President's Message

Sorors,



Happy Sisterhood Month!!! So many great items to read in this weeks Sisterly Sentiments to keep you informed and up to date!!


In Sisterly Love,

Soror Burrage



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Email: President@dstmsp.org

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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!


Get Bodied Fitness Challenge Celebration

Saturday March 9, 2024

10:00am - 12:00pm

Click Here: MSPAC Sisterhood Calendar

Regional Membership Services Updates

Say "Yes" to YOU


The Midwest Membership Services Committee invites you to a panel discussion celebrating Women's Empowerment and Sisterhood Month.


Join us Thursday, March 7th from 7-8 p.m. EST for an empowering panel discussion on overcoming burnout. Our amazing panelists bring first-hand knowledge of the spiritual, physical, and mental health effects of burnout. To read more about our panelists, click here.


Discover strategies to alleviate the guilt associated with prioritizing self-care. Embrace self-kindness by wholeheartedly saying yes to yourself! We hope to see you there!


REGISTER: Say "Yes" to You

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

Chapter Meeting Survey

Deadline to complete - March 19th

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

MSPAC January Newsletter

Chapter Newsletter

Sorors! Please take a look at our most recent chapter newsletter!

Announcements

Job Announcement

Software Developlment: Integration/Cloud Engineer

Healing Justice Foundation

Dear Sorors,


Give Thanks. The Healing Justice Foundation, along with our marketing research partner Monicat Data, need your help to identify the places, spaces, and faces where our community can access joy through healing support, and mental health resources for Black people in the Greater Minneapolis and St. Paul communities, through our Mapping Black Joy Project.


To learn more about the project, visit our website www.healingjusticefoundation.org Please take a few minutes and take the survey now, it closes on March 15th.

You can help in two ways:

1. Take the survey: here is the link: Click Here

2. Share the survey and flyer with folks (there is a QR code on the flyer)


*you are eligible to be entered into a drawing for a $150 gift card for completing the survey.


With peace and light,


Soror Joi Lewis

President

Healing Justice Foundation

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

Fellowship Night + Founders Day + Worship Service

Fellowship Night

March 15, 2024

6:00-9:00pm


Sisterhood activities (games, step/stroll, paraphernalia fashion show etc).


Appetizers and beverages will be available


Founders Day

March 16th - 11:30am

Doors Open @ 11:30am

*Open seating*


Chapter Photo

10:45am arrive and line up

11:00am picture will be taken

Attire: RED

Worship Service

March 17th, 2024, 10AM


St. Peter AME Church

401 E 41st St

Minneapolis, MN 55409


Please wear RED.


Please arrive at 9:15am


Hi Sorors,


Get ready for a night filled with laughter, camaraderie, and a whole lot of Delta pride! You're cordially invited to join us for a special evening of fun and fellowship! We have an exciting lineup of activities planned, including a fabulous fashion show where we'll showcase our best Delta gear. So, dust off those pearls, polish those pins, and let's strut our stuff in style!


Whether you pledged over 25 years ago or last year this event promises to be a memorable one as we come together to celebrate sisterhood and unity.


Please RSVP by March 1 to ensure we have enough refreshments and seating for everyone.


Looking forward to seeing you there, dressed to impress in your finest Delta attire!



RSVP HERE

Link to Sponsorship QR Code Above: https://form.jotform.com/240090808000139

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

National Headquarters is now imposing $15 reinstatement fees for dues submitted by chapters after December 31, 2023. If you have any questions about dues payments, please reach out to the Finance team at finance@dstmsp.org.

Midwest Missile

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

Committee Updates

EMBODI

EMBODI is looking for committee members! If interested please contact Soror Sabrina Jones!


The EMBODI committee is looking for more committee members. We have recently partnered with the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Alpha Project to deliver a one-day symposium for boys ages 13-18 with the Theme: From Boys to Men, focusing on Mental Health. Topics will focus on wellness and self-care, Foundation Building: College and Vocational training, and Entrepreneurship, and Healthy Relationships. We are looking for members to join our committee and bring this fun, interactive topic to life for our black youth this May. Please contact Soror Sabrina Jones, if you are interested in helping us make this happen. Thank you!



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.


Get Bodied Challenge Final Results


Here are the final results of the challenge. 


My sorors, my sorors! Yall did the thang! The challenge is over but the life changes and healthy living will continue. Thank you to all of the sorors that participated in the challenge! We had 10 teams from Minnesota, 2 from Wisconsin, and 1 from Atlanta! 


The overall winners are SOLE STEPPERS from Wisconsin with a total of 4,155,295 steps and an average of 1,038,824 steps!


The Minnesota winners are TEAM RENAISSANCE with a total of 2,661,794 steps and an average of 665,448 steps!


The average total steps for all teams is 493,555, total weekly average of 48,065 steps, and a total daily average of 8,226 steps! The overall total is 24,184,172 the equivalent of 12,092 miles! We beat 2023's daily average of 7,000 steps! We are so proud of all the hard work everyone put in! 


Sole Steppers will receive spa services gift certificates to Kneaded Relief Day Spa.


Our challenge sponsor, Enhance MD Body and Skin Clinic in Inver Grove Heights will be hosting a Fitness Celebration on Saturday, March 9th from 10am-12pm where Team Renaissance will receive their spa services certificates. All sorors are invited and encouraged to attend the celebration at this black woman owned business. 


Also, every challenge participant will receive a 1 gallon inspirational DST water bottle courtesy of Soror DeJa Carter and Carters Creations!


Thank you to all who participated and we can't wait to do this again next year!


Program Planning and Development

National Women & Girls HIV AIDS

The International Awareness and Involvement committee is partnering with Rainbow Health for their National Women & Girls HIV AIDS Awareness Day. Below, please find details regarding the event + request of Sorors. 



  1. Event Name: National Women & Girls HIV AIDS Awareness Day
  2. Date: March 9th, 2024
  3. Time: 8-3PM
  4. Location: Amherst Wilder Foundation, 451 Lexington Parkway N., St. Paul, MN 55104. 
  5. Event Details: This event provides information to all women about HIV. 
  6. Request from Sorors: The International Awareness and Involvement committee is requesting volunteers to participate in the event to assist with set up (at 8am), serving lunch (11-12PM), and break down (at 3PM). If Sorors are interested in volunteers, please reach out to Soror Irma Johnson at theirmajohnson@gmail.com by Wednesday, March 6th, 2024. 


Social Action


Minnesota 2024 Political Dates to Watch


MARCH 5: Presidential primary election in Minnesota.


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)

Registration Fees

Collegiate Virtual Attendees: $30.00

Alumnae Virtual Attendees: $80.00

 

To view the conference registration policy document, please click: HERE.

 

To register for the virtual 35th Annual Delta Days in the Nation’s Capital, please click: HERE.

 

You will receive a confirmation email upon successful registration. Please be sure to also check your junk mail in the event the message is sent there. General questions regarding DDNC can be sent to: deltadays@deltasigmatheta.org.


Technology/ PR


Important Technology Updates 2024
Delta Technology Guidlines
DST Brand Style Guide

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