National History
Mary
Mary Mcleod Bethune was the visionary and Founder of NCNW. Name something about NCNW having to do with Mary. What about that interested you in joining NCNW?
First
NCNW Westchester was the first, The Premier Section of Westchester. Founded in 1955.
September
September starts the Westchester Section's fiscal year.
Height
Dr. Dorothy Height missed her opportunity to see President Obama's inaugural procession. Who can share why? Share a time when you met Dr. Height. How did it make you feel as a member of NCNW?
December
December 5, 1935 - NCNW had its first meeting.
Share something you remember about the first NCNW meeting you attended.
State
Our State Convener Lynda Bagley was appointed by Dr. Height.
Level
You can choose your own membership level with NCNW. What is the highest level of membership are you interested in achieving and why?
Choose
Our State Convener Lynda Bagley was chosen and appointed by Dr. Height.
Unity
Dr. Bethune believed we are stronger together. NCNW is an organization of organizations. There were 29 groups represented at the founding meeting on December 3, 1935. Share an organization you'd like to target as an affiliate of the Westchester Section.
Nine
NCNW Westchester had nine founding members at its first meeting. Name one current member that is still a current member who was at your first NCNW meeting.
Saturday
The Westchester Section meets every second Saturday of the month at 10 am except for July and August. What activity would you recommend for our Section outing in June?
Ship
Mary McLeod Bethune Sponsored SS Harriett Tubman, 1st U.S. ship named for a black woman. Share something big you'd like to accomplish as a member of NCNW.