Source: https://www.eurweb.com/2018/07/eta-phi-beta-sorority-to-celebrate-33rd-convention-in-memphis/
*The 33rd Biennial National Convention, of Eta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated will convene in Memphis, Tennessee July 23-27, 2018 at the Hilton Memphis. Members throughout the United States and the Virgin Islands will gather at the Convention for the purpose of leadership development, discussion of pertinent issues, to celebrate achievements and to strategically plan for the future of the Sorority.
The theme of this year’s Convention is “Eta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated: Making a Difference in a Changing Society.” The Keynote Speaker at the Opening Ceremony will be The Honorable Earnestine Hunt Dorse, Municipal Court Judge, Memphis, Tennessee.
Sorority
Eta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated is a business and professional women’s organization that was founded in 1942 by eleven visionary women that attended Lewis Business College in Detroit, Michigan. The year 2017 marked the 75th Anniversary of Eta Phi Beta. Throughout the year, we celebrated the legacy of our Noble Founders and 75 years of community service.
Eta Phi Beta, Incorporated is family oriented. The National Council of SHADS are the husbands of the members and the Youth Group consists of children ages 6-18 years of age. The SHADs and Youth Group will hold their conventions concurrently with the National Convention.
The public is invited to join them for the public events during the convention. For more details, visit www.etaphibetasorority.com
About the Eta Phi Beta
Eta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., a non-profit business and professional women’s organization, founded in 1942 by eleven women who attended Lewis Business College in Detroit, Michigan. The vision of these eleven visionary Founders was to promote higher scholastic standards, personal growth, career awareness, and to provide opportunities for community service. Eta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. was incorporated in 1943.
The eleven Founders were Ivy Burt Banks, Earline Carter, Katherine Douglas, Mae Edwards Curry, Merry Green Hubbard, Ethel Madison, Ann Porter, Lena Reed, Mattie Rankin, Atheline Shelton Graham, and Dorothy Sylvers Brown.
The purpose of Eta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. is to promote and develop closer fellowship between business and professional women and to work for their welfare; to obtain for women the opportunity for the highest standards in all business fields; to aid high school graduates by awarding scholarships to further their education in business and professional fields; and to contribute financially to local and national charities and to promote and assist in programs designated for improving the well-being of developmentally disabled citizens.
For almost 75 years, Eta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. has provided services to improve the quality of life of individuals in many communities throughout the United States and the Virgin Islands. All programs and projects are consistent with our motto, “Not For Ourselves, But For Others”.
Eta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. is also an affiliate organization of the National Council of Negro Women (NCNW). Eta Phi Beta Sorority supports the NCNW through its involvement at the National level and through the community-based sections. The National President of Eta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. is a member of the NCNW Board of Directors.
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Dr. Lillie A. Robinson, EdD
lillierob51@gmail.com
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