 DAC Weekly HotlineDecember 7, 2020 / Volume 2, Issue 20 UPCOMING DECEMBER EVENTS *All events are being held virtually, unless otherwise noted and pre-approved Tue, Dec 8: DAC Check Writing Tue, Dec 8 – 6:30 pm: Community Outreach Committee Meeting JOIN ZOOM MEETING Meeting ID: 939 2632 3055Passcode: COC2020# Tue, Dec 8 – 6:30 pm: Budget and Finance Committee Meeting Wed, Dec 9 – 6 pm: ROPP Committee Meeting Thu, Dec 10 – 5 pm: Community Outreach’s Holiday Cards Drop-off at DSTDFI Thu, Dec 10 – 6:30 pm: Social Action Committee Meeting ZOOM LINK Meeting ID: 873 9175 9313Passcode: 921736 Thu, Dec 10 – 7 pm: Founders Day Committee Meeting ZOOM LINK Meeting ID: 929 5100 9329Passcode: FDay21# Thu, Dec 10 – 7 pm: Scholarship Subcommittee Meeting Thu, Dec 10 – 8 pm: National Pride in Our Heritage Tour Virtual Event 2020 Sat, Dec 12 – 11 am: DAC General Membership Meeting REGISTRATION LINK Sun, Dec 13 – 2:30 pm: Delta GEMS Meeting REGISTRATION LINK Meeting ID: 997 5658 4826Passcode: GEMS2020# *All changes/updates to the calendar are to be sent to first.vice.president@detroitdeltas.org Updated December Calendar GENERAL SORORITY MEETING Saturday, December 12 10:15 am (Coffee and Fellowship)11 am (Meeting Starts) REGISTER HERE!  MERRY CHRISTMAS SORORS! Thank you to those who participated in the reflection exercises in November and especially to those who shared your reflections with me. If you did not get to participate, I encourage you to review the three previous Hotlines, prioritize yourself, and pause and reflect as we end this very tumultuous year. As we enter into the last month of the year, we’ll start to be immersed in the Christmas spirit. Though we may not have our usual hustle and bustle, and though this year is probably different than most, as many may have experienced loss, may be isolated, or may be experiencing a myriad of emotions, I hope you can find the good in this year – and appreciate and remember the spirit of Christmas and the birth of Jesus Christ. I love you sorors, and I hope these final weeks of 2020 being you peace, joy, and happiness. Yours in Service, Larmender A. Davis President NEW INFORMATIONMEMBERSHIP SERVICES Let’s celebrate the Holidays together! SAVE THE DATE DECEMBER 20 REGISTRATION LINK  Membership Services CommitteeStephanie Hobson, Second Vice President & Chair Tonya Roscoe, Co-Chair SOCIAL ACTION  THREE IMPORTANT THINGS FOR THIS WEEK ONE The Social Action Committee is meeting Thursday, December 10 at 6:30 p.m. MEETING LINK. All sorors are invited to join us as we finalize plans for January – June 2021. TWO We still need to get our family and friends living in Georgia to register andprepare to vote in the Senate runoff! Here’s nonpartisan information from ourNational Partner, When We All Vote: What’s a runoff?On Tuesday, January 5, 2021, Georgia will hold runoff elections for its two seats in the United States Senate, which will also decide which party controls the chamber. A runoff election occurs when no candidate in the general election meets the 50% majority threshold. In this case, both U.S. Senate races in Georgia will move on to a runoff. Only two candidates for each race will compete for the seat — and the winner will be determined by VOTERS. Who can participate?Any eligible voter in Georgia! If you live in Georgia, this is your chance to make your voice heard once again or for the first time. You did not have to vote in the November 3rd elections to be eligible to participate in the runoffs. And if you weren’t old enough to vote on November 3rd, that’s okay! As long as you will be 18 by January 5th, you can vote in the runoff elections. Please share the graphic below on your social media platforms. THREE Want to help with efforts in Georgia? Consider donating to the organization Fair Fight, founded by Stacey Abrams. Its purpose is to advocate and protect free, fair and secure elections across the country. They are now focusing on the Senate runoff in Georgia. To get more information about the organization and to give a donation, go to https://fairfight.com/fair-fight-2020/ . You can also consider donating to the candidates: Rev. Raphael Warnock, DemocratWebsite: https://warnockforgeorgia.com/To volunteer: https://warnockforgeorgia.com/take-action/ Senator Kelly Loeffler, Republican (Challenged by Rev. Raphael Warnock)Website: https://kellyforsenate.com/To volunteer: https://kellyforsenate.com/ Jon Ossoff, DemocratWebsite: electjon.comTo volunteer: https://www.mobilize.us/electjon/event/362688/ Senator David Perdue, Republican (Challenged by Jon Ossoff)Website: https://perduesenate.com/To volunteer: https://perduesenate.com/get-involved/volunteer/ One more thing… Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan and Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib have teamed up to ensurethat Detroit’s census count was fair and accurate. If you or someone you know worked for the US Census Bureau in Detroit during 2020, they want to hear about their experiences:  The US Census Bureau is scheduled to release state population totals on or before February 6, 2021, unless Congress acts to extend the reporting timeline.The city population totals won’t be released until the end of April or May 2021,but the City of Detroit will publish the final participation rates for all neighborhoods at that time. Social Action Committee Donyale Stephen-Atara, Chair Andrea Cartwright, Co-Chair New Affiliate / Foundation / NPHC /Strategic Partner/Community News  KAPPA VIRTUAL UGLY SWEATER PARTY Event to be heldFriday, December 18from 8 to 10 PM To attend event Grab your best Ugly Sweater and join the Nupes for a night of comedywith Host Mike Bonner featuring Comedian LaVar Walker. Share this event on Facebook and Twitter. We hope you can make it! Cheers, Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. – Detroit Alumni Chapter REPEATED INFORMATION COMMUNITY OUTREACH HOLIDAY CARD WRITING CAMPAIGN In preparation for the holiday season we want to bring joy to those who have been caught in the crosshairs of the COVID-19 pandemic, our older adults. We are happy to announce a Holiday Card Writing CampaignNow through Tuesday, Dec. 15, we are asking sorors to donate holiday-themed cardsthat will be donated to nursing facilities in our service area. You are invited to either write an inspirational message orpurchase cards with holiday messages. Please DO NOT place money or anything other than a message in the card. When signing the card, please use: The ladies of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Detroit Alumnae Chapter If you do not wish to sign the card, please do not seal the envelop and we will sign them.We will deliver the cards on Friday, December 18. These are the drop-off dates: Thursday, Dec. 10, from 5 – 6:30 p.m.Saturday, Dec. 12, from 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 15, from 5 – 7 p.m. If you have any questions, please email outreach@detroitdeltas.org. Community Outreach Committee Janeal J. Garry, Chair Lakia Wilson, Co-Chair Brittnee English, Co-Chair PHYSICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH  JOINWEIGHT WATCHERS TODAY Hello Sorors! We hope you all are whole and well! If you are considering managing your weight ordropping some pounds during the holiday season,please check out the special DST WW Program! Sorors leading the classes and sorors losing together! Here is the link!For Sorors ONLY! https://www.weightwatchers.com/us/dst ~ ~ ~ ~ ~Physical and Mental Health Committee Sherryl Hinton Scott, Chair Kalimah Johnson, Co-Chair RULES OF ORDER & POLICIES AND PROCEDURES RULES OF ORDER & POLICIES AND PROCEDURES AMENDMENT FORM Sorors, I pray this note finds you each well and whole. In the October 23 Special Announcement Hotline, you were provided a copy of the 2020 ROPP and Attachments. Now that you’ve read it, it is time for you to submit any proposed changes. I know you just can’t wait The deadline to submit proposed changes to ropp@detroitdeltas.org is Friday, January 1, 2021 by 11:59 p.m. The ROPP Amendment Form should be used to submit any proposed changes. Below find a link to the ROPP Amendment Form and instructions on how to fill it out. Also find links to samples of the correct and in correct way to fill out the form. Each officer, committee chair or network affiliate point person will also receive a direct communication from your assigned ROPP Committee liaison, providing the form. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ The ROPP Committee hosted a workshop that featured30 minutes of presentation and 30 minutes of Q&A on:• The Sorority’s governance structure• How the ROPP fits into that structure• What is in the ROPP• How the amendment process works Below find the PowerPoint that was used during the workshop. Should you have any questions – feel free to contact ropp@detroitdeltas.org. Stay Safe and Blessed, ROPP Committee Jenice Mitchell Ford, Chair ROPP 2020 AMENDMENT FORM SAMPLE #1 SAMPLE #2ROPP WORKSHOP POWERPOINT TECHNOLOGY RED ROOM READY TO RE-LAUNCH We have finally arrived! After a few years of inactivity, we are ready to re-launch the Red Room for our Chapter. This is the members only section of our website that will house important chapter information as well as a chapter calendar, allowing you to sign-up for committees and so much more! Below is a quick summary on what to expect and next steps, but please refer to the attached manual for full details. All financial members will be provided a detroitdeltas.org email address over the next few weeks. PLEASE NOTE** YOU CAN NOT ACCESS THE RED ROOM UNTIL YOU RECEIVE YOUR NEW DETROIT DELTAS EMAIL ADDRESS We will send it to the personal email address on file with the chapter. You should then login here to complete setup of your new email account (see attached Manual for full details)After you have set your new password, your email address setup is complete – now head over to the Red Room! The HOTLINE will list a variety of ways to assist those experiencing issues, We ask sorors to extend grace and patience as we complete this process. We are excited to use this platform for our Chapter especially in this new Virtual time. RED ROOM ACCESS MANUAL Technology Committee Jacinta Mba, Chair DAC WAYS AND MEANS  THE DAC DELTA SHOPPEIS BACK !!!* NOW OPEN FOR BUSINESS * Introducing our new Social Action shirt! Social Action Is Who We Are! Order your custom DAC Social Action Shirt. 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 MBERSHIP SERVICES  COMMUNICATION TOOL: TEXT REMINDERS FROM DACMembers-only one way text messages via Remind 101 TO ENROLL: Text @dacmembers to 81010 ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ 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 Simpson16156 Bentler Detroit, MI 48219or by emailing your forms to asst.financial.secretary@detroitdeltas.org 2020-2021 DUES FORM CREDIT CARD FORM Membership Services Committee Stephanie Hobson, Chair Tonya Roscoe, Co-Chair RepeatedNew Affiliate / Foundation / NPHC /Strategic Partner/Community NewsCOMMUNITY NEWS – JOB FAIR  Winter Career Virtual Networking Summit presented by American Family Insurance I am sure you have witnessed the tragic decline in the recent job market and know of friends, members, and colleagues who are looking for career opportunities now. I am writing to invite you and the members of Delta Sigma Theta Detroit Alumnae Chapter to the Winter Career Virtual Networking Summit presented by American Family Insurance on Thursday, December 10, at 1pm As we move into the holiday season, American Family would like to extend an incredible opportunity for your organization to network with AFI’s leadership and meet with recruiters to unwrap their full career potential. A Fortune 300 company, American Family Insurance has offered commercial, life, health, and homeowners insurance coverage as well as investment and wealth management products since 1927. AFI is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workforce furthering their mission to support an inclusive culture that develops and retains top-level talent. This virtual networking summit demonstrates a desire to recruit diverse candidates for companywide opportunities within technology, customer service, marketing, finance, and more. AFI is a three-time recipient of the coveted Best Employer for Diversity by Forbes magazine. Feel free to check out the latest career opportunities here and follow AFI on LinkedIn or Facebook. As we enter the holidays, please give the members of Delta Sigma Theta Detroit Alumnae Chapter the gift of a long-term career opportunity in a world-class organization like American Family Insurance! Register here today for the Winter Career Virtual Networking Summit on December 10th. Sincerely, Mallory Ellis |
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