merceda gooding volunteer and work experiences

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TheNationalAssociationOf Housing And.Redevelopment Officialshereby certifies that on March 14, 2004

Merceda Goodingmet all requirements for successful completion of NAHRO'sProfessional Development Program Course:

Resident Leadership SeminarUnder guidelines established by the Council on theContinuing Education Unit (CEU), 1.40 CEUs are hereby awardedfor successful completion of this training program.

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Atlantic City Housing AuthoritySection 8 (RAB) Resident Advisory Board

Mission: The Atlantic City Housing Authority established the Section 8 Advisory Board and themembers are elected by Section 8 program participants. Section 8 RAB Board primarytask is to propose and review the Section 8 Administrative Plans additions andchanges. In addition, responsible for providing assistance in the development/updatethe ACHA authorities five year annual plans and making recommendations to theBoard of Commissioners regarding to the Section 8 Housing Program and policies.

Legislation: Section 511 U.S. Housing Act 24 CFRPart 903Members: Merceda D. Gooding- Chairman

Darlene Pettus - 1st Vice- ChairmanRobin Clarke- 2nd Vice-ChairmanTheresa Gutner- SecretaryRikia Micheals- 2

ndSecretaryDerma J ones - Assistant Secretary

Sonia Crendo - Spanish Interpreter/ TreasurerJ oseph Maskio - Sgt.-In-ArmsEleanor Hanken- Senior Advisor/Office Assistant

Advisor: Steven YoungTerm: All members appointment two-year term. Expires November 2009Contact: Web Site: resadvbd sec [email protected]

Mailing address: P.O. BOX 7642Office location: 1000 Arctic Avenue Suite #3

Section 8 General Meeting: Shore Park High Rise22S Virginia Avenue

Atlantic City, NJ 08401Date: April 23, 2009 Time: 6:00pm


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RESOLUTION NO. 7552-03-08RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERSOF THE HOUSING AUTHORITY AND URBANREDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OFATLANTIC CITY AUTHORIZING BUDGETEDFUNDING FOR ACTIVITIES OF THE HOUSINGCHOICE VOUCHER (SECTION 8) RESIDENTADVISORY BOARD

WHEREAS, the Housing Choice Voucher Resident AdvisoryBoard (RAB) has requested funding to conduct activities onbehalf of the participants in the Authority's Housing ChoiceVoucher program; andWHEREAS, the Section 8 Resident Advisory Board hassubmitted a budget for consideration totaling $4,700.00; andWHEREAS, the Housing Assistance Department is seekingto include the RAB's request for funding as part of the 2008-2009 Section 8 Departmental Budget; andWHEREAS, any future consideration for funding would needto be determined based on the current fiscal year's overalldepartmental funding availability; andNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, ON 'nns 27thDAY OF MARCH 2008, by the Board of Commissioners ofthe Housing Authority of the City of Atlantic City, that therequest for funding for the Section 8 Resident Advisory Boardis granted effective April 1, 2008 for FYE March 31, 2009 inthe amount of $4,700.00 ..5MB 3/20/08

Board Member YES NO N.V. A.B. MOT SECCLARKE, Chairman XHAMILTON, M. XSHARPE-THOMAS X XJOHNSON XBROCK X XHAMILTON, T. XMASSEY X

X - Indicates Vote NV - Not Voting AB-Absent MOT-Motion SEC - SecondC:\Users\merceda\Downloads\7SS2-03-08 S8 RAB Fundmg.doc


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ROSENBERGER & WOLFATTORNEYS AT LAWCENTRAL PARK EAST

222 NEW ROADSUITE 607P.O. BOX 324

L INWOOD. NJ 0822\JO HN H. ROS EN BI:R GE RSAM.A.NTI1A S WOLF * M !=MBE R NJ &PA BARS

TELEPHONE(609) 926-7711TELECOPIER(609) 926-:1343

January 3, 20041\..1.;>r,ccir Goodingc/o ACHA227 N. Vermont AvenueP O Box 1258Atlantic City, NJ 08404Dear Merceda:Congratulations on the completion of your term as a Commissioner of the Housing Authority andUrban Redevelopment Agency of the City of Atlantic City. Your passion for tenant issues and yourskills in advancing the tenant agenda were well utilized during your service to the Authority and ourcommunity.Iook forward to continuing to see you in your advocate capacity and as a spokesperson before theBoard at future meetings. Good luck to you in these future endeavors.

JHR/ba


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Certificate of RecognitionTo the

Lighthouse Plaza Tenant Association"Outstanding Performance"

9A er ceaa gooding, PresidentPresented to

By

April 16th 2005


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The National Alliance of HUD Tenantsproudly presents

thisGroup Appreciation Award

toGreater Atlantic City HUD Tenant Coalition

for organizing regionally toempower HUD tenants

June 21, 2003

l.louise Sanchez, NAHT Pr, sident


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t , Merceda D.Gooding-Strotherft t ( ' . , ' . ,in~o/being recognized as one of the Top 40 Under 40 for 2,006 by

, ' t. ,., .Atlantic City We~kly and the Greater AtlantiC City Jaycees

DATE;LRA.~~ MEMBER O F CO NGR ES S

March 9,2006


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-STAT E H0USE. TRENT 0N. N. J.. . > . .ASSEMBLY RESOLUTION-'"

By Assemblymen WHELAN, VAN DREW and ALBANo.. {

W'BBREAS, Thursday, March 9 , 2 00 6, marks the auspicious occasion of a Reception at the House of ~ in Atlantic Cityfor the honorees of the Atlantic Citj Weekly's "Top 40 uiuJer 40"; and; . , I .

WHEREAS, The General Assembly of "the State of New Jersey is pleased to note that these esteemed m.~ and women arebeing recognized by the Atlantic City Weekly as the region's best and brighteSt young leaders who h ave d is ti ng u is h edthemselves in their chosen fields and through their community activities anc,lselfJess humanitarian efforts in behalf ofothers; and, .

WHEREAS, The Top 40 under 40 men and women being aclaiowledge(l are:Lisa Alper-Russo Alex B. O'amatO-Wolfe Dean Harrison John Payne Beth SchroecIerJonadwiBaker Jonatban;E.Diego Jon Henderson MkhaelPelI.egrino Nan/iy L. $.ittineriJeffBall Danna &frarl. Benjamin " M a x " HIqSt Su e Perry-Davidson Oqa E. Sle$$Edward]. Bertino Mike Preihofer Jason Kaye Jennifer S.Pesce KelliS~wtonBrian Cahill DavidPunk Alexander C . Marino Steven Petrash ]~~i~kes.SaaveclraMichael]. Chazlton ]acquelitteGoIdthrop-SUacusa JosephMoJineaux JamesRich LisaWiI:Shawnda Conser Men:enk D. Gooding-5trother Michelle Dawn Mooney "Mike- BradyRichman Penny~tEdwardCooper David Hagan LauraPappas. GinaL.Rullo James-C.Wurzer

WHEREAS, '.Through their meritorious endeavors, these indiViduals have brought honor and pride to tbeit communities,their families. and this State; and,

WHEREAS, The strength and success of the State of New Jersey~ the vitality of our communities. and the.~eness of ourAmerican society depend. in great Dieasure, upon citizens, exemplified by die Top 40 UDder 40, whoguit.e volUntarily,act together, and provide their unique talents to further a cause, to perform a necessary service, to ~port one anotherand ~ communities, or to relieve others from unavoidable hardship; and,

WHEREAS, It is both proper and fitting for the members othis House to pause in their deliberations to praise the honoreesof the Atlantic City Weekly's Top 40 under 40, arid.to salute them as individuals of remarkable charaeterandex:-Ctlptionaldetermination; now, therefore,B e It R e s o l ' 1 J e d by th e Genera/Assembly o f t h e State o f New Jersey:That this House hereby honors and congratulates ~ individuals selected for the Atlantic City WeeklYs 'i'op4O under

40, and commends their exemp13{y records of service that have earned for them this prestigious accolade; an d,B e I t F u rt he r R e s o 1 1 J l ! J d ,That a duly anthenticated copy of this resolution be signed by the Speaker and auesteflby the Clerk.

.Attest:a . ! ~ , - - - - - Clerk o f t he G e n e ra l A s s emb l y


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Council Member_'~AL==L~=== __ ,--.presentsthe:>followiI1gResol,ution:WHEREAS, MERCKDA GOODING, is .an Atlantic City resident-and-has aduel Bachelordegree inBusiness Administration andHuman Resource Management;'and'WHEREAS,. She has worked With the Christian Recovery Program mentoring individuarecovering fromdrugs and alcohol and the Women'sMinistry helping women who were homeless; and.WHEREj\S, 1\18. GOODING hasorganizedand lead marchesfor tenants' rights and broug

.attention to the homeless and housing crisis throughout South Jersey, as an advocate for affordable housinand. \yHEREAS, she has coordinated seminars and rallies and has gone toth~ White House and tState House to speak about poor housing conditions; and -. -

WHEREAS, she truly exemplifies what it meanstobeanoutstanding leader in ourcommunity ..NOW,TImREFORE,BE IT RESOLYED that themerfiBersoftlleCouhcitofthe City of Atlant.City do hereby congratulate MERCEDAGOODING and honor her as part of the Black' History MonAwards Ceremony,

- BE ITFURTHER RESOLVED, that ~.copy of this Resolution, certified to be 'a.irue copy by tCity Clerk, bepresented toMERCEDAGOODING.

. MASON

COUNCIL MEMBERMANCUSOMOORER06INSON


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GOVERNMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIAEXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE MAYOROFFICE ON AFRICAN AFFAIRS***

Mayor's Office on African Affairs2000 14th Street, NW,Suite 400 NorthWashington, DC 20009October 2, 2012Dear Merceda Gooding,On behalf of the Mayor's Office on African Affairs, we would like to thank you for serving as a volunteerat the 3rdAnnual DC Africa Festival.In honor and celebration of "African Heritage Month," and the District of Columbia's ethnically diverseAfrican communities, the OAA hosted the 3rdAnnual DC Africa Festival on Saturday, September 29th,2012 from 12-7pm at the Banneker Recreation Center, on 2500 Georgia Avenue, NW.Your involvement made the event an evident success! We sincerely appreciate your participation andsupport in preparation for the event, as well as during the festival which contributed to countless people inthe community attending and celebrating African culture that the District of Columbia has to offer to itcitizens!The mission of the Mayor's Office on African Affairs is to ensure that the full range of health, education,employment, business, and social opportunities are accessible to the District's African immigrantcommunity. We appreciate your efforts to help the Mayor's Office on African Affairs grow and make adifference in the community.Given the positive feedback from the event, we are certain this will be a continuous event which will keepshowcasing Africa's cultural and economic contributions to the District of Columbia. We hope that youwill join us in similar efforts in the future!Again, thank you for the time and energy you dedicated to this event to make it an impactful andmemorable one.Sincerely,

Ngozi NmeziDirector, Office on African Affairs


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OFFICE OF THE COUNTY EXECUTIVEROCKVILLE, MARYLAND 20850

Isiah LeggettCounty Executive

March 21,2012

Ms. Merceda Gooding3613 Pear Tree Court #43Silver Spring, MD 2;)906Dear Ms. Gooding:

I am pleased to inform you that I have nominated you for appointment to the Committeefor Ethnic Affairs in the position of Public representative. Your appointment was made on3/1412012, and IS tentatively scheduled for confirmation by the County Council (which mustapprove your appointment) on 312712012. This is a First Term position that ends on 4/30/2014.Once the County Council has confirmed your appointment, you will receive official notificationfrom the Council President.

Mr. Bruce Adams, staffliaison to the Committee for Ethnic Affairs, will furnish you withorientation information that may be necessary for you to participate as effectively as possible inthe work of the group. Your role, and responsibilities of the board, are presented in the initiatingdocumentation. Please do not hesitate to contact Mr. Adams at 240-777-2558, if you have anyquestions.

Congratulations on your nomination for appointment to the Committee for Ethnic Affairs,and thank you for your willingness to serve our County in this way.Sincerely,

Isiah LeggettCounty ExecutiveILbg

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HOUSING AUTHORITY &URBAN REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY

OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC CITY NEW J ERSEYP.O. Box 1258 227 Vermont North Atlantic City, NJ 08404 www.atlanticcityha.org

609-344-1107 FAX 609-344-1015 TOO 1-800-545-1833 - Ext. 338

Ms. Merceda GoodingSouth Jersey CoordinatorGreater Atlantic CityHUD Tenant CoalitionP.O. Box 7642Atlantic City, NJ 08401

May 12, 2004

RE: "SAVE OUR HOMES" FORUMDear Ms. Gooding,This letter is meant to congratulate you and the entire HUD Tenant Coalition forproducing an excellent and well organized forum.Icommend the HUD Tenant Coalition for continuing to inform and its hard workto bring positive changes to Atlantic City and the South Jersey area.Again thank you for the invitation to participate in the "Save our Homes" forumand Iook forward to working together with you and the HUD Tenant Coalition.

CC: Mr. Frank Hutchins, Director ofNJ HUD Tenant CoalitionCH:kg


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Resolution of the City of Atlantic CityNo. 1014pproved as to FOt:m tlt~d Legality 0:'1 neeLe of. Fac:te Set. F.~rth f'(";:t\l~cc-ntenc s certified to by

Leoi.e 1a.t:.i.ve CClun~el /~/ DiDonna w. Fauntl~ro}" )!:J ::Q.

Counci l Member CLARK Prepred by Dianna raur",t.leroyPr esent s t he f ol l ow ng Resol ut i on:WHEREAS, t he Ci t y of At l ant i c Ci t y now car r i es i nsur ance f or speci alevent s; andWHEREAS, a r equi rement f or Speci al Event perm t s i s a f ee t o beappl i ed t o t he pr em um cost i ncur red by t he Ci t y f or t he above- r ef er encedspeci al event s i nsur ance; andWHEREAS, THE GREATER ATLANTIC CITY HUD TENANT COALITION of At l ant . i cCi t y, New J er sey had r ecei ved a Speci al Event s Per mt I nsur ance wai verf or a Ral l y t o have been hel d on November 16, 2002, but due t o i ncl ementweat her t he r al l y was cancel l ed; andWHEREAS, THE GREATER ATLANTIC CITY HOD TENANT COALITION w shes t or eschedul e t he Ral l y f or Sat ur day, Apr i l 26, 2003, or Rai n dat e, Sat ur dayMay 10, 2003 at t he 2300 bl ock of Fai r mount Avenue at t he i nt er sect i on ofFai rmount and Geor gi a Avenues bet ween t he hour s of 10: 00am and 6: 00pmand has r equest ed a wai ver of t he f ee f or t he Speci al Event s Perm tI nsur ance r equi r ement .NOW THEREFORE, BE I T RESOLVED, t hat t he Ci t y Counci l her eby wai vest he Speci al Event s Perm t I nsur ance Fee f or a Ral l y Sat ur day, Apr i l 26,

2003, or Rai n dat e, Sat ur day, May 10. 2003 at t he 2300 bl ock of Fai rmountAvenue at t he i nt er sect i on of Fai rmount and Geor gi a Avenues between t hehours of 10;OOam and 6: OOprn sponsor ed by t he member s of THE GREATERATLANTIC CITY HOD TENANT COALITION.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED .r equi r ement t hat The Gr eat eral l ~uni ci pal permt s orcel eht - at i on.IBE I T FURTHER RESOLVED t hatbe a t r ue copy by t he Ci t y Cl er k,

THE GREATER ATLANTIC CITY BUDJ ersey.December 31, 2002 11: 01: 48 AM RI 014- 02/ 00UNCI L/ 12- 30- 02

t hat t hi s Resol ut i on does not wai ve t heAt l ant i c Ci t y HUD Tenant Coal i t i on obt ai nappr oval s necessar y t o hol d t he sai da copy of t hi s Resol ut i on, cer t i f i ed t oshal l be pr ovi ded t o Mer ceda Goodi ng ofTENANT COALITION, Atlantic Ci t y, New

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oeD, On this February 20th 2009, we celebrate the 5thAnnualFannie LouHamer Ordinary People/Extraordinary D e e d s AwardsCeremony as part of Black HistoryMonth; and . . . . .. . ..... WJlBega., today, we gather to laudthelon0t:ees of the award all of whom .ate more-than deserving suchrecognition; and" .: .. ':' ... . . "OeU,Merce


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U. S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENTWASHINGTON, D.C. 20410-0001

THE SECRETARY

Ms. Merceda D. Gooding300 Atlantic Avenue, Apartment 902Atlantic, NJ 08401Dear Ms. Gooding:

It is my pleasure to invite you to a meeting on April 14, 20 10, at HUD Headquarters inWashington, DC. For the first time ever, residents from HUD's Multifamily Housing, HousingChoice Voucher, and Public Housing programs are being brought together to discuss the futureof the Department's rental assistance programs. This meeting is part ofHUD's ongoingcommitment to resident engagement and will build on the success of its January 20, 2010,meeting with public housing residents.

The goals of the April 14,2010, meeting are to talk with residents about HUD'sproposals for the future of rental assistance, listen to ideas for maintaining their voices in thefederal policy process, encourage a more engaged and informed group of residents with an Iongoing, meaningful, participatory role in the development of federal policies, and createopportunities for residents to learn about HUD's rental housing programs.In preparation for the meeting, the National Housing Law Project will conduct a series of

online trainings and telephone briefings to build the knowledge base of residents and prepare forthe convening. Also prior to the meeting, HUD will hold a webcast for residents, to providedetails on the Transforming Rental Assistance initiative. If you have any questions regarding theconvening or your travel, please contact Caroline Crouse at (202) 402-4595.Thank you for your continued commitment to HUD's rental assistance programs. I hopeyou can take part in this important occasion as the Department moves forward in defining the

future of its rental assistance programs. I look forward to seeing you on April 14, 2010, inWashington, DC.

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T h eFannie Lou Hamer

Ordinary People/Extraordinary DeedsAward Certificate

Presented To

M E R C E D A G O O D I N GFor your dedication and unselfish

commitment to the community_

"Thy works shall be rewarded" Jeremiah 3': 16B L A C K H I S T O R Y M O N T H ~ 2889

E U G E N E R O B I N S O N ( C O U N C I L M A N A T - L A R G E )

February 28, 2889


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State of New JerseyDEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

PO BOX 500TRENTON, NEW JERSEY 086250500

Note: If blue State seal backgis not present, this is aphotocopy

03/ 03/ 2: 010

MERCEDA D GOODI NG902 300 ATLANTI C AVENUEATLANTI C CI TY, NJ 08401YOU MUST PROVI DE A COPY OF THI S APPROVAL LETTER TO YOUR EMPLOYER.

Your request for criminal history record processing has been completed. The information submitted bthrough the educational facility or authorized school bus contractor has been searched by the New JerseyPolice and the Federal Bureau of Investigatiqn, As a: resut of that-process, you are approved foremployment in accordance with N .J .S -A . 18A :'(f -7: 't;N~.S:-A, 181!: : .39 .: .- -c!'19 .1r N .J .S -A . 18A :6 -4 .1 3.; . . - '

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Atlantic City Branch

NA A C PCertif icate O f 1


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WomenStrengthA DAY 'OF WORKSHOPS

This certificate isawarded to

MERCEDA GO O D INGfor attending A Day Of Workshops Exploring Women's Quality of Life

U G O IN G T H E D IS T A N C E "AUGUST 24, 2006

Claudia Ratzlaff, Executive Director Date

AtlantIC County Women s CenterPO Box 311 Northfield NJ 08225


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U.S . D E PARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENTW A S H IN G T O N , D C 2 0 4 1 0 - 5 0 0 0

AS SIST AN T SECRE TARY FORPUBL IC AN D IND IAN HO USING Ma y 7 , 2 0 1 0

Ms. Merceda D. Gooding300 Atlantic Avenue #902Atlantic, NJ 8401Dear Ms. Gooding:

Together with Secretary Donovan, I would like to thank you for participating in HUD's'Ap~f14, 2010, convening of resident leaders from the Public Housing, Multifamily, andHousing Choice Voucher programs on the Department's Transforming Rental Assistance(TRA) initiative. This historic meeting marked the first time that representatives from these three.programscarne together with HUl) staff and partner organizations to provide feedback on HUD'scurrentahd proposed policies. \

The Secretary, Deputy Assistant Secretary Galante, Senior Advisor Sard, and I valued the" opportunity to talk with you about plans for the future of rental assistance, listen to your ideas formaintaining resident voices in the federal policy process, and create opportunities for cross-program learning among residents. We are also thankful for the partnership we created with theNational Housing Law Project and the work they did to enable residents to be more engaged andinformed.The convening was an important next step in an ongoing participatory process for

residents to be a part of the development of HUD programs and policies. We hope that you havealready begun to share your experience and discussions with residents back in your communities,and to collect their feedback. In the coming months you will continue to hear from theDepartment as the details of the TRA initiative and legislation are revised. We look forward toreceiving continued feedback on this important initiative. Please feel free to send your thoughtsand ideas to [email protected]. .

Thank you for your continued partnership and commitment to HUD's rental assistanceprograms. In facing the challenge of preserving and promoting low-income and affordablehousing across the country, we will work together to create strategies to preserve thisindispensible resource for generations to come.

Sincerely,

Sandra B. HenriquezAssistant Secretary

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