President's Message

Founder's Day weekend was beyond amazing.....it was epic!! Kudos to the Founder's Day Chair and Committee for serving in excellence. Thank you to everyone who assisted or attended an amazing weekend of Rededication, Sisterhood, Service and Social Action. If you missed the weekend activities, this will get you caught up:


Friday -The Dolls had us strolling and looking good in our Delta High Fashion (I wanted to take Soror Brenda Hill's skirt and put it in my bag; it was so cute).  I made my way to Soror Lois McCray's and Soror Annie Wade's room to have a piece of red velvet cake to celebrate Soror Wade's birthday. I'm still thinking about that cake as I type this message. 

Saturday - The Rededication Ceremony, chapter picture and Luncheon made me so proud to be a Delta. Our speaker and award recipients were just amazing and I left energized and ready to continue the work of Delta. 

Sunday -Our Soror, Pastor Dr. Tracy Gibson, opened her church with loving arms to us as she is doing what she has been called to do....Pastor Gibson is taking good care of God's people. We received an amazing sermon taken from the book of Numbers 27, showing how as women we can take a stand for justice and never fear doing what is right! Then we had brunch at Klassics Kitchen in the North Loop.




Delta Days at the MN State Capitol - Wednesday, March 20 @ 9:30 - 11:00 am Press Conference B971 @ the Capitol. 11:00 am meet with your Legislators.  



Save The Date



Pre-Chapter Meeting: March 27, 5:45-6:45 pm CST: Topics- Policies & Procedures/Membership Intake Process

Zoom Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87573609947?pwd=cvaLPdzUKoY3AYEUFDKiEt4bqacn8r.1


Membership Intake Train-The Trainer: The application is now available, you must act fast - Deadline for submission is Saturday, March 23@ 11:59 pm EST. The link is on News You Can Use from the Regional Director.


Minnesota Baptist Church Congress of Christian Education: I will be bringing the word at the Vesper Hour March, 20, 2024, 6:00 pm at Pilgrim Baptist Church. If you are interested in attending.


Congratulations - 

1. Soror Niceta Thomas for receiving the Minnesota Administrator for Special Education, New Special Education Leader Award for Leadership and Service. Soror Niceta is a Director of Student Services of Roseville Area Schools.


2. Soror Daheia Barr-Anderson has accepted the offer to become the next Dean W. Colvard Distinguished Professor focused on advancing our interprofessional education and research interests this coming Fall. In this new role, Soror Barr-Anderson will be PROMOTED to full professor! To understand how important this is, less than 2% of full professors in the US are Black women.  


3. Soror Adriene Thorton, health equity manager, was honored as a 2024 Women Leaders Rising Star by Modern Healthcare for her work in advocating for gender equity in the healthcare industry and reducing health disparity in the community.


4. Soror LaKimberly Jefferson received her 25 year plaque ( the new plaques are beautiful) for her service in our illustrious sisterhood!


That is all for this week and I look forward to seeing everyone at the state capitol Wednesday!!!


In Delta Love,


Soror Stephanie Burrage


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State of the Region Webinar

Tuesday, March 19th

Register now for the March State of the Region Webinar! Join us Tuesday, March 19, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. EST as we highlight key developments and engage in meaningful discussions about the progress and future of our region. Click the button below to register.
REGISTER: March State of the Region Webinar

Chapter Meeting Survey

Deadline to complete - March 19th

Policy and Procedure: Survey for Preferred Chapter Meeting Date and Time

March Newsletter

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Founders Day Celebration

Sisterhood Month

March is SISTERHOOD MONTH and this year's theme is WOMENS EMPOWERMENT!!



During this time, we will wrap our arms around in each other in Sisterly fellowship, and celebrate the strength, resilience, and achievements of one another, as well as women in our communities. To commemorate Sisterhood Month 2024, Membership Services has developed a calendar full of interactive ways to bond with each other. All Sorors as welcome to join in (as they can) as we celebrate Sisterhood Month!

Click Here: MSPAC Sisterhood Calendar

Regional Membership Services Updates

Celebrating Women's Empowerment - Sisterhood Month


Sisterhood Month is right around the corner and this year's theme is Women's Empowerment.


During this time, we will celebrate, the strength, resilience, and achievements of one another. We will also focus on wellness and self-care because it is essential to replenish the well from which we pour our energy and efforts.


To commemorate Sisterhood Month 2024, we have developed a calendar full of interactive ways to bond with other sorors. We invite you to download the full calendar here and follow along throughout the month of March as we celebrate Sisterhood Month 2024!


Note: The social media profile frame is coming soon!


Lisa Wilkinson, Luevinus Muhammad & Cheryl Hillman

Membership Services Co-Chairs

Delta Days in the Nation's Capital

Minneapolis-St. Paul Sorors represented in Washington, DC

Announcements

Invitation to Alpha Phi Alpha's Musical Tribute to Lionel Richie

The Gamma Xi Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. invites you and your sorority sisters to a musical tribute to the soul-stirring music of our fraternity brother, Lionel Richie on Sunday, March 24, 2024.  


Taking us on our Lionel Richie musical journey will be "Co-MingL", “The Hottest New Band in The Twin Cities''. This world class, 10 piece band, lead by a trio of dynamic male singers have pooled their talents to offer sold-out performances at many major musical venues. Known for their smooth, soulful sounds, these gents blend harmony and melodies, to properly pay homage to the rich musical majesty of Lionel Richie.


Order dinner and drinks, sing out loud and fall in love all over again to Richie’s classic pop, R&B and soul music standards, from his solo career, duets and, of course, those unforgettable hits from his years with The Commodores.




WHAT:        An evening of music featuring the music of Lionel Richie

WHO:         This public event is open to all lovers of classic soul, R&B, and pop music.

WHEN:       Sunday, March 24, 2024; Doors open at 4:30 for dinner; Show begins at 6:00 PM

WHERE:     The Dakota, 1010 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN 55403

TICKETS:    Tickets may be purchased using this DIRECT LINK to the Dakota website beginning January 29.


Just in time for the emergence of spring, we invite you to treat yourself and those significant in your life to the gift of music. For a little musical inspiration, enjoy Lionel Richie's timeless hit "All Night Long."


We hope that you'll join us on Sunday, March 24th for a fun-filled, toe-tapping, sing-out-loud evening of music.


The Brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity

Gamma Xi Lambda Chapter

Minnesota-St. Paul

Dues

Budget and Finance


Dues for the 2024 Fiscal Year can be paid by check, money order, bank bill pay, PayPal, or credit card using the following online form:

2024 Membership Dues Form

Committee Updates


Membership Services


D13 Day


Wear your Para the 13th of every month in celebration of who we are and to increase brand awareness in the community!


D13 CHALLENGE - Social Media Challenge


Post a picture on social media wearing your Para on the 13th day of the month

Tag our social media pages!

Physical and Mental Health

It's that time of year again sorors! We will be walking in The American Heart Association Heart Walk on June 1st. Our team name is Loralean's Dream Team! We would love to have all of you sign up to walk and join us for lunch. You can also raise money by donating or collecting money from friends and family. You do not have to raise money or contribute money to participate in the walk. Immediately after the walk we will walk to Wood + Paddle which is about a block away from Target Field. We will need a head count as they are reserving a room for us free of charge since we are participating in the walk!


Our beautiful Soror Karla Rutten has graciously agreed to make custom team t-shirts for the walk! The shirts will be white with a red logo (see below). If you like a looser fit size up as the shirts are women's shirts and fit true to size. 


Lastly, The American Heart Association would love to have a few of us volunteer to work at the gate entrances to welcome people to Target Field. You will need to arrive several hours before the walk starts to cheer on the walkers as they enter the field. 


You can click on this link to register for the walk.  Heart Walk Registration


Click this link to order a team t-shirt, sign up for lunch, and sign up to volunteer at the gates. T-shirt, Lunch and Gate work



Let's continue to Get Bodied and healthy in 2024! If you have any questions you can reach out to Soror Thornton at pmh@dstmsp.org.


Social Action


Minnesota 2024 Political Dates to Watch


JUNE 28: Voters can start casting their ballots early by mail or in person ahead of the state’s August primary election.


AUGUST 13: Minnesota’s Primary Day.


SEPTEMBER 20:  Voter’s can start casting their ballots early by mail or in person ahead of the state’s general election.


OCT. 15:  Deadline to register to vote in advance of Election Day.


NOV. 5: Presidential Election Day (Senate and Congressional seats and local races)


Technology/ PR


Important Technology Updates 2024
Delta Technology Guidlines
DST Brand Style Guide

Midwest Region News

Newsletter and Midwest Missile Submission

Sorors! Let's showcase all of our amazing work - please use the link below to submit to our Quarterly Newsletter and Midwest Missile:

Submission Instructions

Midwest Regional Conference registration opens March 28th

Registration will open for the Central, Midwest & Eastern Regions on Thursday, March 28, 2024, 12:00 noon EDT, and close on Wednesday, April 24, 2024, at 11:59 pm EDT, or until capacity is reached


REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS: Enclosed are your step-by-step Special Registration Instructions to assist you:

Registration Instructions (click here)

Call to Conference

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