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Vol. 51, Issue No. 1 Septemer 2018www.garyalumnaechapterdst.org VOLUME 52 ISSUE No. 4 January 2020 A LeGACy of Love: Bridging Sisterhood, & Service in NWI Since 1938

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Mailing Address PO Box 64690 Gary, IN 46401 Contact Us

Website: www.garyalumnaechapterdst.org

Follow & “Like” Us on Social Media Facebook: @GaryAlumnaeChapter Instagram: @gacdeltas Twitter: @gacdeltas Conference Call: 712-775-7465 Access Code: 749688#

Chapter Emails Gary Alumnae Chapter [email protected] Gary Alumnae President Yvonne Lucas [email protected] Membership Services 1st Vice Pres. Shana Caruthers [email protected] Program Planning & Development 2nd Vice Pres. Diane Pratt [email protected] Finance Team [email protected] PayPal [email protected] Corresponding Secretary [email protected] Recording Secretary [email protected] Chaplain [email protected] Information & Communications [email protected] Journalists [email protected] Marketing/Public Relations [email protected] Special Events (assigned by C&I) [email protected] Emergency Response Team (ERT) [email protected] Nominating Committee [email protected]

2 Executive Board Members ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: Mona Derico Howell

2018-2020 Corporate Partnership– Dawnantoni Riley

President EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT: Sandra T. Brown Yvonne Lucas Adopted School - Yvonne Lucas 1st Vice President Delta Academy - Michelle Adeniyi and Shalika Allison Shana L. Caruthers College Readiness Education Program- Christy Lewis 2nd Vice President EMBODI - Dr. Maya Blackwell Diane Pratt Delta GEMS - Nicole Musenja Financial Secretary PEACE Parent Program - Pamela Cook Crystal Melton Risk Management - Erika Robinson-Watkins Assistant Financial Secretary Scholarship - Angela Price-Moore Mechelle Moore Treasurer INTERNATIONAL AWARENESS & INVOLVEMENT: Shalonda Jones Tinisha Greenwell Assistant Treasurer PHYSICAL & MENTAL HEALTH: Shalonda Hall Maxine Patton-Weaver Sexual & Domestic Violence - Nemia Cooper Recording Secretary IN Emergency Response Team - Jessica L. Bailey Michelle McGill-Vargas Project 13 - OPEN Assistant Recording Secretary Stephanie Bates POLITICAL AWARENESS & INVOLVEMENT: Arlene Mitchell-Pearson Chaplain Gilvonne Washington-Davis CHAPLAIN’S COUNCIL: Gilvonne Washington-Davis Correspondence Secretaries Companion Sorors– Alva Comer Deborah Hendricks-Black & Sheila Horton STANDING COMMITTEES: Heritage & Archives Membership Services - Shana Caruthers Maxine Miller Program Planning & Development - Diane Pratt Journalists Arts & Letters - Patricia Bailey-Johnson & Irene King Michelle McGill-Vargas Ritual & Ceremonies - Jeanette Pike & Sharifa Townsend Audit Committee Protocol - Sheri Gibbs Lisa Derico Policies & Procedures - Aimbrell Holmes Parliamentarian Delta D.E.A.R.S. - Faye K. Barnes Sonya Scott-Dix & Shelice Tolbert Past Presidents‘ Council (PPC) - Sheila Baker Sergeant-At-Arms Election Chair– Alesia Y. Pritchett Sandra Porter Communication & Information - Tina Davis-Powell Assistant Sergeant-At-Arms Marketing– Danyele L.C. Davis Leona Chandler Felton Technology– Arlene Mitchell-Pearson Custodian of the Properties Collegiate Transition Taskforce (CTT) - Myrtle Davis Step & Stroll - Ernestine Davis Foster Nominating Committee Terri Weems- Chairperson SPECIAL COMMITTEES: Angela Briggs Divine Inspiration Choir– Tinisha Greenwell Natasha Brown Founders Day– OPEN Vaughan Pritchett Greek Picnic– Patricia Bailey-Johnson & Gilvonne Washington-Davis Jabberwock - Arts & Letters Leadership Excellence Achievement & Development– Shanta Mack May Week - Deana Johnson

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After this I looked, and, behold, a door was opened in heaven: and the first voice which I heard was as it were of a trumpet talking with me; which said, “Come up hither, and I will show thee things which must be hereafter.” Revelation 4:1

Thou art worthy, O Lord, to receive glory and honor and power: for thou hast created all things, and for thy pleasure they are and were created. Revelation 4:11

As we begin a New Year, sorors, take a moment to reflect over our sorority year and all that we have accomplished for the community, Sorority, Inc., and Gary Alumnae Chapter:

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Do You Know the Founders? Match each Founder to her accomplishment

1. Osceloa McCarthy Adams ___A. This Founder sang for various television shows 2. Marguerite Young Alexander ___B. This Founder chartered Eta Beta (Dallas Alumnae) Chapter 3. ___C. This Founder became a music teacher in Washington, D.C. 4. ___D. This Founder was Alpha Chapter’s first Corresponding Secretary 5. ___E. This was the only Founder to earn her Ph.D. 6. Zephyr Chisom Carter ___F. This Founder helped purchase a sorority house at the University of Illinois 7. Edna Brown Coleman ___G. This Founder was Alpha Chapter’s first Treasurer 8. Jessie McGuire Dent ___H. This Founder published the novel The Valley of the Poor 9. Frederica Chase Dodd ___I. This Founder’s granddaughter serves as the National Chaplain 10. Myra Davis Hemmings ___J. This Founder was a member of the 1950 Ritual Committee 11. Olive C. Jones ___K. This Founder was Alpha Chapter’s first Custodian 12. Jimmie Bugg Middleton ___L. This Founder is known for her elephant collection 13. ___M. This Founder was the first to enter Omega Omega Chapter in 1919 14. Vashti Turley Murphy ___N. This Founder became a dramatic performer after retiring from teaching 15. Naomi Sewell Richardson ___O. This Founder was a charter member of Queens (NY) Alumnae Chapter 16. Mamie Reddy Rose ___P. This Founder lobbied for participation in the 1913 Women’s Suffrage March 17. Eliza Pearl Shippen ___Q. This Founder designed the Sorority Pin 18. Florence Letcher Toms ___R. This Founder selected the Delta mottoes 19. Ethel Carr Watson ___S. This last surviving Founder entered Omega Omega Chapter in 1993 20. Wertie Blackwell Weaver ___T. This Founder was Howard University’s 1913 valedictorian 21. Madree Penn White ___U. This Founder served as Alpha Chapter’s Recording Secretary 22. Edith Mott Young ___V. This Founder repeated the Women’s Suffrage March at the age of 92

Answer Key: (Do you really need one??) Can be found on page 11

Bonus Questions: 1.On what date was Delta Sigma Theta Sorority granted its Certificate of Incorporation? 2. Which Founder served as president of both Alpha Kappa Alpha and Delta Sigma Theta?

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Chaplain’s Report

HAPPY NEW YEAR, SORORS!!

"Tis so sweet to trust in Jesus, Just to take Him at His Word, Just to rest upon His promise, Just to know, "Thus saith the Lord!" As we continue to thank the Lord for His Grace and Mercy, we trust that the coming year will bring bountiful blessings and abundant Peace, Love, Hope, Health and Prosperity!!

The Chaplain’s Council is always ready to stand in the gap, interceding on your behalf.

PRAYER LIST: We’re praying for all Sorors and their families, caregivers, and loved ones in the hospital, in nursing homes or a private residence. Over the past couple of months, we received Praise Reports of health restoration, personal accomplishments and protection from hurt, harm and danger. What a MIGHTY GOD we serve!!

“Earth has no sorrow that Heaven cannot heal…” Most recently, Soror Caroline Richardson lost her cousin, Mr. Antonio Little. He was funeralized in East St. Louis, IL. Soror Meshelle Moore's dad passed away this week. More information is forthcoming. Please continue to keep all who are grieving lifted in prayer.

Prayer Call Line: Join us every Monday evening, at 7:00 p.m., on the GAC Prayer Line, by calling 1-712-775-7465, code 749688#. If you’re in need of prayer, please don’t hesitate to let us know. You may submit private requests to our email: [email protected] OR call the Chaplain, Gilvonne W. Davis directly at 708-257-9507. The Chaplains are only a phone call away to pray with you and for you.

May God continue to bless each of you abundantly!

Submitted in Sisterly Love,

Soror Gilvonne Washington-Davis 708-257-9507

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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: The Economic Development Committee (EDC) is in the process of creating a Dfree Program for the Chapter in line with Grand Chapter’s program. A related event is to be scheduled in April 2020. Place & Date are to be announced. The committee is looking to solicit a local bank or banks to partner with for a Debt Free event to offer to sorors and the community. —Mona Derico Howell

EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT: The meeting for youth programs will take place Saturday, January 18, 2020 at Bailly S.T.E.M. Academy from 1:00pm-until 3:00pm. EMBODI is looking for males ages 11-17 to actively participate in programming. Please help us spread the word! Our youth groups are collecting clothing for all sizes and genders and hangers for their clothing closet. We will be having a series of pop up shop clothing give away event in the Spring. — Sandra T. Brown

INTERNATIONAL AWARENESS AND INVOLVEMENT: The International Awareness & Involvement (IAI) Committee is partnering, again, with the organization Rice Bowls. We will distribute rice bowl banks in an effort to collect loose change to send to Africa and Haiti to feed orphaned and impoverished children. We are asking those sorors that work at schools or would like your church to assist us with this endeavor, to please contact our committee so that we can give you bowls to distribute. All bowls MUST be returned back to IAI by the April Chapter meeting on April 18, 2020. We thank you in advance for your cooperation with this activity. IF YOU STILL HAVE A RICE BOWL FROM LAST SORORITY YEAR, PLEASE BRING IT TO CHAPTER MEETING!! Our committee will also be donating money to several organizations, sponsored through the National Headquarters, in the name of Gary Alumnae. —Shalonda N. Jones

POLITICAL AWARENESS AND INVOLVEMENT: The PA & A participated in the G.C.C.C. 2020 Census Kickoff at the Genesis Convention Center. The partnership consisted of the Mayor of Gary, Urban League, NAACP, Edgewater, Civic leaders, Community Organizations, AKA Sorority and many more. The committee rolled out information and talked about the impact of the Census to the Citizens of Gary. We had over 400 community attendees. The City of Hammond, hosted a holiday give-a-way for Hammond residence. PA &A participated in partnership with the 2020 Cen- sus representative, Legacy Foundation and the League of Women Voters. There were approximate- ly 300 residence were in attendance. — Arlene Pearson

POLICIES AND PROCEDURES: The deadline for recommending changes to the Gary Alumnae Chapter’s Policies and Procedures is rapidly approaching. All recommended changes must be submitted in writing to Aimbrell Holmes via the Chapter email address ([email protected]) by January 31, 2020.— Aimbrell Holmes

DELTA DEARS: Delta DEARS Game Night on Thursday January 16 at J’s Breakfast Club from 3:00pm-6:00pm. The cost is $20.00 to cover the cost of food and building rental. We are still soliciting names of Sick and Shut-in sorors for our February activity on February 20, 2020. Please email or text names to [email protected] or (219) 730-6903. The discussions of our book club on March 19, 2020 at Gino’s Steakhouse in Dyer, Indiana. The books are: Envy by Soror Victoria Murray and Reasonable Insanity by Soror Cynthia Gibbs. — Faye Barnes 7

Nominating Committee

GARY ALUMNAE CHAPTER NOMINATING GUIDELINES

It is the responsibility of the Gary Alumnae Chapter Nominating Committee to solicit and receive nominations from its members to serve in Chapter office.

The Gary Alumnae Nominating Committee Members are:

Terri Weems, Chair Natasha Brown, Member Angela Briggs, Member Vaughan Pritchett, Member Sonya Scott-Dix, Member

In keeping with Delta's honored legacy of electing qualified, effective, and visionary leaders, the Nominating Committee is pleased to issue this Call for Nominations for Gary Alumnae Officers.. All interested members are encouraged to consider seeking office. The elected members will serve for the 2020-2022 biennium..

ELIGIBIILITY REQUIREMENTS & RESPONSIBILITIES

Eligibility requirements and responsibilities for elected officers and other leadership positions are set forth in Article III of the Gary Alumnae Chapter Policies and Procedures. Eligibility of nominations from the floor will be verified by the Nominating Committee.

NOMINATING APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Notes: Individuals seeking to be slated for a position are required to submit a Delta Resume, professional resume or curriculum vitae (CV), and a cover letter identifying the desired position and an explanation of why the applicant seeks to be elected. The cover letter must include the following statements: 1. A statement that the applicant will serve the entire term if elected 2.. A statement that the applicant understands the sorority's policy regarding campaigning via social media. 3. A statement that the applicant knows that certain chapter roster information cannot be utilized for campaign purposes The application period will open at the conclusion of the January 2020 chapter meeting and will close on February 29, 2020. All submissions may be submitted via email ([email protected]).

Failure to provide the requested documentation in its entirety disqualifies the applicant. Applicant will receive notice of eligibility via email by March 14, 2020.

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9 News U Can Use

Registration is Now Open!

31st Annual Delta Days in the Nation’s Capital “Power of our Voice … Continuing our Legacy … Strengthening our Democracy” February 22 – 25, 2020

We are excited to announce that the 31st Annual Delta Days in the Nation’s Capital (DDNC) will be held February 22 – February 25, 2020 at the Washington Hilton Hotel located at 1919 Connecticut Avenue, N.W., Washington, DC 20009.

Collegiate Day: Saturday, February 22, 2020 Legislative Conference: Saturday, February 22 – Tuesday, February 25, 2020

Online registration is now open and will close on January 31, 2020 at 12 noon EST, or once capacity is reached. To register, log into the Sisters Only portal of the Sorority's website and click on "events."

As a reminder, in order to register for DDNC, sorors must be financial for the 2019-2020 fiscal year (July 1, 2019 – June 30, 2020) through a local chapter or as a member-at-large.

REGISTRATION DETAILS Collegiate Collegiate Day Forum (only): $40.00 Legislative Conference and Collegiate Forum: $100.00

Alumnae Legislative Conference: $225.00 Collegiate Forum (advisors only): $40.00 NOTE: THERE WILL BE NO ON-SITE REGISTRATION

THE WAIT IS OVER!!! Calling all sorors to the 2020 Midwest Regional Conference!!! Your Midwest Region Call to Conference is here!

We are excited to announce the 2020 Midwest Regional Conference! The Call to Conference is now available for your review. Please take a moment to read about all the exciting conference details being planned for you. To download your copy, visit dstmidwestregion.com/wherepurplereigns.

Be sure to check the DST website regularly as it will be our "homebase" to share information with you about the conference. We can hardly wait to see you in the city "WHERE PURPLE REIGNS" - Minneapolis, Minnesota! 10

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The wearing of Delta paraphernalia is NOT permitted at Great Chicago Blood Drive event. Founders Answer Key 1. R 12. P 2. F 13. G 3. K 14. I 4. O 15. S 5. V 16. M 6. A 17. E 7. T 18. L 8. D 19. N 9. B 20. H 10. J 21. Q 11. C 22. U

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Sorors… the wait is now over! Our Organization License Plate is now available! The license plates can be purchased at IN.gov/BMV, at BMV branches, at BMV Connect kiosks, or BMV partial service providers.

The cost of the license plate includes vehicle registration fees and taxes: $30 ($15 BMV SGR Supplemental Fee, retained by the BMV and $15 SGR Annual Plate Fee, sent to the Foundation). Additional fees may apply for personalization.

To ensure only Deltas have access to the plate, Chapter Presidents I need your assistance in verifying membership. Upon request, please sign the Low Digit Authorization form to verify the Soror is authorized to receive the plates. Sorors must take a signed copy of the form with them to the BMV. The assigned plate prefix for motorcycles is "JJ" and for passenger motor vehicle, truck or recreational vehicle is "DT." Please be sure to keep record of who you have approved to receive the low digit plate and provide the list to me at the end of each month.

Forms will be available and signed at Executive Board and Chapter Meeting

Specials thanks goes out to Soror Ashley Daniels and the Delta Research and Educational Foundation, Soror Marcedia Bolden, our past State Coordinator along with Soror Deb Black, State ERT Coordinator for all of their work on this exciting state project. We could not have accomplished this without them!

New Year. New Decade. New Goals… Are you living your best Delta Life? Come to recommit or revive your commitment to Delta at the 2020 Indiana Statewide Founders Day that will be held on March 13-14, 2020 in Bloomington, Indiana.

Registration is now open! Register by the deadline which is February 22, 2020.

$65 - Alumnae $55 - Collegiate Members $60 - Host Chapter Online registration link - http://bit.ly/INSWFD. Payment will be accepted online via PayPal.

HOTEL SpringHill Suites Bloomington Downtown 501 N. College Avenue / Bloomington, IN 47404 $109 USD per night Reserve a room by March 1st at https://www.marriott.com/events/start.mi?id=1574790754377&key=GRP

Friday, March 13; 7 pm-10 pm- Sister Soiree Food, music, karaoke, unity stroll, vendors, and good ol sisterly fellowship Attire: Jeans & Bling

Saturday, March 14; 9 am- 2 pm- Rededication Ceremony, Chapter Photos & Luncheon Attire: All Red with pearls and violets (no pants) 12

Happy Birthday to all January Born Sorors!

Happy Deltaversary to all January initiated Sorors!

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