 DAC Weekly Hotline February 15, 2021 / Volume 2, Issue 30 UPCOMING FEBRUARY EVENTS*All events are being held virtually, unless otherwise noted and pre-approved Tue. Feb 16: Check writing Tue. Feb 16 – 6 pm: May Week Committee Meeting Join Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 987 0980 2152 Passcode: May2021# Wed. Feb 17 – 6:30pm: ROPP Committee Meeting Thu. Feb 18 – 4:30pm: Dr. Betty Shabazz Academy Meeting Join Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 973 9757 2625 Passcode: DB21# Thu. Feb 18 – 6:30pm: Scholarship Committee Meeting Join Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 941 8413 8581 Passcode: Scholar21# Thu. Feb 18 – 6:30pm: Social Action Committee Meeting Join Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 939 5730 0663 Passcode: SA21# Thu. Feb 18 – 7pm: Physical and Mental Health Committee Meeting Join Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 978 6179 4579 Passcode: PHM2020# Fri. Feb 19 – 7pm: Legacy Scholarship Virtual Fundraiser REGISTRATION LINK Sun. Feb 21 – 3pm: Arts and Letters: Art & Movement: Continuing Our Legacy REGISTRATION LINK Sun. Feb 21 – 2pm: Delta GEMS Meeting Join Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 971 5328 8727 Passcode: GEMS21# Mon. Feb. 22 – 6pm: Membership Services Committee Meeting Join Zoom Meeting Mon. Feb. 22 – 6:30pm: DAC Public Relations Committee Meeting Meeting ID: 958 6752 1806 Passcode: 686848 *All changes/updates to the calendar are to be sent to first.vice.president@detroitdeltas.org Updated February Calendar PRESIDENTS DAY Today is Presidents Day, dedicated to celebrating all U.S. presidents, past and present. So what better day is there than today for us as Detroit Deltas to honor OUR PAST PRESIDENTS And to once again thank them for all that they have contributed to our Chapter! We thank them for laying the foundation on which we now stand!  NEW INFORMATION ARTS AND LETTERSART & MOVEMENT: CONTINUING OUR LEGACY Sunday, February 21 at 3 pm REGISTRATION LINK A community event, held on Zoom. The principles of Kwanzaa, Affirmations and Libations are explained and performed. The History and Source of Art, Dance and Drumming explained, and an instructional dance will be taught to the community! FREE and OPEN TO THE PUBLIC In preparation for Sunday’s Arts & Letters event you are encouraged to screen the short documentary, LEGACY Lives ON to gain an understanding of our rich economic history, and set the tone to ensure this LEGACY continues. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dXm3CwquQXk+44min  EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM Soror Informational Tip for FEBRUARY  The operating times for these locations are: FELLOWSHIP CHAPEL 9 AM-1 PM SECOND EBENEZER CHURCH 1 PM – 5 PMEmergency Response Team Deborah J. McCreary, Chair Georgia Cambell, Co-Chair SOCIAL ACTION  The Social Action Committee is meeting this week, Thursday, February 18 at 6:30 p.m. JOIN ZOOM MEETING Meeting ID 939 5730 0663 Passcode SA21# We will detail our upcoming programs focusing on: Redistricting and the Michigan Independent Redistricting Commission as well as Michigan’s new expungement laws. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ THREE IMPORTANT THINGS FOR THIS WEEK ONE The DST Social Action Commission the national body that guides all activities of the local chapter’s Social Action Committees, will host a webinar, “Redistricting 101” on Wednesday, February 17 from 8-9:30 p.m. The webinar will feature leaders from across the country to instruct all Deltas on redistricting and on advocating for the most fair and effective maps on the state and local level. All Deltas are encouraged to attend the workshop and participate in their chapter’s redistricting efforts. We invite all chapter sorors to participate with the DAC Social Action Committee’s redistricting efforts taking place in our service area. We need sorors to assist with these specifics: *Observing the Michigan Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission meetings; *Assist with planning and implementing virtual community forums; *Coordinating with subject matter experts regarding “drawing district lines” for Congressional and state legislative representatives; *Help spread the word that redistricting matters to African Americans, people of color, and Detroiters. It is important and there is a role we all can and should play. If you are interested in helping with this effort, please email us at socialaction@detroitdeltas.org TWO 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. 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 New New Affiliate / Foundation / NPHC / Strategic Partner/Community News Regional News  LEADERSHIP MIDWEST TALKS Leadership Midwest is excited to announce the first 2021 Leadership Midwest Talk with Soraya Williams Farver, chair, National Internal Audit Committee “When the Cape Comes Off (Caring for the Super Woman in Me)” Are you wanting to pursue higher levels of leadership on your personal and/or Delta journey? Then this talk is for you. We want to assist you in reaching your goals and objectives as the hero you are each and every day! Don’t miss this MWTalk! Join us on Sunday, February 28 at 7 PM. Register HERE Elizabeth Elie, Regina Greer and Carla Hunter Leadership Midwest Co-Coordinators —–  MEDITATION MONDAY Join the Chaplains Council on Monday, February 22 at 8 PM for our Hour of Power. This month’s hour will be hosted by the MN/WI Chaplains. Our theme is “What’s in a Name?” You won’t want to miss this powerful hour of worship! Evangelist Jacqueline Jackson Regional Chaplain —–  CHAPTER OF THE MONTH Congratulations to Columbus Alumnae Chapter our Midwest Chapter of the Month for January! We thank them for their service rendered in the name of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority. Kudos for a job well done! Sarahjini Nunn Spencer Midwest Regional Director Jamiya Smith Midwest Regional Representative www.dstmidwestregion.com DREF Research Matters Join in this difficult but necessary conversation on Wednesday, Feb. 17 at 7pm FREE and OPEN TO THE PUBLIC REGISTER HERE!  REPEATED INFORMATION SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE It’s time for us to let the good times roll. Our Legacy Scholarship Virtual Fundraiser is THIS Friday, February 19 at 7 pm. We need everyone to participate/purchase a ticket and encourage 10 sorors to do the same. This is a Soror Only event! We will have a live DJ, virtual auction of some delectable items, words from our past scholarship recipients, surprise visits, and our fabulous best mask and umbrella contest. You do not want to miss this event! Let’s get a collegiate “birth” chapter competition, and DAC line competition going to see who will have the most sorors in attendance. This is our first Legacy Scholarship fundraiser, let’s knock it out the park. REGISTER HERE! Scholarship Committee Katrenia L. Camp, Chair Stacia Little, Co-Chair Dereka McClay, Subcommittee Lead  ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Side Hustle Series Network Marketing Secrets to Success & Monetizing Your Hobby or Passion NEXT 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: Jaye Sanders Panelists: Pam McClain – Writer Phoenicia Jackson – Cake entrepreneur Colleen Austin – Leaf Skin Products Erica Lyght – On-line boutique 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. Economic Development Committee Gayle Coleman, Chair Jaye Sanders, 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 Nominating Form Nominating Committee Shani Penn, 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 EditionNine Groups are available. All events will be virtual. Sign up for as many groups as you’d like! SIGN-UP HERE! Join the private Dinner for 22 Facebook Group Page  COMMUNICATION TOOL: GET 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. 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 Repeated New Affiliate / Foundation / NPHC / Strategic Partner/Community News NATIONAL/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 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 COMMUNITY NEWS  AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION 2021 Go Red For Women Event SAVE-THE-DATE February 26 |
| Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. – Detroit Alumnae Chapter | 24760 W. 7 Mile, Detroit, MI 48219 |