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Chapter Moms and Teens Plan for Fantastic 2012 2013 Year

Cooper’s Spa and Conference Center proved again to be an ideal location for chapter moms to reflect, prepare and plan the 2012-2013 calendar. The Executive Board began with training followed by a scavenger hunt and full day of training and planning for a season of activities and service to the community. Our guest facilitator, Tracy Madison, is an adjunct professor and professional trainer, and associate from a neighboring chapter. The teen executive board held their retreat and discussed upcoming activities and events. Congratulations to the teens for meeting one of their goals to submit an application for a grant to the Jack & Jill Foundation!! The Regional Teen officers have asked teens across the region to increase contributions to Foundation and to compete for grant awards. Thank you to Danesha Bethune, Chapter Foundation Chair, for her leadership in ensuring SWSD submitted an application on behalf of the moms and assisting the teens.

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President Obama Wins a Second Term --SWSD Chapter Registers

Voters Kids from every age group, Chapter Moms, Associates, Fathers and volunteers assisted in the voter registration drive. Red, white and blue patriotic displays traveled to the Big Lots in DeSoto, Junior College in West Dallas, Southwest Center Mall, and to the Lakewest Shopping Center, registering first time voters and updating data. The SWSD commitment was strong and continued from 4 years ago – moms and volunteers became deputized and educated the public. Thanks again to the planning committee: Mattye Jones, Darcy Donelson, Corliss Stokes, Tonya Tarpeh, and Paulette Baines and to every family who participated to :get out the vote to have a voice in our future. Look for our registration advocates in the chapter collage of pictures. Many will enjoy the Inaugural Pink & Blue Ball in DC. Have Fun!

Bloomers and Inquisitive Minds Japanese Immersion Excursion –

Host Moms: Tonya Tarpeh and Sonji Cosby.

DeSoto Mayor Carl Sherman Dialogue with Teens Legislation in Action. Voice vision on the Economic

Development agenda.Host Moms: R. Jones & Amy Moore

Public Relations Committee: Mattye Gouldsby Jones, Editor Tonya Tarpeh Patricia Miller Sonji Cosby

Southwest Suburban Dallas Chapter Jack & Jill of America, Inc. Newsletter

December 31, 2012

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Southwest Suburban Dallas Celebrates 10 Year Anniversary ! December 31, 2012

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The Past, Present & Future

2002-2012 Ten years ago the culmination of hard work and devotion became a reality during the installation of the Southwest Suburban Dallas Chapter. Many mothers sacraficed their time and remained diligent during the provisional chapter period and many years of community service and child development has been the fruit of their labor and labor of many hard working committed mothers who have followed. Our Chapter Organizer, Teresa Bright, joined our Chapter President, Denise Wall, and Teen President, Ahmani Wall, during a Past-Present-& Future presentation on the roof top of the celebratory anniversary party in Downtown Dallas earlier this year. We even got to see three versions of “the Dougie”—that’s a popular dance for those un-hip newsletter readers. Photo boards reflecting 10 years of history were on display while the chapter families enjoyed a feast of food and merriment .The charter moms have received gifts from the chapter in recognition of the anniversary. The evening offered an opportunity for each to write their goals on pink and blue balloons which were released into the evening sky, observed by all. Thanks again to the 10 Year Anniversary planning committee.

Youth Summit Held at Friendship West Baptist Church –Deploying JnJ Grant to Combat Childhood

Obesity and Tools for Leadership

Thanks to the co-chairs of the 2012 Summit, Cheryl Rischer and Natasha Harris and volunteers. We had a surprise visit by NPD Henderson, the Sensational South Central Regional Director, Millie Mitchell,and Board who congratulated SWSD on a job well done reaching out to youth from the community and many Jack & Jill Chapters in our cluster.

HOT TOPICS and UPCOMING EVENTS

• UP THE HILL submission is due January 15, 2013 – No Extensions. All Children may enter the UP THE HILL Art Competition. Compete for cash prize and display of art on the cover of the nationally distributed UP THE HILL publication. • Comin’ Soon: The Jack & Jill of America, Inc. 75th Commemorative Souvenir Book. Look for pictures of your J&J Family and Friends from around the country. • COE Founder’s Day January 27th, African American Museum ( Chapter Coordinatiors: Natasha Harris and Pam McCurley) • SWSD Teen Annual Sweetheart Dance: Saturday, February 16th. Stand by to Sign-up to volunteer. • J&J TEEN COE Leadership Summit – Dallas Area; Sunday, February 24th. • Teen Regional Day of SERVICE: March 2nd.• •Chapter Elections Soon –Choose to Serve .

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Famil ies enjoyed Jack & Ji l l Day to Kick off the 2012-2013.Jack & Ji l l Season – worshipping together and brunch

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SWSD Chapter Provides Leadership to the Region:

Madeline Jones: Regional Teen Foundation Chair

Sonji Cosby: Regional Editor

Pamela McCurley: Regional Associates Chair

The SWSD Chapter is blessed to have a group of families that provide support to each other and to others beyond their immediate circle. During the end- of- the- year celebration of Conference Achievements, chaired by Barbara Washington and Denise Wall, the kids (and some adults) skated at The Skateland and shared in a cheer of the wins from Teen Conference such as 1st place in Making the Band and Dramatic Monologue (by Ashley Lofton), to name a few. Zakiya Wall won Children Cluster 1st Place Persuasive Speech and SWSD reclaimed our 1st Place Chapter Poster Board Title as well! The event was also a chance to send off the graduating teens: Channel Miller, Wesley Green, Brie Stokes Kandice Weathersppn, and Kamron Jones. LTS Hale had a special presentation for the graduates as well. President Wall had a special production acknowledging the Regional Teen Foundation Chair, Madeline Jones, our first elected teen officer. Madeline extends her thanks to her fellow teen chapter members for their support during her campaign.

Sonji Cosby, serves at the Regional Editor providing guidance to chapter editors and serving in various capacities assisting the National Editor. Pam McCurley serves as Regional Associate Chair. Her remarks during Area Work Day were spicy and insightful.

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STEP OUT|WALK TO STOP DIABETES JNJ COE EVENT

It was no secret that the SWSD crew believes in service. This year was the second year of participation in the American Diabetes Association event at the Ball Park in Arlington. SWSD assisted in the assembly and distribution of items for the Cure Diabetes campaign. We also came to beat records in the 5K Run/ Walk event. The Teens came in impressive numbers with the SWSD chapter team to provide community service with other COE chapters. Thanks to Toni Holloway for her coordination efforts. It was clear who were the athletes in the bunch. John Paul Jones, Teen Vice President, came in 5th. Danesha Bethune and Kindralyn would have won most fit and pumped up while Pam McCurley finished with future Jiller in a stroller.

SWSD Represents in South Central Region December 31, 2012

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Featured Activities We were taught it is not nice to brag; however, when it comes to SWSD Programming, we can’t help ourselves. The chapter moms have planned an amazing year of activities. The S-T-E-A-M has been embraced and making a positive impact which is evident from the feedback of the children and the community. We have highlighted a few activities held this J&J Season. Our chapter has learned about battling bullying, learning about Japanese culture, conserving energy, healthy living and diet through a bootcamp, being Mad Scientists, appreciating art through dramatic theatre, legislation, getting the vote out and much more. Please use your handy Chapter CDs for programming schedules. MAD SCIENTISTS- bloomers and inquisitive minds “We chose “The Lab” because it offered an exceptional educational science experience through projects designed to entertain and enlighten the children. They participated in a social and entertaining mix of demonstrations, hands on experiments and auditory stimulation, to include slime, putty and snow to name a few. “ The children donated canned goods to the Friendship West VIP Ministry and ere encouraged to bring used cooking oil in support of the "Cease the Grease" Campaign so it can be recycled into biodiesel and used to power Dallas County school buses and Fire Department Trucks. In addition, they were encouraged to be attentive at home and encourage the chefs at home to not pour cooking oil or grease down the drain. Hosts: Natasha Harris and Shoncie Whittaker

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AGE GROUP ACTIVITIES SHOWCASE Month Day Year

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