The Vision November Final
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B L A C K A C H I E V E R S YMCA of Middle Tennessee 1 The Vision What is the most important thing you have learned from Black Achievers? Time management and follow through. Over the summer here, I was a interning at Black Achievers, and I learned from seeing the deadline I had to have something done. In order to make something a success I had to know how to manage my time, to make sure everything got done. I also learned follow through because I had to keep emailing people to make sure everything was getting done. What are some things you are involved in outside of Black Achievers? I am a part of a business organization called DECA. We participate in competitions where we are placed in business world scenarios and work together to come up with a solution to that scenario and present it. I also work at the Garden Brunch Café. I’m a host -- the first face you see when you walk in the door. I do video projects as well. Aaron taught me about videos. One day, we were getting back from the Christian Values Conference and he said I should make a presentation to show Black Achievers what we did. He showed me how to put it together. Then it became so second nature I started doing it for a lot of things, like my presidential campaign at school. I also love playing the saxophone. What is your favorite Black Achievers memory? I’d say probably going to Blue Ridge is my favorite BA memory. I was able to meet lots of people, make new friends who I still talk to to this day. Just meeting those people and making those friendships meant a lot to me. What would you like to do for a career? I want to major in international business with a minor in political science. I want to own my own advertising company and funeral home, then use the resources from my advertising company to make a global name for my self, so I can be seen as somebody who helps people around the word. That’s why I want to go into political science, because after I am finished with all that stuff, I want to become somebody that has some kind of global presence in politics. Where do you want to attend college? I’m thinking about TSU or Howard. Which ever gives me the most money is where I’m going to go. I’ve applied to Carson-Newman, TSU, and am finishing the application for Howard. How would you describe your overall experience with Black Achievers? It has made me a better leader. I have been able to see diff aspects of leadership and find which one suits me the best. I’ve been able to develop a lot of character. I have been able to interact with a lot of different people not just from all over the states, but from all over the world and BA has opened a lot of doors for me everywhere. Dedicated to helping youth develop as leaders through opportunities in education, leadership, philanthropy, community service and civic engagement. A Monthly Newsletter Issue #2 - November 2013 Teen Council President, and Senior at Hillsboro High School, Montez Mickles The Spotlight Is On Montez Mickles Club Models Achievers extends beyond the bi- weekly Saturday meetings with the Achievers club model. Page 3 Atlanta College Tour University of Georgia, Clark Atlanta and Georgia State were just a few of the stops on this year’s fall college tour. Page 4 & 5 No Shave November Learn how Aaron McGee has turned an month-long challenge into a scholarship fundraiser. Page 5 Election Time Announcing the results of our Teen Council and Parents Committee elections. Page 6 October Meetings October was a successful month for Achievers. They were busy. Page 2
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B L A C K A C H I E V E R S
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The Vision
What is the most important thing you have learned from Black Achievers? Time management and follow through. Over the summer here, I was a interning at Black Achievers, and I learned from seeing the deadline I had to have something done. In order to make something a success I had to know how to manage my time, to make sure everything got done. I also learned follow through because I had to keep emailing
people to make sure everything was getting done.
What are some things you are involved in outside of Black Achievers? I am a part of a business organization called DECA. We participate in competitions where we are placed in business world scenarios and work together to come up with a solution to that scenario and present it. I also work at the Garden Brunch Café. I’m a host -- the first face you see when you walk in the door. I do video projects as well. Aaron taught me about videos. One day, we were getting back from the Christian Values Conference and he said I should make a presentation to show Black Achievers what we did. He showed me how to put it together. Then it became so second nature I started doing it for a lot of things, like my presidential campaign at school. I also love playing the saxophone.
What is your favorite Black Achievers memory? I’d say probably going to Blue Ridge is my favorite BA memory. I was able to meet lots of people, make new friends who I still talk to to this day. Just meeting those people and making those friendships meant a lot to me.
What would you like to do for a career? I want to major in international business with a minor in political science. I want to own my own advertising company and funeral home, then use the resources from my advertising company to make a global name for my self, so I can be seen as somebody who helps people around the word. That’s why I want to go into political science, because after I am finished with all that stuff, I want to become somebody that has some kind of global presence in politics.
Where do you want to attend college? I’m thinking about TSU or Howard. Which ever gives me the most money is where I’m going to go. I’ve applied to Carson-Newman, TSU, and am finishing the application for Howard.
How would you describe your overall experience with Black Achievers? It has made me a better leader. I have been able to see diff aspects of leadership and find which one suits me the best. I’ve been able to develop a lot of character. I have been able to interact with a lot of different people not just from all over the states, but from all over the world and BA has opened a lot of doors for me everywhere.
Dedicated to helping youth develop as leaders through opportunities in education, leadership, philanthropy, community service and civic engagement. A Monthly Newsletter Issue #2 - November 2013
Teen Council President, and Senior at Hillsboro High School, Montez Mickles
The Spotlight Is On Montez Mickles
Club ModelsAchievers extends beyond the bi-weekly Saturday meetings with the Achievers club model. Page 3
Atlanta College TourUniversity of Georgia, Clark Atlanta and Georgia State were just a few of the stops on this year’s fall college tour. Page 4 & 5
No Shave NovemberLearn how Aaron McGee has turned an month-long challenge into a scholarship fundraiser. Page 5
Election TimeAnnouncing the results of our Teen Council and Parents Committee elections. Page 6
October Meetings October was a! successful month ! for Achievers. ! ! They were ! ! busy. ! ! Page 2
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1. Dr. Louis Frazier, resident at Vanderbilt Hospital, and one of Saturday’s speakers, signs autographs after documentary taping with BBC. 2. Achievers show off their swag. 3. Board Member Robyn Green leads an ACT prep workshop. 4. Parents Committee and Board Members meet. 5. Saturday’s group poses with Dr. Frazier.
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The Black Achievers program has expanded beyond its traditional Saturday sessions at VanderbiltUniversity. In January 2012, the Achievers Program introduced a “club model” that operates in schools around Middle Tennessee. Initially, the “club model” was introduced in Maplewood High School and Hillsboro High School. With additional expansion over time, Black Achievers has four sustainable club models operating in North, South, and East Nashville as and in
a surrounding county. Now club programs locations are Cane Ridge High School, Glencliff High School, Maplewood High School, and Martin Luther King High School. The Martin Luther King club model kicked off Tuesday, October 22 with the support of
MLK faculty and staff and community partners like the program’s adult achiever, Jamal Hutchinson. More than 20 students attended the kick-off. MLK Achievers will meet on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month from 3:15 to 4:30 p.m. We would like to give a special thank you to the MLK staff & Black Achievers Club Sponsors Joy Your, PaulBass, Stacey Turner, Christopher Dowlen, Janaar Harbour, and Avril Syes.
The Spotlight Is On Charles Sneed
Charles Sneed is a Nashville native and founder and CEO of the Charles Sneed Group. Outside of Black Achievers he serves his community though his church youth department, the foster care review board, and NAACP.Why did you become a board member? I became a board member because last year at the award ceremony my wife and I saw how much effect the Black Achievers has on the Nashville high school community. Being
from Nashville and being in Nashville’s predominantly black schools for the majority of my younger years, my wife and I felt this would be a great organization to become a part of. The Black Achievers award banquet showed us how much we can give back to our community and we knew we had to be a part of this great organization.
What improvements do you hope to bring to Black Achievers this year? I hope to bring another look at what things the Black Achievers can be involved with in the Nashville community. Maybe more outreach to lower income based communities and more exposure worldwide. I want to personally add more travel exposure to the students in Black Achievers.
How did the roles of mentors affect you growing up? Having mentors in my life was vital to me becoming the man that I am today. I had mentors in the sports I played, school and at home and they all were great leaders that gave me great advice on life. The lessons they installed in me, I believe gave me the
knowledge to excel in life and I want to instill that in the youth of today.What philosophies do you have on youth development? I believe youth development is key to any personal development in life. Being of sound financial, spiritual and intellectual knowledge, I believe is key to becoming a better college student.
How would you describe your experience as a Black Achievers board member so far? My experience has been great. I have met a great group of leaders in the board members and I plan on meeting a great group of youth as well. I have been to a Saturday meeting and I see great potential in the youth.
If you had one message to pass on to the students in the Black Achievers program, what would it be?? The one message that I would pass on is that life is great. Everyday is a journey. Be prosperous and build your dream. Find out what you want and gain the knowledge to receive it.
Charles Sneed serves as the Vice Chair of the YMCA Black Achievers Board of Directors.
Achievers Club Models Take Off
Martin Luther King High School
• Adult Achiever: Jamal Hutchinson
• Meets 2nd & 4th Tuesday every month
Cane Ridge High School
• Adult Achiever: Robyn Green
• Meets 2nd & 4th Thursday every month
Maplewood High School
• Adult Achiever: Larry Cole
• Meets every Thursday
Glencliff High School
• Adult Achiever:
• Meets 1st & 3rd Tuesday every month
Club Models increase meeting opportunities for students
MLK High School Achievers at its kick off meeting this October.
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Achievers Take AtlantaAtlanta was the destination for the Black Achievers fall college tour held Oct. 7-9. Junior and Senior Black Achievers spent three busy days exploring University of Georgia, Clark Atlanta, Georgia State, Emory and Kennesaw Universities. Participants also made pit stops at the Andrew Young YMCA, the MLK King Center, CNN, and toured Turner field.
1. Aaron and Achievers relax on a giant lawn chair outside of Turner Field. 2. Brandon Bagwell shows off his new CNN gear. 3. Achievers in the dugout at Turner Field. 4. Enjoying a spoken word performance at the Andrew Young YMCA. 5. Achievers enter the home of Martin Luther King, Jr.
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6. Participants load the bus to head back to Nashville. 7. Posing in front of the University of Georgia Football Field. 8. Walking through Kennesaw’s campus like they own it. These achievers are ready for college life!
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Shaving Savings For Scholarships Black Achievers director Aaron McGee is at it again. This time he’s taking advantage of “No Shave November,” making it an opportunity to raise scholarship money for youth. Although “No Shave November has historically been used to raise awareness about prostate cancer, McGee and friend Kenneth Taylor are shifting the focus to youth. Using the website Go Fund Me, the duo are encouraging men to pass on shaving for the month, and donate the $5they would have spent on shaving each week to the scholarship fund. That’s $20 per person for the month. Their goal is to raise $1000 during the month. The plan is to use the money raised for two scholarship packages for youth which will include a Toastmasters membership, Stength Finders 2.0 book
and online assessment, ACT fee coverage, a business suit, including business professional accessories, and more. McGee is using social media to bring attention to and help promote participation in the campaign. Participants and supporters can follow the campaign at #NoShaveNovemberNasville or #NSNN. He’s encouraging participants to post photos of their increasingly hairy faces. Even if you are unable to participate in“No Shave November,” donations supporters are encouraged to contribute to the campaign by going to www.gofundme.com/shavingsavings. Please help spread the word about the campaing by sharing the Go Fund Me page on Facebok and Twitter.
Achievers director Aaron McGee
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Achievers Say Thank You To TroopsAchievers used this month’s meeting as an opportunity to give back, and say thank you to our troops by participating in The Bert Show’s “Big Thank” You campaign. Since 2007, The Bert Show has collected letters of thanks to soldiers stationed outside the United States can receive gratitude on Thanksgiving Day. The campaign is timed for letters of gratitude to arrive on Thanksgiving Day. All 32 Achievers in attendance at this month’s meeting participated in the letter writing campaign.
Big Thank You 2013
Congratulations to the Achievers who took the
October ACT!
Did you know the
2012-2013 average Black
Achievers ACT score was a 21?
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Keep In Contact
Contact UsAaron McGee at 615.255.9622 Ext. 72327 or via mail at: [email protected]
YMCA Black Achievers3700 Ashland City HighwayNashville, TN 37218
Upcoming Events11.9.13 - Public Speaking & Exploring Careers (Guest Speaker Howard Gentry)11.23.13 - Conflict Resolution & Mock Interview 11.23.13 - Submit ACT Sores & Progress Reports are due12.14.13 - Post Test & Long Term Goals (Gift Exchange - Warm and Fuzzy Bags)
A Monthly Newsletter Issue #2- November 2013
Donate!Help us continue the success of Black Achievers, and provide scholarships for graduating seniors.
Make a donation to the program on PayPal.com using the email address: [email protected]
Follow UsWant to see more Black Achievers activities and events? Keep up to date with us on Facebook.www.facebook.com/BlackAchieversMidTN
2013-2014 Black Achievers Teen Council, Parents Committee, and Board of Directors
President LaTonja Lewis [email protected]
Vice President Delnita Smith [email protected]
Secretary Monique Lee [email protected]
Treasurer Stephanie Hockless [email protected]
Chairman Robert A. Jobe [email protected]
Vice Chair Charles Sneed [email protected]
Financial Chair Evan Brown [email protected]
Members Edwin Feagins [email protected]
Spencer Rollins [email protected]
Sherry Rollins [email protected]
Scott Jones [email protected]
Lucy Jones [email protected]
Robert Horton [email protected]
Robyn Green [email protected]
Kimya Cole [email protected]
Burgess Mitchell [email protected]
President Montez Mickles 12th grade, Hillsboro High School [email protected]
Vice President Brennan Steele 12th grade, MLK High School [email protected]
2nd Vice President Ajani Aaron 12th grade, MLK High School [email protected]
Secretary Mishan Ball 11th grade, East Nashville High School [email protected]
Treasurer Donald Broadnax 12th grade, MLK High School [email protected]
Marketing Coordinator Alex Nance 12th grade, MLK High School [email protected]
11th & 12th Grade Representative Shannon Sawyers 11th grade, Hunters Lane High School [email protected]
9th & 10th Grade Representative Asyen Taylor 9th grade, MLK High School [email protected] Jordan Carpenter 10th grade, Hillsboro High School [email protected]
7th & 8th Grade Representative Kennedy Brownlow 7th grade, Goodpasture Christian School [email protected]
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Parent CommitteeBoard of Directors
Congratulations Council Members!
