It is the duty of the Heritage and Archives Committee to provide an organized method of research, analysis and categorization of the Sorority’s historical data.
Where there is no history, there can be no future.
Dear Sorors,
As we approach the 100 th
Anniversary of the founding of our illustrious sisterhood, we are even more aware of the importance of ensuring we have a complete history of Delta Sigma Theta. We are aware of the inconsistencies of how information and records are stored, many cases in which information about the history of chapters is missing and incomplete and in with recent natural disasters, the records and the history of the chapters were destroyed. In an effort to provide a consistent means of collecting and storing information and completing chapter, regional and national history, we have developed a Chapter History Template. This template will allow chapters to gather information about their chapter and have a secure way of keeping and sharing the information.
Please complete the following template with information about your chapter and return the template to the Heritage and Archives Committee no later than April 1, 2010. The committee will be compiling all of the information to be used in creating both regional and national history. We ask that you provide us with the most complete information as possible, researching additional facts to support the stories included in this template. This template is primarily for your chapter’s use however, it will be used to complete the history of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Please save the information collected in both an electronic and written form and update on a yearly basis. Thank you for your willingness to participate in this project. Your chapter may be featured at the upcoming National
Convention in New Orleans.

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CHAPTER HISTORY TEMPLATE

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CHAPTER HISTORY TEMPLATE
Section I: Chapter Information
Name of Chapter: Original Name of the Chapter:
Date of Charter: Service area of chapter:
(as listed on your charter)
List names of Charter Members and highlight any notable contributions that member may have made to the community or the Sorority.
Tell the story about the chartering of the chapter:
List names of Chapter Presidents, noting term(s) of office and highlight any notable contributions to the community or the Sorority. Also share any major accomplishments during each term and note a theme for their term(s).
President Term Major Accomplishments Notable Contributions to the Community
Chapter History:

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What are the signature programs of your chapter (Jabberwock, Cotillion, Charity Balls,
Del-teen)? Give a brief overview the event and the outcomes.
Signature Programs Brief Overview
List Chapter members who have held…
National Office
Name of Soror Office held Date
Regional Office
Name of Soror Office held Date
List the name of any Honorary Member in your area and highlight notable contributions they have made to the community and to the Sorority.

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List any recognition the chapter has received nationally, regionally or locally.
National recognition(s):
Regional recognition(s):
Local recognitions(s):
List chapter members who have held local, state or national elective offices:
Name of Soror Office held Date
Share stories of Delta Trailblazers from your area.
Share stories from Sorors in your chapter who have had remarkable experiences, notable accomplishments, or interesting stories.
Additional information about the chapter

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CHAPTER HISTORY TEMPLATE
Section II: Archival Information
Who is your Chapter’s Archivist or Historian?
Who has access to the chapter’s archives?
List properties, records and files.
Where are the chapter’s records kept?
Describe the recording system for items in storage?
Information needing to be corrected at National Headquarters:
Date Template Completed: Date Template Revised:
Date Template sent to National the National Heritage and Archives Committee
Signature of person completing the template:
Name and position
Signature of chapter president: