Tuesday, February 19, 2008
February 25: Dr. Natalie Davis
Natalie will join us to talk about the presidential race and local politics.
Saturday, February 2, 2008
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Birmingham, Alabama
Membership
The YMBC Civic Forum is open to all who are interested in learning and participating in civic affiars. Luncheon meetings are held every Monday from 12:00-1:00 p.m., at the Redmont Hotel, 2101 5th Avenue North, in the city center of Birmingham.
History
Since its founding as the Young Men's Business Club in 1946, this community group initially filled a void for returning World War II veterans who straddled the age requirements for the Jaycees and the Chamber of Commerce. Because of a commitment to foster informed participation in an ever-changing community, the group has remained viable over half a century.
Founding Members were impatient to take actions in a stagnant business environment. First, the YMBC instituted weekly meetings and a Citizen of the Year award. In the 1960s and the 1970s, the YMBC was active in Birmingham's change of government and in efforts for racial progress. Today, the YMBC Civic Forum has a foundation which works to identify unmet community needs and community projects to assist in social improvement.