Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Theta Theta Omega Chapter health committee reports

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.
]
W
■
M
ESNWWK
ftsgionsl Bounciup - Next Column
• Organizational Structure
-Regions
; • Aim (Mission)
Don’t gamble with CANCER!
See inside article
• Foci
• Las Vegas Coalition
• Survey Research Lab
• Upcoming Programs
WLstppfe’A. Dnop,
rap '
Medicaf^so^'r^
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
> *<*?
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)
”^vfgasedi^
L-> • __________ __' ■
I
■ ‘}i
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.
'We- tAaaA eaeA a.neC eveufMt- tAeert- {a* tAwt. ctMtuiuuuty
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. |
- ... 8
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.
A
▼ 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
paturda1997 ,
8:00 - 8:^H.m. Registration
^■Continental Breakfast
Session.
■ Presiding DoRthyW
^^BW^HOWCASIiOF COALITIONS A
Portland, Oregon anibSalt Lak&tCitvtf Utah
RECOGNITION oMpONSORSW
AKA MACSH SGKBCF
COOP EXT WHC
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.
B.
U00 WkOO n.m.
TocSk^^.m.
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
M b (mroTR
Antonella, Deborah, ACRN, MSN, RN, F/T instructor CCSN, P/
T instructor UNLV
9
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
LThank wlTfor taking the time to f
WESATUTEJOUR sponsors!
Sorority.
Th
Chapter!
American. CantTer^qcietyj
RegiowT^
gR F oundatkM
NEVAvW
IJniversity pr NevadaUqoperatTve
ESensM,
OFjS H RQEGlBHECSjnER
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,
Visa or Master Charge.
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
yourself as an attendee of the Las Vegas
Coalition. Without this identification, you will
not be quoted the special rate and may be
told that the hotel is sold out.
CUT OFF DATE FOR ROOM BLOCK IS
April 30,1997.
Please reserve your room
early.
■' LA8 VECAS COALITIOM
(WBEIC)
| D
(702) 655'3752
TAX: (702) 655'3762
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
AEG 1 STRATTON
CSV'S AVAIIABIE I
JL
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
Menus subject to change
without notice.
IIVOA’I
rinsT
ATEICAI
AMERICAI
fOIIKBBICK
IIIACE: OALEAI9
HOTEL All
CASIIO
4500 W.
TROTICATA AVE.
LAS VEGAS,
NEVADA 89103
MAY 30'31,
JVIE X, 1997