The Society, Incorporated
A National Organization for
the Arts
The 14th National Conference of The Society, Inc.
"Seeking to Secure Tomorrow's Artists Today"
Washington Court Hotel, Washington, DC
Official Opening & Welcome Reception
We are one, friends for life....
There was excitment in the air as the official opening of the 14th National Conference and Welcome Reception hosted by the Potomac River Chapter commenced.
Special performances were given by the Herman Burney Jazz Trio, The Levine School of Music Southeast Campus and 16 year old ballet dancer, Jazz Khai Bynum.
Archival Ceremony at Moreland-Spingard Research Center
Our National Archivist and Third National President Lady Carolyne Lamar Jordan and Gent Lawrence M. Jordan planned a superlative Archival Dedication.
History was made on Friday, April 19, 2013 at the unveiling and placement of the Commemorative Plaque dedicated to our archives in the Moorland-Spingarn manuscript collection of Howard University’s Founder’s Library. We viewed early chapter charters, photographs and other artifacts of the organization from its inception to today.
Our commemorative plaque was placed in "one of the world's largest and most comprehensive repositories for the documentation of the history and culture of people of African descent in Africa, the Americas and other parts of the world."
Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial on the National Mall
Chapter delegates and members journeyed to view the majestic Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial on the National Mall.
We viewed The Stone of Hope and the Mountain of Despair which together represents the soul-stirring words from Dr. King’s history-making "I Have a Dream" speech.
Along our journey, we experienced the awe of our nations historical monuments and the beautiful cherry blossoms.
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Peach Roses & Gratitude to the Host Chapter
Potomac River Northern Virginia Chapter
The Potomac River Chapter and Conference Planning Committee
Lady Mayme Nwaneri, M.D. President - Facilitation, Correspondence
Lady Stacy Green, Vice President - Conference Co-Chair
Lady Ruby Sherman, Past President - Conference Co-Chair
Lady Deirdre Scott, Chapter Treasurer - Society Store, Program Amenities
Lady Mary Mims, Chapter Secretary - Entertainment, Amenities
Lady Ruby Brooks, Conference Treasurer, Conference Registration, Gala
Lady Shirley Watkins Bowden, Conference Adviser, Opening Reception
Lady Carolyne Lamar Jordan, Ed.D.
Third National President, National Archivist
Conference Adviser, Opening Reception
Gent Lawrence M. Jordan, Ph.D., Gents Program
Members of the Potomac River Chapter
Lady Dollie W. Banks, Peaches & Creme Breakfast
Lady Karyn L. Berry, M.D, External Activities
Lady Stephanie H. Cox, Correspondence, Amenities
Lady Velma Darden Cox. Correspondence, Amenities
Lady Lara James Jordan
Lady Diane Jones, Esq., Special Dignataries
Lady Zana Marks, M.D., Amenities
Lady Yvonne McKinney, Journal Layout & Publishing, Amenities
Lady Tomeka Oubichon, IT, Vendor Marketplace, Social Media, Amenities
Lady Tania Shand, Gents Program
The Art of Appreciating & Collecting Fine Art
Society members enjoyed a workshop on the art of collecting, plus enjoyed a sneak peak at an extensive and prestigious collection.
Dance: The Pleasure, Power &
the Art of Movement
Jones-Haywood School of Dance provided a beautiful look at the many movements that make up the art form of Dance.
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The Society Gala & National Arts Scholarship Awards
Lady Celeste Hunter, Scholarship Chair, Visual Arts, Lady Barbara Collins-Brooks, Chair, Literary Arts and Lady Annie M. Williams, Chair, Performing Arts presented The Society, Incorporated's National Arts Scholarship Awards of $5000 each to recipients Mr. Oludolapo Arnold Demuren, LiteraryArts; Mr. Ryan Elie, Performing Arts; and Miss Dy'Nesha Houser, Visual Arts.
We dined and danced the evening away as we celebrated our 20th Anniversary as a national entity.
