PHB ARLINGTON CHAPTER 22-23

Arlington

2022 - 2023 PROG

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THE BEGIN

The Arlington Chapter of Jack and Ji
result of an idea which was initially d
Ms. Linda Banks. This idea was prese
Chapter who resided in Arlington. U
members of an existing chapter, the
Walker and Mrs. Doris Johnson. On
become the sponsoring chapter of the
then received Provisional Group sta
filled with group activities and meet
opportunity to get to know each othe
mother’s names were submitted for P
was granted at the 1992 Jack and Jill
in Orlando, Florida. The Arlington C
Incorporated was chartered on Sept
serving as the first President.

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ill of America, Incorporated, was the
discussed by Mrs. Doris Johnson and
ented to members of the Fort Worth
Unable to organize a chapter while
e idea was acted upon by Ms. Emma
April 8, 1991, Fort Worth agreed to
e Arlington Interest Group. The group
atus in July 1991. The first year was
tings that allowed the members the
er. On June 9, 1992, twenty-nine (29)
Provisional Chapter status. This status
of America, Inc. National Convention
Chapter of Jack and Jill of America,
tember 12, 1992, with Doris Johnson

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CURRENT

Dr. Sonja Watson is the current c
members and 90 children. The Arl
Leach-Bowen, the National Vice
America, Inc. The Arlington Chapter
which includes 32 chapters in the
Texas. The signature program fo
annual Jack and Jill Foundation
to uplift African American Male Te
the South Central Teen Conferenc
2022 - 2024 theme is Level Up!
our Children, Families, Communities

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chapter President leading 50 mother
lington Chapter is home to Sativa

President of Jack and Jill of
is part of the South Central Region,
states of Louisiana, New Mexico and
or the Arlington Chapter is the
fundraiser Beautillion which strives
eens. The Arlington Chapter will host
ce in 2023. The Arlington Chapter
Mothers Achieving Greatness for
s and or One Another.

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CHARTER

ESTABLIS

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MEMBERS
SHED 1992

BETTY ALEXANDER
LINDA BANKS

JENNIFER BASPED
MARIE BATTLE
TAMRA BELTON
GINNI BROWN
DEBRA BURRIS

DEBORAH CUFFEE
O. ELAINE EVANS
MARILYN GARNER
MATTIE GILLIAM
PRINCESS GUNDY
SHIRA JEFFERSON

DORIS JOHNSON
GWENDOLYN JOHNSON
LAURA DURIO-MADDOX

RAMONA MOORE
AVA PORTER

BRENDA SADLER
SANDRA SCOTT
LISA THOMPSON
EMMA WALKER
AVARITA WILLIAMS
GWENDOLYN WILLIAMS
LANORA WRIGHT

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DR. SONJA S. WATSON, PRESIDENT JO
WENDY WALKER, VICE PRESIDENT TH
ROCHELLE PORTER, TREASURER PA
BRONWYN JUSTICE, PROGRAM TA
DIRECTOR N
SYDNEY DAVIS, RECORDING L
SECRETARY TY
VIRGINIA BROWN-ALEXANDER, SA
FINANCIAL SECRETARY V
KHIANDRA WOODS, EDITOR L
DR. TANAYA SANDERS, HISTORIAN C

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FFICERS

ONIKKA DAVIS, CHAPLAIN
HE HONORABLE STACEY WHITE,
ARLIAMENTARIAN
ARA PAIGE, SERGEANT-AT-ARMS
INA JONES, FOUNDATION CHAIR
ATANYA BENFORD, PROTOCOL CHAIR
YRA WHITE, LEAD TEEN SPONSOR
ATIVA LEACH-BOWEN, NATIONAL
ICE PRESIDENT
ASHANDA REED-LARRY, SCR TEEN
ONFERENCE 2023 CHAIR

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HAPTER MEMBERS

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2022-2023 CHA

KIMBERLY AKINRODOYE
DR. FELICIA ABRAM
LATANYA BENFORD
URSHALA BOWLES
HELEN BROUSSARD

VIRGINIA BROWN-ALEXAND
E RM A D E L Y N B U T L E R

RASHIDA CASEY-REYNOLDS
ESHANDRA COX
DANA CROSSLIN

ASHLEE DAVIDSON
JONIKKA DAVIS
SYDNEY DAVIS

GENEEKA ESTRADA
ERIKA FADEL, ESQ.

CICELY FRIZELL
LISA FULGENCE
LAKEISHA GLOVER

EBONI GOFF
DR. CLYNITA GRAFENREED

SHAWAN HAGAN-COLE
TINA HARRISON-JORDAN

DEMATRIA HOLBROOK
KHERRI JEAN

LAUREN JONES

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APTER MEMBERS

NINA JONES
BRONWYN JUSTICE
RHONDA KENNEDY
QUANIKA KENNEY
SATIVA LEACH-BOWEN
WANDA MITCHELL

TARA PAIGE
COURTNEY PEREZ, ESQ.
CLAUDINE PLANTER-PAS

C A LM Y E S H A P O L L A R D
ROCHELLE PORTER

LASHANDA REED-LARRY
TASHARA ROBINSON
ALVA ROCHE-GREEN
VICTORIA RONE

DR. TANAYA SANDERS
GINA STEVENSON

KRISTEN STRICKLAND
WENDY WALKER

DR. SONJA WATSON
HON. STACEY WHITE

TYRA WHITE
KHIANDRA WOODS
CLAYVIA YATES-FORD

DJUANA YOUNG

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2022-2023 ASSOC

Associate Chair Dem

BETTY ALEXANDER
TAMRA BELTON
MIA CARR

DEMETHOUS CHAMBLISS
EUNICE CURRIE-WRICE
DR. JAQUETTA DAVIS
MARSHA DECAY
MATTIE GILLIAM
ANGELA HALE
LYDIA HENDERSON
CHERYL HUNT

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CIATE MEMBERS
methous Chambliss

CHAIRESSE LOWE
DR. EDDILISA MARTIN

RAMONA MOORE
LARONZA MORAN
DR. NIKITA RUSSELL
DR.BARBARA SANDERS

SANDRA SCOTT
LYNN TANNER
LISA THOMPSON
HELEN WAITERS
JANET YOUNG
SHERRE YOUNG

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ON SEPTEMBER 18, 2022 Program
ARLINGTON CHAPTER Assoc
CELEBRATED
I T S 3 0- Y E A R
ANNIVERSARY. THE
CELEBRATION
INCLUDED A
REDEDICATION
CEREMONY, A PANEL
DISCUSSION
CONSISTING OF OUR

A S S O C I A T E J E W E L S A ND
CULMINATED WITH A
DINNER. ARLINGTON

CELEBRATED CREATING
FOND MEMORIES FOR
YEARS TO COME.

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CELEBRATION

m Committee Beautiful Tablescape

ciate Panel NVP, CP & A
SSOCIATES

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President
Dr. Sonja Watson

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enjoying t

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CELEBRATION

Chapter Mothers VP Wendy Walker &
the celebration Associate Chair Dee Chambliss

Protocol Chair

Benford & 30th

Anniversary

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SIGNATURE

BEAUTI

A Beautillion is...

A Beautillion is a social rite of passage culminating
of young gentlemen to society. The Beautillion is
young African American men who are graduating h
adolescence and the beginning of their future as p

A Beau is...

A young man who is being prepared to conquer th
support of his family, his community, his faith an
young men by his character. The young men ch
recommended candidates. Some of the criteria us
Beautillion program are: young men who have d
arts, leadership, community service and church in
advancement of the African American Communitie

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g in a "Black Tie" affair that celebrates the introduction
s a celebration commemorating the achievements of
high school seniors. The celebration marks the end of
productive and responsible African American men.

he world and reach his full potential with the love and
nd his educational foundation. He is se apart among
hosen to be "Beaus" are selected from a number of
sed to determine the most suitable candidates for the
demonstrated achievements in academics, sports, the
nvolvement, as well as, an overall commitment to the
es.

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BEAUTI

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CAROLE ROB

Carole Robertson Day is in me
the teen group in Birmingham,
Baptist Church bombing on Sep
age at her death. She was at the
youth that day for civil rights. He
the Southeastern region. At our

it wasdecided by resolution t
September with an activity tha
rights, civil rights, racial harm

The Arlington Chapter re
several times during the month o

Extraordinary Teens & Positive
recognitions during their monthly

field day with a balloon

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ERTSON DAY

emory of Carole who was a member of
, AL. She was killed in the 16th Street
ptember 15, 1963. She was 14 years of
e church preparing to march with other
er mother was the regional director for
National Convention in San Francisco,
that all chapters would honor her in
at would highlight the goals of human
mony that Carole did not live to enjoy.

ecognized Carole Robertson Day
of September. Our Effective, Fantastic &
e Young Teens held Carole Robertson
y meetings. The EFX Grade Group held a
n release in her honor as well.

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CAROLE ROB

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CAROLE ROB

The Arlington Chapter recognized Carole Robert
several times during the month of September. Li
Shining Stars and Kids of Distinction held a celebration day at C
children acted out Seven Days with Carole, had a balloon release in
& shared a meal together. Fun was had by all learning about Carole
PYT & EFX volunteered their time to help serve at the event. Lear

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tson Day
ittle Tots,
Crossroads Church. The
n her honor, created crafts
e as a 10 year old child. The
rning & Fun was had by all!

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JACK AND

Jack and Jill Day began in 1948 under the d
President. The concept was that this day w
are required to have a family activity in Se
together after the summer break. It is a tim
joining the organization. It tends to focus o
themes. However, many chapters have inco

The focus is to promote the membership
promotes what the or

Arlington Chapter held Jack and Jill Day at
HBCU football game between Texas South
children had the opportunity to enjoy th

many this was their first experience attendi
was excellent and the scholarship presenta
of the event was the children seeing thems

was a featured

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JILL DAY

direction of Dorothy Wright our first National
would be our family round-up time. Chapters
eptember that brings all of the membership
me to also invite families that are interested in
on the social and recreational programming
orporated cultural heritage as part of the day.

growth of the organization at an event that
rganization is all about.

the 2nd Annual Arlington Showdown. It was a
hern University and Southern University. The
he game with their Jack and Jill Family. For
ing a HBCU football game. The halftime show
ations served as an inspiration. The highlight
selves on the jumbotron as Arlington Chapter

d organization.

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FOUNDE

Jack and Jill of America, Incorporated was org
Marion Stubbs Thomas. There were two (2) foun

Jackson. During Founders Day Festivities, t
Arlington Chapter will celebrate Founders Day
January 22, 2023. Chapter members will be h
event. We are planning to have a Founders Day

Chapter meeting. The attire will be bold bl
Legacy Mothers will provide Jack and Jill histo

their current Jack and Jill journey. We will e

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ganized in January 1938 in Philadelphia, PA by
nders: Marion Stubbs Thomas and Louise Truitt
the organizational founders are celebrated.
y 2023 with our Dallas Center of Excellence on
highly encouraged to attend the Founders Day
y acknowledgment during our January 15, 2023
lue and proud pink with a touch of sparkle.
ory & New Mothers will share their thoughts on
end our time together sharing sweet treats.

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