Consider yourself invited!
We have one of the largest and most active units in Oregon, and many hands make light work. As you review the committee positions below, note that vacant seats are in need of your energy and expertise. Also, each chairperson welcomes members to support the work of the respective committees. Email us or attend an upcoming membership meeting for more information.
We have one of the largest and most active units in Oregon, and many hands make light work. As you review the committee positions below, note that vacant seats are in need of your energy and expertise. Also, each chairperson welcomes members to support the work of the respective committees. Email us or attend an upcoming membership meeting for more information.
PresidentDr. Richardson presides over the Unit/Branch and chairs the Executive Committee/Board.
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Vice PresidentCurrently vacant. This role serves as the second in command to the president with responsibilities of leading the strategic plan process of the organization.
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SecretaryTori records minutes, maintains memberships and provides reports to the local chapter, State Area Conference and national NAACP.
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TreasurerShelly is the chief financial officer, depositing all monies received by the Unit and submits reports to the Unit and Executive Committee.
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Comms. ChairAs the Communications Chair, Casey promotes visibility of the NAACP, maintains this website, and works with the local media to raise awareness of the Unit's programs, activities, functions, and objectives.
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Education ChairDr. Brown coordinates our scholarship program, and hosts various events throughout the year to improve achievement and opportunities for students of color.
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Membership & FundraisingHelen develops and implement creative ideas to increase NAACP membership..
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Legal RedressKristi & Don collect and respond to legal redress matters. See our Legal Redress tab for necessary forms.
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Freedom FundCurrently vacant. This role leads the Freedom Fund Committee to take the lead on making arrangements for the annual Freedom Fund Banquet, a crucial and highly enjoyable fundraiser.
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Policing & Criminal JusticeJulianne advocates for smarter, results-based criminal justice policies to keep our communities safe, including treatment for addiction & mental health, judicial discretion in sentencing, & an end to racial disparities at all levels of the system.
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Housing ChairCurrently vacant. This role studies housing conditions in the local community, address complaints of discrimination and oppose restrictive practices.
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Labor & IndustrCurrently vacant. The labor and industry chair will seek to improve economic status of minority groups by elimination of discriminatory practices in employment and secure enactment of fair employment practices legislation
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Race relationsElder Oni enlists community organizations to support the struggle for equality and full civil rights; and provide resource assistance for education and social action activities, associated with the improvement of race relations.
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Youth ChapterCurrently Vacant. This role recruits and mobilizes young people to work for racial justice and helps connect young people to opportunities such as our African-American Youth Leadership Conference.
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Mission Statement:
The mission of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People is to ensure the political, educational, social, and economic equality of rights of all persons and to eliminate race-based discrimination. |
Vision Statement:
The vision of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People is to ensure a society in which all individuals have equal rights without discrimination based on race. |