William Averette Anderson Fund

“Travel 9,328”

“Conferences, conventions, and meetings 9,328”

“Interest 3,132”

“Supplies 223”

“Telephone 475”

“Computers Technology Management 3,006”

“Web Site Development 572”

“Advertising 1,314”

“Business Registration Fees 270”

“Membership and Dues 125”

“Plaques and Awards 45”

“Service charges 995”

“Books, Subscriptions, Reference 876”

“American Express Credit Card Beginning of year 5,463, End of year 2,012”

“Statement of Primary Exempt Purpose The William Anderson fund was established to expand advance studies in the field ong Disaster and hazard Research and Mitigiation within the Minority communities with the initial focus on increasing the number of African American scientists, practitioners, and policymakers. Hazard and Disaster Mitigation is designed to make communities in the U.S. and around the world safer in the face of hazards and disasters of all kinds, from naturally-occurring events and accidents involving technology. The fund seeks to enssure that these activities, which aim to reduce the impacts of future disasters and preparing for, responding to, and recovering from these kinds of events take into account the needs of communities of color, women and children.”

“The fund participated at the Broomfield Conference in July and present a workshop. The seminar is designed to introduce the students to career opportunities as researchers and practitioners of the many disciplines that provide relief and manage hazards and disasters. The fund had 13 students as presentors.”

“The fund held a Student Council Retreat workshop for the purpose of developing the BAF Newsletter, and strategic use of social media to promote and notifiy the fellows of opportunities in the field of Disaster Hazard Research”