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During the month of June, Chapters of Charms, Inc., in twelve (12) states pause to cele- brate Founders’ Day. Charms, Incorporated has given fifty-one (51) years of service via twenty- one (21) chapters throughout the United States. It is a national civic, social, and cultural organi- zation founded in Pittsburgh, PA in 1952 by Mrs. LaVera Horde and incorporated in 1962. Charm Elizabeth Chatman of the Benton Harbor (Michigan) Chapter is the national president. In 1967, the De

During a champagne luncheon and fashion show, over 200 guests packed The Capital Club in down- town Columbus on April 6 at Noon to welcome the city’s new- est ladies’ social club, The Gahanna Chapter of Charms, Inc. The theme of the affair was ―Simply Elegant. Mistress of Ceremonies and Chapter Historian, Marcia Turner Conley, gave a rousing welcome to enthusiastic guests from 4 cities in Ohio as well as chapter mem- bers from Texas, Alabama, Michi- gan, North Carolina and Pe

The Benton Harbor Chapter of Charms never fails to please with our annual pre- Mother’s Day Tea. It is the ticket every woman in Benton Harbor and surround- ing communities cov- ets. Our annual Leg- ends Tea puts a spotlight on women in Benton Harbor who have served the community in every aspect of their lives from faith to fam- ily to their profession and beyond. This year’s honorees were: Nora Jefferson and Lisa Peeples-Hurst. It is also a time to strut in our finest millin

The Tulsa Charms are recovering from the loss of Charm Vivian Goodwin, Charm Janis Williams and her son, Gem Albert Williams. Charm Janis Williams loved children. She was widely known as an artist, jewelry de- signer and teacher. She was also well known for her in- volvement in many civic and social or- ganizations, including Tulsa's Links. She was a co- founder and president of the Tulsa Chapter of Charms, Incorporated, the Set Club as well as a number of other organizations

The Charms Inc. Cleveland Chapter would like to share some pictures from the last few months’ activities. The Cleveland Chapter met at the Cedar Creek Grille April 7th to celebrate with Charm Thelma Williams before she moved out of state. Thelma was our first President and is greatly missed. The luncheon was filled with memo- ries and fond stories as scrap books and pictures were shared with newer members. Charm Williams has kept in touch with the Cleveland Chapter and has in

Sharon L. Bowen, President of Columbus Chapter of Charms, Inc. has been appointed Director of Disabilities Ministries for all of Allegheny West Conference. Her region covers all of Ohio, Virginia, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia. We are so very proud of Sharon as our President and leader, as well as, all of her accomplishments, and the dedicated service which she continues to provide in our community, business industry, political arena and more. You Go Lady!! The life of Char

Charm Mae Orr was honored with an International Excel- lence Service Award from the United Nations. She received the award from the National Association of Ne- gro Business and Profes- sional Women’s Clubs (NANBPWC), International Division, a United Nations Non- governmental Organ- izational (NGO), during a recent trip to New York City. Orr was recognized for color- ful pillowcase dresses that were delivered to girls in war -torn Liberia. A neighbor gave her the idea. She pre

Charm Patricia Johnson is still on the go, and is loving it all. In April, as National Organ-izer, she successfully facili-tated the installation activities for the 21st Chapter of Charms, Inc., the Gahanna Chapter of Charms, Inc. The activities provided by the Gahanna Chapter were won-derful. Additionally, Charm Johnson wishes to thank President Chatman and all of our chapters for their roles and support in this en-deavor. Hemingway said it best, ―If you are lucky enough to