2011 Theme: Power Up Your Potential Detroit Chapter Call to Arms General Meeting January 28, 2012

2012 Theme: Impacting Your Tomorrow Today

2011 Theme: Power Up Your Potential

Detroit Chapter

Call to Arms General Meeting

January 28, 2012


2011 Theme: Power Up Your Potential

National Black MBA National Black MBA AssociationAssociation

2012 Strategic Plan2012 Strategic PlanCelebrating over 35 Years of ExcellenceCelebrating over 35 Years of Excellence


We, the Officers, Committee Chairpersons, and We, the Officers, Committee Chairpersons, and Members of the NBMBAA (Detroit Chapter) put Members of the NBMBAA (Detroit Chapter) put forth this plan for action in 2012.forth this plan for action in 2012.

VISION VISION To Become the Most Productive African American Organization in the Detroit Area by Providing Programs and Services which will Transcend the African-American Community at All Social-Economical levels.

MISSION MISSION To Provide Professional and Personal Development Activities which are supported by Financial and In-Kind Contributions from Profit and Non-Profit Organizations* in the furtherance of the Intellectual, Social and Financial Growth and Development of our Members.

Vision and Mission


To Become “Chapter of the Year” Through Deliberate Actions Designed To:

Increase Membership by 25%.Increase Scholarship Funding by 100% ($9k).

Increase Corporate Partnerships and Sponsorships to $20k.Increase Financial Solvency by Maintaining Over $50,000 in Cash.

President’s Mandate


As we begin to move this organization towards providing greater contributions to our communities, we must first look within

ourselves and begin to assess our individual and collective commitments and the role we

play in motivating others to embrace the ideals set forth for the Detroit Chapter of the National

Black MBA Association.

Guiding Leadership Principles


The Executive Board and the The Executive Board and the Committee Chairpersons are Committee Chairpersons are

Committed to:Committed to:

•Fostering Inclusiveness Productive Ideas and Thoughts.•Developing a Professional Personal Relationship with All Members.•Fostering Willingness Among the Membership to Assist Fellow Members. •Cultivating Partnerships with Local Colleges and Universities.•Creating Networking Opportunities through Professional and Entrepreneurial Events.

Our Commitment


The Executive Board and the The Executive Board and the Committee Chairpersons’ Committee Chairpersons’

Expectations of Themselves:Expectations of Themselves:

•Focus on the Chapter’s Vision, Mission and the President’s Mandate•Follow-Through on Commitments to the Chapter Goals & Objectives•Consistent Participation in the Achievement of Committee Objectives•Regular Attendance at Committee Meetings and Chapter Programs•Constant Communication with the Executive Board Regarding Your Project Status.•Maintain Financial Membership in the NBMBAA.

Our Expectations

StandingStandingCommitteesCommittees

MembershipMembershipCommunity Community Service &Service &

DevelopmentDevelopment

Scholarship Scholarship Banquet Banquet

Leaders ofLeaders ofTomorrowTomorrow

Marketing & Marketing & PublicPublic

Relations Relations

Student Student AffairsAffairs

Fund Fund Development Development

ProfessionalProfessionalDevelopmentDevelopment

CorporateCorporateRelations Relations


Mission Statement:Mission Statement:To maintain and increase the number of active members in the chapter

Goal Statement:Goal Statement:• To promote the value of membership in the Detroit Chapter of the NBMBAA.• Increase the Membership by 25% annually.•Retain 100% of the current Membership•Update and Maintain Current Membership Roster.•Reconnect with Lifetime Members

Membership Committee


Mission Statement:Mission Statement:Coordinate corporate fund development for the organization. Be responsible for maintaining an effective network of corporate partners.

Goal Statement:Goal Statement:•Receive a minimum of $10,000 in corporate sponsorships. (Stretch $20,000)•Host Corporate Partner Orientation•Build a network of corporations that can provide support to the organization in terms of sponsorship, mentoring, jobs, training, etc.

Corporate Relations Committee


Mission Statement:Mission Statement:To identify and pursue sources of revenue for the organization that will be used to cover all general and administrative expenses, as well providing more financial resources to essential operating activities (LOT and Scholarships).

Goal Statement:•Receive a minimum of $10,000 in funding (through grants and fundraising events).•Create at least two (2) Successful Fundraising Events•Institute Member and Non-Member Pricing Structure

Fund Development Committee


Mission Statement:Mission Statement:To provide Opportunities and Resources which Promote the Development of Business Professionals and Personal Growth for the NBMBAA members.

Goal Statement:Goal Statement:•Create Professional and Entrepreneurial Development Opportunities.•Identify and Address Issues and/or Current Topics of Interest.•Develop Subject Matter Expert Mentoring Program•Host an Executive Leadership Breakfast•Host an Industry Exchange Program.•Mentoring Program (Lifetime Members and New Members)

Professional Development Committee


Mission Statement:Mission Statement:Develop and maintain strong relationships with area educational institutions, including minority student/business organizations, administrators and faculty.

Goal Statement:Goal Statement:•Develop programs that promote the MBA degree to high school and undergraduate students.•Market organization brand awareness to local college and university campuses through presentations and networking events.•Act as a resource for current local MBA students.•Establish a local collegiate chapter

Student Affairs Committee


Mission Statement:To continue to personally and professionally develop the business skills and academic skills of high school students.

Goal Statement:Goal Statement:•Increase student participation in the LOT program.•Increase member participation as mentors in the LOT program.•Increase LOT Collegiate Scholarship Recipients.

Leaders of Tomorrow Program Committee


Mission Statement:Mission Statement:Coordinate the organization’s Annual Scholarship Awards (and other recognition) Banquet.

Goal Statement:Goal Statement:•To host an annual ceremony that recognizes scholarship recipients for their accomplishments and demonstrates the value of the scholarship program to the organization’s members and sponsors.

Scholarship Banquet Committee


Mission Statement:Mission Statement:To establish and maintain a presence in and a contribution to the African American, Academic and Corporate Communities.

Goal Statement:Goal Statement:• Host at least two (2) Community Service Events.

Community Service & Development Committee


Mission Statement:Mission Statement:To serve as a conduit for internal and external communications via various media venues, with the goal of enhancing promotion of the NBMBAA organization in the professional community; and continuous development of current and future corporate relationships.

Goal Statement:Goal Statement:•Create public awareness of the Detroit Chapter by promoting ALL Events.•Research and implement media selections based on demographic parameters.•Develop partnership programs and/or sponsorships with media vendors•Create Value for our target audience/prospective members.•Utilize social media sites to market activities and events

Public Relations Committee


Planned Events & Activities (Jan- June)

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun• E-Board/ Admin Team Meetings•Strategy Follow-up•Call to Arms General Meeting•Panel Discussion at WSU

•E-Board/ Admin Team Meetings•Advisory Board Selection•Annual Member Survey•Community Service Event•Black History Month Program & Networking with Ford, Chrysler, and GM

•E-Board/ Admin Team Meetings•LOT Graduation•Fund Development Event

•E-Board/ Admin Team Meetings•NMO / General Membership Meeting – 4/28•Performance Appraisals & Management•Scholarship Applications Due – 4/15

•E-Board/ Admin Team Meetings•NHQ Leadership Retreat•Executive Leadership Breakfast•Corporate Culture and Interviewing @ University of Phoenix•Community Service Event

•E-Board/ Admin Team Meetings•Scholarship Banquet/Gala•LOT Case Competition


Planned Events & Activities (July- Dec)Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

•E-Board/ Admin Team Meetings•NMO / General Membership Meeting – 7/28•Career Transition

•E-Board/ Admin Team Meetings•Student Affairs Event•Fund Development Event•2012-2013 LOT Kickoff for

•E-Board/ Admin Team Meetings•NMO / General Membership Meeting – 9/15•Conference & Interviewing Preparation•34th Annual Conference @ Indianapolis – 9/25-9/29

•E-Board/ Admin Team Meetings•Office Nominations•Corporate Partner Orientation

•E-Board/ Admin Team Meetings•Office Elections•Student Affairs Event•Community Service

•E-Board/ Admin Team Meetings•Introduce New E-Board

•Joint Holiday Event with DBPAG


For more information regarding our Strategic Plan For more information regarding our Strategic Plan or if you are interested in participating on a or if you are interested in participating on a Standing Committees, please contact the Standing Committees, please contact the following members of the Executive Board:following members of the Executive Board:

Valencia Parker, PresidentValencia Parker, President (313) 717-(313) 717-49174917John Williams, Vice President of Administration (248) John Williams, Vice President of Administration (248) 240-0660240-0660Dan Jones, Vice President of Operations (313) Dan Jones, Vice President of Operations (313) 506-0053506-0053Anitra Edwards, Executive Administrator (248) Anitra Edwards, Executive Administrator (248) 910-2454910-2454Valencia Hamilton, TreasurerValencia Hamilton, Treasurer (248) 850-(248) 850-63496349

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Visit our website:Visit our website: www.DetroitBlackMBA.org www.DetroitBlackMBA.org

Contacts Information


Office Location:Office Location:243 West Congress243 West Congress

Suite 350Suite 350Detroit, MI 48226Detroit, MI 48226

Mailing Address:Mailing Address:National Black MBA Association, Inc.National Black MBA Association, Inc.

Detroit HeadquartersDetroit HeadquartersP. 0. Box 32960 P. 0. Box 32960

Detroit, MI 48232-0960Detroit, MI 48232-0960

Office: (313) 237-0089 Office: (313) 237-0089 Fax: (313) 237-0093Fax: (313) 237-0093Email:Email: [email protected] [email protected]

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2011 Theme: Power Up Your Potential Detroit Chapter Call to Arms General Meeting January 28, 2012