THE CHICAGO CHAPTER STORY
The year was 1947, the occasion being the 2nd National Convention hosted by the Columbus, Ohio Chapter. A group of young “matrons” from the “Windy City” determined and resolute brought forth a request to join an organization that fit the needs of their families and fostered the nurturing of their children. Thus, the National Executive Committee was authorized to explain the responsibilities of membership to a dynamic group of young mothers. Under the direction of charter members Isabelle Gibson, Myrtle Sengstacke, Evelyn Spencer, Lois Lowe, Evelyn Shropshire, Rosa Morgan, Harrietta Matthews, Mae Wethers, Lydia Davis, Adeline Morris, Enid Turner and Kate Whitefield, National President, Dorothy B Wright welcomed Chicago as the eleventh chapter and presented the charter to Isabelle Gibson, its first president.
The chapter began to grow from the small group of approximately thirty-nine. As children’s activities were being planned, so were thoughts given to expanding the teen program in anticipation of the chapter’s growth. In 1955, Chicago Chapter hosted the 10th National Convention. The chapter played a major role when voting for the Regional Plan for the organization and the establishment of regions and the regional teen conferences.
Under our past presidents, our chapter of 120 mothers, has developed strong sister-friends, managed the business of providing our children with the best opportunities and made an impact in our community. As we look back on our achievements with pride we are reminded that there is still much to do. The growth of the chapter has indeed been significant, but the real measure of growth is not in the increased numbers of members but in the impact we have made on the lives of children, youth, parents and the community.
The chapter began to grow from the small group of approximately thirty-nine. As children’s activities were being planned, so were thoughts given to expanding the teen program in anticipation of the chapter’s growth. In 1955, Chicago Chapter hosted the 10th National Convention. The chapter played a major role when voting for the Regional Plan for the organization and the establishment of regions and the regional teen conferences.
Under our past presidents, our chapter of 120 mothers, has developed strong sister-friends, managed the business of providing our children with the best opportunities and made an impact in our community. As we look back on our achievements with pride we are reminded that there is still much to do. The growth of the chapter has indeed been significant, but the real measure of growth is not in the increased numbers of members but in the impact we have made on the lives of children, youth, parents and the community.
Past Presidents
Spring Capers (2013-2015)
Leah McGregory (2015-2017)
Yvonne Blake (2017-2021)
Cicely Glanton (2021-2023)
Erika Menefee (2023-2025)
Alexis Hart McDowell (2025-2027)
Leah McGregory (2015-2017)
Yvonne Blake (2017-2021)
Cicely Glanton (2021-2023)
Erika Menefee (2023-2025)
Alexis Hart McDowell (2025-2027)
