September 29, 20009   The Henrico County NAACP will host a House of Delegates Candidate Forum on Tuesday, October 6th at 7:00 PM at Hungary Road Baptist Church located at 1733 Hungary Road in Henrico County. All candidates for the House of Delegates in the 56th, 62nd, 70th, 71st, 72nd, 73rd, 74th, and 97th districts (all districts that represent any part of Henrico County) have been invited to participate.   The special guest moderator will be NBC 12 Reporter Ms. Nicole Bell. This forum is open to the public. Citizens of Henrico are strongly encouraged to attend in order to get to know the candidates running for the House of Representatives.   Please call Branch President Tyee Davenport at 804-901-4934 for more information. ----------------------------- September 10, 2009   The Henrico County Branch of the NAACP will be continuing its year long celebration of the NAACP's 100th Anniversary with a luncheon entitled “CROWNS: Celebrating 100 years of the NAACP”. This event will be held on Sunday, September 27, 2009 at 2:30 PM at the Comfort Inn Conference Center located at 3200 West Broad Street in Richmond, Virginia. Our keynote speaker will be The Honorable Delores L. McQuinn, ordained minister and Member of the Virginia House of Delegates representing the 70th District. The Mistress of the Ceremonies will be local media personality Ms. Antionette Essa. Tickets are $35 for Adults and $20 for youth under 10. The NAACP will present Educational Awards to high school seniors, salute members of the community that are 100 years of age and older and recognize local churches that continously support the NAACP. Attire is "Sunday Dress" and ladies are asked tp participate in the occassion by wearing a hat (optional). -------------- The Henrico County NAACP will host a House of Delegates Candidate Forum on Tuesday, October 6th at 7:00 PM at Hungary Road Baptist Church located at 1733 Hungary Road in Henrico County. All candidates for the House of Delegates in the 56th, 62nd, 70th, 71st, 72nd, 73rd, 74th, and 97th districts (all districts that represent any part of Henrico County) have been invited to participate.   Please call Branch President Tyee Davenport at 804-901-4934 for more information on either event. ------------- Henrico County NAACP to hold forum With the Henrico County School Board January 14, 2009             The Henrico County NAACP will hold a forum with all the members of the Henrico County School Board on Wednesday, January 28, 2009 at 6:30 PM at the Eastern Henrico Government Center located at 3820 Nine Mile Road in Henrico County. This event is free and open to the public. Everyone is encouraged to attend to learn important information about Henrico Public Schools and may ask their questions to the members.             For more information, please contact the Henrico County NAACP at 804-740-5222 or e-mail info@henriconaacp.org. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------   Henrico County NAACP Announces 2009-2010 Branch Officers   December 15, 2008   The Henrico County NAACP installed its newly elected officers on Tuesday December 2, 2008 during its meeting and Holiday Social. The oath of office was administered by The Honorable Delegate Joe Morrisey.   The 2009-2010 Branch officers are:   President: Ms. Tyee N. Davenport First Vice-President: Mr. Antione Green Second Vice-President: Ms. Drusilla Bridgeforth Third Vice-President: Ms. Antionette Blake Secretary: Ms. Cheryl Palmer Treasurer: Ms. Dorothy Tatem   At-Large Members to the Executive Committee: Rev. Roy Carter Ms. Helen Clayton-Brown Ms. Virginia Darden Ms. Shirley Harmon Mr. Lonnie Johnson Ms. Delores Johnson Rev. Dr. J. Rayfield Vines, Jr. Ms. Lucy Cordell Wells Ms. Evonnie Wilkins   Founded in 1909, the NAACP celebrates its 100th year anniversary in 2009. The Henrico NAACP plans to celebrate the occasion all of 2009 with a series of forums, guest speakers and a host of community activities.   Visit the Henrico NAACP website at www.henriconaacp.org. The branch meets the first Tuesday of each month at Hungary Road Baptist Church located at 1733 Hungary Road in Henrico County beginning at 7:30 PM.   Front Row- Officers (Left to Right): President Ms. Tyee Davenport, 1st Vice President Mr. Antione Green, 2nd Vice President Ms. Drusilla Bridgeforth, 3rd Vice President Ms. Antionette Blake, Secretary Ms. Cheryl Palmer (Not Pictured Treasurer Ms. Dorothy Tatem) Back Row-At Large Members to the Executive Committee (Left to Right): Rev. Roy Carter, Virginia Darden, L. Cordell Wells, Evonnie Wilkins, Helen Clayton Brown, Rev. Dr. J. Rayfield Vines (Also Pictured: Delegate Joe Morrisey who performed the installation ceremony) (At- Large Members Not Pictured: Shirley Harmon, Delores Johnson, Lonnie Johnson) ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Henrico County NAACP Celebrates a Successful 2008 Freedom Fund and Educational Awards Banquet October 20, 2008             On Saturday, October 4, 2008, the Henrico County NAACP held its annual Freedom Fund and Educational Awards Banquet at 6:00 PM at Quiocassin Baptist Church, Richmond, Virginia. Over 150 attendees celebrated under the theme of "Power, Justice, Freedom, VOTE!"             The Mistress of the ceremony was Ms. Anita Blanton a reporter/anchor formerly with ABC News Channel 8. This was Ms. Blanton's last public appearance in the Richmond area before relocating to Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The branch felt it a privilege that she chose to serve the group as Mistress of Ceremony before her departure.             The keynote speaker was Rev. Michael Jones, Pastor of Village of Faith Ministries, Richmond, Virginia. His message, entitled "Empowering a Generation" highlighted the importance of activism, community involvement and personal responsibility in the current political and socio-economic environment. The branch applauds his service and commitment to addressing these issues especially during this election year.             Educational awards were presented to three outstanding Henrico County Public School 2008 graduates. Those recipients are Mr. Robert Earl Gibson, Jr. a 2008 Hermitage High School graduate who is now attending Virginia Commonwealth University majoring in Pre-Medical Illustration, Mr. Christopher J. Wade a 2008 Hermitage High School Graduate who is now attending North Carolina A&T University in Greensboro, North Carolina majoring in Mass Media Arts and Miss Monica McLemore a 2008 Henrico High School graduate who is now attending Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, Virginia majoring in Pre-Pharmacy.             In the annual Church King/Queen Contest, The Henrico County NAACP crowned Mr. Herbert Crushon of Quiocassin Baptist Church as its King. He will go on to represent the Henrico NAACP at the Annual State Convention being held October 31st- November 2nd in Fredericksburg, Virginia. Music during the program was rendered by Mr. Eric Stanley a Violinist who is a senior at Hermitage High School.             Branch service awards were presented to members of the branch that demonstrated outstanding performance during the 2007-2008 year. Ms. Dorothy Tatem, Branch Treasurer, received the Annie B. Hewlett Award for Service, Reverend Ken Willis received the Donald A. Willis Award for Service and Mrs. Helen Clayton Brown, Freedom Fund Banquet Chair, received the Presidents Award.             Lastly, the Henrico County NAACP would like to thank the following officials for their attendance and continuing support of the branch: Representatives from the office of Congressman Bobby Scott; Senator Donald McEachin of the Virginia Senate; Delegate Joe Morrisey, Delegate Stephen Shannon and Delegate John O'Bannon of the Virginia House of Delegates; The Honorable Frank Thornton, The Honorable James B. Donati, Jr. and The Honorable Patricia S. O'Bannon of the Henrico County Board of Supervisors; The Honorable Lamont Bagby of the Henrico County School Board; and Representatives of the Henrico Police and Fire Departments.             We extend our sincere thanks to Reverend Andrew M. Mosley, Jr. and the Hospitality Committee at Quiocassin Baptist Church for serving our banquet again this year.             The Henrico County NAACP meets the first Tuesday in each month at Hungary Road Baptist Church, 1733 Hungary Road, Richmond, VA 23228 at 7:30 PM.