Sunday, April 25, 2010

100 BLACK MEN OF LONG ISLAND INC. RECEIVES $4,000 GRANT FOR ITS DOLLARS & $ENSE PROGRAM FROM STATE FARM INSURANCE


CONTACT: Public Relations Chairman, Warren Woodberry Jr., ohbmli.press@gmail.com

100 BLACK MEN OF LONG ISLAND INC. RECEIVES $4,000 GRANT FOR ITS DOLLARS & $ENSE PROGRAM FROM STATE FARM INSURANCE


Check Presented at April General Membership Meeting

(HEMPSTEAD, NY) – One Hundred Black Men of Long Island Inc., received a $4,000 grant for its Dollars and $ense Investment Education Program, from State Farm Insurance during its April General Membership meeting.

The Dollars and $ense Investment Education Program (Dollars and $ense) is a financial literacy program sponsored by State Farm Insurance Companies and authored by the National Association of Investors Corporation. This program was designed to provide high school students, grades 9 through 12, with the opportunity to learn and apply “best practice” strategies for saving and investing. The goal of this program is to help students understand basic savings/investment principles and to apply these standards in their day-to-day
lives.

“We look forward to living up to our promises and commitment to be role models for tomorrow’s leaders, we really do believe that, ‘What they See They Will Be’,” said Phil Andrews, OHBMLI President. “Our goal is to be the premier mentoring organization in the world and to continually be known as the, ‘Organization that makes a Difference’. On behalf of the Officers, Board of Directors, and Members of the 100 Black Men of Long Island,Inc. I would like to personally that State Farm for their continuing support and commitment to be Good Neighbors.”

The One Hundred Black Men of Long Island, Inc. has designed an 8-week program that upholds the integrity of the existing model but is creative and distinctive to their community. The primary goal of this program is to help young people take the initial steps to becoming financially and physically fit.

Naomi Johnson for State Farm Public Affairs and Mandell Smith, State Farm Agent of Commack presented the $4,000 check during the chapter’s headquarters located at 9 Centre St., Hempstead, NY 11550.

"The One Hundred Black Men of Long Island, Inc., is an organization that is committed to providing the five promises that every child needs to succeed in life,” said Johnson. “It is important that every child has a caring adult, a healthy start, effective education, opportunities to help others and a safe place. State Farm is proud to partner with the One Hundred Black Men of Long Island, Inc."


The 100 also pinned two new members, Amun R. Hunda, Senior Community Relations Coordinator for Health Plus, and William King Moss III, Chair, Diversity Party of New York State.


The evening’s special guest included Keisha Walker, Vice President for Development & Operations at Urban League of Long Island.

The One Hundred Black Men General Membership Meeting are traditionally held every second Wednesday of the month.

To be placed on our email list for upcoming events email President Phil Andrews at, philandrews2001@yahoo.com

For more information contact Public Relations Chairman Warren Woodberry Jr. at, ohbmli.press@gmail.com

Visit us on our blog at http://100blackmenoflongislandinc.blogspot.com

Picture L to R: Maurice Perkins, Past President, 100 Black Men of Long Island, Inc., Mandell Smith, State Farm Agent, Commack, New York, Phil Andrews, President, 100 Black Men of Long Island, Inc., and Lester Chaplin, Member, 100 Black Men of Long Island, Inc.

Monday, April 19, 2010

A.B.G. Shultz Students Runner-Up Winners in 100 Black Men of Long Island, Inc. African American Academic History Challenge


From left to right: (front row) Dr. Patricia Watkins (superintendent-Hempstead Public Schools), Elijah John (student), Timothy John (student), and Khayyam Ali (academic advisor/teacher). Back row: Mr. Holly, Clarence Williams (Principal-A.B.G.Shultz Middle School), Phil Andrews ( President-100 Black Men of Long Island), MR. and Mrs. Malcolm John ( parents).


A.B.G. Shultz Students Runner-Up Winners in 100 Black Men of Long Island, Inc. African American Academic History Challenge (History Bowl Challenge)

On April 10, 2010 two brothers from the A.B.G.S. Middle School, Elijah and Timothy John were runner-up winners in the 100 Black Men of Long Island African American Academic Challenge (History Bowl Challenge). The competition is open to all Long Island Schools and is played in a Jeopardy style format. The duo came within two questions of winning the championship round and a trip to the 100 Black Men of America, Inc. national finals in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

The siblings performance round was so impressive that they have been invited back to compete in next year’s competition (which will be the first time the competition – which was hosted by Newsday and scholarships for the 2009 calendar year awards in the amount of $500.00 were provided by State Farm – has allowed this).

Their efforts will also be recognized in the local media throughout the New York State area. We anxiously look forward to their bringing home the “Gold” next season. Congratulations to Elijah and Timothy for a job well done, as well as, to their parents Mr. and Mrs. Malcolm John for their assistance in actively helping to prepare their children for this event.

Special thanks to Mr. Ali, six grade social studies and math teacher for serving as the academic advisor and pedagogue to the students for this affair.

For more information on the programs and activities of 100 Black Men of Long Island, Inc. visit http://100blackmenoflongislandinc.blogspot.com