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DELTA SIGMA THETA SORORITY, INC. MARCH 2010

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THE DELTASisterhood Formula

An ounce of honesty, fidelity and devotionA dash of encouragement to strengthen one’s emotions

A lump of jubilance coupled with caring and sharingA hint of audacity, boldness and daring

Random acts of kindnessAnd a bit of goodwill

To overcome the most burdensome ordealIt will surely bring joy, optimism and praise

Not just once, but countless daysA dab of benevolence, laughter and pulling together

Several cups of patience to manage all sorts of weatherHeaps of daily prayer to the heavens above

Sweetened with millions of smiles & gallons of love.

~ By Janice Palmer

There is no secret recipe or magic formula to making a great Sisterhood; at least none that I am aware of, however I thought that this poem was a valiant attempt to try to put it into words. I am sure Sisterhood means different things to different people at different times and in different situations. Sisterhood can be an ethereal concept, like love and everyone’s perception of its manifestation is different. Some may feel it is an emotional connection, some may see it as a networking opportunity, while some may view it as a place to “belong”, others embrace it as all of these things, and there will be others that don’t believe it has any of these qualities and is something altogether different.

The concept of Sisterhood is as varied as the women who comprise it. This does not make one’s notion right, nor does it make another’s wrong, it simply is what it is…different. This, I believe, is why our Delta Sigma Theta Sisterhood is so strong. We are a mosaic of abilities, talents, personalities, likes and dislikes. Our Sorority is filled with many unique individuals, yet we strive to remain focused and cohesive. The ability of our beloved sisterhood to remain unified since 1913 highlights the importance of our cardinal virtues which provide each and every Soror of Delta Sigma Theta a guiding focal point. We can be as different as individuals can be, but when it comes to who we are in Delta, how we govern ourselves and treat one another, as well as the goals and ideals we should strive to incorporate into our daily lives these are very plainly spelled out in our Ritual, Cardinal Virtues & Oath. Sisterhood is a loving spirit, a forgiving heart, a helping hand, a kind word, a powerful connection, an eternal bond…Sisterhood; my Sorors is Delta Sigma Theta!

I look forward to seeing you at our Founders Day Celebration!

In Sisterhood & Service,

Soror Rachelle D. Hardiman Bible, President

ContentsPage 2

Dr. Betty Shabazz Delta Academy Ice Cream Social

Scholarship Interviews

Scholarships Available for Sorors

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Smoke Free Indy Update

Women’s Empowerment Forum at Coburn Place

Delta Days at the State Capitol

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Delta Bookmark

Black College Tour 25th Anniversary Fund

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Founders Day 2010

Represent Your Roots

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Delta Day at the IMA

National Convention Trip

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National Convention Bus Trip Order Form

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Dues Information for the 2010 - 2011 Sorority Year

PRESIDENT’S PENFrom Soror Rache!e D. Hardiman Bible

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DELTA ACADEMY ICE CREAM SOCIAL

The Scholarship Committee will be holding interviews for our high school scholarship candidates on Saturday, March 20, 2010. For Sorors that would like to volunteer, please sign up at Chapter meeting and or contact Soror Pat Crittendon.

Scholarships Available for SororsApplications for a scholarship from the Grand Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. are now available for Sorors only. Awards are for tuition and expenses for ONE year. The deadline is April 30, 2010. To obtain an application visit www.dstiac.com.

SCHOLARSHIP INTERVIEWS

SMOKE FREE INDY UPDATE

The Delta Academy will be holding an Ice Cream Social for interested young girls from 5th to 8th grade to participate in the Academy for the upcoming year 2010/2011.

We are asking each Soror to bring one young girl to this event.March 11, 20106:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.Robert Lee Frost Elementary (School 106)5301 Roxbury Road Indianapolis, Indiana 46226

Proposal 371 is again up for public hearing on April 14, 2010. The hearing will be held at 5:30 pm, City-County Building, 200 E. Washington Street, 46204.

SECOND ANNUAL WOMEN’S EMPOWERMENT FORUM AT THE COBURN PLACE SAFE HAVENThe Social Action Committee will host our second annual Women’s Empowerment Forum at Coburn Place Safe Haven on Thursday May 27, 2919 from 6:00 p.m.-7:15 p.m.

The mission of Coburn Place is to provide a safe haven for women and children fleeing domestic violence. Coburn Place transforms battered lives by healing painful emotions, teaching valuable life skills, fostering financial independence and teaching long-term self-sufficiency.

The focus will be on providing the ladies with information to assist them during their transition (job readiness, staying healthy (physically, mentally and emotionally) and most of all “moving ahead”. Please mark your calendar to attend this very important service project. Soror Tina Gridiron Smith will be our featured speaker.

Toiletries will be collected at Chapter meeting between March and May to distribute to the ladies of Coburn Place at this event. If you have questions or concerns, please contact Soror Lisa Dandridge Social at [email protected].





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Delta Day at the State Capitol is swiftly approaching and it will be an event you won’t want to miss!!! Mark your calendars for MARCH 2, 2010 when the Sorors of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. converge on the Indiana State House representing the GREAT State of Indiana all dressed in RED! Delta Day at the State Capitol is the our state’s biennial legislative advocacy day in which we increase our members’ involvement in the Indiana public policy making process. This year’s theme is:

Embracing Change from the Heart: Deltas in Action for Economic, Educational and Social Justice On March 2, 2010, we will have the opportunity to hear from leaders from across the State. The day will consist of workshops/panel discussions, reacquainting ourselves with the Delta Social Action Agenda, and meetings with our elected officials. We will also name two Sorors as the Social Activists of the Year. Collegiate Sorors may contact Indiana State Coordinator, Soror Rachelle Hardiman Bible at [email protected] for an official letter to be excused from classes if they attend this prestigious event.

DELTA DAY AT THE STATE CAPITOL

Does your committee have a submission for the newsletter and/or website?

Email [email protected]

The deadline for all newsletter submissions is the 15th of every month. Early submissions are welcome. Be sure to proofread it for content, flow and logic (also helpful to get a second set of eyes to review). Be sure to also verify spellings of names, dates, times and other important information (e.g., phone numbers, e-mail addresses). Send in your articles to [email protected] along with photos from your event.



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In honor of Sisterhood Month, our Delta Bookmark March Selection is The Love Child’s Revenge by our national Delta Spotlight Author, Soror Nicole Bailey-Williams!

Claudie “Peach” Fryar is a vixen. Born to a mother who works as a domestic for the Harrisons, an affluent African American family who resides in Philadelphia’s East Oak Lane section, Claudia has felt like an outsider all of her life. She’s chubby, she stutters and she grows up with her nose pressed against the windowpane, peering in on the lives of the privileged Harrison girls. It’s not enough that they grew up attending elite events and holding membership in exclusive clubs, but the matriarch of the Harrison clan seem to revel in torturing young Claudia. Why? Her husband, the respectable Louis Harrison, is young Claudia’s father also! When he dies, Claudia’s mother is fired and the two are virtually run out of town, oblivious to the fact that Louis has made provision in his will to take care of his “love child”. When Claudia returns to Philadelphia years later after learning that she’s been cheated out of her share of wealth, she’s full of venom with an ax to grind! She’s vowed to get revenge for every privilege that she’s been denied and she’ll stop at nothing to get it!

DELTA BOOKMARK





Important Dates for Founders Day 2010!

March 5, 2010

Represent your Roots Reclamation Social

March 13, 2010

Founders Day and 85th Anniversary Celebration of Chi & the Indianapolis Alumnae Chapters

We are Sold Out!See You There!

FOUNDERS DAY 2010The Indianapolis Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. cordially invites you to the celebration of the 85th anniversary of Chi Chapter and IAC during Founders Day 2010 on Saturday, March 13, 2010 at the Renaissance Hotel in Carmel, Indiana.

The theme for our weekend is “IN THE SPIRIT OF SISTERHOOD: RECONNECT, RECOMMIT, RECLAIM”.

Our twenty-two Founders represent the history and ideals of our Sorority. We honor the legacy they have passed on to us and

sincerely hope that you join us for a weekend overflowing with the spirit of our illustrious sisterhood. If you missed Delta Renaissance Weekend you truly do not want to miss this!

The attire is black, with pearls (no pants). A photographer will be present to take our Chapter photo.

Soror Regina Harper, Director, Midwest Region is the speaker. Soror Leslie Nobles, Midwest Regional Representative and member of the Gamma Nu Chapter will also be present. Appropriate entertainment will be provided.

Thank you for your generous support of our Founders Day Events and of our Souvenir Ad Book! Registration is now closed and our book is sold out!

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RECONNECT, RECOMMIT, RECLAIM

Reclaim: “Represent Your Roots” Performance Competition & Soror SocialFriday, March 5, 2010, 7:00 pm, at Crooked Creek Comm. Center 2290 W. 71st Street, IndianapolisAdmission: A canned good donation for the Glick Food BankShow love for your Chapter of initiation! Reminisce & Reconnect with Sorors from your Alma Mater or Alumnae Chapter of initiation! Represent and wear your Chapter T-shirt, learn about and enjoy other Delta Chapters! Hang out and have fun with Delta Strolls and Slides!

Register a minimum of five Sorors from your home Chapter to compete in the competition! Round up your Line Sisters, Sands, and Specs! To register and find the contact for your chapter please write to Carolyn Sanders at [email protected] or call 317-716-1436.

We are Sold Out!Thanks for your support in producing this awesome keepsake! All ads are SOLD! Books will be distributed at our annual Sisterhood Retreat in June. Stay tuned for details!







GET ON THE BUS TO NATIONAL CONVENTION!The Membership & Reclamation Committee is organizing a bus trip to National Convention July 28, 2010 through August 5, 2010. The bus is open to all Sorors in Indiana. Act quickly to reserve your seat. There are 50 seats available and seating is first come first serve. Payment arrangements begin in January. For more information contact Carolyn Sanders at [email protected].

Departure:Depart from Indianapolis, IN on Wednesday, July 28, 2010 at 8:00 p.m.

Arrive in New Orleans, LA Thursday, July 29, 2010 at 8:00 a.m.

Return:Depart from New Orleans, LA on Thursday August 5, 2010 at 8:00 a.m.Arrive in Indianapolis, IN Thursday August 5, at 8:00 p.m. and arrive at 8:00 p.m.

Cost (per person):$190.00, Payment arrangements start in January.$95.00 to be paid by March 6, 2010 Chapter meeting.

The committee will make a final decision on booking the bus based on the number of deposits paid by the March 6, 2010 meeting. If the bus is a go, no refunds will be issued after March 6, 2010 unless your seat is purchased by another Soror. Your last payment must be rendered by the

June 5th Chapter meeting.

Sorors Reconnected Saturday, February 20th at the Indiana Museum of Art located at 4000 Michigan Road. They enjoyed a wonderful lunch, assembled to take photos and a guided tour.

DELTA DAY AT THE IMA (INDIANAPOLIS MUSEUM OF ART)





Departure Dates: Date: Depart: Arrive: Wednesday, July 28,2010 8:00 p.m. 8:00a.m. Thursday, August 5, 2010 8:00 a.m. 8:00p.m. Cost (per person): $190.00 – Payment arrangements start in January. $ 95.00 – To be paid by March Chapter meeting.

***NO REFUNDS AFTER MARCH 6, 2010 UNLESS SEAT IS PURCHASED BY ANOTHER

SOROR.***

Last payment to be made by June 5, 2010. SEND PAYMENT AND ORDER FORM TO:

DELTA SIGMA THETA SORORITY, INC.

c/o National Convention Bus Trip P.O. Box 1364

Indianapolis, IN 462061364

Name: __________________________________________ Address: _______________________________________

_______________________________________ City: ___________________ State: _____ Zip: ______ Phone: _____________ Email: ____________________ Chapter: ________________________________________ PAYMENT SCHEDULE:

**Fee covers transportation only.**

First Deposit $95.00: Date paid: _____________________ (No later than March 6, 2010) Payment Type: ____ Check (IAC Chapter Members only) ____ Money Order (Non IAC Members)

*Please make checks payable to Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.

Indianapolis Alumnae Chapter. Last Deposit $95.00: Date paid: _____________________ (No later than June 5, 2010) Payment Type: ____ Check (IAC Chapter Members only) ____ Money Order (Non IAC Members)

Questions? Contact Carolyn Sanders at [email protected] or (317) 7161436. [email protected]


Soror of Central Indiana

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.

Indianapolis Alumnae Chapter

P.O. Box 1364

Indianapolis, IN 46206-1364

NON PROFIT ORGUS POSTAGE PAIDINDIANAPOLIS, INPERMIT NO. 6807

IT’S TIME TO PAY DUES!The Sorority’s fiscal year is July 1 through June 30. Members, upon payment of their local and national dues, are considered financial from July 1 through June 30, regardless of when dues are paid (current year dues). Consequently, a Soror who is financial for the current sorority year may participate in all chapter activities from July 1 through June 30. This includes voting.

Type of Member Post-marked or paid at meeting BEFORE 03/16/2010

Post-marked or paid at meeting BETWEEN 03/17/2010-06/16/2010

Post-marked or paid at meeting AFTER 06/17/2010

Life Member $150 $150 $150

Regular MemberActive during 2009-2010Most recent membership WAS NOT Member at Large.

$250 $255 $265

Regular MemberInactive during 2009-2010Most recent membership WAS NOT Member at Large.

$265 $265 $265

Regular MemberInactive during 2009-2010Most recent membership WAS Member at Large.

$290 $290 $290

Additional Notes about Dues

• If you know your membership number but don’ t have a renewal form, please contact the financial secretary [email protected] or pick one up at any sorority meeting.

• Please include your membership number and most recent contact information with your payment.

• In order to be financial, both dues payment and membership number is required.

• If you do not know your membership number, please contact the 2nd VP Carolyn Sanders [email protected] for a membership verification form or pick one up at any sorority meeting.

• You may mail your dues and/or verification forms to our address listed below:

Indianapolis Alumnae Chapter P.O. Box 1364 Indianapolis, IN 46206-1364





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