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Toledo Club President Denise Black-Poon said that the
insignia for the organization is "The World in the Hands of
Women". The mission is to promote and protect the interest
of African American business and professional women: to
serve as advisors or for young people seeking to enter
business and professionals, to improve the quality of life
in our local and global communities to and foster good
fellowship.
Black-Poon said that these young ladies will be in good
hands and NANBPWC will help shape the world for a better
future by providing them with specialized training,
workshops, and scholarships.
Barbara Tucker, former North Central District Governor,
brought special greetings on behave of the current North
Central District Governor Elizabeth M. Chaney.
The Cotillion Chairman Wilma Brown spoke to the purpose of
the Cotillion Débutantes Ball. It began in April 1965 with
the intent of presenting young ladies from the community
into society and providing scholarship funds for their
college education. The club also wanted the young ladies to
be aware of fact there are social advantages that exist that
they have been exposed to dsince their childhood.
The Cotillion is open to any young lady attending parochial
or public school as a junior or senior who has maintained a
3.0 GPA and is of good character.
Brown noted that cash scholarships will be presented to the
top three winning Débutantes. Other awards will also be
given including the talent award and Ms Congenitality.
This year's ball will be held at the Great Hall at the
Stranahan Theatre on Saturday, May 28, 2016.
The Debutantes and Debs-In-Waiting will participate in many
rehearsals, etiquette classes, skin care classes, workshops
and talent night from February until May.
Co Chairmen Karen Jarrett and Denise Cardwell shared
information on what's ahead during these weekly sessions and
rehearsals. The Debutantes (seniors) and the Debs-In-Waiting
(juniors ) will have slightly different programs.
Dennis Jarrett mentioned the importance of having an escort
and their responsibilities. Mr. Jarrett will also assist
Bill Miller and Elizabeth Schlagel, who are the
choreographers for the weekly waltz rehearsals.
Talent Co-chairmen Beverly Tucker and Deborah Carlisle will
work with the young ladies during the talent rehearsals.
Tucker said each Debutante needs to prepare now for the
performance that will take place on Monday, May 23 at 6 p.m.
at Keyser Elementary School on Hill Avenue. The talent show
is free and open to family, guest and friends.
Light refreshments were provided by NBPW entrepreneur Denise
Cardwell who is etiquette chairman and a caterer by
profession.
Club Sisters Ethel Scott (Membership), Sherry Teed
(Leadership), Wanda Terrell Galloway (North Central
District Protocol Chairman and Toledo Club Corresponding
Secretary ) and Larry Cardwell helped in operations and
logistics for the informational tea.
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