VOTE November 2, 2019

PROVEN HISTORY OF SUCCESSFUL NAACP LEADERSHIP

  • President of VA State Conference
  • President of Hanover County NAACP
  • Recognized by VSC NAACP As Most Improved With Life Memberships
  • Increased Branch Accountability by Requiring Written Financial Statements
  • Successfully Processed All Restorations of Voting Rights Applications
  • Re-organized Hanover NAACP Youth Council & Started A Youth Scholarship Fund
  • Re-formed Relationships with Hanover County Baptist Clergy Associations

ACTIVE, PROGRESSIVE & SUCCESSFUL IN ADVOCATING FOR NAACP ISSUES:

  • Helped To Increase Hiring of African Americans in Hanover School Classrooms
  • Helped To Increase African American Hanover County Sheriff Patrol Officers
  • Re-evaluated African American Suspension Rates in Hanover County Schools
  • Fought Against Hanover’s Exemption From Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act
  • Improved Relationships with Hanover County Police, Officials & School Board

STRONG HUSBAND, PROUD FATHER, CARING GRANDFATHER & COMMUNITY LEADER:

  • Native of Mecklenburg County
  • Married for 43 years, 2 daughters & 5 grand-daughters & 1 grandson
  • Serves as Chair of Hanover Democratic Committee
  • Past Chair Hanover Community Service Board
  • Deacon & Sunday School Teacher
  • Mount Zion Baptist Church
  • VCU Undergraduate
  • Masters Central Michigan University
  • UVA Sorensen Institute Graduate
  • USAF Retiree
  • Retired January 2016 from Chicago Bridge & Iron, Safety Engineer

At A Glance

Robert Barnette has been working with the Hanover County NAACP for over 20 years and has served as President for the Hanover County NAACP for more than 7 years.

Barnette has helped to coordinate and execute annual VSC General Assembly Lobby Day and lobbying activities during the 2016 session. He introduced community mentoring programs to increase community awareness in branch activities, boost NAACP membership, and promote civic engagement. Barnette also coordinated activities for 2017 Gubernatorial Forum at Virginia Union University.

Honeywell, PMT         Hopewell Virginia

Shaw/CB&I Safety Engineer         2009 – 2016

E.I. Dupont, Spurance Plant Qualifications         1997 – 2009

Qualifications

Possess significant knowledge and background in Civil and human rights activities. Knowledge of and proficient use of technology, e mail, social media, and establishing Microsoft Office programs such as word, excel, power point, and excess databases.

Ability to analyze situations and problem solve both accurately and in a timely manner. Ability to interact effectively with all types of people and personalities.

  • Central Michigan University – Master of Science: General Administration
  • Virginia Commonwealth University – Bachelor of Science: Public Safety

  • University of Virginia – Thomas C. Sorensen Institute for Political Leadership

  • Virginia Air National Guard
  • State Command Chief Master Sergeant (Ret), 2003
  • Human Resource Advisor, 1998 – 2001
  • 2013, 7th DISTRICT CONGRESSIONAL*** VETERAN COMMENDATION RECIPIENT
  • Past President, Vice President & Political Action Chair of the Hanover County
  • NAACP Past Chairman of the Hanover Democratic Committee
  • Member of the Hanover Sheriff Advisory Board
  • Past Chairman of the Hanover Department of Social Services Board,
  • Membership Chairman of the Hanover Rotary Club,
  • Secretary & Past Chairman of the Hanover County Electoral Board,
  • Past President of the Virginia Army/Air National Guard Enlisted Association,
  • FBI Richmond Division Citizen Academy Graduate

My goals are to make sure:

  • VSC is removed from Administratorship (Transparency)
  • Stabilize the Unit assessments (Smart Membership Growth Strategies)
  • Increase Unit Administration training across the Commonwealth
  • Make sure that VSC and Units are Compliant with National office (Financial Stability)
  • Revitalization and Charter new Units if needed (Smart Membership Growth Strategies)
  • Increase VSC Corporate Partners Program (Financial Stability)
  • Promote Civic Engagement Legislative Advocacy)

2019 84th Virginia State Conference NAACP Convention
HOTEL REGISTRATION

November 1-3, 2019

Hilton Richmond Hotel and Spa – Short Pump

12042 West Broad Street
Richmond, VA 23233
Phone 804.364.3600
Fax 804.525.6098
$ 129
00
Single or Double per night (plus 13.3% tax)
  • Check-In Time: 3:00pm
  • Check-Out Time: 12:00pm
  • Group Code: Request NAACP rate when making reservation
  • Deadline: By 5:00pm on Thursday, October 10, 2019
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