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Congratulations to IEA on
Celebrating 20 years of

Transforming Hardships into Hope

For more information on how to join IEA in creating brighter futures for youth
who have experienced hardships and disappointments, please contact the
organization at: [email protected] or (409)839-8778. You may also visit the
organization’s website at www.ieainspires.com to make a donation in celebration
of IEA’s 20th Anniversary.

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STATE of TEXAS
HOUSE of REPRESENTATIVES

JOE DESHOTEL

State Representative

JDunecee1m5b,e2r01188, 2020

NAACP - BMT Chapter
3260 Washington Blvd
Beaumont, Texas 77705

Dear Officers & Members,

As Mr. Benjamin Hooks has stated "…a good history covers not
only what was done, but the thought that went into action…". The
Beaumont NAACP commemorates our history by continuing its
work in Southeast Texas. I am proud to support your organization.

Best Wishes,

COMMITTEES CAPITOL OFFICE

Select Committee on P.O. Box 2910
Texas Ports, Innovation & Austin, TX 78768
Office # GW.12
Infrastructure
Chairman 512-463-0662
512-463-8381 Fax
Public Education
Member DISTRICT OFFICE

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Member Port Arthur, TX 77642
409-724-0788
Economic & Small Business 409-727-0750 Fax
Development
Member

Not paid for at State expense. Paid for by Committee to Elect Joe Deshotel. 1310 Calvin Street,
Beaumont, Texas 77725 Jim Navarro, Treas.

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37th Annual Beaumont NAACP Freedom Fund & Awards Banquet
“ARE YOU WOKE?”

Friday, December 17, 2021, 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Mistress of Ceremony. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mrs. LaDonna Sherwood-Hailey, Bmt. NAACP Public Relations
Welcome. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ms. Katherine Campbell
Greetings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mr. Christian Manuel, Chief of Staff for Rep. Joe Deshotel.
Greetings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Mrs. Robin Donatto-Mouton, Mayor, City of Beaumont
Occasion & Special Tribute. . . . . . . C. T. Vivian, Elijah Cummings, John Lewis. . . . . . . . . . . . .Mr. Shedrick Evans

Bmt. NAACP 3rd Vice-President
Negro National Anthem. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Mrs. Erika Claiborne
Invocation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Pastor Curtis Gene Johnson, Greater Grace Missionary Baptist Church

Dinner

Song . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Mr. Marcus Quillian
Selection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Treva Hispoet
Introduction of Speaker. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Reverend Michael Cooper, Bmt. NAACP President
Keynote Speaker. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mr. Joe Madison, The Black Eagle
Presentation of Scholarship Awards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ms. Natasha Simon, Bmt. NAACP Scholarship Chair

Mrs. Jessica Prince, Candidate for Jefferson County Clerk

Presentation of Life Membership Awards

Champion of Membership Award Mr. Paul A. Brown. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mrs. Brenda Spivey
Recognition of Life Memberships Bmt. NAACP 1st Vice President
Ms. Natasha Simon, Bmt. NAACP Youth Advisor

Special Awards

Presentation of Honorees. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Mr. Darrell Antwine, Bmt. NAACP Executive Board Member
Mr. Kwenten Ford, Bmt. NAACP Youth Council

Outstanding Service & Commitment to Beaumont NAACP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mr. La’Fayette Spivey Jr.
Trailblazers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Mrs. Vernell Bateaste, Mrs. Toni Prados, Mrs. Naomi Doyle

Mrs. Doris Price-Nealy, Mr. Eddie Senigaur, Mrs. Beverly Hatcher, Mrs. Carolyn Guidry
Living Legends . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mrs. Dora Nisby, The Honorable Bobbie Patterson, Mrs. Brenda Davis-Spivey
Special Recognition. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mr. Earl White, City of Beaumont Fire Chief
Remembering Our History & Our Freedom Fighters.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mr. Richard Rosario

President of Hispanic Proactive Coalition
Lighting the Candle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mrs. Mariah Liedy, Bmt. NAACP Youth Council President
Special Recognition of Our Sponsors & Underwriters . . . . . . Reverend Michael Cooper, Bmt. NAACP President
Recognition of Elected Officials, Former Officials, and Candidates for Election. . . . . . . . . LaDonna Sherwood-Hailey

Bmt. NAACP Public Relations
Special Thank You to Our Youth, Officers, Program Committee, Black Businesses Spotlight . . . . Mrs. Brenda Spivey

Bmt. NAACP 1st Vice President
Closing Remarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Reverend Michael Cooper, Bmt. NAACP President
Benediction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rev. John R. Adolph, Antioch Missionary Baptist Church

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The Beaumont Branch NAACP
thanks our Underwriters

Suzanne & John Stafford

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Mrs. Beverly L. Hatcher, President of The Golden
Triangle Minority Business Council

Beverly L. Hatcher has served as the President and CEO of the Golden Triangle
Minority Business Council (GTMBC), Inc., since June 1, 1990.

Hatcher has led the Council as President, and is quick to say, “the Council is
proud to be the leader along the Gulf Coast region advocating small businesses
to reach their full potential.” Over the years the Council has helped to educate,
promote, and develop minority owned, women owned, HUB’s, disadvantaged
businesses, Veteran owned, and all small business enterprises by providing a
variety of programs, services, and business opportunities. As a seasoned
business enthusiast, Hatcher continues to have a vast array of network
connections to help businesses to ensure that their entrepreneurial spirit will be
nurtured, in order for them to be prepared and successful for inclusion and
economic growth.

Through Hatcher's leadership, the Council was honored and proud to announce
in 1999, its selection as a recipient of a 5-year award from the U. S. Small
Business Administration as an SDB (Small Disadvantaged Business) Private
Certifier. Most significant about this award was that the Council was one of only
29 business agencies chosen out a field of 346 applicants across the United
States. As President of GTMBC, Hatcher provides access to the Certification
process and information on certified M/WBE/DBE/VET/HUB Small Businesses to
corporations, government entities, and purchasing managers. GTMBC’s
certification process over the past 31-years is recognized throughout Southeast
Texas; along the Gulf Coast; and was accepted in 2013 by the global
corporation, Shell Oil. Fused together within Hatcher’s insightful and discerning
leadership GTMBC celebrated yet another milestone achievement in its years of
history in 2010 to become an approved HUB Certifying Agency for the State of
Texas HUB (Historically Underutilized Business) Program in partnership with the
Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts. With its Texas HUB Program partnership,
the Council has further accelerated its successes beginning in 2013 by hosting a
Texas Statewide HUB EXPO, and was blessed in March 2020 to host the EXPO
with an added “Spot Bid Fair,” for its certified Vendors.

Beverly L. Hatcher is as proud as she is humbled to be a servant leader, and
honored to be recognized as a 2020 Trail Blazer Small Business Advocate by the
Beaumont Branch NAACP, and always acknowledges, “To God Be The Glory!”

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�ormer �o�nci�woman �obbie �� �a�erson

The Honorable Bobbie Jackson Pa�erson is a lifelong resident of Beaumont.
She is an ac�ve community volunteer in numerous ac�vi�es and organiza�ons.
A 1969 cum laude graduate of Hebert High School, former Councilwoman Pat-
terson and former Mayor Pro Tem, received her Bachelor of Business Admin-
istra�on Degree from Lamar University. She also completed her Marke�ng
Cer�fica�on from Prairie View A&M University. She re�red as a Marke�ng
Educa�on Coordinator/Teacher in the Beaumont Independent School District.
She has three children, a daughter, Deborah Pa�erson Banks, and twin sons,
Robert L. Pa�erson and Roy L. Pa�erson, Jr. She has five grandchildren and
five great grandchildren.

Former Councilwoman is a member of Greater Good Hope Bap�st Church.
She is currently a member of the Na�onal Associa�on of University Women,
Alpha Chi Zeta-Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc, NAACP, Jonathan Williams Center
for Performing Arts and founder and president of both, 100 Plus Black Women
Coali�on of Beaumont, Inc. and Opera�on One VOTE, Inc.

Awards, Achievements & Memberships

Texas Federa�on of Business and Professional Women - Woman to Watch Texas Award, 1995
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. - Woman of the Year Award, 1996
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.-Member, Past Archone�es Sponsor, Past Correspondence Secretary
Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity-Community Achievers Law and Government Award, 1997
Texas Legisla�ve Black Caucus - Outstanding Texan Award -for Government, 1997
Na�onal Associa�on of University Award Woman (NAUW) of the Year Award - 1998
Pride of Beaumont, 291 F. & AM PHA Community Service Award, 1997 & 1998
L. L. Melton YMCA “Tribute to Success” Award, 1998
Appointment to A�orney General Advisory Commi�ee on Ethics, 1999
BOSS Texas Interna�onal Trade Summit Award for Excellence in Business -2003
Lamar University-Student Government Associa�on Leadership Award - 2005
Beaumont ISD Key Communicators Cer�ficate of Apprecia�on from 2002-2006
Board of Directors Member of the Na�onal Black Caucus of Local Elected Officials, 2001-2007
Inspire Magazine and Tekoa Academy Leadership Award - 2010
Na�onal Black Caucus - Local Elected Officials of Mayors & Council Members Leadership Award 2011
Golden Triangle Honors - 100+Black Women Coali�on of Beaumont, Inc.- Golden Triangle’s Most Influen�al Organiza�on
- 2011
Exxon Mobil BEST Award of Pres�ge for Outstanding Leadership - 2016
Golden Triangle Coali�on of Black Democrats Award, September 2016
Beaumont ISD Recogni�on of Outstanding Service as a Valued Business Partner in Educa�on 2018-2019
Texas Legisla�ve Black Caucus - Outstanding Texan Award for Community Service, 2019
Proclama�on & Recogni�on for “Opera�on One VOTE”- Beaumont City Council, Jefferson County
Commissioners Court, Mr. Tom Joyner and then Governor of Texas, Gov. George Bush (President of U. S.)
First Black Female City of Beaumont Mayor Pro Tem and City Councilwoman
First to win a runoff elec�on and recount by One Vote to Beaumont City Council
First to produce a Ward 4 City Council Newsle�er in Beaumont
First and only councilperson to organize a “Beaumont Black Music Month Tribute to local musicians & singers
First Elected Official to pay tribute to all African- Americans past & present, elected and appointed officials in Beau-
mont-1965-2005 (a 40-Year Span) First to organize 100+Black Women Coali�on of Beaumont, Inc.
First to organize a Voter Empowerment and Enlistment Organiza�on, Opera�on One VOTE, Inc. - Voter Registra�on -
Voter Educa�on - Voter Mobiliza�on & “From the Pews to the Polls” on Sunday a�er Church
Register to Vote -”Souls for the Polls” on Sunday, Get Out to Early Vote -”Pack the Polls” on Saturday

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BRENDA DAVIS SPIVEY, RN, BS.N.
Reflection of My Life
December 18, 2020

Education - Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Lamar University - 1980
Diploma in Nursing, Baptist Hospital School of Nursing
(First Minority to Receive Full Scholarship - 1970)
Graduate Hebert High School - Magna Cume Laude - 1966

Work Experience - Baptist Hospital Emergency Charge Nurse - 1970-1975
Schlesinger Geriactric Center DON - 1977-1978
Director of Education & Infection Control, Park Place Hospital - 1978-1980
Other Work 0RELO 2LO 5H¿QHU\ 0HGLFDO
Experience - Development Gerontology Program - Lamar University - Special Manager - 1978-1980

General Lives Insurance Agent
Teacher Instructor - BISD - Career Center Health Science Technology Program
(Graduated many students to begin CNA, Pharmacy Tech and Home and Other Health
Care Programs)

Other Accomplishments - Started Golden Triangle Janitor Business in 1981. An employer for several hundred
people - Later 100 to present
Started second company - S & S Enterprise - to further provide employment
opportunities for others
1994 - Recognized by AT&T as Local Minority and Women Owned Business to receive
a contract
Participated in Project RLO - to help provide job opportunity for those formerly
incarcerated

Other Achievements - Recognized by Pioneer Women as a Black-Entreprenural Business owner and
Community Leader
Recognized by 100 Plus Black Women Coalition of Beaumont, Inc. as Woman of the Year
Charter member of Black Nursing Organization - to promote Special Nurses of Black
Nurses - Today SETBNA
Founder and Charter Member to Develop Golden Triangle Minority Business Council -
to educate and promote local black and female businesses
President of Beaumont Branch NAACP 2018, Received Torch Barer Award State NAACP
Member of West Tabernacle Baptist Church and Developed Church’s First Health
Ministry - Church Health and Wellness Fairs - 14 years.
Serves the community as volunteer with the South East Texas Food Bank, Harris County
Food Bank, Chamber of Commerce Biracial Committee to facilitate improving the BISD
Community Relations.
Served on the Life Share Blood Center Board to Improve participation and support in the
black community
Serves on the Melton Center YMCA Board during its many years in the community
Served on the City of Beaumont Charter Improvement Committee

Brenda and La’Fayette Spivey were married 45 years and he was the love of her life. Brenda has one son,
Michael Joseph Spivey, three grand children - Sarah, Surenity, and Sincere Spivey. Brenda acknowledges that
she has tried to live a purpose driven life to follow God’s lead. Brenda Davis Spivey loves Beaumont, her home
town.

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CHIEF EARL WHITE

Earl White was born and raised in Beaumont alongside two brothers (one his twin), and three sisters. He
enjoys baseball, as well as fishing and hunting, but his mother and father instilled in him a sense of personal
responsibility, loved and disciplined him, and stressed the value of hard work and education.

A 1979 graduate of Beaumont ISD’s French High School, his first job was as a general laborer at Gateway
Shopping Center. A music scholarship took him to Houston’s Texas Southern University in 1979 but came
back to attend Lamar University’s Fire Academy 10-week program, graduating in the fall of 1980 and
beginning a career of public service. Ultimately, due to job responsibilities as an Arson Investigator with the
Fire Department, he also graduated from the Lamar University Police Academy in 1991 with the honor of
Valedictorian.

Earl served the citizens of this city for thirty-five years as a Captain in the Fire Prevention Division before
retiring from Beaumont Fire-Rescue. After retirement Earl campaigned and won the elected position as
Jefferson County Precinct I Constable in 2016. He says community service is so important to him because
he wants to make this a community everyone can be proud to live and work.

After serving two and half years as Jefferson County Precinct 1 Constable Earl was chosen from more than
eighty applicants to interview for the position and later out of thirteen candidates interviewed, Earl was
appointed by the City Manager as the candidate recommended as the next Fire Chief to lead the Beaumont
Fire/Rescue. Earl shares, “It’s a position of destiny, and a position of purpose.” He states, “I enjoyed a
wonderful career with the Beaumont Fire Department, and “I want every young man and woman to enjoy
the same career as I have.”

Earl credits his success with good mentorship and understanding that it’s important to practice your craft.
His ability to communicate is the greatest strength he brings to position. “The city made an investment in
me, now I’m going to make an investment in the city,” “I want the entire community to understand, we’re
going to build a department that the personnel of the department can be proud of therefore, make our city
PROUD.” Earl’s personal statement to young women and men who chose public service is, “You chose
public service, public service did not choose you.” Chief White’s desire is to be the best fire chief, building
trust through service. Earl would like to be remembered as an honest man whose word is his bond.
Married for 29 years to Marilyn Pace-White, their son Randall E. White attended Beaumont ISD schools
before going on to graduate from Prairie View A & M University. He and his family are members of
Progressive Missionary Baptist Church, Port Arthur, Texas.
Civic Involvement, Charities, Boards- Current Executive Board Member Garth House-Current Board
President, Member NAACP, Current Board Member Beaumont Community Credit Union, Former Board
Member Local American Red Cross, 100 Black Men of Great Beaumont and Member of the Beaumont
YMBL.

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Dora R. Nisby

Retired Director of Library Services – Beaumont ISD

Some Career Achievements: During her career she created and implemented many innovative reading and informational

programs. Among these are the EAGLE (Encouraging and Guiding Literature Experiences) Library Program, More Books in the
Home Program, Helping-Librarian Program, Books are By People Program, Improving the Self-Image of Students Through Multi-
cultural Experiences Program in the Library and implemented automated library management systems and conducted library
management workshops for other school districts state-wide.

Established Libraries For: Starlight Baptist Church and serves as volunteer librarian; Ben Rogers Library at the Minnie
Rogers Juvenile Justice Center and works as volunteer librarian; Rochelle Memorial Libraary at Sunlight Baptist Church; West

Tabernacle Baptist Church; Schlesinger's Geriatric Center
Some First African-American Positions: Executive Board of the Texas Library Association; Executive Board of Houston Area
Church and Synagogue Library Association; Sam Houston State University School of Library Science Governing Board; President of
Library Commission for City of Beaumont; President of YWCA Beaumont Board of Directors; Julie Rogers Gift of Life Executive
Board of Directors.

Some Special Honors and Recognitions: : The Dora Nisby Library named at Schlesinger's Geriatric Center in honor of her

extraordinary leadership and service; the Dora Nisby TeaRoom was dedicated by the YWCA Board of Directors in honor of her
outstandidng leadership and service; Starlight Baptist Church Wall of Honor; 2021 Woman of the Year by SETX Martin Luther King
Support Group.

Some Community Involvements and Recognitions: Some Other Place Board of Directors; Community Development

Block Grant Advisory Board Chair; SETX Food Bank Advisory Board; Jefferson County Precinct 4 Super Seniors Organization

Volunteer of the Year: Julie Rogers Gift of Life Program; Nutrition and Services of SETX; Family Services of SETX.
Church Affiliation: Starlight Baptist Church: Board of Trustees, Vice-Chair; Other ministries.
Favorite Scriptures: I must work the works of Him that sent me, while it is day: the night cometh, when no man can work. John

9:4 KJV; Though I speak with the tongue of men and angels, but have not charity, I am becoming as sounding brass and tinkling
cymbal. I Cor. 13:1 KJV

Motto: Only one life – it will soon be passed….Only what’s done for Christ will last.

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A Trailblazer in the Insurance Industry

Vernell is an exceptional salesperson with an extensive list of accomplishments and a bright
future ahead! We look forward to many more years of amazing performance from Mrs. Vernell
Bateaste!

Vernell grew up in Roxie, Mississippi where she learned the values that would shape her into
the successful and competent woman she has become. Alongside her Husband James, a
retired military man who bravely served our Nation for 21 years, raised three boys while
working at a job that did not realize her massive potential.

When a team of NFC employees were working in the local area, they were drawn to Vernell’s
charisma and positivity. Without hesitation, Vernell was offered a job with NFC that would
become the vehicle that allowed her to fully embrace her potential.

Vernell quickly ascended through the ranks of NFC to the point where she would oversee the
Golden Triangle Region and become a crucial member of the NFC family. Now, Vernell is
among the most highly acclaimed salespeople in the insurance industry because of her
dedication and commitment to overcoming obstacles and helping others achieve their dreams
with NFC. Along with numerous awards for being the Top Manager, Top Salesperson, and Top
Area in the NFC organization, Vernell is known for developing the most salespeople into
vested agents.

We are proud of you Vernell! Keep up the amazing work!

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JOE MADISON

Madison has built a legacy of using his voice for those without one. His radio program, “The Joe
Madison Show,” airs nationally weekday mornings on SiriusXM’s Urban View channel 126. During
his four-hour program, Madison, also known as “The Black Eagle,” talks about political and social
issues, brings attention to social injustices around the world, and challenges himself and his
listeners daily to “do something about it.”

Named one of Talkers magazine’s 100 Most Important Talk Radio Hosts nine times, often in the top
10, Madison has interviewed world leaders, including President Barack Obama, among other
notable guests.

A sociology major at Washington University, he was an all-conference running back on the football
team, a baritone soloist in the university choir and a disc jockey at the campus radio station. He
earned a bachelor’s degree in 1971, the first in his family to do so.

He has not forgotten the opportunities he received as a student and continues to give back to his
alma mater. A member of the William Greenleaf Eliot Society, he has generously supported
scholarships, athletics and the Gephardt Institute for Civic and Community Engagement. For the
past two decades, he has interviewed potential students for the admissions office.

He has brought international attention to human rights abuses in southern Sudan and helped free
7,000 Sudanese being held as slaves. In February 2015, he set a Guinness World Record at 52
hours for the longest on-air broadcast, raising more than $250,000 for the Smithsonian’s National
Museum of African American History and Culture. In June 2015, he made history again by
broadcasting live from Cuba, becoming the first American radio host to do so in more than 50
years.

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Elect
CAROLYN
LEBLANC
GUIDRY

for
COUNTY JUDGE

A proven leader with 16 years
county government experience
A public servant dedicated to all

citizens of Jefferson County

PAID FOR THE COMMITTEE TO ELECT CAROLYN L. GUIDRY FOR
COUNTY JUDGE, TREASURER – GWEN SPIKES

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Bob Wortham
and

Baylor Wortham
Support the
NAACP

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Holy Greetings
To the

NAACP Beaumont Branch

Borden Chapel Baptist Church

3495 Roland Road * Beaumont, TX 77708 * (409) 892-2456

Dr. Airon Reynolds, Jr. , Pastor

Come Worship With US!

Sunday
6:00 A.M. Have Faith Television Broadcast
(KFDM Channel 6/Cable 3)
9:00 a.m. School of Discipleship
10:30 a.m. Family Worship

Wednesday
7: 00 p.m. Family Worship

“Reaching the Unreached, Touching the Untouched and Loving the Unloved”

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It is both our mission and our
privilege to deliver a better
banking experience to the
businesses and communities

where we live and work.

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Congratulations, to the Beaumont Branch NAACP on the
37TH Annual Freedom Fund and Awards Banquet.

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Beaumont Alumnae Chapter
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.

Supports the
Beaumont Branch NAACP

Dr. Sandra Duhon—President
Rosalyn Antoine—Vice President
Jackie Strambler—Recording Secretary
Michelle Turner—Corresponding Secretary

Jannetta Ned—Treasurer
Dr. Gatsy Moye—Financial Secretary
Mary Holmes—Assistant Financial Secretary

P O Box 20599
Beaumont, TX 77720
[email protected] * beaumontalumnae.org

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Congratulations to the
Beaumont NAACP
on their

37th Freedom Fund and
Awards Banquet

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