COMTO-NY Annual Scholarship and Awards Banquet October 17, 2008

The COMTO - New York Scholarship Program is one way to ensure the continuing legacy of minorities in transportation. Selections are made annually by a team of industry professionals and representatives from the academic community. The Scholarship Program supports the mission of COMTO by promoting, strengthening and expanding the roles of minorities in all aspects of transportation.

BANQUET PROGRAM AGENDA
7:00PM - 11:00PM
Full Course Dinner
Open Bar
Cocktail Hour
Dancing

7:00 - 8:00 PM - Welcome Reception

Keynote Speakers

Reverend A.R. Bernard
Founder & Pastor of Christian Cultural Center,
Brooklyn, New York

A. R. Bernard is the President of the Council of Churches of the City of New York representing 1.5 million Protestants, Anglicans and Orthodox Christians. He is also the Founding Pastor and CEO of the Christian Cultural Center (CCC), a 29,000 member Church that sits on an 11-acre campus in Brooklyn, New York.
Bernard sits on the New York City Economic Development Corporation Board; New York City School Chancellor’s Advisory Cabinet and serves as an advisor to Mayor Michael Bloomberg, initially as a member of his 2001 Transition Team.

Thomas P. DiNapoli
New York State Comptroller

Thomas P. DiNapoli was sworn on February 7, 2007 as the 54th Comptroller of the State of New York.

Throughout his years of public service, DiNapoli has been recognized as a thoughtful problem solver who has been able to bring people, communities and institutions together to tackle tough issues and find practical solutions.

Honorees:

Joseph J. Smith,
President, MTA Bus and LI Bus

Christopher O. Ward,
Executive Director,
Port Authority of New York & New Jersey

Tasha Norman,
NAWBO-NYC President,
Founder, Tendu Magazine, LLC and FitEngine, Inc.

Event Personalities:

Dwayne C. Sampson,
President, COMTO New York Chapter

Terrence A. Banks,
Event Chairman

Julian Phillips,
Event MC

Motivational Speaker
Tommy Allen,
Event DJ
98.7 Kiss FM’s Fridays “Midnight Mix”

Official Website: http://www.friendsofcomto-ny.org/