A Johnson County NAACP 2012 Freedom Fund Initiative

Honest, Empowering, and Engaging Discussion
Freedom Fund Community Forums Initiative Chairs,
Initiative Chairs - James Connelly and Amber Versola

February 11th, 2012 - Miss Represented: Gender, Race, and Religion in Kansas Politics Antioch Library, 8700 Shawnee Mission Pkwy, Shawnee Mission, KS.

April 28th, 2012 - JCNAACP: Moving in New Directions
10 am MidAmerica Nazarene University - 2030 College Way, Olathe, KS.

May - Get-Up, Stand Up: Engaging Youth in the Political Process.
(A workshop geared toward young adults)
Central Resource Library, 9875 W. 87th St., Overland Park, KS.

September - The Issues 2012: Know the Candidates, Olathe, KS.

October - Voter ID and Me: Understanding the New Voter Identification Legislation - Shawnee, Mission, KS.

Other Initiatives:
Voter Registration Drives
Every Voice Counts: Ensuring voters "Get to the Polls".
Exact Dates, Locations, and Times to be Announced.

Miss Represented: Gender, Race, Religion, and Politics

The JCNAACP Community Forums 2012 Committee will host "A Johnson County NAACP 2012 Freedom Fund Initiative, "Miss Represented: Gender, Race, Religion, and Politics."

When: Saturday, February 11th, 2012
2:30 pm - 4:30 pm

Where: Antioch Library
8700 Shawnee Mission Pkwy
Merriam, KS

Fact: In Kansas City; African-Americans hold less than 5% of the state, Hispanics account for 3% of the state legislature and there are no Asian Americans serving as state legislators.

Join us for an honest and educated discussion as we begin race & religion in politics. This is how we all begin to have a say in our government.

JOHNSON COUNTY NAACP 2012 GUMBO FEST

JCNAACP invites the community to participate in their 10th Annual Creole Gumbo/Jambalaya Fest on Saturday, January 28, 2012, 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm. This year's fest will be held at the Irene B. French Merriam Community Center. (I-35 South to Johnson Drive Exit - West 2 Blocks then Right on Merriam Dr.) 5701 Merriam Dr., Merriam, KS 66203 (913-322-5550). For more information contact the JCNAACP office at 913-362-2272 or e-mail nejcnaacp@sbcglobal.net.

The following will be served:
Red Beans & Rice, Chicken & Sausage Gumbo, or Seafood Gumbo (Choice of two).
The side dishes are Jambalaya, and Mixed Greens; Cornbread Muffins; Soda, Water and Desserts will be served.

We Guarantee that you will have an enjoyable time. Please join us in this festive atmosphere and bring your entire family. Children are welcome.
Advance Tickets: K-6th Grade $5
Adults: $15, and $20 at the Door

Charles Jean Baptist, Phillip (Sarge)Hafler and Wanda Vaughn are responsible for the Gumbo.

Music by: Men with Red @ 4:00 pm.

GUMBO FEST

Johnson County NAACP 2012 GUMBO FEST

10th Annual Creole Gumbo/Jambalaya Fest

Menu
(Choice of two)
Red Beans & Rice, Chicken & Sausage Gumbo, & Seafood Gumbo
(Sides)
Jambalaya
Mixed Greens
Cornbread Muffins
Desserts
Drinks

Date: Saturday, January 28, 2012
Time: 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Location: Irene B. French Merriam Community Center
(I-35 South to Johnson Dr Exit – West, 2 blocks then right on Merriam Dr)
5701 Merriam Dr
Merriam, KS 66203
(913) 322-5550

CONTACT: Johnson County NAACP Office
Monday – Friday
(913) 362-2272
Email: nejcnaacp@sbcglobal.net
Website: WWW.JCNAACP.ORG

Advance Tickets: K - 6th Grade $5 Adults $15

$20 at Door

Donations accepted. Tickets are non-refundable
JCNAACP is a 501 (c) (4) Non-profit Organization

Music By: Men With Red @ 4:00PM