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ALABAMA STATE CLUSTER MARCH 24-26, 2017

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Our Founders

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. was founded on January 13, 1913 by 22 collegiate women at Howard University. These students wanted to use their collective strength to promote academic excellence and to provide assistance

to those in need. In March of 1913, the Founders of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., performed their first public act. They participated in the Women's Suffrage March in Washington, D.C. Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. was incorporated in 1930.

First Row: Winona Cargile Alexander, Madree Penn White, Wertie

Blackwell Weaver, Vashti Turley Murphy, Ethel Cuff Black, Frederica

Chase Dodd

Second Row: Osceola Macarthy Adams, Pauline Oberdorfer Minor, Edna

Brown Coleman, Edith Motte Young, Marguerite Young Alexander, Naomi

Sewell Richardson, Eliza P. Shippen

Third Row: Zephyr Chisom Carter, Myra Davis Hemmings, Mamie Reddy Rose,

Bertha Pitts Campbell, Florence Letcher Toms, Olive Jones, Jessie

McGuire Dent, Jimmie Bugg Middleton, Ethel Carr Watson

The original artwork is a life-sized painting on canvas created by artist Tarleton Blackwell. The original hangs in the National Headquarters Office in Washington, D.C.


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1707 New Hampshire Avenue N.W. ▲ Washington, DC 20009 ▲ (202) 986-2400 ▲ Telefax (202) 986-2513

March 24, 2017

Greetings Sorors of the state of Alabama:

It is indeed an honor and pleasure to greet you on behalf of the National

Executive Board of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated. As you

gather for the 2017 State Cluster, utilize this time together to share,

strategize and strengthen your resources and relationships. Every soror

in attendance should be in great expectation of this wonderful meeting,

because amazing things happen whenever Deltas assemble!

There is a commonly used acronym for the word T.E.A.M. which is

Together Everyone Achieves More. This simple yet powerful phrase offers a perspective which can

be applied to the work of the Sorority. Individual sorors, committees, and chapters can achieve great

tasks. However when we convene in even larger groups, even more can be accomplished. There truly

is power in numbers and I am ecstatic that the sorors from across the state of Georgia realize that fact

and are committed to making a difference in their respective cities, towns and communities.

As members of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., it is imperative that individually and collectively, we

do what is necessary to maintain the mission and legacy of our Sisterhood. This gathering is indeed a

vital component in that process.

Since 1913, it has been a part of our mission to fight social injustices, unfair legislation, and a variety

of life altering hindrances that are based solely on race, class, and/or gender. Each of you are

encouraged to continue to build upon the foundation of resiliency, tenacity, steadfast diligence, and

insightfulness exemplified by our 22 Founders. By living their realized dream we can continue to lead

the charge in serving and empowering communities throughout the world.

Best wishes for a powerful and productive meeting.

In Service, Leadership, Empowerment,

Dr. Paulette C. Walker

National President and CEO

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated A Service Sorority Founded in 1913


National President

Beverly E. Smith

National First Vice President

Taylor McCain

National Second Vice President

Cheryl A. Hickmon

National Secretary Deborah Jones-Buggs

National Treasurer

Roseline McKinney

Executive Director


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January 27, 2017

To the Sorors of Alabama, “Greetings” to each of you. Welcome to the

third leg of Cluster Cycle 2017. Thank you for supporting our own

Southern Region Regional Director Sandy Horton as she guides the

dynamic and focused Southern Region!

As the National First Vice-President of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. I

am honored to greet you and send Delta love your way as you gather in the

city of Columbus for this Cluster and Mock National Convention.

There is no doubt that our National President, Dr. Paulette C. Walker’s

theme of “Uncompromising Commitment to Communities: Service,

Leadership and Empowerment” has been realized throughout the state of Georgia and the entire

Southern Region.

This session promises to provide you with the tools you will need to continue your commitment and

service to this sorority, and your undying respect and diligence to our 22 illustrious founders.

Congratulations to State Coordinator, Mary Carmen Williams, your State Facilitator, Nakesha Willis,

and their hard-working teams of committee members. There is no doubt that you have done an

outstanding job of planning a Delta-fabulous event for this weekend.

Much love and many blessings to all for a successful and productive sororal year!

Sincerely and sisterly,

Beverly Smith Beverly E. Smith

National First Vice President

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated

Incorporated A Public Service Sorority Founded in 1913

1707 New Hampshire Avenue N.W. ▲ Washington, DC 20009 ▲ (202) 986-2400 ▲ Telefax (202) 986-2513


National President

Beverly E. Smith National First Vice President

Taylor McCain

National Second Vice President

Cheryl A. Hickmon

National Secretary

Deborah Jones-Buggs

National Treasurer

Roseline McKinney

Executive Director


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Beloved Sisters in the State of Alabama,

We greet you on behalf of our Dynamic Southern Region. It is always

wonderful for us to gather to celebrate our sisters, acknowledge our accomplishments and reaffirm our commitment to our Sorority. It was 104 years ago, when 22 courageous visionary collegiate women took that leap of faith and the world has been far greater as a result of such.

The Southern Region Cluster cycle continue in the "Sweet Home Alabama." It is our prayer that this cluster will afford each of you the opportunity to receive the tools needed to continue our service to our

sisterhood; rejoice with other chapters; recommit to our beloved organization and rekindle the fire that keeps us vigilant against all social injustices.

Our biennial theme for the region, "Advancing the Sisterhood", focuses on the need to Empower, Embrace and Engage all members and all chapters. We must continue to empower members to better serve our communities; become willing to embrace each other as sisters through mentorship; and engage in advancing the dynamic Southern Region.

Enjoy the weekend of planned activities and celebrate each other!

Violets and Pearls,

Sandra K. Horton Jessica M. Shotwell Director, Southern Region Representative, Southern Region

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority,

Incorporated A Service Sorority Founded in 1913


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Greetings from the State Coordinator & State Facilitator

To our Adorable, Alluring, Angelic, and Amazing Sorors of Alabama: With honor and humility, pride and joy, we welcome you to the 2017 Alabama State Cluster featuring a Mock Convention. Thank you for your untiring support, dedicated commitment, and gracious service to our Dynamic Southern Region and to this honored sisterhood, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated. You

have made each of the communities in which you live, work and service a better place because of what you do and who we are. Your commitment to Economic Development, interaction with

Educational Development, attention to International Awareness and Involvement, loyalty to Physical and Mental Health and devotion for Political Awareness and

Involvement, are valued more than you will imagine. Our gracious host chapters have worked diligently to ensure that the weekend will empower you with knowledge transfer from the workshops and presenters, embrace the challenge of honoring your commitment to Delta, and engage in the delightful opportunities to fellowship with sorors from the state. To the hard-working members of our host chapters, Montgomery (AL) Alumnae, Beta Eta (Alabama State University) and Omicron Mu (Auburn University Montgomery): THANK YOU for inviting us to your city. You have put forth every effort to guarantee that this

2017 Alabama State Cluster/Mock Convention is a significantly unforgettable and remarkably momentous occasion. Our Sisters, please enjoy the weekend and take advantage of this wonderful opportunity to increase and enhance your Delta knowledge. We hope you return to your chapters with a renewed spirit and a mind set on Advancing the Sisterhood. In Sisterly Love!

Mary Carmen Williams Nakesha Sadé Willis Alabama State Coordinator Alabama State Facilitator

State Coordinators: Mary Carmen Williams, Alabama State Coordinator Jeunesse Osadebay-Bullard, Bahamas Coordinator Patricia Taylor, South Florida State Coordinator Elaine

Johnson, North Florida State Coordinator Wanzina Jackson, South Georgia State Coordinator Sabrina Polote, North Georgia State Coordinator Carshena Bailey, Mississippi State

Coordinator Necole Jones, Tennessee State Coordinator State Facilitators: Nakesha Willis, Alabama State Facilitator Imani Coles, South Florida State-Bahamas Facilitator Viesha

Andres, North Florida State Facilitator Aurela Prime, South Georgia State Facilitator Alyssa Acker-Moffet, North Georgia State Facilitator Aliscia Burkett, Mississippi State

Facilitator Elizabeth Nichols, Tennessee State Facilitator

Sandra K. Horton, Regional Director Jessica M. Shotwell, Regional Representative


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Greetings From The Host Chapter Presidents

Greetings Sorors:

It is with great pride and honor that we welcome you to the 2017 Alabama State Cluster in

the State’s Capitol in Montgomery, Alabama.

In keeping with the national theme, “Serve, Lead, and Empower”, we have worked to

provide sessions and events that will enrich you and give you added knowledge in carrying

out the national initiatives of Delta. The schedule for the weekend will surely help us to

“Empower, Engage, and Embrace” one another as we also implement the initiatives of

the Southern Region.

It is our sincere desire that you have a memorable time. We encourage you to make time to

fellowship and visit the historical Montgomery tourist sites. We hope that your time here

will promote future visits to our city.

We are thankful to the members of the host chapters for their dedication and commitment

in bringing forth this year’s Cluster. They have worked diligently to ensure your needs are

met. Should you need anything from us during your stay, please do not hesitate to let us

know.

Again, we are excited to have you join us here in Montgomery. Enjoy the 2017 Alabama

State Cluster!

Yours in Sisterhood,

Pamela R. Hill Kayla S. Whatley LaVashti Moxey President President President Montgomery (AL) Alumnae Chapter Beta Eta Chapter Omicron Mu Chapter


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Welcome From The Cluster Chairperson It is with immeasurable excitement and anticipation that I

personally welcome each of you to Montgomery, AL, the

“Birthplace of the Civil Rights Movement”. As we are

Empowered to Embrace and Engage in a weekend full of

powerful and impactful training, may we find a renewed

passion for our devotion and bonds of Sisterhood during the

2017 Alabama State Cluster. The Montgomery (AL) Alumnae Chapter in

collaboration with Beta Eta, Alabama State University and Omicron Mu, Auburn

University Montgomery pray that the education obtained will compel you to return

to your community with a sense of urgency to be more visible in your social action

capacity. We have worked tirelessly to ensure that this year’s cluster will leave you

wanting to be in our great city more often. May the endless fellowship and

knowledge leave you yearning to continue seeking your quest for information!

Expect to learn more innovative ways to remain unwavering in your lifetime

commitment to our sisterhood through service.

I am assured that your training this weekend will spark a rejuvenated charge to

continue the resolve of our Founders as there is still much work to be done in our

communities. Remain “Red Army Ready” – Empower, Embrace, Engage!!

Yours In Delta,

Patricia A. Hill Chair, Alabama State Cluster, 2017


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MARCH 24 -25, 2017

Alabama State Cluster Montgomery, Alabama

DAY

Deltas Sharing Together

Join Us As We Collect Supplies For Women

And Children Shelters

Each soror is asked to bring at least three (3) items from the list below. Let’s make a positive impact on deserving women and children in our communities.

ITEMS NEEDED Toiletries (full & travel size) Household Cleaning

Supplies Bath Towels Hand Towels

Washcloths Blankets Pillows Twin size Bed

Linens Umbrellas Composition Notebooks

Highlighters Colored Pencils Ink Pens Manila

Folders Clorox Wipes Deodorant Gift cards

Notebooks Juice Boxes (CapriSun) Individual Snacks. Thanks For Giving!

SERVICE PROJECT DROP OFF TIMES

FRIDAY: 3:00-10:00 PM &

SATURDAY: 10:30 AM TO 12:30 PM Collection bins are located near the registration area

ADULLAM HOUSE adullamhouse.org

It's Better To Build Children Than Repair Grown Ups

&

FAMILY SUNSHINE CENTER

familysunshine.org Serving victims of family violence


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SWEET HOME ALABAMA

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.

SOUTHERN REGION 2017 Alabama State Cluster

“Mock National Convention”

March 24-26, 2017

Renaissance Montgomery Hotel & Spa

at the Convention Center

Host Chapters: Montgomery (AL) Alumnae

Beta Eta

Omicron Mu


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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Friday, March 24, 2017

Time Activity/Event Location 3:00 PM - 10:00 PM Registration Pre-function Space

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM Membership Services

Area Pre-function Space

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM Social Action Info Table Pre-function Space

5:00 PM - 11:00 PM Vendors Exhibit Hall A

6:00 PM - 6:45 PM Working in Convention

& Rehearsal Exhibit Hall B

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Workshop I See Workshop List

9:15 PM - 10:15 PM Welcome Reception Exhibit Hall C

Saturday, March 25, 2017

Time Activity/Event Location 7:00 AM - 11:00 AM Registration Pre-function Space

8:00 AM to 10:15 AM Plenary I – Formal Opening Ceremony

(White Attire/No Pants)

Exhibit Hall B

10:00 AM - 10:00 PM Vendors Exhibit Hall A

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM Workshop II See Workshop List

12:45 PM - 2:45 PM

Sisterhood Luncheon Exhibit Hall C

3:15 PM - 5:00 PM

Closing Plenary - Formal Closing Ceremony

Exhibit Hall C

5:30 PM - 7:45 PM

Dinner On Your Own

8:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Girl’s Night Out - "Club Delta"

Alabama Ballrooms CDE

Sunday, March 26, 2017

Time Activity/Event Location

9:00 AM to 11:00 AM Ecumenical Service (Red Business Attire)

Alabama Ballrooms AB


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Friday 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM and Saturday 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM

*All workshops will be held twice*

LIST OF CONCURRENT WORKSHOPS Description Room

1. Collegiate Hazing Prevention: Our Image…Their Perception – A “straight-talk…no chaser” discussion on hazing and the impact it has on your chapter.

Presenter: Reverend Jaye Lynn Peabody, Regional Chaplain Facilitator: Helen Jones, Montgomery (AL) Alumnae Recorder: Tiara Threadford & Nicole Smith (Alpha Zeta)

Riverview Room 1

2. Regional Nominating: It’s All About Those Tools: Having the Right Tools to Run for Office – Strengthen your readiness to step up to Delta Regional Leadership.

Presenters: Chandler Mitchell & Laticia Khalif Members, Regional Nominating Comm. Facilitator: Fannie Harris, Montgomery (AL) Alumnae

Recorder: Kayla Deloach & Titana Layssard (Gamma Tau)

Riverview Room 2

3. Program Planning & Development (PP&D): Deltas Evolving By Taking Financial-Freedom & Reclaiming Equity & Earnings – Changing our lifestyles to become debt-free and taking off the weight that keeps us heavy in debt.

Presenter: Cynthia Hardy, Chair, Regional Program Planning and Development Facilitator: Catrina Waters, Montgomery (AL) Alumnae Recorder: Amber McCants ( Eta Nu)

Riverview

Room 3

4. Chapter Compliance: It's Not 24K Magic - How to Get & Stay Compliant – An educational session to assist chapters with the completion of compliance reports. Presenters: Southern Region State Coordinators Facilitator: Olivia Washington, Alabama State Chaplain, Montgomery (AL) Alumnae Recorder: Tamara Crenshaw & Ashley Embry (Kappa Beta)

Riverview Room 8

5. Finance: Managing Financial Transactions - An overview on handling financial transactions & preparing fiscal reports. This is intended for Fiscal Officers, Audit Chairs & Advisors.

Presenter: Pamela Hill, Member, National Finance Committee Facilitator: Sheral Ware, Montgomery (AL) Alumnae Recorder: Adrienne Seay & Morgan Robinson (Kappa Upsilon)

Montgomery

Room 5

6. Risk Management: Review the New Process – Highlight the new Risk Management updates. Presenter: Elaine Campbell, Regional Risk Management Co-Chair Facilitator: Rhonda Oates, Montgomery (AL) Alumnae Recorder: Natane Smith (Sigma Eta)

Montgomery Room 7

7. Collegiate Topic: “S.T.A.R.” Girls- Sisterly Transition And Reclamation of our collegiate sorors, from the campus to the community

Presenter: Talia Harper, Member Regional Collegiate Transition Team

Facilitator: Doris McEwen, Montgomery (AL) Alumnae

Recorder: Nadia Turner (Kappa Beta)

Riverview

Room 4

8. Journalist/Public Relations: “Impacting the Communities you serve through Publicity” – This workshop will uncover the tactics to creating your chapter’s publicity strategy that you can immediately employ.

Presenters: Tina Fernandez & Myra Caesar, Regional Journalists Facilitator: Keina Houser, Montgomery (AL) Alumnae

Recorder: Jalan Witherspoon (Kappa Upsilon)

Riverview Room 5

9. Technology: TIC Toolkit – You will receive tips and tools for using technology to bring efficiency to Delta operations, events and chapter meetings. This is intended for Technology Chairs, Presidents, Corresponding Secretaries, and website administrators. Presenters: Lakisha Platenburg, Chair; Dominga Gardner, Co-Chair; Terra Miller, Member, Regional Technology Information Communication Committee Facilitator: Patrinia DeBardelaben, Montgomery (AL) Alumnae

Recorder: Adetoyosi Obikoya (Gamma Tau)

Riverview Room 6

10. Awards & Recognitions: “In It To Win It” - Getting your chapter ready to “Take Home The

Trophy.

Presenters: Tiphanie M. Baker & Vernetta Dickerson Facilitator: Kimberly Maryland, Montgomery (AL) Alumnae Recorder: Saanyol Suswam ( Eta Nu)

Riverview Room 7


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OPENING PLENARY March 25, 2017

8:30 AM – 10:15 AM

Presiding Sandra K. Horton, Regional Director

Jessica M. Shotwell, Regional Representative

Musical Prelude ..................................................... Delta Aires, Montgomery (AL) Alumnae

Emergency Ream Team Announcement ................................................... Trenika Blevins Jefferson County Alumnae

Processional

Formal Opening Ceremony

Seating of Delegates ............................................. Tanya Mitchell Cobb, Regional Secretary Henry County Alumnae

Adoption of Agenda Welcome ................................................ Mary Carmen Williams, Alabama State Coordinator Nakesha Willis, Alabama State Facilitator

Greetings ............................................ Pamela R. Hill, President, Montgomery (AL) Alumnae Kayla Whatley, President, Beta Eta LaVashti Moxey, President, Omicron Mu MOCK NATIONAL CONVENTION REPORTS

Credentials .......................................................................... Chacolby Burns-Johnson Montgomery (AL) Alumnae

Rules ............................................................................................... Dr. Tyna D. Davis Montgomery (AL) Alumnae

Evaluations ............................................................................ Dr. Deborah C. Thomas Past Southern Regional Director, Montgomery Alumnae

Theme Address ............................................................................... Sandra K. Horton

Southern Regional Director Announcements ................................................... Tanya Mitchell Cobb, Regional Secretary Recessional


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Violets and Pearls Sisterhood Luncheon

Saturday, March 25, 2017 12:45 PM - 2:45 PM

Presiding

Mary Carmen Williams, Alabama State Coordinator Nakesha Sadé Willis, Alabama State Facilitator

Processional

Invocation ...................................... Reverend Jaye Lynn Peabody, Regional Chaplain Stone Mountain-Lithonia

Introduction of the Dais ...................... Nakesha S. Willis, Alabama State Facilitator

Kappa Beta

Welcome ......................................................... Patricia A. Hill, Cluster Chairperson Montgomery (AL) Alumnae

Greetings ......................................... Sandra K. Horton, Southern Regional Director

LUNCH IS SERVED (Entertainment, Door Prizes)

Brijanae Law - Spoken Word - Delta Delta Jamaya Jones - Spoken Word - Kappa Upsilon

Membership Services Door Prizes Autism Awareness .............. Alicia Gosha-Page, Co-Chair, Marietta-Roswell Alumnae

Debra Valrie-Covington, Co-Chair, Hinesville Alumnae

Awards & Recognition Presentation............................... Vernetta Dickerson, Chair Regional Awards & Recognition Committee

Birmingham Alumnae Chapter

Remarks ................................ Jessica M. Shotwell, Regional Representative, Iota Tau

Announcements ......................................... Tanya Mitchell Cobb, Regional Secretary

Recessional


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CLOSING PLENARY

FORMAL CLOSING CEREMONY Saturday, March 25, 2017

3:15 PM – 5:00 PM

NATIONAL/REGIONAL COMMITTEE REPORTS & UPDATES

National Scholarship & Standards .................................................... Joanell Lawson Southern Region Member, Scholarship & Standards, Tampa Alumnae

National Constitution & Bylaws Committee ...................................Cynthia R. Boyd Past Southern Regional Director, Auburn Alumnae

National Strategic Planning Committee .............. Dr. Deborah C. Thomas, Co-Chair Past Southern Regional Director, Montgomery (AL) Alumnae

National Corporate Partnerships Task Force ................................ Wanzina Jackson

South Georgia State Coordinator, Macon (GA) Alumnae National Strategic Partnerships Task Force ........................... Carshena Bailey, Esq.

Mississippi State Coordinator, Jackson (MS) Alumnae National Conventions/Regional Conferences/

Site/Housing Task Force ................................................................ Patricia Johnson South Florida State Coordinator, South Broward County Alumnae

Southern Regional Leadership Institute ............................. Amaris Johnson, Chair Gadsden County (FL) Alumnae

Social Action .......................................................................... Tiffany Johnson Cole Member, Regional Social Action, Tuskegee Alumnae

Credentials Report ............................................................ Chacolby Burns-Johnson

Montgomery (AL) Alumnae

Special Presentations

Closing Remarks ............................................... Sandra K. Horton, Regional Director Jessica M. Shotwell, Regional Representative

Announcements ......................................... Tanya Mitchell Cobb, Regional Secretary

Henry County Alumnae Chapter Formal Closing

Recessional


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ECUMENICAL SERVICE Sunday, March 26, 2017

9:00 AM – 11:00 AM

ORDER OF WORSHIP Worship Leader: Olivia Washington

Prelude

Processional

Call to Worship ......................................................................... Olivia Washington

Alabama State Chaplain

Montgomery (AL) Alumnae Chapter

Leader: We come this morning ready with thirsty hearts praying your Word will quench us.

All: God of Love Here We Are!

Leader: We come this morning with love overflowing in our hearts praying we will have a

chance to share that love with others.


Leader: We come to be empowered, embraced and engaged.


Leader: We come confident you know our hearts and our prayers. Be with us in this time of

worship!


Praise and Worship ..................................... Alabama Cluster Choir and Musicians

Invocation .................................................................. Anne Thompson, Chaplain


SCRIPTURE READINGS

Old Testament Reading..........................................Faith Kilpatrick, President

Lamentations 3:19-24 Iota Nu Citywide Chapter

“I remember my affliction and my wandering, the bitterness and the gall. I well

remember them, and my soul is downcast within me. Yet this I call to mind and

therefore I have hope: Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for

his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your

faithfulness. I say to myself, “The Lord is my portion; therefore I will wait for him.”

(NIV)


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New Testament Reading ........................................... Jaleah Rutledge, President

I John 4:7-11 Gamma Tau Chapter

“Dear friends, let us love one another, for love comes from God. Everyone who loves

has been born of God and knows God. Whoever does not love does not know God,

because God is love. This is how God showed his love among us: He sent his one and

only Son into the world that we might live through him. This is love: not that we loved

God, but that he loved us and sent his Son as an atoning sacrifice for our sins. Dear

friends, since God so loved us, we also ought to love one another.” (NIV)

Worship through Song ............................... Alabama Cluster Choir and Musicians

Offering/Offertory Prayer ....................................... Dr. Beatrice Allen, Chaplain

Auburn Alumnae Chapter

ALABAMA STATE CLUSTER USHERS Jimmetta Gourdine, Treasurer Montgomery (AL) Alumnae Chapter

Princess L. Harper, Assistant Treasurer


Introduction of Speaker ..........................................Olivia Washington, Chaplain

Sermonic Selection ................................... Alabama Cluster Choir and Musicians

Sermon .................................................................. Reverend Jaye Lynn Peabody

Southern Regional Chaplain

Altar Call ........................................................................... Clergy and Chaplains

Remarks ............................................................................... Jessica M. Shotwell Southern Regional Representative

Sandra K. Horton Southern Regional Director

Special Presentations ...................................................................... Pamela R. Hill, President Montgomery (AL) Alumnae Chapter

Benediction ........................................................... Reverend Jaye Lynn Peabody Southern Regional Chaplain

“Praying For Safe Travels To You All - Be Careful & Be Blessed”


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Alabama Cluster Mock Convention

Workbook


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CREDENTIALS NOTES


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RULES NOTES


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RULES NOTES


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EVALUATIONS NOTES


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FLASH CARD NOTES


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2016

Alabama Leadership Summit Tuscaloosa, Alabama


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Sorors of the Dynamic Southern Region,

Welcome to the Alabama State Cluster Montgomery, Alabama

Montgomery is the capital of the U.S. State of Alabama and is the county seat of

Montgomery County. Named for Richard Montgomery, it is located on the Alabama River, in the Gulf Coastal Plain. As of the 2013 census, Montgomery has a population of

201,332. It is the second largest city in Alabama, after Birmingham, and is the 115th largest in the United States.

The city was incorporated in 1819 as a merger of two towns situated along the Alabama River. It became the state capital in 1846, representing the shift of power to the south-

central area with the growth of cotton as a commodity crop of the Black Belt and the rise of Mobile as a mercantitle port on the Gulf Coast.

Two ships of the United States Navy have been named after the city, including USS

Montgomery. Montgomery has won several national awards: Best Historic City by USA Today, All-America City in 2014 by the National Civic League, Top City for Job Growth in

2014 and the happiest city in Alabama.

Some of the notable people from Montgomery include Actress, Octavia Spencer; Singer, Nat King Cole; Chemist, Percy Julian; and Attorney Fred Gray.

Sorors, Montgomery has a rich history and man historic firsts. We welcome you to our

city and pray that you enjoy your stay!


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Dexter Avenue Baptist Church located at 454 Dexter Avenue is a Baptist church in

Montgomery, Alabama, United States. The church was designated as a National

Historic Landmark in 1974. In 1978, the official name was changed to the Dexter

Avenue King Memorial Baptist church in memory of Martin Luther King, Jr. who helped

to organize the Montgomery Bus Boycott in the church’s basement. The Dexter Avenue

Baptist Church.

The Greyhound Bus Station at 210 South Court Street in Montgomery, Alabama

was the site of a violent attack on participants in the 1961 Freedom Ride during the Civil

Rights Movement. The May 1961 assaults, carried out by a mob of white protesters who

confronted the civil rights activists, “shocked the nation and led the Kennedy

Administration to side with civil rights protesters for the first time. In 2011, a museum

was opened inside the building, and it was listed on the National Register of Historic

Places.

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The Jefferson Franklin Jackson House located at 409 S. Union Street, is

commonly known as the Jackson-Community House, and is a historic Italianate-style

house in Montgomery, Alabama. It was added to the Alabama Register of Landmarks

and Heritage on July 21, 1978. The house was purchased in 1943 by the Montgomery

City Federation of Colored Women’s Clubs.

The Montgomery Bus Boycott, a seminal event in the Civil Rights Movement, was a

political and social protest campaign against the policy of racial segregation on the public

transit system of Montgomery, Alabama. The campaign lasted from December 5, 1955 to

December 20, 1956.

The Alabama State University Historic District is a 26-acre historic district at the

heart of the Alabama State University. Alabama State University traces its beginnings to

1867, when former slaves Joey Pinch, Thomas Speed, Nickolas Dale, James Childs,

Thomas Lee, John Freeman, Nathan Levert, David Harris, and Alexander H. Curtis

founded a school for African-Americans in Marion, Alabama.

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STATE CLUSTER SUPPORT

COMMITTEES *Denotes Committee Chair

Steering Committee

Sheila Austin Pamela Barnes Theresa Brown

Patrinia DeBardelaben Jimmetta Gourdine

Pamela Hill

Patricia Hill* Kimberly Maryland

Priscilla Merriweather Jaunita Owes

Wanda Robinson Tonia Stephens

Sheral Ware Shanda Williams

Ecumenical/Music

Sheila Austin* Sheila Black

Cassandra Conway Tafeni English

Melanie Foster-Handy* Alice Gooden Fannie Harris

Keina Houser Doris McEwen

LaDonya Rudolph Airy Thomas

Olivia Washington Catrina Waters

Entertainment

Patricia Kimbrough

Tonia Stephens* Kreshay Thomas

Finance Team Gwendolyn Colvin

Jimmetta Gourdine* Princess Harper

Stephanie Wilson

First Aid Station/Health

Joye Barber-Owens* Constance Belser-Quinn

Theresa Brown

Gift Distribution Constance Belser Quinn

Lauren Blanding Aryian Boswell

Mary Brown Linda Browning

Debra Bush Erica Butler

Johnita Carter Felissa Clemons

Vicki Cooper-Robinson Crystal Crump Sakia Dixon Gladys Gray

Omekia Harrison Patricia Hill*

Twyla Jackson Lorraine Lewis Robyn Lindsey Tracy McDaniel

Glynis Rush Brenda Russ

Stephanie Seawright-Boswell Pamela Selmar

Rodonna Shannon Sandra Steele

Sandra Williams

Shanda Williams* Bernita Zeigler

Hostess/Decorations Pamela Barnes*

Evelyn Boyd Loukisha Brooks

Theresa Brown* Jennifer Canty Milanda Dean

Louise Hall Regina Moorer

Aviva Muhammad Gladys Peck

LaDonna Rudolph LaDonya Rudolph

Brenda Russ Doris Sanders Airy Thomas

Almeter Thompson Katrina Williams

Kit Stuffing Wanda Anderson

Marguerite Barber-Owens Teumbay Barnes

Evelyn Boyd Loukisha Brooks

Mary Brown Linda Browning

Khadijah Burroughs Shannon Burton Johnita Carter

Jessyca Darrington Milanda Dean

Brenda DeRamus-Coleman Christie Garner Pamela Garrett Alice Gooden Gladys Gray

Diane Hamilton Princess Harper Twyla Jackson Judy Johnson

R. MaChea' Jones Robyn Lindsey

Sandra McGruder Vivian McQueen Linda Osborne

Jaunita Owes* Torrence Lynn Parker

Fannie Pinkard Charlesetta Robinson

LaDonna Rudolph Angela Sanders

Marilyn Scott Rodonna Shannon

Ruby Smith Sandra Steele Lisa Stewart

Almeter Thompson

LaToya Wellborn Katrina Williams Sandra Williams Tracy Williams

Stephanie Wilson Robin Wood

Rhondria Young Bernita Zeigler


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Photography/Social Media Teumbay Barnes

Priscilla Merriweather* Kiyomi Moore Phyllis Palmer Gladys Peck

Yolanda Robinson Ladoris Tuck

Protocol/Traditions Constance Belser Quinn

Sakia Dixon Tandrea Elmore

Helen Jones Deidre Powell-Sims

Myrtis Ramsey Rhondria Young

Registration

Wanda Anderson Sheila Black

Lauren Blanding Tara Brinson Shirley Brown

Khadijah Burroughs Debra Bush

Jennifer Canty Gwendolyn Colvin

Crystal Crump Jessyca Darrington

Theodora Davis Angela Dixon

Tandrea Elmore Cheldia Fairley Pamela Garrett

Jimmetta Gourdine Diane Hamilton Princess Harper Omekia Harrison

Patricia Hill* Judy Johnson Kara Johnson

R. MaChea' Jones Patricia Kimbrough

Barbara Marshall-Coleman Tracy McDaniel Vivian McQueen Regina Moorer

Aviva Muhammad Phyllis Palmer Tracy Parks

Wanda Robinson Glynis Rush

Doris Sanders Pamela Selmar

Rasheda Smith Tangela Spencer

Lisa Stewart Capucine Ware Sheral Ware

Shanda Williams* Tracy Williams

Felicia Williams-Smith Robin Wood

Sergeant-At-Arms/Ushers Lena Blake

Juanita Brown Cheldia Fairley Sandy Johnson

Phyllis Matthews

Rhonda Oates Audrey Peterson

Charlesetta Robinson Tonia Stephens*

Arcadia Washington

Service Project Delanda Baswell Cassandra Brown

Sheral Ware*

Shadows/VIP’S Cassandra Conway

Angela Dixon Melvetta Leach-Peck

Josephine McCall

Doris McEwen* Jaunita Owes Najla Rushdan

Barbara Weatherly

Technology Pamela Hill

Priscilla Merriweather* Yolanda Robinson

Ladoris Tuck

Vendors Gwendolyn Colvin

Vicki Cooper-Robinson

Jimmetta Gourdine* Lorraine Lewis

Josephine McCall Jaunita Owes Tracy Parks

Wanda Robinson Najla Rushdan

Ruby Smith Tangela Spencer

Barbara Weatherly

Stephanie Wilson

Welcome Reception Pamela Barnes Juanita Brown Shirley Brown Theresa Brown

Erica Butler Felissa Clemons Christie Garner Sandy Johnson

Phyllis Matthews Aviva Muhammad

Gladys Peck Audrey Peterson

Deidre Powell-Sims Stephanie Seawright-Boswell

Tonia Stephens* Almeter Thompson

Arcadia Washington

Workshops Mona Davis

Patrinia DeBardelaben* Fannie Harris Keina Houser Helen Jones

Melvetta Leach-Peck

Kimberly Maryland* Doris McEwen

Kiyomi Moore Rhonda Oates Capucine Ware

Sheral Ware Olivia Washington

Catrina Waters

Pages

Christal Harvell Eta Nu

Kiana Hunter Alpha Zeta

Titana Layssard Gamma Tau

Iesha Newton Delta Delta

Alivia Payne Omicron Mu

Jasmyne Ray Nu Omicron


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SOUTHERN REGION INFORMATION How May I Direct Your Question?

ALABAMA STATE COORDINATOR – MARY CARMEN WILLIAMS

ALABAMA STATE FACILITATOR- NAKESHA SADÉ WILLIS

SOUTHERN REGIONAL DIRECTOR

SANDRA K. HORTON [email protected]

SOUTHERN REGIONAL REPRESENTATIVE

JESSICA SHOTWELL [email protected]

MEMBER, NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP AND

STANDARDS COMMITTEE

JOANELL L. LAWSON

[email protected]

MEMBER, NATIONAL FINANCE COMMITTEE

PAMELA R. HILL

[email protected]

MEMBER, NATIONAL NOMINATING

COMMITTEE PATSY PATTMAN

[email protected]

CHAIR, REGIONAL NOMINATING

COMMITTEE BREANNA FIELDS TAYLOR

[email protected]

COLLEGIATE MEMBER, REGIONAL

NOMINATING COMMITTEE

NICOLE STANNARD [email protected]

MEMBER, REGIONAL NOMINATING

COMMITTEE

LESSIE LYTTLE [email protected]

MEMBER, REGIONAL NOMINATING

COMMITTEE

LATICIA KHALIF

[email protected] MEMBER, REGIONAL NOMINATING COMMITTEE

PATRICK ELAINE ROSS

[email protected]

REGIONAL SECRETARY

TANYA MITCHELL COBB

[email protected]

REGIONAL ADVISOR COORDINATOR RHONDA HOUSTON

[email protected]

REGIONAL CHAPLAIN

JAYE PEABODY

[email protected]

REGIONAL JOURNALIST

DALMYRA CEASAR

[email protected]

ASSISTANT JOURNALIST

TINA FERNANDEZ

[email protected]

REGIONAL EMERGENCY RESPONSE

COORDINATOR ROSALIND SHORT

[email protected]

REGIONAL PROGRAM PLANNING CHAIR

CYNTHIA HARDY [email protected]

REGIONAL SOCIAL ACTION CHAIR

RHONDA BRIGGINS

[email protected]

REGIONAL SOCIAL ACTION CO-CHAIR

JESSICA SHOTWELL

[email protected]

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REGIONAL TECHNOLOGY, INFORMATION

AND COMMUNICATIONS CHAIR

LAKISHA N. PLATENBURG [email protected]

STATE COORDINATORS &

STATE FACILITATORS

ALABAMA COORDINATOR Mary Carmen Williams [email protected]

ALABAMA FACILITATOR

Nakesha Willis

[email protected]

THE BAHAMAS COORDINATOR

Jeunesse Osadebay [email protected]

THE BAHAMAS FACILITATOR

Imani Coles [email protected] FLORIDA COORDINATORS

T. Elaine Johnson – North Florida [email protected]

Pat Taylor – South Florida [email protected]

FLORIDA FACILITATORS Viesha Andrews – North Florida

[email protected]

Imani Coles – South Florida & Bahamas [email protected]

GEORGIA COORDINATORS Sabrina Polote – North Georgia [email protected]

Wanzina Jackson – South Georgia [email protected]

GEORGIA FACILITATORS

Alyssa Acker-Moffett – North Georgia [email protected]

Autrela Prime – South Georgia [email protected]

MISSISSIPPI COORDINATOR

Carshena Bailey [email protected]

MISSISSIPPI FACILITATOR Aliscia Burkett

[email protected]

TENNESSEE COORDINATOR

Necole Jones [email protected]

TENNESSEE FACILITATOR

Elizabeth Nichols

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