Program Planning and Development Committee presents:

THEME: ADDRESSING THE BLACK MALE CRISIS

 Biennial Theme: A Sisterhood Called to Serve: Transforming Lives, Impacting Communities  Program Initiative: Young Black Males  A Call to Action for Community Engagement  Collaborations and Partnerships for Awareness, Solutions, Actions  Community Action Plan

 To highlight the purpose of IMPACT Day.  To present the theme of IMPACT Day  To provide a program overview for IMPACT Day  To identify implementation options for IMPACT Day.  To address questions and concerns for program implementation.

 Dr. Thelma J. Day, Co-chair, National Program Planning and Development Committee  Dr. Deborah C. Thomas, Co-chair, National Program Planning and Development Committee  Dr. Dione S. Christy, Member, National Program Planning and Development Committee

 National Day of Service since the 1990’s  Initiated in July 2010 at the 50 th National Convention.  Signature initiative of Cynthia M. A. Butler- McIntyre, National President.  Public Brand for A Sisterhood Called To Serve

 IMPACT  Inspiring and  Mobilizing  Public Service  Advocates for  Community  Transformations

 Day of Community Service Across The Grand Chapter  Interactive Activities  Collective Community Engagement  Solutions for the Black Male Crisis  Extension of Signature Program: EMBODI

 Signature Program  Vision of National President Cynthia M. A. Butler-McIntyre  Acronym (EMBODI)  Empowering Males to Build Opportunities For Developing Independence

 Promotes and provides opportunities to improve the quality of life for black males.  Outlines a comprehensive approach for developing potential in young black males.  Focuses program implementation on education, culture, mentorship, preventive health care, financial planning, scholarship, and community service.

 Scientific Research Points to the following areas of concern for the Black Male.  Education (The Achievement Gap)  Access to Digital Learning  Justice System  Violence  Healthy Lifestyles  Career Development  Job Opportunities  Parental Support and Mentoring

 Community Engagement to Address Issues Affecting the Development of Black Males  Partnerships with Churches and Community Groups  Development (or Extension) of EMBODI Programs

 Review research related to community need and resources.  Identify goals and priorities.  Explore collaborative action and partnerships.  Develop a plan of action.  Implement.  Monitor.  Evaluate.

 Town Hall Meeting  Teen Forum  Partnering with Boys and Girls Clubs  Planting Ceremony  Organize a visit to a senior citizens home and have young men read (stories or newspaper articles to residents). “Real Men Read”

 Collaborate with your city’s Beautification Committee to organize a neighborhood clean-up with young males and mentors.  Collaborate with fraternities for a Young Black Male Empowerment Conference. (Suggested Topics: Career Development and Young Black Male Issues)  Collaborate with local media to initiate a radio talk show addressing young male issues.

 EMBODI Conference  Play Highlighting The Black Male  Preparation of CD’s with “power” songs about Black Males  Dress for Success Presentation  Partnerships with 100 Black Men (Eagle Academy)

IMPACT Day of Service Plan of Action Chapter: _____________________________________________________________________ Region: ______________________________________________________________________ President: ____________________________________________________________________ Address: _____________________________________________________________________ City: ____________________________________ State: ______ Zip Code: _________ Phone: __________________________________ ___________________________________ Chapter’s IMPACT Day project/activity goal: Description of chapter’s IMPACT Day project/activity: Projected audience and approximate number to be served: Projected number of sorors to participate in the project/activity: Please submit this completed form by February 15, 2011 to:

Chapter NameChapter Address President Name Address  1. Please describe any special activities performed by the chapter on IMPACT Day. Please include: a. number of chapter members participating b. number of community participants reached/attending the activity(ies) c. any press releases, media plans or articles d. types of educational tools used, the handouts e. submit detailed budget narratives  2. Did your chapter collaborate with other community organizations? List the organizations. Explain the nature of the collaboration.  3. List your goals and your outcomes achieved during the IMPACT Day. Please return this completed form by April 30, 2011 to:

 Can our chapter schedule IMPACT Day on March 19, 2011?  Answer: IMPACT Day activities should be completed no later than March 31, 2011.

 Can our chapter use a scheduled EMBODI teen forum as our IMPACT Day activity?  Answer: Yes.

 Is the scheduling of IMPACT Day required of our chapter?  Answer: IMPACT Day is not required. As a sisterhood called to serve, chapters are encouraged to participate in IMPACT Day.

Dr. Patricia A. Ackerman Shavon Arline Arielle Calloway Dr. Dione S. Christy Shantell E. Cox-Hutchinson Stephaney C. Crawford S. Sharelle Dailey Dr. Jocelyn F. Garrick Lori J. Gibbs Amber N. Gray Dr. Jennie S. Green Mary Henry Sandra P. Johnson Brandi P. Jones Dr. Sybil Knight-Burney Ashley Lewis Barbara Moseley-Davis Sheila G. Ogilvie Pamela M. Rogers Kimberly Smith Jennifer C. Stimpson Katrina H. Thomas Danita L. Wimbush Dr. Thelma J. Day, Co-Chair Dr. Deborah C. Thomas, Co-Chair Carolyn McCrea, Program Coordinator Princess Bethea, Program Specialist

 Further needs and concerns may be registered with the Program Planning and Development Committee at