Martin Luther King, Jr. State Celebration Commission
3026 Laclede Avenue HGA 108
St. Louis, MO 63103
Phone:
(314)-340-3506
Fax:
Email:
MLK@hssu.edu
Website:
www.hssu.edu/MLK
Details on Board or Commission
Authority:
Executive Order 95-22
Department:
Labor and Industrial Relations
Mission:
To recommend and foster activities for the celebration of Martin Luther King Day
Function:
The Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration Commission considers and recommends to individuals and organizations appropriate activities for the recognition and celebration of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day in Missouri.
SubCommittees:
Public Relations, Local Celebration, Brochure Publication, Fundraising, Statewide Celebration Networking Distribution
Details on Meetings
Number of meetings:
9 meetings (monthly, July to February)
Location of meetings:
Varying locations, typically Harris-Stowe University or remote
Duration of meetings:
2 hours per meeting
Preparation time for meetings:
4 hours per meeting
Total time commitment:
36 hours plus Celebration events in January
Details on Members
Total members:
19
Appointed members:
19
Term length:
Serve at the pleasure of Governor
Compensation:
Members receive reimbursement for realized and necessary expenses.
Member Requirements:
None - the Commission shall consist of ten individuals appointed by the Governor, as well as amend said orders to permit expansion of the Commission in the future at the discretion of the Governor
Political Requirements:
No
Geographic Requirements:
No
Senate Consent Required:
No
Members
The Honorable Emanuel Cleaver
Member 1
Kansas City
Term begins: Jan 15, 1993
Mr. Ollie Gates
Member 2
Kansas City
Term begins: Apr 16, 1993
Mr. Jack McBride
Member 3
Fulton
Term begins: Apr 16, 1993
Mrs. Lessie Thompson
Member 4
Lees Summit
Term begins: Oct 16, 1997
Rev. Sammie Jones
Member 5
Florissant
Term begins: Oct 16, 1997
Ms. Bertha Thomas
Member 6
Kirksville
Term begins: Jul 19, 2000
Ms. Charlotte Hardin
Member 7
Springfield
Term begins: Jul 19, 2000
Dr. Michael Middleton
Member 8
Columbia
Term begins: Aug 10, 2000
Reverend Earl Nance
Member 9
Term begins: Aug 24, 2000
Ms. Myrle Mensey
Member 10
St. Louis
Term begins: Jan 11, 2006
Ms. Ruth A. Smith
Member 11
Florissant
Term begins: Dec 12, 2007
Ms. Sherry Maxwell
Member 12
Bertrand
Term begins: Oct 27, 2017
Mr. Earnest Hart
Member 13
Chesterfield
Term begins: May 30, 2018
Dr. LaTonia Collins Smith
Member 14
Saint Louis
Term begins: Sep 27, 2019
Vacant Slot
Member 15
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Member 16
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Member 17
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Member 18
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Member 19