osa winter 2011 newsletter

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MISSION

The National Association of Black

Social Workers, Inc., comprised of

people of African ancestry, is com-

mitted to enhancing the quality of lifeand empowering people of African

ancestry through advocacy, human

services delivery, and research.

The National Association of Black

Social Workers, Inc. will work to cre-

ate a world in which people of Afri-

can ancestry will live free from ra-

cial domination, economic exploita-tion and cultural oppression. In col-

laboration with national, interna-

tional and other appropriate groups,

NABSW will continue to leverag

its collective expertise to strategi-

cally develop capacity of people

African ancestry to sustain and

flourish. NABSWs vision is guided

by the Principles of the Nguzo Saba,which are Unity, Self-determination,

Collective Work and Responsibility,

Cooperative Economics, Purpose,

Creativity, and Faith, and the Seven

Cardinal Virtues of Maat, which are

Right, Truth, Justice, Order, Recip-

rocity, Balance, and Harmony.

2010-2011 OSA Officers

President- Melanie Bryant, Widener University

1st Vice President- Dierdra Oretade, University of Connecticut2nd Vice President-Stacie Desper, Case Western Reserve University

Secretary- Ibrahim Ali, University of Washington

Treasurer- Glenda Duru, University of Houston

Parliamentarian- Tajsheena Leggs, University of Kansas

Advisor- Traci Lewis, The Ohio State University

OSA Presidents Message 3

8 Schools and Counting ..Join the Campaign 4

OSA Day of Service Community Project 4

Call for Conference Volunteers 5

Call for a Student DJ 6

We Salute You 7

NABSW Conference in Pictures 8-9

Fundraising 10

Place Your Graduation Stole Order Now 11

Communication Information 12

Upcoming Events & Important Dates 13

NABSW Historical Calendar & Order Form 14-15

43rd Annual Conference Information 16

Student & Advisor Handbooks 17

Chapter Officer Conference Calls &

Highlight your Chapter

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Contacts and African Terms 18


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NABSW OSA Winter 2011

Hotep Family!

Id like to greet each of you again in the spirit and joy of harambee. You all exem

plify the meaning of joining together in unity. With your work and dedication,

we are making an impact in our schools and our communities.

Id like to thank each of your for the hundreds of letters that were sent to the

Council for Social Work Education and to the individual schools of Social Work in

order to advocate for the inclusion ofRighteous Self-Determination: The Black

Social Work Movement in Americaby Dr. Patricia Reid-Merritt a required text

book in social work curriculum. Your efforts have been noticed. Please continue to send letters so that

we can ensure that we learn about US in OUR classrooms.

We have been busy planning for the NABSWs 43rd Annual Conference, which will be held in New Or-

leans, LA from April 19-April 23, 2011. Let me assure you that this is the conference you dont want

to miss! The OSA Conference committee has been working diligently with the National Conference com

mittee as well as the New Orleans local chapter to plan for a fantastic conference for you!

As a student, there are many ways to get involved! OSA has also partnered with the United States Envi-

ronmental Protection Agency (EPA), Nspire Green LLC, the Deep South Center for Environmental Jus-

tice of Dillard University, and other organizations to sponsor an Urban Garden Party. This project and

its collaborations will impact the 9th Ward community for many years to come. Also, join us during the

OSA Student Symposium, Beyond the Rhetoric: Putting the ACT back in Activism, which will allow youthe opportunity to engage with the founders of the organization, in hopes that you will understand the

rich legacy and tradition of advocacy and activism that runs deep in our veins. We also hope that you

take the time to engage in important networking opportunities by joining us at the Student Hospitality

and the OSA Masquerade Party, where you will be able to make your own mask!

Continue to visit us on Facebook and through the Blogsite at www.nabswstudentaffairs.blogspot.com for

information and updates about conference. Also, please take an opportunity to engage in the OSA fun

raising initiatives, as this will support conference activities.

Again, I am looking forward to meeting and greeting each of you during conference.

Peace and Blessings,

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OSA President


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Lets make the book

Righteous Self-Determination: The Black Social Work Movement in America (Black Classic Press, 2010)part of our schools mandatory curriculum!

When we called, you all answered! This year, the Office of Student Affairs engaged in a national letter-writing

campaign to make sure that the Dr. Pat Reid-Merrit's book be included in schools of Social Work across the coun-

try. Despite some challenges, we are pleased to announce that the following schools of Social Work as well as

specific courses will use Dr. Reid-Merrit's book:

Bryn Mawr University

Fayetteville University

Howard University

Morgan State University

Temple University

Widener University

Stockton College

University of Pennsylvania

For a sample letter, please visit the OSA blogspot http://nabswstudentaffairs.blogspot.com/

Interested in more information about the book? Go to http://www.blackclassicbooks.com/servlet/Detail?

no=114 for more details!

The Office of Student Affairs (OSA) is partnering with the United States Environmental Pr

tection Agency (EPA), Inspire Green LLC, the Deep South Center for Environmental Justice

Dillard University and other organizations to complete the OSA Day of Service activities.

Through this partnership, OSA will host an Urban Garden party in an area of the 9th ward

thats considered a food desert. This collaborative project will engage the community and ad-vocate for environmental awareness as well as educate the community on the effects of environ-

mental exposure on health, social and economic sustainability.

Please contact OSA 1st VP, Dierdra Oretade at [email protected] to volunteer to be a part of

the OSA Day of Service Activities


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National Association of Black Social Workers

Office of Student AffairsOffice of Student AffairsOffice of Student AffairsOffice of Student Affairs

Volunteer Opportunities

There are many volunteer opportunities for students during the National Conference. Below you will find

various volunteer options along with a detailed description of the duties. Those who are interested in volunteering

in any of these capacities, please contact OSA 1st Vice President Dierdra Oretade at [email protected].

Please provide your name, chapter, when you will arrive to the conference, and the areas you wish to volun-

teer. There will be a Volunteer Orientation via telephone conference call on Sunday, April 10, 2011. More detailswill be provided to you about the call when you sign up to volunteer.

Service Project Volunteers 40Volunteers are needed to participate in an Urban Garden Party in an area of the9th ward. This project is a collaborative effort from OSA and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). This col-laborative project will engage the community and advocate for environmental awareness as well as educate thecommunity on the effects of environmental exposure on health, social and economic sustainability. Additionally, thisproject requires some manual garden labor, therefore please wear shoes and clothing that can get dirty. Sign-up ison a first come first serve basis. Please note that as more information becomes available it will be shared with stu-dents.

OSA Registration Table Greeters - Volunteers will be responsible for Greeting and passing out OSA informationalpackets to students.

Workshop Monitors Volunteers will be responsible for assisting presenters and the distribution/collection of theworkshop evaluation forms. Once evaluations have been collected, you will tally them and then give them to OSA 1stVP Dierdra Oretade.

Ushers Volunteers are responsible for greeting and passing out programs to conferees at the Opening Sessionand Harambee Ceremony. (African attire required)

Ceremony Participants 5 students (at least 2 males needed, African attire required)

Opening Session 3 students are needed to carry the Red, Black and Green flag. You will read a short pas-sage (will receive this before the ceremony) explaining the colors of the flag. You must be able to speak loud and proudin front of an audience of 100+ persons. (African attire required)

Harambee Ceremony 1. Two male students are needed to carry the NABSW shield at the beginning of theceremony. (African attire required) 2. Several (male and female) are needed to be escorts. (African attire required)

Luncheon Participants 6 students are needed to assist with the raffle held during the Cenie Jomo Luncheon. Youwill be provided the tickets when they call for the raffle. You will go around the room collecting the money and giving tick-ets to interested conferees. (African attire preferred)


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National Association of Black Social Workers

Office of Student Affairs

CALLING ALL DJs!!!!!!!

The Office of Student Affairs is hosting a Masquerade Party

April 21, 2011 from 10:00pm- 1:00am at the

43rd Annual National Conference in New Orleans, Louisiana.

We are seeking a student DJwho has a very diverse but censored collection of music.

You will receive a compensation of$200 for your services.

Preference will be given to local student DJs, but all interested students DJs will be

considered.

If youre interested in being the DJ for the OSA Dance

Please, contact OSA 1st Vice President Dierdra Oretade at [email protected] by

March 1st, 2011.


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Avillage that does not honor its heroes and heroines is not worth dying for

The office of Students Affairs would like to congratulate the following NABSW OSA

members for their achievements. They are our heroines and we MUST honor them.

Advanced level University of Connecticut student and OSA 1st Vice President Ms.Dierdra Oretade truly understands the concept of advocacy. She saw a need in theUniversity of Connecticut School of Social Works curriculum and she began advo-cating for the program to put measures in place to meet the need and the rest is his-tory, literally!

After a year and a half of hard work, Ms. Oretade created a graduate level course en-titled Social Work Practice within the Military Sector . The course, scheduled tobe taught Spring semester 2011, focuses on creating a better awareness and under-standing of the military culture and the historical contributions of social work in serv-

ing active duty soldiers, veterans and military families; as well as the many roles of social workers in directpractice, administration, policy and advocacy within the military sector.NABSW and The Office of Student Affairs salute you!

First Year Foundation Student, Ms. Glenda Duru, was elected to serve as a FoundationRepresentative on the University of Houston Graduate School of Social Works Stu-dent Association Board. The purpose of the organization is to promote unity among allstudents of the Graduate College of Social Work while promoting student scholarship,leadership, and communication among students, faculty, and administration.As the Foundation student Representative, Ms. Duru and another foundation represen-tative will serve as the voice of the First Year Foundations Students.

NABSW and The Office of Student Affairs salute you!

These two achievements epitomizes the theme for the 2010-2011 administration of the National Associa-

tion of Black Social Workers, Office of Student Affairs A Call for Social Action: Putting the ACT back

in Activism. We encourage other Black Social Work students to strive for excellence in all they do both

within their communities, church and in school. Please share your achievements with us in the Spring

newsletter.


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At the Philadelphia Conference in 2010, the OSA Day of Service worked with the afterschool program at the

Mander Recreation Center in South Philadelphia.

Keeping in line with the NABSW National Initiative and the request of First Lady Michelle Obama, OSA planneda Eat healthy, Play Healthy, Be Healthy day. NABSW Students & members made tacos and salad for the chil-

dren made with ground turkey, light sour cream, cheese and salad dressing. They also made fresh fruit smoothies

while learning how to read food labels.

The children were also involved in learning, by doing arts & crafts, about the food pyramid and physical activity by

doing warm-ups, relay races and line dances. A great time was had by the children and the NABSW members who

volunteered for the day!

For every one of us that succeeds, its because somebody was there to show you the way. The light doesnt always nec-

essarily have to be in your family, it could be someone else standing in the gap ~ Oprah Winfrey

JOIN OSA

APRIL 19, 2011

FOR THE

OSA DAY OF

SERVICE

AT THE

43RD ANNUAL CONFERENCE IN

NEW ORLEANS!


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A student was asked to describe their conference experience. Can you guess from the phrase

of this song what their description was??

Its so nice to see al the folks you love together sittin and talkin bout all the things thats been goin

down. Its been a long, long time Since we had a chance to get together nobody knows the next time we

see each other maybe years and years from now A FAMILY REUNION ~ OJays

OSA hopes youll join the family in New Orleans!

The OSA

Student

Symposium

A Community African

Dance Troupe performing

during the Conference

Harambee Ceremony

Students at the Conference Luncheon where the 2010 Scholarship recipients were presented their awards.

OSA Student Meeting


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Fund Development-supports the student activities at conference.

The online store NABSW Things 4 U is up and ready for patronage! The store address

is http://www.cafepress.com/osanabsw . Members can purchase NABSW items from mugs to

t-shirts!

On sale now are the handmade NABSW graduation stoles. They are red, black and green

with NABSW on both sides written in gold. Order forms will be available on the blog, sent by

email and will be available at the National Conference. Available year round, dont miss out

on the chance to get yours!

Which one shall I get!!

Join the Office of Student Affairs as we continue the legacy of NABSW

through the spirit of SANKOFA!!!!!

The Office of Student Affairs is selling T-shirts in the following sorority and fraternity colors: pink/green,blue/white, red/white, purple/gold, black/gold, blue/gold.They are available in various sizes. Cost is only

$18, which includes the cost of shipping. Please support OSA and place your order today, all items make

great gifts!!!!!!!

To place an order or if you have questions, please contact the OSA Treasurer, Glenda

Duru at [email protected].


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Place Your NABSW Graduation Stole OrderPlace Your NABSW Graduation Stole OrderPlace Your NABSW Graduation Stole OrderPlace Your NABSW Graduation Stole Order

Now!Now!Now!Now!

SPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRING SUMMERSUMMERSUMMERSUMMER----FALL 2011FALL 2011FALL 2011FALL 2011

Show NABSW pride at your Graduation!Show NABSW pride at your Graduation!Show NABSW pride at your Graduation!Show NABSW pride at your Graduation!

These handmade stoles sell for only $40.00 each

and are available to order until April 30, 2011.

Dont miss the chance to get yours!!!!

Complete the information below and mail it, along with your check or money order

to

NABSW Stoles, C/O Adaugo Glenda Duru, OSA 1st Treasurer 2100 Bering Dr., APT

#621 Houston, TX 77057

NOTE: Please allow 4 weeks for delivery after order is received!

Please provide the following contact information for questions

or concerns regarding your order

Name:__________________________________________________________

Chapter ________ (Home) Number _______ (Cell) Number________

Confirmation Email ____________ Secondary Email _____________

Number of Stoles Ordered:___________

Total Amount Enclosed:_____(# of stoles ordered x $40.00 per stole)

Shipping Information (Cost Includes Shipping)

Address: ___________________________________________________

City:_______________________State:_____Zip:_______For questions please email Adaugo Glenda Duru at [email protected]

Thank you for your support of OSA!


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Check out the BlogSpot for OSA! http://www.nabswstudentaffairs.blogspot.com/

And we are on

Type in the search box: National Association of Black Social Workers Office of Student Affairs

President Melanie Bryant: [email protected]

1st Vice President Dierdra Oretade: [email protected]

2nd Vice President Stacie Desper: [email protected]

Secretary Ibrahim Ali: [email protected]

Treasurer Glenda Duru: [email protected]

Parliamentarian Tajsheena Leggs: [email protected]

Advisor Traci Lewis: [email protected]

Please Share Your Feedback about

The OSA Newsletter With Us!

Email OSA Secretary: [email protected]


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NABSW 43rd Annual Conference

"Beyond The Rhetoric: A Call For Social Action"

Hilton New Orleans Riverside

2 Poydras St

New Orleans, LA 70140

Rates: Single $109.00

Double $109.00

Plus Tax: 13% State and Local Tax and $3/Room Daily occupancy Tax

The first night's deposit is required at the time of reservation.

Reservations: 800-445-8667 - Use Booking Code "NABSW"

Conference Brochure Available at NABSW.ORGNote: This information is current as of 15 December, 2010. With the exception of room rates, any future change to

this information will be posted.

IMPORTANT DATESFebruary

22nd Nomination forms for Outstanding Faculty/Staff Advisor distributedMarch

15th Deadline to submit nomination forms for Outstanding Faculty/Staff Advisor

April

1st OSA Nominee campaigning and mentoring ends

19th OSA Day of Service Community Service Project

19-22 NABSW 43rd Annual conference New Orleans


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GRAB YOUR COPY NOW

Contact OSA Treasurer or see order form on page 15

Dont miss out on this valu-

able piece of

NABSW History!

(limited number available)

ORDER SOON!


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National Association of Black Social Worker

Office of Student Affairs

Historical 2011 Calendar Order Form

CONTACT INFORMATION

Name_________________________________________________________________

Email _________________________________________________________________

Phone Number_________________________________________________________

Mailing Address_________________________________________________________________________

ORDER INFORMATION

Number of Calendars ($15 each)______

Please mark if you would like the shipped to you. (Shipping $3 per item)_____

Please mark if you would like to pick them up during at the National Conference _____

Total Amount Due $_______________

NOTE: Please address all money orders and checks to NABSW, Inc.

If you have any questions please feel free to contact Glenda Duru at [email protected]

Thank you for supporting OSA!


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FEATURED OSA EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES

Tuesday, April 19, 2011

ALL DAY Student Chapter T-shirt DayLet us know YOUR CHAPTER is IN THE HOUSE!

9:00am - 3:00pm OSA Day of Service-Join us in serving at our Urban Garden Party in an area of the

9th ward. This project is a collaborative effort from OSA and the Environmental

Protection Agency (EPA).

3:30pm - 5:30pm OSA Welcome ReceptionCome socialize and network with other student chapters and

their members!

Wednesday, April 20, 2011

1:30 pm - 4:00pm Student Symposium-A call to Action: Putting the ACT Back in Activism.

9:30pm - 11:30pm Fashion ExtravaganzaCome show us your latest fashion tricks

Thursday, April 21, 2011

10pmUntil OSA Dance Masquerade Party Please bring your dancing shoes

Friday, April 22, 2011

10:00am - 11:00am Meet the OSA Candidates- Come and meet your potential OSA Officers for 2011-2012

11:00am - 1:00pm OSA Student meeting/LunchOpportunity for Student chapters to discuss issues and

cast their vote to elect the new OSA leadership!

SPECIAL CONFERENCE EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES

April 19, 2011

6:00 pm 6:30 pm Ribbon Cutting Ceremony & Opening of the Conference

April 20, 2011

9:30 pm 11:30pm Fashion Extravaganza

April 21-22, 2011

6:00 am 7:00am Fitness Fantastic & Aerobics-Dont let travel derail your exercise routine. Join us each

day and get revved up with an early morning workout session.

Thursday, April 21, 20118:30 pm 10:30pm Authors Jazz Caf and Reception-Come listen to wonderful jazz and meet renowned

authors from across the country. You will have an opportunity to talk with authors and

get a copy of their latest book signed.

Friday, April 22, 2011

7:30am 10:00am Dr. Gerald K. Smith Social Issues Symposium: "Environmental Stressors in

the Gulf: Upholding Civil and Human Rights"


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STUDENT & ADVISOR HANDBOOKS.The OSA Advisor

Handbook, Advisor PowerPoint Presentation and the OSA StudentHandbook are now available. If your chapter and/or Advisor has not

received a copy or you are a newly affiliated chapter with NABSW,

please contact OSA Advisor, Traci Lewis at [email protected] to re-

ceive an electronic copy!


Student Chapter Officer

OSA Conference Schedule

President

March 2011 @ 7:00PM EST, 6:00PM CST, 4:00PM PST.Please look for a post on the blog spot and on Facebook!

Vice President

April 2011 @ 7:30 PM, EST.

Treasurer

March 20, 2011 @ 5pm CST

Parliamentarian

March 13, 2011 @ 2pm CST

Secretary

April 24, 2011 @ 5pm CST

Quarterly, OSA Executive Officers hold teleconferences with Student Chapter Officers in an effort to stayaware of what is happening in the chapters and for the chapter officers to be updated on information and hap-penings in OSA. Please check the OSA blogspot frequently as the date approaches for detailed call-in. Welook forward to talking with you!

Do you want YOUR chapter or chapter member to be highlighted in the OSA Newsletter?

Has your chapter or chapter member done awesome work out in the community? Does your chapter have a

member who has done outstanding work in the chapter and/or in the community? Let the entire Organization

know about it!!! Submit an article for the newsletter to OSA Secretary, Ibrahim Ali at [email protected]


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PRESIDENT

Joe Benton,

[email protected]

VICE PRESIDENT

J. Toni Oliver

[email protected]

TREASURER

Patricia ONeal-Williams

[email protected]

RECORDING SECRE-

TARY

Tracy Golliday Champagne,

Recording-

[email protected]

CORRESPONDING SEC-

RETARY

Karen Allen,

[email protected]

MEMBER-AT-LARGE

Dayvid Brown

Member-at-

[email protected]

MEMBER-AT-LARGE

Melissa Smith-Haley,

Member-at-

[email protected]

IMMEDIATE PAST

PRESIDENT

Dr. Gloria Batiste-Roberts

OFFICE OF STUDENT

AFFAIRS

Melanie R. Bryant

OSA President

[email protected]

2305 Martian Luther King Ave. S.E.

Washington, DC 20020

Phone (202) 678-4570

Fax (202) 678-4572

Email [email protected]

Website nabsw.org

YOUR ADDRESS NEEDED.Be sure to provide the National office a permanent address and email in ad-dition to your school address when submitting your membership. This will ensure you receive all materialsand information distributed by the organization. Also check your Junk/Spam folder to make certain yourNABSW mail is not being misplaced!

Hotep-Peace

Harambee-Pulling together for acommon cause

Maat-Truth and Justice

Sankofa-Reaching back in order tomove forward

Asante Sana-Thank you

Asha-Gods Will

Zawadi gift-These gifts that aregiven out as a reward for a job well

done or a commitment to the princi-

ples of Kwanzaa.

Usually a zawadi is homemade or

educational. NABSW chapters

share a gift of $25 or more with the

host chapter of the National Confer-

ence. The host chapter then sharesthis gift with an organization in the

community that shares like/similar

values with NABSW.

Harbari Gani-"What's the

news?" or What's happening?

Have you attend conference and heard a term used and you wonder what does that mean Well, here are the definitions

of the most used terms you will hear at conference.Hotep!

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