Black Chamber Banquet 2013 by William Byers

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The Black Chamber’s 22nd Annual Banquet At the Disneyland Hotel in Anaheim, CA September 5, 2013

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Event Program Schedule Veteran and Business on Route 66 Reception…………………………...........………………............................................................ North Ballroom Presentation of Colors ............................................................................................................................New Buffalo Soldiers Color Guard Flag Salute.................................................................................................................................................................................................... National Anthem ........................................................................................................................................................................Tim Kepler Welcome ......................................................................................................................................Sachiko White, Disneyland Ambassador Introductions of Special Guests……………………………………………………………......…………….........……………........................Gavin Huntley-Fenner Invocation ......................................................................................................................................................................Pastor Frank Orzio Sgt. Ret. USMC Dinner Black Chamber Education Fund Presentation Vice Chairman-Chuck Moore Community Service Awards Knights of Columbus-Orange County Chapter Steve Bolton & Jack Cleary Community Service Award Goodwill Industries of Orange County Mr. Frank Talarico Community Service Award Veterans First Ms. Deanne Tate Community Logistics Ms. Marlene Dyce Community Service Award 100 Black Men of Orange County Mr. Bill Lewis Michael R. Jones Business Impact Award Mr. Michael Dolphin Los Angeles-Ventura Division Chief CA Employment Development Department Michael R. Jones Business Impact Award Ms. Leila Mozaffari & Elizabeth Arteaga Director & Assistant Director OC Small Business Development Center Business Person of the Year Mr. Earl Daniel Dearing Dearing Brokerage Service PBS SoCal March@50 Presentation Distinguished Service Award Harry E. Johnson Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Foundation President & CEO Special Historical Reflections Bobby McDonald Closing We Are American’s Too!

Closing

Executive Director’s Message

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Executive Director’s Message “Veterans and Business on Route 66” is the theme this year and we will highlight and salute those businesses, individuals and veterans who took to the highway to help improve, enhance and grow their businesses and support our communities business opportunities. The romance of Route 66 continues to captivate people around the world. Running between Chicago and Los Angeles, “over two thousand miles all the way” in the words of the popular R&B anthem, this legendary old road passes through the heart of the United States on a diagonal trip that takes in some of the country’s most archetypal roadside scenes. But perhaps the most compelling reason to follow Route 66 is to experience the road’s ingrained time line of contemporary America. Before it was called Route 66, and long before it was even paved in 1926, this corridor was traversed by the National Old Trails Highway, one of the country’s first transcontinental highways. For three decades before and after World War II, Route 66 earned the title “Main Street of America” because it wound through small towns across the Midwest and Southwest, lined by hundreds of cafés, motels, gas stations, and tourist attractions. During the Great Depression, hundreds of thousands of farm families, displaced from the Dust Bowl, made their way west along Route 66 to California, following what John Steinbeck called “The Mother Road” in his vivid portrait, The Grapes of Wrath. After World War II, many thousands more expressed their upward mobility by leaving the industrial East, bound for good jobs in the suburban idyll of Southern California— again following Route 66, which came to embody the demographic shift from the Rust Belt to the Sun Belt. Route 66 passes through a marvelous cross-section of American scenes, from the golden sands and sunshine of Los Angeles, past the Grand Canyon and the Native American communities of the desert Southwest, to the gritty streets of St. Louis and Chicago. Whether you are motivated by an interest in its history, feel a nostalgic yearning for the good old days the route has come to represent, or simply want to

experience firsthand the amazing diversity of people and landscapes that line its path, Route 66 offers an unforgettable journey into America, then and now. Taking a drive down Route 66 now gives us an opportunity to reflect on our own communities, especially at those businesses, individuals and organizations that helped our communities grow economically. Whether it was in Chicago, IL., St. Louis, MO., or Radiator Springs, CA. our visionaries have helped impact our communities. As we look forward, let’s remember that veterans and business, access to information, opportunity and partnerships are the bedrock of our communities. Let me acknowledge and say a big THANK YOU to our awardees who have gone beyond the call of duty and are most deserving. We deeply appreciate our sponsors and their support of the chamber and our veterans. We at the chamber are committed to veterans and business. Black Chamber of Commerce of Orange County 2323 North Broadway, Suite 302 Santa Ana, CA 92706 Phone: (714) 547-2646 Fax: (714) 547-2648 www.ocblackchamber.com

WHEELCHAIRS FOR VETERANS

The Knights of the Orange Chapter Councils raised over $80,000 for wheelchairs for veterans. Many councils held “Wheelchair Sunday” events at their parish and collected donations after Mass. We were very pleased with the generosity of the parishioners of the Diocese of Orange. Over 500 wheelchairs were purchased and most of them were distributed on Memorial Day at the Long Beach VA Hospital. Color Corps members from four assemblies presented the flags. The knights were kept busy serving over 1300 lunches. Transportation was provided by Council 14699 and the sound system was provided by Council 6095. Knights and their families from many other councils helped with the cooking and other tasks. Thanks to Jack Cleary and Steve Bolton for their efforts which helped make this event a great success. The State Deputy and State Warden and their wives were in attendance. This activity brought together over 100 knights and their families from southern California and was a great demonstration of the Knights principles of Charity, Unity, Fraternity and Patriotism.

Acknowledgements The Black Chamber of Commerce of Orange County gratefully acknowledges the assistance and support of the following companies: PLATNIUM SPONSOR American Honda Disneyland Resort Southern California Edison Southern California Gas Company Sempra Energy Southwest Airlines UPS Wells Fargo Bank GOLD SPONSOR Aetna AT&T Metropolitan Water District Time Warner Cable Union Bank Wal-Mart BRONZE SPONSOR Chevron Coast Community College District Diverse Staffing Solutions Enterprise Rent A Car Explorer Studios Turner Construction Wells Fargo Home Loan PATRON SPONSOR Advantage CDC Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Anaheim Marriott Anaheim Orange County Visitor and Convention Bureau AQMD Black Business Network of Orange County Boeing Business & Entrepreneurship Center Cal State Fullerton Chi Eta Phi Sorority, Inc. Goodwill Industries of Orange County High Volume Copy Service Knights of Columbus

Orange County Business Council Orange County Presidents Council OC SBDC OCTA OC Water District

PBS SoCal Saddleback College Simply Hybrid The Showpros Group US Army Veterans First 9th & 10th (Horse) Calvary Association 100 Black Men of Orange County

Speakers Tonight New Buffalo Soldier’s Color Guard

National Anthem Tim Kepler Welcome

Sachiko White Disneyland Ambassador

Special Introductions

Invocation Pastor Frank Orzio

Mistress of Ceremonies Enae Jackson-Atkins

Master of Ceremonies Doug Wooley

Gavin Huntley-Fenner

Special Recognition

AQMD is the air pollution control agency for all of Orange County and the urban portions of Los Angeles, Riverside and San Bernardino counties, the smoggiest region of the US. We are committed to protecting the health of residents, while remaining sensitive to businesses. For information on AQMD’s Small Business Assistance programs and services, call 1-800-CUT-SMOG.

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Black Chamber Education Fund Chuck Moore Mr. Moore is owner of Moore Educational Services. This company has been engaged during the past 16 years in hosting youth conferences and providing college advising services. He is a proud member of the Council of African American Parents. Chuck heads up the Orange County Education Fund program for the past 6 years, the program provide guidance, educational programs, scholarships to youth of Orange County and Southern California, in order to achieve academic and vocational successes. The Black Chamber of Commerce of Orange County will support these educational programs and scholarships. A new emphasis was undertaken three years ago with priorities shifted to support successful community programs as opposed to creating new activities within the Black Chamber structure. BRIDGES, the program designed to increase college graduation rates among African American students on Orange County college and university campuses continues to serve as the foundation program for BCEF. However, BCEF has worked as a partner with the Council of African American Parents (CAAP) to publicize and support programs sponsored by this twenty-one year old college preparation organization that serves students and families from Orange, Los Angeles, Riverside and San Bernardino counties. BCEF supports the (CAAP) Legacy Roundtable Accelerated Summer Mathematics Academy designed to increase the number of African American males completing Calculus before high school graduation. Members of the Chamber are sending increased numbers of scholars to CAAP’s Junior/Senior Workshop where scholars and parents receive intensive guidance covering all aspects of the college selection, admissions and enrollment procedures. These pipeline programs feed college level scholars into the BRIDGES (Book Reimbursement Incentive, Guidance and Educational Support) program where business partners serve as mentors, internship site supervisors, and general supporters of college students striving to complete baccalaureate and advanced degrees from Orange County college campuses. The BRIDGES program was designed to aid African American students in efforts to find Orange County employment, entrepreneurial opportunities and local mentors. This year we celebrate the return of Dr. AC Campbell, a BRIDGES scholar in 2001 and 2002. Dr. Campbell was accepted as a BRIDGES scholar while completing his master’s degree in Sociology at CSU Fullerton. BCEF is proud to announce that Dr. Campbell who attended and graduated from Purdue University with his doctoral degree in Sociology will begin his tenure process as a faculty member at Santa Ana College in fall 2013. His accomplishments and return to Orange County embody the goals of BCEF and promote continued efforts of this type throughout our service area.

Operation Veterans Re-Entry Ensuring our nation’s Veterans receive the benefits and legal resources they were promised and deserve

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Senator Lou Correa SENATOR LOU CORREA Senator Lou Correa Introduces Legislation Benefiting California Veterans Bill status as of August 21, 2013

SB 719 (Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise) - SB 719 modifies California’s Disabled Veteran’s Business Enterprise Program (DVBE) to increase efficiency and better serve veterans. Status: Assembly Appropriations SB 720 (Veterans: Military Service Benefits) - SB 720 extends the enhanced protections currently offered only to service members ordered to active duty in Iraq and Afghanistan, including protection from having to pay interest on the accumulated principal or interest of a deferred financial obligation, to all federal military reservists and California National Guard service members ordered to active duty. Status: Assembly Appropriations SB 723 (Veterans Employment Study) - Veterans are typically held back, prevented, or discouraged from finding or securing employment when either colleges or state boards establish policies that do not recognize military education and training. SB 723 requires an employment study to determine best practices for helping veterans become licensed by using their documented military experience. Status: Assembly Appropriations

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You are an inspiration. You are quick to reach out to those in need. You selflessly give of your time. You make a positive difference in our community one kind act at a time. For your inspired example, we salute you.

Proud to support the 22nd Annual Awards Banquet of the Black Chamber of Orange County, Veterans and Business on Route 66.

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Veterans Organization in OC Orange County Veteran Advisory Council This citizen body was created in March 1978 and is comprised of members appointed by the O.C. Board of Supervisors. They volunteer their time and services without pay. The Council is made up of nine members who are residents of Orange County representing all areas of the county and all are U.S. Military veterans with Honorable Discharges. The function and duties of this Council are: to advise the Board of Supervisors on issues of importance to veterans and their dependents based on input from the veteran community; to provide a source of liaison and communication with various groups relative to veterans issues; and, to promote involvement in veteran’s related events and functions within the County. Public meetings are held on the second Wednesday of each month at 6:00 P.M. Currently, meetings are held at the Veterans Service Office, Conference Room A/B, 1300 S. Grand Avenue, Building B, Santa Ana, California. COUNCIL MEMBERS Miguel Vazquez - District 1, Chase Wickersham - District 2, Robert V. McDonald - District 3, Marilyn Harris - District 4, Peter McCormick - District 5, Lee Dorman - Member At Large, Ron Garcia - Member At Large, John H. Henage - Member At Large, Don Dillon - Member At Large

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Keep what you’ve worked hard to build It’s taken years of hard work to build a secure future—for yourself and for the next generation. Now it’s time to safeguard and grow your financial legacy. We can help you with a strategy to pass it on. We are proud to salute the Black Chamber of Commerce of Orange County.

Black Chamber Board of Directors Black Chamber Board of Directors Vince Craney - Chairman Marlene R. Dyce - Secretary/Treasurer Michael Adams Harold Hutchison Charles Moore Freddy Salazar Val Wilson Robert V. (Bobby) McDonald - Executive Director

Corporate and Small Business Advisory Board

Abdi Ahmed--Netserve Systems Ken Ashford--Metropolitan Water District Herbert Marshall--Solomon Energy John Brown--The Showpros Group William N. Byers Jr --Explorer Studios, Inc. Suzanna Tashiro Choi--Tashiro Choi & Associates Cedric Ferrell--The E Source

Davina Samuel—Union Bank Bruce Mayberry--Sempra Energy Utilities Karyn Salman--Wells Fargo Bank Ed Thomas--High Volume Copy Service Jackie Thompson--Southwest Airlines Alan Woo--Community Action Partnership Doug Wooley—Goodwill of Orange County

Awards Criteria and Previous Awardees DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD – The Distinguished Service Award is given to recognize individuals in the Southern California community who have contributed to increasing the quality of life for African Americans and other minorities. This award is for those who directly contributed to the elevation African Americans and other minorities in an exemplary way. Awardees

1992 = Dr. Cecil L. Murray, First AME Church 1993 = Mr. Frank Wells, The Walt Disney Company, Mr. Jack Lindquist, Disneyland 1996 = Dr. Milton Gordon, President, CSU Fullerton 1998 = Dr. Thomas Parham, UC Irvine 2000 = Ms. Lisa Pitney, Disneyland Resort 2001 = Congressman Ed Royce 2001 = Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez 2002 = Senator Richard Ackerman 2002 = Assemblyman Lou Correa 2003 = Frank Garcia 2006 = Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc-General President Darryl R. Matthews Sr. Chi Eta Phi Sorority, Inc. Supreme Basileus Lillian Stokes 2007 = Susan Hildreth-California State Libraarian 2008 = Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. 2012 = Will Gunn, General Counsel-US Department of Veterans Affairs 2013 = Harry E. Johnson, Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Foundation

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AWARD – The Economic Development Award is given to individuals in the Southern California community who have contributed to increasing the economic viability of African Americans and other minority businesses. Awardees

1992 = Mr. Jerry M. Givens, Los Angeles County, Metropolitan Transit Authority 1993 = Mr. Roger Johnson, Western Digital Corporation 1994 = Honorable Walter Tucker II, US. Congressman 1995 = Mr. Frank Quevedo, Southern California Edison 1996 = Mr. Bob Fluor, Fluor Daniel 1997 = Mr. Roger Embrey, Southern California Gas Co. 1998 = Ms. Patricia Scates, Wells Fargo Bank 1999 = Mr. Freddy Salazar, Walt Disney Company 2000 = Mr. Craig Jackson, Sanders Engineering

COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD – The Community Service Award is given to recognize individuals in the Southern California community who have demonstrated outstanding community service which directly and positively affects African Americans and other minorities. Awardees

1992 = Ms. Patricia A. Krone, Community Leader 1993 = Supervisor Gaddi Vasquez, Orange County, Board of Supervisors 1994 = Honorable Tom Umberg 1995 = Mr. Virgil Grizzle, Mr. Michael Noonan 1996 = Mr. Bill Wood, PacifiCare 1997 = Mr. Jim Duran 1998 = Mr. Kenneth Bentley, Nestle’s

Awards Criteria and Previous Awardees 2000 = Mr. Guillermo Hysaw, Toyota 2002 = Ms. Ruth Ko, Orange Coast Magazine 2003 = Judge Karen L. Robinson 2006 = Lt. Valna Wilson, Orange County Sheriff’s Department 2007 = California Librarians Black Caucus 2010 = Jill Bolton, Disneyland Resort Wayne Quint, Asociation of Orange County Sheriff’s

2012 = Silvia Flores, FACCC Education Institute Max Madrid, Veterans Consultant-Senator Lou Correa 2013=Knights of Columbus, Orange County Chapter Goodwill Industries of Orange County Veterans First 100 Black Men of Orange County COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP AWARD – The Community Leadership Award is given to individuals in the Southern California community who have demonstrated outstanding leadership in promoting and enhancing the quality of life for African Americans and other minorities. Awardee

1992 = No award given 1993 = Supervisor Harriett Wieder 1994 = Anaheim Hills Racquet Club 1995 = Mr. Robert V. McDonald 1996 = Mr. Allen Doby 1997 = Ms. Michele Himmelberg Mr. Donald Steele 1998 = Second 2nd Baptist Church/ Pastor John Nix-McReynolds, Johnson Chapel AME/Pastor Tim Tyler San Antonio Catholic Church/Father Seamus Glynn 1999 = Mr. Ed Arnold, KOCE 2000 = Mr. Peter Villegas, Washington Mutual 2001 = Mr. Earl “Stick” Robinson 2002 = Pastor James Carrington, Friendship Baptist Church 2003 = Mel Rogers, KOCE 2005 = Sandra Membrila-Robbie Dr. Jerry Mandel David Yanai Sheriff Michael Carona 2006 = Dr. Michael Drake, Chancellor-UC Irvine 2007 = City of Anaheim Sesquicentennial-150th Anniversary California State University, Fullerton-50th Anniversary 2010 = Lt. Col. Miguel Howe, US Army 2011 = Mr. Jeffrey Stetson

Awards Criteria and Previous Awardees BUSINESS PERSON OF THE YEAR – The Business Person of the year award is given to the Black Chamber of Commerce small business member who has demonstrated strong business leadership while showing involvement in the African American and other minority communities. Awardee

1992 = Mr. Ron Harding, Ron Harding Moving and Storage 1993 = Ms. Mattie Jordan Gaye, State Farm Insurance 1994 = Black Orange, Joyce and Randy Jordan 1995 = Mr. John Hobgood, Adware 1996 = Mr. Johnnie Johnson, All Pro Realty 1997 = Mr. Lionel Punchard 1998 = Ms. Ernesta Wright, Elite Beauty Supplies 1999 = Mr. Calvin Marshall, Calvin’s 2000 = Mr. Clarence Smith, Micro Serve Tech 2001 = Mr. Milt Barnes, Classic Chevrolet 2002 = Mr. Ed Thomas, High Volume Copy Service 2003 = Mr. William Byers, Zen Media Agency 2005 = Bob Menzies, Westminster-GMC 2006 = Brenda White-Gatlin 2007= Cedric Ferrell, The Entrepreneur’s Source 2009 = Regina grant Peterson, Advantage CDC Fred Flores, Diverse Staffing Solutions 2011 = Ms. Enae Jackson-Atkins 2012 = Mr. Gavin Huntley-Fenner, Huntley-Fenner Advisors 2013 = Mr. Earl Daniel Dearing, Dearing Brokerage Service

PRESIDENT’S AWARD – The President’s Award is given to recognize individuals in the Southern California community who contributed to increasing the contract opportunities of African Americans and other minority businesses as part of their employment responsibilities. Awardee

1992 = Mr. J. C. Calhoun, Southern California Gas Company 1993 = Ms. Arnice Lamb, Disneyland 1994 = Mr. Gregory Stevens, Fluor Daniel 1995 = Ms. Star Williams, Nordstrom 1996 = Mr. Bill Ross, Disneyland 1997 = Mr. Melvin Davis, UCI 1998 = Mr. Ed Howard, JC Penney 2002 = Ms. Juanita Mitchell, Volvo

AARON/ELIJAH LOVEJOY AWARD – The Elijah Lovejoy Award is given to recognize individuals in the Southern California community who have contributed to the freeing of African Americans either economically or educationally. Awardee

1992 = Mr. Abdi Lajervardi, United Education Institute 1993 = Mr. Hollis Smith, Southern California Regional Purchasing Council 1994 = Dr. Horace Mitchell, University of California, Irvine 1995 = Mr. William Seidler, State Farm Insurance 1996 = Ms. Peggy Boatright, Ms. Diane Hembrick

Awards Criteria and Previous Awardees 1997 = Mr. Lloyd Chandler, Orange County Grand Jury 1998 = Ms. Jan Norman, The Orange County Register 1999 = Mr. R. L. Stockard 2000 = Dr. Eddie Hernandez, Chancellor, Rancho Santiago Community College District 2001 = Ms. Kim-Yen Huynh 2002 = Mr. Rusty Kennedy 2005 = Dr. Jerome Hunter, Chancellor- North Orange County Community College District 2006 = Ingrid Johnson, Council of African American Parents 2008 = Dr. James Frank, Former Commissioner SWAC 2010 = Dr. Ding Jo Currie, Chancellor-Coast Community College District Dr. Ned Doffoney, Chancellor-North Orange County Community College District

CIVIC SERVICE AWARD – The Civic Service Award is given to recognize individuals in the Southern California community who are public employees and who have assisted African Americans and other minorities in the public sector. Awardee

1992 = Mr. Lucien Truhill, Orange County Chamber of Commerce (retired) 1993 = Mr. Webster Guillory, Deputy Orange County Assessor 1994 = Ms. Becky Esparza, Mr. Fred Mickelson 1996 = Ms. Jo Caines, KOCE 1997 = Ms. Amanda Vallejo, OCTA

HUMANITARIAN AWARD – The Humanitarian Award is given to individuals who have demonstrated compassion and understanding in the service that they have rendered in their communities. Awardee

1996 = Ms. Kathryn McCullogh 1997 = Ms. Yvonne Higginbotham 1998 = Ms. Amin David 1999 = Ms. Regina Markwardt 2000 = Ms. Beverly White 2002 = Ms. Alberta Christie 2010 = Tony Piazza, American Honda

MICHAEL R. JONES BUSINESS IMPACT AWARD – The Business Impact Award is given to recognize individuals who have had an impact on business in Orange County. These individuals have helped or assisted minorities, and through their efforts, have increased opportunities for all business’s in Orange County and the surrounding communities. Awardee

1999 = Ms. Alescia Buford, Buford and Associates Ms. Antoinette Malveaux, Executive Director, NBMBAA Ms. Glenda Manson, State Farm Insurance Mr. Hilton Smith, Turner Construction Mr. Charles Watkins, Wittnauer 2000 = Mr. George Fraser, Successguide 2001 = Mr.Armando de la Libertad, Wells Fargo Bank 2007 = Mr. Michael Adams, Orange County Printing Consultants 2008 = Mr. Alan Woo

Awards Criteria and Previous Awardees 2009 = Explorer Studios 2010 = Tom Tait- Tait and Associates 2011 = Mr. Ed Grier. Dean of Business-Virginia Commonwealth University 2013 = Mr. Michael Dolphin- Chief Director-Los Angeles/Ventura Employment Development Department Ms. Leila Mozaffari-OC Small Business Development Center Ms. Elizabeth Arteaga-OC Small Business Development Center THE CORPORATION OF THE YEAR AWARD – The Corporation of the Year Award is given to a corporation in the Southern California community that has cultivated, implemented and maintained outstanding diversity leadership in promoting and enhancing the quality of life of African-Americans and other minorities. Awardee 2001 = Disneyland Resort, Cynthia Harriss 2002 = SBC-Pacific Bell, Chuck Smith 2003 = Sempra Energy, Thomas Sayles 2005 = PacifiCare-Howie Phanstiel 2006 = The Orange County Register-N. Christian Anderson 2008 = Metropolitan Water District, Gilbert Ivey 2009 = Time Warner Cable 2011 = Southern California Edison Marlene R. Dyce Businesswoman Empowerment Award - The 2009 Marlene R. Dyce Businesswoman Empowerment Award is given to recognize individuals in the Southern California community who have had an impact on business in Orange County. These individuals have helped or assisted minorities, and through their efforts have increased opportunities for women owned businesses in Orange County and the surrounding communities. Awardee 2008 = Marlene R. Dyce 2009 = Davina Samuel, Union Bank Veterans and Business Award The Veterans and Business Award is given to a corporation or small business in the Southern California community that has cultivated, implemented, maintained and help increase opportunities for veterans or disabled veterans. 2012 = UPS = Walmart

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Mission Statements Black Chamber of Orange County To advocate and promote Black business and economic development within the public and private sectors, resulting in a sound economic base that supports the survival and self-determination of the African-American community. The mission statement provides the basis for establishing four goals for all Black chamber activities and programs: To create access to capital and procurement opportunities To serve as a support vehicle for members by disseminating relevant information: To strengthen the overall organization;

To support and contribute to the general welfare and progress of the African American community through economic development

“Why Join The OC Black Chamber” - Access to Information - Community Outreach - Opportunity to Enhance, Build and Grow Your Business - Over 300,000 Hits on Website Per Year - Monthly Electronic Newsletter - Database and Membership Access - Business Development Events and Opportunities - Legislative Affairs Committee Involvement & ...Participation - Health and Education Events - Frequency of Reach and Impressions - Partnerships with Business Professional Organizations - Special Black Chamber Banquet Website - Business Relations Golf Classic - Access to the Orange County Presidents Council

Black Chamber Education Fund The objectives of the Black Chamber Education Fund shall be to provide guidance, educational programs, scholarships to youth of Orange County and Southern California, in order to achieve academic and vocational successes. The Black Chamber of Commerce of Orange County will support these educational programs and scholarships. BRICKS and BRIDGES are very strong symbols but more importantly, the two acronyms embody the essence of the BCOC Motto, “Visibility, Credibility, and Loyalty.” BCOC attempts through two important programs to establish direct interaction, effective skills modeling, and foster growth in social abilities among program participants. Providing visible evidence, persistent interaction to instill confidence or credibility, and unselfishly reaching out to students to increase self-awareness and mastery of basic business etiquette and skills, BCOC members shape their own destiny by supporting future leaders who will reciprocate in kind when their turns arrive.

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2013 Michael R. Jones Business Impact Award Michael Dolphin Michael Dolphin is the Chief - Counties of Los Angeles and Ventura Workforce Services Division of the State of California’s Employment Development Department. He has over 30 years of experience in workforce and job-career development programs. As the State’s representative in workforce development policies and implementation, he serves on both the Los Angeles City and County Workforce Investment Boards. He is also an executive Board member of UNITE-LA and the Los Angeles Workforce Funding Collaborative. He is also advisor to the Career-Technical Education Committees of both the Los Angeles Unified School District and the Los Angeles County Office of Education. He is a National Board member of the United States Veterans Initiative, and has been the Board Chair of the Dunbar Economic Development Corporation and co-chair of the Los Angeles Marriott Foundation’s “Bridges...from school to work” Business Advisory Committee. He has also been a co-producer of the Central Avenue Jazz Festival, a non-commercial event that celebrates the rich history and legacies of the African-American Renaissance era of Los Angeles. Michael has received many awards and recognitions for his work including the “Workforce Leader” Award from Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa and the City of Los Angeles Workforce Investment Board (the nation’s second largest) and the “Leadership Award” directly from Mr. Richard Marriott and the Marriott Bridges Foundation. Most recently, he received the President’s Visionary Award from the Millenium Momentum Foundation. He has previously served on the advisory and management boards of L.A Youth at Work, the Los Angeles County At-Risk Youth Project, the LAUSD’s First Break Program, the Advanced Transportation Industry Consortium, the Los Angeles County Youth Development Partnership and was the Chair of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s Job Development and Training Task Force.

2013 Michael R. Jones Business Impact Award Leila Mozaffari

Director, Orange County Small Business Development Center Leila Mozaffari is the Director of the Orange County Small Business Development Center (SBDC). Since joining Orange County SBDC in 2006, Leila has focused her efforts in bringing increased resources and services to Orange County’s vibrant small business community assisting more than 3,000 small business owners and entrepreneurs annually to start new businesses, grow and expand their businesses and enter new markets. Under her leadership, the Orange County SBDC was recognized by US Small Business Administration as an SBDC Center of Excellence. Additionally, she has been instrumental in expanding the government and corporate procurement assistance and matchmaking programs of Orange County SBDC which is credited with helping clients receive over $23M of contracts annually. Ms. Mozaffari is a board member of the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Orange County and its Education Foundation, an advisory board member of the FilipinoAmerican Chamber of Commerce of Orange County and a member of the Orange County President’s Council. She has been recognized by the Association of Small business Development Centers as a State Star, Senator Lou Correa as Women Making a Difference and is the Jubil Asian honoree of the Asian Business Association for community involvement as a role model.

Elizabeth Arteaga As associate director, Elizabeth Arteaga manages the corporate sponsorship development, marketing, outreach, and training programs of the Orange County Small Business Development Center (SBDC). She develops and implements marketing strategies to promote the Center’s services; oversees the entrepreneurial training programs; and coordinates special projects associated with Orange County SBDC partnerships. Mrs. Arteaga is the Vice President of the National Hispanic Business Women Association (NHBWA), Board Member of the Association of Latino Professional Finance and Accounting (ALPFA), and member of the Orange County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. Elizabeth holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration and Spanish from California State University Fullerton (CSUF), and a Master’s in Business Administration from the University of Redlands.

2013 Community Service Awards CHARACTER, COMMITMENT, AND COURAGE: CELEBRATING 20 YEARS OF CCOMMUNITY SERVICE “To empower the African American community by providing focused, effective, participatory leadership that improves public policy and enhances the overall education, social and economic status of minorities. We shall do this by coordinating our efforts with other Orange County organizations and focusing our attention on systemic issues that impede African Americans from achieving a higher quality of life. REAL MEN, GIVING REAL TIME April, 1993 The 20th Anniversary theme recognizes the values the 100BMOC embraces as an organization and has a legacy of persevering through challenging times. Given the state of our nation and the adversities that are faced locally and regionally, the 100 Black Men are committed to managing our affairs with a standard of excellence. The Passport To The Future Program and the Four For The Future Program represent the four areas in which the 100BMOC delivers their core programmatic initiatives. These program focus areas are designed to inspire youth, their families and members from the communities in which they live to develop self-reliance, to achieve immediate and long-term goals and to strive for excellence in the following areas: Mentoring, Education, Health & Wellness and Economic Empowerment We hope that you are aware of our Passport to the Future Program for high school young men. We believe our youth are the community’s most valuable resource. Our motto is: “What They See Is What They Will Be”, believing that it is our job, as the men of this community, to provide visions of possibility and potential. The 100BMOC Passport to the Future Program fulfills that motto by giving young men positive life alternatives during the critical high school years. To that end, each member of the 100BMOC serves as a positive role model to help set long-term goals, as well as providing the mentoring and financial support required to nurture and fulfill those aspirations our young men dream about.

2013 Community Service Awards Veteran Services Program Helping Veterans Find Employment

Goodwill of Orange County is committed to answering the call to serve those who serve us in our Armed Forces. In 2011, Goodwill created a Veteran’s Taskforce to learn more about the challenges that face military service members, veterans and their families and to design programs and initiatives that are innovative and meet the specific needs of our local communities. Our Veteran Services Program assists unemployed and underemployed veterans and their spouses and spouses of active duty military personnel secure regular employment and increase their earnings through general placement services, sector-based training and business engagement strategies. We are already enrolling and placing veterans in competitive jobs

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Employment Training and Education Vocational Training Veteran Services Program Supported Employment Community-Based Services Assistive Technology Exchange Center Goodwill Fitness Center Basic Services EmploymentWORKS

Rising to the Challenge The Goodwill Fitness Center is Orange County’s only fitness center designed specifically for people living with physical disabilities or chronic illness. It’s a place where you can develop a healthier quality of life — and a stronger bond with your community. In this state-of-the-art, 12,000-squarefoot facility, we offer you:

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various mobility challenges and disabilities Classes on nutrition and wellness strategies One-on-one personal training that focuses on increasing personal strength, flexibility, balance and independence Qualified, experienced personal trainers who will create a personalized stay-fit program Changing rooms with fully accessible showers and fixed height transfer tables All at an affordable rate that’s a fraction of the fees at most fitness centers The Goodwill Fitness Center provides fully accessible equipment in a state of the art facility that promotes greater health and wellness as well as social interaction.

2013 Community Service Awards Knights of Columbus Provide Free Wheelchairs to Veterans at Long Beach VA Hospital Observing Memorial Day and with May being National Military Appreciation Month, the Knights of Columbus and the American Wheel Chair Mission provided FREE wheel chairs to American Veterans on Monday, May 27, 2013 at the Long Beach Veterans Hospital from Noon to 3:30pm. The Knights distributed over 200 free wheel chairs to needy veterans at the VA Regional Hospital located in Long Beach, CA. “This should be a very exciting event as we honor the veterans from the “Greatest Generation” and other military conflicts”, said an exuberant Jack Cleary, event chairman. “This is one of those events that has grown of its own nature, especially with the support of the VA Regional Hospital staff extending full cooperation to the event.” The Knights will also be hosted a free barbeque for the veterans and their family members thanks to the efforts of Knights of Columbus Chapter President Steve Bolton. State Senator Lou Correa, member of the State Veterans Committee, along with other federal, state and local officials and dignitaries were participatory in the event. The Knights raised over $80,000 for the wheel chairs and all indications are that the veterans wheel chair distribution event on Memorial Day at the VA Hospital Medical Center will be huge!

2013 Community Service Awards Veterans First For over forty years, our goal at Veterans First has been to honor every brave man or woman who has served this country by helping to restore dignity to those whose sacrifices defending the freedoms we cherish have left them in need. Every person who raises their hand and takes a pledge to defend our country is a hero. Until there are no American heroes sleeping in the streets, in cars or in alleyways, we will be there for them just as they were there for all of us. Veterans First is the only 501c(3) agency in Orange County that works to provide services exclusively to our region’s homeless and at-risk veterans. Our organization provides a multitude of services including housing, meals, case management, life skills, mental health counseling, benefit counseling, transportation, as well as job training and employment placement assistance. Veterans First works with many regional and national organizations such as the National Coalition of Homeless Veterans (NCHV), Vietnam Veterans of America (VVA), the American Legion, Elks Club, AMVETS, Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), Disabled American Veterans (DAV), Wounded Warrior Battalion – MCB Camp Pendleton, Soldiers Project and the Orange County Continuum of Care. Additionally in 2011, Veterans First was instrumental in assembling a coalition of community groups, private industry along with federal, state and local government agencies to establish Orange County’s first Annual Stand Down event to assist homeless and at-risk veterans. During the two-day event, over 150 veterans and their family members were able to receive essential services. For its commitment to helping our veterans through the Stand Down, Veterans First was recognized by many of Orange County’s local official at the federal, state and county levels.

Distinguished Service Award Harry E. Johnson, Sr. the man behind the monument. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. had a dream for America and we are living it today. No greater demonstration of this “Dream” is that today we have a Black President in the White House. We still have a long way to go as far as social justice in this country but make no mistake America walks with a certain level of consciousness that was influenced by Dr. King’s prophetic words and sacrificial life. Harry E. Johnson, Sr., president and CEO of the Martin Luther King, Jr. National Memorial Project Foundation, Inc. has led this historic mission since 2002, and he will lead the unveiling, of what is arguably, the most famous and talked about memorial America and the world has ever seen. “Here we are 50 years after the March on Washington, Dr. King’s magnificent words and others, we now dedicate for the first time in our history a memorial to a man of peace, a non-president, and a person of color,” said Johnson. The President of the United States and the U.S. Congress charged the MLK Foundation with the challenge of erecting a memorial on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. to honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Under Johnson’s leadership, the MLK Memorial Foundation has raised $112 million of the $120 million needed to complete the memorial. Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity played a pivotal role in the idea and origin of Dr. King’s legacy being honored through a Washington memorial. From 2001 to 2004, Johnson served as National President of Alpha Phi Alpha, Incorporated, the fraternity to which Dr. King belonged. While serving in this position, Johnson oversaw over 700 chapters located throughout the United States and abroad. “Alpha Phi Alpha got involved because of five visionaries, Harold Navy, Al Bailey, George Sealy, Oscar Little and Eddie Madison, who sat around a table and thought that people of color were not visiting the mall in great numbers and how do you get them to understand our great history?” said Johnson. “They obviously said, ‘hey, well what if there were some memorials or statues of people of color, then people of color would come’. And they came up and said for whom should this memorial be, and who would do one? And they threw all the names, and that they came up with, and ended up with Dr. King’s name.” Johnson is a career lawyer and also a Partner at the Law Office of Glenn and Johnson. He served as City Attorney for Kendelton, Texas, from 1996 - 1999, and taught at Texas

Southern University in the Thurgood Marshall School of Law and School of Public Affairs. Johnson is a small business owner who has dedicated his life and time to community groups, and issues such as voter registration, blood donations, HIV/AIDS, Boy Scouts of America and Big Brothers. He received his Doctor of Jurisprudence from Texas Southern University where he was a member of the Thurgood Marshall Student Bar Association. He completed Post Baccalaureate work in Public Administration at St. Louis University and received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Xavier University in Louisiana. The MLK Memorial Foundation anticipates 4,000,000 will visit, learn and pay tribute to Dr. King and others in the struggle for a better America annually. This is supposed to be the most-visited memorial in the near future for people to come and visit. “One of the things we want people worldwide, and especially young children in this country, is for them to see that with this memorial on the mall, for the first time in our history, the mall will be diversified,” said Johnson.

2013 Business Person of the Year Earl Daniel Dearing, After serving in various positions in Management in Production and Quality Control for several Fortune Five Hundred Firms, he started his own Real Estate Company, Dearing Brokerage Service. He saw a need in the community that was not being fulfilled by some of the larger Real Estate Brokerage Firms. People were not receiving the service or the respect that they felt they deserved. Many were being shown homes in low income areas even though they were middle income families. He was able assist these First Time Home Buyers in obtaining the home of their dream not only in Orange County but also in Riverside and San Bernardino. People came to him, because they felt he could be trusted and because of his reputation of care and service to the community. His Clients needs were more important than the commission he would receive. As their Realtor he became like family to many of his Clients. Because of his low key demeanor and his helpful responses to all of their needs, he has been able to maintain many positives long term relationships. His passion is to continues to teach the importance to us as a people, stressing that we must increase our net worth, and one way to accomplish that is through home ownership. Master Gunnery Sergeant USMC Retired. Recipient of the Bronze Star Medal with combat “V” for Vietnam service. A Graduate and Member of the Afro-American Alumni Association of California State University Fullerton. Serves on the Deacon Board of the Faith Fellowship Bible Church in Corona, under Pastor Mark Williams. Member of the Orange County Black Chamber, Member of the Orange County Chapter of the National Association For The Advancement of Colored People, Member of the Santa Ana Black Historical Society, Member of the Santa Ana Elks Club, served as a Commissioner for the Personnel Board for the City of Westminster for the years of 2011 and 2012. Assists in raising funds for the Orange County Heritage Council, the sponsor of the Black History Parade and Cultural Faire. Served as Treasurer on the Board of Directors for the Orange County Fair Housing Council for over twenty years. He was one of the organizers of the St James Missionary Baptist Church in Santa Ana under the direction of Pastor Richard Kessee Jr. He is a member of the California Board of Realtors. He is a student of Bible Study Fellowship, an in-depth, International, interdenominational Bible study Program that equips it members to effectively serve their Churches because of a greater clarity of the word. stressing that we must increase our net worth, and one way to accomplish that is through home ownership. He is married and supports his wife Gayle Nelson Dearing, who serves as a Stewart Board Member of the Christ Our Redeemer AME Church in Irvine, under Pastor Mark Whitlock. He has one Step-son, Edward Bailey. He was married to Collie Mae Dearing for over fifty years. She succumbed to Alzheimer in 2007 after several years of illness. Two children resulted from that marriage, Ronald Dearing of Apple Valley and Kathleen Dearing of Irvine. He has nine Grand Children and two Great Grands.

Our Mission In Review

POWERING TOMORROW’S ECONOMY Ensuring that tomorrow’s workforce has the needed entrepreneurs, creators, and innovators will lead to a prosperous future for us all. Alumna Lucy Dunn, president and CEO of the Orange County Business Council, is a compelling and effective ally in partnering with CSUF to help grow a robust economy across this region and statewide. Lucy’s tireless efforts clearly demonstrate that Titans Reach Higher. Visit us at fullerton.edu/reachhigher

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Cal State Fullerton’s efforts in workforce development and its ongoing impact on our economic vitality is significant and far-reaching. Orange County is so fortunate to have the University and its alumni helping to fuel our economy today and into the future.

GLOBAL ENGAGEMENT, LOCAL IMPACT In an increasingly diverse, interconnected and interdependent world, Cal State Fullerton is fulfilling its responsibility of preparing students to successfully compete and thrive after graduation.

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Cal State Fullerton’s international engagement benefits students as well as the communities we serve by preparing global citizens to knowledgeably participate and succeed in an increasingly complex world.

BUILDING STRONGER COMMUNITIES Each year, Cal State Fullerton students complete nearly 1.5 million hours of public service. Their dedication not only provides much-needed assistance in our communities, but they are enriched through their engagement in life off campus.

– Lucy Dunn ’76

As part of his involvement with the University, Tam T. Nguyen ’05 helps connect students with global programs and partners that enrich the educational experience at CSUF. Representing the university both close to campus and overseas, Tam’s good work is further evidence that Titans Reach Higher.

Visit us at fullerton.edu/reachhigher

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– Tam T. Nguyen ’05

Like many of today’s CSUF students, alumnus Bobby McDonald, president and executive director of the Black Chamber of Commerce of Orange County, has the heart of a true community servant. A longtime volunteer and activist, Bobby shows that Titans Reach Higher.

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Giving back to the community is part of who I am, and it’s part of what makes Cal State Fullerton extraordinary. As a Titan, I’m proud that involvement in the community is a longstanding CSUF tradition that continues today. – Bobby McDonald ’75

Our Mission In Review

The City of Los Angeles Invites You to Attend its First Annual

VETERANS APPRECIATION FESTIVAL Presented by, Mayor Antonio R. Villaraigosa and Councilman Joe Buscaino in association with the Port of Los Angeles local and national veterans services and advocacy groups

Orange County Black History Parade and Cultural Faire Saturday, February 2, 2013 “The Legacy Never Ends…New Vines Grow from Strong Roots”

Saturday, November 10, 2012 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. USS IOWA

Berth 87, Port of Los Angeles, 250 South Harbor Boulevard, San Pedro, CA 90731 FEATURING: RESOURCE FAIR, PATRIOTIC HARLEY RIDERS, LIVE MUSIC, FREE FOOD, CHILDREN’S PLAY ZONE, FREE USS IOWA PASSES FOR VETS This event is free and open to the public. Paid parking at Swinford St. & Harbor Blvd., Free parking at 22nd & Miner Streets For more information: portoflosangeles.org Thank you to our sponsors

Grand Marshall Major General Peter J. Gravett, Retired Governor Edmund G. Brown, Jr. appointed Peter James Gravett to his Cabinet as Secretary of the California Department of Veterans Affairs on April 29, 2011 Major General Peter J. Gravett, Ret. was the commander of the 40th Infantry Division, United States Army, which is part of the California Army National Guard, with headquarters at the Joint Forces Training Base, Los Alamitos. In his more than 30-year military career he served in a myriad of command and staff positions. General Gravett is the first African American National Guard Division Commanding General in the 360-year history of the National Guard in the United States.

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Healthier employees build stronger businesses. Aetna is proud to support the Black Chamber of Orange County.

Together, we’re generating more than electricity. Southern California Edison proudly supports Diverse Business Enterprises through bidding opportunities, technical assistance and capacity building. We have spent more than $4 billion with these firms over the last 4 years.

Southern California Edison, an Edison International company, is proud to support the Black Chamber of Orange County 22nd Annual Awards Banquet. We congratulate tonight’s honorees. For information on Supplier Diversity and Development, please visit our website at: www.sce.com/sd 1-800-275-4962

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Specials Thanks To... Host Activities American Honda Disneyland Resort UPS Awards Dinner Committee and Banquet Support Michael Adams, Keisha Baker, William Byers, Loretta Coclasure, Vince Craney, Fred Flores, Joe Gambrell, George Gibbs, Judy Goffin, Ken Hill, Harold Hutchison, Christine Hunt, Kevin Jenkins, Tiana Johnson, Gregg James, Martha Lopez, Herbert Marshall, Bruce Mayberry, Chuck Moore, Rebecca Morgan, Diana Ornelaz, Rachael Ornelaz, Martha Parham, Tony Piazza, Elva Rubacalva, Davina Samuel, Karyn Salman, Jeanne Tran, Tammy Tran, Val Wilson, Doug Wooley, Alan Woo, Leise Zamora. Marlene Dyce (Chair) Photography Explorer Studios, Inc. - Theodore Miller, Ivan Fox, Colorplak Table Top Co-ordinator Diana Ornalez Gregg James Maria Durmatol Awards Dinner Program Explorer Studios, Inc. - Design, Maria Reverberi - Layout American Honda Table Decorations Designs by Christine Designs by Jeanne Media Support Judy Goffin Orange Coast Magazine The Orange County Register PBS SoCal Entertainment Tim Kepler The Showpros The New Buffalo Soldiers Color Guard

Thank you all for your efforts, support, contributions, talent and your most precious time. The Black Chamber of Orange County wishes to thank all of our sponsors, members, honorees, and supporters for making our “Veterans and Business” a total success!

WE CAN SOAR TO NEW HEIGHTS TOGETHER AS ONE. Southwest Airlines® proudly partners with those who are helping to shape our communities all across America. One good deed—when coupled with another and another and another—can truly make a positive difference in our daily lives.

American Honda Motor Co., Inc. proudly sponsors

The Orange County Black Chamber of Commerce 22nd Annual Banquet

Celebrating Veterans and Business on Route 66

American Honda recognizes that our minority-owned business partners are a critical part of our business success. Their talent, energy and diverse perspectives make it possible for us to meet and exceed the needs of our customers. Together, we are building a company that reflects the rich diversity of our society.