HOME Media Kit Advertising Contact Us About Us

 

Web The Truth


Community Calendar

Dear Ryan

Classifieds

Online Issues

Send a Letter to the Editor


 

 
 

National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women’s Club, Inc. “New Officer Induction Ceremony

Special to The Truth

The women of the National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women’s Club, Incorporated (NANBPWC. Inc. ) held an “New Officer Induction Ceremony”  for the upcoming term – 2017-19 years – on June 6, 2017.  The newly elected officers and committees will continue to follow the national theme which is “Moving Forward with a Purpose: Empowering Communities and Shaping Lives while Strengthening Business and Professional.”

The National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women’s Club was formed in July 1935 and the local Toledo Club started in 1965 with 52 years of working with the Toledo community.
 

The newly elected officers for the NANBPWC, Inc. Toledo Club will be:     

Frances Collins, PhD – President

Denise Black-Poon – 1st Vice President over Programs     

Alexii Collins 2nd Vice President over Youth       

LuCynthia  Jones – Recording Secretary   

Mironda Harris – Corresponding Secretary       

Wilma Brown   Treasurer                                         

Barbara Tucker – Financial Secretary

Marquita Scott Chong – Director of Membership 

 

Outgoing Officers and Members

Denise Black-Poon, president 2011-2017; BJ Tucker, first vice president and programs chairman;  Frances Collins, second vice president  and youth advisor; Ethel Scott, director of membership;  Wanda Terrell, corresponding secretary; Clara Brank, recording secretary and chaplain; Barbara Tucker, parliamentarian and financial secretary; Wilma Brown, treasurer and Cotillion chairman; Delores Bates, Sarah Burkes, Denise Cardwell, Deborah Carlisle, Alexii Collins, Mary F. Dawson, Crystal Harris-Darnell, Mironda D. Harris, Karen Jarrett ,Tommie McGhee, Iris Pat Page Jones, LuCynthia D. Jones, Sherry Reed , Marquita Scott Chong, Tyra Smith Gabriel, Donna Todd, Beverly Tucker, and  Lillie Watkins

Membership has its privileges and the Toledo Club membership has enabled the local club members to move to higher levels in the North Central District as district officers over the years.

Elected to North Central District positions: Barbara Tucker- NCD Governor 2006-2008; Barbara Tucker- NCD Vice Governor 2004-2006; Ottabee Sims, Recording Secretary 2002-2004; Wanda Terrell- Galloway Recording Secretary 2008-2012; BJ Tucker District Nominating Committee 2015,

Appointed North Central District Positions: Denise Black- Poon, NCD Protocol Chair 2016-2017 ,Barbara Tucker; NCD Parliamentarian 2016-2017 and National Vocal Arts Committee, Dr. Frances Collins – NCD Education Chair 2016-2017;Barbara Tucker- NCD Advisor 2012-2016,Wanda Terrell Galloway- NCD Protocol Chair 2012-2016; Delores (Dee) Bates – NCD Evaluations Chair 2012-2016, Clara Brank- NCD Time and Place 2012-2016; Donnetta Carter - NCD Vendors Chair 2012-2016, Dr. Frances Collins NCD Program Chair 2012-2016

 Other program areas for chairmanships are (LET’S) Leadership (Chairman Wanda Terrell- Galloway), Entrepreneurship, Technology (Chairman Alexii Collins), Service (HEED ) = Health (Chairman - Sarah Burkes) ,Education / Scholarship (Chairman- Wilma Brown), and Employment and Economic Development.

National Projects address issues that are currently within the country such as triple negative breast cancer, heart disease, domestic violence, emergency preparedness and community policing.

Other programs such as Vocal Arts, Women’s History, Founders’ Day, and collaborations with other organizations are also part of the programs that the Toledo Club participates in. The community is always welcome to attend and support the Toledo Club and these programs.

The benefits of membership are:

·         Mentoring with business and professional leaders, networking

·         Global networking opportunities to Grow your businesses,

·         Exciting travel events both nationally and internationally

·         LET’S Institute Training online instructors and instructor

·         Technology

 

Membership is open and welcome and has several categories for everyone.  

Adult membership for active and retired business and professional women

Member At Large for members who reside in a city where there is no organized club          

Beta Psi is for students who are attending college, university or technical institution

Youth Clubs are for young men and women who are ages 12-18                                       

International is available for members who reside outside of the USA                                   

Associate Members is open to women who wish to support NANBPWC, Inc. on a National Level  

Ombudsmen is the men’s auxiliary comprised of husbands, relatives or friends of the adult club members 

Frances Collins, BJ Tucker, Dee Bates, Barbara Tucker, Wanda Terrell Galloway and Sherry Reed are the Toledo Club’s six Life Memberships

The new officers and committees and chairmen will meet in August at the Annual Toledo Club Leadership Retreat to make plans for the coming year, attend workshops and to discuss changes in programs.

Current President  Denise Black-Poon said: “The Toledo Club members appreciate all the support, financial contributions, participation, and collaborations and love that the Toledo Community has given to us as we continue to do new things with each of our programs, projects and events. It is because of the community, businesses and friends that our success has been made because of everyone who has been there for us over the years. Please continue to attend at any opportunity and bring friends with you as we continue to try to educate everyone on the issues and concerns of the Toledo Area and the surrounding communities.”

Anyone interested in becoming a member of the NANBPWC, Inc. - Toledo Club should contact the Membership Committee Chairmen at 419-304-3871 or 419-944-3406.

 

Copyright © 2017 by [The Sojourner's Truth]. All rights reserved.
Revised: 08/16/18 14:12:34 -0700.

 

 


More Articles....

Sixth Annual SmithFest Features Sunshine, Smiles and Laughter

National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women’s Club, Inc. “New Officer Induction Ceremony”

A Tribute to Leon Whittington


 


   

Back to Home Page