Thankful Revolution TODAH PRAISE CHANNEL presents "Duke and Duchess" McCaskill on CAPP
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Hometown Sweethearts
Demonstrating the Virtue of Community through CAPP initiative for saving our children
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| Eric “Duke’” and Linda “Duchess” McCaskill explaining the 52 Virtues for finding your T.I. (True Identity) |
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“After 20 years we are still going strong and closer” is what Linda “Duchess” McCaskill smilingly shared glancing at “Duke” who affectionately gave a kiss on his partner in life cheek during their interview with Miriam Stevens, host of The Thankful Revolution: TODAH PRAISE CHANNEL. The Duke and Duchess is how they are known in Hampton Roads community, grew up together in Newport News, Virginia. Remarkably, it was not until their 25-year Huntington High class reunion, failed marriages, and 10 children later did they reconnect eventually marrying.
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| Minister Linda “Duchess and Reverend Eric “Duke” McCaskill lovingly recount their reconnection at Huntington High 25 year class reunion. |
Although, it was a jovial atmosphere, the topic of “saving our children who are found in a home with an absentee parent through incarceration or not present” is serious and unfortunately a rising household dilemma.
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| Crowning the King at CAPP Camp |
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| One of the families that have benefited from the CAPP program |
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| Duchess sharing Virtues Education which help builds character in at-risk children |
 | On June 5, 2011 CAPP hosts their 1st fundraiser. A stellar event featuring hometown Violinist Extraordinaire Eric Taylor and other artists will perform. Location is the WOW Center on 1233 Shields Road Newport News Virginia 23608 at 7:00 p.m. | ||||||
| World Renown Gospel Violinist Eric Taylor |  |
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| Miriam Stevens, host of The Thankful Revolution: TODAH PRAISE CHANNEL enjoys a time of sharing with the McCaskill’s as they talk about CAPP. |
Wrapping up the interview Duke noted, “close to 20,000 children on the Virginia Peninsula have a parent in the criminal justice system furthermore it only takes $300 to send a child to camp, but typically more than $2000 weekly put a child in juvenile detention.”
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| Duke McCaskill showing CAPP Camp Flyer contact him at ermack58@yahoo.com to help send a child to camp. |
Duke shares the theme song for the CAPP initiative is What About the Children sung by Yolanda Adams let's listen: What about the Children? Sung by Yolanda Adams The CAPP program stresses we need everyone to do their part so our children and families will not continue the cycle of absentee parent homes.
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Sunday, June 5, 2011, 7 P.M.
ReplyDeleteInvited guests:
Andrew Brundidge (a 13 year old violinist prodigy)
“Blessing” a Gospel band from Woodside High School
JR Gurley, College Pastor, World Outreach Worship Center & GAP Worship Team
Jonathan Faison, an 11 year old vocal wonder
A benefit concert for Alpha & Omega Network of Ministries, Inc. Ministries/Services include:
• CAPP (Children of Absentee Parent Project), Christ-centered mentoring children of inmates, CAPP Camp (send 100 kids) and Camp Christmas for Kids
• It Takes a Village (with Christ &virtues to save a child), gang prevention/mitigation
CDs of “Free” and “Heart Strings" will be available for purchase the night of the concert.
In lieu of tickets:
A Seed Faith offering (of at least $10) or Sponsor a child to CAPP Camp at $300.
Children of Absent Parent Project
Two weeks in August, 2011 at
Wakefield and Surry County, VA
Help transform the life of a child with an absent parent (incarceration and others). A spiritual/character development
& Therapeutic camp.
Help send children from public housing
To CAPP Camp!
• It cost an average of $2000 a week to lock a child up!
• An investment of $300 per child in CAPP Camp can build a child up!
• Close to 20,000 children on VA Peninsula with a parent in the criminal justice system.
• Yes we can prevent the growing cycle of crime, gangs, and violence with Virtues Education!
Send your contribution to:
Alpha & Omega Network/CAPP
P.O. Box 81
Newport News, VA 23607
All contributions are tax deductible under 501 ©3 of the IRS tax code
Eric Taylor, Gospel/Jazz Violinist
ReplyDeleteFor many people, the image of a violinist is an eccentric individual standing erect, playing a classical piece by one of the greatest composers’ void of emotion. There is, however one who dispels this stereotype and presents the violin, as it has never been heard before-someone who appeals to all audiences, young and seasoned alike. His name is Eric L. Taylor, violinist extraordinaire!!! Eric is establishing new plateaus in violin performance fused in the Gospel music genre.
His music has been described as soulful, uplifting, refreshing and inspiring. During Eric’s performances, audiences not only experience an emotionally charged performance that ministers to their hearts and souls, they also witness the effect of the music on Eric.
Eric was born in Newport News, Virginia in 1970 to Elder Ernest and Missionary Patricia Taylor. He grew up at the St. John Church of God in Christ, in Newport News where the highly respected and renowned Bishop Samuel Green, Jr. is the pastor. He attended Virginia Commonwealth University where he played the viola and cello. God gave Eric the gift to play the violin and to date he has not had any type of formal instructions on the violin.
Eric has made special appearances on TBN (Trinity Broadcasting Network), The 700 Club and the Turning Point broadcast with Dr. David Jeremiah. He now performs for such government agencies as the Pentagon, the Drug Enforcement Administration and various branches of the military armed forces. Eric has performed with such artists as Kirk Franklin, Ramsey Lewis, Vickie Winans, Kim Burrell just to name a few.
Eric is a member of Calvary Revival Church (CRC) in Norfolk where Bishop B. Courtney McBath is his pastor. Eric faithfully plays for the Praise, Worship and Arts Band and Orchestra at CRC.
Eric has released several CD’s including, “HeartStrings-A LIVE Experience,” (recorded at Old Dominion University), “Reflections,” and his latest and first Gospel/Jazz CD entitled “Free.”
For concert engagements:
757-850-2085 or email: gospel-violinist@verizon.net
BIOGRAPHY Eric R. ‘Duke” McCaskill, MBA
ReplyDeleteEric R. “Duke” McCaskill is a facilitator, speaker and educational consultant. He is a native of Newport News, VA where he graduated from the historical Huntington High School. He is a former national high school record holder in the outdoor and indoor high hurdles. He was also a six time state champion in the high and low hurdles. He was the first African American to represent the then Negro “Virginia Interscholastic Association” at a Virginia High School League in an indoor track event. Eric was honored as one of the 100 Greatest High School Athletes in Daily Press History, 1920-2004 (VA Peninsula) along with such notable athletes as the late Henry Jordan, Norm Snead, Aaron Brooks, Ronald Curry, Leroy Keyes, Michael Vick and Allen Iverson.
Eric earned his BA in Political Science, Purdue University and a MBA degree from the Krannert Graduate School of Management (Purdue University) and was one of two original counselors of the best practice Business Opportunity Program (BOP). He was an honor student (President’s Academic Award) and a recent recipient of the Legacy Award as the founder of the historical Black Cultural Center (BCC) at Purdue (he can be seen in film, Black Purdue on YouTube). Eric was a member of the historic Purdue Rose Bowl team. He received a diploma in Advanced Practical Theology (emphasis in family counseling) from International Seminary, Plymouth, Fl. He also received his ministerial license and ordination from the International Ministerial Association. Eric is certified in ACT (American Psychological Association), MVP (Mentoring in Violence Prevention, Northeastern University), Therapeutic Foster Care Services (First Home Care, Inc.), Crisis Prevention (CPI), and in Family Counseling (Harvest Christian College). He served as Patient’s Advocate at the Spring Road Mental Health Center, Washington, DC. Eric is most recently certified through the Supreme Court of Virginia as a parent educator. He is also a certified mediator in conflict resolution. He has received numerous awards for community activism.
Eric has worked for such fortune 500 companies as Exxon, General Mills, and CBS, Inc. He is the former General Manager of Interior Music Corp. and West Coast Director of Artist and Repertoire Sussex Records. He was the first African American Membership Representative to be hired by ASCAP in the Los Angeles office. While in Hollywood, he worked with such noted recording artists as Bill Withers, Herb Alpert, Charlie Wilson of the GAP Band, The Jacksons (via Joe Jackson), Verdine of White of Earth, Wind & Fire, Norman Connors, the late Marvin Gaye, the late Bob Marley and many others. Eric and his wife Linda (also known as “Duke and Duchess of R & P Music”) were radio broadcasters on 1580 AM in Washington D.C. He is the former Director of Youth Development and Coordinator of Gang Prevention, Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Hampton Roads, Newport News, VA.
Complete bio at http://www.facebook.com/thankfulrevolution
757+898+3795 757+719+1723 (cell) Email: ermack58@yahoo.com
ReplyDeletePRESS RELEASE FOR ALPHA & OMEGA NETWORK
Event: Save Our Children Benefit Concert
Date: June 5, 2011
Time: 7:00 PM
Place: World Outreach Worship (WOW) Center, 1233 Shields Rd (off Denbigh Blvd.), Newport News, VA 23608
Benefit: To sponsor children of incarcerated parents and children living in public housing communities to CAPP (Children of Absentee Parent Project) Camp. CAPP Camp is a spiritual/character development and therapeutic camp for children who suffer with/from emotional challenges, various behavioral disorders and/or abuse.
Alpha & Omega Network of Ministries, Inc. will hold its first Save Our Children Benefit Concert on June 5, 20011 at the World Outreach Worship (WOW) Center in the Denbigh section of Newport News, VA. The concert features Eric Taylor, violinist extraordinaire. Eric has appeared with such noted recording artists as Kirk Franklin, Ramsey Lewis, Vickie Winans, Kim Burrell just to name a few. He has appeared on TBN (Trinity Broadcasting Network) and The 700 Club.
In addition to standards and songs from previous CD releases, Eric will perform songs from his first Gospel/Jazz CD, “Free.”
Other featured guests are JR Gurley, College and Career Pastor, WOW Center and his group GAP Worship Team; Andrew Brundidge, a 13 year violinist prodigy; Jonathan Faison, an 11 year old vocal sensation; and Blessing, a Gospel band comprised of students from Woodside High School, Newport News, VA.
Alpha & Omega Network will present a special presentation about CAPP Camp and other projects that address the gang problem, child abuse, school drop out and bullying.
In lieu of tickets, adults are asked to donate at least $10 to Alpha & Omega Network and/or sponsor (“campership”) a child to CAPP Camp. Sponsors are asked to send $300 “camperships” no later than May 27. Sponsors will be acknowledged in the concert program the night of June 5.
Please make checks payable to Alpha & Omega Network/CAPP Camp,
P.O. Box 81 Newport News, VA 23607. For further information please call Rev. Duchess at 757.898.3795 or WOW Center 757.874.1223.
show your love by either joining us at the Save Our Children Benefit Concert for Alpha & Omega Network of Ministries, Inc. and/or sow a seed to help sponsor a 100 kids out of the "rough hoods" to the "tranquil woods" of Surry and Southampton Counties, VA. Will you be a part of practicing "pure and undefiiled religion...caring for the fatherless" (James 1:27)? We love you in Jesus, Linda "Duchess" AKA "Rev. Duchess"
ReplyDeleteSave Our Children Benefit Concert
Location: World Outreach Worship (WOW) Center 1233 Shields Rd Newport News, VA 23608
Time: 7:00PM Sunday, June 5th