2022 - 2023 Oakland County Chapter Program Handbook

Jack and Jill of America, Inc. Oakland County Chapter

Oakland County Chapter History CHAPTER LEADERSHIP

History of Our Beginning

Oakland County Chapter HISTORY

In early 1976, Robbie Johnson and Bobbye Wilhite discussed starting an interest group of mothers residing in the Oakland County area. The goal of the group was to promote social, cultural, educational, and recreational opportunities for their children. Recognizing their goals were compatible with Jack and Jill of America, Inc., these mothers organized a provisional chapter in late 1976.

On September 10, 1978, the installation of the Oakland County Chapter into Jack and Jill of America, Inc., was a celebrated event at the Wabeek Country Club. Thirty nine mothers became charter members committed to the common goal of promoting social, cultural, educational, recreational, and community service opportunities for their children.

Our founding mothers were Mattie Allen, Kay Armstrong, Juanita Baker, Barbara Benford, Janice Bowdre Edna Brown, Delores Calhoun, Diane Crear, Mae Farr, Ellen Ferguson, Bobbye Galloway, Reida Gardiner, Cynthia Gayles, Katherine Generatte, Gail Harper, Julia Harrold, Clorinda Isacc, Jean Johnson, LeBertha Johnson, Robbie Johnson, Ruth Keel, Sandra McClandon, Carole McCollough, Francine McRipley, Marva Morris, Betty Nails , Rita O’Reilly, Patricia Parker, Theresa Preston, Paula Ross, Theda Rucker, Jane Savoy, Barbara Scott, Marye Tisdale, Ruth Tucker, Deirdre Waterman, JoAnn Washington, Bobbye Wilhite, and Jackie Williams.

Since 1978, the Oakland County Chapter has actively supported the community and fostered opportunities for young people to be successful. The focus and goals of our chapter have not changed. Each mother is dedicated to the cause of enriching the lives of all youth.

Oakland County Chapter HISTORY

A History of Service

The Oakland County Chapter has submitted and received grants awarded from the Jack and Jill Foundation to impact our community including supporting Calebs Kids an organization that works to create a nurturing environment for 6th 12th graders to heal from trauma and to have a safe space to discuss and embrace the topics of suicide and mental health; facilitating an ACT Prep Course for the Boys & Girls Club of Pontiac as well as providing the Pontiac Public Library with computers, printers, educational materials, books and videos resulting in a room dedicated by the Oakland County Chapter.

Our Teens and Children have engaged in community service projects throughout Oakland County including: cleaning, sanitizing, painting, garden and creating family support packets for Care House of Oakland County; Baldwin Center donations of children and youth books, interactive specialized books for children with special needs, educational games and videos; Kid’s Helping Kids Wrap Party and Toy Drive for pediatric cancer patients; VA Hospital Drive; Voter Registration Campaign at the Detroit Eastern Market; and Christ Church Forgotten Harvest; partnering with the Sickle Cell Disease Association of America for our MLK DAY Community Service Celebration; collection and contribution to the Midwest Region Teen Mask Community Service Project. The original teen group goal was 50 masks and over 150 masks were sponsored and provided to black entrepreneurs in need of PPE as well as essential workers and medical offices.

Plans for 2022, our chapter will continue to partner with the Annual Sickle Cell Disease Association of America by participating in raising funds during the Annual Sickle Cell Awareness Walk for the month of September; partnership with Make a Blanket Day: Oakland County where our chapter will contribute to the goal of making 2,022 blankets for future kiddos in hospitals across Michigan for the month of October; support our Teens with donations and/or walking as they have selected to contribute to the American Cancer Society: Making Strides Oakland and Macomb Counties Annual Cancer Walk for the month of October; participation in activities for the Annual MLK DAY Community Service Celebration in January 2023; collection of both food and monetary donations to reach the goal of $15 per person (2500 pounds of food) 61 pounds for the Grace Centers of Hope organization.

Oakland County Chapter HISTORY

A History of Giving

For 43 years, the Oakland County Chapter has awarded college scholarships to Oakland County high school graduates with a total surpassing $300,000.

For 2021, $11,723 was donated to the JJOA Foundation and $22,273 was awarded in student college scholarships with a shift from our usual high graduate recipients to supportingfreshman and sophomorestudents affected by the pandemic. Our JJOC Scholarships for Success Family Fun 5k Walk/Run was led by Chair Kishna Tarver. Each mother member set up their individual fundraising page and raised a minimum $250. Several moms raised over $1,000 and the highest amount raised was $3,170 by Mother Verlonda Thompson. On April 17th, 2021 mothers, teens, and children participated in the walkathon both virtually and at the Detroit Riverfront / Dequindre Cut.

In 2022, Jack and Jill Oakland County received more than 25 applications and awarded 15 incentives totaling $12,000. Jack and Jill Oakland County continues to be committed to the ongoing positive development of African American youth and the development of future leaders. As we continue to partner with our mother members, our goal is to fundraise $50,000 for the 2022 2023 program year. Mother Members will have an opportunity to participate in fun and meaningful fundraising events that may include but are not limited to our signature walkathon, merchandise sales, a private movie screening, Super Bowl and Mardi Gras celebrations just to name a few.

Oakland County Chapter HISTORY

A History of Oratorical Excellence

For many years, the Oakland County Chapter has encouraged participation in the Oratorical competition. We have consistently placed at the regional level.

For the 2021 2022 programming year, 3 teens competed and 3 placed at the MI/OH Cluster

For the 2022-2023 programming year, 2 teens competed and placed 1st and 2nd at the 2022 MI/OH AWD allowing them to move forward to regional competition.

Jack and

America,

Oakland County Chapter Carole Robertson Memorial Day

Who? The Jack and Jill Day Celebration and Carole Robertson Ceremony Committee consisted of Dr. Teniesha Wright Jones (Chair / Host), DaShaun Draper, Jack Howard, Ayisha Mumin, Cora Small, Carmen Sutherlin and Deirdre Young. The Jack & Jill Day Celebration in conjunction with the celebration of Carole Robertson Ceremony is extended Jack and Jill Oakland County families and prospective new members

Where? Three Cedars Farm, 7897 Six Mile Rd, Northville, MI 48168.

When? Sunday, September 18th, 2022, 11am 2pm.

What? Our Carole Roberson Day Celebration is held in conjunction with Jack and Jill Day.

How? Group 1 presented illustration of painting on canvas “we’re leaving our imprint on the world”; Group 2 recited a select poem while presenting what Carol Robertson meant to them; Group 3 did a presentation theme around the culture rainbow; and Group 4 told the story of Carole Robertson and provided the meaning of what it meant to them based on their lives today. Group 5 teen representatives led the official Jack and Jill ceremony honoring Carole Robertson. The teens set up a beautiful ceremonial table and lit candles in honor of her memory. Each teen recited a part of the ceremony and led the chapter in a reflection on her life and how we can carry on her legacy.

Why? The importance of remembering our history and the ongoing need to fight for human rights, civil rights, racial equality, and social justice is as important now as it was in Carole’s day. Carole was a mem ber of her local Jack and Jill teen group in Birmingham, Alabama and was killed in the 16th Street Baptist Church bombing on September 15, 1963. She was 14 years old when she killed at church preparing to march for civil rights with other youth that day.

Programmatic Thrust? Cultural, Educational, Social / Recreational.

Who? The Jack and Jill Day Celebration and Carole Robertson Ceremony Committee consisted of Dr. Teniesha Wright Jones (Chair / Host), DaShaun Draper, Jack Howard, Ayisha Mumin, Cora Small, Carmen Sutherlin and Deirdre Young. The Jack & Jill Day Celebration in conjunction with the celebration of Carole Robertson Ceremony is extended Jack and Jill Oakland County families and prospective new members.

Where? Three Cedars Farm, 7897 Six Mile Rd, Northville, MI 48168.

When? Sunday, September 18th, 2022, 11am 2pm.

What? Our 2022 Jack and Jill Day brought the membership and perspective families together to enjoy fun filled activities for all ages.

How? As the summer came to an end, over 180 Jack and Jill Oakland County Chapter family members and guests came together to celebrate our Family Day with recreation and fun activities This year’s Jack and Jill Day consisted of a bonfire, hayrides, corn mazes and more for all ages to enjoy and fellowship of lunch where families were able to participate in Carole Robertson Day presentations.

Why? In support of the national celebration of Jack and Jill every September as established in 1948 under the direction of Dorothy Wright our first National President to focus on the family. Mothers, fathers, teens, and children from Groups 1 through Group 5 enjoy this event.

Programmatic Thrust? Cultural, Educational, Social / Recreational.

Oakland County Chapter Founders’ Day

Who? The JJOC Founders Day Committee consists of Terri Faison (Chair) and Johanne Pearson (Co Chair)

Where? The Crown Plaza Lansing West Hotel, 925 S. Creyts Road, Lansing, MI 48917.

When? Sunday, January 22nd, 2023, 11am 2pm.

What? 2023 Founders’ Day Brunch.

Why? Theme: “85 Years of Mothers Rising Strong and The Story Continues”. Revisiting our roots and organizational history gives us an opportunity to plan for a bright and productive future, and to remain in gratitude for what came before us. Each member will embrace our roots in Shades of Blue with Pink Accents while continuing to honor our founders. Marion Stubbs Thomas said, “As mothers, we recog nize that Jack and Jill has become a means of furthering an inherent and natural desire to bestow upon our children all the opportunities possible for a normal and graceful approach to a beautiful adult hood.” Jack and Jill’s mothers of Oakland County share the same desire as their visionary founders 85 years later.

How? An elegant Founders’ Day brunch celebration to honor the legacy of Jack and Jill of America, Inc., and highlight our mothers and their impact in our Michigan chapters, communities, at home and at work to advance the mission of Jack and Jill.

Programmatic Thrust? Cultural, Educational, Social / Recreational.

Oakland County Chapter National Black Family Day

Who? Jack and Jill Oakland County Chapter will host a chapter wide activity for the 2023 Black Family Day event. The JJOC Black Family Day Committee in conjunction with Senior Recognition Day consisted of Paulina Johnson (Chair), Traci Kimbrough Crump, Shardae Hughes Johnson, Ursula Price, Brandi Barton, Jelani Exum and Tracye Johnson.

Where? Detroit Historical Museum, 5401 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI 48202.

When? Saturday, May 6th, 2023, 1pm 3:30pm.

What? Black Family Day is a nationally recognized event held annually in May. Our event will include a celebration of our graduating seniors, recognition of out going mothers as well as Groups 1 5 celebrations

How? Each family will enjoy a family celebration and participate in the end of year celebration. Each child and teen will be recognized for their participation and those moving to a new group will receive special acknowledgement. Grade groups 1 to 5 will provide special tributes for each graduating senior. The event will feature graduate display tables, time for each graduate to give remarks and special gifts will be given to each graduate. We will have a guest speaker and entertainment by current and former JJOC children and teens. At the end of the celebration, families will tour the Detroit Historical Museum and learn about the history of our region and better understand the people, places and events in Detroit that have shaped our lives.

Why? To encourage each JJOC family to reflect and recognize the positive effects of the Jack and Jill Oakland County Chapter on its families and community and to lift up the black family village

Programmatic Thrust? Cultural, Educational, Social, Recreational.

Jack and Jill of America, Inc.

County Chapter

Oakland County Chapter

GROUP 1 PROGRAM ACTIVITY CALENDAR

The Jack and Jill Day Celebration and Carole Robertson Ceremony is a national celebration of Jack and Jill every September as established in 1948 under the direction of Dorothy Wright our first National President to focus on the family. Mothers, fathers, teens, and children from Groups 1 through Group 5 enjoy this event.

Group 1 presented an illustration of painting on canvas demonstrated sensory and learning with the theme “we’re leaving our imprint on the world”; Group 1 learned the importance of black history and their contribution as little ones to the world. The activity helped in educational values for sensory, primary color learning and science in learning how rainbows are formed.

Thrusts: educational, recreational, and social.

This week is Fire Prevention Safety. Children will learn ways to remain safe in case of a fire.

Jack and Jills will learn that fire can be dangerous, matcher/lighters are for grownups, using their listening skills to hear what a smoke alarm sounds like and establishing a meeting place for safety.

Children will use tools such as drawing skills to create a home map

Thrusts: educational

The children will visit a farm and learn about taking care of animals

Children will learn about eating healthy is also important for animals, develop an understanding of animal health and disease, animal behavior and handling in the context of veterinary medicine, animal production and management, and animal science research.

Kids will learn about healthy weights of certain types of animals and why Veterinarians are important careers.

Thrusts: educational, health

The children will use their artistic side in a youth friendly cooking experience, decorating Holiday cookies.

To learn more about cooking we will take a cookie recipe, scramble up the steps in the recipe and allow the children to make a complete recipe.

The recipe will be available to take home, allowing the children to test out with their families during the Holiday season

Children will also learn about measuring and appliance safety.

Thrusts: educational, recreational, and social

Hostesses: Lisa Mendelson, Jelani Exum

Hostesses: Lisa Mendelson, Jelani Exum

Hostesses: Lisa Mendelson, Jennifer Bennett

Hostesses: Karisa Uzzle, Ayisha Mumin

GROUP

Civic, Legislative

Day of

Monday,

Southfield Recreation Center

In support of MLK day (day of service) our families coming together to serve others in the community who are disadvantaged and in need.

This activity will teach Jacks and Jills the importance of black history and what African America leaders contributed to the world.

Children will have magazines to use while partnering with their parents to make a small poster collage

Jack and Jills will then participate in a local MLK walk and presentation from the community with the chapter.

Thrusts: Civic and Legislative, Community Service

PROGRAM ACTIVITY CALENDAR

Social,

HBCU

Mother Ayisha Mumin's Home

Hands

STEM,

Educational, Social, Recreational

Easter Egg

Hands On Museum Ann Arbor, MI

Olde Orchard Clubhouse Novi, MI

Hostesses:

The children will learn about Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU's) through a children’s picture book authored by Mother Ayisha Mumin and Norfolk, VA Chapter Mother Kawanna Ward for their Edutainment Brand Steposaurus Kids.

Thrusts: educational, cultural, and social

Group 1 children had a wonderful time at the children’s Hands On Museum learning all about science, technology, engineering, art and math through the participation in the vast number of exhibits using their sensory of sight, sound and touch

A fun filled Easter hunt implementing educational activities that will take place during the hunt.

We will advance our skills by identifying colors (primary and secondary colors), patterns and practice our critical thinking in a scavenger hunt.

Thrusts: educational, recreational, STEAM and social

Thrust: educational, recreational, and social

Hostesses:

Hostesses:

Bennett, Jelani

Hostesses: Karisa

GROUP 1 PROGRAM ACTIVITY CALENDAR

MAY 2023

JUNE 2023

Cultural & Educational Education, Recreational, Social

Black Family Day Saturday, May 6 1p – 3:30p

Tree Runner Adventure Park Saturday, June 3 12p 3p

Detroit Historical Museum 5401 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI 48202 6200 Drake Road West Bloomfield, MI

In support of Black Family Day. Groups 1 5 will come together and celebrate our families with recognizing the purpose of Jack and Jill. This activity will cover educational and cultural thrusts.

Group 1 will make a poster of their family and present what family means to them

Thrusts: Cultural, Educational

Group 1's children will enjoy a fun day of miniature golf, ziplining, and climbing all in the importance of outdoor safety and socializing This is our last activity for kicking of the summer break

Thrust: Education, Recreational, Social

Hostesses:

Hostesses: Karisa Uzzle, Jennifer

Uzzle, Ayisha Mumin

Oakland County Chapter Group 2 (Grades 1-3)

Chair: Rhonda Pitchford Co-Chair: Deborah Dorsett

Jack

GROUP 2 PROGRAM ACTIVITY CALENDAR

Recreational,

Maybury Farms

Three Cedar Farm Northville,

The Jack and Jill Day Celebration and Carole Robertson Ceremony is a national celebration of Jack and Jill every September as established in 1948 under the direction of Dorothy Wright our first National President to focus on the family. Mothers, fathers, teens, and children from Groups 1 through Group 5 enjoy this event.

Group 2 children will each state a line about rainbows ("rainbows are beautiful"; "rainbows represent God's covenant

Thrusts: educational, recreational, and social

MI

Because they live and breathe. Because they share the same emotions humans possess. They live with us, among us and for us. There are more of them than there are of us and we share the planet with them

The activity is designed not only for Jacks and Jills to have fun learning about their favorite animals but also to build interest and compassion towards animals in which we share our planet

Children will develop an understanding of animal behavior and how humans depend on animals

Thrust: educational, recreational, and social

The Robotics Garage

S Eton St, Birmingham, MI

Our Jack and Jills will have a blast completing interactive STEM activities using creative experiments and projects that can teach real scientific principles in a fun environment. These hand on activities are both entertaining and educational and will inspire our kids to further discover and explore their passion for science, technology, engineering and math!

Jack and Jills will learn about robots, programming, and software technology.

Thrusts: educational, recreational, and social thrusts with a focus in STEAM.

Farmington Hills library

W 12 Mile Rd Farmington Hills, MI

Jacks and Jills will fellowship with peers during the holiday season while being creative in this community service activity of designing holiday cards for nursing homes.

Jack and Jills will then share those cards with a member of the nursing home.

This activity is not only an act of Community Service, but it will teach our kids about giving and sharing.

Thrusts: social, recreational thrusts with a focus in community service

Hostesses:

JANUARY

2 PROGRAM ACTIVITY CALENDAR

Woodward

MI

Jacks and Jills will experience an ice skating class by our group 2 co chair at downtown Detroit's outdoor ice skating rink. This seasonal activity will introduce Jacks and Jills to conditioning their bodies for cold weather sports and ice rink safety.

In addition, our children will participate in the chapter wide event for community service with a focus the civic/legislative thrusts that will teach Jacks and Jills the importance of black history and what AfricanAmerica leaders contributed to the world.

Children will have magazines to use while partnering with their parents to make a small poster collage.

Thrusts: Civic and Legislative, Community Service

Junior Achievement Building

Detroit MI

Jacks and Jills will engage in a hands on financial activity. This activity will provide the Jacks and Jills a fun and exciting way to understand money and how to use it responsibly. Areas of focus will be budgeting, career salary analysis while using real life examples.

Thrusts: educational thrusts with a focus on financial and leadership.

Modules: Investing Pays Off ® It’s never too early to start! Financial Modules

Grade 3: Module #7working it Out: Take Home Pay, Benefits, and Taxes; Module #9. Here Today, How Much Tomorrow? The Future Value of Money; Module #4. Life Skills: You,Your Job,Your Career; Module #2. Put Some Aside: Budgeting

Hill Auditorium

The University of Michigan - Ann Arbor, 825 N University Ave, Ann Arbor, MI 48109

Step Afrika! introduces audiences to the importance of stepping in cultural identity and the use of body percussion as a means of communication. The company blends percussive dance styles practiced by historically African American fraternities and sororities, traditional West and Southern African dances, and an array of contemporary dance and art forms. Jack and Jills will learn and bring artifacts from their culture to share in a small presentation.

Thrusts: educational, recreational, and social and cultural thrusts.

Power Kids

Studio 17941 Haggerty Rd, Northville, MI

What better way to develop a love of cooking is by this hands on culinary experience?

Jack and Jills will learn to healthy ways to cook their favorite foods, experience new foods and cook locally.

They will also learn how to read nutritional labels and measurements in size from teaspoons to liters

Thrusts: educational and health thrusts.

Hostesses: Deborah Dorsett, Brandi Barton

Hostesses: Jack Howard Lisa Mendelson

Hostesses: Dashawn Draper, Celeste Watkins Hayes

Hostesses: Jelani Exum Carmen Mendelson

Black Family

GROUP

Detroit Historical Museum 5401 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI

End of the Year Party

ACTIVITY CALENDAR

In support of Black Family Day. Groups 1 5 will come together and celebrate our families with recognizing the purpose of Jack and Jill.

Group 2 will make a poster of their family and present what family means to them

Thrusts: cover educational and cultural thrusts.

Hawk 31555 W 11 Mile Rd Farmington Hills, MI

Jack and Jills will celebrate the end of a great programming year with a fun pool party with their peers.

Thrusts: Social & Recreational thrusts.

Hostesses: Jack Howard, Karisa Uzzle

Hostesses: Rhonda Pitchford Brandi Barton

Oakland County Chapter

GROUP 3 PROGRAM ACTIVITY CALENDAR

Three Cedar Farm Northville, MI

The Jack and Jill Day Celebration and Carole Robertson Ceremony is a national celebration of Jack and Jill every September as established in 1948 under the direction of Dorothy Wright our first National President to focus on the family. Mothers, fathers, teens, and children from Groups 1 through Group 5 enjoy this event.

Group 3 presentation will be a poem of beautiful sentiments. Each child will research, chose and read their portion of the poem aloud.

Thrusts: covers educational, recreational, and social

Ranch

Weidemann

MI

Our Jacks and Jills enjoyed a unique, behind the scenes, interactive experience at the beautiful 110 acre Abraham Ranch, in partnership with Detroit Horsepower and Michigan Humane.

The day includes touring the ranch, brushing/grooming the animals, watching and learning about the horse tacking process, and lead line riding.

The partnership with Detroit Horsepower was especially meaningful given the organization's role in providing equestrian sporting opportunities and education to Detroit Public School Students.

Thrusts: recreational and social

Street, Suite

Northville, MI

Ruth's Chris Steakhouse Ann Arbor, MI

Our Jacks and Jills will participate in etiquette class.

Our Jack and Jills will have a blast completing interactive STEM activities using creative experiments and projects that can teach real scientific principles in a fun environment.

These hand on activities are both entertaining and educational and will inspire our kids to further discover and explore their passion for science, technology, engineering, and math!

The course will prepare them to navigate a formal dining setting, properly order from a menu and other appropriate etiquette for an upscale dining experience.

They will then partake in a meal at a restaurant using acquired skills. The goal is for our Jacks and Jills to use proper manners and etiquette when navigating future dining experiences.

Thrust: cultural, social and recreational thrusts.

Thrust: educational, recreational, social thrusts with a focus in STEAM.

Hostesses: Jelani Exum, Lesley Redwine, Kim Hicks

Hostesses: Paula Hall Sondra Phung, Lesley Redwine

Hostesses: Carmen Sutherlin, Michelle Southward, Jennifer Bennett

Hostesses: Leezah Phillips, Sondra Phung, Celeste Watkins Hayes

GROUP 3 PROGRAM ACTIVITY CALENDAR

JANUARY

UNDERGROUND

CHILDREN'S

MLK

Pine Knob Ski Resort Clarkston, MI

Our Jack and Jills will have an exciting time whether they are first time skiers or more advanced skiers when we take to the slopes. A class will be provided for students to learn to ski or advance their skills. The children will also be introduced to more complex hills and trails as well as learn safety precautions on the slopes. Thrusts: recreational and social thrusts. In addition, children will participate in the chapter wide event for community service, civic/legislative thrusts.

Children will have magazines to use while partnering with their parents to make a small poster collage

CHILDREN'S

Underground Railroad Living Museum, 33 Forest Avenue, Detroit, MI

Our future history makers will have the rare opportunity to learn about the history of the Underground Railroad through storytelling and re enactment at an actual stop on the real Underground Railroad! This rich, cultural experience filled with artifacts and pictures will educate our kids on their history and challenge them to think how they can have their own impact on history.

Thrusts: Leadership, educational and culture thrusts.

Modules: Investing Pays Off ® It’s never too early to start! Financial Modules

Grades 3 - 5: – Module #7working it Out: Take Home Pay, Benefits, and Taxes; Module #9 Here Today, How Much Tomorrow? The Future Value of Money; Module #4. Life Skills: You,Your Job,Your Career; Module #2. Put Some Aside: Budgeting

Hill Auditorium, The University of Michigan - Ann Arbor, 825 N University Ave, Ann Arbor, MI 48109

Step Afrika! introduces audiences to the importance of stepping in cultural identity and the use of body percussion as a means of communication. The company blends percussive dance styles practiced by historically African American fraternities and sororities, traditional West and Southern African dances, and an array of contemporary dance and art forms.

Jack and Jills will learn and bring artifacts from their culture to share in a small presentation.

Thrusts: educational, recreational, and social and cultural thrusts.

Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital's Demonstration Kitchen

Join Chef RR as we elevate our children’s knowledge and understanding of various health food choices. Our Jacks and Jills will participate in a live cooking demonstration designed to enhance their eating behaviors and overall health without renouncing delicious snack choices or entrée selections.

They will learn how to prepare age appropriate snacks, nutrition facts, and the joys of healthy meal selection.

Thrust: Health

Hostesses: Rhonda Pitchford, Tara Pervine, Paula Hall, Tara Pervine

Hostesses: Jennifer Bennett, Rhonda Pitchford, Shaura Robinson

Hostesses: Celeste Watkins-Hayes, Sondra Phung, Michelle Southward

Hostesses: Michelle Southward, Jelani Exum, Carmen Sutherlin

Cultural

GROUP 3 PROGRAM ACTIVITY CALENDAR

JUNE

Educational

Black Family Day Saturday, May 6

Detroit Historical Museum 5401 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI

Social, Recreation, Cultural

Backyard Camping Saturday, June 10

Sondra Phung's Home 22384 Lancaster Ct. Novi, MI

In support of Black Family Day. Groups 1 5 will come together and celebrate our families with recognizing the purpose of Jack and Jill.

Group 3 will make a poster of their family and present what family means to them!

Thrusts: educational and cultural thrusts.

It's time to go camping! Well, maybe "glamping"! Our Jacks and Jills will meet in Novi, MI for a 4 hour camping experience.

They will learn about the basics of camping, from tent set up to making sure they are prepared for the great outdoors.

Also, on the agenda is gathering around family as the Jack and Jill Dads will prepare food on the grill for the kids to enjoy.

A fun time is sure to be had by all.

Thrusts: social, recreational, and cultural thrusts.

Hostesses: Tara Pervine, Shaura Robinson

Hostesses: Sondra Phung, Leezah Phillips, Kim Hicks

Oakland County Chapter Group 4 (Grades 6-8)

Chair: Angela Harris Co-Chair: Chelsea Vasser

SEPTEMBER

GROUP 4 PROGRAM ACTIVITY CALENDAR

2022

Education, Recreational, Social Social, Recreational

Jack and Jill Day Sunday, September 18

2p

Three Cedar Farm Northville, MI

The Jack and Jill Day Celebration and Carole Robertson Ceremony is a national celebration of Jack and Jill every September as established in 1948 under the direction of Dorothy Wright our first National President to focus on the family. Mothers, fathers, teens, and children from Groups 1 through Group 5 enjoy this event.

Group 4 told the story of Carole Robertson and provided the meaning of what it meant to them based on their lives today.

JNJ Day covers educational, recreational, and social thrusts.

Tree Runner Saturday, October 1

12p

Tree Runner Adventure Park, 6200 Drake Rd, West Bloomfield, MI

2022

Social, Recreational, Cultural, Community Service and Educational Social, cultural and Educational

Plant a Tree Saturday, November 19

12p

The Greenery of Detroit Southwest Detroit Park

2022

Etiquette Class Saturday, December 3

12p

31 Telford Dr Troy, MI

A Forest recreation center with zip line trails, climbing platforms & elevated bridges for all levels.

Group 4 Moms and children enjoyed this event. Children will learn about the importance of outdoor safety, exercise and Team Building. The Team building activity will enable children to think and learn how to work together as a team in order to accomplish a goal.

Thrusts: recreational, and social thrusts.

Planting trees in Detroit to target stormwater run offs soil contamination, air quality and deforestation due to the Emerald ash Borer.

Group 4 Moms and children will be plating trees and learning the importance and benefits of tree planting.

Children will also learn how trees contribute to human life and the environment.

This activity will also serve as a community service activity for the actual planting!

Thrusts: recreational, social, educational and community service thrusts

Our children will learn the social skills necessary to face everyday situations with grace, integrity, and confidence. The course will prepare them to navigate a formal dining setting, properly order from a menu and other appropriate etiquette for an upscale dining experience.

Table manners, business lunch skills. proper attire, what to wear when.

Group 4 Moms and children will participate in the event by celebrating out to eat with family

Thrusts: Education, cultural

GROUP 4 PROGRAM ACTIVITY CALENDAR

JANUARY 2023

2023 MARCH 2023

APRIL 2023

Civic, Legislative Cultural, Educational, Financial Modules, Leadership Educational, Health Social, Educational

Day of Community Service (Acts of Service/ Affirmation

Monday, January 16 12p - 3p

Southfield Recreation Center

In support of MLK day (day of service) our families coming together to serve others in the community who are disadvantaged and in need.

Children will participate in the chapter wide event for community service,

Group 4 children will do a presentation on “I HAVE A DREAM” speech explaining how it is relevant still today! This activity will help with leadership, presenting and speaking to an audience.

Thrusts: Civic and Legislative.

Art Gallery Saturday, February 4 10a 12p

CHILDREN'S MODULES Saturday, February 25 (8a 3p) Junior Achievement Center, Detroit

Charles Wright Museum 315 E Warren Detroit MI

This activity will teach children the importance of money management and heighten awareness of financial literacy and leadership

Thrusts: educational, financial modules and leadership.

Modules: Investing Pays Off ® It’s never too early to start! Financial Modules

Grade 6 - 8: – Module #7working it Out: Take Home Pay, Benefits, and Taxes; Module #9 Here Today, How Much Tomorrow? The Future Value of Money; Module #4. Life Skills: You,Your Job,Your Career; Module #2. Put Some Aside: Budgeting Modules: The Enhanced Jacqueline Moore Bowles (JMB) 2013 Leadership Modules

Module # 3 Goal Setting; Module #4 S.T.E.A.M; Module #7 Accountability & Responsibility; Module #15: Character Building

Medical Madness Saturday, March 4 8a – 3p

Wayne State Medical School

Steam Dating Saturday, April 8 10a 12p

Southfield Public Library 26000 Evergreen Rd, Southfield MI

Jacks and Jills will have the opportunity to see a medical facility and labs.

Group 4 children will be able to ask medical questions and participate in lab activities focusing on heart, dental and hygiene health.

Thrust: educational and health

Building and sustaining the awareness and importance of STEAM in a round robin activity.

Jacks and Jills will participate in rotation station that will cover activities associated with science, technology, and math.

At the end of the STEAM dating each child will discuss what they learned and what activity they found most interesting and how does STEAM show up in their everyday life.

Thrusts: educational and social thrusts with a focus in STEAM.

Hostesses: Shaura Robinson, Chelsea Vasser

Hostesses: Jacqueline Howard, Teneisha Jones

Hostesses: Teneisha Jones, Kim DiamondBerry

Hostesses: Marlo Rencher Deirdre Young

GROUP 4 PROGRAM ACTIVITY CALENDAR

MAY 2023

Cultural & Educational

Black Family Day Saturday, May 6, 2023 1p 3:30p

Detroit Historical Museum, 5401 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI 48202

In support of Black Family Day. Groups 1 5 will come together and celebrate our families with recognizing the purpose of Jack and Jill.

Group 4 will do a video presentation on black families, cultural awareness and explain the importance of knowing your history.

This activity will cover educational and cultural thrusts.

JUNE 2023

Social, Educational

Escape Room Saturday, June 3 10a 12p

Break-Out Escape Rooms, Royal Oak, 222 E 4th St, Royal Oak, MI 48067

Jack and Jills will participate in escape rooms to strengthen team building while having fun and getting to know each other better.

Group 4 children will participate in this activity learning leadership skills and critical thinking.

Thrusts: educational, social, and recreational

Oakland County Chapter

Chair: Bobbie Goodrum

Co-Chair: Tracee Patterson

GROUP 5 PROGRAM ACTIVITY CALENDAR

SEPTEMBER 2022 OCTOBER 2022 NOVEMBER 2022 DECEMBER 2022 Education, Recreational, Social Educational, Financial Literacy Module Community Service Educational

Jack and Jill Day Sunday, September 18 11a 2p

Three Cedar Farm Northville, MI

Module Day/ Learn How to Invest Sunday, October 9 5:30p – 6:30p

Popcorn Sales Saturday, November 13 14

Ferndale High School, 881 Pinecrest Dr, Ferndale, MI 48220 Virtual

Holiday Bake-Off Saturday, December 17 11a 2p

Schoolcraft College, 18600 Haggerty Rd, Livonia, MI 48152

The Jack and Jill Day Celebration and Carole Robertson Ceremony is a national celebration of Jack and Jill every September as established in 1948 under the direction of Dorothy Wright our first National President to focus on the family. Mothers, fathers, teens, and children from Groups 1 through Group 5 enjoy this event.

Group 5 teen representatives led the official Jack and Jill ceremony honoring Carole Robertson.

The teens set up a beautiful ceremonial table and lit candles in honor of her memory.

Each teen recited a part of the ceremony and led the chapter in a reflection on her life and how we can carry on her legacy

Thrusts: educational, recreational, and social thrusts.

Hostesses: Terri BanksFaison Briana DuBose

This activity fulfills the Jack and Jill Financial Module.

A financial advisor will educate the teens about investing in stocks, bonds, and cryptocurrency.

Teens will research the process of creating an investment club with a plan to donate a portion of their earnings to charity.

Thrusts: educational thrusts with a focus financial literacy.

Modules: Investing Pays Off ® It’s never too early to start! Financial Modules

Grade 9 12: Module 2 Put Some Aside: Budgeting; Module #6 Work Your Money: Investment Options; Module #10 Stop, Shop, Spend: All You Need to Know About Credit; Module #7. Working it Out: Take Home Pay, Benefits, and Taxes

Teens will sell Double Good Popcorn as a fundraiser.

They will research, present, and vote on a charity they would like to support.

The proceeds from the popcorn sales will be donated to a local charity of the teens' choosing. This activity will bring the teens together to strategize and discuss the importance of giving back to the community.

This activity will also teach the teens teambuilding skills and working as a team.

Thrusts: community service.

A baking demonstration will be provided by a chef.

Afterwards there will be a food decorating competition for the teens.

The teens will learn the importance of measuring and following recipe direction and safety.

The teens will also work on their presentation skills as each teen will have an opportunity to describe their items and what ingredients where used.

Thrust: educational

Hostesses: Traci Kimbrough Crump DaShaun Draper

Hostesses: Suane Loomis Khalia Hill

Hostesses: Regina Jamerson Markisha Williams

JANUARY

GROUP 5 PROGRAM ACTIVITY CALENDAR

2023

Civic, Legislative Educational, Community Service, Cultural

Day of Community Service (Acts of Service/

West Bloomfield High School, 4925 Orchard Lake Rd, West Bloomfield Twp, MI

Fashion Show/ Clothing Donation

Oakland University, 318 Meadow Brook Rd, Rochester, MI

The 29th Annual “We Walk” Day of Service and Walk in downtown West Bloomfield, MI.

The activity celebrates the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. It also enables our teens an opportunity to participate in a service project for our community.

Teens will participate in a presentation on their version of ‘I HAVE DREAM” the meaning and how does it still apply today!

Thrusts: Civic and Legislative Community Service

The teens will host a cultural fashion show that highlights and supports local Black fashion designers

Following the show, there will be a panel discussion educating interested teens on how to get into the fashion industry.

Clothing donation to a women's and family shelter will also serve as a community service component of the activity.

Thrusts: Educational, Cultural, Community Service

APRIL 2023

Legislative Social, Recreational, health

Local On The Hill

Module

Ferndale High School, 881 Pinecrest Dr, Ferndale, MI 48220

Teen Sleepover Saturday, April 15 Overnight Activity

Home of Mother Member Yolanda Bates

Teens will go to Lansing, MI (our state capital) and meet with members of our legislature regarding issues related to teens and their future. Prior to the trip, teens will learn about and investigate topics that are pertinent to them. They will prepare questions to present to our leaders. Afterwards, they will have a group discussion to summarize what they learned. This activity will cover Leadership Development, Civic and Legislative thrusts.

Modules: The Enhanced Jacqueline Moore Bowles (JMB) 2013

The Teens will enjoy a social activity involving games, food, activities, and opportunities for bonding.

There will also be a therapist to perform sound therapy and teach the teens meditation and mindfulness for dealing with everyday teen stress

Thrusts: This activity covers social, recreational, and mental health thrusts.

Hostesses: Alicia Merkerson, Paulina Johnson

Hostesses: Khalia Hill Teniesha Wright Jones

Module

Hostesses: Lesley Redwine, Sabrina Smith-Campbell

Hostesses: Yolanda Bates Arika Ewell

In support of Black Family Day. Groups 1 5 will come together and celebrate our families with recognizing the purpose of Jack and Jill.

Teens will express themselves creatively with poems, excerpts, and/or songs.

Group 5 will introduce the history of African dance and drumming and provide a demonstration.

Thrusts; educational and cultural thrusts.

PROGRAM ACTIVITY CALENDAR

Hostesses: Paulina Johnson, Markisha Williams

Teens will participate in Leadership develop, oratorical, community service and bonding activities for this fun filed weekend just for teens.

Thrusts: Social, Recreational, Educational, Leadership, Community Service, Health

Hostesses: Bobbie Goodrum, Tracee Patterson

Jack and Jill of America, Inc.

Oakland County Chapter

LEANING IN FOR THE CHILDREN”

Oakland County Chapter ANNUAL PROGRAM PLANNING

2022

June 2022

Who? President Johanne Pearson (Lead), Program Director Angela Lipscomb (Co Lead), Vice President Mattie Scotts Phillips, Committee Chair Carla Jones

Where? Embassy Suites by Hilton Detroit Livonia Novi, 19525 Victor Parkway Livonia, Michigan 48152

When? Saturday, June 11, 2022, 9am 3pm

What? JJOC 2022 2023 Planning Summit

How? This business and planning meeting included updates on key chapter business matters: JJOC: Our Chapter Our vision kickoff, breakout discussions to finalize programming plans and teambuilding activities. Mothers were given time to reflect, reconnect to and share strategies for excellence engagement and programming. Our keynote speaker MWR Regional Secretary Cynthia Miree Coppin provided inspiration to the beginning of a great year. Our day ended with mothers fellowshipping thru health and fitness by participating in hustle classes mental health discussion with Associate Laura Hughes and lunch.

Why? To provide education and refresher on core national, regional and chapter matters and then to chart the course for the programming year.

Programmatic Thrusts? Cultural, Educational, Financial and Social

Oakland County Chapter ANNUAL PROGRAM PLANNING 2023

June 2023

Who? President Johanne Pearson (Lead), Program Director Angela Lipscomb (Co Lead), Vice President Mattie Scotts Phillips, Committee Chair Angela Lipscomb

Where? Embassy Suites by Hilton Detroit Livonia Novi, 19525 Victor Parkway Livonia, Michigan 48152

When? June 17th, 2023, 9am 3pm

What? JJOC 2023 2024 Planning Summit

How? This business and planning meeting will include updates in 2023 2024 key chapter business matters, breakout discussions to finalize programming plans and teambuilding activities for mothers and teens. Mothers and teens will have time to reflect on past years programming for what worked well, reconnect and share strategies for excellence engagement and programming needs in the chapter and community.

Why? To provide education and refresher on core national, regional and chapter matters and then to chart the course for the programming year.

Programmatic Thrusts? Cultural, Educational, Financial and Social

Oakland County Chapter

Activity/Sections Owner

Submission Checklist Angela Lipscomb

Chapter History Johanne Pearson

Carole Robertson Memorial Day Tenisha Wright Jones Jack and Jill Day Tenisha Wright Jones

Founders’ Day Terri Faison

National Black Family Day Paulina Johnson

GROUP 1 Shardae Hughes Johnson

GROUP 2 Rhonda Pitchford GROUP 3 Sondra Phung GROUP 4 Angela Harris GROUP 5 Bobbi Goodrum

ANNUAL

MEETING Angela Lipscomb