PALM COAST
FLAGLER COUNTY
DELTA CONNECTION
ALUMNAE CHAPTER
DELTA SIGMA THETA
SORORITY, INC
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INSIDE THIS
ISSUE:
Greetings
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We Were
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There!
Souls Strolled
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To The Polls
Save The Date! 5
Our Academy/
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Gems
Academy/
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GEMS, con.
Let’s Not For-
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get Alaska
Alaska, con.
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PCFCAC
Members 2012
President’s
Desk
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11
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Newsletter Editor—
This Issue:
Vikki Taylor
Volume 7
Issue 2
December
2012
PCFCAC
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Written by Vikki Taylor, Editor
Amid the importance of the
upcoming General elections,
people on every social and
political level of our society
came out to stir the impetus
that many needed to get
themselves motivated and
out to vote. One who came
to Palatka, FL, was the Reverend Jesse Jackson, Sr.,
and Delta was on the scene.
Sorors from the Palm Coast/
Flagler County Alumnae
Chapter of Delta Sigma
Theta Sorority, Inc., attended to hear Rev. Jackson
speak. They were able to
participate by talking with
him and
also in taking photographs.
Soror Harriet Holiday took
the photo of Rev. Jackson
as he spoke at the top right,
while Sorors Angela Williams, Pamela HendersonBrown and Kathy Wright
are pictured with him, below.
Among his words of inspiration, he reminded everyone
that the votes from Palatka
are just as important as
Pictured here with Reverend Jackson are (left to right) Sorors Angela Williams, Pamela
those from any other part of Henderson-Brown, and to the far right, Soror Kathy Wright. The name of the lady front
the United States.
and center is unknown. She was not accompanying the sorors, but stepped in to have her
photo taken with the Reverend, also.
GOVERNMENT OF THE PEOPLE, BY THE PEOPLE, FOR THE PEOPLE
President Barack Obama delivers
remarks regarding the need for
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Congress to extend the middle class tax cuts, in the
South Court Auditorium of
the White House, Nov. 28,
2012. (Official White House
Photo by Pete Souza)
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Our Government was designed to serve the people with
participation by the people on behalf of the people. The
fact that the Election is over means that the job of the
people is just beginning. We must ALL do our part.
The team at the Flagler County
library included, (l. to r.) Sheryl
Lewis and Donna Easterling. Also,
not pictured here
was Barbara Holley. She covered
both locations distributing Voter’s
Rights literature to
prospective Voters,
assisting them in
their ability to ward
off voter intimidation.
The Palm Coast/Flagler County Chapter of DST, Inc.,
adopted the theme of Souls Stroll to the Polls as the order
of the day. Chapter President, Dr. Pamela Jackson-Smith
went to work with her creative mind, and designed Tees for
all of the Sorors to wear as they met voters coming to the
polls on the first day of Early Voting. Sorors were stationed at The Flagler County Library as well as at the office of the Supervisor of Elections. At each location, Sorors
met Citizens intending to cast their votes with smiles welcoming them, with encouragement as they stood in line,
and with treats of hard candies once their votes were cast.
In both locations, entire families, church groups and individual citizens expressed their joy and enthusiasm when
meeting the Sorors and thanked them for their presence at
the Polls.
Pictured here at the Office of the Supervisor
of Elections are Sorors (l. ro r) Latrease
Flynt, Vikki Taylor, Janice Bryant, Barbara
Holley, and President, Pamela JacksonSmith
The team at the Supervisor’s office pose with a
young man who was voting for his first time.
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Here Chapter President Pamela Jackson-Smith poses with some members
of a Church group who came to vote, young people and all. What a wonderful way for our youth to experience and learn how to fulfill the obligations of Civic Involvement; among the people of their church family as well
as with their parents present.
Getting out the vote in Palatka were (Back row, l. to rt.)
Sorors Sharon Williams, Kimberly Wright , Tiffany
Brown , and (front row l. to r.) Lalita Thomas and Pamela Brown. Others present but not pictured here were
Linda Fuce. Voters in Palatka also turned out in groups
and individually; from the very young to the old, as well.
For both the Palm Coast group and
Palatka, the experience was gratifying.
APPRECIATING THE PRIVILEGE
In all situations, those coming to vote seemed to appreciate the presence of the Sorors. In
one case at Palm Coast, a gentleman took the time to say so. He expressed how it encouraged him
to see the Sorors out encouraging people to vote.
Well, thanks to the ongoing efforts of those who took the privilege of voting seriously, I
choose to believe that others were motivated to get up and get out. Prior to the election, and due to
the trickery that took place in the 2000 and 2004 elections, many people had decided that their
votes didn’t in previous elections, and wouldn’t count in this one. But the spirit, faith and determination of those who knew that they DID count, were able to overcome that apathy and disillusionment, and people turned out, and out and out. Thanks to all who took the effort seriously and devoted their time to being there.
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Pictured here
are the Palm
Coast young
ladies of the
Delta Academy and
GEMS.
PCFCAC as a
tri –county
Chapter, has
two groups of
these young
ladies because
of distance
between the
counties.
There is a
Palm Coast
group, and a
Putnam
County group.
The third
County, St.
Johns joins
Putnam’s
girls.
Contributed by Sheryl Lewis
Continually moving forward, the Delta Academy
and GEMS are brought new and beneficial experiences preparing them to live informed and successful lives. Pictured above are the girls at the November 18th meeting where They were treated to a rich
variety of topics asking what constitutes a positive
or negative relationship, Internet do’s and don’ts,
and cautions on abusive domestic relations.
merchants to select housing, transportation,
food, household necessities, clothing, day
care, and other wants and needs while
building a budget.
Testament to the growing success of
the program is the number of parents who
request that their daughters be admitted in
new admission periods to come.
Previously, On October 20, 2012, 44 Flagler
County & Putnam County Delta GEMS and Delta
Academy girls, along with 9 Advisors and 2 Volunteers, combined to attend a Financial workshop
named, "Mad City Money," presented by First Florida Credit Union, St. Johns, Florida.
Mad City Money is a hands-on simulation that appeals to youth and gives them a taste of the real
world—complete with occupation, salary, spouse,
student loan debt, credit card debt, and medical insurance payment. Students took on the role of an
adult in futuristic Mad City. They were given jobs,
income, a family, and debt. The challenge? Visit
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This Board shows some of the choices made by the girls
as they build their budgets, make their purchases and
manage the money they are given in the Mad City
Money curriculum.
The girls listen to the instructions surrounding their tasks, and
prepare to go to work.
Here under the watchful and helpful eyes of Sorors Barbara
Holley and LaSandra Williams, the girls go about their tasks.
(Above:) The entire
group of the three
county’s Academy/
GEMS pictured at the
First Florida Credit
Union where they underwent the Mad City
Money training and
workshop.
(At the right:) This is
the wonderful group of
Sorors, Volunteers and
the Instructors from
First Florida who facilitated the sessions for the
young ladies. When you
see them; tell them how
really wonderful they
are for what they do for
our young ladies.
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Photographs by Soror Sharon A, Spell
Leaving the States.
The Right Stuff!
At the Frontier Crossroads to
the world
We’re Here!
How could anyone forget something so beautiful? I heard that
everyone had a fantastic time
in Alaska in June, 2012.
(And you thought Florida
dwellers would find the cold too
prohibitive!)
Beautiful Dogs, composed, wellbehaved.
Alaskan Culture and Folklore, Souvenirs
Residences on the waterfront.
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…….And uniquely Alaska.
Will the Chapter do it again?
Who knows? But if it is done
again, you best not miss it.
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Ina F. Backman
Loray A. Blair –Brit
Rhenda B. Brodnax
*Pamela HendersonBrown
Tiffany M. Brown
Janice W. Bryant
Lynnette E. Callender
Dianne T. Chase
Elena Collins
Caroel A. DeBose
Clarrissa T. DeBose
Margaret Dodson-Hatcher
Priscilla D. Duncan
Donna M. Easterling
Bettie Eubanks
*Latreace N Flynt
*Kenya L. Ford
Linda P. Fuce
Ouida Y. Green
Erma Boyd Hines
Harriett Holiday
Barbara C. Holley
Reathea E. Holmes
Thelma B. Irvin
*Tonya Jackson
 Pamela D. JacksonSmith, President
Rosetta James
Alice B. Johnson
Joann Johnson
Yvette A. Jones
Lillian F. Kemp-Green
Sheryl C. Lewis
Hazel R. McCall
Eliza McCall-Horne
Alma C. Melvin
Stephanie Miller
Ruth G. Motley
Madalin T. Price
Betty W. Prince
*Hazel Garvin-Roberson
(Deceased)
Constance B. Schneider
Terri D. Singleton
Kara R. Smith
Barbara Solomon
Sharon A. Spell
Vikki D. Taylor
Elaine Thomas
*Lalita Thomas
Andrenik Turner
Rolanda Walton
Susie Washington
Stephanie B. Wellon
Stephanie Westbrook Isaacs
Angela D. Williams
LaSandra R. Williams
Sharon L. Williams
Doris A. Woodson
Kathy Wright
Kimberly T. Wright
Melissa J. Wright
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THE PRESIDENT’S DESK…..
12/12/12
My Dear Sorors:
As I reflect on the year 2012 and the imminent magnanimous Centennial Celebration for our Grand
Sorority in 2013, I pause to think of this Holiday Season. I recently read the column provided by our
awesome National President, Soror Cynthia M.A. Butler-McIntyre in her “ 1st Wednesday’s Word” and
felt it fitting to share her column as my offering for this issue of our Chapter Newsletter. Please read
and reflect on the blessing of the birth of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ as the real reason for this
joyous time of the year. Soror Butler McIntyre wrote:
Season’s Greetings!
I don’t know about you, but this time of year always gives me nostalgic feelings of my childhood. I still have a few “oohs” and
“aahs” left in me as I drive pass residences trimmed in all white or multi-colored blinking lights. You may even catch me singing
my favorite Christmas songs that come on the radio station as if they were some of my “old-school” favorites.
I suppose it was that youthful feeling that caused me to pause as I flipped through the television channels recently. I caught the
tail end of “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” right when the narrator says, “What if Christmas, he thought, doesn't come from a
store. What if Christmas, perhaps, means a little bit more.” I immediately said to myself, “It DOES! It means so much more!”
The very first Christmas present given to each of us was from our benevolent Heavenly Father. God’s ultimate gift to this world
was forged over 2,000 years ago, in a little town of Bethlehem, where Jesus Christ was born. As it says in Isaiah 9:6, “For a
child will be born to us, a son will be given to us; And the government will rest on His shoulders; And His name will be called
Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Eternal Father, Prince of Peace.” The impact that His birth, life and death has made on the
human race will transcend time.
How awesome is it for believers and non-believers alike to be able to use this time of year to unite as one nation in the spirit of
joy, peace and love? I once read that “the message of Christmas is that the visible material world is bound to the invisible spiritual world.” This message, for me, embodies not just Christmas, but the entire holiday season.
In addition to the holidays, my mounting excitement is compounded by our upcoming Centennial year! In less than 30 days, we
will begin our Centennial Kick-Off events starting with Delta Sigma Theta’s presence in the Rose Bowl Parade in Pasadena,
California, the star-studded Hollywood Gala in Hollywood, California, and the Torch Tour, which will stop in 22 cities across
the country and a few of our international locations. This will be a year to remember!
As we search for those special gifts for our loved ones and plan the menu for our holiday feast, let’s not forget those who may
not have a family dinner to attend or those children who will not find presents under the tree. Make sure you are supporting your
chapter’s efforts to provide meals for the homeless, gifts for the children, holiday baskets for needy families, or yuletide visits to
the elderly. Also, let’s also remember to be fiscally responsible and not buy this year’s gifts with next year’s income.
If you are afforded the opportunity to take time away from work, school, or the toil of life’s daily routines, be safe, rest and enjoy
the time off. I pray that you are blessed with the closeness of friends and family, the comfort of home, and a renewed spirit that
this holiday season brings. See you in 2013!
My Thoughts and Prayers are with You and Yours,
Soror Pamela Jackson-Smith
Chapter President
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Palm Coast Flagler County
Alumnae Chapter
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc
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A Community Service Sorority
The Delta Connection Newsletter is a communication instrument of The Palm Coast/Flagler County
Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority,
Inc.
It is published four times yearly— March, June,
September and December.
Submissions may be made by Chapter members to
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the discretion of the editor.
We Always Honor Our Founders
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority was founded on January 13, 1913 by twenty-two collegiate women at Howard University. These students wanted to use their collective strength to promote academic excellence and to provide assistance to persons in need. The
first public act performed by the Delta Founders involved their participation in the Women's Suffrage March in Washington D.C.,
March 1913. Delta Sigma Theta was incorporated in 1930.
Delta’s Founding Members,
Howard University, 1913
(First Row): Winona Cargile Alexander, Madree Penn White, Wertie Blackwell Weaver,
Vashti Turley Murphy, Ethel Cuff Black, Frederica Chase Dodd;
(Second Row): Osceola McCarthy Adams, Pauline Oberdorfer Minor, Edna Brown Coleman,
Edith Mott Young, Marguerite Young Alexander, Naomi Sewell Richardson, Eliza P. Shippen;
(Third Row): Zephyr Chisom Carter, Myra Davis Hemmings, Mamie Reddy Rose, Bertha Pitts Campbell,
Florence Letcher Toms, Olive Jones, Jessie McGuire Dent, Jimmie Bugg Middleton, Ethel Carr Watson.
The original artwork is a life sized painting on canvas created by artist Tarleton Blackwell. The original hangs in the National
Headquarters
Office
in
Washington,
D.C.