1 December 2021
RXI Fundraising Event
RXI Upcoming Events
We look forward to seeing you at this weekends Region XI - Excellence in Public Service and Volunteerism Awards Gala:

  • Date - Saturday, December 4, 2021
  • Time: 7:00pm
  • Location: Martin's Camelot, 13901 Central Avenue, Upper Marlboro, MD

Gala Safety Protocol
  • Proof of Vaccination or Negative COVID-Test (w/i 72 hours)
  • On-site Temp Check
  • Masks required

Face Coverings
Effective, Sunday, August 8, 2021, at 5:00 p.m., all persons over the age of five will be required to wear a mask in all indoor public venues and businesses in Prince George’s County, even if they are fully vaccinated.
This includes, but is not limited to, restaurants, retail stores, entertainment venues, conference centers, and office settings. Some exceptions do apply, such as when an individual is actively eating or drinking or individuals who have a bona fide disability that prevents them from wearing a mask. MASK WILL BE REQUIRED TO ENTER.

RXI Hawaii Raffle
Reminder, to purchase your opportunity to win accommodations only (May 21-28, 2022).
  • 1 Raffle Ticket for $10
  • 3 Raffle Tickets for $25
  • 5 Raffle Tickets for $40
The website link - https://go.oneraffle.com/bigrxi 


Additionally, wear your best MASK for the President's Mask Contest - a $100 gift card awarded to the best-judged mask for the event.

For additional information please contact Pia Scott, Marketing & Strategic Planning Chair / Neavaly Touray, Award Co-Chair; rxiawards@gmail.com.
Blacks in Government
RXI 2021 GALA Award Nominees


RXI Awards Committee announces the nominees for the 2021 Regional XI GALA Awards. The committee received nominations as indicated below for consideration. Regional Representatives will vote during the November 2021 RXI Council meeting on the Regional Representative Involvement Award. 
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Region XI Regional Representative Involvement Award
Ida Hayes, NIH Chapter
Michelle Batten, DIA Chapter
Donna Hill, Benjamin Banneker Chapter
Dwayne Mitchell, VA Headquarters Chapter
 
Region XI Outstanding Community Service Award
Deb Moss, Carl T. Rowan Chapter (Individual)
Sheila Stevens, Department of Labor Chapter (Individual)
Penny Collins, Coast Guard Chapter (Individual)
Michael Edwards, Coast Guard Chapter (Individual)
Coast Guard Chapter (Chapter)
Veterans Affairs Headquarters Chapter (Chapter)
 
Region XI Chapter Involvement Award
John Jasik, Carl T. Rowan Chapter
Kimberly Harrison, Benjamin Banneker Chapter
Jacques Malebranche, Benjamin Banneker Chapter
Department of Labor Chapter
Dewayne Corbett, Coast Guard Chapter
 Chanda Plair, VA Headquarters Chapter
 
Region XI Committee Chair of the Year
Ray Carmichael & Earl Simmons – By-laws and Resolutions Co-Chairs
Dwayne Mitchell - Communications Chair
Renee Mosley – Community Outreach Co-Chairs
Camella Woodham – EEO/Affirmative Action Chair
Donna Harper & Geneva Butler - Fundraising Co-Chairs
Donna Hill & Tonya Swanson - Health and Wellness Co-Chairs
Melinda Deloatch-Speight & Michelle Waldron-Patterson - Hospitality Co-Chairs
April Powers-Matthew – Legislative Chair
Rev. Barbara Johnson-Cox - Membership Chair
Pia Scott – Marketing & Strategic Planning Chair
Stephan Matthews – Program and Planning Chair
 
 Region XI Officer of the Year
Kmitra Lovely – Treasurer
Rev. Barbara Johnson-Cox - 2nd Vice President
Stephan Matthews – 1st Vice President
Donna Hill - Correspondence Secretary
Antinique Rawlings - Recording Secretary
Darlene Brooks - Financial Secretary
 
Region XI Chapter President’s Leadership Award
Monica R. Hedgspeth, Benjamin Banneker Chapter
                                                LaShanda Jones, Coast Guard Chapter       
Monisha Barnes VA Headquarters Chapter
 
Region XI Overall Chapter of the Year
Coast Guard Chapter
VA Headquarters Chapter
 
Region XI Agency Impact Award
Coast Guard Chapter
VA Headquarters Chapter
National BIG Event & Information
TO: Blacks In Government Members
  
FROM: Honorable Shirley A. Jones, Esq., National President, Blacks In Government 

SUBJECT: 2021 Virtual Benefits Fair
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:
 
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 
 
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