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April 24, 1969 Mr. John W. Gardner Chairman National Urban Coalition Washington, D. C . Dear Mr. Gardner: The Atlanta Chambe r of Commerce is planning a special program beginning in September 196 9 . The purpose of Leadership Atlanta is to develop a group of identifiable young leaders; acquaint them with the ' basic problems and suggested solutions of the problems fa cing Atlanta; and encourage participation in positive community leade rship. There will be approximately 56 participants in this program; 30 13ponsored by business firms, and 20 chosen fro m outside t he business community to insure participation from low income Negro groups. A real effort is being made to insure representative membership among the participants. The sessions will be he ld once a month. Ea ch one is developed by the Chamber and a different educationa l institutiono Background reading material will be required before each session. The format wil l be generally as follows: 1) Address on topic 2) Supper 3) Panel or seminar involving local figures A listing of the subjects to be covered is included . The first session is scheduled for September 2 9, 1969. The Chamber would like for you to keynote the program with an opening address. Frank Carter, Chamber President, and I have been a ked to participate in the after-dinner session and are planning to do so. �Page Two Mr. John W. Gardner On behalf of the Chamber, I hope you can participate in this most worthwhile undertaking. If you would like, I will be happy to arrange other engagements for you during the day. Sincerely, Ivan Allen, Jr. IAJr:jct Enclosures �