Baltimore Chapter
Upward, Onward, United We Stand
Baltimore Chapter
The Baltimore Chapter was chartered in 1974. Twenty-one young ladies were chartered in April 1974. The twenty-one charter members were: Lola J. Adams, Mary Anderson, Peggy Brown, Sallie Bulger, Reta Chainey, Celeste Fennell, *Genet Fulwood, Lenora Gibson, Audrey P. High Smith, *Loretta Hill, *Elizabeth Kirkland, Betty M. Marshall, Gloria M. McCall, Jessie J. Moore, Betty Jo Murray, Doris Nelson, Fran T. Robinson, Tecolia Scabrook, Brenda Thorington, and Renee S. Thorton.
Current Officers
President- Yvonne Terry-Lewis
Vice President- Kiwana Floyd
Secretary- There Ganges
Asst. Secretary- Donna Dean
Treasurer- Yvette Lucas
Financial Secretary- Chinedum McMillan
The Benevolent Baltimore Chapter held a 5oth Anniversary Celebration on October 5th at Martins West. We took the opportunity to honor three members with 50 years of service to the community and one member with 46 years.
We recently mailed out postcards to citizens in the Battleground states encouraging them to vote.
During the 2024-2026 administration, we will implement at least two activities for each Dream Initiative. In addition, we work with the Children’s Home and Baltimore City Public Schools. We plan to continue to support the Unhoused Community by working with the Salvation Army and Zero Tolerance for Hunger. Members always look forward to awarding scholarships to Baltimore City Public School students.
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Chapter President
Yvonne Terry-Lewis | Email: [email protected]
Chapter President’s Message
It is my honor to serve as the president of the Baltimore Chapter of Les Gemmes, Incorporated. The Benevolent Baltimore Chapter has served the community well for fifty years. During the 2022-2024 club year, we implemented the national program with enthusiasm and deep commitment. The National Dream Initiative includes Economic Assistance,
Youth Mentoring, Literary Arts, Senior Support and Healthy Lifestyles. We implemented many activities in support of these dreams. Our chapter worked with students in the community by providing workshops and tutoring services. We also provided scholarships to high school students in Baltimore City Public Schools.
In support of the Literary Arts Dream, we read several books together, including The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman. Members went to the theatre to see The Color Purple. We are also writing letters to our younger selves to be published.
Senior Support- Members supported seniors in our families and the community by providing gifts, making telephone calls and visits, and taking them out to lunch and church.
Domestic Violence- Members supported The House of Ruth by supplying clothing and monetary gifts. We were recently featured on WMAR a local television station for participating in Fill The House Drive to Support the House of Ruth in Baltimore.
Healthy Lifestyles- Members participated in many activities both locally and nationally. We participated in walks, runs, and chair exercises. We also donated funds to support survivors of Breast Cancer. We participated in Healthy Heart Activities.
Our chapter provided funds and food items to The Zero Tolerance for Hunger Project to help the unhoused and hungry.
These are just a small sample of the community work that our chapter has implemented. If you love people and have a heart for giving back to the community, please consider participating in an interest session to learn more about the Baltimore Chapter.
Sisterly,
Yvonne Terry Lewis
Baltimore Chapter
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