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The MLLES Alumnae, Inc.
The Rose
INSIDE THIS ISSUE:
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Alumnae Spotlight
Giving/Contact Us Page 3
Spring 2014
10th Anniversary Conference
UPCOMING EVENTS: Officers’ Retreat 8.1-3.14
And the Winner is…
Chapter Roster Due 5.31.14
Graduating Senior Info Due 5.31.14
Miss Mademoiselle: Jordan Artis, Summer Creek GHOST Scholarship of $750 and entrance in the Miss Black Texas
America Teen Coed Pageant
FIRST RUNNER UP: Hallie Morton, ATHS Harding Johnson Scholarship of $500
SECOND RUNNER UP: Khloe Ervin, Early College
Eleanor Lee Scholarship of $250
AWARDS: PERFECT A TTENDA NCE
Jordan Artis HIGHEST GPA
Khloe Ervin TOP FUNDRA ISER
Khloe Ervin COMMUNITY LEA DER OF SERV ICE
Hallie Morton MISS CONGENIA LITY
Shartega Williams PLA TFORM WINNER
Shartega Williams, I AM Q.U.E.E.N.
Thank you to the Alief Taylor Mademoiselle Club for hosting an extraordinary event. A Special Thank You to Roneshia Ray, Miss Black Texas Coed for her mentorship. Congratulations to all of the Debutantes. You represented your chapter, yourselves and The MLLES Alumnae, Inc. with class. Who will be our next Miss Mademoiselle?
2014 Officers’ Retreat
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DONORS Bronze: Maco Faniel Silver: Dr. Georgetta H. Johnson Platinum: Ryan Thresher Fundraising A lumnae: Jacquetta Edward, BJ ’07; Monica Gary, ATHS’ 08; Kimberly A. Grant, BTW ’04; Dr. Shawn E. Johnson, BTW ’94; Ebony Towns, BTW ’00; Demetria Williams, BTW ‘02 Sponsorships: Baker Hughes, Brilliant Energy Special Thanks: The Company of Ghost the Musical; General Electric; The Laugh Factory Chicago; Jerren Willis Photography; Super Happy Fun Land; Te’Erria Jenkins, Photographer; Rachel Kravitz, Walgreen’s; Zoe’s Kitchen; Finger Licking Restaurant; Lucy Ethiopian Restaurant and Lounge; Blue Fish Restaurant
The Rose, Spring 2014
10th Anniversary Celebration: Passport to the Future
2014 Officers’ Retreat The annual Mademoiselle Officers’ Retreat at Camp Lutherhill Ministries is a MANDATORY event for all active
Mademoiselles Chapters. Each Chapter must send at least 2 officers/representatives to be considered active for the 14-15 Academic Year.
When: Friday, August 1 – Sunday, August 3, 2014
Fees: $25/rep (2) / $30/additional members/Sponsors
RSVP via the 14-15 Chapter Roster by 6/1/14. More info to follow concerning payment and Parents' Meeting.
2014 STATS When: Friday, April 18 – Saturday, April 19, 2014 Where: Boys & Girls Club - Havard Club What: C.L.A.S.S. Activities:
Character “Know Thyself…Determining Your Character”
presented by Mlle. R. Guillory “Mean Girls…Deciphering Perceptions of Your Peers”
presented by Mlle. E. Harris Leadership
“Elevator Music…Developing Your Speech” presented by Mlle. C. Edwards
Ambition “Taste of…Diversifying Your Palate”
presented by Mlle. S. Johnson Service
“Sisters Helping Sisters…Delivering Treasures of Hope” presented by Mlles. J. Washington and A. Howard
Scholarship “Resume Scramble…Deciphering the Code”
presented by Mlle. E. Towns “Toastmasters…Up for Discussion” presented by Mlle. J. Edward
Brain Bowl “The Journey of a Rose…Final Destination”
Presented by Mlles. M. Blackwood and K. Moore
2014 AWARDS Community Service Award:
Alief Taylor Chapter of the Year:
Alief Taylor MLLES Alumnae Scholarship Winner:
Angela Ejiofor, ATHS ‘14 Top Fundraising Alumnae:
Kimberly Grant, BTW ‘04 Monica Gary, ATHS ‘08
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The MLLES Alumnae, Inc. Shannan E. Johnson, Founder/Co-Director Brandii R. Mayes, Co-Founder/Co-Director Board of Directors Bartholomew Bertrand, United Parcel Services Atty. Gere Cole, Harris County District Attorney’s Office Dr. Shawn E. Johnson, Orthopaedic Surgeon Committee Chairs Adopt-A-Family: E. Towns Charter: M. Blackwood Food: C. Edwards Fundraising: A. Baltrip Hospitality: E. Simon Mentor: K. Moore, M. Blackwood My Sisters Closet: R. Guillory Presidents Board: K. Norris Registration: S. Westmoreland Scholarship: D. Williams Our vision is to positively impact the lives of teenage girls through:
Building self esteem
Preparing for the future (educationally, personally and professionally) Providing service to the community Being positive examples and mentors
“It is by charge not chore that we serve the community”
Alumnae Spotlight The Rose, Spring 2014
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Giving to MLLES Donations from the community are the heartbeat of the work that we do. If you are interested in giving to our organization, please go to www.themademoiselles.org/giving.html. Thank you in advance for helping us offer programming and scholarships to our beautiful young ladies of color. To view a full report of The MLLES Alumnae, Inc., visit www.Guidestar.org
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Contact Us
Asia Howard, BJ ’11, is a 4th year senior at The University of Texas at Austin where she is double majoring in Social Work and
Sociology. She is also receiving a certificate in Social Entrepreneurship and Non-Profits with a focus strand in
Community welfare and Social Justice. She will be traveling to London, England with the UT School of Social Work to do what she loves, which is learning about and promoting the well being of
human life through the protection of human rights.
