Indianapolis Recorder, Indianapolis, Marion County, 18 January 1997 — Page 7

SATURDAY, JANUARY 18,1997

THE INDIANAPOLIS RECORDER

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UNCF

Continued from A1 broadcast live from the Madame Walker Theatre Center. Telethon ^ Contributions and pledges were 21 J ‘ percent higher than last year. J Nationally, the Lou Rawls "JNCF Telethon, which starred

r ,lawls, Peabo Bryson, Sheryl Lee c, Ralph and David Hasselhoff with ..entertainment from Hollywood’s ‘Palace Theater and New York's historic Apollo Theatre, raised

$12,781,985!

, The UNCFTelethon was broad-

cast again on WRTV-TV 6 and "■.'fcimulcast on Touch 106.7FM/ '■ "WGGR Radio and its sister station

' 'WAV-TV 53. „ SeniorTelethon Host, Recorder

L 'Columnist, WAV-TV’s Amos

‘Brown headed a cast of co-hosts

'•* 'including WRTV-TV 6’s James ‘"'Adams, Grace Trahan and Kevin /! 'Gregory; plus long-time telethon ^"hostesses Barbara Boyd and Alpha

^‘Blackburn.

' The UNCF Telethon included announcements of UNCF fund raising activities by government employees, foundations.corporations, clubs, organizations, small businesses and the church community. Governor Frank O’ Bannon took time from* his hectic inaugural preparations to be the kickoff guest on this year’s Lou Rawls Telethon. The governor announced that state employees had contributed $30,143 to the College Fund. New Deputy Mayor for Neighborhoods John Hall, representing Mayor Steve Goldsmith, reported that City-County employees contributed $10,045 to the UNCF. For the tenth year, Indianapolis and Central Indiana churches again led the way in their support and contributions to the United Negro College Fund. A total of $38,150 was contributed by area congrega-

tions.

A tribute to Jacqui Burton was a motivating factor behind the strong support by Black churches this year. Burton, the long-time program officer for religion and education at the Lilly Endowment, this summer became communications director for the College Fund/UNCF’s national office.

“Jacqui worked closely with Black churches in Indianapol is and nationwide,” said Jann Honore, UNCF's regional telethon coordinator. “The churches of this community were devoted to Jacqui and the College Fund. They wanted to particularly demonstrate their support for the College Fund this year.” Co-chairs of this year’s UNCF Telethon and fall fund-raising activities were Judy Waugh, Alpha Blackburn and Eugene Anderson. Honorary co-chair was Recorder Publisher William G. Mays. They were supported by scores of volunteer leaders and workers who helped make this year’s UNCF Telethon the most successful in several years. “Our 21 percent increase in contributions was due, in part, to the hard work of our many hardworking volunteers,” said Eugene Anderson. Judy Waugh remarked that, “Both the UNCF Telethon and annual fall campaign brings the community together in support of young people and education.” “Through their efforts, Indianapolis and Central Indiana have raised some $4.3 mill ion for UNCF since 1980,” Alpha Blackburn added. Besides state and city-county employees, employees of the U.S. Postal Service were major contributors to the UNCF’s Fall Campaign, donating $8,398. After the total commitment from area churches and denominations, Ameritech was the top individual contributor to this year's UNCF effort. Ameritech and its Employees contributed $27,000 to the UNCF. They were followed by: McDonald’s ($20,000); USA Group ($10,000); Aescalapian Medical Society ($10,000); NBD Bank ($7,500); Bank One ($7,000); American United Life ($5,000); Mays Chemical Co. ($5,000); Cinergy/PSI ($5,000); Golden Rule Insurance ($5,000); WTLC Radio ($5,000); Eastern Star Baptist Church ($5,000); Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority ($5,000); Allison Engine Company ($4,000); WGGR FM and Geno Shelton ($3,000); St. John’s Baptist Church ($3,000); Indianapolis Area CME Churches O’BANNON Continued from A1

($3,000); Ml. Zion Baptist Church ($2,300); Indiana State Teachers Association ($2,210); and UAW Local 55(VChrysler($2,020); Coalition of 100 Black Women ($2,000) and Indianapolis Chapter of Links Inc. ($2,000), Other significant donations included: Light of the World Christian Church ($ 1,500); Holy Angels Catholic Church ($1,500); Bames United Methodist Church ($ 1,500); Christ Missionary Baptist Church ($1,500); Delta Sigma Theta Sorority ($1,358); Messiah Missionary Baptist Church ($1,250); Jones Tabernacle AME Zion Church ($1,250); Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity ($1,225); 1st Baptist ChurchNorth Indianapolis ($1,200). Contributors of $ 1,000 included: Perfect Impressions Printing, Steak ’n Shake, Professional Data Dimensions, Cosmo Knights, National Dental Association, Indiana Black Expo, Fifth Third Bank, Huntington Bank, Northside New Era Baptist Church, Indianapolis NAACP, IPALCO, American Cablevision, New Bethel AME Church; Ruth Lomax Memorial Fund, Galilee Baptist Church, Indianapolis Catholic Archdiocese, Witherspoon Presbyterian Church and General Motors Indianapolis - Allison Transmission and Metal Fabricating Facilities. The Indianapolis Recorder donated two dollars for every year of publication, a total of $510. Other Contributors of $500 included: Greater Indianapolis KoreanAmerican Merchants Association, Phillips Temple CME Church, Trinity CME Church, University United Methodist Church, Madame WalkerTheaterCenter, Jack & Jill, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Christ Church Apostolic, Farm Bureau Insurance, Don’s Guns, Indiana Pacers, and Key Bank. Local UNCF supporters are not going to rest on their laurels. They’re already planning a major fund-raising gala for late June. The United Negro College Fund supports 40 privately supported, predominantly Black colleges and universities. The Lou Rawls Parade of Stars Telethon began in 1980 and has become one of the major events in Indianapolis’ Black community.

ship for 12 straight years and O’Bannon’s term will bring another 12 straight years of Democratic cpn-*

trol.

“I think the main issue besides education that O’Bannon will want to focus on will be to reassure Hoosiers that he will represent them,” said Brain Vargus, political analyst for WISH-TV 8 News. O’Bannon has stated time and time again, his administration will be inclusive for all. He has proven this with the appointment of many Blacks to top positions. “My administration will focus on how the government and the people can come together,” O’Bannon

said.

O’Bannon does admit that there are still positions to be filled regarding his administration and for now he does have substitutes, until the appropriate selec-

tions have been made.

“We (O’Bannon and Keman) will be changing our cabinet to reflect the O’Bannon/Keman admin-

istration,” said O’Bannon.

“O’Bannon’s top priority is education,” said Vargus. “It will be interestine to see how Reed and

him get along on education issues.” Earlier Monday another swearing in was taking place for Republican Suellen Reed, superintendent of public instruction. O’Bannon himself does not seem to mind the fact that the general assembly is split. He’s been around for awhile and knows how the game needs to be played. “O'Bannon knows the legislature, which is a big advantage he has that Bayh didn’t,” Vargus said. “I think he will be a very effective governor.” In his speech, O’Bannon said he was very honored and humbled to be Indiana’s 47th governor and it was a new beginning for the state. He also said he aims to make Indiana the best place to work, live and to raise a family. Also in attendance to be sworn in were Lt. Gov. Joseph Keman and Jeff Modisett, Indiana’s new attorney general. “Keman and Modisett are both rising stars in the Democratic party,” Vargus said. “Keman has a lot of influence and will have a lot to say about what goes on in Indiana’s government.”

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