 DAC Weekly Hotline March 3, 2021 / Volume 2, Issue 32 UPCOMING MARCH EVENTS All events are being held virtually, unless otherwise noted and pre-approved Wed, Mar 3 – 6:30pm: Arts & Letters Committee Meeting Join Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 956 2811 9862 Passcode: AL2020# Thu. Mar 4 – 10am: Delta Dears Meeting Join Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 951 8864 8485 Thu. Mar 4 – 4:30pm: Dr. Betty Shabazz Academy Parent Meeting Join Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 973 9757 2625 Passcode: DB21# Thu. Mar 4 – 6:15pm: Collegiate Connection Committee Meeting Fri. Mar 5 – 8:30pm: Sisterhood Month Movie Night REGISTER HERE! Sat. Mar 6 – 10am: DAC Executive Board Meeting Sun. Mar 7 – 6:30pm – Election Committee Meeting *All changes/updates to the calendar are to be sent to first.vice.president@detroitdeltas.org March Calendar General Sorority Meeting Saturday, March 13 11: 00 AM REGISTRATION LINK HAPPY SISTERHOOD MONTH SORORS! For Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., March is Sisterhood Month! Though we are charged with being sisterly every day, this month we set time aside to indulge in activities and actions to exude sisterhood. Please make sure to check out our Sisterhood Month activities as carefully planned and lovingly executed by Membership Services. Be sure to reach out to a sorority sister who you have not spoken to in a while. Be sure to engage in random acts of kindness. Send a card, make a call, shoot a text. Now more than ever, we need our sisterly connection. “Sisterhood is the essence of all the wisdom of the ages, distilled into a single word. You cannot see sisterhood, neither can you hear it nor taste it. But you can feel it a hundred times a day. It is a pat on the back, a smile of encouragement. It’s someone to share with, to celebrate your achievements.” ~ Anonymous Please know that I love you, that I’m thinking about and praying for you. I can’t wait for the day that I am able to see you in person! Stay hopeful. This too shall pass. And in the meantime, Through the Storm we Serve . . . In Your Service, Larmender A. Davis President NEW INFORMATION  COMMUNITY OUTREACH  March is National Reading Month We need you Sorors! March is National Reading Month! To celebrate our focus on this key development skill the Outreach Committee is hosting a virtual story time series. All members of the community are welcome to tune in for a virtual story time. Videos posted on the Detroit Delta website will each feature the reading of a different book. Sorors are invited to select a book, tape themselves and submit their videos to Technology@detroitdeltas.org by Sunday, March 7 at 6 p.m. Here is a checklist that will guide you: Select a book you already have at home or find a book that is appropriate for children from pre-K to second grade. Don’t know what book to choose? No problem. This is a list of books you can consider: https://www.scholastic.com/teachers/teaching-tools/book-lists/23- back-to-school-books-for-grades-prek-2.html Find a well-lit area of your home that you can use to record yourself. This area should be free of any disruption or distraction Set up your phone, camera or any device you may have to record yourself or have someone do it for you. (videos don’t have to be a full-body) Be sure to read at an appropriate speed, and if you feel inclined, you can show pictures to the camera . BONUS: While not required, you can dress up as a character of the book you choose to read. Method of recording: While not required, an option is to use PowerPoint and Zoom. Here are the steps: 1. Take pictures of every page of your book 2. Place each picture into its own PowerPoint slide and stretch the picture to fit the entire slide 3. Save your Power Point 4. Go to Zoom if you have a profile. Open a new meeting (Nobody will be there except for you) 5. Go to share a screen and select your PowerPoint 6. Position and size your picture on the page 7. Record. You can always start over if you need to 8.Press the forward button on your PowerPoint to turn the pages 9. End the recording If you haven’t recorded already, use this script for the beginning of your video: “Greetings to the friends and families of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Detroit Alumnae Chapter. My name is [insert here] and I want to share one of my favorite books with you.” Storytime videos will be shared via the Chapter’s Youtube page from Monday, March 8 to Wednesday, March 31. The YouTube link will be shared via the Hotline. Please note, videos will be a large file and if being sent through gmail, they will automatically be converted and sent through google drive. If you have any questions or issues, please send your questions to outreach@detroitdeltas.org Community Outreach Committee Janeal Garry, Chair Lakia Wilson and Britnee English, Co-Chairs DELTA DEARS  DELTA DEARS MEETNG MARCH 4 Since it’s Sisterhood month, everyone is invited! We hope everyone is doing well since our last meeting. Our next Zoom meeting will be Thursday, March 4 with the fellowship beginning at 10:15 am. We will start playing games at 10:30 am and the formal meeting begins at 11:00 am. There will be a wonderful video on the history of dance in Detroit and good information for all women from our soror, Sherryl Hinton Scott, MD, OB/GYN. Don’t forget sorors, you may invite other DEARS and because it’s Sisterhood Month, why not invite other sorors, no matter their age. We are inviting all Sister Circles, as well. Please add this meeting to your calendar and set the alarm the night before to remind yourself. Click the link below to join the meeting. Starting in March we have a new Meeting ID. You may also join the meeting by telephone or via Skype for Business. You will only need to enter the Meeting ID if you don’t click the link. A PASSCODE is no longer required. This makes it much easier for everyone to join the meeting. Don’t forget to wait for the host to let you in. Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/95188648485 Meeting ID: 951 8864 8485 One tap mobile +13017158592,,95188648485# US (Washington DC) +13126266799,,95188648485# US (Chicago) Dial by your location +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 929 205 6099 US (New York) +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) Meeting ID: 951 8864 8485 Join by Skype for Business https://zoom.us/skype/95188648485 We look forward to seeing you ALL! God Bless You and please stay safe and healthy. Delta Dears Committee Veronica Lindsey, Chair Kay Armstrong, Co-Chair Gail Sims, Co-Chair MEMBERSHIP SERVICES CLICK HERE FOR THE MARCH MEMBERSHIP SERVICES HOTLINE Membership Services Committee Stephanie Hobson, Chair Tonya Roscoe, Co-Chair SCHOLARSHIP  SOCIAL ACTION  THREE IMPORTANT THINGS FOR THIS WEEK ONE The 32nd Annual Delta Days at the Nation’s Capital To be held virtually, April 24 & 25 The registration fee will be $50 for alumnae chapter members, but the registration date has not been announced. It is also unclear whether we will be asked to support Destination 22 for our collegiate sorors, who will participate in their DDNC earlier, on April 17. This year presents a unique opportunity for sorors to participate at a lower cost and without the hassle and safety concerns of traveling. Please save the dates and we’ll have more information to follow soon. TWO Our committee is continuing our efforts to focus on redistricting in the state of Michigan We still invite sorors to join us! You do not need to be a member of the Social Action Committee to work on this effort. We need sorors to assist in observing the Michigan Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission meetings; assisting planning and implementing virtual community forums; coordinating with subject matter experts regarding “drawing lines” or creating maps for the congressional and state legislative offices; and helping us to spread the important word that redistricting matters to African Americans, to people of color, and to Detroiters, about why it is important and what role they can and should play. If you are interested in helping with this effort, please email us at socialaction@detroitdeltas.org to let us know what you are interested in participating in. THREE Our committee has resumed working on Criminal Justice Reform specifically related to expungements and returning citizen advocacy. Gov. Whitmer signed bills into law that go into effect on April 1. They expand the opportunity for expungement to nearly 80,000 Detroiters. If you would like to work on expungement educational forums, please send an email to socialaction@detroitdeltas.org or contact Andrea Cartwright, our co-chair and the lead for expungement efforts, or Donyale Stephen-Atara, chair. _ _ _ _ _  THE NAACP CORNER You can still view this forum on the Detroit Branch NAACP’s Facebook page. During the forum, it was noted that many businesses of color have not applied and there are still funds available. First Independence Bank is willing to assist businesses get the necessary information to apply. The deadline is March 31. Social Action Committee Donyale Stephen-Atara, Chair Andrea Cartwright, Co-Chair _ _ _ _ _ CITY OF DETROIT   Ways and Means  Still Poppin’! You should get your popcorn in time for the Friday Movie Night!!! Thank you for supporting our Double Good Popcorn fundraiser! If you were not among some of the first, who received their orders last week, rest assured your popcorn is on the way! If you would like to check on your order, remember you can always refer to your confirmation email and click on “Track My Popcorn.” This will give you more information on the shipment of your order. If you still need assistance, feel free to contact me by phone or email waysandmeans@detroitdeltas.org Ways & Means Committee Staci Brooks, Chair Stacey Olivache’ and Melanie Martin, Co-Chairs New Affiliate / Foundation / NPHC / Strategic Partner/Community News News from Other Chapters ANN ARBOR ALUMNAE REGISTRATION LINK  GRAND RAPIDS ALUMNAE  SOUTHFIELD ALUMNAE Join us as we celebrate and honor the tenacious 22 Founders of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated, whose vision set us on the course of sisterhood and service that still guides our beloved Sorority today. You will not want to miss the Founders Living Museum on March 27 at 4:30 p.m. This event is open to the public, so invite your friends and family – they will not be disappointed. Registration is open at deltasac.org/upcoming. Letter of Invitation  Regional News SISTERHOOD MONTH Sisterhood Month is almost here! We want you to enjoy this month of sisterly love and celebration by following our monthly calendar of activities. We invite you to view, share and implement the activities listed in the calendar. Make this Sisterhood Month actionable and memorable for you and all your sisters! When posting on social media, please use the hashtags #Reclaim4K #LoveOneLoveAll #DSTMWSisterhood2021 #FortitudeInMyHeart Sorors Sangeya Wiggins and Carola Gaines Midwest Reclamation & Retention Co-Coordinators  MEDF Attached find an invitation to MEDF’s Annual Meeting, which will be held virtually on March 30. REGISTER HERE!  DREF Research Matters Let’s talk about human trafficking and what we can do to recognize and combat it! Wednesday, March 10 at 6 pm FREE and OPEN TO THE PUBLIC REGISTER HERE!  REPEATED INFORMATION 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  The 9 Dinner for 22 & Beyond Groups are now CLOSED However, when their virtual events are posted, you will be able to attend!  COMMUNICATION TOOL: GET TEXT REMINDERS FROM DAC Members-only one way text messages via Remind 101 TO ENROLL: Text @dacmembers to 8101 ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ 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. 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. Sorors, you should have received an email from our National Treasurer, Pamela R. Hill, January 18th regarding dues. Per the email, we will be able to process your dues with National Headquarters beginning February 22nd. Because of this, you will receive your receipts after we are able to submit your payments to National Headquarters. In the meantime, please look for an email verification from our Assistant Financial Secretary, Patrice Simpson, verifying that she has received your dues. Additionally, during our January General Membership Meeting, the chapter voted to pass along credit card processing fees for dues to sorors. If you pay by credit card, please note that you will have an additional fee added to your payment. 2021-2022 DUES FORM CREDIT CARD FORM Membership Services Committee Stephanie Hobson, Chair Tonya Roscoe, Co-Chair |
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