Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
Cincinnati Alumnae Chapter
“Ohio Chapter of the Year!”
General Body Meeting
June 20, 2009
CACDST Goals:
• Impactful social action programming that mobilizes the chapter
• Contributing $30,000 over the next 5 years to our chapter scholarships and
programs
• Reclaiming at least 50 sorors over the next 5 years
• Enhancing our internal policies and procedures for better chapter
effectiveness
• Increasing chapter visibility within the community and the sorority.
Regional Goals:
• 200 delegates at DDNC
• 100% Chapter Compliance
• 7000 Members by June 30, 2009
• 200 DIDs (Delta Internal Development workshops)
• 8 State Meetings (e.g., Delta Days, Statewide Founders Day, Training
Clusters, etc.)
• Launch a State Program Initiative for all 8 states
• Submit 4 articles from the Midwest for the Delta Journal
• 100% attendance by chapters at the Regional Conference
• Full slate of candidates for 2009 Regional Conference
DELTA SIGMA THETA SORORITY, INC.
CINCINNATI ALUMNAE
Ohio Chapter of the Year!”
General Body Meeting
June 20, 2009
ORDER OF BUSINESS
Δ Meeting Call to Order
Δ Committee Reports
Δ Adoption of the Agenda
– Ways & Means
/Golf Outing
Δ House Keeping
Reminder
– Delta GEMS
Δ Minutes of Previous
General Body Meeting
– Read Silently
– Membership
Intake
Δ Correspondence
– Delta Gateway
Foundation
Δ Officer’s Reports
– President
– 1st Vice President
– 2nd Vice President
– 3rd Vice President
– Financial Secretary
– Treasurer
– Cotillion
Δ Unfinished Business
Δ New Business
– Macy’s Music
Festival Ticket
Promotion
Δ Announcements
Δ Ritualistic Closing
Note: Italic and shadowed items are reports
containing recommendations and will require action
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General Body Meeting Minutes
May 2009
The May 2009 meeting was called to order at 6:50 pm at College Hill
Presbyterian Church. A quorum was present with___ financial members
and ___ non-financial/ visiting sorors. Sor. Nancy Moody moved to adopt
the agenda. The motion was seconded. Motion passes. The April
General Body Meeting minutes were read silently. Motion to approve the
minutes by Sor. Tina Welch. Seconded. Motion carries.
Correspondence
Sor. Charlotte McKenzie gave her report. Invitation to several events
around the city. Welcome card to neophytes from Sor. Octavia
Matthews, Thank you card from the Bright family. Requests to be covered
under new business.
President
Sor. Veronica Chapman gave her report. Celebrating our 50th
anniversary year. Local and State updates. Violets to committees and
sorors for successful programs and activities.
1st Vice President
Sor. Tina Welch gave her report. Review of chapter program proposals for
‘09-10 sorority year. Motion to accept the program proposals by Sor.
Danelle Carter. Seconded. Discussion. Motion Carries.
2nd Vice President
Sor. Danelle Carter gave the report. Reminder to MW regional
conference attendees to let her know they will be attending and a roster
will be sent out to the group for contact info. Time to submit nominations
for violet and fortitude awards by May 22nd, Recognition of visiting sorors
and May birthdays. Violets to Sor. Carmen Jett for soror integration
activities. June luncheon and meeting to be held at the Columbia
Center RSVP by June 5th. Acknowledgement of new sorors.
3rd Vice President
Sor. Veronica Chapman gave the report. Informational. In need of all the
policy and procedures templates to be returned for offices and
2008
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General Body Meeting Minutes
May 2009 ….continued
Financial Secretary
Sor. Ligaya West gave her report. Up to 145 members. Up to 86 members
of 0910.
Treasurer
Sor. Gayle DeBrossard gave her report. Review of the proposed budget
for ’09-10 sorority year. Motion to accept the budget as read by Sor.
Shawnda DeRamus. Seconded. Motion carries.
Appointed Officers
• Nominating Committee: Sor. Carmen Jett gave the report. 51
sorors voting. Election Results: President - Tina Welch; 1st Vice
President – Danelle Carter; 2nd Vice President – Gail McCullom;
3rd Vice President – Shawnda DeRamus; Treasurer – Gayle
DeBrossard; Financial Secretary – Ligaya West; Recording
Secretary- Shonda Daniels; Corresponding Secretary – Kim Hull;
Nominating Committee Chair – Charlotte McKenzie;
Nominating Committee: Stacey Fulgham, Reynell Frazier,
Ronnise Handy and Cheryl Lett
Committees
• Ways and Means: Soror Lisa Rowell gave her report. Golf Outing
on Saturday at 11am Walden Ponds. Violets to all sorors who
helped to raise funds for the golf outing.
• Delta Academy: Sor. Candice Higgins gave her report. Asking
sorors to attend the closing ceremony for the program on June
13th. Still accepting March of Dimes donations and cell phones.
Asking sorors to wear red shirts and jeans. Processional starting
at 1pm.
• Physical & Mental Health: Sor. Yvonne Coursey gave a
presentation on Stroke awareness.
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General Body Meeting Minutes
May 2009 ….continued
Unfinished Business
Sorority found out that as a chapter we cannot support Sor. Marcia
Fudge because she is a public political figure and as a non-partisan
organization we can only donate individually.
New Business
• Soror Soraya Williams Farver is seeking donations for her
candidacy as Midwest Regional Director. No set amount
on donations. No motion by the chapter.
• Cincinnati Queen City Alumnae Chapter will celebrate
their 20th Anniversary Celebration June 12-14, 2009. Their
Program Booklet features ads for Covers/$100; full
page/$40; half page/$30; quarter page/$20; eighth
page/$10. Photo with ad for an additional $10. Deadline
is May 15, 2009. Motion to donate a full page with picture
by Sor. Tina Welch. Seconded. Discussion. Motion Carries.
Announcements
• Sor. Candice Higgins reiterating that all sorors are invited to
the June 13th activity -- active and inactive
• Invitation from the Urban League for their annual gala on
June 6th 8-12 @ the Hilton Netherland Plaza
• Art Beyond Boundaries Gallery Exhibit highlighting art by
people with disabilities June 12-July 22
• Allen Temple AME hosting an Opera event on June 15th
• This weekend is Cinci NPHC Black Greek full of activities
Thursday-Monday
• Sor. Camille Woods looking for Co-Chair for the Delta
GEMS for next year
• Sor. Kara Jones graduating on Saturday from Xavier
• Urban League Guild selling tickets to the Negro League
baseball game for $20 game on June 20th at 7pm
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General Body Meeting Minutes
May 2009 ….continued
Sor. Stacey Fulgham moved to adjourn. Seconded. Motion carries.
Meeting adjourned at 8:25 pm followed by the Ritualistic Closing.
Stacey Fulgham
Recording Secretary
2008 - 2009
Veronica Chapman
President
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Correspondence Report
June 20, 2009
Greetings Sorors! It has been an absolute pleasure working with you
in service to our chapter. Thank you for your sisterly ways and also
keeping our chapter in the loop! Please continue with your
submissions over the summer.
•All committee meetings, updates, announcements, etc. that you
would like included in the upcoming CAC Weekly Update should be
submitted each week, no later than Sunday, 5:00pm to
dst_cincinnati_alumnae@yahoo.com. You must write your own
submission in its’ entirety. This will insure inclusion of any early week
meetings, as the Update will be emailed during the early part of each
week.
•Please submit your info in the format as you would like for it to
appear in the update. Your info should be inclusive but brief, in
STANDARD TYPE AND FONT. Include pertinent info such as date, time,
location, contact person, email, phone number, etc. Only minor
editing will be done.
•Keep in mind that NOT EVERY FLYER/ATTACHMENT CAN BE INCLUDED.
Therefore, submit your info as bullet points that can be included in the
body of the update or send an attachment that is small in capacity.
•Please UPDATE YOUR CURRENT ADDRESS, EMAIL, PHONE NUMBERS,
ETC. with our Sergeant at Arms as you sign in for the Chapter Meeting.
Also, if you have information that is currently not on file for another
Soror, please provide it to us. We need correct information so that
we can keep you in the communication loop of CAC.
•Your suggestions and comments are welcome. Remember, ALL
SUBMISSIONS SHOULD ONLY BE SENT TO THE CHAPTER EMAIL ADDRESS:
dst_cincinnati_alumnae@yahoo.com. Thank you Sorors!
Correspondence:
• Thank you card to the chapter from Soror Maya Owens.
• Thank you card to the chapter from Soror Kamille Turner.
• Postcard from Soror Krystal Hardy. Soror Hardy can be reached at
8397 Prestine, #302; Cordova TN 38018.
• The Ohio Commission on Minority Health has announced the
availability of requests for proposals (RFP). Call 614-466-4000 or
minhealth@ocmh.state.oh.us for information.
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Correspondence Report continued…..
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UMADAOP Statewide Conference will take place August 20-21,
2009. Registration opens June 1.
Soror Phyllis Harden Carter is seeking our support for her
candidacy as Member National Nominating Committee.
The “Essence of a Delta” doll is available for $129. You can order
through June 28. To view, www.trinitydesigns.com; or call Soror
Niccole Grave, CEO at 708-991-7446.
Souvenir booklet and thank you letter received from the
Inaugural Walnut Hills Black Alumni Network Reunion.
Request/Ads/Donations:
• The Midwest Region is requesting each chapter to contribute $75
that will be used towards gifts for outgoing Midwest Region
officers. The gifts will be presented in July at the 44th Regional
Conference in Charleston, WV.
•
Stop Aids, a community based organization serving 13 counties in
OH, IN, and KY is seeking a financial contribution to support their
services.
•
Ralph McClinon, a Cincinnati native, 2007 Grad from the School
for the Creative and Performing Arts, and freshman at Central
State University is requesting a donation to assist him with the high
cost of tuition.
•
Divine Women Production, a newly created faith based semi
professional fashion show promotion entity is requesting a
donation to help them assist organizations in their causes.
•
Alpha Pi Chapter of Kentucky State University is seeking an ad
donation to celebrate their 75th anniversary this year that will take
place at their homecoming in the fall. Ad prices are $5/patron;
$10/business card; $20/quarter page; $35/half page; $50/full
page; $75/cover, front or back. Deadline for a response is
September 30, 2009.
Thank you, Sorors! Have a fantastic Summer!
Submitted in the spirit of Delta,
Charlotte McKenzie
Corresponding Secretary
2008 - 2009
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Presidents Report
June 20, 2009
Sorors,
We have come to the end of another successful sorority year! I thank
you all for making my job easy as President due to the dedication,
enthusiasm and sisterly encouragement you have displayed.
Together we established some lofty 5-year goals and I can honestly
say that we achieved most of them within 3 years. It takes
TEAMWORK to Make the Dream Work and I am extremely pleased
with the progress that this Dream Team has accomplished. Although
the end of my tenure is bittersweet, I take pride in knowing that the
chapter is in a better place and that we have elected a strong new
administration that will take the chapter to even higher heights.
Local Updates
▲ Violets to Lisa Rowell and Golf Outing committee on another
outstanding event. Our golfers continue to remain loyal to our event
and comment on how well organized we are and how much fun
they had and it’s all because of you!
▲ Violets to Delta Academy and the Delta GEMS committee for your
successful year end celebrations. Our programs are the heart of the
chapter and you definitely demonstrate the love we have for our
community.
▲ Represented the Chapter at Queen City Alumnae Chapter’s 20th
Anniversary Dinner Dance.
▲ Begun planning for 50th Anniversary Celebration – please contact me
or Danelle if you are interested in serving on the committee.
▲ Discussed opportunity to help promote Macy’s Music Festival tickets
with Lem Jenkins (promoter).
▲ Participated in Ohio President’s Conference Call on June 11th.
― Focused on Compliance deadlines
― Due June 30th - Transition of Officers Form, Chapter
Programming Calendar, Chapter Rules of Order
Revisions, Chapter Policy & Procedures
― Due August 31st – Chapter Audit Forms
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Presidents Report
June 20, 2009
Regional Updates
▲ Counting down to the MW Regional Conference
▲ Onsite Volunteer Opportunities (All volunteers must be
registered for the Conference.)
▲ Fitness Trainer and Health Specialist
▲ DeltApollo participants and hostesses
▲ Closing Banquet hostesses
▲ Choir
▲ Let me know if you are interested and I’ll provide you
with an application. You must email your completed
application to mightymidwest_ 22@yahoo. com by
Friday, June 19, 2009, but the sooner the better!
National Updates
▲ Request to Support Sonia Sotomayer by contacting your
Representatives in Congress and the Senate.
Yours in Delta,
Veronica L. Chapman
2008 - 2009
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First Vice President Report
The program committees were on the MOVE in the Greater
Cincinnati area and has just completed another successful
program year. Below are program highlights:
∆ Dr. Betty Shabazz Delta Academy - Young ladies grades 5th
through 8th, focus on math/science, chaired by Sorors
Candace Brooks-Higgins and Tamia Collins implemented /
participated in the following programs:
 Three educational modules: ISPACE Blast Off, Bridge
Building and Lights! Camera! Action
 Wins GOLD (Elementary Division)at The Alpha Esquire Black
History Bowl
 Winter retreat, Mind, Body, and Soul
 Raised money for the Water Project, Inc. Water for
 Children in Africa and March of Dimes Walk for Babies
∆ Delta Academy II: Delta G.E.M.S. (Growing and Empowering
Myself Successfully) – Young ladies grades 9th through 12th,
focus on self esteem and leadership, chaired by Soror Camille
Woods participated in the following programs:
 Volunteer at the Ebony Fashion Fair
 Three educational components: Sisterhood, Scholarship,
and Show Me the Money
 Wins SILVER (High School Division)at The Alpha Esquire
Black History Bowl
 Two retreats: Winter retreat, Mind, Body, and Soul and the
Spring College retreat at Miami University, Oxford, Ohio
 Raised money for the March of Dimes Walk for Babies
2008 - 2009
∆ Scholarship Committee - chaired by Soror Kim Hull
implemented a very successful College Prep Workshop for
grades 7th – 12th focused on college selection, testing,
application submission, interviews and financial aide. Also
evaluated and selected 4 scholarship recipients awarding
$2,300 to the following seniors: Kimaya Hudgins- Princeton;
Malaika McCoy- Seven Hills; Ciera Brooks- Roger Bacon; and
Diamond Austin- Withrow High School.
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∆ Debutante Cotillion - Young ladies that are High school Juniors
and Seniors, focus on developing and enhancing the
debutante’s personal, educational, cultural, spiritual, and social
lives. Chaired by Sorors Shawnda DeRamus and Marviette Dale
presented 18 debutants and distributed over $15,000 in
scholarships and stipends.
∆ Social Action committee - Collaboration with community
partners to enhance the political and social awareness of the
Cincinnati community residents. Chaired by Soror Deatria
Walker the committee coordinated the chapter participation in
several voter registration drives at the National NAACP
Convention, Black Family Reunion, and National Baptist
Convention registering over 150 people through our efforts. We
also conducted our 2nd Delta Days at City hall Advocacy in
Action-Renewing Our Purpose”.
∆ Physical and Mental Health Committee – focused on Stroke and
Stroke prevention in addition to Breast Cancer Awareness, and
Heart Disease. This committee chaired by Sorors Stephanie
Morton and Evelyn Ellington presented some great information
to the chapter and provided us with reference material.
∆ Financial Fortitude Committee – will focus on home ownership
and preventative maintenance. No activity during the
2008/2009 program year
∆ Adopt-a-Family – provide Thanksgiving and Christmas baskets
for a deserving family as well as collect and distribute personal
care items for our sick-n-shut-in sorors during Christmas. Chaired
by Sorors Cheryl Meadows and Tina Bowen, the committee
collected $985.00 in cash, checks and gift cards which assisted
35 families from the Help Me Grow Program at Lighthouse Youth
Services. The Help Me Grow program provides support and
service coordination for families of infants and toddlers who are
at risk for or are experiencing developmental delays.
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First Vice President Report
The program committees would like to thank the chapter for
their support and generosity during the 2008/2009 program
year. We look forward to your continued support during the
upcoming program year. We have some exciting events and
activities planned.
Yours in Delta
Tina A. Welch
First Vice President
2008 - 2009
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CINCINNATI ALUMNAE
Second Vice President Report
•Thank you for allowing me to serve as your 2nd Vice
President for the past four (4) years! It has been great!
•Soror Monica Burns, Farwest Regional Representative, will
be relocating to Cincinnati at the beginning of August to
attend graduate school at Xavier University. She is seeking
housing and interested in any rental opportunities Soror’s
may have available. Her contact information is below:
Monica Burns
702-292-9296
monicamburns@gmail.com
•Thank you to the Membership Services Chairpersons and
committee members for an awesome year! Your
contributions and time spent were greatly appreciated. It
was a pleasure working with you!
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2008 - 2009
Delta Dears ~ Betty Davis and Sallie Berry
Fall Round-Up ~ Esther Cash-Mills & Rhonda Twitty
Founders Day ~ Michelle Toney
Sisterhood ~ Frances Glover and Rhonda Twitty
Soror Integration ~ Carmen Jett
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Second Vice President Report
•
It is time to head to Charleston, WV for the Midwest
Regional Conference!!! As we prepare to depart we
would like to be able to contact you! Please provide to
me via email at danellecarter2@yahoo.com or cell
phone at 513.312.9596 your travel information as noted
below:
– Name
– Roommate Name (If applicable)
– Date of arrival
– Hotel
– Cell Phone Number
•
Delta Sigma Theta is a Lifetime Commitment! Let us
recognize those Sorors who were reclaimed during 20072009. Thank you for coming back home and helping to
make the CAC even better!!!
•
Please join me in congratulating the following Sorors on
their dedication to our illustrious sisterhood. These Soror
have served Delta for 25+ years!
•
•
2008 - 2009
Soror Vickie Fairley – 25 years
Soror Sylvia Young – 50 years
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CINCINNATI ALUMNAE
Second Vice President Report Continued
VIOLET AWARD
To be eligible for the Violet Award, one must be:
• Nominated by a member of Cincinnati Alumnae Chapter
• Over the age of 50
• An active member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority for over twenty
years
• A financial member of Cincinnati Alumnae Chapter in the current
Sorority year
• Committed to the steadfast support of chapter projects and
programs
• A representative of strength, wisdom and commitment to the
Delta Nine Cardinal Virtues as evidenced through her conduct
and demeanor
FORTITUDE AWARD
To be eligible for the Fortitude Award, one must be:
• Nominated by a member of Cincinnati Alumnae Chapter
• A financial member of Cincinnati Alumnae Chapter in the current
Sorority year
• Have consistent involvement in a broad spectrum of Chapter
projects and programs
• Show commitment to and unsung support of Chapter projects
and programs
• Promote sisterhood and unity within the Chapter
• Exemplify Delta’s Nine Cardinal Virtues through her conduct and
demeanor
• Demonstrate outstanding leadership of a chapter project or
program
• -OR• Be responsible for the conception or initiation of a project or
program that fosters Delta’s public service goals
• -OR• Demonstrate perseverance and unrelenting dedication to a
Chapter project or program in spite of adversities
Sisterly,
Danelle
2nd Vice President
2008 - 2009
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Delta Sigma Theta Sorority
Cincinnati Alumnae Chapter
Third Vice President’s Report – June 2009
Violets to all Resources Management Committee Chairs and
committee members and sorors for another stellar
sorority year! You are simply the best!
Ways & Means Committee ~ Soror Lisa Rowell
• Violets to Soror Rowell, the golf committee and sorors for
an outstanding 2009 Annual Golf Outing on Saturday –
May 16th. Thanks to all hole sponsors and goody bag
contributions.
Parliamentarian ~ Soror Esther Cash Mills
• Chapter policies and procedures template document is
ready for review. Violets to Sorors Mills, Deloris Elliott,
Carol Mundy and Kedra Fairley for volunteering to
support this effort!
Historian ~ Soror Ebonie Byndon
• Violets for coordinating and archiving chapter materials.
Journalist ~ Lynadius Joseph & Camille Woods
• Violets for preparing our Minerva’s Pen Newsletter.
Web Mistress ~ Soror LaCosta Mackey Moore
• Click www.cacdst.org for happenings. Violets for efforts
in keeping our website current.
Publicity ~ Soror Katelyn Jackson
• Violets for coordinating publicity of chapter events and
programs.
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Delta Sigma Theta Sorority
Cincinnati Alumnae Chapter
Third Vice President’s Report cont’d
Audit ~ Soror Mary Coleman
• Violets for maintaining our internal controls and financial
structure.
Custodian ~ Soror Sandra Wiggins
Violets for your on-going efforts in maintaining chapter
properties and supporting chapter meetings and
program activities.
Chaplain ~ Soror Wanda Owens
• Violets for keeping us spiritually grounded and proving
appropriate words of wisdom in a myriad of programs
and chapter meetings.
Dial-a-Delta ~ Sorors Melba Morgan & Pearline Singletary
• Violets for your many calls and consistent support of all
Omega Omega services and other calls as needed.
Sergeant at Arms ~ Soror Maurine Allen
• Violets for consistently maintaining a professional
meeting environment
Housing Management ~ Soror Glenda Wilkinson
• Violets for efforts to date in coordinating our housing
feasibility study.
YID - Soror Vickie D. Fairley
Third Vice President
2008 - 2009
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CINCINNATI ALUMNAE
Monthly Report
May 2009
Receipts
Income
Amount
Membership Dues 2009-2010
555.00
Chapter: Gift
130.00
Golf Outing: sponsorship & fees
965.00
Total Receipts
2008 - 2009
$1650.00
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CINCINNATI ALUMNAE
Monthly Report
May 2009
Disbursements
Expenses
Amount
Duplication
FedEx Kinkos
62.92
Website , Telephone Listing
Cincinnati Bell
94.24
Meeting Location - April
College Hill
Presbyterian
Mailings: Meeting Change Notice
Veronica
Chapman
Membership Dues 2008-2009
DST HQ
Custodian: dry cleaning for robes
Sandra Wiggins
42.00
Membership Intake: initiation
refreshment
Gail McCullom
507.38
Membership Intake: test retake
College Hill
Presbyterian
50.00
Membership Intake: orientation
meeting supplies
Veronica
Chapman
20.24
Membership Intake: duplication
FedEx Kinkos
66.60
Soror Integration: gifts
Danelle Carter
70.00
Soror Integration: flowers for
church visit
Carmen Jett
20.00
Regional Conference: registration
Danelle Carter
250.00
Sisterhood: flowers
Francis Glover
93.19
2008 - 2009
100.00
32.40
155.00
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Monthly Report
May 2009
Disbursements
Expenses
Amount
Ad/Donation: 20th year
Anniversary
Queen City Chapter
Golf Outing: signage
Fast Signs
Golf Outing: golf equipment
Lisa Rowell
71.97
Golf Outing: supplies
Ronnise Handy
32.40
Golf Outing: food
The Dukester
750.00
Golf Outing: petty cash
Ronnise Handy
200.00
Delta Academy: April meeting
Candice Higgins
156.50
Delta GEMS: retreat mailings and
food
Tikica Benjamin
151.74
Scholarship: mailing
Kim Hull
2.94
Scholarship: "scholarship checks"
Kim Hull
55.38
Social Action: food for DDACH
Sandra Wiggins
261.98
Cotillion: Ad Booklet refund
Michael Wolfork
150.00
Cotillion: Ad Book Repository
Hilltronics Computer
Associates
175.00
Cotillion: checks for account
Deluxe Business Checks &
Solutions
158.05
GRAND Total Expenses
2008 - 2009
50.00
259.78
$4039.71
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Financial Roster
A
Adams-Davis, Sherri
Allen, Maurine
Archable, Victoria
Armour, Tanya
Austin, Terricka
B
Baker, Erica
Bankston, Karen
Barnes, Donnia
Barnes, Vanessa
Benjamin, Tikica
Berry, Sallie
Black, Monica
Bowen, Tina
Boyce-Mathis, Angela
Brooks-Higgins, Candice
Brown, Elsie
Brown, Marena
Burton, Kyndal
Byndon, Ebonie
C
Cargile, Lori
Carter, Danelle
Cash-Mills, Esther
Chapman, Sheryl
Chapman, Veronica
Cleveland, Mary
Cole, L’Tanya
Coleman, Mary
Collins, Ashani
Collins, Tamia
Cook, Angela
Cornelius, Tamekka
Coursey, Yvonne
Crawford-Hemphill, Ruby
D
Dale, Marviette
Davis, Betty
Daniels, Shonda
DeBrossard, Gayle
Dees, Ashley
DeRamus, Shawnda
Dixon, Sheree
2008 - 2009
E
Ellington, Evelyn
Elliott, Deloris
Everett, Minnie
F
Fariley, Kedra
Fairley, Vickie
Fears, Kristal
Ferguson-Booker, Sheila
Foree, Marthella
Frazier, Josephine
Frazier, Reynell
Fulgham, Stacey
Fultz, Betty
Fuqua, Jaekeia
G
Gayle-Rucker, Gracie
Glaspie, Geraldine
Glover, Frances
Goodloe, Celestine
Graham, Scharleen
Green, Tamara
H
Handy, Ronnise
Hardy, Krystal
Hardy, Tywauna
Heard, Danyelle
Henry, Martha
Hillman, Adrienne
Hollinger, April
Horton, Margaret
Howard, Carla
Hudson, Lucia
Hull, Kimberly
J
Johnson, Ruth
Jones, Kara
Jones, Nikita
Joseph, Lynadius
K
Kearney, Rose
Kendrick, Crystal
King, Angela
L
Leonard-Wilkinson,
Glenda
Lewis-Thornton, Jennifer
Love, Melinda
M
Mackey-Moore, LaCosta
Madry, Trina
Marshall, Mikaela
Matthews, Keianna
McCray, Adrienne
McCray, Jacquelyn
McCullom, Gail
McDonald-Gordon, Robyn
McKenzie, Charlotte
Meadows, Cheryl
Merrida, Chemere
Montgomery, Olivia
Moody, Nancy
Moore, April
Morgan, Melba
Morton, Stephanie
Murphy, Eunice
N
Newberry, Lillie
O
Owens, Maya
Owens, Vera
Owens, Wanda
P
Paddio, Lillie
Pankey, Danielle
Pennington, Monetta
Potter, LeQuita
R
Reed, Allene
Reed-Jett, Carmen
Rogers, Michelle
Rogers, Shawana
Rowell, Lisa
S
Sams, Vanessa
Shands, Mardia
Shirley, Virginia Faye
Singletary, Pearline
Smith, Alesia
Stallworth-Lett, Cheryl
Stewart-Tyson, Karla
Story-Stewart, Michelle
Strudwick, Casandra
T
Taylor, Nikki
Thomas, Latania
Thomas, Nikki
Tillery, Irma
Toliver, Ernestine
Toney, Michelle
Turner, A. Kamille
Turner, Jacqueline
Twitty, Rhonda
V
Veals-Pierre, Bennette
W
Walker, Beulah
Walker, Deatria
Walters, Lottie
Ward, Gloria
Watson-El, Jasmin
Weber-Lashore, Akiliah
Welch, Tina
Wesley, Florence
West, Ligaya
Wheeler, Tisha
White-Heisel, Regina
White, Dorothy
White, Marie
Wiggins, Sandra
Wills, Tiffani
Winston, Tiffani
Woods, Camille
Y
Young, Sylvia
TOTAL
145
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Treasurers Report
General Body Account
Beginning Balance May 1, 2009
Income Generated:
Pass the Hat - Gift for Exec Board
$ 9,597.41
$ 130.00
Total Income
$130.00
Expenses Generated:
Cincinnati Bell - Telephone $9.56, Website $37.28
$46.84
Sandra Wiggins - Custodian - dry cleaning
42.00
Kim Hull - Scholarship - Printing of Checks, Stamps
58.32
Danelle Carter - Soror Integration gifts $70, Regional Conference Registration
320.00
$250
Gail McCullom - MIT - Induction food
507.38
Tikica Benjamin - Delta GEMS - Supplies, mailing for programs
151.74
Candice Higgins - Delta Academy - April Program (Food, Supplies)
156.50
Sandra Wiggins - Social Action - Delta Days @ City Hall food
261.98
Carmen Jett - Soror Integration - Sisterhood Month flowers
20.00
College Hill Presbyterian Church - MIT $50, Chapter Meeting April $100 150.00
Cincinnati Bell - Telephone $9.56, Website $37.84
47.40
Cincinnati Queen City Alumnae Chapter of DST - AD - 20 year Anniversary50.00
Fed Ex Office - Duplication - MIT $66.6
129.52
Frances Glover - Sisterhood - flowers
93.19
Veroncia Chapman - Postage $32.40, MIT orientation $20.24
52.64
Total Expenses
$ 2,087.51
Ending Balance May 31, 2009
2008 - 2009
$ 7,639.90
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Treasurers Report ….continued
Ways and Means Account
Beginning Balance May1, 2009
Income Generated:
2009 Gof Outing
$ 14,158.42
$
965.00
Total Income
$
965.00
$
1,314.15
Expenses Generated:
Cash - Seed Money 2009 Golf Outing
$
Fast Signs - 2009 Golf Outing Signage
Lisa Rowell - 2009 Golf Outing - Golf Equipment
Ronnise Handy - 2009 Golf Outing - Supplies
The Dukester - 2009 Golf Outing - Food
200.00
259.78
71.97
32.40
750.00
Total Expenses
Ending Balance May 31, 2009
$ 13,809.27
Sisterhood Account
Beginning Balance May1, 2009
Income Generated:
Interest
2009-10 Membership Dues
$ 10,935.46
$
0.95
555.00
Total Income
Expenses Generated:
DST HQ - 2009-10 Membership Dues
$
555.95
$
155.00
155.00
Total Expenses
Ending Balance May 31, 2009
2008 - 2009
$
$ 11,336.41
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Treasurers Report ….continued
Scholarship Account
Beginning Balance May 1, 2009
Income Generated:
Interest
$ 14,190.60
$
1.20
Total Income
$
1.20
$
-
Expenses Generated:
No Activity
Total Expenses
Ending Balance Before Restricted Funds
$ 14,191.80
Restricted Funds:
Scholarship Funds Reserved
5,000.00
Total Restricted Expenses
$ 5,000.00
Ending Balance May 31, 2009
Certificate of Deposit Account
Beginning Balance May 1, 2009
Income Generated:
$ 9,191.80
$ 6,277.82
No Activity - Maturity February 2010
Ending Balance May 31, 2009
2008 - 2009
$ 6,277.82
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CINCINNATI ALUMNAE
Treasurers Report ….continued
Cotillion Account
Beginning Balance May1, 2009
Income Generated:
No Activity
$ 18,605.33
$
-
Total Income
$
-
$
483.05
Expenses Generated:
Michael Wolfork - Ad Booklet Refund #192
Hiltronics Computer Associates - Ad Booklet - Repository
Deluxe Business Checks & Solutions - Checks for Account
$
150.00
175.00
158.05
Total Expenses
Ending Balance Before Restricted Funds
Restricted Funds:
2007-08 Cotillion Scholarships
$ 18,122.28
$3,000
Total Restricted Expenses
$
Ending Balance May 31, 2009
2008 - 2009
3,000.00
$ 15,122.28
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Treasurers Report ….continued
GRAND TOTAL
$ 63,377.48
Ads / Contribution Year-todate $1,200
$1,200
Jul-08
$0.00
Aug-08
$0.00
Sep-08
($100.00)
Oct-08
Nov-08
($100.00)
$0.00
Dec-08
Jan-09
Feb-09
($335.00)
$0.00
$0.00
Mar-09
($125.00)
Apr-09
($410.00)
May-09
Jun-09
Currently Available
($50.00)
$0.00
$80.00
2008 - 2009
Delta Research & ED
Foundation - Donation
Queen City Chapter Walkathon
Delta Sigma Theta Rho
Xi - Contribution Scholarship Luncheon
Cincinnati Youth
Collaborative $125 ,
Omega Psi Phi $110,
American Cancer
Society $100
Delta Sigma Theta
Sorority - Queen City
Alumnae - AD for
Beautillion
Queen City Chapter
of the Links - Jazz
Brunch $100, Walnut
Hills Black Alumni
$60, Charleston
Institute Alumnae
Chapter Regional
Conference Sovenir
Journal $250
Cincinnati Queen City
Alumnae Chapter of
DST - AD - 20 year
Anniversary
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DELTA SIGMA THETA SORORITY, INC.
CINCINNATI ALUMNAE
Ways and Means/Golf Outing Report
June 20, 2009
The golf outing was May 16, 2009 at
Walden Pond Golf Course.
Our Sponsors were
KEESH Construction, PAR LEVEL
PEPSICo, Drink Sponsor
DRAKE Hospital, Golf Ball Sponsor
DARTEC Solution, Inc, Golfer Gift Sponsor
Violets to all committee members and volunteers.
Final report will be given at September, 2009 meeting
as we are still collecting funds.
Respectfully Submitted:
Lisa Rowell, Ways & Means Chair
2008 - 2009
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Delta G.E.M.S. June 2009 Informational Report
•April 25-26, 2009 Delta GEMS Spring College Retreat-Miami
University Oxford, Ohio. There were a total of 16 GEMS, 11 CAC
Sorors, and 5 Zeta Mu Sorors!
Weekend activities included: Admissions 101 Session, Campus Tour,
Community Service at Oxford Community Arts Center, Stroll/Step
Competition, Beautiful Flower Affirmation Exercise, Picture
Frame/Craft Activity and March of Dimes/March for Babies Walk.
Violets-to the entire Delta G.E.M.S. Committee and a special thanks
to Erica Clark, Miranda Holloway, Tikica Benjamin, Kamille Turner,
Candice Higgins and Dana Washington.
•May 5, 2009-Our last program meeting for the 2008-2009 G.E.M.S.
program year. The GEMS selected the program topic and led the
entire meeting. There were 16 GEMS and 11 Sorors in attendance!
•June 12, 2009- End of the Year Activity at GAMEWORKS in Newport,
KY. There were 19 GEMS and 9 Sorors in attendance to celebrate
another successful program year!
•We are in the process of implementing a mentoring program within
the G.E.M.S. program and connecting GEMS with Sorors in order to
develop and maintain a strong personal relationship with one
another.
•Congratulations to our seniors: Alandria Allen-Tuskegee University;
Jasmyne Walker-The Ohio State University and Keshar SmithUniversity of Cincinnati.
•Violets, Violets, Violets- 2008-2009 Delta G.E.M.S. Committee and
the NEOS on the committee that knew to come in and flow to the
work that needed to be completed by June 2009.
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Name of Program/Project Membership Intake
Date of Program/Project October 2008-April 2009
Brief Description of Program/Project: The planning and
implementation of all membership intake activities including
Induction, Initiation, and orientation of new members into Delta
Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
Location of Program/Project Various Locations including College Hill
Presbyterian Church, Grace Episcopal Church, Xavier University,
Columbia Center, Xenos Christian Fellowship, and Six Acres.
Number of Participants: 18
Agency/Business Representatives _______________________________
Lay People_______________________________
Young Adults (13-18 yrs.)_______________________________
Delta Sorors 50 Trained Sorors; Other Sorors-approx. 30-50 Others
Committee Observation: The Minerva Circle did an outstanding job of
coordinating and implementing all membership intake activities. The
Minerva Circle and participating trained Sorors did an excellent job
of planning and delivering material for J nights. Everyone’s time,
hardwork, and creativity is appreciated. Many positive comments
were received from visiting Sorors regarding the Induction and
Initiation ceremonies.
•Suggestions for next Minerva Circle Include:
•Planning more space on calendar for screening and selection to
allow time for verification,
•The Minerva Circle continue to comprise a mixture of Neos and
Prophytes.
•Line names are selected by the Minerva Circle only.
•Locating meeting sites earlier.
•Leave time at the end of sessions for pyramids to ask questions
regarding information clarification.
•Select an initiation location with separate space for gift display.
•Consider giving pyramids input in Spec selection.
•Stressing the importance of more trained Sorors attending J nights.
Committee Minerva Circle
Committee Members : Gail McCullom, Veronica Chapman, Tina
Bowen, Esther Cash Mills, Danelle Carter, Betty Davis, Gayle
DeBrossard, Shawnda DeRamus, Stacey Fulgham, Lynadius Joseph,
Cheryl Meadows, Michelle Toney, Tina Welch, & Ligaya West
2008 - 2009
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CINCINNATI ALUMNAE
I.
EXPENSE REPORT
REVENUE
PLANNED
A. Grants
0
B. Sorority Contributions
$500.00
C. Generated Income
$19,927.50
Total
$20,427.50
II. EXPENDITURES
A. Accommodations (eg. Facility, location) $2,860.00
B. Communication (eg. Printing, publicity) $1,500.00
C. Visual Documentation (eg. Photography)
0
D. Entertainment (eg. Musicians)
$419.75
E. Facility Décor (eg. Decoration)
0
F. Food Service (eg. Refreshments, catering) $2000.00
G. Gratuities (eg. Souvenirs, Gifts)
$475.00
H. Special Recognition (eg. Awards, plaques)
0
I. Transportation (eg. Buses, air fare)
0
J. Miscellaneous (Nat’l HQ fees/Local
$12,175.00
Dues/Reimbursement-P.DeJarnett)
Total
$19429.75
REVENUE (item I)
$20,427.50
EXPENDITURES (item II) minus
$19429.75
GROSS PROCEEDS
$997.75
SORORITY CONTRIBUTION (item IB) minus $500.00
TOTAL NET PROCEEDS
$497.75
ACTUAL
0
$500.00
$19,927.50
$20.427.50
$3,457.50
$1,179.13
0
$419.75
0
$1471.62
$360.00
0
0
12,175.00
$19063.00
$20,427.50
$19063.00
$1364.50
$500.00
$864.50
Committee Minerva Circle
Submitted by: Gail McCullom, Chairperson
Signature: _____________________________________________________
Date: June 16, 2009
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