Chapter History
Upsilon Omicron Omega Chapter was formed by the interest group Pearls of Sisterhood. In December of 1996, members interested in chartering a second chapter in the Norfolk area held their first meeting. As a result of this meeting, the group decided to move forward by petitioning Doris R. Asbury, 13th Mid-Atlantic Regional Director, with proposed chartering plans.
At the first official meeting held in January 1997, officers were elected and committees were appointed. The Pearls of Sisterhood carried out the international programs as the Regional Director continued to consult with the group on its progress.
The group worked diligently on a program of action that included:
- Supporting the Math and Science Program and CHROME
- Club at Poplar Halls Elementary School in Norfolk
- Providing an educational center designed to conduct activities for children at the Fun AKAdemy located at the Barron F. Black Library
- Sponsoring activities for senior citizens by integrating the Shower of Love program
- Supporting health activities in conjunction with the American Red Cross and sponsoring the first Black forum that addressed our heritage
On June 1, 1997, only seven months after their initial meeting, the Pearls of Sisterhood became Upsilon Omicron Omega Chapter with 31 charter members. The setting was the Norfolk Airport Hilton.
- Dedra Jordan served as the first President.
- Sandra Norman served as the first Vice President.
Charter Members
*Bessie Abner
Barbara R. Askew
Allison R. Baker
Christine A. Booth
*Jessie J. Brown
Autrice L. Campbell
*Dedra B. Carter
*Sharon Dorsett-Edmonds
*Julia Whitehurst-Gregory
Estherine J. Harding
Sabrenna B. Hayes
Katie M. Hines
Jeanette P. Hubbard
*Adriane B. James
Alice E. Jones
*Emma Goldman Lewis
Tanya Lomax
*Juanita McKay
Elnora W. Melvin
Ingrid Watson Miller
Margaret L. Morris
Sandra H. Norman
*Olivia Osei-Sarfo
Tanya C. Perry
Tara C. Reid
Andrea D. Sawyer
DeVaughn Q. Scott-Smith
Lottie V. Scott
Tarrye L. Venable
*Myra D. Wallace
Delores E. Ray Wilson
*Ivy Beyond the Wall
Former Chapter Presidents
*Dedra Jordan
*Adriane James
Anissa Walker
Sandra Norman
Mona Gunn
Trista Pope
Delores Wilson
Christine Booth
Judi Laney