Wanda Davis Receives Special Recognition from Cleveland City Council
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ASC3 Executive Director received a Cleveland Leadership Award 2016 recently along with a Resolution of Recognition from Cleveland City Council.
Cleveland Leadership Award, 2016 Presented to WANDA DAVIS Founder, Executive Director Ashbury Senior Computer Community Center (ASC3) For your 30+ years of dedication and service to Ashbury, Glenville, University Circle, and other Cleveland neighborhoods. Thank you for your tireless efforts of E-POWERing the community, because of ASC3, over 6000 seniors are digitally literate and over 1200 families are connected. You are the true example of your own motto: "The ability to learn is ageless." Perhaps Mahatma Ghandi said it best, "YOU be the CHANGE you wish to see in THE WORLD." And our own corner of the world is a better place because of you. "Moved beyond bridging the gap and digital divide." Awarded by Councilman Kevin Conwell, City of Cleveland Ward 9, Yvonne Conwell, Council Woman, Frank Jackson, Mayor |
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Award Presentation Photos
City of Cleveland, Resolution of Recognition and Leadership Award
For: Councilman Kevin Conwell
By: Councilmembers Brady, Brancatelli, Cleveland, Cummins, Dow, J. Johnson K. Johnson, Kazy, Keane, Kelley, McCormack, Mitchell, Polensek, Pruit, Reed, Zone.
WHEREAS, the members of Cleveland City Council are sincerely pleased to recognize Wanda Davis for her outstanding service, dedication and contributions serving as founder and Executive Director of Ashbury Senior Computer Community Center (ASC3) for the past 14 years; and
WHEREAS, in 2002, Wanda Davis realized that one of the greatest needs in the University Circle, Ashbury and Glenville communities was access to technology and technology education. She started with only a vision of a computer facility which focused on seniors. Wanda has turned her vision into a reality with the Ashbury Senior Computer Community Center (ASC3); and
WHEREAS, as a life-long resident of Greater Cleveland, Wanda is a product of the Cleveland Pubic Schools. She continued her education by receiving an Associate degree in Business Administration from the Almeda College and University. She also has an Administrative Certificate in Early Childhood Education from Cuyahoga Community College; and
WHEREAS, through faith in her ability to foster a movement of "Digital Inclusion" throughout Greater Cleveland, Wanda and her staff continue to look forward to continuing the mission of "E-Powerment" (electronically empowering for years to come as Ashbury Senior Computer Community Center celebrates its 14th anniversary. Its primary sponsors and funders are PNC Bank and Foundation; Cleveland Foundation/Time Warner Neighborhood Technology Fund; Third Federal Bank; AT&T and Mt. Sinai Health Care Foundation and along with their own fundraisers such as Caribbean Nite 'n' White, Evening with the Stars and the Holiday Fundraiser and Awards Gala; and
WHEREAS, since its inception, ASC3 has served over 4,000 residents, distributed over 1200 free refurbished computers, and provided over 300 families with low-cost, Mobile Citizen Internet Service. The Center also produces informative newsletters that include Wanda's Message, as Directors, and a "Tech Corner" which is an instructive by-line for computer use. In addition, topical meetings include "Connect-2-Lead" "Build Your Own Website" and "Using My Chart Online - Online Patient Health Tool" are all free and open to the community; now therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED, that Cleveland City Council is sincerely pleased to recognize Wanda Davis for her extraordinary dedication and commitment to the people she serves. This council applauds her outstanding leaderships, contributions and faithfulness to the Greater Cleveland community and further extends best wishes to her to much continued success and happiness in the future.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk, Clerk of Council he and she is hereby requested to transmit a copy of this Resolution of Recognition to Councilmember Kevin Conwell for proper presentation.
Signed by: Kevin J. Kelley, President of Council
Witnessed by: Patricia J. Britt, City Clerk, Clerk of Council
By: Councilmembers Brady, Brancatelli, Cleveland, Cummins, Dow, J. Johnson K. Johnson, Kazy, Keane, Kelley, McCormack, Mitchell, Polensek, Pruit, Reed, Zone.
WHEREAS, the members of Cleveland City Council are sincerely pleased to recognize Wanda Davis for her outstanding service, dedication and contributions serving as founder and Executive Director of Ashbury Senior Computer Community Center (ASC3) for the past 14 years; and
WHEREAS, in 2002, Wanda Davis realized that one of the greatest needs in the University Circle, Ashbury and Glenville communities was access to technology and technology education. She started with only a vision of a computer facility which focused on seniors. Wanda has turned her vision into a reality with the Ashbury Senior Computer Community Center (ASC3); and
WHEREAS, as a life-long resident of Greater Cleveland, Wanda is a product of the Cleveland Pubic Schools. She continued her education by receiving an Associate degree in Business Administration from the Almeda College and University. She also has an Administrative Certificate in Early Childhood Education from Cuyahoga Community College; and
WHEREAS, through faith in her ability to foster a movement of "Digital Inclusion" throughout Greater Cleveland, Wanda and her staff continue to look forward to continuing the mission of "E-Powerment" (electronically empowering for years to come as Ashbury Senior Computer Community Center celebrates its 14th anniversary. Its primary sponsors and funders are PNC Bank and Foundation; Cleveland Foundation/Time Warner Neighborhood Technology Fund; Third Federal Bank; AT&T and Mt. Sinai Health Care Foundation and along with their own fundraisers such as Caribbean Nite 'n' White, Evening with the Stars and the Holiday Fundraiser and Awards Gala; and
WHEREAS, since its inception, ASC3 has served over 4,000 residents, distributed over 1200 free refurbished computers, and provided over 300 families with low-cost, Mobile Citizen Internet Service. The Center also produces informative newsletters that include Wanda's Message, as Directors, and a "Tech Corner" which is an instructive by-line for computer use. In addition, topical meetings include "Connect-2-Lead" "Build Your Own Website" and "Using My Chart Online - Online Patient Health Tool" are all free and open to the community; now therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED, that Cleveland City Council is sincerely pleased to recognize Wanda Davis for her extraordinary dedication and commitment to the people she serves. This council applauds her outstanding leaderships, contributions and faithfulness to the Greater Cleveland community and further extends best wishes to her to much continued success and happiness in the future.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk, Clerk of Council he and she is hereby requested to transmit a copy of this Resolution of Recognition to Councilmember Kevin Conwell for proper presentation.
Signed by: Kevin J. Kelley, President of Council
Witnessed by: Patricia J. Britt, City Clerk, Clerk of Council