EVENTS
UPCOMING EVENTS
This is the page where you can find out just what is going on in our NCNW Metropolitan Section. If you don't want to miss an event, then check back frequently.
Events will be added as approved and communicated from the President and the Corresponding Secretary
We're Off to A Great Start!
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“Without faith nothing is possible. With it, nothing is impossible.”
― Mary McLeod Bethune
― Mary McLeod Bethune
General Monthly Meeting
When: November 16, 2019
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. General Membership Meeting
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. General Membership Meeting
Location: Council House
Attire: Casual
Attire: Casual
*9:00 a.m. Social
9:30 a.m. General Meeting
Meeting starts promptly
PLAN NOW TO ATTEND! SEE YOU THERE!
Regrettably, Some members were not available for this photo shoot.
Current Events
Thanksgiving Give-Away
We are looking forward to everyone coming out to assist with packing the bags and bringing your gently used clothing and household items.
Important dates are Saturday, 11/16 after the meeting and 11/18 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. to bring items and help us prepare for Tuesday morning.
This is our first community project for this fiscal year. Hope to see you there. All hands on deck for this event!
Upcoming Events 2019
Thanksgiving Give-Away - Sharion Thurman-Reeves
Christmas Wonderland - Pat McGhee
Check this section to see our current Flyers and Mark Your Calendar! We would love to see you there!
Past Events
FOUNDER'S DAY LUNCHEON
May 25, 2019
Your Health Matters
May 4, 2019
Don't take it for granted; you only have one life so lets get it right and take charge of our health.
Join the St. Petersburg Metropolitan Section for a informative and fun day to learn your numbers and start on a healthy journey.
This is a free community event spearheaded by our own Dr. LaDonna Butler and her team.
We will be looking for you!
Food Festival 2019
Do you remember the 2018 Food Festival? Did you attend? Well just in case you don't remember and you didn't attend, you will not want to miss this event.
Last year's event was a smashing delicious, well attended affair. Plan now to attend and taste the International Foods.
SPMS members, contact Mae Welch (727) 455-007 or Cynthia Jenkins (727) 742-6840 for further details and to sign up to participate in the country of your choice! Let's make this a culinary adventure!
Looking forward to seeing you at one of the international food stations!
Check this section to see the flyers of past events. If you missed attending, we missed you.
Human Trafficking Workshop
February 15, 2019
MLK Day of Service
January 26, 2019
SOLD OUT
Don't miss this opportunity to see our youth walk the runway in their Christmas Fashions!
Invite your family and friends and other organizations to this spectacular event.
Our very own, NCNW member, Audrey Pat McGhee is the producer of this event
We have partnered with the community to create one of our most exciting community events, The Thanksgiving Basket Giveaway.
This event is designed to feed at least 150 families. It is a first come, first serve event and will operate as long as supplies last.
To see how you can get involved, contact Sharion Thurmond-Reeves or President Thelma Bruce (Their numbers are listed in your Membership Directory.
This project satisfies one of our national goals for partnering with affiliates as well as feeding those in need.
We know that "to much is given, much is required". We have been blessed!
Judicial Forum
Come out and meet your judical candidates before you vote.
KNOW YOUR CANDIDATES!
Invite your family and friends and other organizations to this informative forum, hosted by both the League of Women Voters St Petersburg Chapter and the St. Petersburg Metropolitan Section of the NCNW, Inc.
Save The Date!
What a remarkable opportunity for our Section to attend the NCNW State of Florida Conference together.
It is an excellent opportunity to see what other Sections in Florida or doing and to share ideas.
Please give this event consideration and plan now to attend. Additional details are outlined on the registration form.
All who plan to attend the State of Florida Conference August 17-18th, please print; complete the registration form; and bring to the June 16th meeting.
Forms will be mailed together for our Section.
76th Annual Founder's Day Luncheon
Plan now to attend the 76th Anniversary Founder's Day Luncheon on May 19, 2018.
ATTIRE: Pastel Colors and NCNW Name Tag
Tickets will be available at the April Monthly Meeting and also the following days tickets can be picked up at the council house between the hours of 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
- May 2, Wednesday
- May 7, Monday
- May 10, Thursday
For additional information, please see Chairperson Cynthia Glenn or Co-Chair Ethel Robinson.
For Tickets please see members: Althea Hudson
Georgia Thomas, Renee Waymon or Valerie Williams
Looking forward to seeing you there!
BLACK PEARLS
2nd Annual
Young Women's
on Conference
Plan now to attend! The first Young Women's Conference was such a success that you will not want to miss this one!
Pre-registration starts March 21, 2018. Mark your calendars to ensure that you don't miss this event.
Free Event
Parents are Welcomed!
RELAY FOR LIFE
International Food Fair Festival 04-08-2018
A Huge Success
'Hats Off' to the Chairperson, Mae Welch and Co-Chair Cynthia Jenkins and their team for a successful event.
Wow, ladies that's all we can say; a long with a hearty thank you to each country team captain and their members for their relentless effort in transforming Lake Vista Recreation Center into an international culinary delight. We are so thankful to each of you for your love, support and in any way that you helped to make this event a success! Our guest were wowed at the real-life transformation, the authentic colorful clothing and the scrumptious food of each country.
Committee Members: Gwendolyn Anderson, Allene Gammge-Ahmed, Sandra Law, Dorothy Milton, Joanne Rainey and Valerie Williams
Country Chairs: China - Sandra Gibson / Black Pearls
Cuba - Sheila Stephens
Italy - Dorothy Milton
Jamaica - Ottesa Williams
Spain - Beverly Mitchell Brown
USA - Sandra Law
Special thanks to the following: Dorothy Milton, Mistress of Ceremony, to Allene G. Ahmed for orchestrating the program design and being our ever ready photographer, to Island Soul Sweet Steel Drummer, Chris Garner, to Terrell "DJ Tamik" Riley for Musical Interludes, Apostle Clarice Pennington for Invocation and Blessing of Food, to the Black Pearls for Tribute of Countries, and to the Voices with Vision Singers for their Musical Selections
It truly was A Taste of the World and the blessings were bountiful!
Voices with Vision Singers
Celebration Through Song
What an amazing sound! The sensational singers of the Voices with Vision provided the A Taste of the World event expression through song. The audience was uplifted by their singing and were encouraged to participate in a sing-a-long! Please enjoy this short video clip of one of their selections.
(Double click on video for full screen viewing)
Health Expo & Wellness Expo
March 10, 2018
Congratulations are in order for NCNW's Health & Wellness Expo Chairperson, Beverly Campbell and her team and all the Health Care Professionals that made this event a success.
The team consisted of Cynthia Glenn, Dr. Auriel Mouzon, Dr. Ramona Valentine and Valerie Williams. Over 15 vendors were onsite providing health education and medical screenings.
The event was held at Empath Health Center. An Outreach Consultant at Empath Health shared critical care information regarding a variety of services they offer.
A delicious and healthy lunch was served; prepared by Bob Evans. The lunch included a sandwich wrap, fruit cup and cookie. Plenty of fresh fruit, breakfast bars and water was available to our guest during the health fair. Give aways by NCNW and the vendors served as an extra bonus for those who came out.
Job Well Done!