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NAACP February, 2022 Newsletter

National Association for the Advancement of Colored People

Corona East Elmhurst Branch

Malcolm X Early Childhood Education Center

111-12 Northern Boulevard

Corona, New York, 11368

 ( Temporary Numbers Due To Office Being Closed)

Tel: 718-446-9145  –  718-424-0769  –  718-426-8797   Fax: 718-424-8122

Dear NAACP Member

February 17th, 2022

MEMBERSHIP MEETING SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 27TH, 2022 AT 4:00PM

February is African American History month. During February we celebrate the contributions that Americans of African Descent have made to American History.  Charles R. Drew 06/03/1904-04/01/1950 was an American surgeon and medical researcher. He researched in the field of blood transfusion developing improved techniques for blood storage and applied his expert knowledge to developing large scale blood banks early in World War II.

The meeting will occur VIRTUALLY.  You may join via zoom ID:8855312  PASSCODE: 833062 or phone (see attached information). You can contact us by email at coronaeastnaacp@hotmail.com

At this month’s meeting we will view the film of “DEFINING MOMENTS” the Civil Rights Movement in North Hempstead.  

In 2022 there will be Primary Election for Federal, State and local offices. Important dates-

06/03/22- Voter Registration deadline (must be registered in a party to vote in the primary election)

06/08/22- Deadline to update your address if you moved

06/13/22- Deadline to request your absentee ballot online

06/18/22-06/26/22 Early Voting

06/28/22 Primary Election Day

For further information you can visit NYC Votes

MEMBERSHIP IS THE LIFEBLOOD OF THE ASSOCIATION. As we celebrate 113 years, let us take a stand and answer the call for Civil Rights and join the oldest and boldest Civil Rights Organization in the nation. Annual dues $30.00, Silver Life Membership $750.00 or can be paid annually $75.00.

****** See attached Membership form for your convenience.

NOTE: MEMBERSHIP HAS TO BE RENEWED ANNUALLY. If you have questions regarding your membership, please contact branch secretary, Mrs. Myrna Rodrigo Jackson at (718) 426-8797.

Omicron Variant continues to be the dominant variant in the United States. Get your vaccines and booster shots, wear a well fitted mask and get tested. Free AT-Home COVID-19 tests kits are available at COVIDtests.gov.

NAACP Corona East - Elmhurst Branch
February 2022 Virtual Meeting

GEORGE DIXON is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: Regular Branch Meeting

Time: Feb 27, 2022 04:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

Join Zoom Meeting

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Meeting ID: 885 5312 0927

Passcode: 833062

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Meeting ID: 885 5312 0927

Passcode: 833062

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MEMBERSHIP IS THE LIFEBLOOD OF THE ASSOCATION RENEW YOUR MEMBERSHIP-DONATIONS ARE ACCEPTED

Sincerely,

George R. Dixon

President