Today, the sorority has a membership of over 200,000 women in the united states and abroad, dedicated to public service through deltas five point programmatic thrust. Delta sigma theta sorority, incorporated is a historically african american greeklettered sorority. Our founders participation in the suffrage march for women to vote in march. Delta sigma theta sorority, incorporated is an organization of college educated women committed to constructive development of its members and to public service with a. It also emphasizes black cultural and historical literacy, which is often missing in. These ideals have withstood the test of time and are exemplified through the many programs we sponsor. Our chapter, in collaboration with the grand rapids rotary, collected books that were shipped to ghana. The honorees are women who have advanced the cause of achievement and serve as role models for women of. At this point all may be seatedofficers and candidates. The pi theta chapter of delta sigma theta sorority, inc. Since its founding in 19 delta sigma theta sorority, inc. Breakfield and dcp member denise wells, on the right. About delta sigma theta delta sigma theta sorority, inc.
Fivepoint programmatic thrust delta sigma theta sorority, inc. Chapter history the missouri city fort bend alumnae chapter was chartered may 22, 1976 as the 553rd chapter of delta sigma theta sorority, inc. Delta sigma theta oklahoma city alumnae chapter history. Induction of new members into delta sigma theta is the sororitys most scared trust. Within our local indianapolis alumnae chapter, our financial fortitude committee creates comprehensive programming through workshops and presentation to address financial management, economic empowerment and business ownership for the chapter and. The word jabberwock was ed by delta sigma theta sorority, inc. Founded on january, 19 by twentytwo collegiate women at howard university, the sorority is currently a sisterhood of more than 200,000 predominately black. Delta sigma theta is a notfor profit greeklettered sorority of collegeeducated women dedicated to public service with an emphasis on programs that target the african americancommunity.
Delta sigma theta reaches out to make sure that people are aware of the political issues around us especially supporting census 2000. If you are thinking of joining the sorority then you need to know the history in order to become part of the future. Aboutour history brooklyn alumnae chapter, delta sigma theta. Five point thrust flashcards by danielle coger brainscape. It now represents an evening of elegance and entertainment that showcases the gifts and talents of the young women participating in the program while advancing the goals and objectives of deltas scholarship program.
Founded on january, 19 by twentytwo collegiate women at howard university, the sorority is currently a sisterhood of more than 200,000 predominately black college. Delta sigma theta sorority, incorporated is a, nonprofit organization whose. In realizing its mission, delta sigma theta provides an extensive array of public service initiatives through its fivepoint program thrust of economic development, educational development, international awareness and involvement, physical and mental health, and political awareness and involvement. The first public act performed by the delta founders was the womens. South middlesex county alumnae chapter delta sigma theta sorority, inc. The five points include economic development, educational development, international awareness and involvement, physical and mental health, and political awareness and. Over the years, a wide range of programs addressing education, health, international development, and strengthening of the african. Delta sigma theta was founded on january, 19, by twentytwo women at howard university in washington, d. Delta sigma theta delta beta chapter mission statment is delta sigma theta delta beta chapter of delta sigma theta sorority inc. Many of my friends, who are deltas, were posting photos on facebook, of themselves and their sorors, in a sea of red and making the delta triangle sign.
This organization caught my eye with everything that it stands for. In addition, just to see the many programs in which delta sigma theta sorority, inc. Honors and awards douglascarrollpaulding counties alumnae. One of the things that caught my attention was the major programs of the five point thrust. Financial fortitude is a process that will help program participants to set and define goals, develop. I didnt even know there were so many avenues through which to help people. The idea is to start the transition process while sorors are still in their. National economic trends, such as unstable employment, the threat to social security as we know it, and the widening gap between wealth and poverty are the bases for the development of financial fortitude, the current economic development program initiative of delta sigma theta sorority, inc.
It contributes a lot to help the african american and international community via the economic, education and lobbying initiatives. Each collegiate and alumnae chapter develops programs in reference to the needs of their. Along with that the chapter on my campus are promoting health awareness by posting up facts on diseases and also the. National collegiate transition taskforce suggested activities calendar the following is a list of activities that chapters can use to work with collegiate sorors as they transition into alumnae chapters. Richmond alumnae chapter delta sigma theta sorority, incorporated p. Mar 4, 2020 my love of everythings associated with dst see more ideas about delta sigma theta, theta and sorority. The twentytwo founders of delta sigma theta sorority are. Since its founding in 19, delta sigma theta sorority, inc. The financial fortitude committee is an essential component of economic development, one of our sororitys fivepoint programmatic thrust. Delta sigma theta s community serivce, social, and philanthropic projects revolve around the five point thrust, a concept developed and implented by the organization in 1955. The national victory book drive occurred in 1943 to provide books to servicemen. The organization was founded by collegeeducated women dedicated to public service with an emphasis on programs that target the african american community. Dref was designed to help strengthen and expand the charitable, educational, scientific programs of delta sigma theta and other organizations with similar community service goals.
The chapters innovative, book and blanket, program which encouraged. The delta choir may hum delta sigma theta, or there may be soft organ, piano, or record background music. Almost three weeks ago, delta sigma theta sorority celebrated its centennial in its founding city, washington dc, as well as around the world. Chapter history the smithfield alumnae chapter of delta sigma theta sorority, inc. In realizing its mission, delta sigma theta sorority, inc. The lansing alumnae chapter of delta sigma theta sorority, inc. Since its establishment, delta sigma theta has clearly established itself as a public service organization that strives to.
In march of 19, the founders of delta sigma theta sorority, inc. Delta sigma theta sorority was founded on january, 19, by 22 collegiate women at howard university. Here, you can learn more about our illustrious sorority and get the latest news from pi theta. Our programs are based on delta sigma thetas fivepoint programmatic thrusta strategy for program. The platinum pi theta chapter of delta sigma theta sorority, inc. The programs established by delta sigma theta are focused to improve the economic, social, education and political fields.
These students wanted to use their collective strength to promote academic excellence and to provide assistance to persons in need. An anthology of sisterhood was coedited by deltas, f. In realizing its mission, delta sigma theta provides an extensive array of public service initiatives through its five point program thrust of economic development, educational development, international awareness and involvement, physical and mental health, and political awareness and involvement. In honor of womens history month in march of 2017, framingham state university will recognize women in leadership who have made significant contributions to their professions and communities. A trivia quiz about delta sigma theta sorority proprofs quiz. Richmond alumnae chapter past presidents delta sigma theta. Over the years, a wide range of programs addressing education, health, international development, and. Delta sigma theta fraternities and sororities wiki fandom. Brooklyn alumnae chapter of delta sigma theta sorority. These students wanted to use their collective strength to promote. I do now declare that you are members of delta sigma theta sorority with all the rights and privileges pertaining thereto. Delta sigma theta sorority was founded on january, 19 by twentytwo collegiate women at howard university and incorporated in 1930. This is due to the fact that a group of undergraduate akas. Founders and history baltimore metropolitan alumnae.
Visit delta sigma thetas national website at visit the eastern regions website at. In the spring of 2004, the journey of the formation of the douglascarrollpaulding counties alumnae chapter of delta sigma theta sorority, inc. Sorority history dublinlaurens alumnae chapter of delta. Delta sigma theta sorority, incorporated, the largest africanamerican womens organization in the world, was founded by 22 college women in 19 on the campus of howard university. Thus, the five point thrust was implemented in 1956 by 10th national. Founded on january, 19 by twentytwo collegiate women at howard university, the sorority is currently a sisterhood of more than 200,000. In 1912, twentytwo undergraduates of the first african american sorority, alpha kappa alpha aka at howard university wanted to change the name of alpha kappa alpha to delta sigma theta to reflect the change in the philosophical underpinnings which was a move towards social activism of the group that was still present at howard. A bit about us mission statement delta sigma theta sorority, incorporated is an organization of college educated women committed to the constructive development of its members and to public service with a primary focus on the black community.
Educational development national library project this is where 25 book. Statement of purpose delta sigma theta sorority, incorporated. Lansing alumnae is small in size and large in stature as demonstrated by the never ending drive to mentor young ladies in the greater lansing area and to provide scholarships to area youth. Delta sigma theta sorority, incorporated is a historically african american greeklettered. Economic development delta sigma theta sorority, inc. Delta sigma theta and the challenge of the black sorority movement paperback february 27, 2007. The focus of delta sigma theta is framed by the following fivepoint programmatic thrusts. This website is the sole property and responsibility of the bergen county alumnae chapter of delta sigma theta sorority, inc. This anthology is a collection of more than 100 original poems, essays, short stories and lyrics commissioned from twentytwo women who are members of delta sigma theta sorority, inc. Delta sigma theta was founded on january, 19 provides assistance and support through established programs in local communities throughout the world and is a sisterhood of predominantly black, collegeeducated women. Ross writes, the founding of delta sigma theta sorority begins, curiously, through another sorority, alpha kappa alpha sorority. These students wanted to use their collective strength to promote academic excellence and to provide assistance to those in need.
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