1. Tamara Turnley Robinson
23rd National President
Dear Members of Jack and Jill of America, Inc.,
Greetings and Welcome! On behalf of the entire National Executive
Board, welcome to the Mid-Atlantic Region, Charlotte, North
Carolina “The Queen City,” on the occasion of our 41st National
Convention. Forover75years,JackandJillofAmericahasbeencommitted
to the development of our youth as leaders and philanthropists. This year’s
theme, “A Legacy of Leadership and Service, And Still We Rise” speaks to
the power of our past and the potential of our future.
It has been an honor and privilege to serve as your 23rd National President.
I thank the members of the National Executive Board for supporting me
on my leadership journey to serve this wonderful organization. The past
two years have been a whirlwind of milestones and accomplishments. We
have celebrated our 75th anniversary and the inauguration of the 44th
President of the United States, strengthened our partnerships, expanded
our legislative advocacy and placed the spotlight on STE(A)M for our
children.
During our 41st National Convention, we have an awesome line-up of
activities for Mothers, Associates, Fathers, Teens and Children. With
a record setting 1000 mothers in attendance, our goal is efficiency,
effectiveness, enrichment and fun. This convention will feature J&J
University education sessions; a Legislative Luncheon featuring Marian
Wright Edelman, Founder & CEO of The Children’s Defense Fund and
an honorary member of Jack and Jill; Friday Nite Entertainment featuring
comedienne Kym Whitley and recording artist KEM; our Literacy Saturday
featuring an Authors Pavilion and Literacy focused Service project and
closing banquet and gala featuring Kirk Whalum will conclude our
convention. We will work hard and play hard!
Please join me in thanking Mid-Atlantic Regional Director Deirdre
Williams and convention co-chairs Martina Davis, Artisena Hill and
Candace Berry-Vaughn, as well as our host chapters, Charlotte, Gastonia-
Piedmont, Queen City, and South Charlotte. They have worked tirelessly
to ensure our convention is fabulous! My sincerest thanks to the entire
Mid-Atlantic Regional team and all members of the Mid-Atlantic Region
for their support.
Enjoy your convention experience!
Tamara Turnley Robinson
23rd National President
Letter from the National President
2. Blessings to our Jack and Jill Families,
TheMARvelousMid-AtlanticRegionwelcomesyoutoour“QueenCity”
Charlotte, North Carolina for the 41st Biennial National Convention
of Jack and Jill of America, Inc. The entire region will embrace you with
grace and the utmost southern hospitality and genteel spirit.
The Charlotte, Gastonia-Piedmont, Queen City and South Charlotte
Chapters along with the Convention Co-Chairs, Candace Berry-Vaughn,
Martina Davis and Artisena Hill have been working non-stop to ensure an
experience you will never forget.
You know “Charlotte’s Got a Lot.” The events, entertainment, meetings,
tours, activities, sports and music that is in store will leave you in awesome
wonder. The convention theme, “ A Legacy of Leadership and Service,
And Still We Rise”, will permeate through all the programs planned. On
behalf of all the members of our MARvelous region, we are glad you are
here in Charlotte.
Sincerely,
Deirdre S. Williams
Mid-Atlantic Regional Director
Letter from the Regional Director
Deirdre S. Williams
Regional Director
Mid-Atlantic Region
3. Greetings Jack and Jill Families and Guests,
It is with great pleasure that we welcome you to the MARvelous Mid-Atlantic Region of Jack and Jill
of America, Inc. As a Region, we are excited and proud to serve as the hosts for our 41st National
Convention. As Co- Chairs, we are honored to have the opportunity to plan this grand event.
What an exciting time in our history, celebrating 76 years of unwavering commitment to our children,
families and communities. The wisdom and insight of our founding mother, Marion Stubbs-Thom-
as, and 20 other mothers was, and continues to be, a legacy of leadership and service.....And Still
We Rise! We anticipate that all attendees will have a great time listening and learning while engaging
in the business of the organization. We hope this experience will motivate and encourage you to
become more involved and committed to the aims and objectives of the organization.
Thank you to National President Tamara Turnley Robinson and the National Executive Board for
your vision and guidance. Regional Director Deirdre Williams and the officers of the Mid-Atlantic
Region, thank you for your availability and support. We give “shout outs” to Executive Director
Dy Brown and the dedicated National Headquarters staff for always being there. We extend a very
special thanks to the Presidents and members of the host chapters - Charlotte, Gastonia-Piedmont,
Queen City and South Charlotte. You have worked tirelessly to ensure this convention reflects a
legacy of leadership and service.
Mothers, welcome to Charlotte, “The Queen City.” Explore, Experience and Enjoy!
Warmest Regards,
Candace Berry-Vaughn, Martina Davis, & Artisena “Artie” Hill
Martina Davis
Charlotte, NC Chapter
Candace Berry-Vaughn
Orangeburg, SC Chapter
Artisena Hill
Norfolk, VA Chapter
Letter from the Convention Co-Chairs
4. 2012–2014
National Executive Board
Clockwise from Top
Tamara Turnley Robinson, National President | Southeastern Region
Gladys Henderson, National Program Director | South Central Region
Crystal Turner, National Treasurer | Central Region
Regina Page, National Editor | Far West Region
Kimberley Goode, National Corresponding Secretary | Mid-Western Region
Tammy King, National Vice-President | Eastern Region
Allison Copeland, National Recording Secretary | Mid-Atlantic Region, Center
5. Jack and Jill of America, Incorporated
Regional Officers
REGIONAL OFFICERS
CENTRAL REGION
Debrah Mitchell
Regional Director
Traci Rhone
Regional Treasurer
Michelle Gentry
Anderson
Regional Secretary
Elsie Jackson
Regional MAL
EASTERN REGION
Joi Grady
Regional Director
Elayna Rucker Byers
Regional Treasurer
Paula Magnus
Regional Secretary
Danielle Brown
Regional MAL
FAR WEST REGION
Kathy Chappell Dossett
Regional Director
Lisa Grant Dawson
Regional Treasurer
LaTanya Bellow
Regional Secretary
Vara Allen Jones
Regional MAL
MID-ATLANTIC REGION
6. Kathy Chappell Dossett
Regional Director
Lisa Grant Dawson
Regional Treasurer
LaTanya Bellow
Regional Secretary
Vara Allen Jones
Regional MAL
MID-ATLANTIC REGION
Deirdre Williams
Regional Director
Pamela Taylor
Regional Treasurer
Claudia Curtis
Regional Secretary
Tonya Green
Regional MAL
MID-WESTERN REGION
Melanie Lynn
Regional Director
Nadine Gibson
Regional Treasurer
Angelica
Anderson Tasker
Regional Secretary
Tanya Hand
Regional MAL
SOUTH CENTRAL REGION
Millie Mitchell
Regional Director
Laverne Morris Parker
Regional Treasurer
Fran Wilson Mays
Regional Secretary
Diedra Fontaine
Regional MAL
SOUTHEASTERN REGION
Gail Ash Dotson
Regional Director
Carla Kirkland
Regional Treasurer
Gina Williams-Jackson
Regional Secretary
Gwen Hewitt
Regional MAL
7. Jack and Jill of America, Incorporated
National Convention Committees
Associates Planning
Lizzie Williams, Chair
Wanda Webb, Co-Chair
Authors Pavilion
Helen Mitchell, Chair
Children’s Planning
Lisa Johnson, Chair
Kiya Green
Yolanda Lindsay
Danielle Squires
Whitni West
Closing Gala
Nikki Fleming, Chair
RoShawn Ross-Hampton Co-
Chair
Natalie Allen
Danielle Blake
Kobi Brinson
Christina Durodola
Troyce Fitzgerald
Natalie Floyd
Tifany Green
Jennifer Keen
Nakia Newman
LaMonica Okrah
Kim Richards
Felecia Washington
Courtesies
Ardener Lott, Chair
Patricia Adelekun
Rene Davis
Melanie Eubanks
Election Party
Rhonda McNutt, Chair
Kimberly McCrary, Co-Chair
Evaluations
Leverne Lomick, Chair
Donyel Barber
Lisa Reynolds
Delisa Tolbert
Family Night
Sonia Ellis-Taylor, Chair
Yvette Bolden
Yolanda Brock
Torian Colon
Catherine Crawford
Cynthia Davis
Melanie Eubanks
Jewel Harris
Miriam Jordan
Nadine Lettman-Carwell
Chernetta Manley
Rickye McCoy-Mitchell
Karen Mickell
Tracey Morton
Christina Murdock
Alaine Paraison
Deirdre Pippins
Michelle Price
Lisa Reynolds
Pam Wilkins
Candace Williams
Shalinda Williams
Father’s Auxiliary
Anthony Perez, Chair
Felicia Perez, Chair
Martin Blagrove
Horace Bryann
Densel Fleming
John Ham
Charles Horton
Kevin Hyrams
Travis Langster
Kevin Murphy
Phil Narber
Yandrick Paraison
K. Andre Sloan
Friday Nite Entertainment
Cynthia Davis, Chair
Diane Ellis, Chair
Andrea Brown
Lauri Givens
Chandra Hollier
Samantha Jones
Gifts & Presentation
Nina Howard, Chair
Legislative Luncheon
Veleria Levy, Chair
Stacey Johnson
Renee Scott Blount
Daphne Williams
Beverly Hammonds-Bold
Convention Chairs
Candace Berry-Vaughn
Martina Davis
Artisena Hill
Deirdre Pippins
Budget
Pamela Taylor, Chair
8. Memorial Service/
Officer Installation
Valerie Waddell, Chair
New Chapter
Reception
Jacqueline Gibbs, Chair
Renee Davis
Shawnya Gore
Regina Taylor
DeLisa Tolbert
Opening Ceremony
Melendy Moore, Chair
Janelle Collins
Jilda Easton
Raycina Ellison
Stephanie Exum
Erica Gipson
Sharon Goodwine
Cynthia Gore-Bright
Terrie Gray
Cynthia Ham
Yvette Mills
Sherma Morton
Kelley Rouse
Theresa Simmons
Janelle White
Photography
Daphne Williams, Chair
Dawn Calhoun
Shauna Graves
LaKeisha Johnson
Kym Walker
Letasha Williams
Bridget Wilson
Chapter President’s
Reception
Robin Joiner, Chair
Tonya Coster
Tonya Rocquemore
Cassandra Williams
Heather Wright
Printing
Donna Stoeling, Chair
Beverly Hammonds-Bonds
LaSheta David
Lisa Howard
Pamela Love
Program Awards Luncheon
Laura Bynum, Chair
Sarah Banner
Aneta Burton, Co-Chair
Mechael Lewis
Tiffany Morgan
Kym Walker
Letasha Williams
Protocol
Lila Donaldson, Chair
Publicity
Cheryl Brayboy, Chair
Regional Breakfasts
Romell Johnson, Chair
Registration
Alyssa English, Chair
Onnie Jaque Co-Chair
Stephanie Arbuckle
Yvette Bessent-Grier
Lillian Burgess
Shirelle Buriss
Paula Cook
Wilhemina Dees
Tierra Ford
Mala Freeman
Krystyll Gardner
Gail Griffin-Carter
Michelle Harper
Jean Jones-Castleberry
Marcelle Kee
Helen Kimbrough
Valerie Leach
Sabrina Love-Sloan
LaSonya Moore
Angela Oliver
Felicia Perez
Kelli Putman
Rogina Scott-Franklin
Makila Scruggs
Katrina Smith
Linda Spearman-Scott
Danielle Squires
Maria Nicole Stephens-Jones
Miriam Townsend
Tabitha Tyler
Souvenir Journal
Deirdre Pippens, Chair
Cindy Odom
Sponsorships
Nichelle Levy, Chair
Nikki Fleming, Co-Chair
Tracey Hembrick
Sonja Nichols
Teen Planning
Taunula Grayson, Chair
Amber Johnson Logan, Co-Chair
Teen Summit
Helen Griffith, Chair
Allison Brathwaite, Co-Chair
Natasha Adams-Denny
Gail Cox
Angela Cureton
Anne Hayes
Michelle Horton
Kim Mayfield
Alane Paraison
Rhonda Powell
Allean Rush
Candace Williams
Transportation
Rubie Adkins, Chair
Angela Fulton, Co-Chair
Yvette Bolden
Yolanda Brock
Vendors
Krista Marshall, Chair
Elaine Hardy
Kennette Maginley
Tunisia Romain
Volunteers
Deidra Murphy, Chair
Tammy Berry
Cheryl Greene
Samantha Jones
Bridgette Reese
Jaqueline Robinson
Kim Umstead
Nicole Wright
9.
10. July 30, 2014
Greetings!
On behalf of the citizens of Charlotte, I would like to welcome the attendees of the Jack and Jill of
America, Inc. 41st
National Convention to Charlotte on July 30 – August 3, 2014. We are happy that you
have chosen Charlotte for this event and we trust that you will feel comfortable and at home in the Queen
City.
The City of Charlotte warmly recognizes July 30 – August 3, 2014 as “Jack and Jill of America, Inc.
Week. The theme of your convention, “A Legacy of Leadership and Service…And Still We Rise”
denotes the organization’s time-honored commitment and dedication towards leadership and youth
empowerment. In the organization’s 76 years of existence, educational, cultural, civic, recreational, and
service programs have been designed to stimulate the minds and lives of children.
It gives me great pleasure to share our fast-growing, dynamic, and innovative city with such a diverse and
impressive group. Charlotte continues to be recognized and selected as a meeting destination by an
increasing number of organizations. It is a community of pleasant tree-lined neighborhoods, parks and
museums, restaurants, and sports facilities. We are especially proud to be the home of the NASCAR Hall
of Fame, the Levine Center for the Arts which includes The Bechtler Museum of Modern Art, and the
Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts +Culture. In addition, the activities available in our
vibrant Center City mixes dining, entertainment, and cultural amenities that are distinctly Charlotte.
To all of the Jack and Jill of America members and families, thank you for sharing your motto of
“Working, Playing, and Living Together” with the city of Charlotte. Have a great time in our city and
enjoy yourselves!
Sincerely,
Daniel G. Clodfelter
Mayor
Daniel G. Clodfelter, Mayor
Office of the Mayor 600 East Fourth Street Charlotte, NC 28202-2853 704/336-2241
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12. You have and always will be my foundation, my
rock and my inspiration.
I have been a member of Jack and Jill for over 25 years,
the last 10 of which have been a serious commitment
and journey of leadership at the chapter, regional,
and national levels. I undertook this journey for two
reasons, I truly believe in the “Power and Potential”
of the J&J mission, and that “Nothing will work
unless you do.”
One of the challenges of a Jack and Jill leadership
journey is that your service often takes you away
from your children and family in order to build and
fortify an organization that serves and impacts the
lives of others. Thank you for making the sacrifices
that allowed me to serve this organization that I love.
Momma, you provided me the gift of legacy status
by joining JJOA over 40 years ago in Baton Rouge,
Louisiana (and graduating out in good standing!).
I am eternally grateful that I was able to join the
Los Angeles, CA chapter when my eldest was only
two. Thank you for providing me the gifts of
unconditional love and active support. Whatever I
needed and whenever I needed it, you were there. I
hope to be half the mother to my sons that you have
been to me.
Daddy, although you have transitioned, I feel your
presence daily. I hope I have conducted myself as a
leader with whom you would be proud. You taught
me by example the importance of service and how to
lead with integrity. You also taught me that “if you
don’t love it, don’t do it.” I have tried to lead and
serve with passion.
Sister and sister through marriage, your many gifts of
“love in action” over the years have lifted me in ways
you cannot imagine. Thank you catching the vision
and joining JJOA as mothers to continue the legacy
for Maya, Kai and Keira.
Brother, you were always willing to be pressed into
J&J service when needed. You have always been a
consistent rock of support during this journey.
Please know that it has meant the world to me and
the boys. Brother through marriage, you have been a
great cheerleader and the one who heard the phone
ring that Thanksgiving night that changed the
trajectory of my leadership journey!
Handsome, brilliant and wonderful sons, you have
each brought such joy to my life and have been true
inspirations and the most remarkable gifts from
God. You have each, in different ways, provided me
the impetus to stay committed to this work. Thank
you for sacrificing mommy time to allow me to serve.
Husband of 33 years, thank you for being both
mom & dad over the years by taking on the extra
responsibilities at home when I was called to my
Jack and Jill duties. I am grateful you have come to
appreciate this passion of mine. I love you. My Jack
and Jill leadership journey is now complete; we can
now be off to new adventures!
“I’ve learned that you shouldn’t go through life with a
catcher’s mitt on both hands; you need to be able to throw
something back.” -- Maya Angelou
Thank you all for supporting me in my season of
“throwing something back.”
I love you all more than you can imagine
In gratitude,
From the National President
“Tamara, Tammy, Momma, Tante T ”
To my Wonderful Family,
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19. CONGRATULATIONS
Jack and Jill of America, Incorporated
on a successful programming year and your
41ST
NATIONAL CONVENTION.
20.
21. richmond.edu
“If you are always trying to be normal,
you will never know how amazing
you can be.”
—Maya Angelou
Congratulations to participants in the Teen
Leadership Summit at this year’s Jack and Jill
of America National Convention. We can’t wait
to see what amazing things you’ll do, and we
hope you will consider making the University
of Richmond a part of your journey.
22. To Our National Executive Board, Eastern Region Officers, and Foundation
We thank you for your enduring service to our esteemed sisterhood!
To Our Sister Chapters
We appreciate your fellowship and care in raising our families together!
To the Westchester Chapter, NY
We treasure your commitment to the lives of our children in the richness of their heritage.
We are proud of your willingness to serve families in our communities.
We are grateful that since September 25, 1954 our membership remains dedicated to the visions of our
charter members—Jesse Adams, Leticia Brown, Lois Bailor, Lois Black, Mae Carey, Johnnye English,
Sarah Grey, Helen Mason, Vera Randolph, Mae Robinson, Mabel Smith, and Viola Waters.
We remember Nellie Thornton, 14th and 15th National President, a faithful member of our chapter.
We look forward to 60 more years as a family!
Cynthia Gay, 32nd President
Richard, Charles, Elyse, Lauren, Lyndon, and Dolan Gay
23.
24.
25. The March of Dimes thanks
National President
Tamara T. Robinson
and members of
Jack and Jill of America, Inc.
for record-breaking
March for Babies and
Prematurity Awareness
thank
you
March of Dimes is proud
to partner with Jack and Jill
chapters across the country,
working together for stronger,
healthier babies
26.
27. Bergen County, NJ Chapter of the Links, Inc.
Support
Tammy King for National President
DeJuanna Adams Allison J. Davis Alicia T. Henderson Yolonda Baker Marshall Gwendolyn Ramsey
Lesley Renee Adams Roslyn Daniels Alicia Rangel Haughton Jacqueline M. McLeod Johanne Bryant Reid
Diane T. Ashley Linda Spradley Dunn Nellie Jenkins Donna Mendes Jill Stewart
Althea Avery Tara R. Edmonds Verdia Johnson Pamela T. Miller Jewel Thompson•*
Sharon Banks -Williams Myrna Gillespie Mary V. Jones Leslie Wims Morris Eva B. Vinson
Thelma Baxter Regine Guerrier-Love Wilma Jones•* Myrna Morris* Maredia Dionne Warren
Patricia Chaney •* Ann Guillory Tammy King Teresa A. Oakley Ora Welch
Hazel Cogar Gloria F. Hall Ernestine Lowe Beatrice Parrish* Imogene Washington•*
Malaak Compton-Rock Valerie Moore Hamer Ruth Lowe•* Zandra Perry-Ogbomo Brenda Farrow White
Robin Cooper Margaret Haynes Marsha Mackey Frances Raines•* Chee Chee Williams
Tamara Spinner Zachery
* Alumnae +Platinum •Charter
President Christine Fowler-Phillips
Vice President Minnie Adams Treasurer Beverly Baker
Financial Secretary Shirley Deering Recording Secretary Lesley Renee Adams
Corresponding Secretary Kenetta Bailey Hayes Program Coordinator Bettye A. Easley
Inspirational Leader Ina Samuels-Martinez Parliamentarian Jasmine D. Adkins
Protocol Officer & Rituals Chair Jacquelyn Styles•+ Historian Theodora Lacey•+
28. The CSW Team
Proudly Supports
Our Partner and Friend
Joli Cooper
For The Office Of
National Vice President
Jack and Jill of America, Inc.
Joli Cooper-Nelson
Endorsed Candidate
For
National Vice President
29.
30. The Gantt Center is Charlotte’s destination for African-American art, history and culture
and is the home of the nationally acclaimed John & Vivian Hewitt Collection
of African-American Art.
At Levine Center for the Arts
551 South Tryon St. • Charlotte, NC 28202
(704) 547-3700 • www.ganttcenter.org
Show your conference badge
and enjoy $5 admission to the Museum
and a 10% discount in the Gift Shop.
The Harvey B. Gantt
Center welcomes
Jack and Jill of
America, Incorporated
to join us as we
celebrate our
40th Anniversary.
31. The Sqwincher Team
Enthusiastically Support
our Partner and Friend
Joli Cooper
for the office of
National Vice President
Jack and Jill of America, Inc.
Joli Cooper-Nelson
Endorsed Candidate
For
National Vice President
www.sqwincher.com
33. JACK AND JILL HAS GONE
MOBILE!
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34. Charlotte, NC | July 30 – August 3, 2014
Sunday, July 27, 2014
Arrivals: National Executive Board (NEB) and Other Staff
1:00pm–4:00pm Convention Co-Chairs Meeting Westin Stonewall Boardroom
4:00pm–5:00pm National Executive Board Meeting National President Suite
6:00pm–8:00pm Convention Committee Chair Reception Sheraton Hotel Float Pool Lounge
Monday, July 28, 2014
Arrival: Regional Officers, National Committee Chairs
9:00am–11:00am Pre-Convention Meeting with Hotel Staff, NP, ED,
Convention Co-Chairs
Westin Providence III
9:00am–5:00pm Registration Set Up Westin Grand Promenade
1:00pm–2:00pm Pre-Convention Meeting with Convention Center Staff,
NP, ED and Convention Co-Chairs
Convention Center Executive Conference Room
3:00pm VIP Registration Opens Westin Queens
4:00pm–6:00pm National Advisory Council Meeting and Early Dinner Westin Independence
7:00pm–8:00pm National President Meeting with National Chairs National President Suite
8:30pm–9:30pm National Officer Liaison Meetings
Tuesday, July 29, 2014
“U Got the Look” - Attire: Chic Business Casual
Arrival: Delegates/Alternates, Registered Members, Associates, Provisional Chapter Members, Fathers, Children, Teens
8:00am–7:00pm Business Office Convention Center Suite 103
8:00am–7:00pm National Headquarters Office Westin Kings
8:00am–7:00pm Registration Westin Grand Promenade
8:00am–7:00pm VIP Registration Westin Queens
National Executive Board Office Westin Stonewall Boardroom
Breakfast On Your Own
8:30am–2:00pm Marion Stubbs Thomas Leadership Academy
(invitation only)
Westin Grand Ballroom C & D
7:30am–5:00pm Jacqueline Moore Bowles Youth Leadership Summit
(invitation only)
Convention Center Richardson Ballroom C & D
12:00pm–2:00pm Lunch on your own
2:00pm–3:30pm J&J University (Open to All) Westin Grand Ballroom A & B, Providence II
& III
2:30pm–3:30pm Cultural Heritage Task Force Update (Open to All) Westin Independence
5:00pm–7:30pm Chapter Presidents Welcome Reception
(invitation only) Attire: Summer Chic
The Duke Mansion
Dinner on Your Own
Mothers’ Agenda
35. 8:30pm–9:30pm National Committee Meetings See Committee Meetings Schedule
8:30pm–9:30pm Opening Ceremony Rehearsal Convention Center Richardson Ballroom C & D
8:30pm–9:30pm Parent Orientation for Youth & Teen Activities
(Mandatory - Youth and Teen must attend with parent)
Westin Providence II
9:30pm–10:30pm National Editor with Executive Director and Regional
Teen Presidents
Westin Morehead
9:30pm–10:30pm National President, National Parliamentarian, National
Legal Advisor, Rules and Regulations, Timekeepers,
Sergeant-at-Arms
National President’s Suite
Wednesday, July 30, 2014
“Everybody Get On Up!” - Attire: Business Casual
Arrival: Registered Members, Associates, Fathers, Children, Teens, Provisional Group Members, Foundation Executive Board
7:00am–8:00am Fit and Fine Westin Fitness Center Level 3
7:00am–8:00am Zumba Westin Sharon
Breakfast On Your Own
8:00am–9:00am Parent Childcare Orientation (Mandatory attendance at
one session; Children must attend with parent)
Westin Providence II
8:00am–5:00pm Business Office Convention Center Suite 103
8:00am–5:00pm National Headquarters Office Westin Kings
8:00am–7:00pm Registration Westin Grand Promenade
8:00am–9:00am Committee Meetings See Committee Meetings Schedule
9:00am–10:30am First Time Attendee / Delegate Training Westin Grand Ballroom A, B, & C
9:00am–10:30am Opening Ceremony Rehearsal Convention Center Richardson Ballroom C & D
10:30am–11:30am Committee Meetings See Committee Meetings Schedule
11:30am–1:00pm Bylaws / Policies & Procedures Forum Westin Grand Ballroom C
12:00pm–8:00pm Vendors “Diva Boutique” Open Convention Center Richardson Ballroom A
Lunch On Your Own
12:00pm–1:30pm Provisional Group Orientation Westin Independence
1:30pm–3:00pm Budget Forum Westin Grand Ballroom D
4:15pm Line Up for Opening Ceremony
Officers/Program Participants
Convention Center Richardson Ballroom B
5:00pm–6:30pm 41st National Convention Formal Opening Ceremony
(Ceremonial White Required)
Convention Center Richardson C & D
6:30pm–8:00pm PLENARY SESSION I
Tamara Turnley Robinson, National President, Presiding
Convention Center Richardson C & D
8:00pm–9:30pm National President’s Welcome Reception Westin Hotel Grand Ballroom
10:30pm–12:30am Regional Caucuses Westin Hotel
Central Sharon
Eastern Grand Ballroom A
Far West Independence
Mid-Atlantic Providence III
Mid-Western Providence II
South Central Tryon North & South
Southeastern Grand Ballroom B
Thursday, July 31, 2014
“Diamonds & Pearls” - Attire: Power Pink (Fuschia) and Power Blue (Teal) with diamonds and pearls
7:00am–8:00am Fit and Fine Westin Fitness Center Level 3
36. 7:00am–8:00am Zumba Westin Sharon
7:00am–10:30am Provisional Groups Setup Convention Center Richardson Ballroom B
7:00am–10:30am Candidates Setup Convention Center Richardson Ballroom B
8:00am–5:00pm National Headquarters Office Westin Kings
8:00am–5:00pm Business Office Convention Center Suite 103
8:00am–8:00pm Vendors “Diva Boutique” Convention Center Richardson Ballroom A
8:30am–10:00am Associates Breakfast Convention Center Crown Ballroom
11:00am–12:30pm PLENARY SESSION II Convention Center Richardson Ballroom C & D
12:30pm–9:00pm Bylaw Voting Convention Center 201A
1:00pm–3:00pm Program Luncheon Convention Center Crown Ballroom
4:00pm–5:30pm PLENARY SESSION III Convention Center Richardson Ballroom C & D
5:30pm–7:00pm Candidates/Provisional Groups Meet & Greet Convention Center Richardson Ballroom B
7:15pm–10:00pm Mid-Atlantic Region Family Night “Sizzlin’ Summer
Night” Attire: Casual
Westin Grand Ballroom
10:30pm–12:30am Regional Caucuses Westin Hotel
Central Sharon
Eastern Grand Ballroom A
Far West Independence
Mid-Atlantic Providence III
Mid-Western Providence II
South Central Tryon North & South
Southeastern Grand Ballroom B
Friday, August 1, 2014
“The New Power Generation” - Attire: Business
7:00am–8:00am Fit and Fine Westin Fitness Center Level 3
7:00am–8:00am Zumba Westin Sharon
8:00am–7:00pm National Headquarters Office Westin Kings
8:00am–5:00pm Business Office Convention Center Suite 103
8:00am–8:00pm Vendors “Diva Boutique” Convention Center Richardson Ballroom A
8:30am–9:45am Candidates Speeches & Fishbowl Convention Center Richardson Ballroom C & D
10:00am–12:00pm PLENARY SESSION IV (Elections) Convention Center Richardson Ballroom C & D
1:00pm–3:00pm Legislative Luncheon (Hats Requested) Convention Center Crown Ballroom
4:00pm–6:00pm PLENARY SESSION V Convention Center Richardson Ballroom C & D
Dinner on Your Own
8:00pm–10:00pm Friday Nite Entertainment
“Jeans & Bling” (favorite jean jacket with J&J pins)
Westin Grand Ballroom
10:15pm–12:00am Election Party/New Chapter Celebration Westin Providence I-III
Saturday, August 2, 2014
“Life O the Party”
7:00am–8:00am Fit and Fine Westin Fitness Center Level 3
8:00am–3:00pm National Office Westin Kings
8:00am–2:00pm Vendors “Diva Boutique” Convention Center Richardson Ballroom A
8:30am–10:30am Regional Breakfasts (Regional Attire)
Central Westin Providence II
Eastern Convention Center Richardson Ballroom C
37. Far West Westin Grand Ballroom B
Mid-Atlantic Westin Grand Ballroom C
Mid-Western Westin Grand Ballroom A
South Central Westin Providence III
Southeastern Convention Center Richardson B
11:00am–12:30pm Authors Pavilion Westin Grand Ballroom D
Lunch on Your Own
2:00pm–4:00pm Community Service Activity (favorite J&J shirt) Westin Grand Ballroom C & D
6:30pm–7:15pm Partner/Sponsor Reception (Invitation only) NASCAR Hall of Honor
7:15pm Officers Line Up for Processional NASCAR Hall of Honor
7:45pm–11:00pm Closing Gala (Attire: Formal Attire) Convention Center Crown Ballroom
Sunday, August 3, 2014
“Beautiful, Loved, and Blessed” - Attire: Ceremonial White Required
Breakfast On Your Own
9:30am–10:30am Devotion and Memorial Service Westin Grand Ballroom D
10:45am–11:30am Installation of Officers Westin Grand Ballroom D
12:30pm–1:30pm Joint Meeting with Steering Committee and Far West
Area Chapters
Westin Stonewall Boardroom
1:30pm–2:30pm Transition Meeting Westin Queens
38. Charlotte, NC | July 30 – August 3, 2014
Monday, July 28, 2014
3:00pm–7:00pm VIP Registration Westin Queens
8:00am–7:00pm National Headquarters Office Westin Kings
Tuesday, July 29, 2014
“U Got the Look” - Attire: Chic Business Casual
Arrival: Delegates/Alternates, Registered Members, Associates, Provisional Chapter Members, Fathers, Children, Teens
8:00am–7:00pm Registration Westin Grand Promenade
8:00am–7:00pm VIP Registration Westin Queens
8:00am–7:00pm National Headquarters Office Westin Kings
1:00pm–2:00pm Committee Meetings See Committee Meeting Schedule
2:00pm–3:30pm J&J University; Open to All Westin Grand Ballroom A & B; Providence II &
III
2:00pm–3:30pm Cultural Heritage Task Force; Open to All Westin Independence
8:30pm–9:30pm Opening Ceremony Rehearsal Convention Center Richardson Ballroom C & D
Wednesday, July 30, 2014
“Everybody Get On Up!” - Attire: Business Casual
7:00am–8:00am Fit and Fine Westin Fitness Center Level 3
7:00am–8:00am Zumba Westin Sharon
8:00am–5:00pm Business Office Convention Center Suite 103
8:00am–7:00pm VIP Registration Westin Queens
8:00am–5:00pm National Headquarters Office Westin Kings
9:00am–10:00am Breakfast at Macy’s South Park Mall
10:00am–3:00pm Royal Shopping Spree South Park Mall
12:00pm–8:00pm Vendors “Diva Boutique” Convention Center Richardson Ballroom A
4:15pm Line up for Opening Ceremony
Program Participants Only
Convention Center Richardson Ballroom C & D
5:00pm–6:30pm 41st National Convention Formal Opening
Ceremony Ceremonial White Required
Convention Center Richardson Ballroom C & D
6:30pm–8:00pm PLENARY SESSION I Tamara Turnley Robinson,
National President, Presiding
Convention Center Richardson Ballroom C & D
8:00pm–9:30pm National President’s Welcome Event Westin Hotel Grand Ballroom
10:30pm–12:30am Regional Caucuses Westin Hotel
Central Sharon
Eastern Grand Ballroom A
Far West Tyron North & South
Associates’ Agenda
39. Mid-Atlantic Providence III
Mid-Western Providence II
South Central Independence
Southeastern Grand Ballroom B
Thursday, July 31, 2014
“Diamonds & Pearls” - Attire: Power Pink (Fuschia) and Power Blue (Teal) with diamonds and pearls
7:00am–8:00am Fit and Fine Westin Fitness Center Level 3
7:00am–8:00am Zumba Westin Sharon
8:00am–5:00pm Business Office Convention Center Suite 103
8:00am–5:00pm National Headquarters Office Westin Kings
8:00am–8:00pm Vendors “Diva Boutique” Convention Center Richardson Ballroom A
8:30am–10:00am Associates Breakfast Convention Center Crown Ballroom
11:00am–12:30pm PLENARY SESSION II Convention Center Richardson Ballroom C & D
11:30am–11:00pm Day Trip to Greensboro, NC
Lunch at Stephanie’s
Civil Rights Museum
Barn Dinner Theater and Show
4:00pm–5:30pm PLENARY SESSION III Convention Center Richardson Ballroom C & D
7:15pm–10:00pm Mid-Atlantic Region Family Night
“Sizzlin’ Southern Night” Attire: Casual
Westin Grand Ballroom
10:00pm–12:00am Associates Hospitality Suite Hospitality Suite
10:30pm–12:30am Regional Caucuses Westin Hotel
Central Sharon
Eastern Grand Ballroom A
Far West Tyron North & South
Mid-Atlantic Providence III
Mid-Western Providence II
South Central Independence
Southeastern Grand Ballroom B
Friday, August 1, 2014
“The New Power Generation” - Attire: Business
7:00am–8:00am Breakfast On Your Own
7:00am–8:00am Fit and Fine Westin Fitness Center Level 3
7:00am–8:00am Zumba Westin Sharon
8:00am–5:00pm Business Office Convention Center Suite 103
8:00am–5:00pm National Headquarters Office Westin Kings
8:00am–9:30am Strolling Tour of Downtown Charlotte
8:00am–8:00pm Vendors “Diva Boutique” Convention Center Richardson Ballroom A
8:00am–11:00am Associates Hospitality Suite Hospitality Suite
8:30am–9:45am Candidate’s Speeches & Fishbowl Convention Center Richardson Ballroom C & D
10:00am–12:00pm PLENARY SESSION IV Convention Center Richardson Ballroom C & D
1:00pm–3:00pm Legislative Luncheon Hats Requested Convention Center Crown Ballroom
3:00pm–5:00pm Latibath Museum, Afternoon of the Arts
40. 4:00pm–6:00pm PLENARY SESSION V Convention Center Richardson Ballroom C & D
Dinner On Your Own
8:00pm–10:00pm Friday Nite Entertainment
Jeans & Bling”(favorite jean jacket w/JJ pins)
Westin Grand Ballroom
10:00pm–12:00am Associates Hospitality Suite Hospitality Suite
10:15pm–12:00am Election Party/New Chapter Reception Westin Providence I-III
Saturday, August 2, 2014
“Life O the Party”
8:00am–2:00pm Vendors “Diva Boutique” Convention Center Richardson Ballroom A
8:00am–3:00pm National Headquarters Office Westin Kings
8:30am–10:30am Regional Breakfasts Regional Attire
Central Westin Providence II
Eastern Convention Center Richardson Ballroom C
Far West Westin Grand Ballroom B
Mid-Atlantic Westin Grand Ballroom C
Mid-Western Westin Grand Ballroom A
South Central Westin Providence III
Southeastern Convention Center Richardson Ballroom B
11:00am–12:30pm Author’s Pavilion Grand Ballroom D
12:00pm–3:00pm Treehouse Viineyards (lunch provided)
2:00pm–4:00pm Community Service Project
7:45pm–11:00pm Closing Gala Formal Attire Convention Center Crown Ballroom
10:00pm–12:00am Associates Hospitality Suite Hospitality Suite
Sunday, August 3, 2014
“Beautiful, Loved, and Blessed” - Attire: Ceremonial White Required
Breakfast On Your Own
9:00am–10:30am Devotion and Memorial Service Westin Grand Ballroom D
10:45am–11:30am Installation of Officers Westin Grand Ballroom D
41. Charlotte, NC | July 30 – August 3, 2014
Tuesday, July 29, 2014
8:30pm–9:30pm Parent Orientation for Youth & Teen Activities
Mandatory attendance at one session; Children must
attend with parent
Westin Providence II
Wednesday, July 30, 2014
Breakfast On Your Own
8:00am–9:00am Parent Orientation for Youth & Teen Activities
Mandatory attendance at one session; Children must
attend with parent
Westin Providence II
9:00am–9:30am Youth Check In Westin Providence I
10:00am–1:30pm NASCAR Hall of Fame Museum (lunch provided) NASCAR Museum
2:00pm–4:00pm Sky High Sports
6:00pm–10:00pm Baseball game (dinner provided) BB&T Stadium
10:30pm–12:00am Kids Zone Westin Providence I
12:00am–12:30am Parent Pick Up Westin Providence I
Thursday, July 31, 2014
Breakfast On Your Own
8:30am–9:00am Youth Check-In Westin Providence I
10:00am–3:00pm Nature Museum & 100 Gardens (lunch provided) Nature Museum Charlotte Jr. League Building
Nature Museum, 100 Gardens & Friendship
Gardens
4:00pm–6:30pm Kids Zone Westin Providence I
6:30pm–7:00pm Parent Pick-Up Westin Providence I
7:15pm–10:00pm Family Night Westin Grand Ballroom
9:30pm–12:00am Kids Zone Westin Providence I
12:00am–12:30am Parent Pick-Up Westin Providence I
Friday, August 1, 2014
Breakfast On Your Own
8:00am–8:30am Youth Check-In Westin Providence I
9:00am–1:00pm Discovery Place Museum (lunch provided) Discovery Museum
2:00pm–5:00pm Bowling AMF Centennial Lanes
6:00pm–6:30pm Parent Pick-Up Westin Providence I
Dinner on Own
8:00pm–12:00am Kids Zone (5-9 yr olds) Pajama Party Westin Independence
8:00pm–12:00am Kids Zone (10-12 yr olds) Pajama Party Westin Sharon
12:00am–12:30am Parent Pick-Up Westin Providence I & Westin Sharon
Children’s Agenda
42. Saturday, August 2, 2014
Breakfast On Your Own
8:30am–10:00am Kids Zone Westin Providence I
11:00am–4:00pm Pit Indoor Kart Racing (lunch provided) Mooresville, NC
4:30pm–5:00pm Parent Pick Up Westin Providence I
6:00pm–6:30pm Youth Check In Westin Providence I
6:30pm–9:30pm Pizza Party Westin Providence II
10:00pm–12:00am Kid’s Zone Westin Providence I
11:30pm–12:00am Parent Pick-Up Westin Providence I
43. Charlotte, NC | July 30 – August 3, 2014
Tuesday, July 29, 2014
8:00am–7:00pm Mother Registration Westin Grand Promenade
7:30am–5:00pm Jacqueline Moore Bowles Youth Leadership Summit Convention Center Richardson Ballrom C & D
8:30pm–9:30pm Parent Orientation for Youth & Teen Activities Man-
datory attendance at one session; Children must attend
with parent
Westin Providence II
Wednesday, July 30, 2014
Arrival: Registered Members, Associates, Fathers, Children, Teens, Provisional Group Members, Foundation Executive Board
Breakfast On Your Own
8:00am–9:00am Parent Orientation for Youth & Teen Activities
Mandatory attendance at one session; Children must
attend with parent
Westin Providence II
9:00am–9:30am Teen Check In Westin Harris & Trade
10:00am–11:30am Uptown Black History Scavenger Hunt Uptown Charlotte
11:30am–12:30pm Lunch at Tavern on the Green Park Tavern on the Green
1:00pm–3:00pm NASCAR Hall of Fame Museum NASCAR Museum
3:30pm–4:30pm Teen Club Room Westin Harris & Trade
5:00pm–9:00pm Dinner & Movie EpiCenter
9:30pm–12:00am Teen Club Room Westin Harris & Trade
12:00am–12:30am Teen Pick-Up Westin Harris & Trade
Thursday, July 31, 2014
Breakfast On Your Own
8:30am–10:00am Teen Club Room & Check In Westin Harris & Trade
11:00am–5:30pm Carowinds Amusement Park (lunch provided) Carowinds
6:00pm–6:30pm Teen Pick-Up Westin Harris & Trade
7:15pm–10:00pm Family Night Westin Grand Ballroom
10:00pm–12:00am Teen Club Room Westin Harris & Trade
12:00am–12:30am Teen Pick-Up Westin Harris & Trade
Friday, August 1, 2014
7:00am–7:30am Teen Check-In Westin Harris & Trade
8:00am–12:00pm Johnson C. Smith University Tour (breakfast provided) JCSU
1:00pm–9:00pm U.S. Whitewater Center (lunch & dinner provided) Whitewater Center
10:00pm–12:00am Teen Club Room Westin Harris & Trade
12:00am–12:30am Teen Pick-Up Westin Harris & Trade
Teens’ Agenda
44. Saturday, August 2, 2014
8:00am–8:30am Teen Check in Westin Harris & Trade
9:00am–10:00am Romare Bearden Park (breakfast provided) Romare Bearden Park
10:00am–12:00pm Museum Crawl Downtown Museums
12:30pm–1:30pm Lunch (provided)
2:00pm–4:00pm Community Service Westin Grand Ballroom
4:00pm–4:30pm Teen Pick-Up Westin Grand Ballroom
6:00pm–6:30am Teen Check In Westin Harris & Trade
7:00pm Teen Party - Black & White Affair (dinner provided) Gantt Museum
10:00pm–11:30pm Teen Club Room Westin Harris & Trade
11:30pm–12:00am Teen Pick-Up Westin Harris & Trade
45. Charlotte, NC | July 30 – August 3, 2014
Tuesday, July 29, 2014
8:00am–7:00pm Registration Westin Grand Promenade
Breakfast On Your Own
12:00pm–5:00pm Fathers’ Hospitality Suite Hospitality Suite
8:00pm–9:30pm Fathers’ Welcome Reception
Hosted by Charlotte Area Fathers’ Auxiliary Bank of America Center
Wednesday, July 30, 2014
8:00am–7:00pm Registration Westin Grand Promenade
Breakfast & Lunch On Your Own
9:00am–1:00pm Segway Tours/Free Time Westin Lobby
11:00am–2:00pm Fathers’ Hospitality Hospitality Suite
2:00pm–4:00pm Seminar: Commerce & Economic Development in the
Queen City
Westin Providence II
6:00pm–11:00pm Baseball Game - Charlottes Knights vs Durham Bulls BB&T Stadium
Thursday, July 31, 2014
Breakfast On Your Own
10:00am–11:30am NASCAR Hall of Fame Museum NASCAR Museum
2:00pm–4:00pm Seminar: Fatherhood, Leadership, Mentorship Westin Providence II
7:15pm–10:00pm Mid-Atlantic Region Family Night
“Sizzlin’ Summer Nights”
Westin Grand Ballroom
9:00pm–12:00am Fathers’ Hospitality Hospitality Suite
Friday, August 1, 2014
Breakfast On Your Own
9:00am–12:00pm Tour of Time Warner Arena Time Warner Cable Arena
1:00pm–3:00pm Legislative Luncheon Convention Center Crown Ballroom
4:00pm–6:00pm Card Tournament Westin Tryon North & South
8:00pm–10:00pm Friday Nite Entertainment Westin Grand Ballroom
9:30pm–12:00am Fathers’ Hospitality Hospitality Suite
10:15pm–12:00am Election Party & New Chapter Celebration Westin Providence I-III
Saturday, August 2, 2014
Breakfast On Your Own
8:00am–12:00pm Golf Outing (a la carte) Ballantyne Country Club
12:00pm–5:00pm Fathers’ Hospitality Hospitality Suite
2:00pm–4:00pm Community Service Westin Grand Ballroom C & D
7:45pm–11:00pm Closing Gala (Formal Attire) Convention Center Crown Ballroom
Fathers’ Agenda
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E.StonewallStreet Mint Street
S. Caldwell Street
S. Tryon Street
S. College Street
S. Brevard Street
S. Church Street
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Bernardin’s Restaurant at Ratcliffe
Brazz Carvery and Steakhouse
Buffalo Wild Wings
Coastal Kitchen & Bar
College Place Café
DELISH at the Charlotte
Convention Center
• Bojangles
• Einstein Bros Bagels
• Buon Cibo
e2 emeril’s eatery / e2GO
Ember Grille
Fuel Pizza
Fujo Uptown Bistro
Great American Grill
Halcyon Restaurant
Lola’s
Matt’s Chicago Dog
Mimosa Grille
Pit Stop Café
Red Ginger
Sandwich Club
Two Wells Fargo
• Half Penny’s
• Johnny Burrito
• Just Fresh Bakery Cafe
• Subway
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53. Bernardin’s Restaurant
at Ratcliffe
435 S. Tryon St. #100
704.332.3188
new american
L, D, Sat, Sun
Brazz Carvery
and Steakhouse
500 S. College St.
704.315.5704
Brazilian Steakhouse
L, D, Sat, Sun
Buffalo Wild Wings
naSCar Hall of Fame
400 E. MLK Jr. Blvd.
704.971.9464
American
L, D, Sat, Sun
Coastal Kitchen & Bar
Hilton Charlotte Center City
222 E. 3rd
St.
704.331.4360
American
B, L, D, Sat, Sun
College Place Café
300 S. College St.
704.343.9268
Cafeteria Style
B, L
DELISH at the Charlotte
Convention Center
Bojangles
Cajun fried chicken
& buttermilk biscuits
704.339.6101
Extended hours for events
B, L
Einstein Bros Bagels
Fresh bagels, sandwiches
and coffee
704.339.6101
Extended hours for events
B, L
Buon Cibo
Pizza and panini
704.339.6101
Extended hours for events
B, L
e2 emeril’s eatery
135 Levine Avenue
of the Arts
704.414.4787
new american
L, D, Sat - Dinner Only
e2GO
135 Levine Avenue
of the Arts
704.414.4788
Sandwiches, soups, salads
B, L – Take away Only
Ember Grille
Westin Hotel
601 S. College St.
704.375.2064
new american
B, L, D, Sat, Sun
Fuel Pizza
500 S. College St.
704.370.2755
Pizza
L, D, Sat, Sun
Fujo Uptown Bistro
301 S. College St.
704.954.0087
Chinese, Sushi Bar
L, D, Sat
Great American Grill
Hilton Garden Inn
Charlotte Uptown
585 E. MLK Jr. Blvd.
704.347.5972
B, L, D, Sat, Sun
Halcyon Restaurant
500 S. Tryon St.
704.910.0865
Fresh seasonal fair
L, D, Sat, Sun (Closed Mon)
Lola’s
300 S. Brevard St.
704.353.3545
Southern Cuisine
B, L, D, Sat, Sun
Matt’s Chicago Dog
435 S. Tryon St. #140
704.333.3650
Hotdogs, deli sandwiches
L, Sat
Mimosa Grille
327 S. Tryon St.
704.343.0700
Fine Southern Cuisine
L, D, Sat, Sun
Pit Stop Café
Located inside the
naSCar Hall of Fame
400 E. MLK Jr. Blvd.
704.654.4400
BBQ, sandwiches, hot dogs
Red Ginger
401 S. Tryon St.
980.819.8837
Japanese, Hibachi
L, D
Sandwich Club
435 S. Tryon St.
704.344.1975
Sandwiches, Soups
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Two Wells Fargo
Half Penny’s
Lower Level of
Two Wells Fargo
704.342.9697
Sandwiches, Soup,
Ice Cream
B, L
Johnny Burrito
Lower Level of
Two Wells Fargo
704.371.4448
Mexican
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Just Fresh Bakery Cafe
Two Wells Fargo atrium
704.376.4191
Sandwiches, Salads
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Subway
Lower Level of
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704.344.9866
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ATTRACTIOnS
Bechtler Museum
of Modern Art
420 S. Tryon St.
Harvey B. Gantt Center
of African-American
Arts + Culture
551 S. Tyron St.
Knight Theater
430 S. Tyron St.
Mint Museum Uptown
500 S. Tyron St.
NASCAR Hall of Fame
400 E. MLK Blvd.
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Visitor Info Center
Center City
330 S. Tryon St.
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The New Orleans Chapter Proudly supports the Re-Election of
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Godfrey Turner
Maya Joi Turner
Richard Turnley III
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Brevard County Chapter
Proudly Supports and Endorses
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“Let’s Work,
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Enthusiastically Supports and Endorses
Joli Cooper-Nelson
for National Vice President
Joli Cooper-Nelson Endorsed Candidate For National Vice President
“Let’s Work, Let’s Play, Let’s Live Together.”
A mother’s heart is a patchwork of love. - Unknown
170.
171. Lake Spivey Chapter
Wholeheartedly Supports and Endorses
Joli Cooper-Nelson
for National Vice President
Joli Cooper-Nelson
Endorsed Candidate
For
National Vice President
“Let’s Work,
Let’s Play,
Let’s Live Together.”
Mother love is the fuel that enables a normal human being to do the impossible.
- Unknown
The Boston ChapterEstablished 1946
“Power and Potential: Parents Empowering Youth
Through Leadership Development, Cultural Heritage and Community Service”
Supports
Our
Endorsed
Candidate
NVP
Tammy
King
173. Greater Huntsville Chapter
Enthusiastically Supports and Endorses
Joli Cooper-Nelson
for National Vice President
There are many things that will catch your eye,
but only a few will catch your heart.
- Michael Nolan
Joli Cooper-Nelson
Endorsed Candidate
For
National Vice President
“Let’s Work,
Let’s Play,
Let’s Live Together.”
2014 National Convention
A Legacy of Leadership & Service
And Still We Rise
North County San Diego Chapter Extends Best Wishes to the Charlotte
Area Chapters for a Successful 2014 National Convention and Supports
Regina Page for National Recording Secretary."
North County San Diego Chapter celebrates our
20th
Anniversary Year
176. Ft. Lauderdale, FL Chapter
Enthusiastically Supports and Endorses
Joli Cooper-Nelson
for National Vice President
The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.
- Mahatma Gandhi
Joli Cooper-Nelson
Endorsed Candidate
For
National Vice President
“Let’s Work,
Let’s Play,
Let’s Live Together.”
BURLINGTON-
WILLINGBORO CHAPTER
Supports the Eastern Region Diamond,
Tammy King, for National President
177. Children are like wet cement, whatever falls on
them leaves an impression.
‐ Dr. Haim Gino�
Knoxville Chapter
Proudly Supports and Endorses
Joli Cooper-Nelson
for National Vice President
Joli Cooper-Nelson Endorsed Candidate For National Vice President
“Let’s Work, Let’s Play, Let’s Live Together.”
Children are the sum of
what mothers contribute to their lives.
‐ Unknown
Tuskegee Chapter
Proudly Supports and Endorses
Joli Cooper-Nelson
for National Vice President
Joli Cooper-Nelson Endorsed Candidate For National Vice President
“Let’s Work, Let’s Play, Let’s Live Together.”
178. Birmingham AL Chapter
Enthusiastically Supports and Endorses
Joli Cooper-Nelson
for National Vice President
To whom much is given, much is required.
Joli Cooper-Nelson Endorsed Candidate For National Vice President
“Let’s Work, Let’s Play, Let’s Live Together.”
179. Jack and Jill of America, Incorporated
The Sacramento Chapter of Jack and Jill of America, Inc.
Extends Best Wishes to the Charlotte Area Chapters
for a Successful 2014 National Convention
and
Supports Regina Page for National Recording Secretary
Sacramento Chapter President, Carolyn Veal-Hunter, with Regina Page at On the Hill, September 2013
Supports our National Endorsed Candidate
Tammy King
for National President
National Harbor Chapter
Jack and Jill of America, Inc.
Eastern Region
180. “Power and Potential: Parents Empowering Youth”
Congratulations
41st National Convention
Heather M. Palmore, Esq.
President
on the
Tuscaloosa Chapter
Wholeheartedly Supports and Endorses
Joli Cooper-Nelson
for National Vice President
Only mothers can think of the future—because they give birth to it in their children.
‐ Maxim Gorky
Joli Cooper-Nelson Endorsed Candidate For National Vice President
“Let’s Work, Let’s Play, Let’s Live Together.”
181. Joli Cooper-Nelson
Endorsed Candidate
For
National Vice President
Mobile AL Chapter
Proudly Supports and Endorses
Joli Cooper-Nelson
for National Vice President
“Let’s Work,
Let’s Play,
Let’s Live Together.”
Each day of our lives we make deposits in the memory banks of our children.
‐ Charles Swindoll
NORTH SUBURBAN DALLAS CHAPTER
South Central Region
One Family, One Path, One Vision!
North Suburban Dallas fostering “A Legacy of Leadership and Service” since 1980
Leadership Team
Seleste Sully-President
Diane Stotts-Brown-Vice President
Greetings and Best Wishes
On Still Rising to Celebrate an Outstanding
Legacy of Leadership & Service
at the 41st Biennial National Convention
Outstanding
We support and Endorse
National Candidate,
Gladys Henderson, for
National Program Director
182. The Northern Virginia President’s Council
Proudly Supports Eastern Region Endorsed Candidate
Tammy King
Alexandria-
Mt. Vernon
Burke-Fairfax
Loudoun
Northern
Virginia
Manassas-
Woodbridge
Reston
Prince William
County
Pensacola Chapter
Enthusiastically Supports and Endorses
Joli Cooper-Nelson
for National Vice President
Joli Cooper-Nelson
Endorsed Candidate
For
National Vice President
“Let’s Work,
Let’s Play,
Let’s Live Together.”
Children are likely to live up to what you believe of them.
— Lady Bird Johnson
184. CircleCityChapter
proudlysupports
NationalEndorsedCandidate
KimberleyGoode
fortheOfficeof
NationalPresident
Community, Competence, Character & Class.
A Champion for Children & Families.
The Magnificent
Mid-Hudson Valley Chapter
of the
Mighty Eastern Region
proudly support and endorse
Tammy A. King
for
NATIONAL PRESIDENT
The MHVC Executive Board
Sharon Eason, President
Karen St. Vil, Vice-President; De-Angela Watt, Program Director;
Diann Kelly, Recording Secretary; Shayna Bryant, Corresponding Secretary;
Michelle Grier, Treasurer; Tawana Haynes, Financial Secretary;
Karen McFarlane, Historian; Amy Owens, Editor;
Tyhesha Elmore, Foundation Chair; Stephanie McCaine, Parliamentarian
185. Macon GA Chapter
Wholeheartedly Supports and Endorses
Joli Cooper-Nelson
for National Vice President
Joli Cooper-Nelson Endorsed Candidate For National Vice President
“Let’s Work, Let’s Play, Let’s Live Together.”
“All that I am, or hope to be, I owe to my angel mother.”
- President Abraham Lincoln
Congratulations
and Best Wishes
on a Successful
National Convention
from the
Macy’s Shop for a Cause
Awesome, Amazing Associates
of the
North Houston Suburban Chapter
South Central Region
186. Jack & Jill of America, Inc. San Diego Chapter
Congratulates the Charlotte Area Chapters & Supports the
FW Nationally Endorsed Candidate, Regina Paige for NRS
San Diego Chapter Members 2014
President, Angela Hilliard Vice President, Leonie Sanders
Treasurer, Connie Gibson Program Director, Angela Beckham
Recording Secy., Joyce Allen Financial Secy., Victoria Peterson
Historian/Editor, Melony Knight Corresponding Secy., LaDreda Lewis
Chaplain, Tracy Norris Parliamentarian, Schulyer Twyman
Melanie Adams Angelite Armento-McWhorter Vellet Wyatt Finley
Geneva Dariuel Lisa Marie Harris Frances Henderson
Peaches Huff-Tunstall Joanee’ Johnson Robin Campbell Cheryl Sykes
Traci Jones Valarie Littlejohn Pamela Payton Geraldine Williams
East Suburban Atlanta Chapter
Enthusiastically Supports and Endorses
Joli Cooper-Nelson
for National Vice President
You can do what I cannot do.
I can do what you cannot do.
Together we can do great
things.
- Mother Theresa
Joli Cooper-Nelson Endorsed Candidate For National Vice President
“Let’s Work, Let’s Play, Let’s Live Together.”
187. !
The Greater Hartford Chapter
is honored to support our
Eastern Region endorsed candidate for President
Tammy King
!
188. NewCastleCounty,Delaware
Chapterof
Jack&JillofAmericaInc.
Celebrates
41st
BiennialNationalConvention
Commemorating“ALegacyofLeadership&
Service”
Executive Board
President
Shawanda Beale
Vice President
Debora West
Program Director
Rowena Robinson
Recording Secretary
Tasha Brown
Corresponding Secretary
Laria Hamilton
Financial Secretary
Sajdah Muhammad
Treasurer
Jamie Green Garlington
Editor/Historian
Tanya Anderson
Parliamentarian/
Teen Advisor
Desiree Smalls
Members
Tyniesha Douglas
Pamela Howard
Angela Kulesz
Alpha Lewis
Odelind Lewis
Wileeta McGee
Andrea Price Rutty
Keeping Children First
The Mothers of the
Ocean County Chapter
Support the
SERVANT LEADERSHIP of
Tammy King
for National President!
The Ocean County Chapter (NJ)
189. The Greater Union County-Nj Chapter
Salutes
The 41st National Convention
AND
EASTERN rEGION eNDORSED CANDIDATE
Tammy King,NVP
Jack and Jill of America, Inc.
BALTIMORE CHAPTER
(Est. 1945)
Associate Group Installation February 2014
We proudly support the candidacy of
NVP Tammy King
Eastern Region National Endorsed Candidate
for
National President
Celebrating A Legacy of Leadership and Service
Proudly Supports Nationally Endorsed Candidate
South Central Region’s Finest
Gladys Henderson for National Program Director
Jack and Jill of America Inc.
DFW Mid-Cities Chapter
CONGRATULATIONS
Jack and Jill of America, Incorporated
on the 41st National Convention!
Jack & Jill
National Headquarters Staff