Additional Committees

Find resources and information about more of our committees that are making a difference.

Youth Council

Vision

Many African Americans families, like most Americans, struggle to obtain wealth that will benefit their immediate family and community. The economic development committee will assist businesses and help establish asset development infrastructure within communities of color. 

Chair – Vacant

Responsibilities

  • Identify black-owned and minority-owned businesses

  • Network with businesses for fundraisers and partnerships

  • Partner with and maintain sponsors

  • Provide economic education resources

Press & Publicity Committee

Vision

To build a stronger Johnson County NAACP Brand in the Community by raising awareness of branch activities through social media, radio, television, newspaper, and mobile communications.

 

Chair – Jo Ann Herron

 

Responsibilities

  • Public Relations

  • Email Marketing

  • Social Media Marketing

  • Graphic Design

  • Web Site Design and Management

  • Broadcasting

  • Journalism

  • Photography

Economic Development

Vision

Many African Americans families, like most Americans, struggle to obtain wealth that will benefit their immediate family and community. The economic development committee will assist businesses and help establish asset development infrastructure within communities of color. 

Chair – Vacant

Responsibilities

  • Identify black-owned and minority-owned businesses

  • Network with businesses for fundraisers and partnerships

  • Partner with and maintain sponsors

  • Provide economic education resources

Religious Affairs

The Johnson County Branch thanks area churches who have encouraged their members to join the NAACP and who have otherwise supported this branch in its endeavors.

The Religious Affairs Committee shall include ministerial and lay religious leaders who are members of the branch.

It shall:

  • (1) promote an educational program designed to give a moral and ethical interpretation to the civil rights struggle;

  • (2) interpret the work of the Association to organized religious groups of all faiths;

  • (3) enlist the support of such organized religious groups for membership, fund raising and the struggle for equality and full civil rights;

  • (4) provide resource assistance for religious education and social action activities associated with the improvement of race relations. 

Chair – Vacant

ACT-SO

Afro-Academic, Cultural, Technological and Scientific Olympics

As a member, you’ll make a difference each and every day in this fight and become part of a vibrant community of people who stand for justice and equality. NAACP relies on the commitment and dedication of our members to help us stand up to racial disparities that are still too prevalent in America.

As a member, you’ll make a difference each and every day in this fight and become part of a vibrant community of people who stand for justice and equality. NAACP relies on the commitment and dedication of our members to help us stand up to racial disparities that are still too prevalent in America.

As a member, you’ll make a difference each and every day in this fight and become part of a vibrant community of people who stand for justice and equality.

Chair – Vacant

 

ACT-SO Mission

  • To mobilize the adult community for the promotion of academic and artistic excellence.
  • To recognize creative talent and academic achievement.
  • To provide and assist students with the necessary skills to establish goals and acquire the confidence and training to make a successful contribution to society.

ACT-SO Benefits

The ACT-SO program is first and foremost a learning experience. Throughout the year, students work with local volunteer instructors and mentors to develop projects and participate in enrichment opportunities, including workshops, tutorials, and field trips, specific to their competition categories. The local ACT-SO competitions and Award Ceremonies showcase the results of the students’ hard work. Competition winners receive medals and prizes provided by the local and regional sponsors and contributors. The local Gold Medalists then move on to the national competition and have the opportunity to receive scholarships and other rewards provided by national sponsors.

​Who Is Eligible To Participate?

Students of African descent, U.S. citizens enrolled in grades 9-12 and amateurs in the competition categories are eligible to participate. If you have any questions or requests please fill out the contact us form on our website.