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jack and jill national officers
darlene whittington national president
deidre lindsey national treasurer
TAMIKA HENDERSON NATIONAL RECORDING SECRETARY
illy houston national vice president
TASHA b pENNY NATIONAL PROGRAM DIRECTOR
vanessa caston lefleur corresponding secretary
SUZANNE ORNELAS NATIONAL EDITOR
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south central regional officers
jackie ward regional director
dionne williams regional secretary
jennifer jackson regional treasurer national endorsed candidate renee morris member-at-large
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laura harris Co-Anchor, NBC 5 Today
Laura Harris is an Emmy Award and Associated Press award-winning journalist who joined the NBC 5 team in September 2018. She can be seen co-anchoring NBC 5 Today weekday mornings from 5 a.m. to 7 a.m.
Some highlights of Laura’s career at NBC 5 include covering the Tokyo Olympics in the summer of 2021 She also helped start the childhood literacy initiative at NBC 5 Reading With You It’s an innovative program encouraging elementary-aged children to read at least one book a week throughout the summer to help combat summer learning loss, often referred to as the "summer slide."
She came to Dallas-Fort Worth from the ABC affiliate in Tampa, Florida. Some highlights of Laura’s career at ABC Action News included covering President Barack Obama’s visit to Cuba in 2016 and covering the Tampa Bay Rays while they played the Cuban National Team in Havana
She also covered Pope Francis’ historic visit to Cuba in 2015
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the northeast dallas chapter
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The Northeast Dallas Provisional Chapter was born of pure determination. The journey began with one mother, Danielle Wesley, whose goal was to continue to enrich the lives of children in the northeastern suburbs of Dallas, Texas. In January 2009, Danielle attended an interest meeting of another local chapter, but became inspired to impact and give back in her own community. She was informed that she needed to have 25 interested mothers to start an interest group.
Danielle launched an email, phone and letter campaign to ot her mothers in her neighborhood, church and school. She spoke about how Jack and Jill of America, Incorporated (Jack and Jill) could serve as a cultural bridge between school and church to expose the northeastern suburban children to opportunities and experiences in preparation for today's global society.
After meeting requirements of a year-long program and periodic evaluations, the Northeast Dallas Chapter Provisional Group was approved to proceed to the 2012 National Convention to receive a formal vote from the National body of mothers of Jack and Jill.
As the organization celebrated the hallmark year of the 75th anniversary of Jack and Jill, the Northeast Dallas Provisional Group received a unanimous vote and became a Provisional Chapter.
It was an amazing experience for the Northeast Dallas Chapter to be a part of the historic celebration. And finally, on September 29, 2012, the Northeast Dallas Chapter was installed as the 227th Chapter of Jack and Jill and became the 29th Chapter of the South Central Region.
Now in our 13th year, our chapter has grown tremendously with a total of 113 children and 73 mothers. We have invested in our community by building a Reading Corner to teach financial literacy to children in underserved areas in Garland, and we’ve provided more than $100,000 in scholarships to graduating seniors within our service area.
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President
Kristyn Senters
Vice President
Tomeka Herod
Treasurer
Catrina Mays
Program Director
Shantell Dennis
Recording Secretary
CaSaundra Henderson
Corresponding Secretary
Brea Griffith
Financial Secretary
Ebonii Bell
Editor
Dana Lester
Foundation Chair
Carma Hoskins
Sergeant at Arms
Kaiana Carter
Parliamentarian
Shae Green
Protocol Chair
Hope Miller
Historian
Crystal Vincent
Chaplain
Kim Nickerson
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mothermembers
Allycin Abel Branch
Tamara Abernathy
LaDeitra Adkins
Jazzmon Allen
Tammara Allen
Tiffani Allen
Tammy Barrow
Ebonii Bell
Cherrese Belt
Kendra Calloway
Kaiana Carter
Rae Clay
Brea Griffith
Arlonya Hammler
Katrina Harper
Callie Harvey
Shauntai Harvey
CaSaundra Henderson
Tomeka Herod
TeAnn Hillman
LaQuinta Holman
Carma Hoskins
Richonda Hunte
Michelle Johnson
Catrina Mays
Nicole McIlveen
Hope Miller
Kidada Mitchell
Tonya Mitchell
Kim Nickerson
Stephanie Orr
LaToyia Pierce
Shamoya Pope
LaToya Randle
Tess Rideout
Cassandra Coleman
Claudia Coleman
Sheri Crosby Wheeler
Donna Dawson
Shantell Dennis
Monica DickersonGaddis
Auston Foster
Kelly Gant
Kameisha Getum
LaKeisha Green
Shae Green
Quinessa Johnson
Queeneth Jones
Lauren Lacey
Callie Lalugba
Tamyra Lawson
Carla Leejay
Dana Lester
Rosalind Lewis
Tesa Long
Brandi Madere Cooper
Brandy Malbrough
Brea Mathis
Shanika Mayo
Audra Riley
Cheryl Savage
Jamillah Selby
Kristyn Senters
Amber Sims
Tiffani Smith
Margo Spence
Celia Thomas
Jasmine Tobias
Crystal Vincent
Anita Wheat
Iris Williams
Kelli Wright
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Kimberly Abernathy*
Mildred Abu*
Jana Barnett*
Tameka Bland
Sherita Castille
Terry Clark*
Toya Drake*
Jan Harbert
Chnita Hardy*
Sharolyn Headroe*
Yolanda Hervey*
Rashunda Hunter*
Robin J. Williams
Rosylin Johnson*
Denise Johnson-Fue*
Martha Jones*
Mellannise Love*
Roshell Marshall*
Lori Parker
Natalie Plumlee*
Shonna Pumphrey*
Shelita Seals*
Maviea Shaw Easter*
Neisha Strambler-Butler
Angela Taylor*
Senta Thomas*
Trimone Washington
PRD Danielle Wesley*
Carmella Wilson
Shannon Woods*
Stacy Young*
*Life Member
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gala chairs
co-chairs
Dana Lester Chair
Celia Thomas Co-Chair
Murad Auction Amber Sims
Murad Site
TeAnn Hillman
Sponsorships
Jasmine Tobias
Décor
Nickerson
Entertainment
Brandy Malbrough
Margo Spence Co-Chair
committeechairs
VIP Reception
Tamyra Lawson
Photography
Tammara Allen
Registration/Greeters/Hostess
Shanika Mayo & Kelly Gant
Protocol Hope Miller
Foundation
Carma Hoskins
AV
Auston Foster
Run of Show
Tammy Albernathy
Souvenir Journal
Crystal Vincent
Social Media
LaToya Randle
Community Rae Clay
Seating/Ticketing
Brea Griffith
Graphic Design
Kristyn Senters
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dinner menu
HARVEST SALAD
True Harvest Mixed Greens, Shredded Carrots, Heirloom Cherry Tomato, Pickled Onions, Cucumber. Served with Balsamic Vinaigrette and Ranch Dressing
Assorted Rolls & Butter
Herb Marinated Chicken Breast with a Grain Mustard Demi
Served with Loaded Mashed Potatoes with Sour Cream, Green Onions, Cheddar Cheese, and Broccolini
Vegetarian Wellington
Flaky Pastry filled with Squash, Zucchini, Mushrooms, and Red Peppers.
Served with Red Pepper Coulis and Asparagus
salad entree desserts
ALTERNATING DESSERTS
Bourbon Pecan Tart with Caramel Sauce
Red Velvet Cake with Raspberry Coulis
Coffee & Tea Service
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Inspiration & Welcome
Chaplin Kim Nickerson
“The Occassion”
Laura Harris, NBC5
Greetings from the South Central Region
SCR Regional Secretary Dionne Williams
Dinner
Mission & Impact
Foundation Chair Carma Hoskins
Project Unity
Northeast Dallas Senior Recognition
Laura Harris & Lead Teen Sponsor Brea Mathis
Live Auction
Closing Remarks
Chapter President, Kristyn Senters
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northeast dallas college stipend recipients*
*AWARDED Stipends for over a decade
Photos feature recipients from the past three years
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Thank you for supporting the Northeast Dallas Chapter and for investing in our mission to provide college stipends to deserving African American seniors pursuing higher education. Your generous donation also supports the Jack and Jill of America Foundation, which addresses systemic barriers affecting underserved children and families by investing in programs and services that build strong foundations for long-term success. Your commitment helps create brighter futures for our youth and empowers the next generation of leaders.
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