NAACP MV BRANCH General Membership Meeting

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Agenda
DATE
Saturday, September 26th , 2026
TIME
10:00 a.m. ET

NAACP Mission: Tracy Dawson
Our mission is to achieve equity, political rights, and social inclusion by advancing policies and practices that expand human and civil rights, eliminate discrimination, and accelerate the well-being, education, and economic security of Black people and all persons of color.

Indigenous Land Acknowledgement: Alex Palmer
The NAACP of Martha’s Vineyard Branch recognizes and honors the many generations of Wôpanâak people who have lived and continue to be sustained in this territory for more than 10,000 years. We acknowledge the Indigenous Peoples as the traditional stewards of the land, and the enduring relationship that exists between them and their traditional territories. The land on which we sit is the traditional territory of the Wampanoag Nation. We acknowledge the painful history of genocide and forced occupation of their territory. We honor and respect the many diverse Indigenous people connected to this land on which we gather.

Prayer offered: Rev. Joanne Hus or Rev George Hill

Presiding: President Shawn Ramoutar
1. Call to Order — President Shawn Ramoutar
2. Opening Observances
NAACP Mission Statement; Indigenous Land Acknowledgment; Prayer or Reflection
3. Ascertainment of Members Present — Secretary David Marinelli
4. Approval of August 22, General Membership Meeting Minutes
5. Correspondence
6. Reports of Officers
President — Shawn Ramoutar; Secretary — David Marinelli; Treasurer – Tracy Dawson
7. Reports of Committees
Education / Political Action; Health; Membership / Communications / Legal Redress, as applicable
8. 2026 Branch Election and Nomination Calendar
• Confirm the September General Membership meeting date for election of the 5–15 member
Nominating Committee.
• Confirm the October meeting date for the slate, floor nominations, and election of the five-member
Election Supervisory Committee; signed candidate forms are due by November 1.
• Eligibility reminder: candidates must have been in good standing as of April 1, 2026; all Executive
Committee positions are up for election.
9. Old Business George V. Tankard Jr. Freedom Fund Road Race — September 19, 2026.
10. Other New Business, Announcements, and Topics Not Anticipated by the Chair
11. Member and Public Comment; Review of Decisions and Next Steps — Secretary
12. Adjournment