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March 2015 Annapolis Alumnae Chapter Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.

THE DELTA TIMES

GREETINGS FROM THE PRESIDENT

Sorors, Happy Sisterhood Month! As you are aware, each year, Sister-

hood Month is observed during the month of March, and the

Membership Services and Reclamation Committee has

worked diligently to ensure that there are a variety of activi-

ties for members to participate. This month we have attended

Delta Get Togethers, church service, and have been involved

in a number of other activities. Other events this month in-

clude Dancing with the Stars – Love My Sisters Potluck, a

joint event with the North Arundel Chapter; a corporate

headquarters tour, and a Mini Spa day. All of these events are

detailed in your sisterhood calendar, which was sent earlier

this month.

As we celebrate Sisterhood Month, it is also an opportunity to reflect on the meaning of sis-

terhood and our reasons for becoming a part of this illustrious sorority. While we may have

our own special definitions of sisterhood, we continue to work tirelessly in implementing

the many programs and initiatives that benefit our communities and we freely give up our

time and resources in doing so.

Because of your innovation and service, we are able to expand some of our existing programs

with initiatives such as the “Indigenous Works of Art”, which was held last month and show-

cased the talent of youth in Anne Arundel County; the Technology Workshops for Youth,

which take place this month and will assist youth in navigating the digital world; and the

Thelma T. Daley STEM Initiative, which will take place in April and is expected to expose

more than 100 youth to STEM education and careers.

As members of the Annapolis Alumnae Chapter, we have so much to be thankful for this

Sisterhood Month, including our 67 year legacy of sisterhood and service to the Annapolis

and surrounding communities.

Sisterly,

President

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

Arts & Letters………………...……2

EMBODI ..................................3

Health ......................................4

Spring Activity .........................6

Social Action……………………….7

Chaplain’s Corner……………….8

Birthdays…………………… ..……8

Soror Spotlight…..………..……..9

Sorors in Action……………….…12

Upcoming Events………………..14

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As the Arts and Letters Committee prepares its’ budget for

2015-2016, we have reviewed our programs that we have

conducted this year. Our Committee is pleased that we have

successfully implemented all of our proposed programs and are excited that our new

initiative and largest project -“INGENIOUS WORKS OF ART” – a Showcase of

Original Works in the Performing Arts was a success.

In preparation for next year, we have prepared a Survey to collect feedback

from our Chapter Membership that is available at the following link:

https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/ZF9W9SY

Please complete by Thursday, March 19, 2015, to enable our collection and analysis

of your responses and our ability to provide the results at our March Chapter Meet-

ing.

“Start where you are. Use what you have. Do what you can.” Arthur Ashe

The Arts and Letters Committee thanks you for your continued support.

Submitted by: Soror Nancy Gordon, Chair

COMMITTEE NEWS: ARTS & LETTERS

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On February 14, 2015, we held our session at Arundel High School and the topic was Black His-

tory. As we normally do, we started out with some ice breakers and had a lively discussion

about self-confidence which included self-respect, dressing appropriately, and speaking in pub-

lic. We were also very fortunate to have an opportunity to view photo boards provided by 94

year old local author, WWII veteran, and member of the Eta Eta Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi

Alpha Fraternity, Mr. William Keyes. The displays showed pictures from WWII, the Buffalo

Soldiers, the Negro Leagues, and other authentic historical artifacts, etc. We then engaged in

some activities which allowed the young men (and adults too) to tap into their competitive spirit

and also allowed the young men to practice public speaking. These activities consisted of play-

ing two games – Who Am I? and Jeopardy. Both games were focused on Black History facts.

On March 14, 2015 we conducted our second college tour. On this tour we visited Anne Arun-

del Community College and Bowie State University. Although it was a chilly and rainy day we

still had 11 young men (2 from the Annapolis Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity’s

Mentoring Program), 6 Deltas, and 10 Alphas. The young men were very engaged during both

tours and asked very good questions. The tour guides at both schools were amazing and the

young men really connected and related to them. The thing that stood out at both schools is that

there were students that did not take the traditional high school to college path.

At Anne Arundel Community College we visited the MLK Memorial, the Library, the Culinary

Arts Pastry Lab, and more. On this tour one of the guides explained that he did not start until a

couple of years after high school without taking the SAT or ACT and without the best of grades;

but will soon be transferring to Towson University.

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COMMITTEE NEWS: HEALTH

March is National Nutrition Awareness

Month and Colon Cancer Awareness Month.

Colon cancer can be prevented with early screening. If you are 50-

75 years of age, you are at risk and early screening for colorectal

cancer is recommended. Screening is recommended every 10

years. Here’s what you can do to reduce your risks: include more

fruits and veggies, eat less processed foods, your goal BMI (body

mass index) should be between (18-24), exercise, limit alcohol

consumption and don’t smoke.

Talk with a registered dietician. They provide healthy eating

tips and are trained, educated and qualified to help with providing

nutrition information. Dieticians have been telling us for years to

increase our intake of whole grains and fruits and vegetables. This

will improve our health and help reduce our risk of colon cancer.

It’s recommended to eat foods high in fiber, don’t just drink it! Individuals who increase their intake of fiber should also in-crease their intake of water. High fiber foods include bran, broccoli, cabbage, berries, leafy greens, celery, squash, beans, mushrooms, and oranges. The current daily value (DV) for dietary fiber is 25 grams. Submitted by: Soror Iva Toler, Physical and Mental Health Committee Member

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As good as the Anne Arundel Community College tour was, the Bowie tour was even better, thanks

to none other than our very own Soror Lynne Long!

Soror Long arranged an amazing tour which consisted of 6 Education major interns, a representa-

tive from Admissions and a Student Ambassador. She also arranged for a wonderful “all you could

eat” meal, and the young men tried to eat all they could! The Student Ambassador just happened

to also be on the Bowie football team and spoke to the young men about how he did not apply him-

self in high school and at one point had only a 1.6 GPA. He explained that he realized he had to do

better and began doing better in school and got his grade point average up and was admitted into

Bowie. He made the statement…”Bowie gave me a chance.” He also made it clear that although he

is an athlete he stills needs to keep his grades up, or he won’t play football, and if he is not playing

football, he will no longer get the scholarship money. He told the young men, “your school work

comes first!” After the presentations, we toured the campus and then some of the young men did

some shopping in the campus bookstore.

So, although raining and chilly most of the day we had an amazing and informative time on both

campuses and fun was had by all! Submitted by: Soror Cherika Campbell

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COMMITTEE NEWS: SPRING ACTIVITY

WE’RE ON THE MOVE!

Spring is just around the corner and so is the Outstanding Minority Scholar Awards

Program and Fashion Show Luncheon. Without a doubt , things are on the move as we prepare for

the presentation of our scholars and the fabulous fashion show to be enjoyed by all. Just a reminder

that the event is scheduled for Sunday, April 19, 2015, 2:00 P M. at the Westin Annapolis Hotel.

Please plan to take advantage of the valet parking for $7.00. Adequate staffing will be available to

assist with this endeavor.

Ticket sales are going well. To date we have a total of 263 paid tickets, so if you have not gotten

your tickets, the countdown is on! Get your tickets now or you will be so sorry!

The following Sorors have sold a table of tickets and received or will receive a very special gift:

Janet Anderson Hattie Penn

Candis Milbourne Johnetta Thurston

Helen Cook Lynne Long

Josephine Whipple Angela Ewell Madison

Claudia Postell Jean Austin

Shirley Perry Andrea Gordon

Deidre Smalls – Screws Veronica Williams

Tamla Bias Ylonda Fauntleroy

Raffle tickets have been distributed and funds are coming in nicely. Just a reminder when

turning in your stubs, please put them in an envelope with your name and raffle ticket stubs and

give them to Soror Candis Milbourne. Please do not send the stubs through the mail. We will ac-

cept payment of the stubs at anytime.

Raffle tickets will be available for purchase on the day of the fashion show. They will be

placed on each table in a red envelope and we are asking each soror to oversee the sales at your

table and someone will collect them during the event. Door prize tickets will also be placed at your

table in a white envelope, one for each person at your table. We are asking you to distribute a tick-

et to guests seated at your table. We thank you in advance for your assistance and support!

Submitted by: Soror Lynne Long

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The Social Action Committee provided valuable insights in its workshop series fo-

cused on Financial Fortitude. The first workshop, Financial Planning, was held February

26th at the Severna Park Community Center. Participants were delighted to have present-

ers Owen Rickerts, CFP from Ameriprise Financial and Michael Jones, from Maryland’s

529 College Savings Plan share their expertise in basic financial planning, retirement and

estate planning, 401K, and college savings planning. They had the opportunity to ask

questions and become more knowledgeable about building personal/ family wealth and

economic empowerment. The committee’s second workshop, Home Buying: The Basics

and Beyond brought to participants the expertise of Soror Jo-Ann Henry, Licensed Asso-

ciate Broker with Re/Max Premiere Selections and Monica Atkins, Mortgage Lender

from the Fitzgerald Finance Group. The dynamic team presented in-depth information

about the entire preparation and process to become a first time home owner. The interac-

tive session also allowed the current homeowners in the audience to have a better under-

standing of home ownership as a financial investment. Both workshops gave Sorors and

families the opportunity to become more educated about financial matters and to network

with professionals who could be a future resource. Thanks to all for attending and sup-

porting the committee’s focus on Financial Fortitude.

The committee answered the ‘call to action’ from our National President and Social

Action Commission to raise our voices concerning the Senate Judiciary Committee vote

to confirm the appointment of Soror Loretta Lynch as the next U.S. Attorney General.

Committee members, on March 10, contacted specific members of the Senate Judiciary

Committee. On message, each voiced concern for the delay in her confirmation and re-

quested the Senator’s support and vote to confirm her as the U.S. Attorney General.

Sorors Nancy Gordon, Nas I. Afi, Ylonda Fauntleroy, and Michelle Schoonmaker

attended Delta Days in the Nations Capital. The experience was inspiring, invigorating,

and rejuvenating. The committee members attended the fast paced, educational, thought

provoking, and sometimes intense forums dealing with the social action issues of the day,

such as the Affordable Care Act, the fate of HBCU’s, Black Women, Millennials as

Change Agents, Power in Political Appointments, the Delta Research and Educational

Foundation work, and the Sorority’s 5-Point Social Action Plan. The last day was spent in

appointments with Congresswoman Donna Edwards and Senator Barbara Mikulski’s

aides. Committee members enjoyed the networking and fellowship with other Sorors.

Submitted by: Nas I. Afi, Chair

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CHAPLAIN’S CORNER

Greeting Sorors,

Happy Women’s History and Sisterhood Month!

Below is a poem I would like to share with you during Sisterhood

Month and to mark the celebration of Women History Month.

What is Sisterhood? Sisterhood is not just the combination of Greek letters the beauty of crimson and cream it's about friendship and trust sharing hopes and dreams It doesn't lie in the depths of pledges, songs and played parts it's what lies deep within the depths of our hearts for each other growing together becoming strong, as one helping each other, building each other to withstand and overcome Supporting your sister when she is in need wiping her tears and easing her pain when she bleeds being a shoulder to lean on in times of despair letting her know that you'll always be there Sisterhood is not just strolls and dancing at parties the fun you have at step shows it's the warmth and affection you have for each other and the relationships that grow It's the tug at your heart when she's going through it's you doing what you can do to help her pull through sharing her burdens and easing the load she may bare it's about being consistent and showing your care. Author unknown Submitted by: Soror Robin Lartigue , Chaplain

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Birthday

March

Birthdays

6-Veronica Williams

26-Classie Hoyle

27-Hattie Penn

29-Sherita Spencer

30-Tamla Bias

30-Delmar Chase

31-Lavenia Calvin

31-Michelle Henley Williams

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SPOTLIGHT A SOROR

SOROR HATTIE PENN

Hometown: Eastern Shore of Maryland, a town called Marion Station.

Birthdate: March 27

Year Made in Delta: June 11, 1983. Annapolis Alumnae.

Occupation: I was a Business Education Teacher for 31.5 years and retired

as the Career Connections Facilitator. I've been retired 10 years.

What attracted you to what you do? While in high school, Cortez Peters came to my high school

and demonstrated his keyboarding skill in typing over 100 words a minutes with gloves on. It

was an awesome experience and I was impressed. I delved into the business courses and

became a very fast typist. I can still type 60 words a minute. So I decided to enroll in college

and major in Business Education so that I could teach students some of the basic skills needed

for survival.

If you could do any kind of work in the world, what would you do? I would be an Accountant. I

love working with numbers.

What is the most unexpected thing you've ever done? I went to Arizona with a girlfriend. We

stayed in the pool from 9:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m. getting out just in time to shower and catch the

plane back to Maryland.

Favorite food: Seafood. (crabs, fish, lobsters and shrimp) .

Favorite color: Orange.

Favorite song and/or quote: My Favorite song, "I Believe" by James Fortune and my favorite

quote, " What would you try to accomplish if you believed it was impossible to fail?

Hero: My husband of 41 years is my hero, Larry Penn .

Last Book Read: Battlefield of the Mind by Joyce Meyers.

Favorite Movie: Forest Gump.

If you could have dinner with 3 people--dead or alive--who would they be? My Maternal

Grandmother, my father and Maya Angelou.

If you could give your 18 year old self one piece of advice, what would it be? Always strive for the

best in life and never, never give up!

Submitted by: Soror Deirdre Peters, Membership Services Committee

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SPOTLIGHT A SOROR

SOROR MICHELLE HENLEY WILLIAMS

Hometown: Washington, DC.

Birthdate: March 31

Occupation: Physician

What attracted you to what you do? Curiosity and altruism.

If you could do any kind of work in the world, what would you do? What I am doing now. I love it!

What is the most unexpected thing you've ever done? Climbed Mt. Sinai in Egypt

Favorite food: Indian. Keema samosa and chicken tikka masala.

Favorite color: Yellow.

Favorite song and/or quote: How far you go in life depends on you being tender with the young,

compassionate with the aged, sympathetic with the striving and tolerant of the weak and the

strong. Because someday in life you will have been all of these. -George Washington Carver

Hero: My parents

Last Book Read: Being Mortal by Atul Gawande

Submitted by: Soror Deirdre Peters, Membership Services Committee

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SPOTLIGHT A SOROR

SOROR CLASSIE HOYLE

Hometown: Annapolis (Parole).

Birthdate: March 26

Year Made in Delta: 1992. Baltimore County Alumnae.

Occupation: For 40 years I have been associated with some level of Science education. I taught

Science for 9 years in Baltimore City Schools. I taught 4 years at Morgan State College in Science

Education. I moved to the University of Iowa after obtaining the PH.D. and held several positions

in the Sciences for 17 years.

What attracted you to what you do? Once back in Annapolis, I recognized a need to get involved

in politics to solve community problems. Residents needed someone at the table to represent

them.

If you could do any kind of work in the world, what would you do? I would do medical research.

What is the most unexpected thing you've ever done? Move to Iowa to study at the University of

Iowa.

Favorite food: Fresh fried corn.

Favorite color: Red.

Favorite song and/or quote: “Let the works I’ve done speak for me”.

Hero: My mother (deceased).

Last Book Read: Lead Me, Holy Spirit by Stormie Omartian

Favorite Movie: Gone With the Wind.

If you could have dinner with 3 people--dead or alive--who would they be? President Obama, First

Lady Michelle Obama, and my mom.

Submitted by: Soror Deirdre Peters, Membership Services Committee

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Delta Days in the Nation’s Capital & Annapolis

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Delta Days in the Nation’s Capital & Annapolis

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Social Action Homebuying and Financial Workshops

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Social Action Homebuying and Financial Workshops

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