Faith Church in Dyer, Indiana was host to the INSight Design Conference.  The conference served as a forum to boost business between designers and companies.  Designers attended inspirational breakout sessions, portfolio reviews, demonstrations and more.  Businesses were educated on brand building, how to benefit from great design and communications, and learned about new media solutions.  Finally both designers and the companies were able to network, participate in panel discussions and stroll down vendors’ row which hosted the best products and services that Northwest Indiana and Chicago had to offer.  To learn more about the INSight Conference, visit www.insightdesignconference.com.

Delta Renaissance Weekend is coming August 28th and 29th and will take place at the Renaissance North Hotel in Carmel, Indiana.  The event is hosted by the Indianapolis Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. and it’s purpose is to kick off the 2009-2010 Sorority Year.  On Friday night the Deltas host “The Uptown Rouge, a swanky party that is open to the public and Saturday the Chapter will hold it’s annual Round Up for Sorority members only.

As the Indianapolis Alumnae Chapter’s Publicity Chair, I was responsible for all design needs such as fliers, brochures and tickets as well as promotions.  I invite you to join us at “The Uptown Rouge” and to all of my Sorors of Delta Sigma Theta, I will see you at Saturday’s Round Up as well.

Last weekend I worked as a videographer during the premier of “Second Chance”, a play produced by the Imani Community Church Performing Arts Ministry.  The was plot was EXCELLENT.  I was captivated by the twists and turns following the path of a drug addicted mother, a crooked cop, an alcoholic, and a strained marriage and the story of their triumph and salvation.  Look for the trailer soon.

The Indiana Black Expo Summer Celebration kicked off this evening at Light of the World Christian Church. Citizens, Community Leaders, and Government Officials, all came together to give the Summer Celebration their blessing and give thanks for thirty-nine successful years.

Join us in Indianapolis July 9th through July 19th for the 2009 Indiana Black Expo Summer Celebration.

The Indiana Black Expo’s Summer Celebration began as a humble  exposition at the Indiana State Fairgrounds in 1971.  It highlighted cultural art, history and economic accomplishments of African-Americans while demonstrating the importance of their contributions to Indiana.  Back then the even attracted over 50,000 people.

Summer Celebration is now the largest African-American event in the nation, with over 300,000 people in attendance. The myriad of programs and events stretches over an 11-day period and includes business workshops, health and wellness, employment opportunities, spiritual enrichment, exhibits, youth activities and entertainment. Local and national celebrities along with individuals, families and members of the corporate community all join in celebration of African-American heritage and culture. Summer Celebration is the signature fund raiser for the nonprofit community organization Indiana Black Expo, Inc. and its’ year-round youth and family programs.

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We are in need of additional volunteers to serve as ushers for the Celebration of Praise Service which will be held on Sunday, July 19 as part of IBE Summer Celebration. Ushers need to arrive at the Indiana Convention Center, Hall A at 7:30am and will receive instructions upon arrival. Ushers will need to wear white tops and black bottoms. WE NEED YOU! If you can assist please email me with your name, email address and phone number.

Dear Fellow Alumni,

First and foremost, thank you for all of your support and encouragement throughout this Trustee election. I have been overwhelmed by all of the positive emails and phone calls from you encouraging me every step of the way. As some of you may know, the current Trustee, Phil Eskew, was re-elected and will remain on the Board. Although we did not win this time, it should be noted that we received over 6,000 votes! This is a great testament to all of the hard work that we have put forth throughout these last few months and I have no doubt that we have made a huge impact on the demographics of alumni that vote in the IU Trustee elections.

This was a wonderfully ran campaign and I enjoyed every moment. I am forever in dept to all of you. Thank you again and I look forward to Round Two as we begin the campaign to run next year!

Most sincerely,

Crystal T. Brown