February 28, 2008
Dear Friends,
When Bebe Moore Campbell made her transition, her life and spirit were celebrated in Los Angeles, California. Many of her East Coast friends were unable to attend the funeral service, including many classmates, writing community colleagues, sorority sisters, college buds, Philadelphia church family, students, loyal readers and others.
On April 11-13, 2008, an East Coast Memorial Tribute will honor Bebe’s life and legacy. This tribute will help us to share some closure on our feelings of loss and to give everyone she touched an opportunity to participate in remembering this remarkable woman. The Tribute will take place in her hometown and we are sure Bebe would be pleased that it will be staged to also help inspire the emerging generation of remarkable young women at her alma mater, the Philadelphia High School for Girls.
As a friend and supporter of Bebe and her various humanitarian causes, we respectfully request that you join us for the East Coast Memorial Tribute. Attached, please find information about the weekend activities.
Should you have any questions or need additional information, please feel to contact:
Dr. Linda Wharton-Boyd (202) 669.9139 bmctribute@comcast.net
Dr. Cassandra Ruffin (215) 276.5258 cruffin@phila.k12.pa.us
Ms. Marimba Johnson (240) 472.6986 marimbajohnson@hotmail.com
Ms. Robin Warshaw (215) 885.4374 robinwarshaw@comcast.net
We hope that you will join us and we look forward to seeing you.
Sincerely,
Friends of Bebe
The Bebe Moore Campbell
East Coast Tribute Planning Committee
East Coast Memorial Tribute Weekend
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Friday, April 11, 2008
8:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Philadelphia High School for Girls Career Day
Broad St. & Olney Avenue
Special Workshop on Careers in Journalism and Writing to Honor Bebe and her Work
1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
A Tribute to Bebe Moore Campbell Assembly and Memorial Service, Girls’ High
RSVP needed: contact Dr. Cassandra Ruffin (215) 227-4431 or cruffin@phila.k12.pa.us
7:00 p.m.
Legacy Memorial Tribute Dinner
(Hosted by Friends and Family of Bebe Moore Campbell)
Sheraton City Center Hotel - 17th and Race Streets, Philadelphia PA
Special Memorial Program and Presentation:
The Impact of Bebe Moore Campbell on the
African American and American Literary Genre
Donation - $75.00
Cocktail Hour – 6:00 p.m. (Cash bar)
For reservations, please complete the form below and mail before March 31, 2008
Proceeds from dinner will benefit, in part, the 211-Bebe Moore Campbell Prize Fund for Girls’ High graduating seniors interested in writing and in making a difference in their community.
Portion donated to Fund is Tax-deductible as allowable by law.
Saturday, April 12, 2008 – 12Noon
Girls’ High 119th Alumnae Annual Luncheon
Alumnae Award of Honor (To be awarded to Bebe posthumously)
Sheraton City Center Hotel - 17th and Race Streets, Philadelphia PA
Cost - $37.00
For reservations, contact Dorothy G. Kapenstein (215) 331-2681; dorothyk08@aol.com
Sunday, April 13, 2008 – 11:00 a.m.
Service of Remembrance
Corinthian Baptist Church
6113 North 21st Street Philadelphia, PA 19138
(Between Spencer & Godfrey Avenues)
Hotel
Special Weekend Rate - $159.00 per night plus taxes
Sheraton Philadelphia City Center; Special discount available through March 24, 2008
For reservations, call 1-800-325-3535 and ask for “Bebe Moore Campbell” Rate
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DINNER RESERVATION FORM
Name _______________________________________________________________________________
Address_______________________________ City _____________ State_________ Zip__________
Phone: (day) __ (_____) _______________________ (eve) (_______) __________________________
Email _______________________________________________________________________________
No. of Reservations: _______________________Amount Enclosed: _________________________
Include names of other guests: ________________________________________________________
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Entrée Choice: (Please check and indicate how many) Chicken ________ or Salmon _________
Please make dinner reservations payable to:
“Bernard K. Jarvis for Bebe Moore Campbell Tribute”
Mail to:
Mr. Bernard Jarvis
1215 Lawrence Street, NE ~ Washington, DC 20017
Reservations must be made and paid for by March 31, 2008 and will be held at the door.
For more information, call (215) 885-4374 or (240) 472-6986
Email: bmctribute@comcast.net
If you are unable to attend the dinner and would like to contribute to the 211—Bebe Moore Campbell Prize Fund,
please make your fully tax-deductible donation payable to “Alumnae Association Girls’ High”
Indicate on memo line “211—Bebe Moore Campbell Prize Fund”