Are You Ready?Greetings My Sorors of Savannah Alumnae Chapter!

We did it! The 2020 Regional Conference is coming to Savannah!! Savannah Alumnae, along with our

collegiate sorors of Delta Nu and Tau Alpha Chapters will host over 5,000 sorors in our beautiful

city. I hope this news brings you great joy and excitement. Yes, we have a lot of work to do

between now and May 2020, but I know each of you will dedicate yourselves to making this Regional Conference a stellar event. Over

the next few weeks, we will begin to to lay the foundation for the 2020 Conference with a video that highlights our city and all it has to offer. Upon our

return from the 2018 Regional Conference, we will begin to lay out our plan to open the doors to the “Hostess City of the South” and greet the Sorors of the

Southern Region with southern charm, grace, and love. My Sorors of Savannah Alumnae Chapter let's get ready!

With Love and Devotion to Delta,

Soror Laura N. Wiggins, President

Lorem aliquam nostrudes !PEARLS OF DELTA KNOWLEDGESAVANNAH ALUMNAE CHAPTER APRIL 2018

Message from the PresidentAutism Facts & Stats:

• Autism now affects 1 in 59 children;  over half are classified as having an intellectual disability or borderline intellectual disability

• Boys are four times more likely to have autism than girls

• About 40% of children with autism do not speak. About 25%–30% of children with autism have some words at 12 to 18 months of age and then lose them. Others might speak, but not unti l later in childhood

• Autism greatly varies from person to person (no two people with autism are alike)

• The rate of autism has steadily grown over the last twenty years

• Comorb i d cond i t i o n s o f t en associated with autism include Fragile X, allergies, asthma, epilepsy, bowel disease, gastrointestinal/digestive disorders, persistent viral i n fec t ions , PANDAS, feed ing disorders, anxiety disorder, bipolar disorder, ADHD, Tourette Syndrome, O C D, s e n s o r y i n t e g r a t i o n dysfunction, sleeping disorders, immune disorders, autoimmune disorders, and neuroinflammation.

• Autism is the fastest growing developmental disorder, yet most underfunded

• Children with autism do progress – early intervention is key

• Autism is treatable, not a hopeless condition

Quarterly Business Spotlight: A & A Accessories Boutique

This quarter's Business Spotlight is: A & A Boutique located at 7010 Skidaway Road, unit 8 Savannah, Georgia 31406. A&A Accessories a trendy and affordable boutique specializing in sizes small to 3X. If you can't make it to the boutique , you can shop onl ine at : www.aaboutique1.com.  Let’s show Delta's tremendous spending power!

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HEALTH & HEALING

Stress happens. Sometimes it's unavoidable, at times it's unbearable. That's why taking time for yourself is invaluable. It's healthy to relax, renew, and rejuvenate.

Stress does not merely afflict your mind; it can also affect you on a cellular level. In fact, long-term stress can lead to a wide range of illnesses—from headaches to stomach disorders to depression—and can even increase the risk of serious conditions like stroke and heart disease. Understanding the mind - stress - health connection can help you better manage stress and improve your health and well-being.

Combat Your Stress If you suffer from chronic stress and can't influence or change the situation, then you'll need to change your approach. Be willing to be flexible. Remember, you have the ability to choose your response to stressors, and you may have to try various options.

•Recognize when you don't have control, and let it go. •Don't get anxious about situations that you cannot change. •Take control of your own reactions and focus your mind on something that makes you feel calm and in control.

This may take some practice, but it pays off in peace of mind. •Develop a vision for healthy living, wellness, and personal growth, and set realistic goals to help you realize your

vision.

Relax and Recharge Be sure to carve out some time to relax and take care of yourself each day—even just 10 to 15 minutes per day can improve your ability to handle life's stressors. Also, remember that exercise is an excellent stress reliever. Everyone has different ways they like to relax and unwind. Here are a few ideas to get you started:

•Take a walk •Read a book •Go for a run •Have a cup of tea •Play a sport •Spend time with a friend or loved one •Meditate •Do yoga While you can't avoid stress, you can minimize it by changing how you choose to respond to it. The ultimate reward for your efforts is a healthy, balanced life, with time for work, relationships, relaxation, and fun.

Awareness Month

April is

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HEALTH & HEALING

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FINANCIAL FORTITUDE

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SOCIAL ACTIONGeorgia State Primaries will take place on May 23, 2018. Please remember the following dates:

• April 30th Early Voting begins• Sunday May 6, 2018: Stroll to the Polls 12:00-5:00 @

1117 Eisenhower Drive • Tuesday May 8, 2018: NAACP Forum for Chatham

County School Board Candidates @ Gaines Chapel Annex 6:00pm

• May 18, 2018: Last day for Early Voting

Please encourage everyone you know, to get out and vote.

SororAmii Best Co-Chair Social Action

The Social Action Committee participated in a Pop-up Voter registration drive

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MEMBERSHIP HAPPENINGS

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MEMBERSHIP HAPPENINGSTau Alpha Chapter 20th Chapter Anniversary

Charter Members Tomita Mincey and  Sabrina Bryant, Joyce Davis Member of Chartering Minerva Circle, Laura N Wiggins and Donna Brooks Members of Chartering Minerva Circle snd Chapter Advisors, Carolyn Price Member of Chartering Minerva Circle,  Keisha Seabrooks, Sabriya Scott and Natasha Holmes Charter Members 

Dr. Deborah C. Thomas 19th Southern Regional Director guest speaker

MLK Association Freedom Gala

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MEMBERSHIP HAPPENINGS

A Star Studded Reclamation Event

AccoladesCongratulations Soror Lori Williams on being awarded the Permancey Case Manager of The Year Award.

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Accolades

Soror Jackie Brown is a school social worker and a homeless liaison for Effingham County Schools. She is the chair of the mentoring committee for the School Social Workers Association of Georgia. Brown sits on the boards of the Effingham County Family Connection Commission and Family Promise of Effingham. She also sits on the advisory board for the Department of Social Work at Savannah State University. Brown is a graduate of Leadership Georgia, Leadership Southeast Georgia and Leadership Effingham. She earned a bachelor’s degree in Sociology with an emphasis in Social Work, a master’s degree in Educational Leadership, an education specialist degree, and a doctoral degree in Education Administration from Georgia Southern University, as well as a master’s degree in Social Work from Savannah State University. Brown resides in Savannah.

Congratulations Soror Jackie Brown on being appointed by Gov. Nathan Deal to the Georgia Composite Board of Professional Counselors, Social Workers and Marriage & Family Therapists

Congratulations Soror Ann Levett on being the Keynote speaker at the Harambee Breakfast sponsored by the Savannah Section of National Council of Negro Women

WALK AND KEEP IT MOVING SORORS!  Relay For Life ~ relayforlife.org

May 11, 2018 4:00 pm-10:00 pm at Daffin Park Team: Delta Sigma Theta Sorority-Savannah Alumnae 

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