April is National Minority Health Month

April is National Minority Health Month. The theme for this year’s National Minority Health Month is Give Your Community a Boost! The theme focuses on the continued importance of COVID-19 vaccination, including boosters, as one of the strongest tools we can use to protect communities from COVID-19, which has disproportionately affected communities of color. CDC data show that some racial and ethnic minority groups — particularly Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, and American Indian or Alaska Native people are at increased risk of getting sick, having more severe illness, and dying from COVID-19. Give Your Community a Boost! also supports the many other efforts happening in communities across the country to advance health equity. #BoostYourCommunity

(National Minority Health Month Toolkit -attached)

CNN article: Studies link Covid-19 infection with increased risk of new diabetes diagnosis Link: Covid-19 infection linked with increased risk of new diabetes diagnosis, studies say - CNN

The New York Times article: Long Covid May Become a Crisis for Black Americans, Experts Say Link: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/03/29/health/long-covid-black.html?smid=url-share

Grow with Google - Free Trainings with Google Tools

The Sixth Episcopal District is partnering with Columbus Metropolitan Alumnae Chapter of DST who is providing FREE TRAININGS using Google Tools.

Our next workshop is Power Your Job Search with Google Tools. Please CLICK HERE to register for the workshop on April 2, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. (See the flyer for other upcoming trainings)

To ensure you get the most out of the workshop and nothing interferes with your engagement, we recommend that you complete the following activities at least 24 hours before you attend the workshop:

1. If you do not have a Gmail account, please create an account. Watch the video on "How to Create a Gmail Account in 2020" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jlTYSuY_-HA

2. Prior to the workshop, please log into your google account.

3. You must have the Zoom application on your computer and mobile devices. If not, download the free Zoom application to your computer and mobile devices. You must log in through your account to join the workshop. Also, please upload the latest version of zoom (a new update was released this week) to eliminate any delays in signing in.

4. Read the Preparing For a Zoom Meeting guide for information and protocols: Be sure to review the “Sharing Your Screen” section of the document.

5. Have your laptop/desktop or iPad along with your mobile phone available for multi-tasking.

6. This workshop will be very interactive. There will be questions and ‘in-class’ assignments to complete.

Please remember, we want this to be a valuable and a worthwhile experience so it’s important you complete the preparation to reduce any distractions that could hinder you from being fully engaged.

Accepting Additional Submissions through March 31st or until last 10 Ad spots are gone!!

Accepting Additional Submissions through March 31st or until last 10 Ad spots are gone!!

Still Room for Delegate Photos!!

Submit Now! (https://form.jotform.com/213564760934158)

The Host Committee has received hundreds of delegate photos and ads for the Souvenir Journal! We still have room for more delegate photos, so please submit your photo today. We have around 10 ad spots left for your Local Church, Episcopal District, Department, Business, In Memory Of, or Well Wishes.

The Souvenir Journal will be distributed in print and electronically to all registered participants and sponsors. Additional copies will be made available for purchase. We estimate the print reach to be 5k and the electronic distribution reach to be in the thousands thanks to social media, our partners, and our vast database. Again, submission is still open until March 31st or until the last 10 ad spots are purchased. All registered participants and those who submit an ad will receive a copy of the Souvenir Journal.

Use the link to pay for your ad now. You can submit documents by March 31st. (https://form.jotform.com/213564760934158) After selecting your ad and processing your payment, you will receive a separate email with a link to submit items (check your spam).

The Souvenir Journal of the 39th Quadrennial Session and the 40th Convening of the General Conference of the CME Church will be one to remember. If the ad you want is sold out, please select another option. If you have any questions, please email the local team at cgreenlee@DFICMEChurch.org .

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Presiding Bishop Marvin Frank Thomas, Sr.

Second Episcopal District

Clarice Chattman, Local Host Chair

General Conference 2022

Christian Methodist Episcopal Church