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Volume 27 Number 12 March 2015
March 18, 2015 6:00 p.m.
Tennessee State University Main Campus Your Prez
Sez…….
2
Meeting
Agenda…....
2
Congratula-
tions,
Concerns,
Condolences,
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Chapter
Announcements
4-5
Committee
Reports...
6-11
Finance Notes .. 6
Nominating
Committee...
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Minerva
Foundation...
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State
Coordinator
Letter...
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Inside this Issue...
March is Sisterhood Month
Happy Sisterhood Month!
As the seasons are changing, I am reminded that we also have the ability to bring about change—in ourselves, in our chapter and in our community. Very soon, our chapter leadership will transition, and I encourage you to give serious thought to serving Delta by running for office.
Spring brings many events that need your support, including Minerva’s Closet, Stock the
Pantry at WOMEN, Jabberwock, and shortly Red Alert. Your presence will make all the difference in our success. Please give consideration to how you can support these chapter and Foundation functions.
During Sisterhood Month, I urge you to show your appreciation for other sorors beyond your circle of friends. Wouldn’t it be great if we made every month Sisterhood Month? What if we took extra steps every month to show sisterhood to another Delta? What if we were always kind, always giving our sisters the benefit of the doubt, always showing an extra measure of care to one another? During Sisterhood Month and every month, let us be committed to “Loving Sorors on Purpose with
Purpose.”
Sisterly,
Olivia M. Cloud, NAC President
Your Prez Sez...
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DELTA DIGEST
Call to Order
Adoption of Agenda
Minutes Greetings /Recognitions Membership Services Communications Deni E. Lowe
Chapter Reports
Executive Board Olivia M. Cloud
Financial Report Keena Alexander
Committee Reports
Arts & Letters
Christmas Party
Delta Gem
International Awareness &
Involvement
Physical & Mental Health
Nominating
Social Action
Other Reports
Stroll Battle
Positively Protocol
Community Reports
Minerva Foundation, Inc.
Unfinished Business
New Business
Announcements
Adjournment
Ritualistic Closing
IMPORTANT NAC DATES
Sisterhood Week
March 16—22, 2015
Delta Days at Tennessee State Capital
March 17, 2015
8 AM - 7:30 PM
Minerva’s Closet
March 21, 2015
Jabberwock Extravaganza
April 4, 2015
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CONGRATULATIONS
CONCERNS
Soror Gladys Brock — recovering from knee surgery at
Richland Center.
Soror Deni Lowe - father, Nicholas Lowe undergoing heart
surgery in Chicago, IL. February 24, 2015
CONDOLENCES
Soror Dana Franklin - Loss of niece, Deandra Cooper (37)
sudden death on February 27, 2015.
Soror Mary Jo Morton Beaird - Loss of her father, Mr.
Charles Woodard Sr. (February 20, 2015) and the death of her Uncle, Johnny Woodard (March 1, 2015).
Soror Taunisha (Simmons) Dixon — loss of Grandmother,
Willie Lee Turner, on (February 16, 2015) and the death of her Grandfather John Robinson Jr. on (March 03, 2015).
Sorors Liz Cleveland, Kina Cleveland, Kim Cleveland
Harris, Tracey Cleveland Turner and Angela D. Lewis - loss of their husband/father/brother-in-law, respectively on February 17,2015.
Soror Norma Drake —loss of brother, Terrence Kennon, Sr.
Soror Kenya T. McGruder—loss of grandfather, Dr. Charles
E. McGruder.
Soror Cynthia Hopson – loss of mother-in-law, Mrs, Bernice
E Hopson, 81 of Savannah, TN.
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CONGRATULATIONS, CONCERNS,
CONDOLENCES & CONNECTIONS...
If you or a soror you know is experiencing sickness or is bereaved, recently married or experienced a significant milestone, such as family (birth of child/grandchild) or career (promotion/appointment, etc.), please notify Soror Deni Lowe at [email protected] and Soror Olivia M. Cloud, at [email protected]. Please do not assume that someone has already let the chapter know!
Membership Services has outlined and planned activities for Sisterhood Month. We hope that all
Sorors will be able to participate.
March 16- Call a Delta Dear and Say Hello!
March 18- NAC Photobooth Fun @ Chapter
Meeting (Wear Red)
Come take a picture or two and leave with a keepsake for Sisterhood Month 2015! Cake and Punch Served!
March 20- Call or Send a sick and shut in Soror
a card.
March 22- Let’s Worship Together! Location: Friendship Baptist Church Time: 10:45 am
1109 32nd
Avenue North Nashville, TN 37209 Please Wear Red March 27- Bowling Fun (Red vs. White) Location: AMF Pla Mor Lanes Time: 6:30 pm. Cost 14. 19 per person for 2 hours (shoes included) Please rsvp to [email protected] by March 25
th 2906 Foster Creighton Rd.
Nashville, TN 37204 Participants will be broken into the red and white teams at the bowling alley
March 28- Meet and Greet Ice Cream Social for
Newly Reclaimed Sorors
Location: TBA Time 12-2pm
Newly reclaimed sorors are invited out to a meet and greet
to learn more about NAC and to pair with their Delta
Buddy. This event is for any Soror who would like to be a
Delta Buddy. If you are interested in being a Delta Buddy
please email [email protected]
or call Nia Esmond Perry @ 615 299 7042. You may also
sign up through the online form in E-notes.
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Please submit your nominations for Educator/Professional of the Year on the NAC Sister Portal or copy this link: http://form.jotformpro.com/form/50085845106958. Winners will be announced at scholarship brunch May 16th.
Congratulations are in order for those NAC members that reclaimed sorors during the Reclamation Initiative! 47 Sorors were reclaimed, and will be invited to our Sisterhood Month Activities. We are seeking committed, excited sorors to serve as partners to these newly reclaimed members so that they enjoy a smooth transition back into Delta. If interested in ensuring they remain informed and connected, please submit your name NAC Sister Portal. We will host a welcome ice cream social on March 28th from 12-2 pm, for the reclaimed Sorors and their Delta partners!! Committee Spotlight 2015
Membership Services will be recognizing committees as well as Sorors during the Soror Spotlight Time during Chapter Meeting. Committees will have the chance to briefly tell the chapter about their committee and how Sorors can join! Committees will be notified the month prior if their committee is selected to speak.
: New Physical and Mental Health Sub-Committees: PMH is creating three sub-committees to support our major upcoming events: 1. Community Service Volunteers at Bordeaux Long Term Care-only meet at the facility the day of the event 2. American Cancer Society Partnership Participants for Relay For Life (June 2015) and Making Strides Against Breast Cancer (October 2015)-meet monthly three months prior to the event 3. Jones-Paidea Healthy Family Day - Spring 2016 - meet monthly six months prior to the event To participate in the sub-committees, please send your contact information to [email protected].
Sorors we need your support to ensure these events continue to be a success.
The Graduate Recognition committee will have a conference call Monday March 23rd at 6 pm. Please dial (805)360-1000 and the access code is 479629#. We're looking forward to planning a lovely event to recognize our
graduating collegiate sorors. Contact Jessica Friley at [email protected].
TEEN SUMMIT REGISTRATION IS OPEN! Please encourage your teens ages 13-18 to attend
April 18th, 2015 Cane Ridge High School
Event is FREE! https://teensummit15.eventbrite.com
***We are looking for donations for door prizes and giveaways. If you would like to donate, please email [email protected] or call Taunisha Murph at 615-480-0894.
CHAPTER ANNOUNCEMENTS
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CHAPTER ANNOUNCEMENTS
The Homeless Support Committee will meet via conference call on Tuesday March 24th at 6:30 p.m. The topics for discussion are possible projects for the remainder of the Sororal year. New members welcome!
To join the meeting, please call: Dial-in Number: 1-605-475-5950
Participant Access Code: 7101304
Women on Maintaining Education and Nutrition (W.O.M.E.N.) This organization provides support to women and children affected by HIV/AIDS. We have supported this organization in the past by stocking their food pantry in March of each year and we will continue our support this year! We are asking ALL NAC Sorors to purchase items from the list – use the 1
st letter of your last name to locate the item that we need you to purchase. We will be collecting donations
at our February and March Chapter Meetings. We will Stock the Pantry on March 28, 2015 @ 10:00a.m. W.O.M.E.N.S.‘s headquarters is located at 417 Welshwood Drive Suite 303, Nashville, TN 37211.
W.O.M.E.N.
March 28, 2015 @ 10:00am EVERYONE Canned goods (meats, vegetables, fruits) A and B Soup and Sugar C and D Oatmeal (individual packs) E thru G Dry Beans (pinto, lima, etc) H and I Bottled Water J and K Mac & Cheese, Ravioli, Spaghetti-O’s L thru N Peanut Butter O thru S Rice T thru Z Dry Cereal (small individual boxes Cheerios, Corn Flakes, Rice Krispies, etc)
Delta Academy/ Delta GEMS Jelly and Pasta Snacks (Ex. Ramen Noodles) ; Nutritional Supplements (Ensure, Boost)
Please bring your items to the March Chapter Meetings!!!
Please contact Dana Franklin at [email protected] or 615-973-8921 with any questions!
We thank you for your support!!!
Let us help you with your Spring Cleaning and we can all make a global Connection!!!
Soror Brittany Irby is providing leadership for our Soles4Souls Service Project. Our goal is to have all NAC Sorors donate gently worn or new shoes (all sizes/styles-kids/adults) to support this project. The shoes will most likely be used so that families overseas can resell them to help create financial sustainability within their household. The big picture is fighting poverty through job creation! We are starting early with our collections so you can bring your shoes to the March and April Chapter Meetings! WOW…. YES, 2 months for you to get your donations to us! We will be making the drop off to Soles4Souls by the end of April 2015. More information to come as date is finalized with the
Organization! For more information please contact Dana Franklin or Brittany Irby and we thank you for your Support!!
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NAC COMMITTEE REPORTS …
FROM SOROR KEENA ALEXANDER, TREASURER
This month we will continue to collect donations for the Sarah Musgrove Scholarship Fund of Sylvan Street Baptist Church in Soror Claudia Lisenby's honor. Please make all checks payable to the Minerva Foundation.
The Nashville Alumnae Chapter is no longer accepting partial payments for membership dues. Dues payable for 2015-2016 are as follows through March 31, 2015:
Annual chapter and Grand Chapter dues and fees for the upcoming 2015-2016 fiscal year must be entered in the on-line system at National Headquarters before March 31, 2015. THEREFORE, ALL PAYMENTS MUST BE RECEIVED BY THE CHAPTER FINANCIAL SEC NO LATER THAN MARCH 18th. Payments made after the March 18th date should include the $5 late fee.
Members whose 2014-2015 annual dues have not been paid by April 30, 2015 will not be eligible to vote in the May 2015 chapter elections.
If you missed out on Founders Day, you can still present your Founders Day ticket at the finance table to redeem your souvenir.
Hardcopies of the directory ($10) or policies and procedures ($2) are now available in the Delta Boutique. Both are available at no charge to non-email sorors. Electronic copies are available at no charge to e-mail sorors.
Thank you for supporting our 25th National President. The pins will be available at our March chapter meeting for pick up. Please stop by the finance table and see Michelle Johnson.
Sorors who were unable to attend the State Cluster in Memphis may pick up their bags at the March chapter meeting. Sorors may designate someone to pick up their bag/t-shirt. Bags not claimed at the March meeting will be placed in storage and may be obtained at the availability of the chapter Custodian or Asst. Custodian. The Tennessee Chapters t-shirts not picked up at the March meeting will be sold on a first-come-first-served basis at the April meeting. Please See Emilie Malone to make your payment.
National Dues Per Capita Local Dues Reinstatement Total Due
GOLDEN LIFE/DIAMOND LIFE $ - $ 10.00 $ 125.00 $ - $ 135.00
REGULAR MEMBER $ 125.00 $ 10.00 $ 125.00 $ - $ 260.00
REGULAR MEMBER inactive 2+
years $ 125.00 $ 10.00 $ 125.00 $ 25.00 $ 285.00
RECENT UNDERGRADUATE within 1 year of graduation $ 125.00 $ 10.00 $ - $ - $ 135.00
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NAC COMMITTEE REPORTS …
Election of Chapter Officers
As of February, nominations are now being accepted
for most chapter offices for the 2015-2017 biennium.
The term of office for all elected and appointed
officers and elected and appointed positions is two
years.
Eligibility Criteria/Officer Qualifications and the Election
Process
We will elect officers for the 2015-2017 biennium for
all positions, with the exception of Treasurer and Chair
of the Internal Audit Committee, who are elected in
alternate years for continuity. Listed below are the
qualifications necessary for persons to run for these
offices.
Please refer to the chapter’s Policies and Procedures
Manual (approved December 2014), Article IV, for the
specific duties of each position. This document is
located on the NAC website in the Sisters Portal. You
will find it in Chapter Documents. Any soror
interested in seeking a position must submit an
Officer Candidate Profile Sheet to the Nominating
Committee Chair, June Kellum. Please email the
completed Profile Sheet to
I can be reached at (615) 604-8189. The Officer
Candidate Profile Sheet is on the NAC Sister Portal.
General Criteria – (Minimum requirements for all officers)
Must be financial members of the Chapter for the
fiscal year in which the elections takes place and
for their complete term.
Must demonstrate responsibility and/or leadership.
Must be able to carry out the duties and
responsibilities of their elected office.
Must complete an Officer Candidate Profile Sheet.
Chapter Offices
President
First Vice President
Second Vice President
Recording Secretary
Assistant Recording Secretary
Corresponding Secretary
Assistant Corresponding Secretary
Assistant Treasurer
Financial Secretary
Assistant Financial Secretary
Second Assistant Financial Secretary
Chair of Nominating Committee
Members of the Nominating Committee
The following positions are appointed by the
President:
• Chaplain
• Sergeant-at-Arms
• Assistant Sergeant-at-Arms
• Parliamentarian
• Journalist
• Custodian
March Meeting—Names or prospective nominees and Candidate Profile Sheets should be submitted to the Nominating
Committee via email. The email address is [email protected].
April Meeting—Verify and Notify candidates of their eligibility. (Financial chapter members are provided a list of all eligible
candidates and copies of Officer Candidate Profile sheets.) Final call for nominations from the floor by the presiding officer.
Nominations are closed. New campaign guidelines will be presented. The guidelines are located in Article IX; Section 6 of
Nashville Alumnae Chapter Policies and Procedures.
May Meeting—Chapter elections
June Meeting—Installation of New Officers
Delta Cultural Center Building Fund
Make a pledge and/or pay on pledge
"Get on Board"
"Don't watch us, come go with us"
Minerva’s Closet is in need of quality and age appropriate
items in a variety of sizes such as dresses, shoes, and
accessories. If you don’t have any items to donate, please
consider making a donation of $25 or more to this event in
the form of cash or gift cards (visa, mc, or restaurants) for
door prizes. We want to be sure that we can assist as many
students as possible with their prom needs. **Donation drop-off site alert**
Wednesday, March 18, 2015
5:30pm - 7:00pm
March Chapter Meeting
GO SORORS! IT’S YOUR BIRTHDAY!! The Minerva Foundation would like to send a shout out to all Sorors celebrating their birthdays this month. As part of your celebratory activities, we hope that you will consider participating in the Birthday Club. The Birthday Club raises money for many of our community initiatives, including the Non-Traditional Scholarship. To participate, all you have to do is donate $1 for every year old (or young) you are. You may do this during your birthday month but, it’s never too late to get involved! This has been a successful fundraiser in the past so let’s keep up the good work. This is the easiest fundraiser to participate in, think about it….. Happy Hour with the girls….$27 A must-have pair of shoes you found on sale…..$34 The perfect form-flattering dress for the NAC Christmas Party…..$42 A nice dinner with your girlfriends……$55 Treating your sister to dinner and a movie…$60 Helping Minerva Foundation build a legacy in the Nashville Community……PRICELESS!! Donations are payable at chapter meeting or may be mailed to: Minerva Foundation P.O. Box 281152 Nashville, TN 37228
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NAC COMMITTEE REPORTS
Sorors, we hope you have been contacted by your Jabberwock 2015 Team Leader or you have contacted the Team Leader concerning DONATIONS and TICKETS. The $25 tickets are available for the April 4, 2015 Extravaganza. Contact your contestant for tickets because she does get credit for tickets sold. Remember this is a Fundraiser.
If you have questions call Gayle Brinkley Johnson (833-8204)
and Linda Pegues-Brinkley(227-1026).
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March 15, 2015
Thank You
Chapter Presidents and Tennessee Sorors:
Thank you for all you have done this year to promote sisterhood and the tenets of our Sorority. It is a blessing to be called
a woman of Delta Sigma Theta. We uphold high virtues of womanhood and we work to provide service to our
communities.
Recently, we were blessed to attend our Tennessee State Cluster in Memphis. Due to weather situations, we went back
and forth considering whether to cancel our plans. Somehow, I always knew we would continue this journey and finalize
our plans to have the best Cluster ever because we had a praying committee. I have had time to reflect on what we
accomplished at the Cluster. We accomplished ALL of our goals. We had good fellowship, fun, and knowledge was
imparted to us. Our cluster co-chairs had put God first and we knew God was at the forefront of what we were trying to
do in our limited knowledge. He showed us much wisdom. Note: In all our dealings in Delta, IF we would just put God at the
center of our joy, we could accomplish much more and be more sisterly and loving to one another. From the beginning of the
cluster to the end, Shelby County Alumnae, Memphis Alumnae, Alpha Upsilon and Epsilon Kappa sorors wowed us with
the venue beauty ,the welcoming faces, and the organization of a great Cluster (chaired by super dynamic Sorors Blanche
Bond-Hudson, Angela Cooley, Vanessa Hopkins and alumnae chapter presidents Necole Jones and Yolaundia Cofield. As
we went from one space to another, we were awed by the small and large details. A fortitude statue here, a big violet
there, an array of flowers on a table in the welcome area with DELTA spelled out on the vases. It was all so beautiful. We
had a “live” band at the welcome host chapter reception. We had the food, the vendors, the gifts. The gift? Yes, I was
overjoyed to receive such a beautiful gift of a money bouquet. Today I finally plucked my money flowers and now I look
forward to planting my seeds in stores. I appreciate you thinking of me and giving me the gift that keeps on giving….your
love and support. I understand the plight of some sorors who decided not to attend Cluster due to weather concerns.
Everyone has to follow their inner thoughts and do what is best for them. We missed you and were concerned for
everyone’s safety, as we are anytime we must travel. We had over 550 attendees out of over 700 registered. One of my
State Coordinator objectives has been to ensure TN a better attendance at Clusters, DDACs and Fireside Chats so that we
can better equip our members for service to the Sorority and to our communities. I have seen significant growth from year
to year, and especially growth with collegiate attendance at these events. Thank you for stepping up and for encouraging
more attendance at these events.
Sorors, I have been your State Coordinator since 2011, and I am amazed by your generosity, your sisterhood exhibited
(anyone can talk about sisterhood), and your cooperative spirits. Every chapter that has been tasked to host a Cluster, a
Founders Day, DDAC, Fireside Chat has been so kind. You have been different in your approach, but the same in the
results that I am always proud to say you are my Tennessee Delta sisters. I appreciate encouragement from former
Tennessee State Coordinators who encourage me and make me feel as if I can do more than enough. These are my forever
SC sisters.
I appreciate every chapter member in the State and I know God has something extraordinary for us to do in these coming
months. Continue to make a difference TODAY and continue to be encouraged that we can be the best sisterhood in the
world. We must put our Christian principles into practice every moment, from membership intake (treating our Pyramids
as God would have us treat them) and working in the Delta vineyard (as God would have us work in peace and in
harmony). Happy Sisterhood month, Sorors! Pray for peace in the Delta house.
DELTA SIGMA THETA SORORITY , INC . FROM THE DESK OF THE
TENNESSEE STATE COORDINATOR
Tennessee State Coordinator
Sandra D. Cannon 813 Brixworth Boulevard
Knoxville, Tennessee 37934
Phone: 865-966-8425 Mobile: 865-684-8371
Email: [email protected]
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NAC COMMITTEE REPORTS
Cassandra Wilson will be appearing at
the Schermerhorn Symphony Center
Wednesday April 8, 2015 giving
A Tribute to Billie Holiday.
The performance will begin at
7:30pm. Come and join us for a
delightful evening. The tickets are
$60.00 each.
Stevie Wonder will be performing his show -Songs in the Key of
Life, at the Bridgestone, Tuesday, April 7, 2015 at 8:00. A limited
number of tickets are available
through the chapter. Please see
Soror Vanita Lytle-Sherrill.
A Fun play for us to see Sorors. Let's support!! For Tickets call or Email Soror Deni Lowe at 615- 479-5978
[email protected] Our Group Rate for Sorority $10.00.
Come and celebrate with NAC Arts and Letters
Committee and TSU Avon Williams Library the
art of Nashville's own James Threalkill.
We have a fun read for our Book Club!! The Supreme at
Earl All You Can Eat by Kelise Moore. The committee
members said it was a great read!! Be finish it by May
16 -- we have a great place in mind to discuss our
book!! See you at the bookstore!
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NAC COMMITTEE REPORTS
Spring Reading Book List Arts & Letters March 11, 2015
(Celebrating African American History and
Women’s History Month)
War of the Wives by Tamar Cohen This is a compelling story that tells what happened when two women who had been married to the same man (who travels a lot) – one for 28 years with 3 children, the other for 17 years with one daughter meet for the first time at his funeral. Their thoughts and behavior are revealed as both narrates the story of how they dealt with each other. Celia, a Slave: A True Story by Melton A. McLaurin This story tells of a young slave girl who was sexually exploited by her slave master and executed for his murder. It raises the question about whether to fight back against abuse of slave owners. Blue Flower by Penelope Fitgerald An adult poet falls in love with a 12-year old girl. The Warmth of Other Suns by Isabel Wilkerson These are personal stories of the history of the Great Migration told by those who actually lived it. The Group by Mary McCarthy This book is about a group of Vassar graduates that come to New York to find romance and careers. Ceremony by Leslie Marma Silko This is an American Classic. A Native American soldier returns home to his reservation from Vietnam afflicted by “humid dream and black night” in need of spiritual counseling.
Random Family by Adrian Nicole LeBfranc The author spends ten years with an extended family in the Bronx, and reveals details of poverty and addiction. My Brilliant Friend by Elena Ferrrante This is a story of female friendship, envy, contest, and resentment. The Woman Upstairs by Claire Messud A story of a woman that becomes harden by her own loneliness, and begins to interfere in a fiends’ marriage. Bastard Out of Carolina by Dorothy Allison This is a story of a lonely and abused child growing up in South Carolina.
Breath, Eyes, Memory by Edwidge Banticau (Oprah’s Book Club) A young girl is sent to live with the mother she’s never known in America. She is haunted continually by her life in Haiti. Lightening Rods by Helen Dewitt This novel tells of one man’s universal solution to the problem of sexual harassment in the workplace. Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy Pre-Revolution Russian. This story takes all the fun out of adultery. The Invention of Wings by Sue Monk King The Grimke` sisters were the most famous for speaking out about the freedom and equality of African American slaves and women in the 1830s. It spans decades. The Color of Our Shame: Race and Justice in our Time by Christopher J. Lebron Asks the question about how we can explain systematic racism in an era of formal equality. “Disgruntled: A Novel by Asali Soloman In 1980s Philadelphia, a young girl learns how to navigate through love, loss and family as she becomes of age. Brown Girl Dreaming by Jacqueline Woodson In free verse, Woodson tells the story about growing up in a segregated South. The themes - of aching for home, searching for family support and discovering one’s voices.
Prodical Son by Danielle Steel Twin boys grow up in the same town and same family. Dramatically different, becomes enemies at childhood. One leaves his peaceful hometown, but returns when everything fails in twenty years. The reunion was sweet and healing at first, exposes shattering revelations of good and evil. The Sea, the Sea, by Iris Murdoch An old man who was a playwright and director begins to write his memoirs by the sea while in seclusion by the sea.
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. Nashville Alumnae Chapter P.O. Box 281855 Nashville, TN 37228
www.nashvillealumnae.com
www.dstsouthernregion.org
www.deltasigmatheta.org
When I look at you, I see myself.
If my eyes are unable to see you as my sister, It is because my own vision is blurred.
And if that be so, Then it is I who need YOU.
Either because I do not understand who you are,
MY SISTER, Or because I need you
To help me understand who I am.
************************************** With these hands I cannot defile you
They are to lift you, My sister! With these words I cannot demean you
They are to encourage you and comfort you, My Sister! With this strength I cannot destroy you
It is to defend you, My Sister! With this heart, I cannot reject you
It is to love, My Sister!
Those powerful words on sisterhood were written by Soror Lillian Pierce Benbow. Soror Benbow, the 15th National President of Delta Sigma Theta (1971-1975), was a graduate of Lemoyne Owen College and studied at the University of Michigan and the Detroit College of Law.
Soror Lillian Pierce Benbow.
