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Board of Directors
Claude Augmon, President
Henry Shannon, Treasurer
Theodis Watson, Secretary
Pastor Rickey Yates
Pastor Dennis Morgan
Scott Cunningham
Brett Blackman
Claude Augmon • Founder of the WATCM Program
 I am a Christian, a child of God and His servant. I have received Jesus Christ as my savior. I attend Paseo Baptist Church at 2501 Paseo in Kansas City, Missouri. I've been a member of the Faithful Men and Evangelizing Team. I am a member of the Executive Steering Committee for the Juvenile Detention Alternatives Initiative. For 15 years I've taught Sunday school grades 10, 11 and 12. My pastor is Gregory Ealey. Before him Delmar White, Charles Briscoe for over 15 years.
My wife Mary and I were married July, 1960. We have 3 sons. It is my desire to work full time serving the Lord. My concern these past few years relate to young people killing themselves, mainly because they feel there is no purpose for their lives. There is love in my heart for all mankind. As a Christian, it is my responsibility to go to them and tell them I do care. I want to support them, encourage and supervise them to the best of my ability. Scripture says "It's the Christian man's responsibility to do so" (2 Timothy 2:2). To lead one to become a responsibly productive citizen is a major undertaking for the WATCM organization.
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Henry Shannon, Treasurer
Henry Shannon, Jr. was born September 10, 1933 in Milo, Oklahoma to Henry and Memory Shannon. He is the sixth of eight children.
After graduating from high school, Henry attended Langston University in Oklahoma for three years. He moved to Kansas City and had started Medical Technology training at General Hospital when he was drafted into the Army. When his tour of duty was over, he returned to Kansas City and completed his Medical Technology training. He attended the University of Missouri-Kansas City and received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Medical Technology and a Master of Arts Degree in Health Care Administration from Michigan State University.
Henry is retired after working thirty eight years at Truman Medical Center in Kansas City, Missouri. He is a Registered Medical Technician and he worked twenty six of those years in the Clinical Laboratory as Supervisor of Microbiology and as Laboratory Manager. The last twelve years of his employment, Henry was Manager of Special Projects where he worked with Minority business owners, encouraging them to become vendors, selling their products to Truman Medical Center.
Since retiring in 1997, Henry spends most of his time volunteering and playing golf, at least four times a week. He takes great pride in gardening, taking care of his lawn and his gourmet cooking ability. Henry is a member of the Mid Town Kiwanis Club where he served as President, Treasurer and he is the Coordinator of the club’s Terrific Kids Program for elementary school children. He also coordinates a 5 Day Club at the Franklin Elementary School in their after school program. This program introduces children to the teachings of the Bible.
Henry is an active member of the Paseo Baptist Church where he serves as the General Superintendent of Sunday School, a Deacon, President of Men’s Ministry and Director of the Bus Ministry. He also participated in the church’s Prison Ministry.
Henry is married to Reaner Gunnels Shannon and they are the parents of one daughter, Pamela Renee.
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Theodis Watson
 Professional Organizations
President Kansas City School Administration 2002-Present
Kansas City Athletic Director Association
Kansas City Missouri Coaches Association 1994-1999
Civic Organizations
National Association for the Advancement of Colored People
Lincoln University Alumni Association
American Red Cross
Social Organizations
Omega Psi Phi Fraternity
President of Omega Psi Phi 1995-1998
Keeper of record and Seal for Omega Psi Phi 1995-1998
Religious Affiliation
Metropolitan Missionary Baptist Church (Deacon Ministry, Sunday School Teacher, Brotherhood
Union Ministry, Christian Education Host, Host Ministry and Vacation Bible School Principle)
Sunshine District Brotherhood Union Secretary 1995-1999
CityWide Brotherhood Union (President) 1999-Present
Where Are The Christian Men (Board Member) since 2000
National Baptist Congress of Christian Workers (Instructor) 1999-2002
Work Experience
Kansas City Missouri School District, Central High School Vice-Principal 2002-present
Kansas City Missouri School District, Southeast African Centered High School, Interim Principal 2001-2002
Kansas City Missouri School District, Southeast African Centered High School, Vice-Principal 1995-2001
Teacher, Southeast African Centered High School 1977-1994 Athletic Director 1994-1996
Football, Track and Basketball Coach 1978-1994
Education
Forrest City High School, Forrest City Arkansas Graduate 1973
Lincoln University at Jefferson City, Missouri
- (Special Education, Health & Physical Education) Graduate 1977
Central Missouri State University, MAED (Secondary School Administration) 1993
Central Missouri State University, Graduate Study and Secondary School Superintendent currently in progress.
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 Pastor Ricky Yates
Church Discipleship: Direction For Life Christian Center
8227 Troost Ave • Kansas City, MO 64131
Pastor: Eddie C Gross
Martial Status: Married to Mrs Regina Yates (August 21, 1986)
3 Children: Shirah, Rickey Jr. and Danielle Yates
Graduation: Northeast High School (1980) • Kansas City, MO
Employment: Kansas City Power & Light (Computer Operations)
I have been a resident of KCMO all of my life. I was a disciple at Berean Christian Fellowship for many years 14 to be exact. Since then my family and I have merged with Direction for Life where we have been now for 2 years. Berean is currently working the fields of harvest in Mexico MO. Under the leadership of Pastor Charles M. Williams and his loving wife Linda J. Williams (my sister). I have worked with the Honorable Bro. Claude Augmon for several years with the WATCM Ministry, in an effort to reach the harvest. If this Bro. can't set you on fire then you are cold and callous. May our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ continue to bless this Mission!
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Pastor Dennis Morgan
 Dennis Morgan graduated from Tennessee Temple University in 1975 with a degree in Biblical Studies. In 1974, he was ordained at Tri City Baptist Church. He has been married to his wife Sheila for 36 years and they have 3 adult children. He is the President of Pro Foundation Technology and has owned the business for over 30 years. Dennis is currently a member of First Family Church in Overland Park. He has a heart for missions, particularly for the youth of the inner city.
“I strongly support the ministry of WATCM and am excited about its ability to mentor today’s youth and tomorrows leaders.” - Dennis Morgan
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Scott Cunningham
 Scott Cunningham obtained his first job at sixteen years of age working as a "Disc Jockey" at KEXS 1090AM, a Southern and Country Gospel radio station in Excelsior Springs, Missouri. Over the years he has worked his way from a DJ to Account Executive and eventually General Manger of a local Christian radio station. He's also worked for numerous radio and TV stations across the United States. His "God-given" gift in sales and musical ability allowed him the opportunity to work as a Field Sales Representative for Word Records for several years, traveling five states. Scott has produced numerous Christian Television programs for churches, broadcast commercials and promotional projects. Scott has been married to his wife, Denise for over ten years and considers her to be the "Love of his life." Together they have developed Wheatland Productions a Video/Audio Production Company and Advertising Agency. His media prowess focuses on staying busy, working smart, daily prayer and learning from his mistakes. Scott's professional and personal objective in life is to help every person he works with. He believes that God has given us all talents and gifts.
Scott says, "I believe that my success is totally determined by the problems that I solve for others."
Passion, creativity and new challenges motivate Scott to help people meet their objectives.
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