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Reception Honors National President Of Jack And Jill Of America, Inc.
The Greater Tampa Chapter of Jack And Jill of America, Incorporated, hosted a recep- tion for its National President, Mrs. Joli Cooper-Nelson, who is also a member of the Tampa Chapter.
Mrs. Cooper-Nelson was elected Na- tional President at the 42nd National Conven- tion held in Palm Desert, California. She now becomes the 25th National President of the or- ganization considered the premier organiza- tion for African American families. Diana Allen Quin coordinated the reception. (Photographs by Frederick Harris)
Jack and Jill members Victor and Tia Young were among the guests in atten- dance.
Jack and Jill members LaKisha M. Kinsey-Sallis, Tonya Coleman and Sonya Little were in attendance.
Jack and Jill members, Andreeta “Dree” Jenkins and Liz York Cohen.
Greeters: Past and present members, Verneka Rhodes and Kay Smith.
The newly-elected president, Mrs. Joli Cooper-Nel- son, with her family: Anthony Nelson, Jr. and Anthony Nelson, Sr.
Nancy Theodae and Kattly Zimmering attended the reception.
Joselynne Forde, Phabe Penny Crenshaw, Joli Cooper- Nelson, National President; Dallas Norton Griffin, Pres- ident, Greater Tampa Chapter; and Dianna Allen-Quin, Event Chair.
Associate and past Jack and Jill members Karen Hilton-Keith, Theresa M. Baillou, Salisa Berren, and Janie Davenport Beasley.
Jack and Jill members Kim McCants, Coree Allen, Marie Brister-Brown and LaToya Bryant.
Jack and Jill members Susan Burell, Toni Richards, and Nicole Thompson-Floyd.
President Cooper-Nelson with former Jack and Jill mom, Atty. Carolyn House- Stewart.
Deidre Roberts,
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Terrence and LaKeshia Dupree at- tended the reception.
Member Berrien.
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Jack Jill member.
Jack and Jill mem- ber, Dr. Fran Sterling.
School Board mem- ber Mrs. Doretha Edge- comb.
Jack and Jill member, Tamara Estrill-Lett. Ruthelia Bradford is in the back- ground.
President Cooper-Nelson with, Helen Mitchell (Jack and Jill Associate).
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2016
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