Martin Luther King Jr. Banquet 2013

This banquet honors the works of Martin Luther King Jr. and recognizes young adults who are essay and award winners. Proceeds benefit student scholarships, the Martin Luther King Jr. Center, and the African American Heritage League.

Date	Sunday, January 20, 2013
Time	Social begins at 5:00pm Dinner begins at 5:30pm
Location	Five Sullivan Brothers Convention Center West 4th and Commercial Street Waterloo, Iowa
Cost	$40 per person $20 per person – Ages 18 and Under
Menu	Tossed Salad with French or Ranch Dressing Rolls with Cinnamon Butter Chicken Marsala Twice Baked Mashed Potatoes Scandinavian Blend of Vegetables Cheesecake, Assorted Mini Cheesecakes, and Mini Éclairs

Make your reservation for the 2013 Martin Luther King Jr. Banquet  by Wednesday, January 16, 2013. If you are unable to attend, you can make a donation.

My Future is Now

Presented by: Dr. Beverly Smith
Associate Superintendent for Human Resources and Equity
Waterloo Community School District

Dr. Beverly A. Smith is the Associate Superintendent for Human Resources and Equity for the Waterloo Community School District. She was born and raised in Waterloo, Iowa, and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in theatre and elementary education from Cornell College and a Master of Arts degree in Educational Psychology from the University of Northern Iowa.

She was the first African-American woman to earn a Doctorate in educational leadership from the University of Northern, Iowa. She held numerous professional positions including elementary teacher, director of two child development agencies, elementary principal, and adjunct professor in the education departments of both Wartburg College and the University of Northern Iowa.

Active in many civic and professional organizations, Dr. Smith currently serves on the Allen Hospital Board, Allen College Board, and the Black Hawk Gaming Commission. In addition, she serves as Chair of the State of Iowa Board of Educational Examiners. Past involvements include appointments to the Iowa State Board of Regents, the Governor’s Education Roundtable, and the Governor’s Task Force Closing the Achievement Gap for African-American Males.

Numerous awards were bestowed to Dr. Smith. She is a recipient of the Salute Award from the Northeast Iowa Chapter of Women in Communications, Inc., KBBG Citizen of the Year and Community Service awards, Distinguished Emeritus of the University of Northern Iowa Price Laboratory School, Multicultural Educator Award, the Human Rights Commission Educator Award and the Martin Luther King Jr. Center Community Service Award.

Dr. Smith served on the boards of Cedar Valley United Way, Family and Children’s Council of Black Hawk County, Black Hawk Leadership, Child Health Specialty Clinics, Hawkeye Community College Foundation, Waterloo Park Commission, Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center, Afro-American Community Broadcasting, and Lily Furgerson Child Development Center.

Along with serving on boards in numerous organizations, Dr. Smith was a member of the Waterloo Women’s Civic Club, the NAACP and past president of Tau Zeta Zeta Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. She worships at Payne African Methodist Episcopal Church.

She is married to James “Fugie” Smith. They recently celebrated their 37th wedding anniversary. They have two daughters, Felicia and Nina, and three grandchildren, Brooklynn, Kingslee, and Jaymes.

Make your reservation for the 2013 Martin Luther King Jr. Banquet  by Wednesday, January 16, 2013. If you are unable to attend, you can make a donation.