2015-2017 Butterfly Tribune

Gamma Phi Delta Sorority, Inc. Northern Region – 2015-2017

Elizabeth A. Garner BUTTERFLY TRIBUNE Violet T. Lewis Founder Co-Founder

Welcome Nu Phi Chapter, Cincinnati ,Ohio

to Gamma Phi Delta Sorority, Inc. and the Northern Region-,

“The Power of Vision: Empowering Women & Inspiring Leaders” Gamma Phi Delta Sorority, Inc. Northern Region – 2015-2017

Greetings Northern Region Sorors!

I would like to give a special 'Thank You' to the Regional Board, Chapter Basilei, Northern Region Sorors, and National Officers for your support and encouragement over the past two years.

Consider our Theme: The Power of Vision: Empowering Women and Inspiring Leaders.

The Power of Vision - 'The act or power of anticipating that which will or may come to be.' How many times have you had an idea or concept and was blessed to see it come to fruition?

Empowering Women - 'To give power or authority to; authorize, especially by legal or official means.' How many women have you supported and encouraged to increase their power and authority over their own lives?

Inspiring Leaders - 'To influence, fill, or affect with a specified feeling or thought.' How are you assisting others in their efforts to advance in their careers, organizations and/or associations?

Our Theme, considered long by some, if studied, and put into action, will change the course of someone's life. What will you do today, How will you encourage someone today, Who will you support today? It all begins with You!

Let's increase our ideas, continue our empowerment of women and be supportive of our leaders for we are: The Mighty Northern Region of Gamma Phi Delta Sorority, Inc.

Peace and Harmony,

Soror Evelyn R. Berrien, LM Regional Director Gamma Phi Delta Sorority, Inc. Northern Region – 2015-2017

Greetings to my Dear Sisters of the Mighty Northern Region!

Do you have any idea how amazing you are? Of course you do and we have the Envoy Award to prove it? The Envoy Award was presented to us at Boule, 2016 for the largest increase in membership numbers. Sorors across the region have gen- uinely sought out unique women from various backgrounds to join our awesome sisterhood.

The FAB (1st Anti-Basileus) Council was created to assist the First anti-Basilei to effectively communicate with regional and national officers, to disseminate membership information, to promote membership (3 R’s) and to share ideas. The First-Anti’s in the chapter have worked side by side with their membership committees and chapter members to stay up-to-date on all materials pertaining to membership. Chapters have strategically approached membership in a new way and I believe this is one of the reasons we continue to grow.

Our region h as also increased our active chapter roster to 14. On February 25, 2017, we successfully chartered the Nu Phi Chapter of Cincinnati, Ohio I was so excited that many of you participated in the chartering of our newest chapter. Nu Phi has hit the ground running and I was very proud to be their M.C. I also want to say thank you to the regional board, Sorors Aida-Kai Anderson, Karen Streeter and Celestine Carter for serving as big sisters for Nu Phi.

It’s been a pleasure to serve on the regional board 2015-2017 with Sorors Evelyn, Shirley, Hellen, Beverly, Theresa and Connie. I have learned so much from each of you.

Thank you to all of my NR Sorors for your support, encouragement and love. Let’s keep the momentum going and growing?

Love and Butterfly Hugs,

Jennifer Lewis, Northern Region Assistant Regional Director/Organizer

Gamma Phi Delta Sorority, Inc. Northern Region – 2015-2017

Greetings Northern “The Lord is my rock, Region Sorors, and my fortress; and my deliverer; my God, Congratulations on my strength, in whom I your 60th Northern will trust; my buckler, Regional Confer- and the horn of my salvation, and my high ence. Your hard tower.” Psalms 18:2 work, dedication, and determination have brought Regional Officers, National Officers, Chap- a new hope of a bright future for ter Officers, Living Pearls, Founders’ De- Gamma Phi Delta Sorority, Inc. scendants and Sorors, I greet you in the name of Gamma Phi Delta Sorority, Inc. When I think about what we’ve As you know the Regional Financial Gram- achieved, it inspired me to want to mateus is an important position in main- do more. Reaching this milestone taining the Financial Records of the Northern Region. It has been my pleasure wasn’t easy, but we did it. My hope is to serve as your Regional Financial Gram- that we continue to climb this lad- mateus- 2015 through 2017. I appreciate der of success and achieve all our all your support, guidance as well as the hopes, desires, and endeavors. We confidence you have given me. I am look- ing forward to continuing to work with must continue to “Be Bold, Be each of my Sorors. Strong, and Be Courageous.” Best It is my belief that the Northern Region Wishes on a successful conference. has the best Sorors! We have a ‘vast’ Shirley Longmire-Nelson amount of knowledge among our Sorors Northern Regional Grammateus and I know WE will continue to do great things within this wonderful organization. Let us continue to do our generous work in our communities and lift up the name of Gamma Phi Delta Sorority, Inc. Thanks again for your unwavering support.

Soror Hellen R. Pacely Northern Regional Financial Grammateus Gamma Phi Delta Sorority, Inc. Northern Region – 2015-2017

Greetings Greetings Sorors, Mighty Northern Region Sorors

It has been a pleasure serving you as THANK YOU, your Regional Editor. I thank you for Thank you, and giving me a chance to have this expe- thank you! I rience. It has been a challenging job have truly and I put forth my best effort to enjoyed my time achieve success in each challenge I’m of working on faced with. I have learned so much in the executive board for these two years. I would like to thank the Mighty Northern Region. Your sup- everyone for all your patience, support, port and encouragement have been a guidance and cooperation. This posi- blessing and a true learning experience. tion has taken me outside my box and Let’s continue to do and be as our cur- I enjoyed it. We have some wonderful rent theme: “The Power of Vision: women in our Sorority. I look forward Empowering Women and Inspiring Lead- to my future and growing in our great ers”. Sorority

Peace and Harmony, Soror Consuelo D. Martin Soror Theresa A. Dillard, LM Basileus, Beta Upsilon Northern Regional Editor Basileus, Alpha Theta Chapter Northern Regional Anti-Grammateus

Greetings Northern Region Sorors,

It has been my

pleasure to serve as your Regional Tamias these last two years.

Thank you for your support.

Soror Beverly Harris Northern Regional Tamias Gamma Phi Delta Sorority, Inc. Northern Region – 2015-2017

Nu Phi Chapter Officially established in February, 2017, the Nu Phi Chapter of Cin- cinnati, Ohio is proud to be the newest member of the Mighty Nu Phi Official Roster Northern Region of Gamma Phi Delta Family Sorority, Inc. We Angela Martin—Basileus look forward to working hard to bring the unique characteristics Jacquetta Brown—1st Anti-Basileus of the Gamma Phi Delta Soror, Inc. to the Greater Cincinnati area! Tammy Jacobs—2nd Anti-Basileus

We have hit the ground running and have elected our officers and Carman Thomas—Tamias assigned committees to coordinate the work that Nu Phi will fo- LaTora Thurman—Financial cus on. Grammateus Membership Keisha Allen—Grammateus/Editor As a new chapter, we are eager to begin building our roster. We Lora Ward—Anti-Grammateus will be participating in several public social events in order to in- Carmen Stone—Youth Advisor troduce ourselves to the women and youth of Cincinnati, Ohio. In Aleah Flowers addition, meet and greet sessions are planned for the fall. Melynda Johnson At these events, we will distribute our newly created tri-fold bro- chure that outlines some high lever information on Gamma Phi Delta Sorority, Inc. This tri-fold will be printed and distributed to parents of potential participants in the youth auxiliary as well as women that would like to learn more about Nu Phi.

In the fall of 2017, we will have our first line of the Nu Phi Chap- ter! We plan to approach our upcoming line with the same pas- sion and uniqueness that we presented during our Entertainment Night in February, 2017! We have even created a guide to help our potential members navigate through the PM process and increase the level of understanding of what can be expected on the “Road to Gamma Land”. Gamma Phi Delta Sorority, Inc. Northern Region – 2015-2017

Nu Phi, Cont.

Catherine E. Bozeman Month of Kindness In observance of Catherine E. Bozeman Month of Kind- ness, members of Nu Phi worked with a local nursing home to bring a little bling! Nu Phi assisted the residents in making custom jewelry in a variety of colors and designs. The director informed us that the participating residents bragged about their creations so much, we have been asked to come back again soon!

Social Action and Services South Avondale Elementary School is located in Cincin-

nati Ohio. According to startclass.com of the 384 students at South Avondale, 93.4% of students identify as African-American while a typical school in Cincinnati is made up of only 40.9% African American students, mak-

ing South Avondale a drastically different ethnic distribu- tion compared to other schools in the city. 99.3% of K-12 Generation Agape is a hygiene pantry that public school students at South Avondale Elementary helps assist the families at South Avondale School participate in the National School Lunch Program School. We are currently in need of hygiene (NSLP). products for the 2016-2017 school year. With these statistics, it’s no surprise that basic necessities Please support the families by donating any of the items below. such as toiletries and hygiene products are sometimes considered a luxury for the families of South Avondale -soap Elementary. As a community service project, Nu Phi -deodorant chose to donate over 100 items to Generation Agape to -launder detergent -toothpaste be distributed to the disadvantaged families of South -toothbrushes Avondale community. -lotion-feminine care products -under garments

For more information about donating please contact [email protected] Gamma Phi Delta Sorority, Inc. Northern Region – 2015-2017

Alpha Omega Chapter

On February 25th, in Springfield, Ohio, Alpha Omega was well represented to celebrate and co-host one of the most prestigious events on Gamma Phi Delta’s calendar, Founders’ Day. Founders’ Day, as always, was a great opportunity to keep the vision of our founders—Elizabeth Garner and Dr. Violet t. Lewis alive by raising community awareness as to who Gamma Phi Delta Incorporated is and what makes us such profound strong leaders and visionaries in the community. On February 27th our very own Soror Kimyana Reese held a grand opening for her restaurant, “Just a Bit of Soul” located at 225505 Plymouth Rd. Redford, MI 48239. The food, ambiance and service at Just a Bit of Soul is absolutely suburb and beyond question is a five star restaurant. On March 4th despite ‘unspring like’ temperatures, a crowd gathered for Alpha Omega’s annual salad luncheon fundraiser. The luncheon was held at Soror Dr. Barbara Jean Johnson’s Tireman Banquet and Conference Center. There was an outstanding speaker from Detroit Holistic Health Center—Dr. Jesse R. Brown. The life changing information that was shared was absolutely phenomenal. There were over 30 different salads, several types of soup and various desserts. The luncheon was a fund raiser for the Scholarship fund. Soror Dr. JoEsther Bursie was asked to join Gamma Phi Delta foundation board of directors; Soror Dr. Bursie accepted. The Regional Director, Soror Evelyn Berrien, asked Soror Brenda Martin to Chair the Standards Com- mittee; Soror Martin accepted. On April 1st Alpha Omega youth department had their pinning ceremony. Alpha Omega 2017 Prospective Member line (Butterfly Wings) Induction will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday April 14, 2017 at Gamma Phi Delta Headquarters. Gamma Phi Delta Sorority, Inc. Northern Region – 2015-2017

Beta Alpha Chapter

January 2017: March 2017: On 1/22/2017 we donated the fronts of Christmas On 3/18/2017 (in honor of Dr. Catherine E. Bo- cards to St. Jude Ranch Recycling Program. zeman Month of Kindness) we hosted “A Day of On 1/22/2017 we hard our Annual Home for The Kindness” at the Village of St. Martha. Our Youth Holiday Celebration. participated with us! February 2017: On 3/26/2017 (in “Honoring Trailblazing Women in Labor and Business”) we celebrated Toni Morrison. On 2/3/2017 we participated (and supported) in She is an award winning author and Nobel Peace American Heart Association Day by wearing red. Prize winner, a Pulitzer Prize winner, and is best On 2/13/2017 we participated in an informational known for her novels, “The Bluest Eye” and on Black HIV/AIDS Awareness. “Beloved”. Beta Alpha’s Social Action Chair Soror Audrey Kel- April 2017 ley spoke in what a person can do to prevent being On 4/1/2017 we will be welcoming three new So- exposed, places where you can be tested, and if rors. you are exposed where you can go for treatment. We will have another Youth Auxiliary Pinning Cere- On 2/18/2017 we held our Youth Auxiliary Pinning mony. Ceremony. We will induct a Cavalier and a Phi-Teen. We inducted three rosebuds and two Phi-Teens From 4/21/2017 - 4/23/2017 we will have roughly On 2/18/2017 our Youth had their Black History 15 Graduates to attend the 60th Northern Regional Program. Conference (in Romulus, MI). Beta Alpha Youth Auxiliary Presents: A Walk May 2017 Through History On 5/20/2017 we will have our Artist of Tomorrow There will be a Potluck presented for the youth Talent Showcase and their families after the program. June 2017 On 2/25/2017 we had 16 Graduates and 3 youth in attendance of the Northern Region 30th Annual On 6/17/2017 we will participate (for the 2nd year Founders’ Day Celebration (in Springfield, Ohio). in the Relay for Life at Marygrove College Our Youth participated in the Founders’ Day lunch- On 6/27/2017 we will have our Annual chapter pic- eon program. They gave a speech reflecting the nic. characteristics of Our Founders and Michelle Respectfully submitted, Obama. Soror Nykia Johnson, Beta Alpha Editor Gamma Phi Delta Sorority, Inc. Northern Region – 2015-2017

Beta Chapter

Beta Bits Newsletter—Program Years 2015-2017 hosting the 2014 Founders’ Day Celebration. The Youth Auxiliary National Kidney Foundation was given an award for Beta Chapter’s youth Auxiliary consists of Rose community service. Guest speak, Rev. Karen Crum- Buds and Phi Teens, where our own Rose bud, mie, of Gethsemane Missionary Baptist Church de- Brooklyn Porterfield served as Rosebuds National livered a dynamic message utilizing our national President. The youth learn parliamentary proce- theme “Preparing Today to Lead Tomorrow: One dure and leadership skills. Fundraisers have includ- Mission, One sisterhood.” ed Bowling Parties and candy sales. Community February, 2016—Beta Chapter participated in the Service includes Gleaners Food Bank, and Northern Region Annual Founders’ Day Celebra- Boulevard Temple Nursing Home. tion, hosted by Alpha Theta Chapter convened at January, 2015—Beta chapter youth and Sorors par- the American Serbian Hall. Northern Region Youth ticipated in a guided tour of the Charles H. Wright presented a skit on Bullying and performed a dance African American Museum. Replica of slave ships, March, 2017—Beta Chapter participated in the international, and national artifacts were on dis- Northern Region’s Annual Founders’ Day Celebra- play. A historical venture depicting the slave trade tion hosted by Alpha Nu Chapter. to the civil rights movement was also observed. Catherine Bozeman Month of Kindness January, 2016—Beta youth attended the Under- February. 2015—In celebration of Catherine Bo- ground Railroad which is an interactive tour situat- zeman Month of Kindness, Beta Sorors attended ed at the historical First Congregational Church of the Wolverine State District’s Deaconess luncheon Detroit. The tour began with a short film and the at Unity Baptist Church, where Beta’s Soror youth engaged on a “Flight to Freedom” passage Roudine Bryant serves as President. by a runaway slave. The tour culminated in the ar- March, 2016—Soror Elma W. Peggy and Soror Ber- rival to Canada with assistance from the Quakers. tha L. Crossley along with other community seniors Winter, 2017—Beta youth attended the movie were honored at a luncheon sponsored by Beta “Hidden Figures” and went to lunch afterwards. Chapter which was held at the GPD National Head- They were participants in a workshop entitled quarters. Plaques and other gifts were presented “Money Matters” presented by our own Soror Tali- to the honorees. sa Cohen. The youth also participated in an Entre- Scholarship preneur Training workshop, and a Nutritional and 2016—Daisha Keglar, Phi-Teen was presented with Healthy Eating workshop. a $1,000 scholarship during the Artist of Tomorrow Annual Founders’ Day program. Daisha is a graduate of Cass Technical February, 2015—Beta Chapter attended the North- High School and has been accepted at Michigan ern Region’s Annual Founders’ Day Celebration, State University. held at the Karras House, Omega Chapter served as host. An award was presented to Beta Chapter for Gamma Phi Delta Sorority, Inc. Northern Region – 2015-2017

Beta Chapter, cont’d Membership Recruitment and Retention approach to financing retirement. April, 2015 — Beta Chapter welcomed Soror Taken- Beta Chapter collected and delivered 314 pounds of ya Fulks as a member. Sorors Laura Rooks, Stacey non-perishable items to Gleaner’s Food Bank, Beta Owens and Johnnie Carter were reinstated. Fall, Sorors and Youth collaborated with the Boulevard 2016—Beta welcomed Soror Talisa Cohen and Soror Nursing Home where gifts were presented by the Cynthia iJames as new members. youth, Christmas carols were sung, and the spirit of Artist of Tomorrow joy were shared with the residents. Beta youth held their annual Artist of Tomorrow Fall Social Action 2016, Beta Chapter Sorors collabo- programs. Praise dancing, modeling, speeches are rated with other organizations such as Detroit Po- some of the acts presented, the parents and guests lice Department, local churches and schools to de- participated and are supportive. liver cases of water to Flint, Michigan for the water Annual Go To Church crisis. February, 2015—Beta Chapter attended church at Beta Chapter Sorors attended a stage play at the Middlebelt Baptist Church for our Annual Go to YMCA Boll Family Theatre titled “Diva Moments”. Church Sunday with the Northern Region. Addition- Proceeds from the play went to the Susan G. Komen ally, Beta Chapter attended Go To Church services Cancer Foundation. with our Youth at St. Matthews Missionary Baptist Church, where Beta’s Soror Ruth Woods serves as Make a Difference Day—Beta Chapter collected an Trustee. A generous donation was made to the array of toiletries and items (hand sanitizer, Kleenex, lotion, paper towels, toothpaste, tooth youth ministry. brushes, etc.) and delivered them to Detroit Edison February, 2016—Beta Chapter attended church at Public School Academy, a ‘Blue Ribbon’ charter Oakland Avenue Missionary Baptist Church for our school in Detroit, MI. Annual Go to Church Sunday with the Northern Re- gion. Soror Ellina Simmons Gibson, soror Beverly Helping our Seniors/Elders. Beta Chapter Rosebuds, Harris, and Soror Theresa Dillard, Northern Region Phi-Teens, and Sorors served the Seniors/Elders in Sorors are members of the church. the Detroit Boston Edison District by raking the leaves of the homes of seniors who lived in this De- Social Action, Community Involvement & Engage- troit historical district. Our own Soror, Elma W. ment Peddy’s home was one of the homes where leaves 2015—Beta Sorors attended the stage play, “A were raked. Woman’s Gotta Do What A Woman’s Gotta Do” pre- Make A Difference Day—Beta Chapter prepared sented by the American Association of Retired Peo- Back Packs with can goods and other non- ple (AARP) held on the campus of Wayne State Uni- perishable items. At our monthly meeting the So- versity. This initiative supported our Social Action rors brought items and packed the backpacks. The and Economic Development mandates. The play items were delivered to Gompers Elementary/ concerned two women advancing in years and their Middle School. Gamma Phi Delta Sorority, Inc. Northern Region – 2015-2017

Beta Chapter, cont’d

Hunger initiative—Beta Chapter collaborated with Year”. Soror Rooks works for the Detroit Medical members of Greater St. Timothy Baptist Church on Center, where she serves as a cardiac nurse. Soror Friday, November 18, 2016. Food was prepared Rooks was acknowledged for her extensive leader- and the homeless and needy were fed. This is the ship skills, served as a preceptor on her unit, and church home of Soror Ruth Woods, First Anti- displayed exemplary mentorship to new nurses. Basileus. Soror Bertha Crosley was honored for sixty-five Reading with Youth Initiative—This initiative in- years of service at Tabernacle Missionary Baptist volved Beta Sorors reaching out to youth and en- church, where she serves as a Trustee. She was gaging them in reading books for fun, leisure, and recently elected as a Pearl at the 2016 Boule. academic growth. Beta Sorors were charged with Soror Stacey Owens was honored by Chrysler Cor- performing a Reading activity, which consisted of poration for twenty years of dedicated service. purchasing a book or going to the library and en- Soror Owens works as an assembly worker, where couraging a youth to read. This is an ongoing initia- she serves as a team leader developing axles for tive and the youth involved included family mem- Ram Trucks. bers, neighbors, and school age children and teens. Soror Roudine Bryant was recently honored for sixty years of service at Dexter Avenue Baptist Thanksgiving Social Action Initiative—Beta chapter Church, where she serves as a Deaconess, Sunday members collaborated with and participated in School Teacher, Choir member, Dance Ministry, the Detroit Annual thanksgiving Day Parade. The and President of the Wolverine State District Dea- members attended the volunteer work group ses- coness. Lastly, she has been married to Mr. sions and participated in dressing the parade par- William Bryant for 54 years. ticipants. The proceeds raised by Thanksgiving Pa- rade Company benefit an array of charities in De- BETA Chapter troit. Soror Roudine Bryant, Editor Soror Karen Solomon Edwards, Basileus December Social Action Initiative—Beta chapter collaborated with Gompers Elementary/Middle School; Gloves, scarves, and hats were donated by Beta Sorors. The chapters’ Annual Christmas Gala convened on Saturday, December 17, 2016 at Sinbads Restaurant where the Principal of Gompers will be present to receive the gifts for the children at Gompers. Member Achievements Soror Laura Rooks was honored as “Nurse of the Gamma Phi Delta Sorority, Inc. Northern Region – 2015-2017

Beta Upsilon Chapter Beta Phi Chapter

January Beta Phi Chapter had a Gamma Ladies Night Beta Upsilon celebrated Luthermae E. Adams by Out Fundraiser at the Funny Bone in Perrys- taking the youth to see “Hidden Figures” at Shaker burg, Ohio. Square Cinemas. Sorors got together and made a soft Fleece To promote sisterhood for retaining Beta Upsilon Butterfly Blanket for our very own charter held our annual Sister Exchange. member Carolyn Robinson. February Beta Phi supports Black Business “Elegance in Style”. Sorors went shopping and some Beta Upsilon started a Spring PN line-The Phenome- bought suits, dresses, jewelry and we also nal 4 to be inducted on April 29, 2017. brought our black hats there. The owner, Mar- Beta Upsilon participated in Baby Pink Turns Red at cia Hopkins always donates a hat to our “Hats Soror Kina’s cardio class in honor of “Heart Aware- Off” Scholarship Fundraiser. ness” Beta Upsilon participated in the Founders’ Day luncheon at the Courtyard Marriott, Springfield, OH Beta Upsilon participated in the Rhoyal Phoenix En- tertainment Night at the Phoenix Phunhouse Beta Upsilon participated in the Regional “Go to Church” St. John Missionary Baptist Church, Spring- field, OH March Beta Upsilon and the Phenomenal 4 did their Month of Kindness community service at Campbell Court Assisted Living, Shaker Heights, Ohio Gamma Phi Delta Sorority, Inc. Northern Region – 2015-2017

Gamma Lambda Chapter packs for our adopted class at Louise Troy Elemen- tary School. The backpacks filled with non- perishable healthy snacks. We received thank you Gamma Lambda Activities for Year 2016/2017 cards from the students The year began by the chapter celebrating Martin We continue to support and volunteer with the Luther Kings’ birthday and Black History month. House of Bread who serve hot nutritious meals 365 February was a busy month for us. We joined with days a year to individuals or families. We also the Trotwood Ohio Fire Department and other Dayton/Trotwood and surrounding communities choose a family each Thanksgiving to provide and entire meal and a gift card to assist them with the and organizations and businesses to assist Flint, holiday. Michigan with their serious water crisis. More than 3 cases of bottled water were donated by us Three sorors attended Boule in 2016. in honor of Gamma Phi Delta’s 13 Pearls . All total Lastly, Gamma Lambda presented our second an- this effort from our community delivered nine fully nual Father/Daughter Dinner Dance on November loaded semi-trucks of fresh clean water Flint, MI. 5, 2016 This is a special night out for the fathers The 2017 Founders’ Day celebration was hosted by and daughters. Eleven girls, age range 5 years Alpha Nu in Springfield, Ohio on February 24, 2017. through 12 years, were presented and escorted by Gamma Lambda had a delegation of eleven (11) their fathers or father figures. sorors in attendance. Our Artist of Tomorrow were showcased during On March 13, 2016, we celebrated the Catherine E. this event. AOT: Amani Cunningham performed a Bozeman Month of Kindness by honoring two of praise dance; AOT: Yolanda Gaddis performed a our senior chapter members, Katherine Davis and vocal solo; and AOT: Danielle Mitchell performed a Ethel Adams. Both sorors are in their 90’s. We piano solo. spent a relaxing Sunday afternoon with them and Gamma Lambda awarded a $700.00 scholarship to other invited guests at Marilyn’s Grill in downtown Jason Slaughter. He is currently attending Sinclair Dayton. All sorors were adorned with pearls to Community College, Dayton, Ohio. show our support for FLOTUS, Michelle Obama’s birthday. Gamma Lambda Chapter continues to take a stand Article submitted by, against hunger and food insecurities in our com- Soror Yvonne C. Marvin, LM, Chapter Editor munity. We recognize that hunger is gaining Soror Darline Long, Basileus ground with some children, especially after school and on week-ends. Gamma Lambda continues to address this need by monthly donations to four food pantries and by creating week-end food back- Gamma Phi Delta Sorority, Inc. Northern Region – 2015-2017

Alpha Nu Chapter

Alpha Nu Herald Springfield, Ohio Soror Kim Cole, Basileus Greeting to our Northern Region Sorors! Alpha Nu Chapter has committed all our efforts to im- proving the community through our programs and activities. Scholarships were made possible due to our Annual Fashion Show. Members participated in community events: Sisters United for Prevention, the organization is comprised of African American cancer survivors,2015 & 2016; and the Memorial Day parade, 2015 & 2016 with the Rosebuds participating.

Sorors Nan Harshaw, Evelyn Berrien, Jessie Shropshire, Dorothy Minor, and Kim Cole attended the 2015 & 2016 Annual Founders' Day Celebration in Detroit, Mi. Alpha Nu hosted the2017 Annual Founders’ Day Celebrationin Springfield, Ohio. Alpha Nu Sorors visited nursing homes and the shut-in for Catherine Bozeman month of kindness.

Soror Evelyn Berrien, Soror Dorothy Minor and Soror Nan Harshaw attended the October2015 National Administrative Leadership Training in Las Vegas, NV.

Alpha Nu hosted the Northern Region Roundtable, October 2015 and Soror E. Berrien and Kim Cole attended the2016 Regional Roundtable in Cleveland, Ohio, hosted by Beta Upsilon Chapter. Sorors Kim Cole, Evelyn Berrien, Nan Harshaw and Jessie Shropshire attended the2016 National Boule in Los Angeles, CA. Soror Kim Cole was recognized as a First-Time Attendee.

Sorors attended worship service for Go-To-Church Sunday at Second Baptist Church,2016 , and St. John Missionary Baptist Church,2017 .

2015 Make A Difference Day donation of filled book bags to Fulton Elementary School, Sherry Cross, Principle. 2016 Make a Difference Day, Sorors donated book bags filled with individual meals to the Family Needs Center, so children would have meals for the weekends.

Our holiday celebration included Kwanzaa and an “Ugly Sweater Christmas Party”.

Gamma Phi Delta Sorority, Inc. Northern Region – 2015-2017

Alpha Nu Chapter, cont’d

Youth Auxiliary created and donated ‘no-sew’ blankets to Interfaith Hospi- tality, a local homeless shelter, so the children would have something to call their very own. The Phi-Teens visited a nursing home to play Bingo with the residents Phi-Teens assisted with the local food bank and helped serve the noon meal. Phi-Teens also participated in the 2017 Founders’ Day Celebration. Youth visited the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame to learn about the history of Afri- can Americans in the music industry.

Gamma Phi Delta Sorority, Inc. Northern Region – 2015-2017

Alpha Theta Chapter

Greetings to the Sorors of the Mighty Northern Re- Thanksgiving Day 2015/2016 at (OAMB) for their gion!! Annual Thanksgiving Basket Give Away. After the 59th Regional Conference which was held The Youth Auxiliary helped to serve a hearty meal in Independence, OH Alpha Theta Chapter knew and to-go-boxes to the Veterans on Thanksgiving that we had a lot of work ahead of us for the 60th Day, 2015/2016 at OAMB. Alpha Theta donated Regional Conference. More than half our chapter Math Games to help the 2nd grade class of Ghee attended the conference and we learned many of White Academy , December 2015. the do’s and don’ts of what must be done at a re- The Sorors took the Youth Auxiliary to a movie dur- gional conference. Alpha Theta Chapter presented ing Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Jan. 2016/2017, to the region a ‘Save The Date-Throw Down in Mo- to encourage them to learn more about our herit- town’ Presentation for the 60th Regional Confer- age for the Luthermae E. Adams event. We went to ence. dinner at Golden corral, Logan’s Steakhouse and Yearly, Alpha Theta Chapter has held an Open Fuddruckers, after the movie. House/Meet & Greet for the Youth Auxiliary and Encouraged the Youth Auxiliary to participate in Sorors. In 2016, we reclaimed Soror Shirley Allman each Annual Founders’ Day Celebration and Artist of and inducted Sorors Arnita Brown, Soror Sharif Ba- Tomorrow which helps them to work with other con and Soror Shonda Jones. From our Informa- youth of the organization. Our youth participated tional/Meet & Greet 2017, we have four prospective with the Regional Youth during 2015/2016 Annual members on-line who are working to become Sorors Founders’ Day Celebration as they shared their tal- of Gamma Phi Delta Sorority, Inc. The Youth Auxilia- ents in song and dance. ry was increased by one new Phi-Teen (Warenajah Thompson) and a new Rosebud (Kayla Sturkey). Phi For Month of Kindness, the Youth Auxiliary and par- teen Thompson was Miss International Phi teen at ents sponsored a lunch for some of our Senior Citi- boule’ 2016. In 2017, we increased by one new zens/Sorors on the second Saturday of March Rosebud (Kayde Porter). 2015/2016. Some of the Sorors invited were active and inactive. The meal was enjoyed by all and gifts Alpha Theta Chapter participated in a Human were given to the Sorors who attended. Trafficking Awareness event with the members of the National Council of Negro Women, Inc.-Detroit Alpha Theta Chapter wore Red to represent and ob- Section and the Federal Bureau of Investigation- serve American Heart Association in October Detroit, October, 2016. 2015/2016; Pink for Breast Cancer Awareness, May 2015/2016; Pearles to support First Lady Mrs. November, 2016, we donated ten turkeys which Michelle Obama for Awareness of Women, March were given to Oakland Avenue Missionary Baptist 2016/2017. Church for their Annual Thanksgiving Day Basket Give Away. The Youth Auxiliary helped to serve a hearty meal and to-go-boxes to the Veterans on Gamma Phi Delta Sorority, Inc. Northern Region – 2015-2017

Alpha Theta Chapter, cont’d

Alpha Theta Chapter gave two scholarship awards theta Chapter has been scheduled to induct four to help our youth in college. The scholarship new members to Gamma Land. awards were given in 2015 to Cavalier Keith Thomp- kins ($500) and Phi-Teen Symone’ Thomas ($500). In 2016 we gave an award to Phi-Teen Symone’ Article submitted by, Soror Theresa A. Dillard, LM & Basileus Thomas ($500). Alpha Theta Chapter Alpha Theta Chapter members attended and participated in Regional Roundtable, Annual Founders’ Day Celebration, Pre-Boule’ Boot Camp, Regional Conference 2015/2016, which all offered full information about Gamma Phi Delta Sorority, Inc. The Chapter has participated in the Adopt-A-Family program during the Christmas Holiday to help a mother and children in 2015 with their wish list. Alpha Theta Chapter shared a dinner with the family at GPD Headquarters. The Chapter has participated in the Volunteers of America program during the Christmas Holiday to help a mother and her children in December 2016 with their Wish List. We shared a lunch with the family. Alpha Theta Chapter donated items and gift cards from the Wish List of Neighborhood Service Organi- zation (NSO) during the Northern Region 29th Founders’ Day Celebration and in the process we honored Ms. Sheliah Clay, President and CEO of NSO for her hard work during our Annual Founders’ Day Celebration in February, 2016. We donated re- quested items as a community service to the Family Need Center and Soup Kitchen of Springfield, OH in February, 2017 for the Annual Founders’ Day Cele- bration. Alpha Theta Chapter donated gift cards to the Pur- ple Purse for Domestic Violence during Regional Conference 2015. We will host the 60th Regional Conference April 21-23, 2017. April 29, 2017 Alpha Gamma Phi Delta Sorority, Inc. Northern Region – 2015-2017

Beta Tau Chapter Delta Omicron Chapter

Greetings from the ladies of Beta Tau. We Delta Omicron events: want to start off by saying we had an epic March 29, 2017: Spell Bowl @ Springfield Public GAMMA WEEK. The students at Cleveland State Library showed a tremendous amount of love. Our first March 31, 2017– Women’s Day Celebration event titled “Gamma Glam” was a huge success. We had a number of handmade jewels. April 12, 2017—Pre-Funeral Planning, 7 pm @ Also Soror Jasmine showed off her talents with Headquarters eyebrow arching. Our second event “Kisses May 21, 2017—Chapter Go-To-Church and condoms” was also very successful. We June 10-11, 2017—Relay for Life had tasty treats such as chocolate covered strawberries and cute little condom packs with June 17, 2017—Appreciation Day/Artist of To- ‘safe sex’ information inside. One of our final morrow 11:00 am—2:00 pm events titled “Meet the GAMMA’s” was very Sept. 16, 2017 Wine Tasting Bus Ride fun! We played a simple game with the stu- Sept. 23, 2017—St. Jude Walk/Run dents of Cleveland State, the purpose was for people to actually get to know the ladies of Be- Oct. 14, 2017—GPD Spell Bowl ta Tau. The rest of the month we served our Oct. 28, 2017—Make A Difference Day community by reading to pre-k children. Each month throughout the year we feed the home- Nov. 17, - World Pancreatic Cancer Day less at Cleveland’s City mission. Nov. 19, 2017 Annual Pamper Day @ COS Dec. 1, 2017—World Aids Awareness Day, An- nual Candlelight Vigil Dec. 31, 2017—New Years Eve Celebration

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