Florida Sentinel Bulletin

 Young ladies representing Bay City Elks Lodge #268 and Temple #158 participated in the “Miss Florida Elk” pageant and represented well. Tampa’s Ms. Anubia Guyton-Lewis earned the title of “Miss Florida Elk.” Also from Tampa, Ms. Julisa Williams was the third runner-up and earned the title of “Miss Congeniality.” The finalists, seated left to right are: Ms. Anubia Guyton-Lewis, Ms. Trialani Hill, Ms. Julisa Williams, and Ms. Lyric Boyd, who was the second place winner. They are shown with Lou Alyce Dean, left, Daughter State President, and William L. Sands, Brother State President. Daughter Ann Jenkins is the Local Directress for the Tampa Youth Department; Elizabeth Belton is Daughter Ruler and Elgin Franklin is Exalter Ruler and Florida State Director.

Last month, Mrs. Twila Hunter-Covington was joined by her family and friends at A La Carte Event Pavilion for her retirement celebration. She retired from Verizon after 27 years and is now looking forward to ‘life after Verizon’ and spending more quality time with her grandson, Aamir. Shown from left to right are: Steven Larrame, Kiana Hunter, Aamir Hunter, Twila (guest of honor), Will and Drakkar Covington (Photograph by Lomax McIntyre)

    Allen Temple African Methodist Episcopal Church recognized its 2013 graduates recently during its worship service. Dr. Edison Jackson, President of Bethune-Cookman University, was the guest speaker. Dr. Jackson, in front center, is shown with, Reverend David Green, Sr., Pastor of Allen Temple, and Mrs. Kimberly Green. On the second row are: Daniel Lee, Devon Sherrard Mitchell, Nahum Hill, Barbara Rankins, Raymond Price-Murray, III, Kenyondra Nelson, DeBorah Floyd, Nakelia Wilson, Richard Newton, and Shavaughn Deon Roberts-Brooks. (Photograph by Lomax McIntyre)

  The 6th Annual Re-Entry Resource Expo was held last Saturday at the Lee Davis Neighborhood Service Center. Several resource partners were available to answer questions and provide information. There were also workshops to assist individuals who are background challenged in re-entering the workforce and information for those seeking restoration of rights. Among those who represented various agencies were: Anthony Gonzalez, Rose F. Tozzi, Noreen Copeland-Miller, Gloria Elliott, Kimberly Steadman and Jennifer Burnett. (Photograph by BRUNSON)

The Harram Court No. 96, Daughters of Isis recently awarded four L. Glenn Brown Memorial Scholarships to graduating seniors. The presentation took place during a Joint Awards Ceremony with the Harram Temple No. 23, on June 5^th. The guest speaker for the ceremony was Tampa City Councilman Frank Reddick. The recipients are Gaither high School graduate Angela Anderson, who will be attending the University of Florida; Wharton High School graduate, Deborah Floyd, who will attend Florida A & M University; Strawberry Crest High School graduate Antoinea Lyles, who will attend Howard University; and Audry Zipperer, who graduated from Newsome High School and who will attend the University of Florida. Shown at the presentation from left to right are: Illustrious Commandress Daughter Gail P. Williams, Ms. Amanda Anderson (sister of recipient), Deborah Floyd, Antoinea Lyles, Audry Zipperer, and Daughter Monica Williams Scholarship Coordinator.

     The men of Shekinah Glory Cathedral Church of God in Christ are pleased about the success of their Inaugural Men’s Conference. The conference, entitled “Men of Valor and Purpose,” was held June 7 and 8, 2013 at the church, 1301 S. 78th St. Speakers addressed those in attendance on Friday evening and a breakfast was held Saturday morning with more guest speakers. The keynote speaker was Superintendent Linwood Dillard. Among those in attendance on Friday who also participated were: from left, Superintendent Anthony W. Gilyard (formerly of Tampa), Pastor, Bethlehem-Judah Christian Fellowship, Elizabeth, NJ, who was the Friday night keynote speaker; Bishop Matthew Williams, Jurisdictional Prelate of the Southwestern Conference Church of God in Christ (COGIC) and Pastor of Brown Memorial COGIC; Shekinah Glory Senior Pastor, A. D. Shaw, Conference Host; and Deacon Bernard Jones, Conference Chairman. (Photograph by Toby Scott of Chow and Scott Keepsakes)

On Sunday, June 16^th, from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m., several fathers and their daughters participated in the 7^th Annual Daddy-Daughter Dance. The event was held at the Pepin Hospitality Center, 4121 N. 50^th Street. The event was hosted by Stu Robinson, formerly of Clear Channel’s 95.7 FM the Beat. This year’s theme was “A Lifetime of Love.” Those in attendance enjoyed dinner and an evening of dancing. Among the fathers and daughters attending the event are shown seated left to right: Michelle Horne, Tyeisha Hairston, Stu Robinson, and Iris Carter. Shown standing are: D. J. Chase, Ebony Grimsley, Zahra Magwood, Patricia Early, Kia Holder, Sherita Woodard, Patricia Harris, Kenya Woodard, and Cathy Etheridge. (Photography by BRUNSON)

The SOS Foundation of Tampa Bay, Inc., hosted its first End of the Year Bash and Health Fair last Saturday. The event took place at the Northside Missionary Baptist Church. Several community organizations and medical professionals were on hand to take part in the health fair to educate those who attended the event. There were numerous activities that took place including face-painting and door prizes. Among those in attendance at the event were shown seated: Michael Holmes, Abriel Spells, and Valerie Harris. Shown standing are: Yoshicka Snow, the organization’s Secretary, Tranette Engram, Director of Social Services and Donations Coordinator, April T. Jones, President, and Anthony Cook, Vice President of the organization. (Photo by ANDRICK DENNIS)

The Hillsborough County Branch NAACP held its ACT-SO competition on June 2, 2013. The competition took place at Mount Pleasant Standard Based Middle School. The theme for this year’s competition was “Nurturing the Gifted Youth Within Our Village: Preserving Our Own Legacy.” The purpose of the Afro-Academic, Cultural, Technological and Scientific Olympics (ACT-SO) is to recognize and reward African American youth who exemplify scholastic and artistic excellence. The student awardees are shown with their family members: from left, Chelsea and her father, Kingsley Reeves; Victoria and her father, Solomon French; Remey Phillip with grandparents, Carolyn and Oscar Osborne; Anoni and her mom, Irene Alexander, and Alonzo and his dad Myron Jackson. Maurice Jackson was coordinator of the program. (Photos by Julia Jackson)