History of our Chapter

The Prince George’s County interest group of Jack and Jill of America, Incorporated was founded in 1973 as a provisional chapter by Mrs. Geneva Mays.  Under the sponsorship of the Washington, D.C. Chapter and special guidance of Ms. Patricia Morris, the group was officially installed as a chapter in the National Organization of Jack and Jill of America, Incorporated in 1974.  Mrs. Geneva Mays became the Chapter’s first President and established a firm foundation which still provides the framework for program implementation.

During the fourteen subsequent administrations, the Chapter continues to be vibrant with strong and creative leaders.  The Chapter flourished under the Presidential leadership of:        

Mrs. Queen Gladden	1976-1978
Mrs. Barbara Ward	1978-1980
Mrs. Maxine Redmond	1980-1982
Mrs. Henrietta Grant	1982-1984
Mrs. Edith Wright	1984-1986
Mrs. Mary Douglas	1986-1988
Mrs. Joan V. Saunders	1988-1990
Mrs. Constance Oliver	1990-1992
Mrs. Brenda Henderson	1992-1994
Mrs. Linda Dixon	1994-1996
Mrs. Roslyn Murphy	1996-2000
Mrs. Deborah Riley	2000-2004
Mrs. Grace Jivens-McRae	2004-2008
Ms. Elayna Rucker-McKenzie	2008-Present