Please share the following information about an upcoming event for youth and men to be held from 8:30am-1:30pm on Saturday, June 20 at the Charlotte Marriott Executive Park. For more information or to register, call Foresight Leadership Training at 704.549.8913. Thanks, Jean Love Neighborhood & Business Services 600 East Trade Street Charlotte, NC 28202 704-336-4161 (w) 704-336-3959 (f) http://neighborhoods.charmeck.org Media Release June 16, 2009 "The Accountable Man: Men in Transition" Conference Charlotte, NC-- The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Community Relations Committee, a division of the Charlotte City Manager's Office, in collaboration with ForeSight Leadership Training invites youth 14 and older and men to attend a community dialogue to discuss the challenges that impact the lives of both youth and men. The conference will be held from 8:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 20, 2009 at the Charlotte Marriott Executive Park, 5700 Westpark Dr. The event is an opportunity for youth and men to talk about the meaning of accountability, respect, model leadership, and empowerment. It will also provide an opportunity for men to share knowledge and words of wisdom with the youth while also devising strategies for discovering ways to enhance the lives of both youth and men. Registration cost, including breakfast, for youth ages 14-17 is $10.00 and for men ages 18 and up is $20.00. Also, tables can be rented for $65.00 based on a first come, first serve basis. The public can register by calling Foresight Leadership Training at 704.549.8913. For more information contact:
Willie Ratchford Charlotte-Mecklenburg Community Relations Committee 704.336-2195