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Chapter News
Garrett was recognized for her outstanding service
within the healthcare sector. Lady Theresa was the
Area I 2016 “President’s Award of Excellence” recipient for her
steadfast and dedicated service to the organiza-
tion. “Our Lake Charles Chapter believes in moving
Humble Intercontinental Chapter starts forward and being Tops in Service.
black history with Senior Citizens. “We Care,” is the
National TLOD theme. The Humble Intercontinental Lady Beulah Wilridge Yokum was presented the
Community Service Award. In memory of her son, Petty
Chapter honors Senior Citizens in the community. Res- Officer 2nd Class Kevin W. Yokum, she also awards an
idents at the Brook Hollow Heights Rehabilitation Cen- annual scholarship which is given to a LaGrange Senior
ter were showered with valentine cards prepared by High School graduating senior who is pursuing a higher
Top Teens. There were over 60 residents present. education. She has been a speaker at countless veterans’
Residents were also entertained by a comedian. events in southwest Louisiana to beyond to express the
Lady O’Neal discussed how to keep a Healthy Heart importance of military service is to our country.
and making Healthy Choices. Members of the Humble
Intercontinental Chapter donated over 116 blankets The Christian Service Award was presented to Lady Nor-
and socks to the residents at Brook Hollow. Residents ma Antoine. She is a member of Sacred Heart Choir,
attended a presentation on, “Foot Care.” On National St. Joseph Society, catechism, vacation bible school and
Grandparents Day, the Humble Intercontinental Chap-
ter honored 21 grandparents from the Houston com-
munity, with over 250 guest present. The Great Day
Houston Show hosted, Grandparents Day Honorees
and the local AARP organization presented the ad-
vantages of joining AARP. Other guest included the
oldest grandparent, healthcare agencies and the caregiv-
ing initiative was discussed. Lady Kathy Mosby, Senior
Citizens Chair is noted for her thorough planning for
the residents.
Lake Charles Chapter held it 43rd year anni-
versary with a rededication ceremony and a Founders’
Luncheon on Sat., Feb. 4, at Pat’s of Henderson restau-
rant. The theme was, “TLOD Moving Forward.”
The celebration began with a salute to the chapter’s his- Top left to right: Lady Theresa Garrett and Lady Beulah Yokum
tory by former chapter president Lady Annie L. Mou- Bottom left to right: Lady Norma Antoine and Lady Annie Mouton
ton. She recounted the organization’s rich past and sig-
nificant accomplishments since being launched by the
chapter organizers, the late Lady Rupert R. Clemons
and the late Lady Thelma C. LaPice, and 18 charter
members. Collectively, they laid the foundation for an
effective and thriving local TLOD organization.
Top Lady of the Year Honoree Lady Theresa Williams
