Pontchartrain Chapter
The Links, Incorporated
Documentation for “Best Practice” Consideration
Submission Date: April 9, 2014
Chapter President: Link Sarah Moody Thomas
Pontchartrain (LA) Chapter, The Links, Incorporated Documentation Submission Table of Contents Memorandum of Understanding………………………………………………………..3
Jazz and Heritage Foundation
Grant Award and Acceptance Letters………………………………………………….9
News Articles………………………………...………………………………………….13
• Programming Link Up
• Southern Area Advantage
• Pontchartrain News
• McDonogh #35
Supplemental Materials……………………………..………………………………….24
• Mentee Application and Parent Letter
• 2013-2014 Mentoring Schedule
• Mentee List with Assigned Mentors
• “I am Links” Handout
• Assessment Example
• McDonogh #35 Orientation Program
• Footprints Against Bullying
• Pen-Pal Example
• Etiquette Session (Program, Menu, and Dining Guide)
• Thank You Letter from Mentee
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING 3 JAZZ AND HERITAGE FOUNDATION GRANT AWARD AND ACCEPTANCE LETTERS 9 November 21, 2013 New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Foundation, Inc. 1205 North Rampart New Orleans, LA 70116 Re: Community Partnership Grant Application Number: EIM14-­‐116 Category: Education: In-­‐School Allocation: $3500 Dear Ms. Robinson: The Pontchartrain Chapter of the Links, Incorporated is pleased to accept this award. In conjunction with the funds provided by the Chapter, the grant award will expand resources available for in-­‐school arts education for students attending McDonogh 35 High School. The proposed faculty interviews and needs assessments are complete. Per our application, The Links Foundations, Incorporated is the fiscal agent (W-­‐9 included). As such, the check should be made payable to The Links Foundation, Inc. for the Benefit of the Pontchartrain Links. Should you have any questions or need additional information please do not hesitate to contact me. Sincerely, Sarah Moody Thomas, President Pontchartrain Chapter The Links, Incorporated 6821 Farwood Drive New Orleans, LA 70126 504 289-­‐0914 [email protected] NEWS ARTICLES 13 Pontchartrain Chapter
Links Reaching New Heights
Rising Stars
In keeping with its mission to focus on education and cultural enrichment, health and
wellness, and civic involvement, the Pontchartrain Chapter of The Links, Incorporated
implements Links Reaching New Heights---Rising Stars, a mentoring program for 25
eighth grade girls at McDonogh #35 Preparatory High School in New Orleans.
The three (3) year program strives to improve the educational and social success rates of
the mentees. Pontchartrain Chapter members who are experienced in several areas
including, but not limited to, education, economic and community development,
community service/volunteerism, and emotional and physical health facilitate the
mentoring program. Chapter members also help to promote civic responsibility and
cultural awareness on local, national and global levels.
The Pontchartrain Chapter meets with the mentees during monthly Saturday sessions. It
is in these sessions that the girls learn about issues and engage in activities related to each
of the five Facet areas. One of the activities the mentees engage in each Saturday is the
“Writing With a Purpose” segment, which is a key component that is addressed in the
Common Core state standards. The mentoring sessions have also focused on breast
cancer awareness, bullying, painting techniques, and etiquette, to name a few. The
mentees have also learned about the purpose of Kwanzaa and were taught an African
dance during one of the sessions. Mentees also participated in the Susan G. Komen
Breast Cancer Awareness Walk.
Though most sessions are held on the McDonogh #35 campus, the etiquette session in
January of 2014 took place in downtown New Orleans at the Loews Hotel. The
Pontchartrain Chapter partnered with the hotel to conduct a seminar on Social and Dining
Etiquette. The menu consisted of Shrimp and Okra Gumbo, Garlic Crusted Chicken Salad
and Banana Foster Bread Pudding. What a treat!
The mentees learned that etiquette does still matter in life. Being well-versed in proper
etiquette can help land a first job through mastering polite small talk and basic business
dining rules. It can undoubtedly help socially as our young mentees graduate from
standard “house parties” and enter into that awkward “first date dinner.” The
conversation ranged from the simple “napkin-in-your lap,” “please-pass-the-pepper” kind
of etiquette, to “thank you,” “excuse me” and “I appreciate you.”
Submitted:
Josline Gosserand Frank
Chair
Shawnell Ware
Cynthia Ewell
Co-Chairs
Pontchartrain Chapter Mentees Participate in Etiquette Session
The Pontchartrain Chapter’s Links Reaching New Heights—Rising Stars Mentoring
Program with seventh and eighth grade girls is in full swing. As part of the program, the
chapter hosted a Social and Dining Etiquette session and luncheon in January of 2014.
The main topics of the Social and Dining Etiquette session and luncheon included the
importance of proper etiquette for landing a first job, ways to master small talk, and basic
business dining rules. The Pontchartrain Chapter partnered with the Loews Hotel in
downtown New Orleans to host the event, which was held at the hotel. The goal of the
session was to teach mentees that etiquette does still matter in life.
Since the start of the academic school year in September of 2013, chapter members have
been meeting with the mentees at their school, McDonogh #35, for monthly Saturday
sessions. It is in these sessions that the mentees learn about important issues and engage
in activities related to each of the five Facet areas.
In addition to etiquette, mentoring sessions have focused on breast cancer awareness,
bullying, painting techniques, and the importance of knowing your digital footprint, to
name a few. The mentees have also learned about the purpose of Kwanzaa and were
taught an African dance during one of the sessions. They were also participants in the
Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Awareness Walk.
Submitted to the Southern Area Advantage in March of 2014
Louisiana
Link Jinx
Broussard’s
Book Gets
Rave Reviews
Link Jinx Coleman Broussard of the
Pontchartrain (LA) Chapter recently released her newest book, African American Foreign Correspondents: A History.
The book has been receiving excellent
reviews, and a book signing for her at
Dillard University in New Orleans over
the summer attests to the interest people have in it. The event drew almost
100 people - many of them Link Sisters.
African American Foreign Correspondents: A History, doesn’t read like hisLink Jinx Coleman Broussard is shown with her new book.
tory, but more like a story about the
intrepid black men and women who reported from overseas for almost a century and a half “to tell the truth,” or to
“tell the real story,” or “to tell our story,” as they often said.
These correspondents have been invisible in media, black and American history; yet their personal and career stories
were as fascinating as the stories they wrote from abroad.
They often had to fight for the right to go overseas to cover events, issues and individuals, which had an impact on
African Americans at home and people of color worldwide. In doing so, they gave visibility to marginalized people
and created meaning and understanding for those who shared a common linkage with blacks at home.
They continually related that other nations treated nonwhite others as equals, and they called on America to do the
same. As one of the especially daring correspondents told Link Jinx, he wrote to change the status quo because he
believed America could be a better nation if it upheld the democratic principles it espoused.
Pontchartrain Chapter Awarded
Grant for Arts Facet Programs
In its 20th year of service to the community, the Pontchartrain (LA) Chapter will be the recipient of a
2013-2014 community partnership
grant from the New Orleans Jazz and
Heritage Festival and Foundation, Inc.
Grant funds in the amount of $3,500
will benefit The Pontchartrain Chapter’s Arts Facet programs “Links Keep
the Music Playing” and “Visual Arts Initiative,” which are administered at McDonogh #35 High School in New
Orleans.
Through the years, “Links Keep the
Music Playing” has provided annual
donations of musical instruments to
New Orleans-area public school band
programs and other communitybased music programs in the city.
Similarly, the Visual Arts Initiative provides funds for art supplies used in visual arts classes such as paint,
brushes, canvas, stretchers, easels and
cleaning solutions. Visual arts stu-
dents are alsoencouraged to participate in The Links, Incorporated's National Poster Art Contest.
The grant funds will be used to: 1.)
increase resources available for instrument repair and purchase, 2.) enhance the amount and type of
supplies available to art teachers and
students, and 3.) purchase sheet
music and supplies for vocal arts
classes.
Louisiana
Pontchartrain (LA) Chapter Partnership with
McDonogh Continues to Yield Positive Results
Eighth grade girls at McDonogh #35
High School in New Orleans once
again have an opportunity to participate in the Pontchartrain Chapter’s
LINKS Reaching New Heights—Rising
Stars Mentoring Program. In its second year, the first in a series of
monthly mentoring sessions was held
in September generating interest
from approximately 20 girls and their
parents.
The acronym LINKS in the mentoring
program’s title stands for L-Leader; IIndependent Thinker; N-Naturally
Beautiful; K-Kind; and S-Successful.
These are attributes that each girl
should portray when finished with
the nine-month program. This year,
the chapter’s first mentoring session
was held on Saturday, Sept. 28. The
mentees along with at least 25 Links
members worked in small groups to
foster a love of personal growth and
sisterhood.
Throughout the duration of the program, each mentee learned about the
importance of being self-confident
through one-on-one activities with a
Links member. The mentees were
also pinned after being sworn in to
the program.
Josline Gosserand Frank, Services to
Youth Facet chair, explained to the
teenagers and their parents that they
can expect phone calls from the Links
members to randomly check on their
progress.
“We want to keep an ongoing relationship during the program and continue this relationship afterwards,”
Frank said. “I want to be the mom
away from home to your daughters
while they are at school.”
Part of McDonogh #35’s mission is
to provide interactive programs that
are supported by teachers, staff, stu-
dents, parents and the community, so
the Pontchartrain Chapter’s program
fits into the school’s strategic goals.
The session was filled with moments of laughter and personal stories from the Pontchartrain Chapter
members about some of their personal struggles when they were
teenagers, which created an environment of sharing. Chapter members
said this is all done in an effort to be a
true inspiration and show the beauty
and responsibilities that come along
with growing into a positive woman.
Some of the planned activities that
will be conducted as part of the mentoring program include collegepreparatory workshops, art lessons,
health seminars, etiquette sessions,
food drives and Christmas and Kwanzaa activities. The mentees will keep
track of their experiences through
journal writing.
Shreveport (LA) Chapter Joins
Forces with River Bend Rotary
to Build Community Garden
The Shreveport (LA) Chapter and the River Bend Rotary Club partnered to
build a community garden at Caddo Heights Math Science Elementary School
on Saturday, August 3, 2013. The garden was financed by the River Bend Rotary Club and will be an extension of the "Healthy Lifestyles" program taught
to third graders. Shown above behind the garden forms are members of the
chapter of which Joyce Patton is President and Beverly Johnson is Vice President of Programs and the River Bend Rotary Club, of which Gerald Adams is
President and Eric Hill, Principal of Caddo Heights.
February 2014
Pontchartrain Chapter
Chapter News
Mentees Enjoy Etiquette Luncheon
The January mentoring session for Links Reaching New Heights---Rising Stars took place in downtown New
Orleans at the Loews Hotel. The Pontchartrain Chapter partnered with the hotel to conduct a seminar on Social and
Dining Etiquette. The menu consisted of Shrimp and Okra Gumbo, Garlic Crusted Chicken Salad and Banana
Foster Bread Pudding. What a treat!
The mentees learned that etiquette does still matter in life. Being well-versed in proper etiquette can help land a first
job through mastering polite small talk and basic business dining rules. It can undoubtedly help socially as our
young mentees graduate from standard “house parties” and enter into that awkward “first date dinner.” The
conversation ranged from the simple “napkin-in-your lap,” “please-pass-the-pepper” kind of etiquette, to “thank
you,” “excuse me” and “I appreciate you.”
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October 2013
Pontchartrain Chapter
Chapter News
Mentoring Program Off to a Great Start
By Tonnesha Foster
Pontchartrain Chapter Intern
Eighth grade girls at McDonogh #35 High School in New Orleans
once again have an opportunity to participate in the Pontchartrain
Chapter’s LINKS Reaching New Heights—Rising Stars Mentoring
Program. In its second year, the first in a series of monthly
mentoring sessions was held in September generating interest from
approximately 20 girls and their parents.
The acronym LINKS in the mentoring program’s title stands for LLeader; I- Independent Thinker; N-Naturally Beautiful; K-Kind;
and S-Successful. These are attributes that each girl should portray
when finished with the nine-month program. This year, the
chapter’s first mentoring session was held on Saturday, Sept. 28.
The mentees along with at least 25 Links members worked in small
groups to foster a love of personal growth and sisterhood.
Throughout the duration of the program, each mentee learned
about the importance of being self-confident through one-on-one
activities with a Links member. The mentees were also
pinned after being sworn in to the program.
Josline Gosserand Frank, Services to Youth Facet chair,
explained to the teenagers and their parents that they can
expect phone calls from the Links members to randomly
check on their progress.
“We want to keep an ongoing relationship during the program
and continue this relationship afterwards,” Frank said. “I
want to be the mom away from home to your daughters while
they are at school.”
Part of McDonogh #35’s mission is to provide interactive
programs that are supported by teachers, staff, students,
parents and the community, so the Pontchartrain Chapter’s
program fits into the school’s strategic goals.
Links sisters participate in an activity during the Oct. 12 session.
President of the Pontchartrain Chapter, Sarah MoodyThomas, also gave the students a piece of history during the session to show how they are part of a great school with a storied legacy.
“McDonogh #35 was the first public four-year high school for African Americans in Louisiana,” Moody said. “Our chapter was
started by two women who came together and made things happen. The school and organization both had strong leaders who
believed in something, and instilled their dream into the community.”
The session was also filled with moments of laughter and personal stories from the Pontchartrain Chapter members about some of
their personal struggles when they were teenagers, which created an environment of sharing. Chapter members said this is all done in
an effort to be a true inspiration and show the beauty and responsibilities that come along with growing into a positive woman.
Some of the planned activities that will be conducted as part of the mentoring program include college-preparatory workshops, art
lessons, health seminars, etiquette sessions, food drives and Christmas and Kwanzaa activities. The mentees will keep track of their
experiences through journal writing. The second mentoring session was held on Oct. 12.
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November 2013
Pontchartrain Chapter
Chapter News
Mentees Engage in Art Activity
The most recent Links Reaching New Heights—Rising Stars mentoring session was held on Nov. 16 at McDonogh
#35. The Arts and Services to Youth Facets collaborated to present an art session to the mentees. Lecturer and Art
Teacher Carolyn Miller was on hand teaching the girls basic painting techniques. Each mentee painted a fruit basket
and put unique touches on the basket with bright colors and creative backgrounds. Links sisters were also present
assisting the mentees as needed.
Prior to the art session, mentees also brainstormed with Link sisters about Edgar Guest’s poem “Equipment,” which
is noted as George Washington Carver’s favorite poem.
Mentees present also received their Links Reaching New Heights---Rising Stars t-shirts.
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Links Mentoring Program
The Links, Incorporated is an exclusive non-profit organization based
upon the ideals of combining friendship and community service. The Links,
Incorporated consists primarily of professional African- American women.
Currently, the Links, Incorporated, has over 12,000 members, and 276
chapters nationally and one chapter in the Bahamas.
Links mentors met with mentees to discuss healthy eating, hunger and
poverty through the arts. Artist, Carolyn Miller, provided excellent guidance
regarding selecting the perfect colors for the fruit baskets that were painted.
A passage by Edgar Guest entitled "Equipment" was read. The young
ladies were asked to think critically about what the poem meant to them. At
the end of the session, the mentees were asked to journal about the passage.
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Congratulations to our employee of the month. Thank you Mrs. S. Ware for all your hard
work with our Lady Roneagle students who are a part of the LINKS Program, and being a
part of the Roneagle Family!!!
“Keep up the good work”
Louisiana Engineering Advancement
Program (LEAP)
Summer Scholars Programs
The LEAP-SSP/UNITE is a competitive and intensive four –week honors program for students who
are entering the ninth, tenth, eleventh and twelveth
grades in the fall of 2014. Have a minimum 2.30
grade point average.
For more information contact:
Ms. A. Hunter
Mrs. L. Jackson
Corey McCloud
Physical Science
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Roneagles
Volunteer
At
Combine
New Orleans played host to the Nike SPARQ Football Combine. The Combine was held at Joe Brown Memorial Park in New Orleans
East. Courntney Jackson Joseph, McDonogh 35 class of 92 would like to extend a special thanks to all the volunteer coaches and registration
volunteers. The Nike SPARQ Football Combine was a success. Special thanks to these young ladies for doing a tremendous job. Roneagles
from left to right; Jembrica Harris, De’vine Moore, Ticess Johnson, Kaylyn Smith, Tahgmah Barthelemy, and Jessica Faciane.
We could not have done it without you!!!!!!
Pontchartrain Chapter’s New Mentoring Program in Full Swing at McDonogh
The word LINKS represents the
following attributes:
L-Leader
I-Independent Thinker
N-Naturally Beautiful
K-Kind
S-Successful
School Social Worker Mrs. S Ware has introduced our Roneagle students to an exciting new mentoring program for 7th and 8th grade girls which is in its sixth month. The program, “LINKS Reaching
New Heights,” assists the girls in developing into confident, competent and capable young women,
who will be well prepared for college and a bright future in the world.
From left to right; Taylor Bruce, Tywanda Nixon, Tyshika Nixon, Catera Johnson, Delandra Marcus
SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS 24 Pontchartrain Chapter
Links Reaching New Heights
Rising Star
APPLICANT INTEREST FORM
I, ______________________________________, am interested in participating in the
Pontchartrain Chapter of the Links, Incorporated Leadership and Mentoring Program.
I agree to:
Attend scheduled activities arrange by the Leadership and Mentoring Program
Behave in an appropriate manner during all activities
Maintain contact with the Leadership and Mentoring Program team on a regular basis
Contact Program Coordinator or Chapter Representative if I am not able to attend a
workshop or scheduled activity
Follow all rules and regulations set forth by the Leadership and Mentoring Program
_____________________________________
Applicant’s name
________________
Date
PARENT and/or GUARDIAN CONSENT TO PARTICIPATE FORM
The Pontchartrain Chapter of The Links, Incorporated Leadership and Mentoring Program will
provide mentoring and development of leadership skills through structured activities in the areas of
education, the arts, health and wellness, and civic and cultural awareness. Participation and
regular attendance at monthly and other scheduled program activities are required for
successful completion of program.
I agree (consent) for _________________________ to participate in the “I AM LINKS – Rising
Star” Program sponsored by the Pontchartrain Chapter of the Links, Incorporated to take place
September 2013 through May 2014.
____________________________________
Parent or Guardian
_________________
Date
Home/Cell Phone Number: ______________________________________________________
For questions/concerns at any time during program, please call chapter member and school
representative, Ms. Shawnell Ware, LCSW at (504) 324-7600.
September 20, 2013
Dear Parents:
On behalf of the Pontchartrain Chapter of The Links, Incorporated, I am very pleased to extend
this invitation to you and your daughter to join us for the first session of our new mentoring
program at McDonogh 35 High School for 8th grade girls on Saturday, September 28, 2013 from
10:00 am to 12 noon . We are requesting that you remain with us for this first session only,
since you and your daughter will need to complete the entire application and other necessary
forms for the program. Also, we would like to introduce ourselves to you and give your more
information about our organization and plans for the mentoring program this year.
We will meet at the school on a monthly basis, so you will need to drop your daughter off by
9:50 am and return to pick her up at 11:50 am. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide
transportation to or from the mentoring sessions at McDonogh 35 High School, so your you will
need to provide for her transportation to participate in the program. We will request your
permission in advance for any activities that require travel from the school to another location. In
those instances, we will also notify you whether transportation will be provided to the outside
activity.
The name that we have chosen for the program is, “LINKS Reaching New Heights…..Rising
Stars”. The word LINKS in the program’s title represents the following attributes: L – Leader; I
– Independent Thinker; N – Naturally Beautiful; K – Kind; and, S – Successful. We want to
assist your daughter and the other girls in the program in developing and exhibiting these
positive traits and outcomes in their daily lives, so that they become confident, competent and
capable young women, well prepared for college and a bright future ahead.
If you have any questions or require additional information, feel free to contact Ms. Shawnell
Ware at 504-818-6450. We look forward to meeting you and your daughters on Saturday.
Sincerely,
Josline Gosserand Frank
Services to Youth – Chair
Centrell Ewell – Co-Chair
Shawnell Ware – Co-Chair
Sarah Moody-Thomas, President
Pontchartrain*Chapter*Mentoring*Program*
*
*
LINKS*Reaching*New*Heights*–*Rising*Stars*
2013?14*Schedule*of*Activities*
*
Saturday,*September*28,*2013**?*10?*Noon*
Kickoff*
McDonogh*35*High*School*
*
Saturday,*October*12,*2013*–*10*?*Noon*
Breast*Cancer*and*Bullying*
*
Saturday,**October*26,*2013*–*7:30*a.m.*
Susan*G.*Komen,*Race*for*the*Cure*(Cheerleaders)*
City*Park;*New*Orleans*Museum*of*Art*
*
Saturday,*November*16,*2013*–*10*?*Noon*
Express*Your*Creativity*Through*Art**
McDonogh*35*
*
Month*of*November*–*School*Based*
Food*Drive*for*“Just*the*Right*Attitude*Food*bank”*
*
Saturday,*December*14,*2013*–*10*?*Noon*
Christmas*Activity*
McDonogh*35,*2013*
*
Saturday,*January*17,*2013*
Etiquette*Session*?*Time*and*Location*TBA*
*
Saturday,*February*8,*2013*–*10*?*Noon*
Computer*Etiquette*
*
Saturday,*March*8,*2013*–*10*–*Noon*
Internationally*You*
*
April**?*Career*Day*–*Off?Campus*Activity*–*Touro*Hospital*
Date*and*Time*TBA*
*
All*activities*will*take*place*at*McDonogh*35*High*School,*unless*otherwise*stated.**
OTHER*FUN*ACTIVITIES*MAY*TAKE*PLACE*THROUGHOUT*THE*YEAR!!!**
Be*Prepared*and*On*Time!*
Journal*Writing*each*session!*
*
*
Pontchartrain*Chapter*of*the*Links*Incorporated*
Links*Reaching*New*Heights*–*Rising*Stars*
Connect with your Mentee
Shawnell
Jailyn Harrell
818-6450
Lynn Bernal Green
Therese Badon
TaiJanet Rowan
265-5991
Shaniece Bickham
Sylvia Rushing
Alexus Barrin
484-2580
Catherine S.
Kiana Mitchell
Paryzh Jones
708-8742
Cori Brock
Rhoda Timpton
Ragine Thomas
621-0784
Erica Broussard Bart
Voris Vigee
Cierra Allen
450-9706
Hattie Broussard
Patrice Rose
Kimmion Duncan
255-6551
Jinx Broussard
Valarie Sholes
Nave Duncan
255-6551
Rochelle Brown
Tara Hernandez
Lawrenae T
410-4055
Yvette Cola
V Swafford
Lajoya Manuel
339-8196
Claudia Clark
Debra Neveu
Aulhani Beauregard
390-0050
Erneese Lewis
329-2270
Shannya Sykes
812-5020
Alisa Johnson
939-5908
Boveland
Anita Dabon
Eneid Francis
Cynthia Butler McIntyre
Joseline Frank
Geri Baloney
Renee Gusman
Jackie Bates
Carolyn Lewis
Centrell Alfred Ewell
Yvonne Mitchell
Diana Bajoie
Jonea A
287-5162
Tanoa Rawls Square
Monique Doucette
Toneya Young
945-1724
Esperanza Sullins
Belva Pichon
Danisha King
813-9718
Sarah Moody
Conchetta White Fulton
Brittney Profit
432-4737
Regina Bartholomew
Keyerie Johnson
939-5908
Grubb
Thomas
Currita Waddy
Pontchartrain Chapter
Leadership and Mentoring Program
2013-2014
Services to Youth Facet
I AM LINKS…
Leader
Independent Thinker
Naturally Beautiful
Kind
Successful
A leadership and mentoring pogram for young ladies
in 8th grade at McDonough 35.
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A+
30 Multiple Choice Questions
1. Development Millennium Goals
100%,
a. CORRECT: What was established by the UN in 2000?
b. How many organs are there in the UN?
c. What is the primary purpose of the UN?
d. What is the Secretariat?
2.
aggression
a. Locations of the UN headquarters
b. How many organs are there in the UN?
c. CORRECT: to attempt to instill fear in another country
d. What is the head of the UN called?
3.
General Assembly
a. CORRECT: an organ of the UN; main headquarters building in NY; 192 members and each
member has one vote; each member (country) can have 1-5 representatives. They are
required to meet once a year starting at September as long as they need; main power of the
GA is they make recommendations to the Security Council. It takes 2/3s vote to recommend
b. Where is the United Nation's Headquarters?
c. Who are the five permanent members of the UN?
d. only organ in the UN that is not located in NY; It is located in the Hague in the Netherlands;
also known as the world court; 15 judges representing different countries elected by the GA
for 9 years. Every 3 yrs there are vacancies because they are elected at different times. There
cannot be 2 representatives from the same countries at the same time; the ICoJ hears
problems between countries but it cannot inflict punishment, they rule against a country
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4. Trusteeship Council
a. to take away the weapons of a country so they cannot fight
b. CORRECT: Organ of the UN
Purpose- they establish trust territories. They are afraid that if they don't do this, the
country will be taken over by someone else.
The last meeting was in 1994 and the last trust territory was Palau in the South Pacific east
of the Phillipian Islands
Meeting place- NY
c. Organ of the UN
54 members (GA chooses them for 3 yrs)
Functions- they make or initiate reports, studies, and recommendations on issues involving
economic, social, cultural, and humanitarian areas to the GA who will bring up a specific
recommendation to the SC who makes the ultimate decision; they deal with promoting basic
human rights and investigating issues within
d. Organ of the UN
Headed by Secretary General who is Ban Ki-Moon
Purpose- Chief Administrator of the UN; like a secretary; they oversee all organs and publish
documents on meetings, hire translators, etc.
5.
sovereign
a. CORRECT: fully independent and determining its own affairs
b. What is the head of the UN called?
c. an inhuman, shockingly cruel act
d. How many organs are there in the UN?
6.
UN Charter
a. to take away the weapons of a country so they cannot fight
b. CORRECT: Went into effect on Oct 24 1945; countries admitted into the UN had to agree to
follow this charter and to be a peace-loving nation
c. A UN agency that specializes in international health issues.
d. International Monetary Funds- to try to eliminate poverty
7.
disarmament
a. to attempt to instill fear in another country
b. CORRECT: to take away the weapons of a country so they cannot fight
c. How many votes does each country have?
d. penalties imposed on one country from another
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The power of Veto
a. How many countries are a member of the Economic and Social Council?
b. How are member states represented?
c. to keep peace amongst the Nations and defeating the Axis Powers
d. CORRECT: How can each permanent member stop the UN from making a decision with which
they disagree?
9.
5year terms
a. How many organs are there in the UN?
b. How many votes does each country have?
c. Who is the current Secretary-General?
d. CORRECT: How long does the Secretary General serve?
10. USA, UK, France, China, Russia, and 10 others that rotate every two years
a. CORRECT: Who are the members of the Security Council
b. What is the head of the UN called?
c. How are member states represented?
d. How many members on the UN Security Council?
11. World Health Organization (WHO)
a. CORRECT: A UN agency that specializes in international health issues.
b. How long does the Secretary General serve?
c. to keep peace amongst the Nations and defeating the Axis Powers
d. to attempt to instill fear in another country
12.
Main Points of the UN
a. A UN agency that specializes in international health issues.
b. CORRECT: to keep peace amongst the Nations and defeating the Axis Powers
c. to attempt to instill fear in another country
d. How many organs are there in the UN?
13.
charter
a. to attempt to instill fear in another country
b. penalties imposed on one country from another
c. CORRECT: a document that contains rules and rights, like a constitution but more like a
contract
d. A UN agency that specializes in international health issues.
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preamble
a. CORRECT: an introduction containing the point and what you hope to accomplish
b. Some of the Millennium Development Goals
c. to attempt to instill fear in another country
d. an inhuman, shockingly cruel act
15.
One
a. How long does the Secretary General serve?
b. How many organs are there in the UN?
c. CORRECT: How many votes does each country have?
d. How many members on the UN Security Council?
16.
Abstain
a. the same
b. to be kicked out
c. to approve
d. CORRECT: to not vote
17.
culture
a. CORRECT: a way of life including religion, food, clothes, etc.
b. Some of the Millennium Development Goals
c. an inhuman, shockingly cruel act
d. What is the primary purpose of the UN?
18.
FAO
a. How many organs are there in the UN?
b. CORRECT: Food and Agriculture Organization; set up to provide nutritious food
c. What is the primary purpose of the UN?
d. A UN agency that specializes in international health issues.
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Atlantic Charter
a. Peacekeeping organization that was created as part of the treaty ending WWI
b. CORRECT: created by President Franklin Roosevelt of the US and Winston Churchill of Great
Britain in August 1941; discussing plans for after the war; the conference takes place on a
boat somewhere in the Atlantic Ocean; The AC is what the UN Charter is based on
Key Points
- it states that there should be no territorial aggrandizement
- all sovereignty should be restored
- freedom of seas at all times
- international economic cooraporation
c. Who are the members of the Security Council
d. to prevent an act from occurring, to keep from happening
20.
uniform
a. to not vote
b. What is the Secretariat?
c. CORRECT: the same
d. to be kicked out
21.
Goals of the Charter
a. How many members on the UN Security Council?
b. CORRECT: - to maintain international peace and security by taking measures to suppress
aggression
- to develop friendly relations amongst countries
- to achieve international cooperation in economic, social, cultural, and humanitarian areas
- to be a place where countries can meet in harmony
c. United Nations International Children's Fund- specifically targeting making the lives of
children better
d. International Monetary Funds- to try to eliminate poverty
22.
The Economic and Social Council
a. CORRECT: What addresses economic and social issues around the world?
b. What is the primary purpose of the UN?
c. What is the head of the UN called?
d. What was established by the UN in 2000?
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UNCIO
a. United Nations Relief and Rehabilitation Association- to provide relief and rehabilitation to
countries after WWII; to provide food for countries that have been destroyed and helped
rebuild nations. This ceased operations because it was specifically designed for after WWII.
b. CORRECT: United Nations Conference on International Organization or the San Francisco
Conference; 50 nations ratified the UN Charter there; there were 51 original members but
Poland could not attend; there are 192 members today
c. United Nations International Children's Fund- specifically targeting making the lives of
children better
d. to keep peace amongst the Nations and defeating the Axis Powers
24. To maintain peace
a. Who are the five permanent members of the UN?
b. What is the Secretariat?
c. What is the head of the UN called?
d. CORRECT: What is the primary purpose of the UN?
25.
United Nations Declaration
a. to attempt to instill fear in another country
b. Peacekeeping organization that was created as part of the treaty ending WWI
c. CORRECT: Franklin Roosevelt's proposition that went into effect on Jan 1st 1942; 26 nations
signed it who agreed to be united nations to defeat the Axis Powers and to follow the
principles of the Atlantic Charter when the war was over; this DID NOT create the UN
d. an introduction containing the point and what you hope to accomplish
26.
2015
a. Who are the five permanent members of the UN?
b. CORRECT: When should Millennium Development Goals be met?
c. Some of the Millennium Development Goals
d. What is the head of the UN called?
27.
Main- NY. There are others, 2 of which are Geneva, Switzerland and Vienna, Austria.
a. What is the Secretariat?
b. What is the head of the UN called?
c. to be kicked out
d. CORRECT: Locations of the UN headquarters
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The Secretariat
a. What is the closest thing to a world parliament?
b. Who is the current Secretary-General?
c. an organ of the UN; main headquarters building in NY; 192 members and each member has
one vote; each member (country) can have 1-5 representatives. They are required to meet
once a year starting at September as long as they need; main power of the GA is they make
recommendations to the Security Council. It takes 2/3s vote to recommend
d. CORRECT: Organ of the UN
Headed by Secretary General who is Ban Ki-Moon
Purpose- Chief Administrator of the UN; like a secretary; they oversee all organs and publish
documents on meetings, hire translators, etc.
29.
IMF
a. penalties imposed on one country from another
b. CORRECT: International Monetary Funds- to try to eliminate poverty
c. Locations of the UN headquarters
d. How many organs are there in the UN?
30.
Ban Ki-Moon
a. CORRECT: Current Secretary General from South Korea; was elected in 2007; there most
likely will not be another South Korean secretary general because the US may veto it because
they do not like communism
b. Where is the original UN Charter housed or kept?
c. International Monetary Funds- to try to eliminate poverty
d. to keep peace amongst the Nations and defeating the Axis Powers
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Pontchartrain Chapter
Mentoring Program
LINKS Reaching New Heights
Rising Stars
Program Kickoff
Saturday, September 28, 2013
10:00 – Noon
McDonogh 35 High School
A Mentoring Program for 8th grade girls at McDonogh 35 High School focused on:
Leadership, Academic, Success, Healthy Lifestyle; Responsibility, Community Service
and Entrepreneurship.
Program
Registration
Parents and Students
Inspiration
Janet Barnes, Chaplin
Welcome
Josline Gosserand Frank
Services to Youth Facet Chair
Overview of Pontchartrain Chapter of Links
Sarah Moody Thomas
Chapter President
Introduction of Mentoring Participants and Parents
Introduction of Pontchartrain Chapter Links Member
Centrell Ewell
Services to Youth Co-Chair
Overview of LINKS Reaching New Heights Mentoring Program
Shawnell Ware
Services to Youth Co-Chair
Questions and Answers
Pinning Ceremony
Centrell Ewell
Closing Remarks
Sarah Moody Thomas