Youth Council Under New Leadership Restructuring
"There's No Limit To What We Can Become"
In July, 2008, Zella Johnson was appointed the Youth Council's Youth & College 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 Newsletter will have its first publication in September and will come out quarterly. Their vision is to develop a New Generation of Leadership.
Contact Info:
Ms. Zella Johnson, Youth and College Advisor
Email: lbnaacpyouths@yahoo.com
Phone: (562) 833-3829
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General Info:
Youth Council Officers:
President - E'mon White
Vice-President - Tirris Gates
Treasurer - Vacant
Secretary - Emily Pearson
Youth Council Committee:
Ms. Zella Johnson - Youth and College Advisor
Ms. Richette Bell - Co-Advisor
Mr. Trevon Williams - Co-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:
October 18, 2008
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.
October 19, 2008
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.
November 16, 2008
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.
November 22, 2008
Feed the Homeless
VOTE
The NAACP urges you to register to vote and to make sure that your family, friends and neighbors are registered. We are asking that all Long Beach Branch members personally register one voter per month.
The NAACP urges you to register to vote and to make sure that your family, friends and neighbors are registered. We are asking that all Long Beach Branch members personally register one voter per month.