September 2018

President’s Report

Welcome Back Mothers!

National Updates

2018-2020 National Executive Board

National President—Danielle Brown

National Vice-President—Tanya HandNational Treasurer—Pamela D. Taylor

National Program Director—Lisa Grant Dawson

National Recording Secretary—Michelle Gentry

Anderson

National Corresponding Secretary—Consuella

Guillory-Adams

National Editor—Gina Williams-Jackson

National Updates• September 11 – Talking on Tuesday National Executive Board Introduction and

Priorities Webinar• Organizational Priorities• Programmatic Thrust and National Calendar

• The National Committee appointments

• Additional National Webinars• September 20th - Jack and Jill Boot Camp (Chapter Officers Encouraged)

• September 27th – Jack and Jill Boot Camp (Chapter Officers Encouraged)

• National Policies/ Handbooks/Guidelines• National Code of Ethics Policy has been sent and uploaded to the National Website• National Grievance Policy has been uploaded to the National Website

• National Legislative Handbook has been uploaded to the National Website

• National Social Media Guidelines has been uploaded to the National Website

• National Convention• October 31 - National Convention Minutes and Resolutions will be sent by the end of October

National Updates (cont’d)• Up the Hill

• October 1 - UTH = Up the Hill - will be distributed

• National Bylaws and P&P• October 31- 2018-2020 National Bylaws and P & P Update - will be distributed

• Financial• September 30 - Per Capita has been increased from $75.00 to $92.00 (ratified at National

Convention) and due September 30 along with the other regional and national fees

• September 7 - Financial Fall Mailer sent

• September 15 - National Financial Handbook

• MIS• Complete membership updates by 9/30

It’s For Them!

Regional Updates

“Thank You MWR Chapters& Teen Philanthropists”

$152,000 raised for JJOAF2017-2018

• National Recognition

• Mother and Teen Foundation Giving Award

• Teen Service Hours Award

• Regional Recognition

• Mother and Teen Community Service Award

• Mother and Teen Foundation Giving Award

• Chapter Recognition

• How Can You Create a Culture to Celebrate Service in Your Chapter?

National AppointmentsTask Force Name

Alternative Roads to Prosperity Pending

Alumni Connections Pending

Cultural Exchange Tonya Coats – South Suburban Chicago

Curriculum Tuanda Ward-Holmes

Differently Abled Children Lori Taylor – Western Suburban Chicago

Growing Strategically Nadine Gibson (National Chair) - Cincinnati

Leadership Training & Development Deidre Lindsey - Indianapolis

Grievance Policy Review Jessica Price Smith - Cleveland

Mental Health and NAMI Pending

National Youth Trip Hope Lovell – Greater Lansing

National Historical Ria Chandler – Derby City

Past Leaders and Current Emerging Leaders Pending

Small Chapter Support Jackie George – Gary/NW Indiana

Strategic Partnerships Pending

Interested? Please reach out to President Deidre for more information

Regional Director Vanessa Williams

Ypsilanti

Regional Treasurer Kimberly Dashield-Hill

Cleveland

Regional SecretaryGina L. Jones

Gary / NW Indiana

Foundation Member-at-Large Paula Ingram-Coleman

Indianapolis

National Vice President Tanya Hand Indianapolis

Chapter Development & GrowthRegional Advisor

Alice Leigh Peoples Ypsilanti

Cynthia Myree-CopinNorth Oakland Macomb

Teen Leadership & Development Sheila Harris

Western Cook County Patti El-Amin

YpsilantiKassandra Fleming Hayes

North Shore

Teen Committee Chair Sherida Dubose Parsons

Motor CitySequana Pryor

St. Louis

Logistics Co-Chairs Luchara Wallace Southwestern MI

Cecilia BoldenWindy City

Regional Competition Co-Chairs Creshuna Cade

St. Louis Shermanita Cotton

YpsilantiAngelita Cruz-Bridges

Toledo

Regional Protocol CoordinatorsSabrina Williams

Indianapolis Kristina Mays

Oakland County

Strategic Conference Planning Chair Nadine Gibson

Cincinnati

Regional Strategic Planning CommitteeDeidre Lindsey

Indianapolis

Regional Growth Coordinators Tonya Coats

South Suburban ChicagoYvonne Blake

Chicago Annette Suggs Indianapolis

Fathers Auxiliary Co-Chairs Edward Cotton

YpsilantiJon Hand

IndianapolisNational Strategic Planning Committee

National/Regional Associates Committee

National/Regional Legislative Committee

National/Regional Fathers Auxiliary Committee

National/Regional Public Relations ChairRegional Editor

National/Regional Programming Committee

National/Regional Technology Committee

National/Regional Membership Committee

National/Regional Nominating Chair Jami ErvinColumbus

Angelica Anderson-Tasker North Oakland Macomb

Ronard Williams Ypsilanti

Ursula RickettsLake Shore

Marvis DonalsonWestern Cook County

National/Regional Bylaws CommitteeTracy Patterson

Lake Shore

National/Regional Policies Procedures

Shannon Wilson Greater Grand Rapids

National/Regional Protocol CommitteeAlisa (Niqqi) Vukasinovich

Dayton

Nadine Gibson Cincinnati

Rochelle PrestageOakland County

Aramidie Pinheiro-Boatswain Ann Arbor, MI

Tanya WatsonAkron

Regional Team

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Stephen Spence

Windy City

Teen Vice-President

Caroline Whitfield

Oakland County

Teen Secretary

Veronica Goldstein

South Suburban Chicago

Teen Treasurer

Richard Chandler

Derby City

Teen Foundation Chair

Kira Jones

Ypsilanti

Teen Nominating Chair

Juliana Hand

Indianapolis

National Convention Recap

Congratulations Jack and Jill NationalVice President Tanya Hand!

Congratulations Indianapolis Chapter!!

5-Star Chapter of Excellence

Let’s hear it for our Indy Chapter attendees!

Chapter Updates

Since we met in June…June

• EOY Feedback• Chapter Committee Assignments Finalized• Teen Leadership Conference

July• JJOA Marion Stubbs Thomas Leadership Academy• JJOA Teen Summit• JJOA National Convention

August• Indy JJ Member Chats• Indy JJ Committee Chair Meetings• Membership Retreat• Chapter Audit Completed• Chapter 1-in-4 Verification

September• Chapter Calendar Finalized• National/Regional Committee Chairs Selected• JJOA Program Year Kickoff Webinar

Tri-State COE Founder’s Day Host Schedule

Year Host Chapter

2018 Central Kentucky

2019 Indianapolis

2020 Circle City

2021 Louisville

2022 St. Louis

2023 Greater Northeast Indiana

2024 Derby City

Mark your calendars!

Tri-State COE Founder’s Day Luncheon

January 26, 2019Indianapolis, IN

Indy JJ Member Chats

• Chapter meetings • Education• Finances• Calendaring• Communication• Community Outreach• Community Service• Member Relationships• Member Engagement

2017-2019 Executive Board PrioritiesMember Engagement Equitable committee assignments; Increased attendance at clusters and conferences; Strengthen

relationships with sister chapters/provisional groups (Circle City, Lafayette Provisional Group, Tri-State COE); New Member Recruitment focused on “FIT + C”; Succession Planning and Leadership Development

Meeting Efficiency Use of Technology; Protocol and Etiquette; Parliamentary Procedure; Streamlined committee reporting; Member accountability (prepared to conduct chapter business); Timely distribution of committee reports, meeting minutes, etc.

Operational Excellence Centralized calendar on Chapter Website; Launch Chapter Newsletter; Event Management Tool; Educate on JJOA Governance, Protocol, and Parliamentary Procedure; Efficient Communication; Financial Transparency; Achieve Five Star Chapter of Excellence designation at 2018 National Convention

Community Presence Community Service; Fundraising; Public Relations (Print, Social Media, etc.);Establish/Strengthen Community Partnerships (AACI, Greek Letter Organizations, Social Organizations, etc.)

Programming Excellence Involvement at all levels of programming in Jack and Jill; New/different and engaging grade group activities with 50% or greater attendance; Streamlined management of forms and documents; Leadership development and community service

What’s New?

• Attendance QR code• Go to iTunes or Play Store to download a QR Reader• QR code will be provided during the Mothers’ Meetings each month• Scan to acknowledge your attendance at the meeting

• Leadership Development Summit (November 3, 2018)• Led by Immediate Past Regional Director Nadine Gibson• Goal: To prepare mothers for leadership in Jack and Jill of America, Inc.• Look for additional details in the coming weeks!

Mark your Calendars!• October 12-14, 2018 IL Area Workday Cluster (Bloomington, MN)

• November 2, 2018 Greater Northeast Indiana Provisional Chapter Chartering

• November 3, 2018 Indianapolis Leadership Development Summit

• November 17, 2018 Chapter Shopping Trip (Outlet Shoppes of the Bluegrass)

• December 1, 2018 Breakfast with Santa

• January 21, 2019 MLK Day of Service

• January 26, 2019 Tri-State COE Founder’s Day Event (hosted by Indianapolis)

• March 16, 2019 Tri-State Children’s Cluster (hosted by Derby City Chapter)

• June 27-30, 2019 Teen Leadership Conference (Loyola University, Chicago, IL)

• July 10-14, 2019 Mothers’ Conference (Cincinnati Marriott River Center)