Flint, Michigan Chapter

Founded 1990

The Flint, Michigan Chapter of The Pierians, Inc. was chartered on November 19, 1990.  Charter members were: Carolyn Burgess, Derenda Collins, Denise F. Davis, Sheila A. Graham, Brenda Roger-Grays, Faye T. Johnson, Kathleen A. Jones, The Honorable Ramona W. Roberts, Dr. Mildred B. Smith, Dorothy H. Waller, Rosemary C. Ward, Ada C. Washington, Adrienne S. Wells, and Marion Williams.  Ada C. Washington served as the first chapter president.

The Chapter has been actively engaged in promoting the arts in the Flint area since its chartering in 1990.  Chapter activities have included sponsoring an exhibit and program at the Flint Institute of Arts for Jacob Lawrence, hosting a photographic exhibit in commemoration of the 50^th Anniversary of Brown. v. Board at the Alfred P. Sloan Museum, awarding college scholarships to deserving emerging artists, and hosting trips to out-of-town museums and cultural programs.   Members of the Chapter�many artists in their own right�have served on local arts and cultural boards, including the Flint Institute of Arts, Greater Flint Arts Council, and the New McCree Theatre.

The Flint, Michigan Chapter has also been actively involved in The Pierians at the National level.  The Flint, Michigan Chapter hosted the National Assembly in 1997.  Members of the Chapter have served in national officer roles, including National Nominating Committee, National Rituals and Protocol Committee Chairperson, National Parliamentarian, National Chaplain, National Corresponding Secretary, and National Vice President.

At the local level, past presidents have included:

• Ada C. Washington                                  1990-1993

• The Honorable Ramona W. Roberts   1993-1995

• Dr. Mildred B. Smith                                 1995-1997

• Dorothy Hitts                                              1997-1999

• Dr. Karen Weaver                                     1999-2001

• Dr. Karen Weaver                                     2001-2003

• Frances Faithful                                        2003-2005

• Frances Faithful                                        2005-2007

• LaNesha DeBardelaben                         2007-2009

The Flint, Michigan Chapter is continuing to build upon its growing legacy of enhancement of the arts.

Chapter Officers 2010-2011

Dr. Mildred B. Smith, President 

Evangelist Valorie J. Horton, Vice President 

Janice Dismond, Recording Secretary

Nelda Herbert, Corresponding Secretary

Jimmye I. Johnson, Financial Secretary

Precious Buckner, Treasurer

LaNesha DeBardelaben, Immediate Past President

Need to contact us? Send email to: flint@pierians.org