“Iota Women Of Vision Committed To Action and Global Connection In The Twenty First Century”

Dear Sorors:

We are committed to carry out the beliefs of our founder, Mrs. Lola Mercedes Parker to elevate the status of business women and to encourage women to seek higher formal training.

The Eastern Region is in a unique position, especially with it being located along the corridor that includes the hub of the political environment of Washington, DC and the international affairs of the United Nations of New York City, New York. The Eastern Region includes the following states, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, the District of Columbia, West Virginia, Virginia and the US Virgin Islands. Iota Phi Lambda is the first Sorority recognized as a member of the United Nations as a Non Governmental Organization (NGO).

Here in the Eastern Region we carry the legacy as the second and third chapters chartered by Iota Phi Lambda Sorority, Inc., Beta Chapter, Hartford, CT and Gamma Chapter, Washington, DC. We are happy to be the home of the current National President, Dr. Doris Browning Austin. Members of the Eastern Region are committed to support and carry out the goals of our National President. The Eastern Region is also proud to be the home of two Past National Presidents, Dr. Evelyn Sears Peevy and Mrs. Charlotte M. Maull. I am proud to serve as Regional Director in this region.

All Sorors, Men of Iota, Pelati, FIL, and guest are invited to join us at the 74th Eastern Regional Conference April 7-10, 2011 in Baltimore, MD at the Radisson Plaza Lord Baltimore Hotel. The Eastern Region Executive Committee and Kappa Chapter will co-host this conference and are planning professional workshops, network sessions, and a celebration of the Eastern Region’s accomplishments.

Looking forward to great things happening in the Eastern Region for this Sorority Year, 2010-2011.

Sisterly,
Catherine C. Winston
Eastern Regional Director