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The Connect Foundation’s
2010 Iowa Juneteenth Observance Committee
Affiliate of the National Juneteenth Observance Foundation
The Iowa Juneteenth Observance Planning
Committee consists of volunteers from various career and service
backgrounds. The Iowa Juneteenth Observance’s accomplishments are unique
when considering it is the largest event produced by the African
American community and operates as an independent and self-reliant
entity that is community-driven. Our 2010 Iowa Juneteenth Observance
Committee consists of a demographic and geographic representation of
volunteers.
Iowa Juneteenth Training Institute
 We
are fortunate to have committed volunteers serving as Vice Chairs
(managers), Committee Chairs (supervisors), and Committee Members (key
workers) for the many activities of the Iowa Juneteenth Observance. We
are a leading example in Iowa of providing volunteers with opportunities
and skills that may enhance their marketability for job advancement or
personal growth. Currently, “potential volunteers” undergo a formal
orientation on the historical significance of Juneteenth and are
provided with a face-to-face interaction with members of the Iowa
Juneteenth Observance Planning Committee regarding the Iowa Juneteenth
Observance activities. Following orientation, the potential volunteers
may opt for committee assignments where they feel most comfortable in
making a contribution. Once assignments have been determined, Vice
Chairs and Committee Chairs undergo additional leadership skills
training at a later date on program planning, budgeting, and
communications.
We take pride in developing African American
leaders and contributors that also use their skills to serve other
community organizations in the state. In fact, several organizations
have adopted our approach to organizing programs and activities.
In many situations, we are the only source
for African Americans to readily access such leadership opportunities.
Therefore, we are honored to be a leader in providing volunteer service
with professional skills.
Below is a picture of some of our past Iowa Juneteenth Training
Institute graduates.
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2010
Committee Members
Founder & General Chair
Gary Lawson
2010 Honorary Chair
Pastor Dan Berry
Vice Chairs
Christopher Johnson
Minnie Mallard
Committee Chairs
Howard Brown
Steve Fields
Ruth Ann Gaines
Coach Mel Green, Sr.
Robin Jenkins
Seville Lee
Rev. Irvin Lewis, Sr.
Felisa McGarity
Reike Plecas
Adrienne Windley
Consultants
Police Chief Judy Bradshaw
Dr. Julius Connor
Celeste Lawson
Bert Moody
Dr. Ronnie Hawkins
Robert Hopper
Elder Gerald Hill
Rev. Keith A. Ratliff, Sr.
Rudy Simms
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