In March, Gamma hosted the Eastern Regional Conference in July, Marion H. In April 1952, this young girl was brought to America and later adopted by author Pearl Buck, a National Honorary member of Iota.Ī banner year for Gamma Chapter was 1954. After graduating, she became a member of the chapter.įrom 1948 to 1951, Gamma Chapter assumed guardianship of a “Brown Baby”. We pride ourselves on our diverse roster of both young and seasoned sorors, college students as well as developing professionals and retirees.Ī few years after WWII, Gamma Chapter assumed responsibility for completing the last two years of a National Scholarship to Howard University for a student from Sierra Leone. Gamma’s membership covers the entire Washington, DC metropolitan area – including sorors who live in northern Virginia, southern Maryland, and the District of Columbia.
Cuffey (Recording Secretary), and Benetta Conway (Journalist). Williams (President), Ruth McWilliams (First Vice President), Victoria Robinson (Second Vice President), Fannie Offut (Treasurer), Marguerite Harvey (Corresponding Secretary), E.C. The first officers of Gamma were Florence K.
The immediate goal of the first members was to recruit young business-oriented women, especially those who were owners and/or operators of small businesses. The small group of members were proud to be a part of the only forum in which Black women would be inspired, stimulated and supported in their efforts to develop in their respective business vocations. Gamma Chapter was chartered on April 28, 1931, as the 3rd chapter in the body of Iota.