NIH Chapter Accomplishments


	CHAPTER ACCOMPLISHMENTS

	August 1-5: The NIH sent over 200 attendees to the BIG National Training Conference including 16 delegates to the National Delegates Assembly. August 3: The BIG NIH Chapter hosted the Health Forum on Wednesday, August 3, 2005 at the BIG National Training Conference in Orlando Florida. August 5: The NIH Chapter’s student entry placed 3^rd in the National Youth Oratorical Competition. August 25: Chapter invited Matthew Fogg, National 1^st Vice President to address the Agency’s Mandatory Training on the No Fear Act. Members of the Chapter are actively participating and meeting with the No Fear Act Coalition. September 8 - The Chapter hosted a “Post Conference Roundtable” for attendees to the National Training Conference to give an overview to those unable to attend. September 15: The Chapter hosted a job information session pertaining to entry- level vacancies at NIH. September 10-11: Participated in the “Black Family Reunion”. September 21: Participated in the “Congressional Black Caucus Legislative” Conference. September 22: Hosted Financial Empowerment Session Raised monies to support BIG’s National initiative on the Hurricane Katrina Relief Fund. Raised monies for in support the Chapter’s initiative on the Hurricane Katrina Relief fund and assisted with the families housed at the DC Armory. October 7: Hosted fundraiser to Atlantic City October 29: Participating in Holiday Card fundraiser. November 4: Participated in Candle sales BIG is actively participating with the NIH, Office of Equal Opportunity and Diversity Management under the direction of the Black Employment Program Officer on developing the Agency’s strategic plan on hiring, promoting, mentoring and retaining Black employees. BIG NIH is currently assisting NIH on the Martin Luther King and Black History Programs The Chapter is planning its Martin Luther King and Black History Programs November 11: The Chapter hosted its first annual “Fall Fling Cabaret” Donation to Project Harvest Program