Meet Rev. Walter Middlebrooks of the Anne Arundel County Black Chamber of Commerce, A Featured Speaker at the April Biz Soiree on Monday, April 20, 2009 at the New Baltimore Hilton's Diamond Tavern (6 to 8 pm)
Rev. Dr. Walter E. Middlebrooks has been an ordained pastor since 1978. His first appointment within the United Methodist Church was the Federalsburg-Denton Charge, in Federalsburg, Maryland. Dr. Middlebrooks is an organizer, teacher, planner, educator, and pastor. His greatest joy and passion comes from giving back to God’s people. His goals are geared towards creating a spiritual, cohesive, political, and economic force within the African-American Community. Rev. Middlebrooks has extensive experience in planning, budgeting, organizing, and administration. He has been the Senior Pastor in both cross racial appointments, and African-American congregations; rural, suburban, and inner cities churches. Dr. Middlebrooks was the driving force behind organizing and incorporating the Black Chamber of Commerce of Anne Arundel County, Maryland, Inc. BCCAAC, under the leadership of Dr. Middlebrooks, recently completed a successful dialogue with Anne Arundel County Public Schools that reshaped the process/system for awarding contracts within the Public School System of Anne Arundel County, Maryland.
Education:
Doctor of Ministry, Wesley Theological Seminary, Washington, D.C.
Master of Divinity, Howard University, Washington, D.C.
Bachelor of Arts, Federal City College, Washington, D.C.
Graduate Work:
Virginia Polytechnic Institute, Urban Management
Blacksburg, Virginia
Additional Training:
Church Business Administration, Union Theological Seminary, Richmond, Virginia
Preaching Academy 1988-1991
General Board of Discipleship, United Methodist Church, Nashville, Tennessee
Experience:
Ordained Pastor, Asbury United Methodist, 87 West Street, Annapolis, Maryland
Conference Director, Kellogg Center, Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan
Program Planner, United Planning Organization, Washington, D.C.
Professor/Psychology of Grief, University of District of Columbia, Washington, D.C.
Volunteer Work:
President, Black Chamber of Commerce Of Anne Arundel County, 87 West Street, Annapolis, Maryland
Chair, African American Exploratory, Steering Summit Committee (2003), Annapolis, Maryland
Chair, Health and Benefits Sub-Committee, Board of Pensions, United Methodist Church, Baltimore-Washington Conference, Columbia, Maryland
Religious Liaison, Wayne Curry, County Executive Campaign, Prince George’s County (1994)
President, Westphalia Community Coordination Council, Upper Marlboro, Maryland
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The water main break and the ensuing water crisis that struck our community this weekend are continuing to seriously impact our friends, neighbors, schools, and family members. This severe disruption to local infrastructure and quality of life has our full attention.
We understand the frustration expressed in the phone calls and emails our offices have received from those affected by the water outage. Your delegates recognize that this is a substantial hardship for families.
President Obama Donates Nobel Prize Money to Charity:
President Obama today announced the charities that will receive a portion of the $1.4 million award that comes with the Nobel peace prize.
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2nd Annual Exceptional Mom Award:
Do you know an African American single mother who is hard working, creative, and dedicated to improving the life of her son? This award will honor three exceptional African American single mothers who are raising a son.
The award is designed to celebrate outstanding courage and determination to raise a healthy and productive African American male. Often the media demonizes single mothers and lessons the importance of mothers raising children.
To nominate an Exceptional Mom please complete the application below and send back to us. The deadline for submission is April 20th, 2010. Winners will receive a special plaque and an autographed copy of the new book Raising Him Alone. Winners will be announced on May 1, 2010.
To nominate a mom complete the on-line application by visiting http://www.raisinghimalone.com/spotlight.htm
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