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Programming Overview Jocelyn Greely Program Director June 28, 2014

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GRADE GROUPS SPONSOR(S) EMAIL PHONE

COLLEGE SET ( freshman & sophomores) Deidre Brooks

deidrelodrig@yahoo.com

832-496-3191 JET SET (11th & 12 th graders) Dina Lawal

dinalawal@aol.com

832-766-0285 Veronica Williams

vejewill@hotmail.com

713-385-9538 TRENDSETTERS (9th & 10th graders) Giselle Wilson

wilsoneuro@gmail.com

713-484-9273 Shauna Clouser

smckmt@yahoo.com

832-250-7576 ROYALS/RAYETTES ( 7th & 8th graders) Kimberlye Littleton

skk.littleton@yahoo.com

281-725-4960 Janice Crowder Russell

jcobgyn@aol.com

281-827-0508 GYROES/GYROETTES (5th & 6th graders) Benita Byrd

byrdbw@gmail.com

216-533-0429 Tracy Carmen Jones

tcarmenjones@yahoo.com

713-254-7777 COMMANDERS (3rd & 4th graders) Juanita Chretien

Juanitachretien@hotmail.com

713-725-1360 April Lord

aprilwlord@hotmail.com

281-639-0312 ASTROTOTS (K-2nd graders) Erica Fazande

e.lcraven@yahoo.com

713-203-8353 Erica Burnette

elburnette@yahoo.com

713 703 7727 PRESCHOOLERS (age 2-5 yr olds) Jakeen Johnson

jakeenj@gmail.com

832-969-4533 Laura Whitley

laura.whitley@att.net

713-741-4265 Program Director Jocelyn Greely

tinsleyjo@yahoo.com

504-250-1619 Asst Program Director Ky Willson

kdwillson@gmail.com

832-771-5959

Houston Chapter Grade Groups

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Jack and Jill of America Programming Themes

• LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
• CULTURAL HERITAGE
• COMMUNITY SERVICE/ CIVIC
• LEGISLATIVE
• HEALTH
• FINANCIAL LITERACY
• RECREATIONAL
• SOCIAL
• EDUCATIONAL

Houston Chapter Monthly Themes

MONTH THEMES CHAPTER COMMUNITY SERVICE FOCUS SEPTEMBER

SOCIAL/ RECREATIONAL/ CULTURAL HERITAGE Holt House Boys & Girls Club Donations UNCF Walk

OCTOBER

COMMUNITY SERVICE/ LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT Holt House Boys & Girls Club Donations Yolanda Williams Breast Cancer Walk

NOVEMBER

LEGISLATIVE Outreach Program Toy Drive

DECEMBER

SOCIAL/ COMMUNITY SERVICE Outreach Program Toy Drive/ Distribution

JANUARY

FINANCIAL LITERACY MLK DAY OF SERVICE

FEBRUARY

CULTURAL HERITAGE/ EDUCATIONAL

MARCH

COMMUNITY SERVICE / LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT REGIONAL TEEN COE DAY OF SERVICE

APRIL

HEALTH/ EDUCATIONAL SISTERS NETWORK WALK Honey Child Baby Shower (MOD) Donations

MAY

SOCIAL/ RECREATIONAL/ CULTURAL HERITAGE Honey Child Baby Shower (MOD)

PROGRAMMING THEMES

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MONTH ACTIVITY/ OBSERVANCE EXPLANATION

JUNE REGIONAL TEEN CONFERENCE 4 day conference for JNJ teens which conducts regional teen business and encourages leadership and networking across the region. June 12-15, 2014 Dallas, TX CHAPTER PLANNING MEETING Annual gathering within chapters to discuss chapter planning for the upcoming program year. JULY MOTHERS NATIONAL/ REGIONAL CONFERENCE ALTERNATING YEARS: July 29-Aug 2, 2014 41st National Conference – Charlotte, NC AUGUST SEPTEMBER CAROLE ROBERTSON MEMORIAL DAY

Carole Robertson Day is in memory of Carole who was a member of our teen group in Birmingham, AL. She was killed in the 16th Street Baptist Church bombing on September 15,

• 1963. At our National Convention in San Francisco, it was decided by resolution that all chapters

would honor her in September with an activity that would highlight the goals of human rights, civil rights, racial harmony that Carole did not live to enjoy. She was 14 years of age at her death and she was at the church preparing to march with other youth that day for civil rights. Her mother was the regional director for the Southeastern region.

JACK AND JILL OBSERVATION DAY

Jack and Jill Day began in 1948 under the direction of Dorothy Wright our first National President; the concept was that this day would be our family round-up time. Chapters are required to have a family activity in September that brings all of the membership together after the summer break. It is a time to also invite families that are interested in joining the

• rganization. It focuses on the programmatic thrusts of social and recreational. However many

chapters have incorporated cultural/heritage as part of the day. The focus is to promote the membership growth of the organization at an event that promotes what the organization is all about.

NATIO IONAL NAL PRO ROGRA RAMM MMING ING CALENDA DAR

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ON THE HILL SUMMIT Jack and Jill of America, Inc. held its third Biennial On the Hill Summit on September 14-17, 2013. Teens, tweens and parents from across the country came to Washington, DC to participate in this centerpiece of our Legislative Advocacy program. This year marked the 50th anniversaries of both the March on Washington and the Birmingham bombing, events central to Jack and Jill’s advocacy efforts in programming and service. The legislative priorities this year included: HEALTHCARE; EDUCATION; JUVENILE JUSTICE; GUN VIOLENCE PREVENTION. The On the Hill Summit provided our youth the opportunities to participate in a variety of legislative workshops, exposure to their Congressional Representatives on Capitol Hill, and encouraged an ongoing and meaningful discussion of their roles as leaders in the community and the nation. OCTOBER NOVEMBER CHAPTER PROGRAM HANDBOOKS DUE National, Regional and Local Chapter information created annually for member use DECEMBER JANUARY FOUNDERS DAY Observance to honor our founders: Marion Turner Stubbs Thomas & Louise Truitt Jackson Dench MLK OBSERVANCE (DAY OF SERVICE) Annual observance of the contributions of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. UP THE HILL Submission Annual Yearbook chronicling Jack and Jill activities FEBRUARY SCOPE SUBMISSION Annual Publication since 1953 highlighting our programming activities across the nation. ASSOCIATES APPRECIATION Annual gathering to honor the history and contributions of our Associate members. MARCH LEADERSHIP & FINANCIAL LITERACY MODULES SUBMISSION 15 modules of learning used across the nation for teen programming APRIL JACK AND JILL FITNESS DAY FATHERS APPRECIATION Annual observance of the sacrifices and contributions of our father members. MAY NATIONAL BLACK FAMILY DAY CELEBRATION National Black Family Day came about in May of 1987 when The Honorable William Gray III, Congressman from Pennsylvania, spoke with conviction when he entered a tribute to JJOA into the Congressional Record on May 5 1987 as the organization embarked upon a Black Family Day of Celebration. Activities were to focus on the needs

• f children worldwide with special attention to the needs of children in Africa through our partnership with
• Affricate. Over time we have broadened our scope to focus on aspects of family and the cultural heritage of

families for African Americans. Activities are planned around the family. Activities should promote the solidarity

• f the family by with events such as: family dinners, family worship, family communication, workshops,

community service to children without families or support non-traditional families such as foster care homes, workshops on the need for black adoptions etc. Many chapters made their city governments aware of their projects and that resulted in many chapters receiving proclamations from their city or county government. Congressmen had the chapters placed in their state records for their efforts to support and strengthen black families in their areas.

NATI TIONAL ONAL PROGRAM AMMING ING CALENDAR DAR

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THOMPSON QUINTUPLETS BIRTHDAY

National Service Project: The Thompson Family – The Thompson quintuplets were born May 8, 1997 and are the beneficiaries of a National Service Project since 1998. Jack and Jill of America made the commitment to assist the children until they are adults. The family resides in Washington, DC. With the financial support of Jack and Jill of America, Inc. and the Jack and Jill

• f America Foundation the quintuplets continue to benefit from the compassionate service and

relationship with Jack and Jill of America, Inc. The National Program Director serves as the Liaison to the Thompson Family. Jack and Jill continues to support the Thompson quintuplets.

JACK AND JILL YOUTH SERVICE RECOGNITION DUE

National Youth Service Recognition – Community service is the hallmark of a servant leader and is the underpinning of the Jack and Jill of America philosophy of leadership development. For this reason, Jack and Jill youth across the country that complete at least 25 hours of community service receive certificates of recognition. Jack and Jill is also proud to have established a National Day of Service held each January to make a difference in the community. In addition, regional community service projects under the leadership of the Member-at-Large (MAL) elected officers for each region are held in conjunction with seven regional Teen Leadership Conferences held each year. The National Program Director serves as the Liaison to the MALs. Jack and Jill of America will continue to be an organization that serves the community through its efforts and that of the Jack and Jill of America Foundation. Likewise, we will continue to train our children to be servant leaders.

NATIONAL END OF YEAR SURVEY COMPLETION JUNE TEEN CONFERENCE June 18-21, 2014 New Orleans, LA CHAPTER PLANNING MEETING

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• 1. Woodson K-8 Leadership Academy – Reading Room: Jack and Jill of America, Inc. - Houston Chapter partnership with

Woodson K-8 Leadership Academy to volunteer time and talents to reading to help enhance the development; and to explore a new journey of adventure through imagination. To their Pre-K, Kindergarten and 1st first grade classes. This service project is an ongoing program for our committee. 

• 2. March of Dimes (Houston Chapter) – Jack and Jill of America, Inc. – Houston Chapter will be included on a Regional

basis to form a partnership with the March of Dimes Houston Chapter to volunteer our time to help raise awareness of birth

• defects. Our chapter will participate as a team in their annual walk held in April. Also our community service committee

will participate in the Honey Child program offered at Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church. This is a program is 1 of 2 in Texas that is one recognized by the March of Dimes. 

• 3. Sisters Network (Houston Chapter) – Jack and Jill - Houston Chapter will have our teens make motivational cards, collect

blankets and pillows to give to the survivors and/or patients. Our mother body and family will participate in Stop the Silence annual Sisters Network Annual Walk held in April. 

• 4. Holt House Boys and Girls Club Houston, Texas – Jack and Jill – Houston Chapter mother body and families will donate

new and gently worn costumes and items for goodie bags to be donated to the Holt House Boys and Girls Club. The Community Service Committee will collect the donated costumes and assemble goodie bags for 75 children. The items collected will be used for their Fall Festival and a local fraternity will take them trick treating with all the donated items from our chapter. 

• 5. The Outreach Program, Inc. – Jack and Jill Houston Chapter will participate in collecting toys for The Outreach Program,
• Inc. annual toy drive. The non-profit organization provides toys to over 1500 plus disadvantage children every Christmas.

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• 6. Yolanda Williams Breast Cancer Walk - The Foundation was established in memory of Yolanda E. Williams to raise

awareness about Triple Negative D.C.I.S. Breast Cancer and to raise funds to support research that is working towards finding a cure for Triple Negative D.C.I.S. Breast Cancer. Yolanda passed away on 6/17/2011 after being diagnosed with Triple Negative D.C.I.S. Breast Cancer in June 2010. Yolanda was a very active member of the Houston Chapter of JNJ. Our chapter will participate in the annual walk to raise funds and awareness during the month of October. 

• 7. MLK Day of Service – The chapter will participate in a service project annually to commemorate the service and sacrifice
• f Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

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• 8. Regional Teen Day of Service – The Houston Chapter teens will participate in a day of service annually in March

concurrently with the entire SC Region teens. 

• 9. UNCF Walk – UNCF is the nation's largest and most successful minority higher education assistance organization. Today,

UNCF supports more than 65,000 students at over 900 colleges and universities across the country. The Houston Chapter will participate and volunteer for the annual walk a thon.

Hous usto ton n Cha hapte ter r Community mmunity Serv rvic ice e Events nts

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 Who- The participants/target audience; E.G. the age group,  chapter, or community  What- The event; E.G. Age Group Activity, Nationally Recognized  Day, Special Program, etc.  When- Date of the event  Where- Location of the event  Why- Objective of the event; E.G. To fulfill a theme, national  requirement, etc..  How- Answer the question, “How does this activity fulfill its  objectives?”.

The 5 W’s + H

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 CONTACT INFORMATION  MEDICAL INFORMATION  INSURANCE INFORMATION  LIABILITY RELEASE  ONE FOR EACH CHILD  STORED SECURELY & ELECTRONICALLY WITH RESTRICTED ACCESS

LIABILITY FORMS

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My 2014 -2015 Yearly Commitments Checklist.

• 1. _____ I have signed and submitted the J&J Code of Ethics form.
• 2. _____ I have completed and submitted liability forms for each of my children.
• 3. _____ I have signed and submitted Website photo release form.
• 4. _____ I have signed up for an activity for each of my children.

Child Month GG Thrust/Theme 1 2 3 4 5

• 5. _____ I have signed up for at least two committees. I will also need to sign up for a

Debutante Committee.

• a. Committee #1
• b. Committee #2

Key: Grade Groups: Preschoolers (age 2 – preK), Astrotots (Grades K-2), Commanders (Grades 3-4), Gyroes (Grades 5-6), Royals (Grades 7-8), Trendsetters (Grades 9-10), Jet Sets (Grades 11-12), College Set (Freshman/ Sophmore) Monthly Themes/ Thrusts: Leadership Development, Cultural Heritage, Community Service/ Civic Legislative, Health, Financial Literacy, Recreational, Social, Educational

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 Name 5 themes (9)  Name all Houston GGs  Give 3 national programming mandatory observances  Give 5 Houston chapter community service activities (9)

Mini Quiz

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