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EOYDC Hosts Annual Fundraiser at Coliseum Lexus of Oakland

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August 10, 2014

The East Oakland Youth Development Center recently hosted their annual “Something for Everyone” scholarship fundraiser hosted by Coliseum Lexus of Oakland owner Ed Fitzpatrick. Radio personality Miranda Wilson served as mistress of ceremonies along with EOYDC President, Regina Jackson.

Over 40 scholarships were presented including two special scholarships directly from broadcaster Pam Moore. EOYDC also recognized Champions for Youth including KBLX Radio Station, Fred Blackwell of the San Francisco Foundation, Cedric Brown of the Kapor Center for Social Impact and Christopher Chatmon of the Oakland Unified School District’s African American Male Achievement Initiative. Marshawn Lynch of the Seattle Seahawks, Social Justice Advocate Dr. Monique Morris, Shawna Myers of the Oakland Unified School District and Artist Ryan Nicole were also honored.

“We are so pleased to honor community members and also raise much needed funds for our youth,” said Jackson with EOYDC Vice President Dereca Blackmon.

Students represented Howard University, California State East Bay and San Francisco State among others.

“We are proud to sponsor our youth, supporters of youth and the great work of EOYDC and Regina Jackson, said Coliseum of Lexus owner Ed Fitzpatrick.

In July, Regina Jackson led 14 students on a cultural exchange trip to China. The “Think China 2014 Delegation” to Hangzhou and Beijing also included students from the Oakland Unified School District’s Office of African American Male Achievement. Students were hosted by the Beijing Foreign Studies University with classes held at the China United States Exchange Foundation’s facility on campus.

Students spent time at Hangzhou Wanxiang Polytechnic University and had the opportunity to be exposed to the country’s 4000 year history, take classes in calligraphy and leadership development, and play basketball. “These trips are life changing and our children deserve these opportunities and more because they are our future,” said Jackson.

In 1978 the EOYDC began its mission of assisting disenfranchised young people founded by Robert B. Shetterly. Shetterfly, who served as CEO of Clorox during its transition from a subsidiary of Procter & Gamble Co. to an independent company, set the stage for Clorox’s on-going support of the organization.

Shetterly believed “To do well, you must first do good,” and unlike most, he made a personal and financial commitment to make a difference, prior to his death in 1997.

As an activist, Shetterfly used his wealth and influence to assist various organizations including the Black Panthers, Free Breakfast Program. His dream of a community-based program became the EOYDC, and prior to his death in 1997, Shetterfly continued to put forth his time, hard work and money toward making a difference in the community. For more information visit: www.EOYDC.org

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Last week, The Post published a photo showing Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price with Carol Jones, whose son, Patrick DeMarco Scott, was gunned down by an unknown assailant in 2018.

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Publisher’s note: Last week, The Post published a photo showing Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price with Carol Jones, whose son, Patrick DeMarco Scott, was gunned down by an unknown assailant in 2018. The photo was too small for readers to see where the women were and what they were doing. Here we show Price and Jones as they complete a walk in memory of Scott. For more information and to contribute, please contact Carol Jones at 510-978-5517 at morefoundation.help@gmail.com. Courtesy photo.

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Vallejo Welcomes Interim City Manager Beverli Marshall

At Tuesday night’s Council meeting, the Vallejo City Council appointed Beverli Marshall as the interim city manager. Her tenure in the City Manager’s Office began today, Wednesday, April 10. Mayor Robert McConnell praised Marshall’s extensive background, noting her “wide breadth of experience in many areas that will assist the City and its citizens in understanding the complexity of the many issues that must be solved” in Vallejo.

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Beverli Marshall began her first day with the City on April 10. ICMA image.

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At Tuesday night’s Council meeting, the Vallejo City Council appointed Beverli Marshall as the interim city manager. Her tenure in the City Manager’s Office began today, Wednesday, April 10.

Mayor Robert McConnell praised Marshall’s extensive background, noting her “wide breadth of experience in many areas that will assist the City and its citizens in understanding the complexity of the many issues that must be solved” in Vallejo.

Current City Manager Michael Malone, whose official departure is slated for April 18, expressed his well wishes. “I wish the City of Vallejo and Interim City Manager Marshall all the best in moving forward on the progress we’ve made to improve service to residents.” Malone expressed his hope that the staff and Council will work closely with ICM Marshall to “ensure success and prosperity for the City.”

According to the Vallejo Sun, Malone stepped into the role of interim city manager in 2021 and became permanent in 2022. Previously, Malone served as the city’s water director and decided to retire from city service e at the end of his contract which is April 18.

“I hope the excellent work of City staff will continue for years to come in Vallejo,” he said. “However, recent developments have led me to this decision to announce my retirement.”

When Malone was appointed, Vallejo was awash in scandals involving the housing division and the police department. A third of the city’s jobs went unfilled during most of his tenure, making for a rocky road for getting things done, the Vallejo Sun reported.

At last night’s council meeting, McConnell explained the selection process, highlighting the council’s confidence in achieving positive outcomes through a collaborative effort, and said this afternoon, “The Council is confident that by working closely together, positive results will be obtained.”

While the search for a permanent city manager is ongoing, an announcement is expected in the coming months.

On behalf of the City Council, Mayor McConnell extended gratitude to the staff, citizen groups, and recruitment firm.

“The Council wishes to thank the staff, the citizens’ group, and the recruitment firm for their diligent work and careful consideration for the selection of what is possibly the most important decision a Council can make on behalf of the betterment of our City,” McConnell said.

The Vallejo Sun contributed to this report.