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The Panther November 3, 1978 Page 6 Charitable Dollars Benefit Atlantans By Denise L. Green PANTHER Feature Editor What do health, criminal justice, United Negro College Fund and welfare reform all have in common? These are just a few of the areas National Black United Fund assists. The Black United Fund is an active organization formed to help black institutions stay alive and prosper. To many, the word institution is a synonym for the word college, but the BUF takes it much further than that. Some examples of what black Atlantans have struggled to keep alive through contributions are: the Butler Street YMCA, the United Negro College Fund, the Phyllis Wheatley YWCA and various projects of the Black Ministers Alliance The Atlanta branch of BUF was formed in 1975 and developed from a community that had a long history of contributing Although BUF is a fairly new establishment, with its first branch opening in 1968 in Los Angeles, it has raised well over $4.5 million dollars for support of programs and projects in the black community. Here in Atlanta, Ms. Beni Ivey is responsible for numerous ac tivities throughout the community. Ivey is the present Executive Director of the ABUF, and she along with a reputable staff has zeroed in on critical areas of concern. These include: Health Education Employment Welfare Reform Cultural, Economic, and Youth Development Not only does the Fund allocate money to communities but they also provide proper guidance to assist in budgeting these donations. Now many people wonder how they as individuals can get in volved and exactly where their contributions go. Well, the BUF is a non-profit, federally tax-exempt public foun dation, and therefore has permits to solicit funds from the State of Georgia and the City of Atlanta. The use of all donations are audited yearly by accountants, and made public in an annual report that is accessible to all con tributors. Then contributions are allocated by the Board of Directors through grants to organizations which were developed solelv for the purpose of combating problems in Atlanta’s community. Money raised by the Fund is used to help: Soul Patrol Sickle Cell Foundation Dawson Five Team Defense Southern Collective of Afro-American Writers Recently, BUF sponsored a four day, second annual conference at Colony Square Hotel here in Atlanta. The conference featured such noted blacks as: Lerone Bennett Jr., senior editor of Ebony, Minsister Louis Farrakhan, Donald Byrd, Quineey Jones, Julian Bond, and countless others. This conference was organized for the purpose of raising money, overviewing past accomplishments, and discussion of future project. “Wf are always searching for people who want to work with us, but, they must be willing to do just that — work. They must be dedicated and hard working, and I am sure there are plenty of students that are. We need more student involvement, for vou can make small donations that can amount to so much to someone in need,” said Ivey. If you would like to volunteer your services, write: Atlanta Black United Fund, Inc. 52 Fairlie Street, N.W. Suite 370 Atlanta, Georgia 30303 Queen Thanks Students By Catherine I worked very hard last summer planning and organizing my coronation the way I felt would best represent you and give a little change of pace. All things planned, un fortunately, were not possible because of financial inade quacy, but we worked hard with what we had. Edwards I wish to thank all of the people involved in helping to make the coronation a success and give my special thanks to Monty Ross and Ms. Lorrie Garland. Thank you for mak ing my dream a reality. Your concern and help was greatly appreciated. Blake and Administration Anchorperson Criticized SpeakstoStudents By Angela Esannason PANTHER Reporter President Elias Blake has been attacked by the president of the International Students Organization on Clark’s cam pus for being “insensitive” to the ISO’s problems. In a press conference held by the president of the ISO, Ade Ademanya, President Blake and his administration had been verbally attacked for avoiding the International students on the campus. During the brief conference, Ademanya stated that the main purpose for the conference was to make the college administration aware of the average international student’s problem on the cam pus and the goals of the ISO. According to Ademanya, ap proximately 210 international students are attending Clark. He later added that “Clark College is one of the institutions in the United States to which the Nigerian government sends students from the Nigerian ManPower program. Clark is being recognized nationally.” Ademanya emphasized that “our black sisters and brothers have been misinformed concerning Africa.” To alleviate the misinformation, Ademanya stated that an international student day be proclaimed in the school calen dar. This day according to Ademanya would be set asied to educate faculty, staff and students on the culture of the international students. Another goal that the ISO is trying to achieve is getting the administration to allocate fixed money for the function of the organization. Ademanya also stated that the ISO would like to have at least one representative in the Clark College Student Government Association and at least one member on the Board of Trustees. Disturbed of how powerless the ISO is, Ademanya said, “We want to be involved in the decision making process here at Clark.” One of the other goals outlined by Ademanya was creating an exchange program between Clark College and the countries of the international students. Other goals specified were the involvement of the ISO in the orientation of freshmen international students, in volvement in job allocation, and involvement in seminars. According to Ademanya, the ISO made a donation to the Vivian Henderson scholarship fund of $400. Ademanya concluded his remarks by supporting President Blake’s ad ministration and wished the president good years ahead. He also welcomed Dr. Gloria Scott, vice-president, and also wished her successful years ahead. The ISO is a non-profit organization with 150 members. NOBUCS will meet in Atlanta The National Organization of Black University and College Students (NOBUCS) will holds its annual meeting in the Atlanta University Center on Nov. 16-19, with representatives from cam puses across the nation. According to Luther Brown, NOBUCS’s chairman, the former president of Howard University’s Student Government Association, the conference will involve the campus queens as well. One of the goals of the conference is to inform the queens of their duty in the struggle for the preservation of black institutions. The conference will seek solutions to problems for low scores made by high schoolers on proficiency tests. Also, NOBUCS will discuss its op position to desegregation of black institutions, and specifically the opposition of Savannah State becoming a two year community college. By Beverly A Quarles PANTHER Reporter Monica Kaufman, an chorwoman for WSB-TV 2, spoke at Clark College recen tly. Kaufman, an Emmy Award winner in reporting, said she “has always had a goal to become a reporter.” When asked how she viewed the job market for mass com munications majors from four- year undergraduate schools, five years from now, she said, “I would advise you to have a double major, so that you could specialize in a certain area of writing.” When asked how she felt about black colleges, she replied, “I have nothing against black schools, but the problems won’t only be how to deal with blacks, but whites as well.” She views Clark College as having a very fine Mass Communication department, but expressed the need to be aware of the special programs offered for students at local television stations. Kaufman says she will “keep going with such flexible and long hours,” because she has conditioned her mind and body, and that it is something that she didn’t develop over night. She also jumps rope and is very much into yogi, and also takes a vacation every four months. Kaufman was also given an award by her sisters of Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority. She said that they want her to become an active member again, Kaufman received her Master’s degree at Columbia University in New York City. Members of the Division of Student Affairs and the Freshmen Guides of Clark College recently held their an nual evaluation dinner at Paschal’s Motor Hotel on Tues day, Oct. 17, 1978 at 7:30 p.m. The group discussed the strengths and weaknesses of the Freshmen Orientation Program, and made plans for the improvement of future programs and the selection of guides. (Photo by Tyraun Patterson)