(L to R) Clarence Otis, President/CEO Darden Restaurants; Bob Billingslea, Vice President-Urban Affairs The Walt Disney Company; Dr. E. Lance McCarthy, President/CEO Metropolitian Orlando Urban League; Jacob Stuart, President Orlando Regional Chamber of Commerce and Gary Sain, President Orlando Convention/Visitors Bureau. “Less Than 100 Days” History In The Making Metropolitan Orlando Urban League Host Affiliate For The 2008 National Urban League Conference      ORLANDO - History will be made in Orlando, July 30th – August 2nd.  In the 98 year history of the National Urban League, this is the first time that Orlando, the City Beautiful, has been chosen to be the host affiliate of the 2008 National Conference. Dr. E. Lance McCarthy, President and CEO of the Metropolitan Orlando Urban League (MOUL), was excited to announce MOUL as the host affiliate  at a Conference Corporate Breakfast held at the Citrus Club attended by major corporate, government, civic, and religious leaders. more  District Board of Trustees Vice-Chair Lisa Michelle Greer (left) presents an award to Mike Gaudreau during the Spring Commencement Ceremony on May 1, 2008. (Photo courtesy of Bob Knight Photo) Seminole HS Principal Wins SCC Distinguished Alumni Award      SANFORD - Seminole High School Principal Mike Gaudreau received the Distinguished Alumni Award at Seminole Community College's Spring 2008 Commencement Ceremony May 1. more Elder Mack Charles Kendrick "Time Doth Not Change God"      SANFORD - Elder Mack Charles Kendrick is the third eldest son of 11 children born to the late Jesse and Mindell Kendrick of Sanford. Elder Kendrick is a self-made man. He has encountered much in his life time, but attributes all of his blessings and triumphs to the Lord. Elder Kendrick is presently married to Darlene Kendrick and they have 4 children together.       more Ryan D. DeWitt  Ryan D. DeWitt Graduates From Embry-Riddle University      ORLANDO - After years of study, Ryan DeWitt's dreams of becoming a pilot come true. He will graduate from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University of Monday, May 5th with a Bachelors Degree in Aeronautical Science and Minor in Aviation Safety and a commercial pilot's license.   more (top pic) Senior Ambassador Bernado Alvarez Herrera, and assistant, pictured along with Beverly Neal, Executive Director of the Florida State Conference and Reverend Randolph Bracy, Jr., President of the Orange County Branch NAACP Senior Venezuelan Ambassador Meets With NAACP And Local Black Leaders (bottom pic) (l to r) Professor at UCF and former Representative, Dr. Alzo Reddick, A Senior Ambassador Bernado Alvarez Herrera and Reverend Randolph Bracy, Jr., President of the Orange County Branch NAACP   Senior Venezuelan Ambassador Meets With NAACP And Local Black Leaders      ORLANDO - Bernado Alvarez Herrera, Senior Ambassador for the Embassy of the Bolivarian, Republic of Venezuela, at the invitation of the Florida State Conference NAACP, met with local African American leaders at the State Office of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) on Thursday, April 24th for more than three hours.  more (top pic) Attorney Willie Gary (left) is presented with an Award of Appreciation from Mathis Wright, President of the  Americus-Sumpter County NAACP (bottom pic) Attorney Willie Gary (center, front) poses with the Executive Committee of the Aiken NAACP Willie E. Gary Honors The Work And Legacy Of The NAACP Gary Serves as Keynote Speaker at Annual Freedom Fund Banquets for NAACP Aiken Branch and NAACP Americus-Sumter County      STUART – Prominent attorney and humanitarian, Willie E. Gary recently honored the work and legacy of the nation’s oldest civil rights organization, The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP).  more

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