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Joyin Our Sisterhood, Powerin Our Voice, Servicein Our Hearts Joy in Our Sisterhood, Power in Our Voice, Service in Our Hearts Chapter president Vamella P. Lovett Membership directory 2019-2020 Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Albany (GA) Alumnae Chapter of Vamella Lovett – Chapter President Table of Contents National Officers and Executive Committee Chapter Officers 2019-2020 Chapter Committees/Committee Chairpersons Charter Members Chapter History Chapter Presidents Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Founders Meeting Dates Photos of Chapter Members How May I Help You Soror Crossword Fun Chapter Website Address: www.dstagaac.org Southern Region Website: www.dstsouthernregion.com National Headquarters Website: www.deltasigmatheta.org Chapter mailing address: Albany (GA) Alumnae Chapter Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Post Office Box 4281 Albany, Georgia 31706 Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. (Service Sorority Founded in 1913) National Officers/Executive Committee 2019-2021 National President……………………………………………………………………… Beverly E. Smith National 1st Vice President …………………………………………….…………….Cheryl Hickmon National Second Vice President ……………………………………………….Diamond Compton National Secretary …………………………………………………………………..Elsie Cook-Holmes National Treasurer …………………………….……………………………………………Pamela R. Hill Southern Regional Contacts Regional Director: Sandra Horton Southern Regional Representative: Jasmine Minor South Georgia State Coordinator: Wanzina Jackson South Georgia State Facilitator: Clarise Maxie 2019-2021 Chapter Officers President………………………………………………………………………………………………….Vamella P. Lovett 1st Vice President……………………………………………….……………………...Chiquita M. Greene 2nd Vice President…………………………………………………………………………….…Yolanda J. Fields Recording Secretary………………………………………………………………………TyJuana L. Burton Asst. Recording Secretary………………………………………………………..…. Janice W. Gilbert Corresponding Secretary………………………………………………Janice Thomas-Crawford Asst. Corresponding Secretary…………………………………………………………… Lisa Y. Grace Treasurer....................................................................................Clara P. Hall Asst. Treasurer ………………………………………………………………………………………….Linda H. Jones Financial Secretary…………………………..………………………………………………………Lisa P. Suttles Asst. Financial Secretary…………………………………..........................Phyllis C. Holsey Journalist……………………………………………………………………………………………..Kimberly W. Ingram Asst. Journalist……………………………………………………………………………….Marlene M. Ramsey Historian…………………………………................................................Sharon M. Edwards Asst. Historian……………………………………………………………………………………….Shundra Clark Chaplain……………………………………………………………………………………………………Leslie Charles Asst. Chaplain……………………………………………………...........................Fonda Thompson Custodian……………………………………………………………...........................Tiffaney S. Randle Asst. Custodian………………………………………………………………….………………Natasha A. Webb Sergeant-at-Arms……………………………………………........... Gwendolyn H. Merriweather Asst. Sergeant-at-Arms………………………………………………………………Kimberly D. Chevers Parliamentarian……………………………………………….…………………………… Gloria W. Jefferson Immediate Past President…………………………………………………………….…..Shirley S. Brown COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSONS Membership Services Chiquita Greene Chapter Directory Chiquita Greene/Vamella Lovett Retreat Chiquita Greene/Vamella lovett Social Almarie Greene/Ericca Williams Courtesy Sharon Price/Monica McCrary Program Planning Yolanda Fields Economic Development Tijuana Burton/Michele Coney International Awareness and Involvement Tammy Dotson/Tonya Burns Physical and Mental Health Paulette Webb Addy Book Club Susan Jefferson/Mona Tarver Dr. Betty Shabazz Delta Academy Shanda Morine/Felicia Holsey/ Dr. Jeanne Noble Delta GEMS Carla Parker/Seqauous Walker EMBODI Charlese Noble Dukes/Kisha Davis Arts and Letters Dianne Boges/Gloria Baker Budget and Finance Clara Hall Emergency Response Margaret Haskins/Brenda Scott Founders Day Sharon Edwards Heritage and Archives Frances Davis/Shannon Crimes Housing and Properties Tiffany Randle/Natasha Webb Internal Audit Sylvia Hart Jabberwock 2020 Cassandra Ransom/Tracy Williams Legal Council D. Nicole Williams May Week Gail Solomon/Monica Henderson Nominating Committee Shirley Brown Pan Hellenic Council Patricia Brown/ Barbara Newkirk Policies and Procedures Rosalyn Jones/Samanthea Price Political Awareness Wanda Jackson/Rontra Brown Protocol and Traditions Gwinetta Trice/Linda Coston Publicity and Public Relations/Photographer Marlene Ramsey/Tiesha Allen/ Latoshia Harper Scholarship Chiquita Greene/Vamella Lovett Social Action Brenda Amankwaa/Gwendolyn Meriweather Step Team Brandie Hall/Andrea Jimmerson Strategic Planning Pamela Jackson/Deatrice Harvey Technology Shayla Taylor/Valerie McGhee Undergraduate Mentoring Leslie Charles/Dedra Williams Voices of Delta Choir Rutha Harris/Carolyn White Historical Facts about the Albany (GA) Alumnae Chapter Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. On January 13, 1913, one hundred years ago, twenty-two ambitious and energetic undergraduate women at Howard University pledged to do something to make the promise of democracy more real to Black Americans. This “something” was the founding of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority which today is an organization of over 250,000 women located in more than 950 chapters throughout America, England, Japan, West Germany, the Bahamas, Bermuda, Republic of Korea, and the Virgin Islands. The Albany (GA) Alumnae Chapter was chartered in 1949 as Gamma Psi Sigma Chapter through the visionary leadership of ten Albany women. Eleven years later, the chapter’s name was changed to the Albany Alumnae Chapter and to the Albany (GA) Alumnae Chapter in 1976. Five chapter members have distinguished themselves at the national and regional levels. The chapter honors and salutes the following charter members: The late Dr. Jeanne L. Noble, who served four years (1958-63) as the 12th National President of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. The late Dr. Anne Greene Stroud, who served as the Southern Regional Director for four years (1970-1974). Nellie Roulhac chaired the National Personnel Committee. Dr. Emma Remhert was a candidate for the Office of Regional Director and Emma Bell Clas Latimer was a noted pianist in the state of Cleveland, Ohio and has relocated back to the “Good Life City”. All of the above chartered members have served on various national and regional committees. Charter members that have entered into Omega Omega Chapter are Leah Griffin Berry, Nola Weston, Vesta Pruitt, Blanche Staley, Mamie Bynes Reese, Dr. Anne Greene Stroud, and Dr. Jeanne Noble. The following presidents of the Albany (GA) Alumnae Chapter have sustained this rich heritage of demonstrated leadership: Dr. Nellie Roulhac, Mamie Bynes Reese, Dr. Anne Greene Stroud, Andolia Eaton, Odessa Hamilton, Richardine Chadwell, Sophranie Steele, Sharlotte Simmons, Rubye Hampton, Dr. Velma Grant, Dr. Alma Reese, Frances Davis, Bernice Berry, Kathleen Caldwell, Pearle Booker, Joyce Chaney, Geraldine W. Hudley, Dr. Elaine Baker, Viola W. Brooks, Dr. Linda G. Solomon, Gloria W. Jefferson, Shirley S. Brown, and presently, Vamella Lovett. Through the leadership of the chapter presidents, the Albany (GA) Alumnae Chapter exists or served as a vital force in nine counties of Southwest Georgia: Baker, Calhoun, Crisp, Dougherty, South Lee, Mitchell, Randolph, Tift, and Worth County. Delta Rho Chapter, the local collegiate chapter, was established November 22, 1952 on the campus of Albany State College presently known as Albany State University. Delta’s Five Point Program focus attention on the Sorority’s purpose throughout the community. Jabberwock, the major biennial fundraising effort, facilitates the awarding of thousands of dollars to promote academic scholarships. The chapter addresses the concern for excellence in education with scholarships and grants to individuals along with donations to chapters in the form of “seed grants”. Scholarships are awarded to seniors from each of the local high schools in counties where there are active chapter members. A tuition scholarship is awarded annually to an undergraduate Delta Rho chapter member of junior status at Albany State University. Locally, the chapter participates with the American Red Cross Blood Drive, March of Dimes, voter registration, SAT preparation, serves as a Partner In Excellence with Magnolia Elementary School, American Diabetes Association, Habitat for Humanity, Relay for Life & American Cancer Society, Women Wear Red Day Luncheon with the Dougherty County Health Department, Women Health Conference with Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital, and provide support for numerous other local charities. The chapter launched the “EMBODI” program during the fall of 2011 for young African American males between the ages of 11-17 in Albany and Tifton. The Albany (GA) Alumnae Chapter & Delta Rho Chapter of Albany State University hosted the GA. State Cluster for the Southern Region in October 19-20, 2001 and November 9-11, 2007 in the city of Albany, GA. Albany (GA) Alumnae Chapter Presidents 1949- 1951 Nellie G. Rouhlac 1951-1953 Mamie B. Reese 1953-1955 Anne G. Stroud 1955-1957 Andolia Eaton 1957-1959 Odessa Hamilton 1959-1961 Richardine Chadwell 1961-1964 Sophranie Steele 1964-1967 Sharlotte Simmons 1967-1969 Rubye Hampton 1969-1971 Velma Grant 1971-1973 Alma Reese 1973-1975 Frances W. Davis 1975-1981 Velma F. Grant 1981-1983 Bernice Berry 1983-1985 Kathleen Caldwell 1985-1987 Velma Grant 1987-1991 Pearl Booker 1991-1993 Joyce Chaney 1993-1995 Frances W. Davis 1995-1999 Geraldine W. Hudley 1999-2001 Elaine Baker 2001-2005 Viola W. Brooks 2005-2009 Linda G. Gibson 2009-2013 Gloria W.
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