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Stanley United Methodist Church 501 Dodson Avenue
Chattanooga, Tennessee 37404 423.624.6729
The Rev. Sharon L. Bowers, Pastor
Annual Men’s Day March 5, 2017
Theme: “Empowering Men To Make A Difference”
Jude 1:20-23
Guest Speaker: Dr. Richard Brown, Jr.
Vice Chancellor, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
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Our Mission Statement
Our Mission at STANLEY is to boldly grow more disciples for Jesus Christ through His teachings and become transforming agents to live out His principles of love by empowering all members to serve by witnessing, worshipping and working together to bring about healing, hospitality and hope through the unction of the Holy Spirit.
Our Vision
A Loving Place of Healing, Hospitality & Hope.
Stanley United Methodist Church 501 Dodson Avenue
Chattanooga, TN 37404
Rev. Sharon L. Bowers, Pastor
Office: (423) 624-6729 Parsonage: (423) 622-8461
Pastor’s Cell Phone: (423) 329-7012
Pastor’s Email: [email protected] Church Email: [email protected]
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Stanley United Methodist Church 501 Dodson Avenue
Chattanooga, Tennessee 37404
Dear Men of Stanley and the Community,
I am so very proud of the work you do to make our
church such a success. Your tireless efforts have not gone
unnoticed. The gift of your time, talent and your treasure has
been a stabilizing force for Stanley United Methodist Church.
You are making the difference in the lives of others and for
that I say thank you.
As you celebrate this year’s accomplishments and cast
the vision for the upcoming year, I hope and pray that you
are getting ready for the bounty that God has in store for you.
God wants to bless your home, your church and the
community, all through you.
Thank you for saying yes to God’s will and yes to God’s
way. I especially want to thank Brother Bernard Footman for
his leadership. We celebrate Brother Bernard’s gifts and
God’s grace as he leads the Men of Stanley and the
community in a more vital relationship with God. I am proud
to be the pastor of such an amazing group of men.
Many thanks,
Rev. Sharon L. Bowers
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Dr. Richard Brown, Jr.
Dr. Brown presently serves as
Executive Vice Chancellor for Finance, Operations, and Information
Technology at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. As an
executive level administrator, he serves as a senior member of the
executive planning staff of the
university chancellor. As the institution’s Chief Operations and
Chief Business Officer, he is responsible for the overall university business and financial
planning, human resources, auxiliary services, information technology
and communication services, sports and entertainment venues, safety and risk management, safety and environmental health, parking
services, security and campus police services , purchasing, bursar’s office, university master planning, facilities planning and management,
capital projects and capital budgeting, office of equity and diversity, community outreach initiatives, major service centers, including the
bookstore, food services, telecommunication services, the UTC McKenzie
Arena, and university housing.
Dr. Brown brings well over 30 years of progressive experience and institutional leadership to the field of higher education. He guided the
implementation of the Campus Master Plan, which provided over $400 million in capital improvements to UTC over the last 15 years. Dr. Brown
also completed the University IT Master Plan which positions UTC to
move technology forward in the twenty fist century. He has guided the university through many years of turbulent budget and financial
challenges and has positioned UTC to implement its strategic mission via effective fiscal resource management and utilization. Dr. Brown plays an
integral role in overall institutional planning, quality assessment,
efficiency and effectiveness, and accreditation processes. He was innovative and instrumental in creating UPRAC (University Planning and
Resources Advisory Council) which aligns institutional strategic planning with financial resource allocations.
Dr. Brown was selected by the Tennessee Higher Education Commission to assist with the development of a new higher education performance
based funding model in compliance with the Complete College Tennessee Act.
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Dr. Brown has been selected by UT President to Chair the Compensation
Advisory Board. A mission critical position charged with the planning and strategic investment in the overall quality of all human capital, along
with the development of a five-year competitive compensation plan for all UT campuses.
During his many years of financial and operational leadership at UTC, he
helped transform the university by designing and implementing
contemporary business models and related methodologies. His work has enhanced the academic, operational, and student learning environments;
while expanding student access and ensuring student success.
He is a graduate and past president of Leadership Chattanooga Alumni Association. He received his B.S. and M.S. and MBA degrees and had
further study at the Nashville School of Law. He earned the Doctor of
Education Degree from Trevecca Nazarene University, where he received the “Dissertation Research Excellence Award.”
Dr. Brown earned the Doctorate of Ministry Degree from The Covington
Theological Seminary with focus on Pastoral Leadership.
He is a graduate of The University of Tennessee Executive Development Program via the UT College of Business.
Dr. Brown is a graduate of the prestigious Harvard University Business
School’s Advanced Management Program. While at Harvard, Dr. Brown
studied with financial and business leaders from 42 countries around the world.
Dr. Brown is a member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc. He has served
on numerous boards and public service entities to include Chattanooga United Way, The Community Foundation, Bessie Smith Cultural Center
Board, Hamilton County 911 Board, Juvenile Court Commission,
Community Foundation of Chattanooga, Enterprise Economic Development Center for the City of Chattanooga, Community Research
Council, COPC (Community Outreach Partnership Center), Trust for Public Land, Cornerstones Historic Preservation Board, SACUBO
(Southern Association of College and University Business Officers), Board
of Directors Siskin Rehabilitation Hospital, and Board of Directors for the Tennessee Center for Performance Excellence, and the UT President has
appointed him to serve on the UT system-wide Diversity Advisory Council. Dr. Brown was recently appointed to serve on the Tennessee
Higher Education Commission’s (THEC) Outcomes Based Formula Review Committee.
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Stanley United Methodist Church Annual Men’s Day – March 5, 2017 11:00 A.M. Worship Service 1st Sunday in Lent
Rev. Sharon L. Bowers Mr. Harold Bryson Pastor Liturgist
Mrs. Tacia Taylor Mr. John Hale Pianist Drummer
Louis Bell Marcus Lewis Acolyte Acolyte
Landon Ross Acolyte
Hymnals and Bibles are located under the pews. * Please Stand.
Prelude * . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Musicians
Lighting of Candles * . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Acolytes
Call to Worship * . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Liturgist Let everything that has breath, Praise the Lord! For His mercy endures forever and ever. AMEN!
Processional *
Greeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Liturgist Opening Hymn * . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Men’s Choir
“Whom Shall I Fear”
The Affirmation of Faith * . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . No. 881
Announcements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mr. Bennie Wilson, Jr.
Song of Welcome
Praise & Worship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Men’s Choir
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Prayer for Illumination: Lord Jesus, open our hearts and minds by the power of your Holy Spirit, that, as the Scriptures are read and your Word proclaimed, we may hear with joy what you say to us today. Amen.
The Holy Scriptures: (Page 15) Jude 1:20-23 * . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Liturgist
Leader: This is the Word of God for the people for God. People: Thanks be to God!
Prayer Hymn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Men’s Choir “Just A Closer Walk With Thee”
Altar Call
Morning Prayer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rev. Freddie Fallins
Prayer Response
Young Men’s Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mr. Donivon Thomas
Offertory Prayer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Congregation
Divine love through me – Let your Blessing and Love multiply this free will offering. For we know it blesses the receiver and returns to the giver. Bless and multiply, we worship you Lord, with our gifts. In Christ’s name, we pray, AMEN.
Offertory: Tithes and Offerings
Doxology*. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Congregation “All things come of thee, O Lord, and of thine own have we given thee, Amen”
Introduction of Speaker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mr. Bernard Footman
Inspirational Period . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Men’s Choir
Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. Richard Brown, Jr. "God is Looking For A Few Good Men to Get Up
and Do Something About It"
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Invitation to Christian Discipleship *
Invitational Hymn *
Remarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mr. Bernard Footman
Rev. Sharon L. Bowers
Closing Hymn *
Extinguishing of Candles * . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . Acolytes
Recessional * Benediction *
We welcome our visitors! You will find hymnals and bibles under the pews.
If you do not have a church home, we invite you to join our family of God here at Stanley United Methodist Church.
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Please join us for a reception in the Fellowship Hall immediately following the worship service.
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Thank You!
For Your Presence and Your Prayers!
The Men of Stanley
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Please join me in the community-wide - Lent Bible Study on Sunday evenings beginning on
March 5, 2017 and ending on April 16, 2017.
Lent Bible Study on Sundays - 6:00 - 7:30 pm Stanley United Methodist Church
501 Dodson Avenue, Chattanooga, TN 37404 423-329-7012 (for more information or to order a book)
During Lent each year, Christians give up something as an act of sacrifice and spiritual discipline. Often it is something like chocolate, knowing that after Easter Sunday they can once again enjoy what they have given up. James Moore challenges readers to take it further―to give up something spiritually that they would be better off not doing. He invites all to seek God's help to focus on eliminating one habit or attitude that is destructive. Imagine giving up envy, jealousy, self-pity, apathy, procrastination, gossip, resentment, or negative thinking, how much better life would be.
The forty days of Lent are ideal to use this study and prepare to give up something bad while preparing to fully embrace the "Good News" of Easter. Study includes seven sessions, one for each Sunday in Lent and Easter Sunday. Each session features a Scripture reference, a personal reading, questions for personal reflection or group study, and closing prayer.
P.S. This is not a sheep stealing operative lol. Please come with your pastor, your friends and your family and return with your Pastor, your friends and your family. I look forward to the Christ fellowship during this season of self-denial, repentance and prayer.
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What is Lent and why does it last forty days?
Lent is a season of forty days, not counting Sundays,
which begins on Ash Wednesday and ends on Holy
Saturday. Lent comes from the Anglo Saxon
word lencten, which means "spring." The forty days
represents the time Jesus spent in the wilderness,
enduring the temptation of Satan and preparing to begin
his ministry.
Lent is a time of repentance, fasting and preparation for
the coming of Easter. It is a time of self-examination and
reflection. In the early church, Lent was a time to prepare
new converts for baptism. Today, Christians focus on
their relationship with God, often choosing to give up
something or to volunteer and give of themselves for
others.
Sundays in Lent are not counted in the forty days because
each Sunday represents a "mini-Easter" and the reverent
spirit of Lent is tempered with joyful anticipation of the
Resurrection.
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Announcements and Upcoming Events
Sunday, March 5 6:00 pm - Lenten Bible Study
Saturday, March 11 10:00 am – 2:00 pm Leadership Training
Monday, March 13 5:00 Finance Meeting 6:00 Church Council Meeting
Tuesday, March 14 5:30 Trustees Meeting 6:30 Men – Conversation and Coffee
Wednesday, March 15 Noon - ERSC
Saturday, March 18 Noon - UMW Meeting Special Program: Call to Prayer and Self Denial
Tuesday, March 21 6:30 Women, Conversation & Cookies
United Methodist Women
MARCH
MARCH INTO SPRING! SPRING CLEANING AT SUMC!
On Friday afternoons during the month of MARCH starting on
March 10th at 5:00 pm. Please join us if you are available.
APRIL
EGG CARTONS FOR
CHATTANOOGA CARES
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Church Schedule
Sunday School ………………..………….……….….. Sundays @ 9:45 am Step Class ………………………………………… Tues & Thurs @ 2:00 pm Bible Study………................................... Wednesdays @ 6:00 pm Office Hours ........................... Mon thru Fri, 11:00 am - 2:00 pm Choir Rehearsal …………………………………….. Thursdays @ 6:30 pm COME AS YOU ARE ……………………………………….. Every 4th Sunday
March Birthdays
1 Te’Sean Murphy 3 Ivan Thomas, Jr. 11 Catherine Flournoy 11 Johnny Lackey 13 Jamorion Davis 15 Mildred Easley 16 Rosetta McClellan 17 Rodney James 19 Lucille Stubblefield 21 Justin Simmons 22 Amber Simmons 22 Aaron McReynolds 23 Trinitee Sims 26 Angel Hutchins 26 Barbara Thomas 29 Charles Smelley, III 31 Brian Marbury
Remember the Sick and Homebound
Mrs. Alma Brown Mrs. Pattie Brown Mrs. Gail Bryson Mrs. Mary Carpenter Mrs. Karen Dixie Mr. Vinchenzo Dixie Mrs. Julia Goldston Mrs. Doris Harden Ms. Carolyn Jackson Mrs. JoAnn Marbury Mrs. Lucille Stubblefield Mrs. Inora Wellington Mr. Galatian White, Jr. Mrs. Anita Wilson
Extended Family The Jackson Family Mrs. Freda Harvey Mrs. Wanda Walker Rev. Velma Smith Mrs. Madgie Jamar Mr. John and Lillian Wheeler Marvina Walker Willie Tucker Mr. Michael Trott Mrs. Dorothy Gardner Chester Westfield Johnetta Hunter Leon Strickland Mr. Phil & Mrs. Nancy Westmoreland
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Deceased Men of Stanley UMC (1970 – Present)
“If anybody asks you, tell them WE ARE”
Mr. John Pinkard Mr. Eugene Cummings Mr. Otis Smith Mr. Robert Logan Rev. M. J. Wynn Mr. Harry Cooke Mr. George Rorex Mr. J. D. Thomas Mr. Roy Carlton Mr. E. J. Cooke Mr. B. W. Harrington Mr. Charles Stearns Mr. Charles McReynolds Mr. Arthur Wilkins Mr. Gaylon Arnold Mr. Jack Johnson Mr. Albert Couch Mr. M. C. Cosper Mr. Temple Ragland Mr. Robert Hall Mr. Charles Smelley, Sr. Mr. Robert Williams Mr. Samuel Wilkins Mr. Joe Blake Mr. Arthur Hayes Rev. Moses Malone Mr. Roscoe Bryant Mr. Len Byrom Mr. Ramon Harden Mr. Charles L. Harris Mr. Lloyd Patterson Rev. Arthur McReynolds Mr. Howard Monaugan Rev. Edwin Harrington Mr. Herbert Redding Mr. Melvin Taylor Mr. Andrew Hughley Mr. William Gober, Sr. Mr. Oscar Wilson, Sr. Mr. Joshua Holmes Mr. Robert Craig Mr. Edgar Hudgins Mr. Joseph Gober Mr. William Sparkman Mr. Frank Barrow Mr. Leon Shepherd Mr. Carl Jackson Mr. Alfred Hutchinson Mr. Melvin Jackson Mr. Eric Johnson Mr. Jerome Arnold Mr. Ernest Gaines Mr. Millard Hill Mr. Robert Idlette Mr. Galatian White, Sr. Mr. Henry Cothern Mr. Billy Sanders Mr. A.R. Arnold Mr. Oline Pollard Mr. George Shannon Mr. S. Daniel Thomas, Sr. Mr. Bennie Wilson, Sr. Mr. John Hight Rev. Alfred Pierre Mr. Jerry Jackson, Sr. Mr. Brian C. Cooke Mr. Dwight Simmons
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2017 Men’s Day Committees
Co-Chairs: Mr. Bernard Footman and Mr. Michael Harvey
Stanley UM Men
Mr. Louis Bell Mr. Lee Brown Mr. Harold Bryson Mr. DeArmond Carter Mr. George A. Cooke, Jr. Mr. James T. Cooke Mr. Jerry Cranford Mr. Ben Easley Rev. Freddie Fallins Mr. Cecil Flournoy, Sr. Mr. Bernard Footman Mr. Vincent Gipson Mr. John Hale, Jr. Mr. Gerald Harrington Mr. Michael Harvey Mr. William Hight Mr. Nealie Hogg Mr. Victor Howell Mr. Clary Jackson Mr. Michael Jackson Mr. Stephen Jackson Mr. Tony Jackson Mr. Johnny Lackey Mr. Edgar Love Mr. Brian Marbury Mr. Aaron L. McReynolds Mr. Anthony Mitchell Mr. Fredrick Norman, Sr. Dr. William Phillips Mr. Michael Pressley Mr. Anthony Ragland Mr. Wallace Roberson Mr. Leslie Ross Mr. Charles Smelley, Jr. Mr. Robert Stubblefield Mr. Ray Swoffard Mr. S. Daniel Thomas, II Mr. Galatian White, Jr. Mr. Bennie Wilson, Jr.
Men’s Day Activities
Saturday, March 4 Annual Prayer Breakfast ~ Time: 9:00 am
Speaker: Mr. Dennis Clark
Sunday, March 5 Annual Men’s Day ~ Worship Service ~ 11:00 am
Speaker: Dr. Richard Brown, Jr.
Ushers: Lee Brown, Victor Howell, Michael Jackson, Edgar Love
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Jude 1:20-23 (NIV)
20 But you, dear friends, by building yourselves
up in your most holy faith and praying in the
Holy Spirit,
21 keep yourselves in God’s love as you wait for
the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ to bring you
to eternal life.
22 Be merciful to those who doubt;
23 save others by snatching them from the
fire; to others show mercy, mixed with fear—
hating even the clothing stained by corrupted
flesh.
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The United Methodist Women of
Stanley United Methodist Church Love and Support the Men of Stanley! We are Claiming the Victory for a
Spirit-Filled and Blessed Men’s Day Celebration!
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To The Men
of Stanley United Methodist Church
BLESSINGS ON YOUR ANNUAL MEN’S DAY
From, Doris Phipps
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IN LOVING MEMORY OF
Rev. David McReynolds, Sr. Mary J. McReynolds
Aaron “Fat” McReynolds Sadie Wallace
(White Hall, Ala.) Annie “McReynolds” Reed
(White Hall, Ala.) Jeffrey “Sye” Peters
Richard Scott Emma Hyde
Thomas McReynolds Peggy McReynolds
Nephew, Rev. James McBride, Alabama Cousin, Mr. David McReynolds, Jr.
Cousin, James McReynolds
BRENDA McREYNOLDS, LUCILLE McREYNOLDS STUBBLEFIELD
& FAMILY
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In Memory Of My Father, Mother, Brothers, Uncles,
Aunts, and Cousin
Mr. Charles McReynolds, Sr. Mrs. Ethel Mae McReynolds
Mr. Percy Grissom Rev. Arthur “Bishop” McReynolds
Mrs. Mary F. McReynolds Mr. Johnny McReynolds Mr. Willie McReynolds
Mr. Charles McReynolds, Jr. Mrs. Nettie McReynolds Mrs. Rosa D. Steward
Rev. John Nix McReynolds Mrs. Ethel Mae Nix
May you always walk in the streets of gold, God’s love forever flows.
For the happiness you gave us. No one could ever know.
It broke our hearts to let go, But you did not go alone.
For part of us went with you, The day God called you home.
Many times we have cried. If our love could have saved you,
You never would have died. You suffered much in silence.
Your spirit did not bend. You faced your pain with courage
Until the very end.
Lucille McReynolds-Stubblefield
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In Memory of My Cousin
Rev. Dr. John Nix McReynolds
“If You Knew”
If you knew where I am standing If you could see the sights I see
If you could hear the angels singing The song they sing eternally
If you knew the One I’m holding Could see the smile He smiles at me
If you knew where I am resting You would not cry for me
I’m resting in the arms of Jesus No other place would I rather be
So if you shed a tear Please don’t shed it for me
For if you know where I am resting You would not cry for me.
Lucille McReynolds Stubblefield
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In Memory of My Cousin
Mrs. Ethel Mae Nix
“Memories Live Forever”
Memories live forever, they grow richer through the years.
They are nurtured by our laughter, they are watered by our tears.
Memories live forever, sent from heaven above, to eternally connect us
to the people that we so dearly love.
Lucille McReynolds Stubblefield
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In Loving Memory
On Men’s Day
Carl E. Jackson
Melvin Jackson
Eris S. Johnson
Jerry D. Jackson
In the days and years to come, when the sorrow
over takes us and we feel so alone, “Look Up”.
God will never leave you alone, and he will give
you peace. God will be there when you need him
most. He promised! He is faithful!
With Love Always,
The Jackson, Andrews and Johnson Families
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In Memory of My Father
Mr. Bennie Wilson, Sr.
On Men’s Day
Bennie Wilson, Jr.
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In Memory of My Parents
Mr. and Mrs. Ray Swoffard, Sr.
Best Wishes to the Men of Stanley
On Men’s Day
Ray Swoffard, Jr.
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Stanley United Methodist Church 501 Dodson Ave. ~ Chattanooga, TN 37404
423.624.6729
Rev. Sharon L. Bowers, Pastor
2017 Men’s Day Weekend Prayer Breakfast Saturday, March 4, 2017, 9:00 am
Services will be in the Church Sanctuary followed by
Breakfast in the Fellowship Hall
Order of Services
Welcome
Brother Bernard Footman
Opening Prayer
Brother Harold Bryson
Soloist
Introduction of Speaker
Brother Bernard Footman
Speaker
Brother Dennis Clark
“Jesus and Justice”
Soloist
(Adjourn to Fellowship Hall for Breakfast)
Closing Remarks
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Dennis Clark
Dennis Clark is a native Chattanooga resident from the Avondale East Chattanooga Community. He is a graduate of the Chattanooga School for the Arts and Sciences and studied Political Science at Middle TN State University. He is the Chief Executive Officer for The Clark Company, a marketing and management firm with national television and music clients. Prior to starting his own company in 2014, Dennis worked as a Legislative Aide and policy advisor to Former Georgia State Representative Alisha Thomas Morgan of Cobb County; became the first African American administrator at TN Temple University as the Director of Public Relations and Community Initiatives and later worked for the Public Education Foundation and Hope For the Inner City.
Aside from his entrepreneurial endeavors, Dennis is a passionate community activist and champion for social justice. He has served on various community boards including the YMCA Youth Leadership Board which he is currently a member of. He is the founder of Chattanooga’s first Youth Council under the Bob Corker Mayoral Administration and was appointed by TN Governor Phil Bredesen in 2007 to serve a three term on the TN Commission on Children and Youth. Also, in 2016 he was candidate for TN State Representative for the 28th Legislative District. Dennis is a very active member of his neighborhood association in the historic East Chattanooga Community and works diligently throughout the city and the state on several urban renewal projects.
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