2008 Woodie Awards
Black Student Union welcomes new leadership
President of two years departs
Kimberly Bellamy, News Editor
Issue date: 4/3/08 Section: News
A new executive branch was sworn into the Black Student Union at their meeting on Wednesday, April 2.
New officers were sworn into all of the executive positions including parliamentarian, historian, treasurer, secretary, vice president and president.
Although BSU has the opportunity to spark new programs, ideas and events, the members were still reluctant to say goodbye to their current administration.
One of the hardest farewells was to Patrick Dixon, the president of BSU for the past two years.
Dixon played a vital role in helping the group build committees, initiate programs and increase membership.
The dance team and community outreach were the only committees that BSU had when Dixon assumed leadership in 2006.
Now, BSU has 10 active committees and a membership that has peaked at around 250, according to Dixon.
As the organization reflected the past few years, Dixon shared a goodbye speech with the members.
"It's very difficult to put into words my thoughts about the organization and what we've done," Dixon said.
"I am profoundly grateful to all of you for allowing me to lead you and serve you over these last two wonderful years."
When Dixon concluded his speech, he swore in the new parliamentarian, Brent Richards, who then swore in the rest of the officers.
All of the new officers shared their aspirations of what they would like to see BSU accomplish in the upcoming years.
"My vision for BSU next year is to create a strong leadership base that impacts not only our campus but impacts future lives," said Kyndall Peele, vice president of BSU.
"I also really want to create an extended family of the community and North Carolina."
Other officers talked about building a strong foundation so that the organization will be recognized by others.
"As the reelected historian, I plan on using media publications to expand our organization by acknowledging and appreciating it for our current members so that the ECU campus can cherish the BSU legacy for a lifetime," said Generra Cornwell, historian of BSU.
One of the biggest responsibilities for the organization rests on the new president, Allen Thomas.
Thomas shared how he plans to lead the organization and strengthen it in numbers and achievements.
"My job is to make sure you all have all the essential needs to make sure you can be the best person you can be," Thomas said.
"My vision for the next year is to educate the campus on the true mission of BSU which is to empower and unify all students in our community."
Thomas admitted that he had some big shoes to fill. Dixon not only served as president but was also honored by NAACP, 100 Black Men of America top 100 collegiate leaders and became a member of National Association of Black Student Leaders.
This writer may be contacted at news@theeastcarolinian.com.
New officers were sworn into all of the executive positions including parliamentarian, historian, treasurer, secretary, vice president and president.
Although BSU has the opportunity to spark new programs, ideas and events, the members were still reluctant to say goodbye to their current administration.
One of the hardest farewells was to Patrick Dixon, the president of BSU for the past two years.
Dixon played a vital role in helping the group build committees, initiate programs and increase membership.
The dance team and community outreach were the only committees that BSU had when Dixon assumed leadership in 2006.
Now, BSU has 10 active committees and a membership that has peaked at around 250, according to Dixon.
As the organization reflected the past few years, Dixon shared a goodbye speech with the members.
"It's very difficult to put into words my thoughts about the organization and what we've done," Dixon said.
"I am profoundly grateful to all of you for allowing me to lead you and serve you over these last two wonderful years."
When Dixon concluded his speech, he swore in the new parliamentarian, Brent Richards, who then swore in the rest of the officers.
All of the new officers shared their aspirations of what they would like to see BSU accomplish in the upcoming years.
"My vision for BSU next year is to create a strong leadership base that impacts not only our campus but impacts future lives," said Kyndall Peele, vice president of BSU.
"I also really want to create an extended family of the community and North Carolina."
Other officers talked about building a strong foundation so that the organization will be recognized by others.
"As the reelected historian, I plan on using media publications to expand our organization by acknowledging and appreciating it for our current members so that the ECU campus can cherish the BSU legacy for a lifetime," said Generra Cornwell, historian of BSU.
One of the biggest responsibilities for the organization rests on the new president, Allen Thomas.
Thomas shared how he plans to lead the organization and strengthen it in numbers and achievements.
"My job is to make sure you all have all the essential needs to make sure you can be the best person you can be," Thomas said.
"My vision for the next year is to educate the campus on the true mission of BSU which is to empower and unify all students in our community."
Thomas admitted that he had some big shoes to fill. Dixon not only served as president but was also honored by NAACP, 100 Black Men of America top 100 collegiate leaders and became a member of National Association of Black Student Leaders.
This writer may be contacted at news@theeastcarolinian.com.
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Jocelyn
posted 4/03/08 @ 12:19 PM EST
I wish I could of made it! Great Job to BSU for the last 2 years! Patrick and the executive board did a really really good job! Allen really does have some big shoes to fill. (Continued…)
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