Emerging 100
Program Description
The Emerging 100 of Prince George’s County, Inc.
An Auxiliary Program for The 100 Black Men of Prince George’s County, Inc.
The primary purpose of the Emerging 100 of Prince George’s County, Inc. is to provide an avenue for the 100 Black Men of Prince George’s County to continue their one-on-one and group mentoring to young professionals after graduation from college; continuing the 100’s philosophy of Mentoring The 100 Way® Across a Lifetime.
Members of the Emerging 100 will assist the Black Men of Prince George’s County, Inc. as directed, with its programmatic initiatives that support the development of Social, Emotional, and Educational needs of the youth of Prince George’s County who need positive role models in the communities in which they live. The Emerging 100 is not designed to, nor will it be permitted to operate as an autonomous, separate group that operates independently from the 100 Black Men of Prince George’s County, Inc. The Emerging 100 of Prince George’s County will be a stellar group of young professionals that will expand the reach, capacity, and impact of the 100 Black Men of Prince George’s County, Inc.
The main objective of the Emerging 100 of Prince George’s County is to leverage the experience, education, and hobbies of successful men to help youth that need inspiration and assistance to achieve academic and personal success.
Emerging 100 Membership Qualifications:
• Ages 22-32 years old.
• Completion of membership application and $125 application fee.
• Successful passing of state and national background check.
• Once interviewed and approved by executive members, membership will be granted once annual dues are paid, online mentor training is completed, and membership on at least (1) committee is achieved. Members are pinned at the Annual Community Brunch.
Membership Expectations:
• $250 Annual Dues.
• Completion of the 100 Black Men of America, Inc. Online Mentor Training, DISC Assessment and review of the book- The Miracles of Mentoring: How to Encourage and Lead Future Generations by Thomas W. Dortch, Jr. on or by a specific date to be determined by the Emerging 100 Coordinator.
• Comply with the 100 Black Men of Prince George’s County, Inc. Bylaws.
• Actively attend General Body Meetings which are held on the 4th Friday of each month.
• Actively serve on at least one (1) chapter committee. The current 100 Black Men of Prince George’s County, Inc. committees are: Mentoring, Health & Wellness, Membership, Fundraising, Economic Development, and Education.
• Annually attend at least three (3) volunteer events of the 100 Black Men of Prince George’s County, Inc.
• It is expected that members will actively participate in fundraising activities and that members will be among the first to actively solicit others.
• Attend, actively promote, and help sell tickets and sponsorships to 100 Black Men of Prince George’s County, Inc. annual events.
• Add 100 Black Men of Prince George’s County, Inc. membership and involvement to my social media profiles (e.g., LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and like and positively comment on 100 Black Men of Prince George’s County, Inc. Facebook Page.