Houston
Chapter of the Fairview Junior - Senior High School Reunion Corporation The Houston Chapter of
the Fairview Reunion Corporation was established in May 2005 under the leadership of Dr. Kaye Brown-Harper. This idea originated
from a discussion that was held between five Houston area residents during the 2004 Fairview School Reunion. The five
individuals are former Linden residents and at that time were active on the Board of Directors of the Corporate Chapter.
Due to this fact, they were able to see first hand what was needed to broaden the scope of raising funds in order to build
the Community Center that was so needed in the Linden area. The idea was brought back to the Houston area and the process
of locating other former Linden residents began. The residents of the South/Southwest sections of the city met in October 2004; the North
section of the city met in January 2005 to discuss the possibility of organizing a local Chapter. The main purpose was
to support the Corporate Chapter in Linden, TX. Minutes were shared from the various sections of the city and discussions
continued until May 2005. At that time it was determined that the group was ready to organize. Bylaws were
written and officers were elected as follows: Dr. Kaye Harper, President; Rayford Stephens,Vice-President; Lindell
Harrison-Steen, Secretary; Evelyn Brown, Assistant Secretary; Elaine Sam, Treasurer; Ezell Harrison, Jr., Assistant. Treasurer;
Benny L. Lockett, Parliamentarian, and Susie Gail Stephens, Historian.
The Chapter organized with a
membership of ten (10) individuals. It has now more than doubled in size and is still seeking new members. The Houston Chapter's goal is to support the Corporate Chapter and
provide scholarships each year to deserving high school seniors (one each from the Linden area and the Houston area).
At this time, the Houston Chapter has given eight (8) scholarships to students and provided significant assistance (physical
and financial) to the Corporate Chapter. Present officers are: Rayford Stephens, President; Gloria Allen-Brown, Vice-President; Donnya Stephens, Secretary; Effie Lockett Boins,
Assistant Secretary; Elaine Sam, Treasurer; Ezell Harrison, Jr., Assistant Treasurer; Benny L. Lockett, Parliamentarian/Historian.
Next Scheduled Meeting Saturday, September 24, 2011 10:00 a.m. Waterside Court Community Center 503 West Road
Houston, Texas 77038
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