Youth Council Adds New Leadership
"There's No Limit To What We Can Become"
Zella Johnson was appointed the Youth Council Advisor. During the past month, Ms. Johnson, the Youth Council Committeem and the Youth Council Officers have implemented a new image, informative monthly programs, and community outreach programs. The Youth Council has its own Publication thats comes out quarterly. Newsletter has its own publication that comes out quarterly. Their vision is to develop a New Generation of Leadership.
Contact Info:
Ms. Zella Johnson, Youth and College Advisor
Zella Johnson works with students grades 9-12
Email: lbnaacpyouths@yahoo.com
Phone: (562) 833-3829
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Gloria Thomas
Gloria Thomas works with students K-8th grade.
General Info:
Youth Council Officers:
President - E'mon White
Vice-President - Evan Angcos
Secretary - Emily Pearson
Youth Council Committee:
Ms. Zella Johnson - Youth and College Advisor
Gloria Thomase - Youth Advisor
Meetings:
Third Sunday of each month at 2:00pm at the Ernest McBride Park
1550 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave
Long Beach, CA 90813
Programs and Activities:
American Diabetes Association 5K Walk, Shoreline Park, Long Beach
The Youth Council has registered to participate in the American Diabetes Association's Step Out: Walk to Fight Diabetes. Our goal is to raise $2000.00 in donations. The funds we raise will support the research, education, and advocacy efforts of the American Diabetes Association.
You can make donations online at diabetes.org/stepout. Our team name is LB NAACP Youths.
General Membership Meeting - College Admission Workshop
This workshop is designed to empower youths and parents about the college admission process. College advisors will discuss vital information about college admission such as, the difference between early admission and regular admission, admission strategies, scholarships, and the college acceptance process.
Students attending this workshop should bring: a list of six universities they are interested in attending, undergraduate freshman admission requirements (GPA, SAT scores, application fee), and the admission deadline for the six universities. This information is on the college and university website.
General Membership Meeting - Youth Empowerment: Career Development
What are your career goals?
Are you preparing yourself academically and mentally for a successful career?
A panel of professionals will discuss their career and help youths link classroom study to their future career choices.
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