Newsletter - April 2014 volume 5, issue 2, part 3 - NAUW

April 2014
Volume 5, Issue 2
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Rayne Branch news continued….
Special Presentation
Dianne Granger, Rayne Branch President presented
a Special Award to Marcelle Fontenot, KATC3
News Anchor for 2014 NAUW MLK Celebration on
January 20, 2014 MLK 2014 Guest Speaker
Holiday Meals
The Hope Center of Rayne held its Annual Holiday
Giving and NAUW Rayne Branch participated. It is
a free sit down meal for the homeless held on
Wednesday, December 25, 2013 at the Hope
Center of Rayne. Mr. Hercules Granger, Executive
Director and Dianne Granger, Administrator of the
Hope Center
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Dianne Granger, Recognition of Health Fair Sponsors
Dr. Antoinette O’Neil and Hilda Wiltz, Health Fair
Raffle Laura Levy and Tiffany White, Adopt-A-School
Presentation by Hilda Wiltz to Armstrong Middle
School, Principal Mr. Thibodeaux and Katie Jolivette
Assistant Principal, MLK Special Service Award
Presentation by Mary Figaro, 1st MLK Special Service
Award Recipient 2014 Rosemary Mouton of Rayne,
MLK Contest Winners Presentation Elaine Sias and
Bethalun Bernard and Rayne Royalty, Thanks to A&O
sponsored trophies, Closing remarks Dianne Granger
and Laura Levy , Lunch Served Red Beans and Rice.
Special Thanks to al MLK Sponsors: A&O 21st
Century Club, Inc., St. Matthew Baptist Church, Our
Mother of Mercy Church, CJ Auto Repair & Detailing,
CJ Prevost Insurance, Beslin & Cunningham, Rayne
Branch NAUW, Mrs. Julie T. Yokum, Dr. Antoinette
O’Neil, City of Rayne, Mrs. Martha Espree, Acadia
Council on Aging, The Hope Center, Ms. Rosemary
Mouton, Ebonites Civic Club & 2013 Debutantes, Dr.
& Mrs. James Easton, KPC Ladies Auxiliary-Lucille
Wiltz, Lady Supreme. Health Care and Voter
Registration Participating Sponsors: Reliability Adult
Day Health Care, National Total Care, LA SMP
Medicare Fraud and Abuse, Covering Families, ALL
Care, Acadian Home Monitoring Service, Akiiki
Family Chiropractic, SWLA, Hospice of Acadiana,
Acadia Council on Aging, Walgreens, M. Betty
Bourque, LA Health Care Connection, Comfort
Keepers and Acadia Parish Sheriff Dept. Special
Thanks to the Depot Square Program Participants, All
Participating Schools in various contests and the food
preparation and serving committee.
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St Landry Branch News---Wanda Faulk, reporter
“Take Back the Night Rally”
Violence and Drugs
Black History Hall of Fame
St. Landry Branch of the National Association of
University Women inducted five outstanding
citizens into their annual Black History Hall of
Fame. President Malbrough said that her group
traditionally honors only a handful of truly
deserving individuals each year who have made a
significant difference in their community.
NAUW members participated in the Rally: Gloria
Malbrough, President; Celina Richard, 1st Vice
President; Theresa Frank, Florence Milburn and Julia
Duplechain.
This year’s inductees included educator and
administrator Mary Doucet (NAUW member),
Assistant Superintendent of Education Joseph
Cassimere, Physician Calvin White and Opelousas
Police Chief Perry Gallow. Also inducted was
Muriel Thompson (NAUW member) who has
passed away. She was represented at the awards
ceremony by her son Reginald Thompson.
Each one of these individuals has paved the way so
that many others could continue on a successful
journey.
Reading Jubilee
President, Gloria Malbrough took a group of
students to buy books
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Reginald Thompson (accepted award on behalf of
his mother Muriel Thompson, Mary Doucet,
Joseph Cassimere and Dr. Calvin White. Not
pictured is Opelousas Police Chief Perry Gallow
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St. Landry Branch news continued…
Woman of the Year
Every year we take time out to honor the Woman of
the Year; a woman whose work is worthy of
recognition and praise.
The recipients vary from year to year. They may be
seasoned, or they may be young; they may be a
worker or a retiree. However, there will always be
qualities that all of them have in common, qualities
such as the need to try to make the world a better
place. She is a leader who leads best by example.
She will use her life as a sermon without ever having
to say a word.
The Woman of the Year is a guiding light to those
around her. She is ablaze with hope, charity and love
for her sisters as well as mankind. She is an
inspiration to all around her.
2013-2014 Woman of the Year Gwen
Durouseaux with family and friends
Local Founder’s Day
The NAUW St. Landry Branch members celebrated
their Annual Founder’s day Ceremony on January
17, 2014 at Little Zion Baptist Church in Opelousas,
LA. President Gloria Malbrough presented each
member with a folder that contained photo copies of
the national and local founders, past and present
national officers. Pictures of St. Landry Branch
founder, Mrs. Ethel Huntley, and the 1981 charter
members were prominently displayed. The program
ended with the lighting of the unity candle and
remarks from President Malbrough.
Woman of the Year 2013-2014--Gwen Durouseaux
Gloria Malbrough, President (standing)
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Shreveport Branch news---Raegan Stearns, reporter
Congratulations
Applauds continued…
Congratulations to Shreveport branch member
Crystal Barnes-Tate who was Walnut Hill Middle
School’s “Teacher of the Year.” She was also a top
four finalist in Caddo Parish’s Teacher of the Year
competition.
She is the daughter of the late Mrs. Joan Gilliam
Webb and the late Mr. Jimmie Webb. She is a lifelong member of the Evergreen Baptist Church in
Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Webb earned the
Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Grambling
State University and a Master of Science in
Administration from Central Michigan University.
She is currently employed at Southern University at
Shreveport as Interim Department Head and
Assistant Professor in the Division of Business
Studies. Dr. Webb has 24 years of continuous
working experience and knowledge in business and
accounting. She is no stranger to helping students
reach their full potential. “My objective is not only
to prepare students for the workforce, but also to
help them reach their full potential, while shaping,
molding and helping students find themselves in
the process.” Dr. Webb expresses that she remains
committed to the academic development for all
students and continue to serves as “the roadmap to
their college success and life choices.”
Congratulations to Shreveport branch member
Attorney Jacqueline Scott who served as Queen of the
2014 Krewe of Harambee. Formed in 2000,
Harambee is Shreveport’s first African American
krewe. Its mission is to increase minority
participation during the Mardi Gras season and to
support charitable organizations.
Applauds—Newly Minted Phd
Congratulations to Shreveport branch member Dr.
Regina Webb who recently earned a Doctorate of
Philosophy in Urban Higher Education from the Jake
Ayers Institute for Research at Jackson State
University on December 13, 2013. Dr. Webb’s
doctoral dissertation was entitled An Examination of
Faculty Utilization of Technology Through the
Diffusion of Innovation Theory. Dr. Webb, a native
of Shreveport, Louisiana, is a graduate of the Caddo
Parish School District.
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Shreveport Branch news continued…
Congratulations Are In Order
Congratulations to Shreveport branch members
Tuesday Williams, JoAnn Brown, and Dr. Iris
Champion who were recently awarded grants from
the Louisiana Board of Regents. Joann Brown’s
grant, in the amount of $51,150.00, will be used in
the establishment of a Health Care Simulation Lab.
Dr. Champion’s grant was funded in the amount of
$88,000 and was entitled “New Age Learning:
Increasing Student Success in College-Level Math
Courses through Virtual Student Accessibility.”
Tuesday Williams’$25,000 project will work to
strengthen first generation employability through
peer advisement. Kudos!
Dr Iris
Champion
Tuesday
Williams
Condolences, Get Well Wishes, and
Blessings
Our condolences are sent to Shreveport branch
members Wanda Lewis, Alberta Mitchell, Latrice
Walker, Orella Brazile, Deloris Wilson, and JoAnn
Brown who have all recently experienced the loss of
loved ones.
We also ask your continued prayers and well wishes
for members Zenobia Henderson, Jane O’Riley,
Catherine Robinson, Naomi Persley, Margaret
Jackson, Geneva Moore, and Ruby Scere who have
been affected by illnesses.
Recent and Upcoming Events
President Doris Dansby hosted a book signing at her
home on January 10 on behalf of Deborah Houston,
JoAnn
author of Father Knows Best. The book is described
Brown
taught by her drug-dealing father worldly lessons of
as being “the compelling story of a young woman
survival that she accepts and practices. However,
upon hearing and embracing the gospel of Jesus
Christ, she is confronted with and questions her
father’s lessons, as she comes to terms with the
unconditional love of her Savior, His purpose for her
life, and the empowerment and destiny He has for her
and every woman of God.”
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Shreveport Branch news continued…
The Shreveport NAUW membership held its annual
Christmas Fellowship on December 22 at the home
of President Doris Dansby. Members enjoyed each
other and were treated to games and a wonderful
meal.
The Shreveport NAUW membership observed its
annual “Founders’ Day” on Sunday, March 30. A
special service was held at the Russell Road Church
of Christ where branch president Doris Dansby
serves as First Lady. The Shreveport branch is
proud to celebrate its 60th anniversary.
Founder’s Day
The Shreveport NAUW membership observed its
annual “Founders’ Day” on Sunday, March 30. A
special service was held at the Russell Road Church
of Christ where branch president Doris Dansby
serves as First Lady. The Shreveort branch is proud
to celebrate its 60th anniversary.
Shreveport Celebrated Black History
The National Association of University Women –
Shreveport Branch presented its annual Black History
Program on February 22, 2014. The event took place
on Southern University at Shreveport’s campus.
Recognizing the theme “The Golden Jubilee of the
Civil Rights Act,” guests were treated to poetic
reflections and musical selections. Scholarships were
presented to NAUW teen graduates Amber Lacy,
Janai White and Lyric Walker. The scholarships were
awarded based on the teens’ NAUW, school,
community, and church activities. Soul food was later
enjoyed by all.
Special thanks are extended to NAUW Shreveport
Branch President Doris Dansby, Christella Jackson,
Program Chair, Tuesday Williams, Program Emcee,
and all community guests who contributed to the
program.
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Shreveport Branch news continued…
Celebrating Shreveport’s Black History
Dr Orella Brazile, Vice President; scholarship
recipient Amber Lacy
Several NAUW Shreveport members participated in
Southern University at Shreveport’s Black History
events. JoAnne Walker, professor of History,
spearheaded the campus-wide celebration with the
theme “Passing the Baton: Honoring AfricanAmericans Past, Present and Future.” Tuesday
Williams and the Center for Student Success kickstarted the activities with a game show called “Jag
History.” Christella Jackson led the Information
Technology Center in welcoming Pine Grove
Elementary Students to contemplate “Look Where
He Brought Us From.” University librarians Jane R.
O’Riley and Raegan Stearns, with retired Vice
Chancellor of Academic Affairs Dr. Orella R.
Brazile, hosted the public in the unveiling of a
special archival collection. Karen Coco and the
Student Support Services challenged faculty, staff,
and students with “Black History Jeopardy.”
Raegan C. Stearns and Dr Orella Brazile
JoAnne Walker and Jane O’Riley
Christella Jackson
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Shreveport Branch News continued….
Karen Coco
"Shreveport NAUW member Karen Coco recently
participated in Read Across America. On March 3,
she shared her love of a good book by reading to
students at the Cherokee Park Elementary School
and encouraged them to work hard in school."
Shreveport celebrates Founders Day
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National Association of University Women
South Central Section, The Altitude
Mrs. Betty Wilkerson, Sectional Director
[email protected]
Let’s get person al:
Greetings Sisters,
Another successful issue!! South
Central really does amazing work.
“All life demands struggle. Those
who have everything given to them
become lazy, selfish, and insensitive
to the real values of life. The very
striving and hard work that we so
constantly try to avoid is the major
building block in the person we are
today.”
Mrs. Dolores Y. Owens
National President
National Headquarters:
1001 E Street SE
Washington, DC 20003
Phone: (202) 547-3967
Pope Paul VI
www.nauw1910.org
May God Bless You!!!
Remember: Nobody’s perfect. That’s why God put
erasers on pencils. Everyone makes mistakes so if I have
omitted something, please forgive me.
Wanda Faulk, NAUW SC Journalist
286 Mouton Rd
Sunset, LA 70584
Phone: (337) 347-2242
[email protected]
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