2022 Chapter goals

To create an atmosphere where members and guests are empowered to find opportunities to use their talents, time, and treasure to bring about positive change, inspiration and innovation to the local chapter, Region VI, and the greater Blacks in Government (BIG) community.

1.  Increase Membership by 20% (approx 8 new members)

• Leverage digital and social medial platforms to increase member engagement
• Increase membership by having each member invite at least one person to the meeting per quarter
• Sponsor/participate in a BIG recruitment event at one of the local Universities or Colleges
• Actively recruit more professional and diverse talent (i.e legal, cyber security, business administration, non-profit, grant writers, etc)

2.  Improve EEO policy knowledge and understanding

• Appoint a local EEO representative
• Share EEO guidelines and/or process with SAC members
• Connect chapter member with National EEO Chairperson for financial assistance

3.  Encourage Professional Growth

• Present professional development calendar of events NLT Feb 2022 meeting
• Conduct at least 1 professional development event each quarter
• Collaborate with external human resources elements to develop strategies for job qualifications
• Sponsor a Webinar or presentation on interview strategies and/or techniques
• Coordinate with presentation or conversation with a Hiring Official on Do’s and Don’t

4.  Promote Digital Transformation

• Help reduce in classrooms training by 30% while increasing alternative e-learning
• Increase the number of virtual events and webinars conducted/ sponsored by SAC BIG

5.  Promote STEM – Find new innovative ways to promote STEM in local schools

• Promote Regional/National STEM competition by attending local events and engaging youth
• Reach out to past STEM participants to reengage and encourage membership in BIG
• Partner with a local school to conduct mini STEM event/competition

6.  Build Strong SAC BIG Leaders

• Promote BIG as a Leadership Training Ground
• Nominate 4 new members to NDA in 2022
• Require Officers to attend the BIG Officers Training sessions
• Empower all chairpersons to actively lead their committees and provide actionable plans
• Engage officers/chairpersons in reporting requirements to prepare/submit timely reports
• Ensure financial decisions meet legal and ethical requirements