St. Louis Alumnae Express
News & Updates
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June 2023 | Volume 6 | Issue 1 |
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June Luncheon/Chapter Meeting
Hilton St. Louis Airport,
10330 Natural Bridge Road
Saturday, June 3, 2023
June Luncheon - 11:00 AM
Chapter Meeting - 1:00 PM
Chapter meeting agenda, minutes, committee reports, and documents will be available prior to the meeting in the Members Only section of the chapter website at https://dst-sla.org. Please review, download, and bring your copies to the meeting.
Business Attire
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The password is case-sensitive and must be in all caps.
Example: Mary Smith - User Name (123456) Password: (MS3456)
Disclaimer: If you don't have access to the website currently, you will receive a notification with further instructions in the near future.
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Greetings Sorors of the Saint Louis Alumnae Chapter:
Sorors it’s hard to believe that I am writing my last newsletter message of this sorority year, and what a year it has been. As I reflected on this sorority year, I am so proud of the work we have done as a chapter to support the St. Louis community. We faced the challenges of meeting in the virtual world but this year we also added several in-person meetings and events and we made a smooth transition. Pivoting back to the in-person world has not been easy but we made it happen.
I want to take this opportunity to thank the members of the Executive Committee and the Executive Board for their support. I have always believed that a leader is only as good as the team they lead, and I have been blessed with a wonderful team.
I also want to thank you for entrusting me with the leadership of this awesome chapter. It has been a very rewarding experience and as I journey into the second year of my term, I’m looking forward to an even bigger and better year.
As I conclude, Happy Father’s Day to the special men in your lives.
May you have a safe, peaceful summer break.
34th Annual Delta Days in the Nation’s Capital Report, Part 2
This month, I’d like to complete the list of 2023 Federal Legislative priorities that were presented at the 34th Annual Delta Days in the Nation’s Capital. Again, it was a privilege to represent the St. Louis Alumnae Chapter. Delta Days is always a wonderful learning experience.
Health Equity
Δ H. Res. 185 Declaring Racism a Public Health Crisis
This resolution declares racism a public health crisis and supports efforts to address health disparities and inequities across all sectors.
Δ H. R. 982 Pregnant Women in Custody Act
To address the health needs of incarcerated women related to pregnancy and childbirth, and for other purposes.
Reimagining Public Safety
Δ H. R. 698 Assault Weapons Ban of 2023
To regulate assault weapons to ensure that the right to keep and bear arms is not unlimited, and for other purposes.
Δ The Sorority supports legislation that increases accountability of law enforcement misconduct, restrict the use of certain policing practices and enhances transparency and data collection, and establishes best practices and training requirements like the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2021.
H.R. 613 Wayne Ford Racial Impact Statement Act of 2023
To establish a process for the creation of minority impact assessments to determine whether pending bills. If enacted are likely to create or exacerbate disparate outcomes among racial or ethnic minority groups, and for other purposes.
Honoring Shirley Chisholm
Δ H.R. 1073
To direct the Joint Committee of Congress on the Library to obtain a statue of Shirley Chisholm for placement in the United States Capital.
The bill requires the Joint Committee on the Library to enter into an agreement to obtain a statue of Shirley Chisholm, the first African American woman elected to Congress.
Δ H.R. 1088 Shirley Chisholm Congressional Gold Medal Act
To posthumously award a Congressional Gold Medal to Shirley Chisholm.
Much Delta Love.
Bernadette White
President
Saint Louis Alumnae Chapter
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
*This list is for chapter internal uses only. Any other use is strictly prohibited and subject to sanctions as defined in Code of Conduct Section 4.C.
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National Convention Updates |
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Sorors, it's not too late. Seats are still available on the bus.
If you have only made the deposit payment, contact Phyllis Russell-Smith at 314-458-7961 to verify trip confirmation.
The total payment for the bus is due by June 5, 2023.
Roommate Needed
Sorors, if you are needing a roommate for the convention, please contact Soror Phyllis Russell-Smith at 314-458-7961 for possibilities.
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Chapter T-Shirts
Sorors whether you'll be attending the 56th National Convention in-person or virtually "Rep" our chapter by wearing our Chapter T-Shirt. The order link is open but will close on Tuesday, May 30th at 11:59 PM.
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A Word from the Vice Presidents |
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Greetings Sorors!
Welcome to June and the month we celebrate Juneteenth! Wow, we made it to the end of the 2022-2023 sorority year! This month not only closes out the sorority year but also sets the stage for planning the 2023-2024 sorority year. After being introduced to Strategic Planning at the National, Regional, and Local levels we are excited and ready to begin developing our strategic plan for the coming sorority year. The programs, activities, and events of this year provided the accomplishments we want to build on.
This was a busy year for programs in our chapter. The long-awaited ‘In-Person’ return of Breakfast With Santa was a success. Community Awareness & Involvement’s presentation of the second Trunks up Extravaganza was exciting and well attended. All the program events of the year served our communities well.
Our youth programs presented amazing events and learning sessions for the Twinkles, Delta Academy, Delta GEMS, and EMBODI this year. Dive Into Books with Delta shared the gift of books by reading and donating books to elementary schools throughout our service areas.
Economic Development presented learning opportunities and resources to the community, Education awarded 21 Mind Guard scholarships to deserving students, and Physical & Mental Health educated the community and sorors on health challenges affecting us all.
Wow! You made this happen St. Louis Alumnae! Congratulations and thank you to the Programs Planning and Development committees on a successful sorority year of service!
Looking forward to continuous service to our community in the coming year! Happy Juneteenth, Sorors!
Warmest regards,
Laverne James-Bady
1st VP – Program Planning & Development
*This list is for chapter internal uses only. Any other use is strictly prohibited and subject to sanctions as defined in Code of Conduct Section 4.C.
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“Membership Services…Membership At Your Service” |
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Sorors,
Thank you sorors for a fabulous year!
Thank you for your participation in the membership services events and activities this sorority year. We began the year with the Fall Retreat and moved on to Rededication, Founders Day, Sisterhood Month, and the Delta Dear Luncheon. Our final event for the year will be the June Luncheon which will take place on June 3, 2023, prior to chapter meeting. The cost to attend the luncheon is $50. This year’s theme is “Growing Where We Are Planted”. Come enjoy our last meeting of year dressed in your white with a pop of purple.
Take time over the summer to attend the classes offered at National Convention or on the national website to increase your knowledge and to remain abreast of our organization’s policies. As we know, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated in always seeking new ways to improve which means policies may be updated from time to time. It is the responsibility of each of us to be familiar with our documents.
Sorors I pray you have a relaxing summer and return to the new soror year rested and prepared to do the work of Delta.
Sisterly,
Tracey Carter
2nd Vice President – Membership Services
*This list is for chapter internal uses only. Any other use is strictly prohibited and subject to sanctions as defined in Code of Conduct Section 4.C.
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Calling All Sorors/
Telephone Committee
Do you know a soror who does not use e-mail? Please have her join the
Calling All Sorors List
Call Soror Leona Lucas, (314) 393-2421 to join!
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Payment Methods
The St. Louis Alumnae Chapter accepts the following payment methods. Please contact the Soror Gayle Abram Financial Secretary with any questions, (314)494-4314 or [email protected].
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Checks
All checks/money orders must be made payable to:
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
to be accepted. If not, your payment will be returned.
You may include SLA-DST in the memo
Mail to:
St. Louis Alumnae Chapter of
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
P.O. Box 410844
St. Louis, MO 63141
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Reclamation and Retention - for hosting a fabulous Delta Dear Luncheon.
Soror Latashuia Browning – was awarded a Master of Business Administration from the University of Missouri Saint Louis.
Soror Jessielyn Gillespie – graduated from Saint Louis University’s School of Nursing with her Doctorate of Nursing Practice in Executive Leadership.
Soror Dawn Higgins – selected as one of the Top 100 St. Louisans You Should Know to Succeed in Business by the Small Business Monthly.
Soror Wineka Martin – received a Master of Practical Theology with honors from The Kings University.
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Program Planning & Development (PP&D) |
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If you would like to learn more about the PP&D committees, you can click the PP&D committees document to review.
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Community Awareness & Involvement |
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Coming off this successful Community Awareness & Involvement service event…Save the date for the third Trunks Up Extravaganza coming to you, our local Sister chapters, and the great community we serve, Saturday, April 27, 2024, Sorors…
Dr. Monica Perry, Chair
Shawn M Wade, Co-Chair
Community Awareness & Involvement Committee
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Team SLA Deltas led by the Physical & Mental Health committee completed the 2023 Metro St. Louis Heart Walk on Saturday, May 13 at Busch Stadium. The team stepped into action and raised $1,002.86 for the American Heart Association.
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The Physical and Mental Health committee will host a Healthcare Advocate Webinar for chapter members on May 24, titled “Health & Wellness Through the Decades”.
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Gateway 180
Gateway 180 provides temporary housing for homeless families and supports those families as they transition to permanent housing. The Economic Development Committee is purchasing items to help three families. Items include Air Mattresses (with Electric Pumps), Sheet Sets, Thermal Blankets, Pillows, Shower Curtains, Pots and Pans, Dinnerware Sets, Flatware and Can Openers. We are also working to identify ways to share information and tools that will impact the financial literacy of the families.
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Educational Development - Youth Initiatives |
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Meet 2nd Saturday of each month
10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.
The Twinkles finished the year shining bright with an art therapy & self-care session, and a gardening & STEM demonstration.
They learned techniques to relieve the worries of a stressful day which included art therapy through painting, breathing, and other techniques. They also created their own sleep masks and designed their own scented body butter. The combined session prepared the Twinkles to finish the school year strong.
Additionally, the Twinkles were able to get their hands dirty by planting a flower in their pot, and by making slime.
Our Twinkles became budding scientists during the "Slime Time" STEM demonstration. They worked together to experiment with the ingredients to make slime. Once they created their slime, the "Slime Time Olympics" commenced which tested the elasticity, stickiness, and other chemicals properties of their slime.
The Twinkles completed their third service project of the year by bringing smiles to seniors with greeting cards.
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Meet 2nd Saturday of each month
10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.
The last session for Delta Academy for this sorority year was held on Saturday, May 13 at Barbara C. Jordan Elementary School. The Academy ended a highly motivational and impactful year by choosing “Relationships” as their POWER topic! Kudos to this program for an outstanding year!
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Meet 3rd Sunday of each month
2:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
The end of the program year has come for the GEMS! The final Delta GEMS Culminating Session & Etiquette Luncheon will be held on Sunday 5/21/23 from 2 pm-4 pm at the BGCSTL Teen Center of Excellence. This is going to be a fun-filled event that will include a lesson from a top etiquette expert, food, raffle prizes, certificates, and end-of-the-year gift bags. The GEMS will be ending this year with a bang!
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Thank you, Sorors for your Mind Guard donations!
We have 21 deserving young people receiving $1,000 scholarships!
Preparations are currently underway for a drive-by scholarship celebration.
to be held at Lutheran North High
It’s not too late!! The committee is still accepting donations!
See how to donate below:
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Ida Goodwin Woolfolk Memorial Gospel, Jazz and Blues Brunch |
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Greetings Sorors,
I pray everyone was able to get registered and secured a room. If not, please follow the national instructions to get on the hotel waitlist. Soon the virtual option will open for members. If you are not attending in person, get credit and attend virtually. Space is limited, so don't delay.
Whether you are attending in person or virtually, please join an informative conversation with our National Parliamentarian, who will prepare the Central Region for how parliamentary procedures influence what happens at the National Convention Plenaries.
Please click on the QR Code to register. If you have trouble click on the link below.
Ignorance is not bliss. Ignorance is DEADLY.
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National Pan-Hellenic Council of Greater St. Louis (NPHC-STL) |
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St. Louis Alumnae Chapter of
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated
P.O. Box 410844, St. Louis, MO 63141
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