Philadelphia Alumnae Chapter
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
General Body Meeting and White Out Luncheon
Saturday, September 6, 2014
Hilton City Ave
The meeting was called to order at 10:00 am. The agenda was adopted. The minutes from the June 7, 2014 General Body meeting
were approved as written. There was a quorum present with 301 sorors in attendance.
Officer Reports
President – Maxine C. Harvey
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Welcome sorors to the 2014-2015 sorority year. We return fired up from the Eastern Regional Conference. The delegate
and alternate delegate report will be presented in October. National information from the Regional Conference was
shared.
We were happy to receive our first International Awareness and Involvement Award, Honorable Mention award for
Project ACE, Delta Dear of the Year is C. Gloria Akers and Chapter of the Year (Large) Award. Thanks to the hard work of
the chapter in helping us to receive these honors.
Sorors are encouraged to participate in the chapter events.
A survey will go out soon soliciting the expertise of sorors.
Treasurer – Marcella Gartrell
The Treasurer report for July 2014 and August 2014 was presented for information only.
Financial Secretary – Tanisha A. Carelock
The Financial Secretary report for July 2014 and August 2014 was presented for information only.
Protocol and Traditions – Madeline Chatman
Pertinent Information was given.
Ritual and Ceremonies - Patricia Sawyer and Victoria A. Rivers
Pertinent Information was given. A quiz was given on tradition.
Committee Reports
Fundraising – Marcia Penn Cummings, Dawn Morgan Moore, Cynthia Fullenwellen
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Jazz brunch will be 10/25/14, 11 – 3pm at the North Hills Country Club, Tickets are $55. Tickets can be purchased today.
3 Bids for entertainment were presented. The Fundraising Committee comes with a motion and second to use Ralph
Penn and friends featuring Sheri Wilson Butler as our entertainment for the Jazz Brunch 2014. There was no discussion.
The motion carries 206:0.
The final Conditions Report for the Prayer Breakfast 2014 was presented. The fundraising committee comes with a
motion and a second to accept the financial conditions report from the Prayer Breakfast 2014. There was discussion. The
motion carries 190:0
The speaker has not been confirmed yet for Prayer Breakfast 2015.
The fundraising committee members were acknowledged. Please complete the signup sheets on tables or speak to a
committee member if interested in joining.
Next meeting: Monday 9/8/14, 7pm at Warnock
General Body Meeting – Warnock Place
Philadelphia Alumnae Chapter, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
September 6, 2014
Economic Development – Naomi Dunn, Marsha Billups
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The goal of the committee was shared. Sign-up sheets are on the table if interested in joining. Committee members
were acknowledged.
This year we plan to hold JKS conference, financial literacy workshop for Academy, GEMS and EMBODI. Habitat for
Humanity residents will be encouraged to apply for grants. We will also do a volunteer activity with Habitat for Humanity.
Arts and Letters – Lynada Martinez
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Sorors are encouraged to join the committee. The current members were acknowledged. The history of committee was
given.
June - attended the Move up Day program at Mary McCloud Bethune Elementary School
“Get on Up” Red Carpet Event was a success.
Next Meeting: Tuesday, Sept 9, 7pm at Warnock
College and Career Readiness – Nakeia Smith and Janet Gilmore
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Committee Members were acknowledged. Sorors are encouraged to join.
SAT Prep will run Oct 18th – Dec 13th at World Communications Charter School. Cost: $25. Registration is open 9/11 –
10/11 via chapter website. We are looking for facilitators.
Next Meeting: Sept 10, 6:30pm at Soror Miller Greaves home.
Delta Academy – Kamia Hobson
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Theme: The Transformation of Me: Knowing Me, Developing Me, Preparing Me
9/13 – Welcome Event with GEMS at Warnock
Sorors are encouraged to join.
Sessions are third Saturdays
Next Meeting: first Monday of each month
GEMS – LaShanta Smith
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Focus: Mental and Physical Health. We are looking for health professionals to assist throughout the year
Participating in SAT Prep, and Teen Suicide Walk.
9/13 – Red Carpet Event
Dedicated sorors are encouraged to join. Sessions are 1 Saturday per month
EMBODI – Laurena Tolson
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Who: EMBODI
What: Male mentoring program
Where: Partnering with World Communications Charter School
Why: 92% of Black males are reading below basic or basic in 8th grade, more stats were given on black males and how
quickly that can turn around
How: Community Service activity with Arms of Alpha, Financial literacy, Mike Brown Townhall in Oct, collecting toiletries,
and writing encouraging letters
Next Meeting: 3rd Monday before Executive Board
Jabberwock – Shakera Harris
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Several activities take place leading up to the main event. Girls in grades 9-12 may participate.
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General Body Meeting – Warnock Place
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Philadelphia Alumnae Chapter, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
September 6, 2014
9/27, 1:30 – 3:30 pm – Info Session
Next meeting: 9/8, 7pm at Warnock
Emergency Response Team – Danette Reid
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Are You Ready DST? Monthly Tip: every family member in your home should have a whistle in case of emergency. If
someone is lost in case of hurricane they know where you are.
Creating a directory of sorors in the healthcare profession to assist should an emergency arise in session.
Raffled first mini preparedness kit
Next meeting: Second Tuesday, 7:30pm conf. call
Scholarship – Lyn Thompson Gibson and Francine Stanback
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Committee Members were acknowledged.
UNCF Drive will begin in October
Scholarships, 39 young ladies are receiving schedules with 23 renewals; one is a soror now. Each girl has a mentor.
International Awareness and Involvement – Karima Lynum
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The committee members were acknowledged. We won the Regional Award this year.
Upcoming Initiatives include Adopt a School Program in Kenya and Gambia, Water Wells Tanks promoting clean water is
Africa, World AIDS Day at ShopRite and Dine Out for Life
Next meeting: Sept 17, 3rd Wednesdays
Physical and Mental Health – Robin Wheeler and Beth Harwell
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The purpose and goals were shared. Committee was acknowledged. Sorors are encouraged to join
9/27 – Sickle Cell Walk
10/11 - Alzheimer’s workshop
Health Watch on BMIs; Soror with the greatest impact on her BMI at the end of the year will receive $100 for a massage.
Social Action – Marvetta Coleman, Linda Miller, Tara Smith
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Committee was acknowledged. Sorors are encouraged to join.
General election is coming up in November
A soror at each table was named Social Action Ambassador ensuring that everyone at the table has taken one voter
registration form
Next Meeting: 9/11, 6:30p second Thursday at Soror Linda Miller’s home
Building Committee – Reba Smallwood, Victoria Rivers
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The Delta Legacy Group is a 501C-3 organization approved retroactively as of April 2012.
Bricks are still available for order.
2/14/15 – Red Hot Boots, Pumps and Bowtie event at 3801 Market
2/22 – 3/1 - Soul Train Cruise Fundraiser
Pauline Oberdorfer Minor Monument Committee – Toni Nottingham and Marion Johnson
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The budget has been approved. Bids are coming in on monuments. We are committed to keeping Eden Cemetery alive
Committee was acknowledged. Sorors are encouraged to join
9/27, 1 – 4p – Historic Eden Cemetery Day of Service. Bring Tools and we will clean up Soror Minor’s gravesite
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General Body Meeting – Warnock Place
Philadelphia Alumnae Chapter, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
September 6, 2014
Heritage and Archives – Anieca Suber Houston, Brenda Norman
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The purpose was given.
Committee was acknowledged. Sorors are encouraged to join
We displayed our history at the Regional Conference in Boston. We’ve submitted an updated chapter template to be
compliant.
Currently looking for a secured storage area to house our items.
Next Meeting: meetings are as needed the third Monday before ex board.
May Week – Heather Duggin
Committee was acknowledged. Sorors are encouraged to join. Looking forward to working in conjunction with other committees
this year.
Membership – Wanda Sabb, Denise Byrd, Jocelyn Geter
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Early Bird of the Day is Linda Miller
Committee was acknowledged. Sorors are encouraged to join.
Goals and Purpose was shared.
Presidents Council – Victoria Rivers
The Past Presidents were acknowledged. The committee is meeting regularly to discuss the activities of the coming year.
Program Planning – Cheryl Oakman, Sandra Dunham
Thanks to all committees for all the hard work. If you have skills in grant writing and assistance with smart goals your assistance is
needed.
Risk Management – Celeste Selby & Evelyn Johns
Each year we must train and recertify each soror. Please sign up for training on 9/27, 9 – 12 pm or 9/29, 6-9 pm.
Project ACE – Blinda Stevens, Sidney Mack
We are soliciting committees, not members to collaborate with the collegiates.
Project 13 – Joy Guarneri
The purpose and goals were shared. The partnering organizations were shared. Locally we’ve partnered with NCNW, AARP, St
Jude’s and UNCF. Much information was shared on this initiative in the Delta Journal.
Policies and Procedures – Evelyn Trent
This is intentionally a small committee. We’ve found that several committees do not have Policies and Procedures. Those chairs
and co-chairs are drafting them now. Next month we will go through various P&P so that sorors are informed of how meetings
should be conducted.
Technology – MarvaLisa Scott
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Last year our new website was launched, electronic voting, mechanizing the finance team. Upcoming will be emailing the
skill assessment. If interested in joining, email the Soror Scott. Sorors are encouraged to use the members only section of
the website. We’d like to reduce the amount of money being spent on copies.
A survey from the Fundraising committee is coming and should be completed by Sept 8.
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General Body Meeting – Warnock Place
Philadelphia Alumnae Chapter, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
September 6, 2014
Hospitality – Sandra Jordan- Gordan
Cards from:
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Julianne James, Passing of husband Alex James, Sr
Marsha Wells, thanks for Cards, calls, messages and prayers
Keep in Prayer:
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Betty Simmons passed, Omega Omega 9/11, 9:30am funeral at 11:00 am Contact the President if able to participate. St.
Simon Episcopal Church, 1401 S. 22st (22nd and Reid)
NPHC – Tiana Phillips
NPHC Gala is Oct 3, 7-11pm; tickets are $65 with Open bar. Theme is Youth Empowerment. Soror Kamia Hobson will be
honored.
∆ 2 Scholarship recipients were chosen one of which will be Brandolyn Burks from Epsilon Delta Chapter.
Next Meeting: Sept 23, 2014 at the Kappa Achievement Center
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PA State Council – Maxine C. Harvey
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State Council Meeting is upcoming and Soror President will do a best practices presentation
Janis Thomas from Chester Alumnae is State Coordinator
Announcements
Legacy of Love – Willa Hightower
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11/7 – Men Making a Difference Gala
LOL funds the chapter scholarships. We are looking for new board members see Madeline Chatman or Soror Hightower
Regional Election Results – Maxine C. Harvey
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Collegiate Member, Regional Nominating - Paix Creer, Mu Chapter
Member, Regional Nominating – Kristan Murray, Boston Alumnae; Lorna Forde, Montgomery County (MD) Alumnae;
Christina Damiao, Montclair Alumnae
Chair, Regional Nominating - Kandis Wyatt, Washington DC Alumnae
Member, National Nominating – Sandra Brockington Gould, Quaker City Alumnae
Regional Representative – Nya Frazier, Kappa Phi
Regional Director – Theljawa Garrett, Valley Forge Alumnae
Please visit vendors across the hall.
The meeting was adjourned at 12:34pm.
Next Meeting: October 4, 2014
Respectfully Submitted,
Tiana R. Phillips, Recording Secretary
Maxine C. Harvey, President
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