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Gospel Music Workshop Of America To Celebrate Anniversary
The Tampa Chapter of the Gospel Music Workshop of America will celebrate its 22nd Anniversary on Satur- day, September 19th. The ce- lebration will take place at Allen Temple A. M. E. Church, 2101 Lowe Street, beginning at 6 p.m.
The Masonic Choir of At- lanta, will serve as the guest choir for the celebration. The Tampa Chapter of the Gospel Music Workshop of America was founded by the late Rev. James Cleveland. Cur- rently, Carlton Brown leads the Tampa Chapter of the organization.
Since its inception, the choir has performed at nu- merous events within the community and beside sev- eral noted gospel singers from around the world.
In addition to singing, choir members have partici- pated in such events as feed- ing the homeless, providing Christmas baskets, partici- pating in the yearly “Paint Your Heart Out” campaigns
and other events.
The choir members have
also adopted needy families and provided food and gifts during the Christmas holi-
days.
Last month, members of
the Tampa Chapter of the Gospel Music Workshop of America,traveledtoNewOr-
leans, Louisiana to partici- pate in their Annual Conven- tion.
They were joined at the Convention by ministers of various denominations who joined in the praise and wor- ship services.
Anyone interested in be- coming a member of the Tampa Chapter of the Gospel Music Workshop can join the rehearsals. The rehearsals are held on the Saturday be- fore the first Sundays at 5 p.m.
Members of the Gospel Music Workshop Masonic Choir, of Atlanta, GA.
FYI
Poison Control Centers Launch New Website
Fatal poisonings are a leading cause of accidental deaths in Florida. Most people are unaware of daily poisoning risks and these risks are not confined to small children anymore. Florida’s poison control centers have launched Phase 1 of their redesigned network website as an added service to reach all Floridians with reliable, accurate information on a wide array of potentially toxic exposures in Florida.
The website includes a unique interactive poisoning data dashboard that allows the public to view and analyze poisoning exposure data for 2014 within the State of Florida using a va- riety of data elements.
These new data capabilities facilitate searches for poisoning trends using several variables such as victim’s age, treatment locations (home or hospital) and type of poisoning or exposure to a poisonous substances.
The website also includes significant educational content that is easy to read, user-friendly, and free to download. The site offers information on poison prevention, common causes of poisonings in all age groups, and benefits to calling the poi- son center.
Although most of the information in Phase 1 is for the gen- eral public, Phase 2 will include an extensive array of informa- tion for health care professionals once launched.
Anyone wishing to reach the Poison Control Center can call (800) 222-1222, 24 hours a day. The new website can be ac- cessed at www.floridapoisoncontrol.org,
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