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Page 1: FMDPNF UP PVS - CATALYSTPA.ORGIndia Allen Dr. Betsy B. Aumiller Alvise Banks** Doris Bryant Danielle Bubnis Lori Burnett** Rev. Donrico E. Colden, Sr. Yasmin Coleman** Collette Dickason**
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Survivors and Friends

“A Celebration of Life”

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istory of CATALYST

In 1996, Barbara E. Jackson, R. N., at that time, Public Health Program Administrator in the Cancer Control Program, Pennsylvania Department of Health, recognized a critical need to promote cancer awareness within the minority community. In response to that need, Barbara worked with key community leaders in the Harrisburg Area to establish a locally-based cancer coalition. Inviting other interested parties to join this endeavor, the coalition strengthened to spread the message that education, prevention and early detection can save lives. This effort brought together representatives from the worlds of Public Health and the Religious communities.

This organization was originally known as the Collaborative Meeting, strategies for recruiting the minority population. The group decided to change the name. In 1996, Clare Jones, the first chairperson, suggested the name, CATALYST. This present title, the Central Pennsylvania Coalition United to Fight Cancer (CATALYST), was agreed upon by the charter members on December 18, 1996. The group became incorporated in 1999.

A community-based organization, CATALYST, is in partnership with the Pennsylvania Department of Health, area churches, civic affiliations, and local health care agencies. The members are comprised of cancer survivors, lay persons, professionals, visionaries and clergy.

“CATALYST” is defined as one that provokes significant change. With the dedication, sacrifice and hard work of CATALYST members and its partners, health efforts in the minority community have expanded to include women, men, girls and boys. The CATALYST mission is to improve the cancer survival rate of ethnic and minority persons in Central Pennsylvania and statewide. By using culturally sensitive approaches, CATALYST promotes the benefits of early detection. While the initial focus has been on breast, cervical and prostate cancers, the group continues to address other cancers and cancer issues.

Throughout its history, the group met in various locations. In 1997, the Goodwin Memorial Baptist Church, located at 2447 Green Street, Harrisburg, PA graciously opened its doors to CATALYST as a meeting site. Since that time, it has hosted the meetings on the second Monday of each month.

Today, CATALYST members remain united and committed to battle the devastating effects of cancer in the Central Pennsylvania region. In the future, CATALYST envisions expanding the battle statewide and nationwide.

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reetings from the President/Founder

Good evening!

Welcome to the first Survivors and Friends Gala, “A Celebration of Life.” October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month and The Central Pennsylvania Coalition United to Fight Cancer, CATALYST thanks you for joining us as we Celebrate Life! To me, everyday is a day of thanksgiving and life is a precious gift from God! Tonight we are blessed to gather to celebrate courage, strength, faith and perseverance of survivors and the memory of the warriors that fought the fight so well! First, I humbly thank God for all of his blessings! I thank Him for my loving, supportive husband, George, family members and each of you. Congratulations and thanks to the Honorees, the “Wounded Warriors” family members, CATALYST survivors and supporters, the awesome gala planning committee, our partners, sponsors, all program participants, our Mistress of Ceremonies Valerie Pritchett, our Dynamic Keynote Speaker Dr. Steven Evans and The Penn Harris Radisson Staff. We are appreciative for all who came together “to make this vision a reality.” The Central Pennsylvania Coalition is inclusive! We love everybody and want to invite everyone to arm themselves with the knowledge that through education, prevention and early detection lives can be saved! We are our brother’s keeper!

Please join us in our CATALYST mission.

Remember, the war is against cancer and chronic diseases, not each other!

Thank you for being you!

May God continue to bless you and be in good health!

Barbara E. Jackson, RN President/Founder

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essage from our Co-Chairpersons

Welcome to CATALYST’S first Survivors and Friends Gala. This Gala is an evening of Celebration as we honor the lives of our courageous Cancer Survivors, those currently in the fight and the family and friends that support the battle against cancer.

Thirteen years ago, God gave foresight to our President/Founder Barbara E. Jackson, that there was a need for cancer awareness among minorities, and CATALYST was born. Since then, CATALYST has provided a vehicle for promoting cancer awareness within the minority communities through education, prevention and early detection as our message.

Three years ago, our President/Founder, perceived the need to encourage and recognize the daily struggles that Cancer Fighters and Survivors endure, and thus, the Celebration of Life Gala was born. Truly, this is our way of supporting our fighters and survivors as they go forth with their courageous battle to fight and educate others regarding cancer.

On behalf of CATALYST members, we thank the planning committee who worked diligently to make this an enjoyable and successful event. We thank all volunteers and sponsors. Most of all, we thank everyone in attendance. Without your presence, this Gala would not have been a success.

May God continue to bless you and yours as we continue to bring awareness to the many communities we serve.

Sincerely,

Maude Penn and Johathan “Chucky” Palmer Co-Chairpersons

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ission Statement

The mission of CATALYST is to improve the cancer survival rates of ethnic and minority persons in Central Pennsylvania and statewide. The initial focus has been on breast, cervical and prostate cancer. We promote the benefits of early detection by using culturally sensitive approaches.

The mission is accomplished by:

4 Presenting education programs, workshops and seminars within the community.

4 Distributing cancer awareness materials at multi-cultural community events.

4 Networking with healthcare providers and community organizations.

4 Promoting media campaigns.

4 Assisting with screening opportunities in conjunction with providers.

4 Uniting persons and organizations to address the unique health issues of minority populations.

4 Fostering the CATALYST Cancer Survivors Support Group.

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CATALYST ELECTED OFFICERS

Arminta Adger** India Allen Dr. Betsy B. Aumiller Alvise Banks** Doris Bryant Danielle Bubnis Lori Burnett**Rev. Donrico E. Colden, Sr.Yasmin Coleman**Collette Dickason**Scott Dinner, Esq.Mary EasterBrad GebhartPriscilla Hammonds**Cynthia Scott Harris**Dr. Harold A. HarveyRosie Hawkins**

Rev. Beverly HicksThelma Hodge**Francis M. JacksonTia JacksonYahne JacksonKim JarrettClaudette Johnson**Sarah A. K. MitchellMartha Morgan**Barbara Nicholson**Diana O’NeilJohathan “Chucky” Palmer**Dorothy Patterson**Maude Penn**Dr. Gwendolyn PolesArlene PrenticeBarbara Rice

Central Pennsylvania Coalition United to Fight CancerCATALYST

2009 – 2011

President Barbara E. Jackson, R.N. Vice President Cecelia Lilley Secretary Eartha L. Matthews Assistant Secretary Gale Diane Baten** Treasurer Jacqueline Lawson Assistant Treasurer Norleen Duncan Historian Roger Dixon, Sr. Assistant Historian Joelene Erby** Chaplain Mrs. Alberta McWhite

Monica Roach-Price**Dr. Jose N. Prudencio, Jr.Joyce Fry Rochester**Barbara Sanor**Mary Lee Scott**Dottie Benton Simpson**Chennie Smith**Brenda SpencerPaula ThomasRamona Thompson**Chanty R. WebbKarilyn Weidner**Kaye WeissElizabeth A. K. Williams**Iris “Rick” Williams**Evelyn Wilson**Natashia Woods

CATALYST MEMBERS

**Survivor

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SURVIVOR GALA COMMITTEE MEMBERS

Co-Chairpersons

Johathan “Chucky” Palmer and Maude Penn

CommitteeAndrea Addison

Gale D. Baten

Doris Bryant

Cheryl Walker Davis

Gail M. Davis

Norleen Duncan

Joelene Erby

Pat Guest – Consultant

Shonyah Hawkins

Barbara E. Jackson

Tia N. Jackson

Kim Jarrett

Jacqueline Lawson

Eartha L. Matthews

Meg Ream

JoAn Tracy

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Central Pennsylvania Coalition United to Fight CancerCATALYST

“A Celebration of Life”

5:00 p.m. Gala Reception: Ballroom South

Music by Curtis Andrews Project Jazz Trio

6:00 p.m. Welcoming RemarksBallroom South

InvocationChaplain Wendell H. Scanterbury

Cancer Treatment Centers of America

Introduction of the Mistress of CeremoniesMrs. Johathan “Chucky” Palmer

Co-Chairperson

Mistress of CeremoniesValerie Pritchett

Award-winning ABC 27 News Anchor

OccasionMrs. Barbara E. Jackson

President/Founder

Introduction of the Keynote SpeakerMr. Charles D. Gladney

Highmark Corporate Affairs, Director Community Program Implementation

Keynote SpeakerDr. Steven Evans

Clinical Associate Professor of Surgery at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine

Blessing of FoodRev. Dr. James D. Jackson

Senior Pastor, Goodwin Memorial Baptist Church, Harrisburg

Dinner

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Recognition of SponsorsMs. Tia N. Jackson

Gala Committee Member

Awards PresentationsMrs. Joelene Erby, Mrs. Dottie Benson SimpsonMs. Norleen Duncan, Ms. Jacqueline Lawson

Gala Committee Members

Central Pennsylvania Coalition United to Fight Cancer CATALYST Survivors

The Earth Angel AwardMrs. Dorothy Patterson

The Trail Blazer AwardMrs. Pat Halpin-Murphy

The Sacred Heart AwardThe Honorable Senator Arlen Specter

Special Presentation

The Soaring Eagle AwardMr. George “Toby” Young, Jr.

The Wounded Warrior AwardsReverend Dr. Olin Harris, Sr.

Lt. Governor Catherine Baker Knoll

Special Musical Selection

DancingMusic by Curtis Andrews Project

Parting WordsMrs. Maude Penn

Gala Co-Chairperson

Evening Concludes

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Dorothy “Dot” Patterson

Dorothy Patterson is the first born child of the late George and Nettie Strand in Philadelphia, PA. She is the product of the Philadelphia School system, graduating from the Edward Bok Vocational Technical School, Class of June 1949. She has four brothers and one sister, two of whom are ordained ministers. She accepted the Lord as her Personal Saviour

as a teenager and was baptized by the late Reverend Henry T. McCrary of the Tasker Street Baptist Church in Philadelphia, PA. Dot met Theodore in 1948. They united in marriage on December 22, 1951. This union produced five children, one daughter and four sons. In seeking better employment for her husband, the family relocated to Harrisburg. They are blessed with eight grandchildren and five great grandchildren. She joined the Greater Zion Baptist Church under the pastorate of the late Reverend C. L. Henderson, Sr. Her past ministries and organizations: Young Adult Missionary Society, Henderson’s Gospel Chorus, Mass and Combined Choirs, Church Council, Church Clerk, Church Secretary, Vacation Bible School Teacher, CAMA (Capital Area Music Association), and the John Heinz Senior Center. Her present ministries & organizations: Missionary Ministry, Golden Years Ministry, Comfort and Combined Choirs, CATALYST (Central Penna. Coalition United to Fight Cancer), and Sister to Sister (American Cancer Society). Dorothy has received many recognitions. Some of them are: Mother of the Year (1978) by the Central District Men & Women’s Union the Pennsylvania State Baptist Convention and her church for her contribution to The Foundation of Christianity and the Unity of Mankind by Rev. Paul S. Munford (Outstanding Mother). A plaque was presented from Pastor Charles R. Meile, Jr., and her Church Family of Congratulations and Special Blessings for her retirement (June 1995). Retiring from the Harrisburg School District after 22 ½ years of dedicated service, she has received Awards of Recognition from each Principal during her services at William Penn High School & Woodward Elementary School. One of her greatest joys is reading daily God’s Word to a special friend in Philadelphia, and sending cards to the sick and shut-ins. Wherever and however she may be used by God in assisting someone, she’s always willing and able. “There are three things that will endure—faith, hope, and love.” 1 Corinthians 13:13

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Pat Halpin-Murphy is the President and Founder of the Pennsylvania Breast Cancer Coalition. Founded in June of 1993, the PBCC is organized statewide through a regional and county system designed to extend public awareness of breast cancer, and to encourage increased public and private funding for research, legislative advocacy and high quality screening, diagnosis and treatment. Pat grew up in Philadelphia, earning a Master of Science degree in Economics from Drexel University, a Master of Arts degree in Political Science from the University of Pennsylvania and a Bachelor of Science degree in Education from West Chester University. She is a Gubernatorial Appointee to the Pennsylvania Cancer Control Board and a member of the Corporate Board for Pennsylvania Blue Shield. She is also an Advocate Member, representing breast cancer survivors, on the Board of Directors for the NSABP (National Surgical Adjuvant Breast and Bowel Project) and a member of the University of Pennsylvania Breast Cancer Advocacy Board. Pat also serves on the Patient Advocacy Committee of the Coalition of National Cancer Cooperative Groups, Inc. In the past, Pat served as the Representative to U.S. Secretary of Labor, Robert B. Reich. She acted as the liaison with state and local officials, business, labor and other interest groups for Region III, which includes Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia and the District of Columbia. In addition, she was the regional point of contact for members of Congress. Prior to serving in the Clinton Administration, Pat was Special Assistant to the Honorable Robert P. Casey, Governor of Pennsylvania; Director of U.S. Senator Harris Wofford’s office in Harrisburg; Deputy Secretary in the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry for Secretary Harris Wofford; and Legislative Director for the Pennsylvania Federation of Teachers, AFL-CIO. As the Pennsylvania Breast Cancer Coalition’s Founder and President, as well as a breast cancer survivor, Pat is totally committed to eradicating breast cancer so our daughters won’t have to. She is quoted as saying, “Pennsylvania has the fourth highest rate of breast cancer in the nation; we say enough is enough, it’s time to end this devastating disease.” Pat is an avid political scholar and committed public servant. She lives near Philadelphia and has two daughters and four grandchildren.

Pat Halpin-Murphy

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Honorable Senator Arlen Specter

Arlen Specter was elected to the United States Senate in 1980 and is currently serving his fifth term. In 2005, Senator Specter became Pennsylvania’s longest serving U.S. Senator. He is a senior member

of the Senate Judiciary, Appropriations and Veterans Affairs committees. Senator Specter has been a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee since he came to the Senate. As such, he has played an instrumental role in many of the Senate’s most important issues, including the confirmations of Chief Justice John G. Roberts, Jr. and Justice Samuel Alito to serve as Associate Justice on the U.S. Supreme Court. A frequent visitor to all of Pennsylvania’s 67 counties, Senator Specter places constituent service high on his priorities and has been instrumental on the Appropriations Committee in promoting Pennsylvania ‘s interests in agriculture, high-tech, steel, coal, tourism, mass transit, highways and military installations. In addition to tackling the major legislative business before the Senate, Senator Specter also engaged in a personal battle with Stage IVB Hodgkin’s lymphoma cancer in 2005 and 2008. In both cases he underwent nearly five months of chemotherapy, but still maintained all of his Senatorial duties, including chairing hearings, voting, and brokering important legislative initiatives. In July 2008, Senator Specter received his last chemotherapy treatment and has since received a clean bill of health. Senator Specter was born to immigrant parents in Wichita, Kansas, and grew up in the small town of Russell, Kansas . He is a Phi Beta Kappa graduate of the University of Pennsylvania. While at Yale, he served as an editor of the Yale Law Journal. He began his career in public service as an Assistant Philadelphia District Attorney. While serving in that position, he was named Assistant Counsel on the Warren Commission investigation into President Kennedy’s assassination. Two years later, Senator Specter was elected District Attorney of Philadelphia at the age of thirty-five. Senator Specter lives in Philadelphia with his wife Joan. They have two sons, Shanin and Steve, and four grandchildren, Silvi, Perri, Lilli, and Hatti.

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Mr. George “Toby” Young, Jr.

George “Toby” Young has been an active radio and television personality in the Greater Harrisburg area since 1958. He produced and hosted True Gospel, a program featuring local and gospel artists on Suburban cable. He also hosted the show “From Where I Sit” that aired on WTPA and WHTM. During his television career he served as co-host and talent coordinator for the March of Dimes Telethon. His radio broadcast, Echoes of Glory, has been a standard of excellence in gospel music and providing information to listeners since its inception more than forty-nine years ago. He began his broadcasting career at WKBO radio, where he created, produced and hosted the Toby Young Show, Jazz Today and Echoes of Glory. Echoes of Glory remains one of the most listened to programs on Sunday mornings, featuring gospel music, church and civic news and other valuable information. His excellence in hosting Echoes of Glory has earned him the reputation, “If you want to know what is happening, listen to TY.” Mr. Young was the recipient of the People’s Choice Glo Award as Announcer of the Year for his radio broadcast in 1991 and 1992. In August 2006, the Gospel Announcers Guild recognized him for 30 years of service. On November 4, 2009, George “Toby” Young will be inducted into the National Broadcasters Hall of Fame located in Akron, Ohio. He currently, has his radio ministry at WTKT 1460 A.M. He is also founder and president of the Gospel Announcers Guild and a member of Central Pennsylvania’s Gospel Music Workshop of America. He is the recipient for over 265 civic, community, and church awards in recognition of his contributions through his radio ministry, fraternal affiliations, service to his home church and churches in the community. Mr. Young has served in a variety of noteworthy organizations including the Tri-County March of Dimes, Camp Curtain YMCA, American Contract Compliance Association, Congress of Affirmative Action, and the Persons with impairments Advisory Committee that he founded. He is a member of Baptist Fellowship Church.

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Rev. Dr. Olin Harris, Sr.October 3, 1934 – April 7, 2009 Dr. Olin Harris, Sr. was a broadcast legend, faithful friend and a valiant warrior against multiple myeloma (bone cancer). In 1957, with a portion of faith and 15 minutes of airtime, Olin launched his broadcast career as the Founder and Executive Producer of “Echoes of Glory” on WKBO 1230 AM. With a deep commitment to

preserve the rich, African American tradition of Gospel music, Olin’s radio broadcasts achieved market dominance that continued until his recent passing. He was the Founder and Executive Producer of “Gospel Cavalcade Live,” on “The Touch” 95.3 FM, a Cumulus Media station; Gospel Variations,” WWII 720-The Rock; and “To God Be The Glory,” WGCB TV-49. He also served as a staff announcer on WDAC 94.5 FM, the “Voice of Christian Radio.” During the heat of the Civil Rights Movement, Olin became a broadcast pioneer when he broke the color barrier and was hired full-time with the CBS Affiliate of WHP Radio and Television Stations. In addition, he gained regional acclaim as WHP’s radio host of “Music Til Midnight” and talk show host of “Harrisburg Night Call.” While still employed with WHP, Olin broke new ground as the first African American Broadcast & Advertising Sales Executive, and later as General Sales Manager of WHBG. In addition to broadcasting, Olin was a renowned soloist with major national musical performances before the Pennsylvania General Assembly, governors, mayors, the White House for President Ronald Regan, the United States Senate and with the World Baptist Alliance in London, Paris, Amsterdam, West Berlin, Yugoslavia and Cardiff Wales. Olin was also featured as Mr. Whitney, “The Supervising Angel” at Allenberry Playhouse and Resort. After retiring from WHP, Olin attended Lancaster Theological Seminary. Reverend Harris was a faithful member of Goodwin Memorial Baptist Church for more than 60 years and served as a deacon, chairman of the Deacon Board, Minister of Music and an ordained member of the clergy ministry. He also served as the Interim Pastor of Capital Presbyterian Church. Reverend Dr. Olin Harris, Sr. was a strong and valiant survivor of bone cancer from 2004 to 2009; and often referred to himself as “The Continuing Miracle!” In April of 2009, our beloved broadcaster and dear friend passed away peacefully after a faithful and courageous battle against cancer. He is forever remembered for his endless words of encouragement, his spirit of joy and singing, and faithfulness to God, his family and fellow man.

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Lt. Gov. Catherine Baker KnollSeptember 3, 1930 – November 12, 2008

The Honorable Catherine Baker Knoll, was a wonderful warrior who went where others dared not go. As Lieutenant Governor, Catherine Baker Knoll was the first woman in 200 years of Pennsylvania history to reach that milestone. For 6 years, she served more than twelve million Pennsylvanians with Governor Ed Rendell. Catherine Baker Knoll served the Commonwealth as its 42nd State Treasurer. During her two successive terms she was widely credited with “awakening a Sleeping Giant” and creating a model of innovation emulated by Treasurers’ throughout the country. A native of Allegheny County, PA, Knoll devoted her life to public service, first as a school teacher and business woman and later advancing issues including education, child safety financing and business development. She was a pioneer through out her life especially devoted to opening doors for women and minorities in areas such as statewide business and investing, and numerous housing and small business loan programs. With two degrees from Duquesne University, Catherine never stopped learning and studying. She did further coursework at Harvard’s Kennedy School and the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania. The Lieutenant Governor has honors and accolades for seven decades of public service too numerous to mention. Born the daughter of Mayor of McKees Rocks, PA she knew well how far she had come but never forgot where she came from. Wherever she traveled around America and the world she would end up bragging about the people and promise of Pennsylvania. “The leaves of my life keep falling one at a time. When you rake them into a pile of memories a couple of lessons become evident. One is that if we get wrapped up in our self, we’ll become a very small package. The other is that making a living involves what we GET- building a life involves what we GIVE. Now more than ever we should recognize that life is precious- that it is once-in-a lifetime experience- and it is your job and mine to encourage all of our citizens not to undervalue what they are.”

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Steven Evans, MDClinical Associate Professor of Surgeryat the University of PittsburghSchool of Medicine

Dr. Steven Evans is a Clinical Associate Professor of Surgery at the University Of Pittsburgh School Of Medicine. He completed his undergraduate work at Columbia University and received his graduate degree in medicine from George Washington University. He is active in various professional and scientific societies including the American College of Surgeons, Pennsylvania Medical Society, the Allegheny County Medical Society, the American Cancer Society, and the American Society of Breast Disease. Dr. Evans has received many honors and awards for his work and service, is published many times over and has given many presentations and lectures on a variety of health subjects. He has also been involved in a host of research projects and is currently interested in breast cancer research as it relates to current treatments and protocols. He has been married to his lovely wife Cynthia for twenty years, and they have three children.

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Parents & Grandparents of Karen AndrewsRosamond Barton

Janet BeasleyAnnie Maude BradleyFrederick D. Brown

Hazel BrownCarl Bryant

Deacon Raymond W. Chambers, Sr.Mrs. Carolyn Chestnut-Smith

Bobby DanielsLaunita Green

Aubrey S. MatthewsGreat Nana

Theodore R. PattersonVesta L. Penn

Vesta L. Penn, Jr.Nancy Ritter

Pauline SawyerRita Mae Switzler

Lillian TottenPeggy Wildemuth

George L. Williams, Sr.Helen Williams

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Barbara Davenport

Esther M. Keys Davis

Launita Green

Gloria McClure

Phyllis M.G. Robinson

Lucille Simpson

Helen Williams

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to our

Corporate “Red Sponsors”

Cancer Treatment Centers of Americaand

Highmark Blue Shield

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BishopWilliam Jones, Jr.

Promotes OurBest Wishesto CATALYST!

1801 State Street • Harrisburg, PA 17103Office: (717) 238.0586

TOLL FREE: 1.877.233.8304Fax: 717.238.0588 • Email: [email protected]

www.reclaimthestreetsministries.org

TheHonorable

Linda D. ThompsonCongratulates

all reward recipientsfor an honor

well deserved.

SAVE THE DATE!February 27th, 2010

Loving Souls and Sweethearts XIV

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YCATALYST

Karen Bowen

Joelene Erby

Doris Garnett

Claudette Hamilton

Gloria Johnson

Angela Jones

Brenda Loyd

Dorothy Marburger

Dianne Morningstar

Kathy Robertson

Barbara A. Walker

Gretchen Switzler

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ur PatronsRishanda AdamsAndrea & Dave AddisonWilliam & Arminta AdgerMarlene AlexanderConnice AlphonsoSister AnnettePastor Geraldine AveryKyle AveryPastor Linda AveryKristin AveryBaby Khai AveryKrenda AveryKeith Avery, Jr.Justin Avery, Jr.Pastor Keith Avery, Sr.Westley BairJanet L. BanksMr. & Mrs. James BarberRodman & Shelia BartonSister Roberta BaylorStacey A. BentonDotty BentonJudy BilanskyMarsha BlacktoneVernan BowenRose BowmanThe Dan Brandt FamilyFaye BraswellJames BronsonConstance BronsonRebecca BrooksPhyllis Cleo BrownJohnny McQuinn BrownKaren T. BrownAndre N. BrownBria Z. BrownIdell Faulcon BrownSandra BrownTeresa BrownYoland Brown-MeadeDoris Bryant

Mark DavisKimberly DavisRobert DavisBrian Davis, Jr.Brian Davis, Sr.Collette DickasonSidney Dickason, Jr.Hattie DixonWalter & Patricia Docken, Sr.Angel DoyleAndre DoyleVickie DoyleOney Doyle, Jr.Oney Doyle, Sr.Deacon Oney Doyle, Sr.Norleen Morton DuncanShanise DuncanMr. & Mrs. James DuncanKhalif DuncanBobbye EilandMr. & Mrs. Paul EllisKat EllisonJeffrey & Anglea FinneyRyan FinneyDorian FinneyJayden FinneyAndrea FordJerome B. FordCalvin FreemanMin. Arlene GadsenMr. & Mrs. Charles GibsonMrs. Deborah E. GriffinMrs. Ethel Rogers GrundyPatricia GuestR. Gumby, Sr.Eleanor HalseyMollie HaltyClaudette HamiltonAlberta HardyGail HardyCheryl Hardy

Tanya BurgessSister Lori BurnettRuth BurnetteMae BurnoJosie BurnoRohrer Bus DriversCornelia CadeSister Tina CallowayBrother Wayne CallpwayRev. Beatrice V. CarterLittle Miss Jayln Lashe CarterTom ChambersDeaconess Beulah ChambersMiss Christine ChambersMs. Sheila ChambersMs. Angela D. ChambersRay & Renee ChambersJasmine ChambersMr. & Mrs. Raymond Chambers, Jr.Mrs. Lashella Chambers-JohnsonBernice ColeDarin CollinsMaxie H. CookeConnie CookeChristine CookeMildred CooperWilson CortezLarry & Shonyah CottmanAngel CottonCindy CoxNaomi CrawfordArminta CunninghamMerle CurryMs. Merle CurryVinona DanielsDorothy A. DanielsTasmara DavisSeth DavisStephanie DavisPhyllis DavisLinda Davis

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Stau HardyJay HarrisCynthia HarveyDenise HillRichard HillNicole HollinsMary HolmesWalter & Alrgail Howard Brother HughMr. & Mrs. Robert HumeSheila IngramJimmy IngramCortney JacksonTia N. JacksonDeacon & Deaconess George JacksonMichael JacobsMica JacobsMichael & Nina JacobsMalik JacobsJessie M. JohnsonBetty J. JohnsonMs. Bernice JohnsonClaudette JohnsonMr. & Mrs. George T. JohnsonCecelia JohnsonNakeia JonesJanice JonesSam & Diane JonesLouis & Helen JonesConnie JonesCharles JonesMeredith KaminekDiana KennedyRuth KennedyDorothy KiddRandolph KiddDarryl KingDanny LansanahMichael LawsonKjohn LawsonVickey LawsonGwendolynn LawsonLaverne Lewis-HudnellHarold & Cecilia Lilley

Joe LinderShirley MackRoxane MaconBritanai Macon-WooduffAnnie MahoneySister Elizabeth MajorMarjorie MartinEartha L. MatthewsMr. and Mrs. Edward L. MaxieJillisa McCollumGeorge & Dana McCreadyLois McGeeJoyce McKayDenise McKinneyCrystal McKinneyDeacon Nathaniel McWhiteBarbara McWhiteHazel McWhiteNate MeltonBonita MilesTheresa MillerMartha MorganMr. & Mrs. Matthew MosesBethany Moses & FamilyVirginia MosleyTrottye MundyIda MurlattAvilla H. MurphyElizabeth MuseMr. & Mrs. Al NelsonDarlene NickersonJoseph & Sandra PalmerLuttie M. PalmerLouise PalmerJohn L. Palmer, Sr.John L. Palmer,Jr.Kevin ParkerCarolyn & Melvin ParkerBrian K. PattersonDiane PattersonNorman J. PattersonRobert L. PattersonTheodore R. Patterson, Jr.Isabella G. Payne

Peggy PayneMaude PennShantell PetersDon & Helen PetersonRosa P. PhillipsNate PierceMs. Yvonne PittmanHarrirese PittsMother Robbie PorterDonald & Vanessa PorterAndrea & Dave PowellVelma PraterMr. & Mrs. William H. Pritchard, Jr.Mrs. Ida ProctorLaura QuannBishop and Mother Ravenel Deaconess Sandra M. RawlsKenneth RiceMarkel Richardson Toby & Erika Roberts, Jr.Jaron Roberts, Jr.Quincy Roberts, Jr.Kelcee Roberts, Jr.Mr. & Mrs. Ernest W. Roberts, Sr.Leonard A. RobinsonJacquelyn RoyLyndia SaundersSharon SaundersStefan ScalesMyrtle ScottShawn SeigleHelen SellersSharon A. SelveyRoosevelt ShepherdDeacon & Mrs. Donald ShepherdMrs. Twilah ShipleyRobert & Fonda SimmonsJoyce B. SimmsVivian G. SmithDavid SmithJuanita SmithAshley SmithDeacon & Mrs. Willard SmithKaren Smith

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Minister Corneluis SparksBrayden SpriggsJerome StaffMay SteeleWilliam E. StrandHerbert StrandGeorge Strand, Sr.Elizabeth SummersDarnell & Shayla TaylorMarion ThomasFred & Karen ThomasPaula ThomasLillian TottenRose TrueittRaymond & Marian UrrutiaZaria UrrutiaCleveland Wade

Barbara WalkerLydia P. WalkerDana WallaceBarbara WallerJoyce WallerShirley WarrenDevon WashingtonJohn WatersRonald WatersSheldon WatersGrace WatersElisha WatkinsRev. Vera WatsonPat WebsterPercy Whitaker, Jr.Mr. & Mrs. Percy Whitaker, Sr.Raymond White

Becky WhiteDollicia WhiteLloyd WilliamsJames WilliamsKim & John WilliamsJean WilliamsKeisha S. WilliamsOddie WilliamsDoris WilliamsElinda WilsonJohn WilsonCatherine WiseAmy WitmerFrances WittMr. and Mrs. Robert M. WrightKatie YoungJustin Yurista

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