St. Mary’s County Branch NAACP
2014 Annual Meeting &
Holiday Social
President Andrea Bowman, Presiding
Eat & Chat
Welcome & Introductions
Annual Report- Upcoming Events
Community Wishes for the New Year
Game Changers
Economic Sustainability - A chance to live the American
Dream for all - Every person will have equal opportunity to
achieve economic success, sustainability, and financial
security.
Education - A free, high-quality, public education for all Every child will receive a free, high quality, equitably-funded,
public pre-K and K-12 education followed by diverse
opportunities for accessible, affordable vocational or
university education.
Health - Health equality for all Americans including a
healthy life and high-quality health care - Everyone will
have equal access to affordable, high-quality health care,
and racially disparate health outcomes will end.
Public Safety and Criminal Justice- Equitable dispensation
of justice for all - Disproportionate incarceration, racially
motivated policing strategies, and racially biased,
discriminatory, and mandatory minimum sentencing will
end. Incarceration will be greatly reduced and communities
will be safer. The death penalty will be abolished at the state
and Federal level, as well as in the military.
Voting Rights and Political Representation Protect and
enhance voting rights and fair representation - Every
American will have free, open, equal, and protected access
to the vote and fair representation at all levels of the political
process. By protecting democracy, enhancing equity, and
increasing democratic participation and civic engagement,
African Americans will be proportionally elected to political
office.
Annual Report
The work of the St. Mary’s County Branch, NAACP is
accomplished through the dedication of volunteers
who serve on the Executive Committee and several
standing committees. This annual report is a
composite of reports submitted by the Executive
Committee. It provides an overview of their work
and accomplishments for 2014 and call to action
items for 2015.
Introductions
Executive Committee Members
2014 – Newly elected 2015
Financials
Treasurer’s Report
←
Jimmie Hill
Treasurer
Education Committee, and Community
Coordination & Civic Engagement Report
Dr. Janice Walthour
Continued focus on education and community outreach worked to establish collaborative partners for advocacy and
specific initiatives; i.e., diversity & equity, voter registration,
voter education and get-out-the-vote campaigns to increase
Civic Engagement, healthcare/health education initiatives,
initiatives for youth, communications, social justice and more.
Speak Out – 2014
• We continued to speak out about the disparities
cited in our Game Changers.
• We spoke at Board of County Commissioners
forums and budget hearings.
• Met with County Administrator, spoke at Board of
Education meetings, met regularly with the
Superintendent and system leaders, and used
other community platforms to communicate the
issues to get the community involved.
Formal Complaint
Call to Action 2015
Direct Action Continued to monitor and followup the direct action taken in 2011 of filing a
formal complaint with the St. Mary’s County
Board of Education regarding Diversity in
Staffing. Received the Attorney General’s
opinion and will continue working with the
SMCPS to increase diversity of staff in all
positions in the school system.
2014 MSA Reading‡
Basic
%
All Students
16.1
Hispanic/Latino of any race 14.2
American Indian or Alaska
24.0
Native
Asian
6.5
Black or African American 34.1
White
12.0
Special Education
57.5
Limited English Proficient
36.0
Free/Reduced Meals
30.4
#
1187
7370
64
452
6
25
14
214
467
1370
593
4958
388
675
27
75
739
2430
Proficient Advanced
%
#
%
#
3232
2951
43.9
40.0
7370
7370
227
161
50.2
35.6
452
452
13
6
52.0
24.0
25
25
68
132
31.8
61.7
214
214
620
283
45.3
20.7
1370
1370
2128
2237
42.9
45.1
4958
4958
242
45
35.9
6.7
675
675
42
6
56.0
8.0
75
75
1204
487
49.5
20.0
2430
2430
Mathematics MSA 2014
African
American
White
44.6
17.9
39.4
Proficient
9.4
50.2
49.1
Advanced
46.0
31.9
11.4
Basic
F/R
Advocacy
This reality forms the
framework for the NAACP
education advocacy
and our
Strategic Plan
• Eliminate the achievement and diversity in staffing gaps
which exist in our schools. ( policy review, development,
accountability – community report)
• Achieve equitable school funding targeted to the neediest
students (process for continuing funds when grants end)
• Collaborating with other organizations to involve parents
and the community to ensure that students’ needs are
met, and that students, parents and community voices are
heard
• Promote early childhood literacy and pre-K as a foundation
for early-childhood literacy are integral parts of the plan
• Expand learning opportunities for students and adults
Diversity and Equity-Eliminating the Gaps
• Advocated for hiring a Diversity and Equity Specialist
• Advocated for a BOE Diversity and Equity Advisory
Committee to involve community stakeholders in:
• Understanding diversity & equity issues and challenges in
our schools
• Assisting with reviewing and analyzing data to help provide
creative solutions to problems dealing with diversity and
equity issues in our schools or issues in the community that
impact our schools.
NAACP Representatives serve on the DEAC
Call to Action 2015 – Recruit for Diversity & Equity
Specialist and restructure the DEAC
Collaborating with the School System,
Community Organizations and Serving
on Committees
Involving parents and the community to help
ensure that children’s needs are met and that
students, parents, NAACP members and
community voices are heard.
Spotlight On..........
Assessed Needs
Children in Poverty
African American/Other Minorities
African American Male
Achievement
Early Intervention
Dropout Prevention
Focus On Youth
COMMITTEE ON YOUTH WORK - Youth Focus Areas 2014
Purpose of the Youth Work Committee: To collaborate with the
Youth Council Executive Committee to plan and coordinate the
programs for the Youth Council, train the Youth Council officers,
and provide experiences that educate youth about the civil rights
and social issues facing our nation today. We do not have a
Youth Council. We did lead and or support the youth focus areas
that follow:
• Basketball 4 LYFE - Rise to the Challenge- College & Career
Fair
• St. Mary’s County Reads
• Southern Maryland Youth Ministries
• St. Joseph’s Recreation Center
• National Society of Black Engineers, Jr. of Southern Maryland
NAACP Sponsorship - Rise to the Challenge
Basketball 4 L.Y.F.E. (Love, Youth, Family and Education), founded by Jeff
Burrell in 2010, utilizes the influence of strong volunteers, coaches,
military personnel, and college
students to improve the quality of
living in our community through
mentorship, events, tutoring, and the
game of basketball. Basketball 4
L.Y.F.E.’s (BB4L) mission is to bring
together community leaders and
members of the basketball
community to improve the lives of
youth and families by educating them on BB4LYFE core values: Hard
work, Teamwork, Discipline and Dedication to Academic Success.
Update: Basketball 4 L.Y.F.E.– Lobbying for a Youth Center
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Gearing Up for Graduation
Basketball 4 L.Y.F.E. Rise to the Challenge
Enjoy Reading to Children?
VOLUNTEER
with
St. Mary’s County Reads
NAACP is working in collaboration
with:
– Southern Maryland Youth
Ministries
– St. Mary’s County Libraries
– Department of Social Services
(DSS)
To provide youth and adult volunteers
to read to young children at the DSS
whose parents are waiting to be
served.
Parents are encouraged to enroll their
children under the age of 5 in the 500
by Five Reading program at the
Library.
NAACP On the Move
Call to Action 2015
Branch Meeting at St. Joseph’s Recreation Center
S.M.Y.M. – Keeping It Real Youth Rally
Preston
Centuolo
Southern Maryland Youth Ministries”,
a non-profit organization under the
leadership of Bruce Jackson, spiritual
leader and president is “embracing
the goal of reaching our youth
through God’s word. They are
partnered with Zion United Methodist
Church of Lexington Park, MD to
sponsor the third Annual Southern
Maryland, “Keepin’ It Real” Youth
Rally! Preston Centuolo was guest
speaker for this year’s rally.
Held the first Saturday
in September
NAACP Information Table
2014 Claudia Pickeral Scholarship
Expanding Learning Opportunities
Alexis Denise Sullivan
Great Mills High School
College of Southern Maryland
Child Development
Career Path: Teaching
Delores Wilson
Chairperson
Yegoul Billy Zeba
Great Mills High School
Mount Ida College of PA
Physical Therapy
Career Path: Therapist
We Are One in Action
We Are One in Action
community planning:
– Workgroup of community
organizations focusing on
positive youth development
in St. Mary’s County; and
– Organizing a structure for
communication, family and
community involvement
that support each other’s
mission, vision, challenges
and resources.
Souls to the Polls
October 26th & 29th
St. Mary’s County Branch
NAACP - organized
predominately African
American churches,
organizations and the entire
community to take a more
active role in exercising their
right to vote and getting
others out to vote at Souls to
the Polls. All were Welcome!
Meeting, Greeting, and Early
VOTING at the Polls
(Governmental Center
Leonardtown, MD)
League of Women Voters of St. Mary’s
Candidates Forums
Co-sponsors: St. Mary’s NAACP and the Center for the
Study of Democracy at St. Mary’s College
ANNUAL EDUCATION WEEK
NAACP hosts Meet ‘n Greet
St. Mary’s College President and
SMCPS Interim Superintendent
First African American
President, SMCM
Scott Smith
Interim Supt.
SMCPS
Kathleen Reif
Library Director
Dr. Tujuanda Jordan
Zenobia Dyson
Poet
Freedom Fund Committee
FREEDOM FUND COMMITTEE –The special
events of the Freedom Fund Committee
provide the majority of the monetary
resources necessary to carry out the work of
the Branch. Fundraisers held throughout the
year generates the Branch’s operating
income.
Annual Freedom Fund Banquet Banquet - The
Annual Freedom Fund Banquet, was held October
18th at the River’s Edge Conference Center
aboard the Patuxent River Naval Air Station Guest Speaker- Rev. Roderick McClanahan, Pastor
of First Missionary Baptist Church. Held annually
on the third Saturday in October.
Casino and Broadway Trips are held sporadically.
Stayed tuned for upcoming fundraising events.
Martha Carter
Chairperson
College and Career Diversity Fair
2014 - Southern Maryland College and
Career Diversity Fair
Adrianne Mathis
NAACP Contact
2015 - HBCU Homecoming and College Fair
Friday, February 20, 2015 ̶ Lexington Park Library;
2:00 pm - until
We are excited to celebrate and honor Historically Black
Colleges & Universities (HBCU), and welcome alumni to
share their experiences.
(Networking, College/Career Information Tables,
Entertainment & Refreshments)
Collaboration/Partners
 Represented on the Healthy St. Mary’s Partnership Coalition
 Represented on the Early Childhood Advisory Committee
 Collaborative Partners:
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St. Mary’s County Public Library
Unified Committee for Afro-American Contributions
Minority Outreach Coalition
St. Mary’s County Public Schools
St. Mary’s County Department of Social Services
League of Women Voters
Institute of Human Growth and Development- The Global Village
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Alumni Chapter
Basketball 4 L.Y.F.E--- Volunteers Needed
Travelers Lodge
Southern Maryland Youth Ministries
College of Southern Maryland Choose Civility Initiative
St. Mary’s County Human Relations Commission
Sheriff’s Advisory Council
Banneker Class of 1958
For the New Year….
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Strengthen our Legal Redress capabilities
Improve communication and responsiveness
Continue our advocacy for eliminating the achievement
gap
Implement Community Coordination Initiative – 1st being
held Jan. 12, 2015, 6:00-7:00 p.m. Civic Engagement
Debriefing: “Souls to the Polls” – ongoing involvement of
African American churches and organizations in
community issues of social justice and civil rights. College
of Southern, Leonardtown Campus, Bldg. C Rm 216
Join Us!
2015 Meetings and Community Events
Jan. 19 11th Annual Martin Luther King Holiday Breakfast, St. Mary’s College of
Maryland - Frank Raley Great Room, Campus Center. Breakfast ($10 at the door)
begins at 6 a.m. Program starts at 8 a.m.
Jan. 30 Monthly Meeting – Strategic Plan Update - Public Safety & Criminal
Justice - Town Meeting on Sept. 25th convened by the St. Mary’s County Human
Relations Commission - Eliminating the Achievement Gap - Staff Diversity and
more. Lexington Park Library, 6:30 p.m.
Feb. 7 Rosa Parks – Black History Month Program, 10:30 am at Lexington Park
Library. Story Teller and Griot, Janice Curtis Greene will portray Rosa Parks.
Feb. 20 HBCU Homecoming College & Career Fair – Friday, 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
HBCU Homecoming, Lexington Park Library (also serves as our monthly meeting)
Mar. 26 Monthly Meeting 2015 – Members requested to attend the March 25 &
26 – St. Mary’s College Colloquium – Theme: “Gender Goes to Jail”: how gender,
class, and race affect who goes to prison
THANK YOU! THANK YOU!
THANK YOU!
THANK YOU! THANK YOU!
THANK YOU!
General Meetings -- Last Thursday of every
month -- Lexington Park Library (Room A or
B), unless otherwise noted
Contact us:
Email: stmarysnaacp@gmail.com
Phone: 301-863-3011
Mail: P. O. Box 189, Lexington Park, MD 20653
Website: www.stmarysnaacp.org
NAACP fights for your civil rights –
Stand with us!
Season’s
greeting
&
happy
new Year