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TNT’s Mission
True Networking Thursdays (TNT) is an African-American
networking organization whose purpose is to provide the
African-American Community with opportunities for personal and
professional awareness, development and interaction. TNT
ultimately offers mutual benefits through networking that will
strengthen our community.
What is TNT?
TNT
is True Networking Thursdays, a professional group for dynamic
professional and personal exchange.
What is the origin
of TNT?
The African-American Leadership Roundtable of Rochester, New
York (a leadership, networking group) discussed the idea of
social networking opportunities for professional African
Americans in the Rochester area. Prior to the Roundtable’s
discussion of the networking idea, two Roundtable members, Mr.
Marshall J. Spurlock and Mr. Clayton H. Osborne discussed the
feasibility of providing networking opportunities for
professional African Americans. Subsequently, the Roundtable
made a decision to conduct quarterly social networking events.
Two events were held. Many participants expressed an interest in
more frequent opportunities to network. Mr. Spurlock felt that
monthly networking receptions could meet this expressed
interest. Thus he coined the name, Total Networking Thursdays.
In 2004, the name was changed to True Networking Thursdays. Now
TNT networking receptions are held on the third Thursday of each
month from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The first reception was held
in September 1998.
What is the
operational structure of TNT?
TNT is led by an 13-member board of directors that includes a
president, vice-president, secretary and treasurer. There are
also 3 standing committees that ensure the success of the
board’s initiatives. The committees are Membership,
Communications and Events.
The
Events Committee is responsible for the planning of the monthly
Networking Receptions and other TNT activities and events.
The
Membership Committee identifies creative ways to increase TNT’s
membership.
The Communications Committee focuses on communicating TNT’s
message to the membership and the Rochester community at large.
How many
participants does TNT have?
TNT
boasts a network of more than 600 individuals. TNT’s membership
continues to grow annually.
What does it cost
to participate in TNT?
The annual membership fee is $65 for regular membership, $40 for
students. This fee entitles members to free admission to the
monthly networking receptions. Non-members are charged $10
admission to each reception.
The membership fees cover organizational operating expenses and
TNT-sponsored events. Corporations and other organizations
sponsor the monthly receptions. Sponsorship guidelines for
potential sponsors and are available upon request. |
