Lookbook 2021 The Family That Plays Together

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A LOOK AT OUR YEAR

WelcomeTo 2021

Chapter President

The 2020-2021 Programming year was one for the history books. The world, our country, our chapter, and each of us personally faced challenges we will not soon forget. We experienced a pandemic, racial unrest after the murder of George Floyd, and a historic election season during the programming year We navigated the emotions of each circumstance collectively with our Jack and Jill family

As I reflect on what this year has been for the Jack and Jill Palm Beach Chapter, the words sisterhood, family support, community presence, impactful and creative programming all come to mind

Despite our physical distance, the moms of the Palm Beach Chapter worked together to provide a great experience for our moms, our children and those in the community that rely on us We kicked off the year with a phenomenal mothers’ book club event where the author of the book, a fellow Jack and Jill mom, joined in on the discussion We held our first ever Pink and Blue Table Talk and Sister Mom month Additionally, the Adult Programming and Health & Wellness committees organized a concealed weapons training, mediation moments, monthly health challenges, couples’ game and couples’ cooking nights. Our programming committee worked tirelessly to ensure that each activity was a “if not for Jack and Jill” experience. A few programming highlights include our participation in the From Protest to Power and Purpose community march. We hosted a Tween and Teen Town Hall on Juneteenth where the children were free to express their emotions and receive support and guidance on navigating that moment of racial unrest in our country The younger children participated in activities centered around the power of your vote, creating black wealth and outdoor/ecosystem experiences Program directors, Lashonda Overstreet and Katrina Williams submitted a beautiful, Superior-rated handbook, that showcased each of our amazing activities

This year the Southeastern Region opened the Stock Market Challenge to children in all grade groups The Palm Beach Chapter had four teams (one from the Windmill Palms, one from the Majestic Palms and two from the Royal Palms) participate in the challenge. As of this writing, the Majestic Moguls (our Majestic Palms’ team) has been in first place in the region for over a month! Special thanks to all of the stock market coaches and the children that participated.

We provided continued support to our community partners in a safe way We provided monetary donations to the Children’s Home Society, The Boys and Girls Club of Belle Glade and the March of Dimes We prepared and provided food and personal hygiene bags to those in need in collaboration with St George’s Episcopal church in Riviera Beach The teens sold “Vote” paraphernalia to support their Jack and Jill Foundation donation And just in April, we had a chapter wide book drive to provide new or gently used books to the Max Fisher Boys and Girls club where roughly 500 books were donated

Our editorial team was on fire this year! Mom Kim Dawkins took the initiative to reintroduce our Palm Beach Chapter Newsletter, The Lady Palm. The committee did a fabulous job keeping us in the know about all things Jack and Jill. Thanks to moms Danisha and Hollani for creating and maintaining our public Instagram and Facebook pages. We now have a social media presence where we can share the great things we are doing.

The membership committee worked hard to help us welcome nine new moms and families to our chapter this year! Although we did not have the luxury of completing the intake process in person, by all accounts it was a success The energy of the “Divine Nine” radiated at each and every virtual encounter We are thrilled to have moms Sia Baker Barnes, J’Nelle Delica, Rhonda Norwood Dobson, Chanelle Harper, Sandra Powery Moses, Whitney Powell, Cassandra Oliver, Melanie Roger, and Destinie Baker Sutton join our Jack and Jill Palm Beach family!

The Palm Beach Chapter of Jack and Jill had a phenomenal year!! Life gave us lemons and we made lemonade (and lots of it). As we celebrate our six graduates (Paige Braggs, Kailyn Bryant, Danielle Kiminyo, Trey Thomas, Jonathan Williams, and Zachary Williams) and our beautiful black families, we are blessed to be able to do so in person (safely). The contributions and talents of each of us make our chapter great Thank you to each of you for your engagement; our future is bright! May God continue bless each member of our beloved Jack and Jill Palm Beach Chapter

Sincerely

CP Lakiesha

2020-2022 Palm Beach Chapter President

Jack and Jill of America, Inc

With the dedication of our lovely and talented Mothers, we have made it through a year of the COVID-19 pandemic Our last meetingwas3/10/20andonthatdaywevotedinanewleadershipboardandplannedtowelcomesevennewmothers All inperson activities stopped the following day and our mothers worked hard to finish out the programming year and resume or normal activities by fall Right? That was the plan!!! We were naive and hopeful that the world would open and we would see eachothersoon.

WearesofortunatetoliveinSouthFloridawhereourMotherswereabletoofferin-personsociallydistancedoutdooractivities with virtual access to many programs As vaccines were made more readily available, we have cautiously gathered more often. The region has introduced a new initiative to ensure all needs of our children are considered during our programming. MomJassett,oneofournewestmembersgraciouslyagreedtobecomeourChampionMomforourchapter.

JackandJillistrulyalaboroflove (Yes,thisstatementisitsownparagraph)

Our programming with virtual planning of events. Google forms and documents have been valuable and we plan to continue to leverage technology to ensure that programming for our children meets and exceeds all expectations The year started off with a “Pajamas and Pancakes” where our very own Father Duane and CP Lakiesha hosted a first-class pancake cooking experience Our e-board worked through overtime to ensure that each child was outfitted in matching pajamas There were so many amazing and thoughtful programming events scheduled throughout the year and there was always the hope that we would be in person as a group. Mom Charlotte, our technology chair beautifully and masterfully ensured that zooms were seamless,andartisticallypresentedandweareforevergrateful

We would like to thank Chapter President Lakiesha and Chapter Vice President Jennifer for supporting our programming efforts. As previous Program Directors, they understood the effort and dedication it takes in the program director position. IPPKarlene,Antoinette(associate),andElrikaallstoodinthegapwheneverwecalledforsupportandwearethankful

As we welcome nine new families to our Palm Beach Family and continue to nurture the seven new families welcomed in 2020, we commit to embracing all 80 of our children, Moms, and Dads We both commit to loving on all of the children, we commit to supporting you in your commitment to creating amazing programming. Everything we do requires a significant investment of time, talent, and treasures We invite you to celebrate our recognition as a 2020-2021 Chapter with a “SUPERIOR” rated handbook We encourage you to labor over the programming planning knowing full well that every activity createsamemoryforourfamilies

Congratulations to our 2021 Graduates. As you go into the world, know that your Jack and Jill Family is always with you. Go beGREAT!

Mothers,wewillcontinueTOGETHERmakingthemostofourJackandJilltimetogether

LashondaandKatrina

ProgramDirectorsPalmBeachchapterofJackandJillofAmerica,Inc.

A Message fr the Programmin Chairs Love and Thanks

The Executive Board

2020-2022

Lakiesha Thomas President

Jennifer Mazyck-Brown Vice President

LaShondra Overstreet

Katrina Williams

Program Directors

Andrea Walker

Recording Secretary

Tiffany McCalla-Bottorff

Corresponding Secretary

Sherrie Mahan Treasurer

Francine Walker

Financial Secretary

Tonya Thomas

Foundation Chair

Cassandra Charles-Gerst

Historian

Kimberly Hunter-Dawkins Editor

Latosha Williams

Parliamentarian

Marjorie Garcia

Chaplain

Charlotte Lockhart

Technology

Karlene Kiminyo

mediate Past President

Graduating Mom

Mother Kianta Prince-Bryant

Mother Kianta joined the Palm Beach Chapter of Jack and Jill of America, Inc. in 2014. She was introduced to Jack and Jill by Mother Vernique Williams and attended the informational session at the Capital Grill in Boca Raton. She was inducted at the Landmark at the Gardens hosted by, now, Associate Mother Antoinette Bond.

Both Mom Kianta and Father Tim have been active members in the Palm Beach chapter. They have one child, Kailyn, who will be attending the Rhode Island School of Design in the fall..

While in our chapter, Mother Kianta believed in serving. She was Fundraising Chair, 2014-2016 Program Year; Parliamentarian, 2016-2018 Program Year; and served on the Legislative Affairs and Bylaws Committee over the tenure membership. Her service and commitment will be greatly missed in the Palm Beach Chapter.

The Word About Kianta...

A smile that will light up a room.

Thank You, Mom!

Thank you to my mother, Kianta Prince-Bryant, for instilling in me the knowledge that I need for me to succeed in the world. I would not be the person I am without your love and support. You have been my North Star in life, always guiding me into the right direction. From blasting Pretty Girl Rock by Keri Hilson after a blistering hot day at the beach to quoting lines from the movie Dirty Dancing, I will always have precious memories. Thank you from the bottom of my heart because I know I don’t say it enough.

"I would not be the person I am without your love and support."

TogetherAchieving

Paige A. Braggs is a senior at Atlantic High School in Delray Beach, Florida and is the daughter of Rita Darden (Jack) and Kevin Braggs (Jeanne). She has been a member of Jack and Jill for 12 years in the Humble-Kingwood and Palm Beach Chapters Paige has held a Teen Executive Board position for 4 years and currently serves as the Teen Chapter President Paige regularly volunteers as a mentor and positive role model to under-served youth within her community. She plans to attend Xavier University of Louisiana where she will major in Business Administration with plans to become an entrepreneur.

Kailyn Bryant is a senior at A.W. Dreyfoos School of the Arts in West Palm Beach, Florida and is the daughter of Timothy Bryant and Kianta Prince-Bryant. She has been a member of the the Palm Beach Chapter for 5 years Kailyn has volunteered with her local library and worked with children teaching the visual arts and digital literacy In the fall, she plans to attend the Rhode Island School of Design located in Providence, Rhode Island in the fall and major in the fine arts.

All in This

Together

Danielle Dianne Kiminyo is a senior at A. W. Dreyfoos School of the Arts in West Palm Beach, Florida and the oldest daughter of Dr. Kitonga and Karlene Kiminyo Danielle has been a member of the Palm Beach Chapter since its chartering in 2012 and has served as Teen Legislative Chair, Parliamentarian, Recording Secretary, and Chaplain. Danielle has danced for fourteen years and is a member of the varsity track and golf teams. Danielle is an active community volunteer and church acolyte and lector She plans to attend University of Michigan Stamps School of Art & Design in the fall.

Edward Thomas II (AKA Trey) is a senior at Palm Beach Central High School in Wellington, FL He is the son of Lakiesha and E. Duane Thomas. He has been a member of Jack and Jill, Palm Beach Chapter since inception, 8 years ago. Trey is an avid competitive soccer player and enjoys participating in all community service activities with his fellow Jack and Jillers. He plans to attend Howard University and his major is undecided.

the 2021 graduates

Jonathan C. Williams is a senior at Pine Crest School in Ft. Lauderdale, FL and is the son of Larry and Katrina Williams. Jonathan co-founded and actively volunteered with Chess Not Checkers of the Boys and Girls Club Jonathan has performed mathematical research with the Moffit Cancer Center (Tampa, FL), UPMC Medical Center (Pittsburgh, PA) and Holy Cross Hospital (Ft. Lauderdale, FL). Jonathan is a Simmons Research Fellow, National Merit Semi-Finalist and National AP Scholar. Jonathan will decide between Harvard, Stanford, Columbia, MIT and UPenn where he will major in Math and Computer Science. Jonathan plans to become a mathematical oncologist.

Zachary M. Williams is a senior at Coral Springs High School in Coral Springs, Florida. He is the son of Marcus and Latosha Williams and has been a member of the Jack and Jill of America, Inc. Palm Beach Chapter since its inception in 2012 Zachary is an honor roll student, has been recognized for submitting over 250 community service hours, and loves playing basketball. Currently he has been accepted to Florida A & M University and Florida Gulf Coast University, however, he is undecided. Zachary plans on majoring in Engineering and becoming an Entrepreneur.

Welcome New Moms

Meet Our Newest Jack and Jill Moms

Sia Baker Barnes, Sandra Powery-Moses, J’Nelle Delica, Chanelle Harper, Melanie Rodger, Rhonda Norwood-Dobson, Whitney Powell, Cassandra Oliver, Destinie Baker-Sutton

Programming Programming

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Our families honored the memory of our own Associate Jewel, Michelle Maynor Hendricks, who passed away in December 2020 by walking in her honor. Michelle was a warrior and had won her battle with cancer. She invited her friends and family to walk with her each year and to live by her "pray, fight, win" motto. She will always be remembered.

2020-2021

Congratulations on the 2021-2022

Teen Executive Board

Provide leadership, strategic direction and operational excellence to the Teen group under the guidance of the Lead Teen Sponsors.

President, Madison Mingo

Vice - President, Kevin Braggs Treasurer, Justin Mosley

Recording Secretary, Gabrielle Kiminyo

Corresponding Secretary, Ellis Daggs

Historian, Campbelle Searcy

Parliamentarian, Tai Thomas

Legislative, Rayna Richards Chaplain, Amari Rolle

Foundation Chair, Matthew Roundtree

We had three outstanding mothers to receive the mother-of-the-year award for 2021. Congratulations to Mom Kimberly Hunter-Dawkins, Mom Marjorie Garcia, and Mom Sherrie Mahan.

Families were asked to submit poems to represent their culture and family history. The children and their families created excellent poems which introduce us to their family traditions and origins. Thank you for your time, creativity and gifts.

I am from “clean up after yourself” and “eat all your food” and "Who let the dogs out”

I’m from Winter Ski trips in the snow

I’m from Boynton Beach, Florida and Caribbean Mee-maws conch salads and ackee and saltfish.

- The Smith Family (Jasset and Jermaine II)

My black is beautiful like a rose

I am taught to write like Maya Angelo, Lead like VP Kamala Harris, and achieve like Thasunda Brown Duckett. I will rise and never give up. My family is kind like a purring house cat.

My black is beautiful like a rose.

I am from curry goat

From orange juice and key lime pie I am from apple pie. Born of beach and humidity

I am from the orange blossom Whose long gone limbs I remember as if they were my own.

I am from “yes, we can” and “to whom much is given, much is required”

From Mary and Brannad Beneby

I’m from family movie nights and random dance parties in the kitchen and from cooking with Dad

I am from “leaving it all on the field” and “charting your own course” and One More Time.

I’m from lazy Sundays

I’m from Florida and the Caribbean

From caviar and black truffles.

From Edward Gordon

we have strived, taught the value of family and friendship, and have focused on serving our community in Jamaica, Poughkeepsie, and South Florida.

-The Pinnocks (Blythe, Ashley, and Duane)

My black is strong like iron

I am taught to write like Jason Reyonlds and Jean Toomer, fight like Ali, and sing like Franklin. I will rise and never give up.

My family is clever like Neil Degras Tyson.

My black is beautiful like the moon

I am from NPR on Saturday mornings

From greens and sweet potato pie

I am from the community and church every Sunday. Born of basketball in the driveway

I am from the gumbo tree Whose long gone limbs I remember as if they were my own

I am from East STL and Buffalo

From Varrie and Barbara

I’m from PhDs and 24/7 Sports and from Dreamers who take risks.

I am from work hard and play hard And I rise up.

I’m from hockey games

I’m from Missouri and Atlanta

Chipotle and Bahama Breeze

From pancakes dropped on IHOP pavement

I am McKenzie, Jonathan, Katrina and Evan Williams I am.

- The Williams Family (McKenzie, Jonathan, Evan and Katrina)

My black is powerful like fighting for what’s right!

I am taught to be strong and stand up for the greater good like Rosa Parks, Peaceful protesting like Martin Luther King Jr. and I’m brave and impactful like Harriet Tubman. I will rise and never give up. My family is full of love like roses.

My black is spicy like tasty Caribbean food. I am from Jamaica. From beautiful mountains, sandy beaches and swimming with dolphins. I am from the shores of Cuba. Born of sweet ripe plantains, black beans and yellow rice.

I am from the coconut palms, pineapples and mango trees. Who’s sweetness I remember as if they were my own

I am from go out every Saturday, spending` time together and being there for each other. From my beautiful mother and caring father.

I’m from making family memories and making the best out of every situation and from smiling and laughing despite what challenges we face.

I am from treating each other how you want to be treated and being respectful towards others. I am from my mom reading me my favorite books as a child and throwing my teddy bear in the water. I’m from colorful fashionable sneakers.

I’m from America and macaroni-n-cheese, hamburger helper and lemonade. I’m from God's will and family being there for each other.

- The Garcia Family (Gianna Garcia)

I am from diamonds. My black is powerful like a hurricane I am taught to be fierce and unshakeable like Harriet. A dreamer like Martin, a quiet storm like Audre. I rise up like Maya And when I'm moved to, I sit down like Rosa

My black is sugar and spice and everything nice. Glitter and gold. It's coveted and, often, misunderstood. My lips, my hips, my walk, my song - oh, the rhythm of me. Striving and achieving, the living product of my ancestry

I am from Mississippi dirt roads from bleached white linens blowing in the breeze in the backyard. And from Shipleys Doughnuts and Scottys Hot Tamales, which I crave.

I am from the little brick and gray house with warm rooms and whispered everythings

I am from the islands and sand From conch and shelled necklaces. I am from the bluest waters and land bought for me. The Hyman house, worn, but still standing. Ageless to all who lived there.

I am from no weapon formed against me shall prosper, From say your prayers and eat your breakfast. From integrity shows up when no one is looking. I am from Sunday school and dresses, styled and starched, from baby doll socks and patent leather shoes. Red-tones and freckles, black, white, a mix of it all

From Jackie and Paul, from George and Gloria, from hills and mountaintops. Rich in history and spirit stories that made me shiver as a child. I am from diamonds.

- The Lockhart Family (Lauren, Lanai, Lane and Charlotte)

Palm Beach ChapterFounding Motto

“There are only two lasting bequests that we can hope to give our children—roots and wings.”

HODDING CARTER