Friday, February 20, 2004
Village Drum & Dance Ensemble to Play Taft
The Village Drum & Dance Ensemble is presented by the Village Cultural Arts Center, Inc. We are especially privileged to host this exploration of African culture, history, and rhythm!
Date: Saturday, March 6, 1:30PM
Date: Saturday, March 6, 1:30PM
Monday, January 12, 2004
Don Aliquo to Perform at Taft
Acclaimed saxophonist Don Aliquo will perform with a jazz combo at Taft. Mr. Aliquo is Assistant Professor of Saxophone and Coordinator of Jazz Studies at MTSU. You can learn more about Mr. Aliquo and check out his discography on his website. Or you can peruse his music here.
Date: Friday, February 20, 2004
Time: 1:30 PM, CST
Update 2/2/04: Don and his jazz quartet gave a great concert today!
Don's quartet, in addition to Don, is
Jim Ferguson - bass
Steve Kovalcheck - guitar
Jim White - percussion
Thanks guys!
Date: Friday, February 20, 2004
Time: 1:30 PM, CST
Update 2/2/04: Don and his jazz quartet gave a great concert today!
Don's quartet, in addition to Don, is
Jim Ferguson - bass
Steve Kovalcheck - guitar
Jim White - percussion
Thanks guys!
Wednesday, January 07, 2004
The Plan
Larry Lively, Superintendent, Dr. Eben Gilbert, Manager of Treatment, and Linda Gilbert, Volunteer, met and discussed the idea of developing an Innovative Series of Programs to benefit the students at Taft Youth Center.
The Philosophy
We believe that by providing these youthful offenders special programs designed to educate, inspire, give hope, broaden their outlook, connect them to folks on the outside, help them develop good citizenship, and provide them opportunities for intergenerational activities and service projects, that their self-worth will be strengthened, their attitudes and beliefs regarding the value of people and property will be enhanced, thus increasing the probability of their success and the safety of people in their communities when they are released from Taft.
The Programs
We have introduced a variety of programs, beginning with a visit by the author Clifton L. Taulbert in October 1998. Mr. Taulbert is the author and editor of several books, one of which became a feature film. Mr. Taulbert is dedicated to helping others build community. A featured speaker at the Southern Festival of Books in Nashville in 1998, he donated his time after the festival to spend with the students at Taft. Since that inaugurating event there have been motivational speakers, musicians, theater workshops, visits by the zoo, service projects, and a Laws of Life essay contest. Taft was the launch site in Tennessee for the United Nations International Year of Older Persons, with several seniors as guests for the day. Taft students participated in the USA Weekend Make a Difference Day contest and were selected Regional Winners by The Tennessean. We will continue to post information about our new programs and about the young men of Taft here on this weblog!
Stories Not Online
ARTS PROGRAMS FOR JUVENILE OFFENDERS IN DETENTION AND CORRECTIONS:
A GUIDE TO PROMISING PRACTICES
"Taft Youth Development Center" by Grady Hillman, U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Office of juvenile Justice and Delinquency prevention, National Endowment for the Arts, p. 36
CHATTANOOGA FREE PRESS
"Author Clifton L. Taulbert speaks at Taft Youth Center" by Mike Finn, 1998.
"Reaching Out to Juvenile Offenders" by Chris Shackleford, Sunday, October 11, 1998.
"Surrounded by Walls, The Taft Youth Center Tigers are Free On the Field" by Stephen Hargis, photos by Jeff Guenther, November 28, 2002.
"Wamp's Story: Congressman Tells How He was Saved From Drug Addiction" by Lance Coleman, Sunday, February 22, 1998.
"Youths at Taft Center Get Visit by City Zoo Animals" by Mike Finn, November 16, 1997.
INSIDE JOURNAL
"Juvenile Sees potential for Life from Prison" by Terrence McLaurine, Vol. 13, No. 7, November/December 2002.
KNOXVILLE NEWS-SENTINEL
"Zoo Animals, Jazz, Among Things that Reach Youth- Juvenile Inmates Get New Vision on Life" by Jamie Satterfield, date unavailable.
NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE REPORT
"Adams Gives $10,000.00 to Taft Youth Center; Donation Wil Enable Teen Football Program to Renovate Facilities." Fall, 2002.
"Adams Gift Helps Juvenile Offenders Find Hope in Football." Issue 72, p.3, Spring 2003.
SOUTHERN LIVING MAGAZINE
"Staged for Success." Tennessee Living: People & Places, pp. 10-13, November 2000.
SOUTHERN STANDARD
"Bridging the Gap" by Janice M. Howard, October 11, 1998.
"Building Character target of day" by James Clark, Editor, October 24, 2001.
"Cub Scouts Remember Incarcerated Teens" by Charles W. Johnson, News Editor, January 10, 2005.
"Cub Scouts with heart" by Charles Johnson, Photo, December 22, 2002.
"Grammy-winner Michael McDonald performs at Taft" by Janice M. Howard, December 27, 2000.
"Innovative Series Features Music: Chattanooga Choral Society for the Preservation of African-American Song" by Janice M. Howard, March 7, 1999.
"Make A Difference" by Janice M. Howard, November 7, 1999.
"Sewanee gets a little bit of Warren County: "Templeton Library tribute to Sir John" by Janice M. Howard, January 9, 2002.
"Trail-blazing describes Taft's Innovative Series" by Janice M. Howard, May 5, 1998.
TENNESSEAN
"Gridiron Lessons" by Bryan Mullen, photos by John Partipilo, October 28, 2003.
TENNESSEE ASSOCIATION FOR CHILD CARE 46TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE
"Trailblazing at Taft." Presenters: Larry Lively, Superintendent, Dr. Eben Gilbert, Manager of Treatment, Linda Gilbert, Volunteer. 1999 TACC Conference Workshop. The workshop explains how to utilize volunteers, obtain grants, get positive media exposure, get community involvement, and find community resources to develop enrichment programs that will energize staff and inspire students. May 12, 1999.
TENNESSEE KIDS TODAY 12/9/02
"A team group of auditors with the Commission on accreditation for Corrections in the American Correction Association spent three days on the campus of Taft Youth Development Center...intensively scrutinized all areas.... The audit team was highly impressed with the operations at Taft.... The audit results were released on November 20, stating Taft to be in 99.7% compliance. Specific commendations were also given to Volunteer Services and particularly to Linda Gilbert."
TENNESSEE TITANS 2002 OFFICIAL TEAM YEARBOOK
"Bud Adams autographs a football for Linda Gilbert during the Titans Charity Golf Class 'Appreciation Luncheon.' Gilbert later received a $10,000.00 grant for Taft youth Development Center": p. 128.
TENNESSEE VOLUNTEER HEROES 2001
Recognition of Linda Gilbert, pp. 59-60. The journal is published jointly by the Tennessee Commission on National and Community Service and the Council of Community Services in conjunction with the United Nations' International Year of the Volunteer.
USA WEEKEND
"Regional Honorees: The Make A Difference Day Awards. Volunteers at Taft Youth Center's Make A Difference Day Service Projects Were Chosen Regional Winners for Their Efforts." April 7, 2000.
WSMV.com
"Metro's Youngest Murderer Forgiven by Victim's Family" by Lindsay Ferrier, August 14, 2002.
A GUIDE TO PROMISING PRACTICES
"Taft Youth Development Center" by Grady Hillman, U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Office of juvenile Justice and Delinquency prevention, National Endowment for the Arts, p. 36
CHATTANOOGA FREE PRESS
"Author Clifton L. Taulbert speaks at Taft Youth Center" by Mike Finn, 1998.
"Reaching Out to Juvenile Offenders" by Chris Shackleford, Sunday, October 11, 1998.
"Surrounded by Walls, The Taft Youth Center Tigers are Free On the Field" by Stephen Hargis, photos by Jeff Guenther, November 28, 2002.
"Wamp's Story: Congressman Tells How He was Saved From Drug Addiction" by Lance Coleman, Sunday, February 22, 1998.
"Youths at Taft Center Get Visit by City Zoo Animals" by Mike Finn, November 16, 1997.
INSIDE JOURNAL
"Juvenile Sees potential for Life from Prison" by Terrence McLaurine, Vol. 13, No. 7, November/December 2002.
KNOXVILLE NEWS-SENTINEL
"Zoo Animals, Jazz, Among Things that Reach Youth- Juvenile Inmates Get New Vision on Life" by Jamie Satterfield, date unavailable.
NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE REPORT
"Adams Gives $10,000.00 to Taft Youth Center; Donation Wil Enable Teen Football Program to Renovate Facilities." Fall, 2002.
"Adams Gift Helps Juvenile Offenders Find Hope in Football." Issue 72, p.3, Spring 2003.
SOUTHERN LIVING MAGAZINE
"Staged for Success." Tennessee Living: People & Places, pp. 10-13, November 2000.
SOUTHERN STANDARD
"Bridging the Gap" by Janice M. Howard, October 11, 1998.
"Building Character target of day" by James Clark, Editor, October 24, 2001.
"Cub Scouts Remember Incarcerated Teens" by Charles W. Johnson, News Editor, January 10, 2005.
"Cub Scouts with heart" by Charles Johnson, Photo, December 22, 2002.
"Grammy-winner Michael McDonald performs at Taft" by Janice M. Howard, December 27, 2000.
"Innovative Series Features Music: Chattanooga Choral Society for the Preservation of African-American Song" by Janice M. Howard, March 7, 1999.
"Make A Difference" by Janice M. Howard, November 7, 1999.
"Sewanee gets a little bit of Warren County: "Templeton Library tribute to Sir John" by Janice M. Howard, January 9, 2002.
"Trail-blazing describes Taft's Innovative Series" by Janice M. Howard, May 5, 1998.
TENNESSEAN
"Gridiron Lessons" by Bryan Mullen, photos by John Partipilo, October 28, 2003.
TENNESSEE ASSOCIATION FOR CHILD CARE 46TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE
"Trailblazing at Taft." Presenters: Larry Lively, Superintendent, Dr. Eben Gilbert, Manager of Treatment, Linda Gilbert, Volunteer. 1999 TACC Conference Workshop. The workshop explains how to utilize volunteers, obtain grants, get positive media exposure, get community involvement, and find community resources to develop enrichment programs that will energize staff and inspire students. May 12, 1999.
TENNESSEE KIDS TODAY 12/9/02
"A team group of auditors with the Commission on accreditation for Corrections in the American Correction Association spent three days on the campus of Taft Youth Development Center...intensively scrutinized all areas.... The audit team was highly impressed with the operations at Taft.... The audit results were released on November 20, stating Taft to be in 99.7% compliance. Specific commendations were also given to Volunteer Services and particularly to Linda Gilbert."
TENNESSEE TITANS 2002 OFFICIAL TEAM YEARBOOK
"Bud Adams autographs a football for Linda Gilbert during the Titans Charity Golf Class 'Appreciation Luncheon.' Gilbert later received a $10,000.00 grant for Taft youth Development Center": p. 128.
TENNESSEE VOLUNTEER HEROES 2001
Recognition of Linda Gilbert, pp. 59-60. The journal is published jointly by the Tennessee Commission on National and Community Service and the Council of Community Services in conjunction with the United Nations' International Year of the Volunteer.
USA WEEKEND
"Regional Honorees: The Make A Difference Day Awards. Volunteers at Taft Youth Center's Make A Difference Day Service Projects Were Chosen Regional Winners for Their Efforts." April 7, 2000.
WSMV.com
"Metro's Youngest Murderer Forgiven by Victim's Family" by Lindsay Ferrier, August 14, 2002.
