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PRESIDENT'S
MESSAGE
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EXECUTIVE
DIRECTOR'S MESSAGE
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Mae
Jones
mjones@dekalb100blackmen.org
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The
100 Black Men of DeKalb County, Inc., is proud
to celebrate its 15th year anniversary. In 1991,
the vision of the founding president, the late
Dr. William C. Brown, was to expand the Leadership
Academy program to reach more students and include
more schools. The DeKalb’s 104 members
have carried on the dream of
Dr. Brown to have more involvement from students,
schools and the entire community.
In February 2006, students from all DeKalb County
schools convened in one location as partners
of the 100 Black Men to host the first annual
Youth Leadership Development Summit. With more
than 300 middle and high school young men in
attendance, the Superintendent of DeKalb Schools,
Dr. Crawford Lewis, declared to the students “a
charge to lead.” Prominent leaders in DeKalb
County joined Dr. Lewis and promoted the importance
of leadership skills, health, wellness, substance
abuse, crime prevention and entrepreneurial skills.
As the Executive Director, I joined the 100 Black
Men of DeKalb to continue to raise the standards
by which we are measured. Our programmatic initiatives,
the PC Academy, the reading program, the book
club, the chess program, the enrichment program,
and the parents involvement are vital components
of the Leadership Academy. These programs are
providing the students with the necessary skills
to succeed socially, academically, and ultimately
financially. Our actions today will lead to
tomorrow’s results.
The sponsors of the 100 Black Men of DeKalb have
made it possible to offer the students a comprehensive
program at Southwest DeKalb High School. The
students reap the benefit of: a reading program;
Toastmaster International; computer program;
banking & finance; culinary; and
a chess program. We, together with our partners,
will bridge the social, economic, and academic
digital divide in our community while preparing
one student at a time to become leaders in our
society.
If we continue to strive to make a difference
in the lives of others, then others, will
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MISSION
STATEMENT
The mission of the DeKalb County
Chapter 100 Black Men of America, Inc. is to improve
the quality of life in our communities and enhance education
and economic opportunities for all African-Americans.
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HISTORY
The DeKalb County Chapter 100
Black Men of America, Inc. was formed in 1992 with 14
businessmen from DeKalb County. The men wanted an organization
in their community where they could devote their time
and resources.
The Leadership Academy, the flagship community program,
was conceptualized in 1991 to target young African
American boys who are the target group in the community
and at risk. The Chapter Board of Directors empowered
the President-Elect to proceed in establishing a leadership
program through the DeKalb Public School System. Working
with the Chapter’s
Education Committee and the DeKalb School System these
men began the program in three schools: Snapfinger,
Wadsworth and Knollwood Elementary Schools.
Presidents:
Dr. William C. Brown 1991 – 1993 Deceased
Michael German 1994 – 1995
Dr. Andrew H. Griffin, Jr., Ed.D. 1996 -1997
Kenneth A. Wimberly 1998
Ervin M. Walker 1999
Dr. James A. Stokes, DDS 2000 – 2001
Robert L. Brown 2002 – 2003
Sylvester B. Hopewell, Jr. 2004
Gregory B Levett, Sr.
2004 - 2007
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COMMITTEES
Bylaws
Chairman, Samuel Woodhouse,
Esq
This committee shall be
responsible for receiving all proposed amendments to
the Bylaws, and for recommending and interpreting any
proposed amendments to the classes of membership.
Economic
Development
Chairman, William Carter
This committee shall be
responsible for reviewing, advising and coordinating
all investments of the corporation, at the discretion
of the Board. This committee will assist youths and
adults in realizing investments and determining methods
of empowerment. This committee will further domestic
and international business/investment opportunities
in the community.
This committee shall foster
the economic and financial education of individuals
and groups. This committee will encourage commerce within
the community by fostering networking, deal-making,
conferencing, and information and data dissemination.
This committee will do researching and reviewing economic
and financial issues and indicators for reports to the
Board. The economics of the physical/built environment
and its positive and negative impacts on the community
shall be the purview of this committee. This committee
will seek to identify private and public capital, which
can be acquired and leverages to undertake the economic
development and investment activities of this corporation’s
functions.
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Education /
Community Involvement / Leadership Academy Committee
Chairman, Dr. Ray Crawford
This committee shall be
responsible for implementation of activities relating
to education and community involvement, as deemed necessary
by the membership.
The mission of
the Leadership Academy is to supplement parental guidance
for selected youth, and serve as a parallel learning
and achievement program in cooperation with the Dekalb
County Public Schools. The Leadership Academy seeks
to enable youth to incorporate the seven principles
of Kwanzaa into their daily lives, assisting youth to
develop an appreciation for communication skills, self
discipline, goal setting, and teamwork. It also includes
exposing youth to career fields and experiences where
their energy and vision may lead to success, allowing
the students to become the best they can be.
The Leadership Academy is designed to address crisis
in which today's youth find themselves. It is a mentoring
and educational program that focuses on providing a
series of structured educational activities which allow
young people to learn and experience new survival techniques,
new environments, and new growth opportunities. The
Leadership Academy works to nurture achievement, provide
support and enhance self esteem, and teach lifelong
living and learning skills.
Finance Committee
Chairman, Samuel A. Jones,
Jr.
This committee shall be
responsible for auditing books, providing financial
statements, and an annual audit of the corporation’s
books. This committee shall be responsible for all revenues
of business receipts of all of the corporation’s
committees.
Fundraising
Committee
Chairman, Bobby Howard
This committee shall
be responsible for seeking out, coordinating and presenting
fundraising programs of interest to the membership
which are in keeping with the general purpose of the
corporation.
Health
and Wellness Committee
Chairman,Dr. Cornelius
Flowers
The Dekalb County Chapter
of 100 Black Men’s Annual Health Fair is the
major community health awareness and promotion activity
for the chapter. The health fair committee is responsible
for the organization, coordination and implementation
of this activity.
The goals of the health fair committee in 2004 are
as follows. One, promote the awareness of the deleterious
effects of hypertension and diabetes on the african-american
community. Two, promote the awareness of the benefits
of preventive medicine and health screening. Three,
promote the awareness of the coming changes in health
care delivery.
We seek to accomplish our goals through the following
measures. One, provide free blood pressure and blood
glucose testing. Two, provide low cost mammography
and PSA testing. Three, provide information sessions
on the benefits of various health promotional activities
(smoking cessation, cancer screening, adult immunization,
etc.). Four, provide information sessions on the coming
Medicare prescription drug benefit, and other alternatives
for lower cost medications.
Through the annual health fair the Dekalb Chapter of
100 Black Men of America seeks to improve the health
of the community through promoting the benefits of a
healthy lifestyle.
Membership Committee
Chairman, Michael White
This committee shall be
empowered to enforce the acceptance and membership termination
provisions of the Bylaws, conduct orientation of new
members, and keep track of attendance.
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Governmental
Relations Committee
Chairman, Jay Edwards
This committee shall be
responsible for seeking out, recommending, and coordinating
the general implementation of non-partisan activities
relating to governmental and public affairs, as deemed
necessary by the membership.
Communications and Public Affairs Committee
Chairman, Glenn L. Morgan
This committee shall be
responsible for recommendation, organization, coordination,
creation and implementation of communication programs,
media coverage and events, advertising and public relations.
Hospitality
/ Logistic / Social Committee
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Operation Peace
/ Violence Prevention Program
Casino Royale
Committee
Chairman, Ron Phillips
This committee shall be
responsible for planning, organizing, and implementing
a successful Casino Royale, the chapter’s flagship
fundraiser.
Golf Tournament
Chairman, Patrick Desamours
& Rod Walker
This committee shall be
responsible for planning, organizing and implementing
a successful Golf Tournament.
Ride For Charity
Chairman,
This committee shall be
responsible for planning, organizing and implementing
a successful Motorcycle Ride.
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