Dallas Alumnae News Volume III, Issue IV December 2013

"Uncompromising Commitment to

Communities -

Service, Leadership, Empowerment"

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PRESIDENT

Sharon Royal Hunt

VICE PRESIDENT

Bertha Whatley

RECORDING SECRETARY

Karla McGary

ASST. RECORDING SECRETARY

Vanessa Gray

CORRESPONDING SECRETARY

Andrea Hilburn

FINANCIAL SECRETARY

Kabrina Luckey

FINANCIAL ASSISTANT

Stephanie Coleman Newton

TREASURER

Carol Crawley

PUBLISHER

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Dallas Alumnae

EDITOR

Emily Blue

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.

Dallas Alumnae Chapter

P.O. BOX 222051

Dallas, Texas 75222-2051

Phone: 214-428-7400

E-mail:dallasalumnae@yahoo.com

www.dallasalumnae.org

The DALLAS ALUMNAE NEWS is the official newsletter of the Dallas Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma

Theta Sorority, Inc. Published monthly, DALLAS ALUMNAE NEWS communicates the programmatic

thrusts of the Sorority as well as Chapter’s programs, initiatives, events, and announcements. All articles and

photos are to be submitted by Executive Board members and Committee Chairs. Send all articles, photographs

(in JPEG format) announcements, and advertisements to ahilburn@dallasisd.org or emilymblue@yahoo.com.

Message from the Chapter President

s we come to the end of 2013 and our sorority’s centennial

celebration we enthusiastically leap forward into year one hundred

and one of our spectacular sisterhood. What a year it has been as

we shared with this nation how proud we are of a Sorority

shaped to its purpose and built on Christian principles. Let us

use our past as a springboard to the future and continue the legacy we

have been bestowed. Let our love for Delta exude as bold and strong as

that deep crimson the twenty-two chose to represent this body. It is so

exciting to be a part of a living, growing, organization rich with love and

history.

As the 45th President of this chapter I am strengthened to endure the labor that

must be absorbed by the deeds of those set before me. Overwhelmingly as a

chapter we have recently decided to bring new members into this illustrious society.

I beseech each of you as you make recommendations and write letters of interest that you allow your servants

heart to dictate your decisions. Many are called but few are chosen. Delta Sigma Theta is a lifetime

commitment. Your decision will contribute to the next one hundred years of our sorority. Make it a good one.

Romans 12:6-8 reads 6 We have different gifts, according to the grace given to each of us. If your gift is

prophesying, then prophesy in accordance with your faith; 7 if it is serving, then serve; if it is teaching, then

teach; 8 if it is to encourage, then give encouragement; if it is giving, then give generously; if it is to lead, do it

diligently; if it is to show mercy, do it cheerfully. We need servants in this sisterhood. We need women with a

purpose that is greater than themselves; with a desire to see generations of women grow progressively in this

world as a whole and individually. We need women like you.

The ceasing of the centennial brings about the dawn of the New Year! 2014... new beginnings, new ambitions,

new ideas, new members and new life to Delta. Let us honor our founders in a way that will continue to bless

this organization for years to come. By selecting those who will continue to honor our legacy, who will com-

mit to servicing our communities and who will dedicate themselves to Delta with a lifetime of commitment.

Let’s get busy Dallas Alumnae!

Sharon Royal Hunt

Chapter President

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Ceasing the Centennial

Membership Matters

KUDOs

To the Program, Planning & Development Committee under the leadership of Sorors Tonya

Derrick, Chair, Dr. Rosalyn Walker, Co-chair and SharonWhite, Co-chair: A total of 73 fami-

lies were granted a Thanksgiving Dinner (including a turkey) with your do-

nations and through the generosity of others. 50 families were awarded

their goods at Charles Rice Learning Center during the Family Fun Day

Event onFriday, November 22nd. On the following day Saturday, Novem-

ber 23rd Delta Academy, Delta GEMS and TASPers awarded 23 more

families with donations for Thanksgiving Dinner. VIOLETS to every who

went above and beyond to help with the purchase of food items, stuffing the

baskets, transporting items, and presenting them to the families. Because of

you and your support Dallas Alumnae is able to IMPACT DALLAS through

Uncompromising Commitment to our Communities. You ARE the BEST

Dallas Alumnae.

KUDOs to the Delta Dears for blessing our sick and shut-in Delta Dear members with

holiday baskets, personally made by the Dears with a special touch of Delta love in each.

CONDOLENCES

Let us place our sister and Vice President Bertha Bailey Whatley in

prayer as she mourns the passing of her father Mr. Clarence

Bailey. Condolences may be sent to the following address:

Bertha Bailey Whatley

1727 Richlen Way

DeSoto, TX. 75115

PRAYER REQUESTS

Bobbye Lowe—recovering from knee surgery

Karla McGary—recovering from minor surgery

Nettye Matlock—loss of aunt Soror Ivy Kelly of the Houston

Alumnae Chapter

Sarah Smith—loss of her brother

Jowanda Jordan—loss of her brother

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Membership Services

When you think of the Membership Services Committee, please remember “it’s all about

you.” We exist to serve you, with sisterly devotion, and we hope you will not forget this.

Our services include our comfort and care outreach for the sick, shut-in and bereaved. We

want to support you as you face the most challenging events in life and commemorate your

professional or personal accomplishments.

We announced the reclamation program at the September meeting. We want you to seek out

90 inactive Sorors, and invite them to “Reflect, Renew and Return” to Delta Sigma Theta Inc.

by affiliating with this chapter. Our accomplishments during these 90 years are unparalleled,

and our reputation should attract many inactive Sorors. Please extend an opportunity to serve our

community through membership in Dallas Alumnae Chapter to each and every inactive

Soror you meet.

Reclaiming Sorors can also be rewarding. The chapter member who accumulates the highest

total number of points through reclamation and program activities will be deemed the “Chapter

Member of the Year”, and awarded $250 for chapter dues (2014-2015). Each participant will

receive 100 points for each reclaimed Soror referred by the chapter member. You will receive 50

points for each visiting Soror you bring to a chapter meeting. 25 points will be awarded for each

Five Point Program event and/or community service program attended by a chapter member. If a

chapter member brings a visiting Soror to a Five Point Program, 10 points will be awarded.

Please take the time to send a friendship card or note to a shut-in Soror, particularly if your

birthday occurs in October. The committee is aware of the following Sorors who are homebound:

Maxine Thornton Reese, Tommie Nell Canaday, DeArtis Stinson, Mary Louise Williams, Bobbie

Lander and Marilyn Mask.

Sharing good times with Sorors is the greatest joy. This is the stuff that makes life worthwhile.

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Highlights

Delta G.E.M.S. putting together Thanksgiving meal baskets.

A Crimson Thanksgiving

Youth serving a client picking up a Thanksgiving meal basket.

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A Crimson Thanksgiving

Highlights

Delta G.E.M.S. & T.A.S.P.ers working on a teambuilding exercise

while waiting for clients

Delta G.E.M.S., Delta Academy & T.A.S.P.ers organizing Thanksgiving

meal items in preparation for Thanksgiving baskets

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Highlights

Delta Academy Participants

A Crimson Thanksgiving

Academy participants and Chair

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A Crimson Thanksgiving

Highlights

Academy girls organizing donated items to fill Thanksgiving

baskets

Academy girls taking inventory of donated items.

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SAVE THE DATE

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated

A Public Service Sorority Founded in 1913

1707 New Hampshire Avenue NW Washington, DC 20009 (202) 986-2400 Telefax (202)986-2513

ATTENTION ALL SORORS

Registration for the 25th Annual Delta Days in the Nation’s Capital will open on

Monday, December 9th, 2013 at 12 noon EST and will close on January 9th,

2014 at 12 noon EST.

Please register as soon as possible to ensure that you also secure housing as it

will close on December 31st, 2013.

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Community Market Festival – Saturday, December 14, 2014 (10:00 AM – 2:00 PM) Canceled

& December Chapter Meeting (2:00 PM) First Christian Methodist Evangelistic Church / 7575 S.

Hampton Rd. Dallas, TX. 75232.

Membership Services have reserved a section at Luby’s on Highway 67 in Duncanville for a Dutch-Treat lunch after Saturday’s Chapter meeting.

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Dallas Alumnae Delta Internal Development (DID), Saturday, January 25, 2014. Time TBD.

Dodd Center. This is required training for all chapter members.

Now that DID is scheduled the Membership Intake Training (MIT) which is required for partici-

pation in the MIT process will be scheduled. REMEMBER to go to the national website to order

the required materials (The Doctrine).

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Dr. Paulette Walker

National President Beverly E. Smith

National 1st Vice President Brittani N. Blackwell

National 2nd Vice President Cheryl A. Hickmon

National Secretary Terri E. Rivalte

National Treasurer Roseline McKinney

Executive Director

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SAVE THE DATE

2014 DFW FOUNDERS DAY LUNCHEON CELEBRATION

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2014

Join us as we gather with Sorors across the North Texas area to honor and celebrate our Foun-

ders Day! We have the pleasure of having Delta Sigma Theta Honorary Member Daphne Max-

well Reid serve as our Mistress of Ceremony.

This event is open to the public.

Price: $50 - Purchase online at http://www.dstndsa.org/upcoming/2014-founders-day-

registration/ OR from our Financial Secretary Kabrina Luckey.

Location: Irving Convention Center

Time: 11:30 A.M.

Interested in volunteering? Please contact Misha Stennett at misha.stennett@gmail.com or 972

-345-8918.

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The first edition of The Milestone Express (see the back page), a newsletter published by the

Co-Chairs of the DFW Founders Day event, which will provide general information to chapter

members regarding the Luncheon. Mistress of Ceremony for the event this year is Soror

Daphne Maxwell Reid. Ticket information Is on the attachment. This event is open to the pub-

lic so bring a friend!

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ANNOUNCEMENT

JABBERWOCK Interest Meeting: Young ladies registering for the information session—the website is

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DALLAS ALUMNAE

1924—2014 The Dallas Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Incorporated will celebrate our

90th anniversary in 2014! Numerous events and activities are planned throughout the year in

recognition of this historic landmark and we invite you to celebrate with us. The first event of

the year will be our 90th Anniversary Founders’ Day Luncheon scheduled for Saturday, January

18, 2014 at the Sheraton Hotel in downtown Dallas. Our keynote speaker will be Ms. Beverly

E. Smith - National First Vice-President of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Incorporated.

Date: January 18, 2014

Location: Sheraton Dallas Hotel at 400 Olive Street, Dallas Texas

Time:

Rededication: 9:00am in the Lone Star Ballroom section C4

Founders Day Luncheon: 12:00 Noon in the Dallas Ballroom.

Individual Ticket Price: $65.00 Tables: $650.00

· Please make checks payable to Delta Sigma Theta Sorority. Mail to P.O. Box 222051, Dallas,

TX 75222-2051. Please complete the attached form and mail to the P.O. Box

· Celebration Ads can purchased. Please contact 2014eventchair@gmail.com for more

information See attached form.

If you have any questions please contact Eugenia Vance, Founders Day Event Chair at

2014eventchair@gmail.com or at 713-459-8014

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