Please click the Donate image (on the left) to go to Tri-State Chapter s annual event is the Bishop George D. Browne Achievement and Awards Dinner.
Officers of Tri-State
Current officers
Joseph Freeman President
Eugenia Jelani 1st Vice President
Alvin Goodridge 2nd Vice President
Muriel Wayne Treasurer
Harriette Harris-Davis Financial Secretary
Teloid Harris-Scott Secretary
Patrick Wortee Chaplain
Jurudoe Harris-Martin Executive Board Representative
Elyne Padmore Executive Board Representative
Tri:State over the years:
In 2001, the chapter furnished the Kindergarten Class with books and other learning materials.
In July 2002, Tri-State provided rice for the cafeteria, teachers, and students.
During the civil conflict of July 2003, the chapter provided rice to the families of our students.
In July 2003 Tri-State hosted the association 12th annual convention in Staten Island, New York.
In 2003 Tri-State purchased the BWHESAA pins and is the sole owner.
Highlights of the chapter:
First chapter to establish a scholarship fund. In 2002, awarded 10 candidates the Herbert Grigsby by Athletic Scholarships.
Many years of consecutive execution of the Bishop George D. Browne Awards Dinner Fundraiser. This fundraiser was established to raise funds and to award proficient individuals for their tremendous contribution to our communities. We are swollen with pride to say that this project fundraiser was founded by former National Chairman, Mr. Handel K. C. Diggs in 2001.
At convention 2007, our chapter contributed 850.00 to the scholarship fund.
It s renowned Reaching Out Birthday Project established since 1996 helped maintained cohesion in the chapter.
Tri-State executed its first Xmas meeting Get-together in 1996.
Chapter presidents are expected to and continue to present annual State of The Chapter Address to the membership.
Historical Milestones:
In 2008 Tri-State s Bishop George D. Browne Award Dinner Fundraiser s attendance extended to 110 guests and members. Tri-State Pre-Registered 25 members for convention.
In 2009 Tri-State hosted the Association s 17th annual convention in Long Island, New York and registered over 60 members. It also had the most members to contribute to the Capital Campaign. The Bishop George D. Browne Award Dinner Fundraiser had the highest attendance in any chapter s history of over 200 guests.
In 2010, Tri-State registered 35 members for the Association s 18th Annual Convention.
In 2011, Tri-State registered over 60 members for the Association s 19th Annual Convention, a historical record.
In 2012, Tri-State In 2012 Tri-State registered 35 members for the Association s 20th annual convention.
In 2012, Tri-State paid its assessment fees in advance for 2013.
In 2012, Tri-State contributed 500.00 to National Chair Harris official visit to the school.
In 2012, Tri-State funded the Kindergarten and Clinic projects in the amount of 1000.00.
In 2013, Tri-State funded the PADS program in the amount of 500.00.
In 2013, Tri-State Bishop George D. Browne Award Dinner Fundraiser s attendance was the highest ever.
2013 2015 Contributed more than 7,000.00 for the clinic, kindergarten class and chairs for the auditorium.
Past Presidents
Anthony Adighibe 1991 -1993
Charles Blake-1993 – 1995
Handel Diggs -1995-1997
Thelma Collins 1997 -1999
Thomas Bernard 1999-2001
Milton Ricks -2001-2003
Pierre King 2003 – 2007
Gudrun Harris 2007-2011
Elyne Padmore July 2011- December 2012
Louisa Merchant December 2012 September 2015
Joe Freeman – September 2015 – Present