Founder's Gala

On June 4, 2010, The Westchester Clubmen will celebrate three stellar honorees at its historic Founders' Gala. They are:

Dr. Bennie Chiles III, Neurosurgeon
Current Clubman, Dr. Chiles is a renowned neurosurgeon based in the Westchester area. He will receive the “Clubmen” award for his long dedication to the Foundation and his service to those in need.

Soledad O’Brien, Anchor and Special Correspondent, CNN
A reporter for over two decades, Ms. O’Brien is an influential anchor known for her work on the projects Black in America and Latino in America. She will be presented with the Griot Award as the Foundation’s first female honoree.

Jimmie Lee Solomon, Executive Vice President, Baseball Operations, Major League Baseball
The highest ranking African-American in baseball, Solomon will be presented with the Mentor Award for his impressive success as a leader in his field and for his efforts promoting youth and African-American baseball initiatives.

The event is the primary fundraiser for the Higher Aims program.

Our History

Who We Are

The Westchester Clubmen, established in 1959, is an organization of African-American men in Westchester County, N.Y., dedicated to educating, supporting and inspiring young African-American and Latino men to fulfill their dreams. Members include senior executives of global corporations, entrepreneurs, physicians, journalists, attorneys, educators and other professionals.

The organization, through its foundation, created Higher Aims, an after-school program that provides educational and life enrichment for young men in middle- and high-school in Westchester Country.

The Higher Aims "Young Clubmen" are required to:

Strive for academic excellence and maintain high attendance standards
Strive to achieve honor roll status
Participate in group discussions and attend field trips
Wear a shirt and tie one day each week
Learn to play the game of chess

Founders Tribute Gala '09 - Photo Gallery

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