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INSIDE THIS
ISSUE:
Membership
Services News
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Program
Planning and
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Physical and Mental Health News
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Arts & Letters
Updates
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42nd Regional
Conference Pics
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NDSA In
Action\Social
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Chapter
Retreat Pics
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Jabberwock
Updates
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Membership
PODs...
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Project E.S.I.
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Academy GEMS
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Have an article idea?
R.A.F.T.
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NDSA Officers
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Nat’l.\Regional
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Updates
info@dstndsa.org
Kudos
President’s Persp ective
Greetings Soror,
Development
News
Action
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Welcome back to another
fantastic Sorority year!
Thanks for all of your
support over the summer
months. You answered
the call to service on several occasions. We must
now look ahead as we
plan for a very busy year.
We had an awesome
Southwest Regional Conference in Fort Worth and
are now energized to do
bigger and better things in
the name of Delta Sigma
Theta.
Once again,
NDSA was recognized
for the many programs
and activities done over
the past Sorority year.
We received several
awards and certificates of
recognition. Kudos to Soror Demia Dupuch who
led the Decorations Committee for the Social Action Luncheon and Soror
Tracey Harris who led the
After Glow event after
the closing banquet. And
to the many, many Sorors
who work with them to
make these projects part
of the success of the conference.
Our National President,
Soror Cynthia ButlerMcIntyre is challenging
us with a full platform of
National Programs and
Current Initiatives. This
is a challenge that I know
NDSA will do well; as we
have done in the past.
Sorors, I look forward to
working with each of you
and know that you will
step up to answer the call
to serve.
chapter programs and activities. We are excited to
look forward to our first
Wingtip and Stiletto Strut
event on October 10th
which is being planned
with you in mind. And
we are thrilled to be hosting our bi-annual Jabberwock program in December and working with the
young ladies as they receive scholarships for
higher education.
My vision for NDSA is
that we make a greater
impact through strategic
program implementation
with a viable effect to the
community. Let’s work
To the new and reinstated together to continue the
Sorors, don’t sit on the success of our beloved
sideline and wait for the chapter.
call; seek out opportunities where you can help
and contact me or the Bonded by a
committee chairs for Strong Legacy,
guidance. Welcome to an
‘Award Winning Chapter’ and know that we
need your ideas and help
as we implement the NDSA Chapter President
chapter programs and initiatives.
I look to all NDSA Sorors
to work on at least 2 committees and to support our
Membership Services Committee Updates
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1st Vice President ~ Tracey M. Harris
The Award Winning Committee — Committed to Servant Leadership
My Sorors
The Membership Services Committee started the new year hosting the New Member Orientation and Regional Preparation session held on July 18th and we have not stopped since! Over the summer, chapter members attended the 42nd
Regional Conference (August 13– 16, 2009) in great numbers and were energized to continue with work of Delta on the
local level. We reconnected with old friends and line sisters and bonded as a chapter at various events including our
chapter dinner held at Risckys in Sundance Square on Friday, August 14th. The highlight of the conference occurred for
me when the chapter was acknowledged for its reclamation activities! As I have said before, “everyone is a member of
Membership Services,” and we ALL should be proud of the work we have done to reclaim and retain Sorors! We reclaimed 30 Sorors in the 2008-2009 Sorority Year, and we are well on the way to reclaiming even more Sorors in 20092010.
Our time together this summer continued as many of us participated in the Chapter’s Leadership retreat on August 22nd
and a special thanks to the committee chairs for meeting during the summer months to make sure we have a great Sorority year. Our final activity of the summer was our chapter retreat! Kudos to all of the presenters — Sorors Carolyn Matthews, Jennifer Stimpson, Rev. Ouida Lee, Tiffany O’Banner, and a special thanks to Soror Whitney Breaux who did
not get a chance to be present but put together a great presentation which will be distributed at the September Chapter
meeting. At the retreat we learned our coping styles (Are you a red, green or blue?) This is a great tool to remember
when we are working in committees.
Additionally, our sister, Rev. Ouida Lee blessed our hearts with a sincere message and challenged us all to take the journey within! Soror Lee’s message was a wonderful segue into our discussion on Sisterhood. I wish we would have video
taped the responses and thank you Soror Stimpson for facilitating both the Coping Styles and Sisterhood segments. Another highlight of the retreat was our Strut time! We needed a videotape for this segment too! Lastly, thanks to the committee chairs for presenting memorable and entertaining committee commercials and for a great Membership Services
committee!
Your Sister Servant Leader!
Soror Tracey M. Harris
1st Vice President, Chair-Membership Services
2008 —2010
Mark your Calendar for the
Upcoming Membership Services Activities
October 2, 2009
- Jenn’s Swap Meet held at La Madeleine — 7 pm to 10 pm
5290 Belt Line Road, Suite 112 Addison TX, 75240
November 6, 2009 - First Friday event
details will be given at the October Chapter meeting
December 5, 2009 - Chapter Christmas Party at Soror Demetria Hall’s home
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Program Planning & Development
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2nd Vice President ~ Michelle Blakely
Let’s Get with the Programs
A special thanks goes to all of our chairs and committees for a very productive
2008-2009 Sorority Year. All of your hard work and efforts paid off in the communities we serve. Now our vacation is over and it is time to prepare our hearts and
minds for our 2009-2010 Sorority year. It’s that time again to GET WITH THE
PROGRAMS.
After attending our informative Regional Conference, our enthralled Chapter Leadership Retreat and our heart warming Chapter Retreat, we can’t help but be invigorated, anxious, excited and eager to do the business of Delta.
This year our Focused, Organized, Resilient and Energized sorors have been tasked to include some additional
National Initiatives to support our communities better. They include the following programs:
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Financial Fortitude will be continued by Empowering Communities Economically, through the Delta
Homeownership Initiative and Entrepreneurship.
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PEACE- a Parent Empowered Active in Children Education
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EMBODI – Empowering Males to Build Opportunities for Developing Independence which will address
the plight of the African-American male
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Delta will strategically impact the plight of people in Africa through International awareness and
involvement.
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Healthy Lifestyles for the Family: Preserving the Mind, Body and Spirit, focusing on raising
awareness on chronic illnesses in African American families, Implementing a Weight and Nutrition
Challenge and to elevate awareness of mental health disorders that African American families face.
Many of these programs will be combined with some of our existing programs to make sure we are able to support the direction of our National president and the changes that are taking place in the community.
All committee chairs are asked to please meet with your committees and plan your yearly calendar. I am very
pleased to see the efforts of many of our committees and the fast start you have taken. Please plan to support the
upcoming kickoffs of Delta Academy, RAFT and Project ESI and to immediately sign up for Race for the Cure
under the leadership of our Physical and Mental Health Committee. Volunteer opportunities are available for
each of us to support the Women’s Museum at the State Fair of Texas.
A sign up sheet is located in the back of the room, if you are available to support this activity.
Please be reminded that the President and I are asking each member to please signup for a minimum of two committees. The signup sheets are at the back tables.
Let’s Get with the Programs…
NDSA and the North Dallas Community need your support!
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PHYSICAL & MENTAL HEALTHHEALTH COMMITCommittee Chairs ~ Lisa Morgan & Shannon Stephens
50 Million Pound Challenge
Have you missed the 50 Million Pound Challenge?
Our team misses you…yes team NDSA on the 50millionpounds.com,
and the Grand Chapter team DST2013.
Join team: Delta Sigma Theta - NDSA
Join team: DST2013
Saturday, October 24, 2009
Hamilton Park United Methodist Church Health Fair
Help us dispel the stigma and myths regarding mental
health and mental illness, join us at the Hamilton Park
United Methodist Church – Health Fair, Saturday, October 24, 2009, 10 am – 2pm. We will share information
and literature on how mental health issues impact our communities, and how to help our loved ones that are
coping or trying to cope with different issues.
Healthy Lifestyle Passport
So, you went to regional conference, did you notice in that great conference bag amongst all of your
goodies and information that there was this lovely white healthy lifestyle passport? Well, get it out and
bring it with you to Physical and Mental Health activities and chapter meetings, you never know when
you might earn a stamp for your activity and meditation and spiritual renewal.
Join us on Saturday, October 17,
2009 at North Park Mall as we
help RACE for the CURE and
stamp out breast cancer. Breast
cancer is something that impacts
all of us. Register online at
www.komen-dallas.org and sign
up for our team (Delta Sigma
Theta, Inc. – NDSA). Remember,
even if you can’t join us on race
day, you can still be a team member and “Sleep” In for the Cure.
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ART & LETTERS UPDATES
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Committee Chairs ~ Candace Sharper & Yvette Beale
NDSA’S First Book Selection from the
Project ART — Reading List!
We will discuss — “ƁПГ Work what you Got”
at the Chapter Christmas Party. Go out and buy your copy!
Around Town with Arts & Letters
42ND SW REGIONAL CONFERENCE
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NDSA WELL REPRESENTED!
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NDSA IN ACTION
Willie B. Johnson
Recreation Center
impacted by
City of Dallas
budget cuts!
Soror, on Tuesday, September 1, 2009, several of the chapter
members attended a 2nd Town Hall meeting at Aikin Elementary
School. This was a much smaller audience than the 1st Town
Hall meeting. We were informed at this meeting that Dallas
Mayor Tom Leppert is looking into more funds to support additional hours at the recreation centers.
On Friday, September 4, 2009, along with Thomas Jefferson,
Hamilton Park Civic League President, I met with Councilman
Jerry Allen. During this meeting, we came up with an option to
include Willie B Johnson to stay open late on Tuesday and
Thursday nights and Saturday. This option will be submitted and
will have to be approved by city-council. The proposed budget is
scheduled to be adopted on September 23rd; however, they may
vote a week earlier on September 16th.
Over the weekend, Dallas Morning News reported that a new
amendment to the budget will spare some of the cuts for recreation centers and libraries. The plan is to increase the fees at these
centers to restore the hours. At this time, I do not know what the
additional fees are or how it will impact NDSA.
Hamilton Park Community Leaders with NDSA Sorors
This amendment is based on the input from the town hall meetings. Sorors, thanks again for attending these meetings. Our
presence made a difference!
I will keep you updated on any additional information I find out
this week.
As always, please let me know if you have any questions or comments. Thanks!
Bonded by a Strong Legacy,
Carolyn Y. Matthews
NDSA President
Ms. Long and NDSA Members at 1st Town Hall Meeting
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SOCIAL ACTION CORNER
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Committee Chair ~ Carla Collier — Co Chairs Margaret T. Carrigan & Alma Terry
Sorors,
During the 42nd Regional Conference,
several new initiatives were launched
which fall under the Social Action
Committee for our chapter.
It is an extensive list but we know you will
accept the challenge to assist.
Soror McIntyre has shown her commitment
to Social Action, Financial Fortitude, and
International Awareness and Involvement
by adding special Social Action Center
area to the national website and by providing user-friendly resource material and
work tools found in the restricted area to
equip Sorors for action!
2009 – 2010
NDSA Social Action Initiatives
Healthcare Reform
~ Provide Literature at chapter retreat
~ Other events
World AIDS Day (December 1, 2009) *
Stop AIDS! Keep the Promise
International Day of Service
(March 13, 2010)
*Water Well Tank
Literacy
Disaster Preparedness
Political Awareness
~ Bond Elections (November 3, 2009)
~ Governor/Senatorial/Local Elections (March 2010)
~ Deputizing
Adopt-a-Child / Sponsor-a-Child
The Adelaide Tambo School
for the Physical Disabled
(White City, Jabavu, South Africa) *
The Delta House
(Mbabane, Swaziland) *
Thika Memorial Hospital
(Nairobi, Kenya) *
TREE Project
(Training Resources in Early Education)
Census 2010
* - Denotes International Awareness and
Involvement projects
Financial Fortitude
Entrepreneurship/Home Ownership
2009 CHAPTER RETREAT
In the Spirit of Sisterhood!
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2009 CHAPTER RETREAT
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DO YOU KNOW JABBERWOCK TEAM?
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Committee Chair ~ Patrice Warren, Co-Chairs Teressa Parham, LaQuitta Thomas, Chonda Williams
Team 1:
Bria Coleman
Tameika Miller*
April Layton
Bianca White
Bridget Meshack
Chariessa Payne
Erika McMillan
Glynnis Smith
Jennifer Stimpson
LaMonica Hale
LaQuetta Shaw
Michelle Blakely
Murphy Spigner
Nikeya Anderson
Pam Pujo
Pat Calhoun
Rev. Jessica Ingram
Stephanie Hall
Tammy Jones-Still
Ursula Cooper
Valerie Mayo
Yvonne Stephens
Team 2:
Chelsea Ukoha
Team 3:
Jasmine Jenkins
Lisa Morgan*
Alma Terry
Alpearl Connor
Asha Brewer
Ashlee Long
Chevaughn Jones
Dana Tucker
Debra Dotson
Dolores Connor
Kari Corbett
Kay Futrell
Lavonda Russell
Michelle Glenn
Monica Sluch
Monnica Lamb
Nikki Lewis
Renay Jones
Rosalind Samuels
Sheryll Hudson
Terry Brown
Margaret Kyle*
Barbara Speed
Carol Williams
Cordelia Alexander
Cynthia O’Banner
Delores Wilson
Ewonia Polk
Gloria Vaughn
Margaret Carrigan
Monika King
Patricia Jenkins
Regina Cotton
Sandra Parker
Shanda Wright
Shayla Smith
Twyla Whitby
Clyde Pinion
Dorothy Weir
Demia Dupuch
Whitney Breaux
Tineil Lewis
Team 4:
La’Jatienne Pierce
Adrienne Roberts*
Adrienne Steverson
Carolyn Connor
Carolyn Donaldson
Cherrese Belt
Damali Asberry
Demetria Hall
Indria Hollingsworth
Janinne Gilbert
Joy Hayden
Kimberly Persley
LaToya Prevost
Lia Hayes
Nora Durham
Odessa Beverly-Johnson
Ouida Lee
Renee Childs
Sheri Burton
Shondra Fields
Stacey Bennett-Dwyer
Stephanie Isaacs
Tanika Newborn
Team 5:
Taelah Wooten
Carla Collier*
Adriane Atkins
Ambrah Calloway
Angela Clemons
Beverly Kenner
Candace Sharper
Chakka Parker
Danielle Rhodes
Joi Jones
Kit Norman
Linda Gates-Black
Marie Ross
Marty Davidson
Mary Reid
Mesha Coleman
Monita Chambers
Olivia Frazier Kerr
Shannon Stephens
Shirley Henry
Teressa Love
Yolanda Hensley
Yvette Beale
Save the Date!
Who will be crowned
Miss Jabberwock 2009?
2009 Miss Jabberwock &
Little Miss Jabberwock Pageant
Saturday, December 12, 2009
Richardson High School
LITTLE MISS
JABBERWOCK PARTICIPANTS
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Little Miss Jabberwock participants
met on Saturday, August 29, 2009 for the
Miss Manners Etiquette Session
The Little Miss Jabberwock
participants are:
Miss Amanda DeVaul
Miss Dominique Kinnel
Miss Jamille Johnson
Miss Kayla Layton
Miss Jordan Tidwell
Miss Maya Turner
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2009-10 NDSA Membership PODS Explanation
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ΑΒΓΔΕΖΗΘΙΚΛΜΝΞΟΠΡΣΤΥΦΧΨΩ
Because our membership is “the heart of the Chapter” and the core of our Sisterhood the Pod
concept has been revised to serve as a retention and reclamation tool under Membership Services. The goal of the Pods is to promote fellowship and bonding of new and old chapter members, increase awareness of Delta’s mission, increase participation in chapter activities and
events, and expand the chapter’s community service activities. Chapter members have been
divided geographically into groups consisting of 6 or more sorors. Each Pod is encouraged to
communicate often and create opportunities to bond and provide community service either in
their respective geographic locations or where they see a need in the community. Points will be
distributed for Pod activities, member participation within in the chapter and community and
monthly challenges. The Pod with the most points at the end of the Sorority year will receive
special recognition. Points will be distributed and displayed monthly at chapter meetings.
Earn POD points by:
Simple “Sisterhood” monthly
Pod challenge
(i.e. – find out the hometown of all Pod members and report at chapter meeting)
Complex “Community” monthly
Pod challenge (i.e. – have two or all Pod
1 point per Pod
5 points per Pod
members give blood within the month)
Having Pod members participate/attend a
chapter activity/function
1 point per Pod member
September Simple “Sisterhood” Pod Challenge:
Policies & Procedures Quiz — The P&P quiz will be distributed at the chapter meeting. Take time to answer as many questions as you can. Coordinate with your POD leader
and turn in one quiz sheet for your Pod. The Pods answering the majority of the questions will receive a point.
September Complex “Community” Pod Challenge:
Register for the Jabberwock Bowl-A-Thon
ber
— Pods will receive 1 point per Pod mem-
2009-10 NDSA Membership POD Breakdown
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Pod facilitators will be responsible for coordinating Pod activities, functions
and challenges, reporting points at chapter meetings, being a point of contact
for new sorors in their Pod, informing the Membership Services Chair of Pod
member’s well being.
POD
POD LEADER
LEADER CONTACT
INFO
Alpha
Stimpson, Jennifer
214.228.0816
du_uni@yahoo.com
Beta
McMillan, Erika
972.768.7710
emac24@sbcglobal.net
75206, 75224,
75227, 75229,
75232
75238, 75240,
75243
Gamma
Jones, Chevaughn
918.734.7101
chevaughnj@gmail.com
75248, 75252,
75287, 75370
Delta
Burton, Sheri L.
Epsilon
Parham, Teressa L.
Eta
Zip Codes
City
Dallas
Dallas
Dallas
214.938.8680
sheriburton@hotmail.com
214.952.3174
Teressa.Parham@att.com
The Colony, Frisco,
Little Elm
Coppell, Grapevine,
Irving
Terry, Alma
972.567.2235
thigpenterry@yahoo.com
Carrollton, Corinth,
Flower Mound, Highland
Village Lewisville
Theta
Durham Nora
972.978.2783
nldurham@aol.com
Garland, Rockwall,
Rowlett
Kappa
Parker, Sandra
469.675.33298
skp1401@aol.com
Allen, McKinney
Lambda
Connor, Dolores L.
Nu
Prevost, LaToya
PI
Corbett, Kari
Omega
Rhodes, Danielle
214.641.4841
deelcee@hotmail.com
972.822.5150
eeliska101@yahoo.com
214.207.6182
kari_corbett@yahoo.com
817.992.0886
danirhodes@att.net
Ft. Worth
75253
Dallas, Tyler, Mesquite,
Richardson, Forney
Plano
Lancaster, DeSoto,
Grand Prairie, Cedar Hill
Thank you Sorors for answering the call!
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2009-10 MEMBERSHIP POD ASSIGNMENTS
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Get Involved with your POD!
Alpha
Alexander, Cordelia R.
Dallas, TX 75229
Delta
Burton, Sheri L.
Frisco, TX 75035
Delta
Gilbert, Janinne
Little Elm, TX 75068
Alpha
Bennett-Dwyer, Stacey
Alpha
Jones, Lee Ester Renay
Dallas, TX 75227
Dallas, TX 75232
Delta
Hall, Demetria
Frisco, TX 75034
Alpha
Stimpson, Jennifer
Dallas, TX 75224
Delta
Kenner, Beverly
The Colony ,TX 75056
Alpha
Vaughn, Gloria
Dallas, TX 75227
Delta
Parker, Chakka
Little Elm, TX 75068
Delta
Roberts, Adrienne Terrell
Frisco, TX 75035
Frisco, TX 75035
Beta
McMillan, Erika A.
Dallas, TX 75243
Delta
Thomas, LaQuitta
Beta
Payne, Chariessa
Dallas, TX 75243
Delta
Tucker, Dana D.
Little Elm, TX 75068
Beta
Persley, Kimberly M.
Dallas, TX 75238
Beta
Spigner, James Murphy
Brewer, Asha
Irving, TX 75038
Williams, Chonda
Dallas, TX 75243
Dallas, TX 75240
Epsilon
Beta
Epsilon
Epsilon
Brown, Terry L.
Glenn, Michele
Coppell, TX 75019
Grapevine, TX 70051
Gamma
Atkins, Adriane
Dallas, TX 75287
Epsilon
Hudson, Sheryll
Irving, TX 75061
Gamma
Calloway, Ambrah
Dallas, TX 75287
Epsilon
Jones, Chantel
Irving, TX 75038
Gamma
Childs, Renee O.
Dallas, TX 75287
Epsilon
Morgan, Lisa D.
Irving, TX 75039
Gamma
Hayes, Lia
Dallas, TX 75287
Epsilon
Parham, Teressa Lynn
Coppell, TX 75019-2643
Gamma
Ingram, Rev. Jessica
Samuels, Rosalind A.
Irving, TX 75063
Isaacs, Stephanie
Dallas, TX 75287
Dallas, TX 75287
Epsilon
Gamma
Dallas, TX 75287
Eta
Burton, Jada R.
Lewisville, TX 75067
Gamma
Jones, Chevaughn
Gamma
Long, Ashlee N.
Calhoun, Pat
Carrollton, TX 75011
Gamma
Dallas, TX 75287
Dallas, TX 75248
Eta
Pinion, Clyde
Eta
Collier, Carla
Carrollton, TX 75007
Gamma
Polk, Ewonia R.
Dallas, TX 75248
Eta
Cotton, Regina Faye
Lewisville, TX 75067
Gamma
Reid, Mary Carlisle
Dallas, TX 75248
Eta
Davidson, Marty
Carrollton, TX 75006
Gamma
Williams, Carol
Dallas, TX 75252
Eta
Futrell, Kay Arnold
Flower Mound, TX 75022
Eta
Henry, Shirley
Eta
Kerr, Olivia Frazier
Carrollton, TX 75006
Carrollton, TX 75010
Eta
Kyle, Margaret
Highland Village, TX 75077
Eta
Matthews, Carolyn Y.
Flower Mound, TX 75022
Eta
Norman, Kit
Lewisville, TX 75077
Eta
Terry, Alma
Corinth, TX 76210
Eta
Wright, Shanda B
Flower Mound, TX 75028
2009-10 MEMBERSHIP POD ASSIGNMENTS
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Connect with Sorors who live in your area!
Coordinate a Social Outing for your POD!
Suggest community service opportunities to your POD Leader!
Theta
Theta
Theta
Theta
Theta
Theta
Theta
Theta
Theta
Theta
Theta
Theta
Theta
Theta
Theta
Beale, R. Yvette
Belt, Cherrese
Beverly-Johnson, Odessa
Durham, Nora
Gates-Black, Linda
Harris, Tracey M.
Jones, Joi
Lamb, Monnica Ballard
Love, Teresa
Meshack, Bridget
Newborn, Tanika
Ross, C. Marie
Russell, Lavonda
Sluch, Monica
Swan-Smith, Glynnis E.
Garland, TX 75041
Garland, TX 75040
Garland, TX 75044
Garland, TX 75040
Garland, TX 75043
Garland, TX 75043
Rockwall, TX 75087
Rowlett, TX 75088
Garland, TX 75044
Garland, TX 75040
Rowlett, TX 75089
Rowlett, TX 75089
Rowlett, TX 75088
Garland, TX 75040
Garland, TX 75043
Kappa
Kappa
Kappa
Kappa
Kappa
Kappa
Kappa
Kappa
Kappa
Kappa
Coleman, Mesha
Donaldson, Carolyn
Dotson-Evans, Debra A.
Hale, LaMonica
Layton, April
Miller, Tameika G.
Parker, Sandra
Pujo, Pamela
Sharper, Candace
Stephens, Yvonne Ferguson
McKinney, TX 75071
McKinney, TX 75070
McKinney, TX 75071
McKinney, TX 75070
McKinney, TX 75070
McKinney, TX 75070
Allen, TX 75002
McKinney, TX 75070
McKinney, TX 75071
Allen, TX 75002
Lambda Anderson, Nikeya
Lambda Connor, Alpearl Sadberry
Lambda Connor, Dolores L
Fort Worth, TX 76131
Fort Worth, TX 76124
Fort Worth, TX 76124
Nu
Nu
Nu
Nu
Nu
Nu
Nu
Nu
Asberry, Damali B.
Breaux, Whitney
Chambers, Monita
Dupuch, Demia
Fields, Shondra
Jones-Still, Tammy
Prevost, LaToya
Weir, Dorothy L.
Tyler, TX 75703
Richardson, TX 75080
Mesquite, TX 75150
Forney, TX 75126
Richardson, TX 75083
Forney, TX 75126
Dallas, TX 75253
Mesquite, TX 75149
Pi
Pi
Pi
Pi
Pi
Pi
Pi
Pi
Pi
Pi
Pi
Pi
Pi
Pi
Pi
Pi
Pi
Blakely, Michelle D
Carrigan, Margaret
Corbett, Kari
D.-Steverson, Adrienne
Hayden, Joy M.
Jenkins, Patricia
King, Monika M
Lewis, Nikki
Mayo, Valerie T.
O'Banner, Cynthia J.
O'Banner, Tiffany
Porter-Lister, Bernay
Smith, Shayla
Speed, Barbara J
Whitby, Twyla N.
White, Bianca
Wilson, Delores C
Plano, TX 75024
Plano, TX 75024
Plano, TX 75025
Plano, TX 75024
Plano, TX 75024
Plano, TX 75023
Plano, TX 75094
Plano, TX 75025
Plano, TX 75025
Plano, TX 75025
Plano, TX 75025
Plano, TX 75074
Plano, TX 75023
Plano, TX 75093
Plano, TX 75094
Plano, Tx 75075
Plano, TX 75093
Omega
Omega
Omega
Omega
Omega
Hensley, Yolanda
Lee, Rev. Ouida
Rhodes, Danielle
Shaw, Laquetta
Warren, Patrice
Cedar Hill, TX 75104
DeSoto, TX 75115
Grand Prairie, TX 75052
DeSoto, TX 75123
Grand Prairie, TX 75052
PROJECT ESI
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Committee Chairs ~ Cordelia Alexander & Olivia Kerr
Empower A School Initiative
August - December 2009
"U Can SEE Parents Make Things ESI"
Joseph J. Rhoads Learning Center, Cheryl Lockridge Nevels, Principal
4401 Second Avenue, Dallas, TX 75210
This project is designed to actively engage and empower parents in the academic development and overall progress of their children's education. The initiative provided weekly take-home science projects for the parents
and the children to complete as a team.
Points will be awarded for:
• Completion of science take-home projects
• Volunteering at school
• Developing educational games
• Verification of PTA membership
• Taking a child to library and submitting book reports
• Verification of familiarity with the school curriculum
Completion of go-green activity
The committee participated in the school's Open House event on Thursday, September 3, 2009. At least 17
parents expressed an interest in ESI. Invitations to participate in ESI will be sent to over 400 student-families
enrolled at Joseph J. Rhoads Learning Center. The kickoff and informational briefing will be held during the
school's monthly PTA meeting on Thursday, October 1, 2009.
The project will be conducted over a 6-week period ending mid-November 2009. The culminating event will
highlight the hard work of the parent-child teams and the awarding of prizes to those with the most points.
The grand prize will be a laptop computer; first and second place prizes will be clothing and apparel gift certificates. All other participants will receive school supplies.
The ESI finale will be held at the school in December 2009. All sorors are invited to attend the kick-off and
final celebration; confirmed dates and times will be published at a later date. The ESI committee includes
Adriane Atkins, Michelle Blakely, Ambrah Calloway, Margaret Carrigan, Kari Corbett, Olivia Kerr (CoChair), Cynthia O'Banner, Tiffany O'Banner, Glynnis Swan-Smith, Jennifer Stimpson, and Cordelia Alexander
(Chair).
The grand prize is a laptop!
Membership Services Updates
Welcome to our
New and Reinstated
Members for the 09-10!
Chevaughn Jones
Stephanie Isaacs
Tineil Lewis
Tiffany O'Banner
Adriane Atkins
Odessa Beverly-Johnson
Ambrah Calloway
Shondra Fields
Lia Hayes
Yolanda Hensley
Rev. Jessica Kindall Ingram
Chevaughn Jones
Ashlee Long
Tanika Newborn
Sandra Parker
Stacey Bennett-Dwyer
Shirley Henry
Bridget Meshack
Mary Reid
Lavonda Russell
James Murphy Spigner
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The Membership Services and Ritual & Ceremonies
committees hosted a New Member and Regional Conference Prep session on Saturday, July 18th. Thirty-nine
Sorors attended and participated informative and fun activities.
Thanks to all of our new and current Sorors who were
able to make the event!
A Special Thanks to Soror(s) Carolyn Matthews,
Michelle Blakely, Regina Cotton, Renee Childs, Renay
Jones, April Layton, Tameika Miller, Barbara Speed,
Jennifer Stimpson and Patrice Warren for making the
event a success!
Sorors Nora Durham, Monica Sluch, Debra Dotson-Evans
and Michelle Blakely
Sorors Yolanda Hensley, Bridgett Meshack, Ambrah Calloway,
Lia Hayes and Erika McMillan
Sorors Marty Davidson, LaVonda Russell, Patrice Warren,
Shondra Fields, Odessa Johnson, Teresa Love, Carla Collier
and Barbara Speed
DELTA ACADEMY\GEMS
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Committee Chairs ~ Carolyn Donaldson - Chair, Carol Williams & Marty Davidson Co-Chairs
Program Kick-Off
Saturday, September 26, 2009
10 am to Noon
Willie B. Johnson Rec Center
Delta Academy is a program sponsored by the North Dallas Suburban Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma
Theta Sorority, Inc. The Academy is comprised of two programs:
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Dr. Betty Shabazz Delta Academy &
Dr. Jean Noble Delta GEMS Institute
These activities are designed to provide educational, cultural & community exposure while developing the
young ladies into community leaders. The 2009-2010 Calendar is available below. Please join us!
Tentative: 2009 –2010 Calendar
Session
Date
Topic
1
26-Sep
Program Kick-off
2
10-Oct
3
24-Oct
4
14-Nov
5
12-Dec
6
9-Jan
Sisterhood
Drama Teach
Hamilton Park UMC Health Fair
Health Fair and Volunteer Outing
HIV Awareness
Keep a Child Alive Program
Service Project
Captain Hope
Scholarship
7
23-Jan
8
13-Feb
Career or Service Project Outing
Dr. Pepper Plant visit
Black History Prep Day
9
27-Feb
Black History Program
10
27-Mar
11
10-Apr
Science & Technology
Service Project
Career Placement: Jobs and Internships
12
24-Apr
Mayor Pro Tem Event - Dallas
13
15-May
Teen Summit
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R.A.F.T.~ Rise And Fly Together
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Committee Chairs ~ Demia Dupuch & Glynnis Swan-Smith
Program Kick-Off
Saturday, September 26, 2009
10 am to Noon
Willie B. Johnson Rec Center
R.A.F.T. participants will meet every Second Saturday
from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Willie B. Johnson unless noted.
R.A.F.T. Highlights
Cost? Free, Free, Free!
Participants meet once a month at
the Willie B. Johnson
Recreation Center
Breakfast and lunch provided
at each session
Girls and Boys ages 6 to 12
are welcome!
FUN and Educational activities
to help improve reading, writing,
and math skills
Learn about nutrition, exercise,
money management, and much
more!
2009-2010 Schedule
September 26, 2009
Kick-off
October 10, 2009
Session #1
November 14, 2009
Session #2
December 12, 2009
Session #3
January 9, 2010
Session #4
February 13, 2010
Session #5
March 13, 2010
Session #6:
April 10, 2010
Session #7:
May 17, 2010
End of Year Outting
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Carolyn Y. Matthews
1st Vice President
Tracey Harris
Michelle Blakely
Nikeya R. Anderson
Jada Burton
Tameika Miller
Chariessa Payne
2nd Vice President
Recording Secretary
Treasurer
Financial Secretary
Corresponding Secretary
Appointed Officers
Assistant Financial Secretary
Danielle Rhodes
Rev. Ouida Lee
Whitney Breaux
Patricia Jenkins &
Babara Speed
Margaret T. Carrigan
Teresa Love
Dolores Connor
Chaplain
Parliamentarian
Sergeant-at-Arms
Public Media Specialist\
Immediate Past President
Custodian
Historian
Thank You Sorors for
Your Dedicated Service!
C o m m i t t e e C h a i r s a n d C o -C h a i r s
Arts & Letters
Audit
Budget & Finance
Communications
Delta Academy/GEMS
Elections
Founders Day
Heritage & Archives
Hospitality
Jabberwock
May Week
Membership Services
Nominating
Pan Hellenic Council Representatives
Physical & Mental Health
Program, Planning & Development
Project SEE
Rise & Fly Together (R.A.F.T.)
Ritual & Ceremonies
Rules of Order and Policies & Procedures
Scholarship
Social Action
Candace Sharper (Yvette Beale)
Adrienne Roberts
Jada Burton
Chaka Parker
Carolyn Donaldson\Carol Williams\Marty Davidson
Gloria Vaughn
Delores Wilson
Dolores Connor
Rev. Ouida Lee
Patrice Warren\Teressa Parham
LaQuitta Thomas\Chonda Williams
Margaret Kyle\Michele Glenn
Tracey Harris
Demetria Hall
Tameika Miller & Jennifer Stimpson
Lisa Morgan (Shannon Stephens)
Michelle Blakely
Jennifer Stimpson\April Layton
Demia Dupuch\Glynnis Swan-Smith
Regina Cotton
Whitney Breaux
Erika McMillan & Kit Norman
Carla Collier\Margaret T. Carrigan\Alma Terry
National and Blazin’ Southwest Updates
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“One Mission, One Sisterhood:
Empowering Communities through Committed Service”
SAVE THE DATE!
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November 28 – December 10, 2009 ~ Mission Trip to South Africa
Worlds Aids Day – December 1, 2009
21st Delta Days in the Nation’s Capital - February 6-9, 2010 in Washington D.C.
July 29 – August 4, 2010 ~ 50th National Convention in New Orleans
Congratulations to our
New Regional Director!
Soror Mae Frances Rowlett
P. O. Box 226056
Dallas, TX 75222-6056
(214) 275-4176 (Home)
dstswrd24@gmail.com
A special Texas welcome to our
New Regional Representative!
Soror Cheresse Woods
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Both
Soror Pat Jenkins
&
Soror Patrice Warren
have EARNED
their
Project Management
Certifications!
Soror Renay Jones Nominated for
Outstanding Young Alumnus of the Year
from UNCF representing Texas College
in Tyler
Soror Stimpson — Granted a $15,000
grant from Nike
for Knowledge in
Chemistry Science Program!
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Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
North Dallas Suburban Alumnae Chapter
P.O. Box 830604
Richardson, TX 75083-0604
dstndsa.org
ndsa_communications@dstndsa.org
214.452.7835