Chapter President
Jack and Jill Palm Beach Family Members, we are at the end of another great year of working, living and playing as Jack and Jill family! We navigated all the stops, starts and detours with ease and we have much to be proud of! Moms on a Mission, Moving in Excellence was the theme for our annual retreat; we knew the year would require next-level focus and engagement to execute our inaugural beautillion cotillion while providing amazing programming Palm Beach Chapter moms embraced the charge and executed flawlessly!
We kicked off the year with an impactful black history scavenger hunt for Jack and Jill Day Our holiday party was one for the record books; Trunks and Treats allowed us to celebrate the holidays in a safe, fun and creative way. Throughout the year, the grade groups hosted engaging ‘If not for Jack and Jill’ programming activities. Our year end event, Black Family Day, will take place at Drive Shack with a ParTee celebrating our graduating teens and moms.
In addition to providing stellar programming, we were intentional about nurturing ourselves We enjoyed several adult programming events this year: from our picnic style vision board gathering to the food tour in Delray Beach, there were several opportunities to connect as mothers We were encouraged to focus on our overall health We had guest speakers present to us about breast cancer awareness and overall health advocacy, the importance of heart health, considerations of estate planning and the alternatives for financing college. Sister Mom Month was jam packed with opportunities for us to recharge and refuel.
We increased our community presence through social media and we had a lot of great things to share. As a chapter, we donated items to aid the survivors of earthquakes in Haiti and prepared and donated lunches and hygiene kits to St George’s Center for our Martin Luther King, Jr Day of service event Our Teddy Bear Palms donated to local food banks while the Majestic Palms participated in a Habitat for Humanity event From hosting workshops to securing sponsors, all moms have been dedicated to ensuring that our inaugural Beautillion Cotillion will be a raging success
As I reflect on this year, my heart is filled with pride and gratitude. I am grateful for each member of each family represented in JJPBC. I’m grateful for the engagement and commitment from each of our moms to make this chapter the premier organization that it is today. I am grateful for the opportunity to serve as President of this esteemed chapter, and I am most grateful that the Palm Beach Chapter of Jack and Jill of America is thriving and poised to accomplish great things in the future!!
May God continue to bless the Palm Beach Chapter of Jack and Jill!
Sincerely
CP Lakiesha
2020-2022 Palm Beach Chapter President Jack and Jill of America, Inc.
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AMessage fromthe ProgramDirectors
Greetings Amazing JJPBC Moms,
What a year! Thank you so much for your creativity, dedication, and support throughout the year. The wonderful thing about programming is it can not be done alone. We always say that programming is the heart of Jack and Jill and we were a team. Your flexibility and understanding of the various restrictions did not go unnoticed. It was because of you that we were able to create another superior handbook Thank you
As we look back at the year’s phenomenal activities, who could forget the Jack and Jill Day treasure hunt which was showcased to the region, or when the Sugar Palms took it back to the Motherland with African Dance and drumming? What about when the Teddy Bear Palms went to the Museum of Discovery Science and learned about electricity and built their own generator, which is included in the national publication, Scope. Let’s not forget about how the Windmill Palms went Glamping and Camping, how the Majestic Palms went back in time to capture the essence of great African American icons or how the Royal Palms braved “A Night in the Museum ” Our teens also made great things happen at teen conference when they placed first in the t-shirt design contest
Lastly, a major shout out to IPP Lakiesha, PP Elrika, Karlene and the Five Star committee for their commitment to excellence as our chapter received Five Star status! Also special shout outs to Moms Francine and VP Jennifer Mazyck-Brown and their committees for working tirelessly to organize a beautiful and memorable experience for our kids and the community. In closing, a special thank you to IPP Lakiesha for your leadership over the past two years. Your guidance and support was very much appreciated.
Once again, moms thank you!
2020-2022 PDs LaShonda and Katrina
Mothers, we will continue TOGETHER making the most of our Jack and Jill time together.
Lashonda and Katrina Program Directors Palm Beach chapter of Jack and Jill of America, Inc.
2022SENIORS
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Kevin C. Braggs is a senior at Atlantic Community High School in Delray Beach, FL He has been a member of the Palm Beach chapter for the past 10 years and a previous member of the Humble-Kingwood chapter in Houston, TX. Kevin has accumulated over 250 hours of community service. Kevin will be attending The Jackson State University in Jackson, MS in the fall and will major in Business Administration
Lauren Joy Lockhart is an honor student and AICE diploma candidate at Boynton Beach Community High School in Boynton Beach, FL. She is the daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Anthony and Charlotte Lockhart. Her achievements include: 4-year principal’s list scholar, member and Vice President of National Honor Society; Secretary of the Student Government Association; Adobe Design certified; editor of the yearbook; captain of the Lady Tigers basketball team; varsity volleyball; travel basketball; All County Honorable Mention for girls basketball; and active member of the Holiness Young People's Auxiliary at her church. Lauren has been a member of the Palm Beach Chapter of Jack and Jill of America, Inc. since 2012 where she currently serves as the Community Service Chair. She has over 1,000 hours of community service. In the fall, Lauren plans to pursue a degree in psychology at Florida International University
Justin Anderson Mosley is the son of Mr. Juan Mosley and Mrs. Kimberly Cunningham-Mosley. He is a Senior at West Boca Community High School, Class of 2022. Justin has been involved in many community service activities with the Boys and Girls Club, the Palm Beach County Urban League and the Milagro Center Justin was most active in The Palm Beach Chapter of Jack and Jill of America, Inc , where he served as Teen Historian, a stock market captain and as the Teen Treasurer, for the last two years. A member of the Hopewell Missionary Baptist Church, in Pompano Beach, Florida, Justin was involved in the Training Ground Youth Department for many years and the Sons of Valor ministry. Justin excelled academically, while exhibiting a prowess from athletic achievements in basketball, football and track, where he now holds the current school records in the 100 and 200 meter races, and the 4x400 and 4x100 meter team relays Also, he is the 100 and 200 meter champion in Palm Beach County and the District 4A 12 champion in the 200 meter race. Justin is an avid snow skier, plays the drums and loves to travel. Upon graduation, he will attend Hampton University, in Hampton, Virginia, as a merit scholar, and plans to major in Aviation Management, with a minor in Accounting
Matthew A. Roundtree is a Senior at The Benjamin School in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, and is the son of Dr. Deeawn T. Roundtree and Raymon A. Roundtree. He has been a member of Jack & Jill of America, Inc for 14 years, starting in the Chester County, PA Chapter for 6 years, and transferring into the Palm Beach, FL Chapter for the past 8 years, where he has served as the Recording Secretary, Chaplain, and Foundation Chair. Matthew is an avid lacrosse player who coaches African American youth in his spare time. He is the Secretary of the American Red Cross Club, a member of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes Club, and enjoys photography. He has made the honor roll for the last 4 years In Fall 2022, he will attend Penn State University to major in Finance
Campbelle Searcy is the proud daughter of Darrell Searcy, Stefani and Kori Searcy. She is the co-editor of MODA, Westminster’s fashion magazine, a singer in Women’s Acapella, a member of the social change leadership council, the outreach coordinator for young Dems, and a lead ambassador Campbelle is a member of spectrum and the Jack and Jill of America, Inc , e-board, as well as an athlete on the track and cheer teams She is the recipient of six regional scholastic art awards, as well as one national gold medal in her senior year. Campbelle enjoys dancing, designing clothes, art, and having fun with her older brother Chandler Searcy ( class of 2020), her little brother Dasch (class of 2029) , and her dog, Astro. In the fall, she will attend the University of Southern California at the Jimmy Lovine and Dr Dre Young School for Arts, Technology, and the Business of Innovation
Tai Thomas, is the daughter of Rodney and Tonya Thomas She is an honor student at Alexander W Dreyfoos School of the Arts and is a graduating senior in the strings orchestra program Tai has played violin for 13 years and has been awarded solo ensemble and All County awards for her music. She has played in some of the most prestigious concert halls in the U. S., was a competitive cheerleader, a competitive dancer and studied ballet, contemporary, jazz, tap, as well as acrobatics genres of dance Tai is a member of the National Honor Society and the National English Honor Society She graduated as a fellow from the Solomon Leadership Academy and completed the Global Ambassador’s Leadership program. Tai is also a member of the Inroads High School Scholars Program and honorably fulfilled her obligations as a citizen of Florida Girls State She has been a member of Jack and Jill of America Inc for 8 years where she has served in a number of leadership roles and represented the Palm Beach Chapter as an oratorical competitor. Tai was awarded the honor to participate in the premiere Global Leadership Summit in Prague, Budapest and Vienna this summer Tai has made the decision to attend the illustrious, private Women’s Liberal Arts institution at Spelman College in Atlanta, Georgia in their 3/2 engineering program for the fall of 2022.
Amina Maya Walker is the daughter of Euclid and Francine Walker, and sister to Ramesses and Xavier Walker She is a 2022 visual arts and honors graduate of Alexander W Dreyfoos School of the Arts, where she was a member of the National Honor Society, the National French Honor Society, the English Honor Society and Art Honor Society. She is a recipient of the Principal Award for maintaining straight A’s during all four years of high school, and has taken over 11 AP classes. Amina received numerous arts awards including the 2022 YoungArts winner for visual arts, Gold Key Award for fashion and overall portfolio, a Florida State Fair portfolio winner for art and fashion and her work has been published in several magazines Amina is a founding member of the Dreyfoos Garden Club and served as their historian With a passion for giving back to her community, Amina has been an animal care ambassador for the Peggy Adams Animal Rescue, a volunteer with the BallenIsles Charity Foundation, and has helped to build several homes with Habitat for Humanity. In addition to balancing academics, the arts and volunteering in her community, Amina finds great joy in dancing, which she started at the age of 2 Her experience includes dancing with Ballet Chicago, Joffery Ballet, and Ballet Palm Beach Amina is currently a competitive dancer with the Academy of Dance Amina has been a member of Jack and Jill of America, Inc for over 15 years starting in the Windy City Chapter, Chicago, IL and for the past seven years in the Palm Beach Chapter. In her free time, Amina enjoys sewing, reading, painting, going to the beach with friends, and thrifting. Amina has spent the last few summers engaged in programs at Idylwild Arts Academy and the Art Institute of Chicago, but this summer she will spend her time traveling through Europe and spending time with family and friends before heading to New York for college in the fall Amina has been sewing, designing and creating fashions since the age of six, when she received her first sewing machine from her grandmother of ir
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