Close Menu
    Facebook X (Twitter) Instagram
    • Home
    • About Us
    • Digital Subscription
    • Advertisement
    • Contact Us
    Facebook X (Twitter) Instagram
    The Tennessee TribuneThe Tennessee Tribune
    Advertise With Us
    • Home
      • COVID-19 Resource Center
        • Dr. Henry Louis Gates’ PSA Radio
      • Featured
    • News
      • State
      • Local
      • National/International News
      • Global
      • Business
        • Commentary
        • Finance
        • Local Business
      • Investigative Stories
        • Affordable Housing
        • DCS Investigation
        • Gentrification
    • Editorial
      • National Politics
      • Local News
      • Local Editorial
      • Political Editorial
      • Editorial Cartoons
      • Cycle of Shame
    • Community
      • History
      • Tennessee
        • Chattanooga
        • Clarksville
        • Knoxville
        • Memphis
      • Public Notices
      • Women
        • Let’s Talk with Ms. June
    • Education
      • College
        • American Baptist College
        • Belmont University
        • Fisk
        • HBCU
        • Meharry
        • MTSU
        • University of Tennessee
        • TSU
        • Vanderbilt
      • Elementary
      • High School
    • Lifestyle
      • Art
      • Auto
      • Tribune Travel
      • Entertainment
        • 5 Questions With
        • Books
        • Events
        • Film Review
        • Local Entertainment
      • Family
      • Food
        • Drinks
      • Health & Wellness
      • Home & Garden
      • Featured Books
    • Religion
      • National Religion
      • Local Religion
      • Obituaries
        • National Obituaries
        • Local Obituaries
      • Faith Commentary
    • Sports
      • MLB
        • Sounds
      • NBA
      • NCAA
      • NFL
        • Predators
        • Titans
      • NHL
      • Other Sports
      • Golf
      • Professional Sports
      • Sports Commentary
      • Metro Sports
    • Media
      • Video
      • Photo Galleries
      • Take 10
      • Trending With The Tribune
    • Classified
    • Obituaries
      • Local Obituaries
      • National Obituaries
    The Tennessee TribuneThe Tennessee Tribune
    Community

    New Members Inducted into the Nashville Chapter of Les Gemmes

    Phyllis Qualls-BrooksBy Phyllis Qualls-BrooksFebruary 5, 2025Updated:February 6, 2025No Comments3 Mins Read
    Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Telegram Pinterest Tumblr Reddit Email
    Nashville Chapter of Les Gemmes new inductees flanked by the Immediate Past President, Dr. Phyllis Qualls, and Immediate Past  Vice President, Vivian Wilhoite, Membership Chair New Members: Liz Cleveland, LaRhonda R. Potts, Tina Jenkins, Latoya Bentley. Second Row: Sheryl Allen Hugg, Carmella Hodges Matthews, Patricia Malone Matthews, Courtney Martin, Courtney Mauldin Jones, Stacey Thomas  Felicia Taylor and Shronda Nicole Smith
    Share
    Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Email
    Advertisement

    Nashville, Tenn. (TN Tribune)-The Nashville Chapter of Les Gemmes welcomed 12 new members to its fold in November 2024. These outstanding women bring an array of talent and experience to the Chapter and a commitment to serve.

    The Immediate Past Vice President, Vivian Wilhoite, served as Chair of the New Membership Intake and Orientation and expressed her appreciation to these talented women. “This is such a rewarding experience to help bring in these incredible, and professional new members into our amazing Les Gemmes Incorporated organization to further our purpose of education excellence, youth mentoring, work to enhance cultural community development, and provide financial and voluntary assistance to families, community groups, and organizations.”

    The induction was held at the home of Mrs. Rosetta Perry, one of the Charter Members of the Chapter, which was established in 2004. Dr. Evelyn Fancher and Mrs. Edwina Hefner were the founding members and are still active.

    The new members include: LaToya Bentley, Liz Cleveland, Sheryl Allen Huff, Tina L. Jenkins, Courtney Mauldin-Jones, Courtney Martin, Carmella Hodges-Matthews, LaRhonda R. Potts, Patricia Malone Smith, Felicia Taylor, Stacey Thomas, and Sharanda Necole Smith.

    “I joined this organization because I am very interested in supporting and guiding the Jewels, young girls supported by the Chapter. As a retired physical education instructor, I am excited with the many ways we can help guide their paths,” said new member Liz Cleveland.

    The induction of these new members will allow the Nashville Chapter to continue to be the largest Chapter throughout the national organization with 72 members.

    The new members had to go through a vetting process, after being recommended, an information session, the formal induction ceremony, and an orientation process.

    “I was honored to have been invited to join this august organization and I look forward to serving,” said Patricia Malone Smith.

    The Nashville Chapter has continued to advocate for the positive growth and development of the “Jewels” who are in the “Lighting the Path for Girls” program to guide them for a positive lifestyle. “These new members will aid in continuing to support our precious Jewels and provide outreach throughout the community, including senior citizens centers, veterans work, education, and economic awareness,” said Dr. Phyllis Qualls, Immediate Past President.

    The Nashville Chapter of Les Gemmes will hold its 18th annual Literary Luncheon on Saturday, May 17, which is a fundraiser for the Lighting the Path for Girls program, which benefits the Jewels.

    “We are excited about our new members and the gifts they bring to this organization. These phenomenal women will do the work to SHINE,” said Rev. Dr. Sondrea Tolbert, newly installed president of the Chapter.

    Share. Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn Tumblr Email
    Phyllis Qualls-Brooks

    Related Posts

    Abrego Garcia leaves Tennessee jail, heads to Maryland as ICE weighs next steps

    August 23, 2025

    Music City Loop: Private funding, public concessions

    August 22, 2025

    xAI in Memphis: Where pollution meets profit

    August 22, 2025

    Trump Wants States to Stop Mail-In Voting

    August 21, 2025

    Davidson County Register of Deeds Hosts Community Open House

    August 21, 2025

    Allegations of civil rights violations at Ascension St. Thomas Midtown

    August 20, 2025

    Comments are closed.

    Advertisement
    Business

    NBCC MINORITY BUSINESS OF THE WEEK: Flying Dress

    August 20, 2025

    Toon appointed new role at MMCV

    August 16, 2025

    FARM BUREAU INSURANCE OF TENNESSEE CEO JEFF PANNELL ANNOUNCES RETIREMENT

    August 11, 2025
    1 2 3 … 386 Next
    Education
    Education

    U of M shutters Multicultural Affairs Office, begins dismantling DEI to comply with new Tennessee law

    By adminAugust 23, 2025

    MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The University of Memphis has closed its Office of Multicultural Affairs and begun…

    TSU to Build $50M Engineering Facility

    August 21, 2025

    Fisk University Earns National Recognition for Commitment to First-Generation Student Success

    August 17, 2025

    Dr. Belle Wheelan Retires, Leaving Southern Colleges Stronger and More Accountable

    August 17, 2025
    The Tennessee Tribune
    Facebook X (Twitter) Instagram
    • About Us
    • Digital Subscription
    • Store
    • Advertise With Us
    • Contact
    © 2025 The Tennessee Tribune - Site Designed by No Regret Media.

    Type above and press Enter to search. Press Esc to cancel.

    Our Spring Sale Has Started

    You can see how this popup was set up in our step-by-step guide: https://wppopupmaker.com/guides/auto-opening-announcement-popups/