Florida Sentinel Bulletin

THE TAMPA CHAPTER OF THE LINKS TREATS ROYAL JEWELS TO MOTHER-DAUGHTER TEA

The Tampa Chapter of the Links, Incorporated featured their Royal Jewels at Paul L. Sheehy, M. D. Elementary School at the annual Mother-Daughter Tea recently. For several months, a part of the girls’ mentoring has included learning about the history of tea etiquette and rehearsing and memorizing their parts for their moms. This year Link Allison Clebert chaired the elaborate event, held at Tampa Park Plaza Community Center. Link Evelyn Bethune was the Co-Chair. Members of the chapter dressed tables in lively spring colors with the actual tea sets, china, stemware and silverware. The Jewels presented a program for their mothers and Link members. On the front row from left to right are: Virginia Robinson, Trenyce Sims, Asia Roberts, Andrea Davis, Kiyah Bower, Kaniya Jones, Ainah Glenn, Cariy’a Gillette, Dejanelle Blue, Kayla Turk, Shavonna Booth and Unique Alvarez. On the second row left to right are: Sara Mounce, Reading Specialist; Zaynah Muirhead, Abigail Baah, Ciauney Mobley, Kayleen Beasley, Jade Barnum, Selena Tyson, G’arrie Smith, Kaneisha Williams, Teacher; Daja Boderick, Mikela Slater, Stacy Walker, Jaleza Washington, Katherine Fiffe, Ja’Lyric Hayes, and Staci Holloway, Teacher. (Photograph by BRUNSON)

TOP LADIES OF DISTINCTION HOSTS ANNUAL LUNCHEON

Top Ladies of Distinction recently held their annual Ladies Luncheon at the Embassy Suites in Brandon. A large crowd of ladies attended the affair, and awards were presented to honorees for their achievements in the community. There were activities, vendors, fashion show and music by DJ Tee Pee. Seated:  (L to R),   Dr. Barbara F. Wright, Keynote Speaker and Honoree, and Dolores McIntosh, Honoree.  Standing:  (L to R)  Top Ladies, Vernice Jenkins, Christine Frazer, Bertha Kemp, Jean Miller, Gloria Elliott, Deloris Taylor, Margaret LeGree, Phyllis Lawrence, Ora Chester, Maria Singfield, Carolyn Hill, Carolyn Wilson and Fontaine Marion. (Photograph by Frederick Harris)

FAMU’S PRESIDENT HAS CONVERSATION WITH ALUM AND SUPPORTERS

           FAMU President, Dr. Elmira Mangum was in Tampa on Wednesday, May 25, 2016, for an Exclusive Conversation with alumni and supporters of the school. She gave her vision for FAMU and those in attendance joined the discussion about future opportunities and goals.

            The invitation-only event was sponsored by Fifth Third Bank, State Senator Arthenia L. Joyner, and Hosetta Coleman, Senior Vice President, Fifth Third Bank and Vice Chairman, FAMU Foundation Board of Directors. Those in attendance, left to right: Melanie Williams, Sr. VP and General Manager, Florida Region, Frontier Communications; Mike Flynn, President, Southeast Region, Frontier Communications; Senator Arthenia L. Joyner; Dr. Elmira Mangum, President, Florida A&M University; Curtis Stokes, and Hosetta Coleman, Senior VP, Human Resources, Fifth Third Bank. (Photograph by BRUNSON)

NATIONAL SOCIETY OF BLACK ENGINEERS HOLD

INAUGURAL MEETING AT HIGH SCHOOL

                Recently, Mrs. Kim Moore, Principal of Middleton High School, hosted an organizational meeting for the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE). The purpose of the meeting was to launch an inaugural junior chapter of the organization on the campus of a local high school. Members of the National Society of Black Engineers, Tampa Bay Professional Chapter were on hand to explain the organization to the students. Roth Marcelin, member of the National Society of Black Engineers, USF Pre-College Initiative Chairperson, introduced Ms. Maya Carrasquillo, who delivered the keynote address. Shown in this photograph from left to right are: Wali Shabazz, Dr. Anderson D. Prewitt, Joseph W. J. Robinson, National Society of Black Engineers, Tampa Bay Professional Chapter President, Aeriell Robinson, Mrs. Kim Moore, Principal of Middleton High School, Ms. Maya Carrasquillo, keynote speaker, Olutayo Akinrefon, Roth Marcelin, who introduced the keynote speaker, and Darrell Griffin. (Photograph by BRUNSON)

ATTORNEYS HOST ‘LEARN YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS’ COMMUNITY WORKSHOP

The George Edgecomb Bar Association hosted a community workshop on Saturday, May 14, 2016. Entitled, “Learn Your Legal Rights,” the workshop was held at New Hope Missionary Baptist Church, 8:30 a. m. to 4:30 p. m. Those who attended the free event were able to gain information about such topics from personal injury to foreclosure/bankruptcy. Community sponsors of the event were the Hillsborough County Branch NAACP and Tampa Organization of Black Affairs (TOBA). Attorneys and judges who participated in the workshop were: seated, Travis Coy, Jhenerr Hines, Fentrice Driskell (President), Valenia Obi, Kamilah Perry (Past President), and Theresa Jean-Pierre Coy (President-Elect). Standing, Charles Holloman, II, Patricia Dawson, Luby Myrthil, Judge Cathy Peek McEwen, Judge Samantha Ward, Henry G. Gyden, Judge Barbara Twine-Thomas, Judge Daryl M. Manning, Clinton Paris, Tahirah Payne, Jane A. Rose and Tiffany S. Craig. (Photography by BRUNSON)

TAMPA ORGANIZATION OF BLACK AFFAIRS SUPPORTS MEN OF VISION

The Tampa Organization of Black Affairs (TOBA) recently recognized the “Men of Vision” (MOV) for its work to provide positive experiences to better prepare Black male students for life. TOBA presented the MOV with supplemental funding to support their college tours program. Dr. Glenn Cherry, TOBA Board Member and Chairman of its Youth Development Committee said, “It is part of TOBA’s mission to sponsor various programs that refine the leadership skills of our youth. Furthermore, we support and encourage young people so that they can develop pride and gain confidence within themselves to be successful and productive in their personal lives and be better prepared to become future leaders within our community.”

For more information about TOBA visit www.tobanetwork.org.

From left to right: Attorney Clinton Paris, TOBA Board Member; Aaron Webb, 10th grader, Brooks DeBartolo Collegiate High School; Devin Johnson, 9th grader, Tampa Bay Technical HS; Dr. Glenn Cherry, TOBA Board Member; Ross Anderson, Men of Vision Advisor; Henry Tillman, Jr., 12th grader, Steinbrenner HS; Tymoie Coleman, 11th grader, Steinbrenner HS; James Ransom, TOBA Board Member; and Jeffrey Rhodes, TOBA Board Member. (Photography by BRUNSON)

300 WOMEN ATTEND CONFERENCE HOSTED BY COLLEGE HILL CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST

College Hill Church of God in Christ hosted ‘COGIC Woman Of Excellence,’ a women’s conference, on Saturday, May 7, 2016. The conference, which attracted more than 300 women, was held at the Church of God in Christ Conference Center. Superintendent Charles Davis, host pastor, was one of a limited number of men enjoying the event. This year’s theme was “Pearls and Lace: A Tribute to Mothers.” There were speakers, prizes and of course a sumptuous meal. The ‘Woman of Excellence’ title was bestowed upon Mother Ruth Nettles. Pauline Williams was last year’s winner. Among the women in attendance were: Lenora Thornton, Bettye Greene Johnson, Sherrell Williams and Cynthia Walker. (Photography by BRUNSON)