Fellow Citizens: 

On Sunday, November 4, 2018, the Dayton Unit of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People NAACP held it’s Biennial Election at the Dayton Unit NAACP office. Dr. Derrick L. Foward was re-elected as President of the Dayton Unit NAACP with his term commencing on January 1, 2019 and ending on December 31, 2020. He has won re-election to his seventh 2-year term.

“I am humbled and truly appreciate the members of the Dayton Unit NAACP for believing in my leadership and entrusting me to lead the organization for another two years,” said Dr. Derrick L. Foward, President of the Dayton Unit NAACP. “We will remain focused on our 21st Century Game Changers which are as follows: Economic Sustainability; Education; Health; Public Safety and Criminal Justice; Voting Rights and Political Representation; and Expand Youth and Young Adult Engagement” said Foward. “We will continue to hold everyday citizens, small and large business owners and corporations accountable for the racial or bigoted actions they take. We have no permanent friends or permanent enemies, only interests. We must ALL strive to live in an America that is inclusive of ALL people” said Foward.

Members of the NAACP voted on their elected officials Sunday with a majority of incumbents retaining their positions. The other people elected to serve in the Foward administration include:

First Vice President: Rev. Herman E. Branham (Incumbent); Second Vice President: Tom Roberts (Incumbent); Third Vice President: Willie A. Terrell, Jr. (Incumbent); Secretary: Clair Mae Thompson (Incumbent); Assistant Secretary: Lauretta Williams (Incumbent); Treasurer: Cedric L. McGhee (Incumbent); and Assistant Treasurer: Harvey C. Bolden.

Executive Committee: Stacey D. Benson Taylor (Incumbent); Lu Dale (Incumbent); Eric L. Ellington, Sr. (Incumbent); Rev. Dr. David I. Fox (Incumbent); Arnetta G. Gary (Incumbent); Marvene A. Mitchell (Incumbent); David Montgomery (Incumbent); Dr. Carl E. Moyler (Incumbent); Ayo O. Ogunduyile (Incumbent); Derrick Scales, Sr. (Incumbent); Christopher L. Shaw (Incumbent); Scott E. Sliver (Incumbent): Deborah A. Smith (Incumbent); William Thomas Spear (Incumbent); and Dr. Anthony B. Whitmore (Incumbent).

Fellow Citizens:

On Monday, December 17, 2018, the Dayton Unit of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) will hold its Annual Meeting at the Northwest Recreation Center located at 1600 Princeton Dr. at 6:00 p.m. Attendees will have an opportunity to hear high level reports from the Vice Presidents and Standing Committee Chairs regarding the significant work they accomplishments in the year of 2018.

The main purpose of the Annual Meeting is for every Officer and Committee Chair to give a report to our Stakeholders so they are informed and educated about the work thereby empowered to intelligently communicate the accomplishments to their network of friends,” said Dr. Derrick L. Foward, President of the Dayton Unit NAACP. The Dayton Unit NAACP looks forward to your attendance and participation. All are welcome to attend. 

Outback Steakhouse will cater the annual meeting. The Christmas Dinner time is set for 7:45PM. The menu they will provide is as follows:

Steak and Grilled Chicken

Mashed Potatoes

Bread & Butter

House Salad With Choice of Ranch or Honey Mustard

Cheese Cake

Plates, Silverware, Napkins, Cups 

The Dayton Unit NAACP will provide ham and chicken. We are asking the members to provide water, pop, juice and ice. We also need coolers to keep the liquid refreshments cold. If you would like to contribute another type of side dish, feel free to bring it so Outback can put it 

in the line-up with the other food. Please coordinate what you will contribute to Ms. Bessie L. Siler (222-2172), Executive Administrative Assistant to the President.