Vanessa Banks' Accomplishments
PERSONAL:
Native of Lakeland Florida
Raised by her Mother Mrs. Elizabeth Rosier, and her Grandparents the Late Dr. G. J. & Amilia Martin
Married to Revered Dr. Bartholomew Banks, Sr.
4 children - Kenya Mostyn, Bartholomew II, Minister Barron Banks, and Barmeithia
4 Grandchildren - Bartholomew III, Vania, Donovan and Maxwell
EDUCATION:
Kathleen Sr. High School, Lakeland, FL
University of South Florida - Music/ Interdisciplinary Social Science
Nova University - CDA Director’s Credential
Gainesville College - National Administrator Credential
Eastern Airlines Reservations School
PUBLICATIONS:
Author: Marriage And The Bride: What To Do While You Wait For Your Godly Mate
ORGANIZATIONS:
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority
Red Hat Society
CONTESTS:
Miss Teenage Lakeland - 1971
Miss Upward Bound - 1972
RELIGIOUS:
First Lady, St. John Progress Missionary Baptist Church, Reverend Dr. Bartholomew Banks, Sr., Pastor, over 2300 member congregation
First Lady, Progressive Missionary & Educational Baptist State Convention of Florida, Inc.
President of Youth & Children, Progressive M & E Baptist State Convention, 1969
Former Director of Music Jar Women, Mt. Pilgrim Association
Former Musician for Jr. Women, National Baptist Convention of America
Former Director of Music, Progressive M & E Baptist State Convention
Musician Minister’s, National Baptist Convention of America
Assistant Musician, St. John Progressive M.B. Church
Sunday School Teacher of Minister’s Wives, St. John Progressive
Fine Arts Director, St. John Progressive
Founder of Progressive Achievements Summer Camp/After School Program - one of the first in Tampa, FL
Obtained St. John’s 1st playground through grant writing
Founder of St. John Progressive Drill Team & Dance Ministry
Founder of St. John Progressive Basketball Team
All and all, Vanessa Banks has donated her life to children’s ministries and to her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.