Publicity

MEEELJ, Inc. participated in the Haiku Contest sponsored by CTK Technologies Heart of Texas Grant Award Event in October 2006 where she met with former Austin Mayor Kirk Watson to share "old war stories".

Latreese appears with Lloyd Doggett, right, showing him a picture of their meeting when she was only 12 years old.

On the Radio!

Hear Latreese speak on Your Local City Radio Show

Click here to watch the video of news8austin interviewing Latreese Cooke.

From the September 2006 issue of The Fugitive Post... Read the entire article, reprinted with permission.

Latreese takes a call from a mother whose son is currently incarcerated. With multiple programs like substance abuse and anger management counseling, employment services, and family services the organization tries to address the many challenges faced by ex-offenders, their families and the families of those who've been recently incarcerated.

With three part-time members, last year Cooke managed 175 cases.

TOWN HALL MEETING

The Town Hall Meeting held in Houston on April 8, 2006 was hosted by Representative Sylvester Turner and Houston Mayor Bill White. The picture is of Executive Director Latreese Cooke and Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee.

JANUARY 6, 2006

Although it was for a gathering that stemmed from the loss of a political icon in the Austin community, Latreese Cooke attended the services and spent time with several local dignitaries Congresswoman Maxine Waters and Ambassador Sidney Williams.

You will be seeing the interaction of our office with Congresswoman Waters in the very near future. Congresswoman Waters introduced me and visited with Reverend Jesse Jackson regarding future endeavors of the organization. Congresswoman Waters and husband Ambassador Sidney Williams are featured once again in the JET Magazine.

TEXAS WOMEN'S CONFERENCE

Our organization was honored for the opportunity to participate as an exhibitor in the 6^th Annual Texas Women's Conference. This conference was held at the Austin Convention Center on October 21, 2005. By participating in this event, we were able to network with other organizations and individuals for future business contacts.

Latreese
Cooke at the Texas Women's Convention

Maya Angelou speaking
at the Texas Women's Convention

MEEELJ booth at the
Texas Women's Convention

Latreese
Cook at the Texas Women's Convention

Although the focus of this event was business related, the staff was given time to walk around and explore the sights of around 100 exhibitors and 100 vendors. Our executive director, Latreese Cooke, had the privilege of hearing Maya Angelou, the most popular speaker at the daylong conference. Other well known speakers included Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York, and actress Cheryl Ladd. It was a wonderful experience and we look forward to participating in this event again next year!

Character Rally
Our Executive Director, Latreese Cooke attended the Character Rally held on Saturday, September 18, 2004 at the Elgin High School Auditorium. Various students were recognized and spoke regarding character and other subjects of interest. The keynote speaker was Vickie Spriggs, Executive Director for the Texas Juvenile Probation Commission. Also in attendance were City Council Member Dock Jackson and EPARD employee Debra Reynalds, Bastrop County Judge Ronnie McDonald, Olivia Brown a teacher with BISD and Boys and Girls Club Representatives.
9/20/04

New Year's Eve
On Friday, December 31st MEEELJ, Inc. were guests of BodyHead Entertainment New Years Eve Party hosted by Roy Jones, Jr. at the Travis County Expo and Heritage Center. Click on pictures below to see full size.