Eagles History
The start of the Indian Forest Companies FKA the Indian Forest Club Association Inc is an interesting story indeed due in part to the current state of the organization now. The Indian Forest Club Association began as an idea. Antwon Kitchen and Boumie Yaung were extremely bored during the summer of 2000 and decided to form a kids club. Word spread quickly about their intention and the interest of the start of a brand new club. The founding membership grew from two members to fifteen members.
A constitutional committee was assembled and scheduled to convene from Monday, June 19 thru Friday, June 23, 2000. At the first meeting, the committee consisting of all members, duly elected Antwon Kitchen to serve as Presiding Officer and Boumie Yaung to serve as Deputy Presiding Officer. The focus was to draft a constitution that would promote independence and provide the club with stability and strong governance. The constitutional committee and founding members were as follows:
1. Antwon Kitchen- Presiding Officer
2. Boumie Yaung- Deputy Presiding Officer and Secretary
3. Kenneth Kitchen
4. Latara Kitchen
5. Brandon Ross
6. Antione Gibbs
7. Crystal Kitchen
8. Yolanda Washington
9. Anthony Kitchen
10. Bobby Terry
11. Kevin Terry
12. Justin Terry
13. Arron Gibbs
14. Brian Mcneil
15. Khalil Mikell
Each member gave their opinions on how the new government should be and as a result, gave birth to a our first constitution. On Friday, June 23, 2000, Presiding Officer Kitchen made a motion to adjourn the meeting and signature the constitution as law. All members signed the document and the Indian Forest Club Association was born. This was a day filled with glory and joy, a brand new organization was created in our community.
On June 26, 2000, the members held a special election to elect the President and Chief Executive. Even though he expressed that he had no interest to run for President, the general members had other plans. When the votes were counted, every general member elected and chose Presiding Officer Antwon Kitchen to serve as their President. On July 9, 2000, Presiding Officer Antwon Kitchen proudly and boldly took the oath of office administered by AYA (Atlanta Youth Association) President Jerry McMurry to become the First President and Chief Executive of the Indian Forest Club Association. From the very beginning, President Kitchen stated that he intends to take the club to a new level and a new height and encouraged the future officers and general members to join him.
On July 12, 2000, just days after being seated as President and Chief Executive, Antwon Kitchen appointed the executive staff and nominated six general members to the Board of Directors. These individuals would become known as the first official government of the Indian Forest Club Association. The following were appointed:
Executive Staff
Antwon Kitchen- President and Chief Executive
Boumie Yaung- First Vice President
Bobby Terry- Second Vice President
Crystal Kitchen- General Secretary
Jeffery Arceaneuax- Executive Assistant to the President and Chief Executive
Yolanda Washington- Director of Financial Management
Chalanda Simmons- Assistant Director of Financial Management
Brandon Ross- Director of Membership
Kenneth Kitchen- Director of Projects and Community Affairs
Captain Justin Terry- Unit Commander
First Lieutenant Antoine Gibbs- Unit Deputy Commander
Board of Directors
Kevin Terry- Chairman of the Board
Coi Clarke- Secretary of the Board
Khalil Mikell- General Director
Latara Kitchen- General Director
Brian Mcneil- General Director
Anthony Wright- General Director
The history of each year, can be viewed in our time line
Fiscal year 2000-2001
1) Antwon James Bernard Kitchen is elected and installed President and Chief Executive. He appoints the executive staff and military commanders and nominates the Board of Directors.
2) President Antwon Kitchen convenes his first staff meeting to discuss issues confronting the organization.
3) Vice President positions are renamed “Assistant President”
4) Six new general members join the club
5) IFCA joins the National Council of Clubs and Associations. President Kitchen is chosen by Presiding Superintendent Danielson, to serve as Vice Chair of the Board of Presidents.
Fiscal Year 2001-2002
1) President Kitchen presents the First Annual State of the Association address.
2) “Rising up to the Occasion” became our new official theme.
3) Four new members join the club.
4) President Kitchen creates the military position rotation system which requires the President and Chief Executive to appoint new commanders each year.
5) Board of Directors pass their first resolution, the Membership Settlement Resolution of 2001, which establishes a schedule of fees to be developed by the President for the collection of membership dues.
6) Revenue increases in the club and President Kitchen is awarded a salary of $25.00/month.
Fiscal Year 2002-2003
1) Two new general members join the club.
2) President Kitchen’s private residence becomes the official headquarters of the Indian Forest Club Association.
3) The IFCA purchases a computer to maintain data files.
4) More staff members (Executive Staff) are added to the payroll
5) The Board of Directors passed two new amendments to the constitution.
6) First fundraiser is launched
7) Department of Instructional Services is created. Latara Kitchen is appointed Instructional Assistant President.
Fiscal Year 2003-2004
1) President Kitchen assembles the Families in Support Committee and commits 25% of the budget to funding its activities.
2) Board of Directors increase Presidential Salary from $25.00/month to $50.00/month.
3) Group Commander Captain Antoine Gibbs is promoted to the rank of Major when NCCA Department of Military Affairs recognizes the 165th Military Unit, as an authorized functioning unit.
4) Board of Directors passes four new amendments to the constitution
5) The Board of Directors award President Kitchen the office and powers of Chief Executive Officer. This also created the official seal of the President and Chief Executive Officer.
6) The Mighty Eagles becomes our mascot.
7) President and CEO Antwon Kitchen is elected 2nd Assistant Presiding Superintendent of the National Council of Clubs and Associations.
Fiscal Year 2004-2005
1) Three new members join the club
2) The Mass Public Affairs Impact Resolution of 2004 is signed and becomes law
3) IFCA purchase telephone account for the Main Headquarters.
4) IFCA obtains its first email from yahoo.com
Fiscal Year 2005-2006
1) Four new members join the club
2) Club Development Committee creates the first Grant Proposal and submits it to the federal government
3) The building project becomes the President and CEO’s main focus.
4) Board of Directors pass the Business Fellowship Resolution of 2005
5) President and CEO Kitchen creates the Partners in Business Program
6) President and CEO Kitchen succeeds The Late Presiding Superintendent David Johnson to become the 14th Presiding Superintendent and Chief President of the National Council of Clubs and Associations
Fiscal Year 2006-2007
1) 20 new members join the club
2) IFCA obtains its first functional website.www.indianforestclubassociation.bravehost.com
3) 2nd Grant Proposal is sent to the Federal Government
4) President and CEO Kitchen commissions the first Public Ministerial Staff and Ambassadorial Council.
5) IFCA obtains a federal tax identification number
Fiscal Year 2007-2008
1) IFCA obtains its DUNS (Data Universal Number System)
Fiscal Year 2008-2009
1) Four new members join the club
2) In Pursuit of Excellence and Nothing Less becomes our new theme
3) Department of Special Services is created and Michael Corbett is appointed Vice President of Special Services.
Fiscal Year 2009-2010
1) President and CEO Kitchen convenes the committee of proposal revision and creates the small business plan
2) IFCA files for Incorporation and becomes known as The Indian Forest Club Association Inc
3) President and CEO is reelected as the 16th Presiding Superintendent and Chief President of the National Council of Clubs and Associations thus becoming the first Former Presiding Superintendent to be reelected to office.
Fiscal year 2010-2011
1) New bylaws are adopted and President and CEO Kitchen is reinstalled as President and Chief Executive Officer.
2) Organization changes its name from the Indian Forest Club Association Inc to The Indian Forest Companies.
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Fiscal Years 2011-2018
1) Organization restructures and eliminates The Office of President for The Office of General Manager.
2) The Indian Forest Companies files for and obtains 501c3 status
3) Applies for our first five grant programs to obtaining funding to launch
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