 DAC Weekly Hotline November 2, 2020 / Volume 2, Issue 15 UPCOMING NOVEMBER EVENTS *All events are being held virtually, unless otherwise noted and pre-approved Tue, Nov. 3: 7 am – 8 pm: ELECTION DAY! Tue, Nov. 3: DAC Check Writing Tue, Nov 3: 5 pm: Delta GEMS Committee Meeting JOIN ZOOM MEETING Meeting ID: 949 3684 8874 Passcode: GEMS2020# Wed, Nov 4: 6 pm: Arts and Letters Committee Meeting JOIN ZOOM MEETING Meeting ID: 956 2811 9862 Passcode: AL2020# Thu, Nov 5: 6:15 pm: Collegiate Connection Committee Meeting Thu, Nov 5: 6:30 pm: Budget and Finance Meeting Sat, Nov. 7: 10 am: DAC Executive Board Meeting Sat, Nov. 7: 5 pm: Delta Family Reunion (Reclamation Event) Sun, Nov. 8 – 2:30 pm: Delta GEMS Meeting JOIN ZOOM MEETINGMeeting ID: 997 5658 4826 Passcode: GEMS2020# *All changes/updates to the calendar are to be sent to first.vice.president@detroitdeltas.org November Calendar MARK YOUR CALENDARS General Sorority Meeting SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 14 11 am Via Zoom GENERAL SORORITY MEETING REGISTRATION LINK   There’s just something about the month of November that usually brings out the spirit of gratitude in all of us. However, amidst the pandemic and the upcoming election, many of us may not be feeling very thankful or grateful. How do we cultivate a spirit of gratitude when we may not be completely satisfied with what is going on in our lives? Can we truly be thankful if our 2020 has thus far not been especially kind to us or fruitful? We sure can. Thankfulness, like any other attitude or emotion, is a choice. And just like character and confidence, the more you exercise your gratitude muscle, the stronger it becomes. As hard as it is, I ask you to push through and adopt an attitude of gratitude! Despite everything, we are still here, and the Detroit Deltas continue to make a huge impact on our community! I am grateful for life, health, and strength! I am grateful for each of you, my beautiful chapter members. And even though things aren’t like I want them to be, I still have many things to be grateful for. Here are three ways to get your heart centered and ready to overflow with thanksgiving this month: 1. Focus on what you have, not what you need. We spend so much time asking God and others to meet our needs. But it’s important that we first recognize just how blessed we truly are. Like the child who always wants a new toy, we often forget to assess what’s already in our toybox. Bring what you have to the forefront of the gratitude table and watch your plate overflow. 2. Be present. Are we thankful for our needs being met on a daily basis? Or are we too busy stressing over our weekly, monthly or even retirement bread? Yes, I’m all about planning ahead, but we must first pause each and every day and give thanks for our immediate gifts and blessings. Worrying about our future needs and whether they’ll be met is one of the most unproductive and joy stealing things we do. Yet it seems to occupy so much of our thoughts. Just for today – or perhaps just for the moment – be fully aware and satisfied with your life just as it is. Then tomorrow, do the exact same thing. Before you know it, you’ll be living in a daily and constant state of gratitude 3. Keep a gratitude journal or speak aloud your gratitude. At the close of each day, take five to 10 minutes and jot down or say out loud a handful of ways your needs were met. So often we miss identifying the multiple ways and times life unfolds before us to meet our needs. Pay attention to these slight but powerful acts of fulfillment. It’ll change your perspective on how much is working for you and blow your sense of gratitude sky high. Have a blessed month my sorors! Yours in service, Larmender A. Davis President NEW INFORMATION SOCIAL ACTION BY ANY MEANS NECESSARY…VOTE!  IMPORTANT THINGS FOR THIS ELECTION FIRST: Vote, then remind 3 other people to vote! If you voted early, then ask 5 people to vote! SECOND: Check your email and read the Social Action Alert – Election Edition for additional tips for voting and additional volunteer opportunities a concerned individual. THIRD: See the new volunteer opportunity sent from Grand Chapter: Help Boost Black Voter Turnout. Our Lives Depend On It. The National Pan-Hellenic Council has partnered with the NAACP to encourage Black voters to use their power at the ballot box. We still need your help reaching low-frequency voters. Sign up to volunteer to reach your neighbors virtually here: https://blackvoiceschangelives.org/nphc/. All you have to do is sign up, and the NAACP will provide a list of voters for you to contact. Help make sure our communities exercise the power in their vote by volunteering today! Questions about the NAACP’s Civic Engagement Program? Call 1-888-984-2510 (Mon-Fri.) Social Action CommitteeDonyale Stephen-Atara, ChairAndrea Cartwright, Co-Chair EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM  SOROR SAFETY TIPS FOR NOVEMBER 2020 HOME SAFETY TIPS: Install a smoke alarm on every level of your home. Test it monthly, keep it free of dust and replace the battery at least once a year. CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTOR: A carbon monoxide detector is essential to have in every home. Many homeowners falsely believe that these detectors are only necessary in houses with fuel-burning appliances. However, carbon monoxide (CO) can be present in many situations. Carbon monoxide is a colorless, odorless gas that can be deadly in large amounts. Carbon monoxide originates from many sources, including:Wood stoves.Fireplaces.Oil, propane or natural gas appliances.Furnaces.Space Heaters.Gas and diesel sources, like cars and generators. ALTERNATIVE HEATERS: Portable heaters need their space. Keep anything combustible at least three feet away. Keep fire in the fireplace, use fire screens and have your chimney cleaned annually. The creosote buildup can ignite a chimney fire that could easily spread. COVID/HEALTH SAFETY TIPS: Wear a mask Practice social distancing – 6 feet Cover coughs and sneezes Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces daily. Monitor your health daily: be alert for symptoms, take your temperature Information reference: AARP/Home Safety, CDC ERT Committee Deborah J. McCreary, Chair Georgia Cambell, Co-Chair PHYSICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH Please join Physical and Mental Health for a conversation with the Rev. Dr. Georgia Hill, pastor of LifeChurch Riverside,to help us maintain our hope during these unprecedented times. We will be lifted and encouraged and able to fight on with her words. Registration is not required, just join us at the meeting. FLYER BELOW JOIN ZOOM MEETING  Physical and Mental Health Committee Sherryl Hinton Scott, Chair Kalimah Johnson, Co-Chair MEMBERSHIP SERVICES PLEASE VIEW THIS MONTH’S LOVE CONNECTION HOTLINE for updated Membership News NOVEMBER MEMBERSHIP SERVICES NEWSLETTER New Affiliate / Foundation / NPHC / Strategic Partner/Community News REGIONAL NEWS  MEDITATION MONDAY Join us this Monday, November 2nd to hear an anointed word from Dr. Chandra Gill of Chicago Alumnae Chapter! You won’t want to miss this inspirational program at 8pm EST/7pm CST. Click HERE to register. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. PLEASE NOTE: Admittance will be on a first come first served basis until capacity is reached. Soror Evangelist Jacqueline Jackson, Regional Chaplain  FISCAL OFFICERS TRAINING On Monday, November 16th at 7 PM, we will host a fiscal officers training. PLEASE CLICK HERE to register for this training. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. All chapter fiscal officers are HIGHLY ENCOURAGED to attend.  DELTA READS BOOK CLUB We hope you enjoyed the first session of the Inaugural Midwest Region DELTA READS BOOK CLUB in support of our Midwest Delta Authors. For those who missed it, you missed a treat! Our next book selection is #Driven by Soror Corey Minor Smith of the Stark County (OH) Alumnae Chapter. A motivational memoir, she shares her compelling story of how, with supportive family and friends, she propelled forward in the face of significant challenges. The book is available on Amazon. Order yours today! We will share the date and registration information in our next Midwest Region update. Soror Robyn Hughes Midwest Arts & Letters Coordinator  MONTHLY MEDITATION – FREEDOM There is absolutely no question about it; God does not want us in bondage to anything, but to be free, no matter where on earth we live or what government we live under. Seeking FREEDOM as a child of God is a learned art. Unlike learning a trade or skill, we must constantly practice FREEDOM from care and want, insuring continued acclimation of FREEDOM in our Christian walk. Instead of having a completed picture or sculpture we have FREEDOM to a life journey of joy and love. Step one: Begin by spending time with God: not only reading the Bible but just sitting and meditating on how great God is. Sit and think about God, as God. God is that unseen but deeply felt JOY in you. That peace that passes all understanding. Close your eyes and Just imagine that you are resting in the hands of God. We must allow ourselves the luxury of standing still and knowing God. As God spoke to Job (Job 38) In our getting up and going down he is there as creator, completer and designer of everything. Step two: Do not let fear control you. God desires that you trust HIM enough to just rest in his hands. Allow yourself to breathe and know you are safe and loved. Release your fears and just breathe a FREE breath. Allow God to take the heavy weight of the world from you. Do not be afraid. God is ready willing and able. Look upon the world with new eyes. Walk into any situation with positive strength and a God that goes before you and surrounds you. We are heirs of the king which makes us powerful beyond belief. Walk in your power today. FREE IN GOD!! Step three: Practice! Practice! Practice! and more practice until you are truly able to be FREE and know God is the strength of Your life, not only an ever-present help in times of need but ever present in our lives. He will carry you, love and protect you. Practice FREEDOM every day, every minute, every second, every nano second. This FREEDOM walk is a life journey and not a walk around the block. The final step: Live like you are a child of God, smile often, embrace joy, share your love with others. Teach them through your living how if feels to be FREE in the Love of God. Make every effort to keep the unity of the spirit through the bonds of peace Ephesians 4:3 Soror Nora Hudson, Midwest Region Chaplain’s Council – Detroit Alumnae Chapter Sarahjini Nunn Spencer Midwest Regional Director Jamiya Smith Midwest Regional Representative www.dstmidwestregion.com REPEATED INFORMATION DAC WAYS AND MEANS  THE DAC DELTA SHOPPE IS BACK !!!* NOW OPEN FOR BUSINESS * Introducing our new Social Action shirt! Social Action Is Who We Are!Order your custom DAC Social Action Shirt just in time for Election Day. Show your DAC pride by letting everyone know who we are! Shirts are $19.13 + Shipping Available in Red, White, or Black in Ladies sizes S – 3X (larger sizes by request) CLICK HERE TO ORDER YOUR SHIRT Ways and Means Committee Staci Brooks, Chair Stacy Olivache’ and Melanie Martin, Co-Chairs MEMBERSHIP SERVICES COMMUNICATION TOOL: TEXT REMINDERS FROM DAC Members-only one way text messages via Remind 101 TO ENROLL: Text @dacmembers to 81010 (See graphic below) ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ DAC BOOK CLUB: The new book for the DAC book club is “Casting the First Stone” by Kimberla Lawson Roby. The Book Club review is on Thursday, November 19 at 6p via zoom. BOOK CLUB ZOOM MEETING LINK Lead soror: Jewel Jones ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ RELAY FOR LIFE: Relay for life donations are still being taken until November 20. We’re close to our $22,000 goal! DONATE HERE! The virtual Relay for Life Detroit Event video: RELAY FOR LIFE VIDEO ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: We still need volunteers for DAC Cares: Love Calls. Let’s check on our Sorors. Calls will be made in October. CLICK HERE TO VOLUNTEER! ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ WE WANT TO RECOGNIZE YOUR ACHIEVEMENTS! Sorors we want to acknowledge your achievements and good news, please self report via Recognitions@DetroitDeltas.org    GOT DUES? As most of you know, Grand Chapter has waived the $10 late fee as well as the reinstatement fee for the 2020-2021 dues submission. During this challenging Sorority year, our chapter will depend on membership dues more than ever before – because of the impact this pandemic is having on our fundraising plans. If you haven’t paid your dues yet, save yourself a little money, and do so ASAP by mailing them to:Patrice Simpson 16156 Bentler Detroit, MI 48219 or by emailing your forms to asst.financial.secretary@detroitdeltas.org2020-2021 DUES FORMCREDIT CARD FORM Membership Services Committee Stephanie Hobson, Chair Tonya Roscoe, Co-Chair RISK MANAGEMENT RISK MANAGEMENT CERTIFICATION PROCESS National Risk Management has added to the certification process for 2020. All certified volunteers must attend a training session each year to maintain their status and sign the Annual Confirmation of Youth Volunteer Status Form that they are still in good standing per their InfoMart from 2019. These training sessions will take place via Zoom on November 11 and 18 at 6:30 pm Please read and complete as instructed the attached Annual Confirmation of Youth Volunteer Status Form and return it to: riskmanagement@detroitdeltas.org. Volunteers must attend one of the training sessions and complete and return the form to be recertified for this sorority year. Thank you in advance. RISK MANAGEMENT DOCUMENT Risk Management Committee Mary Meeks, Chair Andrea Dunbar, Co-Chair |
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