The Violet Voice North Dallas Suburban Alumnae Chapter A Message From the President March 2009 As we continue to go through these challenging times, let’s be reminded of the struggle AND strength of our Foun- ders. As college students, they founded the 2nd Black Sorority on the campus of Howard University in 1913 and today we stand with over 200,000 members. INSIDE THIS Their vision and insight remind me of ISSUE: our 44th President Barack H. Obama. My Dear Sorors, Violet Voice 1 It only takes one smile, to offer welcome, Be reminded that we are a Sorority of An Inspirational 2 and blessed be the Soror who will share it. scholarship and service; but most of all Word It only takes one moment to be helpful, sisterhood. Let’s continue to remind the and blessed be the Soror who will share it. inactive Sorors we meet why they be- Metroplex Founders 3 It only takes one truth to light the darkness, came a Delta and the commitment they Day Events and blessed be the Soror who will seek it. made at their initiation. Invite them to a It only takes one joy to lift a spirit, meeting or chapter event. Recruit, Re- Spring Into Service 4-5 and blessed be the Soror who will give it. claim, Retain!!! It only takes one life to make a difference, NDSA Programs 6-7 and blessed be the Soror who will live it. Happy Sisterhood Month! --Author Unknown Arts & Letters 8-9 Bonded by a Strong Legacy, Back in the Day 10-13 Sisterhood proceeds from little acts of kindness. Therefore, let us be considerate and kind. Be Upcoming Events 14 gracious and ease each other’s way through NDSA Chapter President life. Above all, do all that you can to “soothe the savageness of man and make gentle the life of the world.” --Author Unknown Where have we heard those We are going to make it through Prayer - Lord, I release myself to words before? “Yes we can,” these tough times through our your control knowing your pre- have become a slogan for the faith in a God who is ahead of cious promise that I can do all nation and I contend that it has a time, on time and in the midst of things through you, my strength biblical foundation. It was the time. This is not the time for and redeemer. Open my eyes Apostle Paul who gave us the those of us who are still em- and the channel of faith so that I words, “I can do all things through ployed to draw up and hold back. can do my part in a world that so Christ who strengthens me,” Phi- No, we must forge ahead with desperately needs what I have to lippians 4:13. A favorite transla- faith and know that our actions offer. Order my steps and I will tion of this Scripture comes from really make a difference in this follow you. In the name of Jesus the Message Bible, “Whatever I world. Our President, Mr. I pray. Amen. have, wherever I am, I can make Barack Obama has challenged it through anything in the One each of us by saying that if who makes me who I am.” Yes things are going to change we We Can, as a Chapter, as a fam- must be in this together. Each of ily, as a couple, as an individual, I us must contribute our part. It is can pledge myself to give of my- true not only for the nation, but it self to make a difference in a is true for us as a chapter, we world, an economy, that seems to must each do our part to make a be spinning out of control. difference in our outreach to community, to each other and to the greater constituency that we are committed to serve. Soror Ouida Lee is the Senior Pastor of the United Methodist Church of the Disciple in DeSoto, TX Several NDSA Sorors attended the Statewide Summit held in San Marcos, TX March 13th-15th followed by Delta Days at the state capitol in Austin, TX on March 16, 2009. 2 Past National Presidents (L-R) Frankie Freeman, Mona Bailey, Bertha Roddy are pictured above with NDSA Soror Indria Hollingsworth at the Dallas Alumnae's Frederica Chase Dodd Founders Day Celebration. Also in attendance was Soror Irma P. Hall, who recently starred as “Big Mama” in the movie Soul Food. National President Soror Cynthia M.A. Butler McIntyre and Southwest Regional Director Soror Gwendolyn Grant attended the Arlington Alumnae Chapter’s event and are pictured here with NDSA Soror Glynnis Smith. NDSA Sorors: (L-R) Nikeya Anderson, Glynnis Smith, Patricia Jenkins, Carolyn Matthews, Erika McMillan, Regina Cotton, Barbara Speed, (seated) Margaret Kyle and Delores Wilson. 3 Special thanks to these Sorors who answered the call to leadership in NDSA: Candace Sharper, Chair Arts & Letters Shannon Stephens, Chair Physical & Mental Health Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. North Dallas Suburban Alumnae Chapter This is presented on the 20th day of November 2008 to NDSA Soror In appreciation for your dedication and continued service to our community during the historic 2008 Presidential Election _______________________________________ Carolyn Y. Matthews, Chapter President _______________________________________ Carla Collier, Social Action Chair The following sorors were inadvertently left out of the last edition of the Delta Pearl. Sorors received a certificate of appreciation from the Chapter, for their tireless dedication and continued service to our community with the historical 2008 Presidential Election. Michelle D. Blakely Patricia Jenkins Clyde Jones Pinion Jada R. Burton Renay Jones LaToya Prevost Sheri L. Burton Beverly Kenner Danielle Rhodes Margaret T. Carrigan Kristie King Shayla M. Smith Carla Collier Margaret Kyle Jennifer Stimpson Dolores L. Connor Carolyn Y. Matthews Gloria J. Vaughn Mary Dunaway Erika McMillan Carol Williams Demetria Hall Tameika G. Miller Chonda Williams Terry Harris Leslie H. Montena Delores C. Wilson Indria Hollingsworth Lisa D. Morgan 4 Photos of the Eta Pod's volunteer effort in March--working at the CCA and Advocacy Pregnancy Crisis Center in Lewisville. Pictured: Sorors Jada Burton, Kay Futrell, Alma Terry and Margaret Kyle. 5 Project S.E.E. participants are pictured below performing science experiments and brainstorming results in their teams on the campus of UTD. Also pictured are students during their visit to the DEA (Drug En- forcement Association) where they experimented with several different methods of lifting fingerprints. 6 The children created Kwanzaa wreaths of things that they were thankful for. The children participated in the Martin Lu- ther King Jr. parade held on January 17, 2009 in Garland and passed out candy to children along the route. This event was sponsored by the Garland NAACP. 7 Arts and Letters Happenings! Book Nook Fiction* King Tut at the Dallas Museum of Art … 1. Midnight by Sister Souljah now until May 17, 2009 2. Just Too Good to Be True by E. Lynn Harris 3. Love & Lies by Kimberla Lawson Roby TBAAL - Film Screening: “Black Theatre: 4. The Million Dollar Deception by RM Johnson The Making of a Movement on 5. She Had It Coming by Mary Monroe March 12, 2009 Non Fiction* TBAAL - Literary Voices Series Voices of 1. The Audacity of Hope by Barack Obama Poetry #7 on 2. Letters To A Young Sister by Hill Harper March 19, 2009 3. Life Overflowing by T.D. Jakes 4. Solidarity Divided by Bill Fletcher, Jr. and TBAAL- Children’s Chorus, Youth String Fernando Gapasin Orchestra and Dance Company Concert 5. Hiding in Hip Hop by Terrance Dean Bass Performance Hall – Cleopatra Pre- sented by: Texas Ballet Theater from March 27 – March 29, 2009. TBAAL – Pioneers: A Conversation and an evening with Louis Gossett, Jr., Ruby Dee and Della Reese on *Essence Magazine February 2009 April 4, 2009 Save the Date Friday, March 20, 2009 at 7:00pm Residence Inn Dallas Park Central 7642 LBJ Freeway, Dallas, Texas 75251 Wine and Cheese Book Signing With Soror Pam Pujo and Soror Dolores Connor Featuring Cordell Adams showcase of Light Bread Light Bread, a first novel by Cordell Adams, weaves a lovely story around the tumultuous 1960s in his creation of Veola Cook--a brave, Black earth mother of wisdom, warmth and wit. But Veola has the strength of goodness and godliness to offer love and comfort to those in need, regardless of the danger she faces, regardless of the unrest in America...and regardless of the color of the many who depend on her. 8 Soror Pamela Pujo was initiated into the sisterhood fall 1991 at Theta Xi Chapter, Univer- sity of Louisiana at Lafayette. She has served as Recording Secretary from 1992 to 1993 during her collegiate years. She joined NDSA in 2001. While a member of NDSA, she has served as Arts & Letters Chairperson (2003-2004), Recording Secretary (2004-2006), and 2nd Vice President (2006-2008) as well as participated on numerous committees. "Journey Through Time" is a selection of poems that was written to move the soul, touch the heart, inspire one to reach new heights, and seek new challenges. The poems provide meaningful insight into life's challenges through selections rich with emotional inten- sity. The release of "Forbidden Fruit" is scheduled for this year. The story chronicles the life of two friends as they ride the rollercoaster of life. The story examines how the two friends' past experiences have shaped their present lives. The book inspires one to for- give, to love, and to trust. Soror Pujo comments that Arts and Letters are important in our Society……. Arts & Let- ters is vital to our society as a beneficial outlet to express artistic beauty.