 DAC Weekly Hotline February 2, 2021 / Volume 2, Issue 28 UPCOMING FEBRUARY EVENTS *All events are being held virtually, unless otherwise noted and pre-approved Wed. Feb 3: Check writing Wed. Feb 3 – 6pm: Arts & Letters Committee Meeting Join Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 956 2811 9862 Passcode: AL2020# Thu. Feb 4 – 10am: Delta Dears Meeting Join Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 956 2559 7108 Passcode: Dear21# Thu. Feb 4 – 10am: Dr. Betty Shabazz Academy Parent Meeting Join Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 973 9757 2625 Passcode: DB21# Thu. Feb 4 – 6pm: ROPP Committee Meeting Thu. Feb 4 – 6:15pm: Collegiate Connection Committee Meeting Thu. Feb 4 – 10am: Dr. Betty Shabazz Academy Meeting Join Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 940 1078 6961 Passcode: DBS21# Sat. Feb 6 – 10 am – DAC Executive Board Meeting *All changes/updates to the calendar are to be sent to first.vice.president@detroitdeltas.org GENERAL SORORITY MEETING Saturday, February 13 11 am (“doors open” at 10:15 am) Register in advance for this meeting: REGISTER HERE! February Calendar  LET’S CELEBRATE BLACK HISTORY MONTH AND CONTINUE TO CONTRIBUTE, AS: “THROUGH THE STORM WE SERVE” February is Black History Month. Carter G. Woodson’s organization, the Association for the Study of African American Life and History, has set forth the 2021 theme as: “The Black Family: Representation, Identity, and Diversity” This year’s theme highlights the resiliency, strength and diversity of our families. Our families are our celebrations and our support. They are the touchstones of our lives. They are worthy of this praise! This is also the month of love, due to the spirit of Valentine’s Day that will soon be in the air. So be sure to take time to connect to your family. Spend quality, technology-free time with those you love. For those who do not have family living with them, use the power of technology to reach out to family members where ever they may be. Host a virtual dinner or game night, or even a movie viewing party. Let’s challenge February, the shortest month of the year, to contain all of the pride we feel as a people – and all of the love we feel in our hearts. Yours in Service, Larmender A. Davis  NEW INFORMATION WAYS AND MEANS  Sorors, It’s On & Poppin’! “Pop in” to the Detroit Delta Pop-Up ShoppeCLICK HERE TO PURCHASE POPCORN Wednesday, February 10 – Sunday, February 14 to purchase your favorite flavors! This 4-day fundraiser supports our Chapter’s youth initiatives, programs, and operations so please remember to share this link bit.ly/DetroitDeltaPopcornSale with your family and friends! Your popcorn order will be back in time to join Membership Services “Sisterhood Movie Night” on March 5 at 8 pm (More details to come.)  Are you a Super Seller or want to take on the challenge to help us “snag the bag?”Join the LEADER BOARD TEAM by contacting waysandmeans@detroitdeltas.org Ways and Means Committee Staci Brooks, Chair Stacey Olivache’ and Melanie Martin, Co-Chairs ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT  Side Hustle Series Network Marketing Secrets to Success & Monetizing Your Hobby or Passion 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. 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 – 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 EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM Soror Informational Tip  APPOINTMENT REQUIRED: (313) 230-0505~ ~ ~ ~ ~  Emergency Response Team Committee Deborah McCreary, Chair Georgia Cambell, Co-Chair  SOCIAL ACTION THREE IMPORTANT THINGS FOR THIS WEEK ONE We would like to monitor virtual government meetings in other cities in our service area and volunteers are needed. If you live or are willing to monitor and report about the virtual meetings in the Grosse Pointes (Park, Woods, City and Farms), Harper Woods, Hamtramck or Highland Park, please email us at socialaction@detroitdeltas.org. TWO The City of Detroit is in the “review phase” of the draft of the new city charter Comments are welcomed and can be made by going to the Detroit Charter Commission’s website https://sites.google.com/view/detroitcharter2018/ Comments are due by February 12. We are also seeking sorors who are willing to assist by observing their meetings and reviewing that draft. If you are interested, please email us at socialaction@detroitdeltas.org. THREE The City of Detroit is celebrating Detroit’s Impact on American Excellence in the Arts We know there is a tie between the arts and social activism, so we are highlighting this programming for you.  Social Action Committee Donyale Stephen-Atara, Chair Andrea Cartwright, Co-Chair New New Affiliate / Foundation / NPHC / Strategic Partner/Community News REGIONAL NEWS MEDITATION MONDAY Join the Mighty Midwest Region as we come together to lift our Region in prayer, song and inspirational Word. Register at: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_1BSpKVfoS_SJOFcsXLicBw  ——MONTHLY MEDITATION- The Promise of God’s Yes! 2nd Corinthians 1:20 (NIV) – For no matter how many promises God has made, they are “Yes” in Christ. And so through him the “Amen” is spoken by us to the glory of God. Paul’s writes these words of encouragement about God’s promises in 2nd Corinthians 1:20 (NIV) to the Church at Corinth as they were suffering persecution for their profession of faith in Christ. Paul wanted the people to understand that God is not a God who changes so no matter how many promises God has made, for His children in the Body of Christ, the fulfillment of these promises will always be “Yes” in Christ. Paul says that we reflect our belief in this glorious declaration by our Amens. Isn’t this what we are saying when we close our prayer or give witness to the preached and taught word? We affirm with our Amen. Paul lets us know that it is of the utmost importance for us to note that God says that His yes is always “In Christ.” Let’s look at a few of the awesome promises in Scripture that we have ‘in Christ: Ephesians 2:6 says that, In Christ, God raised us up with Christ and seated us with Him in the heavenly places…; 1st Corinthians 1:2 says that we have been sanctified in Christ (set apart)…; Philippians 4:19 says that in Christ, He will supply everything that we need; and Paul says in Philippians 4:7 that, “The peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” Here is our promised for Salvation because Romans 6:23 says that: “For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.” We know that we have been promised to be raised to eternal life in Christ. (1st Corinthians 15:22) We know that a promise is an oral or written agreement to do or not to do something that gives us the basis for hope. Our promises are often based on our desire to achieve a desired result. God’s promises are graciously bestowed, secured by negotiation. There are over 3000 promises for us to claim in God’s Word. What we must do is learn to depend more upon His promises to us than our promises to Him. There is a term ‘foxhole faith” or foxhole religion. It suggests that we are like soldiers in a foxhole who when being bombarded by enemy fire will make every promises under the sun to God if He will just rescue us. Because of our foxhole faith our promises to God are not always very valuable. It seems that once our lives are no longer focused on our hard times; we are no longer fixed and focused on God. But God’s promises to us are exceeding, great, and precious. Now as God promises, according to this verse, we have a responsibility to say something. What are we to say? Say, “Amen!” Amen finds its definition in a Hebrew root word meaning “believe”. The literal meaning is: “this is solidly, firmly, surely true, verified and established”. When we speak, “amen” at the end of a prayer, we are literally saying, “I agree, I believe, let it be so.” Dear Lord, we know that every promise from you will be fulfilled in the right time of Your perfect will. Grant us the grace to say ‘amen’ in faith to every promise; In Jesus’ name, Amen. Minister Rita Bowman Louisville Alumnae Chapter Chaplain’s Council NATIONAL NEWS NATIONAL NOMINATING COMMITTEE Are you interested in running for a national office or position? Do you know a soror who should consider running? The deadline to submit your application is Sunday, February 28 by 11:59 p.m. ET. The link for the webinar can be found in the “2021 Call for Nominations Webinars” email sent by National Headquarters on December 7, 2020. If you have any questions, feel free to contact: Tracie Davis, Midwest Member, National Nominating Committee mwr2021nnc@gmail.com Dr. Sheila Jenkins, Chair, National Nominating Committee chair2021nnc@gmail.com  ——ADDITIONAL UPDATES FROM NATIONAL HQ Check your email for the following updates from National Headquarters: National Program Planning and Development Committee January Updates Annual Dues Notification Complete the 2021 Delta Census —— IN CASED YOU MISSED IT Click HERE for recording of The Red Couch Collective- Financial Wellness Sarahjini Nunn Spencer Midwest Regional Director Jamiya Smith Midwest Regional Representative www.dstmidwestregion.com COMMUNITY NEWS REPEATED INFORMATION DELTA DEARS Please join the Delta Dears for our next meeting on THIS Thursday, February 4 at 11 am “Doors” open at 10:15 am Join Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 956 2559 7108 Passcode: Dear21# Delta Dear Committee Veronica Lindsey, Chair Gail Sims and Kay Armstrong, Co-Chairs  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 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 Nominating Form 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 as you’d like! 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  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 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. COMMUNITY NEWS  MOTTEP A grief and loss conversation is needed in our community to put us on a path to mental healing. Please join us! REGISTRATION LINK Tanya Smith Community Relations Coordinator Gift of Life MOTTEP  AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION 2021 Go Red For Women Event SAVE-THE-DATE February 26 |
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