Dayton Unit NAACP

2012 Annual Report

Derrick L. Foward, M.C.E. 21st President 1528 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Way

Dayton, Ohio 45402

“History Is In Your Hands… Your Power, Your Decision - VOTE”

The Founding of the NAACP

On February 12, 1909 the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People was founded by a multiracial group of activists, who answered "The Call," in New York City, NY. They initially called themselves the National Negro Committee.

FOUNDERS Ida Wells-Barnett, W.E.B. DuBois, Henry Moscowitz, Mary White Ovington, Oswald Garrison Villiard, William English Walling led the "Call" to renew the struggle for civil and political liberty.

NAACP Vision Statement

The vision of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People is to ensure a society in which all individuals have equal rights and there is no racial hatred or racial discrimination. NAACP Mission Statement

The mission of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People is to ensure the political, educational, social, and economic equality of rights of all persons and to eliminate racial hatred and racial discrimination. The Founding of the Dayton Unit NAACP

In 1914, from the 5th Annual Report of the NAACP: Prospective branches, most of the following are to be chartered in the near future:

Albuquerque, NM Columbus, OH New Orleans, LA St. Joseph, MO Atlantic City, NJ Dayton, OH Peoria, IL Toledo, OH Baltimore, MD Des Moines, IA Springfield, IL Cincinnati, OH Jacksonville, IL Springfield, OH

The Dayton Chapter of the NAACP was established on February 9, 1915 at Zion Baptist Church. The Dayton Chapter NAACP was Officially Chartered by the NAACP Board of Directors on May 10, 1915. During that year, the chapter had 75 members. Its primary objective that year was to stop attempt at segregation in Dayton Public Schools. For the year the chapter raised $96 to further its work.

The First Branch Officers are as follows:

James C. Farrow, President; Moses H. Jones, Vice President; William O. Stokes, Secretary; Miss L.M. Troy, Treasurer; Rev. Robert T. James, Chaplain;

The First Executive Committee Members are as follows:

Charles Price; W. D. Chamberlain; Frederick Rike; Mrs. Charles S. Kumler; E. C. Harley; Rabbi David Lefkowitz; Rev. E. E. Thompson; Mrs. Julia Carnell; Dr. B. A. Rose

Dayton Unit NAACP Vision Statement

The Dayton Unit NAACP vision is to fulfill the Dream of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 by capitalizing on the 2nd “A” of the NAACP, which stands for ADVANCEMENT. (Copyright © Incorporated 2007 - DLF)

Down Through the Years…

Presidents of the Dayton Unit NAACP

1915 James C. Farrow ???? 1955 - Charles J. Francis, Sr. 1st President 11th President

1915- 1921+ Rev. J.N. Samuels-Bolboder ???? - Atty. James H. McGee 2nd President 12th President

1937 Hazey P. Loritts 1961 - Dr. Maceo Clark, Sr. 3rd President 13th President

1938 (April – May) Clarence Joseph McLin, Sr. 1965 - Ollie Ashby 4th President 14th President

1938 (May ?) Viola T. Lewis-Waiters 1970 - Bishop Marshall Gilmore 5th President 15th President

1939 (Re-Elected) Hazey P. Loritts 1972 – 1976 - Clarence Bowman, Sr. 16th President

1941 Name Unknown 1977 – 1984 - Atty. Richard Austin 6th President 17th President

1943 Thomas P. Turner 1984 – 2002 - Jessie O. Gooding 7th President 18th President

1945 Rev. George W. Sherard 2003 – 2004 - Floyd B. Johnson 8th President 19th President

1946 Marion Williams 2005 – 2006 - Rev. Dr. Robert E. Baines, Jr. 9th President 20th President

1948 Morris H. Simmons 2007 - Present - Derrick L. Foward, M.C.E. 10th President 21st President

1951 (Re-Elected) Morris H. Simmons

“Our Prestigious Leaders” TABLE Of CONTENTS

Presidents Letter 2

2012 Proactive Civil Rights Agenda 3-9

Civil Rights Cases 10

Membership Update 11-12

We Embody An Innovative Spirit 13

Youth Achievements 13-16

Dayton Unit NAACP Visible At The NAACP 103rd Annual Convention: 17-18

Media Relations / Headlines 19

Legislative Corridor / Voter Education, Empowerment & GOTV: 20-21

Economic Development 22

Training & Development / Awards Recognition 23

Pictorial Reflection of Year-In-Review 24-25

Financial Stewardship 26

Leadership Team for 2011-2012 27

Corporate Sponsors 28

Corporate Sponsors Con’t… / Organizational Sponsors 28-29

Church Sponsors / Individual Sponsors 30

Next Scheduled Calendar Event 31

Dayton Unit NAACP

2012 Annual Report

Goal: Inform, Educate, Empower Derrick L. Foward, M.C.E., President Message From The President:

Dear NAACP Members, Constituents, Church, Community and Business Leaders:

First giving Honor and Praise to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ who is the head of my life, because without him, we could do nothing.

In 2012, the Dayton Unit NAACP faced many challenges. From investigating the Joe Ross “Motel 6” case which was settled with undisclosed terms, to speaking out about the Deputy Chief Major John DiPeitro “Teen Hosed- Down Naked” case. The Dayton Unit NAACP’s voice for equality and justice continues to resonate throughout the Dayton region.

From a proactive standpoint, we educated hundreds of Dayton residents about issues ranging from healthcare to the death penalty, to the role of the church from a civic engagement standpoint to benefits for our Nations Veterans. As stated by many professionals, education opens doors for unlimited possibilities.

Our membership continues to grow and become more active, increasing by 5.1% versus the previous year. Our online activists grew to an impressive 2,200 Facebook friends, with very limited resources to accomplish this noble feat. We conducted 8 TV shows, highlighting minority businesses enterprises, hospice care, voting and other topics of interest.

We assisted 4 deserving students with scholarship opportunities and witnessed 2 of our ACT-SO students win National Medals at the National ACT-SO Competition in Houston, Texas. One Silver Medal in Computer Science and one Bronze Medal in Engineering.

Through the Dayton Unit NAACP Jobs Referral Program, we were able to secure 1 Apprenticeship Job and 15 Skilled Trades Jobs for workers in the construction industry.

Our youth led the charge in voter registration, knocking on more than 2,600 doors and registering more than 700 new voters. As a collective body, we attended more than 20 events throughout the year, registering people to VOTE!

In closing, never forgot to recognize the individuals who really love and care for you and will be with you until the end of time. We wish everyone a Blessed, Safe, Prosperous and Happy New Year. I am convinced that if you keep God first, you will receive the desires of your heart. To my Cabinet, I truly appreciate your support. Stay Blessed!!! “Our Success Is Influenced By Your Actions (DLF).”

Your community servant,

Derrick L. Foward, M.C.E. President Dayton Unit NAACP “History Is In Your Hands… Your Power, Your Decision - VOTE” 2 Dayton Unit NAACP

2012 Annual Report

Goal: Inform, Educate, Empower Derrick L. Foward, M.C.E., President

Proactive Civil Rights Agenda (Educational Community-Based Programs):

January 2012 – Monthly Educational Community Meeting entitled, “Understanding Your Medications and What You Should Ask Your Pharmacist and Your Doctor.” The distinguished guest speaker was Nnodum Iheme, R.Ph., Proprietor of Ziks Family Pharmacy and Home Medical Equipment. (Moderator – Rosa E.R. Smith, R.N., 2nd VP & Health Committee Chair)

February 2012 – Monthly Educational Community Meeting entitled, “Ohio’s Death Penalty.” The distinguished guest speaker was Kevin Werner, Executive Director for Ohioans to Stop Executions. (Moderator – Rev. Crystal D. Jackson-Moore, Secretary & Prison Committee Chair)

March 2012 – Monthly Educational Community Meeting entitled, “A Discussion about the Opportunity for Metropolitan Government in the Dayton Region.” The distinguished guest speaker was Dan Foley, Montgomery County Commissioner. (Moderator – Tom Roberts, 3rd VP & Political Action Committee Chair)

April 2012 – Monthly Educational Community Workshop entitled, “Healthcare Challenges in the African American Community…What Will You Do About Them.” The distinguished guest speakers were Dr. Morris Brown, Internist & Family Practice; Dr. Alonzo Patterson, Pediatrician; and Dr. Tanisha Richmond, Podiatrist. (Moderator – Rosa E.R. Smith, R.N., 2nd VP & Health Committee Chair)

3 May 2012 – Monthly Educational Community Seminar entitled, “Equal or Unequal Justice System.” The distinguished guest speaker was The Honorable Walter H. Rice, Judge for the United States Southern District of Ohio. (Moderator – Atty. Mia Wortham-Spells, Legal Redress Committee Chair)

June 2012 – Monthly Educational Community Meeting entitled, “The Role of the Church from a Civic Engagement Standpoint.” The distinguished guest speakers were Rev. Rockney Carter, Pastor of Zion Baptist Church; Rev. Corey Cunningham, Pastor of The Inspiration Church; Rev. Jamison Hunter, Pastor of Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church; Rev. Cory J. Pruitt, Pastor of Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church; and Rev. Samuel N. Winston, Jr., Pastor of Mt. Calvary Missionary Baptist Church. (Moderator – Rev. Herman E. Branham, 1st VP & Religious Affairs Committee Chair)

July 2012 – Monthly Educational Community Seminar entitled, “Community Programs That Support Education.” The distinguished guest speaker was Darryl Smith, Urban Park Manager for Five Rivers MetroParks. (Moderator – Manicka Thomas, Education Committee Chair)

4 August 2012 – Monthly Educational Community Meeting entitled, “EAP Programs: Ways To Deal With Critical Incidents.” The distinguished guest speakers were Jerome Demmings, Executive Director for Friendship Village and Tyrone Colbert, Employees Assistant Program Representative. (Moderator – Chris Cortner, Labor & Industry Committee Chair)

Septembers 2012 – Monthly Educational Community Meeting entitled, “Meet The Candidates.” The distinguished guest speakers were Candidates for Federal and County Positions. (Moderator – Tom Roberts, 3rd VP & Political Action Committee Chair)

Are These Candidates Members Of The NAACP? Do They Support The NAACP Public Policy Positions At The National, State and Local Levels? What Have They Done or Plan To Do About The Disparate Impact Related To Unemployment Rates? How Do They Plan To Increase Opportunities For MBE’s, SBE’s, WBE’s and DBE’s? What Are Their Plans For Economic Development In West Dayton? 5 October 2012 – The Dayton Unit NAACP held its 61st Annual Freedom Fund Banquet with the theme entitled, “History Is In Your Hands…Your Power, Your Decision – VOTE.” The distinguished keynote speaker was the Honorable Yvette McGee Brown, Justice of The Ohio Supreme Court of Ohio and The Judicial System. We would like to take this opportunity to thank the Citizens of the Greater Dayton Metropolitan Area for making our banquet a huge success, said Lu Dale, Freedom Fund Committee Chair. Held General Membership Meeting with primary focus on the Dayton Unit NAACP 2012 Election. (Moderator – Derrick L. Foward, M.C.E., President)

Rev. Oscar E. Blair Edward T. Dixon Honorary Chair President’s Award Recipient Priority Building Services Affectionately Known As “Doo-Doo”

Amos L. Otis, MBA, MMAS Judge Frances E. McGee Honorary Chair Magistrate Annette McGee Wright SoBran, Inc. Community Service Award Recipients

President Te’Nayia A. Bailey President Derrick L. Foward Littlejohn Junior Youth Council Youth Empowerment Award Recipient Speaking With Confidence Presented By President Te’Nayia A. Bailey 6 Freedom Fund Highlights Con’t:

Honorable Yvette McGee Brown President Derrick L. Foward Justice of The Ohio Supreme Court and The Judicial System Very Serious Keynote Speaker Speaking Truth To Power

President Derrick L. Foward Raquel Gonzalez Diamond Life Membership Award Recipient Derrick L. Foward, M.C.E. First in the History of the Dayton Unit NAACP Visionary Leadership Scholarship Recipient

Shannon W. Sims Stacy Thompson and Key Bank Mistress of Ceremony Award Community Outreach Award Recipients Anchor/Reporter ABC 22 / Fox 45 TV 7

Freedom Fund Highlights Con’t:

Largest Sit-Down Dinner of Any Organization In Montgomery County 8 Nominating Committee and Election Supervisory Committee:

Nominating Committee Election Supervisory Committee Kim Gaines Bessie Siler Yancy J. Hamilton Dorothy Treece Dr. Talbert L. Grooms Bradley L. Smith Darryl Smith Angie White Marcus Hall Fred Strahorn Loretta Williams Willie A. Terrell, Jr. November 2012 – Monthly Educational Community Meeting entitled, “What Benefits Are Available To Veterans.” The distinguished guest speakers were Herbert Davis, Executive Director of Montgomery County Veterans Service Commission and Jesse Johnson, Certified Veteran Officer. (Moderator – John S. Chatman, Armed Services and Veterans Affairs Chair)

December 2012 – The Annual Meeting was held to include verbal Year-End Reports from Officers and Standing Committee Chairs. We voted for members to serve on the NAACP National Board of Directors. We had a Christmas Celebration that concluded an enormous year of activities whereas we Informed and Educated the Citizens throughout the Greater Dayton Metropolitan Area on many issues which will ultimately Empower them to make better well-informed decisions on their daily journey that we call life. (Moderator – Derrick L. Foward, M.C.E., President) 9 Civil Rights Case Work:

The NAACP does not provide legal advice but we do offer Non-Lawyer assistance when feasible. Our Labor & Industry Committee (Chairperson Chris R. Cortner) and Legal Redress Committee (Chairperson Atty. Mia Wortham-Spells) have teamed-up to investigate the following cases as of December 31, 2012 YTD:

Assault – 2 Child Custody – 1 Consultation – 1 Criminal Justice – 30 Death In Jail – 1 Discrimination (General, Age, Race, Lending) – 19 DNA – 1 Education – 3 Employment – 73 False Imprisonment – 1 Fraud – 1 Harassment – 18 Housing – 7 License Suspension – 1 Lost Ballots – 1 Medical – 1 Nepotism – 1 Police Harassment – 1 Police Misconduct (Taser, Ect…) – 1 Police Profiling – 1 Profiling – 3 Racial Retaliation – 3 Religious Prosecution – 1 Shared Parenting – 1 TBD ??? – 1 Trespassing – 1 Vandalism – 1 Wages Not Paid – 2 Cause of Motel 6 Investigation In Sharonville, Ohio Total Cases December 2012 YTD – 178

Our process is as follows: Intake all Complaints Reported to the Unit; Thoroughly Investigate Case; Assess the Validity of the Complaint; Meet with Respondent to Review Entire Case; and Offer Proposed Solutions Based on a Thorough and Complete Investigation. Some cases may result in direct action or withdrawal of economic support if deemed necessary. We will continue to pursue freedom and justice for all Americans on a daily basis.

Seeking Equality of Rights For All Americans 10 Membership Update:

As of December 31, 2012 YTD, the Dayton Unit NAACP had a 5.1% increase in financial members than the previous year. As of December 31, 2012, 291 people (8.9% Increase vs. Previous Year) have renewed their memberships or became new members and 17 (41.1% Decrease vs. Previous Year) of those 291 people became a Fully-Paid Life Member. The 291 Members who have paid their dues through December 2012 YTD does not include the Life Members of the Dayton Unit NAACP or the Members whose memberships are still current. The Dayton Unit NAACP is the 3rd largest Unit in the State of Ohio.

New Life Members Receive Awards

(Numbers Do Not Reflect Memberships That Were Still Current Prior To 2012)

(Numbers Do Not Reflect Fully-Paid Life Members Prior To 2012) 11 We appreciate the Pastors of the following churches that allowed us to hold membership drives at their respective churches:

 The Potter’s House-Dayton International Ministries (Bishop Mark C. McGuire, Sr.)  Summit Christian Church (Rev. Shelby Walker)  Mt. Enon Missionary Baptist Church (Rev. Cory Pruitt)

If you are interested in joining the NAACP or hosting a membership drive, please contact us at 937.222.2172.

Membership Chairlady Dinah Williams and Ina Green Conducting A Membership Drive At Summit Christian Church

State Senator Bill Beagle Receiving Life Membership Award At The Dayton Community Revitalization Network Meeting (DCRN) (Seminola Meriner, Deacon Ronnie Moreland, Renee Sheppard, David K. Greer, Derrick L. Foward, Brenda Moore, Dr. Robert Walker)

If you are interested in joining the NAACP or hosting a membership drive, please contact us at 937.222.2172. 12 We Embody An Innovative Spirit!!!

A “Citation of Honor Award” was developed to recognize Citizens and Organizations for their personal achievements and significant contributions they have made to the community. The distinguished recipients are as follows:  Bethesda Temple Apostolic Church (1st Annual Black History Month Community Dinner)

 Bishop Mark C. McGuire, Sr. (11th Pastoral Anniversary)

 Rev. Dr. Tommy H. Byrd, Jr. (29th Pastoral Anniversary)

 David L. Williams (90th Birthday Celebration)

 Trotwood Police Department (Gold Star Accreditation) Youth Achievements:

(Te’Nayia A. Bailey, President – Littlejohn Junior Youth Council) (Jean A. Foward, Advisor; Pam Sloan, Co-Advisor – Littlejohn Junior Youth Council) (Rahje Perkins, President – Dayton Youth Council) (Carolyn Y. Perkins, Advisor – Dayton Youth Council) (Linda J. Bolds, Chair; Dr. Carl E. Moyler, Co-Chair; Marlene Johnson, Lead Advisor – ACT-SO Youth Program) (Willie A. Terrell, Jr., Scholarship Committee Chair)

The Littlejohn Junior Youth Council (Ages 1-12) and the Dayton Youth Council (Ages 13-17) are engaged in community service activities and leadership development. The ACT-SO Youth Group (High School Students) competes in 25 categories of competition to include the sciences, humanities, performing and visual arts, mathematics and entrepreneurship. A few of the highlights are as follows:

 Participated in MLK March

 Black History Month Program

 ACT-SO Night of the Stars Event

 NAACP Youth Rock the Vote 2012 Voters Registration Drive

13 Youth Achievements Con’t…:

Littlejohn Junior Youth Council Advisor Jean A. Foward and Littlejohn Junior Youth Council Treasurer Ze’Niah Howell Conducting Voter Registration Drive

Dayton NAACP ACT-SO Delegation At The National ACT-SO Competition In Houston, Texas

(Eliza Straughter – National Silver Medal in Computer Science) (Takeisha Hankins – National Bronze Medal in Engineering) 14 Youth Achievements Con’t…:

Dayton Unit NAACP 2012 Scholarship Recipients

(Marquise Crosby - Jessie O. Gooding Scholarship) (Shatoria Gullatte - LaVerne B.Gooding Scholarship) (Takeisha Hankins - Miley O. Williamson Scholarship) (Brittany Jones-Newberry - Derrick L. Foward Visionary Leadership Scholarship)

Advisor Carolyn Perkins, ECM Letoia Howell, President Te’Nayia Bailey, Treasurer Ze’Niah Howell 15 Youth Achievements Con’t…:

(Visionary Leader: Gwen Lee)

(Littlejohn Junior Youth Council Members: Ze’Niah Howell, Steve Thomson, Te’Nayia Bailey, Oddisty Ogburn)

(Littlejohn Junior Youth Council Advisor: Jean A. Foward)

(Dayton Business Technology Students: Cintre Morrow, Malik Cleveland, De’Andre Morrow)

(Dayton Business Technology Teacher: Gregory Stone)

The Littlejohn Junior Youth Council Instituted An Entrepreneurial Work Program In Partnership With The Dayton Business Technology School Painting Addresses On Curbs Was Their 1st Work Assignment!!!

This Work Program Was The Vision Of Ms. Gwen Lee! We Thank You!!! 16 Dayton Unit NAACP Visible At The NAACP 103rd Annual Convention:

Branham, Williams, Jealous, Rush Foward and Martin

Terrell Collecting Late Fees Plenary Session Photo Opt

Enjoying Houston Astros Game Biden and Foward 17 Dayton Unit NAACP Visible At The NAACP 103rd Annual Convention Con’t:

Dayton Unit NAACP Delegation Along With Judge Littlejohn

Welcome To Orlando, Florida For The NAACP 104th Annual Convention 18

Media Relations / Headlines:

 Thousands Marched From Welcome Stadium to the Convention Center to Celebrate Martin Luther King 2012 Celebration (DWN)  Groups With Many Agendas Unite In King March (DDN)  NAACP To Probe Price Killing… NAACP To Thoroughly Investigate (DDN)  NAACP Investigates Shooting Death (WDTN-TV2)  Mother and Community Demand Justice in Killing of Dante Price at Summit Square Apartments (DWN)  50 At Rally Demand Inquiry Into Fatal Shooting By Guards (DDN)  Groups and Police Sign Community Pledge (DDN)  NAACP Hosts 2012 Regional III Conference (DWN)  NAACP: Stop the Crime Cycle in Dayton (WDTN-TV2)  NAACP Hosts Community Forum (WKEF-TV22/45)  Dayton Unit NAACP Youth Council’s Voter Registration Campaign Begins (DDN)  At Seventeen, Local ACT-SO Student Planning to be Entrepreneur (DWN)  City of Dayton Human Relations Council Hosts Kick-Off for Speak. Be Heard. Be Considered (DWN)  Dayton Unit NAACP President Foward’s Letter To The Editor entitled, “Violence Is Unacceptable” (DDN)  Dayton Unit NAACP President Foward’s Letter To The Editor entitled, “Violence In Our Neighborhoods Is Unacceptable” (DWN)  Dayton Unit NAACP Launches Voter Education and Registration Campaign To Combat New Restrictions on Ballot Access (DWN)  Will Same-Sex Marriage Be An Election Issue (DDN)  Health Care Ruling…What Leaders Are Saying (DDN)  Dayton Community Comes Together In Celebration of Juneteenth (DWN)  Rosa-A-Rama Fashion Tea Tradition Continues For Women of Trinity Presbyterian Church (DWN)  Motel Guest Greeted By Racial Slur on TV Screen (Cincinnati 9-News)  Police Cleared In English’s Death (DDN)  NAACP Host 103rd Annual Convention In Houston, Texas (DWN)  Police Academy Graduates Most Diverse Class (DDN)  Recruit Class More Diverse (DDN)  NAACP Proud of Police Recruit Class (DWN)  Cleveland To Host State NAACP Convention (DWN)  NAACP Responds To Early Voting Dispute (WDTN-TV2)  Artist Takes Message On Road (DDN)  Racial Epithet On Motel Screen Welcomes Music Festival Guest (The Cincinnati Herald)  Police Investigating Why Racial Slur Appeared On Motel TV (DWN)  Dayton Unit NAACP Awarded Distinguished “Thalheimer Award”  Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.-Dayton Peace Museum Initiative Announce 15 Civil Rights Icons Enshrinement (DWN)  NAACP To Host Candidate Forum (DWN)  NAACP Holds Candidates Forum To Inform Community (WRGT-TV Fox 45 News)  Dayton Unit NAACP Sponsor Successful Candidate Forum (DWN)  NAACP Hosts Freedom Fund Banquet In Dayton (ABC22/Fox45)  Dayton Unit NAACP Member Nominations (DDN)  Who’s Who Publishing Highlights Cincinnati-Dayton Leaders (DWN)  Local NACP To Host Register, Vote Event (DDN)  NAACP Meeting To Feature Veterans (DDN)  NAACP Educates Vets About Health Benefits (WDTN-TV2)  Dayton NAACP Helps Local Veterans  Debating Candidates Plans To Fix Economy (DDN)  NAACP 61st Freedom Fund Banquet (DWN)  Benefits Available To Vets, Presented By NAACP (DWN)  Ben Jealous Awarded The 2012 Puffin/Nation Prize (DWN)  Why Did President Obama Win Re-election? ….Many People Have Different Views (DWN)  Chief’s Assistant Feared Cover-Up (DDN)  All Incumbents Win NAACP Offices (DWN)  Foward Re-elected Local NAACP President (DDN)

(Carolyn Y. Perkins – Communications, Press & Publicity Committee Chair) 19 Voter Education, Empowerment & GOTV:

The Political Action Committee conducted 2 Voter Education and Registration Workshops. They collaborated with the Dayton Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. and the Caravan of Churches That Celebrate Lenten Services Together On A Yearly Basis.

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Workshop Caravan of Churches Workshop

(President Derrick L. Foward, Beverly King, President Sharon Platt, Deborah Gaston, 3rd VP Tom Roberts)

(Tom Roberts – 3rd VP & Political Action Committee Chair) (Demetrious H. Rush – GOTV Committee Chair) 20 Voter Education, Empowerment & GOTV:

21 Economic Development

As of December 31, 2012 YTD, 16 Skilled Trade Workers were employed through the Dayton Unit NAACP Jobs Referral Program. We also had 1 Apprenticeship Cement Finisher. The construction companies that have employed these workers are as follows:

 Spanish Springs Construction Company (VA Medical Center)

 Oglesby Construction Company (James H. McGee Blvd Project)

 Labor Works of Dayton (Salem Avenue Office)

 Complete General Construction

 Sunesis Construction

 Delphi Corporation

 Steve R. Rauch, Inc.

 Belgray Construction

 W. C. Jones Asphalt Paving Company

We work with a numerous Contractors to assist them with fulfilling their moral obligations as well as Affirmative Action requirements related to Government contracts. We also have job postings with other corporations that are currently hiring. Please visit or call our office between the hours of 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Monday – Friday. Ask for Roosevelt Burrell, Member of the Economic Development Committee. Our goal was to ensure that 100 Skilled Trade Workers are given jobs through this referral program by December 31, 2012. The primary objective is to end discrimination in the construction industry. JerseyZ Grille

The Dayton Unit NAACP Believes In Promoting African American Owned Businesses

(Trotwood City Councilman Bruce Kettelle, President Derrick L. Foward, 1st Lady Jean A. Foward, Co-Owner Delvin Parks, Operations Manager Asia Rose, Gigi Johnson, Co-Owner Carl Johnson, General Manager Stan McKnight)

(Chris Shaw, Economic Development Committee Chair) 22 Training & Development:

Various members of the leadership team of the Dayton Unit NAACP participated in the following training sessions:

1. Annual Meeting 2. National Board Meeting 3. Ohio Conference NAACP Quarterly Training 4. NAACP Region III Civil Rights Advocacy Training Institute (CRATI) 5. NAACP 103rd Annual Convention 6. President’s Council Meeting 7. Ohio Conference NAACP 82nd Annual State Convention

Award Recognitions:

 Freedom Fund Chairlady Lu Dale – Recognized By The Dayton Weekly News as one of Dayton’s Women of Influence  2nd VP Rosa E.R. Smith, R.N. – Mary Scott Nursing Center 2012 Legacy Award Recipient  ACT-SO Vice Chair Dr. Carl E. Moyler – Recognized By The Dayton Weekly News as one of Dayton’s Men of Influence  Executive Committee Member Dr. Anthony Whitmore – Honored For International Work  Scholarship Chair Willie A. Terrell, Jr. – Recognized By The Dayton Weekly News as one of Dayton’s Men of Influence  President Derrick L. Foward – Recognized By The Dayton Weekly News as one of Dayton’s Men of Influence  1st VP Branham Celebrates 10th Pastoral Anniversary  Freedom Fund Chair Lu Dale Wins Election For Huber Heights City Council

Put God 1st…Believe, Achieve & Succeed – Your Work Does Not Go Unnoticed 23 Pictorial Reflection of Year-In-Review:

24 Pictorial Reflection of Year-In-Review Con’t:

Foward and Turkish Delegation Foward and Shaw Signing CPC Declaration

Cortner and Thomas At Regional Training Actress Audra McDonald and President Foward

President Foward Receives Thalheimer Award In 2012 25 Financial Stewardship:

2012 - $7206.61 - Deficit 2011 - $16,418.45 - Surplus 2010 - $106.54 - Surplus 2009 - $25,150.75 - Surplus 2008 - $2,031.68 - Surplus 2007 - $5,541.54 - Surplus

26 “Leadership Team 2011-2012”

Team Dayton Executive Committee

Officers Stacey D. Benson-Taylor Letoia R. Howell John S. Chatman Menta D. Kimbell Derrick L. Foward, M.C.E. Edward T. Dixon Dr. Carl E. Moyler President Brian E. Dunson Anthony Whitmore Deborah R. Fritz-Benson Rev. Herman E. Branham 1st Vice President Standing Committee Chairs

Rosa E.R. Smith, R.N. Linda J. Bolds Carolyn Y. Perkins 2nd Vice President ACT-SO Youth Group Communications, Press & Publicity/ Dayton Youth Council Tom Roberts 3rd Vice President Tyronne T. Bonner Tom Roberts Young Adult Political Action/ Rev. Crystal D. Jackson-Moore Parliamentarian Secretary Rev. Herman E. Branham Demetrious H. Rush Dorothy M. Treece Religious Affairs Get Out To Vote (GOTV) Assistant Secretary Chris Cortner Christopher L. Shaw Janiece E. Kimbell Labor and Industry Economic Development Treasurer Lu Dale Jamie M. Simpson Lorenzo Harris Freedom Fund Community Coordination Assistant Treasurer Jean A. Foward Rosa E.R. Smith, R.N. Youth Leadership Littlejohn Junior Youth Council Health

Te’Nayia A. Bailey Menta D. Kimbell Willie A. Terrell, Jr. President Women In NAACP (WIN) Scholarship Littlejohn Jr. Youth Council Janiece E. Kimbell Manicka Thomas Rahje Perkins Finance Education President Dayton Youth Council N/A Dinah M. Williams Armed Services & Veterans Affairs Membership & Life Membership

Deborah A. Smith Atty. Mia Wortham-Spells Housing Legal Redress

Atty. (Ret.) Alvarene N. Owens Criminal Justice

27 Corporate Sponsors

$10,000 and Above

Priority Building Services SoBran, Inc.

$7,500 - $9,999

Heidelberg Distributing Co.

$5,000 - $7,499

The Dayton Power and Light Company Vectren Energy Ohio

$2,500 - $4,999

Chase Bank City of Dayton Dayton Daily News* Fifth Third Bank Greater Dayton RTA Key Bank Miami Valley Hospital / Good Samaritan / Premier Health Partners Montgomery County Commissioners Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office PNC Bank Sinclair Community College The Dayton Foundation The Kroger Company Time Warner Cable University of Dayton Walgreens Co. Wright-Patt Credit Union, Inc. Wright State University

28 $1,000 - $2,499

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. Beta Eta Omega Chapter A.T.&T. Ohio Bob Ross Buick / Hummer/ GMC Bonbright Distributors CareSource Foundation Central State University Economy Linen and Towel Service, Inc. Grafton Oaks Nursing Center President Derrick L. Foward & 1st Lady Jean A. Foward Standard Register WRCX-TV 40*

Organization Sponsors

$600 - $999

AFSCME Ohio Council 8 Local 101 CDO Technologies Citizens For Turner City of Trotwood Coca-Cola Committee To Elect Fred Strahorn Community Action Partnership CountyCorp Dayton Building Trades Council & AFL-CIO Dayton Dragons Professional Baseball Team Dayton Montgomery County Black Elected Officials Dayton Public Schools Five Rivers MetroParks Gold Rush Jewelers IUE-CWA John Chatman Legal Aid of Western Ohio and Advocates For Basic Legal Equality, Inc. Lu Dale Miami Valley Fair Housing Center, Inc. Montgomery Sheriff’s Office National Council of Negro Women Ohio Democratic Party Pepsi-Cola Bottling Shaw Dry Cleaners SAIC Southwest Labor Federation Speedway LLC (Scholarship) Teamsters Local 957 UFCW Local 75 Wal-Mart 29 Church Sponsors

$600 - $999

Bethel Missionary Baptist Church Corinthian Baptist Church Dayton Baptist Pastors and Ministers Union Mt. Zion A.O.H. Church of God Phillips Temple C.M.E. Church Summit Christian Church Tabernacle Baptist Church Trinity Presbyterian Church Zion Baptist Church

Individual Sponsors $599 - $1

Thanks to all individuals that make up our Dayton Unit NAACP family of supporters.

“The Church Will Always Be The Cornerstone of the Civil Rights Movement”

(Historic Ebenezer Baptist Church)

Thank You Sponsors!!! 30 Next Scheduled Calendar Event:

Dayton Unit NAACP General Membership Meeting / Monthly Community Meeting Dayton Boys Preparatory Academy January 28, 2013 @ 6:00 p.m. See You There!!!

Until We Meet Again, Have A Great Year!!!

“History Is In Your Hands… Your Power, Your Decision - VOTE” 31