The Delta Rho Zeta chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc. held its 12th annual Health Fair July 13 at the First Missionary Baptist Church on Gordon Street. Senior women from churches in Kinston and surrounding areas were in attendance.
The program focused on “Dementia/Alzheimer’s” and “Alternative Living.” Its purpose was to provide health information centered around issues that are affecting today’s health.
Tamyra Jovel, director of Community Outreach for Alzheimer’s Greenville, presented information on dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. Kellye Wooten, supervisor for Adult Medicaid in Kinston’s Department of Social Services, spoke of alternate living for seniors. The information was received by attendees with relatives or friends who are experiencing or actually in these situations.
Each participant received a souvenir bag and certificate of participation.
Following the presentations, attendees played games, received useful gifts and were served brunch.
Chapter members participating on the program were: Cynthia Corbitt, presentations; Evelyn Smith, games; Carrie Kornegay, registration; Patricia Boone, welcome and introductions; Shirley Dove, registration; Dorothy Williams, introduction of speakers; Joan Bannerman, host; and Mallie Stocks, presider.
Other supporting members were Jennifer Kilpatrick, Doris Parker, Kehinda Watford, Rose Watford and Yoshika Watford.
Other members are Lynnetta Fields, Destini Hardy-Stover, DeShanta King, Teresa Redding and Creola Warner.
The Program Committee consisted of Mallie Stocks, Evelyn Smith and Kehinda Watford.
In other news, the chapter recently awarded scholarships to four 2013 graduating high school seniors, including: Brittany Roberts, Kinston High School graduate attending UNC; Aaliyah Wade, North Lenoir High School graduate attending ECU; Brittany Koonce, South Lenoir High School graduate attending Fayetteville State University; and Destinei Dillahunt, Jones Senior High School graduate attending UNC Pembroke. These awards were presented in early May at the schools’ awards ceremonies.
At its last regular meeting the end of May, the chapter also installed officers for the next two years. They are: Cynthia Corbitt, president; Evelyn Smith, vice president; Jennifer Kilpatrick, secretary; Carrie Kornegay, assistant secretary; Shirley Dove, treasurer; Patricia Boone, finance secretary; Dorothy Williams, parliamentarian; and Mallie B. Stocks, historian.