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Winter 2011 Newsletter

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OSA President’s Message
8 Schools and Counting ..Join the Campaign
OSA “Day of Service” Community Project
Call for Conference Volunteers
Call for a Student DJ
We Salute You
NABSW Conference in Pictures
Fundraising
Place Your Graduation Stole Order Now
Communication Information
Upcoming Events & Important Dates
NABSW Historical Calendar & Order Form
43rd Annual Conference Information
Student & Advisor Handbooks
Chapter Officer Conference Calls &
Highlight your Chapter
Contacts and African Terms
2010-2011 OSA Officers
President- Melanie Bryant, Widener University
1st Vice President- Dierdra Oretade, University of Connecticut
2nd Vice President-Stacie Desper, Case Western Reserve University
Secretary- Ibrahim Ali, University of Washington
Treasurer- Glenda Duru, University of Houston
Parliamentarian- Tajsheena Leggs, University of Kansas
Advisor- Traci Lewis, The Ohio State University
MISSION
The National Association of Black
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Social Workers, Inc., comprised of
4 people of African ancestry, is com-
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mitted to enhancing the quality of life
and empowering people of African
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ancestry through advocacy, human
6 services delivery, and research.
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The National Association of Black
Social Workers, Inc. will work to cre-
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ate a world in which people of Afri-
11 can ancestry will live free from ra-
12 cial domination, economic exploita-
tion and cultural oppression. In col-
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laboration with national, interna-
14-15 tional and other appropriate groups,
16 NABSW will continue to leverage
its collective expertise to strategi-
17 cally develop capacity of people of
17 African ancestry to sustain and
flourish. NABSW’s vision is guided
18 by the Principles of the Nguzo Saba,
which are Unity, Self-determination,
Collective Work and Responsibility,
Cooperative Economics, Purpose,
Creativity, and Faith, and the Seven
Cardinal Virtues of Ma’at, which are
Right, Truth, Justice, Order, Recip-
rocity, Balance, and Harmony.
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Hotep Family!

I’d like to greet each of you again in the spirit and joy of harambee. You all exem-
plify the meaning of joining together in unity. With your work and dedication,
we are making an impact in our schools and our communities.

I’d like to thank each of your for the hundreds of letters that were sent to the
Council for Social Work Education and to the individual schools of Social Work in
order to advocate for the inclusion of “Righteous Self-Determination: The Black
Social Work Movement in America” by Dr. Patricia Reid-Merritt a required text
book in social work curriculum. Your efforts have been noticed. Please continue to send letters so that
we can ensure that we learn about US in OUR classrooms.

We have been busy planning for the NABSW’s 43rd Annual Conference, which will be held in New Or-
leans, LA from April 19-April 23, 2011. Let me assure you that this is the conference you don’t want
to miss! The OSA Conference committee has been working diligently with the National Conference com-
mittee as well as the New Orleans local chapter to plan for a fantastic conference for you!

As a student, there are many ways to get involved! OSA has also partnered with the United States Envi-
ronmental Protection Agency (EPA), Nspire Green LLC, the Deep South Center for Environmental Jus-
tice of Dillard University, and other organizations to sponsor an Urban Garden Party. This project and
its collaborations will impact the 9th Ward community for many years to come. Also, join us during the
OSA Student Symposium, “Beyond the Rhetoric: Putting the ACT back in Activism”, which will allow you
the opportunity to engage with the founders of the organization, in hopes that you will understand the
rich legacy and tradition of advocacy and activism that runs deep in our veins. We also hope that you
take the time to engage in important networking opportunities by joining us at the Student Hospitality
and the OSA Masquerade Party, where you will be able to make your own mask!

Continue to visit us on Facebook and through the Blogsite at www.nabswstudentaffairs.blogspot.com for

information and updates about conference. Also, please take an opportunity to engage in the OSA fund-
raising initiatives, as this will support conference activities.

Again, I am looking forward to meeting and greeting each of you during conference.

Peace and Blessings,

`xÄtÇ|x UÜçtÇà? `fj
OSA President

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Let’s make the book

Righteous Self-Determination: The Black Social Work Movement in America (Black Classic Press, 2010)
part of our schools mandatory curriculum!

When we called, you all answered! This year, the Office of Student Affairs engaged in a national letter-writing
campaign to make sure that the Dr. Pat Reid-Merrit's book be included in schools of Social Work across the coun-
try. Despite some challenges, we are pleased to announce that the following schools of Social Work as well as
specific courses will use Dr. Reid-Merrit's book:

Bryn Mawr University

Fayetteville University
Howard University
Morgan State University
Temple University
Widener University
Stockton College
University of Pennsylvania

For a sample letter, please visit the OSA blogspot http://nabswstudentaffairs.blogspot.com/

Interested in more information about the book? Go to http://www.blackclassicbooks.com/servlet/Detail?

no=114 for more details!

The Office of Student Affairs (OSA) is partnering with the United States Environmental Pro-
tection Agency (EPA), Inspire Green LLC, the Deep South Center for Environmental Justice at
Dillard University and other organizations to complete the OSA Day of Service activities.
Through this partnership, OSA will host an Urban Garden party in an area of the 9th ward
that’s considered a “food desert”. This collaborative project will engage the community and ad-
vocate for environmental awareness as well as educate the community on the effects of environ-
mental exposure on health, social and economic sustainability.

Please contact OSA 1st VP, Dierdra Oretade at doretade@gmail.com to volunteer to be a part of
the OSA Day of Service Activities

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National Association of Black Social Workers

Office of Student Affairs

Volunteer Opportunities
There are many volunteer opportunities for students during the National Conference. Below you will find
various volunteer options along with a detailed description of the duties. Those who are interested in volunteering
in any of these capacities, please contact OSA 1st Vice President Dierdra Oretade at doretade@gmail.com.

Please provide your name, chapter, when you will arrive to the conference, and the areas you wish to volun-
teer. There will be a Volunteer Orientation via telephone conference call on Sunday, April 10, 2011. More details
will be provided to you about the call when you sign up to volunteer.

• Service Project Volunteers – 40 Volunteers are needed to participate in an “Urban Garden Party” in an area of the
9th ward. This project is a collaborative effort from OSA and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). This col-
laborative project will engage the community and advocate for environmental awareness as well as educate the
community on the effects of environmental exposure on health, social and economic sustainability. Additionally, this
project requires some manual garden labor, therefore please wear shoes and clothing that can get dirty. Sign-up is
on a first come first serve basis. Please note that as more information becomes available it will be shared with stu-
dents.
• OSA Registration Table Greeters - Volunteers will be responsible for Greeting and passing out OSA informational
packets to students.

• Workshop Monitors – Volunteers will be responsible for assisting presenters and the distribution/collection of the
workshop evaluation forms. Once evaluations have been collected, you will tally them and then give them to OSA 1st
VP Dierdra Oretade.

• Ushers – Volunteers are responsible for greeting and passing out programs to conferees at the Opening Session
and Harambee Ceremony. (African attire required)

• Ceremony Participants – 5 students (at least 2 males needed, African attire required)
Opening Session – 3 students are needed to carry the Red, Black and Green flag. You will read a short pas-
sage (will receive this before the ceremony) explaining the colors of the flag. You must be able to speak loud and proud
in front of an audience of 100+ persons. (African attire required)

Harambee Ceremony – 1. Two male students are needed to carry the NABSW shield at the beginning of the
ceremony. (African attire required) 2. Several (male and female) are needed to be escorts. (African attire required)

Luncheon Participants – 6 students are needed to assist with the raffle held during the Cenie “Jomo” Luncheon. You
will be provided the tickets when they call for the raffle. You will go around the room collecting the money and giving tick-
ets to interested conferees. (African attire preferred)

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National Association of Black Social Workers

Office of Student Affairs

CALLING ALL DJ’s!!!!!!!

The Office of Student Affairs is hosting a “Masquerade Party”

April 21, 2011 from 10:00pm- 1:00am at the
43rd Annual National Conference in New Orleans, Louisiana.

We are seeking a student DJ who has a very diverse but censored collection of music.
You will receive a compensation of $200 for your services.
Preference will be given to local student DJ’s, but all interested students DJ’s will be
considered.

If you’re interested in being the DJ for the OSA Dance

Please, contact OSA 1st Vice President Dierdra Oretade at doretade@gmail.com by
March 1st, 2011.

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A village that does not honor its heroes and heroines is not worth dying for …

The office of Students Affairs would like to congratulate the following NABSW OSA
members for their achievements. They are our heroines and we MUST honor them.

Advanced level University of Connecticut student and OSA 1st Vice President Ms.
Dierdra Oretade truly understands the concept of advocacy. She saw a need in the
University of Connecticut School of Social Work’s curriculum and she began advo-
cating for the program to put measures in place to meet the need and the rest is his-
tory, literally!

After a year and a half of hard work, Ms. Oretade created a graduate level course en-
titled “Social Work Practice within the Military Sector” . The course, scheduled to
be taught Spring semester 2011, focuses on creating a better awareness and under-
standing of the military culture and the historical contributions of social work in serv-
ing active duty soldiers, veterans and military families; as well as the many roles of social workers in direct
practice, administration, policy and advocacy within the military sector.

NABSW and The Office of Student Affairs salute you!

First Year Foundation Student, Ms. Glenda Duru, was elected to serve as a Foundation
Representative on the University of Houston Graduate School of Social Work’s Stu-
dent Association Board. The purpose of the organization is to promote unity among all
students of the Graduate College of Social Work while promoting student scholarship,
leadership, and communication among students, faculty, and administration.

As the Foundation student Representative, Ms. Duru and another foundation represen-
tative will serve as the voice of the First Year Foundations Students.

NABSW and The Office of Student Affairs salute you!

These two achievements epitomizes the theme for the 2010-2011 administration of the National Associa-
tion of Black Social Workers, Office of Student Affairs “A Call for Social Action: Putting the ACT back
in Activism”. We encourage other Black Social Work students to strive for excellence in all they do both
within their communities, church and in school. Please share your achievements with us in the Spring
newsletter.

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At the Philadelphia Conference in 2010, the OSA “Day of Service” worked with the afterschool program at the
Mander Recreation Center in South Philadelphia.
Keeping in line with the NABSW National Initiative and the request of First Lady Michelle Obama, OSA planned
a “Eat healthy, Play Healthy, Be Healthy day”. NABSW Students & members made taco’s and salad for the chil-
dren made with ground turkey, light sour cream, cheese and salad dressing. They also made fresh fruit smoothies
while learning how to read food labels.
The children were also involved in learning, by doing arts & crafts, about the food pyramid and physical activity by
doing warm-ups, relay races and line dances. A great time was had by the children and the NABSW members who
volunteered for the day!

For every one of us that succeeds, it’s because somebody was there to show you the way. The light doesn’t always nec-
essarily have to be in your family, it could be someone else standing in the gap ~ Oprah Winfrey

JOIN OSA
APRIL 19, 2011
FOR THE
OSA DAY OF
SERVICE
AT THE
43RD ANNUAL CONFERENCE IN
NEW ORLEANS!

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The OSA
Student
Symposium

A Community African
Dance Troupe performing
during the Conference
Harambee Ceremony

OSA Student Meeting

Students at the Conference Luncheon where the 2010 Scholarship recipients were presented their awards.

A student was asked to describe their conference experience. Can you guess from the phrase
of this song what their description was??
It’s so nice to see al the folks you love together sittin’ and talkin’ ‘bout all the things that’s been goin’
down. It’s been a long, long time Since we had a chance to get together nobody knows the next time we
see each other maybe years and years from now…… A FAMILY REUNION ~ O’Jays
OSA hopes you’ll join the family in New Orleans!

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Fund Development-supports the student activities at conference.

• The online store “NABSW Things 4 U” is up and ready for patronage! The store address
is http://www.cafepress.com/osanabsw . Members can purchase NABSW items from mugs to
t-shirts!

• On sale now are the handmade NABSW graduation stoles. They are red, black and green
with NABSW on both sides written in gold. Order forms will be available on the blog, sent by
email and will be available at the National Conference. Available year round, don’t miss out
on the chance to get yours!

Which one shall I get!!

Join the Office of Student Affairs as we continue the legacy of NABSW

through the spirit of SANKOFA!!!!!

The Office of Student Affairs is selling T-shirts in the following sorority and fraternity colors: pink/green,
blue/white, red/white, purple/gold, black/gold, blue/gold. They are available in various sizes. Cost is only
$18, which includes the cost of shipping. Please support OSA and place your order today, all items make
great gifts!!!!!!!
To place an order or if you have questions, please contact the OSA Treasurer, Glenda
Duru at glendaduru@gmail.com.

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Place Your NABSW Graduation Stole Order

Now!
SPRING – SUMMER-
SUMMER- FALL 2011
Show NABSW pride at your Graduation!

These handmade stoles sell for only $40.00 each

and are available to order until April 30, 2011.
Don’t miss the chance to get yours!!!!
Complete the information below and mail it, along with your check or money order
to……
NABSW Stoles, C/O Adaugo Glenda Duru, OSA 1st Treasurer 2100 Bering Dr., APT
#621 Houston, TX 77057
NOTE: Please allow 4 weeks for delivery after order is received!
Please provide the following contact information for questions
or concerns regarding your order
Name:__________________________________________________________
Chapter ________ (Home) Number _______ (Cell) Number________
Confirmation Email ____________ Secondary Email _____________

Number of Stoles Ordered:___________

Total Amount Enclosed:_____ (# of stoles ordered x $40.00 per stole)
Shipping Information (Cost Includes Shipping)
Address: ___________________________________________________
City: _______________________State:_____ Zip: _______
For questions please email Adaugo Glenda Duru at glendaduru@gmail.com
Thank you for your support of OSA!

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Check out the BlogSpot for OSA! http://www.nabswstudentaffairs.blogspot.com/

And we are on…

Type in the search box: National Association of Black Social Workers Office of Student Affairs

President Melanie Bryant: melanierbryant@gmail.com

1st Vice President Dierdra Oretade: dierdra.oretade@uconn.com
2nd Vice President Stacie Desper: stacie.winn@gmail.com
Secretary Ibrahim Ali: alii@uw.edu
Treasurer Glenda Duru: glendaduru@gmail.com
Parliamentarian Tajsheena Leggs: tajsheena101@hotmail.com
Advisor Traci Lewis: lewis.40@osu.edu

Please Share Your Feedback about

The OSA Newsletter With Us!

Email OSA Secretary: alii@uw.edu

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IMPORTANT DATES
February
22nd Nomination forms for Outstanding Faculty/Staff Advisor distributed

March
15th Deadline to submit nomination forms for Outstanding Faculty/Staff Advisor

April
1st OSA Nominee campaigning and mentoring ends

19th OSA “Day of Service” Community Service Project

19-22 NABSW 43rd Annual conference – New Orleans

NABSW 43rd Annual Conference

"Beyond The Rhetoric: A Call For Social Action"
Hilton New Orleans Riverside
2 Poydras St
New Orleans, LA 70140

Rates: Single $109.00

Double $109.00
Plus Tax: 13% State and Local Tax and $3/Room Daily occupancy Tax

The first night's deposit is required at the time of reservation.

Reservations: 800-445-8667 - Use Booking Code "NABSW"

Conference Brochure Available at NABSW.ORG

Note: This information is current as of 15 December, 2010. With the exception of room rates, any future change to
this information will be posted.

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GRAB YOUR COPY NOW

Contact OSA Treasurer or see order form on page 15

Don’t miss out on this valu-

able piece of
NABSW History!
(limited number available)
ORDER SOON!

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National Association of Black Social Worker

Office of Student Affairs
Historical 2011 Calendar Order Form

CONTACT INFORMATION

Name_________________________________________________________________

Email _________________________________________________________________

Phone Number_________________________________________________________

Mailing Address_________________________________________________________________________

ORDER INFORMATION
Number of Calendars ($15 each)______

Please mark if you would like the shipped to you. (Shipping $3 per item)_____

Please mark if you would like to pick them up during at the National Conference _____

Total Amount Due $_______________

NOTE: Please address all money orders and checks to NABSW, Inc.
If you have any questions please feel free to contact Glenda Duru at glendaduru@gmail.com

Thank you for supporting OSA!

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Tuesday, April 19, 2011
ALL DAY
9:00am - 3:00pm
3:30pm - 5:30pm
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
1:30 pm - 4:00pm
9:30pm - 11:30pm
Thursday, April 21, 2011
10pm—Until
Friday, April 22, 2011
10:00am - 11:00am
11:00am - 1:00pm
SPECIAL CONFERENCE EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES
April 19, 2011
6:00 pm – 6:30 pm
April 20, 2011
9:30 pm – 11:30pm
April 21-22, 2011
6:00 am – 7:00am
Thursday, April 21, 2011
8:30 pm – 10:30pm
Friday, April 22, 2011
7:30am – 10:00am
FEATURED OSA EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES
Student Chapter T-shirt Day– Let us know YOUR CHAPTER is IN THE HOUSE!
OSA Day of Service-Join us in serving at our “Urban Garden Party” in an area of the
9th ward. This project is a collaborative effort from OSA and the Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA).
OSA Welcome Reception–Come socialize and network with other student chapters and
their members!
Student Symposium-“A call to Action: Putting the ACT Back in Activism”.
Fashion Extravaganza– Come show us your latest fashion tricks
OSA Dance ““Masquerade Party” – Please bring your dancing shoes
Meet the OSA Candidates- Come and meet your potential OSA Officers for 2011-2012
OSA Student meeting/Lunch Opportunity for Student chapters to discuss issues and
cast their vote to elect the new OSA leadership!
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony & Opening of the Conference
Fashion Extravaganza
Fitness Fantastic & Aerobics-Don’t let travel derail your exercise routine. Join us each
day and get revved up with an early morning workout session.
Authors’ Jazz Café and Reception-Come listen to wonderful jazz and meet renowned
authors from across the country. You will have an opportunity to talk with authors and
get a copy of their latest book signed.
Dr. Gerald K. Smith Social Issues Symposium: "Environmental Stressors in
the Gulf: Upholding Civil and Human Rights"
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STUDENT & ADVISOR HANDBOOKS….The OSA Advisor

Handbook, Advisor PowerPoint Presentation and the OSA Student
Handbook are now available. If your chapter and/or Advisor has not
received a copy or you are a newly affiliated chapter with NABSW,
please contact OSA Advisor, Traci Lewis at lewis.40@osu.edu to re-
ceive an electronic copy!

Quarterly, OSA Executive Officers hold teleconferences with Student Chapter Officers in an effort to stay
aware of what is happening in the chapters and for the chapter officers to be updated on information and hap-
penings in OSA. Please check the OSA blogspot frequently as the date approaches for detailed call-in. We
look forward to talking with you!

Student Chapter Officer OSA Conference Schedule

President March 2011 @ 7:00PM EST, 6:00PM CST, 4:00PM PST.

Please look for a post on the blog spot and on Facebook!

Vice President April 2011 @ 7:30 PM, EST.

Treasurer March 20, 2011 @ 5pm CST

Parliamentarian March 13, 2011 @ 2pm CST

Secretary April 24, 2011 @ 5pm CST

Do you want YOUR chapter or chapter member to be highlighted in the OSA Newsletter?
Has your chapter or chapter member done awesome work out in the community? Does your chapter have a
member who has done outstanding work in the chapter and/or in the community? Let the entire Organization
know about it!!! Submit an article for the newsletter to OSA Secretary, Ibrahim Ali at alii@uw.edu

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YOUR ADDRESS NEEDED….Be sure to provide the National office a permanent address and email in ad-
dition to your school address when submitting your membership. This will ensure you receive all materials
and information distributed by the organization. Also check your Junk/Spam folder to make certain your
NABSW mail is not being misplaced!

PRESIDENT CORRESPONDING SEC- IMMEDIATE PAST

Joe Benton, RETARY PRESIDENT 2305 Martian Luther King Ave. S.E.
President@nabsw.org Karen Allen, Dr. Gloria Batiste-Roberts
Corresponding- Washington, DC 20020
Secretary@nabsw.org
VICE PRESIDENT OFFICE OF STUDENT
J. Toni Oliver AFFAIRS
VP@nabsw.org MEMBER-AT-LARGE Melanie R. Bryant Phone (202) 678-4570
Dayvid Brown OSA President
Member-at- OSA-President@nabsw.org Fax (202) 678-4572
TREASURER
Large1@nabsw.org
Patricia O’Neal-Williams
Treasurer@nabsw.org Email nabsw.harambee@verizon.net
MEMBER-AT-LARGE
RECORDING SECRE- Melissa Smith-Haley, Website nabsw.org
TARY Member-at-
Tracy Golliday Champagne, Large2@nabsw.org
Recording-
Secretary@nabsw.org

Have you attend conference and heard a term used and you wonder “what does that mean” Well, here are the definitions
of the most used terms you will hear at conference….Hotep!

Hotep-Peace Asha-God’s Will host chapter of the National Confer-

Harambee-Pulling together for a
common cause
Ma’at-Truth and Justice
Sankofa-Reaching back in order to
move forward
Asante Sana-Thank you
Zawadi gift-These gifts that are ence. The host chapter then shares
given out as a reward for a job well this gift with an organization in the
done or a commitment to the princi- community that shares like/similar
ples of Kwanzaa. values with NABSW.
Harbari Gani-"What's the
Usually a zawadi is homemade or
educational. NABSW chapters news?" or What's happening?
share a gift of $25 or more with the

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