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About Us

The Society, Incorporated

The Society, Incorporated was founded in May 1983 by four women who conceived the idea of organizing a

group of professional women who shared the goals of friendship and service. The outcome of their efforts was the establishment of The Society as an organization to promote friendship among members and serve as a resource in the arts for young people.

The Montgomery County (MD) Chapter

 

The Montgomery County, Maryland Chapter of The Society, Incorporated was chartered on Sunday, May

23, 1993 at the Naval Officers’ Club in Bethesda, Maryland.  As the fifth chapter of the organization, we have held steadfast in our efforts and commitment to educate, support and inspire young people in the arts. For over 25 years, we have partnered with various community organizations such as Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School in its celebration of Black History Month; support of Walter Johnson High School in its Annual Spring Choral Awards Concert; and community leaders to support our youth.

 

On a bi-annual basis, we have a presentation of Youth in the Arts Showcase to display youth dedicated to the arts in the county as well as award scholarships to students that have demonstrated excellence in the arts.

Chapter Officers

President Shani M. Waugh

Recording Secretary Melva M. Meade

Treasurer Cheryl M. Thomas

Chaplain Sandra Jenkins

Vice President Sophia O. Robinson

Corresponding Secretary Janice Haith Calicker

Financial Secretary Joyelle Ogilvie

Members

Anika L. Allard

Bobette Banks

Janice Burton

Dorothye V.C. Bush

Pamela Byrd

Janice Haith Calicker*

Stephanie Cummings Carr

Alberta Clement+

Lauren Davidson

Mary P. Douglass

Ersyln H. Foster+

Mozelle G. Fountain+

Felicia Gibson

Patricia Grant

Chelsey A. Green

Sandra J. Jenkins*

Nadine King+

Beverly G. Lewis-Rachal+

Keitha Walker Mahone

Kena Mayberry

Tiffany C. McEwan

Melva M. Meade*

Dana K. Joi-Morgan

Muriel Stone Nolen

Joyelle Ogilvie*

Sheila G. Ogilvie+

Joan C. Payne-Clarke+

Lois A. Poag-Ray+

J. Shannon Powell

Anna Riley

Mary S. Robinson+

Sophia O. Robinson*

Raven Justice-Russell

Alethia L. Spraggins+**

Cheryl M. Thomas*

Toian Vaughn

Shani M. Waugh*

Carolyn Wilson+

Mary Wilson+

Erma Withers

* Officers               ** Past National President               + Life Members

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"Supporting the Dreamers of Today, to Become stars of tomorrow"

Our Mission

Our Mission

  • To promote friendship and social exchange among members

  • To function as a resource for young people in the arts

  • To promote educational, civic and cultural experiences within the community.

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