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National BIG Event & Information |
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TO: Blacks In Government Members
FROM: Honorable Shirley A. Jones, Esq., National President, Blacks In Government
SUBJECT: 2021 Virtual Benefits Fair
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Register to attend the 2021 Virtual Benefits Fair to chat with carriers, review 2022 plan details, and get the information you need to help make the right decisions—in one convenient, online location.
Review 2022 plan details
Log in anytime during the Federal Benefits Open Season, from November 8 to December 13, 2021. Download 2022 plan brochures, visit individual carrier booths, watch videos, and register for educational webinars.
Get answers to your questions
Representatives from all participating carriers will be available to take your questions during our four live carrier chat days:
Friday, November 12, 2021
10 a.m.–5 p.m. (ET)
Friday, November 19, 2021
10 a.m.–5 p.m. (ET)
Wednesday, December 1, 2021
10 a.m.–5 p.m. (ET)
Wednesday, December 8, 2021
10 a.m.–5 p.m. (ET)
Explore your benefits in one convenient, online location
Learn valuable information, get answers from the experts, and visit carrier booths to shop and compare different benefit plans.
One of America's Most Influential Organizations
"Thank You For Thinking BIG!"
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Region XI Health & Wellness Corner |
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November is National #DiabetesMonth! |
Prediabetes is a serious health condition affecting more than 1 in 3 U.S. adults. Follow these tips from the @National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) about how to manage and even reverse your prediabetes:
· Start with small changes to your lifestyle.
· Move more.
· Consume healthier foods and drinks.
· Lose weight and keep it off.
· Seek health support from your doctor.
· Stay up to date on vaccinations.
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Region XI Community Service & Outreach Corner |
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(Global Reach Initiative) |
We have partnered with the Mission House to assist them with their flip flop drive. They are accepting monetary donations and donations of new flip flops to benefit the Children of Sierra Leone, West Africa.
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Giving Back to Local Organization |
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Local Community Organization
The Capital Area Food Bank is the anchor of the hunger relief infrastructure in our region, providing more than 30 million meals to people in communities across D.C., Maryland, and Virginia. But we don't stop there, because we know that creating long term solutions to hunger requires more than meals. It requires education, training, and opportunity. In short, it demands ideas that address the big picture. That's why we're approaching the problem in multiple ways: providing food for today, and addressing the root causes of hunger by partnering with organizations that provide critical services like job training programs and health care.
SOME was founded in 1970--50 years ago--from a simple act of kindness. Fr. Horace McKenna started a lunch line at North Capitol and K streets, handing out leftover sandwiches to those in need. That first day, perhaps 10 or 15 people were served. Every day, the line got longer and longer and Fr. McKenna wanted to serve full meals. In 1978, SOME moved to its current location on O Street NW and Fr. McKenna asked Fr. John Adams to become the Executive Director.
Today, with the help of 70 Provide-a-Meal groups and many volunteers, SOME's Dining Room serves 1,200 hot, nutritious meals every single day of the year. But when a person steps into the Dining Room, they find more than a meal. They find compassionate volunteers and staff, a sense of community, and a gateway to all the other services that SOME provides. A hot meal at SOME can lead to a life of sobriety, a living-wage job, and a safe and stable place to live--what Fr. McKenna called 'slow miracles.'
National Outreach Events
Check back soon for opportunities.
Renee Mosley, Community Service Chair
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The Next Region XI Monthly Meeting |
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10:00 am | Saturday, November 13, 2021
Virtual Meeting
Until further notice, ALL Region XI in person meetings, functions, and activities will be cancelled. The exception to this rule due contractual agreement will be the GALA, on December 4, 2021.
- Meeting information will be forwarded via Chapter Presidents and Regional Representatives' personal emails.
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It is imperative Chapters in financial good standing, if not previously provided, provide Regional Representative personal emails to giftedregion@gmail.com.
- We'll be using Zoom for our upcoming meeting. Here is everything you need to know about joining the online meeting.
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Please join at least 10 minutes before our appointed time to ensure that all systems are working properly for an on-time meeting start.
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When signing in please indicate your name / Chapter.
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Region XI Treasurer & Financial Secretary Corner
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Upcoming Elections - Virginia
November 2, 2021 General Election
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Offices on ballot: Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, House of Delegates, some local offices (varies by locality).
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First day of in-person early voting at local voter registration office: Friday, September 17, 2021.
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Deadline to register to vote, or update an existing registration: Tuesday, October 12, 2021.
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Deadline to apply for a ballot to be mailed to you: Friday, October 22 2021. Request must be received by local voter registration office by 5:00 p.m.
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Voter registration offices open Saturday, October 23, 2021 and October 30, 2021 for early voting.
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Last day of in-person early voting at local voter registration office: Saturday, October 30, 2021 at 5:00 p.m.
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See who is on your ballot by viewing the candidate lists.
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Register to vote or apply for a ballot online using the Citizen Portal.
Maryland Early Voting
2022 Gubernatorial Primary Election
You can vote in person during early voting. Early voting will be held from Thursday, June 16, 2022 through Thursday, June 23, 2022. Early voting centers will be open from 7 am to 8 pm.
Who can vote early?
Any person that is registered to vote can vote during early voting. Any person that is eligible to register to vote can vote can also vote during early voting.
Registered voters have always been able to vote during early voting, but now individuals who are eligible but not yet registered can register and vote.
To register and vote during early voting, go to an early voting center in the county where you live and bring a document that proves where you live. This document can be your MVA-issued license, ID card, or change of address card, or your paycheck, bank statement, utility bill, or other government document with your name and new address. You will be able to register to vote and vote.
When can I vote early?
For the 2022 Gubernatorial Primary Election, early voting will be available from Thursday, June 16, 2022 through Thursday, June 23, 2022 (including Saturday and Sunday) from 7 am to 8 pm.
For the 2022 Gubernatorial General Election, early voting will be available from Thursday, October 27, 2022 through Thursday, November 3, 2022 (including Saturday and Sunday) from 7 am to 8 pm.
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National Science Foundation Chapter |
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The organization “Strong TIES” will hosts a Virtual Event for Parents & Teens age 13-18, to commemorate National STEM/STEAM Day from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, 6 November 2021 In honor of this national holiday, Strong TIES will bring STEAM professionals and youth together. (Please see attachments for additional information) Register Here: http://strongtiesaz.org/nsd/
STEAM - Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics
STEM - Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
Who: Strong TIES is a nonprofit organization that aims to engage and introduce students from underserved and underrepresented communities to STEAM. The event is for students ages 13-18, as well as their parents.
What: National STEM/STEAM Day is an annual holiday that celebrates science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics. Strong TIES will commemorate the holiday with an event that will help students advance in STEAM disciplines and the STEAM workforce. The event will feature three panels and a keynote address.
When: National STEM/STEAM day is November 8th, but Strong TIES will host this event from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, 6 November 2021.
Why: Strong TIES wants to raise awareness of the importance of STEAM and the opportunities in the field to students from underserved and underrepresented communities through this event.
Strong TIES, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 2014, focuses on providing science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics (STEAM) education to advance underrepresented and underserved learners, ages 13 to 18. Strong TIES is shaping the global future workforce by creating pathways for underrepresented groups, such as Black, LatinX and Native American students. These pathways include educating students to enter the STEAM marketplace, equipping learners with STEAM skills and being a catalyst for innovation and entrepreneurship. The curriculums created by Strong TIES are culturally-centric and relevant to address the unique interests and experiences of Black and Brown students. This includes integrating STEM with art expressions such as hip-hop, gaming, music composition, character animation, virtual reality, digital motion caption, 2D and 3D storytelling, sports and entertainment.
About LORETTA CHEEKS:
STEAM - Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics
STEM - Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
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Federal Job Opportunity
DFC Unpaid Student Volunteer (Internship) Program
Open period: Continuous Throughout the Year
Unpaid internships, offered year-round in Washington, D.C., last from 12 weeks to 12 months. As an Intern, you may: review applications for financing and financial statements; build or analyze models of projected project cash flows; conduct research on underwriting issues, policies and procedures, international investments, finance, and international law and development; prepare country economic and political risk analysis; prepare credit reviews of outstanding loans; perform data processing and personnel management; analyze the potential environmental and social impact of projects; and much more!
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TRAINING & CERTIFICATIONS
ACADEMIC & TECHNICAL TRAINING SCHOLARSHIPS
ICMCP is helping minorities and women reach success in the field of cybersecurity through the creation of educational scholarships: Certifications, 2-year, 4-year, and Graduate Programs.
TECHNICAL TRAINING Scholarships
ICMCP-SECURITY INNOVATION "CYBER-READY CERTIFICATIONS"
ICMCP has partnered with industry leader, Security Innovation Inc., to offer training scholarships to ICMCP members. These scholarships are valued at $1,000 each and consist of a cybersecurity "Learning Path" from Security Innovation's award-winning online training. Winners can choose from 1 of 40 different learning paths. Content ranges from DevSecOps to Systems Analyst.
All courses qualify for CPE credits for most cybersecurity certifications.
Each quarter, ICMCP will award 25 scholarships. Applications are due in: February, May, August, and November of each year.
Career Fairs & Open Houses
(East Coast - Maine to Florida)
A word of caution: check with both the sponsor and the hosting facility for listed Career Fairs and Open Houses before leaving home. Pre-registration or early registration can often make for easier access. Many Career Fair providers now require that you pre-register and do not accept resumes onsite. Some require early registration if not holding Military ID. When attending Career Fairs be sure to bring more resumes than you plan to distribute. When attending an Open House be sure to bring a half-dozen copies of your resume. Also, note the resources listed at the end of this career fair listing. These resources are categorized by type of search. Please feel free to forward this listing to others you feel can benefit from the information and ability to plan ahead. To receive your own copy of the listing please request such at: jimditt@careerfairs-eastcoast.com
Websites of Government Agencies Offering Specific Resources and Job Application Information:
National Resource Directory www.ebenefits.va.gov is an inter-agency web portal. It is considered the most helpful single government site for Wounded Warriors, Service members, Veterans, their families and for caregivers. It is a federal government site
that provides information and links to probably the largest number of federal, state and local resources. This includes Federal, State and local government agencies and veteran service organizations. Additionally, non-profit and community-based organizations, academic institutions and professional associations are also linked the site. The visitor can best use the site by identifying what is being looked for or sought, then using the options focused to that need. This site is a collaborative effort of the U.S. Defense Department, the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Department of Labor.
Feds Hire Vets www.FedsHireVets.gov is a One-Stop Resource for federal employment information. It offers a list of Veteran Employment Program Offices who promote Veteran recruitment, employment, training and development.
This is a 28 page document.
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REGION XI IMPORTANT NOTICE
The Region CASH APP Account is CLOSED due to suspicious activity. Please do not send any payments by CASH APP.
Mail a check to: Blacks In Government RXI Council
Our Mailing Address is :
PO Box 2931
Washington DC 20013
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We are now RXIC News!
Submission Deadline: Every Thursday.
Next publish date: The next Monday.
Submission Deadline: Every Friday
Next publish date: The next Wednesday (Mid-Week)
Please have your submissions in by the Thursday prior. If you have information to submit to the weekly announcements send to: bigrxinews@gmail.com
Submissions must be in one of the following formats: PDF, MS Word, MS PowerPoint or JPG, PDF formats are preferred.
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Region XI Committee Reports
Region XI Reports are restricted reports and only to be viewed by BIG members. To request access contact the website administrator by completing the short form on the Resources page. Note: Reports can not be access from government workstations. Please access via your personal computer.
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"How to Join a Zoom Meeting" |
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Connect to Google Drive via Gmail Account |
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How to Use Google Drive | Beginners Tutorial Video |
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Maintaining Access to the Region XI DRIVE - If you do not have a gmail account and GOOGLE Drive App Click on the link and bookmark the page (Bookmark/Bookmark This Page) or save as your favorite link. You may also save the email to your desktop and reference it for future access.
Drive Organization
Currently the Restricted Reports and Resources folder contains two folders. Council Reports and RXI Directory. Select the Council Reports folder and select the year and then the month.
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Region XI Information & Meeting Access Notice |
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