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To congratulate the Central Ohio Club of the National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women's Clubs, Inc., on its 45th North Central Conference.
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WHEREAS, the National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women's Clubs was founded in 1935; and
WHEREAS, the mission of the association is to promote and protect the interests of African American business and professional women; to serve as a bridge for young people seeking to enter business and the professions; to improve the quality of life in the local and global communities; and to foster good fellowship; and
WHEREAS, over the years, NANBPWC, Inc., has grown in numbers and scope, conducting many needed community service activities; and
WHEREAS, the Central Ohio Club of NANBPWC fulfills the mission of the association by mentoring and tutoring at-risk youth; providing food, clothing, and other donations to women's and family shelters; and providing college scholarships to graduating African American high school females; and
WHEREAS, the Central Ohio Club will host the 45th North Central Conference at the Doubletree Columbus/Worthington May 14th through May 16th, with this year's theme being "Opening the Door to Success Through Embracing Change"; now, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
That this Council congratulates the Central Ohio Club of the National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women's Clubs, Inc., on its 45th North Central Conference, and thanks the club for its contributions to the city and the community.