NNBCAS Newsletter-WINTER 2015

Northern Nevada
Black Cultural Awareness Society
2015 Winter Edition Newsletter
NNBCAS participates in the Air National Guard Diversity Day on September 17th
In attendance: Past President George Hardaway, Torry Thompson, Lucille Adin,
President Marsha Dupree.
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NNBCAS New Board Member Orientation
We welcome our newest board members!
Joseph Simmons Jr. & Gregrette Perry
Sheena Harvey, Darryl Feemster
Patrick Robinson, Paul Mitchell
& Robert Jackson
October 20th NNBCAS participates in the BSO panel.
SAVE
DATE!!!
“We
NeedTHE
Answers”.
In attendance: Patrick Robinson, Angie
Taylor, George Hardaway & Tiffany young were present at the
panel. A forum to help bridge the gap between police officers
and the community.
October 23rd NNBCAS participates with KOLO caresmarketing strategies. President Marsha Dupree with Sarah
Johns of KOLO news channel 8.
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November 5th ACTIONN Fundraiser Event
Past President George Hardaway, David
Gamble Sheena Harvey & President Marsha
Dupree participate in fundraiser event to
improve policies within community.
Here are recent events & activities that our
NNBCAS board members have attended and/or
participated in during recent months to help make
our community aware of our mission, membership
opportunities,
upcoming
activities.
Nuncand
cursus
magna
quis
President’s Message...
This is our 2015 winter edition of our Northern NV
Black Cultural Awareness Society newsletter. We
hope our newsletters will keep you informed of our
accomplishments during the year.
We appreciate those of you who have supported our
efforts and those who desire to learn more about us.
As you read this newsletter and want to assist our
efforts, please let us know by emailing us at
[email protected] or by going to www.nnbcas.org
to complete the membership application.
We are looking for individuals who will serve on
planning committees, and organizations that will
sponsor guest speakers and cultural entertainment
groups to expose the community to quality arts,
including music, literature, theater, history, and
dance.
We are also available to be of service to you as
speakers and supporters when we can.
Thank you for reading this newsletter and may it be
enlightening to you!
Marsha Dupree
2015-2016 NNBCAS President
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7/2015: Greater New Hope Block Party
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10/2015: 70th Annual NAACP Freedom Fund
Banquet
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11/2015: Reno Jazz Band/Community kids choir
project proposal meeting
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11/2015: Community advisory board/school of
community health services
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12/2015: Reno/Sparks Negro Business &
Professional Women’s Club annual Black &
White Ball
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12/2015: African Union of N. NV fundraiser
event for anti malaria beds in Africa.
28th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Dinner Celebration
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Sponsorships available online or by calling
775-329-8990
January 18, 2016
Atlantis Resort & Casino
Tickets $65.00
www.nnbcas.org