NAACP - SPRINGFIELD, MO BRANCH
NAACP Accomplishments
2010 NAACP ACCOMPLISHMENTS
In 2010, we addressed over 50 complaints.
January
Raised $724 Haiti Relief (Brentwood Christina Church led effort)
Received approval from national NAACP Office to compete locally in ACT-SO Competition – fist time Springfield ever competed
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. March and Celebration
Participant in the Multi Cultural Festival
Guest Speaker – Deborah Hartwig with OPFER Communications (employment opportunities)
Economic Development/Housing Committee participated in “Discussion on Race and Economic Development Panel”
February
Established Ex-Offender Standing Committee (led by Amin Walls)
Continuum of Care Representative
Participant in Brentwood Christian Church’s Diversity Economic Development Conference
African American Read-In
Participant in Drury University’s Edward Jones Scholarship interviews
Economic Development/Housing Committee addressed purchasing and bidding issues
March
Co-Chair City of Springfield Global Perspective and Diversity Strategic Planning Committee
Religious Leaders Luncheon
Participant in the Review and Reorganization of the Mayor’s Office Human Rights Commission
Women in the NAACP (WIN) held a read-in at the Missouri Hotel
Members of the Youth Council participated in the Ozarks Technical College ACT Prep Exam
Met with elected officials to discuss various bills that affect civil and human rights
April
A member of the Good Community Civility Project
Asked to join United Way’s Female Leadership in Philanthropy
Sponsor of the Missouri State University African Descent Bar-b-que held at Phelps Grove Park
Religious Affairs Standing Committee Chair, Dr. Mary Newbern Williams joined Board of directors for Council of Churches
Attended Islamic Temple Open House
Assisted community in gaining ownership of Lincoln Memorial Cemetery
May
Worked with Queen City Hustle to facilitate community issues in the Silver Springs Park area
Economic Development Standing Committee had MoDOT in Springfield conduct MBE/WBE/DBE training on how to become certified
Leadership of the NAACP received an award from Gift of Time based on a nomination from the NAACP
Freedom Fund Ball held at Missouri State University with awards presented to:
o Woman of Honor – Josephine Paschal
o Community Citizens award – Calvin Allen
o Business Partner Award – Big Momma’s Coffee House
o Educational Partner – Drury University
o Drum Major Award – Dr. Nietzel
Youth Council placed flags as Lincoln Memorial Cemetery on Memorial Day
June
Participant in Chamber of Commerce first Facing Racism Institute for Community Leaders
Launched Mentoring Program for Diverse Young Professionals
July
Drury University Summer Scholars Speakers
ACT-SO competition in Kansas City – Springfield first time participation
Participant in Community Regional Minority Health Alliance
August
Youth Council sponsored activities for children at Park Day celebrations
Grand Marshalls for Ladies Civic League Park Day Parade
Welcome Wagon at Big Momma’s Coffee and Espresso
WIN worked with Single Mothers Initiating Love and Encouragement
Participants in the Great Festival of Nations
September
Youth Council Lake of the Ozarks Retreat
October
American Cancer Society Striving for the Cure Walkathon
Youth Empowerment Conference at Missouri State University
Drury University Minority Entrepreneur Conference
Participated in racial profiling panel
November
Religious Affairs Standing Committee held faith-based lunch at Drury University
Started twice a month column in Springfield News Leader
December
Established partnership with Springfield Public Schools to address minority achievement gap
2009 NAACP ACCOMPLISHMENTS Creation of Standing Committees Membership Committee – Cheryl Clay Education Committee – Dr. Oladehin Health Committee – Dr. Robert King Finance Committee – Lynn Clay Legal Redress – Wes Pratt Press/Publicity – Moji Oladehin & Women in the NAACP (WIN) – Sabrina Brinson Armed Services & Veteran Affairs – Community Coordinator – Arthur Duncan Freedom Fund – Francine Pratt Youth Work – Francine Pratt Labor and Industry – Gary Stafford Religious Affairs – Rev. Dr. Mary Newbern-Williams Economic Development and Housing – Lyle Foster & John Oke-Thomas January February March April May o Missouri State University o Great Southern Bank o Springfield Public Schools o Recognition of Ms. Mandy Candie for community service June July August September October November December Worked with Missouri State University Office of Multicultural Student Recruitment Team to follow up with over 50 high school students that attended October Youth Empowerment Conference
Heather King
Jack Hembree Improved Communication (Mass mailing to new, current and past members) Gained seven new memberships Addressed six Legal Redress complaints Established partnership with Drury University for office space, office telephone number and internet access at the Drury University Diversity Center KSMU Radio Broadcast w/ Women’s League of Voters Established partnership with Springfield Police Department Established partnership with Mayor’s Human Rights Commission Chase Banking Services Speaking Engagement (President) President featured in 417 Magazine article Press Conference at Drury University launched NAACP new website, telephone number and office Minority Teacher Recruitment with Springfield Public Schools Gained six new memberships Addressed six Legal Redress complaints Youth Council created toiletries bags & delivered to Missouri Hotel Membership of 77 members Addressed nine Legal Redress complaints MODOT HR Manager Susan Marshall guest speaker Guest Speaker Donna Walmsley spoke on behalf of MO Coalition to Abolish the Death Penalty Crisis Magazine article highlights Drury University and Springfield NAACP’s partnership Appointed Executive Assistant Assisted in community ownership of Lincoln Memorial Cemetery Membership of 85 members Addressed 15 Legal Redress complaints Became a member of Good Community r Youth Council to National Forum for Black Public Administrators Conference in Oakland, CA Partnership with City Manager Greg Burris Partnership with Diversity Council Partnership with Mayor’s Human Rights Commission Centennial Freedom Fund Ball with awards presented to our main supporters: Girl’s Tea Speaker Religious Affairs Committee Chair Selected for Council of Churches Board R. J. Murney Racial/Cultural Identity Workshop Youth Council placed flags as Lincoln Memorial Cemetery on Memorial Day Membership of 102 members and eight Youth Council Addressed two Legal Redress complaints Guest Speaker Willie Carter spoke on behalf of the Victory Circle Peer Support, Inc. Presented SPS School Board with partnership award SPS Cultural Diversity Training Federal Medical Center Juneteenth Speaker Launched Boys Booked on Barbershops/Girls Booked on Beauty Shops Addressed seven Legal Redress complaints Drury University Summer Scholars Speakers Pipkin Middle School 8th Grade Commencement Speaker Guest Speaker from Greene County Juvenile Justice System Membership of 111 members Addressed one Legal Redress complaint Launched Airport Contract/Procurement Effort Launched Mayor’s Human Rights Commission Initiative Partnered with Juvenile Detention Alternative Participation in Park Day Parade Park Day Award Recipient Participation in MSU Multicultural Student Orientation Membership of 113 members Addressed two Legal Redress complaints Minority Diversity Panel for Springfield Police Academy Class Census 2010 Initiative Met with Springfield Police Department regarding Diverse Recruitment Moved NAACP office to current location in Drury’s Diversity Center Membership of 128 members Addressed two Legal Redress complaints Guest Speaker Mark Schindler spoke on behalf of Springfield Police Department Guest Speaker Lester Woods spoke on behalf of MoDOT 7th Youth Empowerment Conference - partnership w/Missouri State University Springfield Public Schools, Great Southern Bank and Drury University Breast Cancer Awareness Tea Breast Cancer Awareness Walk-a-Thom African-American Read-In Launched Youth Council to Graceland and National Civil Rights Museum, Memphis, TN Launched First Friday’s NAACP at Q Eneteco Wine Bar – Youth Council Scholarship Fundraiser Launched Minorities in Business Initiated MoDOT/NAACP Collaboration Addressed one Legal Redress complaint “The Gathering” Welcome Wagon Partnership Addressed seven Legal Redress complaints Representation on the Mayor’s Human Rights Commission Strategic Plan Group Addressed three Legal Redress complaints Rested!!
