BASILEUS MESSAGE
Greetings Sorors, Volume 2 Issue 10
It has been a honor and privilege to serve as your Basileus for the past two years. This journey began at my first meeting when I talked about what I would take from each Basileus that came before me, I talked about my vision, our values, the mission we would take and lastly, I told you what my charge would be. I knew coming in “The Upcoming Events in December Dream was Easy, but The Journey Would Not Be” and that before I could blink an eye, all the good times and bad would be behind me. Nevertheless, when I got to this 10th—TPF Board and LTO position two years ago, I never imagined how connected I would be to such a warm, Executive Committee Meetings loving and caring chapter. We have overcome so many trail’s and tribulations and as a at St. Andrews Church 6:30PM result we are a bigger and better chapter equipped, ready, prepared and headed for new and greater heights in the New Year. I am excited and will be forever grateful for 14th—TPF Membership and the experience I have enjoyed over the past two years. Some people judge their lives on what they do, others on who they are. I want my life judged on the friends I keep, LTO Chapter Meeting at and how enriched I am from just knowing each of you. Olympia Fields Country Club, Olympia Fields, Illinois Lastly, to see all of you seated before me on December 14, 2013, for the last time, was a picture I will treasure for a very long time. To my administrative team, officers and 27th—All hard copy reports are committee chairmen, we could not have succeeded as a chapter without you. Thank due to Basileus you from the bottom of my heart. You exceeded my expectations and there is overwhelming evidence of our hard work as a team. Thank you for all of your hard work 30th—Final check that are and for supporting me as your Basileus during 2012-2013. Congratulations Soror Jan reports are submitted online and and Soror Barbara you are a Dynamic Duo and to all new incoming officers. Hats off to you for taking on the challenge to serve in a leadership role. May you all have a mailed accordingly. productive and successful year. December 2013
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year,
Soror Joyce L. Nelson, Basileus 2012-2013
The Chapter Bar Was Raised Through Leadership and Contribution 2012-2013 Sorors we exceeded expectations in all the areas listed below and it was because of our dedication and commitment to our chapter and our goal to be of serve to all mankind. Thank you officers, and committee chairmen for your leadership and assistance to this administration. A detailed report is uploaded on our website for your review in Basileus End of the Year Report. Programs - Jan Reed and Committee Chairmen Educational Advancement Foundation, Inc - Lambda Tau Omega Membership Partnerships - State Farm, Local Schools, IBM and many more International Presence - Basileus Spiritual Connection - Soror Jennifer Lyle Moore Regional Director Appointments - 1st time over a dozen appointments in one administration Awards - 5/5 two years in a row (2012 and 2013) Certifications - several Connection - Soror Alice Tittle ,Paula Rogers Daniels and Carol Harris - Invitation to Governors Mansion two years in a row and first time recorded Newsletter and Acknowledgements - colorful and informative Chapter Meetings - sustained meetings to 2.5 hrs or less Fundraisers - Sorors Michelle Clark, Tiffany Wicks, Millicent Borishade, Kim Mitchell, Robin Akins and Donica Jackson Philacter Report - 1st time report initiated by Soror Joyce L. Duke Technology - Soror sKim Mitchell and Tiffany Wicks Membership - Sorors Saundra Jones and Audrey McFarlin Chapter Documents - Twenty Pearls Foundation Board of Directors Audits - Soror Melody Ferguson History - Soror Judy Rush New Officers - Sorors Toya T. Harvey and Sarah Lewis-Weaver Sisterly Relations - Sorors Toni Grayer and Rosalind Backstrom
Lastly, all officers who have reports that must be submitted by December 31, 2013, please make sure I have a hard copy by December 27, 2013 for chapter records. All report forms are on the LTO website, if you need assistance please ask.. Happy Birthday and Anniversary to all celebrants and keep all members lifted up in prayer during this Holiday Season.
Soror Joyce L. Nelson, Basileus 2012-2013 Mic is turned off!
Soror Joyce Nelson acknowledged each group of sorors who she uniquely named according to how they supported her during her term as Basileus. Superwoman and Wonder Woman, don’t run an organization without them, Golden Girls are needed for wisdom, keep them close, Sincere Appreciation, do it just because, This is a serious matter and Serious Sorors are needed, Every group needs someone to mix things up and that’s why you have mixers, As you prepare to move forward you need H.O.P.E. because with hope comes joy and last but certainly not least if there is no light how can you see where you are going without Carriers of Light.
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Carriers of Light Jan Reed Leah Hill Sarah Lewis Weaver Joyce L. Duke Tiffany Wicks Michelle Clark Sheree Haywood Rashea Ratliff Alice Tittle Judy M. Rush Meesha Towsen Lora Alexander-Flaherty Kim Mitchell Toya T. Harvey Jennifer Lyle Moore Cheryl Cage Barbara J. McCreary
2012-2013 Ivy and Pearl Spotlight Carol Sharp - 2012 Retirement Saundra Jones - 2012 Retirement Marva Campbell-Pruitt – 2012 Retirement Ashley Gardner - 2012 Wedding Krista Hamb - Promotion Millicent Borishade - 2012 Promotion Patricia O'Neal - 2012 Graduation Salwa Rahim-- Dillard 2013 Graduation Ayesha Searcy 2013 Graduation Evita McNeil - 2013 Graduation Equasta White - 2012 Bundle of Joy Onquanette Knowles-Pierce - 2013 Bundle of Joy
Sorors congratulations again on your accomplishments during the past two years. May you each continue to be richly blessed during the Holiday Season and the New Year. Soror Joyce
Maxine Ellison - 2013 Bundle of Joy Patricia Parrish - 2013 Retirement Casandra B. Watson - 2013 Government Appointment Barbara McCreary - 2013 Retirement Caletha White - 2013 Promotion Sonya L. Bowen - 2013 New Position Rose Butler Hayes - 2013 Glenwood (Sunnybrook) School Board Appointment Vanessa Byrd - Silver Soror Toya T. Harvey - Silver Soror Sheree Haywood - Silver Soror Jeanette W. Rogers - Silver Soror Camille Willis - Silver Soror Laura Willis- Moss - Teacher Award
Soror Joyce acknowledges groups for their support and assistance during her administration 2012-2013.
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Soror Joyce conducting her last chapter meeting
Membership Chairman, Soror Audrey McFarlin passed out $25 Soror Bucks to sorors who brought in members during the 2013 membership year and to new members
Golden Girls Lois and Jackie
Joyce, L. Nelson Basileus 2012-2013 and Regional Director Gisele M. Casanova, Ph.D.
Foundation Members and Guests Myra Lucas, Miss Prominent Pearl 2013 extends greetings December Luncheon Guests and donation recipients celebrate with Foundation Members at Olympia Fields Country Club in Olympia Fields, Illinois
Basileus Elect Jan Reed, Family and Donation recipients.
December Luncheon Committee and Miss Prominent Pearl award raffle gift to Soror Casandra
United Christian Church awarded a donation from Twenty Pearls Foundation
St. Andrews Church awarded a donation from Twenty Pearls Foundation