Committees

Committees

Our committee members work together on a specific topic or event and report back to the board with recommendations. Any combination of board members, staff members, and volunteers can make up a board committee.

*There shall be a minimum of five (5) appointed Standing Committees: namely, Membership and Benefits, Publicity and Publications, Finance and Planning, Entertainment, and Youth and Culture

Membership and Benefits - Led by Dr. Cameon McKenzie Reid
Publicity and Publications - Led by Peter Ford
Finance and Planning - Led by Judith Drummond
Entertainment/Gala - Led by Karlene Rose
Youth and Culture - Led by Sharon Anglin / Dr. Camille Gibson
Scholarship Committee - Led by Darnette Hill

  1. Membership and Benefits — Raise awareness of the value of membership and retain existing members.

  2. Publicity and Publications — Advertise upcoming events to appropriate media, organizations and individuals.

  3. Finance and Planning — Provide financial oversight for the organization by overseeing budgeting and financial planning, and financial reporting.

  4. Entertainment / Gala — Ensure the visibility of the organization to the public in multiple formats.

  5. Youth and Culture — Members and prospective members are invited to involve their children in the youth group in order to promote cultural pride through cooking, performance, dance, art, and other avenues.

  6. Scholarship Committee — Members and prospective members are invited to support our Annual Scholarship Program for exceptional college students and high school graduates in the Houston metropolitan area.

SCHOLARHSIP COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Darnette Hill, Scholarship Committee Chairperson
Marva Crawford
Dr. Nicole Bent Jones
Marjorie McLean
Scherleen Williams
Dr. Camille Gibson
Sonia McGrath
Joan White
Dr. Sherill Morris-Francis
Dr. Noel Clarke