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Tampa Metropolitan Section Of The National Council Of Negro Women, Inc. Preparing For Prosperous Year
Tampa Metropolitan Section Executive Board:
AUDREY MILLER ...President
As the New Year begins, the Tampa Metropolitan Section of the National Council of Negro Women, Inc., (NCNW) is preparing for a prosperous year, in spite of the COVID pandemic.
Just recently the newly-elected president, Audrey Miller had a message to share with her mem- bers, since they are not able to gather, and the community.
“I am very humbled and elated to be the President of the Tampa Metropolitan Section of the Na- tional Council of Negro Women, Inc.,” she said.
The National Council of Negro Women celebrated 85 years of his- tory on December 5, 2020, with Dr. Johnetta B. Cole as National President and Chair. Described as the “organization of organizations,” NCNW was founded by the late in- fluential educator and activist, Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune in Harlem, New York in 1935. She was a “trailblazer” in promoting educa- tion and empowering women of African descent. Dr. Bethune was involved in civic engagements; she was an “activist!”
The National Council of Negro Women has over 300 sections in 32 states, 38 national organization af- filiates, as it enlightens, inspires, and connects with over 3,000,000 women and men.
“As a visionary leader, I envision Tampa Metropolitan Section work- ing cohesively in partnership with our affiliates in building a “unified” force to serve and to be inspired by Dr. Bethune’s words to “recog-
LUCINDA ASKEW ...1st Vice President
VERONICA BANKS-BAITY ...Recording Secretary
nize (our) common problems and unite to solve them.” Can you just imagine the “power” of our affili- ates and the Council operating col- lectively in the community, along with other organizations whose missions are aligned, what an army of “change agents!,” she said.
The Tampa Metropolitan Sec- tion is one of the community-based sections that was organized in 1947, by the late Mrs. Emma Pickett and 12 other tenacious women of African descent, who made a monumental impact in the community.
“The Tampa Metropolitan’s commitment, unity and self-re- liance is echoed with the legacy of 73 years of service to numerous community events and organiza- tions.
KAY BERRIEN ...2nd Vice President
ROSALIE JONES ...Financial Secretary
“Despite the pandemic, the or- ganization’s most recent Thanks- giving initiative, known as the “Spirit of Giving,” was a success which donated to the Sisters Net- work, The Spring of Tampa Bay, Dress For Success, and a foster home with over 30 years of service in the East Tampa community.”
Tampa Metropolitan has given thousands of dollars through the Electra Davis Scholarship, an edu- cational scholarship which assisted first generation college students in their educational pursuits.
Tampa Metropolitan’s member- ship has increased significantly since the beginning of the fiscal year in October. USF Collegiate celebrated 10 years as a section this past March.
“I am very grateful for the op-
KEYSHONNA MILLER-MCNEIL ...3rd Vice President
BRENDA GREENWAY ...Treasurer
portunity to lead this organization in its mission to ‘Make a Positive Difference’ in the community. I be- lieve that, I am commissioned with the challenge to serve in this capac- ity and, I welcome you to learn more about the Tampa Metropoli- tan Section, Inc. at: tam- pametro.ncnw.com. Also, please check us out on Facebook and Instagram. Tampa Metropoli- tan Section members, there is much work to be done in the com- ing 2021.”
Ms. Tempress Solomon, a Life Legacy member of the Na- tional Council of Negro Women, and former President of the Tampa Metropolitan Section, is the newly- elected President of the State of Florida National Council of Negro Women, Inc.