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Charmettes Kick Off New Year Activities Following Retreat
The Hillsborough County Chapter of Charmettes’ An- nual Retreat weekend was held at the Safety Harbor Re- sort & Spa. The theme for the retreat was, “70’s Throwback With Hillsborough County Chapter.” The theme was se- lected as a tribute to the ori- gin of the chapter, which was installed into the organiza- tion in 1972.
The weekend began with a Welcome Reception, held on Friday evening in the hotel’s Fountain Grille Restaurant.
After dinner, the mem- bers gathered for Sisterhood Activities, which included playing games, listening to music from the 70’s, dancing, enjoying late night snacks, and a variety of drinks.
On Saturday morning, dressed in their 70’s attire, the members enjoyed eating breakfast together.
After breakfast, the chap- ter’s President, Charmette Janice London, called for the opening of the day’s first business session. During the session, the chapter outlined their “Calendar Of Events” for the 2018-2019 fiscal year.
After lunch, the second business session was called to order, and President Lon- don adjourned the first busi- ness meeting.
On Saturday evening, the members dined together and enjoyed great food and live entertainment.
PRESIDENT JANICE LONDON
The “Pajamas and Slip- pers Party” was held in the reception room. Door prizes were given to all present.
On Sunday morning be- fore departing, an Inspira- tional Service was held. Charmette Mona New- some, Chaplain, gave the opening prayer. Rev. Dr. Brenna Taylor, Beulah Baptist Church, Pastoral Staff, delivered the message.
After the message, Presi- dent London expressed gratitude to the Retreat Com- mittee, and presented each member with a small token of appreciation.
The committee consisted of: Charmettes Delores Williams, Chairman, Glo- ria Alexander, Co-Chair- man, Cheryl Baker, and LeJoan Franklin, mem- bers.
Sunday’s Inspirational Services: Antiona Barber, Ruby French, Delores Williams, Luvator Nelson, Janice London, Audrey Dawson, Jacqueline Wilds, LeJoan Franklin, Margaret Fisher, and Mona Newsome.
Dressed in their 70’s attire, left to right: Delores Williams, Antiona Barber, Margaret Fisher, Vivian Kitchen, Cheryl Baker, Luvator Nelson, Ruby French, Janice London, Betty Kin- sey, Carolyn Banks, Corlis McIntyre, Mona Newsome, Jacqueline Wilds and Audrey Dawson.
Members pose outside the meeting site.
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