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[[image: graphic of indian squaw profile]] The Squaws Incorporated SEVENTH BIENNIAL CONCLAVE July 17-20, 1980 Radisson Hotel Charlotte, North Carolina [[image-photo]] MRS. BETTYE M. McLAURIN National President 1974-1980 NATIONAL OFFICERS BETTYE McLaurin President PATRICIA DUNN 1st Vice President OMEGA PARKER 2nd Vice President MARIAN COVINGTON Recording Secretary GLORIA TOMMAN Corresponding Secretary MAE ORR Financial Secretary AUDREY DAVIS Treasurer MARION HATCHER Parliamentarian MARIA HORTON Chaplain ALICE SLOAN Historian LaNELLE RHODES National Organizer 1962 - HISTORY OF SQUAWS, INC. - 1978 In 1952, Mrs. Lavera Hord organized a group of Pittsburgh women who called themselves "The Squaws." The initial purpose was to create a social outlet for the women nvolved. The Squaws soon became actively involved in the are of civic responsibility. Feeling the need for expansion and growth in this area, the Squaws applied for and received their charter in 1962, thereby making the Pittsburgh group the "founding chapter." In this same year, The Squaws became the proud possessors of a life membership in the NAACP. Chapter affiliations became effective as follows: Philadelphia 1964 Detroit 1967 Benton Harbor 1970 Cleveland 1970 Toledo 1970 Charlotte 1970 Durham 1972 Savannah 1973 Dallas 1973 Fort Worth 1974 Washington 1975 Houston 1975 Atlanta 1977 Springfield 1977 Tulsa 1978 The National Project in 1976 was Hypertension Research. At present, the National Project is NAACP. Husbands of Squaws play an extremely important role outside the official structure of the organization and are known as "The Braves." [[8 images - Squaw Calendar]] Squaws, Inc. 1980 Conclave Calendar Charlotte, N.C. Wednesday, July 16, 1980 Cocktail roast for Bettye McLaurin, Time 7 p.m. Thursday, July 17, 1980 Celebration on the Reservation Dinner: Buffet Time: 6 p.m. - 12 Game Night Dress: Indian Costume Friday, July 18, 1980 Meet Your Candidate Time 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. Friday, July 18, 1980 Hee Haw at the Radisson Barn Country Breakfast Dance Dress: Jeans, Ginghams, and Calicos, Time: 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. Saturday, July 19, 1980 Squaw of the Year Luncheon, Time 12 p.m. - 2 p.m. Saturday, July 19, 1980 Blue and White Starlight Ball Dress - Formal Time 9 p.m. - 1 a.m Sunday, July 20, 1980 AWARDS Installation and Awards Brunch Time: 12 a.m. - 2 a.m. Sunday, July 20, 1980 Rest and Recuperate. Where? Hilton Head Island, S.C. Time: Sunday 1 p.m. - Wednesday 12:00 151
