sisterly ties fall 2012 newsletter

Sisterly Ties

Illinois Leadership

• BIG, Bold-Innovative-Goal • InspiRED • Cultural Fest / Domestic

Violence • Sorors go Pink • JASSAC Making A Change • Delta Week • Operation 1-9-1-3 • Voter Registration • Advisor Training • Jewels of Distinction • Conversation with the

Candidates • Bookbags for Back-to-

School • Ask Debbie, Ask Melanie • Homecoming Queen • Homecoming/Neophytes • African Diaspora • Adopt-A-Street • Delta Woman of the Moment• Call for Nominations • Upcoming Events • Social Action Corner • Program Planning Corner

Debbie Brooks

Illinois State Coordinator Glen Ellyn Area Alumnae

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Melanie Julion

Illinois State Facilitator Zeta Iota

Happy Birthday Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.!

GREETINGS SORORS! It is indeed an honor and personal privilege to again represent you as your State Leadership for the 2012-2013 Centennial sorority year. Can you believe it has been 10 decades? What a journey of an organization founded in 1913 by 22 dynamic students at Howard University. Delta in Illinois began in 1921 under the leadership of Founding Sorors, Osceola McCarthy Adams and Marguerite Young Alexander, with the formation of Lambda Chapter, a mixed chapter, to include several students attending schools located in Chicago. The Illustrious State of Illinois continues the legacy of public service and giving back to the community from which we come. “If not us, then who? “If not now, then when?”

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Fall 2012● Sisterly Ties – Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. – Illinois State Newsletter

East St. Louis Alumnae Sisterhood Summit Bold, Innovative and Goal Oriented Thinking

Each booth was prominently displayed with committee names, selected themes which were filled with pictures of past events, giveaways, and other committee/program related items. The focus of the Summit was to encourage sisterly participation and elevate the excitement for the upcoming sorority year. Each Soror that stopped by the booths received a stamp. Sorors with a stamp from all the booths had a chance to enter into a drawing. Over 85 Sorors were in attendance. Renewing our Sisterhood, Enhancing our Leadership and Dedicating our Service!!! ESLAC filled the Leadership Retreat & Sisterhood Summit with B.I.G. INFORMATION & FUN in preparation for a Sorority Year filled with B.I.G. ACHIEVEMENT!!!

The East St. Louis Alumnae Chapter Sisterhood Summit consisted of booths to provide ESLAC members with valuable information on committee processes and upcoming events. The displayed booths were: Information-Communications/Technology, Financial Officers, Protocol, Membership, Fundraising, Social Action, EMBODI, Delta Academy, Dela GEMS, Debutante Ball, Healthy Lifestyles, Breakfast with Santa, and Program Planning and Development (PP&D).

(L-R) Tauriana D. Lyles, 2nd Vice President-PP & D, Adriann Adams-Gulley, President & Carmella Hardnett, 1st Vice President-Membership.

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Members of the East St. Louis Alumnae Chapter: (L-R) Alisha Marshall, Dahlia Phillips, Phyllis Jackson,

Melinda Nicholson & Chair of Healthy Lifestyles, Linda Spencer.

currently participating in the #DSTVOTE2012 Twitter campaign and embodying the message, “Less Social, More Social Action.” Due to this excitement, the chapter has also decided to revamp plans for next semester with bigger and better events to electrify and educate the campus. Although small in number, the Theta Epsilon chapter continues to prove that Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated is a movement of quality, not quantity! Keep it up, sorors!

With the Centennial Celebration rapidly approaching, the Theta Epsilon chapter has been inspired to take their programming to the next level. In this spirit, sorors unanimously decided to increase their hours of community service; both individually and collectively, reconstruct traditional programs to focus solely on the 5 Point Programmatic Thrust and sorority initiatives, strengthen the chapter’s social media presence with a new website, and raise the bar for academic achievement and leadership development. In addition to planning ahead and improving the quality of the chapter, sorors are

Theta Epsilon stepping off on the right foot at the annual Block Party Step Show at Bradley University, Peoria, IL

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Bradley Sorors are Inspi(RED)

Back to the Basics: Scholarship, Sisterhood, and Service - Theta Epsilon

Since the induction of five new initiates in April 2012, it seems as if the Theta Epsilon Chapter continues to get better as time goes on. This Fall semester, the chapter has focused on effective programming; promoting new, fresh ideas; and continuing to foster the sisterly bond that is Theta Epsilon. In an effort to raise awareness of the sorority to the campus, sorors hosted A Day With The Deltas. This event consisted of the signature fundraiser “Divas Delectables” and an educational program entitled, “Things I Wish I Knew As A Freshman.” Prior to A Day With The Deltas, the chapter hosted a “Send Us to Centennial” Car Wash, participated in community service with the Center for Prevention of Abuse, and completed their first study table of the semester.

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Members of the Springfield-Decatur Area Alumnae Chapter joined Lt. Governor Sheila Simon and Vickie Smith, Chief Executive Officer of the Illinois Coalition Against Domestic Violence, at a press conference in support of Domestic Violence Awareness Month

In observance of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, the Springfield-Decatur Area Alumnae Chapter partnered with the Illinois Coalition Against Domestic Violence to support a press conference held October 1 at the Executive Mansion in Springfield. As part of the press conference, Lt. Governor Sheila Simon announced the launch of the “No More Dating Abuse” video contest for high school students sponsored by Verizon.

The chapter also partnered with the Prairie Center Against Sexual Assault on their 2013 fundraising calendar “Walk A Mile In Her Shoes”. The month of January will feature several chapter members’ spouses wearing red pumps to raise awareness about rape and sexual assault. Since October is also Breast Cancer Awareness month, the chapter held a “Movers & Shakers” fundraiser on October 25 at Bennigan’s Grill & Tavern in the Hilton Springfield to raise funds for Come Together Let’s Walk (CTLW). For the second year the chapter is supporting CTLW which focuses on the fight against ovarian, breast and cervical cancer with a $2,500 donation. The chapter will be listed as a “Hero” sponsor for the CTLW event which will be held June 29, 2013 in Decatur’s Fairview Park.

Springfield-Decatur Supports Domestic Violence & Breast Cancer

In the spirit of the October Daily Action Messages, one hundred percent of Bloomington Normal (BNAC) sorors committed to participate in the November election beyond casting their votes. In the days leading up to the election sorors' commitments ranged from encouraging early voting, forwarding election FAQs, reminding people to vote on election day and many more. No-one can do everything, but everyone can do something.

Bloomington Normal Registers Voters at Cultural Fest

Sorors Cynthia Ashby and Quanisha Hawkins man voter a registration booth at Cultural

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East St. Louis Alumnae Chapter Celebrates Breast Cancer Awareness As a public service organization, Delta Sigma Theta is committed to empowering the community through active service. Our national physical and mental health initiative is “Healthy Lifestyles for the Family: Preserving the Mind, Body and Spirit.” The goal is to raise awareness of chronic illnesses in African-American families, especially those that adversely impact woman. Breast cancer awareness is only a small component of the national programs and a current initiative of the national leadership team. Breast cancer awareness educates women about the importance of early detection. More and more women are getting mammograms to detect breast cancer in its earliest stages. As a result, breast cancer deaths are on the decline. While October is recognized as National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, everyone is encouraged to visit the www.NBCAM.org website, which is a year-round resource for breast cancer patients, survivors, caregivers and the general public.

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Members of the East St. Louis Alumnae Chapter: (L-R) S. Harvey, J. Nave, R. Henry, B. R. Scott, Adriann Adams-Gulley - Chapter President, K. Rodgers Edwards, L. Spencer, M. Ransom-Harris, R. Miles Gardner & P. Weston.

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East St. Louis Alumnae Chapter Members Go PINK for a Purpose

Members of the East St. Louis Alumnae Chapter participates in Sista Strut 2012 Breast Cancer Walk


Joliet Area/South Suburban Alumnae Making A “Change”

JASSAC President and other sorors who attended Deputy Registrar Training Class at Mayo Church in Matteson, Illinois

Joliet Area/South Suburban Alumnae Chapter (JASSAC) was making sure the people’s voices were being heard in the Presidential election. They were doing this by getting people registered and ready to vote in the November 6, 2012 election. Soror President Carolyn A. Dishmon, Social Action Chair, Joan Fuller, and seven other sorors were participants in a training class to become Deputy Registrars. The class was held at Mayo Church in Matteson, Illinois on Saturday, September 22, 2012.

JASSAC President Carolyn A. Dishmon is busy registering a

student at Prairie State College

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Lambda Chapter hosts week- long community awareness

events across the city

Lambda Chapter, Chicago’s City-Wide Collegiate Chapter, has taken an active role in providing awareness on several issues combating African Americans during their Delta Week 2012: Sneak Peek to 100 Years which was held November 11-17, 2012.

• The week began with a Sunday fellowship service at New Life Covenant Church with Pastor John Hannah.

• On Monday, the chapter hosted a

discussion around the PBS Frontline Special “The Interrupters”. The special discussed Chicago’s violent gang landscape.

• Tuesday concentrated on life after

college and preparation for Graduate School from former students and University officials.

• Wednesday, the chapter dedicated

the afternoon solely to their studies helping one another with like school disciplines.

• Thursday, Lambda invited a Black

Business Panel consisting of entrepreneurs in the industries of: grant writing, real estate, legal, clothes design, social media, and print design to discuss successes and failures in the process.

• Friday, Lambda focused on Physical and Mental Health by having a nurse discuss diabetes awareness followed by centering of minds via yoga.

• Saturday, Lambda celebrated the

Sorority’s 100 years with other collegiates by having a party,

• The culminating event was Deltapollo

where Lambda showcased amateur community talent with prizes.

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Lambda Chapter Centennial Calendar of Events during Delta Week 2012

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COMPLIMENTS ASSISTING NURSING PATIENTS

I S A V E

The program began with a discussion in regards to flexible and fixed spending habits. The discussion transitioned to a real life simulation of expenses one encounters in adulthood. We gave each student a standard salary represented by beans to use to purchase necessary or desirable items, teaching them budgeting skills. Students were forced to make real life decisions on what items they needed or could live without in order to make their salary stretch.

D E L T A F I L E S

This was an open forum discussion allowing students to share their experiences with gun violence. Solutions were generated addressing ways to improve our communities to end gun violence. We promoted the trending topic of #WhatIfChicago throughout the program to get our solutions heard for the political debate. This program allowed students to think in a different perspective toward gun violence and the role they play in this issue.

R E S O L U T I O N R E M I X

The chapter brought in a local line dance expert to demonstrate three high energy slides. At the start of the event, the instructor explained the correlation between line dancing and exercise and introduced the importance of maintaining healthy lifestyles to prevent diabetes. This program continues every semester.

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Marvelous Mu Theta Chapter – OPERATION 1-9-1-3

Mu Theta Sorors: KeNesha Williams (Secretary) Brittney May (Treasurer) Sierra Tomas (President) Ashley Ellis (Vice President)

The Marvelous Mu Theta Chapter has been continuing to uphold the ideals and mission of our Illustrious Sisterhood. Mu Theta kicked off the 2012-2013 sorority year with the Red Hot Fashion Show, an event aimed at promoting the importance of college preparedness for high school students and their parents. With over 50 patrons, donations from local businesses, and a Chapter Seed Grant, the chapter put on a successful event, awarding three scholarships, totaling $450! Mu Theta continued its’ commitment to excellent programming, focused on the Five-Point Programmatic Thrust with Delta Week: Operation 1-9-1-3. Delta Week began with a “MARVELOUS DAY TO SERVE,” where Sorors gave compliments to the students on campus, and ended the day with serving Alzheimer’s patients at the Dearborn Nursing Home.


The Peoria Alumnae chapter has diligently participated in the Peoria Voter Registration Effort. The Deltas that are registrars walked neighborhoods, set up tables at groceries stores and at Senior citizens housing complexes in an effort to help get the 7,000 unregistered African American citizens in Peoria registered to vote! As part of an ongoing commitment to public service, the Peoria Alumnae Chapter also adopted a two mile section of a local road. With the Adopt-A-Highway cleanup project, the chapter is committed to cleaning the area 4x a year. The first clean up date was held on Saturday, Oct. 20th and it was a great success.

The members of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. believe that “Knowledge is Power”. As a result, the effort to encourage reading and literacy in Peoria’s Youth by donating children’s books to schools in District 150 was a great success.

Approximately 200 members of the Delta Sigma Theta Inc. from throughout the state attended the Illinois Statewide Founders Day Weekend which was hosted by the Peoria Alumnae Chapter. It was a three day celebration in Central Illinois that included a welcome reception, a Rededication Ceremony, educational workshops, community service and an Ecumenical service.

In keeping with the sorority’s Educational Thrust to support Education initiatives, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. supported two newly-constructed schools and a local high school in Peoria which were in need of community support. Sorority members and the community were asked to donate two (or more) books.

On March 24th, a presentation was made to the Principals of the Glen Oak Community Learning Center, Harrison Community Learning Center and Manual High School. Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. was proud to donate a total of 1200 books.

The Peoria Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. has been a beacon in the Peoria community for 37 years and is committed to making a difference through public service efforts.

Members of the Peoria Alumnae Chapter, Peoria, IL

Peoria Alumnae Chapter provides outreach in more ways than one

Peoria Alumnae provide

voter registration and Adopt-A-Highway

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Midwest Advisor Training in Summer 2012 - Chicago, IL

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young ladies hold positions of leadership in their schools and communities participating in organizations such as the NAACP Youth Council, Peer Jury Program in Lake in the Hills and R/B Youth Foundation. Awards for their work in and out of school include Princess of the Bud Billiken Parade, State finalist of the Illinois Junior Academy of Science State Exposition, National Honor Society, 2012 Illinois State Scholar and Rotary Youth Leadership Award. They are academically talented. These young ladies have all been accepted to four-year institutions and looking forward to majoring in fields across various disciplines.

The Schaumburg-Hoffman Estates Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. and Profit Through Knowledge, Inc. hosted the organizations first Cotillion Ball. Jewels of Distinction with Brilliance and Character—presented six debutantes as well as highlighted their six escorts and six junior debutantes. The event concluded four months of workshops designed to develop participants in the areas of health and wellness, community service, etiquette and financial awareness and time management. They also spent countless hours at dance rehearsals. The debutantes represented six communities (Rolling Meadows, Algonquin, Schaumburg, Carpentersville, Elgin and Crystal Lake) in the Northwest suburbs and hold among them many accolades. These

Jewels of Distinction with Brilliance and Character

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EMBODI and the Social Action Committee of Joliet Area/South Suburban Alumnae Chapter (JASSAC) partnered to bring many political voices to the south suburbs. Knowing how important and critical it is to hear from the candidates, they presented a “Conversation with the Candidates” Forum at Rich South High School in Richton Park, Illinois on Saturday, October 20, 2012. The following candidates: Dorothy Brown (D)- Incumbent and Candidate, Clerk of the Circuit Court, Cook County; Brian Woodworth (R) – Candidate for Congress, 2nd District; Marcus Lewis (I) – Candidate for Congress, 2nd District; Donald E. Peloquin (R) - Candidate for Congress, 1st District; Joseph C. “Tuck” Marshall (R) – Candidate for State Senate, 40th District; Al Riley (D) – Incumbent and Candidate, State Representative, 38th District; and Will Davis (D) – Incumbent and Candidate, State

Representative, 30th District brought their voices and varied views, which was from 12:00 P.M. – 2:00 P.M., to a very engaged community. The audience not only included the voting community but also the EMBODI boys and the young ladies from Delta GEMS. The candidates were all very impressed that the young ladies and young men were included in the Forum.

The Forum opened with a greeting from JASSAC’s President, Soror Carolyn A. Dishmon, and a welcome from the Social Action Chair, Soror Joan Fuller. After an introduction, of the candidates and them stating their platforms, there was an hour question and answer session. The session concluded with the candidates explaining why they wanted and deserved the community’s vote!

The EMBODI Co-Chairs, Soror Linda Body and Soror Demetra Kirksey closed the Forum with some inspiration words and then challenged the audience to go out and make their voices count by voting on Tuesday, November 6, 2012!!

A Conversation with the Candidates – Many Voices, Once Vote


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JASSAC “Conversation with the Candidates – Many Voices, One Vote” – Saturday, October 20, 2012 Joseph C. “Tuck” Marshall, Brian Woodworth, Dorothy Brown, Donald E. Peloquin, Al Riley, Will Davis, and Marcus Lewis – the candidates

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Chicago Alumnae Provides Bookbags for Back To School Students Crimson and Cream could be seen for blocks as sorors from Chicago Alumnae and Lambda Chapter surrounded the chapter’s float during the recent 81st Annual Bud Billiken® Day Parade held on August 11th. The float, sponsored by the Chapter’s long-time supporter State Farm Insurance, carried several sorors, including Soror Nona Ross, who is a life-member, a former president of Chicago Alumnae and a Past Regional Director. Soror Ross was joined by Soror President JoAnn Thomas Woods PhD, immediate Past President, Taliva A. Tillman, 1st Vice-President Debby Douglas and 2nd Vice-President Cheryl Matthews. Over forty Sorors twirled red, hand-decorated parasols, sang, strolled and even waved tothe multitudes of people gathered as the float made its way down historic Dr. MartinLuther King Jr. Drive. The parade marked the kick-off celebration of Centennial eventsplanned to be held throughout the Centennial year in Chicago.

Chicago Alumnae Chapter Members wearing 100 Year Centennial Shirts waving their parasols at the 2012 Bud Billiken Back-to-School Parade August 11, 2012

During this annual event, Sorors handed out over 300 book bags filled with schoolsupplies to school-age children after their parents signed a commitment slip wherein theyagreed to take an active role in child(ren)s education by reading to them daily, checkinghomework and taking an active role in their educational endeavors. The book bags andsupplies were donated by members of Chicago Alumnae Chapter, and their communitypartners Staples, Walgreens and Walmart.

While Chicago Alumnae participates every year in this annual back to schoolparade, this is the first year the chapter has featured a float. Look for another float nextyear in 2013 to signal the culmination of Centennial events. 13

Have a comment or suggestion you think all Sorors would benefit from hearing?

Submit them to Illinois State Journalist, Zanette Sanders, [email protected]

Question Bag – Ask Debbie? Ask Melanie?

Ask Debbie?

Soror LaSondra Frazier Evanston North Shore

Alumnae Chapter


Q) What are some “Pearls of Wisdom” Collegiates should know before transitioning into an Alumnae Chapter?

A) Collegiates should begin to research Alumnae chapters prior to graduating. It would be helpful for the collegiate soror to visit the alumnae chapter they are looking to go to or visit any alumnae chapter, to observe and get a feel of environment. Some alumnae chapters have different incentives to assist collegiates in joining. Collegiates have up to 6 months after graduating to transfer all or part of your current chapter dues.

Q) What is the major difference between a Collegiate chapter meeting and an Alumnae chapter meeting?

A) The size of the chapter. There are more members so it can be overwhelming and their budgets are more. Alumnae chapters conduct chapter meetings and Delta business the same as collegiate chapters, according to our Chapter Management and other Delta resources. Collegiates should find the chapter that best fits you and be ready to work as Alumnae sorors welcome their fresh new creative ideas.

Soror Elizabeth Elie Zeta Iota Chapter

Q) Inquiring minds want to know, what are your Delta aspirations once you complete your term as State Coordinator.

A) To serve Delta in any capacity the Lord sees fit for me to do.

Ask Melanie ?

The State of Illinois wants to congratulate Elizabeth Elie, member of the Zeta Iota Chapter, for serving as the 2011-2012 Northern Illinois University Homecoming Queen. This made her the 4th Delta from the Zeta Iota chapter to bring home the crown. Elizabeth was initiated into the Zeta Iota Chapter on April 16, 2011. Since becoming a member of Delta Sigma Theta, she has exemplified true dedication, commitment, and loyalty to the Sorority’s mission and to the NIU Campus and Community. Elizabeth Elie went above and beyond while campaigning for the Homecoming Queen title and received more than 560 votes from the student body.

Ending her 2011 NIU Homecoming Reign

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Elizabeth “Lizzie” Elie Northern Illinois

University Homecoming Queen

2011-2012 Zeta Iota

Fall 2012 Neophytes Welcome to the Sisterhood from the State of Illinois

Melanie Adams Jasmine Agnew

LaTasha Bennett Ashleigh Bingham Tatanne Butler

Brandi Gordon Lasheda House Shaciara Kizer

Ashanté McClain

Ariel McClay Kandace Miggins

Bria Moore Leshawnda Morris

Lauren Scott Camille Smith Ke’Aira Smith

Jamie Smothers

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Theta Alpha Celebrates Homecoming 2012 @ Northwestern University Go WILDCATS!


Zeta Iota Simulates People of the African Diaspora


Guests were also educated on the pros and cons of the diaspora and were able to hear testimonials from people, like African students, who have been directly affected by diaspora. To demonstrate the diaspora, Zeta Iota engaged attendees in an icebreaker that mimicked the African diaspora. Guests were given differently colored cards numbered 1-10. They were initially grouped by colors and given the opportunity to get to know the people in their groups. They were then moved to groups that consisted of people who had their same card number (but different color cards). The dispersed audience was instructed to cheer for their original group and color, despite belonging to new groups. This activity simulated how people of diaspora are separated from their place of origin, but still feel connected to it.

The Zeta Iota Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. held its first program of the semester on September 24, 2012; this program titled “People of the Diaspora” fell under the International Awareness & Involvement Thrust of Delta Sigma Theta’s Five-Point Programmatic Thrust. The purpose of the program was to enlighten people to the topic of the African diaspora. The audience was able to learn about how far-reaching diaspora has been through statistics of the presence of African descendants in such distant countries as Brazil, Haiti, and the US.

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Students at Northern Illinois University demonstrating Africans separated from their homeland and scattered about in a new land while maintaining tradition.

Members of the Springfield-Decatur Area Alumnae Chapter were joined by the Young Peoples Department (YPD) of the AME Church Illinois Conference to clean a portion of a local street. During the first week of September 2012, the AME Church Illinois Annual Conference met in Springfield, IL and the youth were encouraged to participate in a service project.

The Program Planning and Development (PPD) Committee organized and helpedfacilitate the activity. Working in groups the participants spruced up the area whileenjoying a fun afternoon.

Through the Adopt-a-Street program administered by the City of Springfield, thechapter has agreed to clean Martin Luther King Drive from Cook Street to ClearlakeAvenue, four times a year. The city provided safety vests and garbage bags.Individuals furnished gloves and pick up tools.

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Springfield-Decatur Area Alumnae Deltas and AME Youth Participate in Public Service

Springfield-Decatur Area Chapter members and AME youth stand in front of the sign designating the street adoption by Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc.

A SOROR YOU SHOULD KNOW!


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Δ There is a Delta Legacy in our midst, Soror Annie King Philips of the Glen Ellyn Area Alumnae Chapter.

Δ Soror Annie King Philips has been a Delta for 73 years. She attended Minor Teachers College in Washington D.C. in 1936 at the young age of 16 years old. She was initiated at Beta Iota Chapter at Washington DC Teachers College. Membership Intake in those days were very interesting and unique, Pyramids wore mismatched socks, one red and one white.

Δ In addition to Founder Eliza Pearl Shippen taking Annie under her wing in the early years, Founder Florence Letcher Toms personally introduced Soror Philips to her vast collection of elephants.

Δ Soror Philips remains in touch with her last remaining line sister, of 1939, Soror LaCretia Paschal. Oh, by the way, Soror Annie King Philips is 92 years young and an accomplished self-taught artist. Soror Dianne Engram is a member of Glen Ellyn Area Alumnae Chapter and the daughter of the Delta Legacy Annie King Philips.

GEAAC President Soror Cynthia Brown Greenwood, GEAAC Heritage & Archives Chair Soror Katie Smith and mother of GEAAC Delta Legacy Soror Annie King Philips

Are you ready to run for an office?

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Upcoming Events

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Upcoming Events

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Social Action Corner Sarahjini Nunn – Illinois State Social Action Chair


Sorors, I would like to thank Illinois sorors for your dedication and fidelity in preparing the citizens of Illinois for Election Day. Illinois Chapters held debate watch parties, deputy registrar training, voter mobilization blitzes and used social media outlets to share the sorority’s daily social action message #DSTVOTE2012.

Δ Social Action Dates to Remember Δ March 1-5, 2013: Delta Days in the Nation’s Capital featuring the centennial re-

enactment of the women’s suffrage march on March 3. Δ March 8, 2013: Delta Day at the United Nations in New York City Δ April 22, 2013: Earth Day

Social Action Regional Goals (13 Alumnae & 8 Collegiate Illinois Chapters) Goal: To achieve 100% overall for implementation of regional programming goals between October 2012 and June 2013.

A Stronger Presence, A Stronger Voice Goal: Deeper, more consistent engagement with elected officials

at the chapter level.

Midwest Appointment Project (M.A.P.) Goal: To encourage Midwest sorors to seek elective office and

appointment to local, state, federal bodies. Deltas Increasing Voter Awareness (D.I.V.A) Movement

Goal: Voter Mobilization and Education Delta R.E.D. Delta Recycle Every Day Goal: To adopt eco-friendly practices

Sisterly, Sarahjini

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Program Planning Corner Regina Greer – Illinois State Program Planning Chair and National Emergency Response Team Chair


Finally, DON’T MISS OUT! Please submit for Regional Awards for those chapters that participate in or implement our programmatic goals above at our Centennial Convention in July 2013.

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Regional / State Programming Goals (13 Alumnae & 8 Collegiate Illinois Chapters) Goal: To achieve 100% overall for implementation of regional programming goals between October 2012 and June 2013.

100% Compliance for the Submission of Programming Calendars

Focus on at least 2 Programmatic Thrusts

Participate in the Diabetes Initiative

IMPACT Day Project – March 2013 (“A Journey to Wellness” with an emphasis on Fight on Obesity)

Participate in the March of Dimes Initiative

Launch of at least two (2) Scheduled Collegiate Study Tables per Quarter/Semester

Launch Domestic Violence Program or Initiative

Familiarize chapters with Delta ERT – Emergency Response Team

UPCOMING EVENTS • Tournament of Roses Parade (Float) – Hollywood Gala (Formal) – Hollywood, CA - January 1, 2013 • Morning Show Blitz - Watch the Today Show, CBS Early Show or Good Morning America – New

York City – Thursday, January 10, 2013 – Delta Caravan from NY to DC • Homecoming @ Howard and IMPACT DAY (22 Service day projects) – Washington, DC - Friday,

January 11, 2013 • 100th Founders Day Rededication/Delta Centennial Honors (After-Five Attire) –

Washington, DC, January 12, 2013 • Ecumenical Service led by National Chaplain and 100th Founders Day Dinner (Formal

Attire) – Sunday, January 13, 2013 • Delta Days @ Nations Capital, Womens Suffrage March – Washington, DC, March 1-5, 2013 • 51st National Convention - Celebration – Washington, DC, July 11-17, 2013

Delta Torch of Wisdom Ceremony Saturday, March 23, 2012

University of Chicago &

D’Estee 4525 S. King Dr.

Chicago, IL 60615

Local dignitaries and members throughout Illinois will celebrate

Delta Sigma Theta’s 100 Years of Influence Public Officials – Youth STEM Challenge (Science, Technology,

Engineering and Math) – light refreshments

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Zanette Sanders Illinois State Journalist

[email protected]

Violets and Pearls, Debbie and Melanie

Welcome to the Fall Edition 2012 of the Sisterly Ties Illinois newsletter. I am happy to work with the new chapter journalists this year. It is GOOD TO BE A DELTA! I ask that all chapter journalists continue to submit news concerning their chapter commitment and service to the community. You’ve done Illinois proud. Please continue ‘journaling’ your chapter and individual achievements. Is your chapter profiled in Sisterly Ties? If not, why not?

Submit all questions to the State Journalist – [email protected]

Journalist Greetings!

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