
HISTORY OF THE ALACHUA COUNTY CHAPTER OF THE CHARMETTES, INCORPORATED

Original Alachua County Members
From Left to Right: Jackie Jackson, Bettye Jennings, Ellen H. Rush, Sandra Hudnell, Janie Williams, Synester Jones, Claire C. Hinson, Doris Willis.
Kneeling: Rosemarie Turk, Doris Welcome.
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Ten educated and ambitious young women of Alachua County who had been gathering socially to have fun and support each other, had aspirations to become more involved in educational and community initiatives as an organization. In November of 1975, after receiving an invitation to join the Charmettes Incorporated, these ten excited young women boarded the Silver Meter train to travel to Miami Beach, Florida to be installed at the Charmettes’ National Convention. This newly formed chapter known as the “Talented Ten” embraced their love for enjoying life and supporting their community.