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MSC Carter G. Woodson Black Awareness Committee (WBAC) enhances the understanding of the culture, contributions, and impact on society of people of African descent by providing educational and community-building programs and experiences for the Texas A&M University communities. 
September 9, 2021
EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP UPDATES

Chair

Business PA Recap:
The first meeting we learned the difference between development and fundraising. Development is maintaining a relationship with potential and current donors. Fundraising is collecting money for a purpose. 

Leadership Meeting
The chair each year comes up with one new thing they want to add to the leadership profile. This year we decided to add SLLOs – Kwanzaa Principle – Enneagram.

MSC Wavier 
You have to fill out the MSC wavier every school year. So make sure you filled that out as soon as possible.

Vice Chair
Recruitment & Retention


Informational 
Thank you for everyone that came to our Birthday Bash Informational! Hope you consider being apart of MSC WBAC!


reTreat
Is this Saturday, September 11, 2021 from 12:15- 4:30 PM in MSC 2300E
Register 


New Dues 
We have made a few changes for the new year-- instead of paying $25.00 each semester, we have decided to combine the payments- meaning you pay $50.00 this semester for the entire year
PAY HERE



 




           

Vice Chair
Development & Public Relations 


STRATEGIC PLAN 
Leadership Team has approved volume 2 of the strategic plan. 
DEVELOPMENT 

Find $3,333 for Juvenile Justice in lieu of SAFAB grant that we are NOT writing due to two business day notice (FY23)
TAILGATE SEASON 
Join Ashley at the SPO Tailgates where you will be representing MSC WBAC and talking to other MSC Committee members and former students about our committee.

 


DIRECTOR &
SUB-COMMITTEE NEWS
Serves to actualize the principles of collective work and responsibility by building and maintaining strong relationships with the campus community through viable co-programming.
 
   
Kwanzaa Week – High on the Hog
Stephen Satterfield

We look forward to bringing to the Texas A&M campus Netflix’s High on the Hog: How African American Cuisine Transformed America. The event will include a Q&A with the documentaries series host and a recorded video from the Fulbright Scholar in Benin. The Q&A will be lead by one of Texas A&M's faculty members, Dr. Gatson. At conclusion of the Q&A and closing remarks, we will host a soulful sampling. We will delve into the episodes “Our Roots” and “Freedom” that trace the delicious foods, moving through lines from Africa to Texas. 
This event will be FREE and OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

We have confirmed that High on the Hog will be in the exhibit hall in the Rudder Forum. 
Facilitates the commemoration of the federal holiday for Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. to honor Dr. King’s legacy while fostering a campus environment that fulfills Dr. King’s inclusive dream for America
 
Since the 15th Annual Revered Dr. Martin Luther King Breakfast got approved last week. We are moving forward and speaking at the Cultural and Education PA on September 27 to talk about our potential speaking list for this year's MLK Breakfast. 
Embodies the African proverb that it takes a village to raise a child, but our intent is to raise awareness about social issues.


Last week the village director and one of his sub-co members had a meeting with Col. Ken Allison. They talked about what the Corps is and Col. Allision experiences in the Corps, Air Force and how he is preparing the Corps members for the job market.

    Join MSC WBAC for Soulful Sunday - a dinner and conversation program. This 2021-2022 season MSC WBAC's The Village Subcommittee will host five speakers that will present on this season’s theme - "A&M Excellence.” This year’s series will highlight the success of the A&M Community with speakers from our community to share their personal stories about achievement. With the concept of “it takes a village” in mind, Soulful Sunday welcomes the community to share a meal and have thoughtful conversation.

Educates on Black history and matters involving the vast cultures and people of the African Diaspora.

Do you like to travel? Interested in learning more about African American culture? Why don’t you consider spending your spring break with MSC WBAC as we travel to our nation’s capital, Washington DC. During this trip, you will be exposed to several aspects of Black history; whether it be African art, visiting Black historical figures’ homes – we are going to our namesake’s home – Dr. Carter G. Woodson, campus tour of Howard University, the National Museum of African American Culture & History, or being surrounded by the urban DC culture in general, you will learn a lot about  the African diaspora. This trip is part of MSC WBAC’s Homeward to My Heritage initiative and fulfills our committee’s purpose of providing educational programming, community-building, and enriching experiences that enhance the understanding of the culture and contributions of people of African descent and their impact on society. Student cost - $1,000. 7 students have sign up already.
Applications closes September 15 



 

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

Students should have an overall GPR of at least 3.4, or in the last 60 hours taken. 
Student leadership and extracurricular involvement is also be a large factor as we determine the participants of this trip. 
The application is available at the Stark Northeast Tour 2022 link and is due on Sunday, September 26th
 
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MSC Woodson Black Awareness Committee
400 Bizzell Street - 1237 TAMU
College Station, TX 77843

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