BRANCH ELECTIONS NOTICE

Dear Branch Member:

Please note the following General Membership meetings of the NAACP St. Mary's County Branch for the purpose of elections of officers (President, Vice Presidents, Secretary,Treasurer) and at-large Members of the Executive Committee.

1. On September 24, 2008 there will be an election of the Nominating Committee. All members whose memberships are current as of 30 days prior to the meeting date may be elected to the Nominating Committee.
2. On October 29, 2008 there will be a report of the Nominating Committee, receipt of Nominations By Petition and election of the Election Supervisory Committee. All Members whose membership is current as of April 1st may be nominated for office or as an at-large member of the Executive Committee. In order to sign a nominating petition or be elected to the Election Supervisory Committee, a member must be current as of 30 days prior to the October meeting.
3. On November 19, 2008 the election of officers and at-large members of the Executive Committee will take place. Polls will be open from 7:15 PM until 7:45 PM. In order to vote in a Branch election, one must be a member in good standing of the Branch 30 days prior to the election. A form of identification is required.

We look forward to your participation in these activities.

ALL MEETINGS WILL BE 7:00 PM AT THE SMECO BUILDING
23365 HOLLYWOOD ROAD, LEONARDTOWN, MARYLAND

Nominating petitions can be obtained by calling the office (301) 863-3011 and requesting one or it can be downloaded here: NominatingPetition.PDF

BRANCH CANDIDATES

Candidates for Branch elections can submit a statement and photograph for publication on the Branch's website. This is not required, but is offered to those who wish to serve as a Branch Officer or At-Large Executive Committee Member.

Only bona-fide, petitioning candidates and Nominating Committee candidates will be offered this service. Submissions will be accepted between October 1, 2008 and November 10, 2008. Digital images should be hi-resolution jpeg format. Include your phone number with your submission. Send your digital materials by email to our webmaster, Bob Lewis, at Bob.Lewis@hughes.net. Every effort will be made to publish your materials within 72 hours of receipt.

For more information or to learn how to submit your materials by US Postal Service, Call Mr. Lewis at (301) 862-3517.

St. Mary's County NAACP Annual Banquet

Featuring Keynote Speaker
Judge Alexander Williams Jr.
U.S. District Court Maryland

Same Crime Different Time,
Injustice for Minorities

Saturday, October 4, 2008
Chancellors Run Recreation Center
Great Mills, Maryland
$40.00 per person
Doors open at 5:30 PM
Buffet dinner at 6:30 PM

For tickets please call Mr. Alonzo Gaskin (301) 872-4626, Ms. Elsie Lawrence (301) 994-2656, Ms. Laurice White (301) 863-5449 or call the office (301) 863-3011 and leave a message.

Governor Signs Expanded Medical Coverage Bill

Last winter, Governor O'Mally signed into las Senate Bill 6 Working Families and Small Business Health Coverage Act, which expands Medical Assistance eligibility to parents with dependent children and other families caring for children with incomes up to 116% of the Federal Poverty Level or about $20,500 annually for a family of three. Read the publication. [PDF 2.0 MG]

Join Us at Our Monthly Meetings

The monthly meeting of the St. Mary's County Branch of the NAACP is held on the last Wednesday of each month at 7:00 PM in the meeting room at SMECO Building in Leonardtown (on Hollywood Road). Please come and share your thoughts and experience -- and bring a friend.

For additional information please contact:
St. Mary’s County Branch NAACP
Post Office Box 189, Lexington Park, MD 20653
301-863-3011

Sheriff and NAACP Sign
Memorandum of Understanding

In an effort to build a legacy of mutual cooperation and concern, the St. Mary's County NAACP and the St. Mary's County Sheriff Office enter into this Memorandumo of Understanding(MOU).       Read the Entire MOU

NAACP Wins Heritage Recognitions

On April 5, 2006, the St. Mary's County Board of Education in collaboration with the local Branch of the NAACP held a dedication ceremony in order to recognize significant contributions made by African Americans to the public schools.    Read More