Welcome to 2019!
Hello DCNOMA!
INTRODUCTION
Towards the end of 2018, DCNOMA held two Chapter Meetings to discuss how to move the Chapter forward. The energy at each meeting was palpable and I believe DCNOMA looks toward a fresh start in 2019. To make this happen, we need YOU! Consider this your Call-to-Action! We need each and every member to step up and get involved! Whether you commit yourself to attending every Chapter Meeting or you join a committee, we are relying on everyone to take part in growing and strengthening the Chapter. The success of DCNOMA cannot rest on the shoulders of one person, but on all of us.
LEADERSHIP
In January, we elected a new Board of Directors for 2019! Each person brings a set of unique talents to DCNOMA and the group looks forward to serving you! Congratulations to our new Board!
New Board of Directors
Gina Fernandes, President
Churchill Banks, First Vice President
Fallon Johnson, Second Vice President
Kristin Jones, Secretary
Faith Broussard, Treasurer
Julian Owens, Historian
Keyera Howard, Public Relations Officer
Howard Mack, Parliamentarian (appointed)
GOALS
DCNOMA intends to focus on the following goals over the next year. As the Chapter evolves over the year, we recognize that these goals can evolve as well. For now, we plan to focus on the following, using NOMA National’s President, Kimberly Dowdell’s ALL in for NOMA as a a framework.
Licensure (Access) - DCNOMA will support all eligible members on their path towards licensure, through a study material library, study groups, and mentorship.
Social Action and Outreach (Leadership) - DCNOMA will continue to support Project Pipeline and East of the River, while seeking out opportunities for our members to give back to our community.
Mentorship (Legacy) - DCNOMA will develop a mentorship program to connect members. While this might seem like a simple goal, we want to use it as a platform to grow the Chapter and strengthen the talents of our members.
UPCOMING EVENTS
DCNOMA Chapter Meeting
Tentatively mark your calendars for Monday, February 11th, 2019 at 6pm for our first Chapter Meeting of 2019. We are finalizing a location and we will send out an Evite shortly. We will include a call-in number for those who cannot attend in person!
NOMA's Virtual Townhall Meeting
NOMA President Kimberly Dowell is hosting NOMA’s first ever Virtual Townhall Meeting on Friday, February 1st, 2019 at 5pm EST. Please dial (224) 501-3412; Access Code: 637-016-541. Please join the call and join the conversation!
An Evening Celebrating Black Designers by The Kier Company
Join us for an evening celebrating Black Designers at the super swanky and luxurious Haworth Showroom. Trystin Kier Francis will sit down with Artist, Designer, and Founder of the Black Artists and Designers Guild Malene Barnett to discuss the impact Black Designers have on the design industry and more. Guests will also enjoy a tour of the showroom, delicious food, and fabulous cocktails. DCNOMA is a sponsor of this event and we hope that you will attend! RSVP Here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/an-evening-celebrating-black-designers-tickets-54621514420
MEMBERSHIP
If you are on the fence about becoming a member or renewing your membership, feel free to email me directly! I would love to convince you to join and get involved! Please join/renew here: http://www.noma.net/
CONNECT
DCNOMA is in the processes of building a new website! In the interim, please join the Facebook Group and the LinkedIn Group! We appreciate your patience as we get organized and we will do our best to reach out to DCNOMA in as many ways as possible. If you no longer wish to receive emails about DCNOMA, please email me.
We look forward to seeing you at our first Chapter Meeting. Please email me with questions/comments as we get the year started!