NAACP DC Branch
GENERAL BODY MEETING
"ELECTION OF NATIONAL CONVENTION DELEGATES"
Thursday, May 12, 2016
7:00pm
NAACP MAY GENERAL BODY MEETING FEATURES
DR. YOLANDRA HANCOCK AS GUEST SPEAKER
The NAACP DC Branch May General Body Meeting will feature Dr. Yolandra Hancock as the Guest Speaker discussing health advocacy launching the NAACP's 12-Month Health Program. The May General Body Meeting will be held on Thursday, May 12, 2016 at 7:00pm at the Thurgood Marshall Center, located at 1816 12th Street, NW Washington, DC 20009. During this meeting, 10 DELEGATES WILL BE ELECTED TO REPRESENT THE DC BRANCH AT THE NATIONAL CONVENTION IN CINCINNATI, OHIO. All members in good standing are eligible to be elected.
The NAACP DC Branch is implementing a 12-month Health Program to empower African-American women to adopt healthy lifestyles through gardening, cooking, healthy eating and physical activity. This Health Program will include monthly nutrition activities and fitness programs from June 2016 through June 2017.
Health is a strategic priority of the NAACP DC Branch. The NAACP Health Committee implements health initiatives to combat the health disparities facing people of color. We seek to educate, motivate, and empower communities and children to exercise, eat healthy, and live healthier lifestyles. Chronic diseases and diet-related illnesses disproportionately impact low-income African-American residents in the District of Columbia. This Health Program will educate, empower and motivate participants to eat well-balanced nutritious meals and exercise regularly to meet individual health and fitness goals. We have partnered with personal trainers, nutritionists, health coaches, and various health care professionals to offer exercise sessions and health coaching to promote health and wellness.
Dr. Yolandra Hancock is a pediatrician, pediatric obesity expert, and health and wellness consultant in the Washington, DC metro area with experience in the development and assessment of community-based obesity prevention and intervention programs. She previously served as a community pediatrician with the Diana L. and Stephen A. Goldberg Center for Community Pediatric Health at Children's National Medical Center in Washington, DC. She also served as the Associate Director of the Children's National Medical Center's Obesity Institute and led numerous activities aimed at preventing and treating childhood obesity. She also serves as medical director for CRC Wellness Center and is the Chief Wellness Officer for OohRah Wellness. Dr. Hancock has been featured in numerous media outlets in regards to her work with families striving to live a healthier lifestyle. In addition, she has been a featured speaker in both community and academic settings. In her spare time, Dr. Hancock enjoys helping others "ditch the workout and join the party" by being a trained Zumba instructor for both adults and children.
The May General Body Meeting will be held on Thursday, May 12, 2016 launching our 12-Month Health Program. The meeting will begin at 7:00 pm at the Thurgood Marshall Center, located at 1816 12th Street, NW Washington, DC 20009.
For more information, please email naacp@naacpdc.org.
NAACP "ALL ABOUT YOUR CREDIT"
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT WORKSHOP
WEDNESDAY, MAY 18, 2016
6:30PM
The NAACP DC Branch host "All About Your Credit," a Credit Management Workshop on Wednesday, May 18, 2016 at 6:30pm at Dorothy I. Height Benning Road Library located at 3935 Benning Road, NE, Washington, DC 20019. This workshop will credit card management and financial management best practices.
The NAACP DC Branch is hosting a series of five financial management workshops in 2016, as a component of the NAACP's National 2016 Financial Freedom Campaign. In 2010, the NAACP National Headquarters and Wells Fargo initiated the Financial Freedom Campaign to combat unfair mortgage practices, improve access to credit and provide sustainable homeownership in historically disadvantaged communities. The NAACP DC Branch's 2016 financial management workshop topics will include credit, budgeting, savings, homeownership and student loans.
The NAACP DC Economic Committee is committed to promoting racial equity, economic development and economic empowerment within African-American and underserved communities in the District of Columbia.
For more information, please email naacp@naacpdc.org.
REGISTER FOR THE
NAACP 2016 HEALTH PROGRAM
The NAACP DC Branch is implementing a 12-month Health Program to empower African-American women to adopt healthy lifestyles through gardening, cooking, healthy eating and physical activity. This Health Program will include monthly nutrition activities and fitness programs from June 2016 through June 2017. Registration is FREE and OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.
Chronic diseases and diet-related illnesses disproportionately impact low-income African-American residents in the District of Columbia. This Health Program will educate, empower and motivate participants to eat well-balanced nutritious meals and exercise regularly to meet individual health and fitness goals. We have partnered with personal trainers, nutritionists, health coaches, and various health care professionals to offer exercise sessions and health coaching to promote health and wellness. This 2016 Health Program is sponsored by the American Beverage Association!
REGISTER ONLINE:
Go to NAACP DC Branch Website:
www.naacpdc.org
OR
Complete Online Registration Form:
http://goo.gl/forms/SnrzUrkx4l
Thank you to our sponsor!
Join the NAACP DC Branch for our Membership Recruitment & Networking Happy Hour on Wednesday, May 25, 2016 at DUNYA Restaurant. Please email RSVP@naacpdc.org to RSVP. Thank you!
#IAMWANDA
2016 INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
JOB DESCRIPTION - Digital Media and Website Manager
As a key member of the Women Advancing Nutrition, Dietetics and Agriculture (WANDA) team, the Digital Media and Website Manager is responsible for the development, management and maintenance of the WANDA web and social media platforms. The position is responsible for contributing to/developing a digital media marketing plan in alignment with the WANDA brand and engagement strategy.
JOB DESCRIPTION - Special Events Coordinator
Reporting to the Director of Strategic Partnerships and Director of Programming, the Events Coordinator plans, implements, monitors and evaluates events on behalf of the Women Advancing Nutrition, Dietetics and Agriculture (WANDA) Leadership Team. S/he designs and implements logistical support for events, including WANDA Speaker Series, Summer Social and Bootcamp events leveraging his/her professional network, to ensure an excellent result, robust participation and a smooth execution. S/he will also work on other WANDA events and initiatives, as needed.
JOB DESCRIPTION: Human Resources Assistant
Women Advancing Nutrition, Dietetics and Agriculture (WANDA) is seeking an energetic, dynamic, and detail-oriented Human Resources Assistant. The Human Resources Assistant is responsible for assisting with a full range of human resources, or HR, functions. The ideal candidate is highly motivated with a willingness to learn. The HR Assistant will provide a full range of day-to-day HR support in areas including recruiting and project management. The HR Assistant will also assist the Human Resource Director with various administrative duties, as needed.
JOB DESCRIPTION: Communications Assistant: Multimedia & photography
The Communications assistant will support integrated marketing communication reporting to the Communications Director. This member of the Women Advancing Nutrition, Dietetics and Agriculture (WANDA) team will play a key role in implementing a multimedia communications strategy to support our educational and advocacy initiatives to increase the reach, engagement and results and to ensure the proper message is delivered to the community.
HOW TO APPLY:
Interested parties should send your resume via e-mail at hello@iamwanda.org. |
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