MBG is very excited that Dr. Tyna Davis, past president of MBG Board of Directors, has been appointed as chair of the MBG Fundraising Advisory Council. Dr. Davis has been effective in raising funds for MBG in the past. Her leadership and expertise will enable this group to make great strides in identifying new funding options, new resources, groups, and individuals that can help to increase the funding base for MBG. The function of the Fundraising Advisory Council is to develop plans and mechanisms to attract and inform potential new donors, corporate sponsors/donors. government funding and planned giving donations and advise the board accordingly. Dr. Davis and the board of directors will identify community members who can contribute to the work of this council and encourage them to participate.