Sponsorship Information

Contact the Columbus Area Chapter of Blacks In Government to be a sponsor for one or more of the programs we host and participate.

 Columbus Area Chapter

Of Blacks In Government

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Annual Black Tie/Scholarship Benefit

 

Objective:  A means to support the awarding of an annual scholarship by hosting a semi–formal dinner/dance with a speaker, and display of youth talent.

 

Associated costs speaker fee, location deposit, meal deposit, program printing, and entertainment fee.

Information Superhighway Student Competition (ISSC) Academy

 

Objective: The competition provides students the opportunity to develop their computer skills and demonstrate their expertise and creativity on the information superhighway.

 

In an effort to generate greater interest in computer sciences, CACBIG sponsors an ISSC program for students in grades 9-12.

 

The project is based on studies that show that African-American students substantially lag behind the national average in use of computers. This is in part a result of the inequity in educational resources available to poorer school districts. But, it may also reflect a lack of interest based in under-exposure to the world of cyberspace at home.

 

Computer skills are essential to success in the workplace of today and certainly the future.

 

Chapters are encouraged to hold contests within their communities and present awards to the winners.  Local churches, schools, and youth organizations (Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, etc.) are invited to sponsor participants. Chapter winners participate in regional competition, and regional winners then compete at the national level during the National Training Conference.

 

Associated costs instructors, computer usage, snacks for students, judges, travel (transportation/hotel/per diem) for regional and national competition, scholarship award

Training In Communications (TIC) Program

 

Objective: This program is aimed at helping young people acquire the communication skills they need for success in the workplace as well as in life.

 

The TIC Program gives students a quality learning

experience and a challenge in which they can develop life skills. The project also provides youth role models and support systems through one-on-one mentorships with CACBIG members.

 

The program is aimed at grades 9-12. It is composed of two parts, a Communications Academy and an Oratorical Contest.

 

The Communications Academy provides youth an eight-session program (1 to 2 hours per session) of workshops and seminars on various communications skills. Topics include public

speaking, use of audiovisual aids, and effective listening.

 

Chapters are encouraged to work with local

public speaking organizations, such as the Toastmaster's Clubs, colleges, and companies.

 

The Oratorical Contest gives students the opportunity to compete for scholarships and other awards at the chapter, regional and national level. Participation in the Communications Academy is encouraged, but not required.

 

Associated costs instructors, computer usage, snacks for students, judges, travel (transportation/hotel/per diem) for regional and national competition, scholarship award.

Conference Attendance Assistance

 

Objective: This program is designed to help members to attend the Regional and National Training Conferences.

 

This program provides assistance quarterly to help some of the membership to attend the Regional Training Conference (RTC) Meetings and annually to attend the National Training Conference (NTC).

 

BIG’s NTC provides training that will enlighten civil servants about the issues that affect the public they serve. At the same time, the training supports professional development and self-improvement that can lead to career advancement and upward mobility. Participants learn how to deal with common workplace problems creatively and with minimum risk.

 

BIG’s NTC is its major program activity and affords the organization an occasion to make optimum use of its nationwide membership base and diversity of talent. Each year, BIG brings together nationally known experts, policy makers, and administrators, as well as, grass-roots leaders to address critical issues of the day that affect government workers in the workplace and community. Workshops, plenary sessions, forums, and Special Enhancement Programs (SEP) provide an opportunity for conference participants to receive information in a dynamic and interactive environment.

 

Associated costs Registration Fee, Transportation, Hotel for up to 5 members based on selection criteria.

 

Communications and Public Relations

 

Objective: To increase the awareness of CACBIG among Federal, State, and Local government, as well as, publicizing and projecting the organization through the media.

 

The Communications and Public Relations Committee does the following:

 

1. Promotes and creates a medium of what CACBIG is about for distribution

 

2. Generates media coverage for all major organizational events

 

3. Promotes the interests of CACBIG members

 

4. Keeps members updated on current issues affecting government workers

 

5. Expands the knowledge of CACBIG through the media

 

6. Creates a process for special interest advertising

 

7. Publication of any bulletins, programs or such media outlets.

 

Associated costs printing of membership materials, media releases, advertisement, programs, publications.