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Spare Some Change for BIG
As you make your 2023 CFC selections we hope you will consider giving to Blacks In Government.
Give using #10790 through payroll deduction or a one-time gift using GiveCFC.org
Are your strongest attributes and skills evident to all? To stand out, it has become increasingly important to elevate your professional presence both online and in-person. We're going to work together to help you define yourself professionally and conduct your own "personal brand audit."
Join us with Southern New Hampshire University for the “Elevate Your Own Presence” Interactive Webinar. Wednesday, November 2, 2022 at 12 Noon EST.
Register Here:
https://bit.ly/bigsnhu
Fireside Chat with BIG National President Shirley A. Jones, Esq.
Wednesday, October 12, 2022
7:30pm
Register here:
https://bit.ly/BigFiresideChat
Join us for a collaborative Fireside Chat as re-elected Blacks In Government National President Jones shares her vision for the organization for the next two years; reflections from the successful 43rd National Training Institute; probe current activities and programs being implemented by BIG's National Executive Committee and much more. Attendees have the opportunity to help drive the agenda for this session by providing questions in advance. For the best interactive experience, download Microsoft Teams from the link below:
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-teams/download-app
TO: Blacks In Government Members
FROM: Honorable Shirley A. Jones, Esq., National President
SUBJECT: Project BIG Vote Announcement -Are You Passionate About Voting Rights?
Federal appeals court upholds Jim Crow era Mississippi law restricting voting rights for felons
The Hill, August 26, 2022
Arizona Supreme Court keeps voting rights off the ballot
AP News, August 26, 2022
Voting rights group sue to block Missouri’s new voter ID law, claiming it’s unconstitutional
KCUR, August 24, 2022
And, those are just a few of the articles discussing the continued need for vigilance to protect our voting rights. BIG intends to be a part of that fight. But, we need your help. Through our longstanding Project BIG Vote Committee, we have kept our members up to date on election matters all across the country and have even registered new voters, encouraging them to make their voices heard and their ballots count. To continue these efforts, I am seeking a new Project BIG Vote Committee Chair who will join the National Executive Committee (NEC) and spearhead these projects. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated a passion and interest in voting rights through prior efforts in the community and/or as your Region’s Project BIG Vote Committee Chair or Legislative Committee Chair. But, since I am always looking to bring emerging leaders onto the NEC, please do not let your lack of experience deter you. A passion for voting rights is the top criteria. Please note, I would never let you violate the Hatch Act so that need not be a concern for you.
If you are interesting in chairing this committee or otherwise getting involved in these efforts, please email the National President directly at
[email protected] as soon as possible but no later than October 31, 2022. I am also seeking committee members to assist with these efforts so feel free to send a note in that regard as well. You have time to think about it but we don’t have time to waste when it comes to protecting our voting rights.
TO: Blacks In Government Members
FROM: Honorable Shirley A. Jones, Esq., National President
SUBJECT: 2022 BIG NTI Closing Plenary Banquet Tickets
Greetings,
Thank you to all who have registered for the BIG 2022 National Training Institute (NTI). If you were unable to purchase closing tickets as part of your registration, tickets are available for purchase through the BIG store online at bignet.org. To purchase a banquet ticket, do the following:
1. Enter the BIG store.
2. Select the tab for registration.
3. Follow all the prompts.
For those purchasing tickets as part of the NTI registration process with the closing ticket included, you will need to:
1. Scroll to the end of Thursday workshops.
2. Select closing plenary tickets.
3. Hit next until you see the amount of the NTI fee and the $80 closing fee in the basket.
4. Select your method of payment and hit submit.
If you are having problems making this purchase, please fill out a NTI Registration form only selecting the closing plenary ticket for purchase and send it to bignet.org and we will procure for you.
Thank you!
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"Thank You For Thinking BIG!"
Visit the 2022 National Training Institute Website!
https://bignet.org/regional/2022NTI/home.html
Join us in Cleveland, OH for our Blacks In Government (BIG) 43rd Annual National Training Institute, August 15-18, 2022. Cleveland is ready and so are we!
Urgent: Updated NTI Hotel Information!
Please make your reservation through the website using PassKey. You have until COB tomorrow to use this option and receive the government rate.
https://book.passkey.com/event/50305833/owner/502/list/hotels/all
Welcome to BIG National Training Institute
PLEASE NOTE - At this time the Hilton, Westin and Marriott are SOLD OUT over peak dates . If any additional rooms become available, they will be made available on this website. The Renaissance and Marriott are the only hotels available in the block at this time.
book.passkey.com
We would like to welcome the group attending BIG National Training Institute to Cleveland, Ohio! We have a hand selected food menu waiting for you at The Ivy. We are located down the street from the Huntington Convention Center at 1212 W 6th St. We would like to offer you and your group a 20% discount on your bill if you dine in with us! We are open Tuesday-Saturday from 4pm-10pm. Please reach out if there is anything that we can offer or accommodate for you and your group. Below I attached a postcard with the discount QR code, feel free to send this to your group and we hope to see you soon!
The IVY
https://qrco.de/bd1fB2
National Memorial Wall Ceremony.
2022 National Training Institute Networking Opportunities