| Iota Phi Lambda Sorority, Inc. Southwestern Region |
| 62nd Southwestern Regional Conference |
The Southwestern Regional Conference
was held in Houston, Texas, March 13-15,
2009, and hosted by Beta Pi Chapter.
The Conference got off to a great start with
the Leadership Forum with Assistant SWR
Director Charlotte Berry presiding and Past
National President Lillian Parker serving as
moderator. The theme was “21st Century
Sisterhood: A Paradigm Shift in the
Southwestern Region – Full Circle
Challenge”. Topics presented included:
"Business 101" - Gwen Barnes, "What is
Protocol?" - Pauletta Marsden Hooper,
"How to Avoid an IRS Tax Levy" - Judy
Reeves, "Chapter Budget: Everyone Should
Have One" - Talmadge M. Jacques, "Nuts
and Bolts of Membership - Where Do We
Go From Here?" - Wendy B. Jacques, and
"Presenting a Resolution" - Lillian F.
Parker. Charlotte Berry presented "Does
Attitude Really Matter - A Dialogue" which
was held in Houston, Texas, March 13-15,
2009, and hosted by Beta Pi Chapter.
The Conference got off to a great start with
the Leadership Forum with Assistant SWR
Director Charlotte Berry presiding and Past
National President Lillian Parker serving as
moderator. The theme was “21st Century
Sisterhood: A Paradigm Shift in the
Southwestern Region – Full Circle
Challenge”. Topics presented included:
"Business 101" - Gwen Barnes, "What is
Protocol?" - Pauletta Marsden Hooper,
"How to Avoid an IRS Tax Levy" - Judy
Reeves, "Chapter Budget: Everyone Should
Have One" - Talmadge M. Jacques, "Nuts
and Bolts of Membership - Where Do We
Go From Here?" - Wendy B. Jacques, and
"Presenting a Resolution" - Lillian F.
Parker. Charlotte Berry presented "Does
Attitude Really Matter - A Dialogue" which
stressed the importance of evaluating and being willing to change your attitude. Each member in attendance received the book "Attitude 101"
by John C. Maxwell. That afternoon a RUSH was hosted by Beta Pi Chapter.
The Educational Luncheon was held on Saturday with Daphne Hornbuckle, SWR Recording/Financial Secretary serving as Mistress of
Ceremony. Dr. Doris Browning-Austin, National President, was the Speaker of the hour and told us to be awake, alert, and dissatisfied at all
times. She emphasized that as an organization we can make a difference and make a change. Dr. Browning-Austin left us with these words,
"We will not move to the side, we will move up. We should be seen and be heard. We need action, action, action."
After taking care of Iota’s business for a day and a half, it was time to recognize and celebrate our accomplishments. The Awards Night
theme was “Turquoise and Turtles”. Sorors wore their brightest turquoise and as many turtles their sleeves, shoulders and backs could
hold. Highlights of the night:
Congratuations to our 2009 SWR Soror of the Year - Soror Gwendolyn Barnes, Beta Psi and the 2009 SWR Woman of the Year - Mrs. DavettaMills Daniels, retired Elementary School Principal submitted by Beta Pi.
The 6nnd Southwestern Regional Conference was a success. If you did not attend the Conference, you missed meeting and greeting our
National President, National Secretary, Eastern Regional Director and Central Regional Director, mingling with old and new Sorors, taking
care of Iota business, and exploring the great city of Houston. Next year we head to Big D!
by John C. Maxwell. That afternoon a RUSH was hosted by Beta Pi Chapter.
The Educational Luncheon was held on Saturday with Daphne Hornbuckle, SWR Recording/Financial Secretary serving as Mistress of
Ceremony. Dr. Doris Browning-Austin, National President, was the Speaker of the hour and told us to be awake, alert, and dissatisfied at all
times. She emphasized that as an organization we can make a difference and make a change. Dr. Browning-Austin left us with these words,
"We will not move to the side, we will move up. We should be seen and be heard. We need action, action, action."
After taking care of Iota’s business for a day and a half, it was time to recognize and celebrate our accomplishments. The Awards Night
theme was “Turquoise and Turtles”. Sorors wore their brightest turquoise and as many turtles their sleeves, shoulders and backs could
hold. Highlights of the night:
 | Psi Chapter - Outstanding Chapter | |
| Alpha Kappa - First Place Future Iota Leaders | |
| Beta Pi -SWR Scholarship Winner: Kaylor L. Lee | |
| Beta Psi - Chapter Growth (2005-2009) | |
| Epsilon Omicron - 2nd Place Newsletter |
Congratuations to our 2009 SWR Soror of the Year - Soror Gwendolyn Barnes, Beta Psi and the 2009 SWR Woman of the Year - Mrs. Davetta
The 6nnd Southwestern Regional Conference was a success. If you did not attend the Conference, you missed meeting and greeting our
National President, National Secretary, Eastern Regional Director and Central Regional Director, mingling with old and new Sorors, taking
care of Iota business, and exploring the great city of Houston. Next year we head to Big D!
