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2020-2021 GREATER FORT LAUDERDALE CHAPTER PROGRAM HANDBOOK

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Mothers Workday – October 2-3, 2020

Mothers from the Greater Ft. Lauderdale Chapter (GFTLC) represented during the 2020
Southeastern Regional Mothers’ Workday held in Birmingham, Alabama on October 2 – 3,
2020. Eighteen mothers attended the virtual conference to experience “emPOWERed
LeadHERship: We are Better Together!” It was an exceptional time for everyone to learn
more about National and Regional initiatives, ideals, traditions, history, and expectations of
JJOA.
The Friday night comic relief and paint and sip themed party set the tone for what turned
out to be two dynamic days of enriching activities. The workshops provided thoughtful
resources on how to embrace inevitable changes due to the pandemic and positively
manage these changes in our lives, our children’s, and the community in which we serve.
Additionally, GFTLC was recognized on numerous occasions for our success and
commitment to Programming and Foundation. GFTLC was also awarded MVP Virtually
Excellent in Giving and Service!
Upon the conclusions, of the awe inspiring two days, our Mothers were Ignited, Inspired
and Impacted to Make sure that We Can Do More for our Children and our Community.

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Teen Summit

On October 3, 2020, twenty-nine of the GFTL teens participated in the Virtual South East
Regional Teen Summit. The event was led by the Teen Regional Board, which includes our
own IPFC/RVP Kevin White. Throughout the evening, each teen participated in a workshop of
their choosing. Teen President Alexis Henderson provided the ROLL Call and gave the charge
on how GFTL Teens will “Do Something” this program year. In this crucial election year, the
GFTL chapter teens have decided to work within the community to encourage voter
registration. The GFTL Teens continued to shine throughout the evening. GFTL 2020 Grad,
Ryan Peters, led the “Jack’s Corner” round table and our Pop Star, Shawn Perry, facilitated
“Real Talk”; real life situations that you Black men will encounter. This year’s Summit was one
for the record books!

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Teen Regional Conference

64th Southeastern Regional Teen Leadership Conference
The Super Stars culminated the Program Year by attending the 64th Southeastern Regional
Teen Leadership Conference, hosted by the Nashville Tennessee Chapter of Jack & Jill. It was
an impactful conference in which our teens participated in leadership workshops, handled
teen business, and experienced virtual celebrations. With 10 teens in attendance, our teens
represented the GFTL chapter with pride, class, and togetherness. The production was indeed
a Jack and Jill experience. As always, the Greater Fort Lauderdale teens soared with
recognitions and honors. Teen President Alexis Henderson and Teen Vice President Raigan
Kearson were on the winning Quiz Bowl team ( Orange is the new Black) The winner of
Excellence-Best in Class- Outstanding Female Athlete Portfolio competition - Division I, went to
Taylor William, and Janiya Allen won the Excellence-Best in Class Scholastic Achievement
Portfolio competition for the Division 2 category. Additionally, entered as a Visual Arts display
and to benefit the Jack & Jill Foundation – Raigan Kearson’s artistic masterpiece, sold for
$100.00 . Though all amazing accomplishments, our teens did not stop there! GFTLC’s Feeding
America PSA, which included the GFTL Executive Board and Teen Regional Foundation Chair
Kevin White, was prominently displayed, and IPRTP Jordyn Allen curated various components
and hosted several sessions, including the well-received “Pink Table Talk”. It was an amazing
experience felt by all in attendance. Our teens’ accomplishments would not be possible
without a mountain of support, starting with their families and continuing with their Jack and
Jill village.

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Children's Cluster 2021

Children’s Cluster – April TBD
The Sweet Southeastern Region will host an area Children's Cluster for children ages 5 to 12.
This all-day affair is an extraordinary opportunity for our young Jacks and Jills to learn and
demonstrate that they Have the Power to Make a Difference. On Mission. On Purpose. The
eligible Greater Fort Lauderdale children from Twinkling, Shining Blazing and Rising Stars
(Grades K-6) will attend to enjoy a variety of activities that meet several (if not all) program
thrusts. They will also have the opportunity to either meet in person or virtually and network
with children from the Miami, South Miami, Palm Beach and Treasure Coast Chapters. Our
children will also demonstrate their POWER TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE ON MISSION ON
PURPOSE.

We can do more!

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Fathers Appreciation
‘Love and Basketball’
Friday, April 16, 2021
American Airlines Arena
Fathers are the back bone of our families, and provide much-
needed support and guidance to our children. To show our love
and appreciation for The Greater Fort Lauderdale POP Stars, in
April 2021, the J&J Moms will host a special night of ‘Love and
Basketball’. We will treat our pop stars to a ‘couples’ game night,
then surprise them with a party bus that will take them to
downtown Miami to enjoy a Miami Heat basketball game.

National Day of Fitness
Activity: Strut Your Stuff!
The Greater Fort Lauderdale Moms will strut their stuff during a
virtual and or in-person Hip Hop class on April 2, 2021, titled:
Supa Moves Fit & Fab”. The dancercise inspired class will be
taught by South Florida’s famed choreographer, Traci Young-
Byron – known professionally by the moniker Supa Black Girl
and the inventor of the Super Strut. To the sounds of popular
90’s music, GFTL Moms are sure to set ablaze by creating their
own signature “Rose’ & Sapphire” Strut. This activity will be filled
with tons of fun, fitness, and guaranteed laughter to keep us On
Mission. On Purpose.

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Section 7: Annual Program Planning Meeting

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Annual Program Planning Meeting

The 2020‐2021 Programming Planning Retreat was held virtually on June 20, 2020. PD Anji Reese
opened the Retreat with an opening welcome and prayer. The new and returning Programming Grade
Groups Sponsors were introduced. This year’s programming committee members were given the title
of POP (Programming Our Passion) Moms by PD Anji. The expectations and roles of POP MOMS were
reviewed by APD Kelli. CP Adrelia shared her Presidential “POP” Pearls that addressed and stressed the
importance of POWER FORWARD PROGRAMMING for the 2020-2021 year. She shared that this year
programming should be engaging, cultural, and innovative amid the current climate. APD Kelli engaged
the moms with ICE Breaker “How High Maintenance Are You?”. It was interesting to see the levels of
“Maintenance” required for moms. The retreat centered on how to continue our legacy of five‐star
programming for the Greater Ft. Lauderdale Chapter. Ideas were discussed for all the National and
Regional Program Thrusts, grade group activities and community events. All POP MOMs were
empowered to utilize their time and talents to create out of the box activities for the upcoming
program year.
After the Chapter Program Planning Retreat, each grade group held a retreat over the summer. Each
mother and child were tasked with submitting a thoroughly planned out grade group activity planning
form for the virtual POP meeting. The grade group sponsors facilitated the GG meetings, and each
mother and child presented their activity to the entire group. At the conclusion, the children voted on
their top activities to complete their grade group calendar for the year. The grade group sponsors were
responsible for ensuring the activities selected covered all the programmatic thrust and the required
JMB Leadership Development Financial Literacy Modules. Each grade group assigned mothers to work
as committee members on every chapter‐wide event. All grade group retreats were held virtually. The
grade group retreats were held as follows:

Virtual Grade Group Retreats
Twinkling Stars (PreK– K) August 1, 2020
Shining Stars (1st – 3rd) July 25, 2020
Blazing Stars (4th & 5th) July 23, 2020
Rising Stars (6th – 8th) July 26, 2020
Super Stars (9th – 12th) August 1, 2020

2021 Mothers Programming Planning Meeting
The 2021 Mothers Programming Planning Retreat will be a brunch held on Saturday, June 19, 2021 from
10 am – 2 pm on Ft. Lauderdale Beach. The program director will lead the discussion on quality and
innovative ideas for chapter and community programming and national recognition days.

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