, while maintaining
also contributed inspirational words
Studios in New York, part of Vlacom
Hilfiger is sponsoring a similar
four multicultural children's com-
a cool and hip brand identity."
PRESS COVERAGE FOR SHINE
Has Included:
BROADCAST
CNBC's Hardball,
NBC's Today New York
FOX National News (5 times)
CNN Today
PBS/NJN
MTV and VH1
ABC, WPIX - Philadelphia
Court TV
KQCA-TV - Sacramento
Good Morning Central Illonois - WAND-TV - Springfield, ILL
Good Morning Memphis - WHBQ-TV - Memphis
Eyewitness News this Morning - KLAS-TV - Las Vegas
Action 7 News Good Morning New Mexico - KLAS-TV - Las Vegas
Action 7 Good Morning New Mexco - KOAT-TV - Albuquerque
2 News - KUTV-TV - Salt Lake City
KUSA - Denver
Fox 2 News at Ten - WJBK-TV - Detroit
Fox 6 News at 9:00 - WBRC-TV - Birmingham
Fox 13 News at 9 - WHBQ - Memphis
KWGN-TV - Denver and KUSA-TV (NBC) - Denver
WGN-TV (WB) - Chicago
PRINT
USA Today
New York Magazine
Women's Wear Daily (WWD)
Ladies Home Journal (2 times)
Teen People
Girl Magazine (2 times)
Philadelphia Inquirer (2 times)
Philadelphia Daily News
Denver Post
Creativity Magazine
UpFront Magazine
Choices Magazine
Scope Magazine
Junior Scholastic Magazine
ON-LINE
Media Week
Platform.net
Washington Post.com
USA
TODAY
NO. 1 IN THE USA
FIRST IN DAILY READERS
THURSDAY,
OCTOBER 21, 1999
Teens ask tough questions at anti-violence conference
Capitol Hill meeting draws
lence. At the meeting, broadcast on the In-
ing to stop violence at home," Yauch said.
ternet, teens fired hard-hitting questions at a
Some students called for the formation of
Beastie Boy, online kids
panel of politicians, activists and Yauch.
national youth congress that could meet wit
"Why does the government stress the death
legislators on matters affecting young people
By César G. Soriano
penalty while stressing non-violence?" asked
Others said they doubt the government woul
USA TODAY
Kareem Ervin, 19, of San Francisco.
act on their suggestions.
Several Net participants asked why it took
The town hall meeting was hosted by th
WASHINGTON - Adam Yauch of the Beast-
the Columbine High School killings, violence
non-profit group SHINE (Seeking Harmony
ie Boys, a rap trio known as much for political
hitting white suburbia, for Congress to act.
Neighborhoods Every day). The group's We
activism as edgy lyrics, says the entertainment
Addressing Deputy Attorney General Eric
site (shine.excite.com) allows teens to post p
industry has a responsibility to tone down vio-
Holder, 17-year-old Charlie Douglas of Palatka,
etry and art reflecting non-violent message
lence in music, movies, television and video
Fla., wanted to know how the FBI could cover
Former president George Bush, Kevin Space
games.
up its role in the fires at the Waco, Texas, com-
Cindy Crawford and Kirk Douglas are amon
"I think it's wisest for people not to portray
pound while promoting non-violent behavior.
the celebrities who have contributed to the We
(violence) in those mediums," Yauch told teen-
"I'll be honest. I think you'll find the FBI was
site.
agers at Wednesday's Voices Against Violence
not at fault," Holder said.
"It's all about giving these kids a voice
town hall meeting on Capitol Hill. "We should
Yauch, who organized the Tibetan Freedom
SHINE founder Alan Rambam said.
understand how much we as human beings af-
Concert, criticized the Clinton administration
Tuesday, summit participants met with Pres
By Khue Bui. AP
fect
and influence everyone around us."
for sending hypocritical messages to youth.
dent Clinton and other politicians to voice the
Presidential visit: President Clinton works the
About 350 students from across the USA
"We're basically showing that when we have
concerns. Today, more than 1 million studen
crowd Tuesday after addressing the Voices
were invited to Washington for a two-day con-
a problem with somebody, the answer is to go
will sign pledges against gun violence as part
Against Violence conference on Capitol Hill.
gressional teen conference on ending youth vio-
blow them up, while at the same time we're try-
National Nonviolence Week.
TOMASKY ON SENATOR HILLARY
WOLFF ON THE NEW-MEDIA TIMES
NEWYORK 1999
was deluged by teachers' re-
MTV, with the winning con-
quests for nonviolence lesson
cept to be produced and aired
plans. With the help of Scho-
this fall; a Nickelodeon mo-
lastic, Inc., Rambam created a
tion-capture PSA with Rosie
popular Website for kids and
Perez as the lead voice; a
teachers. How popular? With-
SHINE program that is sending
in a few days of the shootings
plus-size model Kate Dillon,
in Littleton, Colorado, the
rapper Snake, model Kimora
SHINE site had received thou-
Lee, and actor Benjamin Bratt
sands of e-mails and distraught
into schools to discuss self-es-
SHINE-ing stars: Rambam, left, with
poems from teens and become
teem; and discussions with
actor Richard Kind and rappers
the second-most-visited teen
Russell Simmons about a "We
Snake and Da Boogie Man.
site on the Internet, just be-
Are the World"-like rap song
hind Teen People's.
to raise capital for nonvio-
Rambam immediately met
lence education.
with Tommy Hilfiger Kids
Rambam may have perfect-
Kid-Friendly
president and SHINE sponsor
ed the art of hitting celebrities
Todd Howard and arranged a
and companies where it
trip to Littleton, where he
counts-in their consciences
talked with students and
and wallets-but it's all those
How does SHINE's Alan Rambam manage
teachers and organized the
Website hits that really got
to keep teens from tuning out?
production of a mural made by
him thinking. Come August,
Columbine students. The Col-
Internet navigator Excite and
LAN RAMBAM IS DEEPLY
who's teaching these kids the
orado effort was an offshoot
SHINE will launch a multi-mil-
A
distressed by the re-
tools to combat their rage?"
of the SHINE/Hilfiger "Stop Vi-
lion-dollar megasite, project-
cent spate of high-
In 1993, after the hit-and-
olence Start Art" Mural Proj-
ing 1 million hits per week. "It
school shootings. But
run death of his mother, a pub-
ect, a current nationwide con-
will be the largest online inter-
as the founder of SHINE
lic-school teacher devoted to
test in which the winning mu-
active community, with art and
(Seeking Harmony in Neigh-
helping problem kids, Ram-
rais will appear in Tommy
musical content created by
borhoods Everyday), a non-
bam-who then owned a mul-
Hilfiger billboard ads-just
kids and teachers and celebri-
profit formed to teach kids
ti-million-dollar children's-mar-
one of the many ways Ram-
ties," brags Rambam. "I mean.
healthy ways of dealing with
keting firm-founded Kids-
bam has used his Rolodex and
these kids are online already,
aggression. conflict. and low
Bridge. a chain of multicultural
adman savvy to circumvent
so let's get them to do some-
self-esteem. he is not sur-
interactive museums. That ear-
the red ink and red tape that
thing positive. Why should
prised. "Everybody's blaming
nest endeavor morphed into
often stifle nonprofits.
some Nazi in a basement be
the media and the Internet and
the more strategic SHINE, which
Other coups include an
able to reach them better
poor gun control and video
actively seeks out corporate
anti-violence public-service-
than a multi-million-dollar
games. he says pointedly. "But
partnerships. after Rambam
announcement contest with
corporation?" BRETT KELLY
People
editor's scoop
ARE YOU MAXED OUT ON THE MILLENNIUM? DYING TO KNOW
what everyone's going to be talking about after the New
Year? We've got the answer-actually 200 answers-right in
this issue. The "200 for 2000" list (page 134), compiled by
our Trendspotters, covers everything from music to style
to snack foods to technology-all the stuff that matters to
you! Check out this complete guide to the hottest upcoming
trends and see how your predictions compare. One
thing we learned is that a really important issue for teens in
the next year will be ending violence. So we're excited to
announce a new partnership with SHINE (Seeking
Harmony in Neighborhoods Everyday), a national program
that empowers young people to reduce violence. Last October, we went to Washington, D.C., for a
SHINE summit (see box below) attended by 350 teens. Look for more announcements about events
involving SHINE in future issues of TEEN PEOPLE, or on the Shine Web site at: www.shine.excite.com.
Cluistina Fenan
MANAGING EDITOR
time to
News Team member
SHINE
Melanie Ratchford
is interviewed by
a local TV station.
Last October, I had the amazing opportunity to participate
in Voices Against Violence, a two-day conference held in
Washington, D.C. The event brought together teens from
across the United States to discuss what needs to be
done in order to combat teen violence in our country.
Rep. Richard
Members of Congress attended, as well as representatives
Gephardt (D-Mo.)
from MTV, SHINE, crime-prevention organizations and, of
and our editors dis-
course, TEEN PEOPLE. Celebrities also came out to show
cuss the media and
their support-including MTV host Ananda Lewis. R&B
violence prevention.
singer Monica and Adam Yauch of the Beastie Boys. The
conference kicked off with an opening address by Presi-
dent Clinton, and, after that. the days were packed with
TEEN PEOPLE hit
panel discussions, during which teens brainstormed to find
their own solutions to this national crisis. A Web cast of
Capitol Hill to meet
with members of
the event is available to schools around the country.
Overall, the conference made me realize that something
Congress. From left:
needs to be done about violence-and fast. I'm certain
public affairs direc-
that my generation wants change, and now we just have
tor Denise Keegan,
to work for it. Ananda Lewis said it best: Change can
publisher Anne
TOP TO BOTTOM.ALEX NEWHALL: DAVID COLGREN (3)
Zehren, Christina
happen as quickly as we want it to." This conference was
and executive
an important beginning toward that goal. We have to
make sure it wasn't also the ending! -Melanie Ratchford
editor Amy Paulsen.
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TEEN PEOPLE
February 2000
SHINE
in neighborhoods everyday
www.shine.excite.com
SHINE CELEBRITY BOOKS
Alan Rambam, Founder
Honorary Board Members
BACKGROUNDER
Benjamin Bratt, Actor
The SHINE Celebrity Books are motivational books for children
Jill Cunniff, Musician
which feature stories, quotes, poems, and drawings from over 100
Kate Dillon, Model
hundred celebrities, politicians, athletes, children's book authors
SHINE (Seeking Harmony In Neighborhoods Everyday) is a national education program that uses outlets like music, art, and technology to reduce violence.
Lew Eisenberg. Port Authority
Congressman James Greenwood
and business leaders to inspire young people about cultural
Tommy Hilfiger, Designer
harmony, self-esteem and nonviolence. The books will be sold in a
Grant Hill, NBA Athlete
hardcover edition and will also be distributed to children in school
Betsey Johnson, Designer
in an abridged format.
Richard Kind, Actor
Joel Krasnove, Nickelodeon
SHINE has received support for this project from celebrities
Senator Frank S. Lautenberg
such as:
Judy McGrath, MTV
Congressman Bob Menendez
President George Bush
Sean "Puffy" Combs
Scottie Pippen, NBA Athlete
Oliver Stone
Kirk Douglas
Fred Siegel, Excite
Sandra Bernhard
Kevin Spacey, Actor
Denzel Washington
Katie Couric
Dick Robinson, Scholastic
Kevin Spacey
M. Night Shyamalan, Director
Issac Hayes
The Wayans Brothers
Russell Simmons, DefJam/One World
Richard Kind
Martin Sheen
Lisa Simpson, SONY
Peter Max
Cindy Crawford
Senator Olympia Snowe
Kathy Ireland
Melissa Joan Hart
Senator Robert Torricelli
Todd Oldham
Betsey Johnson
Denzel Washington, Actor
Cynthia Rowley
Tommy Hilfiger
Kenneth Cole
Scottie Pippen
Education Advisory Board
Nicole Miller
Jenny McCarthy
Paul Bartick, PhD
Al Roker
Cynthia Rowley
Kevin Hawley, M.S.W.
Mary Mc Fadden
Michael Crawford
Valeria Lovelace, PhD
General Norman Schwarzkopf
Janet Tashjian
John Pollock, PhD
Joe Montana
Judy Blume
Beth Saltzman, M.S.W.
Karen Hesse
Kathy Mattea
Eric Weinstein, M.S.W.
Kathy Najimy
Kirk Douglas
Pedro Cordero, ACS
Marc Brown
Sugar Ray Leonard
William Hanna
Carl Lewis
Senator Edward Kennedy
Senator Robert Kerrey
Senator Robert Torricelli
Senator Olympia Snowe
Senator Richard Shelby
Senator Mike Enzi
Senator Paul Wellstone
Senator Chuck Hagel
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SAMPLE RAPS FROM IN-SCHOOL'S
Yo, I don't like guns and I don't like to hurt
Racism and violence is not the way to go
I'd rather be home watching Emie and Bert.
Baby stay in school
Coolin' in my crib singing fat rhymes.
Be cool
Writin' raps and hooks.
Cause when the going gets tough
Raps and hooks are cool to do
the tough get going baby
But not as good as my poetry
Stay on the books,
and my books.
stay in school
Monica, Crystalam, Sera, Abraham,
Cause District 1 is very cool
Jahill, and Lazarrez
Jeremy B., Ronald, Crystal, Samuel,
and Emily F.
My name is Heaven,
I like the number 7.
I was walking down the hall
I saw a group of dogs with alcohol
And I like the books and my good looks.
I also like my teacher, Dr G.
I told them Stop Stop Stop!
We are getting sick sick sick
cause he never makes fun of me.
and you are going to get sick sick sick.
I like bananas, I throw away the peel,
And it is bad bad bad for you!
and I always keep it real.
Jose' V.
Heaven
School is fun and really cool
Y can have fun and be cool every day.
In our past lives we have seen dope in every eye.
We think there's no hope with dope in school.
We smart ,smart, smart, smart, smart
I'm smart, smart, smart, smart, smart
Y smart, smart, smart, smart, smart
P.S. 142 smart, P.S. 142 smart, P.S. 142 smart
We all smart
Stay away from guns and drugs
Alexandra, Patricia, Saul, and David
My name is Rafael
and my feet don't smell.
I'm stuck in the playground with my man Shamell.
I don't like guns, I don't like drugs.
rd rather eat a big old bug than ever take a stupid drug.
Drugs aren't cool,
they make you bad at school.
Drugs are a pain,
they hurt your body and your brain.
Rashawn, Rafael, David, and Percilla,
My name is John, call me John B.
I don't worry about cops swinging batons at me.
If they start a ruckus, I stay calm.
If my dogs get in trouble, I got their back.
Cause we run in a pack.
We don't carry guns or knife.
Peace!
Johnathon B., Isace, Asia, Jamie, Christana, and Snack
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
SHINE Launches Campaign Targeted to Generation Y
Marketing Programs with Excite, Teen People, MTV and Tommy Hilfiger
NEW YORK -- October 11, 1999 -- SHINE, Inc. (shine.excite.com), a leading nonprofit organization
and voice of the 56 million young people of Generation Y, launched its first-ever broadcast PSA's
today, the first installment in an ongoing awareness initiative. The spot entitled "Enough" was
developed by Nick Digital Animation Studios and coincides with SHINE's announcement of a number
of key strategic marketing partnerships with Excite, Teen People, MTV and Tommy Hilfiger.
"We are very excited to finally kick-off what is going to be a monumental campaign to empower young
people to stop youth violence," said Alan Rambam, Founder of SHINE. "This spot also marks the
launch of a series of powerful marketing programs that will raise awareness and further SHINE's
leadership as a cool online community, source of self-help information, and facilitator of pro-social
communication for the Gen-Y audience."
The spot is designed not only to bring awareness to the website, but also to reflect SHINE's unique
relationship with the audience. The :30 spot, gives the appearance of a perfect blue sky and bird
chirping world, suddenly turns windy and an undercurrent of reality with shocking live news reports of
recent youth violence, as Maxine, the 3D animated heroine of SHINE, enters the scene facing the
"storm" head on and offering solutions to end the violence with the tag: "You Stop Youth Violence
shine.excite.com." Music for the spot is provided by Luscious Jackson.
Additional advertising will begin in October and utilize both print and outdoor media to bring attention
to shine.excite.com. SHINE is also announcing a number of key promotional partnerships:
Excite@Home, a global media company and SHINE have joined forces to create
shine.excite.com, a web site dedicated to encouraging young people to express themselves in their
own voice about issues affecting them in today's society. The web site features student-supplied
content that offers positive advice and motivation to their peers across the country as a fun and safe
alternative to violence. In addition to the community-based volunteer opportunities, interactive
lessons and instruction areas such as the Nickelodeon Digital Animation Gallery and the site also
includes ongoing nonviolence summits and daily columns written by students.
Teen People and SHINE are joining together to produce a series of national retail events, co-
branded in-school efforts, music industry events, and a series of in publication promotions.
MTV and SHINE have linked together to produce the "Speak Your Peace" contest, which asks
young people to create story boards for a 30 second PSA on youth violence. Two story boards will
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be selected to be professionally produced to run 50 times each on MTV. SHINE will be
recognized on MTV's TRL, within over 100 :30 spots on MTV and through a six month
promotional placement on MTV.com.
Together Tommy Hilfiger and SHINE are coordinating "Stop Violence Start Art" a nationwide
mural contest that asks students to express their feelings about youth violence through the creation
of a mural. Winning designs will be painted in the winners' hometowns and the program will be
promoted in-store, within Hilfiger's advertising and on-line through a Tommy Hilfiger Art Gallery
on shine.excite.com.
SHINE which has been described as "MTV meets Sesame Street"is not only creating a fresh new
education effort, but also shifting the paradigm of media orientation away from Nintendo and South
Park toward programming that is involving and accepting of the specific ethnic backgrounds, interests,
and tastes of the individual young consumer while maintaining a "cool" and "hip" brand identity.
Numerous celebrities have contributed inspirational words and drawings to the effort including Kevin
Spacey, Katie Couric, Melissa Joan Hart, Puff Daddy, Scotty Pippen, Nicole Miller and former
President George Bush. Additional marketing partnerships are also being coordinated with Scholastic,
Sears, Sony, WB Television, and Wilhelmina Models.
About SHINE
SHINE (Seeking Harmony In Neighborhoods Everyday) is a national non-profit education program
that uses outlets like music, art, and technology to give young people the skills they need to reduce
violence, celebrate diversity and increase their self-esteem. SHINE involves young people first hand by
educating and empowering them to take a stand, use their voice and impact their world. The program
has a 58-93% success rate and reaches 14 million young people a month combining standard education
principles with nontraditional media efforts.
Media Contact: Alan Rambam (212) 727-8680 or email: [email protected].
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EXCITE@HOME AND SHINE UNITE TO COMBAT
YOUTH VIOLENCE IN AMERICA
Celebrities Contribute With Original Artwork and Messages on shine.excite.com
REDWOOD CITY, Calif. October 14, 1999: Excite@Home a global media company and SHINE
(Seeking Harmony in Neighborhoods Everywhere), a national non-profit education program dedicated
to reducing violence amongst young people in America, have joined forces to stop youth violence.
Together, the two companies have designed Shine.excite.com, a unique Website, which allows young
people dedicated to allowing young people to express themselves in their own voice about issues
affecting them in today's society. Among the celebrities who have contributed inspirational words and
drawing to the web site are Kevin Spacey, Katie Couric, Scottie Pippen, Nicole Miller and former
President George Bush.
With the site, young adults can express themselves to community members as well as tap into resources
and projects focused around non-violence, increasing self-esteem and celebrating diversity. The
shine.excite.com Website features student-supplied content that offers positive advice and motivation to
their peers across the country as a fun and safe alternative to violence. In addition to the community
based volunteer opportunities, interactive lessons and instruction areas, such as the Nickelodeon Digital
Animation Gallery and MTV Speak Your Peace contest, the site also includes ongoing nonviolence
summits and daily columns written by students.
"Youth violence is an issue that affects everyone in today's society one way or another," said Fred
Siegel, senior vice president, marketing, Excite@Home "It is our goal to make a real impact through
the site, acting as an outlet for young people to interact and connect with others who are going through
life experiencing the same things they are. This partnership will give thousands the means to finally be
heard."
Other features on the web site include tips of the week, which address issues like self-esteem and
racism in schools, a weekly celebrity speaker, and an "Ask Maxine" column. Maxine, SHINE's hip,
cartoon teenage icon, offers advice and answers to youth's everyday confusion and problems. SHINE's
founder, Alan Rambam started the organization because of his devotion to making this world a better
place for kids. Rambam's motivation to helping others comes from his mother, Rochelle "Shelly"
Rambam, who worked as an educator with at-risk students prior to being killed in a tragic hit-and-run
accident in 1989.
"SHINE, and particularly the shine.excite.com web site, offers non-violent solutions to the problems
teenagers have today." said Alan Rambam, founder of SHINE. "Statistics on youth violence are rising
rapidly in this country, and hopefully between Excite@Home and SHINE's web site, we will make a
difference."
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Highlighted on the shine.excite.com web site is the SHINE Celebrity book, where role models such as
Al Roker, Judy Blume, Cindy Crawford and Kirk Douglas submitted original artwork and messages
expressing what inspires them. The never seen before collection of celebrity insights, which can be
viewed only on shine.excite.com, help teach youth how to figure out ways in which to bolster individual
self-esteem while avoiding violence.
In honor of National Nonviolence Week, Shine and Excite@Home will participate in a two-day "Voices
Against Violence" Congressional Teen Conference in Washington, D.C. Youth sessions will explore
topics on violence, conflict resolutions and mentoring. The Town Hall meeting, which will have a talk
back live format with a celebrity facilitator, will be webcast live on shine.excite.com so that schools
nationwide can actively participate.
About Excite@Home
Excite@Home (Nasdaq: ATHM) is a global media company based in Redwood City,
Calif. Through the company's narrowband portal, Excite (www.excite.com), and broadband services,
@Home and @Work, the company uniquely offers consumers content and interactive services across
both narrowband and broadband, and advertisers highly targeted marketing solutions across all
platforms of delivery. Leveraging the high-speed, always-on attributes of cable, Excite@Home
empowers unique multimedia applications that go beyond current Web experiences. The company will
combine the Excite brand - one of the best known names on the Internet with 70 percent recognition
among Web users ñ with @Home's broad distribution, a worldwide footprint of 65 million cable
homes, to deliver on its vision of "All Band, All Device, All the Time."
For more investor information about Excite@Home, please call our stockholder services hotline at
1.888.924.9248. Brand recognition statistics quoted are from Frank N. Magid and Associates, Inc.
(1/99).
About SHINE
SHINE (Seeking Harmony In Neighborhoods Everyday) is a free national non-profit education
program that uses outlets like music, art, and technology to give young people the skills they need to
reduce violence, celebrate diversity and increase their self-esteem. SHINE involves young people first
hand by educating and empowering them to take a stand, use their voice and impact their world. The
program has a 58-93% success rate and reaches 14 million young people a month combining standard
education principles with nontraditional media efforts.
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SHINE
SIGNIFICANT CORPORATE
seeking harmony+ in neighborhoods. everyday
SPONSORED PROGRAMS
shine.excite.com
SHINE (Seeking Harmony In Neighborhoods Everyday) is a pro-social youth
services organization that uses outlets like music, art and technology to engage
and empower young people to take a stand, use their voice and impact their
All Pembern, Founder
world.
Honorary Board Members
SHINE is currently working with EXCITE to create the largest aggregated on-
line youth content area (shine.excite.com) that allows young people to express
Burganen Bratt, Actor
themselves in their own voice about the issues affecting them today and learn
53 Care ff Musician
how to channel their energies into positive outlets instead of violent behavior.
Kit- D lion, Model
SHINE (Seeking Homony In Neighborhouds Everyday) inational education program that uses outlets like music, an, and technology 00 reduce violence.
Lew Eisenberg, Port Authority
The MTV/SHINE Speak Your Peace Contest, asks young people to create
Congressman James Greenwood
story boards for a 30 second PSA (Public Service Announcement) on youth
Formy Hilfiger, Designer
violence. Two story boards will be selected to be professionally produced to
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run 50 times each on MTV.
Betsey Johnson, Designer
Richard Kind, Actor
Together TOMMY HILFIGER and SHINE are coordinating a program
Joel Krasnove, Nickelodeon
called "Stop Violence Start Art" a nationwide mural contest that asks students to
Senator Frank S. Lautenberg
express their feelings about youth violence through the creation of a mural. The
Judy McGraih, MTV
2000 program will include production of a co-branded SHINE hat and shirt,
C progressman Bob Menendez
inclusion of SHINE art on book covers, and sales of the SHINE Nonviolence
Scottie Pippen, NBA Athlete
Handbook within their 1,500 retail boutiques.
Fred Siegel, Excite
Kevin Spacey, Actor
TEEN PEOPLE recently named SHINE the magazine's exclusive charity for
Dick nson, Scholastic
the next three years. This will include CD's and concerts with Brittany
M Tight Shyamalan, Director
Spears, Backstreet Boys, Jennifer Lopez, Lauryn Hill, In Sync,
nusse. Simmons, DefJam/One World
etc., a televised SHINE Award Show and SHINE Scholarship, and the
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production of a national series of regional teen town hall meetings.
in Vitor Olynipia Snowe
Senior Rshert Torriculli
SCHOLASTIC graciously supports the distribution of SHINE's program
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materials and contests to 10 million students who receive Scholastic's Teen
Education Advisory Board
Network of Publications each month.
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On, October 15, 1999, we starting a new initiative with the WB and the Kravco
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Mall Group. Working directly with the WB we will be filming students discuss
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their biggest problems and their proposed solutions at a series of speak-out
John Pollock, PhD
events at malls throughout the East Coast.
Beth Saltzman. M.S.W.
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SEARS has agreed to fund a program called "Cities SHINE with
Pedro Cordero, ACS
Weatherbeater Paint" that provides free paint and Sears staff to assist with the
painting of "Stop Violence Start Art" mural winners.
NICKELODEON just produced a 3D animated public service announcement
featuring SHINE's Maxine character and the music of Luscious Jackson and
they are also developing an in-school SHINE animation lesson.
SHINE and SONY recently started a major technology effort in New York City
to show young people how technology can be used as a positive outlet to reduce
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SIGNIFICANT SHINE
EVENTS - 1999
Voices Against Violence - A Congressional Teen Conference - In October we hosted a
Town Hall Meeting with 500 students and 150 Congressional Leaders live from the Capitol in
Washington, D.C. Adam Yauch of the Beastie Boys and Eric Holder, Assistant Attorney
General donated their time to host the event which was webcast to schools around the country.
Congressional Black Caucus - SHINE was selected to conduct an in-school nonviolence
program for 800 students led by Congresswomen Corrine Brown and five members of the
Congressional Black Caucus in Jacksonville, FL.
President's Initiative on Race (PIOR) - SHINE was recognized by the PIOR as a Promising
Practice for the Future of America.
SHINE Network - In October we announced a program which encourages students to start a
SHINE club at their school. The program is based entirely on the shine.excite.com website and on
average two schools a day start clubs.
National Urban League Conference - SHINE was selected as the youth community service
activity and Speak Out partner for the National Urban League Conference and Youth
Summit in Houston.
National Campaign Against Youth Violence (NCAYV) - SHINE's Founder Alan Rambam
was appointed as the Director of the National Youth Campaign for the White House's NCAYV.
The Sixth Sense - SHINE was the charity beneficiary of the world premiere for this Hollywood
Pictures release. Event attendees included Bruce Willis, Joe Roth President of Walt Disney
Studios, Arnold Rifkin Chief of the William Morris Agency, and the entire cast of the film. The
writer/director of the film M. Night Shyamalon is a member of SHINE's Board of Directors.
Ricky Martin - SHINE was the charity beneficiary of Ricky Martin's sold out concert on
September 22, 1999 at Madison Square Garden. A pair of tickets to the concert were also
auctioned off on KTU 103.5 to benefit SHINE.
To date we have received the support of hundreds of celebrities including Katie Couric. Oliver
Stone, President George Bush, Cindy Crawford, Melissa Joan Hart, Russell Simmons. Denzel
Washington, and Kevin Spacey.
PBS/NJN Documentary - SHINE was featured in the PBS/NJN Documentary "Seeking. V-
Free Solutions". The show took a hard look at solutions to school violence, stereotyping, hate
crimes and youth gangs.
ABC Special - SHINE was the focus of a half hour teen focused program produced and aired
on the ABC affiliate in the Philadelphia Region.
Fila/Vibe - SHINE was the charity partner/beneficiary for the Fila Renaissance Fashion show
which was co-hosted by Vibe Magazine. Participating celebrities included Sean "Puff Daddy"
Combs, Issac Hayes, and The Wayans Brothers.
Z100 Jingle Ball - SHINE was selected as one of only two charity beneficiaries for this major
landmark New York event which included performances by Jennifer Lopez, Enrique Iglesias,
Lenny Kravitz, 98°, Ricky Martin, LFO, and Jessica Simpson.
FAQ'S
What is SHINE?
SHINE (Seeking Harmony In Neighborhoods Everyday) is a pro-social youth organization that
uses outlets like music, art and technology to engage and empower young people to take a stand,
use their voice and impact their world.
How does SHINE stay in touch with young people?
SHINE listens to young people to help them identify solutions to their greatest problems. We
accomplish this through our SHINE Network of in-school teen clubs, regional mall speak-outs,
one-time events with the National Urban League, Congressional Black Caucus, local schools and
community groups nationwide.
Is SHINE available in-school?
In addition, to our direct partnerships with regional Departments of Education, nonprofit education
organizations, and our in-school club program, SHINE is also distributed through Scholastic's
Teen Network of Publications which reaches 10,000,000 students each month.
Can SHINE come to my school?
Since the SHINE program is distributed for free through so many outlets we do have to be
sponsored in order to provide outreach staff to coordinate an in-school lesson in person.
Do I need training to teach the SHINE program?
SHINE's lessons are based on a peer based activity format and no formal training is required.
How effective is SHINE?
The SHINE program enjoys a 20% usage rate of the 14 million students who receive the program
annually, SHINE receives hundreds of unsolicited emails and letters from students, teachers and
parents praising the program, and SHINE's lessons are based on an existing peer instruction
model which has a 58% to 93% success rate where success rates were measured by whether an
agreement was reached and maintained at the time of follow-up evaluation.
What is SHINE's URL?
SHINE's website is shine.excite.com. The site includes hundreds of educational resource and is
rapidly becoming a place where young people can interact, share their views, talk about what is
important to them and take unified action.
How is SHINE Funded?
SHINE is supported by numerous foundations including the Chase Manhattan Bank and Bickford
Foundations and dozens of today's most popular youth brands including Tommy Hilfiger, MTV,
Nickelodeon, Sony and Teen People.
What celebrities support SHINE?
SHINE has been recognized by hundreds of celebrities including Bruce Willis, Ricky Martin, Sean
"Puffy" Combs, Katie Couric, President George Bush, Kevin Spacey, Cindy Crawford, Melissa
Joan Hart and Adam Yauch.
How is SHINE involved with the White House?
In addition to being recognized as a Promising Practice for the Future of America by the
President's Initiative on Race, SHINE was selected as the youth component for the White
House's National Campaign Against Youth Violence.
YOUTH VIOLENCE STATISTICS
According to a recent survey by Penn and Schoen for MTV, violence is the number one
issue for individuals ages 12 - 34.
Youth as Victims/Perpetrators
Between 1984 and 1994, the number of known juvenile murderers increased 211% among males
and 34% among females.
During the 1996-1997 school year, 45% of elementary, 74% of middle and 77% of high schools
reported one or more violent incidents (murder, rape, robbery).
1 of every 5 violent crimes committed by juveniles occurs in the four hours following the end of
the school day (i.e., between 2 p.m. and 6 p.m.).
In 1995, 72% of murdered juveniles were male, 49% were black, and 47% were white.
Homicide is the second leading cause of death for persons 15-24 years of age and the leading
cause of death for African-American and Hispanic youth in this age-group.
Nearly 20% of all violent crime arrests in 1994 involved a juvenile under 18 years of age.
There are an average of 22 youth homicide deaths per day.
Of all homicide victims in 1994, 38% were younger than 24 years old.
The homicide rate among males, 15-24 years old in the U.S. is 10 times higher than in Canada, 15
times higher than in Australia and 28 times higher than the same rate in France or in Germany.
Between 1980 and 1995 the number of juveniles under 15 arrested nationwide for violent crimes
increased by 94%.
The juvenile arrest rate for murder more than doubled between 1987 and 1993.
The juvenile arrest rate for aggravated assault increased 120% between 1983 and 1994.
School Violence Suburban Growth
Over 35% of all school violence with a weapon occurs in suburban schools.
A 1995 study by the Department of Justice, found that the percent of students who reported any
type of criminal victimization at their schools, was equal between urban and suburban schools.
The number of students in both suburban and urban areas who reported attending schools with
gangs was equal at 1.4 million each.
3 in 4 students at schools with a population of 600 or more were aware of crime at school. In
comparison, 3 in 5 students attending schools with a student population of 300 or less reported
knowing of such incidents.
Youth and Firearms
A somewhat greater proportion of male (45%) than female (38%) students in grades 6-12
reported knowing of weapons in school.
1 in 5 H.S. students carries a firearm to school, this number has doubled over the last 5 years.
Sixty-one percent of all juveniles murdered in 1995 were killed with a firearm.
A child between 10 and 19 years old commits suicide with a handgun every six hours.
The rate of firearm homicide for youth 15-19 years of age increased 155% from 1987 to 1994.
Nearly 90% of homicide victims 15 to 19 years of age were killed with a firearm.
Girl Specific
Between 1981 and 1997 the Property Crime Index arrest rate for females increased 42% while
declining 15% among males.
In 1994 girls accounted for 25% of all juvenile arrests, an increase of 40% in only 9 years.
Arrest rates for violent crime index offenses committed by girls increased 125% from 1985
1994 (aggravated and simple assault, motor vehicle theft, and weapons violations).
As a result of the rise of low self-esteem amongst girls, anorexia and other eating disorders have
also doubled in the past twenty years.
Low self-esteem is also associated with less frequent or less sustained use of contraceptives and
births to unmarried teens, which have doubled over the last twenty years.
Two common characteristics among girls who drop out of school are low academic achievement
and low self-esteem.
BIO - SHINE FOUNDER
ALAN RAMBAM
At 32, SHINE's Founder Trades-In Successful Kids Marketing Career
to help Save The World!
After graduating from Temple University with a dual degree in marketing and journalism. Alan went
to work at Anheuser Busch owned Sesame Place theme park. He then joined Dana
Communications where he created unique and offbeat promotional programs for a variety of
accounts including Pacific Bell and Intel Corporation.
Then, at age 25, Alan drew upon his experience with Bert and Ernie, and his ahead-of-the curve
insight, to start Zoot Suit. In just five years, Alan took Zoot Suit from a single proprietorship into a
multi-million dollar leading children's marketing firm and division of Gillespie/McCann Erickson,
with a broad client base including Crayola, Tommy Hilfiger, and Toys R Us.
At age 32, Alan has given up an extremely successful career in advertising to spend more time
assisting with his two nonprofit organizations to help ensure that the world will be a better place for
all kids. Alan's work is done largely in honor of his mother, Rochelle "Shelly" Rambam. a
schoolteacher killed in a hit-and-run accident in 1989. Devoted to her work as an educator,
especially to her at-risk students, Alan's mother was a great influence on him as well as her
students. In an effort to continue her relationship with children, he now devotes his time and energy
to ensuring they understand tolerance and learn about humanity to help make the world a better
place for them and for the future.
To accomplish this goal, Alan founded two nonprofit organizations, the most recent of which is
SHINE (Seeking Harmony in Neighborhoods Everywhere), the only national education program
that reaches out to kids through music, art, and technology to provide them with the life skills of
cultural harmony, nonviolence, and self-esteem.
Alan founded his first nonprofit organization KidsBridge in 1994, a chain of multicultural
children's museums dedicated to fostering children's appreciation of our "mosaic" society and
encouraging playful exploration of the world around them. KidsBridge, has already raised over $5
million and recently received a $350,000 federal HUD grant from Congress. To date, there are three
KidsBridge facilities in Red Bank, Trenton, and Asbury Park N.J.
Other organizations to which he devotes his talent and energies include the Children's Hope
Foundation, which improves the quality of life for children living with AIDS and HIV. As a
member of their Board of Directors, he has chaired benefits and organized other activities over the
past four years to raise awareness and funds for the group. He also works on behalf of the Harlem
Opera Theater and numerous regional and national charities and cultural organizations.
The gains achieved in community service and outreach are always harder to quantify, but are no less
fundamental to Alan's ethos. Never taking compensation from either nonprofit organization, Alan
personally funded KidsBridge for its first three years, and has now done the same for SHINE in its
first ten months. For Alan, 9-to-5 is a game score, but "doing well by doing good" is somewhere
written in stone.
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Layne Brown
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SHINE
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Trenton, NJ 08607-0462
Dear Layne:
Last month during our Stop the Violence Assemblies for Young Men and Women, I really
think we may have made a difference in some young person's life. I want to thank you so
much for your help and hard work in making this event a success. You and the other
members of SHINE were very helpful, and I think you are doing great things with the
students across this country.
As you know, violence has been in our schools for too long now, and we probably have
not seen the end of it; however, I'm glad that you and your professional staff have
continued to work with our youth and encourage them to rise above the violence,
becoming special people in our society.
Again, I thank you for all of your hard work and look forward to working with you again.
With kindest regards, I am
Sincerely,
Corrine Brown
Corrine Brown
Member of Congress
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WILLIAM MARION RAINES
SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
R Ishman Mitchell. Ed. D.
Principal
SCHOOL
3663 Raines Avenue
Jacksonville. Florida 32209-1999
Phone 924-3049
FAX 924-3058
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Mr. Layne Brown
SHINE
P.O. Box 22462
Trenton, New Jersey 08607
June 23, 1999
Dear Mr. Brown,
On behalf of the Administration, faculty and students of William M. Raines High School, I
would like to extend my appreciation for the wonderful opportunity we were given on June 3
and June 4. I am delighted that Congresswoman Corrine Brown was pleased with the assembly.
I also felt that it went considerably well. Raines would gladly welcome another opportunity of
this nature. I appreciate your assistance in facilitating an open and honest discussion about
violence in our schools.
With your training, our students were able to share their talents and encourage their fellow
peers to actively seek alternatives to violence. The performers learned from the experience and
the students enjoyed the performance immensely. Overall, it was a positive and productive
experience for all who were involved.
I would also like to thank you for the kind comments directed towards my administration,
the staff and the students. Here at Raines High School, we work extremely hard to maintain a
high standard of excellence in all that we attempt. I found your staff to be courteous and highly
professional. It was a pleasure to have you visit our campus.
Currently, we are working on the performance tape that you requested and we hope to
have it shipped in the next few weeks. It is my desire to continue to receive information from
your organization and hopefully we will be able to collaborate on future projects. Again, thank
you and please feel free to contact myself or Mrs. Waters-Jones at (904) 924-3049 ext.351.
Respectfully,
R.mitelelf
Principal
"Home of the Mighty Vikings"
David Goddy
Vice President
Editor-in-Chief
SCHOLASTIC INC.
555 Broadway
New York, NY
August 30, 1999
10012-3999
(212) 343-6325
Alan Rambam, Founder
Fax (212) 343-6333
SHINE
145 West 28th Street
Suite 11C
New York, NY 10001
Dear Alan,
It has been a great pleasure to assist in the distribution of the SHINE
program through our Teen Network or Publications. The editorial and
advertising that we have orchestrated on behalf of SHINE has been extremely
well received and we look forward to continuing this relationship long into
the future.
As you know, I have been a supporter of the SHINE program for almost a year
now and it has been a personal pleasure to watch the organization grow. It is
very rewarding to know that Scholastic has played such a substantial role in
your growth. We are very pleased to play such an active role in your fine
organization. Please contact me directly if I can be of further assistance.
Sincerely,
David Goddy
SCHO STIC
Excite
Home™
450 Broadway Street
Redwood City, CA 94063
tel: 650.556.5000
fax: 650.556.5100
net: www.excitehome.net
Alan Rambam, Founder
SHINE
145 West 28th Street
Suite 11C
New York, NY 10001
Dear Alan,
Well we finally made it! After working together since November of 1998 we are thrilled to be
finally launching the Shine.Excite.com website on September 8, 1999. From our perspective, the
relationship that we have developed over the past year with you and your staff is outstanding. As
a result of this relationship, we anticipate that this new website will become the largest
aggregated youth content area on-line offering young people a place to speak out about the issues
affecting them today and find positive outlets to channel their energy into instead of resorting to
violent behavior.
We have put a considerable amount of time, funding and energy behind the development of this
website and we are pleased to have the opportunity to support SHINE in this landmark effort. We
look at this project as the start of a long term relationship that will enable us to make a continued
positive impact on the youth of this country for years to come.
Alan, I am so pleased that we met a year ago and were able to partner with your terrific
organization, allowing Excite@Home to play such a positive role with this cause. We are certain
that our collaboration in the development of the SHINE website will make a difference.
Sincerely,
M Fred Siegel
Senior Vice President
Excite Home
MTV: Music Television
1515 BROADWAY, New York, NY 10036-5797
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September 1, 1999
Alan Rambam, Founder
SHINE
145 West 28th Street
Suite 11C
New York, NY 10001
Dear Alan,
I wanted to let you know how much we have enjoyed working with SHINE as a part of our Fight
For Your Rights: Take a Stand Against Violence initiative. This issue is so important to everyone
at MTV, first and foremost because violence is the number one concern of our viewers. The
MTV/SHINE Speak Your Peace Contest are one of the key components of our year long effort.
SHINE has offered MTV an opportunity to incorporate our Public Services Announcements, MTV
News reports and CD and Action Guide efforts with an multi-disciplinary lesson that talks directly
to our audience. We are looking forward to working with you to produce the winning PSA's and
continuing to give our viewers concrete ways to take a stand against violence in their own
communities through the great work of SHINE.
Sincerely,
Ethan Zindler
Senior Manager, Public Affairs
Sonyplaza
Sony Plaza Inc.
550 Madison Avenue
New York, New York 10022-3211
Tel: 212 833 8830
Fax: 212 833 6334
August 30, 1999
Alan Rambam, Founder
SHINE
145 West 28th Street
Suite 11C
New York, NY 10001
Dear Alan,
On behalf of Sony Corporation of America, it has been my pleasure to align our
corporation behind SHINE's efforts. The work that your organization is doing to assist in
the fight against youth violence is truly monumental.
It seems a natural fit to involve SHINE with Sony Wonder Technology Lab's educational
programs to demonstrate to the children of New York the positive uses of technology.
We are looking forward to working with you this year in and out-of-school. Our entire
staff is excited about the future possibilities.
Sincerely
SusaMSuller
Susan Sullivan
Director, Marketing & Communication
SONY
MUNGER, TOLLES & OLSON LLP
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Dear Ms. Horner:
Just a short note to thank you and Alan for showing your support last week at the
White House event to launch the National Campaign Against Youth Violence. Your insights
as people who work directly with at-risk youth will be crucial to this campaign. I am very
grateful for your commitment. I look forward to working with you, and getting your
assessment about what has worked in reducing youth violence. I will be in touch soon.
Sincerely,
Jeffrey X L. Bleich
Executive Director
National Campaign Against Youth Violence
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Planned and coordinated parent training workshops
Conducted individual meetings with local parent leaders
Conducted elementary grade meeting workshops between school and parents
on school safety, school absenteeism, latcness and low academic student performan
Conducted meetings with local home & school presidents
Facilitated workshops on building local parent leadership teams
Conducted workshops on school budgets and policies
03
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Corporation For National Service
AmeriCorp Program
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
November 1990-1996
Consultant
Corporation For National Service
Regional Atlantic Cluster Service Center
801 Arch Street Philadelphia, PA 19102
Regional Cluster Director
Rocco Gaudio (215) 597-3471
April-November 1996
35 hours per week
Assisted Corporation For National Service Regional office with recruitment, placement
selection and of AmeriCorp *VISTA applicants in the Atlantic Cluster Service Center
Scope of Responsibility
Conducted interviews with AMERICORP*VISTA candidates based on applied kno ledge of
Domestic Volunteer National Service manual guidelines and procedures
Evaluated and matched sponsoring agency related vacancies with applicants job skil
knowledge, background, and education
Referred candidates for recruitment
Directed AmeriCorp*VISTA project inquires to appropriate local State offices regarding new
VISTA candidates
Consolidated interviews within Regional Atlantic cluster states including Delaware,
Connecticut. Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New ork,
Pennsylvania, Pucrto Rico, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virgin Islands
Updated computer database entries profiles on new applicants
Sent computer generated form letters to applicants preceding interviews
Responded to general public and college recruitment career offices by mail, faxes an on-site
inquires
Compiled quantitative weekly placement reports
Provided administrative office support i.e., collected and verified references, answer
telephones
Maintained office file records
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04
Work Related Community Projects/Accomplishments
Accomplished new designed for North Light's community playroom center for todorer
program with the support of agency volunteers and residents
Assisted with the coordination of volunteer teams for Statewide Service Day on bei If of
Penn Serve Governor's Office of Citizen Service, Corporation For National Service GPFS
Co-chaired citywide Fire Prevention Campaign Awareness " Operation Save A Child" in
conjunction with the City of Philadelphia Fire Department, Corporation For Nation Service
Penna. State Office, Temple University, Big Brothers/Big Sisters, Philadelphia Bro erhood
of the Valiant (fire officers charity organization), GPFS, American Red Cross & Ph adelphia
Health Management
Assisted in the development of media and publicity coverage for "National Day of crvice"
event locations
Developed grid for agencies participating with volunteers in city-wide National Day of
Service 1995 " fire prevention activities
Accomplished installation of 100+ smoke detectors in homes of low income senior itizens in
Philadelphia with organized teams of VISTA volunteers and the Philadelphia Fire
Department Chief Harold Hairston
Immunization Program Coordinator
North Light Community Center
175 Green Lane Philadelphia, PA 19127
Irene Madrak
August 1992-August 1994
40 hours per week
Organized and coordinated community immunization program.
Scope of Responsibility
Conducted outreach to community residents regarding the critical need for toddler
immunization
Supervised and mentored VISTA summer program associates on immunization pro dures
for community mobilization
Organized community residents and implemented health workshops on the importa of
early childhood vaccinations
Organized community linkages and partnerships with WIC, Roxborough Communi
Hospital, and Medical College of Pennsylvania
Coordinated on-site availability of vaccinations with Community Nurses
Conducted individual follow-up with parents to maintain access to affordable health are
Conducted in-house parent child workshops on health and nutrition with summer da camp
program
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05
Work Related Community Projects/Accomplishments
Coordinated community efforts with the City of Philadelphia Health Department to rovide
Immunizations for 700 children city-wide for the 1993 Philadelphia Coalition Natic al
Preschool Immunization Campaign
Accomplished 72 local community immunizations
Member 1993 Media Steering Committee on preschool immunization to promote P plicity
campaign strategies with City of Philadelphia
Housing Coalition Coordinator
North Light Community Center
175 Green Lane Philadelphia, PA 19127
Ircne Madrak
November 1990-August 1992
40 hours per week
Conducted outreach and research to Housing Coalition residents regarding homelessnes and
gentrification issue relating to low-income senior community housing.
Scope of Responsibility
Recruited and trained community volunteers for joint housing coalition committee vocacy
Conducted outreach to 15 local civic and senior citizen groups
Made community presentations to local groups to gain support for project
Researched housing statues, licensing applications and zoning variances
Planned and coordinated discussion groups sessions with area residents
Compiled current applicable census tract data in agency service delivery area in report form
Assisted 300 senior survey response on housing needs and assessment
Responsible for evaluating and interpreting program data for presentation to execute e board
of housing coalition members
Conducted housing meetings with community groups including Manayunk Neighbo hood
Council, Hillside Civic Association, Wissahickon Neighbors, Germany Hill,
Conducted six educational workshops on housing
Assisted staff and volunteers providing advocacy on housing issues
Maintained community Real Estate directory of area apartments and rental housing mits
Networked with local housing organizations
Maintained referral lists of area businesses, churches, and community organizations
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Co-Executive Director
Southwest Neighborhood Energy Center
Philadelphia Neighborhood Housing Services
6408 Woodland Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19142
January 1989- June 1989
Board of Directors/ Margaret Studivandt
40 plus hours per week
Agency Transitional Co- Executive Director
Scope of Responsibility
Responsible for evaluating and planning program administration during transition
Planned agency work schedules with subcontractors
Maintained agency contracts with The Philadelphia Gas Company, Energy Coordir ting
Agency, Philadelphia Housing Development Corporation, Philadelphia Electric Co pany
LIHEAP, City of Philadelphia Crisis Fuel Grants, Tenant Action Group
Responsible for meeting staff payroll during transition
Responsible for writing agency grants report to funders
Responsible for supervising energy fuel and weatherization staff
Energy Specialist
Southwest Neighborhood Energy Center
Philadelphia Neighborhood Housing Services
6408 Woodland Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19142
Elberta Jenkins Esquire
September 1986- January 1989
35-40 hours per week
Provided energy services to low-income residents in the Southwest community.
Scope of Responsibility
1987-89 Energy Specialist
Responsible for planning city-wide PHDC/WAP education inspections with Directo
Responsible for interviewing staff to complete contract performance for existing ag cy
grants
Scheduled water conservation home visits to clients contracted by ECA
Conducted energy and home repair workshops
1986-87 Housing/Energy Counselor
Assisted households with filing utility applications for LIHEAP and Crisis fuel gran
Mediated client disputes with utility companies
Conducted intake and referrals to city agencies
Conducted community workshops on self-help weatherization and reducing energy sts
Interviewed clients for emergency housing grant assistance through the Philadelphia Tenant
Action Group
07
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Related Education & Training
Attended Most Blessed Sacrament-Elementary and Middle School Philadelphia
1967 to 1975
Attended Penn Center Academy & Temple University - Commonwealth Secondary Education
Diploma 1979
Temple University School of Real Estate- School of Business Administration
Real Estate & Accounting Principals 1986
Continuing Education Credits in Professional Development - -Temple University School Public
Policy
Technical skills training
Completed Federal Domestic Community Service Training 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 995
Completed Professional Communication Skills training 15 hours 1991
Completed Temple University Issues in Group Social Work 15 hours 1991
Completed Community Program Planning and Development 15 hours 1994
Completed Community Organizing Professional Training Part I and Part II 30 hours 199
Completed Regional Council On Neighborhood Community Organizing Trainer 40 hour 1994
Completed Professional Development Training Alliance Community Organizing Institut
1996, 1997
Attended Federal Training on the Gear Up Program Proposal Guidelines for Partnerships
University of Pennsylvania Campus Penn Tower Hotel
March 1999
Completed Election Board training- May 1999
Computer Training
Completed Windows 95, Word, and Lotus Accounting 123 Sprcadsheet Training Certific e 1995
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r
KSA Supplement
I. Experience that demonstrates the ability to negotiate and/or develop parmerships with commu ty-based
organizations and busincsses.
During my years of employment 1 have worked with various business agencies and community base
non-profit organizations in housing, energy, social services and developed the following level of aining
through on the job experience, education and working as a consultant.
Abilities include the following:
1. Experience in networking among community groups and businesses
2. Working with community coalitions. schools, civic groups and community leaders
3. Ability to act as liaison between businesses and community residents and governmental agencies
4. Knowledge of recruitment and training of volunteers and staff
5. Familiarities with outreach practices
In addition, I have direct experience working with and coordinating partnerships with businesses
ad
governmental agencies in and outside of Pennsylvania including,
Servicing 13 States in AmeriCorp Atlantic Service Center Cluster Region 3
VISTA Pennsylvania State Office
Penn Serve
City of Philadelphia Health Department
WIC
Philadelphia Fire Department
American Red Cross
United States Department of Justice
Mayors Commission on Literary
Temple University
American Red Cross
Million Women March Organization
II. Experience in conducting meetings, workshops, and seminars for the purpose of presenting in armation
to a group and experience in public speaking.
My past experience includes the ability to
a) plan and organizing developmental materials for AmeriCorp and sponsoring agency projects hd
distribution
b) ability to act as seminar facilitator with large or small groups of people
c) ability to present information in a concise format
d) ability to train and supervise staff to conduct workshops
e) facilitator for Million Women March Community Workshops
f) good communication skills
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09
000
CITY OF PHILADELPHIA
OFFICE OF THE MAYOR
EDWARD
RENDELL
ROOM 215 CITY HALL
MAYOR
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA 19107-3295
(215) 686-2181
FAX (215) 686-2170
June 14, 1995
Greater Philadelphia
Federation of Settlements
c/o Clarissa Rosendary
215 S. Broad St., 5th FI
Philadelphia, PA 19107
Dear Ms. Rosendary:
As you may recall, over a month and a half ago on April 25th,
hiladelphia
celebrated National Youth Service Day/National Day of Service.
Never before in the history of our City had over one thousand Phi delphians,
old and young, joined together in service to meet the most pressing eds of
our
communities. For example, many volunteers helped to save lives by
installing
smoke detectors in homes that desperately needed them while also ed cating
the
public on fire prevention; others educated people on HIV/AIDS; som
beautified
neighborhoods through mural painting, tree planting and neighborhod cleanups;
and yet another group painted missing house numbers on homes to help facilitate
our cities' 911 response time. Whatever you did on April 25th, lease rest
assured that you definitely made a powerful difference in the lives the men,
women and children that you served.
Now although National Youth Service Day was a huge success that will
never be forgotten, the remarkable efforts of volunteers cannot be limited to just
one day. For example, maybe you are one of the volunteers who h ps in your
neighborhood to tutor youth or to assist a senior citizen with his/her oceries,
or
could it be that you volunteer at your local church or are making 01 neighbor-
hoods safer by being a member of your Town Watch or Safe Corrido program;
and then again, maybe you are a Big Brother/Sister or the coach of a attle league
team.
04/25/00 19:35 FAX
Page -2-
Whatever your service area may be, let me take this opportui ty to say,
"THANK YOU". It's because of people like you, who give of the nselves in
unselfish service to people of our community, that Philadelphia is the wonderful
city it is.
In closing I'd like to leave you with the words of the late Robert A Kennedy.
Never cease to serve for you indeed are the hope of a hurting world:
"it is from numberiess diverse acts of courage and belief that h man
history is shaped. Each time a man stands up for an ideal, or a is
to improve the lot of others, or strikes out against injustice, he ends
forth a tiny ripple of hope and crossing each other from a millio
different centers of energy and daring, those ripples build a cun nt
which can sweep down the mightiest walls of oppression and sistance".
Sincerely yours,
Ed Render
Mayor Edward G. Rendell
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5
11
IN APPRECIATION OF YOUR
DEDICATION TO SERVICE
CLARISSA POWELL-ROSENDARY
GREATER FEDERATION OF SETTLEMENTS
AMERICORPS*VISTA
NATIONAL DAY OF SERVICE/NATIONAL YOUTH SERVICE DAY
APRIL 25, 1995
CORPORATION
FOR NATIONAL
for CE * SERVICE AM
SERVICE
ONAL
of
PENNSYLVANIA STATE OFFICE
Date april 25, 1995 Corporation Stat Director
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12
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
NATIONAL DAY OF SERVICE, 1995
I am pleased to join all those celebrating the National
Day of Service. Service, and each person who serves, mak S a
difference in America. Every day, citizens from all walk of
life engage in service. Their efforts benefit our country, our
communities, and our fellow Americans. From the college tudent
who delivers a hot meal to a homeless woman to the retire nurse
who teaches a father how to read, every citizen who serve
creates a better, stronger America.
Our nation began as a large community built around an ethic
of service and has evolved into many large communities that
organize their efforts to bring our country together and
strengthen our ties. The service community is alive and
ell:
our citizens have not backed down in the face of adversit
Service groups have grown larger, their enthusiasm has grown
stronger, and their commitment has never wavered.
Every day in America, millions of citizens rise up and
answer the call to serve their communities in ways as varied as
their backgrounds, with one common goal -- to strengthen the
community of America. Rich and poor, young and old -- Am ricans
unite in their will to serve and meet our nation's most pressing
needs. Our commitment to service allows us to rise to the
occasion and meet any challenge.
As we recognize those who have answered the call to serve
our national community, let us also reignite the flame that
sparks that spirit of service within our communities, our nation,
and our world. We are at a crossroads in our nation's history.
There is not a moment to be wasted, not a person to be spared,
not a contribution too small. Together, we can make a difference
in the lives of all Americans, and in doing so, give something
back to our country.
Bin Clinion
013
Mrs. Clarissa Powell-Rosendary
Census 2000 Partnership Specialist
PHOI to coming TO the census bureau, MS Clarissa Powell-Rosendary
has worked as an executive director for a non-profit organization, and
coordinator for a variety of government and community-based agencies
focusing on social issues, such as education, public health, homeless-
ness, and economic development. Clarissa was also a placement con-
sultant to federal domestic service programs in thirteen states.
Among the agencies she has worked with are the Corporation for na-
tional Service, the Philadelphia Commission On Human Relations, the
Greater Philadelphia Federation of Settlements, the North Light
Community Center, and the Southwest Neighborhood Energy Center.
Clarissa was also the education facilitator for the Million Woman March,
held in Philadelphia in 1997 for African American Women from through-
out the United States.
Among the various awards she has received are, The Bridge Builder
Award from the Corporation for National Service, National Day of
Service Award and the Million Woman March Appreciation Award.
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U.S. CENSUS BUREAU
Department of Commerce
The La agreed Common are Walcomes"
The congressional black CAMCAGE
01
014
14
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Carderock Division
Wavelengths
Naval Survice
Warfare Center
Naval Sea
ystems Command
p://www.dt.navy.mil
An Employee Digest of Events and Information
April 2000
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PHILADELPHIA
NSWCCD-SSES Celebrates Black
History Month
By Leslic Spaulding
In 1790. a census was taken. At that
time many African Americans were slaves
The theme for Black History Month
2000 was Heritage and Horizons: The
and considered property. They were not
African American Legacy and the Chal-
included. Today, it is imperative that all
lenges of the 21st Century. In celebration
people fill out their census and be count-
ed.
of this month, the Diversity Workforce
Branch welcomed Census 2000 Partner-
For every person in a community who is
ship Specialist Clarissa Powell-
not counted in the consus, that community
Rosendary, who spoke on the census-
will lose $2,010 every year for 10 years
"A Forum for Empowerment."
until the next census is taken.
Welcoming her 10 NSWCCD-SSES,
"In the new millennium, dollars will be
Commander Joe Yusician, Executive
needed to support a lot of the community
Officer, Naval Ship Systems Engineering
services in which we participate-day-
Station, said, "one of the biggest chal-
care, public schools, roads, Congressional
lenges we face is the challenge of focus-
representatives." said Powell-Rosendary.
ing not only on the past but on the future.
"In the last census. 50% of Philadelphia's
How can we make our workforce, our
children were not accounted for, so the
community. our nation what it ought to
allocations for public schools fell far short
be-a place where equal opportunity is in
of the need."
Clarissa Powell-Roser ary speaks
to SSES employees at
ut the cen-
every part of our life."
She said that in the new millennium,
sus. Photo by Pam Lan
Taking the lectern, Powell-Rosendary
African Americans need to be counted.
recalled Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s.
"Think about diversity as a way of liv-
Powell-Rosendary received
a Certificate
"I Have A Dream" speech, so well known
ing," she said. "It's in the home. the com-
of Appreciation from Yusi
an for her par-
by all. Focusing on his call "not to be
munity and the workplace. It means
ricipation in this program.
The program
judged by the color of our skin but by the
respect for one another Don't just live
also featured the singing
several spiri-
content of our character." she challenged
Dr. King's dream-be the dream The
tual songs by the Sanctuar
Church of the
the audience-"How far have we come to
census will give you a voice in the new
Open Door-Christian Aca my, a group
the realization of Dr. King's dream."
millennium."
(Contint on page 42)
Singers and dancers from Academy Sanctuary Church of the Open Door. Photo by Pam Lama.
Wavelengths
41
April 20
0
17
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PHILADELPHIA
Black History Month-Heritage and
Horizons
LICENSE
(Continued from page 41)
of elementary school children with beau-
tiful voices.
The program concerded with the
announcement of poster and essay contest
winners by Shirley mes (0032). Stu-
dents from Carver High School submitted
posters and essays Spicting the theme
"Heritage and Hordons: The African
American Legacy the Challenges of
the 21st Century.
sia Spady and
Alexis Baxter won
group award for
their poster, titled bruary." This
poster featured a partal February calen-
dar with each date block representing a
different African Orican accomplish-
ment. One block reserved for the
signatures of Carver future African
"February." the winning group poster. Photo by Pam Lama.
American engineers hd scientists.
Hariyyal Sharpe will the
individual
LCdr. Yusician Receives
poster award for herebster depicting
African American authors. Allyson
Moultrie won the essay contest for her
Navy Commendation Medal
essay titled, "Black
ucators of the
United States."
Meridel Petersen.
Yorkforce Diversity
Officer, closed the pagram. "This year's
theme 'Heritage and orizons: The
African American Legacy and the Chal-
lenges of the 21st Century." is a reminder
that the new century
fers us a unique
opportunity to write
own chapter of
history for African tericans and our
nation," she said. "We
can use this time
of extraordinary prosecrity and peace to
widen the circle of ortunity in Ameri-
ca. to recognize our country's rich diver-
sity is one of our great strengths and to
unite around the fund nental values that
we all share as Americans."
Mars Quinto (9441
served as master
of ceremony for this
lebration. Jan-
In December, VAdm. George P. Nanos, Jr., presented LCdr. Joseph E.
nette Robinson (624)
the audience in
Yusician, Executive Officer, NSWCCD-SSES, with the Navy and Marine
singing Lift Every Voter
and Sing. The
Corps Commendation Medal (Gold Star in Lieu of the Third Award). This
celebration was supposed by the entire
award recognized his work as Assistant Project Officer and Shipyard
Workforce Diversity anch, the Public
Regional Repair Officer, Norfolk Naval Shipyard, Portsmouth, Virginia,
Affairs Office, the EB
Advisory Com-
from February 1996 to September 1999. Photo by Warren Christensen.
mittee, and the U.S.
sus Bureau.
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42
April
000
018
04/25/00 19:35 FAX
CITY OF PHILADELPHIA
OFFICE OF THE MAYOR
EDWARD G. RENDELL
ROOM 215 CITY HALL
MAYOR
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA 19107-3295
(215) 686-2181
FAX (215) 686-2170
June 14, 1995
Greater Philadelphia
Federation of Settlements
c/o Clarissa Rosendary
215 S. Broad St., 5th FI
Philadelphia, PA 19107
Dear Ms. Rosendary:
As you may recall, over a month and a half ago on April 25th, Ph adelphia
celebrated National Youth Service Day/National Day of Service.
Never before in the history of our City had over one thousand Philad elphians,
old and young, joined together in service to meet the most pressing needs of our
communities. For example, many volunteers helped to save lives by installing
smoke detectors in homes that desperately needed them while also educating the
public on fire prevention; others educated people on HIV/AIDS; some eautified
neighborhoods through mural painting, tree planting and neighborhood leanups;
and yet another group painted missing house numbers on homes to help facilitate
our cities' 911 response time. Whatever you did on April 25th, please rest
assured that you definitely made a powerful difference in the lives of he men,
women and children that you served.
Now although National Youth Service Day was a huge success that will
never be forgotten, the remarkable efforts of volunteers cannot be limited to just
one day. For example, maybe you are one of the volunteers who help in your
neighborhood to tutor youth or to assist a senior citizen with his/her groberies, or
could it be that you volunteer at your local church or are making our neighbor-
hoods safer by being a member of your Town Watch or Safe Corridors rogram;
and then again, maybe you are a Big Brother/Sister or the coach of a little league
team.
617
04/25/00 19:35 FAX
Page -2-
Whatever your service area may be, let me take this opportunity to say,
"THANK YOU". It's because of people like you, who give of thems Ives in
unselfish service to people of our community, that Philadelphia is the nderful
city it is.
In closing I'd like to leave you with the words of the late Robert F. Kennedy.
Never cease to serve for you indeed are the hope of a hurting world:
"it is from numberiess diverse acts of courage and belief that human
history is shaped. Each time a man stands up for an ideal, or acts
to improve the lot of others, or strikes out against injustice, he sends
forth a tiny ripple of hope and crossing each other from a million
different centers of energy and daring, those ripples build a current
which can sweep down the mightiest walls of oppression and resistance".
Sincerely yours,
Ed Rendals
Mayor Edward G. Rendell
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IN APPRECIATION OF YOUR
DEDICATION TO SERVICE
CLARISSA POWELL-ROSENDARY
GREATER FEDERATION OF SETTLEMENTS
AMERICORPS*VISTA
NATIONAL DAY OF SERVICE/NATIONAL YOUTH SER ICE DAY
APRIL 25, 1995
CORPORATION
FOR NATIONAL
BATIONALSER AMERICORPS 101
*
SERVICE
PENNSYLVANIA STATE OFFICE
Date april 25, 1995 Corporation State irector
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21
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
NATIONAL DAY OF SERVICE, 1995
I am pleased to join all those celebrating the Nation al
Day of Service. Service, and each person who serves, makes a
difference in America. Every day, citizens from all walk of
life engage in service. Their efforts benefit our country our
communities, and our fellow Americans. From the college student
who delivers a hot meal to a homeless woman to the retired nurse
who teaches a father how to read, every citizen who serves
creates a better, stronger America.
Our nation began as a large community built around an thic
of service and has evolved into many large communities that
organize their efforts to bring our country together and
strengthen our ties. The service community 15 alive and 11;
our citizens have not backed down in the face of adversity
Service groups have grown larger, their enthusiasm has groun T
stronger, and their commitment has never wavered.
Every day in America, millions of citizens rise up and
answer the call to serve their communities in ways as varied as
their backgrounds, with one common goal -- to strengthen the
community of America. Rich and poor, young and old -- Ame icans
unite in their will to serve and meet our nation's most pr ssing
needs. Our commitment to service allows us to rise to the
occasion and meet any challenge.
As we recognize those who have answered the call to serve
our national community, let us also reignite the flame tha
sparks that spirit of service within our communities, our ation,
and our world. We are at a crossroads in our nation's his pry.
There is not a moment to be wasted, not a person to be spaced,
not a contribution too small. Together, we can make a dif erence
in the lives of all Americans, and in doing so, give somet ing
back to our country.
Bin Clinron
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Alex-zan's
Peace Campaign
for a safe school environment
© 1999 Alex-Zan
"KEEPING OUR HEARTS AND MINDS OPEN"
Mission:
Alex -Zan's Peace Campaign is dedicated to the Idea that having peace is the key development
of healthy, productive families and communities.
Objective:
The primary objective is to assist youth in creating and maintaining a peaceful environment
centered around cooperation, compassion, and empathy through:
COMMUNICATION, TOLERANCE and CONFLICT RESOLUTION.
Design:
The campaign is centered around a fictional character named "TOUKESE" (2 Keys), who
serves as an Ambassador For Peace by encouraging everyone to "Keep An Open Heart And
Mind". This project is designed to serve as a supplementary teaching strategy for
kindergarten through high school,
Campaign Materials:
11 X 17 Posters
Activity Guide - 13 activities for keeping peace in the school, home and community.
Personal development programs which include:
Character education
Personal skills training
Benefits of the Peace Campaign:
a peaceful school environment enhances Instruction
a peaceful school environment reduces conflict
a peaceful school environment reduces discipline referrals
a peaceful school environment reduces stress for staff and students
Respect
a peaceful school environment is good for students, teachers. parents, counselors, administrators and
our community
Spend time teaching conflict resolution, you will have more time to teach!
For Alex-Zan Presentations and Consultation at your school:
Mr. Alex-Zan 301 Shetland Ct., Suite C Richmond, VA 23227
(804) 321-5279 . Fax (804) 321-2085 . E-Mail: [email protected]
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McLean Hospital
April 20, 2000
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National Depressive and
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SUPPORTERS
Office of First Lady
AARP
American Academy of Child
Old Executive Building, Rm. 100
and Adolescent Psychiatry
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American Assn. for
Attention: Julia Doan
Geriatric Psychiatry
American Assn of General
Hospital Psychiatrists
Dear Julia,
American Assn. of Suicidology
American College Health Assn
American Counseling Assn.
Thank you for being so helpful on the phone yesterday in response to our
American Foundation for
questions regarding the May 2nd White House Conference.
Suicide Prevention
American Geriatrics Society
American Hospital Assn.
As you suggested, I created, in memo form, a brief overview of our High School
Section for Psychiatric and
Substance Abuse Services
Depression Screening/Suicide Intervention Program, which I feel might be of
American Medical Assn.
interest and value to conference attendees.
American Psychiatric Foundation
American Psychological Assn.
I appreciate your willingness to review it and incorporate it into the conference
American Society on Aging
Employee Assistance
information materials if deemed appropriate. You may reach me at 781-239-
Professionals Assn.
0071.
National Association of
Social Workers
Wellness Councils of America
Sincerely,
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with Additional sending from
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Program Manager
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Kaiser Permanente
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Partners HealthCare System
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15.7 program or Screening for Mental Health
tormedy the National Ment i Illness Screening Proya.
Scenning for Mental Health
a non-profit 501 (c) (3) organization
Douglas G. Jacobs, MD,
Executive Director
One Washington Street, Suite 304
Wellesley Hills, MA 02481
Phone: 781-239-0071
Fax: 781-431-7447
www.mentalhealthscreening.org
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To:
American Psychiatric Association
The White House Conference on Teenagers: Raising Responsible and
National Mental Health Association
Resourceful Youth
National Institute of Mental Health
From: Screening for Mental Health, Inc.
McLean Hospital
Re:
Introduction of our National High School Depression Screening/Suicide
National Association of
Psychiatric Health Systems
Intervention Program for Fall 2000
National Alliance for the Mentally Ill
Date: May 2, 2000
National Depressive and
Manic-Depressive Assn.
In conjunction with its flagship program, National Depression Screening Day
SUPPORTERS
(NDSD), Screening for Mental Health will introduce a first year program of
AARP
depression screening and suicide intervention to high school students throughout
American Academy of Child
and Adolescent Psychiatry
the country. The new program builds upon the success of NDSD, a ten year
American Assn. for
initiative and event whose long-time spokesperson is Tipper Gore. It also
Geriatric Psychiatry
addresses the rising incidence of youth depression and suicide and the need for
American Assn. of General
Hospital Psychiatrists
programs that help teachers, students and parents recognize their warning signs.
American Assn. of Suicidology
American College Health Assn
Screening for Mental Health's high school program aims to promote early
American Counseling Assn
detection and intervention of depression, frequently the precursor to suicide or
American Foundation for
Suicide Prevention
violent and risky behavior. The program will employ and offer schools two
American Geriatrics Society
interrelated strategies: 1) depression screening and 2) instruction in SOS: Signs of
American Hospital Assn.
Section for Psychiatric and
Suicide, an intervention technique developed by our organization, which we hope
Substance Abuse Services
will become as widely recognized and utilized as CPR and the Heimlich
American Medical Assn.
Maneuver.
American Psychiatric Foundation
American Psychological Assn
American Society on Aging
The SOS technique instructs individuals how to recognize the visual and verbal
Employee Assistance
signs of suicide, 'how to respond' and 'how not to respond' and above all, how to
Professionals Assn
National Association of
bring the person at risk to immediate professional help.
Social Workers
Wellness Councils of America
Participating schools will receive a kit containing the SOS educational video,
screening forms and support materials to create a campaign which best suits their
FUNDING SPONSORS
school culture, student population and needs. Designed to be conducted in health
Educational grant provided In
Eli Lilly and Company
classes, homerooms, general assemblies and parent gatherings, schools may
with enditional funding nom
choose to implement the program in October in conjunction with National
Abbott Laboratories
Depression Screening Day (NDSD), or in November to tie in with President
Charter Behavioral Health Systems
Clinton's new initiative, "Child Mental Health Month."
Forest Laboratories
Kaiser Permanente
The program's objectives are to:
PacifiCare Behavioral Health
Partners HealthCare System
Pfizer Inc
- Identify students who may be in need of further evaluation and treatment
Solvay Pharmaceuticals. Inc.
and/or those who have questions and concerns which they would like to
discuss with a counselor in private.
National Depression Screeming Day
15 program nt Screening 10r Means Health
jonnerly the National Mental illness Screening Project
- Raise awareness and help reduce stigma of depression and suicide amongst
students, parents, and school professionals.
for
Mental
- Provide a tangible, "hands-on" method to empower students, parents, and
Screening
teachers to respond appropriately and swiftly to avert the needless suicide of a
Health
friend or loved one.
- Reinforce utilization of existing, local mental health resources.
a non-profit 501 (c) (3) organization
Douglas G. Jacobs, MD,
For information on implementing Screening for Mental Health's new High School
Executive Director
Outreach program, phone Barbara Kopans or Mary Brant at (781) 239-0071, or
One Washington Street, Suite 304
email [email protected]; [email protected]
Wellesley Hills, MA 02481
Phone: 781-239-0071
Fax: 781-431-7447
www.mentalhealthscreening.org
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Facsimile Transmission
To: Mary Ellen McGuire
The White House
FAX # 202/456-6244
From: Charles L. Burt
Bowie High School
FAX # 301/805-2619
Date: April 25, 2000
RE: White House Conference on Teenagers
Attached please find a copy of my autobiography. As we discussed this
past week, I am most interested in participating in the May 2 conference
and feel I have something to offer. My experiences as a special education
classroom teacher in such varied settings as a residential treatment
facility for seriously emotionally disturbed adolescents and a juvenile
detention center have provided a unique perspective on the challenges
and obstacles facing today's youth.
My home address and telephone number follow:
3403 HOLLY CREEK DR #1D
LAUREL MD 20724-5950
(301) 498-4063
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Charles Burt's Autobiography
I am a native of the Ozarks (born, raised, and educated in Northwest Arkansas),
proud of my hillbilly heritage. My grandfather was a circuit teacher, riding a
mule to five one-room schoolhouses each week.
I earned my B.S.E. degree from the University of Arkansas in secondary
education with an emphasis in the social studies. I subsequently attended the
University of Southern Mississippi and earned an M.Ed. degree in special
education with an emphasis in specific learning disabilities.
My first full-time professional employment was in Arkansas civil service as an
investigative social worker for chancery and juvenile courts. I was primarily
responsible for investigating allegations of child abuse and neglect. After five
years in that capacity, I decided to follow a childhood dream to work for the
Walt Disney Company. Successful in that quest, I trained employees at Walt
Disney World for another five years.
Realizing my talents, as well as, my career aspirations were in education, I
returned to the University of Arkansas and completed my undergraduate degree.
My teaching experience now includes over nine years of full-time classroom
teaching, working with students categorized as gifted/talented, mentally retarded,
learning disabled, seriously emotionally disturbed, Down Syndrome, fetal
alcohol syndrome, and autistic. I am currently a member of the Council for
Exceptional Children and have earned Professionally Recognized Special
Educator status from that organization. I am also affiliated with
PGCEA/MSTA/NEA and the Learning Disabilities Association of America.
I currently teach the following subjects as a member of the special education
department at Bowie High School in Prince George's Co., Maryland: world
history, U.S. history, physics/chemistry, biology, and earth science. This past
December, I was honored as the City of Bowie's Outstanding Educator for 1999.
I am also currently one of the first candidates for National Board for Professional
Teaching Standards certification in the area of Exceptional Needs Specialist.
I have known the Clintons for nearly 30 years and have been active in each
campaign the president has undertaken. I received a gubernatorial appointment
from President Clinton to serve on the state of Arkansas' Commission On
Teaching Excellence which I chaired in 1990. Mrs. Clinton has visited my
classroom on two occasions. For the past two years, I have been a member of the
Federal Emergency Management Agency task force developing a K-12
emergency preparedness curriculum which is now being piloted in Prince
George's County.
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FAX TRANSMITTAL
Pax To: Julia Dom
Company: Office of the First Lady
Pax No.: (202) 456-6244
No. Pages (including cover): 5
Powel
Summer 1000 The Millbrook Press
Date: 21 April 2000
Re: Whise House Conference an Teenagers
Politics
Dear Julia -
I am enclosing a bio on me as well as a print-out of my trifold packet on my new
issue-oriented book for teens on voting and civic activism.
As you will see, I am an award-winning author of books for youth, a former lawyer and a parent
of teens. My research for TPP (above) over the last couple of years has given me a broad
perspective of the issues facing youth and has resulted in strong argument (via the book) for
positive community and civic involvement, led by teens themselves!
Jane Boyers
This argument is made by including in-your-face issues that concern kids from
skateboarding in their parks to the very serious issues of first amendment freedoms, equal
opportunity and juvenile justice. It makes the connection between teen concerns and
government and inspires them to get involved whether to redress wrongs or to fight yet another
limitation on their precious freedom. It arms them with pragmatic, critical thinking tools for
activism and advocacy and presents strong examples of very REAL teens who have tackled these
and other issues now - from Cecilia Nan-Ding, a high school senior who formed a Boston
corporation to educate teens about domestic violence;
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Active teens feel good about their success - whether it is the work of one individual or one kid
together with others. The negative issues of violence and drugs start to fall when teens become
empowered. Our democratic system gives them the opportunity to use their voice and see that
change can be made, even before they vote. It is time for youth, as well as adults, to understand
and respect that power and use our democracy for the true betterment of all.
1 know your invitation list to the White House is already out. However, I would hope that there
is room for one new voice. I feel that I have much to offer at the conference and, as I go on tour
with the book (out in late Summer) and speak strongly to these issues, much to gain for us all.
Heok forward to hearing from your office. Cordially,
528 Latimer Road Santa Monica, CA 90402 (310)459-0977 fax (310)459-2436 [email protected]
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SARA JANE BOYERS
528 latimer road santa monica california 90402 (310) 459-0977 fax (310) 459-2436 email [email protected]
RESUME
WRITING & PRODUCING CREDITS:
Creator, Writer & Editor, The Children's Contemporary Artist Series
Published:
Life Doesn't Frighten Me, Fall 1993. Poetry by Maya Angelou & paintings by
Jean-Michel Basquiat. Stewart, Tabori & Chang, New York
First two printings sold out prior to publication.
"Best Books of 1993", Publishers Weekly (starred review)
"Best Books for Teenagers" New York Public Library
"Recommended Books for the Reluctant YA Reader" American Library Association
"Best Designed Books of 1993" (only six children's books)AIGA [Graphic Arts] Award
Recommended Reading list, Indiana Dept. of Education
o Beautiful for Spacious Skies, November, 1994. Poetry by Katharine Lee Bates &
paintings by Wayne Thiebaud. Chronicle Books, San Francisco
In Development:
The Runeway
'I am Cherry Alive', the Little Girl Sang
Night
Untitled Bedia Project
Writer, Teen Power Politica: Make Yourself Heard
Summer 2000, The Millbrook Press/Twenty-First Century Books, CT.
Contributor, Writers in the Kitchen, Fall, 1998. Ed.,T. Gardella. Boyd Mills Press
Writer (other publishing projects in development):
Too Many Animals (picture book)
Earthquake Whats (First in planned disaster pop-up & television series)
Photography & Architecture for Kids project
The Cool Mom's Survival Guides
My [city] Tripbook (urban city travel guide/scrapbook for children)
Up for Adoption (handbook for prospective adoptive parents)
Untitled Memoir (adult non-fiction)
Television Producer, Creator and Co-writer: Heroes, Critters & Pals, Wonderworks (PBS) (developed)
Contributor, Copyright Law Symposium v.21 (1974), Columbia University Press.
"Protection for the Artist: The Alternatives" exploring visual artists' rights to financially
participate in the increased value of their work upon subsequent sales (the droit-de-suite).
CAREER HISTORY:
1998 to Present: Sara Jane Boyers Literary, Santa Monica, CA
Author representation/book packaging/marketing/design child & adult trade.
1990 to Present: Sara Jane Boyers Productions, Santa Monica, CA
Book projects.- Blue Rider Productions: Movies of the week & dramatic series
concepts Press writer, Designer & Art Consultant for various artists, authors, art businesses &
non-profits, among them: Gallery of Functional Art, Huckleberry Fund (at-risk children).
1981 to 1990: Sara Jane Boyers Management, Inc., Venice, CA
Personal career management for entertainers, actors and composers. Primary Client: Marilyn
McCoo former lead singer of Fifth Dimension & star of '80s TV variety show, Solid Gold.
1975 to 1980: Law Department Head, MCA Records, Inc., Universal City, CA
1974 to 1975: Associate Entertainment Attorney, Loeb & Loeb, Beverly Hills, CA
1971 to 1974: Attorney, United Artists Records Inc., Hollywood, CA
EDUCATION:
J.D., 1971 The Law Center, University of Southern California
First Prize, ASCAP Nathan Burkan Competition on Copyright Law at the Law Center.
National Fifth Prize, ASCAP Nathan Burkan nationwide law school competition.
B.A., Art History, 1967 University of California (Berkeley & UCLA)
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SELECTED COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES:
Political & Community Support Activities:
Hellywood Women's Political Committee (organization now dismantied).
Show Coalition
Liberty Hill Foundation.
Volunteer, Santa Monica College Foundation, Santa Monica Community College
District, Santa Monica, California
C3 . Community Corporate Commitment (business-based solutions to community)
Art Support Activities:
Founder, Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles.
1986: Logistics Council, Inaugural Events.
1988-89: Curators' Council.
Co-Chairman, Entertainment Alliance Committee, Los Angeles County Museum of Art.
Modern and Contemporary Art Council, Los Angeles County Museum of Art.
1992 to 1994: Vice-Chairman
1982 to 1994: Member, Executive Board
1982 to1990: Education Co-Chairman
Fellows of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles
Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts.
Children's and Adult's Art Appreciation Tours & School Visits.
PERSONAL NOTES:
Member, California State Bar (Inactive).
Married, Two Children ages 15 & 17
Collector, Twentieth Century Art; Photographer & Horsewoman.
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QUOTES ALREADY IN!
Sara June Boyers is A former music industry attorney,
This beek will teach you how to be heard and be
counted. A must!
Make
personal manager of performers and occasional
television producer, who chucked à all to spend
Mario Velásquez, Executive Director
more time with her children and write terrific books.
Rock The Vote
The creator of a popular series of illustrated books on
Whether they're old enough to vote or not, young
contemporary art and poetry, her first book, Life
readers of "Teen Power Politics" will be motivated to
Doesn't Frighten Me is an award-winning pairing
speak up and get involved in issues that affect their
of the wildly expressive work of the late New
lives. Filled with useful information and inspiring
Teer
York artist, Jean-Michel Basquiat, with a stirring 1978
stories of powerful feens, this book is . wake-up call
poem of Maya Angelou. Her second book, 0
for young people and a reminder that they don't need
Power
Beautiful for Spacious Shies marries the
to wait entil they 've "grown up" to make
whimsical paintings of Wayne Thichaud to our
a difference in the world.
Politics
most famous hymn, "America the Beautiful",
Christina Ferraci, Managing Editor
written by a leading woman educator, poet and
Teen People
suffragette of the last century, Katharine Lee Bates.
When people ask me what Am going to do first now
Her background in the music industry embarrasses
that The turned 18 I tell them that I'm going to vote.
2000
her teenagers because she is likely to start dancing
A surprises them, but it's true. I'm proud to be an
and singing to music in from of their friends. But
American and I love the idea that my one vote can
it has given her a strong appreciation of the vitality
and creativity of youth that led her to write
affect the future of my country.
Britney Spears
CT
Teen Power Politics: Make Yourself Heard. The issues
confronsing youth are numerous and she plans
All progressive or radical change throughout history
other books on this subject.
has involved teemagers. From the French and
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Sara June Boyers lives in Southern California with
American revolutions, to the struggles for women's,
ISSN:
one husband, two teens, three dogs, three cats, two
minarities and worker's rights in the United States,
guines pign, many loud froga, Lester & Velvet
to the liberation struggles throughout the third
the Chinchillas, two parakeets, one lovebird, Tacker
world, young people have courageously stood-up
the Caique, and several horses up the road. When
for justice and freedom throughout history.
the isn't writing or feeding animals, she has a
Tom Morello
book packaging company, photographs,
Rage Against the Machine
Sara Jane Boyers
art consults, actively speaks to schools and art
P.O. Box 1104
groups, rides horses and collects Twentieth
"Teen Power Politics" understands that leens not only
Pacific Palisades, California 90272
Century art and toy train signals.
have rights, but the energy and determination to
(310) 459-0977 fax (310) 459-2436
exercise them for the good of all of ML I appland
email [email protected]
Sara, she is a true advocate for teens.
Kimberly Kirberger, Author
Chicken
for the Teenage
& Teen I
Series
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Americans like to talk about (or be told about) Democracy
but, when put to the lest, usually find it to be - inconvenience.
I do not want a honeymoon with you. I
We have opted instead for an anthoritarism system diagulsed as
want a good marriage. 1 want progress,
a Democracy. We pay through the nose for an enormous joke-
of e government, let it pash - around, and then
Kids' rights will be the first to go.
and / want problem solving which
wonder how all those I get in there.
They don vote.
requires my best efforts and also your
Frank Zappe
best efforts. I have no need to learn
Debra Hauser
1994, 1996, 1998, 1999: Less than 50% of
how Congress speaks for the people. As
Vice President, Advocates for Youth
registered voters turn out. 18-24 year-olds are
President, 1 Intend to listen. But 1 also
practically non-existent. Political apathy. Cynicism.
Intend to listen to the people them-
Uninformed votes. It's getting worse
selves-all the people. I want to be
and our democracy is suffering
L Format & Design
sure that we are all tuned in to the real
But it doesn't have to be
9 X 9 inches, 120 pages.
Youth will change the course of our nation.
Trade: Softcover @ $9.95
voice of America
School & Library: Hardoover
deraid And, cares 1
Bright, eye catchingly filled with editorial cartoons
- - - -
Teen Power Politics:Make Yourself Heard is a
(teen drawn & professional), quotes, based info
- - a - - - - Andrea a -
strong in-your-face, issue-oriented book on voting
and illustration.
& community activitm, highlighting examples of
II. Content
why youth should be involved: from skateboarding,
the environment, juvenile justice to the recent ACLU
The book covers the history of US democracy, voting
Preface
& elections, strong chapters on media literacy and civic
suit brought by two Oklahoma teens against
and political participation plus an extensive
suspicionless drug testing for afterschool
bibliography and resource (including web site) section.
activities as innocuous as choir & academic quiz bowl
Throughout are examples of teens making change
As of August 1, 1999, the United States
It's said that politics won't sell to kids and their
through large or small acts, individually or through
population between the ages of 10 and 19
parents aren't interested. They are wrong.
organizations, as well as issues of interest to and
(pre-teens and teens) totaled approximately
affecting youth today.
The time is ripe for empowerment Youth is
39,364,000 people, a hefty 15 percent of the
awakening as society clamps down way past where
"real voice" of America. Yours are the voices
it needs to go and "scapegoats" teens for all our ills.
both of the present and of the future. But are
TPP is on the rising crest of the wave as youth
People who do not vote have no line
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starts to defend itself and speak up for both little
you being heard? For if your voice is silent,
and larger concerns.
of credit with people who are elected
then your concerns cannot be known.
and thus pose no threat to those who
With a groundswell of volume, action, and
There will be a strong publicity and marketing
campaign (with web site) to bring to the forefront
act against our interests.
responsibility, you can change the future -
in this election year the issue of engaging and
Marian Wright Edelman
for tomorrow or for twenty-five years. There
educating the next generation of voters in the
President & Founder,
are lots of ways to do in I hope you'll
tools, reasons for and opportunities of our
Children's Defense Fund
explore them with me.
democratic process
We all need to hear these voices.
-Sara Jane Boyers
Apr-20-00 02:53P
P.01
Dian Larkin
Meryl L. Moss Media Relations
ISS Post Road East, Suite 8
Westport, CT 06880
203-226-0199
203-226-0256 (FAX)
FAX
(just a fax)
Date:
April 20, 2000
To:
Ms. Julia Doan 202-456-6244
From: Dian Larkin
Re:
Dr. Donald Cohen, invitation to Teen Conference, May 2.
Number of Pages
2
Attached is a very brief bio of Dr. Donald Cohen, who very much
wants to attend the referenced conference.
John Diaconis, Esq., Chairman of the New Castle Democratic Committee
in Chappaqua, NY, will try 1.0 help with this request.
In the meantime, anything you could do Julia would be greatly appreciated.
Thank You,
Dian Larkin Diaconis
Apr-20-00 02:53P
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Donald Cohen, Ph.D.
A Licensed Marital and Family Therapist, Dr. Donald Cohen attended the State
University of New York at Buffalo. He earned his M.S.W. at Columbia University
and his Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from the California School of Professional
Psychology, located in Berkeley. Returning to the East Coast to pursue a
Fellowship in the Department of Psychiatry at Yale University Medical Center,
Dr. Cohen began a private practice, including family, couples and individual
psychotherapy, specializing in adolescent and adult group psychotherapy. The
creator, producer and host of a weekly television and radio teen talk show, Kids
are Talking, Dr. Cohen presents lectures and workshops on subjects relating to
children, particularly in the area of effective communication between parents and
children. Dr. Cohen has published various articles, and is the co-author of My
Father, My Son, from which grew a second program fathers 8 Sans are Talking
Dr. Donald Cohen has been performing a Leen talk show entitled "Kids Are
Talking" for well over a decade now. He will soon be starting the first
world-wide international web cast, interactive teen talk show network for kids
from the foremost teen center in the country -- Arch Street in Greenwich,
Connecticut.
FROM : 3id-Atlantic Center
TEL: 301 657 8782
APR.20.2000 12:30 PM P 1
The Mid-Atlantic Center
5454 Wisconsin Ave. Suite 655
Chevy Chase, MD 20815
301-657-7741
301-657-8782 (fax)
To: Julia
Date: 4/20/2000
Fax: 202-456-6011
Pages: 3 (including cover sheet)
From: Shawn oberrath
Comments: Please add these two condidate to the B list
for the May 2 10/00/2019 Gree Raising Responsible, and
more information
Yorth" Pleasea
thanks
Shawn
FRO
:
3id-Atlantic Center
TEL: 301 657 8782
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Biography
Susan Shaffer
Susan Shaffer has co-authored with Linda Gordon a new book entitled, Why Boys Don y Talk and
Why We Care: A Mother's Guide to Connection. In the book, Ms. Shaffer and Ms. Gordon
address the harsh realities and societal pressures facing techage boys today, and provide parents
from a wide variety of cultures with essential suggestions on how 10 maintain emotional
connections with their sons. They interviewed teenage boys and girls. parents, coaches,
counselors, teachers, and psychologists to outline issues. Frotu these findings, they provide
strategies for parents, and identify resources for increasing the ways in which boys can both stay
connected and become men.
Susan Shaffer is currently the Vice-President and Chair of the Board of Directors of the Mid-
Atlantic Equity Consortium, Inc. and the Deputy Director of the Mid- Atlantic Equity Center,
where she directs the Gender Equity Programs. She brings to the position of Deputy Director
more than thirty years of professional training, management, consultation, teaching and
materials development experience. As Vice-President of MAEC, Ms. Shaffer is responsible for
management of all Consortium programs and administration of the office staff and functions.
Prior to her position with the Mid-Atlantic Equity Consortium, Ms. Shaffer served as Director of
Gender Equity Programs in the Mid-Atlantic Equity Center at The American University and was
the Associate Director of the Mid-Atlantic Center for Sex Equity. In addition, Ms. Shaffer has
managed a number of grants from the U.S. Department of Education's Women's Educational
Equity Act (WEEA) Programs, including "Starting Early: Expanding Role Options for Grades K-
6," and "Women's Journeys, Women's Stories: In Search of Our Multicultural Future."
Ms. Shaffer spent more than twenty years both teaching and working in public schools. She
taught and developed elementary and secondary social studies curricula, specializing in women's
history and women's studies courses, and directed two school-within-a-school programs for
students who had been unsuccessful in traditional high school classes. At the college level, she
taught "Sexism in School and Society" at the University of Maryland and the American
University.
Ms. Shaffer has authored or CO authored several publications related 10 equity, women's history,
multicultural education and disability. These publications include the new Why Boys Don't Talk
and Why We Care: A Mother 's Guide to Connection, Women Journeys, Women's Stories: In
Search of our Multicultural Future. Beyond Title A. Gender Equity Issues in Schools; "Are You
a Bully or a Buddy?" (A sexual harassment prevention poster); Individual Equity Plan: Gender
and Disability: Gified Girls: The Disappearing Act; The Status of Women at the Turn of the
Century: 1 Summary of Key Indicators and She Bakes and He Builds: Gender Bias in the
Curriculum, "in Double Jeopardy Addressing Gender Issues in Special Education Services. Ms.
Shaffer holds an undergraduate degree in history and a graduate degree in education from the
University of California, Berkeley.
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Linda Perlman Gordon Biographical Sketch
Linda Perlman Gordon, LCSW-C, M.Ed., is a clinical social worker, a trained mediator, and a
graduate of the Family Therapy Practice Center. She has recently co-authored a book about
adolescent boys entitled Why Boys Don ' Talk and Why We Care: A Mother's Guide to
Connection.
She is a member of the Board of Trustees of the Clinical Social Work Institute, a doctoral
program for clinical social workers in the District of Columbia. She is also a member of the
Montgomery County Divorce Roundtable a think tank comprised of mental health professionals,
lawyers, mediators, Masters, and Indges from the Montgomery County Family Court. Ms.
Gordon is on the board of Community Bridges, which creates programs for at-risk adolescent
girls. Additionally, she is a member of the Montgomery County Youth Workers Training
Program, Ms. Gordon has been the director of Divorce Education Seminars for Montgomery
County, MD, the mandated program for divorcing parents with custody issues. She has also
developed the supervised visitation program for Montgomery County. This crucial county
program ensures safe visitation for non custodial parents to meet with their children. She is
presently a member of the recidivist task force committee that is seeking to find solutions for
coordinating the difficult family cases in Montgomery County Family Court. She is a member of
the Council on Contemporary Families. and has spoken at George Washington University on the
subject of single families.
Most recently, Ms. Gordon was a presenter at a Montgomery County Conference on high-
conflict divorce. She has taught seminars on the subjects of divorce and blended families, trained
seminar leaders, and developed curriculum for a variety of divorce education classes, Ms.
Gordon has a private psychotherapy practice treating individuals, couples, and families in
Washington, DC.
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Conference on Teenagers. Please let me know if you would like to see the book
Teens with the Courage to Give. Jackie Waldman and the teens in the book are
such inspirations I can't imagine them not being involved in this program.
Let me know,
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HASBRO PARTNERS WITH YOUTH SERVICE AMERICA
IN SPONSORING THE "TEENS WITH THE
COURAGE TO GIVEᵀ AWARD
Berkeley, CA - April 20, 2000 - To celebrate the positive achievements of teenagers
across the nation who are making a difference in the world, Hasbro Inc. is partnering with
Youth Service America to sponsor the annual "Teens with the Courage to Giveᵀ
Award. The Award will be given to a malc and female tecnager who has responded to
adversity in their lives with acts of kindness and service to others. By volunteering in
someone else's life, they have discovered the power of healing themselves.
The Awards have already drawn the support and praise of General Colin Powell,
Chairman of America's Promise - The Alliance for Youth, and will be presented to the
teens at the National and Community Service Conference in Orlando, FL on June 27,
2000. The two winners will be selected by a committee that includes the 30 teens
featured in the recently published Teens with the Courage to Give: Young People Who
Triumphed Over Tragedy and Volunteered to Make a Difference (Conari Press, April
2000), by Jackie Waldman. The winners of the Award will share the courage and strength
of these inspirational teens,
Teens can apply for the award on www.SERVEnet.org, Youth Service America's
website, or by contacting Youth Service America by email. The deadline for the 2000
Awards application is May 26, 2000.
Hasbro, sponsor of the Teens with the Courage to Give Award, is fully committed to
volunteerism and raising the profile of the millions of young Americans who make
extraordinary contributions to their communities throughout the year. As part of its
efforts to promote volunteerism, Hasbro offers its full time employees four paid hours per
month to volunteer for community programs that address children's issues.
"Young people have done wonderful things across our country and they descrve to be
recognized," said Alan G. Hassenfeld, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Hasbro.
"Tt is our hope that this award will celebrate its recipients and inspire people of all ages to
make a difference."
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The President and CEO of Youth Service America, Steve Culbertson, wrote the foreword
for Teens with the Courage to Give. He laments that millions of students across the
nation will hear graduation speeches this spring calling them the "hope of tomorrow." In
the foreword to the book, hc says, "young people are really the hope of today. We need
to value their the energy, creativity, and idealism today. Not at some future date that
never sccins to come."
Jackie Waldman, the author of Teens with the Courage to Give, was diagnosed with
multiple sclerosis in 1991. Scared, angry and sad, she spent years trying to find a cure
that does not exist. Only after seeing Steven Spielberg's Schindler's List did she realize
true survival depends upon how we treat each other. With renewed purpose, she began
volunteering and speaking to teens, encouraging each to perform acts of kindness rather
than violence. She went on to co-found Dallas' Random Acts of Kindness Week,
volunteered for the Multiple Sclerosis Society, and became a member of the advisory
board for Our Friends' Place, a safe haven for abused girls. The more she gave, the better
she felt. Helping others was helping her. Knowing she had to share this important
discovery, she put two books together The Courage 10 Give and Teens with the Courage
10 Give. Both are profiles of people who've faced a physical and/or emotional obstacle,
reached out to make a difference to others, and ultimately helped themselves as a
consequence. As one of the teens highlighted, Tessa Thompson says, "The courage to
give is the fuel to live."
Jackie was chosen by CNN as one of their Millenium Heroes, has appeared twice on
Oprah! and has worked with hundreds of teens, advocating volunteerism no matter the
teen's circumstances. Jackie teaches techniques for finding the courage to give, for
discovering your unique gift to share; and for finding the best place to use your gift
immediately. She hopes that everyone regardless of age, will tap into their courage to
give --- the courage to put their own problems aside long enough to help someone else and
help create a safer, kinder world.
Hasbro Inc. is a worldwide leader in children's and family leisure time entertainment products and services, including the design,
manufacturer and marketing of games and toys ranging form traditional to high-tech. Both internationally and in the U.S., its
PLAYSKOOL, KENNER, TONKA, ODDZON, SUPER SOAKER, MILTON BRADLEY, PARKER BROTHERS, TIGER
HASBRO INTERACTIVE, MICROPROSE, GALOOB AND WIZARDS OF THE COAST brands and products provide the highest
quality and most recognizable play experiences in the world. Located in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, familiar products include
Monopoly, Purby, Scrabble, Twister, G.I. Joc, Koosh, Nerf. Easy Bake Oven, Playdoh, Pokemon Trading Cards and Mr. Potato
llead..
Youth Service America, based in Washington, DC, is the umbrella organization for the American youth service and volunteering
movement With more than 200 Attiliates and Partners in all 50 States, ranging from the American Red Cross to the YWCA, Youth
Service America IS committed to making service and volunteering the common expectation of all young Americans. Youth Service
America (www.ysa.org) sponsors SERVEnet, the nation's first local databasc of volunteer opportunities and National Youth Service
Day, the largest annual service event in the world.
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www.advocatesforyouth.org
Mary Ellen,
Per our conversation yesterday, please find
the attached information on Advocates for
youth & its President, James Wagoner.
Thank you for all of your help.
- Hacy
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ADVOCATES FOR YOUTH OVERVIEW
Advocates for Youth champions efforts that help young people make informed and responsible
decisions about their sexual behavior. It is the only organization with a sole focus on adolescent
reproductive and sexual health in the U.S. and internationally. Since 1997, when James Wagoner
became Advocates' third president, the organization has embarked on a strategy to heighten public
awareness of effective adolescent reproductive and sexual health initiatives and to reframe the public
debate about these issues. Advocates promotes the "three Rs" of adolescent sexual health:
Young people have rights to accurate information and confidential health services.
Young people are respected for who they are now, not just for the adults they will become.
Young people are trusted to behave responsibly to protect their own health and that of their
partners while society has the responsibility to provide young people with accurate information,
confidential health services, and a future stake in society.
To position itself as a force for achieving a social and cultural consensus around a positive
approach to adolescent reproductive health, Advocates pursues four inter-related strategies.
Youth Empowerment: Developing young people's leadership skills, empowering them to
educate themselves and each other, and to advocate for effective adolescent reproductive and
sexual health programs.
Promoting Best Practices: Working with youth-serving professionals, educators, health care
workers and others on the front line to provide them with information, technical assistance and
training about what works in adolescent reproductive and sexual health.
Public Policy: Framing the issues for policy makers at the state and federal levels in terms of the
research and the need for bolder public health initiatives to address adolescent sexual health
while opposing ineffective efforts like the federal abstinence-only-until-marriage program.
Communications: Raising the visibility of adolescent sexual health issues and using vehicles
like the European Study Tour to make the case for adolescent access to accurate information and
contraception.
Advocates understands that there are no quick and simple solutions to improve adolescent
reproductive and sexual health in the United States and developing countries. As such, the
organization has developed a bold and innovative three-year program plan to impact the health and
well-being of the world's youth.
Ensuring that young people have access to comprehensive, medically accurate sexuality
education
Ensuring that sexually active youth have access to confidential, low-cost contraception,
including emergency contraception and condoms
Directing teen pregnancy prevention, youth development, and HIV/STD prevention resources to
those youth most at risk-youth of color and gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender (GLBT) youth
Developing a cadre of youth leaders to advocate for effective adolescent reproductive and sexual
health information and services
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James Wagoner, President
Advocates for Youth
ADVOCATES
FOR YOUTH
James Wagoner assumed the helm of Advocates for Youth, a leading national
organization on adolescent reproductive and sexual health, in September 1997. A
respected public policy and reproductive health expert and a compelling speaker, Mr.
Wagoner previously served as Executive Vice President of the National Abortion and
Reproductive Rights Action League (NARAL), where he was instrumental in shaping
NARAL's communications, policy, and public education campaigns.
Prior to that, Mr. Wagoner served as Chief of Staff to Senator Howard M. Metzenbaum
(D-OH), where he started as special assistant on aging and later became Legislative
Assistant to two key Senate panels: the Budget Committee (1983-1986) and the Labor
and Human Resources Committee (1986-1988).
Mr. Wagoner is now putting his significant reproductive health experience to work for
teenagers in the United States and abroad, spearheading a national effort at Advocates for
Youth to heighten public awareness and response to the critical reproductive and sexual
health needs of adolescents, with a special emphasis on public policy and message
development.
Mr. Wagoner graduated from Georgetown University with a bachelor's degree in
philosophy and worked for a time during the late 1970's on the parliamentary staff in
Ireland. He is the father of two sons and lives in Arlington, VA.
1025 Vermont Avenue NW, Suite 200 Washington, D.C. 20005 USA 202/347-5700 FAX 202/347-2263
e-mail: [email protected] website: www.advocatesforyouth.org
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He was referenced in the President's radio address on Saturday, April 24, 1999.
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BIOGRAPHY OF LT. COL, DAVID GROSSMAN, U.S. ARMY (RETIRED)
Author
Lt. Col. Dave Grossman is the co-author of the soon to be released book Stop Teaching Our Kids to
Kill, A Call to Action Against TV, Movie & Video Game Violence which gives scientific and
empirical data confirming the impact of violent movies, television and video games in conditioning
children to be violent and teaching them the very mechanics of killing.
Lt. Col. Grossman authored the Pulitzer nominated book, On Killing: The Psychological Cost of
Learning to Kill in War and Society (Little, Brown & Co. 1995) which has become a standard text
in universities, military academies, and police academies worldwide. Col. Grossman has also
written numerous articles that have appeared in such publications as the Oxford Companion to
American Military History, the Encyclopedia of Violence, Peace & Conflict and the Journal of
the Association of the U.S. Army. He is a frequently quoted expert in such nationally known
publications as Reader's Digest, U.S. News & World Report, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution,
and The New York Times. As an expert on violence in media and society, Col. Grossman has also
appeared on numerous television and radio programs including 60 Minutes, Larry King Live, The
Today Show and many others.
Founder & President/The Killology Research Group
Lt. Col. Grossman is one of the world's foremost experts in the field of human aggression and the
roots of violence and violent crime. Having served in the U.S. Army for 25 years and as a
psychology professor at West Point Military Institute, Col. Grossman studied the art of training
military for warfare. After his retirement, Col. Grossman founded the Killology Research Group to
further study a new field of scientific endeavor he termed "Killology." Grossman is a nationally
recognized expert on this topic and has testified before numerous federal and state legislatures on
the affects of violent video games, movies, and television on young people. He recently testified
before the United States Senate and U.S. House of Representatives on youth violence. Col.
Grossman's research was also cited in a national address by the President of the United States. He
has appeared as an expert witness in numerous civil court trials involving litigation resulting from
youth violence including the Michael Carneal school shooting case in Paducah, KY
Military & Law Enforcement Trainer
Lt. Col. Grossman is recognized worldwide as a professional trainer to military and law
enforcement organizations. His clients include numerous state law enforcement and police chief
associations; the Australian Ministry of Justice; the International Association of Law Enforcement
Firearms Instructors; and Special Weapons And Tactics (S.W.A.T.) teams throughout the United
States. In addition, Lt. Col. Grossman has addressed a number of military, veterans, and law
enforcement organizations as a conference instructor or as a keynote speaker.
Professional Counselor
In March of 1998, Lt. Col. Grossman served as a counselor to the Westside Middle School in
Jonesboro, Arkansas, after that school experienced a tragic shooting of its students. In this role, he
worked with the clergy in counseling the students, parents, and teachers at the school, and authored
two research papers on the tragedy.
Educational Background
Master of Education, Counseling Psychology, University of Texas at Austin (1990).
Bachelor of Science, Columbus College, Columbus, Georgia (1984).
Associate of Arts, Fayetteville State University, Fayetteville, North Carolina (1977).
Lt. Col. Grossman is a member of the Adjunct Facility at the Department of Psychology and
Counseling at Arkansas State University. He resides in Jonesboro, Arkansas, with his wife and two
sons.
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Dr. Freddie Asinor is the Coordinator of The Center for Continuing Maternal
and Child Health (MCH) Learning and Achievement at Johns Hopkins
University School of Hygiene and Public Health, Department of Population
and Family Health Sciences, Division of Maternal and Child Health where he
directs O professional development program funded by the Federal Maternal
and Child Health Bureau to provide high quality interdisciplinary education
and training for MCH professionals dealing with Adolescence and
Adolescence Health.
Before Hopkins, Dr. Asinor served as the Director, Educational Services and
the Director, Institute for Physician Leadership for The Foundation of
Pennsylvania Medical Society where he coordinated educational programming
for four different independent entities including the development and
execution of educational programs, including but not limited to the Teen
Violence Prevention Program and the creation of O certificate program for
providers (Developed the first and only interactive web-based Certificate in
Medical Leadership and Management Program for providers), Other
responsibilities included but not limited to coordinating, and implementing
system-wide educational programs; Provided on-going educational program
development consultation; facilitating performance improvement initiatives;
and Provided to the Society's units on-going information on medical
leadership, education, ethics and physician accreditation.
A community advocate and lecturer, Dr. Asinor' s current research interests
are in adolescence and adolescence Health, medical education and leadership,
technology and distance learning, managed care leadership, and the
relationship between higher education and business.
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BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH
Name:
Dr. Freddie Asinor
Title:
Coordinator, The Center for Maternal and Child Health Learning
and Achievement, The Johns Hopkins University School of Public Health
Education:
Institution and
Degree
Year Conferred
Field of Study
Location
University of
Certificate,
1997
Public Health
Alabama
Public Health
Leadership
@ Birmingham
Leadership
MidSouth
Program for
Public Health
Practice,
Birmingham,
Alabama
The Rollins
Master of Public
1996
Public Health
School of Public
Health in Health
Health
Policy and
of Emory
Management
University,
Atlanta, Georgia
(Clark) Atlanta
Higher Education
1989
Educational
University,
Administration
Leadership and
Atlanta, Georgia
and
Policy Studies
Policy Studies
Medill School of
Master of
1986
Urban Affairs
Journalism,
Science in Urban
Journalism
Northwestern
Affairs
University,
Journalism
Evanston, Illinois
Morehouse
Bachelor of Arts
1985
Journalism
College, Atlanta,
in Journalism
Georgia
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Professional Experiences:
CURRENT PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES
June 1999 - - Present
Coordinator, The Center for Continuing Maternal
and Child Health (MCH) Learning and Achievement,
Johns Hopkins University School of Hygiene and
Public Health, Department of Population and Family
Health Sciences, Division of Maternal and Child
Health (MCH).
August 1997 - November 1998
Director of Educational Services, Institute for
Physician Leadership, The Foundation of the
Pennsylvania Medical Society
January 1996 - - June 1999
President & Chief Executive Officer, Patient
Satisfaction Associates, Inc. (PASAT)/The
Minority Public Health Leadership Fellows Program
(PHLFP).
July - - October 1996.
Temporary part-time Human Resources Technician,
Dekalb County (Georgia) Board of Health
Summer 1996
Health Policy and Communications Fellow, Georgia
Business Forum on Health, Inc..
November 1995 - May 1996
Academic Year Graduate Research Specialist, US
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention,
National Center for Infectious Diseases, Division
of Viral and Rickettsial Diseases, Special
Pathogens Branch.
January, 1994 - October, 1995.
Assistant Professor of Family Medicine &
Associate Residency Program Director,
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Department of Family Medicine, Morehouse School
of Medicine, Atlanta, GA.
June 1993 December 1993
Assistant Residency Program Director (Acting
Residency Program Director), Department of
Family Medicine, Morehouse School of Medicine.
January 1993- June 1993 Assistant Chair (Academics), Department of
Communication, Georgia State University, Atlanta,
Georgia.
June 1986 May 1989
Director of Student Activities, Morehouse College,
Atlanta, Georgia.
Publications:
Asinor F. "The Cigar Fad", The Patriot-News, January 26, 1998, Section A7
Asinor F. "The Ills of Smoking Cigars - Just the Facts. Please." Pennsylvania
Medicine, March, 1998
Asinor F. "Teaching Students to drink in moderation?" The Chronicle of
Higher Education, July 19, 1996, P. 85.
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White House Conference on Youth Violence: Dr. Joanne Cantor. Thanks - JC
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Joanne Cantor is a professor of Communication Arts at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and is
an internationally recognized expert on children and the mass media.
Professor Cantor received her B.A. at Cornell University in 1967 and studied communications and
psychology at the Annenberg School for Communications at the University of Pennsylvania (M.A.,
1971), and at Indiana University (Ph.D., 1974). Her area of expertise is mass media effects, about
which she has published more than 70 scholarly articles and chapters. Since the early 'eighties, her
research has focused primarily on the effects of television on children, with major emphasis on
children's emotional reactions to scenes involving violence and other disturbing images. This
research, which is grounded in developmental psychology, has explored the types of mass media
images and events that frighten children at different ages and the intervention and coping strategies
that are most effective for different age groups. Her new book, "Mommy. I'm Scared": How TV and
Movies Frighten Children and What We Can Do To Protect Them, summarizes this research and its
implications for a general audience.
Dr. Cantor has recently become highly visible in the national media because of her research on
television ratings. In the fall of 1996, when the television industry was developing the new rating
system that is now being used with the "V-chip," she collaborated with the National PTA on a
survey of what parents wanted in the new system. Her well publicized finding that parents wanted
content information rather than age recommendations helped bring together a national coalition of
child advocacy groups to oppose the industry's age-based rating system and to lobby for more
informative ratings. And as a senior researcher for the National Television Violence Study, her
studies of children's responses to ratings caused the "forbidden fruit" effect of age-based ratings to
be widely recognized. Her research findings led her to testify before committees of both the U.S.
House and Senate, and were influential in the successful drive to convince the television industry to
add content information to its age-based system. She has appeared on The Oprah Winfrey Show and
The News with Brian Williams,and her research has been featured on ABC's 20/20.
Dr. Cantor's research has been funded by the National Institute of Mental Health, the National
Science Foundation, and the H. F. Guggenheim Foundation. She has received numerous awards for
her research from the International Communication Association, the National Communication
Association, and the National Association of Broadcasters. In 1997 she was honored by the Madison
Civics Club for her contributions to the implementation of more informative television ratings. She
received a Mid-Career Award for research (1998) and the Hilldale Award for distinguished
professional accomplishment (1999) from the University of Wisconsin. In 1999, the International
Communication Association gave her the B. Aubrey Fisher Mentorship Award and named her a
Fellow of the Association.
Dr. Cantor has contributed to the American Medical Association's "Physician's Guide to Media
Violence" and serves as a consultant to Wisconsin Public Television in their development of
children's programs and their anti-violence initiatives.
At the University of Wisconsin, Professor Cantor teaches courses in mass media effects, the effects
of television on children, and research methods. From 1990 to 1994, she was Associate Dean of the
College of Letters and Science, with responsibility for the.College's social science departments and
programs. She resides in Madison, Wisconsin, with her husband and 11-year-old son.
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ROBERT F. KANABY
Biographical Information
Bob Kanaby has been Executive Director of the National Federation of
State High School Associations (NFHS) since March 1993. He assumed the
directorship of the NFHS, which is the national service and administrative
organization for high school athletics and fine arts programs. Before
joining NFHS, Bob served for 13 years as executive director of the New
Jersey State Interscholastic Activities Association(NJSIAA) and 19 years in
the public schools of New Jersey.
Since joining the NFHS seven years ago, Kanaby has been instrumental
in creating a stronger national presence of the organization throughout the
country. Behind his leadership, the NFHS developed a thorough planning
and organizational process focusing on ethical conduct, leadership
development and stability.
To help high school coaches impart values such as respect and
sportsmanship into their daily lesson plans. Kanaby was the driving force
behind the production of the NFHS Citizenship Through Sports and Fine Arts
Curriculum, which now is available from the NFHS. These materials provide
numerous teachable moments for high school coaches to use with their
athletes.
The National High School Federation (NFHS) writes playing rules and coordinates the
administration of high school sports and activities in the United States. Its mission is to
enhance the educational experiences of high school students, and to minimize the physical,
mental and emotional risks incident to their participation in co-curricular activities. Each year,
more than 6 1/2 million young people participate in high school sports and another 4 million in the
fine arts programs of speech, debate and music. The Federation publishes playing rules in 16
sports for boys and girls competition, and provides programs and services that its member state
associations can, and do utilize in all 50 states