I ask the public to review the tax return for KIPP Delta for 2011-2012 and determine with the amount of non-taxable revenue generated by KIPP Delta how could any small business or business in general compete to invest in an area in which KIPP Delta controls the majority of the real estate.
KIPP Delta plans to expand their elementary school for the 2014-2015 due to turning away students this year. Upon reading all their sites, it has always been placed on a lottery system in which most likely students would have to be turned away.
With the population declining in Helena-West Helena, planning to expand a school in the business district of town is deflecting businesses from moving into the Historic Downtown Cherry Street District. When will the expansion stop? Are current property owners in hope their distress properties will be purchased as part of the KIPP Delta expansion? Who is approving the expansion? Is the community being included in all stages of development or is it a few select few deciding the fate of Helena-West Helena? People of Helena-West Helena ask these questions. After posting the last few articles wtfhelena,weebly.com site was hacked. Well, after the initial investigation they site was brought back up. Will keep you posted in this issue and many other concerns of the residents of Helena West Helena.
Upon trying to find more information regarding the creation of the position Director of Programs for Phillips County, I noticed that the facebook page of Ms. Quinlen which states, "Started working for Phillips County Chamber of Commerce", has been removed. Why would something be posted then removed unless there is something to hide?
Trying to understand why the A&P Commission and the Phillips Chamber of Commerce do not post positions that come available opening the hiring process to all who are qualified. The community has lost so many young and talented people due to lack of jobs in the area. Keeping families and bringing back families to the community should be a priority. 
I see Phillips County Chamber of Commerce has a new Director of Programs. I never saw this position posted or listed online, newspaper, or the Phillips County Chamber of Commerce Website that a new position was coming available.
It appears that after almost a year the Phillips County of Chamber website is working; however, I ask what has the current leadership done for Phillips County? Doug Friedlander must have been so busy to inform the community of his progress, except boasting of his past achievements and wedding this past year, to have any positive and published articles of the actual progress within the county. Holding his own private "Shark Tank" auditions at the Chamber, neither results nor public notification to invite all to this process, promoting the Delta Bridge Helena Start Up Challenge with neither results posted nor articles on the progress of the winners, and other private promotions within the Chamber of Commerce it is a time for a Chamber of Commerce that Represents the people and businesses of Phillips County versus being a private membership/club for the small group of "friends" who are compensated for their dedication, very well I might say, by living off the poverty of the Delta. Take control back of your community and demand accountability to ensure there is a Helena/West Helena for your children and grand children to come back home. I ask all residents of Helena West Helena to read Act 600 regarding the appointment of the new school board. No one seemed to know about these appointments recommended by our local legislators. Many community members with children in the public school systems would have liked some input or have been included in this process. http://www.arkleg.state.ar.us/assembly/2013/2013R/Pages/BillInformation.aspx?measureno=HB1770 Please read this bill which became Act 600
New school board appointed for Helena West Helena and guess who made the list? Doug Friedlander. How many more appointments and jobs can one person hold? How effective can any one person by holding this many job titles? http://arkansasnews.com/sections/news/community-advisory-boards-named-two-state-controlled-school-districts.html
Upon review a Facebook page containing reNew East Arkansas in which the Easter Counties are involved in many projects. Upon click on Phillips County Mr. Doug Friedlander names appear with no updates or information. A continued project that he has with the Phillips Chamber of Commerce Sites. I did review an article regarding an award for the Civil War Helena Program issued by Southern Bancorp (no Doug Friedlander there) and a community trying to understand what did take place at this meeting. Read further up the page and whoa and behold two articles on Doug Friedlander please read them below. This one man wonder who per article after article he is turning the community around well what has he down. How many different agencies is his salary paid and his expenses. These type of self promotion causes only benefit Mr. Friedlander. I am asking know to see what has been done over the past year to improve business and community relations that does not involve his personal life. this articles are posted over and over again. Who is approving these releases on behalf of Phillips County
What does Doug Friedlander do for reNew Arkansas? I see all but one other county who does not have a director active. Who pays his expenses and salary for this position? Check out the site http://www.reneweastarkansas.com/communities/phillips
 Upon reading a recent story about Thrive in Helena, Arkansas http://talkbusiness.net/2013/09/in-helena-these-entrepreneurs-thrive-by-design/ the story seems to be the same article that appears in every magazine, newspaper, and internet site. This time they bring the issue of the long history of non-profit abuse and fraud in the county. Hmmm, if I am reading their tax returns correctly, two of the directors received per their 1099 IRS tax filing in 2011 the amount of $38,150.00 each for a total of $76,300.00 and per their 990 filing form per line 12 salaries, benefits, and compensation are $32,614.00 and when you add them together they total $108,914.00. Per line 9 their total revenue is $117,704.00. Leaves very little money for rent, insurance, professional fees, etc. So in fact, most grant, donations, and revenues does go to pay salary and or compensation to the board members. Like that quote from the Movie Sister Act "You better wake up and pay attention." | AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesNovember 2013 CategoriesAll |
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