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Who We Are
Mission
Flint Club fosters professional, civic, and social opportunities for emerging leaders and intellectuals who have a vested interest in Flint.
Vision
Flint Club will be the premiere community source for emerging leaders, artisans, intellectuals, entrepreneurs, and problem solvers. The impact derived from these individuals will result in new streams of philanthropic dollars, creative solutions to community problems, and will lead to a revived Flint boasting a thriving, diverse economy and rich cultural and social scenes.
Core Values
- Pride in Flint’s past and hope for its future
- Talent should be nurtured and provided an environment to thrive
- Education and innovation are essential
- Intellectual capital is a coveted resource
- Our community is global and not limited by geography
- A synergistic approach to uniting communities
Background
Flint Club began as a conversation among four Flint natives around a table in Washington, DC on the eve of the new millennium. The idea was to create a movement that inspired pride in the city with the purpose of revitalizing the “Vehicle City” through a virtual community-based network.
The website, www.flintclub.org, was launched in April 2001. Flint Club released its first newsletter, "Flint Diaspora," in December 2001. The nonprofit is incorporated in the District of Columbia and received 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status from the IRS in August 2002.
Flint Club now has nearly 1000 members in its unique network across the country and around the world - including representatives in major cities such as Chicago, Atlanta, New York City, San Francisco, and Washington DC.
The organization has received financial support from the Ruth Mott Foundation, Charles Stewart Mott Foundation, The Community Foundation of Greater Flint, in addition to contributions from members and supporters.
Leadership
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Board
- Cathy Lancaster- Board President
- Stephanie Jones-Board Secretary
- Antonio Brown - Board Treasurer
- Shuntai Beaugard
- Michael Freeman
- Nayyirah Shariff
- Berton Brown
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Staff
- Jason Galvas - Executive Director
- Carol-Anne Blower - Director of Membership & Special Events
- Katrice Horton - Program Director
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