NC BLACK SUMMIT COMMITMENT STATEMENTS

2008 Legislative Actions 

Brad Thompson & Associates
132 E. Morgan Street
Raleigh, NC 27601

Eastern North Carolina Leadership Summit
Saturday, September 13, 2008


Luncheon Keynote Speaker
Former Congresswoman Eva Clayton

 

TO:  Elected Officials
         Business Owners/Economic Developers
         Educators
         Faith Based Organizations

FR:   N. Carnell Robinson

RE:  Lunch and Learn Seminar
       

       "The Economic Impact Of African Americans & Hispanics On The Southeastern NC Economy"

You are cordially invited to a Lunch and Learn Seminar on August 18th  in
Dunn.  The seminar begins with lunch at 11:00 a.m. at Deborah's Restaurant
located at 313 East Broad Street.  We will then move to City Hall for the
seminar.

The seminar will be presented by Dr. James H. Johnson, Jr., Director , Urban Investment Strategies Center at Kenan Institute of Private Enterprise, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

Lunch will be free courtesy of the North Carolina Institute of Minority Economic Development.

 

The event sponsors are:

 

    The City of Dunn

    The Harnett County Local Government Association

North Carolina Black Elected Municipal Officials

2008 Summer Conference

August 8-9

Spring Lake, North Carolina

North Carolina Black Elected Municipal Officials 2008 Summer Conference will convene August 8-9, 2008 in the Town of Spring Lake—this area is known as the "Sandhills." Under the leadership of Rodney Locks, Council member Brevard, NCBEMO has been laying a foundation, which is the cornerstone of an agenda that will lead this organization and emerging black elected municipal officials in the 21st century. The theme for this important Presidential year is “Where there is a VISION, There is a Way.”

The conference hotel is the Hampton Inn, Spring Lake, NC—1050 North Bragg Blvd, Spring Lake, NC (910) 438-0945. They will gladly provide you their “On the House Breakfast”. While you are attending the conference, your family may relax in their outdoor pool or tour the area. Room rates at the Hampton Inn Spring Lake are $94.00 per night plus tax, single or double. You must call the hotel at (910) 438-0945 and use the conference code NCB to reserve your room.  A credit card is required when making the reservation.  The cutoff date for the $94.00 special rate is July 31, 2008.  Check-in time is 3:00 p.m.  Please make your reservation as soon as possible, rooms are limited.

Marshall Pitts of Washington & Pitts law firm, will be our special guest for the Saturday morning session. After only two years on the city council, Marshall made history by becoming the city's first African American Mayor of Fayetteville, NC and one of the youngest persons to ever lead a major North Carolina city. He is currently a partner in the Washington Pitts law firm in Fayetteville, North Carolina’s sixth largest city.  He is a practicing attorney licensed in both North Carolina and Pennsylvania.  Marshall earned his bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from Appalachian State University in 1987 and his Juris Doctorate from North Central University in 1990.   He received numerous awards for teaching and public service while teaching Criminal Justice at Fayetteville State University from 1993 -2000. Marshall won an at-large seat on Fayetteville’s City Council in 1999 and was appointed Mayor Pro Tempore during his first term. His election was featured in Jet magazine and national newspapers.

Early registration fee is $125.00, which includes registration, Opening Night Dinner, Soul Food Lunch, President’s Dinner and special entertainment by “Campaign for Change” for your luncheon enjoyment).  After July 31, 2008, a late registration fee of $25.00 will be charged if postmarked after July 31, 2008.

Cancellations must be made by August 5, 2008 to receive a refund, less $20.00 processing fee.  Pre-registration packages will be handed out to participants at the Hampton Inn during Registration. Make check or Money Order payable to:  NCBEMO, Please mail to: Mayor Ethel Clark, 300 N. Main Street, Spring Lake, NC  28390.

NCBEMO 2008 Summer Conference promises to be even better than the last one.  We have Friday afternoon and Saturday activities planned for your enrichment.