Black Professional Men Welcome Packet

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The Rays of Hope Scholarship Program , sponsored by BPM , was established in 1993 to provide financial assistance to African-American male students that have consistently demonstrated exceptional character and academic performance. Â In addition, the Program seeks students who participate in school or community activities and exhibit strong leadership and communication skills.

Who Are We? Black Professional Men, Inc. (BPM) is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization based in Baltimore, Md. and established in 1991 to address the social, economic and political awareness needs of the African-American community, especially those of the AfricanAmerican male. Our members dedicate many hours to public service each year to accomplish BPM's objectives and goals. BPM's membership includes over 40 dedicated men who come from a variety of professions, including barbers, attorneys, teachers, engineers, architects, financial advisors, councilmembers, and entrepreneurs.

Youth Development Committee (YDC) This committee is focused on implementing youth based programs and partnerships in support of the mission of BPM. We strive to create programs and partnerships (i.e., with Schools, Business, Professional / Civic Organizations, Fraternities, and the General Public) that target, build, and promote the youth in our community. The YDC has several initiatives and we want you and your organization to be an integral part of the future success stories that are written at BPM. Together, we will made a mark on the lives of the youth in our community. We hope you will join us as we continue to “light the torch” and inspire our youth to greatness throughout this exciting year.

Community Relations Committee (CRC) This committee has one sole purpose and that is “to ensure the future of the African-American Male.” We do this by intentionally engaging the community and identifying ways that we can impact this vital entity through our service, initiatives, and programs. The Community Relations Committee is focused on three main vertical areas in the Greater Baltimore area and they are homeless, domestic violence survivors, and our seniors. Utilizing the NASCAR “plug and play” concept our goal is to also partner with like-minded organizations that are already doing a great work in the community with the central focus of making an immediate impact. In addition, the CRC will create solution-based community programs to augment the mission of BPM. Moreover, we utilize the SMART tools and efficient processes that target, build, and promote relationship within our community that make a mark that cannot be erased.

Economic Development Committee This committee has a mission to expose our community to opportunities, techniques, and tools to enhance their economic resources. The understanding of economic resources is the difference in controlling the unlimited opportunities that impact the future to being limited to opportunities that provide little options for financial freedom.

Health & Family Matters Committee This committee is committed to increasing the awareness of health and wellness among the families within our community through partnerships with organizations within the health industry. We invite you to contact our committee to get more information about how you can get more involved in our health initiatives.

College Development Committee This committee provides financial assistance and direction to African-American male students that have consistently demonstrated exceptional character and academic performance. In addition, our programs seek students who participate in school or community activities and exhibit strong leadership and communication skills. Each year, during the Rays of Hope Scholarship Breakfast the Saturday before Father's Day, BPM awards a group of deserving young men scholarships for college. BPM has awarded nearly $200,000 to these Scholars. The amount of $1,000 shall be awarded to each

Mr. Hasson Diggs, President *Mr. O’Neill McDaniels, VP of Operations *Mr. Kendrick Tilghman ,VP of Programs Website: www.bpminc.org * Email: bpmincorg@gmail.com * Phone: 410.550.1BPM (1276)

“It’s easier to build strong children than to repair broken men.” ~ Frederick Douglass

Greetings Sir, On behalf of the Executive Board and The Proud Members of Black Professional Men, Inc. (BPM), we would like to personally thank you for visiting with us at our recent General Body Meeting last week.

First, again you have taken the first step in demonstrating a commitment to improving the community we live and serve in. We know that you have a serious desire to have your personal and professional life enriched. As a new member of BPM we firmly believe that you will find many opportunities to do this and so much more.

BPM provides a forum using the collaborative efforts of quality men such as you in the Baltimore Metropolitan area to focus our energies to uplift and mentor the AfricanAmerican Male. We do this by supporting community services, fostering physical, personal, professional, and financial development, social consciousness, political involvement, and entrepreneurship. More information about our purpose, history, and activities are available via our website at www.blackprofessionalmen.org First, all you have to do at this point is to inform us when you are ready to join our proud organization….and then we will do the rest.

Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have questions regarding BPM. We look forward to hearing from you in the very near future.

Respectfully,

President Black Professional Men, Inc. www.bpminc.org joinbpm@bpminc.org 443-550-1BPM

‘Ensuring the Future of the African American Male’ Please visit our website at www.bpminc.org

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With your contributions, we have been able to impact over 500 youth and families.

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Black Professional Men - Youth Development Committee Overview The Black Professional Men (BPM), Inc. Youth Development Committee is one of the committee’s that support the mission of BPM. We strive to create programs and partnerships (i.e., with Schools, Businesses, Professional / Civic Organizations, Fraternities, and the General Public) that target, build, and promote the youth in our community. In 2016, the YDC created a group mentoring approach that will allow mentoring based youth programs, and youth organizations to leverage each other’s resources to further the opportunities our children can secure.

Structure of the YDC and Programs The YDC utilizes the standard BPM Committee framework to support how it is structured and that includes the following: ▪ Chairman ▪ Project Manager (PM) ▪ Program Manager (PM) ▪ Team Members (TM) The role of the Program Manager is to manage each program that the committee engages in, while remaining focused on the purpose and intent of the program. Each Program Manager (PM) assigns projects to the Project Manager who along with his team, implements the solution-based project that is designed to meet a need and/or solve a problem.

School Based Programs • Financial Literacy - BPM has a dynamic partnership with Operation HOPE Inc. which offers the Banking On Our Future (BOOF) initiative. The reality is that economic parity and the ability to compete financially; both at home and abroad on a global scale; are the building blocks of financial literacy. The BOOF program serves as the rungs of a ladder in preparing students for their financial future.

• Youth Certification I & II - Program designed to create a culture of awareness, confidence, and leadership in our young African American males as they enter manhood by teaching them success principles that extend far beyond the classroom.

• African American History – Program designed to introduce to children the rich and thriving history of the great continent of Africa. It’s designed to give them something to be proud of about their past, let them know it was in Africa where math, science, and religion began and also to inform them that their history did not start with slavery but with the great dynasties in Egypt and the long history of Ethiopia.

• STEM - Our STEM program delivers: hands-on/inquiry-based K-12 curriculum that is aligned to the National Math, Science, and Technology standards.

• Reading Partners - Mobilizes communities to provide students with the proven, individualized reading support they need to read at a 4th grade level.

• Pathways to College (PTC) - A new and innovative web-based program that is aimed for 6th graders but can impact students of all grades and their parents & educators. PTC guides students down the best path to reach their academic goals. In addition, it provides the ability to track students, teacher, mentor, and school progress in real-time while indicating troubling areas and highlighting where to apply corrective actions.

Community Based Programs BPM believes it takes a community to raise a child just as it did 20 years ago. Today, BPM has partnered with several likeminded organizations to bring a series of youth development seminars to the youth within our community.

Standard Topics Parent Resource Night – 4th Tuesday 6pm Touchpoint Mondawmin | 2401 Liberty Heights Avenue | #suite 2730 | Baltimore, MD 21215 Community Events – BPM is seeking 40 community-based organizations to hold an annual community event.

Volunteers - How does it work?

• Complete our partnership questionnaire • Select the programs and school level you would like to support • Complete the mentor training and background check at little-to-no cost • Training & background checks to be provided by either • Provide a tentative annual schedule for your availability to volunteer

How can I join the YDC Committee?

• Verify that you have paid your dues for the current year and that you are a member in good standing.

• Ensure that you have scheduled and or completed New Members Orientation training.

• Determine the amount of time you are able to volunteer to the committee each week.

• Discuss the role and your interest in serving.

• Join and actively participate on the committee

Additional information about our other program are available upon request. Thank you or your time and interest in bring valuable programs to our youth. For more information, please contact JoinBPM@BPMINC.ORG

Black Professional Men-Economic Development Committee The Black Professional Men (BPM), Inc. Economic Development Committee has a mission to expose our community to opportunities, techniques, and tools to enhance their economic resources. The understanding of economic resources is the difference in controlling the unlimited opportunities that impact the future to being limited to opportunities that provide little options for financial freedom.

Structure of the EDC and Programs The EDC utilizes the standard BPM Committee framework to support how it is structured and that includes the following:  Chairman  Project Manager (PM)  Program Manager (PM)  Team Members (TM) The role of the Program Manager is to manage each program that the committee engages in, while remaining focused on the purpose and intent of the program. Each Program Manager (PM) assigns projects to the Project Manager who along with his team, implements the solution-based project that is designed to meet a need and/or solve a problem.

Business Development Programs The Mastermind Series is a platform that fosters the combination of brainstorming, education, peer accountability and support in a group setting to sharpen your business and personal skills. This series is the truest form of iron sharpening iron concept that helps participants achieve success.

Employment Development Programs The BPM Employment Development program has 3 core initiative 1. Partner with the community, High Schools, Colleges and Tech schools to help them align with the recruiting needs of our corporate partners 2. Equip individuals in our communities with all the necessary skills to gain meaningful employment. (phone screen skills, interview skills, on the job coaching/development) 3. Identify corporate partners that we can collaborate with to help them develop & implement a recruiting strategy to find top talent through the BPM channel.

Volunteers - How does it work?

How can I join the EDC Committee?  Complete our partnership questionnaire  Verify that you have paid your dues for the current year and that you are a member in good standing.  Select the programs and school level you would like to  Ensure that you have scheduled and or completed New support Members Orientation training.  Complete the mentor training and background check at  Determine the amount of time you are able to volunteer to little-to-no cost the committee each week.  Training & background checks to be provided by either  Provide a tentative annual schedule for your availability  Discuss the role and your interest in serving. to volunteer  Join and actively participate on the committee

Additional information about our other programs are available upon request.

Thank you or your time and interest in bring valuable programs to our community.

For more information, please contact JoinBPM@BPMINC.ORG

Black Professional Men - College Development Committee Overview The College Development Committee provides financial assistance and direction to African-American male students that have consistently demonstrated exceptional character and academic performance. In addition, our programs seek students who participate in s chool or community activities and exhibit strong leadership and communication skills. Each year, during the Rays of Hope Scholarship Breakfast the Saturday before Father's Day, BPM awards a group of deserving young men scholarships for college. BPM has awarded nearly $200,000 to these Scholars. The amount of $1,000 shall be awarded to each selected scholar.

Structure of the CDC and Programs The CDC utilizes the standard BPM Committee framework to support how it is structured and that includes the following:  Chairman  Project Manager (PM)  Program Manager (PM)  Team Members (TM) The role of the Program Manager is to manage each program that the committee engages in, while remaining focused on the purpose and intent of the program. Each Program Manager (PM) assigns projects to the Project Manager who along with his team, implements the solution-based project that is designed to meet a need and/or solve a problem.

Ray of Hope Scholarship Program The Rays of Hope Scholarship Program, was established in 1993 to provide financial assistance to African-American male students that have consistently demonstrated exceptional character and academic performance. In addition, the Program seeks students who participate in school or community activities and exhibit strong leadership and communication skills.

Scholarships shall be awarded on a one time basis only. All funds awarded shall be used toward the completion of academic studies and student selection shall be bases upon requirements described in these guidelines. Funding for scholarships is primarily derived from BPM’s annual Rays of Hope Scholarship Breakfast. The amount of $1,000 shall be awarded to each selected scholar.

However, the Rays of Hope Scholarship Program scholarship is about more than money. The program includes workshops, mentoring, and periodic communication between BPM representatives and our scholarship recipients. Our objective is to recognize African American Male Achievement and provide support for the continued academic, social and career success of our BPM Scholars. We expect our scholars to be full participants in our scholarship program. Parents, guardians, educators, and advisors are asked to support our program and its policies.

All African-American male students, meeting the requirements described in these guidelines are eligible regardless of family income. Awarded funds shall be forwarded directly to the recipient’s institution of choice. In cases where the student is the recipient of other scholarships, the funding shall be allocated in following order of need: Tuition |Books |Fees (admission, activity, lab, etc.) | Personal Educational Needs (school supplies, tutoring services, etc.)

The expressed purpose of the Rays of Hope Scholarship is to provide education assistant to the student. BPM will only award cash directly to the recipient under extreme circumstances and after proof that all educational financial expenses have been paid by other sources (e.g. full scholarship). BPM will be the sole authority in the decision to make cash awards. Such decisions will be made on a case-by-case basis.

All applications will be rated on the following: Community service hours | GPA |Letters of recommendations |Essay Volunteers - How does it work?

How can I join the CDC Committee?  Complete our partnership questionnaire  Verify that you have paid your dues for the current year and that you are a member in good standing.  Select the programs and school level you would like to support  Ensure that you have scheduled and or completed New Members Orientation training.  Complete the mentor training and background check at  Determine the amount of time you are able to volunteer to little-to-no cost the committee each week.  Training & background checks to be provided by either  Provide a tentative annual schedule for your availability  Discuss the role and your interest in serving.  Join and actively participate on the committee to volunteer

Additional information about our other programs are available upon request.

Thank you or your time and interest in bring valuable programs to our community.

For more information, please contact JoinBPM@BPMINC.ORG

Black Professional Men-Community Relations Committee Overview The Black Professional Men (BPM), Inc. Community Relations Committee (CRC) has one sole purpose and that is “to ensure the future of the African-American Male.” We do this by intentionally engaging the community and identifying ways that we can impact this vital entity through our service, initiatives, and programs. The Community Relations Committee is focused on three main vertical areas in the Greater Baltimore area and they are:  The Homeless  Domestic Violence Survivors  Our Seniors Utilizing the NASCAR “plug and play” concept our goal is to also partner with like-minded organizations that are already doing a great work in the community with the central focus of making an immediate impact. In addition, the CRC will create solution-based community programs to augment the mission of BPM. Moreover, we utilize the SMART tools and efficient processes that target, build, and promote relationship within our community that make a mark that cannot be erased.

Structure of the CRC and Programs The CRC utilizes the standard BPM Committee framework to support how it is structured and that includes the following:  Chairman  Program Manager (PM)  Project Manager (pM)  Team Members (TM) The role of the Program Manager of the Community Relations Committee is to manage each program that the committee engages in, while remaining focused on the purpose and intent of the program. Each Program Manager (PM) assigns projects to the Project Manager who along with his team, implements the solution-based project that is designed to meet a need and/or solve a problem.

Delta Strike Force (DSF) The “Delta Strike Force’ is a vital division of the Community Relations Committee of BPM and is designed to serve as a positive force, able to strike quickly, after learning about a BPM like-minded need/event in the community. Moreover, this team consist of BPM members and partners (Black Men) who have been assembled into teams and able to act on a short notice (typically 48-hours, but it could be less) and not only show up but participate in Community Events and programs - quickly!!!

Tony Dildy is the program manager and is leading this effort and the goal of DSF is to strike quickly “like the 82nd Airborne Division of the US Army” and bring about positive change of perception, direction, purpose, and solve problems that plague our community due to the lack of Black Role Models involved in community related events.

• The DSF consist of 3-5 Brothers per sector and we will leverage Yahoo’s “Group Me” platform to support the communication with each force. DSFs teams are color-coded and are engaged on a Monthly basis Please note that the DSF is a vital component to our ability to continue to impact our community.

Community Festivals BPM is spearheading the wellness agenda to bridge the gap from traditional hospital & clinics, to exposing the community to alternative wellness concepts, health challenges, workshops, and distributing information to change dietary mindset of disease, ailments, and promote wellness on a holistic neighborhood stage. BPM will co-host with the community association and other non-profit organizations to provide the community with the necessary resources to be a successful festival, imparting information, support, and bringing necessary healthcare to the inner- city neighborhoods. We will also enlist the support of community advocate programs, sponsoring corporations, and city municipalities.

2nd Saturdays June to Oct La Familia Arts & Media Center 836 Guilford Ave Baltimore How can I join the CRC Committee?

Thank you for your interest in the Community Relations Committee (CRC). To join the CRC committee complete the followings steps: 1. Verify that you have paid your dues for the current year and that you are a member in good standing.

2. Ensure that you have scheduled and or completed New Members Orientation training.

3. Determine the amount of time you are able to volunteer to the committee each week.

4. Discuss the role and your interest in serving on the CRC committee (i.e., Homeless, Domestic Violence, or Seniors).

5. Provide the committee chair with the following: a copy of your resume, a professional picture, and bio.

6. Join and actively participate on the CRC committee

Additional information about our other programs are available upon request.

Thank you or your time and interest in bring valuable programs to our community.

For more information, please contact JoinBPM@BPMINC.ORG

Black Professional Men-College Development Committee Overview This committee provides financial assistance and direction to African-American male students that have consistently demonstrated exceptional character and academic performance. In addition, our programs seek students who participate in school or community activities and exhibit strong leadership and communication skills. Each year, during the Rays of Hope Scholarship Breakfast the Saturday before Father's Day, BPM awards a group of deserving young men scholarships for college. BPM has awarded nearly $200,000 to these Scholars. The amount of $1,000 shall be awarded to each selected scholar.

Structure of the CDC and Programs The CDC utilizes the standard BPM Committee framework to support how it is structured and that includes the following:  Chairman  Project Manager (pM)  Program Manager (PM)  Team Members (TM) The role of the Program Manager is to manage each program that the committee engages in, while remaining focused on the purpose and intent of the program. Each Program Manager (PM) assigns projects to the Project Manager who along with his team, implements the solution-based project that is designed to meet a need and/or solve a problem.

Ray of Hope Scholarship Program The Rays of Hope Scholarship Program, was established in 1993 to provide financial assistance to African-American male students that have consistently demonstrated exceptional character and academic performance. In addition, the Program seeks students who participate in school or community activities and exhibit strong leadership and communication skills.

Scholarships shall be awarded on a one time basis only. All funds awarded shall be used toward the completion of academic studies and student selection shall be bases upon requirements described in these guidelines. Funding for scholarships is primarily derived from BPM’s annual Rays of Hope Scholarship Breakfast. The amount of $1,000 shall be awarded to each selected scholar.

However, the Rays of Hope Scholarship Program scholarship is about more than money. The program includes workshops, mentoring, and periodic communication between BPM representatives and our scholarship recipients. Our objective is to recognize African American Male Achievement and provide support for the continued academic, social and career success of our BPM Scholars. We expect our scholars to be full participants in our scholarship program. Parents, guardians, educators, and advisors are asked to support our program and its policies.

All African-American male students, meeting the requirements described in these guidelines are eligible regardless of family income. Awarded funds shall be forwarded directly to the recipient’s institution of choice. In cases where the student is the recipient of other scholarships, the funding shall be allocated in following order of need: Tuition |Books |Fees (admission, activity, lab, etc.) | Personal Educational Needs (school supplies, tutoring services, etc.)

The expressed purpose of the Rays of Hope Scholarship is to provide education assistant to the student. BPM will only award cash directly to the recipient under extreme circumstances and after proof that all educational financial expenses have been paid by other sources (e.g. full scholarship). BPM will be the sole authority in the decision to make cash awards. Such decisions will be made on a case-by-case basis.

All applications will be rated on the following: Community service hours | GPA |Letters of recommendations |Essay Volunteers - How does it work?

How can I join the CDC Committee?  Complete our partnership questionnaire  Verify that you have paid your dues for the current year and that you are a member in good standing.  Select the programs and school level you would like to support  Ensure that you have scheduled and or completed New Members Orientation training.  Complete the mentor training and background check at  Determine the amount of time you are able to volunteer to little-to-no cost the committee each week.  Training & background checks to be provided by either  Provide a tentative annual schedule for your availability  Discuss the role and your interest in serving.  Join and actively participate on the committee to volunteer

Additional information about our other programs are available upon request.

Thank you or your time and interest in bring valuable programs to our community.

For more information, please contact JoinBPM@BPMINC.ORG

Membership Packages

Prime Member

Access to private group membership site Promotional support of your events and project management support Ability to promote your business in BPM promotional network Access to BPM Rewards program and card Access to assigned BPM Mentor Access to BPM network

Lifetime Member $5,000 pledge over 10 years Annual dues waived for life Provides a legacy benefit of up to $25,000 for the BPM Endowment Fund After 20 years a $500 scholarship will be provided to a scholar until they complete a doctoral level program

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$10,000 pledge over 10 years Annual dues waived for life Special recognition at BPM events and programs Provides a legacy benefit of up to $50,000 for the BPM Endowment Fund After 20 years a $1,000 scholarship will be provided to a scholar until they complete a doctoral level program

Why Join BPM? Leverage your skills and talents to rebuild our community Contribute to the next generation of young scholars Boost your professional and entrepreneurial network

How to Join BPM? Email: membership@bpminc.org Visit: blackprofessionalmen.org/membership_application

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