The Crimson Times Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated Δ Dayton Alumnae Chapter

June 2017 Volume 5, Issue 10

Pages 2 - 6.……..…….President’s Desk

Page 7…...……………………..First Vice

Page 8….........A Word from 2nd Vice

Page 9……………………....Yours Truly

Page 10………………...DAC Properties

Page 11………………..….Social Action

Page 12……Healthy Life - Think Big

Page 13……...….Financial Fortitude

Page 14……………………..Delta E.R.T.

Page 15...……………..Birthday Salute

In This Issue:

From the President’s Desk

Hello SORORS !

It has been an amazing two years. Thank you for the honor of serving as your president. I

tell everyone, even when they don’t ask, that I’ve had fun! I’ve learned a lot about Delta,

DAC, and myself. I am grateful for the opportunity to meet sorors I did not know and I got to

know many of you much better. I am excited for the reclaimed sorors and the new sorors

(T29). Our chapter is growing in numbers and community impact.

I appreciate your patience to let me grow in this leadership role, your forgiveness for my

mistakes, your counsel when needed, and the latitude to try new things.

Thank you for your dedication, ideas, and hard work that lead to creative, innovative and

powerful programs. Delta Proud!

I had the privilege of working with an amazing leadership team. Their love and passion for

Delta and DAC is inspirational.

Best wishes to Soror Browner and the new administration. I am here to serve.

All of my Love…

Yours in Service,

Sherrè

CHAPTER MEETING

TUESDAY, June 6, 2017

6:00 P.M.

Calvary Missionary Baptist Church

2067 N. Gettysburg

Dayton, Ohio

Fellowship 5:15 p.m.—5:50 p.m.

Oh, my, chapter business meeting is June 6th!

What should I wear?

Note: We do understand that as we meet on a week day some members come to meeting directly from work and may still be in

their work uniform (i.e. medical/military). This is an exception to the above policy.

According to our National Protocol Manual the appropriate attire for Chapter Business Meet-ings is Business attire (not business casual). Business attire is traditionally a business suit or other clothing that reflects a professional style. A DELTA’S BUSINESS ATTIRE must satisfy the Sorority's accepted business, social, and aesthetic standards.

PERMITTED: Suits Dressy Pantsuits (except where pants are ceremonially not permitted) Dresses, Skirts/Dress Pants/Blouses Blazers - similar to a sorority blazer - crest and letters, small lettering above the heart is permitted Business Sweaters, Sweater Sets and Cardigans may have small crest and letters (But not, for example, the Centennial sweater or line sweaters with the oversized lettering, line names/number, etc.)

Thank you for your cooperation!

Dayton Alumnae Chapter Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated

Chapter Meeting Tuesday, June 6, 2017

AGENDA Δ Opening Ceremony Δ Agenda Review/Approval Δ Minutes Δ Correspondence Δ Treasurer Report ○ Proposed 2017—2018 Budget Δ Financial Secretary Report Δ President's Report—Recognition Δ 1st VP’s Report—Recognition Δ 2nd VP’s Report—Recognition

Δ Heritage Moment

Δ Social Action Emphasis

Δ Committee Reports ○ Courtesy ○ Membership Services ○ Audit Committee ○ Debutante Ball ○ Membership Intake ○ Fundraising—Gospel Jazz Brunch

Δ Violet Awards

Δ Announcements

Δ Installation of Officers

Δ Adjourn

Δ Closing Ceremony

Please bring a copy of the agenda to the chapter meeting.

2017- 2018 Round-Up Committee Sign-up

The Round-Up Committee will be working through the summer to plan our Annual Chapter

Round-up in August. If you are interested in working on the Round-up Committee, please

contact the chairperson, Soror Alison Brown, morrisalisonbrown@att.net, (937) 572-8058.

You may also sign-up on the electronic Sign-up Genius or in a committee sign-up book.

Delta Days at the Ohio State House - September 2017

(specific date pending)

Michigan/Ohio Cluster - October 6 - 7, 2017

Inkster Alumnae (Michigan)

Ohio Statewide Founders Day - March 9 - 11, 2018

Toledo Alumnae (Ohio)

Hilton Garden Inn, Levi's Common, Toledo/Perrysburg, Ohio

Theme: Deltas Out Front: Advocating for health and Trans-

forming Lives

MW Regional Conference - (Dates pending)

Cincinnati, Ohio

African American Wellness Walk

2017 African American Wellness Walk A 5k non-competitive fitness walk Saturday, June 17 8:00 am Riverscape MetroPark

This event is free and open to the public.

Register with team Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. - Dayton Alumnae Chapter via

https://www.premierhealth.com/Your-Wellness/Live-Well-Stay-Well/Event-Calendar/African-American-Wellness-Walk-Registration/

Dayton Alumnae Chapter

Sisterhood Day Party

End of Year Celebration

Fellowship, DJ, Food & Fun

Saturday, June 3, 2017

2:00 – 6:00 p.m.

The Taste

2555 Shiloh Springs Rd., Trotwood

$15.00 per person

Registration Requested (open the link below)

https://dstdebball.wufoo.com/forms/zjnmzo30ne89g6/

Payment by PayPal (no fees) and at the Door

This is a closed party – Sorors Only

Casual Attire

From the OFFICE of the First

Vice President

Greetings Sorors!

Where did the time go? I can’t believe we have reached the end of the sorority year.

First, I want to thank Joyce Willis and Teri Wilkerson for the chairman-ship of the Gospel Jazz Brunch. There was singing, praise dancing, spoken word, a pianist and a saxophonist. Every single act served as a compliment to the event. Extraordinary! Thanks to the Committee for a job well done.

I look forward to continuing this Delta journey with my sisters. I pray that we enjoy a blessed summer that brings us back refreshed, renewed, and ready to continue the work of Delta!

Last, but not least, I’ll see you in Las Vegas, the home of our 53rd Na-tional Convention.

Nothing, but Delta Love,

Kim

A WORD FROM OUR 2nd VICE

Greetings, sorors! I can’t believe it’s been two years since I took on the task of being your 2nd Vice President. I had NO IDEA at the time of what I was getting myself into – the information we would learn, the challenges we would face, the work that would be done. For all that we accomplished together, there is SO much more to be done. We could never have guessed two year ago that we would live in a country that is as divided as ever. We didn’t know that the need for us to be actively engaged in service and social action would increase exponentially. Even as this term ends, my commitment to service and action does not. It is my hope that we will continue to incorporate service and action into all of our chapter programs and pro-jects – including those we traditionally think of as social or membership. We never want to miss an opportunity to serve and impact our community through meaningful social action. I extend my most sincere appreciation to the chairs, co-chairs, vice chairs and members of our social program and action committees. You are the heart of our chapter. Your work to inform, educate and challenge our broader community is priceless. You are our Delta Force! Enjoy your summer, sorors. But please, if you find yourself thinking of some really creative way to reclaim sorors and engage them in our work, let me know! I’ll be thinking too, and I’ll be reaching out to you for help. I look forward to what we’ll do next! I appreciate you and I love you. Your sis, Nan-c M.

Sorors, it has been an honor to serve as your Corresponding Secretary. I learned a great deal, but

most importantly, I got to know each of you just a bit more. As I suspected, each one of you is a

unique jewel. I wish our capable, proven, and delightful Soror Carin Boyd, the absolute best as she

takes on this important role!

I remind you that you can truly assist her efforts by keeping your contact information current on the

national website. Each month data is pulled directly from the website to facilitate timely delivery of

information to each chapter member. Examples of information that is routinely distributed include

minutes, newsletter, and Dayton Alumnae Chapter (DAC) email blasts.

You can revise your information at any time on our national website as follows:

Δ Go to www.DeltaSigmaTheta.org

Δ Click on Members

Δ Enter your username and password

Δ Click Sisters Only

Δ Select “Personal” and there you will find the “My Profile” tab

Δ Click on the pencil icon in appropriate categories to enter or update pertinent information

(i.e.: name, mailing address, email address, phone numbers, birth month, day, etcetera)

Δ Review your entries and “Save” when prompted

These steps will help assure that you remain up-to-date in all things Delta!

Wishing you a delightful, fun-filled summer!

Simone

Yours Truly,

Corresponding Secretary

DAC

END OF TERM INVENTORY

Sorors, Please bring all chapter properties to the June

Chapter Meeting, or June Executive Board Meeting.

Inventory is needed for the new administration.

EXAMPLES:

Debutante Ball: Miss Deb Robe, Crown, Scepter, and Po-

dium cover

MLK Walk: Three Banners

Founders Day: Red Gloves

MIT: Prompter Cards

If you have any properties in your possession, please

bring them so they may be recorded and stored.

Thank you.

Elvira Montgomery, Theata Lambert-Tennon,

and Peggy Wynn

DAC Social Action Questionnaire Sorors, The social action committee asks that you complete the following questionnaire. The pur-pose of this questionnaire is to increase the involvement of Dayton Alumnae Chapter in so-cial action by determining the interest(s), expertise and availability of our sorors. We want every soror to become involved in social action and contribute at least once to a social ac-tion endeavor. Please take a moment to complete and submit your responses. We would like to have all questionnaires completed by Tuesday, June 6th. Click on the link below to complete the questionnaire. https://dstdebball.wufoo.com/forms/dac-social-action-questionnaire/ Thank you, in advance, for your prompt attention.

Soror Lillian D. Drakeford

Greetings, Dayton Alumnae Sorors!!!

The Healthy Lifestyles & Think BIG Committees

Invite you to continue your self-care this summer!

While summer may be a time to take a break from some things, please remain commit-

ted to caring for your physical, mental, and spiritual needs throughout these

months. You will be better prepared to resume autumn activities if you give sufficient

focus to your own wellness during the summer.

June Tips

Schedule pleasurable activities the same way you would schedule a meeting or an-

other important appointment. Invite a friend or loved one to join you, as spending

time with trusted others makes the activity more meaningful—and you are more

likely to follow through when someone else is expecting you to show up.

Work to challenge negative thinking, as it leads to unpleasant emotions, such as de-

pression, anger, and anxiety. Replace negative thoughts with more positive and re-

alistic perspectives. Speak life into your own situation!

Keep up your physical exercise even when it gets too hot outside by walking or

swimming indoors.

Be safe as you enjoy the warm outdoor activities by using sunscreen, dressing in

lightweight clothing, and protecting your eyes with sunglasses. Also, prevent dehy-

dration by drinking plenty of water.

As you enjoy cooking out, choose extra lean beef

or even tuna or salmon, which are rich in omega-

3 fatty acids. While you’re at it, fill your plate

with grilled veggies.

Happy summer!

FINANCIAL FORTITUDE CORNER

Seven Magic Words and a Couple of Other Things

First, summer is a time when consumer spending can go through the roof! There are vaca-

tions to plan, home maintenance projects like concrete work or a new garage door, and per-

haps a new vehicle. Therefore, we would like to remind you of seven magic words that might

help keep more dollars in your pocket as you contemplate large expenditures.

After the sales person has given you his sales pitch and has thrown out what he considers to

be a good price, your response should be – after hesitating just a bit – “Is that the best you

can do?” You may be surprised at what the salesperson’s response may be. He may come

down in price or throw in an additional product or service to sweeten the pot. Either way, you

are better off than you were before asking the question.

Second, the Financial Fortitude Committee will once again spearhead the “Donate Your Year

for our Debs” campaign. We will begin collecting contributions at Round-up and finish at our

December sorority meeting.

Third, please mark your calendar for the next Financial Fortitude workshop on Saturday, No-

vember 4, 2017. Stay tuned for further details.

Finally, have a great summer and, as always, remember, “If you take of the pennies…”

Linda Nervis and the Financial Fortitude Committee

Delta Emergency Response Team:

Always Be Prepared

Summer Safety Tips

Stay out of cold water. Favorite swimming spots can still be cold in early summer months. Temperatures fluctuate from day to day in many inland lakes. Resist the urge to swim until water temperatures rise above 70 degrees.

Watch out for heat stroke. Know how to identify heat stroke. Limit your exposure to high temperatures and take breaks by going indoors to rest in air conditioning. Try finding a shady spot and be sure children have adequate rest and hydration after play.

Drink water, not a diet cola. You cannot stay properly hydrated on Diet Coke or alcoholic beverages. Drink lots of water if you are going to be in the heat. If you experience dizzi-ness or light headedness, find a cool shady spot, sit down, and drink more water. Know your prescriptions. Many prescription drugs can trigger increased sensitivity to sunburn. Read labels carefully on any medication you are taking before going out in the sun.

Wait before you take a bite out of that peach! Take the time to wash any fruits or vegeta-bles purchased at local farmers markets. It is likely these items have not been washed and may have dirt or bacteria lingering.

Don’t leave kids alone in the car. This warning is simple and very serious. Do not leave your children unattended in your vehicle for any period of time. Within 10 minutes the temperature inside a vehicle rises by 20 degrees and by 40 degrees in an hour. If you see a child alone in a vehicle, call 911. Be a water watcher. Whether your children are in a backyard swimming pool, at a com-munity center or swimming in a lake, always watch them. Swimming pools are the most common site for drowning among children 4 and under.

Pick out the right shades. Bring along a pair of sunglasses that provide adequate UV pro-tection. Most brands come with labels stating if they are effective against the sun’s harmful rays. Grab your kids a colorful and fun pair too.

Always assume the fire is hot. A good rule of thumb is to stay away from a fire pit for 24 hours after use. Coals don’t have to be glowing red to be hot and dangerous.

DELTA EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM

Cheryle Smith- Chair

DELTA SIGMA THETA SORORITY, INC.

DAYTON ALUMNAE CHAPTER

P. O. BOX 2316

DAYTON, OH 45401-2316

DSTDAYTON_ALUMNAE@YAHOO.COM