April 16, 2018

Agenda Inspiration Greetings National Updates

National Deadlines April Webinar Series

Regional Updates Regional Day of Service & Action: Friday, April 20, 2018 Leadership Summit Attendance TLC Registration National Convention Attendance

Dates to Remember

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Greetings

March of Dimes…Chapter Champs Needed $3,385 YTD $2,844 LYTD

The Power of Children in 2018 while also honoring the legacy of the children in 1963 who trailblazed a path for young people to get engaged and enact real and relevant change

Children’s Crusade!

One Brand…One Voice Elevator Speeches

(TEENS) Jack and Jill is a mother’s organization committed to helping us be the next generation of African American leaders.

As teens, we lead our own events, work on their leadership skills, have fundraisers, community service, and even do activities that impact the government and our community

(FATHERS)

Jack and Jill is an organization of strong, multi-faceted mothers who are dedicated to raising the next generation of

leaders through programs that focus on leadership, service, legislative advocacy and philanthropic giving.

I support their work because it’s important and not just for my children but for all children .

(CHILDREN)

I’m a Jack and Jill kid and I love it because we have fun, we learn and we help others.

National Slate of Candidates

Office Candidate(s)

National President Danielle Brown – Eastern Region

National Vice President Tanya Hand – Mid-Western Region

Gina Williams-Jackson – Southeastern Region

National Program Director Lisa Grant Dawson – Far West Region

National Recording Secretary Michelle Gentry Anderson –Central Region

National Corresponding Secretary Tanisa Jeffers Bernard – South Central Region

National Treasurer Pamela Taylor- Mid-Atlantic Region

National Editor No Credentials Submitted

Mid-Western Region National Endorsed Candidate

Campaign Readiness

• Read, Listen and Share • Read the Candidate Profiles

• Listen intently to conversations

• Share what you learn

• Support, Encourage and Preserve • Speak highly of our candidate

• Encourage support of our candidate

• Don’t reveal our strategy

• We have one TEAM • Participate Fully

• Purchase the Branding Kit

• Educate Chapter Delegates

• Ask if you don’t know

• We have one DIRECTION • Regional Director will

communicate STRATEGY, Choice for Each Position, etc.

Bylaw Proposals Category Section Number

Membership Status – Require Foundation Support; add Children’s Cluster as 1-in-4 qualifying event; must be in Good standing to vote

Art. 1.A.2

Membership Status-Expiration at child’s high school graduation or age 20 Art. 1.A.4

Membership Status-Differently-abled Children Art. 1.A – New

Membership Status-1-4 based on calendar year Art. 1.C.2

Membership Status – Associates speaking in chapter meetings Art. 1.C.3

New Member- Election of new members February-April Art. 2.A.1(a)

New Member – Must attend ALL orientation sessions Art. 2.B.

Transfers-Elimination of 3yr requirement to stay chapter of initiation Art. 3.B

Transfers-Refund of dues for Chapter-Specific programming Art. 3.D

Grievance-Grievance Council Art. 5.B

Interest Group-existing chapter members joining Art. II 3.A(6) and (7)

Bylaw Proposals Category Section Number

Chapter Establishment - reference as “provisional group” II 3.C.1

Chapter Establishment - clarify election also by NAC II 3.D.

Chapter Establishment – clarify provisional chapter II 3.F.2

Chapter Officers – adding financial secretary II 7.F

Associates – Adding Group in reference to foundation support II 10.D.

Transfers-removing requirement to try to associate with chapter III 3.B.

Regional Officers-Member at Large name change III 4.B.

Regional Officers-Qualification for Regional Director III 5.C.2

Regional Officers-Qualification for Regional Treasurer III 5.C.3

Regional Officers – Qualification 5 years of membership III 5.C. new

Duties of Regional Officers - MAL III 6.D.

Regional Officer Vacancy III 10.D.

Bylaw Proposals Category Section Number

Finance-collection of per capita by Sept. 30 V 2.B.

National Officers – change order officers referenced VI 1.A.

Code of Ethics- Acknowledgement signed by 9/30 VIII 3.C.

Grievance-RD can withdraw membership VIII 3 new

Foundation - Purpose IX A

Foundation – add Regional Teen Foundation Chair to Board IX C.1

Teen Classification-High School student Teens 1.B, 1.D.

Teen Ethics-Prohibitions to include cigarette smoking Teen IV 1.C

April Webinar Series

• April 10th Talkin on Tuesday: The Power of Good Governance: Proposed National Bylaw Amendments and NEW Code of Ethics and Grievance Policy

https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/5939303817690712323

• April 17th: Bedtime Stories: Sister Girl and the Training Wheels by Nicole Fenner

https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/129241384452712195

• April 24th: Moms Only! Webinar: Welcome to Being a Black Child in America: Ways Racism Affects Our Children

https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/5368859593014510083

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MID-WESTERN REGION DAY OF SERVICE & ACTION: FRIDAY, APRIL 20, 2018

2018 REGIONAL DAY OF SERVICE

The Mighty Mid-Western Region along with our Regional Teen Board is once again poised for an impactful Regional Day of

Service & Action. Mothers, please join me in sharing this message with your teens, as we make this ask:

1. Read NTB Open Letter explaining the Global Youth Day of Service: April 20, 2018, to visit your state legislators or volunteer

in your community

2. Have your parents sign the "Parents Promise To Keep" contract supporting gun safety and to stop gun access and violence

3. Post a photo of you and your parents with the contract with the hashtags:#PPTK #MWRPPTK #MWRDAYOFSERVICE2018

The Mid-Western Region is proud to stand with our National Teen Board to make our region's Day of Service impactful.

Leadership Summit

• June 1 – 2, 2018

• Hosted by North Oakland Macomb

• Registration: 4/17/18-5/17/18

The Westin Detroit Metropolitan Airport

• Attendees • Delegate/President • Alternate/Vice President • Treasurer • Program Director

• Agenda Friday

• Registration 6 p.m. • Host Chapter Event • Presidents’ Reception

Saturday • Breakfast 8:00 am • Breakouts • Closing 5:00 pm • Dine Around 7:00 pm

Teen Leadership Conference

Deeply Rooted: Unearthing our Past to Fuel our Future

• June 21 – 24, 2018 • Detroit, Michigan

• Hosted by Motor City Chapter • Registration Updates

• ALL chapters must have a delegate, alternate and LTA

• Waitlist Priority Update • Unregistered Chapters and Chapters

out of chaperone ratio compliance • Seniors • Everyone Else

TLC Community Service Fundraising Ask

#Sacrifice2Serve #Dollars4Detroit #TLC2018

Goal During TLC2018 we are making plans for an awesome Community Service Rally and Event where we will be hands on to benefit others. In addition to our Community Service initiative at Cass Technical High School, this year we will also leave money in the Detroit Community.

GOAL: $3,500-$5,000

Winning Prize: To Be Announced

Action Mid-Western Region Jack and Jill Teens, it’s time for a TLC CS CHALLENGE!!! Each Chapter Teen is asked to #Sacrifice by saving the money that you would normally spend on snacks, Starbucks, and your favorite items at the Mall, to make a difference in the

lives of youth in Detroit.

CONFERENCE AWARDS

You will receive a link for nominations in the upcoming weeks with a due date of May 25, 2018. The categories are:

• INDIVIDUAL NOMINATIONS • Outstanding Mother Nominee~ No Chapter, Regional, or National leader. • Chapter Leader Nominee ~ Chapter Officer (elected or appointed) only. No Regional or

National leader. • Outstanding Associate

• CHAPTER NOMINATIONS • “The Spirit of Membership” ~ Mother’s Activity • “Exhibition of Servant Leadership” ~ Community Service / Foundation • “For Children only” ~ Children/Teen Program or Activity; *June 1, 2018 Due Date • “Exemplary Legislative Work” ~ Legislative Programming – *Submit to Legislative Chair

Michelle Armour micharmourjj@gmail.com by April 22, 2018. The Region will acknowledge first, second and third place honors during our Regional Breakfast. Our 1st place winner will be considered for an award at the Leadership and Legislative Breakfast during National Convention.

Regional President’s Call

• Next Meeting May 21, 2018 • National Updates

• Regional Updates

• 9p est. / 8p ct. via conference call

Mark Your Calendars September 30, 2017 National and Regional Per Capita Due

October 13-14, 2017 IL Area Cluster

November 17-14, 2017 MI/OH Cluster

January 21, 2018 MI COE Founder’s Day Event

February (TBD) Chicago COE Winter Escape

March 2018 Children Clusters

March 10th Michigan (Schoolcraft College Livonia, MI (hosted by Ypsilanti))

March 10th Chicagoland (TBD (hosted by Western Cook County))

March 17th Northern OH (TBD (hosted by Youngstown))

March 17th Tri-State (TBD (hosted by Circle City))

March 3, 2018 Silence the Shame Tour (Chicago, IL)

April 20, 2018 Regional Day of Service

May 4-6, 2018 The Children’s Crusade (Birmingham, AL)

June 1-2, 2018 Leadership Summit

June 21-24, 2018 Teen Leadership Conference (Wayne State University)

July 24-29, 2018 National Convention (Kansas City, MO)

National Dates to Remember

August 31st Chapter Audits Due

August 31st 1 in 4 Chapter Signatures and Code of Conduct

September 30th Per Capita Due

September Jack and Jill Day / Carol Robertson Day

November 1st Programming Handbook Due

January 15th Up the Hill Submission

January 31st Legacy Applications Due

February Associate’s Appreciation

February 15th Scope Submission Due

April Father’s Appreciation

May 15th Foundation Reports Due

May Black Family Day

May 31st New Member Financial Report

June 30th End of Year Financial Report

Open Discussion

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