Vance Community Partners by Lenore Ortyl

THE OFFICIAL LAUNCH

V ANCE COMMUNITY PARTNERS V C P

EMPOWERED YOUTH. EMPOWERED COMMUNITY

Thursday, November 15, 2012 1st Annual Celebration 214 CHERRY STREET, NORRISTOWN, PA 19401-4708 • 610.277.9126 office • www.VanceCommunityPartners.com The official registration and financial information of Vance Communnity Partners may be obtained from the Pennsylvania Department of State by calling toll-free, within Pennsylvania, 1-800-732-0999. Registration does not imply endorsement. Tax deductible per section 501 (c) (3) IRS Code

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The M I S S I O N Vance Community Partners, Inc.is to nurture the trust, confidence, communication, continued education and mentorship of our youth and elderly, while enhancing the partnership of community with our brothers and sisters in Law Enforcement. Vance Community Partners, Inc. is committed, positioned and prepared to empower our young individuals to become confident, respected and contributing members of our society. www.VanceCommunityPartners.com Oscar P. Vance, Jr. Founder

214 CHERRY STREET, NORRISTOWN, PA 19401-4708 â&#x20AC;˘ 610.277.9126 office â&#x20AC;˘ www.VanceCommunityPartners.com The official registration and financial information of Vance Communnity Partners may be obtained from the Pennsylvania Department of State by calling toll-free, within Pennsylvania, 1-800-732-0999. Registration does not imply endorsement. Tax deductible per section 501 (c) (3) IRS Code

The Dream It has been my vision for years to create a lasting resource in the community. Through my forty-eight years of continual public service, I have come to realize the potential of many programs working in concert to change lives and attitudes. Vance Community Partners, Inc. is prepared to match their experience with need in the community and replace low expectations with excellence.

Vance Community Partners, Inc. is in the process of renovating a spacious building adjacent to the Vance Center building. The professional staff of VCP, Inc. is in the planning phases of a workshop curriculum to strengthen the relationships and critical communications between the community, our fellow service organizations and the law enforcement community. Launching the organization with a gala and an ad book seems the best way to thank our support system members in Combining their technological expertise, advance for their dedication and their interest in aviation, and their abiding generous contributions. respect for both young and aging adults, Vance Community Partners, Inc. will be able to affect and educate our eager clients While the foundation is recently regiswith a 20 seat tech center, workshops on tered, it has been years in the planning various aspects of aviation in conjunction stages and many, many individuals and with Spitfire Airfield and the Tuskegee groups have recognized the dedication Airmen, and many other topical exercises of Oscar Vance and his ability to bring joining technology and the justice system. all of the resources together. 214 CHERRY STREET, NORRISTOWN, PA 19401-4708 â&#x20AC;˘ 610.277.9126 office â&#x20AC;˘ www.VanceCommunityPartners.com The official registration and financial information of Vance Communnity Partners may be obtained from the Pennsylvania Department of State by calling toll-free, within Pennsylvania, 1-800-732-0999. Registration does not imply endorsement. Tax deductible per section 501 (c) (3) IRS Code

Vance Community Partners Vance Community Partners Staff Oscar P. Vance, Jr., Founder Sherman Nowlin, Chief Executive Officer Berchard Suber, Seminars and Training Ulysses Vance, II, Project Design and Aviation Coordinator Doris Matthews, Office Administration

GALA Advertising

Jill Adelman, GALA Advertising Director

VCP and GALA Sponsor Book Design Victoria A. Satterthwaite, Communications Assembly Image Management, Inc.

GALA Committee Vance Community Partners would like to extend their gracious thanks to the many people without whom the gala lauch would have been impossible. GALA DONORS Vance Community Partners would also like to extend their thanks to the individuals and businesses who donated so generously to our auction and items for our gift baskets and raffles.

Never be content to sit on the sidelines when there is so much work to be done on the field. - Susan Gale 214 CHERRY STREET, NORRISTOWN, PA 19401-4708 â&#x20AC;˘ 610.277.9126 office â&#x20AC;˘ www.VanceCommunityPartners.com The official registration and financial information of Vance Communnity Partners may be obtained from the Pennsylvania Department of State by calling toll-free, within Pennsylvania, 1-800-732-0999. Registration does not imply endorsement. Tax deductible per section 501 (c) (3) IRS Code

The MISSION Vance Community Partners, Inc.is to nurture the trust, confidence, communication, continued education and mentorship of our youth and elderly, while enhancing the partnership of community with our brothers and sisters in Law Enforcement. Vance Community Partners, Inc. is committed, positioned and prepared to empower our young individuals to become confident, respected and contributing members of our society. www.VanceCommunityPartners.com

VANCE

COMMUNITY PARTNERS V C P Oscar P. Vance, Jr. Founder EMPOWERED YOUTH. EMPOWERED COMMUNITY

On the 15th of November 2012 Vance Community Partners, Inc. will hold its LAUNCH GALA and 1st Annual Empowerment Celebration. The mission of Vance Community Partners, Inc. is to help bridge the gaps among adults, youth and our partner organizations in the community. This year we’re committed to launching our many programs and I’m asking you to help. We are currently contacting people who have expressed interest in improving community affairs and we are requesting your support. By becoming a sponsor, making a gift donation, or purchasing an ad in our sponsorship book, you will be making a valuable tax-deductible contribution that will help Vance Community Partners, Inc. go forward in their mission. We are also hoping that you would like to attend our gala the evening of November 15th at the Valley Forge Casino. We are offering fabulous food and wine festivities featuring music by the Chatterband to celebrate our “official” launch. Would you be willing to donate outright or sponsor our event? Many of our constituents are eager young people looking for guidance and more secure relationships in the community. We are committed to making lives in the community better, for both adults and youth, through proactive services with a staff that has both the ability and experience to make a positive difference. I know that your help would be very impactful for each and every one of them. If you’re unfamiliar with our organization and mission, please let me tell you a little bit about us: Conceived over the past decade, Vance Community Partners, Inc. formally registered in May 2012. Vance Community Partners, Inc., is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization aimed at working with youth and adults to maximize their educational experiences while working with our partner organizations to help meet their needs. If you have any questions, please feel free to visit us, call 610.277.9126 or contact us at: info@VanceCommunityPartners.com. We’d love to tell you more about who we are and what we do. Thank you for your generous consideration from all of us at Vance Community Partners, Inc.

Oscar P. Vance, Jr. Founder The official registration and financial information of Vance Community Partners may be obtained from the Pennsylvania Department of State by calling toll-free, within Pennsylvania, 1-800-732-0999. Registration does not imply endorsement. Tax deductible per section 501(c)3 IRS Code

214 CHERRY STREET, NORRISTOWN, PA 19401-4708 • 610.277.9126 office • www.VanceCommunityPartners.com The official registration and financial information of Vance Communnity Partners may be obtained from the Pennsylvania Department of State by calling toll-free, within Pennsylvania, 1-800-732-0999. Registration does not imply endorsement. Tax deductible per section 501 (c) (3) IRS Code

Vance Community Partners Board of Directors

Kal Rudman, Honorary Chairman Don Tollefson, Employ Young Adults, Executive Director Garfield Jackson, Executive Director, Big Brothers Beth Sturman, Laurel House, Executive Director Tina Reynolds, LSW, Laurel House Rabbi Lawrence R. Sernovitz, Old York Road Temple Beth Am Anthony Goerres, Citizens Bank, Norristown Willie Richet, Deputy Chief of Police Norristown Hank Cisco, TV/Web Cast Personality M. Johnson, Retired Philadelphia Police Commissioner James J. Binns, Esquire

Advisor to the Board Esther Ponnocks

Affiliate Partners

Abington Memorial Hospital CAPT Program - Citizen and Police Together County Detectives Association IPA- International Police Association Laurel House Montgomery County District Attorney’s Office Montgomery County Big Brothers NATW- National Association for Town Watch Norristown Police Optimist Club - Valley Forge and Lower Montco PAL - Abington PAL - Norristown Philadelphia Chapter, Tuskegee Airmen ~ Red Tail Squadron The Montgomery County African American Alliance

Unity is strength... when there is teamwork and collaboration, wonderful things can be achieved. Mattie Stepanek 214 CHERRY STREET, NORRISTOWN, PA 19401-4708 • 610.277.9126 office • www.VanceCommunityPartners.com The official registration and financial information of Vance Communnity Partners may be obtained from the Pennsylvania Department of State by calling toll-free, within Pennsylvania, 1-800-732-0999. Registration does not imply endorsement. Tax deductible per section 501 (c) (3) IRS Code

Kal and Lucille Rudman F o u n d at i o n

Our Honorary Chair Person Kal Rudman with VCP Founder, Oscar P. Vance, Jr.

Kal and Lucille wish Oscar the best of Success Launching Vance Community Partners

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Salem Baptist Church of Jenkintown Congratulates

Our Member Oscar P. Vance, Jr. On the Official Launch of

Congratulations Dad

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Love, Oscar & Wendy, Lloyd & Kelly, Nicole & Walter!

Vance Community Partners May God continue to bestow His blessings upon you.

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V ANCE COMMUNITY PARTNERS V C P

EMPOWERED YOUTH. EMPOWERED COMMUNITY

The MISSION Vance Community Partners, Inc. is to nurture the trust, confidence, communication, continued education and mentorship of our youth and elderly, while enhancing the partnership of community with our brothers and sisters in Law Enforcement. Vance Community Partners, Inc. is committed, positioned and prepared to empower our young individuals to become confident, respected and contributing members of our society. www.VanceCommunityPartners.com

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