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2025 - 2026
Chapter Leadership
President
Tracey Carter
First Vice President
Monica Perry, Ed.D.
Second Vice President
Shelia Jones
Recording Secretary
Dorlita Adams
Corresponding Secretary
Rega Wesley-Stewart
Treasurer
Latashuia Browning
Assistant Treasurer
Valerie Hayes
Financial Secretary
Nichole Randall
Assistant
Financial Secretary
Cheryl Armstead Batey
Karen McNeal
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Greetings Sorors!
A centennial celebration marks the end of a 100-year period and represents a rare and prestigious milestone. It serves as a bridge between our historical roots and our future.
The centennial celebration of the Saint Louis Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. is particularly significant, as it not only commemorates a century of survival but also provides a vital opportunity to propel our organization forward. This “once-in-a-generation” milestone allows us to honor the rich legacy of our chapter—a tribute to our Founders, our charter members, and the lived experiences of the elders in our chapter, who serve as “living storybooks.”
The chapter’s year-long centennial celebration, through philanthropic partnerships, service, and social action, will strengthen our brand identity by reinforcing the values and achievements that define both our national organization and our chapter. Most importantly, it will foster cultural cohesion and enhance morale among members, renewing our sense of unity and pride.
Together, we will utilize this centennial celebration as a platform for transformation, encouraging the chapter to re-examine and redefine its mission to remain relevant in changing times. This is also an ideal moment to re-engage stakeholders, members, partners, and the broader community, ensuring continued support and involvement for generations to come.
I invite each of you to participate in all chapter events during Sisterhood Month. By coming together, we will honor our history, create new memories, and celebrate the bond that makes our sorority unique.
Join me in commemorating this remarkable milestone! Reaching 100 years is undeniable proof of our chapter’s resilience and lasting impact on the community. By sharing our origin story and highlighting key milestones, we can inspire both current and prospective members.
Happy Sisterhood Month!
Shelia Jones
Second Vice President
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Dues Structure
January 2026 - December 2026
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Sorors,
Dues for the January 1, 2026 to December 31, 2026 fiscal year were due and payable from July 1, 2025 to September 30, 2025. Please reference the Annual Dues Renewal Form to ensure the accuracy of the amount due for you. For current members, dues received after October 14, 2025 will incur a late fee of $10 that is applicable from October 14, 2025 to December 31, 2025. Dues received after December 31, 2025 will incur a $15 reinstatement fee or $30 reinstatement fee if you have not been a member for two or more years.
Complete and submit the Annual Dues Renewal Form with your payment.
Saint Louis Alumnae does NOT accept dues via PayPal.
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"No chapter can function effectively without committees."
~Chapter Management Handbook
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St. Louis Alumnae Needs You!
"The chapter is as successful as the members make it." ~Chapter Management Handbook
St. Louis Alumnae cannot be at its best without you!
Click on "Committee Signup Form" and see what you can do to help our chapter grow and be successful.
▲ President's Standing Committees
▲ Programming Planning & Development Committees
▲ Membership Services Committees
👉🏽COMMITTEE DESCRIPTIONS
👉🏽COMMITTEE CHAIRS
👉🏽COMMITTEE SIGNUP FORM
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St. Louis Alumnae is here to serve the community and its members. Feel free to use the SLA Directory for your chapter needs.
👉🏽SLA SERVICE DIRECTORY
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Do you know a soror who does not use e-mail?
Please have her join the Calling All Sorors List.
Call Soror Leona Lucas at (314) 393-2421 to join!
| | Click or scan the QR Codes below ⬇️ correspondence and tech support. | |
- Mar. 4 - Parliamentary Study Group
- Mar. 7 - Delta D.E.A.R.S. Book Club Meeting
- Mar. 7 - Chapter Meeting
- Mar. 10 - Pickleball Social
- Mar. 10 - Delta Day at St. Louis County Council
- Mar. 14 - Sisterhood Month: Chapter Activity Day
- Mar. 19 - Sisterhood Month: Bingo
- Mar. 21 - Retirement & Investment Workshop
- Mar. 21 - 24 - Delta Days in the Nation's Capital
- Mar. 25 - Sisterhood Month: Bowling
- Mar. 28 - Executive Board Meeting
- Mar. 28 - Sisterhood Month: Skating
- Mar. 29 - Mind, Body, & Soul Connection
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- Apr. 1 - Parliamentary Study Group
- Apr. 4 - Chapter Meeting
- Apr. 11 - Delta D.E.A.R.S. Luncheon
- Apr. 18 - Mad City Simulation
- Apr. 21 - Delta Day at the Missouri State Capital
- Apr. 25 - Trunks Up Extravaganza
- May 31 - Ariya Rites of Passage
- Jun. 6 - June Luncheon
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Delta D.E.A.R.S.
Book Club Meeting
March 7, 2026
Carr Lane CVPA
Time: 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
(Open to all chapter members prior to chapter meeting.)
Help us break the silence on women’s health by joining the Delta D.E.A.R.S. for a chapter-wide discussion of Grown Woman Talk: Your Guide to Getting and Staying Healthy by Dr. Sharon Malone. Together, we will engage in open and empowering conversations that promote awareness, education, and wellness among sorors.
The book is available at Walmart, Amazon, Kindle, and Audiobooks, and can also be ordered in paperback from most bookstores.
Preparation: Please read Chapters 1–3 prior to our first meeting.
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Pickleball Social
March 10, 2026
Arch Pickleball & Badminton
2 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
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Chapter Day & Sister Swap
March 14, 2026
Brittany Woods Middle School
10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
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Registration required by March 7, 2026
To cancel your registration email 📧R&R by
March 9, 2026
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BINGO
March 19, 2026
Omega Center
6:30 p.m.
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Bowling
March 25, 2026
Crest Bowl
6 p.m. - 8 p.m.
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NO REFUNDS
Registration Deadline: March 16, 2026 or until capacity is reached.
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Investment & Retirement Workshop
March 21, 2026
Boys and Girls Club - Teen Center of Excellence
10 a.m. - Noon
It is never too early, but it can be too late when it comes to planning your retirement and investments. Join the Economic Development Committee and Chris T. Cooper, Owner and Financial Strategist of Serenity Wealth Magagement, as he shares investment and retirement insights.
Registration Deadline: March 19, 2026
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Sisterhood Skate
March 28, 2026
Coachlite Skate Center
8 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.
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Mind, Body, & Soul Connection
March 29, 2026
IL Monastero
2 p.m. - 5 p.m.
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Celebrating Our Pearls
of Wisdom, Grace, Fortitude, and Service
April 11, 2026
Jackson Park Elementary School
11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
(Doors open at 10:30 a.m.)
Come celebrate and welcome the newest class of sorors to become Delta D.E.A.R.S.!
Registration required by April 4, 2026. D.E.A.R.S. Only!
To cancel your registration email 📧R&R by April 6, 2026
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Ariya Rites of Passage
May 31, 2026
Marriott St. Louis Airport
Come celebrate and support the Kwazishas participating in the 2026 ARIYA!
Cost: $95 per person
Ticket purchase can be made online, in-person at chapter meeting, or mailed to the chapter mailbox.
| Thank you in advance for your generous support and contributions towards scholarships for our 2026 Kwanzishas!! | | | | ▲Read below for all things 100!▲ | |
100 Years:
A Celebration of Service, Leadership, & Advocacy
| The Saint Louis Alumnae Chapter continues its centennial journey with “100 Years: A Celebration of Service, Leadership, & Advocacy.” This section provides key event dates for the year. We are excited to move forward in this historic season and look forward to celebrating a century of impact, service, and sisterhood with you. | |
For all questions regarding reservations email:
📧sla100threservations@gmail.com
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▲Friday, December 18, 2026
Centennial Charter Ring In
▲Saturday, December 19, 2026
Breakfast Trivia: 100 Acts of Kindness
▲Saturday, December 19, 2026
Centennial Gala Celebration
Celebrating a Century of Service
▲Sunday, December 20, 2026
Centennial Celebration Ecumenical Service
Praising Our Successes, Blessing Our Progress
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Register
To secure your attendance, financial members must first register.
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Purchase your ticket.
Sorors who registered for the Centennial Package will receive their Founders Day ticket as part of the package.
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Nominations
Did you know there are six types of Nominations?
Two common types are listed below:
1️⃣Nominations from the Committee
Written nominations close on_______(fill in the date)_______________
2️⃣Nominations from the Floor
The chair will take nominations from the floor at the April 5 Chapter meeting.
To learn more about Nominations, go to the Chapter’s Policies and Procedures Article IX: Nominations, Elections and Voting Processes and RONR Chapter XIV and RONR in Brief pages 78-79
The next PSG session will be Wednesday,
March 4, at 6:30 PM. via 👉🏽 Zoom.
If you would like to deepen your understanding of Parliamentary Procedure, you are encouraged to attend an upcoming Parliamentary Study Group (PSG) session. This is a great opportunity to build confidence and become a more informed and engaged member.
For more information, please contact Parliamentarian Glenise Cloudy at 314-629-9153.
Resources
👉🏽Robert's Rules of Order, 12th ed.
👉🏽Robert's Rules of Order In Brief, 3rd ed.
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The Protocol and Traditions Guides and other resource documents are designed to serve as comprehensive tools to support chapters and members in the consistent and dignified execution of protocol across all levels of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. These guides uphold the high standards and rich traditions of our Sisterhood by outlining essential roles, responsibilities and expectations for protocol-related activities.
Our Mission
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.
▲Code of Ethics
Each soror shall regard as primary the bond of Sisterhood and the giving of public service.
▲Misuse of Delta Symbols
Sorors should refrain from wearing the Delta marks, insignia or symbols in casinos, nightclubs, bars, or any establishment while consuming alcohol that is open to the public. (p. 38)
▲Delta Songs
🎵When singing the Delta Sweetheart Song, sorors should form a circle, hold hands and sway right to left starting on the second word, “may”. When repeating the song the second time, the first four phrases may be sung as a solo as the other sorors hum the melody, then all join in singing: ”But if she wears…” . This song can be sung at sorority functions and other Greek functions. p.42
▲Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc does not have a sibling relationship with any Greek-letter organization and has never taken action to adopt the men of any fraternity as brothers.
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The Communications and Public Relations Committee of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. promotes the Sorority’s mission, vision, values, and activities by overseeing strategic communication and marketing efforts that strengthen visibility, credibility, and impact. These efforts support programs, events, advocacy initiatives, and public messaging at both the national and chapter levels.
Within the Saint Louis Alumnae Chapter, the Public Relations Committee ensures external brand alignment, consistent messaging, and effective storytelling in accordance with national Delta guidelines. Through clear and purposeful communication, the committee helps elevate the chapter’s programs, events, advocacy work, and community impact.
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As we celebrate our Centennial year, chapter chairs—with approval from the President, 1st Vice President, or 2nd Vice President—are invited to submit program highlights, event information, and project stories to the Public Relations Committee. These stories help preserve and share our 100-year legacy with the community, partners, and future members.
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Please send submissions and inquiries to
📧prsladst1926@gmail.com.
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For more detailed information on social action events and how you can attend, click on the banner image below ⬇️
to view the February E-Blast Social Action Edition.
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3/10/26
Delta Day at St. Louis County Council
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3/21/26 - 3/24/26
Delta Days in the Nation's Capitol
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4/21/26
Delta Day at the Missouri State Capitol
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Travel: The chapter is looking to coordinate group bus travel to Jefferson City at an additional cost. If interested, please complete the survey by March 15, 2026. Additional details will be shared soon.
👉🏽Group Travel Survey
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GUIDES AND RESOURCES
Voter education is providing citizens who are eligible to vote with the information needed to participate in an election. As we mobilize to educate, register and engage with the community, remember we must remain educated on voter education, voter registration, voter mobilization, and voter protection.
✔️Check your voter registration.
https://voteroutreach.sos.mo.gov
✔️Find your polling place.
St. Louis City
St. Louis County
St. Charles County
Learn how you can become a D4 Woman In Action!
D4 Women In Action
Poll workers are vital to the success of our elections. Contact your local 👉🏽election authority or go to
👉🏽powerthepolls.org/lwv to sign up today!
There will be more information to come on upcoming elections, school board and town hall meetings in our districts. We must stay informed and be prepared so that we can best serve our communities.
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Stay abreast of legislation at the local, state, and federal level as it moves through the legislative process with the following tracking tools:
🔴5 Calls is the easiest and most effective way for U.S. constituents to make a political impact. Make your voice heard! 👉🏽https://5calls.org/
🔴LegiScan offers legislative tracking and data services for all 50 states and Congress across public and professional sectors, bringing people to the process.
👉🏽https://legiscan.com
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5th Annual Trunks Up Extravaganza 2026
The 5th Annual Trunks Up Extravaganza will be
Saturday, April 25, 2026. Soror, you don’t want to miss this incredible opportunity to SERVE!! Review the flyer for locations and suggested donation items.
Sign up today!
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Tax Refund: Spend or Invest
Are you expecting a tax refund? Have you made plans for your tax refund? You have options that range from mindless spending to wise investing. I would like to recommend that you view your tax refund as “income that needs direction.” In other words, apply your tax refund to your budget. Whether you use it to pay off high-interest debt or invest it as a part of your investment / retirement strategy, make it a deliberate action.
Before you dismiss this as just another plug to emphasize the importance of budgeting, use your tax refund as an opportunity to think about your options. Exercise balance…invest, pay-off a debt and treat yourself.
To help you develop a plan for your tax refund, see
👉🏽What to do with your tax refund | Fidelity for great insights. Find the approach that works for you…balance is the key.
If you have questions or need additional information, please contact the Economic Development Committee.
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Legacy in Action: Educating the Next 100 Years
2026 Mind Guard Scholarship Campaign
Join the Education Committee in this HISTORIC giving campaign paying homage to the rich LEGACY of SLA! Your Mind Guard contribution will assist with awarding scholarships to deserving students in our service area.
The 2026 Mind Guard Scholarship Cycle is OPEN on Scholarship Central! Spread the word!
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My Legacy In Action -
How Can You Support Scholars?
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Fill out the Mind Guard Donation Form.
👉🏽Donation Form.
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Submit your donation via the Delta Foundation’s PayPal Giving Portal.
(Accessible via Donation Form or clickable QR Code.)
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Send your donation in the form of check / money order and make it payable to:
St. Louis Delta Foundation
P.O. Box 50191
St. Louis, MO 63105
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▲Rededication Committee Chairs and Members for a beautiful Rededication Ceremony.
▲Founders Day Committee Chairs and Members for an outstanding reenactment of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority's 7th National Convention and delicious brunch.
▲Fundraising Committee for hosting a sold-out and "LIT" Charter Kick Off Party.
▲Monique Abby was highlighted in the St. Louis University Law School magazine, Law Brief, in an article entitled "Raising the Bar-Alumni Leaders Driving the Profession Forward." Soror Abby was recognized for her service, collaboration, and efforts to leave the profession better than she found it.
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Have a Celebration or Kudos? Let the chapter know so we can celebrate you and your accomplishment! Email Second Vice President Shelia Jones to be featured in the Soror Spotlight. |
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Wishing all sorors born in March a Happy Birthday! 🎂🎉🥳
Take a moment to wish these dynamic sorors Happy Birthday on their special day.
👉🏽SLA MARCH BIRTHDAYS
Don't see your birthday? Check your Member Portal Delta Profile to confirm your personal information. Wrong month or day? Email the Corresponding Secretary.
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So you want to be a Delta Train Dancer?
Whether it's just you, your line sisters, committee members, or legacies, get on the Delta Train and celebrate sisterhood and your sorors' birthdays. Click on the link below to submit your video and you might be a featured dancer on the next Delta Train!
(It does not have to be your birthday month to be on the Delta Train.)
👉🏽Delta Train Dancer Video Submission
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Sock & Pill Bottle Drive
The Delta D.E.A.R.S. Committee will accept donations at chapter meetings for their 2025–2026 Yearlong Outreach Projects:
- Pill Bottles
- Men’s and Women’s Socks (sizes 9–11)
Please bring your donations to chapter meetings between October and April, or contact Donna Dansberry at
(314) 795-2302 to arrange delivery.
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Saint Louis Alumnae is here not only to serve our community—but to support one another. Sorors, take a moment to explore our Help Wanted and Community Resources sections to see what opportunities and services are available for you.
If you do not see what you need, feel free to share an opportunity or resource that could benefit another soror.
Together, we can build a stronger network of support!
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Utility Assistance
$150 electric bill pledges being given at the 2125 Bissell Urban League Water Tower Location. No income verification needed. No disconnect needed. State received $4 million to help with utilities. Take your ID and bill there before 3pm daily. They will put $150 in your Ameren account.
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Central Region Mental Health Professionals
The Central Region is looking for sorors who work in the mental health field. Sorors, if you work in the mental health field, please complete this short 👉🏽SURVEY so that we may collect information regarding our mental health professionals in the region.
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Red Shoe Project
The Community Awareness & Involvement Committee completed the annual Red Shoe Project, a token of Love, which we proudly provided 24 care packages to youth at Marygrove. Although facility construction prevented our annual setup inside, our service and impact remained strong. Each package included: Body Wash, Deodorant, Lotion, Socks and Treats. Marygrove has a Transitional and Independent Living Program for young adults, we supported this effort by providing much needed bus tickets to the facility. Our Delta D.E.A.R.S. contributed by providing socks for young men and Proctor and Gamble supplied several products. In addition, similar Care packages were provided to support 12 young mothers of Good Shepherd Children and Family Services. The Good Shepherd facility was also gifted with baby swaddles, baby peanut wraps and bus tickets. The facility was decorated for Valentine's Day, additional treats of cupcakes and ice cream was provided for the young mothers. Special thanks to Soror Vanessa Lucas, who led the charge, along with Sorors Leona Lucas and Cheryl Peoples.
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Reading Is an Adventure That Never Ends!
The Dive into Books Committee read at its first school of 2026 on February 11, 2026, at Meadows Elementary School in Riverview Gardens School District. The committee read to 10 classrooms. 200 books were left for students to build their classroom libraries.
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The Express is a great place to read about all things Delta and St. Louis Alumnae.
Whether you are a committee chair or a soror wanting to tell the chapter about a kudo, all newsletter requests MUST be submitted by the 15th of each month and approved by the Chapter President.
Contact the appropriate president for your newsletter request:
President
Standing Committees
(Not sure? Ask the chapter president.)
First Vice President
Program Planning & Development
Second Vice President
Membership Services, Cheer Courtesy & Kudos
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You Lost It.
I Got It.
Please Get It.
Are you looking for something, but not sure of where it may be? Check the SLA Lost & Found.
Click on the link below to view lost items. Sorors can claim lost items at chapter meeting.
👉🏽LOST & FOUND
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FEBRUARY WINNER
#28 Wineka Martin
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