Florida Sentinel Bulletin

TOBA HOSTS ANNUAL DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. LEADERSHIP BREAKFAST

Recently, members of the community gathered for the 39^thAnnual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Leadership Breakfast. The breakfast was held at the Downtown Hilton Hotel.

Shown on the front row from left to right are: Dr. Jennifer Meningall, Bible-Based Fellowship of Temple Terrace; Dr. Valerie Cherry, Corene Collins, the Honorable Les Miller, Jr., Chairman, Hillsborough County Board of Commissioners; the Honorable U. S. Representative Kathy Castor; Dr. Mary Schmidt Campbell, Keynote Speaker; the Honorable Janet Cruz, the Honorable Dianne Hart, the Honorable Tamara Shamburger, Chairperson, Hillsborough County School Board; and Tampa Mayor Bob Buckhorn. Shown standing on the second row from left to right are: James Ransom, TOBA Board member, Dr. Glenn Cherry, TOBA Board member; Dr. Larry Shannon, TOBA Board member; Solomon Davis, Jr., and Tammy Charles, Co-Chairpersons of the 39^th Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Leadership Breakfast; Pastor Michael Price, St. James AME Church; Gary Hartfield, TOBA Board member; Roland Daniels, TOBA Board member; and Attorney Clinton Paris, TOBA Board member. (Photograph by LOMAX McINTYRE).

CHURCH, PASTOR CELEBRATE 25^TH ANNIVERSARY

            The Pastor and Church Family of Re-Birth Missionary Baptist Church are celebrating their 25^thAnniversary. Services for the Silver event began Sunday morning, January 13^th, with Dr. Norman Harris, Attorney, as the 10:15 a. m. speaker. Later in the day, Bishop Sylvester Robinson and Peace Progressive Baptist Church were the guests at 4 p. m. Shown from left are: Rev. Dr. Zachery S. Hudson, Pastor, First Lady Freddie Hudson, First Lady Tammy Robinson and Bishop Sylvester Robinson of Peace Baptist; and Tampa City Councilman Harry Cohen, a visitor. The service concludes on Sunday, January 20^th, at 10:15 with the guest speaker, Rev. Dr. Chris Nunn, of Calvary Baptist Church, Huntsboro, AL. (Photograph by Julia Jackson)

MOTIVATED ORGANIZED BROTHERS HOST 3^RD CHRISTMAS PARTY 

            The Motivated Organized Brothers (also known as MOB) held their 3^rdAnnual Christmas party last month at the Knights of Columbus Hall. Among those in attendance were: Darryl Bowers, Jason Milton, Kenny Knight, Eddie Bowers, Reggie Whitaker, Glenwood Jones, Nate McGriff, John Billingsley, Eric Killins, James Anderson, Reshey Hardy, Leo Johnson and Flenn White. (Photograph by Frederick Harris)

SWEARING IN CEREMONY HELD FOR NEWLY ELECTED NAACP MEMBERS

Recently, members of the Hillsborough County Branch National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, NAACP, held a swearing in ceremony for its newly elected officers. The event was at New Hope Missionary Baptist Church, and was conducted by Leon Russell, Chairman of the National NAACP Board of Directors. Mr. Russell, of St. Petersburg, has served as a member of the NAACP Board of Directors for the past 27 years. This was the first time in several years that the organization held an official swearing in ceremony. The officers chosen to lead the organization for the next two years shown from left to right are: Ms. Janelle McGregor, Secretary; Ms. Yvette Lewis, President; Daryl Richardson, First Vice President; and Joseph Robinson, Second Vice President. Ray Campbell, Treasurer; is not shown in the photograph. (Photography by Toby Scott).

JINGLE BELL BAZAAR AT YBOR WAS FUN EVENT

            Jingle Bell Bazaar At Ybor was a Holiday Shopping Bazaar hosted by L’Diva Couture Boutique. Linda Archie is the owner. The Holiday Bazaar, held on December 16^th, had 70 small business vendors, local artists, food vendors, direct sales vendors, financial advisors and eight local on-line boutiques participating.  Live entertainment was held throughout the day. In Santa’s Village, Santa took pictures with the kids and gave out goodies.  There was also a fashion show, hosted by L’Diva Couture Boutique. Marcia S. Clark-Derico was the Fashion Show Coordinator. Shown from left to right are models: Kenyatta Morrison, Sierra Clark, Beamlak Ambaye, Alicia Gulton, Ms. Archie (owner), Ms. Clark-Derico (emcee), Keareya Wynn, Krystal Derico-Wilkerson and Mariah Hill. (Photograph by Frederick Harris)

SORORITY MEMBERS GATHER TO SAY ‘HAPPY NEW YEAR’

            The ladies of Beta Kappa Sigma Tampa Alumnae Chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. gathered to say, “Happy New Year.” They were captured at the Tampa Convention Center. Seated from left to right are: Gail St. Leary, Stevonia Dixon, President; Alfreda Ruffin, Robin Philyor, Dominique Boyer, and Alma Purify. Standing, from left: Donna Young, Deanna Butler, Shani Job, Paige Hicks, Aquaria Harrell, and Meghann Barnes. (Photograph by BRUNSON)

FRIENDS COME TOGETHER TO CELEBRATE THEIR 35-YEAR FRIENDSHIP

            Friends ofHillsborough, Gaither and Plant City High Schools came together last week to celebrate their friendship of 35 years. The group gathered at Tampa Heights Community Center. Their goal is to meet at least 3 times during the year. They’re hoping to include their friends of the 1980s and 1990s classes of King High School, Tampa Bay Tech High School, and other Hillsborough County Schools. The men had a great time reminiscing, playing card games and dominoes and catching up. Thos who attended were: Jerry Brunson, John Green, Victor Piltcher, Antwan McCullum, Darrien Aldrich, Alonzo Ashwood, Jeff Henderson, Kurt Young, Vernon Piltcher, Albert Jenkins, Tony Smith, Owen Young, Kareem Young, Eric Bowman, Keith Jones, Wayne Shaw, and Randy Henderson. For additional information on other gatherings, contact Owen or Kurt Young. (Photograph by BRUNSON)

NATIONAL SORORITY OF PHI DELTA KAPPA, INC. HOSTS ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIP LUNCHEON

            The Alpha Omicron Chapter of the National Sorority of Phi Delta Kappa, Inc., held its 37^thAnnual Mary E. McCullough Scholarship Breakfast and Fashion Showon Saturday, December 15^th. The event was held at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Tampa Airport Westshore. The scholarship breakfast’s theme was “Fulfilling Dreams, Changing Lives.”  Fashions from Ann’s Favorite Boutique were modeled during the luncheon.  Dr. Ann Favorite, owner and fashion show coordinator, served as the narrator. Members of the sorority shown here are: Pearl C. Coffee, seated in front; from left, Angelin Brown Mosley, Elmira Curry, Varneese Tramel, President; Mae Johnson, Phyllis Gilliam, Nadine Johnson, and Erika Curry Jester. (Photograph by Frederick Harris)