The Violet June 2012 Volume 2.5

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Long Beach Alumnae Chapter

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

President’s Message.....2

Grand Chapter...……….4

Pre-Centennial

Kick-Off…………………5

Did You Know?..............9

Chapter BBQ……........11

Boom…………...……..13

DATES TO REMEMBER

June 16 LBAC BBQ

June 21 Transition Meeting

June 30 Delta’s in the Park

August 24-26 Chapter Retreat

September 8 September

Breakfast Meeting

November 10 Literary Arts Café

December 8 Casino Bus Trip

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SOCIAL NETWORKS

As the sorority year is coming to a close, I

wanted to take this time to say thank you for

allowing me to serve as your chapter

president for the past two years. It has

been a wonderful journey! With any good

thing in life there come challenges as wells as successes. I can

truly say as your chapter president I have experienced them all.

But the true test of a person is not about how many challenges you

go through, but how you handle them and what you gain from the

outcome.

Today, almost 24 months later, I can say that I am a more complete

leader because of what I’ve experience. I have grown in the areas

of listening, patience, and understanding (thanks to the True Colors

lesson), and I can discern what is considered important and what is

not.

Being a chapter president is not an easy task. There is a lot that

goes on behind the scene that sometimes no one ever knows.

What have gotten me through many nights is knowing that God is

by my side and has my back!

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I want to thank the Executive Board and the Committee Chairs for stepping up and working diligently

these past two years. I could not have done all this work alone. I want to thank the sorors of the

chapter for allowing me to share the vision (commitment to serve) and you catching on to the vision

and being a part of the vision. We have made some great community contacts and worked with

some wonderful community organization these past years to put on some awesome programs. My

prayer is that we continue to foster these relationships and put on even more awesome community

service programs. Because Long Beach Alumnae is a “chapter on a movement and not a

monument” as Soror McIntyre said in her 2010 National Address.

In closing I leave you with this poem:

The Delta Girl... The Delta girl is one who has been given the opportunity of education and broad development: she is one who has enjoyed the privileges of culture and selected environment...It is pleasing to a heartfelt depth to see her not as self-centered, not desirous of selfish power, not wanting the plaudits of people, not wanting glory- but with a purpose which directs her activities and all that she may control toward lifting somebody else. By: Soror Mary McCleod-Bethune Toodles! Gotta Go! As I transition from the position of Chapter President, I will still be an active part

of the chapter. I have been called to chair the 2014 Farwest Regional Conference here in the

beautiful city of Long Beach!

With Delta Love,

Adriene L. Gray President – 2010-2012 “I am here to Serve”

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Asabi Mayers Chaplain 2010-12

Have a fabulous summer!!!!!!!

What a wonderful sorority year it has been. LBAC has so

much to be proud of, from bringing in new members to

successful fundraisers to our first mission trip. With that

said, I know we are tired. Make sure you rest this summer

and have some “me time”. I know this can be hard

because we have our personal lives to tend to outside of

Delta. However, if we take some time out we can go back

refreshed, rejuvenated and ready to tackle life some more.

If you still find this hard to do, you can always turn our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. The

beginning of the bible sets an example for us when God created the world; he worked for 6

days and rested on the 7th (Genesis 2:2-3). We have to trust that God will not let things

fall apart if we take a day for ourselves. Matthew 11:28 says “Come to me, all who labor

and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest”. Have a girlfriend’s spa day or one alone,

take a vacation, go to the beach or the mountains. What ever you do, I pray you have a

fantastic summer.

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The countdown has officially begun. We are only 7 (short) months away from celebrating our 100 years as an organization. Are you ready for all of the fun activities that are in store for us? I sure hope so, because there will be a lot going on starting January 1, 2013. Here’s a highlight of what to expect:

∆ Sorors will need a picture of themselves to submit for badges used on all the Centennial events. More information will be provided.

∆ On January 1, 2013, DST will participate in the Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade. Sorors can

make a $1,000 donation to participate by walking alongside the float. The donation includes the opportunity to be on television, receive a limited edition Delta Centennial Blazer (red) as well as other special amenities. You can also donate $500 to sit in the stands and get a white blazer.

∆ Later that same evening DST will host a star-studded gala in Hollywood.

∆ Los Angeles will be the start of a 22 city torch run. The lighting of the Delta Centennial TORCH will make its way through 21 other cities around the world.

∆ Centennial Founders Day Weekend (January 10 – 13, 2013) in Washington, DC:

o Morning show appearances in NYC (TODAY, CBS Early Show, Good Morning AMERICA); caravan by bus to DC

o Homecoming at Howard and IMPACT DAY o Rededication Ceremony o Delta Centennial Honors o Centennial Ecumenical Workshop Service o 100th Founders Day Dinner (black tie)

∆ If you have special vintage pictures that you would like us to share on the website, please scan and send them to centennialphotos@deltasigmatheta.org.

Visit http://deltasigmatheta.org/centennial/index.htm often for updates and important information. It’s important to remember that you must be financial in the current fiscal year in order to register for Centennial events; and you must be financial in the following year to attend the events.

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June 17th Father’s Day BBQ & 5k/10k family run/walk Aquarium at the Pacific For more information visit www.fitnessfourallnonprofit.wordpress.com June 23rd and 24th Relay for life of Baldwin Hills Event to increase cancer awareness www.relayforlife.org June 30 Leimert Park Village Book Fair Celebrity Readings, writing workshops 10 – 6 p.m. July 28 Bingo Charity & Volunteer Awards Lakewood Country Club FREE www.helpmehelpu.org August 10th – 12th Annual Long Beach Jazz Festival Rainbow Lagoon Park For more information visit www.longbeachjazzfestival.com

June 2, 2012 24th Annual AIDS Walk Long Beach 5k Run/Walk www.aidswalklb.org June 3, 2012 DST Rolling Hills Palos Verdes Alumnae Chapter Annual Scholarship Luncheon Embassy Suites in El Segundo 2-6 p.m. June 17, 2012 Real Men Can Cook www.realmencook.com

Long Beach Alumnae Chapter decided to do

something nice during prom season. We wanted to

find a student in need of some financial assistance in

order to attend their senior prom. We contacted a

teacher at Cabrillo High School in Long Beach, CA

and he and the counselors selected 17 year old senior

Alexus McIntosh. Alexus is an honors student at

Cabrillo with a 3.0 GPA and is in a rigorous program of

college preparatory, honors and advance placement

classes. She is also an excellent track and cross

country runner. She will be attending California State

University Dominguez Hills in the fall. Congratulations

to Alexus and enjoy the Prom!

Soror Johnson, Alexus McIntosh, Chapter President Gray

Congratulations to the newly elected officers for Long Beach Alumnae Chapter. These

sorors will serve for the 2012-2014 biennium:

Soror Clairessa Spencer Chapter President

Soror Jade Allen 1st Vice President

Soror Dominique Bell 2nd Vice President

Soror Aldina Washington Recording Secretary

Soror Sharon Laney-Agu Corresponding Secretary

Soror Diana Stephens Treasurer

Soror Sharon Black Chair of Finance

Thank you sorors for stepping up to the plate and answering the call to leadership. If any

soror is interested in working on a committee next year, taking on a leadership role in the

chapter as a committee chair or appointed officer, please contact Soror Clairessa Spencer,

Chapter President Elect.

Soror Charlotte Berry will serve as the Installing Officer at this year’s Chapter Officer

Installation that will take place on Saturday, June 2, 2012. Sorors being installed should

wear black (no pants). LBAC tradition is for all sorors in the chapter to wear black as it’s

the closing chapter meeting. Sorors that are not being installed may wear pants.

The transition meeting will take place on June 21, 2012. Current committee chairs,

appointed officers, elected officers and newly installed officers and newly appointed chairs

and appointed officers should plan on being in attendance. Please bring all material to

transition properly (notebooks, folders, USB drives, passwords, contacts, pictures, flyers,

files, etc.).

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PROTOCOL MOMENT ∆ΣΘ

LBAC Policies & Procedures Did you know? The Second Vice President, with the Membership Services Committee will make an assessment to determine if membership intake should take place each year. The assessment will determine what reclamation efforts have occurred and been exhausted for the year. A recommendation for membership intake will be voted on by the October chapter meeting.

LBAC P/P 2010 Article XIV Section 11

The proper pronunciation of the

word “alumnae” is (uh-lum-knee). Just remembers that it rhymes with “gum tree”.

The official stationery of a Chapter is for the official business of the Chapter. Sorors are not authorized to duplicate official letterhead.

Please adhere to these guidelines set by our Grand Chapter.

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DELTA INTERNET GUIDELINES (DIG)

Δ Past Chapter Lines or “Lineage”: There should be no listing of the birth names, legal names, or “line names” of sorors initiated into a chapter during a specific year. In addition, “ship” names or the name for the entire membership intake line are not acceptable. Example of unacceptable information: 1996: 5 Downright Devastating Divas Katherine Adams Deloris Hampton Cherie Mayberry Janice Miller Barbara Thompson

CODE OF ETHICS Do you know the 16 points of the Code of Ethics? Did you know if you’re found in violation on any of these points Disciplinary Action can be taken against you? “We DO better when we KNOW better.” Here are a couple of points: ∆ Each soror shall treat all

persons with dignity and respect.

∆ Each soror shall exhibit compassionate and courteous behavior toward sorors at all times.

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY HAPPY BIRTHDAY

MONTH OF JUNE CONGRATULATIONS

PRAYER CORNER

As we bring our sorority year to a close, let us not forget one

another while we’re apart. Also we ask that you pray for the

following sorors:

Crystal Breedlove Cheryl Melton

Tiffany Norwood Andrea Smith

during your daily prayer time.

Denise Dowdy 1 Catrena Jernigan 4 Jerelyn Dugas 8 Doris Topsy-Elvord 17 Adriene Gray 25 D’Andrea Bell 28

Delta Sigma Theta Long Beach Alumnae Chapter’s Annual Sisterhood Planning Retreat

August 24-26, 2012

Rancho Las Palmas Resort & Spa 4100 Bob Hope Drive

Rancho Mirage, CA 92270 www.rancholaspalmas.com

1-866-423-1195 Registration Cost: $85.00 Payable to Delta Sigma Theta Payment includes:

Run of the house with Retreat Registration Saturday and Sunday Hot Breakfast Buffet Saturday Lunch Retreat Materials Retreat Souvenirs & gifts

Special LBAC room rate is $115 a night + taxes/fees. Pets are allowed under 50lbs. for a one-time $100 fee. Please inform the hotel when you make your reservation if your pet will be joining you. Please pay for your retreat ASAP. For questions please contact Soror Jade Allen.

MONTH OF JULY

MONTH OF AUGUST

Tracie Plummer 6 Debbie Craig 18 Phyllis Venable 23 Doris Humphrey 24

Karen Rotan 5 Asabi Mayers 18 Sharon Black 26

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2010-2012 EXECUTIVE BOARD

President Adriene L. Gray 1st Vice President Clairessa Spencer 2nd Vice President Jade Allen Recording Secretary Shelia Brooks-LeFridge Corresponding Secretary Devona Hawkins Treasurer Diana Stephens Financial Secretary Debbie Craig Assistant Financial Secretary Aletha Horne Sergeant-At-Arms Sidra Corbin Assistant Sergeant-At-Arms Simona Hollins Journalist Maleika Walker Chaplain Asabi Mayers Parliamentarian Phyllis Venable Assistant Parliamentarian Shaune Kelly Historian Dominique Bell Legal Advisor Tiffany Johnson

2011-2012 STANDING COMMITTEES

Arts & Letters (Chair) Horecee St. Cyr Audit (Chair) Karen Rotan Economic Development (Chair) Crystal Breedlove Sharon Black Educational Development (Chair) Tiffany Johnson Lavinna Gray *Finance (Chair) Simona Hollins Nicole Ussery Hospitality & Social (Chair) Dominique Bell Diana Stephens Internal Programs (Chair) Jade Allen Yvette Wilson International A/I (Chair) Asabi Patterson Phyllis Venable Membership Services (Chair) Ebony Martin Lashana Tyler Physical & Mental Health (Chair) Jerelyn Dugas Shaune Kelly Political A/I (Chair) Shelia B. LeFridge Aldina Washington Publicity & Public Relations (Chair) Maleika Walker Ways & Means (Chair) Clairessa Spencer

EXECUTIVE BOARD

MEETING DATES

June 21, 2012

LOCATION: Pathways College

637 E. Albertoni Street Suite 100 Carson, CA 90746

(right off Avalon and 91freeway near the Hampton Inn)

Phone: 877-625-3452 ext. 2200

CHAPTER MEETING DATES

June 2, 2012

LOCATION:

St. Mary's Hospital Parr Educational Building

1045 Atlantic Avenue Long Beach, CA 90813

Phone: 877-625-3452 ext. 2200

*The Chair of Finance is an elected position.

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Long Beach Alumnae Chapter

P.O. Box 91623

Long Beach, CA 90809 Phone: (877) 625-3452 ext. 2200

E-mail: longbeachalumnae_dst@yahoo.com

President’s Email: president@lbadst.org Website: www.lbadst.org

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The Violet staff thanks you for reading our monthly newsletter. We hope we have met your expectations by keeping LBAC members informed of chapter, regional and national note worthy news as well as current events and issues that occur in Long Beach Alumnae’s service area.