Region XI Council President's Corner |
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“Thank You”
“Alone we can do so little; TOGETHER we can do so much”
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Thanks again Region XI Family for your support of the Region's Holiday Awards GALA. I must say the event was very successful, of course, we had some technical issues, but everything worked out in the end. The GALA began with a powerful message of history and hope from our Master of Ceremony, Honorable Gerald Reed. Our Virtual GALA Planning Committee Chaired by Co-Chairs Pia Scott and Neavaly Touray did an outstanding job!!!!! |
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Renaee Allen
Region XI Council President
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Much love and appreciation to the nominees and winners of the Region XI awards, you represent what makes up the Good Trouble in Region XI, keep up the hard work and continue to serve our community and uphold the Goals and Objectives of Blacks In Government.
We were provided live entertainment by The Charles Cannon Group with DJ, they did an excellent job!!!
Our Vendors who have consistently supported us every year during the GALA conducted infomercials throughout the event and donated giveaways to some lucky recipients. Please support them by visiting their website or on Region XI’s website at www.bigrxi.org (GALA Souvenir Booklet).
Our Corporate Sponsors were recognized and presented a plaque for their faithful support to the Region!!!! Please support them by visiting their website or on Region XI’s website at www.bigrxi.org. Start planning now to invite them out to your Chapters to conduct webinars.
Once again, I am grateful to our Region XI Council Officers and Committee Chairs, you did an awesome job THIS YEAR!!! I would serve with you any day, your resourcefulness, innovativeness, out of the box thinking allowed us to Move Forward with A Purpose in carrying out the Goals and Objectives of the Region XI, and BIG.
Departing Leaders:
Thank you for your AWESOME and dedicated Service to Region XI, WE wish you the best on your next BIG endeavor: Antinique Rawlings, Corresponding Secretary (2019-2021); and Kmita Lovely, Treasurer (2021-2021).
Newly Elected Leaders:
Let’s welcome in Stephan Matthews, RXIC President and Davena Archie, 2nd Vice President. We promise to provide you with the support you need as you transition into your new position.
To the Region (Chapter Presidents, members, and Regional Representatives) thank you for all that you are doing, will do, and have done this year!!! Let’s continue to work together to serve the better good as a family and do even more in 2022.
Thank You
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RXI Awards Committee Corner |
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Awarded 11 regional trophies at the RXI 2021 Holiday GALA to the following RXI BIG Members and/or chapters:
Outstanding Outreach & Community Service Award
Department of Veterans Affairs Headquarters (Chapter)
Michael Edwards, Coast Guard Chapter (Indv)
Chapter Involvement Award
Kimberly Harrison, Benjamin Banneker Chapter
Membership Chapter of The Year/Greatest Numerical Increase
FEMA Chapter
Membership Chapter of The Year/Percentage Increase
FEMA Chapter
Most Improved Chapter Award
George Washington Carver Chapter
Regional Representative Involvement Award
Dwayne Mitchell, VA Headquarters Chapter
Agency Impact Award
Coast Guard Chapter
Chapter President's Leadership Award
Monisha Barnes, VA Headquarters Chapter
Overall Chapter of The Year Award
Department of Veterans Affairs Headquarters Chapter
Committee Chair of The Year Award
Dwayne Mitchell, VA Headquarters Chapter
Council Officer of The Year Award
Rev. Barbara Johnson-Cox, DOL Chapter
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Congratulations to Ms. Donna Hill, Benjamin Banneker Chapter for winning the GALA Mask contest and $100 prize. |
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Congratulations to Ms. Audreana Robinson for entering and winning the Explore Hawaii Raffle.
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National BIG Event & Information |
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National Double Good Fundraiser - Weekly Support
Popcorn can be purchased by using the link below:
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Region XI Health & Wellness Corner |
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National Influenza Vaccination Week |
National Influenza Vaccination Week is here! If you haven’t received a flu shot yet, there’s still time. People with certain chronic conditions are more likely to develop serious flu complications. Together, we can all #FightFlu. Protect yourself and your loved ones by getting a flu shot. https://bit.ly/3oJdbXB
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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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Region XI Treasurer & Financial Secretary Corner
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The Next Region XI Monthly Meeting |
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10:00 am | Saturday, December 11, 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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Hosted by the Ralph F. Browne Jr. BIG Chapter, Bedford Massachusetts
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Accessibility ~ Hanscom Air Force Base, Black Employment Program (BEP) Lunch & Learn Series
On behalf of the Hanscom Black Employment Program (BEP) and the Ralph F. Browne Jr. (RFBJ) Chapter of Blacks In Government (BIG), we are offering a Lunch & Learn Series to introduce ourselves, provide professional development, and seek feedback from the Hanscom community, and beyond. Our Lunch & Learn Series will be hosted every month through April 2022, with the possibility of extending this series in future months. This event is open to the general public, no matter your location, nor organization. All are welcome.
Each Lunch & Learn session will last one hour (See the attached flyers)
- Wednesday, 8 December 2021, 12pm-1pm EST | Topic: Mental Health & The Holidays
- Guest presenter: TSgt Evelyn Young, Hanscom Mental Health Clinic.
- 1 CLP is authorized for this event.
- Location: Virtual -- Zoom info will be sent after registration, 2 days before the event
*** POC: Ms. Jacquelynn Coles, President, Ralph F. Browne Jr. Chapter at aflcmc.rfbj.big@us.af.mil, (601) RFBJ-BIG (leave a message if we are unable to answer when you call) (6010 732-5244.
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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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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 Use Google Drive | Beginners Tutorial Video |
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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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