BPSS Slate Review Journal

Beta Pi Sigma Sorority Incorporated

National Nominating Committee

2021- 33 rd National Elections

Greetings Sorors!

Thank you for agreeing to participate in our New Age of

Electronic Voting for the upcoming 2021 National 33 rd Elections. As we launch our new

initiative e-voting pilot program, it is important that we implement a cohesive way of transition

from paper ballots to a more modern way of doing things. Our plans are to make this process as

user friendly as possible. If there are specific issues that you feel need attention during election,

please send me notification via email with as much information, so the committee staff can

address your issues and/or concerns for a smooth transition.

It has been an honor to serve as your National Nominating Committee Chairperson. The

Committee is thankful for your support, prayers, and encouragement throughout this process. We

appreciate the trust you have placed in us over this last year and more importantly, the faith you

have placed in the National Nominating Committee to guide us through this progressive change

into electronic voting.

We began working after our Annual Meeting, almost every month since. Through the process of

outlining how the electronic voting would be accomplished, we diligently came together to

sought through the bumps along the way. Each delegate will receive an access code

approximately 24-48 hours before voting takes place, as well as their information package for

Nominating Committee Members

Alpha Chapter -Teresa Matthews, Beta Chapter - Janice Talley, Delta Chapter - Idella Hill, Epsilon Chapter-Rhonda Jordan Thomas, Zeta Chapter - Pamela Tiller,

Theta Chapter – Saundra Randall, Iota Chapter - Constance Pleasant, Lambda Chapter - Verna Edwards, Mu Chapter - Judith Kuykendall,

Nu Chapter – Christine Pollard, Xi Chapter – Deirde Anderson, Tau Chapter – Carla Johnson, Phi Chapter – Christiana Felix, Alpha Gamma Chapter – Linda Hayes,

Alpha Delta Chapter – Michelle Fells, Alpha Epsilon Chapter – Joyce Schuler, Alpha Eta Chapter – Teresina Mahoney, Alpha Zeta Chapter – Eloise Cushenberry,

Alpha Iota Chapter – IIana Anderson, Alpha Kappa Chapter – Charlene Chazz Wilson



2021- 33 rd National Elections

voting time, schedule etc. While we will always be available to anyone who has questions, we

hope that you reach out to your chapter representative as your source of information if you have

any questions. We the National Nominating Committee are the eyes and ears, to help Beta Pi

Sigma Sorority, Incorporated first Pilot program be sensitive to all delegates’ needs. May we

suggest in the essence of time required to accomplish this task we ask that all documentations,

and requirements be presented in a timely manner to make this process run smoothly.

Your chapter representative will serve in a particularly important advisory role, that helps us

make plans and implement the software programs as well as streaming possible. However,

because other factors are also often involved in planning, we may not always be able to meet all

expectations. Nevertheless, we will always be honest and straightforward, and will always think

positively.

Thanks for your patience. This e-voting pilot program will allow us to make a difference as we

progress along!

Thank you,

Teresina Mahoney

Soror Teresina Mahoney, National Nominating Committee

Chairperson

Nominating Committee Members

Alpha Chapter -Teresa Matthews, Beta Chapter - Janice Talley, Delta Chapter - Idella Hill, Epsilon Chapter-Rhonda Jordan Thomas, Zeta Chapter - Pamela Tiller,

Theta Chapter – Saundra Randall, Iota Chapter - Constance Pleasant, Lambda Chapter - Verna Edwards, Mu Chapter - Judith Kuykendall,

Nu Chapter – Christine Pollard, Xi Chapter – Deirde Anderson, Tau Chapter – Carla Johnson, Phi Chapter – Christiana Felix, Alpha Gamma Chapter – Linda Hayes,

Alpha Delta Chapter – Michelle Fells, Alpha Epsilon Chapter – Joyce Schuler, Alpha Eta Chapter – Teresina Mahoney, Alpha Zeta Chapter – Eloise Cushenberry,

Alpha Iota Chapter – IIana Anderson, Alpha Kappa Chapter – Charlene Chazz Wilson

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Beta Pi Sigma Sorority, Incorporate

33 rd National Election - 2021

WELCOME .................................................................................................................................................. 2

CBL RECOMMENDATIONS .................................................................................................................... 5

CBL I – AMEND ARTICLE III – MEMBERSHIP QUALIFICATION ...................................................

CBL II – ANNUAL DUES INCREASE ..................................................................................................... 6

CBL III – CHANGE TITLE OF THE FIRST ANTI-BASILEUS ........................................................... 8

CBL IV – PAGE 111-4 SECTION 2 (E) CLARIFY DUTIES OF FIRST ANTI - BASILEUS ............. 9

RITUAL 1 – RITUAL DRESS CODE .......................................................................................................11

RITUAL 2 – FINE ASSESSMENTS..........................................................................................................12

OFFICIAL SLATE .....................................................................................................................................13

SUPREME BASILEUS CANDIDATES....................................................................................................16

FIRST ANTI-BASILEUS CANDIDATES ................................................................................................18

SECOND ANTI-BASILEUS CANDIDATES ...........................................................................................20

THIRD ANTI-BASILEUS CANDIDATES ...............................................................................................24.

CANDIDATES FOR TAMIAS ............................................................................................................. ....26..

CANDIDATES FOR FINANCIAL GRAMMATEUS .............................................................................28.

CANDIDATES FOR RECORDING GRAMMATEUS ...........................................................................30..

CANDIDATES FOR REGIONAL DIRECTOR AT LARGE .................................................................33.

CANDIDATES FOR RITUAL DIRECTOR ............................................................................................35.

CANDIDATE FOR YOBPS DIRECTOR .................................................................................................41..

CANDIDATE FOR EDITOR OLIVE GROVE .......................................................................................43..

CANDIDATE FOR EDITOR/REPORTER OLIVE GROVE .......................................................... ....45.....

BOARD MEMBER CANDIDATES ................................................................... .............................47..


Business and Professional

A NATIONAL ORGANIZATION

Founded 1945

SARAH P. REYNOLDS

THELMA L. WALLACE

FOUNDERS

Official Slate

2021 - The 33 rd National Convention

“Honoring our Past, Embracing Our Present and Transforming Our Future.”

National Officers Slate - Nominations

Gwendolyn J. Hutchinson

Dr. Terri Stallings

Ida Cochrane

Dr. Judith Kuykendall

Terrilyn Daigs

Cynthia Wiley

Applicant

Vicki Carr-Trotter

Lillian Hopson

Tara Bell

Applicant

Teresina Mahoney

Applicant

Pamela Moore

Candidate for Supreme Basileus – Xi Chapter

First Anti-Basileus (withdrawn from Slate) – Theta Chapter

Candidate for First Anti-Basileus – Zeta Chapter

Candidate for First Anti-Basileus – Mu Chapter

Candidate for Second Anti-Basileus – Theta Chapter

Candidate for Second Anti-Basileus - Lambda Chapter

Candidate not qualified CBL. Article XXII Section 1.

Candidate for Third Anti-Basileus – Iota Chapter

Interim Tamias (withdrawn from Slate) – Alpha Gamma Chapter

Candidate for Tamias – Alpha Eta Chapter


Candidate for Financial Grammateus – Alpha Eta Chapter


Candidate for Recording Grammateus – Theta Chapter

Cassandra Ray Regional Director-at-Large (withdrawn from Slate) – Delta Chapter

Rhonda Jordan Thomas

Candidate for Regional Director-at-Large -Zeta Chapter

Dr. Rosemary Agnew-Meracle Candidate for Regional Director-at-Large – Alpha Delta

Dr Saundra Randall

Candidate for Regional Director-at-Large - Theta Chapter

Noella Buchanan

Cecilia A. Hamilton

Candidate for Ritual Director – Xi Chapter

Candidate for YOBPS Director – Theta Chapter



Founded 1945

Christine Pollard

Applicant

Candidate for Editor Olive Grove – Nu Chapter

Candidate not qualified CBL Article XXII.

Ivanona Cail

Applicant

Candidate for Editor/Reporter Olive Grove – Nu

Candidate not qualified CBL. Article XXII.

Dr. Terri Stallings

Verna Edwards Dr.

Applicant

Applicant Applicant

Candidate for Board of Directors – Theta Chapter Board

of Directors – Lambda Chapter



Candidate withdrawn

As provided in the Bylaws of the Beta Pi Sigma Sorority, Incorporated, we, the undersigned,

verify that this ballot represents the Candidates of the membership of this Organization.

Article XXII – Eligibility of Officers

Section 1. Eligibility for nomination to elected office shall have attended one of the

last two (2) Conventions and at least one (1) of the last two (2) Annual Meetings.

The Candidate must have been an active member of her local Chapter for at least

three (3) years; must be in good financial standing, must possess leadership ability;

must have an overall knowledge of Sorority policy and procedures; and must have

the ability to fulfill the duties of the office for which she is being considered. [1983]

Additional Qualifications should be considered in evaluating a member for:

Supreme Basileus

Administrative ability and availability for travel. Previous experience and

background of having served in an official capacity of a local Chapter are desired

qualifications.



Founded 1945

Regional Director [2003]

Should be familiar with functions of the Dean and Ritual Committees. Availability

for travel and a previous experience and background of having served in an official

capacity of a local Chapter are desired qualifications.

Article XVII – DELEGATES

Section 1: The Delegates to the National Convention shall be members of the Board of

Directors, the National Elected Officers, Past Supreme Basilei and members elected as Voting

Delegates by their respective Chapters. Each delegate shall have one vote.

Section 2: A Delegate to the National Convention must be a member in good financial standing

and must have been an active member of her local Chapter for at least one year, except for

newly established Chapters which shall be represented according to their membership.

(Substitutes Delegates need to be an active member for at least one year)


The 33 rd National Convention

Teresina Mahoney, Nominating Committee Chairperson

Sarah P. Reynolds

Thelma L. Wallace

Founders

Beta Pi Sigma Sorority, Inc.


-A NATIONAL ORGANIZATION-

FOUNDED 1945

NOMINATION FOR NATIONAL OFFICE

Name Gwendolyn Hutchinson

Chapter Xi Chapter

Address 12325 Old Muirfield Street City:

Las Vegas

State: NV Zip Code: 89141 Phone No.: (323) 335-6194

Date of Initiation: May 1991 Candidate for Office of Supreme Basileus

Number of Years Active: 30

Number of years in Present Chapter 18 years

Offices Held

Local

Basileus, 1 st Anti, 2 nd Anti, 3 rd Anti, Ritual

Hospitality/Protocol, Recording Grammateus,

Correspondence Grammateus, Reporter

National

Regional Director, Ritual Director

Hospitality/Protocol

Committees

50 th Anniversary, 70 th Anniversary

Ex-official (as Supreme Basileus)

Dean – Credentials – Ritual - Finance

Scholarship – Ritual – Deans, Convention –

Annual Meeting, Financial

Executive Committee Meeting, Auditing

Conference Attended (Year of Attendance)

Convention

Annual Meeting

All Since 1991 All Since 1992

Soror Gwendolyn Hutchinson

Resume

Candidate for Supreme Basileus


Personal Data:

Education:

Native Texan, Husband – Kenneth Smith, Children – Five adults, Grandchildren – 16

Pasadena City College, School of Nursing, AA Degree, California State University Los Angeles,

Bachelor of Social Work, Bethany Christian Bible College, personal growth & enrichment.

Work Experience:

Kaiser Permanete, Cedars Sinai, Century City, Hollywood Community Psychiatric, St. Luke Medical

Centers - Employed as a Registered Nurse. Worked in Emergency, General Surgery, Orthopedics & Mental

Health (40 Yrs). State of California Department Social Service – DESAIII, Substance Abuse, HIV Specialist,

Quality Assurance, retired (25 Yrs).

Religious, Social & Civic:

Beta Pi Sigma Sorority, Inc. (30 Yrs) – Xi Chapter & Alpha Gamma Chapters, National Ritual Director,

National Regional Director, National Hospitality/Protocol, Chapter Basileus, First, Second & Third Anti

Basileus, Ritual, Hospitality/Protocol & Sgt. At Arms. Committee: 50th & 70th Anniversary, 2019 Convention

& 2020 Annual Meeting.

Morning Star Baptist Church – Members (25 Yrs) Women’s Department, Choir, Usher, Nurses Guild

President (5 Yrs), Trustee Board (5 Yrs), Anniversary Committee. Bethany Baptist Church – Member (5 Yrs)

Hospitality Department, Student at Bethany Christian Bible College (3 Yrs). California Nurses Association (30

Yrs), Disability Association (20 Yrs) Glendale Section National Council of Negro Women, Volunteer American

Red Cross, League of African American Women, American Sickle Cell Foundation, Interdenominational

Women of Faith, Epilepsy Foundation, Minority A.I.D.S Project & Grandparents Raising Grandchildren

Coalition.

Awards:

State of California Department of Social Services DED Division (Employee of the Quarter) 1999 &

2000. Beta Pi Sigma Sorority, Inc. XI Chapter 1991 (Soror of the Year), XI Chapter 2001 (Soror of the Year)

Sarah P. Reynolds

Thelma L. Wallace

Founders




FOUNDED 1945


Name Ida F. Cochrane

Address 6949 Gazette Avenue

Chapter Zeta

City: Winnetka

State: CA Zip Code: 91306 Phone No.: (818) 702-0261

Date of Initiation: 1977


Candidate for Office National First Anti Basileus

Number of years in local Chapter 43 years

Offices Held

Local

Chapter Basileus, 1 st Anti-Basileus, 2 nd Anti

Basileus, 3 rd Anti-Basileus, Financial

Grammateus

Recording Grammateus, Corresponding

Grammateus

National

Board Member (Board Secretary) National Third

Anti-Basileus, National Ritual Director

Committees

Scholarship Committee, Dean’s Committee

Spring Conference & Special Events

Nat. Nominating Comm., So. CA Region Coord

Council, BPSSI 50 th Anniversary Conv.


Convention

Annual Meeting

2001, 03, 05, 07, 09, 11, 13, 15, 17, 19 2000, 02 04, 06, 08, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18

SOROR IDA COCHRANE

Resume of Qualifications for National Office

I am a proud native Californian, the second of William Charles and Zenola Cochrane’s

seven children, all raised and educated in the San Fernando Valley. I am also one of Zeta

Chapter’s first Scholarship Debutantes, and applied my scholarship funds to the needs of my

educational pursuits at Los Angeles Valley College. Later, I transferred to the University of

California at Santa Barbara, and received a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology. I also hold a

Certificate in Personnel Management from UCLA and a Master of Organizational

Management (MAOM) from the University of Phoenix.

In 1977, I pledged with Beta Pi Sigma Sorority, Zeta Chapter in 1977, sponsored by

Soror Nancy Avery (Omega Chapter). I later learned that my mother asked Soror Avery to

sponsor me, because she felt that it was time that I got more involved in the community. In

my years with Beta Pi Sigma, I have devoted my talents and skills to the enhancement of

Zeta Chapter and previously held the positions of: Basileus, First, Second and third Anti-

Basileus, Recording, Corresponding and Financial Grammateus. As an aside, I do believe I

was truly out of my element in the position of Financial Grammateus, and that position should

best be held by a professional with accounting expertise. Currently, I am in an extended term

as Zeta’s First Ant-Basileus. On the National level, I previously served as a five-year board

member and Board Secretary, two terms as National Third Anti Basileus and two terms as

National Ritual Director.

In my pre-Covid-19 spare time, I was an avid skier, and President of Winter Fox Ski

Association, an affiliate club in the National Brotherhood of Skiers (NBS). I also serve on the

NBS Western Region Board. My enthusiasm for skiing has enabled me to ski in the four

countries surrounding the Alps (Switzerland, Austria, France and Italy), as well as throughout

the United States and Canadian Rockies, the Sierras, and locally in Big Bear. Skiing was the

catalyst for my varied travel opportunities, that also exposed me to many joys of life and

enables me to live my “bucket list”. To date, I’ve visited many wonders of the world and all

seven continents. I continue to complete my travel bucket list and add stamps to my passport

by taking at least one international trip yearly, as well as 3 to 5 domestic trips annually. I am

childless and consider myself the “Aunti Maime” of the family, encouraging family members

to accompany me on my travels.

I retired in 2012 after a 36-year career in management with Los Angeles County. When

not traveling, I keep active by taking classes in yoga, body dynamics and water aerobics, in

addition to gardening, scrapbooking and researching my maternal line genealogy. I am also

a member of St. Brigid Catholic Church in Los Angeles, CA.

April 2021

Sarah P. Reynolds

Thelma L. Wallace

Founders




FOUNDED 1945


Name Terrilyn Daigs

Chapter Theta Chapter

Address

24703 Riverchase Drive

#8107

City:

Valencia



Candidate for Board Member

Number of Years Active: 10 Number of years in local Chapter 10 years

Offices Held

Local

Recording Grammateus, Second Anti, First Anti

National Second Anti

National

Nominating Committee

Committees

YOBPS, Dean, Ways and Means,

Scholarship Committee

Program


Convention

2017, 2019 2018, 2020

Annual Meeting

TERRILYN

DAIGS

tdaigs.childcare@gmail.com

Skills Summary

Self-motivated, determination, trustworthiness and

responsible

Education

Los Angeles Southwest College

Associate Degree in Child Development in 2003

Cal State Northridge (currently) BA in Fall 2022

(expected)

Employment

Business owner of “Call My Nanny” for 23 years

Chapter Offices and National Office

Recording Grammateus

Chapter Second Anti-Basileus

Nominating Committee Chairperson

Chapter First Anti-Basileus (currently)

National Second Anti-Basileus (currently)

Sarah P. Reynolds

Thelma L. Wallace

Founders




FOUNDED 1945


Name Cythnia Wiley

Address 1204 Stonebrook Drive

Chapter Lambda

City: Lompoc


Date of Initiation: 2013 Candidate for Office 2 nd Anti-Basileus (Scholarship)



Offices Held

Local

1 st Anti-Basileus, Ritual Director, Business

Manager, Hospitality Director

National

Committees

Fundraising Committee

Founders Day Committee

Scholarship


Convention

Annual Meeting

2019 2018, 2020

Cynthia Wiley

Profile Bio Beta Pi Sigma Sorority

Hi, my name is Soror Cynthia Wiley of Lambda

Chapter in Lompoc, Ca.

I am campaigning to be your

National 2nd Anti- Basileus (Scholarship

Director)

I currently serve in appointed and elected positions within my

chapter as our Business Manager, Ritual Director, and newly elected 3rd

Anti-Basileus.

By trade I have worked in my career field for over 40 yrs., 26 of

which have been a business owner and operator. I am a licensed

Cosmetology Instructor, worked as a school supervisor in conjunction

with teaching curriculum courses.

Giving back to my community, I serve as an Executive Committee

member of our local NAACP heading fundraising, hospitality, and

Religious Affairs Committees. Within my church congregation I am the

head Deaconess and Director of our Music Ministries.

I believe that my experience in management, my leadership skills, being

a self-thinker, the ability to work independently, as well as with others

as a team member, I would be a great asset to Beta Pi Sigma Sorority in

the position elect.

I thank you for your time and consideration again as a petition for

the position elect.

Sarah P. Reynolds

Thelma L. Wallace

Founders




FOUNDED 1945


Name Vicki Carr-Trotter

Address 4464 Deerfield Drive

Chapter Iota

City: Antioch




Candidate for the Office of National 3 rd Anti-Basileus (Dean)


Offices Held

Local

Basileus, 1 st Anti-Basileus

YOBPS Director

National

Religious Director

Committees

National Founder’s Day

Local Founder’s Day

Spring Conference

Debutante Ball


Convention

Annual Meeting

2019 2018, 2020

Sarah P. Reynolds

Thelma L. Wallace

Founders




FOUNDED 1945


Name Tara Bell

Address 3505 Bassler Street

Chapter Alpha Eta

City: Las Vegas




Candidate for Office of National Tamias


Offices Held

Local

Recording Grammateus, Business Manager

National

Sergeant-at-Arms, Assistant Sergeant-at-Arms

1st Anti-Basileus, Hospitality Protocol

Committees

Ritual, YOBPS, Scholarship

Dean’s Committee, Audit, Fundraising


Convention

Annual Meeting

2019, 2017 2020, 2018

TARA BELL

Candidate for National Tamias

PROFILE

Retired from Clark County School

District Since 2018

License NV Insurance Agent

Memberships and Organizations

Member of Beta Pi Sigma Sorority,

Incorporated since 2016

held positions in the local chapters:

1 st Anti-Basileus, Recording

Grammateus, Hospital/protocol and

Business Manager.

National Position: Sergeant-at Arms,

and Assistant Sergeant-at-Arms

Nevada Restaurant Association

American Culinary Federation

(Hospitality Management)

Certified Mixologist

CONTACT

PHONE:

702-720-7041

EDUCATION

University of Nevada Las Vegas, 2016

Bachelor Science

College of Southern Nevada, 2010

Associate of Applied Science

WORK EXPERIENCE

Mama Bird Southern Kitchen - Lead Person

2018 - 2021

Clark County School District Curator

2006–2018

SKILLS

Performs Depository operations & record keeping.

• Manages and oversees processes for all electronic

funds i.e., deposits and ACH,

Mobile Deposits, RDC, and Debit Cards – incoming,

outgoing, file transmissions, and

Events.

• Oversees all deposit operations projects.

• Completes required reports and records accurately

and promptly.

• Performs other duties, as assigned.

EMAIL:

Bellplace41@yahoo.com

Sarah P. Reynolds

Thelma L. Wallace

Founders




FOUNDED 1945


Name Teresina Mahoney

Chapter Alpha Eta Chapter

Address

134 Kola Street City: Henderson




Candidate for National Financial Grammateus


Offices Held

Local

Basileus, Historian, Ritual Director, Financial

Grammateus

National

Special Project 2017, Webmaster

Hospitality/ Protocol, Business Manager

Committees

Scholarship Committee, Finance Committee

Dean Committee, Ritual Committee

Web design Committee

Auditing Committee


Convention

Annual Meeting

2017 2018, 2020

Teresina Mahoney

134 Kola Street

Henderson, Nevada 89015

718-688-9750

General Summary: Over 30 years of expertise in Financial Planning, Teaching/Training,

Fund raising, Grants/Proposal writing - Accounting, Bookkeeping, Budget Analysis, Tax

Preparation and Speculation Annuities.

Professional Background:

Black Mountain Global Int’l Tax & Financial Services

CMA (Certified Managerial Accountant) Consultant

CFP (Certified Financial Planner/Chartered Investment & Financial Analyst

Internal Revenue Service

Internal Auditor

Education

Master of Public Policy (MPP), Accounting & Financial Management

Bachelor of Science, BSTM-Accounting Specialization (CMA)

Bachelor of Science in Technical Management

Training & License – CFP- Certified Financial Planner, Community Outreach

Coordinator, Case Management - Community Advocate -HIV/AIDS Instructor

(American Red Cross), Street Outreach, Para-Professional, Certified Managerial

Accountant, Architectural Drafter-CAD, Certified Pastry & Culinary Chef

Volunteering /Affiliations

Alliance for Non-traditional Students (ANTS) President

American Federations of Chefs (ACF) Board Chief Financial Officer

Silver State BMX

Board Treasurer

(PIN People in Need)

Board Chairperson

Chartered Financial Analyst

AIMR- Association for Investment Management

& Research

T. Mahoney Resume - 1 | P age

Sarah P. Reynolds

Thelma L. Wallace

Founders




FOUNDED 1945


Name Pamela Moore

Chapter Theta

Address 10001 Ramona St. Unit 2 City: Bellflower



Candidate for Office National Recording Grammateus



Offices Held

Local

National

YOBPS Director



Committees

Scholarship

Dean


Convention

Annual Meeting

2019 2018, 2020

Sarah P. Reynolds

Thelma L. Wallace

Founders




FOUNDED 1945


Name Rhonda Jordan-Thomas

Address 8138 Fairchild Avenue

Chapter Zeta

City: Winnetka

State: CA Zip Code: 91308 Phone No.: (818) 280 6276


Candidate for Office Regional Director at Large



Offices Held

Local

National

Financial Grammateus

Committees

Scholarship


Convention

Annual Meeting

2019, 2017 2018, 2020

Sarah P. Reynolds

Thelma L. Wallace

Founders




FOUNDED 1945


Name Rosemary Agnew-Meracle

Address 3706 S Ross Street

Chapter Alpha Delta

City: Santa Ana




Candidate for National Regional Director-at-Large


Offices Held

Local

National

Basileus, Ritual Director, 2 nd Anti-Basileus

Board member

Committees

All Local Chapter Committees

Nominating Committee



Convention

Annual Meeting

2019 2018, 2020

Dr. Rosemary Agnew- Meracle

Profile Summary

Soror Rosemary Agnew Meracle grew up in a small town in

Indiana. Immediately after high school, she married her high school

sweetheart, and they went to college together.

She has two sons: the eldest graduated from Notre Dame and lives

in Boston; the youngest works for a video game company and lives

nearby.

She has received a master’s degree in education and has a PH. D in

administrative Education.

Soror Agnew Meracle has taught English to ninth and tenth grade

students at Millikan High School in the City of Long Beach.

In her leisure time she enjoys singing in the church choir and

writing.

In 1990 Soror Agnew Meracle pledged in Beta Pi Sigma Sorority,

Inc., Tau Chapter, located in Long Beach, California. She served as

Basileus for three terms and held several other positions within the

Chapter. In 1997 she co-sponsored Alpha Delta Chapter of Santa ana

and it is where she is the current Basileus. She has also served as Third

Anti-Basileus of Alpha Delta Chapter (Dean)

Sarah P. Reynolds

Thelma L. Wallace

Founders




FOUNDED 1945


Name Saundra Randall

Address 2500 E. Imperial Hwy –

Suite 156A, Unit 233

Chapter Theta

City: Brea




Candidate for Office of Regional Director-at-Large


Local

Offices Held

National

Basileus, 1 st Anti Basileus, 3 rd Anti Basileus

(Dean), Ritual Director Regional Director-at-Large (2013)

Program, Scholarship, Dean, Nominating &

YOBPS

Committees

Religious Director, 2 nd Anti-Basileus


Convention

Annual Meeting

Many others - Current Qualified 2019 Many others – Current Qualified 2020

Resume of Qualifications for Regional Director at-Large

Dr. Saundra Randall

The positions of the Regional Director at-Large, the National

Scholarship Chairperson, and the National Religious Director have

provided me “seasoned, priceless experience.” I have successfully

reached out to each Chapter encouraging growth, training, and

conflict resolution whenever necessary. I feel confident that both

my extensive work history whether paid or volunteer coupled with

my stellar educational background will make me an outstanding

Regional Director at-Large and a great fit for our Sorority. “Let the

works I have done speak for me.”

College Dean and Professor (20+ years) of Psychology, African American History and

Religious Education from the A.A. to Ph.D. Degree Candidates

Chair of Doctoral Candidates in Religious Education and Master of Divinity (M.Div.)

10+ years

Volunteer Black Alumnae of Smith College “BASC” President and Board of Director (10+

years.) Worked directly with Admission and Financial Aid for

Recommendations of Scholarship Awards to Need-Based Students

Current Volunteer Alumnae Recruiter of High School Seniors (Female) as

Prospective, Matriculated College Students (3.7 GPA or higher)

Education

Earned Ph.D. in Religious Education and Doctor of Ministries (D.Min.)

Earned Master of Divinity (M.Div.) AND a Master of Arts (M.A.) in Marital and Family

Therapy

Smith College Alumnae (Class of 1975) Earned Dual Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Both in

Psychology AND Afro-American Studies. Women’s College (Ivy League = Seven Sister

Colleges)

Sarah P. Reynolds

Thelma L. Wallace

Founders




FOUNDED 1945


Name Noella Austin Buchanan

Address 7051 Rock Spring Lane

Chapter Xi Chapter

City: East Highland Ranch




Candidate for Office of Ritual Director

No.; of years in Present Chapter 40 yrs - Xi Chapter

3 yrs - Alpha Gamma

Offices Held

Local

National

Basileus - Ritual Director - Tamias

Religious Director

Committees

Ex-official (as Basileus)

Dean – Credentials – Ritual - Finance

Executive Committee Meeting, Auditing


Convention

Annual Meeting

All Since 2018 All Since 2018

The Rev. Noella Austin Buchanan

The Rev. Noella Austin Buchanan is a retired pastor of the African Methodist

Episcopal Church. She has pastored in Fontana, Corona, St. Louis (Missouri),

and Riverside. Prior to entering the ministry, Rev. Noella retired after working 32 years as an

Operational Auditor and Regional Personnel Manager covering Southern California and

Nevada. Her educational endeavors are from Redlands University, Fuller Theological Seminary

and University of Southern California.

Rev. Buchanan is currently serving as National Religious Director for Beta Pi Sigma, Inc. which

she has been a member since 1978, when she joined Xi Chapter (Altadena/Pasadena). After

moving back from St. Louis, Missouri she joined Alpha Gamma (Carson) until Xi Chapter was

Reactivated in 2018. In Xi Chapter she has held the position as Basileus, Tamias, Ritual Chair

on the local level.

Beta Pi Sigma motto being “Youth Takes Priority” is the hallmark of her community

involvement as shown by her community work:

Working in the community has been her passion as an appointee of the Child Abuse and

Neglect Review Board for the state of Missouri, Load Executive for the United Way, Boards

Member/Advisor for the Sickle Cell Foundation (emphasis on Black Infant Mortality), the

Community College Placement Association, Grantee from Public Health for the State of

California Teen Pregnancy prevention, Member of Riverside County School Board African

American Stakeholder Committee, serving on the Steering Committee for the Family Caregiver

Support Group as an Advocate/Liaison and a Board Member of Youth Essential Skills (working

with youth 8-22) .

Sarah P. Reynolds

Thelma L. Wallace

Founders




FOUNDED 1945


Name Cecilia Hamilton

Address 3023 West 73 rd Street

Chapter Theta

City: Los Angeles




Candidate for Office National YOBPS DIRECTOR


Offices Held

Local

Chapter Basileus, Ritual Director, 2 nd Anti

Basileus

National

Webmaster, National YOBPS Director

Committees

Ritual, Scholarship, Dean, Audit & Fundraising,

YOBPS


Convention

Annual Meeting

2019, 2017 2020, 2018

Cecilia Hamilton

Bio for Renomination

I am interested in continuing the work I set out to accomplish as National

Youth Director for Beta Pi Sigma. The foundation of our illustrious organization

is “Youth Takes Priority.” Within the last two years, we have had tremendous

challenges within our sorority in obtaining this goal, through difficulties in

maintaining YOBPS memberships, fewer active members to maintain our youth

programs as traditionally operated. Our country has been through a devastating

pandemic for over a year, which has denied us the ability to operate our programs

regularly and maintain active participation with our youth. I have been in works

with chapter YOBPS directors to share best practices for virtual member

participation, as well as work with chapters which have inactive YOBPS groups, to

work with them and encourage to help and support you in need in their own

communities in creative ways. Looking forward to the next couple of years, our

youth will need different and varied support and services, and I believe Beta Pi

Sigma can be a significant support/and lead with both existing chapters and

outreach with local youth entities, also sharing best practices among the chapters

though monthly meetings and encouraging chapters in need of creative support.

I am also in the process of collecting all documents previously approved for

the YOBPS program to be resubmitted int eh CBL booklet. Unfortunately, there is

only one document available in our CBL, so I have brought together a committee

of members who are researching documents to assemble and bring to the Executive

Committee for resolution to reinstate. This is needed for uniform procedures

throughout all chapters for continuity. These two Challenges I am committed to

following through for a second term if I am elected.

Thank you.

Sarah P. Reynolds

Thelma L. Wallace

Founders




FOUNDED 1945


Name Christine Pollard

Chapter Nu

Address 4233 W. 76 th Street, Unit

301 City: Chicago

State: IL Zip Code: 60652 Phone No.: (773) 767-5835

Date of Initiation: 1993 Candidate for Office Editor Reporter Olive Grove



Offices Held

Local

Basileus, First, Second, Third Anti-Basileus

Tamias, Recording Gramm., Editor

National

Web Master, Special Projects

Editor Olive Grove, Editor-Reporter Olive

Grove

Committees

Finance, Nominating, Programs, Dean

Scholarship

Telephone Director, Webpage


Convention

Annual Meeting

2017, 2009, 2013, 2015 2012, 2014, 2016 2018, 2020

Sarah P. Reynolds

Thelma L. Wallace

Founders




FOUNDED 1945


Name Ivanona Cail

Chapter Nu

Address 17140 Yates Avenue

City: South Holland

State: IL Zip Code: 60473 Phone No.: (708) 895-2514



Candidate for Office Editor Reporter Olive Grove


Offices Held

Local

Chapter Basileus, 1 st Anti-Basileus, 2 nd Anti

Basileus,

Historian

Editor Olive Grove

National

Editor Reporter Olive Grove

Committees

Scholarship


Convention

Annual Meeting

2001, 2017, 2019 2008, 2014, 2016, 2018, 2020

Sarah P. Reynolds

Thelma L. Wallace

Founders




FOUNDED 1945


Name Terri Stallings

Chapter Theta Chapter

Address

19009 S. Laurel Park Rd City: Dominguez Hills




Number of Years Active: 24 Number of years in local Chapter 24 years

Offices Held

Local

Basileus 1 st , 2 nd , 3 rd Anti-Basileus, YOBPS,

Religious Director, Ritual Director, Olive Group

Reporter, Ways & Means Committee

National

National Recording Grammateus, National Music

Director, National 1 st Anti-Basileus, National

YOBPS

Committees

Dean’s Committee, Program Committee

Scholarship Committee, YOBPS

Committee

Dean’s Committee

Special Projects


Convention

Every Convention since 1997 (24 years)

Annual Meeting

Every Annual Meeting since

1998 except 2006 (South Africa Ministry)

Dr.Terri

Stallings

P R O F E S S I O N A L

S U M M A R Y

Approximately 35 years working, teaching

and training in the Educational,

Personnel and Human Resources,

Wedding and Event Planning, Marketing

and Advertising, Food and Beverage,

Counseling, Real Estate, CPA and

Tax Law, Entertainment and Business

Industries. Possession of

knowledge, skills and abilities in

administration, supervisorial and

executive management. Certified in

Biblical Counseling, Food and Beverage,

Business, Grant and Proposal Writer.

C O N T A C T

I N F O R M A T I O N

Email: teelaiz4u@gmail.com

Website: www.teelaizdesserts.com

LinkedIn: @teelaizdessserts

Address: 19009 S. Laurel Park Road –

Dominguez Hills, CA – 90220

P R O F E S S I O N A L V I T A E

TeeLaiz Desserts, LLC

Certified (federal, state and local) Female Black-

Owned Business

Dominguez Hills, CA

Owner and Chief Executive Officer of a dessert company

that specializes in

homemade scratch desserts with a southern flare. My

knowledge, skills

and abilities consist of management, human resources,

training, financial,

budgeting, forecasting, fundraising and sales.

Faithful Central Bible Church

Impact Program-Musical Director and Vocal Coach, K-12

Music Director for summer Impact Program. Coaching

approximately 200 youth musically, in preparation for

major productions presented at end of summer.

Compton Unified School

District

Administrator, Analyst in Personnel, Human

Resources and K-12.

Responsibilities included administrative oversight of 13

school sites. Facilitated trainings and retreats.

Administrated payroll, conflict resolution, special

projects, grant and proposal writing, appeal hearings of

over 1600 classified employees. Interfaced with

Administrative Law Judges, elected Personnel

Commissioners and Board of Trustee members.

Administrative oversight of agendas, minutes, board

reports and classified documents pertaining to sensitive

and confidential information.

A C A D E M I C P R O F I L E

Cass Technical High School

Detroit, Michigan

ranked No. 1 High School since 1922.

Southern Illinois University

Illinois

Associate of Science

Administration of Justice – Law School Prerequisite

Bachelor of Music – Vocal Performance, Education and

Business

Eagle Rock University

Master of Divinity

Biblical Counseling

Next Dimension Bible University

Doctoral Program

Doctor of Ministry, D.Min.

Doctor of Philosophy of Religious Education, Ph.D.

C O M P U T E R / T E C H N I C A L

B A C K G R O U N D

Proficent in:

Microsoft Office

including Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Access, Publishere.

Desktop Publishing, Photo Shop, Illustrator computer programs.

All office equipment, Internet,

All Social Media Platforms including Facebook, Instagram,

Twitter, Linkedin, Pinterest, Copywriting, Photo Shop, Illustrator.

C O M M U N I T Y

A F F I L I A T I O N / C O M M U N I T Y

S E R V I C E

Member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., the first

black sorority for black college women. Delta Beta

Chapter.

Held office of Basileus for three years.

Black Business Women Rock (BBWR) Network.

Chamber of Commerce,

Southern California City of Carson Black Chamber of

Commerce.

Youth City Productions.

Owner and Director of City-wide organization for

children and youth. Summer Arts Camps,

Entrepreneurial training, performing arts, music, dance,

modeling, voice, musical theater. Free to all who

registered and supported by the Dominguez Hills

Homeowners Association.

Compton Unified School District Children’s Choir

Director Crenshaw Christian Center Children’s and Youth

Choir Director for 250 youth. Winner of the National

McDonald’s Gospelfest.

100 Black Women

Toastmasters International

P R O F E S S I O N A L V I T A E

Golden Wings Academy

Principal for K-6 private schooL.

Administrator for teachers and staff, payroll, hiring and

termination, benefits and state testing. Principal of

elementary level students, which included coordination

of trips, parent/teacher conferences, state-wide student

testing management, partnership with community

partners to advance the productivity of the school and

neighboring communities. Responsible for establishing

business relationships with community partners.

Budget, 1.2M

CDMG, Inc

General Manager

General Manager at creative direct marketing and

advertising agency. Administrative oversight of 32

employees. Second in command to owner of the agency.

Led day to day operations of the agency including

payroll and production of magalogs, and other celebrity

driven publications.

Infomat, Inc.

Director

Director at a direct marketing firm. Responsible for 25

employees who ordered and sold direct marketing for

celebrity clientele.

Ernst and Young, CPA Firm

Coordinator

Coordinator for celebrity clientele income tax returns.

Supervised and managed staff of 15 to meet

requirements of the Internal Revenue Service and

Franchise Tax Board, ensuring timely income tax return

processing. Bill Cosby, Frank Sinatra and Sammy Davis,

Jr. were among my clientele.

Crenshaw Christian Center

of Los Angeles.

Coordinator for Administration and Youth

Departments.

Coordinated events for the ministry and responsible for

creating activities for over 30,000 children and youth.

Also served as a Bereavement Coordinator, supporting

families of over 10,000 members during bereavement.

Coordinated memorial services from concept to

completion.

UC Berkeley, Berkeley, CA

Manager at Student Activities and Services

Coordinated daily televised protests. Advised over 100

student groups ensuring adherence to policies and

procedures of the university. Worked and interfaced

with State officials including the Governor and other

state legislators and city officials.

Sarah P. Reynolds

Thelma L. Wallace

Founders




FOUNDED 1945


Name Verna Edwards

Address 1543 S. Plymouth Court

Chapter Lambda

City: Santa Maria






Offices Held

Local

National

1st Anti-Basileus

Hospitality/ Protocol

Committees


Lambda Chairperson, Southern Region

Founder’s Day

Hospitality/Protocol


Convention

Annual Meeting

2019 2018, 2020

VERNA EDWARDS

1543 S. Plymouth Court Cell: 770-312-4634

Santa Maria, CA 93458

verna.edwards0415@gmail.com

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Background includes over 20+ years implementing and managing traditional and virtual training

programs; and over 10 years in project management with military, civilian, contract and non-profit

organizations.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

UNITED STATES AIR FORCE

381st Training Support / 532d Training Squadrons, Vandenberg SFB, California, May 2016 – Present

Chief, Faculty Development – Full Time

• Managed three flights: four military personnel and nine civilians; providing management oversight to

Faculty Development, Instructional Technology Unit (ITU) and Resource flights.

• Training Manager for six courses averaging 295 graduates per year overseeing FY programming

schedules for mission readiness training.

• Utilized TTMS OTA software, built courses, classes, confirm requirements and provided mobile

training support to a variety of AF organizations.

• Identified evolving training needs during California’s coronavirus pandemic stay-at-home order;

enrolled three course managers/Instructional Technology Unit (ITU) in 5-day Associated Training

Development (ATD) Conference/Keesler AFB Blackboard courses to enhance existing

knowledge/abilities and increased creativity in preparation for online facilitation duties.

• Revised two Instructional Technology Courseware Designer/Developer Core Personnel position

descriptions to align with assigned task; approved by AFPC classifications.

• Established network with AETC Chief, ADL Product Integration; secured ITU approved software

licenses.

• Developed offline software/stand-alone hardware waivers to increase unit’s execution abilities and

support technology integrations efforts.

• Partnered with 2 AF to redesign six e-learning modules. Briefed project scope to action officer;

successfully secured 3-year development effort for the group.

• Secured $20K contract for instructor-led Adobe Captivate training; collaborated with Keesler AFB to

deliver two AETC courses focused on the theories and strategies that addressed diverse needs of

students in today’s military classroom.

• Project manager for $18,000+ blended learning classroom redesign in response to classroom

modernization initiative. Led five member teams, over 14-month conversion of conference room to a

Wi-Fi enhanced student-centered learning environment able to facilitate active learning strategies,

integrated multimedia and learner collaboration. The success of this endeavor decisively led the way for

the initial expenditure of the 381 TRG campus-wide Wi-Fi project.

• Promoted innovative curriculum development of two courses: Course Writer, built to meet the needs

of advanced degreed learners, delivered via synchronous virtual meetings and Basic Instructor Course

(BIC) curriculum structured to support a blended learning environment, integrating online instructional

materials and measurements. Early BIC design offered “contact free” delivery during coronavirus

pandemic, ensuring the continuance of critical mission readiness training.


381st Training Support Squadron, Vandenberg AFB, California, Dec 2010 – May 2016

Manpower/Personnel Resource Manager – Full Time

• Served as 381st Training Group (381 TRG) expert on military and civilian manpower and personnel

utilization and requirement matters. Advised and prepared oral presentations and briefings to Command

staff and personnel on manpower impacts affecting the organization.

• Analyzed manpower structure and identified operational requirements in conjunction with mission

objectives to improve the overall effectiveness and efficiency of the organization.

• Coordinated with 2 AF, AETC and 30th Space Wing to ensure critical, time-sensitive space operation

positions were filled in a timely manner and in accordance with manpower procedures, policies and

directives.

• Evaluated course development requirements, course resource estimates, and training plans for precise

manpower authorization and personnel specifications to ensure compliance with MAJCOM policies.

• Assisted in development of courses of action, analysis, and recommendations consistent with Higher

Headquarters’ directed organizational realignment policies. Led two squadron merger of military and

civilian personnel; communicated repurpose authorizations strategies to leadership and developed

objectives to support the mission throughout the venture.

• Supported 381 TRG conversion projects; participate in conversion and planning team development of

standardized core personnel documents for military-to-civilian authorizations, four position descriptions

approved without issue.

JTD ENTERPRISES, INC.

Council of State Archivists, Intergovernmental Preparedness for Essential Records (IPER) Project,

Woodstock, Georgia, Apr 2008 – Feb 2011

Project Manager/Training Coordinator – Full Time Independent Contractor

• Managed $2.6 million FEMA-funded IPER Project with primary focus on policy and guidance

adherence to established emergency preparedness, planning and response activities affecting essential

state, local, and tribal entity records and recordkeeping systems.

• Planned and managed total training requirements for 50 states and territories as defined by IPER and

identified in FEMA guidelines to include support equipment, facilities, budget and other resources as

needed.

• Established project timelines and milestones to ensure scope, schedules and quantifiable measures for

the successful completion of work were met. Coordinated activities to the five key project staff

members, eight mobile instructors, and two contractor team members which aided the timely completion

of assigned tasks.

• Tracked milestones, ensured key completion dates were met and FEMA compliance procedures

throughout development were adhered too.

• Facilitated and coordinated rental acquisition of five unique training facilities to sustain IPER’s multistate

training delivery platform within five states: Georgia, Connecticut, Iowa, Colorado and California.

Researched computer equipment requirements, software parameters and support staff needed to deliver

training at each location. Integrated mobile training schedule into baseline schedule, adjusted

deliverables and implemented planned objectives as programmed.

• Prepared project awareness presentations and briefed team schedules/activities to over 300 state

employees strategically located within the 50 states and territories via online video conferencing media

saving over $86,580 in advertising and staff travel cost. Created and facilitated “Ask IPER” FAQ

webinars resulting in an increase of nationwide emergency planning awareness and participation

supplying a repository of online learner resources.

• Facilitated three face-to-face courses to over 300 state employees located throughout five central

regions within the U.S. Provided hands on software training on web-conferencing and collaboration

tools, provided train-the-trainer workshops and facilitated FEMA courses. Delivered iLinc webinar tech

support.

• Designed course objectives for blended instructor-led synchronous FEMA courses; Essential Records

(Course #AWR-211-2) and Records Emergency Planning and Response (Course #AWR-210-2)

Webinars with focus on identifying and securing essential records critical to the Continuity of

Operations (COOP).


532d Training Squadron, Vandenberg AFB, California, Jan 2005-Jun 2008

Chief, Training Development Element (TDE) – Full Time

• Managed space and missile maintainer courses utilizing instructional systems development (ISD)

approach that evaluates Air Force technical training during all phases of development.

• Designed instructor-led training for newly enlisted missile maintainers ensured curriculum objectives

were work-related and relevant to support required knowledge, skills and abilities.

• Evaluated curriculum to ensure organizational goals were met and modified as required.

• Assessed and evaluated learning programs to comply with military standards and instructional

methods.

• Reviewed and revised instructional material in accordance with established learning objectives.

• Analyzed end of course feedback statistics to assess training achievement or discrepancies and

recommended process improvements as required.

• Supervised three course managers in the development, design and implementation of 532d courses.

LOCKHEED MARTIN MISSION SYSTEMS

Santa Maria, California / Marietta, Georgia, Dec 1998 – Jul 2004

Tech Writer/Training Lead – Full Time

• Managed training activities for over 500 military and civilian personnel that ensured timely delivery of

planning, scheduling and flight operations products. Provided mobile, face-to-face training on software

fundamentals of operation’s products at off-site facilities located at Vandenberg AFB, California and

Cape Canaveral, Florida.

• Worked closely with subject matter experts to design online training programs which enhanced

product delivery to military, civilian and contract personnel resulting in on-time delivery and a cost

savings of $78,000 for the AF.

• Managed budgetary and scheduling coordination between 17 product leads, various training

subcontractors, government project officers and training specialists.

• Led 25 tech trainer design team, ensured instructional effectiveness, efficiency and customer

satisfaction. Managed specialized training contracts as required for public vendors and commercial-offthe-shelf

products.

• Developed basis of estimates and programmed cradle-to-grave training timelines to depict project

evolution from analysis to delivery for over 100 courses for Lockheed program managers and

customers.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

CAPELLA UNIVERSITY, Minneapolis, MN

MBA, Project Management, Conferred: June 2009

GPA: 3.9

CAPELLA UNIVERSITY, Minneapolis, MN

MS Education, Instructional Design for Online Learning, Conferred: December 2005

GPA: 4.0, Honors: Summa cum Laude

SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY AT CARBONDALE, Carbondale, IL

BS Education, Workforce Education and Development, Conferred: August 1998

GPA: 3.6, Dean’s List

- Association for Talent Development (ATD) International “Training” Conferences, 2016-2020

- US San Diego, Online Facilitation Certificate, 2016

- Project Management Refresher Course, 2016

- OPM Supervisory Development Seminar, 2012

- United States Air Force, Honorable Discharge, 1981-1992

COMPUTER SKILLS

Blackboard Learn, Captivate 2019, Moodle, Canvas, iLinc Webinar media, Microsoft Office Project and

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