The slight rain didn’t deter community volunteers who gave their time and effort Saturday, May 13, 2006 to clean-up Seven Mile during the annual 2006 Motor City Makeover. The Motor City Makeover is a bagged litter campaign held in the City of Detroit each Saturday in May. Our dedicated crew of community members, youth, and ACC staff joined in, grabbed their rakes, shovels, and brooms and set off to remove debris and weeds from Seven Mile frontage, behind buildings and sidewalks. Continental breakfast and lunch was provided to participants. After the clean-up, Certificates of Appreciation by Mr. Isa Hasan Project Director, and Ms. Marja Winters, ONCR Director were distributed to the volunteers with sincere thanks to the community at large.

ACC is pleased to announce that scholarship applications are being accepted for the 2005-2006 academic school year. ACC’s Scholarship Award Program financially assists deserving high school seniors pursuing a higher education. Scholarship awards are based on academic excellence and financial need. All applicants must be graduating high school seniors with at least a 3.0 point average, demonstrated extracurricular/volunteer activities, and of course college-bound.

Applications can be downloaded from ACC’s website at www.myacc.org or picked up at our Lathrup Village location and sent to the ACC Scholarship Fund Committee at 28551 Southfield Rd., Lathrup Village, MI 48076. Applications must be received no later than August 15, 2006 to be considered.

The Arab American and Chaldean Council & Beaumont Cancer Institute will host their 2nd Annual Cancer Education, Prevention and Early Detection Forum. Emceed by William Saliata, radio host of “Maal Jalia” Arabic Radio Talk Show WNZK-690AM.

The event will be held on Wednesday, June 28, 2006, 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM at St. George Church located at 2160 E. Maple Road, Troy, MI. If you are interested in attending this important symposium call (248) 559-0960 to register. This community event is open to the public.

ACC's WorkFirst Program would like to announce the Oakland County Employment Diversity Council's (OCEDC) 6th Annual Diversity Job Expo, "Diversity in Employment = Success". Free to job seekers, the expo will be held on Friday, June 16, 2006 from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM at the Southfield Hotel & Convention Center, 17017 W. Nine Mile Road, Southfield, MI. For registration or other information visit www.ocedc.net or contact Melva Allen at 248-796- 4566, Andrew Pettress at 248-338-1705 or Frank Russell at 248-858-5204.

ACC's Employment and Training Department is designed to assist the community members at large with placement, informational resources, referral services, as well as educational and awareness services to the work force. The program provides various employers in the tri-county area with recruitment of job ready candidates to fill all kinds of employment.

The Arab American and Chaldean Council (ACC) is preparing for its Summer Basketball Leadership and Mentoring Day Camp, which is scheduled to begin June 19th. Youth ages 17 and under will participate in a six (6) week basketball day camp in which youth will learn basketball techniques and strategies, life skills, including teamwork, team building, conflict resolution, anger management, communication skills and self- esteem enhancement.

With approximately 100 enthusiastic campers who are looking forward to participate in our camp activities, we need your support to achieve our goal of $8,350.00. Donated funds will allow these kids to participate in camp activities and purchase equipment and uniforms. May we count on your help? The Skillman Foundation will match all gifts dollar-to- dollar until our goal is reached.

You can donate online by electronic payment at www.freep.com/summerdreams, or make checks or money orders payable to: Children First, P.O. Box 64702, Detroit, MI 48264. Contributions must be made online or by check written directly from the donor to Children First. Checks written on an agency bank account will not be matched. The maximum individual contribution eligible for match is $1,500. On the memo line of your check specify ACC as the donation recipient.

On Tuesday, May 23, 2006 at 7:00 PM, the Michigan Peace Team will host a presentation on Life as a Muslim Woman at Marygrove College in the Student Center, located at 8425 W. McNichols, Detroit. Presenter Fida Qesta comes to Detroit to share her story of struggle and hope. For more information contact Jill Kress at 313-655-6748 or Liz Walters, IHM at 313-841-8229.