Nabsw office of student affairs

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P L A C E W H E R E S T U D E N T S C O M E F I R S T

In this issue:
Mission OSA Presidents Message Advisor Comments National Conference News Officer Nominations Scholarship Update Time Management OSA Fundraiser Order Forms Winter Graduate Acknowledgements Officer Communication 1 2 3 4-8 9 9 10 11 15 16 17

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NABSW NATIONAL 18 OFFICERS

The National Association of Black Social Workers, Inc., comprised of people of African ancestry, is committed to enhancing the quality of life and empowering people of African ancestry through advocacy, human services delivery, and research. The National Association of Black Social Workers, Inc. will work to create a world in which people of African ancestry will live free from racial domination, economic exploitation and cultural oppression. In collaboration with national, international and other appropriate groups, NABSW will continue to leverage its collective expertise to strategically develop the capacity of people of African ancestry to sustain and flourish. NABSWs vision is guided by the Principles of the Nguzo Saba, which are Unity, Self-determination, Collective Work and Responsibility, Cooperative Economics, Purpose, Creativity, and Faith, and the Seven Cardinal Virtues of Maat, which are Right, Truth, Justice, Order, Reciprocity, Balance, and Harmony.

Hotep Family! Seasons Greetings to you all during this whimsical, wonderful, and busy time of year! I pray that each of you is in good health, spirits, and resting well from finals for a few weeks! We have been busy planning for the NABSWs 44th Annual Conference, which will be held in Atlanta, GA from April 3-April 6, 2012. The OSA Conference committee has been working diligently with the National Conference committee as well as the Atlanta local chapters to plan for a fantastic conference for you! We would LOVE to see each of you there, so I hope your student chapters are working hard at making plans to get there! We encourage each of you to pre-register early and take advantage of the reduced rates for both early registration, and students. This year, in accordance with the theme of this OSA administration: Taking Hold of Our Own Destiny, we encourage you all to get involved at conference. As a student, there are many ways to get involved. We encourage you to sign up to volunteer for OSA during the conference as well as to participate in OSA scheduled activities such as the OSA Day of Service, OSA Symposium, and our annual OSA party. Our OSA 1st Vice President Glenda Duru will keep you informed with the latest information in regards to the conference. For more information about the conference checkout the national website at www.nabsw.org, OSA blog spot, and Facebook webpage. Another fantastic way to get involved is by preparing a poster presentation. For the first time, OSA is sponsoring student presentations at our annual OSA luncheon. This YOUR opportunity to show off all that you do in your schools, communities, chapters, and research! Please consider presenting! Proposal forms will soon be posted on the OSA blog spot as well as the link to them on Facebook page so please check back for them. Also, please take an opportunity to engage in the OSA fundraising initiatives presented by the national officers of OSA, as ALL funds raised directly go toward financially supporting OSA conference activities. The next Chapter Presidents conference call will be held on Sunday, January 8, 2012 at 4 oclock pm CST. Dial in information will be posted to the BlogSpot as well as Facebook, and an agenda will be sent to those who RSVP for the call. Please continue communicating and sharing your ideas with us through Facebook and at www.nabswstudentaffairs.blogspot.com. Let us all continue pulling together in the spirit and joy of Harambee! I look forward to seeing you all in Atlanta! Peace and Blessings,

Tajsheena Leggs, BA

Happy Holidays & Seasons Greetings!

As you enjoy winter break and prepare for the spring semester, I hope your days are filled with peace. Here is something to keep in mind as you complete your holiday shopping and tackle New Years Resolutions and task list. African Americans account for 12.6 % of the US population (according to the 2010 U.S. Census) and account for over 913 billion in spending yearly. Major corporations have spent over 1.9 billion dollars advertising in black communities. Proctor & Gamble, LOreal, Johnson & Johnson, General Motors, and McDonalds top the list. In order for our money to impact the black community, it has to exchange hands 7 times. So whether you are making everyday purchases, major purchases or preparing for OSA fundraisers, think about our community and the impact of spending your dollars with African American owned businesses and the economic impact suffered in our communities if you dont. So as our government continues to debate the budget, where dollars should be
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spent and what programs will be cut, I ask you, who will your dollars benefit? Asante Sana (Thank You),

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The 44th Annual National Conference will take place in Atlanta Ga. on April 3-April 6, 2012. The conference will begin promptly at 6:00pm Tuesday April 3, ending at 10:00pm on Friday April 6. The theme for this conference will be "A New Era of Social Justice and Civil Rights". The host chapter of the National Conference is the Atlanta and Greater Metro Georgia Chapters of the National Association of Black Social Workers. We hope to see you there!

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This collaborative project will fall in line with the City of Atlantas observance of the National Youth Violence Week initiative by educating school age youth in our communities on the impact of intra-racial bullying and violence on individuals and communities. According to Child Health USA (2011), 13.7% of Black students reported being bullied in the 2009 school year. Please join us as we tackle the increase in bullying and violence amongst Atlanta teens on Tuesday, April 3 from 9 a.m.to 2:00 p.m.

SIGN UP TODAY BY EMAIL 1st Vice President Glenda Duru

osa-vp1@nabsw.org

Deadline March 1, 2012 NOTE: It is Important to Sign up Early to Receive Training Information

JOIN US AS WE WORK TO BUILD AWARENESS AND STRIVE TO END BULLYING IN OUR COMMUNITY

CONFERENCE Volunteer Opportunities

There are many volunteer opportunities for students during the National Conference. Below you will find various volunteer options along with a detailed description of the duties. Those who are interested in volunteering in any one of these capacities, please contact OSA 1st Vice President at Glenda Duru osa-vp1@nabsw.org Please provide your name, chapter affiliation, arrival date and time, and the areas in which you wish to volunteer. There will be a Volunteer Orientation via telephone conference call on Sunday, April 1, 2012. More details will be provided to you about the call when you sign up to volunteer. Service Project Volunteers See Above Workshop Monitors Choose a workshop of interest that you would like to monitor. You will be responsible for the distribution/collection of the workshop evaluation forms. Once collected, you will tally them and return them to the Volunteer Booth. Hosts & Hostess Harambee Ceremony: Volunteers will pass out programs to conferees & with help with seating of elders and assure no one enters during the processional. Ceremony Participants 5 students (at least 2 males needed) Opening Session 3 students to carry the Red, Black and Green flag. You will read 2-3 lines explaining the colors of the flag (will be given before ceremony). Must be able to speak loud and proud in front of an audience of 600+ persons. Harambee Ceremony 2 male students are needed to carry the NABSW shield at the beginning of the ceremony. There is no required speech; however you must wear African attire. Also, additional volunteers, both male & female volunteers will be used as escorts during the processional. Luncheon Participants 6 students are needed to assist with the raffle held during the Cenie Jomo Luncheon. You will be provided the tickets when they call for the raffle. You will go around the room collecting money and giving tickets to interested conferees.

DANCE FOR AFRICA

Thursday, April 5, 2012 10:00 p.m. -1:00 a.m. ANNUAL NABSW NATIONAL CONFERENCE
Admission: Free to all conference attendees:

OSA would like you to join us in donating a Boxs of Pencils or Cash Donations for The PENCIL PROJECT
This year we are supporting a fellow student member, Randryia Houston of the University of Houston ABSW Chapter, Non-Profit: The Pencil Project. Randryia co-found The Pencil Project after visiting Ghana and noticing the need for pencils in the public school system. Randryia stated, As a social work student, the opportunity to travel to Ghana enables me to indulge in both my passions: making a tangible impact in a disparate community and my love of culture. I am grateful for the opportunity the African American Studies Department at the University of Houston has afforded me and for the unwavering support of the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences and the Graduate College of Social Work. Lets Support our fellow member passion and donate to this great cause!

If you would like to find out more of the wonderful work our fellow peer is doing in Ghana please visit www.pencils4ghana.org.

Special Guest Performance From University can Stu-

of West Georgia dent Association

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We will have one of Atlantas Hottest DJ in the Mix! Spinning all the Latest Hip-Hop, Reggae & Afro beats

Hotep Brothers and Sisters We would like to remind you that the Office od Student Affairs will be holding our annual election at the 44th Annual Conference in Atlanta, Ga. We are accepting Nominations for all positions. The OSA Executive Nominations forms are NOW posted on at www.nabsw.org under the "FORMS" section. There you will find a list of all OSA position duties and the nomination documents. All nominations are due by January 31, 2012 If you have any questions you can contact Parliamentarian Ogletree at

osa-parli@nabsw.org

All applicants who applied for NABSW scholarships by the December 31, 2011 deadline will be notified of their status by March 1, 2012. Scholarship recipients will be formally announced at the Cenie "Jomo" Williams Jr. Luncheon at the 44th Annual NABSW National Conference in Atlanta, Ga.

Did you kno w There are 1 .. 68 hours in a set: sleepin g, eating, att week. And much of tha en need eight hours of sle ding classes, etc. Let t time is s say ep e breakfast an d at lunch a ach night; spend 30 m you nd one hou inutes at are carrying r at dinner 15 semeste each day; a rc mend two h nd ours of pre redit hours. (Professo paration fo rs recomclass.) r every hou r spent in Sleeping 56 Eating 14 Attending C lasses 15 Course Pre paration 30 Other Com mitments 10 125 hours That leaves 43 hours in spend it wil l determine a week of free time. H the grades y ou earn and ow you your stress level.

Authentic NABSW Graduation Stole Order Form

Cost: $40.00 per stole

Name: ______________________________________________________________________________ Chapter Name: ____________________________________________________________ Address: __________________________________________________________________ City, State, Zip Code:_______________________________________________________ Telephone (Home):___________________ Telephone (Cell):_______________________ Email Address: _______________________________________________________________________

Number of Stoles Ordered: _______ Total Amount Enclosed: _______ ($40.00 per stole includes shipping charges) Shipping Information (If different from above): Name: _______________________________________________________________________________

Address: ____________________________________________________________________________

City: ___________________________________________ State: _____________ Zip: ___________

Please submit your order form along with check or money order to: NABSW Graduation Stole, c/o Michelle Bair, 1117 N. 24th St., Richmond, VA 23223. Please allow 4-6 weeks for delivery. For further information, please contact: Michelle Bair, OSA Fundraising Chair osa-treasurer@nabsw.org

The Office of Student Affairs

The Future of NABSW T-Shirts

Cost: Sizes S-XL are $15.00 each Sizes 2X-3X are $17.50 each OSA t-shirts celebrating the spirit of Sankofa: Learning from Our Past to Build Our Future may be purchased in sizes medium to 3X. They are available in the following color options: (BG)-Black with Gold writing (PG)-Purple with Gold writing (BW)-Blue with White writing (RW)-Red with White writing (GB)-Grey with Black writing Order your individual and/or group t-shirt(s) today by submitting your order form to OSA Fundraising Chair, Michelle Bair, at osa-treasurer@nabsw.org or by mail to: NABSW Sankofa T-shirt, c/o Michelle Bair, 1117 N. 24th St., Richmond, VA 23223.

Please allow 2-3 weeks for delivery.

Thank you for your support of OSA!

NABSW Office of Student Affairs Sankofa T-shirt Order Form

Name: ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Address: ____________________________________________________________________________________________ City:
______________________________________________ State: ________________ Zip: _________________

Phone: ______________________________ E-mail: ______________________________

Indicate the number of each t-shirt you wish to order:

(BG)-Black with Gold writing S ____ M ____ L____ XL____ 2X ____ 3X____

(PG)-Purple with Gold writing S ____ M ____ L____ XL____ 2X ____ 3X____

(BW)-Blue with White writing S ____ M ____ L____ XL____ 2X ____ 3X____

(RW)-Red with White writing S ____ M ____ L____ XL____ 2X ____ 3X____

(GB)-Grey with Black writing S ____ M ____ L____ XL____ 2X ____ 3X____

TOTAL # OF SHIRTS ORDERD: _____________ ESTIMATED COST (before shipping): _______________________

(Sizes S-XL are $15.00 each and sizes 2X-3X are $17.50 each)

TOTAL COST (after shipping): _____________________________

If ordering 5 or less shirts, please add $5.20 for shipping. If ordering 6-12 shirts, please add $10.95 for shipping. If ordering 13+ shirts, please add $14.95 for shipping.

The Office of Student Affairs The Future of NABSW Polo Shirts

Cost: Sizes S-XL are $20.00 each Sizes 2X-3X are $22.50 each OSA polo shirts celebrating the spirit of Sankofa: Learning from Our Past to Build Our Future may be purchased in sizes Small to 3X. They are available in the following color options: (BG)-Black with Gold writing (RB)-Red with Black writing (WG)-White with Green writing

Reserve your individual and/or group polo(s) today by submitting your order form to OSA Fundraising Chair, Michelle Bair, at osa-treasurer@nabsw.org or by mail to: NABSW Sankofa Polo, c/o Michelle Bair, 1117 N. 24th St., Richmond, VA 23223.

Please allow 2-3 weeks for delivery.

Thank you for your support of OSA!

NABSW Office of Student Affairs Sankofa Polo Order Form

Name: _______________________________________________________________________________________________ Address: _____________________________________________________________________________________________ City:
______________________________________________ State: ________________ Zip: __________________

Phone: ______________________________ E-mail: ________________________________

Indicate the number of each polo shirt you wish to order:

(BG)-Black with Gold writing S ____ M ____ L____ XL____ 2X ____ 3X____

(WG)-White with Green writing S ____ M ____ L____ XL____ 2X ____ 3X____

(RB)-Red with Black writing S ____ M ____ L____ XL____ 2X ____ 3X____

TOTAL # OF SHIRTS ORDERD: _____________

(Sizes S-XL are $20.00 each and sizes 2X-3X are $22.50 each)

TOTAL COST (after shipping): _____________________________

If ordering 5 or less shirts, please add $5.20 for shipping. If ordering 6-12 shirts, please add $10.95 for shipping. If ordering 13+ shirts, please add $14.95 for shipping.

Thank you for your support of OSA!

OSA would like to recognize all Winter Graduates. We recognize your hard work and commitment to the Black Community of Social Work. Please know that we celebrate with you, encourage and support your next steps to Greatness. Be encouraged and guided by the Principles of the Nguzo Saba, which are Unity, Selfdetermination, Collective Work and Responsibility, Cooperative Economics, Purpose, Creativity, and Faith, and the Seven Cardinal Virtues of Maat, which are Right, Truth, Justice, Order, Reciprocity, Balance, and Harmony.
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If you or your chapter would like to personally recognize any December or May Graduates, please email Secretary Pugh at osa-secretary@nabsw.org Please submit all names and school via email No Later than April 20, 2011.

PRESIDENT Tajsheena Leggs osa-president@nabsw.org 1ST VICE PRESIDENT Glenda Duru osa-vp1@nabsw.org 2ND VICE PRESIDENT Michael Riley osa-vp2@nabsw.org SECRETARY Zakia Pugh osa-secretary@nabsw.org TREASURER Michelle Bair osa-treasurer@nabsw.org PARLIAMENTARIAN Lavena Ogletree osa-parli@nabsw.org ADVISOR Tameka Brown osa-advisor@nabsw.org

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PRESIDENT Joe E. Benton NABSW-President@nabsw.org VICE PRESIDENT J. Toni Oliver NABSW-VP@nabsw.org TREASURER Pat ONeal Williams NABSW-Treasurer@nabsw.org RECORDING SECRETARY Tracy Golliday-Champagne Recording-Secretary@nabsw.org CORRESPONDING SECRETARY Karen Allen Corresponding-Secretary@nabsw.org MEMBER-AT-LARGE Melissa Smith-Haley Member-at-Large1@nabsw.org MEMBER-AT-LARGE Dayvid Brown Member-at-Large2@nabsw.org
IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT

2305 Martin Luther King Ave. S.E. Washington, DC 20020 Phone (202) 678-4570 Fax (202) 678-4572 Email: nabsw.harambee@verizon.net

Website: nabsw.org

Dr. Gloria Batiste-Roberts

OFFICE OF STUDENT AFFAIRS Tajsheena Leggs

OSA President OSA-President@nabsw.org

OSA IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT Melanie Bryant

Website: nabsw.org