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President’s Message
President’s Message
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Greetings,

As the presiding President. I want to extend a warm and sincere welcome, as well as provide an
overview of the Greater Miami Chapter (GMC) of Continentals Societies, ,Inc. service within our
rich community.

As a society we have triumphed and persevered during an unprecedented time in history with the COVID-19 pandemic and variants, challenging sickness, and caring for our loved ones.

In spite of the various hardships, the Continentals faced those tumultuous challenges head-on and continued to serve the children of the South Florida community through virtual platforms.

Astoundingly, our Chapter served over 3,,500 children through its H.E.E.R Plus Arts and Humanities Programs. These services include but are not limited to a mentoring program, youth career workshop series, African American Read-in, just to name a few. GMC awarded several scholarships which for the first time included book scholarships.

Our Chapter continues to collaborate with the local schools, churches, non-profit organizations, and various national organizations such as NCNW, the NCO to educate, and provide a variety of community service projects.

Annually, the Continentals look forward to addressing bullying, sponsor Red Ribbon Week activities and promote the Colgate Smile Campaign.

We welcome support from the community-at-large which may include but is not limited to in-kind donations, monetary contributions, and willing volunteers.

As always it is our goal as an organization to serve those children in need with the Spirit of Excellence, communicate with KINDNESS, and have an overall POSITIVE impact on each and every child in South Florida and abroad.
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PROGRAMS | MENTORINGTUTORINGAFTERSCHOOLHEERADOPTA CHILDMOVEFORHUNGER| AND SERVICES

  • Remembering Our Beloved Brenda Irene Alford
    Remembering Our Beloved Brenda Irene Alford
  • Back To School Health Fair
    Back To School Health Fair
  • Adopt A Child Programs And Services Home Page
    Adopt-A-Child Initiative Program
  • Continental Societies Greater Miami Chapter Mentoring Programs Powered By Barrett Information Technologies Inc 2
    Planning Meeting
  • Continental Societies Greater Miami Chapter AfterSchool Programs Powered By Barrett Information Technologies Inc 2
    Congratulations

PROGRAMS | MENTORINGTUTORINGAFTER-SCHOOLHEERADOPT A CHILDMOVE FOR HUNGER| AND SERVICES

  • Remembering Our Beloved Brenda Irene Alford
    Remembering Our Beloved Brenda Irene Alford
  • Back To School Health Fair
    Back To School Health Fair
  • Adopt A Child Programs And Services Home Page
    Adopt-A-Child Initiative Program
  • Continental Societies Greater Miami Chapter Mentoring Programs Powered By Barrett Information Technologies Inc 2
    Planning Meeting
  • Continental Societies Greater Miami Chapter AfterSchool Programs Powered By Barrett Information Technologies Inc 2
    Congratulations

Black HistoryAMAZINGCREATIVEINNOVATIVEBOLDMOTIVATINGAWESOME!| Month Celebration

Black HistoryAMAZINGCREATIVEINNOVATIVEBOLDMOTIVATINGAWESOME!| Month Celebration

GMCSI Black History Month Celebration

GMCSI Presents Black History Month Celebration At R. R. Moton Elementary School - February 21st, 2020 - Concert 2, Part 2

GMCSI Black History Month Celebration

GMCSI Presents Black History Month Celebration At R. R. Moton Elementary School - February 21st, 2020 - Concert 2, Part 2
Greater Miami C.S.I. -  Walk for Breast Cancer

Virtual
Walk for Breast Cancer
with Susan G. Komen

Because of Covid-19 it was dubbed "Walk Where You Are". We walked at South Dade Park.
My Team consisted of Continentals Angelique Stinson, Jeannette Mallory, Annette Littlejohn, Susan Cambridge, Dr. Pat Collins, my friends Sybil Hamilton and Debra Recupero.
Together, we raised over $1500.
- Contributed by Continetal Rhonda Simmons.
A Virtual Walk for Breast Cancer...
Walk where you Are..
Greater Miami C.S.I. -  Walk for Breast Cancer

Virtual
Walk for Breast Cancer
with Susan G. Komen

Because of Covid-19 it was dubbed "Walk Where You Are". We walked at South Dade Park.
My Team consisted of Continentals Angelique Stinson, Jeannette Mallory, Annette Littlejohn, Susan Cambridge, Dr. Pat Collins, my friends Sybil Hamilton and Debra Recupero.
Together, we raised over $1500.
- Contributed by Continetal Rhonda Simmons.
A Virtual Walk for Breast Cancer...

Walk where you Are.

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National History

HEER Progrfams Overview

In 1972, Continental Societies, Inc. initiated its national program "Operation Awareness; HEER -- Health, Education, Employment and Recreation".  Each component of our programmatic thrust was chosen because of its significance in the lives of all children and youth. In 1977, a fifth component, Arts and Humanities, was added.  These five areas provide the structure for continental service to the children we serve from babies to college students.

The Washington, DC chapter surveys, investigates, and reports the needs and problems of children and youth in its community and subsequently initiates and implements programs, projects, and activities in these areas designed to meet the community's needs. The projects range from health fairs and drug abuse programs to community health awareness seminars. "Reading is Fundamental" sponsorships, tutoring and scholarships awards, career and employability and job placement workshops, as well as cultural programs, etiquette and leadership academies all contribute to uplifting the lives of underserved children.

Special programs are developed to provide exposure to college campuses for students, stimulate their minds, broaden their cultural awareness, and brighten their future. The components of the Five Point Programmatic Thrust work independently collectively to maximize readiness future leaders.

 

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CSI Birthday Club
On June 19th, 2022, the CSI celebrated Dr. Wylamerle Marshall's birthday!


A drive by was put together to celebrate the lady of the hour. She was showered with love, gifts and laughter!
CSI Birthday Club
On June 19th, 2022, the CSI celebrated Dr. Wylamerle Marshall's birthday!
A drive by was put together to celebrate the lady of the hour. She was showered with love, gifts and laughter!
REAL MEN READ
YES INDEED - IT'S GOLDEN!
REAL MEN READ

Introducing
REAL MEN READ

Real Men Read is a volunteer-driven program that brings male MENtors from the community into kindergarten classrooms to read five different books throughout the course of the school year.

The kindergarteners receive a book during each visit to build their own home libraries and share with their families. The intangible benefits are even greater. Since men tend to be seen as less involved in elementary education, spending time sharing books with a male role model allows all children to connect with the world of reading in a new and special way and encourages boys to see reading as something that guys enjoy too.
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Meet Our Officers:Chapter PresidentImmediate Past President2nd Vice PresidentRecording Secretary

Meet Our Officers:Chapter PresidentImmediate Past President2nd Vice PresidentRecording SecretaryCorresponding SecretaryFinancial SecretaryTreasurerHistorianChaplain Sergeant-at-armsScholarship ChairAssociate MemberParliamentarian

Gail Meeks
Gail Meeks/ Chapter President
- 2021- Present /
Gail Meeks
Gail Meeks/ Chapter President
- 2021- Present /
Please email us at:
info@greatermiamicontinentals.org

Please write to us at:
Greater Miami Continental Societies, Inc.
P.O. Box 162238
Miami, FL 33116

Elois Burroughs-Cooper
Elois Burroughs-Cooper/ 1st Vice President
- 2021- Present /
Elois Burroughs-Cooper
Elois Burroughs-Cooper/ 1st Vice President
- 2021- Present /
Please email us at:
info@greatermiamicontinentals.org

Please write to us at:
Greater Miami Continental Societies, Inc.
P.O. Box 162238
Miami, FL 33116

Christa Dotson-Dean
Christa Dotson-Dean/ - 2nd Vice President
- 2021 - Present /
Christa Dotson-Dean
Christa Dotson-Dean/ - 2nd Vice President
- 2021 - Present /
Please email us at:
info@greatermiamicontinentals.org

Please write to us at:
Greater Miami Continental Societies, Inc.
P.O. Box 162238
Miami, FL 33116

Jeanette Mallary
Jeanette Mallary/ Recording Secretary
- Arts and Humanities /
Jeanette Mallary
Jeanette Mallary/ Recording Secretary
- Arts and Humanities /
Please email us at:
info@greatermiamicontinentals.org

Please write to us at:
Greater Miami Continental Societies, Inc.
P.O. Box 162238
Miami, FL 33116

Gail Meeks
Gail Meeks/ Chapter President
- 2021- Present /
Gail Meeks
Gail Meeks/ Chapter President
- 2021- Present /
Please email us at:
info@greatermiamicontinentals.org

Please write to us at:
Greater Miami Continental Societies, Inc.
P.O. Box 162238
Miami, FL 33116

Elois Burroughs-Cooper
Elois Burroughs-Cooper/ 1st Vice President
- 2021- Present /
Elois Burroughs-Cooper
Elois Burroughs-Cooper/ 1st Vice President
- 2021- Present /
Please email us at:
info@greatermiamicontinentals.org

Please write to us at:
Greater Miami Continental Societies, Inc.
P.O. Box 162238
Miami, FL 33116

Christa Dotson-Dean
Christa Dotson-Dean/ - 2nd Vice President
- 2021 - Present /
Christa Dotson-Dean
Christa Dotson-Dean/ - 2nd Vice President
- 2021 - Present /
Please email us at:
info@greatermiamicontinentals.org

Please write to us at:
Greater Miami Continental Societies, Inc.
P.O. Box 162238
Miami, FL 33116

Jeanette T. Mallary
Jeanette T. Mallary/ Recording Secretary
- Arts and Humanities /
Jeanette T. Mallary
Jeanette T. Mallary/ Recording Secretary
- Arts and Humanities /
Please email us at:
info@greatermiamicontinentals.org

Please write to us at:
Greater Miami Continental Societies, Inc.
P.O. Box 162238
Miami, FL 33116

Greater Miami Continental Societies, Inc.

Yes, We are Cruising All Over Miami For A Cause!
 Greater Miami CSI

Continental |MakingTheDelivery OfPajamasTo TheCenterGuy Meeks

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Our Continental guy Meeks making the delivery of pajamas to the center.

Our
Continental Guy Meeks

Our Continental guy Meeks making the delivery of pajamas to the center. It takes the whole village to make work easy!! thanks to all who assisted with this wonderful event.
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SOME OF OUR AMAZING PARTNERS

FACTS & FIGURES

Continentals volunteer innovatively through tutoring, mentoring, after-school programs, apparel donations and Walk-a- thons. Mentoring programs are a major component of the Continental approach.

Outstanding women

Greater Miami CSI

Outstanding women of varied professional backgrounds, representing noble character and unrelenting determination, pledged to foster, promote, and develop the welfare of disadvantaged and underprivileged children and youth in the Greater Miami area.

Health initiative

Nationally, Continental Societies, Inc.’s Health initiative focuses on Asthma and Obesity and Education initiative focuses on Literacy and its effects on underprivileged children and youth.
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Education Program

The central theme for the Education Committee’s activity was “Cruising for a Cause: Learning New Adventures in Every Port through Reading and Technology”.

We Are Still Crusing!

For A Cause That Serves Our Children