Johnnie Jones Memorial Scholarship and Awards Gala

For immediate release

Beta Chi Omega Chapter of the Iota Phi Theta Fraternity Incorporated

June 15th, 2023

Johnnie Jones Memorial Scholarship and Awards Gala

Little Rock-The Beta Chi Omega Chapter of the Iota Phi Theta Fraternity Incorporated will be hosting the inaugural Johnnie Jones Memorial Scholarship and Awards Gala Saturday, September 16^th, at 7 pm at the Hilton Garden Inn 1325 N Shiloh Dr. Fayetteville, Arkansas.  This is a formal event.  The event will honor the life of the late Brother Johnnie Jones.  Bro Jones was initiated in the Gamma Upsilon undergraduate chapter of Iota Phi Theta Fraternity Incorporated at the University of Central Arkansas fall of 1998.  He transitioned on February 21st, 2007.

The event will honor the following Arkansans who have committed to the fraternity’s founding principles of scholarship, leadership, citizenship, brotherhood, and fidelity:

·         Dr. John L. Colbert, former superintendent of Fayetteville Public Schools

·         Kimberly McGee, Senior Manager, Center for Racial Equity Walmart

·         Pastor Derick Easter New St. Hurricane Missionary Baptist Church Pine Bluff, Arkansas

·         Chris Frye 19 News Cleveland, Ohio

·         Dr. Abeer Washington of Little Rock, Arkansas

The featured speaker will be the Honorable Jaylen Smith of Earle, Arkansas.  Mayor Smith is the youngest African American mayor in the United States.  Entertainment will be provided by Sarah Nicole.  Tickets are 50.00 and can be purchased at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/inaugural-johnnie-lee-jones-scholarship-and-awards-gala-tickets-660033496957.  Sponsorship and opportunities to purchase advertisements are available.  The deadline to purchase tickets, sponsorship, and advertisement will be September 1st, 2023.

Iota Phi Theta Fraternity was founded on September 19, 1963, at Morgan State College (now Morgan State University), 12 students founded the Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Incorporated ®, and established the following purpose: “The development and perpetuation of Scholarship, Leadership, Citizenship, Fidelity, and Brotherhood among Men.”

As Iota Phi Theta continues to grow and strengthen, so will its commitment to make meaningful contributions to society in general, with particular emphasis in the African American community.  Throughout America, Iota Phi Theta ® has come to represent excellence in all areas.  The Fraternity is and shall forever remain dedicated to its founders’ vision of Building a Tradition, Not Resting Upon One.  The Beta Chi Omega graduate chapter was founded on July 10th, 2010.  For additional information please contact Brother D'Andre Jones (Event Chair) dre91732000@gmail.com or Brother Cliff Nichols cliffordj.nichols@gmail.com (225) 369-6839.

 

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