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CNW’s 6th National Chair and President, Ingrid Saunders Jones, called the 58th National Convention to order in the nation’s capital on Friday, November 9, 2018. The convention co-chairs were Dr. Shirley CasonReed, President of Women’s Missionary Society of the African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church; Lady Drema Lee Woldman, National President of Top Ladies of Distinction, and Dr. Mary Breaux Wright, 24th Grand Basileus of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. The final Credentials Report (Continued on page 5)

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PERSPECTIVES FROM YOUR

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here is an African Proverb: When women lead, streams run uphill.

Since the founding of the National Council of Negro Women on December 5, 1935, our organization has had the challenge and charge to unite Black women’s groups in the ongoing effort to improve conditions for themselves and all African Americans. Indeed, as that effort intensifies in these times, from the halls of power to the streets of communities everywhere, NCNW continues to be a force against systems of inequality. We also serve as a collective voice to oppose those who feel emboldened to support injustice. It is in unity and collaboration that NCNW began and wherein lies our strength for such a time In the last of her nine maxims, Dr. Bethune as this. bequeathed what I believe has a special relevance In her most famous writing, “My Last Will and to our organization now, a responsibility to our Testament,” in 1955 our founder left to “Negroes youth. She said, “We have a powerful potential in our everywhere” the legacy and philosophy she lived youth, and we must have the courage to change old and created so powerfully in NCNW. Dr. Mary ideas and practices so that we may direct their power McLeod Bethune’s nine bequests were:: toward good ends.” These words speak with great effect to how NCNW must call upon young women Love that builds, to be active in building alliances that can further Hope for an abundant and secure life, our mission and specifically address our four areas of focus. Today, when groups in our nation and our Confidence in one another, world are so often bitterly divided, NCNW must not Thirst for education, be. We must move forward together because our work to build the future envisioned by our founder, Power used on the side of human justice, ferociously worked for by our subsequent leaders, Faith in a life devoted to service, is too important to stall because we cannot find the courage to change quickly enough. In this special Racial and human dignity at all costs, photograph from our history, we see an older Dr. Desire to live harmoniously with all people Bethune and a quite young Dr. Height. It is important to remember that our venerable Dr. Height was a And a responsibility to our young people. young woman, eager and full of ideas, long before

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she was the established and formidable leader we all supported by our allies. love and remember. Who has “got next” as a young So, my sisters of NCNW, we must fully embrace who woman ready to take on the challenges wrought in we are, and we must enlist and release the powerful these times? potential we have to bring about positive change Today our work is directed on four fronts for the in our communities, our nation and our world. For future of Black women, girls and our communities such a time as this, NCNW is once more called to be a to promote (1) education, especially in the areas of mighty force of women of African descent of all ages science, technology, engineering, arts and math, and other diverse attributes who are united in the (2) entrepreneurship and economic empowerment struggle for social justice.

(3) health and (4) engagement in public policy. This Sisterly yours, urgent and demanding work cannot be done only by seasoned women like myself. Nor can it only be done by those I affectionately and respectfully Chair of the Board and 7th National President call the “younguns.” The work of NCNW can only be done when all of us women of African descent are engaged in united and concerted efforts, and we are

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showed 653 in attendance, including 517 voting delegates, 121 guests and 15 exhibitor companies.

Twenty-one of the national organizations formally affiliated with NCNW sent delegates to the convention, including the American Federation of Teachers, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Chi Eta Phi Sorority, Continental Societies, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Eta Phi Beta Sorority, Gamma Phi Delta Sorority, Iota Phi Lambda Sorority, Les Gemmes, National Association of University Women, National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Las Amigas, National Association of Negro Business & Professional Women’s Clubs, National Women of Achievement, Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Swing Phi Swing Social Fellowship, Tau Gamma Delta Sorority, Top Ladies of Distinction, Women’s Home

Missionary Society AME Zion Church, the Women’s Missionary Society A. M. E. Church and Zeta Phi Beta Sorority. This level of participation demonstrates that NCNW is truly an organization of organizations, as Dr. Bethune envisioned.

Ms. Ingrid Saunders Jones delivered the keynote address for the President’s Luncheon, always a convention favorite. She described the state of the NCNW, emphasized the importance of having achieved an infrastructure of Bylaws, Handbook and BHRP

Guidelines to structure the work of NCNW. She recounted the herculean effort required for NCNW to reach solvency and challenged the members to work to guarantee that NCNW remain ready to meet future challenges.

Another highlight of the convention on Friday was the Town Hall meeting, featuring political strategists and NCNW members Donna Brazile, Yolanda Caraway, Leah Daughtry and Minyon Moore, who recently released For Colored Girls Who Considered Politics, a book that

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NCNW 58th National Convention (continued) details their experiences as close allies on the national political stage over several decades, dating back to the Jesse Jackson presidential campaigns of 1984 and 1988. Tharon Johnson, Atlanta-based political strategist, was the moderator.

NCNW presented its first ever Millennial Entrepreneurs (ME!) Pitch Competition. Leaders of business and nonprofit startup organizations competed for prizes and market recognition.

This event culminated the 2018 ME! series of monthly business webinars, conceived of by Janice L. Mathis, implemented by Celeste McCaw, Esq. and led by the national program committee, which is chaired by Paulette Norvel Lewis. McGhee Williams, owner of the famed Burrell advertising agency based in Chicago, and Avery Allen served as judges.

A note of gaiety was struck during the Bethune Height Luncheon on Saturday. NCNW leaders from the various states decorated tables with center pieces designed to remind participants of the unique attributes of their state. There were crabs from Maryland, peaches and peanuts from Georgia, the Empire State Building graced the New York table, together with oranges from Florida. Those states that excelled in membership recruitment were recognized for their efforts,

including Georgia, Maryland, Florida, Virginia, Mississippi, Ohio, Michigan, Tennessee, Connecticut, Arizona, Colorado and Massachusetts. Winning states were presented with cash prizes, a certificate and photo op with 6th National Chair, Ingrid Saunders Jones, National Membership Chair Diane Larche and JOIN Drive Chair, Dr. A. Lois Keith. A good time was had by all.

Convention Co-Chair and Women’s Missionary Society of the AME Church President, Dr. Shirley Cason-Reed, delivered the message for the Sunday morning

service. Dr. Cason Reed delivered a fiery sermon, urging members to give their best for those who are less fortunate.

Dr. Beverly Tatum, former President of Spelman College, and Obama-era Attorney General Eric H. Holder, Jr., were honored for their contributions

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NCNW 58th National Convention (continued) servants and recognize NCNW members who “achieve” by donating at least $300.00, or who become life or legacy life members of NCNW. Proceeds from the state events support the operation of national headquarters. In 2018, the amount contributed was $89,000.

For 2019, the amount contributed

by BHRP already exceeds $200,000. New York led the way to education and the rule of law tremendous outpouring of sisterly with a contribution of $60,000. on Saturday night at a festive love and financial support for With that kind of membership Gala. Dr. Tatum stressed the NCNW. BHRP is unique to NCNW. support, NCNW’s continued importance of education and Each year, various states, led by solvency is assured.

Mr. Holder recalled his humble national co-Chairs, Ms. Johnnie beginnings in an immigrant family. Walker and Ms. Dawna Michelle One of the main reasons for the During the finale, Ms. Jones was Fields, host luncheon events to convention was to elect officers. showered with gifts during a honor outstanding community The nominated slate was elected tribute orchestrated by Dr. Thelma T. Daley, NCNW Vice President, in appreciation for Ms. Jones’ sixyear tenure as NCNW National Chair, during which she assured that NCNW is “Alive, Well, Solvent and Ready for the Future.”

The Bethune Height Recognition Program (BHRP) took center stage on Sunday afternoon, with a

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unanimously, assuring a smooth transition. Elected officers are: Chair of the Board and President - Dr. Johnnetta Betsch Cole , Vice Presidents - Thelma T. Daley, A. Lois Keith, Helena Johnson and Sharah Denton.

Secretary – Courtney Lattimore; Assistant Secretary – Sandra Young. Treasurer –Beverly Beavers Brooks, Assistant Treasurer – Linda Hunt. Members at Large – Lynda F. Bagley, Marilyn PowellGodette, Sandra K. Gipson, Ariana Brazier, Brenda Robins Anderson, Regina Majors and Olivia Smith.

Renowned educator, leader and former president of the nation’s only two HBCUs for women – Spelman College in Atlanta and Bennett College, in Greensboro, NC, Johnnetta Betsch Cole, Ph.D., is enthusiastic about taking on her new role as chair and seventh president of the National Council of Negro Women. She

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was elected to the post during NCNW’s 58th National Convention in Washington, D.C. The officers were sworn in by the illustrious President of the Dorothy Irene Height Education Foundation, The Honorable Alexis M. Herman.

of NCNW for many years. Dr. Cole’s path to becoming NCNW’s new chair began during her childhood when she and her sister had the privilege of being mentored by Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune, a longtime friend of her great grandfather.

Dr. Bethune counseled the young “With great humility and with sisters about the importance of huge excitement I accept this education and being of service to incredible responsibility and others. She heeded Dr. Bethune’s honor,” Cole said. Despite advice as her career and service having led several organizations, exemplify. She became a close including the Smithsonian friend to Dr. Dorothy Irene Height, Institution’s National Museum of NCNW’s president emerita. “So I’m African Art, Dr. Cole said there is called to do this because I have something particularly special been privileged to know those two about this role. “While I have been incomparable leaders.” fortunate, I’d even dare to say blessed, to have leadership roles The new president of NCNW in my professional life, there’s pledges to ensure that the something different about this organization is involved and it has to do really with a sense in important social justice of calling…”Cole said. conversations. Whenever there is a convening about the critical Dr. Cole has been a legacy life issues of social justice, NCNW will member and staunch supporter be at the table.

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In Loving Memory

A Tribute to

SARAH C. LEONARD Former South Carolina State Convenor

Charles R. Jordan

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r. Charles R. Jordan, Associate Life Member of Washington, DC, the late husband of Joan Douglas Jordan, former national executive committee member and Washington Guild Chair, and father to Robin Payton Jordan, Metropolitan Washington Section President. He was a 30-year employee of Safeway Management, Inc., a U.S. Army veteran who served proudly in the states and Germany. He was a member of both the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars organizations. Mr. Jordan was a proud card-carrying Associate of NCNW and treasured his membership in the Council.

He was a staunch supporter of NCNW’s signature programs and events. He participated with both the section and guild in their school partnership program where they provided gloves,

hats, and mittens to students in need. He also volunteered during the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays giving food baskets and gifts to facilities in the DC, Maryland and Virginia areas. It was said that one of Mr. Jordan’s greatest accomplishments was helping to train men from Panama, Haiti, and other countries in the Safeway manager training program which enabled the men to bring their families to the U.S. to share in the “American Dream”.

Mrs. Sarah C. Leonard was an NCNW Life Member who formerly served as the South Carolina State Convener and a former National Board member. Mrs. Leonard was appointed SC State Convener in 1981 by Dr. Dorothy I. Height. Mrs. Leonard shared membership with the Colleton County and BethuneLeonard SC Sections

____________________________ AMELIA GASQUE, Life Member Gray Court, SC IOLA JAMES, Life Member Oakland, CA GRACE L. JONES, Life Member New York, NY

CHARLES R. JORDAN, Associate Life Washington, DC BETTY J. MANOR, Life Member New York, NY BERTINA MERCER, Life Member San Francisco HARRY MORRIS, Associate Life Tampa, FL ALICE C. RECTOR, Legacy Life Dallas, TX

Final Day to Renew Your NCNW Annual Dues

ANNIE E. SANDERS, Life Member Compton, CA KATIE B. TURNER, Life Member Pembroke Pines, FL

is January 31, 2019

MARGIE S. WORD., Life Member Washington, DC

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ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT

Entrepreneurship Webinars

Proven to Boost Business Thursday of every month at 7:00 p.m. I was a little hesitant about committing myself while juggling the many demands of my life but decided I had nothing to lose. I accepted the invitation and boy was I right! I did not lose anything but gained EVERYTHING from attending the

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f you have ever started your own business from the ground up, you probably can relate to the joys and anxieties that come along with the experience. There are moments of bliss and moments of uncertainty. Well, these were just a few of the emotions that I experienced while trying to establish my company. I was elated when I first received my EIN number and other important documents but I never thought of the challenges that I would face.

I was frustrated at times, trying to figure out the right “direction/ path,” and constantly feeling like I was hitting dead ends. The moment I felt like giving up, a miracle happened. One day, I came across an email from NCNW Headquarters extending an invitation to take part in a series of NCNW webinars on women’s entrepreneurship every fourth

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I did not lose anything, but gained

EVERYTHING

from attending the webinars!

webinars! Hearing the diversity of information presented by various women keynote speakers motivated me to press forward in pursuing my business. I received countless information free of charge that I otherwise would have spent thousands of dollars had I contacted a consulting firm.

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mission statement, how to make my business more marketable, how to invest properly and seek out funding as well as other valuable information.

One of the many highlights of the webinar for me was when the ME! Millennial Pitch Competition was announced. Again, I was hesitant to submit an application as I always had anxiety about speaking in front of large audiences. However, I pushed beyond that fear and submitted the application and to my surprise I was afforded the opportunity to be one of the contestants! I have never entered a pitch competition before so didn’t know what to expect. Although I did not place in 1st, 2nd, or 3rd, I still considered myself a winner as I walked away with valuable feedback from the judges and even made a connection with one of the judges after the competition to help flush out ideas to move the vision forward. I am grateful to NCNW for providing such valuable resources for women-owned businesses and look forward to participating in more future webinars.

Kemia Duncan-Kirby Founder of Carousel Events, LLC

AFFILIATE / HEALTH SPOTLIGHT

Women’s Missionary Society of the

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he Women’s Missionary Society of the African Methodist Episcopal Church’s (WMS-AMEC) website urges missionaries to “act as if what you do makes a difference, because it does. Do what you can. Sharing makes a person free. The purpose of life is to be productive and to make a difference. Being good is commendable, but only when it is combined with doing good, is it useful.”

For Dr. Shirley Cason-Reed, International President of WMSAMEC, the work of mission is more than an elected post – it is her calling. That call includes building a modern, state-of-theart medical treatment facility on a mountaintop in Delice, Haiti.

The existing clinic was housed in a two-room building, without clean water or necessary supplies.

Cason-Reed learned that women giving birth did not have clothing

for their newborn children.

She asked herself, “what can I do?” And the Spirit answered - build a clinic.

She consulted an architect who estimated the cost of the new building to be $36,000. Undaunted by financial challenges, bringing the facility to fruition ended up costing several times the original estimate and required that the organization build a road up the mountain in order to access the new building.

Dr. Cason-Reed credits her colleagues in the WMS-AMEC, who responded positively to her call for support. One meeting yielded $236,000 in commitments and during another session, a woman wrote a substantial check on the spot to close a funding gap. Dedicated in October, 2017, the Bishop Sarah F. Davis Delice Outpatient Clinic now serves 200,000 patients.

membership recruitment. She says that “we are truly blessed to be an affiliate of NCNW, which enhances and expands our work.”

When asked to reflect on her tenure, Cason-Reed says, “It has been a marvelous eight years. I could not have asked for anything better.” Cason-Reed says that she will “wait to hear where the Lord directs me” when her second four-year term ends in July, 2019.

The Women’s Missionary Society of the African Methodist Episcopal Church (WMS-AMEC) has roots dating back to 1824, only eight years after the denomination was founded in Philadelphia by the first AME Bishop, Richard Allen, in 1816. Today, there are approximately 850,000 members who carry out the mission of the Women’s Missionary Society. Five Thousand delegates to the 19th Quadrennial Convention of WMSAMEC will convene in Columbus, Ohio, July 23-August 1, 2019.

First elected President of WMS-AMEC in 2011, for nearly eight years Dr. Cason-Reed has focused her prodigious energy and leadership abilities on education, social justice and

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PUBLIC POLICY

Trust Through Transparency

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he National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA), part of the Department of Commerce, is an Executive Branch agency that is principally responsible for advising the President on telecommunications and information policy issues.

Recently, the NTIA sought input from the public on how the Trump

Administration should approach the issue of consumer privacy.

In today’s digital age, the Internet is integrated into essentially every aspect of our lives. From our cell phones to our cars to our refrigerators! Within the past year, there have been countless reports of an increasing number of security breaches at major companies, including Facebook, Under Armour, Macy’s, and Whole Foods. To put it in perspective, imagine a typical day of running errands. You log on to a fitness app that tracks your diet before creating a shopping list of items

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to buy from the grocery store.

You’ve heard of a new Blackowned, organic grocery store in town and you use your car’s GPS system to navigate to the location.

Once you complete your shopping and you are ready to be checked out, you hand the cashier your rewards card, which is connected to your email address and phone number, before she rings up your items. While you wait, you connect your fitness app to your Facebook page so that your family and friends can witness your health journey. “Your total is $63.75,” the cashier says to you. To pay for everything, you take out your credit card and instinctively insert it into the automated machine. This everyday exchange of personal information has been subjected to an increasing number of hacking attempts to obtain consumers’ personal data, such as names, email addresses, credit card numbers, and passwords.

This is the issue of consumer privacy – how to reconcile your expectation of privacy with how businesses collect and protect your personal information.

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The National Council of Negro Women, Inc. (NCNW) submitted comments to the NTIA to address the unique experience of the Black community regarding consumer privacy, specifically addressing the historical misuse of our personal information by the healthcare and financial industries. To rebuild trust, companies must move from the stance of asking consumers for forgiveness to the stance of asking consumers for permission.

Thus, in the filing, NCNW focused on requiring that businesses disclose how they use consumers’ personal data through the use of clear, concise language; granting consumers the ability to have clear authority on whether or not a business can use their sensitive data; and establishing a clear, national policy standard on the issue of consumer privacy with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) serving as a strong enforcement mechanism. Ultimately, it is NCNW’s position that everyone should be afforded the ability to protect, access, and control the use of their personal information in this 21st century digital market.

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Charitable Giving in 2018

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f your e-mail box is anything like mine, it is spilling over with requests for charitable contributions. Everyone is lining up for our end-of-year largesse, be it our church, our sorority, a literacy organization or a favorite civil rights organization.

Charitable deductions make sense both because these charitable contributions are tax-deductible, and because we care about important causes and want to support them.

The 2017 tax bill (which takes effect this year) nearly doubled the standard deduction encouraging more taxpayers to simply take the standard deduction and not itemize their charitable and other deductions.

In order to claim a charitable deduction you must itemize.

Despite the tax law changes, in 2017, people in the United States provided more than $410.billion to charity, the most that had been given and an increase of more than five percent over 2016. The highest growth was concentrated among churches, educational organizations, and human service organizations.

may encourage some taxpayers to “stack” their giving (as in, give double this year or next to exceed the standard deduction threshold). Before you make a decision about your giving, check in with your tax professional to see how you can both maximize your participation and maximize your tax benefit.

Giving via check or credit card is your best bet so that you have A good case can be made that a record of your contribution if charitable giving is important, you are audited. If you donate whether the donation qualifies for a tax deduction or not. Giving in-kind goods – like clothing – furniture, or baby supplies, get a to prudent organizations that receipt showing the value of the advocate for criminal justice contribution. Donations to some reform, mentoring, education, spiritual uplift, financial literacy or organizations, such as political campaigns, some international entrepreneurship allows donors to impact causes they care about organizations, and some foundations are not deductible. in ways they cannot easily do on their own.

Most of us give because we care about a cause, but it What is a nonprofit organization to do? First, leaders much make a doesn’t hurt to have a tax strong case for their constituents deduction to go along with our to give, whether the contribution generosity. Still, there are ways to make a difference and get a is deductible or not. Nonprofit organizations must be transparent tax deduction. Your financial about their budgets and expenses. professional will help.

Finally, and importantly, nonprofit organizations must allow donors to direct their gifts to issues they feel strongly about.

The higher standard deduction If it makes sense for you to thresholds, especially for those itemize your deductions, make who earn less than $50,000 a year, sure you document your giving.

By JULIANNE MALVEAUX Julianne Malveaux is an author and economist. Her latest book “Are We Better Off? Race, Obama and Public Policy” is available via www. amazon.com for booking, wholesale inquiries or for more info visit www. juliannemalveaux.com

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ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT

Rolling Out Digital Entertainment (RIDE) entrepreneurs, including Mona Scott-Young of Monami Entertainment, Ray J of Raycon Global, and Warren Broadnax of She’s Happy Hair, Inc. NCNW members from the Greater Atlanta, Clark Atlanta University, Kennesaw State University, Spelman College, and Georgia State Racquel Valbrun, Valerie Seibert, Avery Allen, Chelsea Reese, Ariuna Dorsey, University sections were Courtney Sykes, Munson Steed, Jahari Soward, Celeste McCaw, and Brandi Frazier in attendance for this he 2nd Annual Rolling agenda focused on empowering amazing two-day event Out Innovation Digital entrepreneurs to grow their dedicated to empowering the next Entertainment (RIDE) Conference businesses within the digital generation of digital leaders. was held on September 28th space, attendees were able to and 29th in Atlanta, GA. With an gain insight from a variety of Black

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COLLEGIATE SECTION SPOTLIGHT

Salisbury University NCNW

Self-Care Week — October 15-18

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n keeping with “Four for the Future” Tiara Broome, president, and the Salisbury University Collegiate NCNW Section partnered with members of the NAACP, Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc., and Black Student Union to hold forums on sexual health, relaxation through skincare, mental health and healthy relationships.

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YOUTH SECTION SPOTLIGHT

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he NCNW Sacramento Valley Youth Section launched the “Reaching Greater Heights” program in March 2018 to promote leadership for our members by performing acts of service in our community. Our first event was a hugely successful clothing drive for the homeless. Items were donated throughout Sacramento to benefit St. John’s Program for Real Change, an organization that provides crisis and transitional housing programs to women and children in the Sacramento area.

Our second event was a luggage drive/give-away entitled, “Totes of Hope” in which luggage was donated to a small group of foster children through the national program, CASA - (Court Appointed Special Advocates for children) of Sacramento County. In honor of Adoption Awareness month and Runaway Prevention month in November 2018, duffle bags,

teddy bears, tooth brush kits and art supplies were collected and donated on behalf of local foster youth.

Unfortunately, many children in foster care find themselves moving from home to home with their belongings in trash bags. The Sacramento Valley Youth Section would like to remind the foster youth how special they are as well as giving them something that they can call their own.

We are constantly seeking youth in the community interested in the mission of NCNW. Please feel free to email the NCNW Sacramento Valley Youth section at youth4ncnwsac@gmail.com if

you would like to donate duffle bags or if you have any additional questions or concerns. We are also in the process of building our social media, however you can find the youth section at: Instagram: sacyouthncnw Twitter: @SacyouthNCNW (CASA for Children of Sacramento County: https://sacramentocasa.org/)

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(St. John’s Program for Real Change: http://saintjohnsprogram.org/)

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New Contributing Members (August 1 thru November 30, 2018) LEGACY LIFE MEMBERS ($1,000) Enid Anise Adams Archalene Amos-Martin Francena Bean-Waters Madelyn P. Boyden Lela Blue Campbell Tamira Chapman Evelyn B. Dorsey Helene Fisher Velma Garner Loretta Gray Rochelle Abrams Jeter Loreia N. Johnson-Flemister Genevieve Jones Hazel W. Mahone Janice Moseley Mary E. Roberts Dorcas Washington Bettye O. Williams GROUP LIFE MEMBER ($750) Walker Memorial Baptist Church LIFE MEMBERS ($500) Nicole S. Adolph Avanti Allen-Benson Julia Anderson Rev. Dr. Alice Baber-Banks Crotaluer Barnett Lois Ann Bass Deborah Bell Janet Belton Gloria Butler Beverly Christine Blackmon Barbara J. Boney Sharon Bradley Thea Bradley Thijuan Bradley (Fields) Reia Brooks Irene B. Brooks Alma G. Brown

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Life Members (continued)

Life Members (continued)

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Annette Carter-Peoples Swann Claud Norma Coignet Brown Dorothy O. Collins Mary D. Collins Theresa Cook Linda Crews Delores A. Dabney Althea Daniels Bonita F. Davis Janice Degraffinreid Alex Delarge Glenda E. Dixon Nicole Dotson Esther L. Dove Denise Dukes Jeanette Pearson Ellis Beverly Ferguson Deloyce Freeman Joyce Hadley Malone Linda J. Hale Linda O. Hall Bedelia Hargrove Gerly Sapphire Harris Lori Hawkins Bettye F. Hayes Jennifer Henry Deborah Hicks Ernestine Deari Hogan Catherine Hogan Cassandra Holland Vickie Howard Carrie Howard Stephanie Jackson Vivian Jackson Anderson Marietta James Francine Johnson Jefferson Tonia Jenkins Mae C. Johns Edith C. Johnson Lorna Jones S. Yolanda Jones Maxine Jones

Lorna K Jones Yolanda Jones Renee S. Key Flossie King Danita Kirtley Pastor Delores A. Korokous Sagirah Layne Crystal Lee Deborah Lewis Virges Eleanor R. Lovelace Vivian T. Malloy Marilyn M. Massey-Ball Cypriana McCray Nicole Meyers Wanda Middleton Marcia M. Mitchell Barbara Murdock Kristan Murray Rev. Gloria NewsomeBrickhouse Dr. LeTea N. Perry Sara Perry Gale Perry Natalie Pitts Sylvia Porter Belinda Porter Tamara D. Powell Debra Price Jackson Veronica Quander Toi Quick Afrika Ray Cleo Rice Hodge Bobbie J. Rich Norma Robinson-Brown Juanita Slack Rogers Sherie Rogers Juanita Rogers Deirdre H. Rouse Annie Rovaris Donna M. Rutherford Tanesha Santemore Terrele F. Schumake Berta A. Section

Lori Smothers Jakaria Stewart Norma Stoker-Mtume Loretta Strom Denise D. Sutton Deborah Sutton Karen Swain Eunice Taylor Fannie Timko Diane Torres Barbara E. Wallace Willa Watson Leila Welch Mae Welch Dr. Lynnell Williams Traci Williams Babette Williams-Collins Jacquelyn Wilson Laurie Woods-Hall Juanita Wright Trinette Young

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ASSOCIATE LIFE MEMBER MEN ($500) Rodney Griffith Randolph Jackson Dr. Donald Wallace Jones Malcolm Roberts LEADERSHIP CIRCLE ($150) Gladys Carson Dr. Beverly Ellis-Jackson ADVOCATE MEMBER ($75) Rosetta Carter Vrondelia Chandler Annie J. Goodson Charlina Roberts Hadi Janis C. Jones Nicole Monique Martin Natalie Scott Judith Ann Seal

58th National Convention Sponsors

Dorothy Irene Height Foundation

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2018 CALENDAR OF EVENTS BEGINS

ENDS

ORGANIZATION

EVENT

CITY

Dec. 5

Dec. 5

NCNW

Founder’s Day

Dec. 15

Dec. 15

NCNW

STEAM Forum

Mt. Vernon, NY

Greenville, SC

2019 Jan. 12

Jan. 12

NCNW/RPC

STEAM Forum

Jan 15

Jan. 15

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.

Founders’ Day

Jan. 16

Jan. 20

National Bar Association

Mid-Winter Conference

Panama City, Panama

Jan. 21

Jan. 21

Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday

Feb. 2

Feb 3

National Association of University Women

Southwest 49th Sectional Conference

Hawthorne, CA

Feb. 15

Feb 20

Women’s Missionary Council, C.M.E Church

Centennial Executive Board

Kingsport, TN

Feb. 21

Feb 24

Power Rising

Power Rising

New Orleans, LA

Mar. 9

Mar. 12

Delta Sigma Theta

Delta Days at the Nation’s Capital

Washington, DC

Mar. 12

Mar. 12

Delta Sigma Theta NCNW

Women of the World Pride in Our Heritage

New York

Mar. 14

Mar. 19

Sigma Gamma Rho

Central Regional Conference

Ft. Lauderdale/ Cruise

Jul. 5

Jul. 8

Essence Communications

25th Annual Essence Music Festival

New Orleans, LA

Jul. 13

Jul. 19

Women’s Home & Overseas Mission- 29th Quadrennial Convention ary Society

Orlando, FL

Jul. 20

Jul. 24

NAACP

110th Convention

Detroit, MI

Jul. 25

Jul. 28

Eta Phi Beta Sorority

SE Region Convention

Jacksonville, FL

Jul. 29

Aug. 1

Women’s Missionary Society AME Church

19th Quadrennia Convention

Columbus, OH

Dec. 5

Dec. 5

NCNW

Founder’s Day

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