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NATIONAL COALITION OF 100 BLACK WOMEN, INC. Virginia W. Harris National President VENDOR LICENSING & CERTIFICATION MANUAL VENDOR LICENSING & CERTIFICATION MANUAL ADOPTED BY NATIONAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS June 3, 2020 Virginia W. Harris National President

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Page 1: VENDOR LICENSING & CERTIFICATION MANUAL · National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc.® 1718 Peachtree Street NW, Suite 970 • Atlanta, GA 30309 • 404-390-3982 •  OFFICERS

NatioNal CoalitioN of 100 BlaCk WomeN, iNC.

Virginia W. HarrisNational President

VENDOR LICENSING & CERTIFICATION

MANUAL

VENDOR LICENSING & CERTIFICATION

MANUAL

ADOPTED BY NATIONAL BOARD OF DIRECTORSJune 3, 2020

Virginia W. HarrisNational President

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Table of Contents

Prospective Vendor’s Letter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Vendor Code of Conduct . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Vendor License Agreement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9

Application for Vendor License or License Renewal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-11

Candace Logo and Graphic Standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-13

Sister-Nomic$ Logo and Graphic Standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

For Office Use Only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

National Board of Directors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

VENDOR LICENSING & CERTIFICATION

MANUAL

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National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc.®

1718 Peachtree Street NW, Suite 970 • Atlanta, GA 30309 • 404-390-3982 • www.ncbw.org

OFFICERS

VIRGINIA W. HARRISPresident

SERETHA S. TINSLEYFirst Vice-President

Programs

BEVERLY P. JOHNSONSecond Vice-President

Finance & Fund Development

ELIZABETH A. JONESThird Vice-President

Membership & Chapter Development

QUANDA L. BAKERSecretary

TIFFANY HEMMINGS-PRATHERFinancial Secretary

MARY L. HARDENTreasurer

DR. SANDRA S. MACKParliamentarian

ALFREDA STUKESNational Executive Administrator

DIRECTORS

JEWELL JACKSON McCABEFirst National President

New York

MICHELE McNEILL EMERYImmediate Past President

Maryland

BELINTHIA BERRYFlorida

MARY BOULWARENorth Carolina

NYISHA CHAPMANPennsylvania

CHERYL C. COLEChair, Nominating Committee

Georgia

LATIFAH K. FIELDSPennsylvania

EVELYN FRAZIERCalifornia

MAXINE V. HICKMANCalifornia

MINNIE JENKINS-MILLERGeorgia

SHEILA JOHNSON-HEACOCKCalifornia

BRENDA JOHNSON-MOOREMississippi

KATRINA KERRMissouri

CHERYL PERRY LEAGUECalifornia

GRETCHEN LOFLANDMaryland

CYNTHIA ODAIndiana

RHONDA ROGERSFlorida

AYRIS T. SCALESWashington, DC

WILMA HOLMES TOOTLENew York

MARIAN Y. WOODSGeorgia

NATIONAL HONORARY MEMBERS

Ms. Xernona Clayton Founder, President and CEO

Trumpet Awards Foundation, Inc.

Dr. Glenda Glover, Ph.D., JD, CPAInternational President,

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. & President Tennessee State University

Beverly Smith National President & CEO

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.

Dear Prospective Licensed Vendor:

The National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc . (NCBW) maintains a registry with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (“PTO”) and U .S . Customs Office several trademarks and services marks (collectively “Marks”) . NCBW Marks include Logos, NCBW/ NC100BW/ NCBW100 acronyms, NCBW Candace image, Sister-Nomic$ name and logo, etc .

The National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc . provides authorization for the usage of NCBW Marks to a Vendor through the NCBW Vendor Licensing and Certification Program . The operational policy, practices, and procedures are recorded in the Code of Conduct, Vendor License Agreement and Application for Vendor License, all of which can be found in this Vendor Licensing & Certification Manual .

A merchant must possess an approved application to become a licensed vendor . A licensed vendor has authorization to initiate and imprint NCBW Marks which include options of the design, production, advertisement, marketing, distribution, and sales (collectively “market”) merchandise . A licensed vendor must adhere and agree to abide by the NCBW Vendor Code of Conduct, Vendor License Agreement and Application for Vendor License .

Vendor licenses are approved as a privilege for the marketing of products that sustain, exemplify and enhance the image of the organization . NCBW reserves the right to cancel any license if products promote a negative image or exhibits contradictory views and standards of the organization . Prospective vendors may apply for licensing by completing the Application for Vendor License and paying the appropriate fee(s) .

Please mail completed documents and payment to:NATIONAL COALITION OF 100 BLACK WOMEN, INC . 1718 Peachtree Street NW, Suite 970 South Tower, Atlanta, GA 30309 Telephone (404)-390-3982 Email: nationalexecutiveadmin@nc100bw .org

An online application is available that can be returned electronically via email with an online payment made electronically on the NCBW website .

A completed application may take 30-45 days to process . Incomplete application will not be processed, and unapproved products will not be accepted .

Please direct all questions and inquiries to the National Office .

Sincerly,

Virginia W . Harris National President National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc.

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VENDOR LICENSING & CERTIFICATION MANUAL

INTRODUCTIONThe Vendor Licensing and Certification Manual is a guide to assist businesses who wish to provide goods and services to the National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc . (NCBW) . As approved by the National Board of Directors of the National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc ., vendors are expected to adhere to established licensing and certification requirements . The goods and services are expected to meet the needs of NCBW, local chapters and the membership .

A merchant must possess an approved application to become a licensed vendor . A licensed vendor has authorization to initiate and imprint NCBW Marks which include options of the design, production, advertisement, marketing, distribution, and sales (collectively “market”) merchandise . All merchandise imprinted with National Coalition of 100 Black Women Inc . (“NC100BW”) trademarks and service marks must receive authorization to do so through NCBW’s Vendor licensing and certification procedures . NCBW Marks include Logos, NCBW/NC100BW/ NCBW100 acronyms, NCBW Candace image, Sister-Nomic$ name and logo, etc . Only products that sustain, exemplify, and enhance the positive image of the organization will be approved .

A licensed vendor must adhere and agree to abide by the NCBW Vendor Code of Conduct, Vendor License Agreement and Application for Vendor License .

NCBW, Inc . diligently protects its Marks and images and will vigorously pursue persons or entities that violate its intellectual property rights or market products bearing NCBW’s Marks without having obtained written authorization and licensing from the National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc . If necessary, resolution may include legal actions against violators .

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VENDOR CODE OF CONDUCTThe National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc . (NCBW) mandates a professional level of conduct for licensed vendors . Vendors are expected to observe NCBW policies, procedures, and bylaws and demonstrate the efficacy of business and organization . Policy violations may result in a vendor’s termination from the licensing program .

In accordance with the Vendor Code of Conduct, vendor agrees to:

• maintain the highest standards of professional and personal conduct;

• supply the best quality materials and items for sale to Coalition members;

• refrain from inappropriate or unwelcome solicitation at Coalition-sponsored events;

• comply with rules and regulations established by NBCW;

• comply with terms of the License Agreement;

• supply Marks to manufacturer and ensure that the manufacturer will use the Marks consistently with NCBW’s standards and not allow any unauthorized use of NCBW’s Marks;

• sell merchandise bearing NCBW’s Marks to members, chapters, and at approved NCBW functions . Approved functions include direct sales to individual NCBW members at Leadership and Biennial Conferences, and/or at chapter events;

• the option to sell or market merchandise imprinted, emblazoned, embossed, or stamped with NCBW trademarks through direct sales, catalogues, Internet, other mail order systems, or other mechanisms;

• contact the National Office regarding questions or clarifications on matters related to merchandise bearing NCBW’s Marks;

• display license at all times when selling NCBW trademarked paraphernalia .

NCBW will not issue a license or give approval for the design, manufacture, display, marketing or sale of merchandise that conflicts with its mission and/or policies, that portrays NCBW in a negative manner, or that causes derision or ridicule .

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VENDOR LICENSE AGREEMENTTHIS LICENSE AGREEMENT (“Agreement”) is entered into and is made effective as of

, 20 between the National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Incorporated (“NCBW”) a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State of New York and having its offices and place of business at 1718 Peachtree Street NW, Suite 970, South Tower Atlanta, GA 30309 (“NCBW”), and , a NCBW Certified Vendor Partner (“Licensee” or “Certified Vendor”, together, with the Company, (the “Parties” and each, individually, a “Party”), a (circle one) Corporation / Limited Liability Company / Partnership / Sole Proprietorship / Other (specify) organized and existing under the laws of (specify state), and having its principal place of business at

(insert address) .

Definition Licensed vendor is an individual or business with whom NCBW has entered into a contract (License Agreement) signed by the vendor and the National President or her designee of NCBW authorizing the vendor to use NCBW’s Marks on merchandise to be manufactured, sold, displayed and/or distributed to members who can display a current NCBW membership card . The license is non-transferable .

Fees: Rules and Regulations 1. Fees for Licensed Vendor. Vendor shall pay fee(s) for the opportunity to market, display or

sell merchandise pursuant to the License Agreement, as follows:

New Vendor:• $50 non-refundable application fee for first-time applicant• $1,700 annual license fee for first time applicant, refundable subject to certain stipulations

Existing Vendor: • $850 annual renewal fee for existing vendor, refundable subject to certain stipulations• $100 late fee if renewal fee is received by the National Office February 1-5• $50 reinstatement fee, non-refundable

Fees may be paid electronically/PayPal, check, certified check or money order . To remit payment electronically contact NCBW National Treasurer at: nationaltreasurer@nc100bw .org . Payment remitted by check, certified check or money order are to be mailed to the National Office at: National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc., 1718 Peachtree Street, N.W., Suite 970 South Tower, Atlanta, GA 30309, ATTN: Executive Assistant. Questions are to be directed to the National Office at (404) 390-3982.

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The fees listed are restricted to vendors licensed to sell NCBW trademarked paraphernalia . Additional fee(s) may be imposed on licensed vendors who wish to sell non-NCBW merchandise in addition to trademarked merchandise at NCBW national events which are Leadership and Biennial Conferences .

The application fee and annual license fee for first time applicant shall accompany the Vendor License Agreement . Renewal fee is due January 1 of each calendar year . Late fee is imposed February 1 of each calendar year for unpaid renewal fee . License will be suspended for any vendor who fails to remit renewal fee and/or late fee by February 5 of each calendar year . The suspension will be lifted upon payment of fee(s) due, provided fee(s) is paid in the current year in which it is due .

Renewal/ReinstatementUpon written notification to the National Office, an existing vendor may elect not to renew license for one calendar year . This vendor will be denoted as inactive for the calendar year and is prohibited from conducting the sale of NCBW trademarked paraphernalia . If it is determined that the vendor engaged in sales during its inactive status, the vendor’s license privileges may be permanently revoked, subject to recommendation of the National Fund Development Committee and approval by a majority vote of the National Board of Directors . At the expiration of the temporary leave (December 31), an inactive vendor may renew license upon (1) payment of the annual renewal fee, (2) payment of the reinstatement fee, and (3) payment of late fee, if applicable, by the due date .

If inactive vendor does not renew license by February 5 of the second calendar year, vendor’s license will be terminated . Should vendor desire to renew license after February 5 in the second calendar year, vendor will be considered a new applicant and required to (1) pay the non-refundable application fee, (2) pay new vendor application fee, and (3) submit a new Application for Vendor License .

Pro Rata PaymentPro rata payment is offered to first time applicant only . It is not available to existing vendors, or to vendors who take the one-year leave from the program .

First time applicant may apply to become a licensed vendor any time during the calendar year . The license fee will be prorated based on remaining months in the calendar year . For example, if license is approved in June, applicant will pay 50% of the license fee for the remainder of the calendar year . Additionally, first time applicant is required to pay the non-refundable application fee .

In January, the vendor pays the annual renewal fee for a calendar year and adheres to all other terms of the Vendor License Agreement .

Vendors are eligible for pro rata payment one time only .

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RefundsApplication fee, late fee and reinstatement fee are non-refundable .

Annual license fee and annual renewal fee are refundable, provided, a written request for refund is submitted to the National Office by February 10 of each year . Refund of these fees prohibits vendor from engaging in sales the calendar year in which the refund is returned . If applicable, vendor shall return Certificate of License to the National Office before refund will be issued .

Subsequent to inactive status, all terms regarding the vendor’s re-entry into the program are applicable .

A person or business who wishes to use NCBW’s Mark(s) for any promotion, including a one-time event, is considered a vendor and must apply to use NCBW’s Marks through the Vendor Licensing and Certification Program . No national officer, chapter officer, national board member, chapter board member or individual member has authority to grant permission to any person or business the right to use NCBW’s Marks .

2. License Period License is issued for one calendar year (January 1 – December 31) . The National Office will invoice vendor for license renewal .

3. Appropriate Venues Vendors shall sell merchandise bearing NCBW’S Marks only at approved Coalition functions to which they have been officially invited to participate by a NCBW member authorized to do so, and who has paid a fee to attend as a vendor, if required . Approved Coalition functions are direct sales to individual members, NCBW Leadership and Biennial Conferences, chapter events or other activities .

4. Inappropriate Venues Sales from hotel rooms or other non-designated public or private space(s) during any NCBW function are strictly prohibited . The vendor’s License will be revoked if it is determined that vendor has been or is selling from such sites .

5. License Non-Transferable In no event shall a vendor sell, transfer or assign its/his/her vendor’s License to any other individual, partnership(s), joint venture, for profit business corporation, non-profit organization, or any other entity . Further, vendor agrees not to accept trademarked NCBW paraphernalia from a non-licensed vendor to sell on their behalf . Violation of this policy will lead to termination of the License, the authorizing License Agreement and other legal actions, at the discretion of the Coalition .

6 . Merchandise Approval Required Vendors are authorized to sell only merchandise that NCBW has approved as listed on the application for vendor license . The Coalition reserves the right to withdraw the License and associated License Agreement of any vendor that violates the License Agreement, NCBW’s policies and procedures, or Vendor Code of Conduct .

7. Quality of Merchandise All paraphernalia and merchandise bearing NCBW’s Marks shall be of good quality and shall be presented in good taste and in the highest professional standards . Samples of all merchandise to be designed, sold, or marketed may be required to be submitted to NCBW before any design, sale, or marketing of any such merchandise .

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8. Non-Disparagement of Other Fraternal/Social Organizations The Coalition will not allow at any NCBW event, national or chapter, the sale or display of merchandise that disparages other fraternal or social organizations in any way, including the use of negative images, terms, phrases, or sayings on the merchandise .

9. Specifications for Using the Mark a) Use of NCBW’s Name . No vendor shall use the name National Coalition of 100 Black

Women, Inc . or any derivative or shorten version of it or any other NCBW Mark with sayings, phrases, or artistic renditions unless the vendor has obtained advance written approval from the National President or her designee of NCBW . See appendix for the NCBW Graphic Standards included with this package .

b) Use of Founders’/National Presidents Past or Present Picture . No vendor shall use any pictures of the Founder/National Presidents Past or Present of NCBW on any merchandise or paraphernalia unless the vendor has obtained advance written approval from the National President or her designee of NCBW and the individual whose likeness is being used . Although the following shall not constitute approval for use, vendors should note that the Founders’/National Presidents past of present pictures should be used only on official documents or posters and wall hangings approved by the sitting national president or her designee of NCBW . Their pictures shall never be used casually, such as on T-shirts or other clothing, tote bags, puzzles, screen savers, umbrellas, rugs, throws or afghans, and related types of items .

10. Direct Sales Vendors may sell or market paraphernalia or merchandise bearing NCBW Marks through retail, catalogues, Internet, other mail order systems . Vendors are authorized to sell only to members, chapters and at approved local and national Coalition functions .

11. Display of License The vendor shall display the Vendor’s License at all times when selling paraphernalia and merchandise bearing NCBW’s Marks .

12. No Degrading Use No NCBW Marks, including any form of NCBW’s name, or any of its other symbols or acronyms shall be used on alcohol or tobacco containers, on personal checks, in casket linings, or upon tombstones .

13. Personal Information Licensee agrees that any personally identifiable information or personal data (“Personal Information”) disclosed to Licensee pursuant to this Agreement whether disclosed directly to Licensee or indirectly through provision of the Services, shall be maintained in compliance with any and all applicable local, state, federal and international laws, rules and regulations . The Parties agree that Personal Information is defined as information that someone can use to identify, locate, or contact a specific individual, either alone or when combined with other information reasonably available to them, including information that relates to an identifiable individual or expresses an opinion about that individual, e .g ., an individual’s: name; home or other physical address; E-mail address; telephone number; social security number; passport number; driver’s license number; bank account number; credit or debit card number; personal characteristics, including photographic image, fingerprints, handwriting, or other unique biometric data .

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14. Liability NCBW assumes no liability to Licensee or any third party for any losses, demands, claims, damages, or other liabilities, including attorneys’ fees, arising from or relating to the quality, performance or other characteristics of merchandise designed, manufactured, or sold by Licensee .

15. Indemnification Throughout the period from the inception of this Agreement until two (2)years following its termination, Licensee agrees to indemnify and hold harmless NCBW, its officers, Board of Directors members, agents and employees from and against any and all losses, demands, claims, damages to persons or property, and liabilities, including reasonable attorneys’ fees, arising out of or relating to claims by third parties for defects from, or damages or injuries sustained in connection with, Licensee’s design, manufacture, sale or use of marks .

16. Refund of Fees Licensee shall not be entitled to a refund of fees (or any portion thereof) upon termination of this Agreement, irrespective of the timing of termination (i .e ., whether termination occurs one month, ten months, or more after the fee has been paid and the associated Certificate has been issued) .

17. Entire Agreement This Agreement (including the incorporated 1-17) constitutes the entire agreement between the Parties relating to the subject matter hereof, and all prior proposals, promises, discussions, negotiations, agreements, or writings are superseded hereby . The terms of this Agreement and the Associated License shall be binding upon and shall inure to the benefit of the Parties and their successors, heirs, and assigns .

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto, by signature of their duly authorized representatives below, execute this Agreement, effective as of the date set forth above .

By reading this document, I agree to the terms of the Vendor Code of Conduct and Vendor License Agreement . I am committed to the National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc .’s vision and goals and will conduct myself accordingly to maintain the integrity of the organization’s brand name . Further, if any infraction of the policy is violated, the President, Board of Directors and Officers will review the violation and determine a course of action, which I agree to accept .

Signature: Signature: National President or Designee Vendor

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APPLICATION FOR VENDOR LICENSE OR LICENSE RENEWAL

National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc.1718 Peachtree Street NW, Suite 970, South Tower

Atlanta, GA 30309Telephone (404)-390-3982

Email: nationalexecutiveadmin@nc100bw .org

New Application Renewal Application Reinstatement

Tax ID # (EIN):

Name of Company (as shown on Federal Tax return):

Alternate name, if applicable (doing business as):

Company Mailing Address:

City: State: Zip:

Contact Person: Business Phone:

Mobile Phone: E-mail Address:

Company/Website Address:

This Company is Primarily: Business/Concession Manufacturer/Wholesaler Retail Store Mail Order Sole Proprietorship Partnership Corporation Limited Liability Corporation (LLC)

Are you, or a key member of your company a member of NCBW? Yes NoIf yes, provide the full name of member and name of chapter . Applicant request a nonexclusive LICENSE to manufacture, design, make, copy, sell, display or distribute paraphernalia relating to the (“NC100BW”) trademarks and service marks include Logos, NCBW/ NC100BW/ NCBW100 acronyms, NCBW Candace image, Sister-Nomic$ name and logo, etc . and the exact description of the nature of such paraphernalia and the manner of such manufacture sale and distribution is described as follows:

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Check the Items You Wish to Sell (check all that apply): Accessories (Ladies) Crafts/Quilted Crafts Luggage/Purses African Artifacts Desk/Office Accessories Mirrors/Accessories Apparel (Children/Infants) Decals Monograms Apparel (Ladies) Dolls Paddles Apparel (Men) Garment Bags Pens/Pencils Art/Prints/Posters

Glassware Photos/Pictures/Posters Auto Accessories Hats/Caps Sculptures Banners/Flags Hosiery/Socks Shirts/T-Shirts Badges/Buttons Jackets Shoes Bath Accessories Jewelry Sportswear Sweatshirts Stationary Bath Apparel

Khaki/Safari Shirts Sweaters Beachwear/Playwear Lamps Tote Bags Books/Literature Leather Goods Travel Bags Candy/Cookies License Plates/Frames Umbrellas Ceramics/Cups/Mugs Linen/Bedding Other

NCBW reserves the right to withdraw the license and terminate the associated License Agreement of any vendor who violates the License Agreement, Code of Conduct or NCBW policies and procedures .

How do you market your merchandise?

RENEWALS ONLY

List items you will no longer sell .

(It is very important that all details or proposed activity by Applicant be disclosed .) **This will be reviewed very carefully and shall impact upon licensure decision. **

Name: Date: (Print)

Signature: (Electronic Signature Acceptable)

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NCBW Graphic Standards Implementing the NCBW Brand in Communications Updated January 2013 National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc. 1925 Adam C . Powell Jr . Boulevard, Suite 1L, New York, NY 10026, www .nc100bw .org

“The National Coalition of 100 Black Women advocates on behalf of women of color through national and local actions and strategic alliances

that promote its national and international agendas on leadership development and on gender equity in the areas of health, education and economic development.”

Name Our name is “National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc .” Our abbreviation is “NCBW” . Chapters are designated as “National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc . – _________ Chapter .” If a chapter is incorporated within its state, it would be designated “National Coalition of 100 Black Women - __________ Chapter, Inc .” (Do not use “Inc .” twice .) Rationale The NCBW logo is the cornerstone of our brand . The logo design is a trapezoid representing the strong, multi-faceted, out-of-the-box nature of the Coalition woman . It strength and unique quality reflects the best aspects of the National Coalition of 100 Black Women . Tagline (Motto) “Building Partnerships through Creative Alliances” NCBW Vision “We are an organization of progressive women of African decent whose voice and force for gender equity and sociopolitical advancement drive meaningful change to benefit women of color .” NCBW Mission The NCBW mission statement to the left is to be used in news releases, letters, and other official communications . Color Palette NCBW’s official logo colors are black & white . Usage Restrictions The NCBW logo may not be altered in any way . For visibility, impact and overall integrity, it is important to retain a consistent use of the logo . The logo is fundamental to the communications and should never be compromised . The logo may not be redrawn, changed or distorted . Always reproduce the logo from the original digital file supplied by National Coalition of 100 Black Women .

Black Logo (One Color)

White Logo Image on Black Background

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Display Rules Exclusion Zone Graphic elements are strictly prohibited within exclusion zone . The exclusion zone consists of the dimensions of the capital ‘N .’ Minimum Display To maintain consistency, the logo should adhere to minimum display restrictions . The logo is not to be used any smaller than 1” X 1 1/4” to allow for maximum readability . Incorrect Usage Do not reposition stretch, squash, or alter the NCBW logo or change its relationship to the NCBW logotype . Do not condense, reposition, stretch, or alter the NCBW logotype in any way . Do not separate the NCBW logotype from the NCBW trapezoid image . Do not use any unauthorized colors in the NCBW logo . Logo Type Font Type Font: Arial

abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ 1234567890&.,:;’$¢%!?(*)

Arial Regular Arial Italic Arial Bold Arial Bold Italic Typography Elements

One of the key factors in any brand program is the use of a specified type family for text or running copy . Using a consistent family of typefaces visually reinforces the identity of the National Coalition of 100 Black Women . The type font family for NCBW communication pieces is Arial . For on-line communications guidelines, see NCBW Website Guidelines .

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Sister-Nomics Logo SpecsSister-Nomics is an economic empowerment program of the National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc .®

The following are guidelines for any use or reproduction of the Sister-Nomics logo and should only be used with the proper authorization from NC100BW National .

Logo SizeSquare

TaglineAn Economic Empowerment Program of the National Coaliton of 100 Black Women, Inc .

Color PaletteBackground - white or transparent

Font - Black: HSB: 0/0/0; RGB: 0/0/0; Lab: 0/0/0; CMYK: 75/68/67/90; Hex#000000

Top Horizontal Line of the “E” and “$”: HSB: 0/87/47; RGB: 121/16/16; Lab: 30/51/41; CMYK: 27/100/100/30; Hex#791010

Middle Horizontal Line of the “E” and “$”: HSB: 42/80/98; RGB: 249/191/51; Lab: 83/19/82; CMYK: 0/27/93/0; Hex#f9bf33

Bottom Horizontal Line of the “E” and “$”: HSB: 0/87/47; RGB: 121/16/16; Lab: 30/51/41; CMYK: 27/100/100/30; Hex#791010

Lady Head (furthest left, center of page): at 100% Opacity: Black: HSB: 0/0/0; RGB: 0/0/0; Lab: 0/0/0; CMYK: 75/68/67/90; Hex#000000

Lady Head (2nd from left): at 80% Opacity: Black: HSB: 0/0/0; RGB: 0/0/0; Lab: 0/0/0; CMYK: 75/68/67/90; Hex#000000

Lady Head (3rd from left): at 60% Opacity: Black: HSB: 0/0/0; RGB: 0/0/0; Lab: 0/0/0; CMYK: 75/68/67/90; Hex#000000

Lady Head (4th from left): at 40% Opacity: Black: HSB: 0/0/0; RGB: 0/0/0; Lab: 0/0/0; CMYK: 75/68/67/90; Hex#000000

Lady Head (5th from left): at 20% Opacity: Black: HSB: 0/0/0; RGB: 0/0/0; Lab: 0/0/0; CMYK: 75/68/67/90; Hex#000000

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FOR OFFICE USE ONLYDate Received: By: Vendor Type (check one): New Renewal Reinstatement

Fees:

• Non-Refundable Application Fee Paid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $

• New Application Fee Paid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $

• Renewal Fee Paid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $

• Reinstatement Fee Paid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $

• Late Fee Paid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $

Total Fee(s) Paid $

Payment Method: Electronic/PayPal Check Certified Check Money Order

Verification of Documents submitted: • Vendor License Agreement signed Yes No • Application for Vendor’s License Yes No

Application Approved: Yes No

License No . Date Issued: Expiration Date: Application Denied: Yes No

Reason(s) for Denial:

Applicant sent written notification of denial: Yes No Date:

Sign: Date:

REFUND OF FEE(S)Date Refund Request Received: Certificate of License Returned: Yes No

Date Refund Issued: Amount of Refund $Comments:

Sign: Date:

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NATIONAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS Elected Officers

Virginia W . Harris President

Seretha S . Tinsley First Vice President

Beverly P . Johnson Second Vice President

Elizabeth A . Jones Third Vice President

Quanda L . Baker Secretary

Tiffany Hemmings-Prather Financial Secretary

Mary L . Harden Treasurer

Appointed Officer Dr . Sandra S . Mack

Parliamentarian

DirectorsJewell Jackson McCabe First National President

Michele McNeill-Emery Immediate Past President

Belinthia Berry

Mary Boulware

Nyisha Chapman

Cheryl C . Cole, Chair Nominating Committee

Latifah K . Fields

Evelyn Frazier

Sheila Johnson-Heacock

Cynthia Oda

Maxine V . Hickman

Katrina Kerr

Cheryl Perry League

Dr . Gretchen Lofland

Minnie Jenkins-Miller

Dr . Brenda Johnson-Moore

Rhonda Rogers

Wilma Holmes Tootle

Ayris T . Scales

Marian Y . Woods

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