Charles C. Meyers Jr., a spring 2013 graduate of Marshall University with a Bachelor of Science in Engineering degree, and founder/director of the American Dream Movement, will provide members of the American Dream Movement, their families and prospective members with a free Thanksgiving Dinner.
The dinner is called a “Thanks 4 Dreaming” Dinner, and will be served beginning at 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 22, at the Pullman Plaza Hotel Grande Theatre in downtown Huntington. The event will be presented by the American Dream Movement from the Huntington Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.
The American Dream Movement was developed for African American male students in the 8th through 12th grades.
Meyers said the purpose of the dinner is to thank the current members for their dedication to the program and to allow the prospective members and their families to learn about the program.
“Most importantly, it allows everyone to come together to enjoy a meal and one another’s company,” Meyers said.
The “4” in the title of the dinner represents the American Dream Movement’s four values – bond, strength, dedication and achievement, Meyers said.
“It is important for a community to be able to come together and support one another,” Meyers said. “One of the main focuses of the American Dream Movement is to ensure that each individual in the program understands that they have people in their corner who care about their success. We must be willing to use the encouragement of family, mentors, friends and community members to help us strive to reach higher levels of success in life.”
Meyers’ previous initiatives have included Future Investment Day, A Gift to Remember in December, and the Words of Reflection Writing Contest.
Thirteen students became members of the American Dream Movement in September during a membership ceremony.
If anyone knows a student who would benefit from the program, or wants more information on the program, he or she may contact Meyers by e-mail at meyers12@live.marshall.edu.
