Thursday, August 2, 2012

Councilmembers Jewell and Newbille invite all to join Champions Youth Basketball Camp Awards Ceremony in Richmond

RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL


Richmond City Council – Richmond City Hall - 900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200 - Richmond, VA 23219 - www.council.richmondva.gov



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Thursday, 2 August 2012



Councilmembers Jewell and Newbille invite all to join Champions Youth Basketball Camp Awards Ceremony in Richmond



Ceremony is free and open to the public



WHAT (Richmond, Virginia U.S.A.) -- The Honorable Marty Jewell, Councilman, Richmond City Council, Central 5th District, and The Honorable Cynthia I. Newbille, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council, East End 7th District, invite the community to attend the Champions Youth Developmental Basketball Camp Awards Ceremony in Richmond.



The event will celebrate the success of a week-long free basketball camp held this week for youth (boys and girls) ages 9-13. This year marks the 6th successful year in Richmond (8th-year in Petersburg).



The week-long Richmond camp was free, for youth (boys and girls) ages 9-13, and included up to 100 students, who received free breakfast and lunch, basketballs expert instruction, t-shirts, school supplies and awards.



The Champions Youth Developmental Basketball Camp was held in both Richmond and Petersburg, Virginia locations.



WHEN/ Richmond Camp Ceremony (Fri., August 3, 2012: 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.)

WHERE Richmond Public Schools - Armstrong High School; 2300 Cool Lane

Richmond/Henrico County, Virginia



CONTACT For more information, please contact Mike Pearson, President/ Founder, Friends Helping Friends, at 804. 405.4472, or Dr. Leon Wright Bey, Camp Director, at 804.536.6394, lwbey@msn.com (email).



BACKGROUND

Established by the nonprofit organization Friends Helping Friends, which is led by Founder/President, Mike Pearson, Champions Youth Developmental Basketball Camp (CDBC) began in Petersburg, Virginia in 2005 and focuses on holistic youth skills development and includes: Basketball, Academic, Life and Leadership (BALL) education.



CDBC is produced by the nonprofit organization, Friends Helping Friends, Petersburg Department of Parks and Leisure Services, and through the leadership of Director Tami Yerby, and Camp Director Dr. Leon Wright Bey of Virginia State University, who previously served as Virginia State University's (VSU) Women’s Basketball Coach and Athletic Director.



In addition to the support provided by a variety of sponsors, key to the success of these camps is the help of numerous high school and collegiate basketball coaches; current/former athletes, educators, administrators, entrepreneurs, and community leaders, who serve as clinicians, motivational speakers, and support staff.



Assistance in bringing this camp to Richmond included, but was not limited to, support by The Honorable Marty Jewell, Councilman, Richmond City Council, Central 5th District, The Honorable Cynthia I. Newbille, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council, East End 7th District, Richmond Department of Parks and Recreation; Dr. Howard Hopkins, Athletic Director, Richmond City Public Schools' Armstrong High School (AHS); Darryl Watts, AHS Head Coach for Boys Basketball; former local high school and Virginia State University Head Football Coach, Lou Anderson; and Joyce Patterson, Owner, Richmond Elite Professional Basketball Team (ABA).



Important assistance was provided over the years by the (now) retired Athletic Director of Richmond City Public Schools' Armstrong High School (AHS), Randy Ashe.



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Steven R. Skinner, APR

Council Public Information Manager

RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL

OFFICE OF THE COUNCIL CHIEF OF STAFF

Richmond City Hall

900 E. Broad Street, Suite 305

Richmond, Virginia 23219

804.646.6052 (office)

804.335.4054 (mobile)

804.937.1386 (home/mobile)

804.646.5468 (fax)

steven.skinner@richmondgov.com (email)

www.council.richmondva.gov(website)

____________________________________________



MISSION The mission of Richmond City Council

is to represent citizens in creating and amending

local laws, providing government policy and

oversight, and approving the city budget.



VISION Richmond City Council is committed to

creating a vibrant community that is a great place

to live, work, learn, play, visit and raise a family.





Wednesday, August 1, 2012

Richmond City Council GRTC and Transit Study Task Force to hold meeting

RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL


Richmond City Council – Richmond City Hall - 900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200 - Richmond, VA 23219 - www.council.richmondva.gov



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Wednesday, 1 August 2012



Richmond City Council GRTC and Transit Study Task Force to hold meeting



All residents are invited and encouraged to attend



WHAT The Richmond City Council GRTC and Transit Study Task Force will hold a meeting. The purpose of the Task Force is to make recommendations to Richmond City Council with regard to enhancing mass transit in the Metro-Richmond area and the efficiency and effectiveness of the GRTC Transit System. The meeting is free and open to the public and all residents are invited and encouraged to attend.



WHEN Thursday, August 9, 2012

4:00-6:00 p.m.



WHERE Richmond Department of Economic Development

Richmond Main Street Train Station - 3rd Floor Conference Room

1500 East Main Street; Richmond, Virginia 23219

(PARKING: Free parking is available on the west side of the building by using the Franklin Street Entrance and using the lot below the Interstate. When facing the Train Station from the Franklin Street Entrance, make a right and park towards the Clock Tower end. When facing the building from the parking lot, the entrance door to the Richmond Department of Economic Development is located on the right of the building.)



WHO Members of the Richmond City Council GRTC and Transit Study Task Force



CONTACT For more information, please contact Marianne Pitts, Liaison, Richmond City Council, West End 1st District, at 804.646.5935; or marianne.pitts@richmondgov.com.



Background ____________________________________________________________________________



Richmond City Council GRTC and Transit Study Task Force

Richmond City Council established the Richmond City Council GRTC and Transit Study Task Force on September 27, 2010 by Richmond City Council Ordinance No. 2010-173-166.



The objective of the Richmond City Council GRTC and Transit Study Task Force is to provide a report to Council within in a year of its first meeting which recommends the following:



1. Any legislation, plans, policies, and programs that promote efficient mass transit in the city;



2. Economic development, economic growth, employment and tourism strategies that include public transportation; and,



3. Public relations and education programs to increase public use of mass transit.



4. The Task Force shall also work with interested private organizations to improve the service and efficiency of the GRTC.





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Steven R. Skinner, APR

Council Public Information Manager

RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL

OFFICE OF THE COUNCIL CHIEF OF STAFF

Richmond City Hall

900 E. Broad Street, Suite 305

Richmond, Virginia 23219

804.646.6052 (office)

804.335.4054 (mobile)

804.937.1386 (home/mobile)

804.646.5468 (fax)

steven.skinner@richmondgov.com (email)

www.council.richmondva.gov(website)

____________________________________________



MISSION The mission of Richmond City Council

is to represent citizens in creating and amending

local laws, providing government policy and

oversight, and approving the city budget.



VISION Richmond City Council is committed to

creating a vibrant community that is a great place

to live, work, learn, play, visit and raise a family.













Thursday, July 26, 2012

Councilmembers Jewell and Newbille invite Richmond families to register kids NOW for FREE Champions Youth Developmental Basketball Camp: For boys and girls, ages 9-13

RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL


Richmond City Council – Richmond City Hall - 900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200 - Richmond, VA 23219 - www.council.richmondva.gov



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Thursday, 26 July 2012



Councilmembers Jewell and Newbille invite Richmond families to register kids NOW for FREE Champions Youth Developmental Basketball Camp: For boys and girls, ages 9-13



Limited Richmond slots open on first-come/first served-basis: Free camp for boys and girls, ages 9-13; Celebrating 6th-year in Richmond - 8th-year in Petersburg



WHAT (Richmond, Virginia U.S.A.) -- The Honorable Marty Jewell, Councilman, Richmond City Council, Central 5th District, and The Honorable Cynthia I. Newbille, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council, East End 7th District, invite Richmond families to register boys and girls, ages 9-13, now for the Champions Youth Developmental Basketball Camp being held July 30-August 3, 2012 in Richmond. This year marks the 6th successful year in Richmond (8th-year in Petersburg).



This week-long camp is free for youth (boys and girls) ages 9-13, and limited openings are available on a first-come/first-served basis.



Participants receive free breakfast and lunch, basketballs expert instruction, t-shirts, school supplies and awards. Each camp will include up to 100 students.



The Champions Youth Developmental Basketball Camp is being held in both Richmond and Petersburg, Virginia locations. Registration for the Petersburg camp has ended.



TO REGISTER Limited openings for Richmond camp are available on a first-come/first-served basis. Families interested in registering should contact:



Dr. Leon Wright Bey, Camp Director, at

804.536.6394 or lwbey@msn.com.



(Note: Pre-registration is required. Registration is for Richmond camp, the Petersburg camp is full.)



WHEN/ Richmond Camp to be held: Monday, July 30-Friday, August 3, 2012

WHERE 8:00 A.M. – NOON – Richmond Public Schools - Armstrong High School; 2300 Cool Lane, Richmond, Virginia 23223



Petersburg Camp full

Petersburg Camp to be held: Monday, July 30-Thursday, August 2, 2012

1:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M. - Petersburg High School; 3101 Johnson Road; Petersburg, Virginia 23805



CONTACT For more information (not registration), please contact Mike Pearson, President/ Founder, Friends Helping Friends, at 804. 405.4472, or Dr. Leon Wright Bey, Camp Director, at 804.536.6394, lwbey@msn.com (email).



BACKGROUND

Established by the nonprofit organization Friends Helping Friends, which is led by Founder/President, Mike Pearson, Champions Youth Developmental Basketball Camp (CDBC) began in Petersburg, Virginia in 2005 and focuses on holistic youth skills development and includes: Basketball, Academic, Life and Leadership (BALL) education.



CDBC is produced by the nonprofit organization, Friends Helping Friends, Petersburg Department of Parks and Leisure Services, and through the leadership of Director Tami Yerby, and Camp Director Dr. Leon Wright Bey of Virginia State University, who previously served as Virginia State University's (VSU) Women’s Basketball Coach and Athletic Director.



In addition to the support provided by a variety of sponsors, key to the success of these camps is the help of numerous high school and collegiate basketball coaches; current/former athletes, educators, administrators, entrepreneurs, and community leaders, who serve as clinicians, motivational speakers, and support staff.



Assistance in bringing this camp to Richmond included, but was not limited to, support by The Honorable Marty Jewell, Councilman, Richmond City Council, Central 5th District, The Honorable Cynthia I. Newbille, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council, East End 7th District, Richmond Department of Parks and Recreation; Dr. Howard Hopkins, Athletic Director, Richmond City Public Schools' Armstrong High School (AHS); Darryl Watts, AHS Head Coach for Boys Basketball; former local high school and Virginia State University Head Football Coach, Lou Anderson; and Joyce Patterson, Owner, Richmond Elite Professional Basketball Team (ABA).



Important assistance was provided over the years by the (now) retired Athletic Director of Richmond City Public Schools' Armstrong High School (AHS), Randy Ashe.



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______________________________________

Steven R. Skinner, APR

Council Public Information Manager

RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL

OFFICE OF THE COUNCIL CHIEF OF STAFF

Richmond City Hall

900 E. Broad Street, Suite 305

Richmond, Virginia 23219

804.646.6052 (office)

804.335.4054 (mobile)

804.937.1386 (home/mobile)

804.646.5468 (fax)

steven.skinner@richmondgov.com (email)

www.council.richmondva.gov(website)

____________________________________________



MISSION The mission of Richmond City Council

is to represent citizens in creating and amending

local laws, providing government policy and

oversight, and approving the city budget.



VISION Richmond City Council is committed to

creating a vibrant community that is a great place

to live, work, learn, play, visit and raise a family.





Tuesday, July 24, 2012

Richmond Audit Committee meeting scheduled for today to be rescheduled to next month

RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL


Richmond City Council – Richmond City Hall - 900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200 - Richmond, VA 23219 - www.council.richmondva.gov



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Tuesday, 24 July 2012



Richmond Audit Committee meeting scheduled for today to be rescheduled to next month



All Richmond Residents invited and encouraged to attend



WHAT (Richmond, Virginia) -- The Richmond Audit Committee meeting that was scheduled to be held today at 2:00 p.m. is being rescheduled to next month (August 2012). The date of the rescheduled meeting will be announced. All Richmond residents are invited and encouraged to attend.



During the past six years, the Richmond Office of the City Auditor has identified numerous opportunities to improve government efficiencies and checks and balances in the city; and, have identified several million dollars in government savings on behalf of Richmond residents.



WHEN Rescheduled for August 2012

Tuesday, July 24, 2012

2:00-4:00 p.m.



WHERE Richmond City Hall - 9th Floor Conference Room

900 E. Broad Street - Richmond, Virginia



WHO Mr. Umesh Dalal, City Auditor, Richmond Office of the City Auditor



CONTACT For more information, please contact Umesh Dalal, City Auditor, Richmond City Council Office of the City Auditor, at 804.646.5616 (tel); or umesh.dalal@richmondgov.com (email)







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Steven R. Skinner, APR

Council Public Information Manager

RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL

OFFICE OF THE COUNCIL CHIEF OF STAFF

Richmond City Hall

900 E. Broad Street, Suite 305

Richmond, Virginia 23219

804.646.6052 (office)

804.335.4054 (mobile)

804.937.1386 (home/mobile)

804.646.5468 (fax)

steven.skinner@richmondgov.com (email)

www.council.richmondva.gov(website)

____________________________________________



MISSION The mission of Richmond City Council

is to represent citizens in creating and amending

local laws, providing government policy and

oversight, and approving the city budget.



VISION Richmond City Council is committed to

creating a vibrant community that is a great place

to live, work, learn, play, visit and raise a family.

Monday, July 23, 2012

Addition to Agenda: Councilman Chris A. Hilbert to hold meeting in Northside 3rd District

RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL




Richmond City Council – Richmond City Hall - 900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200 - Richmond, VA 23219 - www.council.richmondva.gov







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Monday, 23 July 2012







Addition to Agenda: Councilman Chris A. Hilbert to hold meeting in Northside 3rd District







Entire Richmond Northside 3rd District invited and encouraged to attend







WHAT The Honorable Chris A. Hilbert, Councilman, Richmond City Council Northside 3rd Voter District, will hold a meeting in the Northside 3rd Voter District. Councilman Hilbert holds individual meetings in Richmond's Northside 3rd Voter District throughout the year that include information on his goals and accomplishments; a topical agenda; and, special guests. These meetings are free and all Richmond Northside 3rd Voter District citizens are invited and encouraged to attend.







The planned agenda topics for this meeting include the following:







AGENDA







· Meet the New Head Librarian, Andre Tensae



Richmond Public Library -Northside Library







· Richmond Northside District - Public Safety Report



Report to include Crime Status and Statistics



Richmond Police Department - 4th Police Precinct Team







· Richmond Hurricane Preparedness



Mr. Anthony McLean, Coordinator



Richmond Department of Fire and Emergency Services



Office of Emergency Management,







WHEN Wednesday, July 25, 2012; 6:00-8:00 p.m.







WHERE Richmond Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities



Pine Camp Recreation Center - Room 117



4901 Old Brook Road, Richmond, Virginia 23227







WHO The Honorable Chris A. Hilbert, Councilman, Richmond City Council, Northside 3rd Voter District







CONTACT For more information, please contact Councilman Chris A. Hilbert, at 804.646.6055 or chris.hilbert@richmondgov.com.







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Steven R. Skinner, APR



Council Public Information Manager



RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL



OFFICE OF THE COUNCIL CHIEF OF STAFF



Richmond City Hall



900 E. Broad Street, Suite 305



Richmond, Virginia 23219



804.646.6052 (office)



804.335.4054 (mobile)



804.937.1386 (home/mobile)



804.646.5468 (fax)



steven.skinner@richmondgov.com (email)



www.council.richmondva.gov(website)



____________________________________________







MISSION The mission of Richmond City Council



is to represent citizens in creating and amending



local laws, providing government policy and



oversight, and approving the city budget.







VISION Richmond City Council is committed to



creating a vibrant community that is a great place



to live, work, learn, play, visit and raise a family.













Friday, July 20, 2012

Councilwoman Ellen F. Robertson to hold Highland Park Neighborhood Community Meeting in Gateway 6th District

RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL


Richmond City Council – Richmond City Hall - 900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200 - Richmond, VA 23219 - www.council.richmondva.gov



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Friday, 20 July 2012



Councilwoman Ellen F. Robertson to hold Highland Park Neighborhood Community Meeting in Gateway 6th District



All Highland Park Neighborhood residents invited and encouraged to attend



WHAT The Honorable Ellen F. Robertson, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council, Gateway 6th District, will host a Highland Park Neighborhood Community meeting in the Gateway 6th District. This is part of regular meetings she typically holds each month, which include information on her Gateway 6th Voter District goals and accomplishments; a thematic agenda of current interest; and, special guests. All Highland Park Neighborhood Community and Gateway 6th Voter District residents are invited and encouraged to attend. Parking is Free. The planned agenda for this meeting will include:



Planned Agenda



• Richmond National Night Out Event (Tuesday, August 7, 2012)

- Youth engagement

- Food

- Activities

- Community Partnerships, etc.



• Announcement of Community Selected Priorities for Richmond Master Plan Projects - Budgeted at $325,000

- Outdoor Theatre

- Exercise Trial - Fitness Stations

- Basketball Court Refitting

- and more…



• Community Issue Reports

- Safety

- Workforce Development

- Engaging our Youth

- Communication - i.e. Newsletter, etc.



WHEN Thursday, July 26, 2012

5:00-7:00 p.m.



WHERE Richmond Department of Parks Recreation and Community Facilities

Ann Hardy Plaza Community Center

3300 First Avenue

Richmond, Virginia 23231



WHO The Honorable Ellen F. Robertson, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council, Gateway 6th Voter District



CONTACT For more information, please contact Cybelle O’Sullivan-McDaniels, Richmond

City Council, Gateway 6th Voter District, at 804.646.7964 (office) or cybelle.o’sullivan@richmondgov.com; www.ellenrobertson.com (website)



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Steven R. Skinner, APR

Council Public Information Manager

Office of the Chief of Staff

RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL

Richmond City Hall

900 E. Broad Street, Suite 305

Richmond, Virginia 23219

804.646.6052 (office)

804.335.4054 (mobile)

804.937.1386 (home/mobile)

804.646.5468 (fax)

skinnesr@ci.richmond.va.us (email)

www.council.richmondva.gov(website)

______________________________________



MISSION The mission of Richmond City Council

is to represent citizens in creating and amending

local laws, providing government policy and

oversight, and approving the city budget.



VISION Richmond City Council is committed to

creating a vibrant community that is a great place

to live, work, learn, play, visit and raise a family.







Councilman Chris A. Hilbert to hold meeting in Northside 3rd District

RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL


Richmond City Council – Richmond City Hall - 900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200 - Richmond, VA 23219 - www.council.richmondva.gov



COUNCIL PUBLIC INFORMATION NEWS ADVISORY

IMMEDIATE RELEASE TO BE FORWARDED AND SHARED

Friday, 20 July 2012



Councilman Chris A. Hilbert to hold meeting in Northside 3rd District



Entire Richmond Northside 3rd District invited and encouraged to attend



WHAT The Honorable Chris A. Hilbert, Councilman, Richmond City Council Northside 3rd Voter District, will hold a meeting in the Northside 3rd Voter District. Councilman Hilbert holds individual meetings in Richmond's Northside 3rd Voter District throughout the year that include information on his goals and accomplishments; a topical agenda; and, special guests. These meetings are free and all Richmond Northside 3rd Voter District citizens are invited and encouraged to attend.



The planned agenda topics for this meeting include the following:



AGENDA



• Richmond Northside District - Public Safety Report

Report to include Crime Status and Statistics

Richmond Police Department - 4th Police Precinct Team



• Richmond Hurricane Preparedness

Mr. Anthony McLean, Coordinator

Richmond Department of Fire and Emergency Services

Office of Emergency Management,



WHEN Wednesday, July 25, 2012; 6:00-8:00 p.m.



WHERE Richmond Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities

Pine Camp Recreation Center - Room 117

4901 Old Brook Road, Richmond, Virginia 23227



WHO The Honorable Chris A. Hilbert, Councilman, Richmond City Council, Northside 3rd Voter District



CONTACT For more information, please contact Councilman Chris A. Hilbert, at 804.646.6055 or chris.hilbert@richmondgov.com.



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Steven R. Skinner, APR

Council Public Information Manager

RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL

OFFICE OF THE COUNCIL CHIEF OF STAFF

Richmond City Hall

900 E. Broad Street, Suite 305

Richmond, Virginia 23219

804.646.6052 (office)

804.335.4054 (mobile)

804.937.1386 (home/mobile)

804.646.5468 (fax)

steven.skinner@richmondgov.com (email)

www.council.richmondva.gov(website)

____________________________________________



MISSION The mission of Richmond City Council

is to represent citizens in creating and amending

local laws, providing government policy and

oversight, and approving the city budget.



VISION Richmond City Council is committed to

creating a vibrant community that is a great place

to live, work, learn, play, visit and raise a family.