Updates: Elections, Strategic Plans, Board, Calendar

CHAPTER ELECTIONS:

Elections for Chapter officers for the 2007-2009 term were held on Tuesday, September 11, 2007 at 1900 Abercorn St., Savannah under the oversight of our newly-established Nominating Committee with the following results:

President: Henry Lee Perry

Vice President: Harold DuCloux

Treasurer: Robert D. Davis

Secretary: Lloyd A. Johnson

Parliamentarian: David F. Richards

Financial Secretary: Zaphon R. Wilson

This was our first contested election in recent years and, as an indication of members’ commitment, it was hotly contested and the results were exceedingly close. Congratulations to all who allowed their names to be placed in nomination and thanks and kudos to the outgoing officers for their unstinting work on behalf of the youth we serve.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS:

President H. Lee Perry Henry.Perry@GMAIL.com has convened the inaugural meeting of the newly-elected Board of Directors for Thursday, September 20^th. Members have been invited to submit proposed items for consideration to Secretary Lloyd Johnson LloydAJohnson@comcast.net for consideration by President Perry who will then prioritize matters for consideration.

STRATEGIC PLANNING COMMITTEE MEETINGS:

Louis Fair L112835@aol.com reports that he has completed his strategic planning meetings with the Economic Development, Education, Health and Wellness, Membership and Mentoring Committees. He is in contact with Levi McIntosh of the National Board and will send a consolidated draft to Dr. McIntosh for further consultations. Once those consultations are completed, the Chapter Board will consider priorities, financial allocations and so forth.

All concerned believe that we are well on track to meet our October 30, 2007 target date with the National Office.

SAVE THESE DATES:


Monday, September 24th at 4:30 p.m. - Dollars and $ense Financial Education Program initial class at 1900 Abercorn St. Mentors still needed to assist students in developing basic math skills. Contact Bro. Lloyd Johnson at LloydAJohnson@comcast.net.

Tuesday, October 9^th at 6:00 p.m. – Monthly Membership Meeting, 1900 Abercorn St.

Friday, October 12th, 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. - Fund Development Committee working lunch meeting at the Savannah Hyatt. Contact Committee Chair Bro. Lamar Lawrence at lamar.lawrence@yahoo.com.

Tuesday, October 16th at 6:00 p.m. - Prospective Members' Mixer, 1900 Abercorn St. Members and invited prospective members only. For membership applications and further information, contact Bro. B. Ray Truitt, Chair, Membership Committee TruittX2@bellsouth.net.

Friday October 26th from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Fund Development Committee meeting at the Bonefish Grill Restaurant, Contact Committee Chair Bro. Lamar Lawrence at lamar.lawrence@yahoo.com.

Saturday, October 27th - Members of the 100 who are interested in assisting with an entry in the Savannah State University Homecoming Parade to represent the 100 BMOS, please contact Bro. Harold DuCloux @ 912-596-8040 tokenone@mac.com no later than September 20, 2007.

Saturday, November 3rd at 10:00 a. m. - Health Fair, Partnered with WellCare at Lake Mayer. Contact Bro. Cleveland Latimore at LatimoreC@sjchs.org at (912) 667-3316