The Society Incorporated Supporting the Arts
19th National Conference April 12th- April 15th 2023
Las Vegas, Nevada
Lady Gwendolyn Lee, National President
40th Year Edition
National President's Greeting
I’dliketopersonallywelcomeeachofyoutothe19thNational Conference0fTheSociety,Incorporated,SupportingTheArts.
It’sanexcitingtimeforTheSociety,Incorporatedandour focusonYouthinTheArtsaswecontinuetogrowandadapt, remainingalwaysflexible,motivated,responsive,andopento newideas.
Ourorganizationisconfrontingatimeofmanychangesand we ’remeetingthesechangesduringatimeoflargernationwideandglobalchange.TheworldoftheArtsisanexciting areainwhichtowork/study/play,andwe’llcontinuetomeet andbringinspiredpeopletogetherinforumslikethis,to ensurethatTheSociety,Incorporatedremainsatthecutting edge.
IamaskingyoutoImmerseyourselfintoallofthegreat informationyouwillreceiveoverthenextfewdays,andatthe sametimeenjoyreconnectingwithfriendsinAmerica’s playground,LasVegasNevada.
MyBesttoEachofYou!
LadyGwendolynLee NationalPresident
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Conference Chairmen
ToouresteemedNationalPresident,Dr.GwendolynLee,andtheentire membershipofourbelovedorganization,wearethrilledandexcitedto welcomeyoutoTheSociety,Incorporated,19thNationalConference. WearebringinggreetingsonbehalfofyourNationalConference PlanningTeamandCommitteeMembers.
Workingtogetheragainasconferencechairandco-chairhascontinued ourfriendshipbond.WiththesupportofourNationalPresident,The Collective,LLC.andthenationalplanningteam,weareexcitedtobein LasVegas.
Ladies,youwillhaveanexperienceofalifetimeduringthisconference andbeingtogetherwithourbelovedsistersinpersonisheartwarming. TheLasVegasChapterisreadytowelcomeusingrandstyle.Duringour timeattheconference,ladieswillparticipateindynamicworkshops, informativeplenarysessions,seeandhearthepresentationsfromyoung artistsandcelebrateourscholarshiprecipients.Ladieswillhavean opportunitytoengagewithKevinCole,phenomenalartistfromAtlanta andexceptionalnovelist,NatalieBrazilfromtheBayArea.Ladieswill alsohaveanopportunitytosecureartworkandautographedbooksfor thesehonorarymembers.
Finally,theconferencewillclosewithawell-deservedcelebrationfor ourNationalPresident,Dr.GwendolynLeeandwelcomingthenew leadershipthatwillcontinuemovingourorganizationonwardand upward.Pleaseenjoythe19thNationalConference.
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Julia Pollard, Conference Chair and 7th National President, Washington D C Chapter
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Felicia Holt Lewis, Conference Co-Chair, Greater Atlanta Chapter
Welcome
Las Vegas Chapter
Chapter Members
Lady Keysa Rogers, Chapter President
Lady Ethel Archibald
Lady Nukinda Beets Hills
Lady Aundria Brown
Lady Ouida Brown
Lady Shaun Cochran- Hall
Lady Patricia Elzie
Lady Sonya Goldsboro
Lady Linda Hall
Lady Marilyn Jordan
Lady Amanda McWilliams
Lady Denesha Moore
Lady Susan Nwogbe
Lady Rachel Oliver Cobbin
Lady Renee Rayes
Lady Regina Sims
Lady Tamara Stubblefield
Lady Kathy Knight
Lady Juanita Williams
Lady Sherrita Williams
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Celebrating 40 Years Serving Youth in the Arts
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WEDNESDAY, APRIL 12, 2023 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
8:00 PM
The Society, Incorporated
19th National Conference
Schedule at-a-Glance all times are Pacific
Marketplace Vendors Open Wilshire
Delegate Training Session One The Studio National Executive Board Dinner
THURSDAY, APRIL 13, 2023
The Society, Incorporated
19th National Conference
Continental Breakfast
Celebrity Ballroom 4
Operational Workshops
The Many “Hats” of Membership! Retention, Recruiting, Other Membership Issues
Celebrity Ballroom 1–2
Kicking and Screaming into the 21st Century!
Club Express & Recording Secretary Responsibilities
Celebrity Ballroom 1–2
Select a first track
Select a second track
Track Options:
Protocol Procedures for Rituals and Ceremonies Chapter Ideas for Protocol Workshops
Presented by the National Protocol Committee
Sunset 1
Ethics Principles, Purpose, and Guidelines
Presented by the National Ethics and Standards Committee
Sunset 2
Where Did My Money Go?
Presented by the National Treasurer and Financial Secretary
Sunset 3 & 4
Strategic Planning…A Blueprint for Community Engagement in the Arts
Presented by the National Strategic Planning Committee
Sunset 5
Marketplace Vendors Open
Wilshire
Lunch
Celebrity Ballroom 4
Delegate Training Session Two
Celebrity Ballroom 3
Program Workshops
Let's Talk Creative Area Programming
Celebrity Ballroom 1–2
Young, Gifted and Black Recognition Ceremony
Celebrity Ballroom 1–2
Candidates’ Meet and Greet
Mezzanine
19th National Conference Opening Reception
Las Vegas Country Club
3000 Joe W. Brown Dr, Las Vegas, NV 89109
Noon – 6:00
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FRIDAY, APRIL 14, 2023 6:00 AM
The Society, Incorporated
19th National Conference
Continental Breakfast
Celebrity Ballroom 4
Memorial Service
Celebrity Ballroom 1–2
19th National Conference Opening
First Plenary
Celebrity Ballroom 1–2
An Afternoon of Elegance for The Arts
Community and Scholarship Luncheon
Celebrity Ballroom 4
Keynote Speaker
Natalie Baszile, Honorary Member
Youth Performers
Marketplace Vendors Open Wilshire
Second Plenary
Celebrity Ballroom 1–2
Evening On Your Own
SATURDAY, APRIL 15, 2023 6:00 AM
Continental Breakfast
Celebrity Ballroom 4
Marketplace Vendors Open Wilshire
Third Plenary
Celebrity Ballroom 1–2
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Evening On Your Own
Foundation Meeting – All are welcome to attend
Celebrity Ballroom 1–2
Farewell Cocktail Party and 40th Anniversary
Celebration Celebrity Ballroom 4
Installation of Officers
7:00
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AM – 11:30 AM 11:45 AM – 1:30 PM Noon – 6:00 PM 1:45 PM – 4:30 PM
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Our History
The Society, Incorporated was founded, in May 1983, by four women of vision and sensitivity – Celeste Burton, Davetta Madison, Dorothy Paton, and Myrtle Roane. These ladies conceived the idea of organizing a group of professional women who shared the goals of friendship and service. The outcome of their efforts was the establishment of The Society as an organization to promote friendship among its members and to serve as a resource for young people studying various forms of artistic expression. The first organizational meeting was held in June at the Vista Hotel, in Washington, DC.
Our name, The Society, was chosen because, by definition, we are “an organized group of persons associated together for similar benevolent, and cultural purposes.” Due to our responsibilities as role models and mentors for young people who will become leaders of the future, Society chapters have focused on supporting youth who are talented in the arts. Our work provides the opportunity to enhance youth appreciation for, and knowledge of, the exciting dimensions of artistic expression.
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Past National President's
Thankyoufor &yourVisionLeadership
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*1st National President
Judine Bishop, Ed.D.
*2nd National President Freddie Davey, Ph.D
3rd National President Carolyne Lamar Jordan,Ed.D.
*6th National President
Antoinette Carter
4th National President
Jacqueline F. Bontemps, Ed.D
5th National President Alethia Spraggins, Ph. D
7th National President Julia Pollard
*Deceased
Las Vegas Chapter acknowledges our sponsors for the 2023
Little Black Dress Arts Showcase
Kirk & Gwendolyn Carrington
PIPCO #1 Music,LLC (Bubba Knight)
Before The Afterthought
Divas on The Go Travel-AJ
BrownSuga Travel
BRNZI RAYES INC
Loretta Arrington
Barbara McKinzie
Joseph and Marie Scott
M.R. Whitsett, Inc.
Ethel Archibald
Limuary & Marilyn Jordan
Wanda Jones
Juanita Williams
Ina Dorman
Sonya Goldsboro
Ena Harris
Rachel Oliver-Cobbin, Singer, Actress
Aundria Brown-AJ BrownSuga
Pampered Chef
Pat Elzie
THE ACADEMY OF CULTIVATION
Russell Lee and Associates
Management Consulting Group, LLC
Nukinda Beets Hills
Author L'Ve Hall www.lvhall.com
Susan Nwogbe
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A community development corporation working to help minority communities better their quality of life.
Mr. Bruce Dewayne Rayes, President
Lady Renée D. Rayes, Secretary/Treasurer,
Ms. Nadine R. Rayes, Vice President
Ms. Zaria T. Rayes, Director
Mr. Isaiah D. D. Rayes, Director BRNZI Rayes, Inc.
Congratulations On a successful The Society Incorporated Supporting the Arts 19th National Conference Celebrating 40 Years Serving Youth in the Arts 1983-2023
Brava&Bravissima
The Ladies of the Society, Incorporated, Supporting the Arts
Las Vegas Chapter
From the Ladies of
to Harbor City Maryland Chapter on The 19th National Society, Incorporated Conference
April 2023
Jersey Jewels
Incorporated
Chapter, The Society,
Supporting the Arts Lady Jean R. Stewart, President
Lady Emma
Lady Faye
Lady Nicole -Vice President
Lady Edie –Financial Secretary
Lady Karen Recording Secretary
Lady Jean -President
Lady Virginia
Lady Devra Lady Corlette -Treasurer
Lady Darla -Chaplain
Lady Evelyn –Corresponding Secretary
TheSociety,Incorporated
Supporting the Arts
SiliconValleyChapter
Silicon Valley Chapter congratulates TheSociety, Incorporated on40years of shared friendships, caring,collaborationandkeeninterestinthe arts,helpingyoung peopleexplore,developandexpressthemselvesandshowcaseskillsinarts, music, dance,and poetry.
Ladies:PamelaPayton,HarriettArnold,ValClausell,CarolSullivan, Kristen Harris, Janice White, Naomi Alston,Shirley Poole,RisePichon, Linda Alexander,Kimberly Reddrick-Peters,DellaJohnson,Candice Basnight, Loretta Strom, Theresa Handis, KoletteBrown, Pamela Harris
Greater North Jersey Chapter CELEBRATES 12 YEARS OF SERVING YOUTH IN THE ARTS
C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S T O The Society, Incorporated Greater North Jersey
Incorporated President SUPPORTING THE ARTS / 40 YEARS OF SERVING YOUTH IN THE ARTS
Chapter of The Society,
The Society, Incorporated
Supporting the Arts
Celebrating 40 Years of Friendship and Service
to the Las Vegas Chapter for hosting the 19th National Conference
Chapter Officers
ArleneWilliams,President|DarleneWalkerBrooks,VicePresident|KimberlyCampbell,PhD,RecordingSecretary DeirdreScott,FinancialSecretary|WinonaLake,Esq ,Treasurer
Cynthia Anderson-
Clay F Denise Gibson
Bailey Dollie Banks
Karyn L. Berry, MD
Hon ShirleyWatkinsBowden
Potomac River Chapter Members
ReginaBracey
Deborah A. Bragg
RubyBrooks
Mildred Johnson Brown, PhDAmyD Bryan
Sandra Jenkins Clark
Stephanie Cox
VelmaCox
Lori A Green, Esq
Stacy Y Green
Mary Mims
MaymeW.Nwaneri,MD
Sandra E Harvey
Shelia Harrison
LynnMooreHill
Stephanie Hayes
Jameison Diane R. Jones, Esq.
TammyL Mann,PhD
Zana Handy Marks, MD
Yvonne D. McKinney
SandraSeatonPina
RachelleRoberts,PhD
RubyP Sherman
DonnaStevenson
BrigetteN.Tenor
SuzanneWalker
CarlaD Washington,PhD
Supporting the Arts
The Greater Detroit Chapter
National President Gwendolyn Lee and The Las Vegas Chapter
• National Conference of Artists
• National Sphynx Competitions
• InsideOut Literary Arts Project
• Detroit School of the Arts Vision & Lady Achievers Vocal Ensembles
Chapter Members
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On-going Partnerships
Pace Academy
Detroit-Windsor Dance Academy
Friends of the Detroit Youth Choir (DYC) - NBC TV
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America’s Got Talent 2X “Gold Buzzer” Finalist Ronald Brown Academy
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Renaissance H S Orchestra & Fine Arts Dept
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Cass Tech H S Fine Arts Dept
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Carver Elementary School Black Storytellers & Spoken Word Artists
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Historic Whitney Restaurant
President Patricia A Pickett; Vice-President Nancy G Ross; Treasurer Shirley Jackson; Financial Secretary Agnes E Dunbar; Assistant Financial Secretary Jeane F Lee; Recording Secretary Marian C Stephens; Assistant Recording Secretary Ella J Davis, PhD; Corresponding Secretary Patricia Brandenberg; Parliamentarian, Chapter Organizer, National Membership Chair Phyllis E Robinson, PhD; Chapter and National Chaplain Helen Dove-Jones; Historian Juanita Fields Witherspoon, EdD; Robbie Best; Kay Buckner-Seal; Adrienne Douglas; Edythe Hayden-Friley; Mary G Fritz; Evelyn Hudson-Wright; Tommie Johnson, EdD; Valerie F Proctor; Cheryl Valentine; Sharon R Wallace, PhD; Edwina Weiss; and Shirley Woodson Reid
The Society, Incorporated
Congratulate
Hosting an Outstanding 19th Biennial Conference!
On
Standing(LtoR):DeniseRandall,AnnaWhilby,SylviaCarr*ChapterPresident,CarolNwanagu, CandiJenkins,BashieYoung
Seated(LtoR):SusanSpurlock,CarolyneLamarJordan*3rdNationalPresident,PatHardimanLong, CarolynByrd,AddieCollinsJohnson*Organizer,DonnaLevyWray,JackieBensonJones
Headshots(LtoR):SherryWilson,SylviaQ Simmons*Organizer,LynneEdmonds
Congratulations to The Society, Incorporated Las Vegas Chapter New England Arts Group, Boston, MA Love your sisters in arts & expression, Whenwesupportthearts, weallwinbig!
Est. 2007
Congratulations to the Host Las Vegas Chapter of The Society, Inc. on the 19thNational Conference
From
The Greater Delaware Valley (PA) Chapter Roberta Torian, President
Melvinia Robinson, Vice President
Lady Violet Armstead Chapter Organizer
Lady Joyce Finch Baughn Corresponding Secretary
Lady Roberta G Torian, Esquire President
Lady Nomblé Coleman Recording Secretary
Lady Rhonda Starks Crowder
Lady Melvinia J Robinson Vice President
Lady VonDeLeath Kersey
Lady Linda Freeman Coleman 2022 Showcase Chair
Lady Carolyn E Johnson, Esquire Financial Secretary
Lady Andrea C Smith Treasurer
Lady Ella Graves Hammond Immediate Past President
Lady Cynthia Vickers Wilson, Esquire
The Society, Incorporated, Supporting the Arts
East Cobb /Cherokee Rose Metropolis Chapter
Serving the Metropolitan Area of Atlanta since October 2011
Congratulates The Las Vegas Chapter on Hosting the 19th National Conference
CityStrings.org BithyahIsrael providingFreeCellolessonsand musiceducationforstudents ages6to18 President&CEO visitthewebsiteandenjoy 501(c)(3)nonprofitdevelopmentprogram RecognizedandsupportedbyTheSocietyIncorporated, New England Arts Group NEAG December9,2023performancewithLadyChelseyGreen
Kimberle Tyus -Anderson, President Chartered: 1993 Prince George’s County Chapter Congratulations on a Successful Conference Celebrating 40 Years of Serving Youth in the Arts
THE SOCIETY, INCORPORATED Supporting the Arts Greater Atlanta Chapter Established in 2000 Congratulations to the Las Vegas Chapter on the 19th National Conference
In Memoriam
Lady Darlene Turner Charles
THE SOCIETY, INCORPORATED SupportingtheArts Greater Atlanta Chapter Establishedin2000
Thankyouforyourleadershipandservice.
LADY ALFREDA MAYES LADY YVONNE D. MCKINNEY
CONGRATULATIONS
Lady Gwendolyn B. Lee
TheSociety,Incorporated
DearLadyGwendolynLee,AsyourtermasPresidentcomestoaclose,wewouldliketoexpressourheartfeltgratitudefor yourexceptionalleadershipanddedicatedservicetoourorganization.Yourfouryearsof servicehavebeencharacterizedbytremendousaccomplishments,andweareproudofall thatwehaveachievedunderyourguidance.
Oneofyourmostsignificantachievementshasbeentheincreaseinourorganization's visibilityandbranding.Throughyourinnovativeideasandstrategicplanning,wehavebeen abletoenhanceourorganization'sreputationandbuildourbrandrecognition.
Youhavealsoexpandedthenumberofchaptersinourorganization,creatingmore opportunitiesformembershipgrowthandengagement.Youreffortstofosternewmembers andnewchaptershavebeeninstrumentalinourorganization'scontinuedsuccess.
Moreover,yourredesignofourartsfocusintofourcreativeareas-visualarts,performingarts literaryarts,andinstrumentalarts-hasbeentransformative.Thisnewstructurehasenabled ustoprovidemoretargetedsupporttoartistsacrossvariousdisciplinesandhashelpedusto developamorecohesiveartscommunity.
Onbehalfofourentireorganization,wethankyouforyouroutstandingserviceasour President Yourvision,hardwork,anddedicationhavemadeasignificantimpactonour organizationandthebroaderartscommunity.Wewishyouallthebestinyourfuture endeavorsandlookforwardtobuildingonthefoundationyouhavelaidforourorganization
Warmly,
TheSociety,Incorporated,LosAngelesChapter
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NationalPresident 2019-2023 SupportingTheArts
IN LOVING MEMORY
Lady Antoinette Carter
Serving the Society Incorporated as National President, Chapter President, Vice President, Financial Secretary, Treasurer and beloved friend to all!
Lady Toni, we begin a new journey without your physical presence, but your impact will forever be felt. Your unwavering dedication to your work and your passion for making a positive difference in the community will always be remembered. While we will deeply miss your presence at this years conference, we know that your spirit is with us.
Sending you all of our love, The Society Incorporated, Los Angeles Chapter
19th CAnnualonferenceLAS VEGAS, NEVADA Congratulations &BestWishes from THE LADIES OF THE RICHMOND CHAPTER OF THE SOCIETY, INCORPORATED Maria Poindexter President Melody Walker Vice President Stacy Lee, Recording Secretary Gill Hickman Corresponding Secretary Betty L Pinn Treasurer Nickkol Lewis Financial Secretary CHAPTER OFFICERS
AdvocatesfortheArtsChapter of
Providing Programming for Youth in the Virginia, Maryland and Washington, DC Area
CHAPTER OFFICERS
Sonya L Greene President
Audrey L. Farley
Vice-President
Renee Small
Recording Secretary
Elayne Gomes-Battle
Corresponding Secretary
Bernardette Curtis-Lambert Treasurer
Sabrina Davis
Financial Secretary
CHAPTER MEMBERS
Vanessa Allen
Earnestine S Bridges
Hazel Bristow
Danielle Brown
Janice Bryan
Bernadette Carroll
Mary E Clark
Francine M Cole
Brenda Cole-Alston
Tasha (TC) Cooper
Kristie Patton Foster
Cynthia M Gomes
Gwainevere C Hess
Sandra Lawson
Kim R Leftwich
Kimberly Jeffries Leonard
Regina Milteer-Rock
Teri Y Reaves
Shana Ross
Diane C Smith
Belinda Smith-Martin
Dianne D Thompson
Kama Elle Walcott
Joyce L. Ward
Darnell Wise-Lightbourn
Kenay Wright
The Advocates for the Arts Chapter celebrates and congratulates the Ladies of The Society, Incorporated on a successful 19th National Conference!
L.E.A.P. into Art
The Advocates for the Arts Chapter seeks to increase cultural awareness and exposure of the arts to youth through innovative and engaging programming activities Our signature program L.E.A.P. (Learn. Engage. Access. Participate.) into Art is a comprehensive umbrella program designed to foster and sustain interest in the arts while providing relevant and creative programming to middle-school-aged youth
TheSocietyIncorporated,SupportingtheArts
All our Love and Best Wishes to Lady Gwendolyn Lee for your Outstanding Leadership and Vision for The Society, Incorporated
Supporting the Arts from The Howard County Maryland Chapter
TheTarrantCountyPearls Chapter
Lady Tamara Albury
Lady Aiyanna Anderson
Lady Ashley Belton
Lady Marnese Barksdale
Lady Jennifer Brooks
Lady Ronnita Carridine
Lady Kalisha Holland
Lady Morgan Magana
Lady Eboney Mc Cain
Lady Mercedes Posey
Lady Johnica Rivers
Lady Sydnie Solis
Lady Glenda Thompson
Lady Ashley Waffer
Lady Kristin Wright
CongratulatesNationalPresident
GwedolynLeeandtheExecutiveBoardona
Successful
19thNationalConference
Be sure to visit our special Silent Auction in the Vendor Area! Items have been donated by our Honorary Members and special guests. All proceeds to support The Society Foundation!
Jonathan Green
Darryl Archibald
Virginia Johnson
Natalie Baszile
Michael Manson
Joan Myers Brown
Kevin Cole
Victoria Christopher Murray
Daphne Maxwell Reid
Dr. David C. Driskell
Artist
Conductor Artistic Director
Jazz Musician
Artistic Director Artist Author
Actress/Entrepreneur
Author
(deceased), Artist/Art Historian
TheSociety,Incorporated
Supporting the Arts
SiliconValleyChapter
Silicon Valley Chapter congratulates TheSociety, Incorporated on40years of shared friendships, caring,collaborationandkeeninterestinthe arts,helpingyoung peopleexplore,developandexpressthemselvesandshowcaseskillsinarts, music, dance,and poetry.
Ladies:PamelaPayton,HarriettArnold,ValClausell,CarolSullivan, Kristen Harris, Janice White, Naomi Alston,Shirley Poole,RisePichon, Linda Alexander,Kimberly Reddrick-Peters,DellaJohnson,Candice Basnight, Loretta Strom, Theresa Handis, KoletteBrown, Pamela Harris
The Society, Incorporated
Supporting the Arts
THE RENAISSANCE CHAPTER
is pleased to support and congratulate THE LAS VEGAS CHAPTER on the occasion of our 2023 National Conference
Dear Society Sisters,
We have anxiously awaited this moment for nearly two years. We’ve longed to meet in person, cast a smile, break bread, and hug a Society Sister we haven’t seen in a month of long Sundays. So now, here we are. And we are more than ready!
We are delighted that you will join us and as hosts to ensure you have a wonderful visit.
We want your stay to be memorable and inspire you to return again and again. During the 19th National Conference, we encourage you to stay engaged and help us shape the future of The Society Incorporated, Supporting the Arts.
You are the key to our success in fostering meaningful change as we continue to support our youth in the arts.
A special thank you to each of the conference planning committee members for your friendship, commitment, and efforts to make this 19th National Conference “Sisterly Spectacular”!
Our motivation to do our very best in hosting the membership is captured in the words of the internationally known activist, poet, and writer, Maya Angelou, who said, “I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.”
Welcome to Las Vegas, often known as “The Entertainment Capital of the World.”
Viva Las Vegas!
Lady Keysa Rogers
Las Vegas Chapter President
And The Entire Membership of the Las Vegas Chapter
