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Nobles From Harram Temple No. 23, Inc. Prince Hall Shriners Donate Bicycles And Helmets
Registration Open For 2018 Hillsborough County
Neighborhoods Conference
The free event on May 12 will feature workshops, net- working, and awards lunch- eon.
Registration is underway for Hillsborough County’s 15th annual Neighborhoods Conference, scheduled for Saturday, May 12, from 8 a. m. to 2:30 p. m. at the Shera- ton Tampa East Hotel, 10221 Princess Palm Ave. in Sabal Park.
This year’s theme is “Cre- ating Community.” Neighbor- hood and community leaders are invited to increase their leadership skills, hear new ways to engage residents and make where they live safer and stronger, and learn how
to navigate processes and reg- ulations. Admission is free and includes continental breakfast, giveaways, access to all exhibits, valuable work- shops, and the annual Neigh- borhood Recognition Awards luncheon.
A few of the conference workshops include:
• Leadership development and techniques
• Neighborhood street park- ing and towing regulations
• Code enforcement questions and answers
• Keeping children safe in neighborhoods
• Social media strategies, tips, and tricks
• Inclusion and diversity in neighborhood engagement
• A roundtable discussion with Hillsborough County Administrator Mike Merrill • Florida Board Member Cer- tification course for new asso- ciation directors
For more information or to register for the 2018 Neigh- borhoods Conference, call (813) 272-5860, or go to HCFLGov.net/Neighbor- hoods and click on the “15th Annual Neighborhoods Con- ference” link.
The day closes out with the Neighborhood Recogni- tion Awards luncheon, honor- ing winners in a variety of categories for efforts ranging from outreach and volunteer work, to improvement proj- ects and safety programs.
Noble Terence Cottman, left, Pastor Arthur Green, Noble James C. Holmes, Jr. and Noble Alvin E. Walker.
On April 18, 2018, several dedicated and committed No- bles from Harram Temple No. 23, Inc. Prince Hall Shriners, donated seven bicy- cles to the House of Restora- tion Church, located at 3416 N. 15th Street, Tampa, Florida.
The church will host their quarterly “Season of Giving” on Saturday, April 28, 2018, from9a.m.–1p.m.when the church will be giving away clothing, shoes, furniture, electronics, etc. The items are donated to the less fortunate by church members and other
members of the community.
Illustrious Potentate Noble James C. Holmes, Jr., Nobles Terence Cottman and Alvin E. Walker presented the seven bicycles and helmets to Pas- tor Arthur Green.
Nobles Terence Cottman and Alvin E. Walker began seeking bike donations in 2017. Harram Temple No. 23, Inc. is a 501(c) (3) organization. T h e reporter is Noble Terence Cottman, Chairman, Work in the Community Commit- tee.
April Is National Poetry Month
National Poetry Month was inaugurated by the Academy of American Poets in 1996. Over the years, it has become the largest literary celebration in the world with
schools, publishers, libraries, booksellers, and poets celebrating poetry’s vital place in our culture.
SPEAK TO YOUR BROTHER
Speak to your brother, don’t just pass him by. Ya’ll have a lot in common. give him a try. Help him up, don’t just let him fall.
Be there to catch him, support him most of all.
Speak to your brother, and your sister, too, Don’t be a stranger, her creator is yours, too.
Speak to your brother, nod your head hello. Speak to your brother, yeah that’s him with the ’fro.
Speak to your brother, he’s the only one who can relate.
Our lives depend on it, our future’s at stake.
No one will have your back like him, love your brother, show him it’s real. If he hurts you, don’t hold a grudge, Just let him know.
That whatever the issue may be, you must let it go.
Speak to your brother, no need to drift apart, I know all about hurt. Believe me, fam- ily is where it starts.
Your brother has issues, and so do you. No need to fault each other, the blame is nei- ther of you.
Acknowledge your brother, he is your twin.
Speak to your brother, in doing so, we’re bound to win.
Written by: Latosha Byrd
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