Beautillion San Francisco

Introduction

The San Francisco Chapter of Jack and Jill of America, Inc. presents Beautillion 2006, "A Man Among Men - Continuing A Legacy of Building Leadership and Character". With this year we celebrate the 10th biennial Beautillion. We have fostered considerable thought, vision, and inspiration toward program development in order to provide our young men with an exceptional and added-value opportunity as they experience this 'rites-of-passage' program.

What is Beautillion?

The Beautillion is a celebration of the achievements of young African American men who are high school juniors and seniors, or college freshmen. These young men, or “Beaux”, represent a select few of the many candidates nominated to be honored at Beautillion 2006. Each Beau is chosen in recognition of his demonstrated achievements in academics, sports, the arts, community and church involvement, leadership, and his overall commitment to the advancement of African Americans. All Beaux must plan to continue their education.

Proceeds from Beautillion 2006 will fund achievement awards for each Beau based on select criteria. In addition, a portion of the proceeds will be donated to Jack and Jill's National Foundation for contribution to programs that enhance children's academic skills and leadership, as well as other selected charities based in the greater Bay Area.

These local beneficiaries will receive funding that will enable those organizations to fulfill their missions and reach higher levels of achievement. The common theme among the organizations that receive support is programs or services that enhance the lives and opportunities of children and youth.

With your interest in sharing in this celebrated tradition we can ensure our young men continue on the path to becoming Men Among Men.

The Goals of Beautillion:

• To recognize the achievements of young African-American men as a community.

• To inspire and stimulate further growth, academic excellence, community service learning, and leadership development.

• To enhance their sense of civic responsibility and appreciation for cultural heritage.

• To bring about self-awareness, self-determination, self-actualization and purpose greater than self.

The Beaux participate in programs specifically designed with these goals in mind.

Beautillion is the culmination of dedicated efforts and planning by the Beautillion committee of the San Francisco Chapter of Jack and Jill of America, Inc.