National Presidents
Which president established the National Pan-Hellenic Council?
Anna Johnson Julian (1929-1931)
Sorority Public Motto
Intelligence is the torch of wisdom.
Name the 9 Jewels
Compassion, Courtesy, Dedication, Fellowship, Fidelity, Honesty, Justice, Purity, Temperance
Who is the current International President?
Elsie Cooke-Holmes
Recite the Mission Statement
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc is an organization of college educated women committed to constructive development of its members AND to public service with a primary focus on the black community
Which National president burned the mortgage on the First National Headquearters?
Dorthy Penman Harrison (1956-1958)
Components of the Minerva Circle of Identity
Sisterhood, black, college, women, public service
First Alpha Chapter President
Myra Hemmings
What are the 7 geographical regions of the sorority?
Central, Eastern, Far West, Midwest, Southern, Blazing Southwest, South Atlantic
Who designed the sorority crest?
F Ailene Marks and Jeannette Triplett Jones
Who is the regional director and regional representative for the Southwest Region?
Crystal T. Barker & Aniecia Browning
What is the purpose of the National Vigilance Committee?
Political and civil advocacy for black people
Which National President launched the Five-Point Programmic Thrust?
Dorothy Irene Height (1947-1956)
Name 2-3 programs for each thrust at the Local Level
Open Discussion
Political awareness & involvement, International awareness and involvement, Physical and Mental health, Economic development, and Educational development
Sorority's Sacred vow
Membership in Delta Sigma Theta is a lifetime commitment
What states are located in the Southwest Region?
Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Texas, Jamaica
Name the 3 traditional Delta programs
May Week, Jabberwock, Founder's Day
Which National President was the first Black to be awarded a PhD and created Grand Chapter?
Sadie Tanner Mossell Alexander (1919-1923)
Name 2-3 programs for each thrust at the National Level
Open Discussion:
Political awareness & involvement,International awareness and involvement, Physical and Mental health, Economic development, and Educational development
Who currently serves on the national board?
International President - Elsie Cooke-Holmes
National 1st VP- Cheryl W. Turner
National 2nd VP- Sade Reid
National Secretary- Joi L. Moore
National Treasure - Rosalyn L. Glenn
Executive Director - Dorcas Washington
Recite the Delta Oath