BLACK MALE ACHIEVEMENT ADVISORY COUNCIL
TL;DR
The Black Male Achievement Advisory Council held a regular meeting to review progress on initiatives supporting Black male students and fathers in Milwaukee. The council discussed updates on the Milwaukee Fatherhood Initiative, My Brother's Keeper program, and the council's website and social media presence, while also addressing 2019 budget planning.
Key Decisions
- Approval of June 28, 2018 meeting minutes Approved
- 2019 Budget Review for BMAAC funding Discussed/Under Review
Agenda
- Call to Order at 10:12 AM
- Roll Call
- Approval of the June 28, 2018 meeting minutes
- Introductions of M. Singleton and J. Jordan: “Ingredients to Success” – Assistant Chief Ray Banks
- Milwaukee County’s OAAA’s update (YTD 2018) – Nicole Brookshire
- Boys and Men of Color Week: Recap – Nicole Brookshire
- Milwaukee Fatherhood Initiative: logo and updates – Mike Peeples
- My Brother’s Keeper updates: website/social media and photoshoot (RE-shoot) – Mike Peeples
- Black Male Achievement and BMAAC Council - Mike Peeples a. Website/social media and logos b. Individual meetings and updates (vacancies) c. Refocus and target areas
- BMAAC funding update: 2019 budget – Steve Mahan/President Hamilton
- Meeting adjourned at 12:37 Joanna Polanco Staff Assistant
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