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From the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, Theta Theta Omega Chapter Records (MS-01014) -- Chapter records file. Includes National Black Leadership Initiative on Cancer, Las Vegas coalition (NBLIC) records and program for "Nevada's First African American Wellness Conference."

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    Health Committee, Thela Theta Omega Chapter, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
    Las Vegas Coalition, National Black Leadership Initiative on Cancer, Inc., (NBL1C)
    Jone 4,1998 Las Vegas Coalition incorporated within the State of Nevada
    Jane 9,1998 Traveled to Union City, CA to receive CIS award
    June 10,1998 Public Education Meeting at 11:00 AM
    June 12,1998 Telecon request received from Lance Coss, Health Insight requesting a
    support letter for proposal
    June 17,1998 Community Partners in Health
    June 20,1998 Participated in June teenth Health Fair, 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM...date AA
    were emanciapated in the South
    June 25,1998 Support letter sent to Attorney General Frankie Sue Del Papa
    June 26,1998 Public Education Meeting at 11:00 AM
    June 30,1998 Summit Gathering orientation at Komen Foundation 4:00 PM in
    preparation of establishing a new coalition
    July 15.1998 Community Partners in Health
    July 20,1998 WHC Officers Special Meeting, BAH A Restraunt, 11:30 AM
    July 22,1998 Planning Session with representative from CIS re: strategy for proposal
    Women’s Health Connection Meeting at 12:00 Noon
    ^-July 27-28,1998 Health Booth requested by Sigma Gamma Rho National Convention,
    Riviera Hotel and Casino..approximately 1,000 pieces of.health information
    distributed.
    August 6,1998 Invitation from National Convention of Elks, Panal member, Bally’s
    hotel and casino, Overview of NBLICAugust 11,1998
    Planning Session for April 1999 Forum Public Program, my house
    August 13,1998
    -Hr
    INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE assigned
    DLN 17053190039018
    Foundation Status Classification 509(a)(1)
    in reponse to our application
    for a 501-C-3
    whoppee effective
    6/4/98
    sL.
    _ jF.....Health Committee, Theta Theta Omega Chapter, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
    Las Vegas Coalition, National Black Leadership Initiative on Cancer, Inc., (NBLIC)
    August 14 Meeting with Minister’s Alliance of Southern Nevada with ACS
    representative, 2nd Baptist Church, Madison Ave. Las Vegas at 9:00 AM.
    August 15
    APL Health Fair, Gold Coast Hotel and Casino, 9 - 3:00 PM
    August 24
    Public Education Committee Meeting, 11:00 AM, County Health Dept
    September 2
    Application submitted Nevada Tax Exemption NBLIC Regular Meeting
    September 7
    Talk Radio Station KCEP, Prostate Cancer in conjunction with ACS, and history of NBLIC
    September 8
    WHC-Public Education Committee Meeting
    September 14
    September 16
    Participation in ACS Regional Leadership Council Meeting, ACS Bldg. Community Partners in Health
    September 19
    Health Fair - Burlington 1:30 - 5:00 PM
    September 24
    Health Fair - Gas Co., 5241 Spring Mt Rd., 10:30 - 2:00 PM
    October 5
    Talk Radio Station KCEP, Breast Cancer and project for 10/24
    October 24
    “Make A Difference” Workshop at Victory Missionary Baptist Church in competition for Walmart grant
    October
    Las Vegas Edition of the NBLIC Newsletter
    Participation in Pink Ribbon Sundays in partnership with WHC and Minister’s Alliance.
    MEMORAND UM
    Date: February 25,1998
    SUBJECT: NBLIC Activities
    TO:
    Theta Theta Omega, AKA
    FROM:
    Dorothy M. Johnson Health
    Las Vegas Coalition
    National Black Leadership Initiative on Cancer
    PRESENTS MOTHER’S DAY POWER LUNCHEON/FASHION SHOW ___________________________by Invitation Only___________________________
    Sunday, April 26,1998 Golden Nugget Hotel and Casino
    The National Minority Cancer Awareness Week (NMCAW) is announced by the National Cancer Institute each year. It is a week in which all coalitions of the NBLIC nationally are expected to present some activity to raise health awareness within the African American Community.
    This year, the Las Vegas Coalition, has decided to hold a Mother’s Day Power luncheon-fashion show in which we will be celebrating “life” with our mothers and cancer survivors. We will have a medical doctor as speaker and we will be honoring our facilitators from the Conference last year. Awards will be presentedfrom the Western Regional Office. Pha Patrick, MS, is our new Western Regional Director.
    We will be receiving approximately $4,000.00from the Nevada State Health Department for other expenses and we have requested a grant from the National Office, NBLIC.
    The Southwest Region, American Cancer Society, Phoenix will be granting us a minimum of $1,000.00 toward the luncheons as this affair will be entirely free to the participants. The cost of the luncheons will be approximately $2,000.00. Some printing and other expenses are being donated by the Las Vegas Office of the American Cancer Society.
    We request help from Theta Theta Omega in financing 100 luncheons for our participants. We are requesting a $400.00 donation as outlined in the budget and would appreciate having the check cut today.
    r Alpha Kappa
    Health Committee Report
    1. NBLlW(National Black Leadership Initiative on Cancer^is^till working on^tfigH
    fashion show plans/ih celebration Minority Cancer Awareness
    Sunday, April 1998.. More details wflhfollow. We urge the sorors to come out
    support
    2. 'Representatives from to Portland, Oregon February 3-4,
    ' .participate Northwest Conference entitled "Partnership for Cancer
    Control in Underserved Populations".
    M In acommi|leej'working.with an allianceMministers, the group is cal 1 edJcdSwB
    Partners for Better Health, we are continuously promoting a Health Awareness,
    program American community. ,
    4. The goal of Community Partners for Better Health is to develop health awareness
    that may reduce health risks and pmnote disease prevention through
    awareness and a change in behaviors — smoking, diet, etc.
    5. Action Plan:
    WW'i^to promote Health Awareness Sundays when all the ministers the
    SAME message to their congregations
    (b) to develop Health Committees within the specified churches
    to utilize the media for messages^- this includes a half-hour
    talk show once a month Un KCEP 88 .1 FM
    To date, plans seem tow successful.
    Barbara LeBron
    Member
    AKA Health Committee
    Respectfully submitted,
    NBLIC Incorporation
    MEMORANDUM
    TO:
    Theta Theta Omega
    FROM':
    Dorothy M. Johnson
    Health Committee
    DATE:
    June 6, 1998
    SUBJECT:
    NBLIC - Las Vegas Coalition Incorporation
    ThisBis to inform you the NBLIC, Las Vegas Coalition became incorporated on June 4, 1998 as the first step toward applying for a 501 C(3).
    Page 1
    CORPORATE CHARTER
    I, DEAN HELLER, the duly elected and qualified Nevada Secretary of State, do hereby
    certify that NATIONAL BLACK LEADERSHIP INITIATIVE ON CANCER, INC., - LAS
    VEGAS COALITION did on JUNE 4,1998, file in this office the origMl Articles of
    Incorporation; that said Articles are now on file and of record in the office of the Secretary
    of State of the State of Nevada, and further, that said Articles contain all the provisions
    required by the law of said State of Nevada.
    IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and
    affixed the Great Seal of State, at my office, in Las Vegas,
    Nevada, on JUNE 4,1998.
    Secretary of State
    /Ez —
    Certification Clerk
    MEMORAND UM
    Date:
    February 25,1998
    TO:
    Theta Theta Omega, AKA
    FROM:
    Dorothy M. Johnson Health
    SUBJECT:
    NBLIC Activities
    Las Vegas Coalition
    National Black Leadership Initiative on Cancer
    PRESENTS MOTHER’S DAY POWER LUNCHEON/FASHION SHOW ___________________________by Invitation Only___________________________
    Sunday, April 26,1998 Golden Nugget Hotel and Casino
    The National Minority Cancer Awareness Week (NMCA W) is announced by the National Cancer Institute each year. It is a week in which all coalitions of the NBLIC nationally are expected to present some activity to raise health awareness within the African American Community.
    This year, the Las Vegas Coalition, has decided to hold a Mother’s Day Power luncheon-fashion show in which we will be celebrating “life” with our mothers and cancer survivors. We will have a medical doctor as speaker and we will be honoring our facilitators from the Conference last year. Awards will be presented from the Western Regional Office. Pha Patrick, MS, is our new Western Regional Director.
    We will be receiving approximately $4,000.00from the Nevada State Health Department for other expenses and we have requested a grant from the National Office, NBLIC.
    The Southwest Region, American Cancer Society, Phoenix will be granting us a minimum of $1,000.00 toward the luncheons as this affair will be entirely free to the participants. The cost of the luncheons will be approximately $2,000.00. Some printing and other expenses are being donated by the Las Vegas Office of the American Cancer Society.
    We request help from Theta Theta Omega in financing 100 luncheons for our participants. We are requesting a $400.00 donation as outlined in the budget and would appreciate having the check cut today.
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    • Organizational Structure
    -Regions
    ; • Aim (Mission)
    Don’t gamble with CANCER!
    See inside article
    • Foci
    • Las Vegas Coalition
    • Survey Research Lab
    • Upcoming Programs
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    GROWTH AND
    Idevelopment OF NBLIC
    Volume 1, Issue 1
    October 1998
    To begin the story, the
    NBLIC is a cancer prevention
    and control program
    established by the Advisory
    Board in 1989 as a result of
    concern expressed during
    previous meetings by various
    board members.
    Willette Baftard; BA
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    EASTERN REGION
    Includes the states of Connecticut,
    Delaware, Maryland,
    Massachusetts, New Jersey,
    New York, Pennsylvania,
    Virginia, West Virginia and
    the District of Columbia. Dr.
    Harold Freeman, Professor at
    Harlem Hospital, New York
    City is Regional Chairman.
    MIDWESTERN REGION
    Includes the states of Illinois,
    Indiana, Iowa, Kansas,
    Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota,
    Missouri, Nebraska,
    Ohio, and Oklahoma. Dr.
    Terry Mason, prominent
    urologist, Chicago, is Regional
    Chairman, (cont. page
    2)
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    Lillian-Gates. BS
    Wssuacr -VS-,
    Recording Sfeattaiy ..
    The concern dealt with the
    incidence and mortality rates
    of cancer between whites
    and other ethnic groups. They found a wide gap among
    the whites and minorities with African Americans succumbing
    to the disease in greater numb^s than whites.
    They set about to lower the gap by establishing the NBLIC.
    Since its inception in 1989 as an outreach initiative of the
    National Cancer Institute, the NBLIC has proven to be an
    effective channel to transfer prevention and control technology
    to underserved communities and to provide those communities
    with access to education and service.
    WHEN. WHERE, AND HOW NBLIC BEGAN
    The story of the National Black Leadership Initiative on
    Cancer (NBLIC) is really the story of the National Cancer
    Institute’s Advisory Board and
    their problem solving.
    ' ■ t-,?—------ II
    , ... KM BSSW&S
    Co Vice Chair. Graphics
    terest:
    NBLIC — Las Vegas CodHfion, Las Vegas, Nevada
    GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT
    Southern
    Region - The
    Southern Region
    includes
    the states of
    Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia,
    Louisiana, Mississippi, North
    Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee.
    The regional office is located
    at the Morehouse School of
    Medicine, Atlanta. For further information
    call
    1-800-950-2045 or (404) 752-1949
    ■ K*. Louis Sullivan serves
    I as both the Director of
    the Southern Region and the
    Principal Investigator for the entire
    NBLIC..
    He and Ms. Joyce Sheats,
    Project Director, RN, MPH are
    stationed at Morehouse School
    of Medicine, Atlanta.
    They can be reached at:
    720 Westview Dr., SW
    Atlanta, GA 30310-1495
    LAS VEGAS EDITION
    Cancer of the breast,
    colorectal, prostate, and
    dietary and our aim targets
    98% of the African
    American population of
    42 states and the District
    of Columbia.
    Frank Jackson is Director of Special
    Populations, National Cancer Institute,
    Bethesda, MD.
    Telephone: (404) 756-5205
    1-800-724-1185
    Fax:: (404) 724-4890
    WESTERN REGION
    Arizona, California,
    Colorado,
    Nevada, New
    Mexico, Oregon,
    Utah, and Wash-
    “Eleven coalitions within the Western
    Region which includes Albuquerque, NM“ Region. The office is
    located in Los Angeles
    at the Charles Drew University School
    of Medicine & Science. Regional Director
    is Ms. Pha Patrick who works under the
    leadership of interim appointee Dr. Boone
    Benton, Regional Chairman. Further inforington
    are the states of the Western mation can be obtained by calling 213-
    294-8211.
    The Survey Research Laboratory
    (SRL) is located at the University
    of Chicago and is evaluating the
    National Black Leadership Initiative
    on Cancer (NBLIC) which includes
    both an outcome and a process assessment
    Data from participant cards
    are compared with the general population
    data in order to assess the impact
    of NBLIC.
    AIM (MISSION STATEMENT)
    he aim of the initiative is
    to conduct cancer control
    outreach programs
    implemented through the development
    and support of volunteer
    community coalitions in African
    American communities.
    This project is designed to facilitate
    the process of closing the gap in cancer
    incidence and mortality and increasing survival
    from cancer by 1999 by developing
    knowledge, understanding, and positive
    practices among African Americans.
    LAS VEGAS COALITION
    Founded by Dorothy M. Johnson, RN,
    BSN. chartered in Los Angeles, October
    1994. ..spearheaded by Alpha Kappa
    Alpha Sorority. Inc, Theta Theta
    Omega Chapter has established a presence
    in the dty. It is the rally coalition
    of NBUC within the state of Nevada.
    Networking/Sponsors
    Past sponsors have included the
    Cancer Information Service of
    Northern California and Nevada,
    the National Cancer Institute, the
    Nevada Health Department via the
    Women's Health Connection via
    the Center for Disease Control Minority
    Health Professions Foundation,
    The Las Vegas Chapter of the
    Black Policeman's Association, The
    Las Vegas Bia* Nurses Association.
    The Las Vegas Chapter of the Susan
    G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation,
    regional and local offices of
    the American Cancer Society and
    friends and many of our doctors
    and health care professionals who
    have facilitated our workshops.
    PUBLIC PROGRAM
    APRIL 26, 1998
    We are happy about our
    Awards
    The Las Vegas Coalition holds raw educational
    program each year during National
    Minority Cancer Awareness Week
    (NMCA W) in April and we partipate in
    health fairs. We hold Breast Self-
    Examination Workshops for interested
    organizations and serve as members of
    other coalitions.
    We are partners with the Women’s Health
    Connection, served on the steering committee
    of the Nevada breast and cervical
    cancer screening committee, serve as secretary
    to the public education committee of
    the WHC. Community Partners for Better
    Health, the Nevada Breast Cancer Coalition,
    the Nevada State Comprehensive
    Cancer Planning Committee, and the
    American Cancer Society, Inc.
    The Golden Nugget Hotel and Casino was the setting for a power luncheon and a out
    XfcwoSd fashion show, courtesy of the -Just the Wright Look” ^hshm-mt.
    This affair was dedicated to all mothers and cancer survivors and admission was by
    invitation only. Over 125 persons were invited.
    Annroximateiy 25 plaques were given to our facilitators from last year’s health confeSe.
    TheX wJefoe physicians and health professionals who donated their time
    and knowledge in teaching at our conference.
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    itwiceJ
    Awards
    1996.. .National Cancer Institute
    Award and foe Cancer Information
    Service Award
    1997.. .Theta Theta Omega Chapter,
    Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
    Unsung Hero Award, Las Vegas
    Chapter of Black Journalists
    Professional Black Women’s Alliance
    American Cancer Society, inc.
    Nevada Congressional Members
    .1N9a9t8i.o.nal Cancer Institute
    Award
    Cancer Information Service Award
    Profiled in foe National NBUC
    Newsletter, Spring Issue
    We were invited by Sigma Gamma
    Rho Sorority, Inc. to host a healthbooth
    during their Boule held July 26-
    30 at foe Riviera Hotel and Casino.
    We estimate approximately 1,000
    pieces of health information was distributed.
    We were invited to participate in a
    health seminar by the Daughters of
    Elks of foe Improved Benevolent Protective
    Order of ELKS of foe World on
    August 6,1998 at Bally’s Hotel and
    Casino. A short overview of foe National
    Black Leadership Initiative on
    Cancer was delivered and was well
    received. The conference ran for over
    a week in which a parade was held.
    Cancer Information Service SaV-Si
    Pon 't Gamble with
    Cancer!
    Get information, exams and check-ups!
    get free information, booklets, and learn about health check-ups.
    rail 1-800 4-CANCER, s free public service, and ask for the following: Mammo-
    ^mms^J^eB^aUfetime; What You Need to KrK>w About
    Gricer; Down Home Healthy Cooking; Tips for Quitting Smoking or I mind Very
    Much if You Smoke.
    You can beat the odds and win a healthier lifestyle! Call today!
    Ctober is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
    As you may know, older women are at higher risk for breast cancer. However,
    mWoSXekbdieve their risk is lower - ifsnot Regfoar mammograms
    can find breast cancer early. Medicare now helps pay for yearly mammograms.
    For more information call:
    Medicare at 1-800-638-6833
    Cancer FDA mammogram center locator service at WO^CANCER, select option #2
    1-800-4-CANCER, select option #3
    edicare Health Plan Choices Initiative
    I The Health Care Financing Administration, in collaboration unchmeet
    their needs. Contact Dr. Fabio Sabogal, CMRL (415) 677-2158
    The American Cancer Society, Inc., Las Vegas unde.r the lead^siup of Mm. ^^An hosted the Regional Council Leadership Meeting on Monday, September 14,1998. The region includes Nevada, Arizona and New Mexico.
    ESSENCE OF BEAUTY SALUTES CANCER SURVIVORS
    With their 3rd annual gospelfest! October 11,1998 Clark County Library Theatre 1401 E. Flamingo 3:00 PM Admission $10.00
    WE INFORM WE EDUCATE WE LISTEN AND WE HELP SAVE LIVES!!!
    American Cancer Society 1325 E. Harmon Street
    I as Vegas, Nevada 89119 1-800-ACS-2345
    Proceeds to benefit American Cancer Society Programs
    WVY
    fit
    Challenge for the Year 2000‘
    NBLIC - Zjf Vegas Coalition Newsletter
    Published Las Vegas. Nevada
    Phone: [702) 655-3752
    Fax: [702) 655-3762
    Email: leola@wizard.com
    PINK
    RIBBON SUNDAYS
    SUPPORT LETTER
    TO AND FOR THE
    Mark Your Calendar!
    I National NBLIC Leadership Conference to convene on November
    | 12-14, 1998 at the
    I Renaissance Atlanta Hotel, Atlanta, Georgia.
    NATIONAL BLACK LEADERSHIP INITIATIVE ON CANCER INC. (NBLIC)
    A PROGRAM OF THE NATIONAL CANCER INSTITUTE
    P. O. Box 34828 t£t
    Las Vegas, Nevada 89133
    USCLLT44 FORUM COMING IN
    OPRIL 1999, SPONSORS!) RM
    LOS V8G0S COOimON...
    Plus
    ir^LrooilvaLtoffi^ Univ, of Noftk Carolina’s Summer
    ■Healtk Institute on Minority WealtK .-continuing education
    and- professional development lor keaftk
    Professionals ag. phgstetons, nurses, kedtk educators, ete. |
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    ATTORNEY GENERAL
    In compliance with a written reguest from Attorney
    General, Frankie Sue Del Papa, we submitted
    a letter of support in regards to the
    Robert Wood Johnson Foundation's funding
    project entitled Community-State Partnerships
    to Improve End-of-Life care issues. The Office
    of the Attorney General is partnering with the
    University of Nevada, Department of Health
    Ecology and the Sanford Center for the Aging
    to prepare a grant and collaborating with the
    Nevada Hospice Association, Health Insights,
    and the Nevada Medical Association and others..
    The Women’s Health Connection is in the process of screening
    for breast and cervical cancer for low income women. For
    additional information,
    Call (702) 687-4800, extension 227, 1-888-463-8942
    or 1-800-4-CANCER, or 1-800-ACS-2345.
    During October, Pink Ribbon Sundays will be higji lighted in
    many of the Black Churdies during National Breast Cancer
    Month.
    “Make a Difference” Workshop at Victory Missionary
    Baptist Church on Saturday, October 24,1998. This program
    will be entered in the Walmart Competition, “Make a Difference
    Day.”
    The Las Vegas Coalition has applied for tax exempt status from
    the Nevada State Tax Department.
    Las Vegas Coalition - NBLIC
    March 31,1998
    1/4/98 Regular NBLIC meeting, W. Las Vegas Library, 6:30 - 8:00 PM
    1/21/98 Nevada State Cancer Planning Workshop, ACS, 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM
    1/21/98 Dinner with representative from Cancer Information Center, No. California
    & Nevada
    1/22/98 Women’s Health Connection, Marie Callander’s Restruarant, 3743 S. Las
    Vegas Blvd., Polo Tower Complex, 6:00 - 8:00 PM
    2/2/98 Pacific Northwest Planning: Partnership for Cancer Control in Underserved
    Populations sponsored by Center for Disease Control and Prevention and American Cancer
    Society.
    2/3/98 - 2/4/98 Continuation of Conference
    2/9/98 Regular NBLIC meeting, WLVL, 6:30 - 8:00 PM
    3/4/97 Regular NBLIC meeting, WLVL, 6:30 - 8:00 PM
    3/11/98 ’"Purchased Color Copier and Fax Machine for office set up in my home. We
    can no longer afford the exorbitant printing costs...must do printing ourselves. Purchased
    with the $1,000 received from Clyde Phillips Award.
    3/12/98 Community Health Fair, Hughes Center, 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM
    3/13/98 Banner & Plaque Committee Shopping, 12:30 PM
    Women’s Health Connection, Public Ed. Comm., ACS, 2:30 PM
    3/14/98 Nevada’s First Lady’s Women’s Health Issues Workshop on Osteoporosis:
    Medical World Conferences presents Fear and Prevention: The Paradox in Women s
    Health, Mirage Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas Blvd., 7:30 AM - Noon, admission by
    invitation only.
    3/19/98 ACS Volunteer Meeting, 5:30 - 7:00 PM
    ""Received $2,000.00 grant 3/19/98 from ACS, SW Div., to cover 4/26/98 luncheons.
    CHECKING YOURSELF FOR BETTER HEALTH
    SPEAKERS ON:
    Nutrition
    Stress
    High Blood Pressure & Stroke Breast & Prostrate Cancer Drug & Alcohol Abuse
    WORKSHOPS:
    Diabetes and Vision Drug & Alcohol Facts Breast Self-Exam Prostate Cancer Smoking Food Safety in Restaurants Sexually Transmitted Diseases
    Health Screenings-Diabetes & High Blood Pressure Exhibits on Health and Nutrition
    April 18,1998 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
    (Lunch will be provided)
    Second Baptist Church 500 W. Madison Las Vegas, Nevada 89106
    'American Cancer Society American Heart Association University of Nevada Cooperative Extension
    Community Health Centers of Southern Nevada Clark County Health District
    American Diabetes Association National Black Initiative on Cancer- Las Vegas Coalition RUSH
    1998 Calendar
    Las Vegas Coalition - NBLIC January^- March 31,1998 1/4/98 Regular NBLIC meeting, W. Las Vegas Library, 6:30 - 8:00 PM
    1/21/98 Nevada State Cancer Planning Workshop, ACS, 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM
    1/21/98 Dinner with representative from Cancer Information Center, No. California & Nevada
    1/22/98 Women’s Health Connection, Marie Callander’s Restruarant, 3743 S. Las Vegas Blvd., Polo Tower Complex, 6:00 - 8:00 PM
    2/2/98 Pacific Northwest Planning: Partnership for Cancer Control in Underserved Populations sponsored by Center for Disease Control and Prevention and American Cancer Society.
    2/3/98 - 2/4/98 Continuation of Conference
    2/9/98 Regular NBLIC meeting, WLVL, 6:30 - 8:00 PM
    3/4/97 Regular NBLIC meeting, WLVL, 6:30 - 8:00 PM
    3/11/98 -Purchased Color Copier and Fax Machine for office set up in my home. We can no longer afford the exorbitant printing costs...must do printing ourselves. Purchased with the $1,000 received from Clyde Phillips Award.
    3/12/98 Community Health Fair, Hughes Center, 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM
    3/13/98 Banner & Plaque Committee Shopping, 12:30 PM
    Women’s Health Connection, Public Ed. Comm., ACS, 2:30 PM
    3/14/98 Nevada’s First Lady’s Women’s Health Issues Workshop on Osteoporosis: Medical Worid Conferences presents Fear and Prevention: The Paradox in Women’s Health, Mirage Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas Blvd., 7:30 AM - Noon, admission by invitation only.
    3/19/98 ACS Volunteer Meeting, 5:30 - 7:00 PM
    3/19/98 -Received $2,000.00 grant from ACS, SW Div., to cover 4/26/98 luncheons.
    Las Vegas Coalition - NBLIC
    January March 31,1998
    1/4/98 Regular NBLIC meeting, W. Las Vegas Library, 6:30 - 8:00 PM
    1/21/98 Nevada State Cancer Planning Workshop, ACS, 9:30 AM 3:30 PM
    1/21/98 Dinner with representative from Cancer Information Center, No. California
    & Nevada
    1/22/98 Women’s Health Connection, Marie Callander’s Restruarant, 3743 S. Las
    Vegas Blvd., Polo Tower Complex, 6:00 - 8:00 PM
    2/2/98 Pacific Northwest Planning: Partnership for Cancer Control in Underserved
    Populations sponsored by Center for Disease Control and Prevention and American Cancer
    Society.
    2/3/98 - 2/4/98 Continuation of Conference
    2/9/98 Regular NBLIC meeting, WLVL, 6:30 - 8:00 PM
    3/4/97 Regular NBLIC meeting, WLVL, 6:30 - 8:00 PM
    3/11/98 "Purchased Color Copier and Fax Machine for office set up in my home. We
    can no longer afford the exorbitant printing costs...must do printing ourselves. Purchased
    with the $1,000 received from Clyde Phillips Award.
    3/12/98 Community Health Fair, Hughes Center, 8:00 AM -1:00 PM
    3/13/98 Banner & Plaque Committee Shopping, 12:30 PM
    Women’ s Health Connection, Public Ed. Comm., ACS, 2:30 PM
    3/14/98 Nevada’s First Lady’s Women’s Health Issues Workshop on Osteoporosis:
    Medical World Conferences presents Fear and Prevention: The Paradox in Women’s
    Health, Mirage Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas Blvd., 7:30 AM - Noon, admission by
    invitation only.
    3/19/98 ACS Volunteer Meeting, 5:30 - 7:00 PM
    3/19/98 "Received $2,000.00 grant from ACS, SW Div., to cover 4/26/98 luncheons.
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    ▼ memorandum
    Author's Name Dorothy M. Johnson
    Date: November?, 1998
    To:Theta Theta Omega Chapter, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Las Vegas, NV CC: Jackie Hall, Basileus Subject: Health Committee Report
    The NBLIC’s program, “Make a Difference Workshop", on Saturday, October 24, 1998 at the Victory Missionary Baptist Church, Las Vegas was highly successful in that we had approximately 30 persons present and Dr. Fowler invited us to come back next year.
    On Friday, October 16, 1998, a meeting was held at the EOB, 1818 Belzar and was well attended by most minorities. The purpose was to discuss the feasibility of establishing a steering committee to seek ways of establishing a Nevada State Department of Minority Health.
    On Thursday, October 29, 1998, a second meeting was held at the University of Nevada (Reno) Cooperative Extension Office, 2345 Redrock. Plans for moving forwardwith this project were begun. Carla Freeman, a new employee of the Clarke County Health District from Portland, Oregon was unanimously chosen as facilitator due to past experience with the City of Portland. The next meeting will be held on Wednesday, November11, 1998 at 1:00 PM at the same place. All interested persons are invited to attend.
    A survey sheet has been passed out and I am requesting each soror to fill it out now and return to me. Your cooperation is appreciated.
    I leave for Atlanta, GA on Thursday, November 12, 1998 for the First National Black Leadership Initiative on Cancer National Leadership Conference, “Cancer Prevention and Control Through Community Leadership: A Challenge for the year2000” where I have been selected to present a paper on the 1997project of the Las Vegas Coalition known as “Nevada’s First African American Wellness Conference".
    10/31/1998
    CONFIDENTIAL
    Pagel
    8:00-8:43am
    Registration md
    Continental Breakfast
    9:00 - M^|am Welcome
    Opening Session
    Recognition of Western H
    Region Coalitions!
    Lasj/egas Coalition Chair -
    DorothgiM, Johnson, RN,
    BSN
    Solo f Brian B w^erswfr'o JmM|
    fyirimpA Perjormef^^
    About NBLIC I Jean Davis, PhD
    lAbout Nevadal Pamela A. Graham, BS, RN
    iLbput’tlS Michelle' Axel, MS
    Music - Format - Announcements Dmoth^H
    Greetings Otto Ravenholt, MD *S
    Clark County Health
    11:00 am Break
    1 noon
    .WMer
    . Joseph Thornton,
    B. Breast Cancer
    HLarry J. EdwarM BS,MS.
    MPH, MD
    12:00 - 12:15 PM B^al
    12:15 - 1
    Invocation «
    ^TZOW1:50p.m.
    Presented® Keynote Speaker 4|
    Claudette Douglas, NBLIC New Member from
    Hawaii
    Keynote SpeakeiM
    I. Jeaji DavM PhD, Associate ProfessoqJ Drew
    University School of Medicine and Science, Los
    and WesteiVRegion Director,
    ^NBLI(fl|
    1 Break’’
    p.m. Workshops
    ■A. BreasMelf Examinatior?’ Willett^M
    Ballard®^ AmencamCancer
    Society Regional Executive H
    DirectoMGreat'^UMU'egasAeaion I
    B. Cervical CancerM
    WilliamH, Douga^MDj
    3:00 - 4:00pj^B
    ^^WmrdMD^MBoMMa^^Mprogram
    ■Corine Green, BA
    B. Dermatology
    A Johnnie WoodsoM MD H
    J^Vrap Up and Evaluation W
    Questions and Answern|
    « Door Prizes
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    8:00 - 8:^H.m. Registration
    ^■Continental Breakfast
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    ■ Presiding DoRthyW
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    Special Music Willette Ballard I
    10:50 - 11:00 a m. Break
    11
    A. Prostate Cancer
    B. H’ediatric^H
    Anne-Mar^^^^fDM
    Break •
    12:15-12:30 p. Dorothy
    » Lunch
    Invocation
    W Presenter of Keynote Speakers
    Sandra Jackson, Cancer Survivor
    Keynot^Speaker
    Oscar EzHtreeter Jr., MD
    KSC School of Medicine M
    KssC ExecWWDirector. NBLIC WesteW
    * Reg. «l
    W> Greater Los AngelesEIdalitiomChair
    Poetry ” Pendelita Tcm^fcs, MS
    WMWOO P.M BreaW
    2:00 - 3:00 p.m.
    A.
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    Workshops
    Smoking W
    David Ch^^PnP.H.
    Btress Management ®
    Eaye Duncan DaniM BS
    JoycgJVpodsJpa. MSr RD
    B. HIV
    Debb JBtonella, RN,MSN
    Wrap-up, EvaluationWnd
    Questions & Answers
    Committee
    DoorPrizes Awards
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    Antonella, Deborah, ACRN, MSN, RN, F/T instructor CCSN, P/
    T instructor UNLV
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    Axel, Michelle, MS, Cancer Information Service Outreach Program,
    Northern California and Nevada
    Ballard, Willette, BA, Regional Executive Director, Greater Las f
    Vegas Region American Cancer Society, Inc.
    Bywaters, Brian - Prin. Performer Rio Hotel & Casino
    Christy, David, Dr. P.H., Loma Linda University, Health &
    Prevention Specialist, University Nevada Cooperative Extension
    Davis, I. Jean, PhD, University of Southern California, School of
    Medicine, Preventive Medicine
    Duncan-Daniel, Faye, BS Sociology, Northeastern University,
    Clark County Probation Administrator
    Dougan, William E., MD., Private Practive
    Edwards, Larry J. MD, Private Practice
    Graham, Pamela, RN, BS, Project Director, Women’s Health
    Connection, Nevada Breast & Cervical Cancer Early Detection
    Program, Nevada State Health Division.
    Green, Corine, BA Grand Bas ileus, Sigma Gamma Rho.
    Listed among Ebony Magazine’s 100 + most influential Black
    Americans, May 1997 Edition.
    Ice, Anne-Mare’, M.D., Pediatrics and MBA. Private practice,
    Detroit, Michigan
    Minott, Christopher A., MD, Urology, Private Practice
    Ravenholt, Otto, MD, Clark County Health Officer
    Streeter, Jr., Oscar E., MD, USC School of Medicine, Los Angeles,
    CA i
    Thornton, Joseph, MD, Surgeon, Private Practice
    Toney, Pendelita S., BA English, California State College, MS,
    Library Curriculum, UNLV. Clark County Elementary School
    Librarian. 1
    Woodson, Johnnie, MD, Dermatology, Private Practice
    I
    Woodson, Joyce, MS, RD, Specialist, University of Nevada Cooperative
    Extension
    JVe THANK EACH AND EVERY THEM |OR
    PRIME TIME WITH
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    WESATUTEJOUR sponsors!
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    for Disease Controi^nd Pre !
    MENTION!
    Matrons
    All Visiting Coalitions
    AM - Breakfast
    Conference Evaluation
    1998 Spring Conference Site and Agenda
    Glad you came and sorry to see you go!
    Ann Randolf, Books
    Cancer Information
    and Nevada
    Hair
    Susan G. Komen Breast
    Foundation, Las Vegas
    Fox 5
    Nevada Cooperative Extension
    tion
    Nevada Medical Association,
    Vegas
    Library
    Women’s
    Upcoming Events
    Komen Art Show - Tentative
    dates are June 25 or June 28 -W.
    Sahara Library
    First Lady’s Health Conference,
    Mesquite, Nevada, October 8 -
    10,1997
    October is National Breast
    Cancer Month
    AJBJL7JC, J_.as VsQAS
    6Lx<scut:jv<s CoMMJcree
    Dorothy M. Johnson, RN, BSN,
    Coalition Chairand Founder
    Betty Miller, RN, BSN, COHN, ■
    Vice-Chair
    Martha Wells, BA
    Corresponding Secretary
    Willa White, BS, MS, NASP,
    Recording Secretary
    Lillian M. Gates, BS
    Treasurer
    Established October 1994
    AS A VOLUNTEER, NON-PROFIT
    ORGANIZATION.
    HOTEL BATES
    $89.00 per night with Queen Beds- Luxury
    Suites Available
    Reservations to be sent directly to the
    Orleans Hotel and CasinoH
    4500 W. Tropicana Avenue, Las Vegas,
    Nevada 89103
    Telephone Reservations: 1-800-675-3267
    Fax: (702) 365-5656
    One night’s lodging due at time of reservation
    and may be paid by one of the following credit
    cards, American Express, Diners, Discover,
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    A block of rooms have been reserved for the
    nights of May 30-31, 1997 and will be issued
    on a first-come, first-serve basis.
    In order to obtain room reservations under the
    above mentioned terms, you must identify
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    ■' LA8 VECAS COALITIOM
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    BRIDGE INTO THE
    MSTCEITVRY
    The National Black Leadership
    Initiative on Cancer (NBLIC) was
    implemented in 1989 to stimulate the
    participation of Black American
    commdrM leaders in cancer
    prevention and control activities so
    that they might work to mobilize their
    respective corHunities at the
    national, state, and grassroots levels.
    a
    African American ComMnity which
    extends well into the 2W Century
    which will serve as a health
    information conduit and inspire the
    community to be concerned with
    maintaining wellness and preventing
    sickness. Please help usSB
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    The Las
    members are
    represented at this conference. We realize
    families, seniors, youth,
    low income residents
    to fee.
    Therefore, we have worked
    to make this conference free of charge to them
    with
    information learned back
    Space be
    givHto the above cited persoMpn a first
    come,
    All other registrations will be $25.00
    and everyone must submit a registration.
    DEADLINE MAY 10, 1997.
    We wishE take this opportunity
    to introduce you to
    NevadaEFirst African
    American Wellness Conference
    Committee
    Debby Antonella
    Willette Ballard
    Beverly Carrington
    Lillian Gates
    Claudette Douglas
    Lois Ice
    Sandra Jackson
    Dorothy M. Johnson
    Sandra Lowe
    Betty Miller
    Parker Philpot
    Florence Rogers
    Debra Toney
    Martha Wells
    Willa White
    Joyce Woodson
    Thank You Committee
    You did a great job!
    Breakfast - Friday &
    Saturday
    Nut Danish.
    Cream Cheese.
    Friday Luncheon
    Tossed Green Salad with
    Buttermilk
    Ranch Dressing
    Shrimn Creole on a Ded of
    White Dice
    Broccoli Florets
    Fresh Dolls
    Coffee Tea
    Daspberry Sherbet
    Saturday Lunckeoh
    Fruit (Sup
    (Sri I led (Slacken (Saesar
    Salad
    Fresk Breads
    Lemon
    Sunday Morning
    Western Regional Coalitions
    Wrap-up Breakfast
    Orange Juice
    Scrambled Eggs
    Lean Ham
    Grits
    Danish, mini croissants & rolls
    Coffee and Tea
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    without notice.
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