Iota Bulletin November 2023 by Iota_1929

VOLUME 24 ISSUE 3

SOROR WENDY B. JACQUES NATIONAL PRESIDENT ELECT Sorors, November is here, and we have much to be thankful for during this season of Thanksgiving. As National President Elect, I’m thankful for your commitment to further the mission of Iota Phi Lambda and the love and support of each other that is demonstrated through your actions of kindness and compassion. In my role, I coordinate the Evelyn D. Wilkey Essay Contest, Iota’s scholarships, and conduct informative Iota talks. I’m excited to also work with the Pelatis, Men of Iota, and Future Iota Leaders Auxiliaries. The key to our collaborative success is ensuring our auxiliaries have the resources needed to assist with Iota’s programs and projects. Equally important is our commitment to providing life skills and professional training to the FIL to become productive citizens. National President Elect is my official title, but who exactly is Wendy B. Jacques? I am a legacy of our great sisterhood. I’ve known and been a part of Iota all my life. My mother, Talmadge M. Jacques, was pregnant with me as she journeyed into Iotaland. I was a Future Iota Girl and participated in many Iota events. In January 1999, my true journey in Iota began when I joined Psi Chapter in Dallas, Texas. In May 2013, nine sorors and I chartered Epsilon Tau Chapter in DeSoto, Texas, to expand Iota’s reach. Being a member of Iota Phi Lambda has allowed me to hone my leadership skills and serve as chair of several committees, Dean of Intake, Chapter President, National Recording Secretary, and Assistant Southwestern Regional Director. In 2017, I was bestowed the highest honor a soror can receive, the Mahala S. Evans National Outstanding Soror of the Year. In 1996, I began my professional career with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region 6, Dallas. For 27 years, I have worked in the areas of air pollution prevention, land waste remediation, and currently I’m the Ocean Dumping Coordinator managing and monitoring ship channel dredge events and ocean disposal sites. I’ve found joy in working to protect human health and preserve Mother Earth. My B. S. degree in Biology from Prairie View A&M University opened the door to my adventures at the U.S. EPA. While at Prairie View, my education was priority, but the Marching Storm Band is where I found my discipline to manage my studies and the thrills of college life. My flute and I performed many halftime shows and spent several nights studying in Harrington Science and Hobart Taylor buildings. Prairie View is a family thing, and my heart lives there. This February 11th Aquarian loves being near and in the water, watching horror and sappy movies, traveling with my girls, and never meeting a stranger. I look forward to connecting with each of you as we propel Iota’s mission through ingenuity and intentional purpose. All the Best, Wendy B. Jacques National President Elect Iota Phi Lambda Sorority, Inc.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS Soror Wendy B. Jacques, President Elect - Page 1 Table of Contents - Page 2 Press Release: Organization Background Check Increase - Page 3 2023-2024 Fellowship - Page 4 Evelyn D. Wilkey Essay Contest & National Scholarship - Page 5 Letter From National Financial Team - Page 6 Member Planet - Page 7 Good Health Wins Grant To Chapters - Page 8 Black Entrepreneurs Day - Page 9 Thanksgiving Menu - Page 10 Thankful For My Iota Sisters - Page 11 Email Addresses of NEB - Page 12

Black Entrepreneurs Day November 1, 2023 CNBC's Jim Cramer recently had a conversation with Daymond John, the CEO of FUBU and a well-known personality from "Shark Tank." They talked about the upcoming fourth annual Black Entrepreneurs Day event, scheduled for November 1 at the historic Apollo Theater in New York City. The purpose of this event is to honor and celebrate the achievements of Black business owners. To support this cause, they've joined forces with the NAACP to award eight deserving business owners with grants of $25,000 each. Black Entrepreneurs Day promises valuable insights from accomplished Black business leaders and an exciting lineup of celebrity guests, including notable figures like Whoopi Goldberg and Shaquille O’Neal. Daymond John expressed his enthusiasm about the event, noting that they've already given away a total of $700,000 in grants and are poised to reach $1 million this year. He also highlighted the significance of sharing the stories of success and, importantly, failure. For instance, he mentioned how Shaquille O’Neal, a basketball legend, had once been clueless about financial matters, not even knowing what FICA was when he received his first paycheck. Daymond John initiated this event in 2020, responding to the wake of George Floyd's tragic murder and the growing awareness of systemic racism in the United States. This video came from CNBC website https://www.cnbc.com/2023/10/10/daymond-john-talks-grants-and-fourth-annualblack-entrepreneurs-day.html

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HAPPY THANKSGIVING THANKFUL FOR MY IOTA SISTERS

Hand in hand, we've built a sisterhood so strong, A bond that lasts a lifetime, forever on, In the moments of joy, or when skies turn gray, Thankful for my beautiful Iota Sisters, I'll always say. In every smile, every laugh, every tear we've cried, In every memory we've made, side by side, Our sisterhood shines like a sun's warm ray, Thankful for my beautiful Iota Sisters, I'll proudly say. Through all the seasons, through thick and thin, We'll keep sharing the love that lies within, With gratitude in my heart, I want to convey, Thankful for my beautiful Iota Sisters, each and every day. So here's to you, my sisters, so true and dear, In my heart, your presence I hold near, In the tapestry of life, in a colorful display, Thankful for my beautiful Iota Sisters, come what may. In every chapter, through every twist and turn, Together we'll laugh, together we'll learn, With this sisterhood, come what may, I'm forever thankful for my beautiful Iota Sisters, in every way. Soror M. Greene

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UPCOMING EVENTS

11/05 Daylight Saving Time End 11/07 Election Day 11/11 Veterans Day 11/23 Thanksgiving Day 11/24 Native Americans Heritage Day

Meet Our New 2023 - 2024 Iota Phi Lambda Sorority, Inc. National Executive Board

New National Executive Board Email Addresses (Email Available after November 15, 2023) 1. Charlotte Berry, natl_president@iota1929.org 2. Wendy Jacques, natl_president-elect@iota1929.org 3. Tanesha Mosley, natl_recsec@iota1929.org 4. Lana Samuel, natl_finsec@iota1929.org 5. Nicole Ford, natl_treasurer@iota1929.org 6. Michelle Greene, natl_journalist@iota1929.org 7. Iota* National Headquarters, executive.director@iota1929.org 8. Cheryl Scott, crd@iota1929.org 9. Dr. Audrey Douglas Cooke, erd@iota1929.org 10. Carolyn Smith Bell, fwrd@iota1929.org 11. Didi Boynton, srd@iota1929.org 12. Rosetta Davis, swrd@iota1929.org Thank You To The Newsletter Contributors Soror Dwala Brown Soror Ann Terrell

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