 DAC Weekly Hotline February 8, 2021 / Volume 2, Issue 29 UPCOMING FEBRUARY EVENTS*All events are being held virtually, unless otherwise noted and pre-approved Tue. Feb 9: Check writing Tue. Feb 9 – 6:30pm: Community Outreach Committee Meeting Join Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 939 2632 3055 Passcode: COC2020# Wed. Feb 10 – 6pm: ROPP Committee Meeting Wed. Feb 10 – 10am: IAC Event: Let’s Talk About Human Trafficking REGISTRATION LINK Thu. Feb 11 – 4:30m: Dr. Betty Shabazz Academy Meeting Join Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 973 9757 2625 Passcode: DBS21# Thu. Feb. 11 – 5 – 630pm: Donation drop-off for Love Our Veterans DSTDFI HQs (touchless drop-off) Thu. Feb 11 – 6:30pm: Economic Development: Financial Cohort (For pre-registered attendees only.) Thu. Feb 11 – 6:45pm: ERT Committee Meeting Join Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 965 8424 9584 Passcode: ERT21# Thu. Feb 11 – 7pm: Sister Circle Committee Meeting Join Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 940 4431 5712 Passcode: Sister21# Sat. Feb 13 – 11 am – DAC General Sorority Meeting REGISTRATION LINK *All changes/updates to the calendar are to be sent to first.vice.president@detroitdeltas.org Updated February Calendar GENERAL SORORITY MEETING Saturday, February 13 11 am (“doors open” at 10:15 am) Register in advance for this meeting: REGISTER HERE!  2021-2022 DUES UPDATE Sorors, you should have received an email from National Treasurer Pamela R. Hill, on January 18 regarding dues. Per the email, we will be able to process your dues with National Headquarters beginning February 22. 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 DAC 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 payments to sorors. If you pay by credit card, please note that you will have an additional fee added to your payment. NEW INFORMATION WAYS AND MEANS SALE STARTS THIS WEDNESDAY- FEBRUARY 10 Sorors, It’s On & Poppin’! “Pop in” to the Detroit Delta Pop-Up Shoppe CLICK 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! You’ll receive your popcorn order in time for the 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 INTERNATIONAL AWARENESS AND INVOLVEMENT Let’s talk about Human Trafficking As community-minded women, this is the information we all need to know. Join DAC’s IAC, Physical & Mental Health, and Social Action Committees, in collaboration with Fair Girls and Freedom House for this important dialogue! Wednesday, February 10 at 6:30 pm REGISTRATION LINK! International Awareness and Involvement Committee LyShay McGowan, Chair Michelle George, Co-Chair  COLLEGIATE CONNECTION Sorors, do you know any collegiate sorors? Please share the flyer and registration link: https://forms.gle/a5Ur3gebyy5jV8qG6 by personally inviting any collegiate soror you know that currently reside in Michigan or planning to relocate here post graduation. The chapter with the most attendees will receive a basket filled with Delta goodies for the entire chapter. Please note, collegiates are considered visiting sorors and must register in advance by sending an email to Stephanie Hobson, second.vice.president@detroitdeltas.org. Collegiate Connection Committee Brittany Knox, Chair  SCHOLARSHIP COMMIITTEE It’s time for us to let the good times roll. Our Legacy Scholarship Virtual Fundraiser is on 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 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. Scholarship Committee Katrenia L. Camp, Chair Stacia Little, Co-Chair Dereka McClay, Subcommittee Lead  SOCIAL ACTION  THREE IMPORTANT THINGS FOR THIS WEEK ONE The 32nd Annual Delta Days at the Nation’s Capital virtually, April 24th & April 25th. 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 DDNC on April 17th. This year presents a unique opportunity for sorors to participate at a lower cost and without the need to travel. Please save the dates and we’ll have more information to follow soon. TWO The DST Social Action Commission the national body that guides all activities of the 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 advocating for the best map 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 and redistricting efforts taking place in our service area. 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. It is important and there is a role they can and should play. If you are interested in helping with this effort, please email us at socialaction@detroitdeltas.org THREE D4Women in Action is an action-oriented social welfare and advocacy organization under Section 501(c)(4) of the Internal Revenue Code created by Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated. D4 Women in Action works to expand and invigorate Black women’s ability to create social, economic, political, and global change for communities around the globe. We received notification about the creation of the organization during the 2020 Midwest Regional Meeting and it is now operational! All sorors are asked to go the website, https://delta4womeninaction.org/ for information on how to support. Donations are being accepted. D4 Women in Action merchandise is available. We are also encouraged to email info@D4WomeninAction.org to receive updates and to express interest in being involved with the organization’s efforts. ONE MORE THING… See the information below from our partner, the Detroit Branch NAACP and another community leader, Fannie Lou Hamer Political Action Committee regarding programming being held this week.  Social Action Committee Donyale Stephen-Atara, Chair Andrea Cartwright, Co-Chair REPEATED INFORMATION 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. ONE SPOT REMAINING Sign-up Economic Development Committee Gayle Coleman, Chair Jaye Sanders, Co-Chair 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. 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 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: 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 COMMITTEEAre 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 |
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