Congratulations Coalition Member Leticia Forrest, 2015 Southern Prince George's Business and Professional Woman of the Year (SPG-BPW) Woman of the Year

The Prince George’s County Drug Policy, Inc.  congratulates Coalition member Leticia Forrest on her selection as the recipient of the 2015 Southern Prince George's Business and Professional Woman of the Year Coalition (SPG-BPW). Coalition President, Valencia Campbell, nominated Leticia for the 2015 SPG-BPW award.  She was selected to receive the award based on her broad experiences mentoring young women, her commitment in supporting nonprofits in the community, her efforts to successfully operate a business for more than 15 years and her work managing the prestigious service academy nominations which allowed young women and men to gain access to these institutions. 

 

In addition to receiving awards from the local SPG-BPW chapter, Leticia also received a proclamation from the Prince George's  County Council, as well as citations from the Governor,  and U.S. Senator for Maryland Barbara Mikulski. Please join us in congratulating Leticia and saying thank you for her years of dedicated service to our communities. Also, please take a moment to view the pictures of the commemoration events below.

  Leticia Forrest speaking at  the County Council ceremony

in the hearing room in Upper Marlboro Maryland.

 

Award recipient Leticia Forrest poses for a photo with Prince George’s County Councilmembers,  Southern Prince George's Business and Professional Women and the SPG- BPW Employer of the Year Virginia Callas, who is the Executive Director of Unity Economic Development Corporation

  

Leticia Forrest, with Coalition President Valencia Campbell,

showing her citations and proclamations at the Maryland Business and  Professional  Woman of the Year (BPW/MD 2015) Fall Conference in Hagerstown, MD.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 





Delegate Tony Knotts Hosts Annapolis Day for Students

 

 

On Saturday, November 7, 2015 Maryland District 26 Delegate Tony Knotts, former County Council Chairman and Council Member for District 8, hosted a 2015 Legislative Day for youth in in Annapolis, Maryland from 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m . 

 

The goal of the event was to encourage more students to learn how the legislative process works and become more aware and involved in the political process. Through a mock session in Annapolis, students had the opportunity to discuss selected bills, cast their votes, and understand the importance of having their voice heard on issues of critical concern to them and their community. Schools invited to participate included Crossland High School, Friendly High School, Oxon Hill High School, and Potomac High School. Delegate Knotts wanted the focus to be on high school students who may not normally be interested in government, “Our goal is to provide greater exposure for youth in the areas of policy and government.”              

The 2015 Legislative Day for youth in in Annapolis was held in conjunction with the National Harbor Chapter of Jack and Jill of America, Inc., Henry’s Soul Café, and The Prince George’s County Drug Policy Coalition, Inc.

Please take a few moments look at the photographs taken of the event, courtesy of Mr. Maurice Fitzgerald.

    

 Students on Their Way to Vote on Their Bills

 

Coalition Members Valencia Campbell, Cheryle Mines,

Volunteer Jennifer Shanks, and National Harbor Chapter 

of Jack and Jill Leader Colette Gresham Listening  to  Mock Teen Leader

 

 

Teen Students Gather to Listen to Delegate Tony Knotts

 

 

 

 

 

National Harbor Chapter of Jack and Jill Cosponsors

 

 

 

MD State Delegate Michael Jackson Advising Teen Participants 

 

 

 

Coalition Members with Volunteer Helper Jennifer Shanks

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Teen Participants Voting on Their Leadership

 

 

Delegate Tony Knotts with wife, Mrs. Wanda Knotts

 

 

 

 

 

More 2015 Mock Teen Participants