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October 18, 1988 Page II Who To Count On? by Fred Gorham, Associate Editor That is an easy question to answer — the Black Student Movement officers of course. With dynamic leaders, Kenneth Perry and Tonya Blanks, plus am bitious, energetic committee members, the black community here on campus may be on its way to being recognized. New programs and goals have been started for this year, including the spac ing of BSM General Body Meetings every 4th week in Upendo, in the South campus union. The meeting times were created so that students may schedule classes or other events around the BSM meeting in order to increase attendance. The Central Committee is scheduled to meet every 2 weeks to plan activities and always be informed; so if you have any topic that needs discussing, inform the Central Committee. President Kenneth Perry, 20, Senior psychology major from Hertford, NC. Perry, who has been BSM president since 1986, asks a lot of questions, therefore he is a very well-informed per son. He has a lot of plans and ambitions ■ for this year. His main objective will be to make sure the head position of the Office of Student Council is properly filled; and to provide support and ac quire a permanent facility for the Black Cultural Center. Perry, along with the officers, is try ing to pass a proposal to establish a scholarship fund. It will provide minori ty scholarships and funds for the Black Cultural Center. The semester is almost over, and the energetic Perry is busy at work, especially during the 1st week of classes. “When we decide to do something at a a General Body Meeting, it gets done the next day,” said Perry. On campus. Perry said, there is a decreasing number of black faculty members. The BSM will address that problem. The BSM will also assist in minority recruitment programs and is also working to stay in touch with the needs of blacks on this campus. Perry wants students to realize that they have to do better. The low number of black graduates was one of last year’s controversies. The BSM was organized to aid the black community. “Students needs to come to those meetings.” Vice President Tonya Blanks, 20, a Junior English major from Charlotte, N.C., was elected vice president in the spring of 1988. She was on the Freshman Class Committee in her freshman year. In her sophomore year she was BSM Treasurer. Being a member of those organizations and countless others. Blanks brings experience and deter mination to the office. “I felt I could act as an organizer and communicator for the BSM and,the black communi ty,” said Blanks. Here, she said, “things get done.” Presently she is in charge of the freshman class committee, and is on the search committee to find a replacement for Dean Renwick — that just names a few of Blank’s vice presidential duties. Secretary Stephanie Beard is a junior Industrial Relations/Psychology major from Mt. Gilead, N.C. As the Secretary, she records what was addressed during each General Body Meeting, and also collects information gathered at each sub-group meeting. According to Beard, the BSM officers started work approximately the second or third week of March, right after the elections. Beard is not sure about running for another position in the BSM. Right now the main objectives are the Office of Student Council and better communica tion between the black community. “1 feel as if I’m helping the black community.” Treasurer Chanda Douglas is a junior Health Policy/Public Administration major from Rocky Mount, N.C. She has the sole responsibility of handling the BSM’s finances. This past year Douglas was called upon to sit on the Finance Committee to submit the proposed BSM budget for the next year. The budget also includes funding for the Black Ink. Douglas said she submitted the proposal and waited until the committee discussed it — she said they cut the amount way down. The Finance Committee says the BSM is supposed to raise about $5,000 through various programs, but they can’t do it be having parties or other social events. The office is a very rewarding one, says Douglas, but it took some getting used to. “I’m learning to like it because it gets pretty hectic at times. It’s challenging.” She has high goals for the future, wanting to be a hospital ad ministrator. She is predicting a good year for the BSM. “I think this will be an effective year for fund raising — the committees have big ideas.” Meet the BSM Central Committee These are the people who help Ken neth Perry, Tonya Blanks, Chanda Douglas and Stephanie Beard make im portant decisions. This is a very crucial part of the BSM: Pamela McDonnell Black Greek Council President Senior Public Policy Analysis/Sociology , .Hackensack, NJ The Black Greek Council President coordinates Greek activities such as the past carnival. Black Greek Convocation and events during Human Rights Week. Sabrina Evans Parlimentarian Classification: Sophomore Major: English Residence: Brooklyn, NY The Parliamentarian maintains order during the General body meetings, and assists on the Special Projects and other committees. Norvita Bell Publicity Co- Chairwoman Classification: Sophomore Major: Education Residence: Wadesboro, NC The Publicity Co-Chairwoman aids in publicizing BSM events. Claudia Littlejohn Publicity Co- Chairwoman Classification: Junior Major: Psychology Residence: Cherryville, NC Warren Robinson Special Projects Chairman Classification: Junior Major: Political Science Residence: Wallace, NC The Special Projects Chairman coor dinates (special) programs, for instance. Discovery. Gwen Brown Fundraising Chairwoman Classification: Junior Major: Biology/Chemistry Residence: Riegelwood, NC The Fundraising Chairwoman coor dinates activities in order to raise funds for the BSM. Major: Political Science Residence: Philadelphia, PA This officer is in charge of membership and trying to get more North Campus involvement. Cindy Miller Co-North Campus Coordinator Classification: Junior Major; Physical Therapy Residence: Wake Forest, NC Rodney Harris Historian Classification: Sophomore Major: Political Science Residence: Wake Forest, NC The Historian is a spokesperson for the BSM. This officer gathers historical in formation and assists on other committees. Garraud Etienne Black Ink Editor Classification: Junior Major: Business Administration Residence: Rockville Center, NY Jamee Alston Lisa Schaeffer Classification: On Campus Coordinator Classification: Junior Major: Biology- Nutrition/Premed Residence: Raleigh, NC Billie Burney Membership Chairwoman Classification: Senior Major: Speech Residence: New Bern, NC Kim McLean Membership Co- Chairwoman Classification: Junior Major: History/Afro- American Studies North Campus Residence: Burlington, NC Coordinator **The other committee members were Junior unavailable for comment.** Classification: Major: Residence:, .. BLACK WOMEN’S SUPPORT GROUP OUT VI M Student Development & Counseling Center Contact: Valaray Irvin 962-2175 (Nash Hall) DIVISION OF STUDENT AFFAIRS
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