Committees

Executive Committee

The Executive Committee shall:

1. have general control of the affairs and program of the branch, subject to the authority of the branch and the provisions of the Branch Constitution;
2. creates special committees as needs arise;
3. fills all vacancies in branch offices;
4. decides matters of branch policy subject to endorsement by the branch in accordance with National Office policy;
5. Appoints, employs and enters into contracts with salaried employees subject to employment procedures and qualifications approved by the National Office;
6. renders monthly reports to the branch containing reports of all special and standing committees.

Executive Members:

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Branch Standing Committees

As a member of the National Association for the advancement of colored people, you know that the most vital jobs in the NAACP are done by our army of volunteers in local branches, like yours, all over America. These volunteers, like you, give their time and energies in the Branch Committees, which guard the interest of minority group citizens, all day, everyday, year in and year out

ACT-SO

Chair Person:

Wandra Minor

wandraminor@jcnaacp.org

ACT-SO is a major youth initiative of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP). Founded in 1978 by renowned author and journalist Vernon Jarrett, ACT-SO provides a forum through which African-American youth can demonstrate academic, artistic and scientific prowess and expertise, thereby gaining the same recognition often only reserved for entertainers and athletes.

Community Coordination

enlists the support of other community organizations on issues affecting the interests of minority groups.

Economic Development

Chair Person:

LaVerris Steadham

lsteadham@jcnaacp.org

Committee Members:

les3610@yahoo.com

works to preserve and expand economic empowerment through research, partnerships with public and private entities, and the promotion of business ownership and homeownership

Education

Chair Person:

Gloria Snowden

gsnowden@jcnaacp.org

seeks to eliminate segregation and other discriminatory practices in public education

Finance

Chair Person:

Vick Newson

vnewson@jcnaacp.org

studies the financial needs of the Branch and shall be responsible for drafting an adequate annual budget

Freedom Fund

Chair Person:

Katrina Y. Robertson

krobertson@jcnaacp.org

Co-Chair:

Diana Moody

plans and conducts fundraising activities in conjunction with the Finance Committee

Health

Chair Person:

Clemme Rambo

crambo@jcnaacp.org

Committee Members:

Kelly Loeb

works to promote, protect and maintain the health of the community by advocating for equal access to health education, treatment, care and research

Housing

Chair Person:

Charles Jean Baptiste

cbaptiste@jcnaacp.org

studies housing conditions in the community and addresses complaints while opposing all restrictive housing practices

Membership/Life Membership

Chair Person:

Wanda Edwards

Committee Members:

Bonnie George

bgeorge@jcnaacp.org

works to maintain and increase membership by organizing membership campaigns, soliciting new members and securing renewals. Also, focuses on recruiting Life Members by sponsoring a continuing program to this end.

Political Action

Chair Person:

Shadresse Scott

sscott@jcnaacp.org

works to increase the number of registered voters seeks the repeal of racially discriminatory legislation and improve the administration of justice.

Press and Publicity

Chair Person:

JoAnn Herron

jherron@jcnaacp.org

Committee Members:

Charvis Mills, Jenelle Miller

secures publicity for the work of the Branch and the Association and serves as liason to the CRISIS. Also, promotes positive images in the media and works to eliminate employment segregation in radio, television, and other areas of this industry.

Religious Affairs

Chair Person:

Rev Carl Patillo

cpatillo@jcnaacp.org

works to give moral and ethical interpretation to civil rights initiatives and enlist the support of religious groups of all denominations.

Youth Work

Chair Person:

Gordon Criswell

gcriswell@wycokck.org

coordinates programs and serves as advisors and mentors for senior and youth groups.

Legal Redress

Chair Person:

Willie Miller

wmiller@jcnaacp.org

investigate all cases reported to it; supervise all litigation in which the Branch is interested and keep the National Office and the Branch informed on the progress of every case. It shall not give general legal advice.

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The Johnson County NAACP is always seeking individuals who are willing to volunteer some of their time by being involved in the works of the Organization through its committees.

Select a volunteer opportunity that benefits your education, training, experience, interests or one where you think you will be able to learn from working with others and make a valuable contribution.

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