NORD Commission Meeting Victor N. Richard, CEO Mitchell J. Landrieu, Mayor Roy Glapion, Chairman September 10, 2013 1
NORDC Athletics Programs NORDC/RBI Baseball Team RBI World Series Semi-Finalists 2
NORDC Athletics Programs Co-ed Flag Football Championships August 17 at Behrman Stadium 45 teams participated Sophomores HARRELL RAMS Seniors BEHRMAN GREEN MACHINE Juniors JOE W. BROWN SPARTANS 3
NORDC Athletics Programs Football & Cheerleading Season began September 3, 2013 Registration ends today 107 teams Games will take place at the following playgrounds: Milne, Easton, Cut-Off, Kenilworth, Joe W. Brown, St. Roch, Norman, Harrell, Pontchartrain, Goretti, Bodenger and Behrman Football championships on Nov 16 at Joe W. Brown Cheerleading championships on Nov 15 Joe W. Brown Greater New Orleans Sports Officials, LLC Officiate at all NORDC team competitions Trained and certified in accordance with the Louisiana High School Athletic Association and NORDC Little League Athletic Rules Registered vendor with City of New Orleans Procured through a public bid process Engaging a professional officials association supports NORDC s mission to create and deliver world-class programming 4
NORDC Youth Programs NORDC Kid s Café Free after-school meals for youth up to age 18 Partnership with Second Harvest Food Bank Started September 9 at Cut-Off Recreation Center Estimate 250 meals per week Working with the community to expand to other playgrounds NORDC Summer Camp Final Update Received final evaluation from Alan Brickman and will be sending it to all of the commissioners. Summer Camp Partners Soiree Sept. 26, 6-8 pm at Lyons Center Thank all partners for a great summer Evaluation presentation For more information, call Jahanna Cannon-Brightman, Youth Programs Manager (504) 658-3033. 5
Currently recruiting 60 young people for 2013/14 NORDC Teen Council 17 teens from last season are continuing with the program Application deadline extended to Friday, September 20 25 youth will be invited to join the Chevron Future Leader s Program Both Teen Council and Chevron Future Leaders will begin activities in October Teens will identify needs and opportunities for teen all across the city NORDC Teen Council 6
NORDC Cultural Programs NORDC/NOBA Center for Dance Sept 3 Dec 13 Behrman Recreation Center Cut-Off Recreation Center Joe W. Brown Recreation Center Treme Recreation Center Lyons Recreation Center Classes include: Ballet, Advanced Pointe, Dance and Exercise, Tap, Hip-Hop and Modern Senior Choir at Joe W. Brown Center Participants may start at any time. Sept 9 Dec 11, Monday 1pm-2pm Band Lessons at Cut-Off Center Sept 7 Dec 11, Saturday 9am-2pm Piano Lessons Sept 3 Dec 13 292 Students Lyons Recreation Center Treme Recreation Center Behrman Recreation Center Cut-Off Recreation Center Joe W. Brown Recreation Center For more information, call (504) 658-3040. 7
NORDC Cultural Programs Anthony Bean Community Theater & Acting School Old School/Nu Skool 75 youth Written and directed by Anthony Bean in collaboration with ABCT/NORDC Summer Teaching Staff Crescent City Lights Youth Theater Children s Letters to God 15 boys and girls ages 8-13 Directed by former program participant Donald Jones, Jr. Next job Broadway! I was a middle class kid from Gentilly. In the theatre program I met kids of different color, gender and economic background. It s still like that today: a place to discover that we belong together. 8
Fit NOLA Parks sites Taylor Playground 2600 S. Roman St. & Washington Ave. St. Roch Playground 1800 St. Roch Ave. Norwood Thompson Playground 7200 Forshey St. Fit NOLA Parks Fit NOLA Parks will participate in: NOLA for Life at St. Roch Playground October 12 Sankofa Market Food & Fitness Day October 19 The Fit NOLA Parks initiative is a partnership between NORDC, the Louisiana Public Health Institute and the City of New Orleans Health Department, among others. NORDC is working with the surrounding communities at these parks to offer recreational activities and healthy food options at the concessions stands. The project is funded by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana Foundation and pledged matching funds from community partner organizations. Learn more about Fit NOLA Parks at www.nola.gov/nordc For more information, call Dwayne Berry, Fit NOLA Parks Director (504) 914-3768 9
Movies in the Park Fostering Strong Communities First Movies in the Park Event a Big Success 250 moviegoers September 6 at Burke Playground THE INCREDIBLES Hosted by Lyons Burke Booster Club 10
Movies in the Park Fostering Strong Communities Since Fall of 2011, over 6,000 people have attended 60 family-friendly movies in neighborhood parks all across New Orleans. Movies start about 7 pm, but come early to relax with friends and family and participate in fun physical fitness activities. Thank you to NOPD! Date & District Playground Movie & Host September 6 B Burke The Incredibles hosted by Burke Lyons Booster Club September 13 C McDonogh The Little Rascals hosted by McDonogh Booster Club September 20 E Joe W. Brown Ghostbusters hosted by Friends of Joe W. Brown Park September 27 D Ponchartrain Park The Blind Side hosted by Pontchartrain Booster Club October 4 C Stallings The Blind Side hosted by Stallings Booster Club October 11 A Conrad A Bug s Life hosted by Trinity Christian Community October 18 E Sam Bonart Hocus Pocus hosted by Sam Bonart Booster Club October 25 D Sampson The Smurfs hosted by Sampson Booster Club November 1 B Wisner Hotel Transylvania hosted by A.L. Davis Booster Club November 2 B A.L. Davis The Wiz hosted by Wisner Booster Club November 8 E East Shore Men in Black 3 hosted by East Shore Booster Club November 15 D Milne Madagascar 3 hosted by Milne Booster Club November 22 B Taylor Spiderman hosted by Taylor Booster Club 11