Dates set for 100 BMOTA Summer Success Academy for young men
Special to the Outlook
The 100 Black Men of the Tallahassee Area, (100 BMOTA) Inc. will again this year, provide FREE activities for young men in the Big Bend Area prior to the opening of school at its Summer Success Academy, “An Overnight Experience” from August 7-9. The goal of the Academy, which begins with a 4:00 p.m. drop-off on Aug. 7 and includes two overnights, is to prepare young men in grades 8-12 for a successful 2017-18 school year, and beyond. Age waiver will be given to mentees who have previously participated with 100 BMOTA and the Saturday Success Academy.
The Academy will be held on the campus of Florida A&M University at the Hansel Tookes Recreation Center.
The 100 Black Men have planned activities designed to enhance the young men’s mental, academic, social, spiritual and physical skills and competencies. Parents are encouraged to enroll their sons by visiting the web page of the 100 BMOTA at www.100bmt.com to complete an application and obtain participation requirements. The deadline for registration is July 31. Parents may also contact 100 Black Men of Tallahassee Area, Inc., at 100bmtally@gmail.com, Earl Levison, elevison1@gmail.com, Ray Mobley, ray.mobley215@gmail.com, or Ronald M. Joe, Sr. ronaldjoesr@comcast.net .
