NAACP BROOKLYN BRANCH SUPPORTS ACT-SO

ACT-SO is a major youth initiative of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP). Founded in 1978 by renowned author and journalist Vernon Jarrett, ACT-SO provides a forum through which African-American youth can demonstrate academic, artistic and scientific prowess and expertise, thereby gaining the same recognition often only reserved for entertainers and athletes.

ACT-SO is a year-long enrichment program designed to recruit, stimulate, improve and encourage high academic and cultural achievement among African-American high school students. The ACT-SO program centers around the dedication and commitment of community volunteers and business leaders who serve as mentors and coaches to promote academic and artistic excellence among African-American students. There are 25 categories of competition in the sciences, humanities, performing and visual arts. 
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BROOKLYN ACT-SO
2007-2008 Student Enrichment Workshop Schedule
 
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 Special workshops & Field Trips will be scheduled and announced during the season.
Eligibility includes attendance to at least 5 (five) workshops.
 
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 Workshops begin at 10:30 a.m. , and are held at PS 84 , 92nd St. between Columbus Ave
& Central Park West , NYC.   Take the #1, 2, 3, B or C train to 96th St.
Event
Date
Location
Workshop - Assessment & Evaluation
November 3, 2007
PS 84
Workshop - Assessment & Evaluation
November 17
PS 84
Career Day & Workshop
December 1
PS 84
Workshop
December 8
PS 84
Workshop
December 15
PS 84
Student Kick Off Ralley
January 5, 2008
PS 84
Workshop
January 12
January 19
January 26
PS 84
Workshop
February 2
February 9
February 16
PS 84
Philadelphia Field Trip & Workshop
February 23
PS 84
Workshop
March 1
March 8
March 15
March 29
PS 84
Final Project Evaluation & Competition Registration
April 5
PS 84
Performing Arts Dress Rehearsal & Workshop
April 12
PS 84
NYC Local Competition
April 19
TBD
Awards Ceremony
April 21
Con-Edison
ACT-SO Evening of Theatre
June 2008
TBD
National Competition
June 31 - Aug 4, 2008
Disney World Florida

Roland O. Brammer has worked in the field of Finance and Communications for over 20 years.

He is currently an enterprising entrepreneur owning a Subway franchise and is now in the process of opening another store shortly. He was recently awarded the Regional Franchisee of the Year (RFY) Award by Doctor's Associate, the parent company of Subway Restaurants, LLC.

Aside from his corporate involvement (franchisee) with Subway, Roland is a Caterer and Food critic at-large and had his last big cooking demonstration at the New York Botanical Gardens, Bronx at the start of the 2007 summer season. He is also a tax accountant with a large clientele.
Roland has worked at the Gleaner Company-USA as an Assistant Editor for many years and is a gold medal award winner with New York Association of Black Journalists (NYABJ).  He has written for several magazines and newspapers and edited several novels and magazines.
Prior to joining the Gleaner Company here in New York City, Mr. Brammer worked at Merrill-Lynch Pierce Fenner & Smith in Plainsboro, New Jersey in the early 90's, moving from there to an with Morgan Stanley.
Even with such a busy and demanding schedule, Roland has found the time to work pro bono as the Director of Marketing and Public Relations for New York City ACT-SO program, challenging at-risk children from the inner-cities and minority groups to excel academically. When he is not helping to bring awareness to ACT-SO he can be seen coaching the Entrepreneurship and Oratory workshops. He has been a judge for ACT-SO for many years.
The NYC ACT-SO program was recently recognized by New York Met Baseball organization for its structured approach to community empowerment through scholarly youth initiatives.
Mr. Brammer continues to give of his time and expertise in a number of capacities as a board member of several Community based organizations for over 15 years, especially in the areas of Health and Social Services.

 
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