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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
SUBJECT: 2021-2022 Darlene H. Young Leadership Academy Announcement
Blacks In Government (BIG) announces the 2021-2022 Darlene H. Young Leadership Academy (DYLA) request for applicants. BIG and Morgan State University have partnered to form a leadership training opportunity to develop professional and personal leadership skills for BIG’s members. The highly interactive training delivered will use dynamic instruction and numerous activities to emphasize leadership traits and facilitate discussion on leadership issues.
The program objectives are to develop those skills identified by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) as Executive Core Qualifications competencies. The course emphasis includes team building, leadership development, reflective peer coaching for leaders, leadership values and vision, leadership dialogue, and experimental learning teams. It will cover the leadership competencies of leading change, leading people, results-driven, business acumen, and building coalitions/communications. Morgan State University provides continuing education units (CEUs) for successful completion of the program.
Every financial member with two consecutive years of membership in BIG can apply for the Academy. The enclosed attachments describe the criteria for selection, the selection process, and requirements to graduate from the program. Those selected for the training will be notified by email. The program goals are to help members (1) communicate and listen, (2) coordinate and organize, (3) develop strategic thinking, (4) be enabled and empowered, (5) increase productivity and potential, (6) expand their visioning and imagining, (7) transform into authentic, innovative, proactive, inspirational leaders, and (8) appreciate the importance of responsibility and commitment.
The program orientation and training will take place December 2-4, 2021 at Morgan State University in Baltimore, Maryland. The exact hotel location is pending. The projected graduation date is August 2022 in Cleveland, Ohio. Please read the application procedures and requirements attachment (attachment 1) carefully, complete the application form (attachment 2) and submit your completed package to dylaleaders@gmail.com no later than October 22, 2021.
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cc: National Board of Directors
National Executive Committee
One of America's Most Influential Organizations
"Thank You For Thinking BIG!"
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TO: National Board of Directors, National Executive Committee,
Regional Council, Chapters, and Members
FROM: Honorable Shirley A. Jones, Esq., National President
SUBJECT: BIG Membership Night of Networking with NEC Chairs
Greetings Ladies and Gentlemen of BIG,
The National Membership Chair of BIG, invites all members to attend a membership networking event, with the National Executive Committee (NEC) Chairs on October 28th, starting at 7pm (so members in different time zones can attend). This will be a great opportunity to meet, network, learn, participate, and get involved at the national level with the attitude of helping out, bringing creative ideas, enhancements, and even joining where applicable.
NEC Chairs in attendance but not limited to will be Evaluations, Impexium Liaison, Membership, NOW Generation, DYLA, FLAG, Military Veterans Emphasis Program, Telecommunications, and our National Corporate Sponsorship Chair.
So Mark your calendars again for October 28, 2021 starting at 7pm and Zoom information is below. Thank you for Thinking BIG and see you on the October 28th...V/r
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Meeting ID: 160 714 9803
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Jerry E. Jackson
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Blacks In Government
One of America's Most Influential Organizations
"Thank You For Thinking BIG!"
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Call for 2021 RXI GALA Award Nominations
Deadline: SUNDAY October 31, 2021 at 11:59PM EST. Late submissions will not be accepted.
Address the email to the awards committee, please place the name of the award and the name of the nominee in the subject line.
EXAMPLE:
Subject: Chapter Involvement Award - Name of Nominee
The following award categories are open for submission by Chapters except those with an asterisk and bold. Please refer to the 2021 Award Categories and Criteria for each specific award:
1. Region XI Most Improved Chapter Award* (Chapter Award)
2. Region XI Membership Chapter of the Year* (2 Chapter Awards)
3. Region XI Regional Representative Involvement Award (Individual Member Award)
4. Region XI Outstanding Community Service Awards (Chapter and Individual Member Awards)
5. Region XI Chapter Involvement Award (Individual Member Award)
6. Region XI Committee Chair of the Year* (Individual Member Award)
7. Region XI Officer of the Year* (Individual Member Award)
8. Region XI Chapter President's Leadership Award*(Individual Member Award)
9. Region XI Overall Chapter of the Year (Chapter Award)
10. Region XI Agency Impact Award (Chapter Award)
Regional representatives in good standing will vote on the following award during the November meeting:
- Region XI Regional Representative Involvement Award
RXI Awards Committee will be hosting Chapter Resource Meetings for the upcoming 2021 Awards submissions. Please join us for these informative sessions.
Date: October 19 @ 7:00pm
Join Zoom Meeting
Volunteers are needed to serve on the Awards Selection Committee. Must be a Regional Representative in good financial standing. Send your name and Chapter to RXIAwards@gmail.com.
Neavaly Touray/Davena Archie
Region XI Awards, Co-Chairs
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Region XI Health & Wellness Corner |
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Understanding Breast Cancer |
Cancer is a broad term for a class of diseases characterized by abnormal cells that grow and invade healthy cells in the body. Breast cancer starts in the cells of the breast as a group of cancer cells that can then invade surrounding tissues or spread (metastasize) to other areas of the body.
What Causes Cancer To Develop?
Cancer begins in the cells which are the basic building blocks that make up tissue. Tissue is found in the breast and other parts of the body. Sometimes, the process of cell growth goes wrong and new cells form when the body doesn’t need them and old or damaged cells do not die as they should. When this occurs, a build up of cells often forms a mass of tissue called a lump, growth, or tumor.
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Breast cancer occurs when malignant tumors develop in the breast. These cells can spread by breaking away from the original tumor and entering blood vessels or lymph vessels, which branch into tissues throughout the body. When cancer cells travel to other parts of the body and begin damaging other tissues and organs, the process is called metastasis.
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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.
- 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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The OPM BIG Chapter has partnered with OPM’s Employee Service Senior Recruiters to present a Federal Interviewing Techniques Seminar. This presentation introduces the audience to the interviewing process within the Federal government. This session will focus on skills to conduct engaging interviews that include effective questions. It explains the types of interviews, different delivery methods, types of common questions, responding utilizing the S.T.A.R (Situation/Task, Action, Result) method and how to also prepare for an interview. If you want to be competitive for the next opportunity, learn “ How to Interview”. If you attended our previous event Federal Government Resume Writing Seminar you don’t want to miss this follow on. Our Chapter is continuing to sponsor interesting events and hope that you will register and support this event.
Date: Oct 20, 2021
Time: 12PM-1PM
Join The OPM BIG Chapter and The OPM Employee Service (ES) in this Federal Interviewing Techniques Seminar.
You will learn:
- Creating a great first impression
- How to prepare for your interview
- Cover Letters
- Types of commonly asked questions
- Interviewing tips
- Responding using the S.T.A.R. method. (Situation, Task, Action, Result)
- Interviewing in a virtual environment
***Spots are filling up fast, register today***
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George Washington Carver Chapter |
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National Science Foundation Chapter |
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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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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 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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