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
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Membership and Benefits — Raise awareness of the value of membership and retain existing members.
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Publicity and Publications — Advertise upcoming events to appropriate media, organizations and individuals.
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Finance and Planning — Provide financial oversight for the organization by overseeing budgeting and financial planning, and financial reporting.
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Entertainment / Gala — Ensure the visibility of the organization to the public in multiple formats.
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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.
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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