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April 2 4, 1969 y'e- _:.:'.Mt. John ---1_ W. Gardner Chairman National Urban Coalition Washington, D. C. lb' j~ 19 /-/ 5-t 1 (ucu ~6Dt, b Dear.M-~ The Atlanta Chamber of Commerce is planning a special program beginning in September 1969. 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 facing Atlanta; and encourage participation in positive community leadership. There will be approximately 50 participants in this program; 30 sponsored b y business firms, and 20 chosen from outside the 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 held once a month. Each one is developed by the Chamber and a different educational institution. Background reading material will be required before each session. The format will 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, 19.69. The Chamber would like for y ou to keynote the program with an opening address . Frank Carter, Chamber President, and I have been asked 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 �