History of Atlanta Chapter
The inception of the Atlanta Chapter of the National
Epicureans, Incorporated emerged from an existing friendship
between Peggy Burke of Columbus, Ohio Chapter and Inez Hill
of Atlanta, Georgia. These two inspired young women were
instrumental in organizing the Atlanta Chapter of National
Epicureans, Incorporated, sponsored by the Columbus Chapter.
The Atlanta Eppies were members of a couple's club "The
Dirty Dozens." Early October 1977, the wives of this group
organized under the name of the Atlanta Pebbles for the
purposes of becoming Eppies. Enthusiasm grew and attracted
other interested friends, the Atlanta Pebbles were realized
on April 28, 1979 at the Atlanta Stadium Hotel during their
installation activities.
Sixteen chapters across the
Eastern United States were present. Thus, the Atlanta
Chapter of the National Epicureans, fourteen in number,
became a reality. The National officers performing the
ceremony were National President Rheba Smithea, National
Vice President Erma Thomas, and National Treasurer
Jacqueline Porter.
Members Inducted: President Tommie
Griffin, Vice President Kathleen Harris, Recording Secretary
Margaret Askew, Corresponding Secretary Alma Hayward,
Treasurer Verna Anderson, Parliamentarian Rose Bruce,
Journalist Dorothy Palmer, Chaplain Bobbie Carter, other
members Leatrice Bell, Cathryn English, Lorraine Quash,
Peggy Rose, Wilhelmina Smith, Mattye Sullivan.
Atlanta
held its first conclave June 1989 and the second one June
2012.The Atlanta Chapter has grown and is active in the
community. The Atlanta Chapter makes annual contributions to
Sickle Cell Foundation, Stocking stuffers, Thanksgiving
baskets to needy families; provide clothing and gifts to My
sister's house and Dress for Success and yearly contribution
to UNCF.