Annual Report
World Unity, Inc.
June 2008
We
continue to work on finalizing site for the World Unity
Landmark, staying informed of the process and with all
the stakeholders, the BRA, Children’s Museum and the
Park Department. In 2008 public meetings were held by
The Boston Children’s Museum to solicit ideas from the
community for Children Wharf Park. World Unity
Landmark was presented as part of the development of
the park. Wolff Landscape Architect introduced a
preliminary plan for the park that included sketches and
ideas. Their plan identified a couple of spaces for
icons.
World
Unity, Inc. received an endorsement from Mayor Menino
recommending the World Unity Landmark as one of the
icons for the park.
We
sponsored our 12th Annual Diversity and
Inclusion Gala, October 14th, 2008 at the
Boston Marriott Hotel, Copley Square. This continues to
be our signature event. It generates public awareness
for the World Unity Landmark and brings the diverse
community to support a project that promotes diversity
and inclusion. Frank Hauk, Executive V.P. Global
Marketing and Customer Quality at EMC, was our keynote
speaker. The event continues to draw new sponsors and
was well attended.
We
co-sponsored our 4th annual statewide poetry
contest on Diversity and Equality with WROR FM radio.
We received over 200 entries from over 14 different
schools. The winners were Stephanie Brown, Lincoln
Elementary School, Elise Grenier, Lincoln, Dover
Sherborn Middle School, Dover, and Sheneika Smith,
Swampscott High School, Swampscott. The poems were
narrated by the students, produced into a public service
message and aired on WROR 105.7 FM throughout the month
of February.
We
co-sponsored our 3rd annual professional
development event with Deloitte. The theme focused on
Strategies for Success in a Tough Economy. Our
distinguished panel were industry leaders from EMC,
WCVB TV and El Planeta. We had over 140
registrations. The event was well received.
We
continue to strengthen our board with new board
members. Burt Baptiste, Executive Director of Aerotek
was added to the board.
Our
operating expenses this year were $41,581. We raised
$66,867.50 including interest for the year. Year to
date our net assets are $378,614.
