History, Knowledge, Beauty, Grace
THE CAMEO GUILD OF TUSCALOOSA
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WHO WE ARE
The Tuscaloosa Belles is a service organization that encourages a 2-year commitment of young women to learn and become involved in the various preservation opportunities in our community. Belles actively participate in the preservation of the heritage of our community as the youngest members of the Preservation Society. They do this actively through education, involvement in community service, and training for leadership.
WHAT WE DO
Specific objectives of the Belles include:
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Educating Tuscaloosa's future preservationists through monthly Belles meetings focused on history, preservation, and etiquette.
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Teaching philanthropic and charitable practices through community service hours and a senior service project.
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Supporting the Tuscaloosa Preservation Society's mission of local preservation through fundraisers and charity drives.
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Embodying the true spirit of a Southern Belle through practicing kindness, thoughtfulness, beauty, and poise.
ANNUAL EVENTS
Heritage 5K Run
The annual Belles' 5k Run is a fun-for-all-ages family event hosted every October. Creative costumes, tutus, and memory-making are encouraged! Benefits from the run go towards the Belles scholarship fund and a project on one of the TCPS properties.
Easter Egg Hunt
This family friendly party is hosted every spring at the Battle-Friedman Home and includes carnival games, a petting zoo, refreshments, a raffle and, of course, an egg hunt and visit from the Easter Bunny.
Senior Presentation
The Belles Senior Presentation is the culmination of all our members' hard work and is held during late Spring. This event signals the conclusion of the graduating Belles' participation in the organization.
BECOMING A BELLE
The Tuscaloosa Belles are nominated each year by members of the Century Club of the Tuscaloosa County Preservation Society and by current Belles. They are approved for membership after an application and interview process. Belles applicants must be entering their junior year of high school. The application process begins in the spring with interviews conducted during the summer months. For more information, reach out to the Belles Director below.
CURRENT BELLES
To all of our current and new members, a link has been provided below to pay your membership dues.
You may also contact the Belles Director for more information on meeting dates, event dates, service projects, and any other questions you may have.
BELLES IN THE NEWS
Heritage 5K Run
The annual Belles' 5k Run is a fun-for-all-ages family event hosted every October. This year's event was a great success!
COVID-19 Efforts
Despite some spring event cancellations due to the pandemic, the Belles have been hard at work to help out in the community.
Year in Review
The Belles 2019 - 2020 year in review, summarized by Belles Director, Sherry Jones, highlights events, projects, and graduation.