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Virtual Cooking Class
Torrey Littlejohn A professional chef will provide a healthy virtual cooking workshop via Zoom. The Junior
December 12 Teens will be provided a grocery list prior to the demonstration and acquire all of the
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2pm
Via Zoom Health ingredients. The goal is to reinforce healthy eating habits by educating them on quick and
Social Recreational
delicious meals they can cook on their own. The Chef will encourage a bit of competition by
rewarding the Jr. Teen with the best-looking dish.
Mock Trial
Gwen Miles
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January 16 Each teen will be assigned a role in the trial (judge, jury, bailiff, witnesses) and they will act
2pm Education out the trial. This will also incorporate mock trail case/approach from YouTube. This activity
Via Zoom will provide an understanding of the legal justice system and public speaking experience for
Civic/Legislative
our teens.
Chapter Black History Program
Torrey Littlejohn This cultural chapter activity will enable all grade groups and families in the chapter to come
February 8th together and celebrate our African American heritage; This will be an educational
3pm opportunity to enhance the knowledge of black history and will allow all of the children the
MCL Theater Cultural opportunity to gain oratorical experience through a guest speaker and on stage performances
Education
which highlight the education of African Americans. The grade groups will have the
opportunity to learn about HBCUs and the leaders who paved the way for our education.
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February 12 Gwen Miles HBCU Night
7pm Each year our mavericks and Chili Peppers enjoying a social and cultural outing as a group
American Airlines Social/Recreational while celebrating HBCUs for African American Heritage night at the Dallas Mavericks
Center Cultural (HBCU game. Our Jacks and Jills are encouraged to wear HBCU attire and display their pride
Init) throughout the night.
Minnie’s' Food Pantry
March 13 Volunteer to help sort food and stock Mini’s food pantry in Plano. The Junior Teens will
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9am Calandra Gamble spend a morning volunteering at Minnie’s Food Pantry, a nonprofit organization created by
Minnie’s Food an African American woman and geared towards bringing healthy meals to the
Pantry Civic/Legislative underprivileged. The teens will spend time sorting and packaging goods for delivery. The
objective is to teach teens the importance of giving back to the local community.
HBCU College Tour
Our Jacks and Jills will tour 2-3 HBCUs to provide Jr. Teens with exposure to the great
Gwen Miles history of HBCUs and the educational options they offer.

Cultural
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April 9 -11 Education Throughout the weekend the teens will accumulate information to put together a weekly,
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monthly, and annual budget for attending college inclusive of room, board, educational and
[Leadership extracurricular expenses. This budget will enable the teens to appreciate the true cost of
Development] education in addition to the present and future value. Through panel discussions and
[Financial literacy]
interviews with current students and staff they will also learn about various philanthropic,
social, civic, and leadership opportunities available to them.
Black Family Day
May 1 -2nd Teila Darthard As we closeout the programming year, all grade groups will participate in the amazing
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3 - 9pm chapter activity where we honor our Jack & Jill families. We will host a weekend family
Twin Cove Park Cultural campout to celebrate the year. The Father’s Auxiliary will barbecue; the grade groups will
Flower Mound, TX Social/Recreational have camping classes and we will have a Griot cultural stories by the campfire. This will be
fun day together celebrating our families, our new families as well as our graduating seniors
and mothers.

North Texas Chapter 2020 – 2021 Programming Handbook
Chapter Theme: Discover the B.E.A.U.T.Y of North Texas

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