Albany Criterion Club - GA

Criterion Club meeting for June held at the Flint with our guest city of Albany Police Chief Michael Persley. Our conversations centered around recruitment and retention of officers and continuing focus on crime prevention and gun issues.

Congratulations to Criterion Club member Samuel Gaines on his most recent accomplishment. Brother Gaines spent a lot of energy and effort to accomplish this goal. His efforts will benefit his community he serves.

Criterion Club members supporting the 22nd annual Willie Pitts reunion in Albany, Ga are Congressional Representative Kenneth Cutts, Criterion Club Vice President Booker Harper, 2024 Willie Pitts Reunion Chairman Willie Wingfield.

At our May 2024 meeting, the Criterion Club welcomed CEO of Albany/Leesburg Housing Authority, Dr William Myles. Dr Myles shared an incredible amount of information centered around the need of affordable housing and how the role of our elected officials plays in deciding whether or not new housing be built. Dr Myles will organize a group visit by members of the Criterion Club so that we may see firsthand the daily functions of the housing authority board. A brilliant administrator, Dr Myles appears to be the right person delivered at the right time. Great presentation and awareness

Early voting starts today.

Outstanding support from the Criterion Club of Albany as we supported the political forum held at Dougherty High School. Voters had an opportunity to listen to each incumbent and candidates who are vying for several positions in South Georgia as well as Dougherty County and city of Albany. We encourage all citizens to register to vote and early vote in the upcoming elections.

The Criterion Club of Albany encourages all concerned and registered voters to attend this event and get to know who may best best qualified to support the citizens.

Congratulations to Criterion Club member Kenneth Cutts for outstanding contributions to our culture.

Members of the Criterion Club of Albany were invited by VP Pegues of ASU to tour both West and East campuses of Albany State University. In addition to the tours of both campuses, we also transitioned the river walk connecting Radium Springs and through the East campus and ending at the Broad Ave bridge. It is our intent to continue to collaborate with ASU on projects in support of our 4 pillars and our intent to create scholarship opportunities for a deserving student.

Steak and Burger Dinner

Steak and Burger Dinner with Boys and Girls Club

The officers and some of the members of the Albany Criterion Club hosted Dr Antonious Pegues, VP of Finance and Administration at Albany State University at our March dinner meeting. Dr Pegues shared some of the strategic visions of the University, to include community engagement and partnership, successful recruitment and retention, new construction and opportunities to address student housing. Highly engaged discussions by highly engaged motivator.

February is Black History Month. This month, we will showcase several prominent figures in Black history.

Sarah Randolph Bailey was born in Macon, Georgia in 1885. Her passion for education and a drive for excellence was evident throughout her life. Sarah Bailey is credited with many accomplishments. But, starting the Girl Scout Camp for African American girls, would be her most noted accomplishment.

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🌟 Day 7 of our Black History Month Series: Central State University continues to honor the legacy of resilience and achievement within the Black community. Today, we pay tribute to the trailblazers who have shaped the landscape of education, innovation, and empowerment. Join us as we celebrate the indomitable spirit of those who paved the way for excellence. Their stories inspire us to reach new heights and continue the journey toward progress. 🖤✊🏽

We the Albany Criterion Club take time to share Black History.President W.Frank Wilson and Vice-President Booker Harper.

Season Greetings from Senior Pastor,Samuel M.Gaines and Barbara Gaines

Greetings from the Leadership of the Albany Criterion Club.
During this Yule tide season of the year we the members of the of the Albany Criterion Club would like to wish you and your family a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all of our partners that we’ve shared leadership doing this year. We look forward to working through the next year from our leadership, President, Frank Wilson, Vice President, Booker Harper Secretary, Mike Harris , and our treasurer, Dr. James Hill.

Christmas dinner at Sherwood Elementary School tonight, our partner school. The membership presented a check $2000 to support the current school year. New officers elected to serve 2024-2026. Frank Wilson President, Booker Harper Vice President, Mike Harris Secretary, Dr James Hill Treasurer.

An incredible job done by facilitator Aaron Johnson, on behalf of the Criterion Club, along with the members as we brought awareness to the citizens and provided an opportunity for the candidates to appear before the audience to share their goals and objectives for our city.

We invite the Albany community to support this historical event.

Congratulations goes out to Mr Frank Wilson and other members of the committee for providing an exceptional and outstanding program this morning to commemorate the 60th year anniversary of the march on Washington DC. The program was modeled after the original program. And this morning’s program was filled with exciting and informative presentations. Thank you for your valuable work within the community.