The Sweet, Sweet Southeastern Region History

Established as one of the seven regions under the 1957 Regional Plan, the Southeastern Region has distinguished itself as one of the premier regions of the national organization. With a rich legacy of leadership, both as elected and appointed leaders and as developers of signature programs that address the needs of children and families, other regions have traditionally viewed the Southeastern Region as a model organization.

 
The mission of the Southeastern Region is to be the most effective organization in the Southeast advocating for the welfare of children. Resultantly, we have embraced innovative activities that leverage the talents of our mothers and benefit children and teens.

 

The Southeastern Region is pleased to have contributed many innovative programs and initiatives still adding value in the region and across the nation. Each of these programs reflects the commitment of the Southeastern mothers and leaders to the aim and object of the national organization. Included among these are the following signature projects and programs:

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• Regional Officers Directory-Regional Advisory Board

• Loose Change Program for the Jack and Jill of America Foundation

• Children’s Clusters

• Annual President’s Retreat

• Children’s Pen Pal Program

• Teen Senior Recognition and Medallion Ceremony

• Annual Regional Trips including the groundbreaking trip to President Barack Obama’s 2009 Inauguration

• Teen Stock Market Online Game

• Regional Online Book Club

• Annual Treasurer’s, Program Director’s, and Vice-President’s Retreat

• Annual Programming Roundtable and Idea Swap at Mother’s Workday

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The Southeastern Region launched in 1957 under its first Regional Director, Alpha Robertson (Birmingham, AL Chapter). The 2023- 2025 theme for the Southeastern Region is “ Together We Are One for All Children.”