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About Us

The Society, Incorporated

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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.

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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
Dorothye V.C. Bush
Debra Bright
Pamela Byrd
Janice Haith Calicker*
Stephanie Cummings Carr
Alberta Clement+
Erslyn H. Foster+
Mozelle G Fountain+
Felicia Gibson
Patricia Grant
Chelsey A. Green
Stephanie Jameison
Sandra J. Jenkins*
Mechelle Johnson-Webb
Raven Justice-Russell
Beverly G. Lewis-Rachel
Keitha Walker Mahone
Kena Mayberry
Tiffany C. McEwan

Melva M. Meade*
Dana K. Joi-Morgan
Muriel Stone Nolen
Joyelle Ogilvie*
Shelia G. Ogilvie+
Joan C. Payne-Clark+
Lois A. Poag-Ray+
J. Shannon Powell
Anna Riley
Mary S. Robinson+
Sophia O. Robinson*
Alethia L. Spraggins +**
Cheryl M. Thomas*
Ara Thomas-Brown
Toian Vaughn
Shani M. Waugh*
Carolyn Wilson+
Mary Wilson+
Erma Withers+
Shani Waugh

* 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

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

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

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