Intimate Conversation with
Girlfriends Book
Club
Germeko Murray, GBC Atlanta President
Germeko Murray, GBC Atlanta President
BPM: Give us a little history on your organization, Girlfriends Book Club, Atlanta Chapter.
Our organization name is Girlfriends Book Club and we are the Atlanta Chapter. Our organization was founded in 2004 in Sacramento, CA. by CEO Tamika Shamberger. The Atlanta Chapter was founded in 2008 and we are the fourth of seven chapters. Officers of the Atlanta Chapter are Germeko Murray- President; Vegletta Cook-Lewis- Vice President, Sherica Tate- Treasurer and Stephanie Jett- Secretary. As of now we have nine members.
BPM: What is the mission of the group? Tell us about the GBC work in the community.
In the process of doing what we love which is reading we want to promote sisterhood. We would like to be a national known book club combating the stereotype that African American women can not get along, we would like show that it can be done in a positive way.
BPM: What type of monthly activities do you enjoy as a group? Do you travel?
Well, we do have our monthly book meetings, but we also try to get together as often as we can for social events such as: Book Expos, Birthdays and Girls Night Out. We have several annual events Parent/Family Day, Holiday Party and Annual Trip also we do several community services per year.
BPM: How are you celebrating the holidays? Will your club have a group party?
All of the members are very family oriented and will be celebrating the holidays with their families but we will most definitely get together for our Annual Holiday Party which will consist of dinner, games, gift exchange, a little partying and most of all enjoying the sisterhood!!!
BPM: What impact has reading and being in an organized group had on your life?
Reading is a comfort zone that sometimes takes you out of your element and it gives you a visual of situations and people that you may have never encountered or some you may know. Being in Girlfriends Book Club has allowed me to meet women from different backgrounds and experiences. I have also been able to participate in things that I would have not normally in return it has made me more open minded and appreciate sisterhood more.
BPM: How may we find out more about your club?
You can find out more about all our organizations chapters at www.girlfriendsbookclub.com and more about the Atlanta Chapter at www.gbcatlanta.webs.com, www.facebook.com/gbcatl
Submitted by:
Germeko Murray, GBC ATL President
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