Northwest Georgia Gazette

NWGA Gazette

Northwest Georgia Chapter

1st Qtr 2011

NWGA GazetteNational Coalition of 100 Black Women,

Inc. Northwest Georgia Chapter Issue 1 1st Qtr 2011

General InformationNational Coalition of 100 Black Women,Northwest Georgia Chapter, Inc.P. O. Box 813247Smyrna, GA 30081-8247email: [email protected] InformationPresidentVirginia [email protected]

1st VP, Programs ChairCheryl [email protected]

Public Policy Co-ChairsJanice Lindsay and Steffini [email protected]

Membership InquiriesThe Northwest Georgia Chapter of the National Coalition of 100 Black Women accepts applications for membership during the months of April, May, and June of each year. Please contact our Membership Committee via e-mail at [email protected] for more information.

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President’s Corner

Happy New Year! 2011 will be a great year for our chapter. We will continue to advocate on behalf of the communities in our service area and each committee has wonderful plans going forward.

As we make resolutions for the new year to either to lose weight; be more organized; find new job; or begin new relationships; one thing is constant – the members of the Northwest Georgia Chapter will continue our vow of sisterhood.

We are a wonderful group of women, and I know that the best is yet to come.

Virginia MartinPresident

Committee of the Quarter: Fundraising Committee

On December 4, 2011, the Fundraising committee, chaired by Conni Pritchett, held the chapter’s 2nd Annual Our Favorite Things. The event was hosted by WSB-TV anchor Erin Coleman. Guests who attended the event were entertained by live music, sample dfood, and viewed products provided by companies that the members listed as their favorites in Atlanta.

A portion of the proceeds went to the chapter’s mentoring program, “High School to High Heels”, for young girls transitioning from middle school to high school or from

high school to graduation.

Erin Coleman(hostess)This quarter, the fundraising committee has earned the title “Committee of the Quarter”. The

hard work the members of the committee put into to making this event successful is commendable. Conni Pritchett and President Martin were interviewed on CBS in Atlanta to discuss the event and the chapter’s goals and objectives.

Courtesy of : http://www.thenewsroom.com/details/4441237Chapter members sold tickets and contacted their favorite companies to attend the event, and

provide samples to the guests.

Photo: Cheryl Cole, Ashleigh May, Erin Cole(hostess), Alisha Morgan, and Virginia Martin

http://www.thenewsroom.com/details/4441237

Health Committee

3rd Annual Health Fair and Wellness Expo on Sunday held February 6, 2011.

In concert with the organization’s national initiatives related to HIV/AIDS prevention, the health fair is just one of several events that the Northwest Georgia Chapter will sponsor under its umbrella P.O.W.E.R. (Preparing Our Women to Engage Responsibly) Program—the main goal of which is to disseminate HIV/AIDS education and prevention information to minority women.

In addition to free HIV testing provided by event partner AID Atlanta, attendees had the opportunity to receive additional free health screenings and educational materials from 20 event partners including: the Northside Hospital Cancer Prevention Program (partner), the Georgia Ovarian Cancer Alliance (partner), the Atlanta Chapter of the National Black Nurses Association, Face Bling, Dirty Beauty, Creekside Dental (partner), and the Children's Healthcare of

Atlanta. Also present was, former Guinness Book of World Records holder Chris Jones, owner of March Aerobics, who provided an interactive fitness demonstration. Miss Teen Black International, Esonia Webb, gave a passionate speech related to her platform of healthy lifestyles for youth. Event sponsors included the South Cobb Recreation Center and Justin Parr of Juscott Media.

The Branding of NWGA Chapter

What’s your 30 second elevator speech?

An elevator speech is an attention grabbing, clear, and quick message that can be delivered in the time it takes someone to ride from the top to the bottom of a building in an elevator. As it relates to the NWGA chapter, our elevator speech should communicate who we are, what we do, and how we can benefit a company or organization. It should be a progressive, forward thinking statement about what we bring to the table. It is a speech that all members should give when describing our chapter to members of the community and potential sponsors.

To that end, the Publicity Committee poses the question: What should be the 30 second elevator speech for NWGA?

Remember, you only have 30 seconds! Send your suggestions to [email protected] before the next meeting .

NWGA News and Notes

Sympathy- to Linda Nuckles on the loss of her sister.

-to Darlene Kimes on the loss of her mother-in-law

Get Well-to Bertha Brown

-to Cheryl Cole ‘s grandfather and Conni Pritchett ‘s great-grandfather-to Normarene Merritt’s mother

-to Donna Bowman

Congrats!-to Darlene Kimes on becoming a board member for the American Red Cross

-Samantha Dickey on the launch of her skin care line Dirty Beauty-to Virginia Martin on her engagement

-to Marty Pinkston on being awarded the Mona McDonald Legacy Award

-Committee Chairs please note - -Articles for the NWGA Gazette must be submitted by the first Saturday of each month. Send articles to [email protected]

CalendarJanuary- Happy New Year 17 MLK Day 22 Chapter Meeting

February- Black History Month 6 HIV and AIDS Awareness (Health Committee –South Cobb Community) 14 Valentine’s Day 26 Chapter Meeting

March –Women’s History Month 12 Health Tea (Health Committee) 26 Chapter Meeting

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December

December 03, 2010 – Health, Uncork the Truth December 04, 2010 – Fundraising, 2nd Annual “Our Favorite Things” Gala December 14, 2010 – Chapter Christmas Dinner

January

January 16, 2011 – Education (Body Image Mentoring Session) January 22, 2011 – CHAPTER MEETING / Education: Essay Presentation January 29, 2011 – Leadership Breakfast Session . February

February 06, 2011 - Health & Wellness Fair -South Cobb Recreation Cnt. Black Nurses Association Education – Essay Winner Presented

February 20, 2011 – Education (Self Empowerment Mentoring Session) February 26, 2011 – CHAPTER MEETING / Vote for Nominating Committee

March

March 12, 2011 – Health Tea – Women Relationships & Faith LeJardin Blanc- Douglasville, GA. March 20, 2011 – Education (Science & Technology Mentoring Session) March 26, 2011 – CHAPTER MEETING/Meet&Greet Reception April

April 02, 2011 – Membership Applications Due April 16, 2011 – Artist Showcase April 17, 2011 – Education (Parliamentary Procedure Mentoring Session) April 23, 2011 – CHAPTER MEETING/ VOTE ON CANDIDATES FOR MEMBERSHIP * Slate Presented for Chapter Elections

May

May 2011 - Public Policy –Legislative Event May 2011 – New Member Induction May 21, 2011 - CHAPTER MEETING – OFFICER ELECTIONS May 22, 2011 – Education (Resume Writing Mentoring Session) . June June 18, 2011 – Health Summit June 25, 2011 – Race for P.O.W.E.R. 5k June 25, 2011 – CHAPTER MEETING / Installation of Officers

MONTHLY COMMI TTEE MEETI NG DATES MEMBERSHI P – 3RD Monday PUBLIC POLICY – 2nd Tuesday ECONOMIC DEV – 3RD Tuesday FUNDRAISING - 3RD Wednesday HEALTH – 1ST Thursday PROGRAM – 3rd Wednesday EDUCATION – 3rd Thursday ARTS&CULTURE – 4th Thursday BOARD OF DIRECTORS – 3rd Sunday

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