Membership Information Packet for LOS/GOS, a newly established social and community service organization.

1. Ladies and Gentlemen
of Sophistication
“Service That Changes The World”
Established 2017

2. AGENDA
• Mission Statement and Purpose
• The Founders
• Vital Statistics
• Goals
• Auxiliary Groups
• Membership Requirements
• Anti-Hazing Policy
• Next Steps
• Question and Answer Session

3. MISSION STATEMENT
• The mission of the Ladies of Sophistication
(LOS) and Gentlemen of Sophistication (GOS)
is to change the world through job creation,
workforce training, mentorship, education, and
being of service to our fellow brothers and
sisters.
• Our main purpose is to bring people together
while serving the community.

4. OUR FOUNDERS
Dotty Jakes-Griffin &
Lekeathia Hampton
• Lekeathia Hampton and Henryetta (Dotty) Jakes
Griffin are two friends who are also dedicated
community servants. Residents of Tallahatchie County,
Mississippi, KeKe and Dotty had the idea of creating a
nonprofit organization whose mission would be to help
those in need. Two like-minded individuals with hearts
for serving others, they met while serving with
AmeriCorps/America Reads-Mississippi. During their
tenures in AmeriCorps, KeKe and Dotty developed a
passion for being change agents, and thus were the
recipient of numerous awards and honors for her
dedication to community service. Among projects that
they have spearheaded are the creation of a community
garden, renovations of two major industries in the
western Tallahatchie County area, and semi-monthly
food drives to help the needy.

5. VITAL STATISTICS
Colors: Brown and White
Mascots: Lion (Gentlemen) Lioness (Ladies)
Flower: Magnolia
Gemstones: Two Diamonds for the Founders, Six Pearls for the Core
Values of Faith, Integrity, Knowledge, Love, Strength, and Pride
Motto: "Service That Changes The World"

6. GOALS
• We hope to achieve the following objectives in our neighborhoods:
• Education Awareness
• Health and Wellness
• Mentorship
• Job Creation
• Workforce Training

7. AUXILIARY GROUPS
• Children of Sophistication (COS)—a
mentorship program for children aged 0-17
• Seniors of Sophistication (SOS)—a buddy
program for seniors aged 60 and above

8. MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS
• MUST BE COMMITTED TO DOING COMMUNITY SERVICE
• Must be at least 18 years old
• Must hold a high school diploma, GED, or higher
• Must possess quality character
• Must be willing to work toward personal growth
• All members will be chosen by the LOS/GOS Membership Committee

9. DISCLAIMER
• The Ladies of Sophistication and Gentlemen of Sophistication do not
discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, ethnicity, national origin,
religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, age, height, weight,
physical or mental ability, veteran status, military obligations, or marital
status.

10. ANTI-HAZING POLICY
• Hazing is the practice of rituals, challenges, and other activities involving
harassment, abuse or humiliation used as a way of initiating a person into a
group. LOS/GOS has a strict anti-hazing policy. Any member that is found
in violation of the Anti-Hazing Policy will be permanently barred from the
group and may face criminal charges.

11. NEXT STEPS
• New Member Initiation (Date and Time TBA)
• First Community Service Project (Date and Time TBA)
• Election of Board and Officers (Date and Time TBA)

12. QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Thank you for your interest in Ladies and Gentlemen of Sophistication!