2018 Excellence Gala
Excellence Gala
September 8th 2018 5pm -8-pm
Doubletree Hotel – Bloomington, IL
Keynote Speaker – Dr. Jermaine Ware
Community Icon Award – Gary Moore
TICKETS NOW AVAILABLE at: https://2018excellencegala.eventbrite.com
Archive for Events
100 Black Men of Central Illinois Blood Drive
Friday, June 22, 2018
1PM – 6PM
George Washington Carver Community Center
710 W 3rd St. Peoria, IL 61605
To schedule an appointment, call 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit https://redcrossblood.org (Enter Sponsor Code: 100). All presenting donors will receive a FREE American Red Cross T-Shirt courtesy of 100 Black Men of Central Illinois. All presenting donors will receive a certificate to Culver’s for a Pint of Culver’s Famous Custard!
Join us on Sept 9th beginning at 5pm at the ISU Brown Ball Room.
2017 Excellence Gala – ticket & info: https://100gala2017.eventbrite.com
U.S. Marshall Robert Moore will speak with members of the 100 Black Men of Central Illinois on October 11, 5:00 pm at the Bloomington Police Department. The topic will address the challenges between communities and law inforcement. Mr. Moore is a Retired U.S Marshal who was appointed by President Clinton in 1994-2002 to the position of United States Marshal for the Central District of Illinois. He is an active member of NOBLE (National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives) and author of a book (All the President’s Men) which gives the history of all the black U.S. Marshals.
The “Excellence in Mentoring Gala” is an event focused on highlighting one of the core objectives of The 100 Black Men of Central Illinois, mentoring, and all the values and benefits that it offers to the community. Attendees will be able to see how The 100 Black Men of Central Illinois partners with local business and organizations to reach our shared goals of building a better community. Proceeds from this event will support our mentoring, scholarship and community service programs. Get tickets to the 2016 Excellence in Mentoring Gala.
Keynote speaker: Dr Harold Davis, founder of the TALKS mentoring program.
This year’s gala is on August 26, 2016 at the Doubletree Hotel. Purchase tickets here. Learn more about the gala and the mentoring efforts of the 100 Black Men of Central Illinois in this short video.
See the photos and bios of the Bloomington/Normal Scholarship Award Winners. AAHFM 2016 Scholarship Award Winners Photos & Bios
Founded in 1987, the African American Hall of Fame Museum (AAHFM) maintains collections and exhibitions of African American life and culture. Each year the AAHFM inducts individuals who have contributed to African American History and advancement through outstanding service and/or community leadership and have given of their time and resources. This year, Dale Avery – president of the 100 Black Men of Illinois chapter has been recognized with that honor. Congratulations Dale!
Event: 28th Annual African American Hall of Fame Museum Red, Black and Green Ball Date & Time: Sat., Feb. 27, 7 p.m.
Location: Peoria Riverfront Museum · 222 S.W. Washington St. · Peoria, Ill.
Cost: $50 per ticket
The 100 Black Men of Central Illinois is sponsoring a bus trip to Chicago for the 13th Annual College Scholarship Fair presented by the Chicago chapter of the 100 Black Men. This event has helped enable participating colleges and universities to provide millions of dollars in scholarships and grants, and thousands of college acceptances to attending high school students. Parents, teachers, and other stakeholders in the lives of students are also invited and encouraged to participate. Sign up here.
