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NEWS RELEASE
FROM DR. ROBERT B. INGRAM


Dr. Robert Ingram Takes
Miami-Dade, Broward by Storm


February 26, 1999
For Immediate Release
Contact: Suzanne Matthews
305-995-2784
Fax: 305-995-2722

MIAMI - Miami-Dade County School Board Member Dr. Robert B. Ingram (District 1) took Miami-Dade and Broward Counties by storm last week participating in a variety of activities.

On Sunday, February 14, he delivered the opening message "There is Hope" at the NAACP's installation ceremony at New Birth Baptist Church. On February 16, Dr. Ingram gave a creative and dynamic presentation at Florida Memorial College on the life of one of the college's outstanding graduates Harry T. Moore.

On February 17, Dr. Ingram disseminated vital information about the "Church's Role in Economic Development" at the Fort Lauderdale District Conference held Wednesday, at Mt. Zion A.M.E. Church in Dania. He also presented the conference's opening message "Stooping when you ought to be Standing."

Dr. Ingram finished the week as keynote speaker at the Miami Community Police Benevolent Association's installation ceremony by charging his listeners to "Remember on whose shoulders they are standing."

Additionally, the Board Member, Professor & Chairman of The Division of Extension & Continuing Education at Florida Memorial College launched a "Read to Lead" campaign that can be accessed on the Internet at www.dade.k12.fl.us/district1/Mack/readinfo.htm.


To contact Dr. Ingram, please call 305-995-1340 or e-mail ringram@dadeschools.net