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Humanitarian Awards Dinner
Dining for Diversity
May 5
Hudson County Chapter
Business & Youth Leadership Luncheon
May 6
Newark Youth &
Community Summit
May 13
Jersey City Youth & Community Summit
May 15
Diversity Stride Walk-a-thon
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April 2011
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By the Numbers
3,100 - the number of youth who participated in an American Conference on Diversity Youth Leadership Institute programs in 2010
30,000 - the number of youth touched by a student designed and led Youth Leadership Institute Action Plans in 2010
100% - the percentage of 2010 Lead for Diversity student delegates who agreed that as a result of attending Lead for Diversity they now have an increased understanding and appreciation for people of different races, genders, sexual orientations, religions and ethnicities.
Click here to receive a copy of the 2010 Lead for Diversity Delegate Survey.
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Our Next Generation of Leaders
What can be better than working with young leaders!
The passion, the interest and the strong commitment to diversity, valuing difference and respect for all are common traits we see in the high school and college young adults who complete participation in American Conference on Diversity Youth Leadership Institute programs.
The curiosity about difference, in an interested and accepting way, is something to behold. Just matter of fact - this is you and this is me - the way all of us could benefit from treating each other.
As a society although we are moving in this direction, we should follow the lead of the next generation of leaders - our children. They view difference as something to explore and understand and that is what our programs help them do.
We are proud to "educate and empower the next generation of leaders" as we say it. Not only will they be ready to lead their peers, your employees, neighbors and friends; but also, they are now moving in the direction of leading us.
We can learn a lot from our children. Our society is changing so rapidly, let's set the pause button. Let's stop, learn a lesson or two and listen to the next generation of leaders.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
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April 28, Annual Dining for Diversity Humanitarian Awards Dinner, Jersey Shore Chapter 5:30 p.m. at the Crystal Point, Point Pleasant. Honoring Det. David D'Amico, Kenneth M. Morgan, Fred Spiegel, HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospitals of New Jersey at Tinton Falls and Toms River and Monmouth County and Ocean County Human Relations Commissions. Sponsorships, ad space reservation and seat purchases can be made on-line; for further information please email Linda or call her at 732-745-9330.
May 5, Hudson County Business & Youth Leadership Luncheon honoring Fredric Pocci, TD Bank, West New York Leones Cubanos de Hudson and WomenRising, Inc. Special presentation of Jersey City High School student art. Click here for tickets and sponsorships. Puccinis, Jersey City.
May 6, Newark Youth and Community Summit made possible with the generous contribution of The Prudential Foundation. Newark high school students and community leaders are invited to discuss the impact of bullying on their schools and communities. Special performance by George Street Playhouse's Educational Tour of IRL: In Real Life. Each school or organization may bring up to 13 students and 2 adult chaperones. Click here for more information.
May 13, Jersey City Youth and Community Summit made possible through the generous contributions of Goldman Sachs and Fidelity Investments, and the commitment of the Jersey City Board of Education. Jersey City high school students and coomunity members are invited to discuss the impact of bullying on their schools and communities. Special performance by George Street Playhouse's Educational Tour production of IRL: In Real Life. Each school may bring up to 13 students and 2 adult chaperones.Click here for more information.
May 15, Diversity Stride Celebrate diversity in New Jersey! Start a walk team, invite others to join you, raise money to support the American Conference on Diversity. Enjoy cultural entertainment before and after the walk. Bring your sneakers, family, friends and dogs for a fun-filled day. Click here to register to walk, start a team, join an existing team or to donate.
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The Central Jersey Chapter Business & Youth Awards Reception, March 31.
In the photo (left to right): Robert Durso, J.J. Elek Realty, Chapter Chair ; Jeff McNamara, President of Corporate Citizen Award honoree Americana Hospitality Group; Humanitarian Award recipient Jacqueline Hancock-Pena, Market Manager and Assistant Vice President, Investors Savings Bank; Lawrence P.O'Connell, Chair and Chief Volunteer Officer of Community Service Award recipient United Way of Central Jersey; Reception Co-Chair Bernadette Sohler, Middlesex Water; and Reception Co-Chair Carol Hila, Woodbridge Metro Chamber of Commerce. Also recognized that evening were the Chapter's Middlesex County Diversity Champions Iris Colon, Carteret; Charles Figg, Highland Park; Shirley Genty, Fords; and Deputy Chief Benjamin Ruiz, Perth Amboy. The 2010 Franklin High Shool Lead for Diversity student delegates and their faculty advisors were recognized for the school's nine years of participation in the program. Click here to see more photos from the evening. Congratulations to the winners of the 2nd Annual Central Jersey Chapter Poster Art Contest. Seventh and eighth graders were asked to visually depict the theme of "Respect Yourself, Respect Others." More than 65 entries were received and guests at the Central Jersey Chapter Reception helped select the winners by voting for their favorites at the event. The Central Jersey Chapter is proud to recognize: 1st Place: Cassidy Kaznowski, Grade 7, Iselin Middle School 2nd Place: Allee Errico, Grade 8, South River Middle School 3rd Place: Rujuta Patel, Grade 7, St. Cecilia School Honorable Mention: Bianka Velasquez, Grade 8, South River Middle School
Click here to see the winning posters.
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| TAKE THE DIVERSITY STRIDE! | | |
Sunday, May 15
JOIN US to
CELEBRATE DIVERSITY IN NEW JERSEY!
START A WALK TEAM ● INVITE OTHERS TO JOIN YOU
RAISE MONEY TO SUPPORT
THE AMERICAN CONFERENCE ON DIVERSITY
Enjoy cultural entertainment before and after the walk!
Bring your sneakers and your family for a fun-filled day!
Click Here to Register to Walk
Proceeds Benefit the American Conference on Diversity's
Youth Leadership Institute
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American Conference on Diversity
Diane Schwartz, President & CEO
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