We met at 6pm, May 2, 2019, in the Community Room at the Joe & Vi Jacobs Center for Neighborhood Innovation, 404 Euclid Avenue. A light meal was provided.
At the start of each meeting, members are asked if they want to “pull” a report for questions or comments. Please feel free to do so–it is your right to ask questions or comment. Like any democracy, the Branch operates best when people exercise their rights.
We met at 6pm, April 4, 2019, in the Community Room at the Joe & Vi Jacobs Center for Neighborhood Innovation, 404 Euclid Avenue. A light meal will was provided. This month, we did not have child care, as our usual provider is unavailable.
This was the meeting packet; it now includes the approved minutes.
At the start of each meeting, members are asked if they want to “pull” a report for questions or comments. Please feel free to do so–it is your right to ask questions or comment. Like any democracy, the Branch operates best when people exercise their rights.
We met at 6pm, March 7, 2019, back in the Community Room at the Joe & Vi Jacobs Center for Neighborhood Innovation, 404 Euclid Avenue. The turnout was larger than average, probably reflective of our membership growth over the last months.
We met at 6pm at the Joe & Vi Jacobs Center for Neighborhood Innovation. We were not in the Community Room, but instead were on the third floor, in Room #389. We will return to the Community Room in March.
From left to right: Assistant Treasurer Wanda Rogers, Treasurer Darryl Stovall, Vice President Francine Maxwell, SDG&E Community Relations Manager Nhu Tran, and President Clovis Honoré
Last night at our February General Membership Meeting, Ms Nhu Tran, Community Relations Manager from SDG&E surprised us by announcing that SDG&E was giving us a $10,000 grant to further our work with kids. We are so grateful to see SDG&E take such an interest in developing African-American kids into the leaders we all know they can be!
The full Executive Committee and Officers, plus Monica Montgomery, District 4 Councilmember
We held our first General Membership Meeting of 2019 on January 3. Due to a scheduling problem beyond the control of the new Executive Committee, our normal meeting room was unavailable, and we had to make do with the 3rd Floor Lobby of the Jacobs Center. We are grateful for the patience and forbearance of our Membership, who seemed to adjust to the uncomfortable accommodations in a spirit of togetherness and hope.
After the invocation by Rev. Dr. J. Lee Hill, Jr., Senior Pastor, Christian Fellowship Congregational Church, UCC, the meeting focused on the ceremonial installation of the 2019-2020 Officers and Executive Committee. There was also an address from our new President, Clovis Honoré, and a presentation on Lupus from Shakita Jones, a member of our Executive Committee.
We had a delicious (if slightly tardy) dinner from El Pollo Grill. Also of note was the provision of child care; this will be a regular feature of our meetings going forward. If you have children you can’t leave at home, don’t let that stop you from joining the meeting!
Reverend Gerald Brown closed the meeting with a benediction.
If you are interested in the reports and other information presented at the meeting, you will find them in the Meeting Packet. You may also read the Meeting Minutes.
Please note: the February 7th General Membership Meeting will be held in Room 389 of the Jacobs Center. The March meeting will return to the Community Room. Thank you for your patience with us as we return things to order.
Uploaded by Communications NAACP San Diego on 2019-01-08.
Photos from the meeting:
The crowd filters in.
Still filtering…
The meeting was standing room only!
Reverend Dr J Lee Hill, Jr, opened the meeting with a prayer.
Former President Branch welcomes President Honoré to the podium.
Attendees examine the printed packets, containing the agenda, previous minutes, and reports. The packet was available online in advance.
A member listens intently.
The Honorable Judge John Houston says a few words about service and the NAACP.
Judge Houston delivers the oath to the 2019-2020 Executive Committee of the NAACP San Diego Branch
NAACP San Diego Branch President Clovis Honoré joins Judge Houston at the podium to be sworn in individually.
Members of the Executive Committee listen respectfully as …
President Honoré swears to put the good of the branch above his own personal interests and well-being.
President Honoré addresses the assembly, to the amusement of all.
President Honoré in a more serious moment.
The room was packed.
The crowd listens with respect.
Clovis does love to wish folks peace!
Smiles all around!
Mr Branch is having a great time!
The Executive Committee gathers for a photo. Secretary Renita Payno is double-tagged, because she is also ACT-SO Chair.
Rarely have nicer smiles been gathered in one place.
Almost the whole crew.
The full Executive Committee and Officers, plus Monica Montgomery, District 4 Councilmember
Monica (she’s on a first name basis with her constituents) urges us to unite for change.
Clovis makes a point.
Ms Shakita Jones fills the meeting in Lupus.
We never tire of smiling members!
Reverend Gerald Brown shuts it down.
Clovis listens after the meeting adjourns.
Education Chair Brittany McKnight shows us all how a smile is done!
The good cheer continues.
It’s safe to say the Executive Committee feels a little like young Ayana Payno; it’s a big world out there, and the challenges and joys are just beginning.
