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Fort Worth Alumane Chapter Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.

2017-2018 Sorority Year

March 2018 Committee Reports

Chapter Meeting – March 10, 2018 at 12:00 PM Great Commission Baptist Church

7700 McCart Ave, Fort Worth, TX 76133

Angela Smith, President

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Table of Contents

Chapter Officers Elected Positions ...................................................................................... 4

Chapter Committees ..................................................................................................................................... 4

Agenda ...................................................................................................................................................... 5

Welcome Visiting Sorors ............................................................................................................................... 6

March Birthdays ............................................................................................................................................ 6

Correspondence Report ................................................................................................................................ 7

February Meeting Minutes ........................................................................................................................... 9

President Report ......................................................................................................................................... 12

Committee Reports ..................................................................................................................................... 14

Arts and Letters Committee Report ........................................................................................................ 14

Internal Audit Committee Report ........................................................................................................... 15

Jabberwock Committee Report .............................................................................................................. 16

May Week Committee Report ................................................................................................................ 17

Membership Committee Report ............................................................................................................. 18

Nominating Committee Report .............................................................................................................. 19

Programs Committee Report .................................................................................................................. 20

Sisterhood Month Committee Report .................................................................................................... 23

Technology Committee Report ............................................................................................................... 24

Yearbook Committee Report .................................................................................................................. 25

Chapter Officers Elected Positions President Angela Smith Chaplain Rose Kirby Simpson

First Vice President Katrina Haley Journalist Katrina Carter

Second Vice President Valerie Baston Sutton Corresponding Secretary Mekasha Brown

Recording Secretary Cynthia Winston Sergeant-at-Arms Demetrice Thompson

Financial Secretary Kristie Stephenson Custodian of Properties Rachel Madison

Assistant Financial Secretary RaMona Carter Historian Shirley Coggins

Treasurer Dr. Carolyn Yusuf Parliamentarian (Appointed) Angela Rainey

Assistant Treasurer Teresa Lamb Assist Parliamentarian(Appointed)

Lynnae Hughes

Chapter Committees Arts and Letter* Gloria Spradley- Wadkins* Nominating Committee Andrea Harper

Arts and Letters Sherri Pratt Nominating Committee Sherry Smith

Barbara Jordan Essay* Glenda Redeemer* Nominating Committee Tabitha Smith

Barbara Jordan Essay Beverly Pouncey Nominating Committee Kimberly Whatley Knight

Choir* Charlene Ayers* Omega Omega* Linda Green*

Courtesy* Margie Majors* Omega Omega Ernestine Cohee

Courtesy Betty Mobley Pan Hellenic* Yolanda James

Delta Academy* Charitta Bryant* Pan Hellenic Whitnee Byod

Delta Academy Roneka Patterson Programs* Valerie Baston-Sutton*

Delta GEMS* Astonida Draper* Project 13* S. Machelle Denson*

Delta GEMS Keisha Mason Publicity* Kimberly Hinton

Founders Day* Deborah Cuffee* Rituals & Ceremonies* Bonnie Cheatman*

Founders Day Robyn Harris Risk Management* Valerie Baston-Sutton

EMBODI* LaMetra Curry* Risk Management Rachel Madision

EMBODI Brittnay Mitchell Rules of Order/Polices Angela Rainey

Fundraising* Carolyn Grant* Senior Citizens* Bobbie Smart*

Health Wellness* Janet Hicks-Woods* Senior Citizens Loretta Bookman

Health Wellness Jennifer Henley Sisterhood Luncheon* Sharie Rambo McEwing *

Heritage & Archives* Shirley Coggins* Sisterhood Luncheon Bevelia Curley

Internal Audit* Dora Sergeant* Sisterhood Month* Andrea Harper

Jabberwock* Bridgette Garrett * Social Action* Barbara Cager*

Jabberwock Paula Roberts Social Action Kimele Carter

May Week* Alishia Jones * Technology* Kimberly Hinton*

Membership* Katrina Haley* Yearbook* Mekasha Brown*

Nominating Committee* Vicky Morange* Yearbook Demetrice Thompson

Indicates * Committee Chair

Agenda

A. Ritualistic Opening

B. Verification of Handouts

C. Adoption of Agenda

D. Reading and Approval of Minutes

E. Welcome of Visiting Sorors

F. Sisterhood Moment

G. President’s Report

H. Correspondence Report

I. Financial Secretary’s Report

J. Treasurer’s Report

K. Recommendations of Executive Board

1. Purchase a sign for $75 to be taken from the Health & Wellness budget for the Victory Over Violence Walk

2. The 2018 DFW Founders Day Committee moves to continue with a joint DFW Area Founders Day Celebration for all chapters with, the Fort Worth Alumnae Chapter participating in 2019.

3. Co-host a fundraiser for Michelle Brown with the Iota Eta Chapter (TCU), not to exceed $200 and donate $300 towards her campaign.

4. Purchase a full-page color ad for $375 for the 2018 Southwest Regional Conference Souvenir Book, to come from the Conference/Convention line item of the budget.

5. The FWA SWRC ad has a picture of the chapter with the verbiage “Fort Worth Alumnae Chapter supports our member Michelle R Brown for the position of Regional Director.”

L. Committee Reports

1. Arts & Letters 5. Nominating 2. Founders Day 6. Sisterhood Month 3. Internal Audit 7. Yearbook 4. May Week

M. Unfinished Business

1. DID on April 28, 2018. 2. 80th Anniversary Celebration

N. New Business

1. Chapter Photo

O. Announcements

P. Adjournment

Q. Ritualistic Closing

PLEASE SIGN IN SO WE WILL HAVE AN OFFICIAL RECORD OF YOUR ATTENDANCE

***THE FINANCE TABLE WILL CLOSE AT 1:00PM***

Welcome Visiting Sorors

March Birthdays

MAR 06 Deborah Cuffee MAR 10 Erica Robinson MAR 10 Jonae Walker-Ferrell MAR 11 Debra Wilson MAR 16 Sharon Cormick MAR 19 Beverly Wilborn MAR 19 Juanita Winfrey MAR 21 Kimberly Little MAR 25 Myra McGlothen-Sutton MAR 26 Kimele Carter MAR 26 Connie Henderson MAR 28 Julia Huff MAR 30 Tanatreon Williams

Correspondence Report Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.

Fort Worth Alumnae Chapter

Executive Board Meeting - March 6, 2018

Chapter Meeting - March 10, 2018

Updated March Correspondence Committee Report

Committee Chair: Mekasha Brown

Summary of Committee Activities: THANK YOU CARDS/LETTERS: 1. Thank you. Two small words for such a big feeling. To the Sorors of FWAC, Thank you so very much for your generous out pouring of love shown to me. The flowers, calls, texts and cards will help to comfort me in the days to come. Continue to lift me in prayers as I travel a road never traveled by me before. I love you all and hope to be with you all again soon. Loving always, Bonnie Cheatham 2. On behalf of the entire McGee family, I would like to thank you for the beautiful plant in the passing of my mother. They say there is nothing like a mother’s love; and mine was the best. Thank you all so much for thinking of us in our time of sorrow. Yours always, Tomeka McGee

3. My dearest Sorors, Thank you, thank you my sisters, for your thoughts, prayers, phone calls and heart warming cards. I’ve received them all, and it has truly made the difference. Though I will miss my beloved big brother, I find rest and peace, knowing that he is now in the loving arms of our Lord. He no longer has to live with the aches and pain of the natural body, and for this I can rejoice, for heaven is our home. Thank you again Sorors and may God’s love, peace and joy, forever be yours! In His Love, Soror S. Machell Denson

4. With Sincere Appreciation Thank you so much. I cannot begin to express how elated I was to have so many of my FWA Sorors at my final State Meeting as your State Coordinator. God has blessed me with an amazing chapter where I have had opportunities to expand my Delta knowledge and enhance my leadership skills. Thank you for the prayers, the encouragement, the monetary gift and all that you do to support me. Much Delta Love! –Michelle DONATION REQUESTS: 1. NAACP Renewal: $300, $450, $600 or other 2. American Diabetes Association: $300, $325, $350, or other 3. Two Requests - St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital: $350, $525, $700, or other 4. Alzheimer’s Association: $50, $75, $100 or other 5. Tarrant Area Food Bank: $175, $150, $200 or other ANNOUNCEMENTS/INVITATIONS: 1. Alzheimer’s Association 2018 Spring Symposium Dementia: Current Trends and Future Directions Thursday, March 22, 2018 at 8:30AM – 4:30PM at the Arlington Convention Center 2100 Ballpark Way, Arlington, TX 76011

2. St. Luke “Community” United Methodist Church invites you to participate in their 85th Church Anniversary Commemorative Booklet and Business Directory “Connecting to Family, Community, Business”. Deadline – April 1, 2018. Front Inside Cover - $250; Back Outside Cover - $300; Back Inside Cover - $205; Full Page - $125; Half Page $75; Quarter Page - $50; Business Card - $25; Patron - $10. Make Checks, Money Orders or Cashier Checks Payable to: 570 East RL Thornton Freeway Dallas, TX 75223 Attn: Lauren Wiggins/Sylvia Perry 85th Church Anniversary Committee. You may also email ads to: [email protected]. For more information, call the church office at 214.821.2970 3. The 30th Expanding Your Horizons Girls' STEM Conference is 6 weeks away. Will you be able to make Saturday, April 7, even more special for a deserving middle school Stem Student by donating money, time, help, or prizes for our 30th Expanding Your Horizons Girls’ Conference at Texas Wesleyan University from 9-3? Anything you wish to donate will be greatly appreciated. Call or Email Dr. Jane Moore to discuss this, or go to: www.txwes.edu/visitors/eyh work phone: 817-531-4882 [email protected] fax: 817-531-4275. 4. The Greater Fort Worth Area Negro Business and Professional Women’s Club will hold its 43rd Annual Founders Day Luncheon on: Saturday April 14, 2018 12:00 Noon at the Fort Worth Club 306 W. 7th Street Fort Worth, Texas 76102. We will recognize distinguished members of the Fort Worth Community. A souvenir booklet will be published and we are soliciting your help with an advertisement or congratulatory message in the booklet. All advertisements are due by March 20, 2018, please see attached advertisement form. Advertisement Cost: Front Inside Cover - $150; Back Inside Cover - $150; Full page - $100; Business Card - $25; Half Page - $60 Patrons - $5; ¼ page - $45. Make checks payable to Greater Fort Worth Area BPW Club attn.: Beverly Washington, Treasurer 3721 Memphis Lane Fort Worth, TX 76133 or PayPal via the GFW Website: www.greaterfwbpwc.org. Thank you in advance for your help in this effort. Delores Simmons and Hazel Wilson Founders Day Co-Chairman 5. Victory over Violence 5K Walk/Run will be held Saturday, April 14, 2018 at the Trinity Park Duck Pond. We are asking for your support of this event by purchasing a sign that will be posted along the race route. There are two options: you can purchase a yellow 12” by 18” sign for $50 or for $75 you can get a larger, white 20” by 16” sign and include your logo. The easiest way to purchase your sign is online at vovfw.org. You may also complete a sign form and mail payment by Wednesday, March 28 to The Women’s Center VOV 1723 Hemphill, Fort Worth, TX 76110. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact The Women’s Center (817) 927.4006 or [email protected]. Sincerely, Mimi Karnes and Lei Testa 2018 Race Committee 6. Personal invitation to the upcoming stage play, Soul Purpose! The play features several members of our Greek Community and therefore we are having a Pan-Hellenic day on Saturday, April 28, 2018. Tickets are on sale now at Ticketmaster and group tickets are just $25 each. If you plan to come and would like to be recognized from the stage or have any other questions, please let me know. I look forward to seeing you at Soul Purpose! Kind regards, Cheryl P. Williamson Executive Producer and AKA Sister 214.550.2873 7. Save the Date! Tuesday May 1st, 6:30PM for the 21st Annual Noche De Gracias “Night of Thanks” benefiting Cassata Catholic High School.

8. Killeen Alumnae Chapter, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Prayer Breakfast. Theme: “Little Prayer,

Little Power, Much Prayer Much Power.” March 24, 2018 at 8AM at the Shilo Inn & Suites 3701 S WS

Young Dr. Killeen, TX 76542. Tickets: $15 http://bit.ly/KACPrayerBreakfast contact Martha Green

254.681.3198. Speaker: Rev. Dr. LaVerne Whitehead Reed, M. Div., D. Min, BCC Delta Sigma Theta

Sorority, Inc. Texas/New Mexico State Chaplain

PUBLICATIONS:

1. The Women’s Center 2017 Annual Report

http://bit.ly/KACPrayerBreakfast%20contact%20Martha%20Green%20254.681.3198

http://bit.ly/KACPrayerBreakfast%20contact%20Martha%20Green%20254.681.3198

February Meeting Minutes DELTA SIGMA THETA SORORITY, INC

Fort Worth Alumnae Chapter Meeting February 17, 2018, at Great Commission Baptist Church

Soror Angela Smith called to order at 12:20 p.m. with the ritualistic opening. A quorum was present.

Handouts were verified.

Soror Kimberly Hinton moved to adopt the agenda. Soror Lynnae Hughes second. One correction noted (40 for, 1 opposed- motion carried)

Minutes for previous meeting were read. Soror Lula Daniel moved to accept minutes with changes. Soror Rhonda Smith second (47 for, 0 opposed- motion carried).

Visiting Sorors: Soror Katrina Haley

Birthdays: Soror Katrina Haley recognized February birthdays. Sorors were serenaded and received birthday cards from the Membership Committee

Sisterhood Moment: Soror Lula Daniel

President’s Report: Soror Angela Smith

National Correspondence: 1. Dues payments 4. Chapter review of programs 2. Nat’l Collegiate Connect Month 5. MIT letter writing requisites 3. National Reclamation Project 6. Revised Constitution & By-Laws

SWR Regional Correspondence: 1. SW Region website 3. Reg. Conference details 2. Verify Nat’l website credentials

State/Local Correspondence

1. Summit details 3. State Coordinator gift 2. DFW Reclamation Picnic

Correspondence Report (Soror Mekasha Brown)- See Reports

Financial Secretary’s Report (Soror Kristie Stephenson) )- See Reports

Treasurer’s Report (Soror Teresa Lamb)

Feb 2018 Operating Scholarship Savings Jabberwock PayPal

Beg Bal $33,565.84 $3,209.79 $27,579.08 $6,829.82

Checks & Payments

5,446.30 75.45 0.25 828.72

Deposits 4,596.27 0.00 0.25 298.72

Cleared Trans. 850.03 75.45 0.25 298.72

Uncleared Trans. 1,080.70 0.00 0.00 0.00

Ending Bank Bal $31,635.11 $3,134.34 $27,579.33 $6.531.10

(Budgets for next year are due in March) Motion made by Soror Kristie Stephenson, second – Soror Bridgette Garrett:

Move $1500.00 (from savings to operating)

80th celebration seed money: $200.00

Increase senior citizens committee by $250.00

Total $4050.00 needed, $5000.00 requested

Recommendation: ask committee chairs to relinquish any extra funds

$3500.00 from committees to 80th seed money and senior committee Call for the question: Soror Gabretta Guerin, second- Soror Kristie Stephenson (For: 52 ,Opposed: 0) Motion carried Original motion – (For: 41, Opposed: 8) Motion carried Executive Board Recommendations: 1. Reimburse chapter president for $440.28 to be taken from Rentals and Gems budgets- for

printing documents for sorors without internet access. Maker of motion: Soror Myra M. Sutton, second: Soror Yonina Robinson (For: 53, Opposed: 0) Motion carried.

2. Pay $1500.00 to Regional Conference Planning Committee (taken from Conference/Convention budget) Maker of motion: Soror Lynnae Hughes, second: Soror Mya M. Sutton (For: 52, Opposed: 0) Motion carried.

3. Allow Iota Eta Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta to borrow 10 red and 10 white ceremonial robes for their MIT process for the month of April. Maker of motion: Soror Mekasha Brown, second: Soror Myra M. Sutton Call for the question- Soror Thomas Hall, second- Soror Lula Daniel (For: 54, Opposed:0 ) Motion carried Original motion: ( For: 56, Opposed: 0) Motion carried

4. Participate with the other 8 DST Alumnae chapters in hosting the hospitality suite at the Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity’s 82nd Province Council on April13th, 2018 paying no more than $100 to be taken from chapter budget. Maker of motion: Soror Lynnae Hughes, second- Soror Beverly Wilborn (For: 48, Opposed: 2) Motion carried

Committee Reports: Fundraising- Motion: Recommended we raffle off a SWRC registration. $25 per raffle ticket and all payments made thru Paypal. Motion maker: Soror Deborah Cuffee, second- Soror Kimberly Hinton (For: 48, Opposed: 0) Motion carried Nominating- Skit to encourage sorors to run for office.

Policies and Procedures- Soror Rainey read the mandated changes from Scholarship and Standards to our current documents.

Sisterhood Month- outlined the activities for the month of March.

Unfinished Business: Makeup DID schedule for April 28th.

Announcements 1. Save the Date: Artists roundtable April 28, 2018 at Buttons Restaurant$28.00 by March

10th, $35.00 by April 10th or Sold out. First 10 paid registrants receive something special. 2. Please join us for Greek Sunday, Feb. 25th at Mount Olive Missionary Baptist Church at 2951

Evans Ave. Fort Worth, Texas. Service begins at 10:45am. Help us reclaim our title for largest delegation of members.

3. Two part time positions are open for Youth Specialist- www.arlingtontx.gov 4. Office of Councilwoman Carlie Jones of the city of Forest Hill is requesting sponsorship of 15

film institute students to attend the play, A Freedom’s Eve Story, starring Greg Ellis- former Dallas Cowboys player. Tickets are $10.00

5. Delicia D. Barther, Inclusion Teacher at Versia Williams Elementary School #159 (901 Baurline St. Fort Worth, Tx 76111), is looking for people to read to the students on Monday, February 26, 2018 from 8:30-10:00am. If interested, please contact the chapter president for details after chapter meeting.

6. It is not too late to participate in the Delta S.I.Z.E.D. challenge and take “steps” on your Journey to Wellness. Track your miles and report them to Soror Lynnae Hughes monthly. Email to [email protected]

7. The Financial Fortitude Workshop, “ What’s Love Got To Do With IT: Protecting your assets before, during, and after marriage” will be held on Saturday March 3rd from 11am to 1pm at the Bethlehem Center, 951 Evans Ave., Fort Worth, Texas. Attorney Crystal Gayden will be the presenter. For more information, contact Valerie Baston Sutton, 2nd Vice President.

8. Sorors, please consider donating to Kyle Smaw, son of Soror Tymeshia Smaw, in the Jack and Jill Scholarship Beautilion. Soror Smaw, could not be here today as Kyle is flying to Ohio today in consideration for academic scholarship opportunities. Let’s support our sister and her son and family in this endeavor. Donations are needed today as the deadline is tomorrow. Please turn in all donations into Soror Beverly Wilborn or Soror Melonee Wiliams today. Thank you on behalf of Soror Tymeshia Smaw.

Ritualistic closing

Adjournment: 3:10pm

Submitted by, Gabretta Guerin Angela L. Smith Acting Recording Secretary President

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President Report o National Correspondence

Dues Payments

2018-2019 dues payments are payable January 1, 2018 through March 31,

2018 without incurring a late or reinstatement fee. Anything between now and March

31st should be paid by money order or cashier’s check.

Official notice was posted regarding any soror that was sanctioned between July 1,

2001 through June 30, 2013 and has not satisfied her fine or financial obligation, that a

complete audit of the sorority’s files with regards to fine payments will be conducted

on June 30, 2018. If the sanction is unpaid by the designated deadline, her membership

will be revoked, and she will be expelled from the sorority. To become a soror in good

standing, you must submit the entire fine payment by June 30, 2018, then she can

submit dues and any applicable fees to a local chapter or as member -at-large to become

an active financial member.

Purchasing the weekend/two-day registration for the 53rd

National Convention (2017,

Las Vegas, NV) prohibits any soror seeking to run for office from using the 53rd

National Convention weekend registration to satisfy eligibility requirements during the

nominations process for future elections.

An on-site verification of membership process has been devised and is mandatory to be

used by all chapters before granting admittance to chapter meetings and to determine if

a soror is in good standing with the organization. Without proper verification

(membership card, membership certificate, verification via the Red Zone, or letter of

verification from National Headquarters), vouching by a chapter member, and

verification of good standing by reviewing the list of Sorors/members who have been

placed on suspension, probation or have been expelled from the organization, a visitor

should not be admitted. Sorors on probation may be admitted only if part of a

Rehabilitation Plan prescribed by the Regional Director.

As a reminder, it is the policy of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated (“Delta”)

that no organization or group shall be identified or recognized as a committee or

affiliate of or within the structure of any chapter of Delta if the organization

(hereinafter “independent organization”) meets any of the following criteria:

operates pursuant to established policies and procedures, of any kind;

is governed by an elected or appointed Board of Directors and/or elected or

appointed officers;

has standing or ad hoc committees;

holds in its name a checking, savings, investment, or other account at a bank or

other financial institution;

is registered to do business in a state or as a tax exempt organization;

has a mailing or delivery address in the name of the entity; or

collects or assesses membership dues, fees, or assessments.

Any affiliation or association with any such independent organization is inappropriate

and is prohibited because of potential legal, fiscal and/or fiduciary ramifications.


o SWR Regional Correspondence

Regional Conference will be held July 19-22, 2018.

Registration opens March 13, 2018 at 12:00noon EST and closes April 17, 2018 at

11:59pm EST or until capacity is reached.

We encourage you to register as soon as possible. The maximum number of

registrations is 1800 and there are no expansion options. Last time, capacity was

reached a month before the deadline date.

Please make sure that your National website Members Only login works or that you

have an ID and password before you try to register for the conference. If you do not

have access to the Internet, but plan on registering for the convention, please let me or

Soror Pat Clark know so that we can arrange to setup an ID for you and assist with your

registration.

Check the Southwest Region’s website for information on the VIRTUAL 5K

WALK/RUN, Big D Bundle, $19.13 Red Envelope Campaign, and the commemorative

lapel pin. Look for more information regarding a SWRC Old School Pop-up Party on

Saturday, April 21st from 7 PM – 11 PM

The 2018 Southwest Regional Slating has been posted with following people running

for office:

Regional Director

o Doris Brown Baton Rouge Delta Alumnae

o Michelle Brown Fort Worth Alumnae

o Karen Dourseau Houston Alumnae

o Delores Smith Minden Alumnae (Louisiana)

o Eula Woodberry Dallas Alumnae

Regional Representative

o Diamond Compton Delta Eta - University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff

o Tierra Shepherd Eta Beta - Prairie View A&M University

Member, National Finance Committee

o Shondra Fields North Dallas Suburban Alumnae

o Eryka Robinson Houston Metropolitan Alumnae

Member, National Scholarship & Standards Committee

o Margaret Carrigan North Central Texas Alumnae

o Sonya Jackson Metropolitan Dallas Alumnae

o Sharon Barnett-Starks New Orleans Alumnae

o Nicole Taylor Southwest Dallas County Alumnae


Committee Reports

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.




Arts and Letters Committee Report

Committee Chair: Gloria Spradley-Wadkins

Committee Co-Chair: Sherri Pratt

Five-Point Programmatic Thrust Category: Economic Development

Meeting Date: 2018-03-01

Meeting Location: Conference Call mtgs on March 1& 3 3

Participants: Rose Simpson, Raquel Brown, Valerie Baston-Sutton, Ruby McEwing, Sherri Pratt, Showanda Fountain, Avis Davis, TroyNell Edmon, Gloria Wadkins Summary of Committee Activities: Review and discuss Action Plans re Artists Roundtable event featuring 5 talented DFW area black artists on Saturday April 28, 2018 10 A.M.-12. noon at BUTTONS Restaurant FtW. Ticket price is $28 if paid by March 10th. Ticket price is $35 on March 11 until Sold Out. Once capacity is reached, additional seating will not be available. PREFERRED seating on the main floor (#1- 62); OVERFLOW seating on the 2nd floor (#63 to 100). No ticket sales at Venue. Each ticket includes Brunch and access to a silent auction, door prizes for the first 10 registrants, a raffle, vendors and the artists' specialty pieces (will be available for purchase): metal sculpture, jewelry, paintings, head wear, wood art and drawings. Proceeds will be donated to local appropriate service entities, (TBD). Upcoming Activities: FWA 2nd Annual Roundtable featuring Talented Black Artists, Saturday April 28, 2018 at Buttons Restaurant. Come, see and hear artists who look like you. Recommendation: For information only Next Meeting: 2018-03-27 Electronically submitted by: Gloria Spradley-Wadkins Submitter Email Address: [email protected] Submit Date: 2018-03-05






Internal Audit Committee Report

Committee Chair: Dora M. Sergeant

Committee Co-Chair: Dora Evette Sergeant

Five-Point Programmatic Thrust Category: Economic Development Meeting Date: 2018-01-30

Meeting Location: 1310 Collard St. Fort Worth, TX 76105

Participants: Pamela Hammonds-Miller and Charitta Bryant Summary of Committee Activities: The audit was reviewed and signed by the Internal Audit Committee Chair and the President and submitted to Nationals on 02-28-2018, satisfying the compliance deadline of March 1, 2018. The audit is listed below: Detailed Audit Report The Internal Audit Committee completed a review of the financial records of the Fort Worth Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. for the second quarter period of October 1, 2017 to December 31, 2017. The review included a random sampling of disbursements, receipts, deposits and 100% of membership dues collected during the period. The initial review was completed on January 30, 2018. A summary of the major findings, details and recommendations are listed below: Finding #1: The testing of disbursements showed that 2 checks out of 41 tested (less than 1% of the sample tested), showed the person receiving the check also signed the voucher. a. Check #1046 to Soror LaMetra Curry - Soror Curry signed the voucher and the request for reimbursement was payable to her. b. Check #8780 to Soror Shavon Cormick - Soror Cormick signed the voucher and the request for reimbursement was payable to her. Recommendation #1: The chapter policies and procedures dictate that Committee Chairs should bring all vouchers with required signatures to Executive Board or chapter meeting to obtain President’s signature, prior to giving to Treasurer. The voucher recipient should not be the same as the committee person signing the voucher. After review by the Chapter Internal Audit Committee or their designee, it has been determined that the chapter has satisfactory financial internal controls and the review supports the existence and utilization of these controls. **As a note concerning responsibilities, it is the responsibility of the Treasurer and the Finance Committee to provide the Audit Committee with all required and necessary documents. The Audit Committee does not always have electronic access, so moving forward please provide all documentation on paper. The Committee will begin the search for CPAs to solicit bids for the chapter's upcoming audit. If anyone knows of a CPA please notify myself or a member of the committee with contact information Upcoming Activities: Next meeting to be announced Recommendation: This report is for information only and shall be filed with chapter records. Next Meeting: Electronically submitted by: Dora M. Sergeant Submitter Email Address: [email protected] Submit Date: 2018-03-03






Jabberwock Committee Report

Committee Chair: Bridgette Garrett

Committee Co-Chair: Paula Roberts

Committee Co-Chair: Five-Point Programmatic Thrust Category: Education Development


Meeting Location: Conference Call

Participants: Bridgette Garrett, Paula Roberts, Tunisia Sadruddin, Angela Rainey, Gabby Guerin, Nicki Harper, Talemah Jones, Gail Walters, Jordan Garrett, Azure Dismuke Summary of Committee Activities: Participants met to turn in funds collected. Upcoming Activities: Participants will be rehearsing for Jabberwock Presentation throughout the month of March. All participants have been setup to receive donations on the Chapter's PayPal account. Tickets, tables and donations to the committee can also be made using the Chapter's PayPal account. The final collection for participants to turn in all funds collected will be Saturday, March 24, 2018. The Committee is asking all chapter members to support our one and only scholarship event. Chapter members can support by either purchasing a table, ticket, making a donation and/or attending the Jabberwock Presentation, Saturday, April 14, Will Rogers Memorial Coliseum at 6pm. Individual tickets are $50. In addition, this year will be a masquerade ball, and prizes will be given for the best masks. Recommendation: Report is informational, no action required Next Meeting: 2018-03-04 Electronically submitted by: Bridgette Garrett Submitter Email Address: [email protected] Submit Date: 2018-11-02






May Week Committee Report

Committee Chair: M. McGlothen-Sutton

Committee Co-Chair: T. Seymore Co-chairs

Committee Co-Chair: Five-Point Programmatic Thrust Category: Education Development



Participants: Treschell Seymore, Myra McGlothen-Sutton, Charitta Bryant, Glenda Redeemer, Astonida Draper, Jakisha Jones, Talemah Jones, Abby Cagnolati, Jennifer Henley, Shavon Cormick, Angela Smith, Yolanda James, Valerie Baston Summary of Committee Activities:

1. Research possible venues that are free or minimal cost 2. Venue selected was Polytechnic United Methodist Church 3. Research food options (to include catering possibly and working to secure 3 bids) 4. Submitted themes to the committee to vote and the theme selected was “Walking into your Destiny” 5. In the process of trying to secure free food from local restaurants/businesses to include Walmart,

Raising Cains & Nothing Bundt Cakes Upcoming Activities: May Week, May 5, 2018 @12-2pm Recommendation: For information Only Next Meeting: 2018-03-19 Electronically submitted by: Treschell Seymore Submitter Email Address: [email protected] Submit Date: 2018-03-03






Membership Committee Report

Committee Chair: Katrina Haley

Five-Point Programmatic Thrust Category: Meeting Date: 2018-02-27

Meeting Location: TA Sims Elementary

Participants: Andrea Harper, Lula Daniel, Abby Cagnolatti, Kimberly Hinton, Katrina Haley, Angela Smith Summary of Committee Activities: The committee finalized plans for New Member Orientation. The committee will make personal phone calls to visiting sorors and new members in order to keep them engaged and to show sisterly love. Soror Daniels will lead this endeavor and will engage Delta DEARS in this process. A new category was added to the Sisterhood Circle at the request of a DEAR. The committee recommends creating an additional category, "Daytime Deltas" This group is open to sorors who are available for activities during the day. Our goal is for engagement and involvement throughout the chapter and not to create isolated groups. Sisterhood Circle Descriptions: Dining Divas – This FWA sisterhood circle explores cuisine around the town. Are you interested in expanding your palate, join the fun! Travel Crew- This FWA sisterhood circle plans adventures near and far. Join the fun if vacation is your passion or visiting hidden gems within the city is your desire. Movie Enthusiast – This FWA sisterhood circle loves new releases and classic movies. Whether it’s at the theater or in the comfort of a soror's home this group definitely loves to watch and discuss movies. Mommy & Me- This FWA sisterhood circle is seeking adventure for themselves and their little ones. This group connects with chapter sorors and the kiddos! Daytime Deltas- This FWA sisterhood circle is available for fun during the daytime hours 8-5. This group is for sorors with non-traditional work hours, retirees and those who seek adventure during the day. Fitness Gurus- This FWA sisterhood circle has a desire for physical activity. All are welcome from beginners to pros there’s just one goal to get fit! Announcement: If you have not signed up for a sisterhood circle, please see Kimberly Hinton immediately following chapter meeting or access the sign up through your email communication. If you do not have access to email please see Nikki Harper. Upcoming Activities: Sisterhood Circle kickoff activity March 17. Recommendation: Next Meeting: Electronically submitted by: Katrina Haley Submitter Email Address: [email protected] Submit Date: 2018-03-01






Nominating Committee Report Committee Chair: Vicky Moragne

Five-Point Programmatic Thrust Category: Political Awareness & Involvement Meeting Date: 2018-03-02


Participants: Tabitha Smith, Kimberly Whatley-Knight, and Vicky Moragne Summary of Committee Activities: The committee discussed the response to the call for nominations and is pleased with the 200% increase in applications received. We are optimistic that this positive trend will continue since we are intentional about our Sisterhood Month Theme--"Love Will Keep Us Together". FYI for those candidates who are nominated from the floor, each of you will have 48 hours to submit your application/Delta resume (those items must be post marked or received online by Monday; March 12, 2018). You may begin campaigning once you have received an e-mail from Soror Vicky Moragne, the Nominating Committee Chair. The e-mail will contain notice that you have been slated and the campaigning guidelines. Campaigning Guidelines were sent to each currently slated candidate and each should know that campaigning may begin at 3 p.m. following the chapter meeting. Candidates Corner is scheduled for Saturday, April 14, 2018. The final details (time and logistics) will be completed at a later date due to the nominations coming from the floor. Light Refreshments will be served and any excess funds remaining AFTER Candidates Corner may be returned to the general operating account. Soror Kim Whatley Knight has designed a 10 Day Notice Card. The card's verbiage is to be approved by the 1st Vice President, Recording Secretary, and Nominating Committee Chair per Regional Director Pamela Rogers. Finally, we will now present the 2018 Nominating Committee Slate: Upcoming Activities: Monitoring any Meet and Greet Events and Finalizing Candidates Corner Recommendation: I recommend that the report of the Nominating Committee is accepted with the caveat that those candidates running from the floor who do not meet the eligibility requirements, will not be placed on the ballot for the chapter vote. Next Meeting: 2018-03-23 Electronically submitted by: Vicky Moragne Submitter Email Address: [email protected] Submit Date: 2018-03-04






Programs Committee Report

Committee Chair: Valerie Baston Sutton

Five-Point Programmatic Thrust Category: Economic Development Meeting Date: 2018-03-03

Meeting Location: Bethlehem Center

Participants: Financial Fortitude workshops were open to chapter members and the public. Summary of Committee Activities: ANNOUNCEMENT FOR CHAIRS AND CO-CHAIRS: Program Evaluations/reports for 2016-2017 and 2017-2018 Sorority years are needed. President Smith and I met on Saturday, February 24, 2018, to discuss the chapter's programs, projects and events. An email will be sent to chairs and co-chairs that will outline evaluations and what needs to be contained in reports given about chapter events/programs/projects. Financial Fortitude Workshops: 1. Protecting Your Assets/Addressing Insurance Needs. The presenter was Dr. Chamara Fields - Fields Insurance Agency. She is a member of SW Dallas County Alumnae Chapter. Date: January 27, 2018 Time: 11 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Location: Bethlehem Center 951 Evans Ave Fort Worth, TX 76104 This workshop focused on the basics of insurance, assessing your personal assets, planning to protect your assets and assessing your insurance needs. (Evaluations pending) Total particpants: 6 Total number of FWA: 1 Non FWA: 1 Non Deltas: 4 2. What's Love Got To Do With It? Protecting Your Assets Before, During & After Divorce. The presenter was Attorney Crystal Gayden. Date: March 3, 2018 Time: 11 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Location: Bethlehem Center 951 Evans Ave Fort Worth, TX 76104


Total participants: 25 Total number of FWA: 7 Non FWA: 3 Non Deltas: 15 Evaluation Results: Scale: 1= Strongly Disagree; 2= Disagree; 3= Undecided; 4= Agree; 5= Strongly Agree Q1: The event/program goals were clearly stated. Rating: 4.8 Q2 The stated goals were accomplished. Rating: 4.8 Q3: The presenter was knowledgeable. Rating: 5 Q4: The workshop was valuable: Rating: 5 Q5: The training addressed the problem areas. Rating: 4.7 Q6: Visual materials/handouts were relevant to the program/event. Rating: 4 Q7: The timing/pace of the program/event was satisfactory. Rating: 4.7 Q8: Access to the documents is effective, user friendly & beneficial. Rating: 4.1 Q9: My questions were answered. Rating: 4.7 Q10: I have a better understanding on how to financially protect myself in the case of divorce or separation. Rating: 4.8 Q11: I liked the location of the program/event. Rating: 4.7 Q12: I liked the facility used for this program/event: Rating: 4.7 How did you hear about this program: Facebook: 13 Radio: 0 Instagram: 2 Email: 3 Invite from FWA member: 9 Other: text message (1); Eventbrite (1) Participants affiliation with other organizations: Delta Sigma Theta, NAACP, FWISD, Urban League, Young Professionals, L. Clifford Davis Legal Assoc. Comments: PreNups, post nuptial marriage agreements, Living Trusts & filing married but separate were valuable information needed for participants; some participants had no plans on getting married, but found the information useful if they do get married or cohabitation. Liked participants sharing their life lessons from marriage/divorce. Crystal Gayden was great and gave a lot of insight into asset protection during divorce. Bethlehem Center has allowed us to use its facilities for free, since we are not charging for the workshops and the workshops are open to the public. Expenses: $25 for flyer(s) Refreshments were donated to the chapter by Sorors Chamara Fields, Kimberly Hinton and Valerie Baston Sutton. Upcoming Activities: Additional Financial Fortitude workshops: topics TBA. Recommendation: No recommendation. Next Meeting: Electronically submitted by: Valerie Baston Sutton Submitter Email Address: [email protected] Submit Date: 2018-03-04






Social Action Committee Report

Committee Chair: Barbara Cager

Committee Co-Chair: Kimele Carter

Committee Co-Chair:

Five-Point Programmatic Thrust Category: Political Awareness & Involvement


Meeting Location: Tarrant County College Reiniry River Campus

Participants: Barbara Cager, Kimele Carter, Debra Wilson, Lynnae Hughes, Charitta Bryant, Annie Dobbins, Bridgette Garret,

Summary of Committee Activities: • Identified the deputized sorors and discussed ways to encourage additional sorors to become deputized to assist with voter registration to expand our service. • Volunteered to man the voter registration table on March 19 and 20 at Trinity River Campus • Reviewed Social Action committee past programs and event • Planned a proposed calendar of events for 2018-2019 • Complied a proposed budget for 2018-2019

Upcoming Activities: Trinity River Campus TCC- March 19 and 20 Times 10:45 am -2:00 pm and 3:45 pm - 6:00 pm

Recommendation: Information Only

Next Meeting:

Electronically submitted by: Barbara Cager

Submitter Email Address: [email protected]

Submit Date: 2018-03-05






Sisterhood Month Committee Report

Committee Chair: Andrea Harper

Committee Co-Chair: Bevelia Curley

Five-Point Programmatic Thrust Category:


Meeting Location: T. A. Sims Elementary

Participants: Andrea Harper, Mekasha Brown, Demetrice Thompson, Kimberly Hinton,Donna Allen, Clintonia

Bryson, Denisha Stinson-Davis, Katrina Haley, Angela Smith

Summary of Committee Activities:

Saturday, March 3, 2018 Kickoff Event was a huge success with 48 Sorors present including 4 Sorors from Iota

Eta- TCU Chapter that participated in fun, food, and fellowship. 68 Sisterhood month t-shirts with our theme

"Love Will Keep Us Together" were ordered, paid for, and will be distributed at the March Chapter Meeting.

We had our first Monday night prayer conference call on March 5 led by Soror Rose Kirby Simpson that was

very uplifting. Sisterhood Month committee partnered with the Social and Membership Committee to host

Cafe Delta.

Upcoming Activities:

Sorors can still sign up to participate in a Sister Circle. Sister Circle Activities will need to be finalized at Cafe

Delta so that the location and activity can be publicized. If Sorors signed up for more than one Sister Circle

then you have the option to choose which Sister Circle activity to attend on March 17.

Saturday, March 24, 2018, 1:30pm-4:00pm is our day of service at Immanuel Nursing Home in Fort Worth

where we have been asked to host Bingo and prizes for the residents. Please sign up on the clipboard going

around indicating the time slot that you are available to volunteer. The more volunteers the greater our

presence and impact will be. Remember a Sisterhood that prays together stays together so join us for the

Monday Prayer Conference Calls each Monday at 8pm and wear red for Sunday Service at

10:00 am on Sunday, March 25, 2018 at Destiny Church in Southwest FTW.

Recommendation: For Information Only

Next Meeting: 2018-03-20

Electronically submitted by: Andrea Harper








Technology Committee Report

Committee Chair: Kimberly Hinton

FivePoint Programmatic Thrust Category: Economic Development

Summary of Committee Activities:

Updated FWA Website with the following:

March Meeting date

Member Only – if you need your password reset please send an email to

[email protected]

FWA Facebook & Twitter account

Please submit all pictures to be posted on the Facebook & Twitter account to Soror Dee Dee

Thompson [email protected]. Please share the Registration Raffle on your Facebook

page.

FWA Chapter Meeting Committee Report Booklet

Merged all Committee Reports into 1 document

Deadline for all Committee Reports will be Saturday at 1:00 PM before e-board o Saturday, April 7, 2018 at 1:00 PM o Saturday, May 12, 2018 at 1: 00 PM o Saturday, June 2, 2018 at 1:00 PM

Upcoming Activities:

MailChimp

Setup email reminders for all committee report deadlines Recommendation: Next Meeting: Electronically submitted by: Kimberly Hinton, Chairperson Submitter Email Address: [email protected] Submit Date: 3/3/2018






Executive Board Meeting - February 13, 2018

Chapter Meeting - February 17, 2018

Yearbook Committee Report

Committee Chair: Mekasha Brown

Committee Co-Chair: Demetrice Thompson


Meeting Location: Via Conference Call

Participants: Mekasha Brown, Teener Calcote, Beletra Thomas, Demetrice Thompson

Summary of Committee Activities: We reviewed the 2017-2018 budget and format. We discussed the 2018-2019 budget and format. We are recommending for the 2018-2019 yearbook that only black and white copies are printed for Delta Dears. All others would have access to a color yearbook in the Member's Only Section of the Fort Worth Alumnae Chapter Website. The format would remain the same as the 2017-2018 yearbook. S.O.S. has agreed to deliver copies of the yearbook to Dears, if needed.

Upcoming Activities: Submitting yearbook budget for 2018-2019

Recommendation: For Information Only

Next Meeting:

Electronically submitted by: Mekasha A. Brown



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