Southfield Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority ...

1 1 of 4 Delta Sigma Theta Sorority , Inc. Southfield Alumnae Chapter (SAC) Chapter Committee Descriptions & Contact Information Arts & Letters Supports and promotes the cultural arts in the community. The committee is dedicated to preserving, communicating and projecting all art forms that express the African-American experience in positive, ethnically invigorating ways. In addition, the committee seeks to provide opportunities for African-American artists to display their talent. Monique Parnell-Phifer (Chair), Claire Mason Lee (Co-Chair), LaRuth Shepherd (Co-Chair) Interested in joining? Please email Collegiate Transition Plan Provides information to sorors transitioning from collegiate Chapter to Alumnae Chapter .

2 Markita Hall (Chair), Brittani Blackwell (Co-Chair) Interested in joining? Please email Community Service/Adopt-A-Highway Plans and implements "hands-on" continuous community service activities and projects in the City of Southfield and other Southern Oakland County cities. Our goal is to provide a variety of volunteer services to those who are less fortunate and/or in need of essential supplies and emotional support. Adopt-A-Highway is a Michigan Department of Transportation program designed to help keep the state's highway roadsides clean and SAC has adopted the segment of Eight Mile Road between Evergreen and Telegraph. Tiffany Dallah (Chair), Verynda Stroughter (Co-Chair) Interested in joining?

3 Please email Conventions and Conferences Provides the Chapter with all pertinent information regarding national conferences and regional conventions. This committee is also responsible for scheduling and organizing a Chapter event for Chapter sorors while attending the event. Monica Easterling (Chair), Natasha Brown-Terry (Co-Chair) Interested in joining? Please email Cotillion Youth development and scholarship program that consists of a group of activities designed to enhance the academic, social, cultural and civic awareness of selected high school students. Tasha McEvans (Chair), Michele Jackson (Co-Chair), Lisa Montgomery (Co-Chair) Interested in joining? Please email Dr.

4 Betty Shabazz Delta Academy Provides an opportunity for adolescent girls, ages 11-14, to improve math, science, and computer skills, become acquainted with technology, develop competency and leadership skills, experience teamwork and cooperation, learn problem solving techniques, learn about non-traditional careers for women and participate in community service activities. Esther Ryans (Chair), Alisha Byrd (Co-Chair), Tamala Valentine (Co-Chair) Interested in joining? Please email Dr. Jeanne L. Noble Delta GEMS (Growing and Empowering Myself Successfully) Addresses the needs of young females ages 14-18 (grades 9-12) by assisting the participants in proper goal setting and planning for their futures during high school and beyond.

5 The youth mentorship program provides leadership and service opportunities through active involvement in service advocacy and community service activities. Shatorya Modkins (Chair), LaTisha Rush (Co-Chair), Lisa Love Wright (Co-Chair) Interested in joining? Please email Sign Up Now 2 of 4 Domestic & Sexual Violence Initiative Provides the foundation for the awareness and prevention of sexual and domestic violence through education and information to support those affected by these devastating societal afflictions. Each Chapter develops programs or projects that are designed to educate the community and provide tools to help community residents recognize and prevent domestic and sexual violence.

6 Nicole Allen (Chair), Tracey Knox (Co-Chair) Interested in joining? Please email Elections Responsible for the planning and coordination of Chapter officers and conducting elections. Tracy Patton (Chair), Tara Walker (Co-Chair) Interested in joining? Please email EMBODI (Empowering Males to Build Opportunities for Developing Independence) Designed to address the plight of African-American males through dialogue and recommendations for change and action. Migheon Bey (Chair), Dwanette Harbin (Co-Chair) Interested in joining? Please email Financial Fortitude Plans and coordinates activities that will develop financial skills for the community and sorors. Callie Bradford (Chair), Terri Faison (Co-Chair) Interested in joining?

7 Founders Day Leads the Chapter in educational and social activities to commemorate, acknowledge and celebrate the rich heritage and legacy of the 22 Founders of our Sorority . Gloria Smith (Chair), Joslyn Witherspoon (Co-Chair) Interested in joining? Please email Health Education Preserves and improves the physical, mental and spiritual health of Chapter members and respective communities through education and fun, innovative programs. Kenyatta Juniel (Chair), Tia Ollie (Co-Chair) Interested in joining? Please email Heritage & Archives Preserves the Chapter and member history and accomplishments. Marsha Lewis (Chair), Aisha Scott (Co-Chair) Interested in joining? Please email Holiday Gala Plans the annual holiday season event, which allows sorors to say thank you to friends, family and the community served, who support SAC during the Sorority year.

8 Yolanda Moore (Chair), Jennifer Moore (Co-Chair) Interested in joining? Please email Hospitality and Nurturing Provides encouragement and support during any life-changing events affecting SAC members. Dena McDonald (Chair), Lynnea Marshall (Co-chair) Interested in joining? Please email Sign Up Now 3 of 4 Information & Communications Charged with strengthening communication between the Chapter members and the communities we serve. The chief purpose is to establish and maintain a positive image of Southfield Alumnae Chapter and Delta Sigma Theta Sorority , Inc., in our service area. In addition, the committee maintains the Delta SAC Website and helps coordinate external Chapter communications.

9 Verchema Flood (Chair), Karlyn Singleton (Co-Chair), Phyllis Jackson (Co-Chair) Interested in joining? Please email Internal Audit Conducts internal audits of the Chapter s fiscal records and reports any material weakness. The committee reviews and proposes internal accounting controls. Denise M. Allen (Chair) Interested in joining? Please email International Programs Supports the various program initiatives that are currently in place in Africa as set by National Headquarters. The committee is tasked with introducing creative activities that will generate funds in the form of monetary contributions and donations ( , toiletries, food items, shoes, etc.). Demetria Taylor (Chair), Dedra Hobbs (Co-Chair) Interested in joining?

10 Please email May Week Coordinates and collaborates with other committees to bring forth programs to the Chapter for a celebration focusing on education and scholarship. Alicia Kirk (Chair), Flora Vann (Co-Chair) Interested in joining? Please email Membership Fosters fellowship activities and organizes programs that assist in the reclamation and retention of sorors. Nicole Daniels (Chair), Karin Johnson (Co-Chair) Interested in joining? Please email Policies and Procedures Maintains and updates the policies and operational procedures for SAC to ensure that all SAC procedures are aligned with National Headquarter guidelines. Rochelle Windham (Chair), Kimberly Rogers (Co-Chair) Interested in joining?