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| Iota Phi Lambda Sorority, Inc. Southwestern Region |
Herstory of...
Iota Phi Lambda
Iota Phi Lambda
Iota Phi Lambda Sorority, Inc., is a national business and professional sorority,
founded on June 1, 1929, by Mrs. Lola M. Parker. Iota Phi Lambda seeks to:
founded on June 1, 1929, by Mrs. Lola M. Parker. Iota Phi Lambda seeks to:
 | unite in a sisterhood qualified business and professional women in order to | |
| enhance and improve the status of women in our highly complex, competitive business and professional world; | ||
| promote increase interest in the broad field of business education among high | |
| school and college young women through planned programs and scholarships; | ||
| encourage the development of personal goals and leadership potential through | |
| the provision of educational opportunities; and | ||
| establish and promote civic and social service activities for youth and adults. | |
Herstory of the...
Southwestern Region
Southwestern Region
In August 1946, at the 8th National Convention in Hopkinsville, Kentucky, the
Southwestern Region was established and Mrs. L. E. Coleman Lockhart was elected our
first Regional Director. By 1958, the Southwestern Region consisted of the following
chapters with Psi being the oldest Chapter in the Region:
Today the Region consist of:
Southwestern Region was established and Mrs. L. E. Coleman Lockhart was elected our
first Regional Director. By 1958, the Southwestern Region consisted of the following
chapters with Psi being the oldest Chapter in the Region:
| Eta - Houston, Texas | |
| Psi - Dallas, Texas | |
| Alpha Pi - Jackson, Mississippi | |
| Alpha Rho - New Orleans, Louisiana | |
| Alpha Tau - New Orleans, Louisiana | |
| Alpha Upsilon - Little Rock, Arkansas | |
| Beta Delta - Fort Worth, Texas | |
| Beta Epsilon - Tyler, Texas | |
| Beta Theta - Baton Rouge, Louisiana | |
| Beta Upsilon - Austin, Texas | |
| Beta Psi - Shreveport, Louisiana | |
| Gamma Gamma - Waco, Texas |
Today the Region consist of:
| Psi - Dallas, Texas | |
| Alpha Kappa - Houston, Texas | |
| Alpha Rho - New Orleans, Louisiana | |
| Beta Delta - Houston, Texas | |
| Beta Pi - Houston, Texas | |
| Beta Upsilon - Austin, Texas | |
| Beta Psi - Shreveport, Louisiana | |
| Gamma Phi - San Antonio, Texas | |
| Epsilon Xi - Texarkana, Texas | |
| Epsilon Omicron - Arlington, Texas | |
Regional Directors of the...
Southwestern Region
Southwestern Region
1946 - 1950 Mrs. L. E. Coleman Lockhart Ω
1950 - 1954 Mrs. Alma I. Mackey Ω
1954 - 1958 Mrs. Ethel F. Turner Ω
1958 - 1962 Mrs. Odessa Garland Ω
1962 - 1966 Mrs. Ethel M. Mays Ω
1966 - 1970 Mrs. Sarah M. Stevens Ω
1970 - 1974 Mrs. Ora Lee McGowan Ω
1974 - 1978 Mrs. T. Bernice Evans Ω
1978 - 1982 Mrs. Lynn G. Norris
1982 - 1985 Mrs. Virdell Hall
1985 - 1989 Mrs. Lillian F. Parker
1989 - 1992 Mrs. Erma Scales Mosley
1992 - 1997 Mrs. Dwala L. Brown
1997 - 2001 Mrs. Brenda S. Johnson
2001 - 2005 Mrs. Juanda J. Wallace
Current Mrs. Janie L. Samuels
Ω Committed to Omega
1950 - 1954 Mrs. Alma I. Mackey Ω
1954 - 1958 Mrs. Ethel F. Turner Ω
1958 - 1962 Mrs. Odessa Garland Ω
1962 - 1966 Mrs. Ethel M. Mays Ω
1966 - 1970 Mrs. Sarah M. Stevens Ω
1970 - 1974 Mrs. Ora Lee McGowan Ω
1974 - 1978 Mrs. T. Bernice Evans Ω
1978 - 1982 Mrs. Lynn G. Norris
1982 - 1985 Mrs. Virdell Hall
1985 - 1989 Mrs. Lillian F. Parker
1989 - 1992 Mrs. Erma Scales Mosley
1992 - 1997 Mrs. Dwala L. Brown
1997 - 2001 Mrs. Brenda S. Johnson
2001 - 2005 Mrs. Juanda J. Wallace
Current Mrs. Janie L. Samuels
Ω Committed to Omega
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The Southwestern Region has hosted seven National
Conventions, had sixteen Regional Directors, and two
National Presidents. We are comprised of many
talented and multifaceted business women who carry
out the programs and projects of Iota Phi Lambda with
commitment and dedication.
About the...
Southwestern Region
Southwestern Region
Each chapter of the Southwestern Region is committed to the programs and
projects of Iota Phi Lambda Sorority. Our programs are Business Month, American
Education Week, Correspondence Week, Black History Month, and Founder's Day.
Our projects are Outstanding Woman of the Year - Lola M. Parker Award,
Outstanding Soror of the Year - Mahalia S. Evans Award, Tutorial, Career
Exploration, Toys "U" Can't Return, Scholarships, and Future Iota Leaders (FILS).
The Southwestern Region has the honor of having four National Outstanding
Sorors of the Year, Soror Marion D. Johnson - Alpha Pi, 1983; Soror Charlotte D.
Berry - Psi, 1999; Soror Talmadge M. Jacques - Psi, 2001; and Soror Paulette M.
Hooper - Alpha Kappa, 2005.
Chapters in the Southwestern Region have auxiliaries, the Pelati and the Men of
Iota. The Pelati are woman who are interested in the promoting the ideals of the
Sorority. The Men of Iota are the husbands or significant others of Sorors and Pelati.
The Southwestern Region continues to provide scholarships to qualified graduating
high school seniors that plan to major in the field of business. To apply for our
scholarship, please contact the chapter in your area.
projects of Iota Phi Lambda Sorority. Our programs are Business Month, American
Education Week, Correspondence Week, Black History Month, and Founder's Day.
Our projects are Outstanding Woman of the Year - Lola M. Parker Award,
Outstanding Soror of the Year - Mahalia S. Evans Award, Tutorial, Career
Exploration, Toys "U" Can't Return, Scholarships, and Future Iota Leaders (FILS).
The Southwestern Region has the honor of having four National Outstanding
Sorors of the Year, Soror Marion D. Johnson - Alpha Pi, 1983; Soror Charlotte D.
Berry - Psi, 1999; Soror Talmadge M. Jacques - Psi, 2001; and Soror Paulette M.
Hooper - Alpha Kappa, 2005.
Chapters in the Southwestern Region have auxiliaries, the Pelati and the Men of
Iota. The Pelati are woman who are interested in the promoting the ideals of the
Sorority. The Men of Iota are the husbands or significant others of Sorors and Pelati.
The Southwestern Region continues to provide scholarships to qualified graduating
high school seniors that plan to major in the field of business. To apply for our
scholarship, please contact the chapter in your area.