It is with great pleasure to nominate Ms. Eleanor Bass for consideration for the 2016 -2017 Outstanding Advisor of the Year Award in recognition of her monumental efforts, countless hours of dedication and her impetuous passion while serving for a National, historic and trailblazing organization. Ms. Eleanor Bass has been at the head of the organization since it first began on Tennessee State University’s campus in the thriving corridors of Edna Rose Hankal Hall in 1996 where she served as the Dorm Director. Ms. Bass saw prodigious potential and a vision that will mold women into courageous Revolutionaries and amiable Trendsetters when a student, Ms. Anica Alderson, approached her with dreams of starting a club on campus that embodied the values, missions and goals of The National Association of Colored Women’s Clubs, Inc.
That led to the creation of Women of Empowerment, The Frankie J. Pierce Federated Chapter, the 1st collegiate chapter of NACWC, Inc., where Ms. Bass served as the advisor. Since that moment, she has been the advisor and Charter member of the organization for 20 years and counting. Starting …show more content…
This empowers us to make lasting impressions, come up with innovative ideas, and set the tone for women to follow us for years to come. Not only does Ms. Bass go out of her way to teach women the enriching history of the organization, but she always follows up with an elaborate and detailed explanation as to why it is significant for African Americans from all backgrounds. The ladies that have joined the club over the years have always exalted Ms. Bass for her service to the organization and the surrounding community. She insists that we not only learn but live by our National and Chapter mottos, “Lifting as We Climb” and “Educated Women Cultivating their Community through Service” which she does with every breath she
That led to the creation of Women of Empowerment, The Frankie J. Pierce Federated Chapter, the 1st collegiate chapter of NACWC, Inc., where Ms. Bass served as the advisor. Since that moment, she has been the advisor and Charter member of the organization for 20 years and counting. Starting …show more content…
This empowers us to make lasting impressions, come up with innovative ideas, and set the tone for women to follow us for years to come. Not only does Ms. Bass go out of her way to teach women the enriching history of the organization, but she always follows up with an elaborate and detailed explanation as to why it is significant for African Americans from all backgrounds. The ladies that have joined the club over the years have always exalted Ms. Bass for her service to the organization and the surrounding community. She insists that we not only learn but live by our National and Chapter mottos, “Lifting as We Climb” and “Educated Women Cultivating their Community through Service” which she does with every breath she