Fifth Annual Festive Gala & Private Concert

Thanks to all who joined us and our honorary chairpersons Robert G. Jones (CEO - McDonald Financial Group) and Frederick R. Nance (Managing Partner - Squire, Sanders & Dempsey LLP) at the Fifth Annual Gala "A Festive Evening with 100 Black Men in Black Ties" fundraiser. 

Our goal was to raise $350,000 to continue enriching the lives of young black males in Greater Cleveland through our programs. Additionally, we recognized community leaders for their commitment to economic development, education, health & wellness and mentoring.

Saturday, October 4, 2003
Dinner/Awards 
Private Concert w/Regina Belle
After Party & Dancing

Embassy Suites
5800 Rockside Woods Blvd.
Independence, Ohio 44131 

The 2003 honorees are:

Economic Development
Dominic L. Ozanne
President
Ozanne Construction

Education 
Erbert Johnson 
Chief Financial Officer 
Cleveland Municipal 
School District 

Health & Wellness
Joyce Lee, M.A., R.N.
President & CEO
The Greater Cleveland Health Service & Education Council

Mentoring 
Leon Bibb 
Anchor 
WEWS NewsChannel 5 

The Ohio Visionary 
Leadership Award Honorable Michael Coleman
Mayor
City of Columbus, OH

The President's 
Award Luther Towers 
Chairman 
Education Committee 

Event Sponsors:

Promotional Sponsors:

American Commodore Tuxedo
Special: $39.99 + shoes/tax
Mention the 100 BMOGC Gala

Special thanks to the Gala Committee Members: Gregory Stephens (Chairman), John Appling, Gil Crawford, Franklin F. Martin, Russell Redman, Kenneth Rice and Gala Coordinators: Tekisha R. Ruffin (Operations Manager), Sylvia Johnson (Logistics), Paula Morrison (Media)