Chapter History & Vision
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Beta Psi Omega Chapter was chartered on Saturday, May 7, 1938, in Austin, Texas in the South Central Region. The Beta Psi Omega Chapter was chartered through the dedication of Dr. Connie Yerwood and other members who discuss the need of organizing a graduate chapter in Austin. Dr. Yerwood’s guidance and hard work culminated in the chartering ceremony which was performed by the 2nd South Central Regional Director, Marie Viola Butler Taylor. She was assisted by Mattie Bedford, Alyce L. Bradley, and Louise Davis Shivery.
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Beta Psi Omega Charter Members include: Dr. Connie R. Yerwood; Dora Jones Taylor; Lillian Burwell Lewis; Mary Agnes Yerwood; Mable Leverett Robinson; Henrietta E. Roberts; Alberta J. Armstead; Mary E. Branch; Doris Ann Collins; Breta Walker Grannum; Helen Smith Hammond; Nanie Belle Jenkins and Eva Gwendolyn Lyons.
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Over the past 85 years, Beta Psi Omega has provided exemplary service distinctive to the residents of the Greater Austin area and surrounding cities of Pflugerville, Manor, Round Rock, Cedar Park and Georgetown. Since its inception, our commitment to sisterhood and service continues to shine bright as we lead, serve and impact the community providing service to all mankind. Beta Psi Omega will remain both visible and viable in the community as we continue to work to execute the International Program Initiatives and the vision of our illustrious Founders.
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PresentToday, Beta Psi Omega consists of a diverse group of over 200 members. Together these dedicated women have distinguished themselves in numerous professions, including education, law, medicine, business, religion, public relations, state government, communications, homemaking and public service, and have gladly utilized their time, skills and talents to uphold the purpose of the sorority.
Beta Psi Omega Chapter sponsors three undergraduate chapters: Beta Kappa Chapter, Huston-Tillotson University; Delta Xi Chapter, The University of Texas at Austin; and Upsilon Alpha Chapter, Southwestern University. |
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International and Regional Leadership
We are proud of the those members of our chapter who have served in our sorority on the International Leadership level and in the South Central Region:
International Leadership:
Dr. Connie Yerwood Conner*, 4th South Central Regional Director
Olive Durden Brown*, 6th South Central Regional Director
Joya T. Hayes, 26th South Central Regional Director, Former International Graduate Advisors Certification Committee Chairman & Former Southwest Central Texas Cluster Coordinator
RoShana Adamson, Former International Risk Management Committee Member
Dr. Susan Johnson, Former International Leadership Development Committee Co-Chairman, Former International Standards Committee Member, Former Educational Advancement Foundation Advisory Committee Member
Dr. Tasha Philpot, Former International Standards Committee Member
Jacquelyn Hawkins, Former International Graduate Task Force Committee Chairman & Former South Central Regional Scholarship Committee Member
Lotus Douglas, International Finance Committee & International Financial Officers Certification
Jordyn Allen, International Leadership Fellows
International Leadership:
Dr. Connie Yerwood Conner*, 4th South Central Regional Director
Olive Durden Brown*, 6th South Central Regional Director
Joya T. Hayes, 26th South Central Regional Director, Former International Graduate Advisors Certification Committee Chairman & Former Southwest Central Texas Cluster Coordinator
RoShana Adamson, Former International Risk Management Committee Member
Dr. Susan Johnson, Former International Leadership Development Committee Co-Chairman, Former International Standards Committee Member, Former Educational Advancement Foundation Advisory Committee Member
Dr. Tasha Philpot, Former International Standards Committee Member
Jacquelyn Hawkins, Former International Graduate Task Force Committee Chairman & Former South Central Regional Scholarship Committee Member
Lotus Douglas, International Finance Committee & International Financial Officers Certification
Jordyn Allen, International Leadership Fellows
We are also proud of those members that serve our city, state, and country:
Wilhelmina Delco, 1st African American elected to Public Office in Austin, 1st African American elected official at-large in Travis County, & Texas State Representative 1974 - 1995
Mary Elizabeth Branch*, 11th President of Tillotson College, 1st Female & 2nd African American President of Tillotson College
Azie Taylor Morton*, 36th United States Treasurer
Onie B. Conley*, Community Advocate
Ada Collins Anderson*, Community Advocate, 1st African American Professional at the Texas Employment Commission
Bertha Saddler Means*, Community Advocate, Lead the Way for Integration of many Austin Educational & Public Facilities, Founding Member of St. James Episcopal Church
Dawnna Dukes, Texas State Representative 1995 - 2018
Denise Davis, 1st African American to Serve as House Parliamentarian & Special Counsel to the Texas House of Representatives
* Indicates Deceased Member
Wilhelmina Delco, 1st African American elected to Public Office in Austin, 1st African American elected official at-large in Travis County, & Texas State Representative 1974 - 1995
Mary Elizabeth Branch*, 11th President of Tillotson College, 1st Female & 2nd African American President of Tillotson College
Azie Taylor Morton*, 36th United States Treasurer
Onie B. Conley*, Community Advocate
Ada Collins Anderson*, Community Advocate, 1st African American Professional at the Texas Employment Commission
Bertha Saddler Means*, Community Advocate, Lead the Way for Integration of many Austin Educational & Public Facilities, Founding Member of St. James Episcopal Church
Dawnna Dukes, Texas State Representative 1995 - 2018
Denise Davis, 1st African American to Serve as House Parliamentarian & Special Counsel to the Texas House of Representatives
* Indicates Deceased Member
Our goal to be of “Service to All Mankind” is fulfilled locally, nationally, and internationally.