http://naacpspringfieldmo.org Together We Can Do More! Thu, 03 Jun 2010 15:39:01 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en I am proud to notify you that two of our own (Francine and Wes Pratt) have been nominated for the 2010 Gift of Time Award. Since 1991, the "Gift of Time" awards have recognized volunteers who contribute thousands of hours to make life better for our friends and neighbors ... http://naacpspringfieldmo.org/?p=424 2010 Census Patnership Agreement Form (pdf) http://naacpspringfieldmo.org/?p=415 The Springfield chapter of the NAACP will host the annual Freedom Fund Ball Saturday, May 15, 2010 in the Plaster Student Union ballroom. The Drum Major Award, Community Service Award, Citizenship Award and Service to Youth Award will be presented. Tickets for the ball are available at $30 for NAACP members ... http://naacpspringfieldmo.org/?p=410 The Federal Stimulus Oversight Board’s Office of Inspector General (OIG), August 15,2009: “We have reviewed the information that you provided, and will be directing an inquiry.” COLUMBIA —The Missouri State Conference NAACP on August 11, 2009 made a formal request to Vice President Biden to have the Stimulus Oversight Board hold ... http://naacpspringfieldmo.org/?p=393 NAACP Springfield Chapter President Francine Pratt is a living example of how anyone can get what they want out of life, if they’re willing to try. Most people are ready to call it a day: It’s 7 p.m. on a Friday night at Big Momma’s coffee shop on Commercial Street. But ... http://naacpspringfieldmo.org/?p=350 Commission hears cases of alleged discrimination. After 15 years of investigating and resolving discrimination complaints within the city of Springfield, Kathy Clancy could be out of a job. City Manager Greg Burris has proposed eliminating her office -- the Mayor's Commission on Human Rights and Community Relations -- saving the city $129,831. ... http://naacpspringfieldmo.org/?p=308 As the National Association for Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) celebrates its 100th anniversary, the Springfield branch finds its new home on the Drury campus.  In a press conference on Feb. 27, the NAACP announced its alliance with Drury University and plans to settle into a new office in the campus Diversity Center, the site of the historic ... http://naacpspringfieldmo.org/?p=288 The decision by Drury University to give much needed office space to the Springfield chapter of the NAACP is not only generous. It's smart. The move adds appropriate oomph to Drury's diversity efforts. It also should help everyone realize that the university is taking seriously its pledge to further open the campus ... http://naacpspringfieldmo.org/?p=285 NAACP chapter to get office at Diversity Center For decades, the public contacted the local NAACP chapter through a post office box or by calling the president's personal phone number. [caption id="attachment_245" align="alignleft" width="318" caption="Photo Credit: Didi Tang/News-Leader"][/caption] That is about to change. On Friday, Drury University announced a partnership that will give the ... http://naacpspringfieldmo.org/?p=244 SPRINGFIELD , Mo., Feb. 27, 2009 —Drury University's Diversity Center is the new home for the offices of the Springfield Chapter of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. “One of Drury's goals is to nurture an environment of inclusion for all persons and to build a more diverse campus,” ... http://naacpspringfieldmo.org/?p=212