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==What the Carlisle NAACP has done so far:== | |||
1. Worked with Carlisle area and Cumberland Valley Districts in the Development of racial equality. | 1. Worked with Carlisle area and Cumberland Valley Districts in the Development of racial equality. | ||
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3. Held an honoree banquet for those citizens "Who Made A Difference" in our community. | 3. Held an honoree banquet for those citizens "Who Made A Difference" in our community. | ||
4. | 4. Written articles to address racism in the community by monitoring radio, newspaper etc. | ||
5. Assisted with Voter Registration, in accordance with Women League of Voters and the Democratic Committee. | 5. Assisted with Voter Registration, in accordance with [http://pa.lwv.org/ Women League of Voters] and the Democratic Committee. | ||
6. | 6. Sat on the Cumberland Valley Drug and Alcohol Prevention Committee. | ||
7. Conducted Veterans Training at the State Capital | 7. Conducted Veterans Training at the State Capital | ||
8. | 8. Monitored Economic Development trends | ||
9. Assisted the [[PA Human Relations | 9. Assisted the [[PA Human Relations Commission]] with the SPIRIT program | ||
10. Continued coordination with the Federal Mediation Program and the Justice Department to change community environment. | 10. Continued coordination with the Federal Mediation Program and the Justice Department to change community environment. | ||
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11. Continued coordination with the Religious community in encouraging both Minority and Majority Churches to establish 1 Ministerium meeting for all its citizens. | 11. Continued coordination with the Religious community in encouraging both Minority and Majority Churches to establish 1 Ministerium meeting for all its citizens. | ||
12. | 12. Been a member of the Community Ministerium | ||
13. | 13. Has provided educational training with local ministers to enhance communication. | ||
14. | 14. Attended and monitored various organization forums | ||
15 Assisted in conducting | 15. Assisted in conducting two Community Town Hall Meeting in 2005. | ||
16. Coordinated session with the State LT GOV-Katherine Baker-Knoll with Local Democratic Committee. | 16. Coordinated session with the State LT GOV-Katherine Baker-Knoll with Local Democratic Committee. | ||
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17. Monitored and assisted in the Shippensburg schools | 17. Monitored and assisted in the Shippensburg schools | ||
18. | 18. Continued to encourage the hiring of minority/competent candidates to our school districts. | ||
19. Worked closely with the administration of the school district addressing concerns of sensitivity of minority and majority youth encouraging the development of [[Additional Efforts|The Carlisle Way]] | |||
20. Fostered a positive work relationship with the superintendent of Carlisle and Cumberland Valley School District, and the Police Chiefs. | |||
== Future Plans== | |||
1. Develop a positive format for town meetings that address community concerns resulting in sensitivity of individuals and community concerns, i.e resolutions and increased sensitivity. | |||
2. Working with local businesses to increase employment opportunities for our young people and adults. | |||
3. Improving educational achievement level of our young people. | |||
In the true sense of community unity, they would like to encourage participation and membership in the [[NAACP]]. | |||
([[Local Anti-Racism Sources|''Building an Inclusive Community'']]) | |||
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Latest revision as of 03:45, 12 May 2006
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What the Carlisle NAACP has done so far:
1. Worked with Carlisle area and Cumberland Valley Districts in the Development of racial equality.
2. Assisted in over 100 cases with various individuals and companies, to remove all barriers of racial discrimination through the democratic process
3. Held an honoree banquet for those citizens "Who Made A Difference" in our community.
4. Written articles to address racism in the community by monitoring radio, newspaper etc.
5. Assisted with Voter Registration, in accordance with Women League of Voters and the Democratic Committee.
6. Sat on the Cumberland Valley Drug and Alcohol Prevention Committee.
7. Conducted Veterans Training at the State Capital
8. Monitored Economic Development trends
9. Assisted the PA Human Relations Commission with the SPIRIT program
10. Continued coordination with the Federal Mediation Program and the Justice Department to change community environment.
11. Continued coordination with the Religious community in encouraging both Minority and Majority Churches to establish 1 Ministerium meeting for all its citizens.
12. Been a member of the Community Ministerium
13. Has provided educational training with local ministers to enhance communication.
14. Attended and monitored various organization forums
15. Assisted in conducting two Community Town Hall Meeting in 2005.
16. Coordinated session with the State LT GOV-Katherine Baker-Knoll with Local Democratic Committee.
17. Monitored and assisted in the Shippensburg schools
18. Continued to encourage the hiring of minority/competent candidates to our school districts.
19. Worked closely with the administration of the school district addressing concerns of sensitivity of minority and majority youth encouraging the development of The Carlisle Way
20. Fostered a positive work relationship with the superintendent of Carlisle and Cumberland Valley School District, and the Police Chiefs.
Future Plans
1. Develop a positive format for town meetings that address community concerns resulting in sensitivity of individuals and community concerns, i.e resolutions and increased sensitivity.
2. Working with local businesses to increase employment opportunities for our young people and adults.
3. Improving educational achievement level of our young people.
In the true sense of community unity, they would like to encourage participation and membership in the NAACP.
(Building an Inclusive Community)
