Florida Sentinel Bulletin

USF HOSTS 1^ST SUPPLIER DIVERSITY DAY  

Last Friday, the University of South Florida held its Supplier Diversity Day and more than 70 participants from the Tampa Bay Area converged on the Tampa campus for the all-day event. It was held in the ballroom of the  Marshall Student Center. The program is desigened to create lasting relationships with women, minorities and veteran vendors. Among those present for the ribbon-cutting ceremony that launched the new program and opened the busines exhibitors showcase were Unviersity of South Florida leaders from left to right: Nick Trivunovich, Vice President of Business and Finance and Chief Financial Officer; John Long, Chief Operating Officer and Senior Vice President of Business and Finance; Judy Genshaft, USF System President; Terrie Daniel, Assistant Vice President, Office of Supplier Diversity; Calvin Williams, Vice President for Administrative Services; and Jennifer Condon, Associate Vice President and USF Controller. (Photograph courtesy of USF).

QUEEN R. MILLER SUITE DEDICATED DURING CEREMONY FOR LEE DAVIS CENTER 

The ribbon cutting and re-dedication of the newly renovated Lee Davis Community Resource Center was held on Monday, October, 2, 2017. The $2.8 million renovation project began in March 2016 and was completed this summer. The Center houses several County department services and programs, including Aging Services, Health Care Services, Head Start, Library Services, and Social Services. Additionally, there will be two on-site community partners: Derrick Brooks Charities and the Sickle Cell Association of Hillsborough County. The Queen R. Miller Suite on the second floor was also dedicated during this ceremony. While chair of the Lee Davis Health Consumer Council in the 1970s, Ms. Queen Richardson Miller’s advocacy and work with local government and members of the business community led to the creation of the Lee Davis Community Resource Center. The Suite will be a space for community members to gather and hold meetings. Family members who joined Mrs. Miller, center, for the dedication: Teka Wilson, D. J. Lloyd Milton, Carla Miller Gant, Yolanda Miller Trigg, Walter Lee Miller, Stanley Puilins and Mary Jones. (Photograph by Frederick Harris, Sr.)

NEIGHBORHOOD RESIDENTS ATTEND BEACON HOMES RIBBON CUTTING

On Thursday, September 28, 2017, the CDC of Tampa, Inc. held the Ribbon Cutting and Open House for the first four of 13 new homes in East Tampa. Beacon Homes, located on 34^th Street at 28^th Ave., celebrated the beginning of new life and new friends for these families. Among those who participated in the event were: Tampa Mayor Bob Buckhorn, Ernest Coney, Jr., President/CEO, CDC of Tampa, Inc.; Jerome D. Ryans, President/CEO, Tampa Housing Authority, Inc.; and Debra Reyes, President/CEO, Neighborhood Lending Partners, Inc. Members of Jackson Heights Neighborhood Association and Crime Watch were among residents who attended the event. Shown are: Jacqueline Wilks, Mary Neumeier, Ernest Coney, Sr., Fran Tate, President, Jackson Heights Neighborhood Association and Crime Watch; Wessie Brown, Terrell Mathis, Queen McIntyre, and Dorothy L. Paige. (Photograph by Frederick Harris, Sr.)

OLD WEST HYDE PARK COMMUNITY HOLDS REUNION

Recently, former residents of the Old West Hyde Park Community gathered for their reunion. The event was held at the College Hill Conference Center. Among those in attendance were: Charles Davis, John Brown, Jimmie Gilchrist, Helen Adams, Pauline Foston, Patricia Wilson, Wilbert Williams, Coach Charlie White, Gene, Lou, Tajar and Jean Welch, Benita Watson, Bennie Small, Sanford Ross, Michelle Patty, Melvin Morton, Joyce Morton, Edward Mills, Will McBride Williams, Oscar Mayes, Oscar Hill, Clarence Gyden, Ben Foster, Altamese Thompson, Alfred Thompson, K. C. Hernandez, Christine Falks, Leroy Turner, James, Lewis, John and Homer Billups, George Robinson, Sharon Spain and Raymond Palmer.

Pastor’s 30^th Anniversary Celebrated With Banquet

On September 9^th, the Evening Star Tabernacle M. B. Church and friends honored their Pastor, Reverend Jerome Griffin and First Lady Mona Griffin with a Banquet. Reverend Jerome Griffin has given pastoral leadership to the church for the past 30 years. The 30th Pastoral Anniversary Committee members who prepared the program are: (L to R) Kimberly Denson, Stephanie Thompson, Connie Melton, Mistress of Ceremonies; Pastor Griffin, Terri Taylor, Anniversary Chairperson, Paula Whitehurst, Angie Alexander, and Tina Worthy. (Photograph by Frederick Harris)

Line Dancers Celebrate 1^st Anniversary

The Wallo Line Dancers celebrated their 1^st anniversary with a community celebration at a popular restaurant on Harbour Island. The celebration included the making of a video of the newest group of line dancers in the community. Members who participated in the celebration are: Charlene Nelson, Lina E. Denson, Marilyn Anderson, Carmin Epps, Merna Rainey, Pauletta Norwood, Edwina Davis, Ollie Vettson, Carla Burdy, Veneka Monroe, and Alecia Alridge. (Photograph by Julia Jackson)

MIDDLETON HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 1960

Last month members of the Middleton High School held their Annual Class Reunion at the Embassy Suite, USF Tampa. The event took place August 10 through August 13, 2017. The theme for the reunion was “Remembering the past, Reflecting upon the Present and Reaching For the Future.” The group of former classmates who graduated 57 years ago, meet every 2 years for a much anticipated class reunion. They travel from various cities throughout the country to show their “Tiger Spirit” during a weekend of fun-filled activities. Among those attending the reunion this year were: Betty Jones, Viola Fitzgerald, Betty White, Delores Hardy, Gerard Williams, Mae Johnson, Louise Favors, Rosetta Barnes, John Price, Ruth Prize, Hazel Brown, Nina Small, Nelson Griffith, Clarence Thomas, Joyce Marshall, Cora Yopp, Robert Williams, Lensy Hardy, Estella Jones, Jacqueline Wilks, and Wilbur Jones. (Photograph by Frederick Harris).

SENIOR CITIZENS TREATED TO LUNCHEON

For the past few years, Janice Nunn-Nelson has hosted a talent program for senior citizens who were once very active in the field of music in various church choirs or as soloists. They are invited to share their talents at a musical for seniors. The event is normally held in the Spring, followed by a luncheon. This year, the talent show was held, but the luncheon was postponed. Evangelist Nunn-Nelson hosted the luncheon last month at Big John’s Bar-B-Que Restaurant.  Those in attendance included from left: Rebecca Evans, Alice C. Holley, John Singleton, Julia Lattimore, Mamie Williams Thompson, Eugene Murphy, Bessie Murphy, and Floyd Michael Coker. Kathy Henry and Janice Nunn-Nelson are in the rear. (Photograph by Frederick Harris)

TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY ALUMNI PREPARED FOR TAMPA CLASSIC

Members of the Tennessee State University (TSU) National Alumni Association held their final planning meeting a few weeks ago to prepare for the Tampa Classic. The Tigers of TSU will meet the Rattlers of Florida A&M University on Saturday evening at Raymond James Stadium. Game time is 7 p. m.  Those who attended the meeting, from left, seated: James A. Hammond, Janet Dickerson-Jones (1982), Deborah King Barnes (1978), Dr. Karen Brown Dunlap (1979), Thelma Osborne (1973), Shamika T. Askew Storay (2006), Dr. Tracee Moore (2011) and Kiana Durden (2002). Standing, Jeannette Bradley, Earl Presley, Jerel McCants, Robert Blalock, LaMarr Buggs, TSU Alumni President; Michael Durden, Willie Frazier, Elliott T. Pyles, Willie G. Dixon and Eddie Johnson, Jr. (Photograph by Frederick Harris)