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BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL WOMEN
“Trust in the Lord with all thine heart and
lean not unto thine own understanding.
In all thy ways, acknowledge him and he shall direct
thy path.” Proverbs 3:5,6
† MISSION
STATEMENT †
As a body of Christian women our purpose is
to strive to carry out the word and work of our Lord and Savior
Jesus Christ; to live up to the tenets we profess as set forth
in our Church Covenant; to be guided by the Constitution and
Bylaws of the Cornerstone Baptist Church and its Pastor; and
to diligently and prayerfully assist in carrying out the missions
and goals of this church.
- Organized
and founded by Mrs. Geneva Berrien in 1972 as a division
of the Missionary Society
- 1972
Easter Lily Project started at suggestion of Mrs. Georgia
Gayden
- During
the 80’s B & P’s supported “Wheels for Christ” and initiated
the Ramp Project
- 1986
Business and Professional Women separated from Missionary
Society and given Club status
- 1987
The Sandy F. Ray Awards Luncheon, originated by Mrs. Mary
Haughton and in 2003 held their seventeenth successful luncheon.
Special Projects
Easter
Lily Project
The idea for the Easter Lily Project was given as a gift from
a dying friend, Mrs. Georgia Gayden to our President Emeritus,
Mrs. Geneva Berrien in 1972 and has continued to this day.
The
Project has a four-fold purpose:
Memorialize
our loved ones
Honor
the living
Bring
cheer to our sick and shut-ins
Beautify
our Church because HE LIVES
Each
year during the weeks before Easter Sunday the Business and
Professional Women offer for $10.00 each, Easter Lilies, which
are then placed on the Church altar on Good Friday and Easter
Sunday. After
they have been viewed and enjoyed by all, purchasers may either
take their lilies home or donate to shut-ins.
B & P members deliver lilies to the sick and shut-
ins both after the Good Friday Service and on Easter Sunday.
This
project is ongoing and every member of the B & P’s contributes
their time to make this a beautiful and blessed part of our
Easter Season.
The
Sandy F. Ray Awards Luncheon
This
event was begun in 1987 by Mrs. Mary Haughton and continues
to this day. The
Sandy F. Ray Religious and Humanitarian Award is given each
year to someone who has shown outstanding achievements in
both the religious and community areas.
Included in the list of distinguished honorees are:
| Rev. Dr. Harry S. Wright, Rev. Henry |
Dr. Cynthia P. Ray |
| Rev. Henry G. Scott |
Mr. Harvey E. Butler Sr. |
| Rev. Dr. Johnny Youngblood |
Dr. Claudia T. Carty MD |
| Rev. Dr. Susan D. Johnson |
Dr. Mary Harden Umolu PhD |
| Rev. Dr. Benjamin L. Hooks |
Deborah C. Wright |
| Dr. Frank Mickens |
Rev. Dr. Barbara Austin Lucas |
| Ophelia Young Perry |
Deacon Clifford Jenkins |
In addition, awards are given for outstanding youths, special
community service, and special recognition. Our luncheon,
held in late September each year offers good food, fellowship,
entertainment, outstanding speakers and is eagerly anticipated
by all.
Some past speakers have included:
Rev. Nathan R. Turner, Rev. Dr. Wyatt T. Walker, Hon. Charles
B. Rangel, Rev. Dr. Calvin O. Butts, III, and Hon. David N.
Dinkins.
And – more to come!!
In
July of 2003, the B & P's moved another step forward
and presented the Financial Literacy Forum - a combination
of presentations and workshops about important financial
matters. The topics included Long Term Care, Wills
& Trusts, Financial Planning and Elder Law. The
presenters were Mr. Emillo Bermiss, Priamerica Financial
Services Representative, Ms. Kim Bressant-Kibwe, Esq.,
Rodger Miller, Registered Security Representative and
Ms. Sharon Williams, Certified Social Worker.
The
project was organized and chaired by two our newest
members,Judaea Yard-Lane and Sharon Edwards and moderated
by Susan Sydnor.
† Officers
- 2004-2006 †
| President |
Mrs. Susan Sydnor |
| First Vice President |
Mrs. Cyraisse
LeGrair Clarke |
| Second Vice President |
Mrs. Yvette
Bates-Reed |
| Recording Secretary |
Mrs. Judaea Yarde-Lane |
| Assistant Recording Secretary |
Mrs. Freddie Crutchfield |
| Corresponding Secretary |
Mrs. Marie
Prince |
| Treasurer |
Mrs.
Christine Newsum |
| Financial Secretary |
Mrs. Daisy Smalls |
| Sick and Welfare |
Mrs. Betty
Ball |
| Ways & Means |
Mrs. Mae Andrews |
| Chaplain |
Mrs. Mary
Miles |
| Assistant Chaplain |
Mrs. Marva
Matthews |
| President Emeritus |
Mrs. Geneva Berrien |
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Membership
| Mrs.
May Andrews |
Mrs.
Janice Askew |
Mrs.
Betty Ball
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| Mrs.
Yvette Bates-Reed
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Ms.
Debra J. Beckham |
Mrs.
Geneva Berrien*
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| Ms.
Shaundalee Fraances-Berry |
Mrs.
Inel Carter |
Mrs.
Cyraisse Clarke |
| Mrs.
Freddie Crutchfield*
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Mrs.
Edith Edwards |
Mrs.
Sharon Edwards |
| Mrs.
Evelyn Page-Fletcher |
Mrs.
Mary Haughton |
Mrs.
Eunice Hubbard |
| Mrs.
Judaea Lane |
Mrs.
Marva Matthews |
Mrs.
Mae McIntosh |
| Mrs.
Mary Miles |
Mrs.
Christine Moore |
Mrs.
Gloria Moore |
| Mrs.
Christine Newsum* |
Mrs.
Georgie Parker |
Mrs.
Ruth Powell |
| Mrs.
Marie Prince
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Mrs.
Lydia Reynolds |
Mrs.
Pecola Rodriguez* |
| Mrs.
Daisy Smalls |
Mrs.
Hermer Swann |
Mrs.
Susan Sydnor |
| Mrs.
Bessie Thomas* |
Mrs.
Winifred Thompson |
Mrs.
Beatrice Vick
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| Mrs.
Louise Williams |
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*
Past President
The Business
and Professional Women – better known as the B &
P’s have their own Club Song, lyrics Mrs. Pecola Rodriguez
and music Mr. Nicholas Rodriguez.
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President
Susan Sydnor cordially invites all women members
of Cornerstone Baptist Church to join the Business
and Professional Women in this exciting and worthy
Ministry. |
Contact Us
562-74 Madison Street
Brooklyn, New York 11221
Tel: (718) 574-5900
Fax: (718) 574-6914
Email: cbc1@cornerstonebaptistchurch.net
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