Local Chapter Initiatives

Overview of Concerned Black Men "Local Chapter Initiatives" for calendar year 2008. For more information regarding CBM's "best practices" projects on the national level or "Chapter Initiatives" on the local level, please contact the CBM National Office toll free at 1-888-395-7816 or , e-mail us at: info@cbmnational.org.

Caring for Our Youth© Since 1975

ATLANTIC REGION

CBM of Philadelphia, PA  

7200 North 21st Street
Philadelphia, PA 19138
Tel: 215-276-2260
Fax: 215-276-4734
Email: info@cbmphilly.org
Website: www.cbmphilly.org

Annual “Benchmark” Activities

• The Saturday Mentoring Program: Held on the 1^st & 3^rd Saturday of each month at 10:30 am
• Concerned Black Men Chess Team: Meets each Thursday from 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm
• HBCU Tour: Junior and senior in high school students have an opportunity to meet with administrators, faculty, college students, and financial aid advisors in addition to receiving information on tuition, financial aid, scholarships, academic programs and entrance requirements at select Historical Black Colleges.
• African American Youth Recognition and Awards Banquet: The fall of each year students are asked to prepare a typed resume and attend an orientation for the scholarship program and to be apart of the awards banquet. A Youth of the Year Ward is given out.
• Adopt a School Program: Fredrick Douglass Elementary School is CBM’s adopted school.   The program tries to keep students focused on education and provide assistance to the school as needed.
• Bringing the Black Boy to Manhood Program: In partnership with the African American firefighters, Pennsylvania Probation and Parole, Philadelphia Police Department, Prince Hall Masonic Lodges and local businessmen, CBM conducts programs in the Philadelphia schools that allow students to interact with men who are making a difference in their communities.
• Ujima Mentoring Program: CBM is in partnership with the United States Department of Education developed the Ujima Mentoring Program to provide health education, tutoring and mentor services to young males in middle and senior high schools.
• Positive Action Summer Program: Through a combination of classroom activities, workshops activities, and cultural and educational tour youth participants will learn survival skills.  They will learn money management with an in-house checking and savings account.  They will make minor household repairs and home economics.
• The CBM Sports Program: CBM sponsors an annual golf tournament and students learn about golf and are given instructions.  The tournament is planned as a family event and will include board games and card games.
• CBM Book Club: CBM has established a book club for high school students to read and discuss books as a group.
• School and Community Group Visitation: Frequently schools and community groups invite members of CBM to meet with students, community groups, community organizations, their staff and members.  Members of CBM meet in group and / or one on one.  We try to serve as role models to others and challenge students to take advantage of educational opportunities.
• Evening and After School Computer Program: Funded by Enon Community Reinvestment Ministry, CBM’s Computer Program trains youth and adult in computer technology; business software applications, accessing the internet and designing web pages. 
• SAT On-line Prep Course: CBM has partnered with Thomson Peterson's to make award-winning online preparation available to Philadelphia area 9th through 12th grade students. Peterson's online test prep for SAT delivers high-quality instruction that is completely customized for the individual student. The student has unlimited access 24 hours a day, 7 days a week from any internet connected computer. The course includes a diagnostic test that will determine his or her strengths and weaknesses. Customized lessons to give the student extra help where he or she needs it and challenges the student on topics that they already know well. Three full-length practice tests with detailed answer explanations. Essay writing prompts with automatic essay scoring. Student participating in the course will have access to CBM's computer center.
• Objectives for Calendar Year 2008
• Bring Black men to Mentoring - Concerned Black Men Inc., of Philadelphia and There is Hope with Help (THWH) is conducting a campaign targeting African-American men residing in the Philadelphia area to become mentors to “at risk” African-American boys.         

Major Events Schedule for 2008

1/12/08            The CBM Midyear Retreat - to be updated of the status and give input in CBM’s programs and activities. 

5/23/08            Youth Recognition & Awards Program Scholarship program, the Hilton Hotel on City Avenue at 7:00 pm

CBM of Lancaster, PA

512 N Plum Street
Lancaster, PA 17602
Tel: 717-394-9503
Email: jt.cbmlancaster@netzero.com
Website: www.cbmnational.org 

Annual “Benchmark” Activities

• Our annual benchmark activities are our 2nd Annual Scholarship Award Banquet, May 17
• Concerned 4 Your Health Youth Wellness Program (youth obesity) starting February 16
• Second Annual Teen Talent Show August 2008

Objectives for Calendar Year 2008

Our objective is to launch our new Concerned 4 Your Health Wellness Program, designed to teach youth about nutritional eating and exercise.  This is a media smart program, youth will be introduced to the news media and how the media influence decision making. This program is in partnership with Lancaster General and Bright Side Opportunity Center. Our objective is to double the amount of the scholarship money we was able to give last year, which was $3,000 so that we may be able to help as many youth as possible.

Major Events Schedule for 2008

2/16/08           Concerned 4 Your Health Youth Wellness Program. 515 Hershey Avenue, Lancaster, PA 17603
5/17/08           Youth Recognition Awards Banquet, Bright Side Opportunity Center, 515 Hershey Avenue, Lancaster, PA
7/08                1^st Annual Chess Tournament
8/08                2nd Annual Teen Talent Show

CBM of Washington DC

1816 12th Street, NW, Suite 203
Washington, DC 20009
Tel: 202-797-7444
Fax: 202-783-4842
Email:cbmdc1@hotmail.com   
Website: www.cbmdc.org   

Annual “Benchmark” Activities

Adopt-A-School: The Adopt-A-School program was established in 1985. CBM members serve as positive role models by working with the students in the classroom. Students receive tutoring, learn computer skills and go on field trips. The students also listen to several guest speakers in areas of interest such as art, history, communication, sports and business.

Moten Elementary School: Our Adopt-A-School has been in existence since 1985. CBM-DC members serve as positive role models by working with the students in the classroom. Students receive tutoring, learn computer skills, and go on field trips. The students also listen to several guest speakers in areas of interest such as art, history, communications, sports, and business. 

International Awareness: Students learn about other cultures and world affairs by visiting embassies, organizations involved in international affairs, museums, and ethnic restaurants in Washington.  Representatives of the embassies and organizations speak about their activities and give students an opportunity to ask about their work.  Each spring the program includes a trip to New York City to tour the United Nations and a cultural center in Harlem.  The program treats students to an international food festival in May.

Just Say Yes Program: The Just Say "YES" Program started out as the Self-Development Program sponsoring workshops and field trips that promote posi­tive self-esteem, cultural awareness, physical fitness, and entrepreneurship. It had a Saturday Academy component that combined the sport of basketball and educational workshops to promote aca­demic excellence. The Hour-of-Power component used esteem-building exercises to encourage overall self-development. In 2006, CBM member, Kelvin Glymph suggested that the volunteers re-shift and address the need for black mentors in the community. The Just Say "YES" program is the answer to that need. Our society teaches our kids to just say, "No". This program gives the children an option to just say "YES" to positive life choices!!

Youth Recognition Award Banquet: This annual banquet is the flagship event during which CBM recognizes area youth for their academic achieve­ment and community service. Awards include college scholarships.

Special Project: This committee coordinates annual CBM activities including the Martin Luther King, Jr. Oratory contest, the African American History Bee and Youth Conferences. The African American History Bee focus is on elementary students. The Martin Luther King, Jr. Oratory Contest focuses on junior high, middle school and high school students. The first place winner of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Oratory Contest is the keynote speaker at the Youth Recognition Awards Banquet. Students receive cash prizes, plaques, certificates and other awards.  This committee also coordinates CBM’s participation in the Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Parade, Project Harvest and other projects.

Tennis Plus Program: The Tennis Plus Program serves youth 8-12 years old. The objective of this program is to bring together basic tennis instruction, nutrition, discipline and leadership skills for life. This is a collaborative effort between the Southeast Tennis and Learning Center, and the DC Chapter of Concerned Black Men, Inc.

Objectives for Calendar Year 2008             

TBA

Major Events Schedule for 2008     

2/7/08              Black History Month celebration with U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, 1201 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W

2/11/08            Annual History Bee – 9:00 am Charles Sumner School Museum

3/14/08            International Awareness Committee - Trip to Embassy of Venezuela

TBA                  CBM 2008 scholarship applications due. Awards announced at the CBM 24^th Annual Scholarship Banquet May 31st

4/22/08            Oratory Contest Preliminary rounds - Location to be determined       

4/26/08            Oratory Contest Final round – Location to be determined

5/07/08            International Awareness Trip to New York City, including the United Nations

5/31/08            CBM 24^th Annual Scholarship Banquet PLEASE SUPPORT THIS EVENT

6/14/08            Fatherhood Day event (Tentative), Fishing/Biking/Picnic/BBQ/Games, Bring your fathers/Men –

TBA                 International Awareness Committee - Trip to Holocaust Museum

TBA                 International Awareness Committee - Trip to Embassy of Egypt

12/5/08            International Awareness Committee - Trip to Embassy of China

CBM of Calvert County, MD

P.O. Box 13
Prince Frederick, MD 20678
Phone Number: 410-414-5009
Fax: 410-414-5669
Email Address: Cbmcc@verizon.net
Web Address: www.concernedblackmen.com

Annual “Benchmark” Activities

• Mentoring: The mainstay of all CBM chapters' activities, this initiative pairs youngsters with men in the organization who act as their confidante, comrade and supporter; often times these youth may not have any other positive male role models in their personal life.
• Youth Breakfasts/Luncheons: Held quarterly to expose youth to dining out experiences, dining etiquette and socialization; the dining experience is heightened by inviting a guest speaker, typically someone of note, to bring an inspiring message and get youth seriously thinking about their future choices and endeavors.
• Peer Education Seminars: Through a series of training sessions chosen youth will be used to instruct their peers in a wide array of areas including conflict resolution, dating and relationships, peer pressure, sex and drugs, decision-making, perceptions of HIV and AIDS, cultural and sexual identity, resources, intervention, communication and negotiation skills.
• Amateur Athlete Union (AAU) Basketball Program: The Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) is one of the largest, non-profit, volunteer, sports organizations in the United States. A multi-sport organization, the AAU is dedicated exclusively to the promotion and development of amateur sports and physical fitness programs.
• Youth Appreciation Banquets: Held twice each year to recognize the achievements of youngsters in the fields of academic excellence, community service, the trades/performing arts; are part of CBM chapters' traditional programming.
• Cultural Field Trips: Are held throughout the year to expose youth to African-American history, the performing arts and sports; are intended to give them a well-rounded view of the world and their place in it as well as be entertaining.
• Youth Summits: Held at least twice each year to hear from the kids just how they feel their community should be growing and what needs and concerns they may have; results will be turned over to local government officials for review and possible implementation by them or the organization.
• Gala by the Bay' Scholarship Banquet: Held in May each year, it is the time when local high school students are awarded a scholarship from the chapter; this formal event has become a social highlight for the organization and the community.
• College Fair and Tour: Are held in conjunction with the public school system each year to expose teens to higher education opportunities; universities and colleges, many from historically black institutions, are invited to give students an overview of their programs and amenities; at times an overnight or day trip to a university or college may be arranged for an on campus experience.
• Thanksgiving Baskets: Given as an annual gesture of goodwill to families in need at that special time of year
  

Objectives for Calendar Year 2008

• Continue serving the youth of Southern Maryland through established programs.
• Specifically mentoring through partnership with Big Brothers/Big Sisters and AAU Basketball. 
• Establish mentoring with Yardley Hills Community via partnership with Tri-County Youth Services Bureau.

Major Events Schedule for 2008

3/08                    CBM National Delegates Convention, Solomon’s Island Maryland

3/08 & 8/08         AAU Basketball

5/08                    Annual Scholarship Banquet, Holiday Inn Select Solomon’s Island Maryland

6/08                    Gospel Concert, Calvert High School

9/08                    5^th Annual Tee Off For Kids Golf Tournament, Chesapeake Hills Golf Club, Lusby Maryland

CBM of Baltimore, MD

3719 Gibbons Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21206
Phone Number: 410-262-8471 
Email Address: turnerdre@aol.com
Web Address: www.cbmnational.org

Annual “Benchmark” Activities

• Opening Rite of Separation ceremony where young boys begin the first phase of the men to boys "Rites of Passage" Program.
• Annual outdoor enrichment trip to Sheldon, South Carolina as part of the chapter's Rites of Passage Program.
• Rite of Incorporation ceremony. This is the culminating observance that marks the completion of the participants’ mission for that year.

Objectives for Calendar Year 2008

Our objective is to work collaboratively with teens 12 to 17 to enrich their social and cultural experiences by providing creative programming, recreational activities, community service and leadership training. We seek to promote self-discipline and the importance of being accountable and responsible for ones own action and choices.  Practical learning opportunities are used to modify attitudes and behaviors while also gaining skills and knowledge in each of the following activity modules:

• Personal and Professional Development,
• Family and Community Connections and
• Outdoor Exploration.

Achievements overtime in all modules produce a well-rounded adolescent that develops pro-social morals and values that benefits self, family and community. Additionally, we are both committed to helping teens grow into productive adults while offering quality programs and activities that teach the whole child. Further, we want to build the Baltimore Chapter of Concerned Black Men’s infrastructure to facilitate the success of our programming efforts.

Major Events Schedule for 2008

• TBA                 Completion of Cabin Harpers Ferry, West Virginia
• TBA                 Rites of Incorporation

CBM of Prince George’s County, MD

P. O. Box 206
Upper Marlboro, MD 20773
Tel: (202) 369-4255
E-Mail: fawheeler@gmail.com
Website: www.cbmpgc.org

Annual “Benchmark” Activities

• School Based Mentoring Projects (TBA)

Objectives for Calendar Year 2008

• To assign committee leads to address some immediate needs
• To establish new member and volunteer induction processes and dues
• To secure domain name (CBMPGC.org), webmaster, hosting and design services
• To establish the organization’s 501(c) (3)
• To research, develop and implement youth programs and events

Major Events Schedule for 2008

TBA

CBM of Charleston West Virginia

Contact the CBM National Office
Phone Number: 888-395-7816
Fax: 202-783-2480
Email Address: info@cbmnational.org
Web Address: www.cbmnational.org

Past Benchmark Activities

• Student Achievement Week - Piedmont Elementary School, Kanawha County School District
• Celebration of Black History Month
• April “Ride of Knowledge” college tours
• Community Leaders Dinner
• Back to School Activity – Piedmont Elementary
• Weekly Tutorial/Mentorship Program – Piedmont Elementary School, Kanawha County School District
• Voter Registration Drive in partnership with the NAACP

Chapter Objectives

• Continue to bridge the gap between Charleston CBM and the community
• Encourage and recruit working members
• Continue to improve on goals and objectives in place
• Work more collaboratively with other organizations with similar mission
• Educate community on available resources (health, educational, and employment)

NORTHEAST REGION

CBM of Massachusetts

136 Warren Street, Suite 217
Roxbury, MA 02119
Phone Number: 617-373-4918
Email: pres@cbmm.net
Web Address: www.cbmm.net

Annual “Benchmark” Activities

The Paul Robeson Institute For Positive Self-Development: In the Fall of 1989, The Concerned Black Men of Massachusetts, Inc. (CBMM), under the leadership auspices of its Standing Committee on Education initiated The Paul Robeson Institute for Positive Self-Development. PRI is a youth mentorship program based each week at the John D. O’Bryant African American Institute at Northeastern University.  Through PRI’s Saturday academy, CBMM helps as many as 150 at-risk, inner city male youth each week during the school year.  PRI mentors – academic professionals, business leaders, science and technology experts, and exemplary college students – present students with alternatives to drugs, gangs, and violence, and provide academic, physical, and social enrichment programs. PRI serves boys ages 7 through young adult in the Paul Robeson Academy (grades 3 - 6), the Boys to Men Program (grades 7 - 8), and the D-Two Program (grades 9 -12).

Building Bridges Program: A collaborative effort between CBMM, the Greater Boston Chapter of Morehouse College Alumni Association, and other community organizations bringing together Black males between the ages of 8 - 17 to introduce youth to role models from the local and national community, and for excursions to colleges, museums, art galleries, and more.

19^th Annual Andrew J. Davis Unity Breakfast: The Unity Breakfast is the major annual fund raising event for CBMM. Proceeds from the Unity Breakfast support numerous CBMM organizational programs and youth initiatives, including The Paul Robeson Institute For Positive Self-Development. 

Objectives for Calendar Year 2008

CBM National Mentoring Conference

Major Events Schedule for 2008

1/19/08            MLK Day Celebration

2/9/08              Black History Program/Paul Robeson

3/8/08              Spelling Bee Competition at Northeastern University Curry Student Center

3/29/08            Career Day/Mock Trial

4/19/08            19^th Annual Andrew J. Davis Unity Breakfast, Cambridge Center Marriott in Kendal Square, 9:00 am – 12:00 noon

5/31/08            Rites of Passage Ceremony

CBM of Cape Cod and the Islands, MA

10 Sommerset Road
Province Town, MA  02657
Tel: 508-487-6042
Email: lmahan9180@aol.com
Website: www.cbmnational.org

Annual Benchmark Activities

"Bright Futures" Program: This is a collaborative initiative of Concerned Black Men, Falmouth Cape Verdean Club, the Barnstable, Dennis-Yarmouth, Falmouth, Mashpee and Provincetown Public Schools. This program consists of youth participating in "power lunches" with adult Black males of color and will include the following activities:

• Bi-weekly tutoring
• Mentoring sessions and
• Cultural/educational field trips and enrichment activities.

Science Enrichment Activites: Youth programs will include visits to Waquoit Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve, national Marine Fisheries Aquarium, New Bedford Whaling Museum, Dennis-Yarmouth Planetarium, Ron McNair Science Scholar Program at UMASS Boston, Massachusetts Maritime Academy, Cape Cod National Seashores, Science Museum in Boston.

Cultural Enrichment Activities: Youth will be exposed to the following cultural amenities: Black Heritage Trail in Boston, Natural History Museum at harvard, The Museum for the African American Artists, The Providence Black Repertory Company, Master Arts Program at Northeastern University, Rites and Reason Theater Group at Brown University, Ernestina Project, UMASS Dartmouth Theater Group/Morgan Peters, Parting Ways Museum of African American and Cape Verdean Ethnohistory,

Social/ Educational Enrichment Activities: UniverSoul Circus, collegiate and professional events, college tours

CBM of Gloucester County, NJ

P.O. Box 465
Woodbury Hts, NJ  08097 
Tel: 856 415-1789
E-mail: djs369@peoplepc.com
Website: www.cbmnational.org

Annual “Benchmark” Activities 

• Mentoring junior high school boys
• Sponsoring summer league basketball teams

Objectives for Calendar Year 2008

• To raise $9,000 by the 4^th Quarter
• To provide tutoring and GED assistance
• To recruit new members
• To start youth programs
• To apply for grants thru the Neighborhood Preservation and the County Prosecutor Office

Major Events Schedule for 2008 
CBM National Mentoring Conference

CBM of New York, NY

Contact CBM National Office
Phone Number: 1 888 395-7816
E-Mail Adress: info@cbmnational.org
Web Address: www.cbmnational.org

Past “Benchmark” Activities:

Mentoring: Provide mentors and role models to at risk youth

Adopt-A-School Program: Establish a partnership with the New York Public School System to accomplish the following:

• Monthly mentoring sessions
• Member work site visits
• Sessions with child and parents
• In class tutoring
• Career day and workshops
• Field trips (Enrichment Activities)

Chapter Objectives:

• Building Character
• Providing inspiration
• Shaping values
• Promoting their success
• Providing opportunities for cultural and academic growth
• Building pride and self-esteem

Youth and Community Initiatives

Create youth development program focusing on the following goals:

• Provide mentors and role models
• Offer educational scholarships
• Enhance cultural awareness
• Increase exposure to corporate and entrepreneurial business communities
• Establish coalitions with other community organizations

PACIFIC/WEST REGION

CBM of San Bernardino, CA

Community Christian College
C/o: Dr. Donald Brown
1777 West Baseline Street
San Bernadino, California 92411
Telephone: 909-327-2553 
Email: dbrown@cccollege.edu
Website: www.cbmnational.org

Annual “Benchmark” Activities

Institute for the Preparation of Mentors

This initiative is aimed at preparing mentors to work one-on-one with a youth or with a group of youth.

CBM Literacy/ Mentoring Initiative: This initiative is a partnership between the Bethel AME Church Outreach Center (Fontana, CA) and CBM of San Bernardino County to provide mentoring on Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons to middle school boys, and to ensure that they read at grade level. This initiative is the brain Child of Dr. Joseph A, Bailey, II M.D. who has written 18 books over a period of 36 months focusing on our African origins and ways to use the information to improve the quality of life of Black men and women in today's society.

College Exodus/Black Male Involvement Program: This program, developed by the Bethel AME Church Outreach Center, is overseen by Concerned Black Men of San Bernardino County. The focus of the program which meets every third Saturday is on helping young men to transition from adolescence to responsible manhood. More specifically, the program centers on mentoring, tutoring/homework assistance, college and career planning, community service, college tours, field trips and parental involvement.

Objectives for Calendar Year 2008

• To augment the efforts of families, schools, churches, etc. who need assistance in developing strategies to improve the lives of young black males.
• To firmly establish the infrastructure of CBM by instituting an education, development, public relations finance and membership committee.
• To conduct a follow-up mentoring training program for current mentors, and conduct a first-time training program for new mentors.
• To sponsor an annual ceremony honoring African youth between kindergarten and the twelfth grade who have excelled in school, sports, music or who have made a significant contribution to their community. Along with acknowledging and celebrating their achievements, lectures, seminars and workshops will be offered to encourage the youth to be the very best they can be.
• To become known throughout San Bernardino County as  a repository of information (web-site, lectures, seminars, etc) on ancient African civilizations and their approach to preparing boys for responsible manhood.
• To provide a "Books for Boys" Reading Club with incentives for boys who read the most throughout the school year. It should be noted that CBM, San Bernardino County has already donated several hundred books to youth and organizations throughout San Bernardino County.
•  To develop a Fatherhood program helping young men to understand the duties associated with being a responsible father.
•  To explore ways to assist Black males being released from state prisons to the streets of San Bernardino County.

Major Events Schedule for 2008

06/08              Rites of Passage Program for participants in our College Exodus/Black male Involvement

09/08              Career Fair involving Black Men from various walks of life, Bob Murphy County Day School

09/08              Open House/Welcoming Receptions for prospective members 

11/08              Unity Breakfast/Fundraising initiative: Dedicated to persons improving the quality of life of Black males

Concerned Black Men of Los Angeles

930 S. Mansfield Ave. Suite 2
Los Angeles, CA 90036
Telephone: 323-571-0401
E-Mail: info@cbmla.org
Website: www.cbmla.org

Annual Benchmark Activities

Workforce Development (Computer Education and Resume Building): Wells Fargo Community Development Group for the Los Angeles Metropolitan Region donated $5,000 in support of the workforce development program conducted by Concerned Black Men of Los Angeles at Northpointe Apartments in Long Beach, CA.  Northpointe Apartments is a residential community home with over 550 units.  Residents are primarily African American low-income, single-mother families.  Over the past two years CBMLA has provided Microsoft Office Computer Education courses for residents at Northpointe Apartments.  Classes are offered in a state of the art computer center located in the middle of the complex.  Residents are taught Microsoft Word and Resume building skills.  To complete the course, residents must pass an online examination.  Upon successfully passing the online exam, residents are provided with an official certificate in Microsoft Word. 

Annual Celebrity Golf Tournament: Proceeds from this special tournament are used to support the CBM of Los Angeles Annual Junior Golf Excel Program. 

Youth Mentoring Initiatives

Major Events Schedule for 2008
CBM National Mentoring Conference

Concerned Black Men of Seattle, Washington

Contact CBM National Office
TEL: 1888-395-7816
E-mail: info@cbmnational.org
Website: www.cbmnational.org

Youth Development Activities:

Annual Fatherhood Forum: This contest is held annually to provide a forum for students to develop writing skills and encourages youth to develop and present their opinions in a positive and understandable manner.

College Tour Program: This program allows youth to visit local colleges to interact with administrators and students to stress the importance of attaining a college education and exposes them to the different aspects of college life.

Annual African American Youth Recognition Awards: This annual event recognized the civic and academic achievement of area youth.  Participants in CMB programs and activities are honored and the “Outstanding Student of the Year” is announced.

Adopt-A-School Program: The Seattle Chapter of Concerned Black Men has adopted Thurgood Marshall Elementary School to provide adult male tutors for the purpose of increasing the academic achievement level of students.

The Computer Clubhouse: CBM members volunteer their time to work with young people, particularly from under served communities in after-school learning environment where the focus is to show students how technology can support learning and community development.

Cultural Programs: This program highlights, teaches and celebrates various cultural traditions and contributions through entertainment and / or interactive forum.

Self Development: Expanding on the activities of CBM’s other committees self development sponsors workshops, seminars and field trips focusing on self-esteem cultural awareness, entrepreneurial, job readiness training, physical fitness, and health education

Special Initiatives

• "The Kids Academy” – 3 hour Saturday morning school
• Annual Malcolm X / Martin Luther King Oratory and Essay Contest

MIDWEST REGION

CBM of South Bend, IN

C/O: Greater New Harvest Ministries
South Bend, IN 46601
Tel: (574) 289-5839
Fax: (574) 289-5839
E-mail: greaternewharvest@comcast.net
Website: www.cbmnational.org

Planned Activities

Boys to Men Outreach Program: Our goal is to help fathers return to the lives of their children, even if they are not the custodial parent.   This program includes mentoring, GED study assistance, job training and employment assistance, working with fathers behind in child support and building stronger and more self reliant men in our community.

TEAM UP After School Program: Mentoring, tutoring, also, alcohol, tobacco, and drugs prevention training, special reading tutoring in Orton Gillingham Method for youth with Dyslexia and learning difficulties.

Athletic Program  - Teaching Basic Basketball Skills, Mentoring, Good Sportsmanship Training

GED & Job Assistance -  Referrals through State Training program with Work One Employment Center

Young Entrepreneurs - New for 2008, help youth ages 15 years or older to start their own businesses using their intellect skills and talent.

Boys to Men - Mentoring youth 10 and up, Assisting Father’s with Child Support Issues, Activities for Father and children to encourage Father and child relationships, Helping to deter Drop out Rate through mentoring and tutoring

Objectives for Calendar Year 2008

• We hope to bring more agencies and non profits together in our community, that are able to work together to help meet the needs of the youth in the South Bend area.
•  To increase membership by at least 50 men who will be dedicated and help with the cause of our youth.
•  To encourage at least one other city in Indiana to considered opening a CBM Chapter in their community.

Major Events Schedule for 2008

5/2008             Food Drive, South Bend, IN (surrounding areas)

9/6/08             Men’s Conference, Hilton Gardens Inn (tentatively), and Notre Dame, IN

10/2008           Holiday Food Drive, South Bend, IN (surrounding area)

CBM of Columbus, OH

Contact CBM National Office
Tel: 888-395-7816
Fax: 202-783-2480
Email: info@cbmnational.org 
Website: www.cbmnational.org

Annual “Benchmark” Activities

• Chess Tournaments: The chapter will sponsor chess tournaments as an interactive youth development strategy to teach kids, particularly African American boys, how to focus, have patience, and exercise critical thinking skills. The youth will also learn skills in arts and crafts as part of chapter cultural and enrichment activities.
• Martial Arts/Tai Chi Initiative: Kids will be offered classes in self defense to deter the use of knives, guns and other weapons in our communities.
• Gang Violence and Domestic Violence Prevention: Youth are taught about gang and domestic abuse through workshops and seminars facilitated by chapter members.

Objectives for Calendar Year 2008

TBA

Major Events Schedule for 2008
CBM National Mentoring Conference

 
CBM of Greater Detroit, MI

19401 W. McNichols Drive
Detroit, MI 48219
Tel: 313-537-8202
Email: cbmdetroit@yahoo.com
Website: www.cbmdetroit.org

Annual “Benchmark” Activities

Services and Programs

• Lectures, In-house & Workshop Presentations on Black youth culture 
• Family Enhancement & Empowerment (Home–based services)
• Fatherhood Development Program & Workshops
• Teen Parenting Program    
• Male Responsibility Workshops 
• George Washington Carver Saturday Science & Ethics Academy (Sciences and Afro-centric Character Development for middle-school males)

Youth Prevention Services

• Project FAR (Future Awareness Readiness):  A drop–out prevention initiative designed to increase the school completion rates for at–risk students.
• Project DAP (Dignity And Pride):  A cultural enrichment initiative designed to enhance students' self–esteem, self–confidence, and self–respect. 
• Project RAP (Reading Advantage to Progress):  An initiative to encourage reading more books for academic success and leisure; and to reduce time spent viewing television.
• Project SISTERS (Sisters Inspiring Sisters Towards Education, Responsibility, Service & Success):  A pilot program being developed for at–risk females 12 through 17 years of age.
• Project STOP (Staying Totally Out of Prison):  A delinquency prevention initiative designed to prevent at–risk students from engaging in delinquent behavior.
• Sankofa Male Responsibility & Rites of Passage Program:  An Afrocentric life–skills development approach for young males based on cultural enrichment and character education.
  Moral Reconation Therapy (MRT) for Juveniles

Objectives for Calendar Year 2008

• To provide culturally–specific services to Black youth.
• To serve as an advocacy organization for Black youth issues.
• To act as an information clearing–house on Black youth.
• To provide lectures, presentations, and workshops on Black youth issues.
• To help Black youth achieve academically through tutoring and mentoring.
• To help Black youth develop cultural pride and self–esteem.
• To prevent and reduce Black teenage pregnancies.
• To reduce Black youth delinquency, gang involvement, and incarceration.
• To enhance Black youth awareness of substance abuse and other significant health issues.
• To help Black youth analyze and clarify positive and negative values.
• To develop Black youth morally through character education.
• To develop leadership and a sense of civic responsibility in Black youth.
• To help Black youth understand the consequences of their decisions.
• To help Black youth develop problem–solving and conflict–resolution skills.
• To help Black youth understand communications inter-personally and technically.
• To help Black youth identify personal and social resources contributing to positive life–styles.
• To help Black youth in the areas of career planning and job readiness.
• To help Black youth understand business concepts and entrepreneurship.

Major Events Schedule for 2008

CBM National Mentoring Conference

SOUTHERN REGION

CBM of Greater Dallas, TX Region

4041 W. Wheatland Road
Suite 156-327
Dallas, TX 75237
Phone Number: 214-215-5553
Email Address: cbmdallas@yahoo.com
Web Address: www.cbmnational.org

Annual “Benchmark” Activities

Mentorship Program: Programs are designed to strengthen youth self-esteem, confidence and academic performance while stressing the importance of community awareness and social responsibility.  The mentorship program provides adult support for emotional, social, and mental development of youth as well as a significant role-model.

 Sports Skills Development: Programs to foster the development of the youth in the Greater Dallas area will be available.  These sports training sessions will offer the DFW area disadvantaged youth an alternative to street live in a safe and fun environment.  Participants learn the fundamentals of a specific sport and how to develop and improve their skills.  At the same time participants get to learn the art of work, discipline, respect for the game and ones peers while they develop valuable social skills.

Adopt-A-School Program: Support the greater Dallas school districts by providing monthly mentoring sessions, member work site visits, child/parent sit down sessions, in class and after school tutoring, career day and workshops, and various field trips to cultural festivals and museums.

Project “No Drug Abuse”: A twelve session drug prevention program developed at the University of Southern California for at-risk youth.  It has been deemed a model program by the Center for Substance abuse prevention and is 1 of 5 programs endorsed by the Department of Education for high school age youth.

Saving Lives and Minds (SLAM): The CBM Dallas “SLAM Program” seeks to prevent 12-17 year old at-risk youth from developing delinquent lifestyles.  The aim is to increase self esteem and self confidence to promote development of life skills, such as communication and assertiveness training, to enhance interest in academic and career achievement, and to promote closer parent relationships and / or adult support group networks.

CBM of Lufkin, TX

P. O. Box 903
Lufkin, TX  75902
TEL: (936) 414-2173
E-Mail Address: jhself71@aol.com
Website Address: www.concernedblackmenlufkin.com

Annual “Benchmark” Activities:

Don Boyd Summer Youth Camp: The Lufkin Chapter of the Concern Black Men has provided this special summer camp for the youth of Angelina County for over fourteen years. We plan to serve approximately 150 participants this year. The program concentrates on academic skills through computer training, math, reading and critical thinking skills. There is also a recreational component were students are provided physical activities to improve their overall health.

Enrichment Activities: Educational field trips will be provided to increase our youths exposure to positive cultural aspects in the surrounding communities. This year’s program is scheduled to extend over a period of five weeks and will commence on June 16, 2008 at 7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The camp is being held on the Lufkin Middle School Campus. Breakfast and lunch will be provided along with afternoon snacks and refreshments for each participant daily.

Youth and Community Programs: Create youth development program focusing on the following goals:

• Provide mentors and role models
• Enhance cultural awareness
• Increase exposure to corporate and entrepreneurial business communities
• Establish coalitions with other community organizations

Concerned Black Men of Brazos Valley, TX

P.O. Box 9067
College Station, TX 77840
Phone Number: 979-693-4762
Email Address: mcornelius@plazacs.com
Web Address: www.cbmnational.org

Annual “Benchmark” Activities

• 2008 Economic Empowerment Conference
• 2008 Youth Empowerment Initiative
• 2008 Back to School Party

Objectives for Calendar Year 2008

• Empower 25 Young Men & Women to cope with today’s pressures and challenges
• Continue mentorship programs

Major Events Schedule for 2008

1/19/08                       Economic Empowerment Conference Neal Center, Bryan, TX

4/20 - 27/08                Youth Empowerment Initiative, various locations

5/10/08                       Economic Empowerment Conference Fellowship Neal Center, Bryan, TX

5/17/08                       Annual Banquet, Lincoln Center College Station, TX

6/14 - 28/08                Youth Empowerment Initiative, various locations

8/16/08                       Back to School Party, Neal Center, Bryan, TX

8/23 - 30/08                Youth Empowerment Initiative, various locations

Concerned Black Men of Petersburg, VA

P.O. Box 2764
Petersburg, VA 23804
Phone Number: 804-862-1627
Email: wtwenterp@aol.com
Web Address:  www.cbmpetersburgva.com

Annual “Benchmark” Activities

•  Academic Achievement – Provide tutoring and /or direct youth to the right agencies who provide the services.  Recognizes accomplishments.  Will present the CBM – P Marshall B. Emery Award to the top senior who participates in the programs and activities provided.
• Personal Growth and Development – Conducts two seminars/focus forums each year (Sep/Feb).  Conduct and Annual Lock-in.  Provide team leadership opportunities for middle and high school youth.

• Positive Self-worth – Conducts seminar, one on one and group session, recognizing good results.
• Family and Community Values – Conduct several activities that are family oriented; Annual Cook-out, Day in the Park; Mother’s Day Breakfast, Father’s Day Fellowship, and Church Fellowship

• After School Activities and Field Trips – Provides cultural, educational and fun trips
• Conflict Resolution Strategies – Team building; increase youth involvement in the planning process
• Community Service Projects – Car wash (Youth Responsibility/Ownership), Adopt-A-Street, Helping Hand Project (Thanksgiving/Christmas Food Basket Project);Salvation Army Christmas Program

Objectives for Calendar Year 2008

• Continue to focus on unity for all the organizations working with youth in the Petersburg area
• Increase membership and volunteers
• Continue the partnership with the school system
• Establish partnership with a woman organization with a focus on young ladies

Major Events Schedule for 2008

2/2/08              Focus Forum at First Baptist Church, 1:30 pm, Virginia State Basketball Game, 4:00 pm

4/12/08            Tour of three museums and roller skating, Siege Museum, Centre Hill Museum and Battlefield Cemetery/Museum. 

5/2/08              Annual Lock-in, YMCA in Petersburg Baseball Game, Richmond

5/08                 Mother’s Day Breakfast

6/08                 Cook-out and Father’s Day Breakfast

8/08                 Youth Day at a Theme Park

9/08                 Back to School Rally 

CBM of Richmond, VA

P.O. Box 4747
Richmond, VA 23220
Tel: 804-343-2680
Fax: 804-646-1573
Email: nelsonwc@ci.richmond.va.us 
Website: www.cbmrichmond.com

Annual “Benchmark” Activities

• Christmas Breakfast
• Ride for Knowledge College Tour to HBCU’s
• Annual Road Trip

Objectives for Calendar Year 2008

The chapter will offer youth development activities to chapter project participants focusing on the following areas:

• Career Development
• Academic Development
• Cultural Awareness
• Personal Growth
• Recreation

Major Events Schedule for 2008

1/19/08            Building Self Esteem, Part I, Linwood Holton Elementary School 1600 W. Laburnum Avenue

2/2/08              Building Self Esteem, Part II (Movie), Virginia Center Commons Rega Theater, Glen Allen, Virginia

2/16/08            Avoiding Peer Pressure, Linwood Holton Elementary School

3/8/08              5K Run Community Service, Linwood Holton Elementary School

3/15/08            Project Alpha, Linwood Holton Elementary School

3/24/08            Ride For Knowledge HBCU College Tour, North Carolina, Georgia, Alabama

4/5/08              Gang Prevention, Richmond Police Headquarters, 200 W. Grace Street

4/19/08            Developing Good Communication Skills, Linwood Holton Elementary School

5/3/08              Boys II Men, Small Smiles Dental

5/17/08            Career Development, Linwood Holton Elementary School

6/7/08              Road Trip, TBD

6/14/08            Awards Cookout, Robinson Park Henrico County

Concerned Black Men of Atlanta, GA

Contact CBM National Office
Phone Number: 888-395-7816
Fax: 202-783-2480
Email Address: info@cbmnational.org
Web Address: www.cbmnational.org

Annual “Benchmark” Activities

Adopt-A-School:  Monthly mentoring sessions; member worksite visits; sessions with child and parent; in-class tutoring; career day and workshops; field trips (enrichment activities)

Objectives for Calendar Year  

• Providing inspiration, shaping values, promoting youth’s success, providing opportunities for cultural and academic growth, building pride and self-esteem
• Providing mentors and role models, offering educational scholarships, enhancing cultural awareness, increasing exposure to corporate and entrepreneurial business communities, establishing coalitions with other community organizations
• Establishing hope, increasing our effectiveness as youth advocates, developing and delivering programs to focus on building value systems that will dispel the fascination with violence, establishing positive, productive coalitions with other community organizations, and building on existing programs throughout the Metropolitan New York are that share a common goal as CBM
• Seeking out grants and sponsoring special events

Major Events Schedule for 2008
CBM National mentoring Conference 2008

CBM of Greater Columbia, SC

P.O. Box 90501
Columbia, SC 29290
Phone Number: 803-467-6236
Email Address: anthony.stovall@scmen.ang.af.mil
Web Address: www.cbmsc.com

Annual “Benchmark” Activities

Adopt-A-School Program: The mission of the Adopt-A-School Program is to give our youth encour­agement through interaction with positive Afrikan American male/ female role models and exposure to cultural, social and intellectual enrich­ment activities.

The Youth Recognition Awards Pro­gram: The Youth Recognition Awards pro­gram recognizes and presents positive and motivated youth with awards for accomplishing desired goals of schools. CBM will recognize and honor students in the areas of academics, character de­velopment and most improvement.

Youth Mentoring and Tutoring: Our youth mentoring and tutoring pro­gram is designed to strengthen youth self-esteem, confidence and academic performance while stressing the impor­tance of community awareness and so­cial responsibility.

"Brothers Can We Talk" Forum: A sit down classroom type forum or environment presented to help adolescents develop positive masculine identities through a strengthening of the mind, body and soul.  This strengthening is accomplished by promoting an understanding and appreciating the history, culture and relationship of the black man and woman.  The main objective is to promote a positive and responsible behavior by highlighting/modeling positive black male/female images in the community.

Aviation Leadership Development: This program examines the professional, technical and practical/grass roots sides of career development.  It identifies the correlation and importance of formal education, career progression, leadership training and development in conjunction with special emphasis placed on air traffic control as a basis of measurement and comparison.

Rhymes For Reason Hip Hop Forum: This event will analyze and promote the history and culture of Hip-Hop as a constructive force in the African American community, especially among the youth.  This forum gives youth a chance to articulate their concerns to the community at-large.

Objectives for Calendar Year 2008
TBA

Major Events Schedule for 2008
CBM National Mentoring Conference