OUR FOUNDER
LOLA MERCEDES PARKER
Founder: Iota Phi Lambda Sorority, Inc.
Established: June 1, 1929
Location: Chicago, IL
Founders: Ethel T. Edwards
Mildred G. Hardin
Harriet M. Robinson
Ophelia Harrison
Burdett Trigg
Marjorie Tyndall
Mission and Aim
OUR MISSION - To unite in a sisterhood of qualified business and professional women who will encourage, inspire, nurture, and assist persons engaged in business vocations.
OUR AIM: Make worthwhile contributions to the changing socio-economic patterns of our time;
Project the philosophy of the pursuit of excellence in all worthy endeavors among youth and adults ;
Develop leadership expertise among business and professional women.
OUR PURPOSE:
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Unite in sisterhood qualified business and professional women to enhance and improve the status of women in our highly complex, competitive business and professional world.
Promote increased interest in the broad field of business education among high school and college young women through planned programs and scholarships.
Encourage the development of personal goals and leadership potential.
Establish and promote civic and social service activities for youth and adults.
OUR THEME: "Professional Business Women Propelled by Ingenuity: Intentional Purpose " #Designed1929 #Driven 2023-2027 #Distinction 2029
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