Power of Ten Update
In This Issue:
1. We surpassed our goal!
2. Phone the Governor
3. Martin Luther King Day
4. 2016 Candidates Forum
1) Fundraising Goal Surpassed!
Thanks to everyone who donated to our campaign, and special thanks to those who responded to yesterday’s appeal!
We raised $2,290 in 24 hrs to blow past our $25,000 fundraising goal for this campaign!
2) Call Gov. Cuomo
The debate over how to help the East Ramapo district will be among the top issues facing the state Legislature this year. It deserves to be mentioned in the Governor’s State of the State address on Wednesday.
Please now take 30 seconds to call the Governor’s office. The number is 1-518-474-8390, then press 3 to talk with a person. You can say, “I am calling to ask the Governor to include support for strong oversight for the East Ramapo School District in his State of the State Address.”
3) Martin Luther King Day
The sixth annual Martin Luther King Celebration 2016 will take place on Monday, January 18th. It will be a remarkable event with 117 sponsors and 100’s of supporters. The whole community is invited. The admission is free and food will be provided for everyone free of charge. Weldon McWilliams IV is the keynote speaker and there will be exceptionally good entertainment.
Please help us get the word out so we fill Ramapo High School in a great Unity Celebration which not only honors the great work of Dr. King and the Civil Rights movement but examines what has to be done to make our community, the nation and the world a better place for all.
What: Celebrate the Life and Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Where: Ramapo High School, 400 Viola Rd, Spring Valley NY
When: Monday, January 18th from 3:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Details: http://mlkmpc.org/2016/01/08/2016-martin-luther-king-day-celebration-ramapo-high-school/
Facebook Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/1745327839029244/
4) 2016 Candidates Forum:
Its time to start thinking about the May school board and budget vote!
Last year’s candidates have maintained a presence on social media to give this year’s candidates a head start.
We will hold a public forum on Thursday January 28 to give an opportunity for all who would like to run for school board in 2016 to present themselves to the community.
Our goal is to strengthen the unity in our community, and to provide the very best support to a unified slate of candidates.
You can help by encouraging others to think about becoming candidates for school board. Or maybe you might be interested yourself? The Center for Public Education says a good school board candidate should: have vision and goals for high academic achievement for all students; be able to inspire parents and other stakeholders to have confidence in the local public schools; enhance the mix of skills and backgrounds on the board; and help the school board represent the diversity of the community.
Those who wish to run should fill in this google form.
What: 2016 School Board Candidates Forum
Where: Martin Luther King Multi-Purpose Center
When: Thursday January 28 at 7:00 PM