Amos Takes Helm of Collegiate 100 PVAMU

Jonathan Amos, a senior accounting major at Prairie View A &M University is the new president of the Collegiate 100. Originally elected vice president, Amos ascended to the position with the resignation of Patrick Gray who served as president for 2012-13.  Amos previously served as Treasurer for 2012-13.

To enhance his professional development, Jonathan completed two internships, the first with Spectra Energy Inc., Houston in Summer 2012 and Deloitte & Touche LLP. Houston in Summer 2013. Both internships provided opportunities for him to network and develop his professional and technical skills for his future career as a CPA. 

He also competed in the KPMG Case Study Competition sponsored by J.P. Morgan Chase & Co. with in Phoenix, Arizona in the summer of 2012. He is most proud of the competition because it gave him a chance to present a detailed perspective on diversity of J.P Morgan Chase Board of Directors to the judges.

Jonathan’s membership include, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. (Fundraising and Finance Committee Chair), Accounting Career Awareness Program (Counselor), National Association of Black Accountants (NABA-President), Beta Gamma Sigma International Honor Society (Vice President), and Volunteers of America. He also is a member of the Intramural Basketball Team and American Cancer Society Relay for Life team.  Amidst his busy schedule, Jonathan finds time to participate in the Collegiate’s mentoring program at Arnold Middle School in Cypress and the Mentoring the 100 Way for the 100 Black Men of Metropolitan Houston, Inc.

Some of his awards and recognition include, participant in the Wake Forest Diversity Accounting Consortium, United Ministers Scholarship, J.E.L. Emerging Leaders Scholarship, National Association of Black Accountants (NABA) Regional Scholarship, the University’s Dean’s List and President’s Honor Roll and a participant in the College of Business’s Cultural Exchange Trip to South Korea.

Strong organizational and leadership skills; able to work effectively and efficiently while handling multiple tasks in a high pressure environment.

Upon receiving his Bachelor’s Degree in May 2014 he plans to become a CPA and to become a Partner for Deloitte and Touché. 

The Collegiate 100 is comprised of students on college and university campuses across America who shares common goals with the sponsoring 100 Black Men of America Chapter. Collegiate 100 members are committed to volunteerism and improving the community through mentoring and being positive role models for the youth, particularly young African Americans.   The Collegiate 100 was created at Prairie View A&M University in 1993 and became a national organization of the 100 Black Men, Inc., in 1994. The chapter was re-chartered at the University in March 2011. 

For more information, write: Collegiate 100, PVAMU, P. O. Box 5433, Prairie View, TX 77446 or collegiate100pvamu@gmail.com

PVAMU Collegiate Wins Presidents Cup Award

The Collegiate 100 Chapter of Prairie View A&M University received the university’s highest honor, the President’s Cup, for student organizations at the Student Organization Awards Program on April 30.  The PVAMU Chapter is sponsored by the 100 Black Men of Metropolitan Houston, Inc.  The award is given to the student organization for dedicated community service, personal and professional development of its members, accomplishments and academic achievement.

In presenting the award, the committee chair, Mrs. Isis McCraw shared highlights of the organization’s activities for the year to include its outstanding mentoring program for male students at the university, as well as two area middle and high schools.

PVAMU’s Collegiate 100 Chapter President Patrick Gray and Vice President Vincent Ellis accepted the award along with members Jonathan Amos (Treasurer), Timothy Anderson and Ryan Turner (Parliamentarian) and Frederick V. Roberts, the 100 Advisor.

The Collegiate 100 was selected for the award over some 100 eligible organizations at the university.  The award was established at the university in 2004. After three years on the campus, the organization was recognized for its activities in 2012 and to win the award in 2013 is an honor the chapter cherishes.

In addition to sponsoring impacting events, winning the award this year was a major goal established by President Gray for 2012-13 under the moniker of “Keeping it 100™”. That theme permeated every aspect of the chapter in leadership, programming, academics, brotherhood, mentoring, professional development and service to the community.  The national’s “Four for the Future” programs: economic empowerment, health and wellness, education and mentoring provided the foundation for programming and implementing the events for the year.

“We took our tasks very seriously to be involved and to make an impact on the community, not just an impression,” say President Gray.  “We wanted to do things in a big way and to do things not usually perform by student organizations, such as hosting the “Black Tie Scholarship Gala” and establishing the “Power 100 Awards” to honor faculty, staff, students and community leaders.”  Additionally, the chapter ramped up its mentoring program at the Arnold Middle School in Cypress with some 28 male students and at Navasota Elementary with some 32 students.  The members also participated in the bi-weekly Mentoring the 100 Way, sponsored by the 100 Black Men of Metropolitan Houston, Inc.

Dr. Clement Glenn, Collegiate Campus Advisor and Frederick V. Roberts, 100 Advisor insists and encourage the young men and women to maintain high standards of excellence for themselves and the organization. Both advisors are involved in the chapters programming and activities and usually conducts seminars on leadership and professional development throughout the year.   “We are very proud of the membership and the superior services they provide to the campus and the communities at large,” say Roberts.  “Patrick has provided exceptional leadership to the chapter and has raised the bar for student sponsored activities with the recognition of the Women’s Basketball and Volley Ball Champions, and honoring the local mayors with the Power 100 Award,” Roberts continued.

Some of the activities sponsored by the chapter in 2012-13 are:

• Sponsored the 2012 Black Tie Scholarship and the Power 100 Gala honoring the Women's Basketball and Volley Ball Champions, Mayors Frank Jackson and Michael Wolfe
• Provided Christmas Gifts and Funs to the Texas Children Hospital
• Sponsored its Real Men can Cook Program for the ladies of the 100
• Participated in the 100 Black Men of Metro Houston, Inc. Leadership Academy
• Raised Awareness for breast and testicular cancer
• Sponsored a College Tour to PVAMU for the Mentees from Arnold Middle School
• Presented scholarships to Mentees in the Arnold Middle School Mentoring Program
• Presented Check to Navasota Elementary School for programs
• Participated in the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life
• Promoted safe sex and raised awareness about sexually transmitted diseases
• Participated in Highland Heights Elementary school’s Real Men Read Program
• Mentoring Seminars for a select group of freshmen male
• Saluting the Ladies during Women's History Month Celebration

The Collegiate 100 has impacted the students with their career readiness through sponsorship of its Career addressing resumes, interviewing techniques, dress for success and art of networking. The expo was co-sponsored with the Career Services Center at the University in the fall and spring semesters.  The Collegiate 100 believes in leading by example and is one of the few organizations with 100 percent of its members registered with Center.  In fall 2012, the chapter co-hosted Mr. George Olukun "Mr. Opportunity” of Atlanta as the keynote speaker for the Student Recognition Banquet. 

To ensure the personal, professional and cultural growth of the members, the chapter adopted a reading list and required the members to read “Secrets to Success” by Eric Thomas, the Hip Hop Preacher.  Mr. Thomas was featured speaker for the University’s SPIT Knowledge and took the time for a special meeting with the members.  Mr. Thomas was also made an honorary member of the chapter and vowed to work with the members in the future with its programs.

The chapter’s commitment is to provide mentoring to young African Americans and other students; maintain academic excellence in the classroom and provide community service. In keeping with the goals of the 100 Black Men of Metro Houston, Inc., the chapter fervently supports the mentorship, education, economic empowerment and health and wellness awareness, programs.

Collegiate 100 Honors Mayors, Coaches and Athletes with Power 100 Awards

PRAIRIE VIEW, TX: - November 16 was a great day for the Power 100 Award winners presented by the Prairie View A&M University Chapter of Collegiate 100 and 100 Collegiate Women of America when at its inaugural “Black Tie Scholarship & Awards Gala” at the university.

The gala event honored several achievers under the theme: “Mission Possible: A Command Performance.”  Honorees were Coach Toyelle Wilson, the 2011-2012 Women’s SWAC championship Basketball team, Coach Glenn White and the 2011-2012 Women’s SWAC championship bowling team, from Prairie View A&M University; Mayor of Prairie View, Texas Mr. Frank D. Jackson and Mayor of Hempstead, Texas Mr. Michael L. Wolfe, Sr.

When asked why a Gala of this magnitude, Collegiate President Patrick Gray stated, “The gala is a way to recognize and honor persons for their service and achievement in their respective areas.  They are deserving of the award because they are keeping it 100™ and it is also a way to generate funds to support scholarships for needy students.”  According to records, this was the first student sponsored event to honor the Athletic Teams at the university. 

The women’s basketball is a three-time consecutive SWAC Champions and two-time NCAA Tournament representative. The Bowling Team won the SWAC Championship and is ranked 19th in the National Tenpin Coaches Association Final Poll of 20 best NCAA women's bowling teams in the nation.  The team’s achievement is phenomenal, considering there is no bowling alley at the university.

This historic night began with a reception and entertainment from the Phi Mu Alpha Honorary Music Fraternity, followed by a sumptuous meal prepared by Sodexo Food Service.

A featured part of the gala was the formal pinning of the 29 new members of the Collegiate 100 Men and Women at Prairie View A&M University by Collegiate Membership Directors Breanna Mayes and Kelvin Washington.

Mr. Darnell Joseph, Network Director at Texas Southern University and President Emeritus of the 100 Black Men of Metro Houston, Inc., and TSU Collegiate Advisor, provided inspirational words to the honorees and new members.  Other program participants were Miss Janae Anderson, Mr. Justin Whitaker and Mr. Vincent Ellis, all members of Collegiate 100.  Mr. Ross Hampton, the Collegiate Chaplain, served as Master of Ceremony.

Special presentations were made to Career Services Department and Gala Sponsors by Mr. Patrick Gray and Miss Faydrian Pearson, President of the Collegiate 100 and 100 Collegiate Women of America, respectively.  All proceeds from the gala went to a Scholarship fund for the children mentored by the Prairie View Chapter. 

The Collegiate 100 is an auxiliary organization sponsored by the 100 Black Men of Metro Houston, Inc. and was created by Frederick V. Roberts, who also serves as the 100 Advisor. The mission is to support the 100 in its four for the future programs: mentoring, education, health and wellness and economic empowerment to improve the quality of life of the community.  Dr. Clement Glenn, professor of Educational Leadership at the university is the primary advisor. 

Plans are already underway for the 2013 gala, which promises to be greater.

For information, contact collegiate100pvamu@gmail.com. 

Collegiate to Host Black Tie Scholarship and Awards Gala

Local Mayors, Coaches and Athletes to receive Power 100 Awards

Prairie View, Texas - November 1, 2012 – The members of the Collegiate 100 and 100 Collegiate Women will present the Power 100 Awards at its Black Tie Scholarship Awards Gala set for November 16, 2012 in the Willie A. Tempton Student Center Ballroom at Prairie View A&M University.

Honorees of the award include Honorable Mayors Frank D. Jackson (Prairie View) and Michael Wolfe (Hempstead), members of the Women’s Championship Basketball and Championship Bowling Teams and Coaches Toyelle Wilson and Glen White of Prairie View A&M University and several next and now student leaders.

"These persons were selected for this honor because of their achievement and commitment to excellence,” says Patrick Gray, president of Collegiate 100. “When we decided to host this event we thought about the impact these persons have made on the community these past years and thought it befitting to honor them. They are Keeping it 100™” 

The gala is the first event of the magnitude for the Collegiate, re-chartered at the university in March 2011.  The organization was created at Prairie View A&M University in 1993.  Funds raised from the event will support scholarships to students and other special programs at the university.

In recent months the Collegiates have sponsored several programs to impact the university community to include the Fall Career Expo, held prior to the University Career Festival, Breast Cancer Awareness Ribbon distribution, Mentoring the 100 Way with the Freshmen, College Tour for elementary through high school students and Voter Registration Drives.

November 4-10 is Collegiate Week at Prairie View A&M University and the organization has a full slate of activities from spiritual worship, community service, academic to fun on the football field and socializing.  The purpose of the week is to highlight the activities and members of the organization.  The Black Tie Gala is the capstone event for the group.

Realizing the importance of continuity in programming the Collegiate is expected to formally induct about 35 new members at the gala as well. Faydrian Pearson, a junior math education major is the president of the 100 Collegiate Women of America.  Dr. Clement Glenn, Professor of Educational Leadership is the primary Advisor and Frederick V. Roberts Esquire is the 100 Advisor.

The Collegiate 100 is an auxiliary organization of the 100 Black Men of America and is sponsored at Prairie View A&M University by the 100 Black Men of Metro Houston, Inc. The mission is to support the 100 in its four for the future programs: mentoring, education, health and wellness and economic empowerment to improve the quality of life of the community.

For ticket, advertisement and sponsorship information, contact Patrick Gray, President collegiate100pvamu@gmail.com

Collegiate 100 attends 100 Leadership Academy

Collegiate L-R Uof H, PVAMU and TSU, Mrs. Broussard & Dr. Wilson

Leadership development, program planning and professionalism were on the mind of some sixty members of the Collegiate 100 members from Prairie View A&M University, Texas Southern University and the University of Houston.

The half-day academy, sponsored by the 100 Black Men of Metro Houston, Inc., was designed to provide the collegiate members an opportunity to meet with members of the 100 and to understand the roles played by Collegiate in the activities of the 100 Black Men of Metro Houston.

Dr. Frazier Wilson, immediate past President and Chairman of the Board welcomed the students and outlined the order of the day. Frederick V. Roberts, founder of the Collegiate 100 and sponsor of the Prairie View A&M University Chapter led the group with the game Scattegories, an Ice-Breaker used for Chapter Introductions. The students enjoyed the activity because they learned information about the members of the chapters at large.

The day followed up with the purpose of the Leadership Academy, Program Development, Fiscal Management, Awards and Recognition, Career Development, Mentoring and Networking.  Each topic was addressed by Dr. Frazier and members of the 100, followed by a series of table topics for discussion.  The members were then formed into groups to address a series of table topic questions, to wit: What are characteristics of an effective leader? Why Do We Exist? Our roles and responsibilities in relation to Collegiate 100 and the Parent Organization (100 Metro), the National Requirements, Membership selection, orientation and induction, 100 Branding and regulations governing the operations of chapters on the college campuses.

Next the discussion centered on programming. Dr. Frazier told the Collegiates that they are to focus on programs that are in line with the 100 Metro and Nationals, always keeping it 100, keeping it real and keeping it relevant. He cited that the students must remember that they are students first and should not engage in too many activities that may interfere with their studies. Are the chapter activities we are engaged in relevant? If yes, what is the impact? If not, what can we do differently?  How Do We Make An IMPACT? We must identify and set chapter goals, align and leverage them and then communicate them with the members and the parent organization.

Dr. Wilson emphasized that the Collegiates must conduct a campus and community needs assessment, compile the chapter skills inventory and identify the resources needed for the programs.  Collegiates must leverage your resources and skills with fewer programs and make a greater impact by working smarter not harder; and collaborating with other campus organizations. In programming, he said ask yourselves, "What will be our major accomplishment for the academic year?" and then set goals to achieve them.

On the subject of Fiscal Management, Dr. Frazier raised the questions, How Do We Remain Fiscally Sound? and What are some ideas to improve the financial literacy of our chapter and student body?  We must have accountability, conduct fiscal training workshops, comply with filing of reports on the campus for student organizations and maintain a detailed Activity Budget. Identify funding sources i.e. university organization support; Parent – corporate, foundation and government grants, Chapter – merchandizing, functions and services and annual members dues and assessments.  We need to make sure that you have the resources you need to carry out your activities.

How Are We Acknowledged? What other ways can we acknowledge contributions to the organization?

From the discussion the Collegiates stated that they could have Member of the Year, selected by each chapter

Complete national recognition application; participate in Campus Recognition Events and Student Organization Awards, Raising the Bar Activities, galas and graduation.  The induction ceremony was another way to raise awareness and earn funds from the souvenir booklet and programs. The Parent organization will assist the chapters by recognizing the members at its annual spring gala and awards program.

Next the group received a presentation from Mrs. Broussard, Career Administrator with INRoads of Houston.  Mrs. Broussard raised the question How Do We Prepare for the Workplace?  Then told the students at the end of the presentation they should ask themselves what are (2) things I can do to better prepare for life after college?

Her presentation focused on the mission of INRoads which was to provide intern for internships with member companies for at least two summers, which could lead to full time positions.

She stressed to the students that the internships provided CoOp experiences, voluntarism and opportunities for support of graduate school. The students identify their skills in communication, computers, project management, soft and networking. These skills will help prepare you and stay with you throughout your career. She also addressed the students on creating the professional resume, interviewing techniques and appearance and presentation skills.

The day ended with lunch at the Wings and Things.  From all account the members enjoyed the academy and are looking forward to another one with emphasis on leadership development and actual planning of projects.

Patrick Gray, a junior computer engineering student, is president of the Collegiate 100 along with Faydrian Pearson, a junior math education student as president of 100 Collegiate Women. For information email to: collegiate100pvamu@gmail.com.