Chapter Profile
The Richmond Metropolitan Chapter of NABA represents approximately 100 minorities in the fields of accounting, business, finance and information technology. Our objective is to address the professional needs of our members and to help build leaders that shape the future of the accounting and finance profession. This objective is further demonstrated through our National theme, “Achieving Excellence Through Leadership.” This means that our success in the Richmond Chapter is largely impacted by the leadership and dedication of our members.
Meetings
We host monthly chapter meetings at 6:00 PM at a local venue. View our calendar of events for the upcoming meeting details.
2009 Chapter Officers
| President | Christopher Hamilton |
| 1st Vice President | Ray Wrenn |
| 2nd Vice President | Open |
| Secretary | Lynnette Watson-Baum |
| Asst. Secretary / Administration | Cynthia Johnson |
| Treasurer | Fran Randall |
| Corporate Relations | Capricia Cunningham |
| Student Member Services | Du'Neka Easley, CPA Ellisha Dickerson (co-chair) |
| Member Services | Kwanza Downs Robin Hill (co-chair) |
| Professional Development | Open | ACAP (High School Student Outreach Program) | Open |
| Community Service | Open |
| Public Relations / Website | Open |
| Administration / Compliance | Open |
| Immediate Past President | Capricia Cunningham |
LOCAL HISTORY- Richmond Chapter
The Richmond Metropolitan Chapter of
the National Association of Black Accountants, Inc.,
was organized and revitalized in February, 1989 to unite
accountants and accounting students with similar interests
and ideas. The Chapter's goals and objectives are designed
to promote and develop the professional skills of its
members; to encourage and assist minority students in
entering the accounting profession; to encourage cooperative
relationships with other professionals; to represent
the interests of current prospective minority accounting
professionals and to promote the interest of the National
Chapter.
Programs initiated by our local chapter include: Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA); Career Development Seminars; Technical Seminars; Annual Awards Banquet; and Student Scholarships.
Our history can only be completed with the inclusion of our student chapters. In 1991 we assumed the responsibility for providing support for Hampton University and Norfolk State University. In addition, chapters were established at Virginia State University and Virginia Commonwealth University. In 1992 Elizabeth City State University joined our family of student chapters. In 1993 we were successful in establishing a chapter at the University of Virginia. Our student chapters have consistently been successful at placing among the top ten schools in the National Evaluation Program. Many of our students have received various local, regional, and national scholarships. It is with great pride that we continue our support of and relationship with them.
The Richmond Metropolitan Chapter is apart of the Eastern Region.
NATIONAL HISTORY
National Association of Black Accountants, Inc. was founded in December 1969 by nine African-American
accountants in the New York area, who decided that there
was a need for a professional organization of minority
accountants. Their goal was to establish a national
organization that dealt forthrightly and effectively
with the many common problems faced by the growing number
of African-American professionals in the world of accounting.
The following individuals are the founders of NABA.
| Ronald Benjamin | Earl Biggot | Donald Bristow |
| Kenneth Drummond | Bertram Gibson | Richard McNamee |
| Frank Ross | George Wallace | Michael Winston |
A significant portion of NABA's programs are devoted to the development of its student component. Accordingly, NABA provides its student members with many programs that give them the opportunity to interact with its members and professionals, as well as obtain practical insights into what lies ahead for them as black accountants and business professionals after they graduate. The Association's network of professional chapters is complemented by over 90 of the Association's student chapters, which exist on college campuses, and in various metropolitan areas throughout the country. In addition to the programs listed above, other student member programs include a newsletter, leadership seminars, and internship referrals. In 1990, NABA's Center for Advancement of Minority Accountants (Center) was introduced. The Center is utilized to manage our current student programs and develop new programs to focus on high school and middle school students.
NABA has developed national and local programs to implement its goals. Among the national programs are: the Annual National Convention; Regional Student Conferences; NABA publications; Special Memberships; and National Scholarships. Nationally and locally over $2.3 million in scholarships have been awarded over the past ten years.
