NAACP
West Volusia Branch
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Greater Faith AME Church
800 Deltona Boulevard in Deltona
It’s Election Time for Our Branch!
The following offices are open: President, Vice Presidents, Secretary, Assistant Secretary, Treasurer, Assistant Treasurer, and Executive Members-at-Large. If you are interested, please complete the Nomination Form below. If you know of a qualified candidate, please nominate them and have them fill out the form with their resume. Completed forms must be submitted by November 7, 2024. The Nomination Committee will make its report to the general body at its regular meeting on Monday, November 11, 2024.
Download and send your completed form to sunshine@iag.net
Click here to Download the Nomination Form
Click here to review the Branch Officers and Executive Committee Members Roles and Duties
West Volusia NAACP General Meeting
Our branch has an agenda that we follow and we respectfully request that video conference etiquette is practiced by members and guests. Please mute your audio and sit in a quiet place.
If you have a question, please place it in the chat and you will be acknowledged. Please limit the topic of your questions to the line item on the agenda.
If you have an announcement, please wait until the end of the meeting at the meeting presider’s request. Anyone engaging in disrespectful, unprofessional, or violent behavior will be removed without notice. This meeting may be recorded and only available to members of the branch.
BLACK BIZ DIRECTORY
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In 2021 the West Volusia Chapter of the NAACP collaborated with DeLand Pride to create a black business directory for the community. In order to satisfy the grant that was awarded to DeLand Pride, the site BlackBizDeLand.com was launched in October. At that time, 50% of the businesses were DeLand and the rest were mostly from the east side of the county. Immediately, we saw the need and ability to support the entire county and transitioned the site to BlackBizVolusia.com on December 1, 2021.
Right now, we need boots on the ground to help lay the foundation and get more businesses (and non-profits) involved. Below are ways the community can help:
1) Encourage black-owned businesses to be listed in the directory. It’s free, just use this link to submit your information: Business Submission Form
2) Invite everyone you know (black, white, purple, and green!) to visit, like, comment on posts, and share the Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/blackbizvolusia
3) Share this information!
DISCRIMINATION COMPLAINT FORM
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Thank you for contacting the West Volusia NAACP. The attached form is designed to allow you the opportunity to express alleged grievances that have taken place within Volusia County. Please complete the form in its entirety. Once reviewed, you will be contacted at the email or phone number you provide on the form. At that time, you will be informed of the next steps in the process. This may include a request for additional documents, witness names and contact information, and a request for an interview to gather additional details. Thank you for allowing the WVNAACP to assist you.
A Message from Our President
Since 1909, The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) has been a leader in the fight against discriminatory practice, social justice, and economic equality for black and brown people. I have been a member since 1988, and am now a lifetime member which expresses my belief in the fight. Membership shows a commitment to be a part of the solution—bigger than one person or group with the agreement to work toward a greater good. The members of the NAACP reason together to develop resolutions and develop strategies to move the cause for racial equality for all. I welcome you to read the history, review the cases, and investigate the past and present leaders. Within the NAACP you will find a true heart to serve the community. The West Volusia NAACP looks forward to working with the members and the community to further progress in America and beyond.
Sean King, President
NAACP West Volusia Branch
Here’s What’s Happening in West Volusia
Unbought and Unbossed
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