 DAC Weekly Hotline January 18, 2021 / Volume 2, Issue 26  UPCOMING JANUARY EVENTS *All events are being held virtually, unless otherwise noted and pre-approved Mon. Jan 18: MLK HOLIDAY Tue. Jan 19 – 6 pm: May Week Committee Meeting Join Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 987 0980 2152 Passcode: May2021# Wed. Jan 20 – 6:30pm: Economic Development Side Hustle Series REGISTER HERE! Thur. Jan 21 – 6:30pm: DAC Membership Services Book Club Meeting Join Zoom Meeting Thur. Jan 21 – 6pm – DAC Public Relations Committee Meeting Thur. Jan 21 – 7pm: Physical and Mental Health Committee Meeting Join Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 978 6179 4579 Passcode: PHM2020# Thur. Jan 21 – 7pm: Founders Day Committee Meeting Join Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 923 5467 5075 Passcode: FD21# Sat. Jan 23 – 7:30pm: Midwest Region present The Red Couch Collective Series, Part 2 REGISTER HERE! Mon. Jan 25 – 6pm: Membership Services Committee Meeting Join Zoom Meeting *All changes/updates to the calendar are to be sent to first.vice.president@detroitdeltas.org January Calendar NEW INFORMATION COMMUNITY OUTREACH  LOVE ON OUR VETERANS On Sunday, February 14, between 4-6 p.m., we will deliver catered, individually wrapped meals, to our veterans at Michigan Veteran’s Foundation and Piquette Square as we Love on Our Veterans. Since the meal has already been taken care of, we as a chapter are committed to responding to their needs. Both sites have requested we consider donating: Socks Hygiene products Household cleaning products Laundry Soap Sorors, no donation is too small or too big. We appreciate your support. If you’d like to donate any of the items you can drop them off at the DSTDFI Headquarters on the following dates: Thursday, Feb. 4, from 5 – 630 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 11, from 5 – 630 p.m. Friday, Feb. 12, from 5 – 6:30 p.m. To drop off items, simply pull up to the door, and a soror will receive them. Please be sure to wear your mask when you arrive. If you have any questions or concerns, please email us at outreach@detroitdeltas.org. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ March is Reading Month Sorors, as part of a special project, if you’d like to volunteer to sign up to read to children via video. Please email us at Outreach@DetroitDeltas.org. More details will be provided soon. Community Outreach Committee Janeal Garry, Chair Lakia Lumpkin and Britnee English, Co-Chairs SOCIAL ACTION  THREE IMPORTANT THINGS FOR THIS WEEK ONE Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Celebrations: Monday, January 18 The following is a listing of things that we can do to individually and with our family and friends to properly recognition Dr. King and his work. These programs are not a part of a Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. or Detroit Alumnae Chapter programming. They are only offered as an option to our regular programming that will not occur this year due to COVID-19 guidance and precautions. If you participate, you will do so an individual, not as a member of the sorority. We strongly encourage you to join the community and the students of Detroit Public School Community District’s Martin Luther King, Jr. High School to virtually celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Impact Discussion On Monday, January 18 at noon and again at 2 p.m., the students of Martin Luther King will talk about the impact Dr. King – and previous King Holiday celebrations – have had on their lives and on the future of the country from the perspective of Dr. King’s teachings. The program will be shown on Channel 900 on Comcast and via social media Facebook: MLK Annual Legacy March Detroit Instagram: MLKLegacyMarch Let’s continue to support the students while we celebrate and meditate on Dr. King’s legacy. — The Charles H. Wright Museum of African-American History in collaboration with Eastern Michigan University in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, will present a keynote address by PBS NewsHour White House Correspondent Yamiche Alcindor entitled “Let The People Speak: No Justice No Peace” at 1 pm. To register, go to https://emich.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_3knFLrc0QTa2fUCpQgqxiA. About Yamiche Alcindor: Alcindor is a White House Correspondent for PBS Newshour, NBC, and MSNBC; and a political contributor to CNN. Previously a national reporter for The New York Times covering politics and social justice issues, Alcindor has also written about the legacy of President Barack Obama, outreach to voters of color, and the anxiety of working-class Americans as well as how police killings affect communities and children. She also spends time producing videos and documentaries about societal concerns such as wrongful convictions and gun violence. For more in-person and virtual programs from The Wright Museum, go to https://www.thewright.org/mlk For the in-person programs, you will need to schedule a time for your visit at the link previously provided. — The National Day of Service for the Inauguration of President-elect Biden and Vice President-elect Harris will celebrate and honor the spirit of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in the same non-partisan spirit that President Barack Obama offered a Day of Service on the Dr. King holiday. The National Day of Service is an opportunity for all Americans to unite and serve at a time when the global pandemic calls on all of us to work together and support our communities. No matter where you are, you have an opportunity to give back and the agency to do so. Most volunteer activities only require an hour or two of your time, and all events will be virtual or socially distanced, in accordance with CDC protocol. For more information, go to https://bideninaugural.org/day-of-service/ — “United We Serve” A Celebration of the National MLK Day of Service 8 p.m. The National Day of Service will culminate in an hour-long celebration that will feature a diverse array of entertainers, inspiring speakers, and stories celebrating the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. and the Biden-Harris Administration’s commitment to service. Confirmed participants include the Rev. Dr. Bernice King, Martin Luther King III, Aloe Blacc, Chesca, Rep. Sharice Davids, Rosario Dawson, Andra Day, Yo-Yo Ma, the Rev. Al Sharpton, Sean Patrick Thomas, Diane Warren, Lynn Whitfield, Bebe Winans, and more. Streamed at BidenInaugural.org/watch —  TWO Inauguration Day Programming, Tuesday, January 19 and Wednesday, January 20 Below is information regarding ways to watch and participate in the historic inauguration of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris. These links are provided in a non-partisan fashion due to the great interest in the inauguration and are listed only to provide an option to television broadcasts. These programs are not a part of a Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. or Detroit Alumnae Chapter programming. If you participate, you will do so an individual, not as a member of the sorority. January 19 I Do Solemnly Swear: The U.S. Presidential Inauguration Discovery Inc. and Discovery Education and will provide a virtual learning experience to educators, students, and families. The program will feature a greeting to students from Dr. Jill Biden and provide behind the scenes access to this historic event through a series of interviews with inaugural experts and historians. Additional learning resources are available at discoveryeducation.com/learn/inauguration/ Streamed at discoveryeducation.com and will air the same week on Discovery Family and in Spanish on Discovery Familia. Also, on January 19 Higher Heights for America Twitter Chat and a Clubhouse Convo on National Run for Something Day Twitter: @HigherHeights at 2 p.m. Clubhouse #BlackWomenLead at 7 p.m. They will discuss the meaning of the moment on the eve of Inauguration Day and what it means to invest in electing Black women at all levels. Find @HigherHeights on Twitter and by searching for the #BlackWomenLead room on Clubhouse. At 5:30 p.m., Nationwide COVID-19 Memorial to remember and honor the lives lost to COVID-19 in cities and towns across the country. A Washington, D.C. ceremony will feature a lighting around the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. We are inviting cities and towns across the country to join Washington, D.C. in illuminating buildings and ringing church bells at 5:30 p.m. in a national moment of unity and remembrance. Learn more at BidenInaugural.org/covidmemorial Streamed at BidenInaugural.org/watch INAUGURATION DAY On Inauguration Day, the Biden Inauguration Committee will offer a livestream of the numerous programs and activities. For more information, go to https://bideninaugural.org/schedule/ Higher Heights for America and The Sip will offer the #MVP Inauguration Watch Party from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. to offer Black women and allies a space to be in community and celebration while Kamala Harris is sworn into her role as the new vice president of the United States. To register, to go https://www.mobilize.us/higherheightsforamerica/event/371908/?emci=fbe2021e-b356-eb11-a607-00155d43c992&emdi=7681fefc-e258-eb11-a607-00155d43c992&ceid=16304616 THREE “Walking in Our Power: Lessons for Election 2021″ Tuesday, January 26 ~ 6 – 7:30 p.m. Prepare for the upcoming local elections by reviewing the lessons learned from the 2020 elections. Maintaining momentum and continuing to harness the power we used during the presidential election of November 3, 2020 that led to a change in the White House and Congress. Speakers include: Khalilah Spencer, NAACP Legal Redress Committee Hester Wheeler, Assistant Secretary of State Rhonda Powell, Metro Equality Collaborative REGISTRATION LINK Please place this importance conversation on your calendar. Social Action Committee Donyale Stephen-Atara, Chair Andrea Cartwright, Co-Chair New New Affiliate / Foundation / NPHC / Strategic Partner/Community News COMMUNITY NEWS MOTTEP A grief and loss conversation needed in our community to put us on a path to mental healing. [FLYER BELOW] Please join us! REGISTRATION LINK Tanya Smith Community Relations Coordinator Gift of Life MOTTEP  AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION 2021 Go Red For Women EventSAVE-THE-DATE February 26   NATIONAL/REGIONAL NEWS CALL FOR NOMINATIONS SPECIAL REQUEST TO SORORS OF THE MIGHTY MIDWEST Greetings Sorors of the Mighty Midwest Region, The National Nominating Committee is super excited about the November 30, 2020 release of the Call for Nominations. The Call can be found on the National website and we encourage you to review it in its entirety. In keeping with the rich history of the Midwest Region of slating Grand Chapter Officers, Committee Chairs, and/or Committee Members, I am here for you to answer any questions that you might have about the nominating process. The National Nominating Committee has prepared an informative Call for Nominations webinar. The final live webinar will take place on Saturday, January 30, 2021 at 12 noon ET. I encourage all collegiate and alumnae members of the Midwest Region who are interested in running for office at the 55th National Convention to register for the upcoming webinar. The deadline to submit your application is Sunday, February 28, 2021 by 11:59 p.m. ET. As your member of the Midwest Region, I am here for you as a resource to answer any questions and to guide you through the nominating process from applicant to candidate. Please know that at any time during the nominating process, you may contact me or the Chair of the National Nominating Committee, Dr. Sheila Jenkins at chair2021nnc@gmail.com. Collegiate members are encouraged to also contact our Collegiate Member, Leah Rowe, for insight on the collegiate perspective on seeking a collegiate office or position at cm2021nnc@gmail.com. Tracie L. Davis Midwest Member, 2021 National Nominating Committee Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. REPEATED INFORMATION ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT  Side Hustle Series Network Marketing Secrets to Success & Monetizing Your Hobby or Passion 2 sessions: Wednesday, January 20 & Tuesday, February 23 This free event, for sorors only, shares secrets to monetizing your passion! Let’s remove the excuses that get in the way of starting that side hustle. Let’s dispel the myths around network marketing and review all the options to consider. THIS WEDNESDAY, January 20 6:30 – 8 p.m. Network Marketing: The Secret of Success and Making it Work for You Moderator: Soror Mardi Woods Panelists: Soror Erika Carpenter – Tracy Lynn Jewelry Rochelle Morton – Damsel in Distress Soror Shelly Nevels-Ester – Mary Kay Register to attend: bit.ly/DACSideHustleJan20 Tuesday February 23; 6:30 – 8 p.m. Monetizing Your Hobby / Monetizing Your Passion: Starting & Sustaining your at-home Business Moderator: Soror Jaye Sanders Panelists: Soror Pam McClain – Writer Soror Phoenicia Jackson – Cake entrepreneur Soror Colleen Austin – Leaf Skin Products Erica Lyght – On-line boutique Soror Doreen Odom – Promotional Products Register at: bit.ly/DACSideHustleFeb23 Sorors, do you have a side hustle business we should know about? Please list it at: https://form.jotform.com/203477163550151 to be included in DAC home based business market place. Financial Fortitude Cohort Class of 2021 – 7 spots remaining Session Dates: February 11, March 11, April 18, May 13, June 10 Time: 6:30pm Workshop Presenters: Muriel Harris & Mardi Woods, New York Life Financial Services Professionals Workshop Purpose: Five month, small group curriculum that provides hands on consultation with financial professionals and other experts. This workshop series goes beyond the basics. It’s not about how much you make, it’s about how much you keep! Deep dive topics such as: wealth creation, retirement planning beyond the 401K, creating your own pension and building cash flow for the next two generations. This class is limited to 22 participants. Sign-up Economic Development Committee Gayle Coleman, Chair Jaye Sanders, Co-Chair DAC FOUNDERS DAY DAC FOUNDERS DAY 2021 REGISTRATION LINK  Founders Day Committee LaNeice Jones, Chair Jennifer Wheeler, Co-Chair NOMINATING COMMITTEE  Any Soror who meets the requirements for eligibility as stated in the Rules of Order and Policies Procedures 2020 Edition (page 36) can be nominated for the upcoming nomination process. Please submit the nominating form to Nominating Chair Shani Penn, by email at nominations.chair@detroitdeltas.org by Saturday, February 22 DAC Nominating Form for 2021-2023 (MS Word) DAC Nominating Form for 2021-2023 (PDF) Nominating Committee Shani Penn, Chair PHYSICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH  JOIN WEIGHT WATCHERS TODAY Hello Sorors! We hope you all are whole and well! If you are considering managing your weight or dropping 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 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 MEMBERSHIP SERVICES  Sign-up for Dinner for 22 & Beyond: Virtual Edition Nine Groups are available. All events will be virtual. Sign up for as many groups that interest you! 1. Grape Expectations & Toast 2. Foodies: Let’s Get Cooking 3. Sew & What? 4. Prayer Warriors 5. Taking Self Care 6. DSToastmasters 7. Whatcha Watchin? 8. Living Single 9. WW (formerly Weight Watchers) SIGN-UP HERE! Join the private Dinner for 22 Facebook Group Page  DAC BOOK CLUB The next book selection for the Detroit Deltas Book Club is “Bring On The Blessings” by Beverly Jenkins THIS Thursday, January 21 ~ 6 pm Zoom Video Conference: Register Here All Members are Welcome! Lead: Soror Jewel Jones Email: newjewel@juno.com ~ ~ ~ ~ ~  COMMUNICATION TOOL: TEXT REMINDERS FROM DAC Members-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? 2021 – 2022 DUES INFORMATION The Detroit Alumnae Chapter is accepting dues for the 2021 – 2022 Sorority year! The Dues Letter was mailed out on December 16, 2020 to current Chapter members, as part of a larger Chapter mailing. Unfortunately, due to the backlog at the USPS, many of you have not yet received the mailing. Therefore, we are sending the required dues form via this special Hotline. The fillable dues forms can be printed and mailed: Download and save form/s to your computer Type your information in on the fillable sections of Dues and/or Credit Card form/s Print the form/s Then either mail or deliver: Dues form Credit card form -or- check To: Patrice Simpson 16156 Bentler St. Detroit, MI 48219 IF DELIVERING DUES: There is a small red Delta magnet on the inside door, a note with directions on the security door, and an ink pen. If you don’t see these, you are not at the correct house. Please do NOT email dues forms and/or credit card information. If you have any questions regarding your dues letter, please contact: Second Vice President Stephanie Hobson at second.vice.president@detroitdeltas.org 2021-2022 DUES FORM CREDIT CARD FORM Membership Services Committee Stephanie Hobson, Chair Tonya Roscoe, Co-Chair Repeated New Affiliate / Foundation / NPHC / Strategic Partner/Community News   Solano Valley Alumnae Chapter We are hosting Northern California Founders Day weekend January 22-23. We are offering a virtual Comedy Showcase experience on Friday, January 22. We are requesting that you share this event with your chapter members and on your social media sites if possible. I have attached a video and flyer for your use. There is a message below that you can use: LINK TO PURCHASE TICKETS Solano Valley Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority is proud to present Unapologetically Black Greek Comedy Show. This virtual comedy experience featuring our very own Soror Kym Whitley. It is hosted by Nephew Tommy (Kappa) from the Steve Harvey Morning Show, along with an all-star lineup of comedians featuring: Memphis Will (Que), D’Lai (Kappa), Tony Roberts and the outrageous antics of David Arnold. The San Francisco based Soror owned VEGAN HOOD CHEF will show you how to cook a couple delicious snacks before the show. The owner of Coco’s Cocktails will show you how to make a tantalizing virgin drink before the show. This event promises to keep you entertained and roaring with laughter in your living room turned comedy club. Represent and rock your Greek and college gear! We want all HBCU’s, D9, PWI’s, Me Phi Me’s, you, your family, and friends to join us for this fundraising event to support scholarships and other community activities. |
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