LOOKING FOR MEDIA SUPPORT FOR GHANA FATHERHOOD INITIATIVES

 2011: Year of Responsible Men Campaign

Ataa Nii

December 27, 2010  · 5 min read  · 

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Dear Potential Media Supporter : Re: Seeking Media Sponsorship for the 2011: Year of Responsible Men Campaign   In 2011 Fathers Incorporated in partnership with President Obama’s White House administration, honorary board, partners,including Ghana Fatherhood Initiative Foundation(GFIF) and sponsors will honor 2011 as The Year of Responsible Men. This high level recognition is designed to assist in targeting the need to encourage and support responsible fatherhood and mentoring. Currently we are in the planning stages of a year-long campaign called “Ties Never Broken.” The campaign is designed through these two major efforts:   2011: The Year of Responsible Men. This is an umbrella cause marketing concept that allows for us to partner with national organizations,including Ghana Fatherhood Initiative Foundation(GFIF) in the hopes of creating viral messages around the importance of being responsible men and mentors. Currently we have more than 25 agencies who have signed memorandum of understandings with FI to engage in programs and projects throughout 2011.   “Ties Never Broken (Blue Bow Tie),” is the theme and icon that embodies the need of addressing fatherlessness and mentoring.  The term speaks to the all too real connection between a child and their biological father. Estranged, deployed, deceased or otherwise, there is a tie/connection that is never broken between parents and their children.  The blue bow tie icon will be established as a symbol to expresses this reality.   In connection with these two efforts we have amassed an honorary board of national icons, civic leaders and social activist to serve as the motivators, supporters and leaders of this campaign. To accomplish these goals we NEED MEDIA SUPPORTORS of the cause! Media partners such as yours who can help lead this effort by example, engagement and support. We’re not asking for much. You are NOT obligated to air or print anything (Although it would be appreciated). Our goal is simple to show the public that media is just a concerned about our core issues of fatherhood, mentoring and family as they are.   In addition on January 14th in New York City Fathers Incorporated will host a dinner to launch our partnership with the White House, a network of private, public and corporate partners and a high profile honorary board. The night will see five national awardees receive recognition for their work in the field of responsible fatherhood and mentoring; including John Amos; most recognized for his role as James Evans in the television show, “Good Times,” and Geoffrey Canada; CEO of the Harlem Children Zone and a subject of the critically acclaimed documentary "Waiting for Superma". There will also be several BLOCKBUSTER announcements regarding partnerships, events and initiatives for the 2011: Year of Responsible Men campaign. In addition; the announcement of our National Chairman and Spokesperson will be made by Joshua Dubois; special assistant to President Obama and Executive Director of the Office of Faith Based and Neighborhood Partnerships. In attendance; we’ll have several special guests to show support of our efforts. We are excited about the possibilities of the project and the changes it can have on our families and communities. We believe that restoring the nation’s faith in men and creating an honorable path to manhood are critical undertakings if we hope to create healthy, nurturing and loving environments for our mothers and children. On behalf of Fathers Incorporated; we all look forward to hearing from you and receiving your support. For more information you can reach Ghana Fatherhood Initiative Foundatio(GFIF) via email at INFO@GHANAFATHERHOODINITIATIVE.ORG / samtackie@ghanafatherhoodinitiative.org or by phone at 0302913924 Feel free to contact me with any additional questions or for more information.  I should be ready for an interview concerning the above. Thank you in advance for your time and consideration.   In Ghana,Ghana Fatherhood Initiative Foundation(GFIF) shall join in celebrating the need for Responsible Men by creating awareness and also to celebrate 1st Annual Father's Recognition Award Ceremony 2011, Why a "Favorite Fathers" program?  Fathers are the foundation of strong families.  While father absence in families continues to be a problem, there are countless numbers of men who have dignified themselves by being great fathers to their children.  Often, these fathers go unrecognized for the good things they do.  GFIF will showcase father role model who are making vital contributions as parents and men in the community.   Sincerely Samuel NiiTeiko Tackie Founder/President Ghana Fatherhood Initiative Foundation(GFIF) Accra-Ghana   Current Media Sponsors:    2011: Year of Responsible Men - Honorary Board Members Honorary Chair (To be announced)   Dr. Iyanla Vanzant  Innervisons   Dr. Jeff Gardere  America’s Psychiatrist. Host of VHI’s Dads Camp   Dr. Yvonne Lewis, Dipl.O.M.,ND Natural Health Author & Lecturer   Ebro Darden Program Director NYC’s Hot97 and KISS FM   Eric Treworgy  Former Board Member of STRIVE International   George C. Fraser Chairman & CEO of FraserNet, Inc.     James Rodriguez President and CEO Fathers and Families Coalition of America   Jerry Craft Cartoonist and Illustration for Mama’s Boyz   John Amos Actor and Humanitarian   John Badalament Modern Dads   Joseph T. Jones President and CEO of the Center For Urban Families   Michelle Drayton Publisher Today’s Child Magazine     Rev. Alfonso Wyatt Vice President City Fund of New York   Rev. Dr. DeForest B. Soaries, Jr. Senior Pastor First Baptist Church of Lincoln Gardens   Rev. Floyd Flake Pastor Greater Allen Cathedral   Rick Johnson Founder Better Dads   Roland C. Warren President and CEO National Fatherhood Initiative   Stephen Powell Executive Director  Mentoring USA   William Malcolm Founder William Malcolm Luxe Collection   Partners (as of November 12th) 100 Fathers Inc. Carefronting – Nigeria Celebrate Dads Center for Research on Fathers, Children, and Family Well-Being / Columbia University School of Social Work Center for Urban Families ChildFind of America Community Action Partnership Daddy UniverseCity Delaware Valley Fathers and Families Coalition EPIC - Every Person Influences Children Fathers and Families Coalition of America Ghana Fatherhood Initiative Foundation,Accra-Ghana. Greater Allen AME Cathedral Institute for African Man Development MensWork:  eliminating violence against women, inc. I’m Just Saying, LLC Mama’s Boyz Mentoring USA National Black Child Development Institute Albany, NY Chapter National Center for Fathering National Center on Fathers and Families National Fatherhood Initiative National Fatherhood Leaders Group National Partnership of Community Leadership NYS Minorities in Criminal Justice Oakland Livingston Human Service Agency Real Men Cook & Real Men Charities Coalition of Schools Educating Boys of Color The Council on Prevention and Education: Substances, Inc. (COPES, Inc.) The National Black TEEN Empowerment Expo, The Better Detroit Youth Movement, The Better Baltimore Youth Movement, The Better Brooklyn Youth Movement The National Latino Fatherhood and Family Institute Thinking Man Consulting Today’s Child Magazine UIH Family Partners Urban Leadership Institute/Raising Him Alone Campaign WRKS (KISS-FM) & WHQT (HOT 97) New York City