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September 2010
Cinnamongirl Kick-off Meeting
Saturday, September 11th
1:00 p.m.-3:30 p.m.
- This meeting is to officially kick off Cinnamongirl’s 7th year of mentoring highly motivated teenage girls. This is the
opportunity for everyone to become acquainted, meet our Founder and Board of Directors, review plans for the 2010-
2011 program year, and address questions.
- Required Attendance: Cinnamongirls, Mentors, Parents, Board of Directors, and Office Staff
Meeting Location: Oakland Main Library (West Auditorium), Madison St Entrance between 13th and 14th St
Meeting Facilitator: Renee Richard, CGI Founder
Refreshments: Heavy Snack (100)
Mentor Training
Saturday, September 18th
1:00 p.m.-3:30 p.m.
- A meeting for current and new mentors to become acquainted, discuss roles and responsibilities, and learn tips for
building positive relationships with the girls.
- Required Attendance: Mentors
Meeting Location: Private home of Joy Truth-Appleby, Oakland, CA
Meeting Facilitators: Lisa Walker (Advisory Board Member)
Refreshments: Lunch (15)
Cinnamongirl Holistic Investment Club (CHIC)
Wednesday, September 25th
3:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.
- Cinnamongirls learn the concepts and tools for effective management of their personal finances; for example,
differentiation between wants vs needs, basic types of savings and investment accounts, establishment of credit scores,
investment risk vs return, investing in the stock market, etc. Moreover, the girls will work together to research and make
decisions for the Cinnamongirl investment fund.
- Required Attendance: Cinnamongirls (Mentors optional)
Meeting Location: Oakland Rotunda, Robert Reed Conference Room (2nd Floor)
Meeting Facilitator: Mona Williams (SVP and Principal, Progress Investments)
Refreshments: Light Snack (45)
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October 2010
Cinnamongirl Empowerment Dialogue: Examining Our Beliefs, Behaviors, and Motives
Saturday, October 2nd
10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
- This is the first of three sessions this year that will present material, activities, and open discussion focused on our
program theme. Cinnamongirls and mentors will spend the day building their relationships and having fun while learning.
- Required Attendance: Cinnamongirls and Mentors
Meeting Location: TBD
Meeting Facilitator: Lisa Walker (Advisory Board Member)
Refreshments: Bring Your Lunch
CHIC $$
Saturday, October 16th
3:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.
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Required Attendance: Cinnamongirls (Mentors optional)
Meeting Location: Rockridge Library, 5366 College Ave, Oakland, CA – 2nd Floor Conference Room
Meeting Facilitator: Mona Williams (SVP and Principal, Progress Investments)
Refreshments: Light Snack (45)
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November 2010
College Preparedness Workshop: Separating Me from the Masses, What Can I Do?
Saturday, November 6th
1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.
- Administrators from the University of California, California State, and private university systems discuss the preparation necessary to effectively compete in the college admissions process. A breakout session will be held for older
Cinnamongirls (high school juniors and seniors) to outline specific steps they can take immediately in the admissions
process.
- Required Attendance: Cinnamongirls (Mentors and parents optional)
Meeting Location: TBD
Meeting Facilitator: Ray Wilson, Volunteer
Refreshments: Heavy Snack (75)
Cinnamongirl Fundraising Project: Letter Writing Campaign
Saturday, November 20th
1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.
- Cinnamongirls and mentors are presented with a fundraising project (i.e., letter writing, internet marketing, or holiday
product or gift card sale, etc.), where they will work together to help raise funds to support the Cinnamongirl program.
This will also give the girls the opportunity to build leadership, project management, and teamwork skills.
- Required Attendance: Cinnamongirls and Mentors
Meeting Location: Rockridge Library, 5366 College Ave, Oakland CA (2nd Floor Conference Room)
Meeting Facilitators: Renee Richard, CGI Founder and Judi Washington, Board Member
Refreshments: Heavy Snack (55)
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December 2010
Cinnamongirl Passport Book Club
Saturday, December 4th
1:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
- Cinnamongirls and mentors will meet to discuss the assigned reading (book, short story, or essay), which is related to our program theme.
- Required Attendance: Cinnamongirls and Mentors
Meeting Location: TBD, Oakland, CA
Meeting Facilitators: Lenore Harris, CGI Mentor
Refreshments: Heavy Snack (55)
Cinnamongirl Community Service
Saturday, December 11th
1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.
- Cinnamongirls and mentors will work together on a selected community service project (i.e., Alameda County Food Bank).
The girls will learn the importance of including service in their lives, and the benefits of giving back to their communities.
- Required Attendance: Cinnamongirls and Mentors
Meeting Location: TBD, Oakland, CA
Meeting Facilitator: Brenda Love, Board Member
Refreshments: Light Snack (55)
CHIC $$
Saturday, December 18th
3:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.
- Required Attendance: Cinnamongirls (Mentors optional)
Meeting Location: Oakland Main Library (West Auditorium), Madison Street Entrance between 13th and 14th St
Meeting Facilitator: Mona Williams (SVP and Principal, Progress Investments)
Refreshments: Light Snack (45)
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January 2011
Parent & Cinnamongirl Meeting
Saturday, January 8th
1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.
- This meeting will serve as a check point to discuss what’s working and where improvement may be needed in the
program, communications, administration, etc. We will distribute a revised program calendar, which provides specific
information on meeting locations and facilitators for the remainder of the year.
- Required Attendance: Cinnamongirls, Mentors, and Parents
Meeting Location: TBD, Oakland, CA
Meeting Facilitator: Renee Richard, CGI Founder
Refreshments: Heavy Snack (100)
Cinnamongirl Passport Book Club
Saturday, January 22nd
11:00 p.m-2:00 p.m.
- Cinnamongirls and mentors will meet to discuss the assigned reading (book, short story, or essay), which is related to our program theme.
- Required Attendance: Cinnamongirls and Mentors
Meeting Location: TBD, Oakland, CA
Meeting Facilitators: Lenore Harris, CGI Mentor
Refreshments: Heavy Snack (55)
Cinnamongirl Empowerment Dialogue: Who Am I to Be Brilliant, Talented, Gorgeous, and Fabulous
Saturday, January 29th 10:00 a.m.- 6:00 p.m.
- This is the second of three sessions this year that will present material, activities, and open discussion focused on our program theme. Cinnamongirls and mentors will continue to strengthen their relationships and having fun while learning.
- Required Attendance: Cinnamongirls and Mentors
Meeting Location: TBD, Oakland, CA
Meeting Facilitator: Lisa Walker (Advisory Board Member)
Refreshments: Bring Your Lunch
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February 2011
CHIC $$
Saturday, February 5th
3:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m
- Required Attendance: Cinnamongirls (Mentors optional)
Meeting Location: TBD, Oakland, CA
Meeting Facilitator: Mona Williams (SVP and Principal, Progress Investments)
Refreshments: Light Snack (45)
Boys Dialogue: Relationships, Dating, and Love
Saturday, February 26th
11:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.
- Our annual meeting for Cinnamongirls between 14 and 17 years old. The girls will have the opportunity to have a open
and honest discussion with young men , currently in college, that can provide a man’s perspective on love, dating, and
relationships. The girls learn how young men think, what motivates their behavior, how to set healthy boundaries, and
ensure respectful and positive relationships. A female physician will also be on hand to address the girls’ questions and
provide accurate information on womens’ health.
- Required Attendance: Cinnamongirls (14 yrs and over) and Mentors
Meeting Location: TBD, Oakland, CA
Meeting Facilitator: Judi Washington, Board Member
Refreshments: Lunch (30)
Girls Dialogue: My Life as a Teen
Saturday, February 26th
11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
- Our first meeting for Cinnamongirls between the ages of 10 and 13 years old. This girls will have the opportunity to have a discussion with the mentors and young women in college. Topics to be covered include physical and emotion changes
for pre-teens, talking to parents, transitioning to middle school, positive friendships, bullying, and effective use of social
networking and texting.
- Required Attendance: Cinnamongirls (10 – 13 yrs old) and Mentors
Meeting Location: TBD, Oakland, CA
Meeting Facilitator: Renee Richard, CGI Founder
Refresments: Lunch (30)
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March 2011
Cinnamongirl Empowerment Dialogue: Understanding My Personal Roadblocks
Saturday, March 12th
10:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.
- This is the final session of the year that will present material, activities, and discussion focused on our program theme.
- Required Attendance: Cinnamongirls and Mentors
Meeting Location: TBD, Oakland, CA
Meeting Facilitator: TBD
Refreshments: Bring Your Lunch
CHIC $$
Saturday, March 26th
3:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.
- Required Attendance: Cinnamongirls (Mentors optional)
Meeting Location: TBD, Oakland, CA
Meeting Facilitator: Mona Williams (SVP and Principal, Progress Investments)
Refreshments: Light Snack (45)
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April 2011
Cinnamongirls Ladies Tea Preparation
Saturday, April 9th
1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.
- This meeting is to provide the girls with training in etiquette, public speaking, and social networking at events. An
overview of the Ladies Tea program will also be reviewed and discussed.
- Required Attendance: Cinnamongirls and Mentors
Meeting Location: TBD, Oakland, CA
Meeting Facilitator: Renee Richard, CGI Founder, and Joy Appleby, Ladies Tea Coordinator
Refreshments: Heavy Snack (55)
Cinnamongirls’ 6th Annual Ladies Tea
Sunday, April 17th
2:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.
- A special annual event for everyone in the Cinnamongirl family (Cinnamongirls, Parents, Mentors, Board Members, Office
Staff, and Volunteers), as well as, our friends and family. It’s a relaxing and beautiful afternoon of great food, music, and
an inspiring program featuring the Cinnamongirls. Past events have included special honorees, guest speakers, spoken
word artists, etc. Men in the Cinnamongirl family are also welcome to attend! More details to be announced in early
2011
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May 2011
Mentor and Volunteer Informational Meeting (2011-2012 Program Year)
Saturday, May 7th
1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.
- This is a meeting for women interested in becoming mentors, Board members, or volunteers to learn about the
Cinnamongirl mission, organization, and program activities.
- Volunteer Attendance: Cinnamongirls (6) and Mentors (3)
Meeting Location: TBD, Oakland, CA
Meeting Facilitator: Board of Directors
Refreshments: Light Snack (TBD)
Cinnamongirls’ College Preparedness Workshop: Writing Personal Action Plans
Saturday, May 14th
1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.
- The mentors and young women in college have a discussion with the girls about their experiences transitioning from high
school to college. Topics to be covered include managing college level courses, working part time jobs, living away from
home, time management, juggling social activities, identifying support services, etc.
- Required Attendance: Cinnamongirls and Mentors
Meeting Location: TBD, Oakland, CA
Meeting Facilitator: Brenda Love, Board Member
Refreshments: Heavy Snack (55)
Cinnamongirls’ Information Meeting (2011-2012 Program Year)
Saturday, May 21st
1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.
- This is a meeting for “new” families interested in the program for them to learn about the Cinnamongirl mission,
organization, and program activities.
- Volunteer Needed: Cinnamongirls (6) and Mentors (3)
Meeting Location: TBD, Oakland or Berkeley, CA
Meeting Facilitator: Board of Directors
Refreshments: Light Snack (TBD)
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June 2011
Cinnamongirl Year End Brunch
Saturday, June 11th
12:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m.
- Cinnamongirls reflect upon their growth and accomplishments during the year, as well as, acknowledge the influences that
have supported and inspired them. Cinnamongirls and mentors share thoughts about powerful relationships in their lives
and what they mean to them. Special recognition is also given to the girls graduating from high school and out of the
Cinnamongirl program.
- Required Attendance: Cinnamongirls and Mentors
Meeting Location: TBD, Oakland, CA
Meeting Facilitator: Renee Richard, CGI Founder
Refreshments: Brunch (TBD)
CHIC $$
Saturday, June 18th
3:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.
- Required Attendance: Cinnamongirls (Mentors optional)
Meeting Location: TBD, Oakland, CA
Meeting Facilitator: Mona Williams (SVP and Principal, Progress Investments)
Refreshments: Light Snack (45)
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