Leadership

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.

President

Benny presides over the Unit/Branch and chairs the Executive Committee/Board.

Vice President

Reginald serves as the second in command to the president with responsibilities of leading the strategic plan process of the organization. 

Secretary

Tori records minutes, maintains  memberships and provides reports to the local chapter, State Area Conference and national NAACP.

Treasurer

Michael is the chief financial officer, depositing all monies received by the Unit and submits reports to the Unit and Executive Committee.

Communication 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.

 Education Chair

Cynthia coordinates our scholarship program, and hosts various events throughout the year to improve achievement and opportunities for students of color.

Membership Chair

Helen develops and implement creative ideas to increase NAACP membership.. 

Legal Redress Chair

Kristi collects and responds to legal redress matters. See our Legal Redress tab for necessary forms.

Freedom Fund Chair

Pastor Williams leads the Freedom Fund Committee to take the lead on making arrangements for the annual Freedom Fund Banquet, a crucial and highly enjoyable fundraiser.

Political Action Committee Chair

Julianne works to increase voter registration and turnout and the enactment of municipal, state, and federal legislation designed to improve educational, political, and economic status of minority groups.

Housing Chair

Pastor King studies housing conditions in the local community, address complaints of discrimination and oppose restrictive practices.

Labor & Industry Chair

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

Community Coordination Chair

Wilma, the community coordination chair, enlists the support of other community organizations on issues affecting interests of minority groups.

Youth Chapter Chair

Dwight recruits and mobilize young people to work for racial justice and help connect young people to opportunities such as our African-American Youth Leadership Conference and our Freedom Fund Scholarship.