IN THE BEGINNING
Representatives from the following organizations have served as the Steering Committee for the Birmingham Metropolitan Diversity Coalition (BMDC):

- Birmingham Civil Rights Institute (BCRI)

- Birmingham Regional Chamber of Commerce (BRCC)

- Community Affairs Committee (CAC)

- Greater Birmingham Ministries (GBM)

- Hispanic Interest Coalition of Alabama (¡HICA!)

- Metropolitan Human Relations Commission (MHRC)

- National Association For The Advancement Of Colored People (NAACP)

- National Conference for Community and Justice (NCCJ)

- Operation New Birmingham (ONB)

- Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC)

The initial meeting of the Steering Committee was held on Thursday, April 20, 2006. Four teams were designated to work in key development areas: Membership, Structure, Goals & Objectives, and Public Relations.

Several Orientation Sessions were held to help interested persons and organizations become familiar with the vision for BMDC.

The Steering Committee has approved provisional bylaws, subject to revision and approval by Coalition members.

Sponsor organizations and participants are asked to pay dues (See Proposed Fee Schedule).

BMDC plans pursuit of 501(c)(3) nonprofit designation following organization startup. The ONB will serve as interim Fiduciary Partner. Reverend Joseph W. Walker, Jr. served as convener for the planning process.

BYLAWS (Click here to view pt 1 - Click here to view pt 2)