June 6, 2008

Campaign Itinerary...

May 19, 2008, Working Interfaith Network's Community Meeting with Sheriff Gautreaux

June 3, 2008, 2008 Entergy Regional LA Low Income Economic Development Summit

June 6, 2008, Fellowship Tabernacle, Destiny Dreamers

June 7, 2008, Grits, Catfish & Politics  

June 13, 2008, Neighborhood Canvassing, Mickens Place Subdivision

June 27, 2008,   Interview with BRAC

June 13, 2008, Meeting with Jaguar Journal Host

June 14, 2008, Flag Day Celebration – District 29 and CADAV’s 72nd Street Juneteeth Day

June 16, 2008, Social Enterprise Group Announcement*

June 17, 2008, Mandela School of Public Policy Panel

June 21, 2008, New Pilgrim Baptist Church, Class Democractic Party Fundraiser

June 22, 2008, Old Antioch Full Gospel BC Service

June 25, 2008, EBRP LTRC Committee Announcement*

June 29, 2008, Living Faith Friend & Family Day

July 1, 2008, Baton Rouge Business Report

July 2, 2008, Chairman of BREC, BR Metro Airport Commission Meeting

July 3, 2008, Senator Broome’s Legislative Briefing

July 9, 2008, Meeting with Association of Builders & Conractors

July 11-12, 2008, Open Door Fellowship's Women of Distinction 10th Annual Conference

July 21, 2008, Crown Citywide Advisory Team & Planning & Zoning Commission Meetings

July 22, 2008, LHC Community & Revitalization Committee, CADAV/Scotlandville CDC Meetings & Board of Adjustment Meetings

July 23, 2008, Metro Council Public Hearing on Bond Issue & GBR Central Labor Council Meetings

July 24, 2008, Evaluative & Development Services

July 27, 2008, Campaign Birthday Fundraiser @ Hilton Garden Inn

July 28, 2008, Cajun Contractors Meeting

July 29, 2008, Zion City Revitalization Project Meeting & Ford Street Neighborhood Canvassing

August 6, 2008, Capitol City Family Health Center Grand Opening

August 7, 2008, GBR Association of Realtors PAC & Cedar Pointe Mickens Road Partners for Progress Raising the Wall Ceremony

August 8, 2008, Working Interfaith Network Candidate's Research Committee

August 9, 2008, Pennington Hot Air Balloon Competitions

August 11, 2008, Beauticians for Ronnie Fundraiser @ Vincent's Cafe

August 12, 2008, Growth Coalition (change from August 28th)

August 13, 2008, Business Network International

August 14, 2008, Smart Growth Summit & Forest Heights Park Neighborhood Canvassing

August 15, 2008, 11th Annual Women's Confererence Fellowship Tabernacle

August 16, 2008, Baton Rouge Metro Airport 60th Anniversary Celebration, Neighborhood Canvassing Zion City

August 18, 2008, Neighborhood Canvassing Forest Heights Park

August 17, 2008, Senate District 15 Back to School Expo & BR Metro Airport 60th Anniversary

August 20, 2008, Neighborhood Canvassing Forest Heights

August 21, 2008, Yes We Can! & EBRP School Board, Neighborhood Canvassing West Merrydale

August 22, 2008, Annual NAACP Freedom Banquet

August 23, 2008, American Majority Candidate Training Seminar, Neighborhood Canvassing Glen Oaks

August 24, 2008, Greater Emmanuel MBC Men's Day & New Pilgrim BC Male Chorus Anniversary

August 25, 2008, District Prayer Breakfast

August 26, 2008, American Planning Association Candidate's Forum

August 28, 2008, Growth Coalition & Association of College Women Meetings

September 4, 2008, WIN's District 5 Candidates Forum

September 5, 2008, Multifamily Industry Fundraiser

September 8, 2008, EBRP Fire Fighters Union

September 16, 2008, BR Black Chamber Metro Council Candidates Forum

October 4, 2008, Get Out the Vote!

Taking Community Service To The Next Level

About Ronnie...


EXPERIENCE
Founding Executive Director of
Urban Restoration Enhancement Corp. (UREC) for 15 years
Former Regional Personnel Administrator,
Kaiser Aluminum & Chemical Corp for 12 years
Diverse Experience in State & Parish Government
Extensive Work & Volunteer History with Small Businesses,
the Academic Community, Local Media & Various Faith Based Initiatives
1998 Alumni of the Chamber of Commerce’s
Leadership Program
Alumni of Baton Rouge Police Department's Citizens Academy
Alumni of YWCA Dialogue on Race
Founding member of the
Mickens Road Property Owners Association, Inc.
Licensed Realtor & Certified Apartment Manager

BOARD SERVICE
Executive Vice President of
Baton Rouge Apartment Association
LA Association of Nonprofit Organizations
LA Housing Alliance & Collaborative
Greater Baton Rouge Housing Community & Economic
Development Coalition
EBRP Long Term Recovery Committee
Baton Rouge Metro Airport Commission
Former Member EBRP Planning & Zoning Commission

PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS

Recipient of Baton Rouge Chapter of The Links, Inc.
LA Role Models Award
NAACP Outstanding Community Service Award
Recipient of LANO Standards For Excellence Award
Recipient of EFA’s Trailblazer Award

EDUCATION

B. S. Business Management, University of Phoenix
Further Study at both Southern & LSU
Licensed Realtor & Certified Apartment Manager

PERSONAL

Married 37 Years to Oliver G. Edwards, Sr.
Mother of two and Grandmother of three
Member of Life Changers Christian Center for 27 years
Member of New Pilgrim Baptist Church for 10 years

Ronnie Edwards Campaign Contact Information

RONNIE EDWARDS
FOR METRO COUNCIL
P. O. Box 73018
Baton Rouge, LA 70874
225-819-6546
Website: RonnieEdwards05.blogspot.com