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Tri-State Chapter-
Elyne Padmore, President


Elyne Padmore, President

History of the Tri-State Chapter

The Tri-State chapter is one of the most viable chapters of this association. It consists of 100 members including active and inactive. Citations are mailed and send via email on a monthly basis to encourage a face-to-face meeting and foster relations amongst members. It is also customary for us to present minutes, financial/bank statements and members due paying list at every meeting.

  • The only chapter that has consistently met its full financial obligation to the association.
  • In 2001, furnished the Kindergarten Class with books and other learning materials.
  • In July 2002, provided rice for the cafeteria, teachers, and students. During the civil conflict of July 2003, provided rice to the families of our students.
  • First chapter to establish a scholarship fund. In 2002, awarded 10 candidates the Herbert Grisgby Athletic Scholarships.
  • Consecutive 6 years execution of the Bishop George D. Browne Award/dinnerfundraiser. This fundraiser was established to raise funds and to award proficient individuals for their tremendous contribution to our communities. We are swollen with pride to say that this project/fundraiser was founded by former National Chairman, Mr. Handel K. C. Diggs in 2001.
  • At convention 2007 our chapter contributed $850.00 to the scholarship fund.
  • Its renowned “Reaching Out”Birthday Project established since 1996 helped maintained cohesion in the chapter. Executed its first Xmas meeting Get-together in 1996.
  • Chapter presidents are expected to and continue to present annual State of The Chapter Address to the membership.

    The past presidents were: Anthony Adighibe, Charles Blake, Handel Diggs,Thelma Collins, Thomas Bernard, Milton Ricks, Pierre King and Gudrun Harris.

A journey of a thousand miles must begin with a single step


Officers of Tri-State

President ~ Elyne Padmore

1st Vice – chair ~Louisa Merchant

2nd Vice – chair ~ Rillette Hammond

Treasurer ~ Harriette Davis

Financial Secretary ~ Eugenia Burphy-Andrews

Secretary ~ Rosina Wallace

Chaplain ~ Ciata Diggs

Board Members:

  1. Muriel Wayne
  2. David Moore

Capital Campaign rep
Clarence Tunning

 

B. W. Harris Alumni Association
Tri-State Chapter
P. O. Box 1434
New York , NY 10268


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