African American Men of Westchester

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Events

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25th Year Celebration

AAMW's Silver Anniversary

Date: June 2nd 2012
Time: 12:00 – 5:00 PM
Location: Glen Island Habor Club
1 Glen Island Park
New Rochelle, New York

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Golf Outing / Summer Party

AAMW & Westchester Black Bar Assoc.

Date: July 30th 2012
Time: 9:30AM Check-In
Location: Elmwood
850 Dobbs Ferry Road
White Plains, New York 10607

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The African American Men of Westchester, Inc. (AAMW) is a 501©(3) organization founded in 1987 by twenty-three (23) Westchester County residents to capitalize on the vast talent of the African American community. The membership is made up of men who have distinguished themselves in the fields of finance, government, business operations and management, education, law, engineering, real estate, technology, and a wealth of other civic and community activities.

Our Mission

AAMW is committed to developing and encouraging collaborative action to strengthen the economic, cultural and educational foundations of our communities.

Our Values and Guiding Principles

AAMW believes that:

Through the bonds of brotherhood and fellowship, the spirit of collective work and responsibility and a strong commitment to community, we can make a difference in the lives of those we serve.
The reinforcement of family values, the education and development of our youth, preserving the richness and diversity of our cultural heritage and building the capacity of our communities to achieve their vision and goals are all essential to fulfilling our mission.
Partnering with those organizations and individuals who share in our vision, values and goals leads to the greater success.

Our Programs and Activities

AAMW’s community-based programs and activities:

Focus attention on the social, economic and educational issues that impact the people of Westchester.
Provide leadership, support and share solutions.
Ensure that every community conscious African American man has an opportunity and a vehicle to make a difference.

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Brotherhood Breakfast

This program recognizes individual and corporate achievements that positively affect the community.

MLK Legacy Youth Awards

This program fosters leadership skills in young people and encourages them to participate in community service.

Business Skill Olympics

High School seniors must collectively analyze, articulate and solve a Harvard Business School case in front of a panel of judges.

Environmental Conference

This forum presents an opportunity for the community to respond to local and global environmental issues. The most recent conference focused on green energy and reducing corporate carbon emissions.

Educational Forum

This forum attended by educators, administrators, parents and children explores educational concerns and challenges that face the African-American youth.

Heath & Wellness Forums

Through a series of events and seminars attention is broutht to the special health and health education needs of the African-American and monitority communities

Youth Golf

Via "on the golf course" training clinics we expose young boys and girls to experience, learn and appreciate the game of golf and the residual opportunities afforded by the game.

Soccer

Bringing together young people ages 5-13, coaches, and soccer professionals this program provides an opportunity to learn the sport, improve skill levels, develop creativity, and enhance decision making capabilities.

Domestic Violence Forum

Our goal is to start an ongoing dialogue that encourages accountability and responsibility in our males by shifting the focus of domestic violence from why she stays or stays silent to why he is violent.

Tennis

The tennis program is designed to provide young people, ages 5-18, with knowledge about the benefits of physical fitness, skill development, and social networking that will last them a lifetime. It also emphasizes that academic achievement is required to participate and excel in any sport. Athletics are used as the entrée to young people to get them to focus on education as the real way to life achievement. This is another tool we use to engage our young people in a “healthy life style”, and show that the community supports them.

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Our members either live or work in Westchester County

Officers

Melvin Burruss, Esq. - President

Eric D. Eller - Vice President

Lawrence C. Salley - Secretary, AICP

Herbert L. Jamison - Recording Secretary

Olney W. Reynolds - Treasurer

Thomas Grayman - Assistant Treasurer

Luvaghn Brown
Mayo Bartlett, Esq.
S. Hassan Bilal
Fred Campbell
Mack L. Carter
William L. Carter
Cyprian II
C.Douglas Dixon, Esq.

Anthony G. Epps
John J. Grimes, Esq.
Wiley Harrison
Rev. Dr. Adolphus C. Lacey
George A. Malone
Rev. Hugh Marriott
Charles McFarlane
Eon S. Nichols, Esq.
Kevin M. Moore

James Robinson
Sanja Singh
Bernard B. Thombs
Hon. Bruce Tolbert
John Tuller
Samuel Washington, Jr.
Daymon S. Yizar

Members in Memorial

Harold Fitzpatrick
Earl Savage

Robert Morgan

Jason Paige

Membership History

Thomas Clark - Past President

David Cheek - Past President

Harold Fitzpatrick - Past President

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Ken Theobold

Entergy North East

The programs and activities of the AAMW, and its membership’s involvement in the community are totally consistent with Entergy’s motto of “lighting the way to a brighter future by investing in our communities”. We are both committed to diversity, expanding educational opportunities, preparation for the challenges of a changing business world, and developing a sense of community service among our young people.

Cindy Rubino

Berkeley College

Programs and activities like the Business Skills Olympics, the Brotherhood Breakfast, and the Visionary Gala are just a few examples of the vast talents, resources, and commitment that the AAMW have utilized to make Westchester a better place for all of us.

Dr. Marsha Gordon

Business Counsel of Westchester

The work of the African American Men of Westchester is key to the future of Westchester's business community. The AAMW is building the intellectual capital of our region's future workforce by nurturing the partnerships between business and our young people. We are especially proud to be a co-sponsor of the Annual Brotherhood Breakfast, which celebrates the rich diversity of our business community.

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