Art Curator

Elijah Rashaed

Chair

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Committee Objectives

To bring awareness to the plight of the African American community through the arts.
To shine a spotlight on all artists and their artwork.
To cultivate new artists in every category of art and to showcase their talent to the community.
To raise finances for our youth programs and the training and development of our Civil and Human Rights activists
To bridge the gap between all communities using the arts and the legacies of art to promote unity in our community.

Building Maintenance

William T. Spear

Chair

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Committee Objectives

Building Maintenance Chair responsibilities includes the following:

· Maintains a safe working environment for office volunteers by ensuring that doors are locked daily at 2:00 p.m. In addition, check temperatures, enforce sign-in procedure and mask mandate, and ensure that everyone answers Coronavirus COVID-19 Pandemic questions.

· Maintains clean working environment in public areas of building to include foyer area, Executive Committee meeting space, hallways and bathrooms. Performs cleaning activities such as dusting, mopping etc. in public areas.

· Conducts routine inspections of premises and equipment for any safety concerns.

· Ensures that city trash and recyclable bins are ready for weekly pick-up.

· Oversees contractors when professional repairs are necessary.

· Documents neglect by volunteers, guest and clients.

· Light deliveries and pick-up material as warranted.

· Performs preventive maintenance checks.

· Handles basic repairs and maintenance.

· Notifies President of any major maintenance issues

Get-Out-The-Vote (GOTV)

David L. Montgomery

Chair

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Committee Objectives

GOTV is about more than mechanics, it is about inspiration and emotion. Your program must touch voters in a way that motivates them to serve their self-interest. A GOTV operation must get your voters to the polls. It must provide a message motivates voters to go to the polls and if necessary, give them a ride to the polls. The goal of GOTV programs is to get the maximum number of your voters to the polls. When planning voter education programs make sure you identify enough voters to have an impactful GOTV effort. Election Day is a one-day operation that is the culmination of the GOTV program. The GOTV program, however, begins weeks before Election Day. The entire plan must be designed with GOTV in mind. Within ten weeks of Election Day you should assign a GOTV Director to begin making final plans and preparations. And within one to two weeks of Election Day the entire campaign operation should be shifted into GOTV activities that are either run by the GOTV Director or someone else assigned specifically for this purpose. GOTV is a very selective program. Like all management tasks, GOTV must apply the limited resources of people, time and money to the fullest advantage. Within the limits of their resources, choices have to be made to allow for the maximum GOTV effort possible. Success depends upon planning, organization and management. Your GOTV programs are designed to reach voters either individually, in targeted precincts or in most cases a combination of both. Because GOTV is very selective, do not plan to assemble a program in every precinct in your district. The more information gathered about individual voters, the more targeted and efficient your GOTV plan can be. The GOTV message is very simple: GO VOTE! You ask, cajole and encourage your voters to go to the polls. Additionally, the get-out the-vote message should tell the voters where the Polls are located and when they are open.

International Affairs

Ayo Ogunduyile

Chair

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Committee Objectives

Since our founding, the NAACP tirelessly supported globally recognized human and civil rights concerns throughout the world. In support of this aim, the NAACP has been involved in multiple international initiatives from 1909 through to the present.

Currently, the NAACP actively engages in advocacy and education before the United States Congress, the Administration, the United Nations and other international bodies, and foreign nations on a plethora of issues. These actions include working with members of the Congress and the Administration and their staff members in the crafting of policy and legislation; testifying and working with the United Nations to develop policies, protocols, covenants, and treaties; drafting and delivering testimony before the United States Congress; and creating and distributing Action Alerts, Issues Briefs and Issue Updates aimed at informing, educating, and engaging NAACP Members and the American public about different issues and how they can be more actively involved in making improvements.

Scholarship

Willie A. Terrell, Jr.

Chair

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Scholarship Application Guidelines

The Dayton Unit NAACP Scholarship Program provides scholarships for tuition, books, required fees and educational expenses for undergraduate study at any accredited university or college. This prestigious award is presented to high school graduates who maintain a GPA of 2.5 or higher and demonstrate, marked leadership and academic abilities, and demonstrate a commitment to making a difference in the community. Also, the high school students must be a member of the NAACP in Montgomery County.

General Eligibility Requirements:

Applicant must be a graduating high school senior
Applicant must have a GPA of 2.5 or higher
Applicant must be active in the community
Applicant must be a member of the NAACP in Montgomery County
Applicant must sign the application and have a parent/guardian signature on the application
Applicant must obtain a copy of the 2019 fourth quarter nine weeks’ grade report from high school counselor.
Applicant must list the universities, and or colleges you plan to attend
Applicant must attach a recommendation form from a principal, counselor or teacher.
Applicant must answer the essay question. How did your extracurricular activities/ civic and community involvement make you a better student and citizen? (The answer must be typed in font type “Times New Roman” and font size “12” and be approximately 100 words)
Applicant must complete the essay, impact statement and the scholarship application in order to be considered for this scholarship.

Scholarship Essays:

Applicant must complete the essays in order to be considered for this scholarship. The essay must be typed in font type “Times New Roman” and font size “12”.

1) How did your extracurricular activities/ civic and community involvement make you a better student and citizen? (The answer must be approximately 100 words) All applicants must answer this question.

2) To be considered for the Derrick L. Foward, M.C.E. Visionary Leadership Scholarship, you must type an essay to the following questions: “If you were an entrepreneur, what would be the vision statement of your company, and why? This must also include a business plan. These questions should spark the entrepreneurial spirit that is harnessed deep within the soul. Students need to consider becoming an entrepreneur so they are in a better positon to solve todays problems and be independent and not dependent on others.

Applications must be postmarked by Monday, October 10, 2019. Faxed and late applications will not be accepted. Incomplete applications will not be accepted. For more information or questions please contact (937) 258-8694.

Completed applications, essay, grade report, and letter of recommendation form must be mailed to:

Dayton Unit NAACP

Attn: Willie A. Terrell, Jr., Chairperson

Gooding, Williamson & Foward Visionary Leadership Scholarship

1528 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Way

Dayton, Ohio 45402