Florida Sentinel Bulletin

SORORITY HOSTS COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION 

The Beta Sigma Zeta Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated hosted more than 100 children for its Community Christmas Celebration. The sorority reached out to community partners to help with supplying a few toys for boys and girls, 4-12 years old. Those who attended the event on the grounds of the Zeta House located at 2605 E. 21^st Ave. enjoyed refreshments, music, games, dancing and singing. These members of the sorority who welcomed community guests were: seated, Sylvia Myrick, Irene C. Johnson and Dr. Elaine Lee. Standing, Regina Matthews, event chairperson; Myeesha Harris, Beta Sigma Zeta Chapter President; Eureka Thompkins, Shenell Maye and Kim Mallard; in the rear, Naomi Canty, Shirley Griffin, Rugenia A. Meeks and Janiece Golden. (Photograph by BRUNSON)

BLACK HISTORY EXPERIENCE RECOGNIZES AMERICAN LEGION POST 167

Each month the “Black History Experience” recognizes an African-American organization or individual to share its history to the community. On Monday, December 7, 2015, American Legion Carmichael LaGree Post 167 was the honored guest when the event was held at the Robert Saunders Branch Library. Many members from the organization attended the event. From left to right are: Johnnie D. HiSmith, Jr., Wilfred Carrington, Service Office; Johnnie L. Campbell, WWII, P. C. 15^th Dist.; Eunice Butts, Dept. of Florida Central Area Commander; Chaplain Oliver Mayo; Sergeant-at-Arms, Jerry Moore; and Past Adjutant, Gary Ellerson. (Photograph by BRUNSON)

SENIOR WOMEN’S MISSION MINISTRY SHARES CHRISTMAS MEAL

The Senior Women’s Mission Ministry at New Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church, Reverend Larry L. Roundtree, II, Pastor, held its Christmas Dinner on Monday, December 7^th during its monthly meeting. The women enjoyed great food and fellowship. With the addition of several members to this ministry, the women took time to update the organization’s photograph. Seated from left to right: Barbara Wright, Vice President; Beverly Footman, President; Bettye Grant, Missions’ Coordinator; Marie Beard, Secretary; Carrie Terrell, Yvonne Douglas, Financial Secretary and Mae Pearl Merritt. Standing left to right: Almatine Williams, Gloria Sylvester, Alternate; Mary Priester, Carolyn Watson, Delores Taylor, Juanita Johnson, Dorothy Jacobs, Linda Cook, Evelyn Jenkins, Frances Everett, Leola Borders, Ida Lewis, and Carrie Lewis. (Photograph by Frederick Harris)

GROUND BROKEN FOR NEW PAVILION AT ST. PETER CLAVER CATHOLIC SCHOOL

It has been more than 50 years since ground was broken at St. Peter Claver Catholic School for a major project. It was in the 1960s when the annex was added onto the school. Under the theme, “Good things are happening at St. Peter Claver,” last Monday, December 7, 2015, ground was broken to build an outdoor pavilion on the school’s property. The name designated for the pavilion is “The Ed Gallagly Pavilion.” Among those who participated in the groundbreaking were: from left, Joseph Bodden, alumni; Chris Pastura, Superintendent; Mike Jensen, Advisory Board President; Sister Maria Babatunde, SSMA, Principal; Joe Capitano, President, Radiant Oil Company, school supporter; Donelda Gallagly and Father Hugh Chikawe, Pastor. (Photograph by BRUNSON)

GAMMA THETA OMEGA CHAPTER ALPHA KAPPA ALPHA SORORITY, INC. RECOGNIZES ITS OLDEST, LONGEST ACTIVE MEMBER

The Gamma Theta Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated recognized its oldest, longest active member during a luncheon last Saturday. The recognition was part of the chapter’s 75^th Jubilee Celebration. Mrs. Nancy Butler Andrews, seated, received the recognition. She has been continuously active in the chapter for approximately 50 years. The Sentinel received a plaque for being a Community Partner. Mrs. Andrews is joined by from left, Sharon Brown Harriott, South Atlantic Regional Director; Marsha Lewis Brown, 17^th South Atlantic Regional Director; Gloria Adams Andrews, sis-in-law of honoree; Donna Douglas, President, Gamma Theta Omega Chapter; Deidre Jones, Luncheon Chairperson; Atty. Carolyn House Stewart, 28^th International President; Kay Andrews, Sentinel Publisher and niece of honoree; Dorothy Buckhanan Wilson, 29^th International President, of Milwaukee, Wisconsin; and Dr. Sharon Andrews, daughter of the honoree. (Photograph by Ricky Roberts)

DOUG WILLIAMS INDUCTED INTO BUCCANEERS’ RING OF HONOR

Former Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ quarterback, Doug Williams was inducted into the Bucs’ Ring of Honor on Sunday during halftime of the game against the Atlanta Falcons. He was the second player inducted this season. The induction capped a weekend of events held in his honor hosted by Atty. Barry Cohen and Company. On the field, Williams was surrounded by his wife and children, former teammates and longtime friends. From left to right are: DJ, Jasmine, Mr. and Mrs. Williams, Lee, Laura, Ashley and Adrian Williams. (Photograph by George Streets of Streets and Streets Photography)

MINISTERS HOST THANKSGIVING DAY SERVICE AT BIBLE-BASED FELLOWSHIP CHURCH

The Tampa Bay Coalition of Clergy, Inc. held its Thanksgiving Day Service at Bible-Based Fellowship Church of Carrollwood on Thursday, November 26, 2015. Reverend Dr. David Green was the messenger. The title of his message was “The One That Came Back,” taken from Luke 17:11-17. From left to right are: Reverend Anthony (Tony) White, host pastor; Bishop Thomas Scott, Senior Pastor, 34^th Street Church of God; Reverend David Green, Sr., Allen Temple AME Church; Bishop Matthew Williams, Pastor, Brown Memorial Church of God in Christ; and Reverend Clethen Sutton, Pastor, Miracle Temple Church of God in Christ. (Photograph by Lomax McIntyre)