1. The CHOICE Project
Creating Hope & Opportunities in Communities Everywhere
2/8/07 Notification Session – Overview of Speaking Points
Orde Presenter Talking Point Theme (Kristen to manage
r microphone)
1 Jane Perlov  Explanation of why they are here tonight with
Chief of Police the families & supporters (The CHOICE
Project), surrounded by over 100 community
(3-5 minutes) members, service providers, members of the
clergy, and law enforcement.
 Message of caring concern, seriousness of this
situation & a chance to make positive choices.
Continued involvement will result in negative
consequences.
 Introduce Captain Tom Earnhardt, District
Commander responsible for the area where
your sell drugs
 Encourage them to make good choices.
2 Capt. Tom Earnhardt (Introduce yourself, talk about your role & involvement in
District 24 Commander (Southeast program – introduce Lt. Atkinson, Executive Officer)
Raleigh)  Brief description of your role as District 24
(6-10 minute ) Commander
 Explain law enforcement process & evidence
of their drug dealing (show video of drug buys)
 Explain the rules/agreements
 Want them to make the right choice
 Consequences if they continue with dealing or
get involved with violence
 Encourage them to make the right choice
3 Ned Mangum (Introduce yourself, talk about your role & involvement in
Asst. WC District Attorney program)
(1-2 minutes)  Personally involved in selecting who was in
this program and will keep track of your
successes, and hopefully not have to take any

2. prosecutorial action.
 Consequences – seek high bond & maximum
prison sentence.
4 Donnie Harrison (Introduce yourself, talk about your role, encourage them to
WC Sheriff make the right choice & spell out consequences if drug
dealing continues or violence)
(1-2 minutes)
5 Doug Pardue (Introduce yourself, talk about your role, encourage them to
District Manager, NC DOC – make the right choice & spell out consequences if drug
Community Corrections (Probation dealing continues or violence)
& Parole)
(1-2 minutes)
6 Jane Jackson (Introduce yourself, talk about your role, encourage them to
Asst. US Attorney make the right choice & spell out consequences if drug
dealing continues or violence)
(1-2 minutes)
7 Jim Mercer (Introduce yourself, talk about your role, encourage them to
ATF Special Agent-in-Charge make the right choice & spell out consequences if drug
dealing continues or violence)
(1-2 minutes)
8 Sam Pennica (Introduce yourself, talk about your role, encourage them to
Director, City/County Bureau of make the right choice & spell out consequences if drug
Investigation dealing continues or violence)
(1-2 minutes)
9 Bryan Collins (Introduce yourself, talk about your role, encourage them to
WC Public Defender make the right choice & spell out consequences if drug
dealing continues or violence)
(1-2 minutes)
10 Dr. David Forbes Ideas:
Pastor of Christian Faith Baptist  Why this is an opportunity to make better
Church choices & improve their lives, their families
& Chair of the Triangle Lost and the community (making a positive
Generation Task Force contribution) – creating hope & opportunities
(3-5 minutes)  Why 100+ are people taking time out of their
evening to be here to support you (brothers &
sisters) - it is so important that we succeed

3.  Why we can’t afford to lose any of you to jail
or prison
 A message of hope for better choices &
openness to receiving help – it’s up to you &
we are with you.
 You are going to hear from community
members and My Brother’s Keeper’s team,
who will help you achieve your goals and meet
your needs with the help of resource providers
and community members.
 Then we are going to have an opportunity to
meet each other over a meal, so you can feel
that we deeply care about you and are
concerned about the choices you make & want
you to succeed.
11 Miss Betty Burrell (Introduce yourself by name, state that you are a resident of
Resident of area the area, conclude with statement of hope)
(2-3 minutes)  Reflect on how the community used to be and
what it is like now (damage caused to the
neighborhood) & hope for them to make
better choices
Note: Per David Kennedy, make sure that the community
members describe the impact of the street drug market in
crystal clear terms, such as:
 We can’t go outside
 We can’t attract more businesses to our
neighborhoods
 We are losing you to the prison system – your
community and your family is losing out
 We mourn the loss of your potential
 Do you want your younger bro and sisters doing
this?
 Community wants to live in a better way than
this and you are standing in our way - you are
dealing death and despair in our neighborhood
12 Rev. Brenda Jackson & her (Introduce yourself by name and state that your church is in
mother, Mrs. Lola Haley the area, conclude with statement of hope)
Plant-A-Seed Mission  Tell a story about the neighborhood &
(2-3 minutes) changes you have witnessed
13 Siddiq Abdullah (Introduce yourself by name, state that you are a resident of

4. Resident area & father of young the area, conclude with statement of hope)
children  Why your involvement in drug dealing and
(2-3 minutes) other crimes must end
14 Rev. Lola Fuller (Introduce yourself by name, state that you are a resident of
Pastor of Shalom Community the area, conclude with statement of hope)
Church  Why your involvement in drug dealing and
(2-3 minutes) other crimes must end & how the community
embraces you for success
15 Dr. James West (Introduce yourself by name)
City Councilor  Speak directly to Brothers & Sisters
(2-3 minutes)  You are going to hear about services & how all
these people can help you succeed. I hope you
take advantage of all this goodwill and offers
of support and opportunities.
 Statement of hope.
16 My Brother’s Keeper Team: (Invite the members of “My Brother’s Keeper” team to
Courtney Walls (speaker) come forward with your introduction)
Pastor Phillip Walker (speaker) (FYI - Courtney Walls will share the purpose of this
group)
Richard Henry (speaker)
Otis Lyons
Geraldine Alshamy (speaker)
Landon Adams (speaker)
Jeanne Tedrow
17 Courtney Walls (Introduce yourself, explain the role of “My Brother’s
Passage Home & Weed and Seed Keeper” Team, and your role on this team – recognize
Director Jeanne Tedrow, ED of Passage Home)
(2-3 minutes)
18 Pastor Philip Walker (Introduce yourself, explain your role & give an
Pastor of Mount Pleasant Worship & OVERVIEW of how you are helping the brothers &
Outreach Center sisters)
MBK’s Faith Partner Team Leader
(2-3 minutes)
19 Richard Henry (Introduce yourself, explain your role & give an
OVERVIEW of how you are helping the brothers &

5. Project Safe Neighborhood sisters)
Coordinator & MBK’s Lead Project (Introduce Otis and explain Otis’ role & how he will help)
Manager
(2-3 minutes)
20 Geraldine Alshamy (Introduce yourself, explain your role & give an
MBK’s Community Mobilizer, OVERVIEW of how you are helping the brothers &
coordinate with residents agencies sisters)
and faith based organizations
(2-3 minutes)
21 Landon Adams (Introduce yourself, explain your role & give an
Executive Director of the Triangle OVERVIEW of how you are helping the brothers &
Lost Generation Task Force & sisters)
MBK’s team member (Explain purpose of upcoming HopeFeasts)
(2-3 minutes) (Explain purpose of sharing food tonight as a community
striving for the same goal of a safe neighborhood and your
success)
(Everyone will participate in the meal and fellowship)
22 Jane Perlov Concluding Remarks
Chief of Police
(1 minute)
Shared Meal (Pizza, drinks & sheet cake brought in)