CFF Announces This Year’s Good Neighbors
Posted on | April 25, 2012 | No Comments
By: Kat Bruner James, Chair of Citizens for a Fair Ferndale (CFF)
(Article originally published in April 2012 edition of Ferndale Friends)
Yet again, the CFF Good Neighbors = Strong Community Awards (GNA) Committee had the pleasure of reviewing a great number of worthy nominations. Every year, we are deeply touched by the thoughtful submissions that we receive. This year was no exception, and it was a difficult task to narrow it down to this year’s award winners.
For those are not yet familiar with the awards, in 2004, CFF began the GNAs to recognize people in Ferndale who support CFF’s objectives in their everyday lives. Award winners are recognized by their actions—no matter how big or small—that promote quality and the mission of CFF (see below). We especially wanted to give a nod to those who are not often recognized for their efforts; there are so many people who are not necessarily public figures who are just as important to the strength of our community. You can learn more about the awards at our website, www.fairferndale.org.
We are so proud that the GNAs have become known within the community, and we are so grateful for those who have taken the time to nominate the people who make Ferndale the welcoming, wonderful place that it is.
Without further ado, CFF is pleased to announce this year’s winners: Dean Bach (of Dino’s), Kate Baker, Elie Boudt and Nuria Garrote, Ron Gilmour, the Good Family (Linda, Lynn, Lisa, and Michael), Don Hagle (of J & D Auto), Barb and Pat Landry, Jason McIntosh and Jim Shaffer, Ann Warner, and Butch Yuhas. Go Comedy will also be recognized as the fourth CFF “Community Partner,” a special award that goes to a person or business selected by CFF (not necessarily nominated from outside of the group) for their direct participation in promoting CFF’s efforts.
The Good Neighbors Awards event will be held in May, and we will have more to report following the event. Be sure to “stay tuned.”
More CFF events coming up:
CFF will host a discussion brunch in the very near future (details TBA) focusing on the issues raised in the documentary Miss Representation. CFF will also be announcing a very big project that will (hopefully) involve a huge number of groups in the community and provide the building blocks for even more forward progress in Ferndale. Intrigued? Watch Ferndale Friends and our Facebook page for further announcements (find us on Facebook by searching “fairferndale”).
The mission of Citizen’s for a Fair Ferndale is to foster a community that is dedicated to the fair and equal treatment of all residents and visitors regardless of sexual orientation, race, color, religion, gender, age, height, weight, familial status, national origin, physical or mental disability. Check our website or email CFF48220@gmail.com for more information.
Citizens for a Fair Ferndale Organizing Carpool to Miss Representation Screening and Panel Discussion at Oakland University on March 24. Will Host Local Brunch to Discuss Film.
Posted on | March 13, 2012 | No Comments
Citizens for a Fair Ferndale, 263 Vester St., Ferndale, MI 48220 www.fairferndale.org
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 3/13/12; Contact (248) 219-9646
On Saturday, March 24 at noon (201 Dodge Hall, Oakland University Campus in Rochester), Oakland University’s Women and Gender Studies Program is sponsoring a screening of Miss Representation. The film’s website (www.missrepresentation.org) says, “Like drawing back a curtain to let bright light stream in, Miss Representation (90 min; TV-14 DL) uncovers a glaring reality we live with every day but fail to see. Written and directed by Jennifer Siebel Newsom, the film exposes how mainstream media contribute to the under-representation of women in positions of power and influence in America. The film challenges the media’s limited and often disparaging portrayals of women and girls, which make it difficult for women to achieve leadership positions and for the average woman to feel powerful herself.”
Please register for the film by Friday, March 16 by calling Graciela Osterberg, Women and Gender Studies Program, Oakland University; phone- (248) 370-2154 or email- osterber@oakland.edu. The event is FREE, but donations to Oakland University are appreciated by the sponsors. See www.oakland.edu/?id=19517&sid=308 for more info.
Citizens for a Fair Ferndale (CFF) invites anyone who would like to attend the screening to meet at Drayton Avenue Presbyterian Church (2441 Pinecrest, Ferndale) at 11:00 am to carpool to the screening. There is a two-hour panel discussion following the movie, so participants should decide in advance whether they wish to stay for that portion and coordinate rides accordingly. CFF is planning a follow up event (tentatively a potluck brunch) on a date to be announced and will invite anyone who has seen the film to come and discuss it further.
Other local screenings of the film can be found at http://www.missrepresentation.org/mr-screenings/category/michigan/upcoming/; it will also be released on DVD on April 10.
CFF’s mission is to foster a community that is dedicated to the fair and equal treatment of all residents and visitors regardless of sexual orientation, race, color, religion, gender, age, height, weight, familial status, national origin, physical or mental disability.
Learn more about CFF at www.fairferndale.org
Contact us for more information:
CFF48220@gmail.com or (248) 219-9646
2012 School Bond Issue Forum Video
Posted on | February 16, 2012 | No Comments
Click the following link to view the CFF Issue Forum regarding the upcoming school bond issue that will be on the February 28 ballot: Video link
Tags: Ballot Question Forums > Ferndale Public Schools
Citizens for a Fair Ferndale 2012 Good Neighbor Awards
Posted on | February 10, 2012 | No Comments
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 2/10/12; contact: 248-515-7803
CALL FOR NOMINATIONS
Please join Citizens for a Fair Ferndale in celebrating the ongoing efforts of those who live, work and attend school in Ferndale who value the fair and equal treatment of others and are engaged in making this happen on a daily basis. The Good Neighbor Awards program identifies and honors individuals, organizations and businesses in our community who are outstanding examples of “good neighbors,” who are committed to building, preserving, maintaining and improving the quality of life in their neighborhoods and our community.
Examples of previous honorees include diverse individuals, organizations and businesses which have coordinated and planned picnics, festivals, and events in the community; promoted volunteerism; created inclusive, welcoming environments in their businesses; collaborated on art projects that celebrate diversity; tutored foreign-born Americans; sheltered the homeless; creatively overcame personal challenges while striving to help others; established book club networks; spoken out against injustice in our community.
CFF is planning a special event in early May to present 10 (ten) awards for 2012. Please help us identify those whom you think deserve this award by submitting a nomination.
Nomination Forms must be received by Thursday, March 8, 2012 through online submission, or post mail to Citizens for a Fair Ferndale, 678 W. Marshall, Ferndale, MI 48220. For questions or media inquiries contact Kat Bruner James at (248) 515-7803.
The mission of CFF is to foster a community that is dedicated to the fair and equal treatment of all residents and visitors regardless of sexual orientation, race, color, religion, gender, age, height, weight, familial status, national origin, physical or mental disability.
Tags: GNA > Good Neighbors = Strong Community Awards
School Bond Information
Posted on | February 10, 2012 | No Comments
Click below to open a .pdf version information regarding the School Bond issue on the February 28 ballot:
Tags: Ballot Question Forums > Ferndale Public Schools
CFF TO HOLD ISSUE FORUM
Posted on | February 5, 2012 | No Comments
Citizens for a Fair Ferndale, 263 Vester St., Ferndale, MI 48220 www.fairferndale.org
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 2/5/12; Contact (248) 515-7803
Citizens For a Fair Ferndale Will Hold An Issue Forum Next Sunday at the Ferndale Library on the School Bond Renewal
Citizens for a Fair Ferndale (CFF) will hold its fourth voter forum that focuses exclusively on a ballot question on Sunday, February 12, 2012 at 2pm at the Ferndale Public Library (222 E. Nine Mile). A representative of Citizens for Quality Schools as well as a representative of an opposing viewpoint have been invited to participate. Members of the press are invited to attend. A copy of CFF’s Forum Guidelines are attached for your convenience.
CFF’s mission is to foster a community that is dedicated to the fair and equal treatment of all residents and visitors regardless of sexual orientation, race, color, religion, gender, age, height, weight, familial status, national origin, physical or mental disability.
Learn more about CFF at www.fairferndale.org
Contact us for more information:
CFF48220@gmail.com or (248) 515-7803
Tags: Ballot Question Forums > Ferndale Public Library
Thursday, January 19: CFF Mixer at WAB
Posted on | January 9, 2012 | No Comments
Please join us at Woodward Avenue Brewers (southeast corner of Woodward Ave. and Troy) at 7pm on January 19, 2012. We are looking forward to meeting new neighbors and discussing the future of CFF. We have invited several friends and neighbors, but all are welcome.
Come to learn more about the history of CFF; give your input into where the group should go from here. On the list to discuss: the Good Neighbors = Strong Community Awards; CFF Voter Forums; Hello! Ferndale; and a potential move event (or series of events).
Tags: Mixer > WAB
Links to CFF Candidate Forum videos
Posted on | October 31, 2011 | No Comments
Friends:
You can view the CFF Candidate Forum held last Sunday, October 23, 2011 at the Ferndale Library by clicking the following links:
Mayoral Candidate Forum: Click here
City Council Forum: Click here
Library Board Forum: Click here
Special thanks to Keith Dalton and tgdPresents for recording the event. Please visit: www.youtube.com/Ferndalemi
2011 Mayoral, City Council, and Library Board Candidates
Posted on | October 19, 2011 | No Comments
Click on a candidate’s name to open a .pdf version of their CFF Candidate Forum Questionnaire answers.
CFF Candidate Forum: Sunday, October 23
Posted on | September 27, 2011 | No Comments
Citizens for a Fair Ferndale will hold a Candidate Forum for the upcoming Mayoral and City Council elections. The forum will be held on Sunday, October 23 at 1pm at the Ferndale Public Library. Details to follow.
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