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Green & Gold Gazette A Publication of the Green & Gold Foundation and

the Roosevelt Recreation and Social Club January, 2013 Quarterly Newsletter Winter Issue

Computer Classes

Beginning February 4th, 2013, our computer classes are scheduled to resume. During the six week sessions, held on Monday and Tuesday nights, from 4pm to 6pm, students will be learning how to operate computers and how to maneuver through several different Microsoft Office programs and web applications. Saturday classes are also available from 10am to 12pm, with a minimum number of pre-registered students. We have been able to upgrade the computer lab, with new computers and software. This will ensure the most up to date training is available for the Lake Wales Community.

Upcoming Events

Generously Sponsored by Fundraising Committee

Albert Hawkins, Jr., Chairperson

Carole D. Kuehn, Co-Chair

Janice Snell, Secretary

Colette Braunstein Jody Cameron Cheryl Garnett

Dorothy Hawkins Terrye Y. Howell

Evelyn Lewis Beverly Lynne Jerome Mack

Helen Peterson Narvell Peterson

Cassandra Richards

Green & Gold Foundation Gala

Mr. & Mrs. Robin Gibson

Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Cashel

Dr. Boris Nunez

Dr. & Mrs. Roy Braunstein

Cassandra Denmark, ESQ

Lake Wales Medical Center

Progress Energy

Lake Wales News

In April 2011, Clarence Brown came into the center for assistance for his grandsons Fabian and Dwaynie Brown. At the time, both were new to America, having come from Jamaica. Because Clarence was afraid that his grandsons would choose the wrong peers and crowd to hang around, he suggested having them enrolled into school or enlisted in the army. The B-Street Community Center assisted Mr. Brown by presenting the case to the Polk One Stop Center. Now, two years later, Fabian and Dwayne are both being trained to be Auto Mechanic Technicians.

Success Stories

You are cordially invited to

attend the Green & Green & Gold Gold Foundation

Inaugural Gala Friday, March 1, 2013

6:00 P. M. till …..

Lake Wales Country Club 2925 State Road 60 East

Lake Wales, FL 33853

Tickets $40.00 per person

Reservations Required Dinner, Drawing, Silent Auction, DJ & Music, Dancing,

Entertainment, Cash Bar

R.S.V.P. to B Street Community Service Center, 863- 679-8091 or email roosevelt230@aol.com

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Green & Gold Gazette published quarterly by the Green & Gold Foundation, Inc.

Inside this issue: Upcoming Events Page 1

Computer Classes Page 1

Success Stories Page 1

From the President’s Desk Page 2

Christmas Giving Page 2

Programs and Services Page 3

Community News Page 4

Community Events / Services Page 5

Board of Directors Page 6

Financial Statement Page 7

Where can I worship? Page 8

From the President’s Desk

“ Happy New Year “

Welcome back! We are anticipating great triumphs on behalf of the Board of Directors, Members, Staff, Friends, Partners, and Donors. Collaborating and working together in 2012 concluded with much accomplishment. We are looking forward to an even more successful year in 2013.

Please note that structured activity and programs are on solid ground, but will need enhancements as usual. New programs are expected to meet the highest standards and branch out to include all area residents located in Lake Wales. Despite our effort to meet the identified needs of local citizens, we continue to struggle with insufficient funds and are perpetually in need of additional financial and in-kind assistance.

Our Annual Activity Report Statistics reveal that we handled more than 25,837 intake and referral cases in 2012. Other agencies, partners and community services have been provided as well. Many intensive activities are common at the center, thereby making it imperative that we expand the facility and staff.

As we aggressively seek annual operating funds, “Building Expansion Funds” are being sought through a combination of Grants, Loans and Contributions. Again, we appeal to our members and friends in soliciting the necessary One Million ($1,000,000) in capital funds for the 7,650 sq. ft. facility. Again, we thank all of our supporters for their generous and continuing support.

Since the next few months are critical in setting the stage for a number of initiatives, it is necessary that we exert all efforts in promoting this all important agenda.

Finally, we hope to see you at the March 1, 2013 Fundraising Gala affair at the Lake Wales Country Club.

Send comments or questions to: roosevelt230@aol.com, Clinton Horne @ the Green & Gold Foundation

http://bstreetcommunitycenter.org 230 B Street , Lake Wales, FL 33853

Clinton Horne

Thanks to All, Clinton Horne, President Green & Gold Foundation, Inc.

On December 21, 2012, Tammie Fields from Channel 10 News came to the "B" Street Community Center for a story about helping the family of Abraham Shakespeare during Christmas time. What a difference a week makes in the life of Sentorria Butler as she watched her 3 children celebrate the Christmas they didn't think they'd have.

Things are starting to look up for the Butler family, thanks to Mrs. Snell getting the local branch of the NAACP and several others in the community together to assist with this very worthy mission for Butler and her children to have a Wonderful Christmas !!

Janice Snell is on the Board of Directors at the "B" Street Community Center and says, "We just had a whole lot of concerned citizens that wanted to give. Lake Wales is a community that's really concerned with helping people meet their needs within our community."

The NAACP gave Butler $100 and so did Allen Temple AME Church. The "B" Street Community Center gave Butler bus passes so she could seek employment. The Lake Wales Care Center donated new toys and a food basket for the holidays. The B Street Center purchased new shoes for all three children

and much needed household items and cleaning supplies. Ms. Butler and her children thanked Mrs. Snell, the B Street Center and all of the contributors for their acts and thoughts of kindness and generosity shown to them.

Christmas Giving

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Program and Services The Green and Gold Foundation, Inc. is a non-profit, community-based organization with 501(c)(3) status, as recognized by the Internal Revenue Service. The Foundation was established May 3, 2001 and continues to pro-vide vital community services to local citizens and organizations.

Since its inception, the Green & Gold Foundation has been the Program Managing Agent of the B Street Community Service Center, located at 230 B Street in Lake Wales, Florida. From this location, the Green & Gold Foundation has been able to offer, manage and maintain the following programs: Elderly Fitness and Nutrition Program: maintaining

a healthy lifestyle by exercise and diet. After School and Summer Youth Programs- Basic

skill review, FCAT preparation, and recreational

activities

Computer Literacy Program– Basic and intermediate

computer skills to all ages- for personal use &

employment opportunities

Workforce Board Computer Access ( jobs &

benefits)- Apply for desirable employment

nationwide via the internet

Youth Mentoring Program- Positive male role

models, impacting the lives of young men of our

community

GED Programs- Lake Wales Literacy Coalition,

East Area Adult Schools and Polk Works

Access Florida- Apply for Food Stamps, Medicaid/

Medicare, Cash Assistance

Juvenile Justice Facility -Juvenile justice system

officers counsel youth weekly

Unity in Community - An organization promoting

greater understanding between different races and

ethnic groups

Social Services Referral Services- Food, clothing,

housing, etc.

City, County, & Agencies Referral Services-

Healthcare, disability services, parenting, etc.

Community Meeting Facilities- Room rentals, 75

people capacity for meetings, weddings, birthday or

anniversary celebrations, etc.

Neighborhood Fellowship Facilities- Weekly church

services, free breakfast twice a month

Cultural Festival- A celebration focused on

advancing community awareness, providing

entertainment, and encouraging entrepreneurship

Contact Information for Associated Groups:

B Street Community Service Center

http://bstreetcommunitycenter.org

230 B Street

Lake Wales, FL 33853

Phone: 863 679-8091

Fax: 863 679-1900

Green & Gold Foundation, Inc.

230 B Street

Lake Wales, FL 33853

Phone: 863 679-8091

Fax: 863 679-1900

Roosevelt Recreation & Social Club, Inc.

230 B Street

Lake Wales, FL 33853

Phone: 863 679-8091

Fax: 863 679-1900

Roosevelt Alumni Association

230 B Street

Lake Wales, FL 33853

Phone: 863 679-8091

Fax: 863 679-1900

NAACP—Lake Wales Branch

P. O. Box 4035

Lake Wales, FL 33859-4035

Phone: 863 528-8055

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2012 Corporate/Business Contributions

AAUW Lake Wales Brooks & Freund

Chevron Human Kind Citizens Bank & Trust

City of Lake Wales Department of Children & Family

Family Literacy Academy at Lake Wales, LLC Lake Wales Area Chamber of Commerce

Lake Wales Family Literacy Lake Wales Kiwanis

Lake Wales Medical Center Lead Lake Wales

LIHEAP Ministerial Alliance

Mountain Lake Service Corporation NAACP

Norstar & Primerica Roosevelt Alumni

Roosevelt Recreation Rotary Club of Lake Wales

Sorensen & Schade Unity In Community

Wal Mart

Community News

Green & Gold Foundation Extends Its Thanks to Our Generous Benefactors

LIHEAP (Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program)

The Home Energy Assistance Category allows for a benefit payment on behalf of eligible households who have a heating or cooling obligation. There is one benefit payment per program year of which the amount is based on a home energy assistance matrix. The Agricultural and Labor Program, Inc. conducted an Energy Assistance Fair on January 3rd & 4th, 2013 at the B Street Community Center,

servicing over 300 residents. They returned on January 17th and 24th due to an overwhelming need in the community. LIHEAP will continue to offer services at least twice a month at the B Street Community Center.

The 2012, Inaugural BBQ, “Guns & Hoses Fundraiser” was very successful! First and foremost, the fundraiser committee would like to thank all participants, and volunteers for a job well done! A special thanks to the

Lake Wales Fire Department, Police Department and each of the donors and sponsors. November 10, 2012 was a day to remember; it was filled with enjoyment, laughter, excitement, and achievement. Funds received totaled to over $5,000. Net

proceeds will be used by the Green & Gold

Foundation, Inc. to help provide support to our

community by contributing to future opportunities, changes within the community, and success for future generations - particularly for the youth who are the future leaders of the world. Once again, THANKS to everyone who took time out of their busy schedule to help with and attend the Guns & Hoses Fundraiser. Congrats to the winners: The Guns !!!!

Bryan K. Alexander Joanne Amos

Rosemary Baker Jim & Susie Bell

Collette Braunstein Helen & Tommie Brinson

Eunice Hobbs Burch Geraldine Burch Ernestine Burton

Catherine Cameron Michael Carter Sally S. Cashel

C. Deming Cowles Cheryl Irving-Davis Cassandra Denmark

David & Mary Margaret Tracy Gardner Robin & Jean

Lorenzo Hamilton Albert Hawkins, Jr. Dorothy Hawkins

Mary J. Hayes William & Stella Heath

Clinton Horne* Evelyn Horne Beverly Howell Gladys Howell

Terrye Y. Howell Nancy Hoyt

Rev. Willie Huntley* Rebecca Iles Jesse Jackson

Keyonna Frazier-Johnson Charlie Mae Johnson

Lawanda Johnson Sharron Myers-Joseph

Howard Kay Wylene Kimbrough

Carole Kuehn Norman Kuehn

Evelyn Lewis Beverly Lynne Jerome Mack Juanita Mack

Ashley McClain Edna McQuay Nathan Minton Damien Moses

Ethel Iles Mussington Clement B. Newbold, Jr

Sandra T. Odom Gloria Lester-Perry Narvell Peterson Helen Peterson Renee Peterson Eddye J. Rivers Ralph Roberts Ollie Robinson Alice Sanders Greg Scurry David Smith Janice Snell

Sherri Sullivan Dora Hobbs Thomas*

Renee Thompson Luther Tucker

Clara Vanblargen Gary Vause

Eddie White, Jr. Ella M. Williams Roscoe Williams

Rebecca B. Wynkoop

*=Special thanks for Signifi-cant Contribution

2012 Individual Donations/Contributions

CELEBRITY CHEFS Lake Wales Police Chief

Chris Velasquez Lake Wales Fire Chief

Jerry Brown

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Community Events/Services

Ongoing at B Street Community Center Community Baptist Church Service Every Sunday 9:00—11:00 AM Computer Classes Monday & Tuesday, 4:00-6:00 PM 6 weeks class sessions $24.00 per session Saturday, 10:00AM-12:00PM 6 weeks class sessions $12.00 per session Lake Wales Democratic Club 2nd Tuesday 7:00—8:00 PM Dr. Joseph A. Wiltshire Committee Meeting Monthly on the 1st Friday 6:00—8:00 PM Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Committee Meeting Monthly on the 2nd Monday 6:00 –7:00 PM Narvell Peterson, President (863) 528-2534 Exercise Class (Seniors Fitness Class) Monday through Friday 8:00—9:00 AM Kathelia Turner, Director (863) 679-8091 Free Breakfast Courtesy of Community Baptist Church Every 1st & 3rd Saturday 9:00 AM – 12 PM Full Miracle Baptist Church Service Every Sunday 12:00—2:00 PM Juvenile Counseling Every Monday 2:30-4:30 PM NAACP Meeting Monthly on Monday after the 1st Sunday David Smith, President (863) 528-8055 Polk County Healthcare Every 1st & 3rd Wednesday Unity in Community Monthly on the 1st Thursday Howard Kay, President (863) 632-1635 Veteran’s Affairs Monthly on the 2nd Wednesday 1:00—3:00 PM

Around Town Lake Wales Care Center 140 E. Park Ave., (863) 676-6678 Lake Wales Free Clinic 210 Dr. J. A. Wiltshire Blvd. Free Health Screenings Weekly on Tuesday, 4—7 PM Lake Wales Public Library 290 Cypress Gardens Lane, (863) 676-4004 Hours of Operation: Monday 9 AM—6:30 PM Tuesday 9 AM—6:30 PM Wednesday 9 AM—5:30 PM Thursday 9 AM—6:30 PM Friday 9 AM—5:30 PM Saturday 9 AM—3:00 PM Lake Wales City Commission Meetings Lake Wales Municipal Building 201 W. Central Ave.., (863) 678-4182 1st and 3rd Tuesdays at 6:00 PM Broadcast Live on Comcast Channel 6 Meals on Wheels Lake Wales Care Center 140 E. Park Ave. (863) 676-6678 Polk State College Lake Wales Art Center 1099 State Road 60 East, (863) 676-8426 Monday—Friday 9 AM—5 PM (as of January 2013) Polk Works Lake Wales Public Library 290 Cypress Gardens Lane, (863) 508-1100 Monthly on the 1st Tuesday, 9 AM—3PM Veterans’ Hospital Mobile Outreach Clinic Lake Wales Municipal Building 201 W. Central Ave. 2nd & 4th Tuesdays 10 AM—2 PM

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Green & Gold Foundation Board of Directors Roosevelt Recreation & Social Club Directors

Mission Statement We, the members of the Roosevelt Recreation & Social Club, and the Green & Gold Foundation, Inc. will collectively dedicate our time, expertise, effort and resources to educate, motivate, inspire, and prepare our youth and community for a higher standard of success, pride, self-esteem and independence. We will succeed in these endeavors through financial assistance, building character and self esteem, role modeling, education programs, moral principles, and cleaning, beautifying and building our community.

Clint Horne G=President

R=Executive Vice President

Albert Hawkins, Jr. G=Past President

R=President

Jerome Mack G=Past President

R=VP Development

Terrye Howell G=Executive Vice President

R=Past President

Dorothy L. Hawkins G=Director

R=Treasurer

Sharron Myers-Joseph G=Vice President/Programs

R=Vice President

Narvell Peterson G=Vice President-

Operations

Janice Snell G=Secretary

Alice Sanders G=Treasurer

C. Deming Cowles, Esq. G=Director

Cassandra L. Denmark, Esq. G=Director

Evelyn Lewis G=Director

Carole Kuehn G=Director

Bishop Roscoe Williams G=Director

Sally S. Cashel G=Advisory Board

Howard Kay, Esq. G=Advisory Board

Alice Manley, ARNP R=Secretary

Evelyn F. Horne R=Asst. Treasurer

Ella Williams R=Director

Juanita Mack R=Director

Frank Peterson R=Director

G = Green & Gold R = Roosevelt Recreation

Jesse Jackson G=Advisory Board

Rev. Ralph Roberts G=Director

Beverly Lynne G=Advisory Board

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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

GREEN & GOLD FOUNDATION

ROOSEVELT RECREATION

BALANCE SHEET

as of December 31, 2012

CURRENT ASSETS

Cash & Cash Equivalents $1,216.77 $5,484.28

Accounts & Other Receivables $1,260.95 $80.85

Property, Plant & Equipment $431,123.29 $0.00

Other Current Assets $3,611.73 $3,789.66

Investments & Other Assets $40,110.00 $22,077.44

TOTAL ASSETS $477,322.74 $31,432.23

LIABILITIES

Current Liabilities $4,057.51 $519.65

Long Term Liabilities $9,700.00 $0.00

TOTAL LIABILITIES $13,757.51 $519.65

CAPITAL

Common Stock $0.00 $13,036.50

Paid-In-Capital $0.00 $19,000.00

Retained Earnings $444,458.08 ($1,035.74)

Net Income (Loss) $19,107.15 ($88.18)

TOTAL CAPITAL $463,565.23 $30,912.58

TOTAL CAPITAL & LIABILITIES $477,322.74 $31,432.23

INCOME STATEMENT

as of December 31, 2012

REVENUE Revenue-Sales $15,188.00 $5,375.00

Contributions/Grants $97,918.00 $0.00

Membership Dues, Etc. $1,219.13 $240.00

Program Service Revenue $16,251.00 $0.00

Other Income $270.16 $1,263.48

TOTAL REVENUE $130,846.29 $6,878.48

EXPENSES

Fundraising Expenses $439.46 $0.00

Scholarships/Support/Programs $32,647.33 $159.66

Professional Services $2,930.00 $1,000.00

Insurance & Other Fees $4,037.45 $239.00

Salaries/Wages/Other Fees $43,182.99 $4,050.00

Advertising, Promotions & Publications $608.17 $0.00

Supplies, Maintenance Expenses $17,322.33 $493.00

Telephone Expenses $2,398.73 $0.00

Other Expenses $8,111.43 $1,025.00

TOTAL EXPENSES $111,677.89 $6,966.66

NET INCOME (Profit/(Loss)) $19,168.40 ($88.18)

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Allen Temple AME Church 241 C Street 676-6416 Bible Church of God of Lake Wales 49 Seaboard Avenue 676-0433 Church of God by Faith 640 Burns Avenue 678-1880 Church of God by Grace 1630 Lewis Griffin Road 676-0386 Community Baptist Church 230 B Street 676-0266 Faith Temple Holiness Church of God in Christ 303 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. 678-9300 First Born Church of the Living God 405 Washington Ave. 676-9723 First Institutional Missionary Baptist Church 205 D Street 676-2112 Full Gospel Miracle Church 230 B Street 863 258-6444

Greater Saint Thomas Holiness Church

2256 Friedlander Road 676-2155

Higher Praise Ministries

126 Wetmore Street (863) 419-5285

Kingdom Hall of

Jehovah’s Witnesses 1750 South 11th Street

679-7953

Lake Wales Church of Christ

463 North Buck Moore Road 676-4114

Mount Calvary CME Church

400 Washington Ave. 679-7700

Mount Zion Progressive

Missionary Baptist Church 12 B Street

676-1384

New Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church

343 D Street 676-3617

Seventh Day Adventist Church

233 Burns Avenue 676-3500

Where can I worship?