Role Model

The Role Model Committee is a standing committee within the organization that has supported hundreds of young ladies for over 20 years in the Englewood school district. Our objective is to encourage, assist, motivate, educate and inspire young ladies during their developmental stages. 
We identify young ladies who demonstrate leadership potential as well as those ladies that we feel will benefit from the program at large. 

Activities and Accomplishments:
The focus areas of the Role Model program are: 

• Leadership Skills: Public Speaking, and goal setting

• Personal Development: Etiquette, and grooming

• College Preparation: SAT Prep, Essay writing, and career planning

• Cultural Awareness: African- American Studies, Museums, Art Appreciation.

• Health and Wellness: Nutrition, GYN, Exercise.

• Community Service Projects: Thanksgiving baskets, Nursing Homes, Hostess for NCBW events.

Some of the colleges and universities attended by graduates of the Role Model program include:

• Fairleigh Dickinson University

• Temple University

• Syracuse University

• Rowan University

• Shaw University

• Lincoln Technology

• The College of New Jersey

Role Model Committee Updates

February 2010
For their International Community Service Project, the NCBW mentees are organizing a fundraising event at Teaneck High School’s Boys and Girls Varsity Basketball games on Feb. 4th and 9th for the Heifer International Foundation.
THE HEIFER FOUNDATION HELPS FAMILIES AROUND THE WORLD BECOME SELF-RELIANT THROUGH THE DONATION OF LIVE STOCK AS GIFTS.

January 2010
The Role Model Committee invited Elaine Meryl Brown, Emmy Award-winning writer and NCBW member, to talk to the girls about what inspired her to become a writer. The girls received autographed copies of Elaine's book "Lemon City". 

December 2009
Youth HIV/AIDS Forum - NCBW mentees participated in a half-day forum targeted to youth. Focus was on HIV education, prevention, and awareness. The program's theme focused on viewing HIV/AIDS prevention, and knowledge as part of an overall self
care program. 

The Role Model Committee, a group of mentees, and other area youth was an Alvin Ailey performance at New York City Center. The production paid tribute to the Harlem Renaissance. The mentees spotted several well known celebrities in attendance. After seeing the performance, one of the mentees, who was unsure about her interest in becoming a dance teacher, was convinced that she was going into the right field. 

November 2009 
NCBW mentees volunteered at the Center for Food Action for their local community service project. 

NCBW mentees attended A Family Health & Economic Conference

October 21
Role Model mentees attended a Tobacco and Alcohol Awareness & Prevention Seminar 

NCBW Role Model Awards:

• 2005 New Jersey Book Festival Community Literacy Award

• 2006 Wynona Lipman Award for Mentoring Program, N.J. Division Community Affairs Commission on Status of Women