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To actively promote and advocate for the equitable and sustained participation and development of African-Americans as senior level managers and executives in the Boys & Girls Club Movement.
A society of African-American Boys & Girls Club professionals organized to provide counsel, advice and support for the advancement of African-American professionals for the general good of the Boys & Girls Club Movement.
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The Society of African-American Professionals seeks to recognize individuals
that have made significant contributions to African-Americans within the Boys
& Girls Club Movement.
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"Come SOAR with SOAAP" into Our 2nd Decade of Service
SOAAP, as an organization, marked our first decade at the end of 2009. We are proud of the accomplishments achieved within this period of time but realize the significant heights we must reach to realize our mission: "to actively promote and advocate for the equitable and sustained participation and development of African Americans as senior level managers and executives in the Boys & Girls Clubs Movement." Ultimately, we are in pursuit of this mission to better serve the millions of young people impacted annually through the Boys & Girls Clubs.
- Wednesday, May 12, 2010, 3 P.M. – 5 P.M.
SOAAP Annual Business Meeting
Boys & Girls Clubs of America National Conference
New York Marriott Marques Hotel, New York, NY
Come and join us as we discuss the plans for the Society of African American Professionals (SOAAP) for the next decade. Our new Strategic Plan. Our strategic plan includes the expansion of current services and the creation of additional programs that are either resources in delivering services to our youth or provide development to help Club professionals be more effective in their roles, resulting in improved services to the young people who need us most. For more information contact: Calvester Stanley, Assistant Dean - cstanley@bgcoakland.org
- Thursday, May 13, 2010, 7 A.M.
SOAAP 11th Annual Breakfast
Boys & Girls Clubs of America National Conference
New York Marriott Marques Hotel, New York, NY
Mr. Edward T. Lewis, Chairman & Founder, Essence Magazine and member of Boys & Girls Clubs of America Board of Governors will be the keynote speaker. Mr. Lewis will share how we can increase our relevance and capacity for greater impact. (Registration for the SOAAP breakfast is available on the registration site for the national conference at: www.bgca.net) For more information contact: Gene Bailey, Program & Recognition Chair @ gbailey@bgca.org
- Thursday, May 13, 2010, 9 P.M. – 11 P.M.
SOAAP Annual Reception
Boys & Girls Clubs of America National Conference
New York Marriott Marques Hotel, New York, NY
Come join us for fellowship and networking. While relaxing and enjoying your colleagues learn more about the Society of African American Professionals and complete your membership application. For more information contact: Andre Arrington, Associate Dean, Member Services - aarrington@dmbgc-cu.org
- Thursday – Sunday, June 24-27, 2010
SOAAP 4th Annual African American Male Teen Summit
University of Missouri, Kansas City
Kansas City, Missouri
During the Summit participants are exposed to activities and information that promote productive lifestyles, career paths, and goal setting from adult and young adult African-American males; and participants are introduced to and learn about the necessary tools, support and qualities needed to deal with issues in their daily lives that can take and keep them seriously off track. Sessions are designed to have a balance between presentations, interactive settings, team building activities and learning through short projects - all facilitated and oriented in age appropriate ways.
For more information contact: Robert Howard, Lou Dantzler Legacy Chair - boganjc@gmail.com
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