Alpha
"Membership in Delta Sigma Theta is a Lifetime Commitment"
The Minerva Circle of Identity:
Sisterhood, Black, College, Women, Public Service
Everyone recite the Pyramid Public Motto:
Scholarship, fellowship, service, and a desire to attain all that would ennoble.
Everyone recite the Mission statement of DST, Inc.:
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated is an organization of college educated women committed to the constructive development of its members and to public service with a primary focus on the black community.
Served as the Recording Secretary of the Alpha Chapter; taught in Claflin College in Orangeburg, S.C.
When and where was the First National Convention held?
December 27-30, 1919 in Washington, DC
First Honorary Members of DST:
Nannie H. Borroughs, Gabrielle Pelham, Mary Church Terrell.
What year was May Week established?
Rap of order for Meetings and Ceremonies:
One Rap - Attention, Be Seated, End of Ceremony
Two Rap - Affirm the Sacred Vow, Affirm the Sacred Trust
Three Raps - Sorors Stand
Something significant about the founder Ethel Carr Watson (study guide):
Teacher for more than 30 years, then began career in dramatics
Who established the Housing, Sinking, Scholarship Award, and College Tuition Fund and in what year?
Sadie Tanner Mossell Alexander (1st National Prez) - 1922
Robes:
Officers wear appropriate robes with Delta insignia. The jewels wear crimson or red robes.
Prez. and National Treasurer of the National Association of College Women; Dean of Girls at the Black HIgh School in Raleigh, N.C.
The mortgage of Deltas first Headquarters building was burned
Dorothy Penman Harrison
Describe the Sorority Pin: (who created it, the significance of the Sigma, etc)
It was designed by Founder Madree Penn White, founder and the SECOND president of the sisterhood. The middle letter, the Sigma has nine jewels that represent the Nine Cardinal Virtues that are the foundation of Delta Sigma Theta. The Nine Cardinal Virtues were conceived as basic attributes which all Delta women should strive to attain.
Who composed the Delta Hymn and in what year?
Sorors Alice Dunbar-Nelson and Florence Cole Talbert - 1924
Break down the shield:
- Minerva (the emblem), is the Goddess of Wisdom. Shes always at the top facing right.
- The shield, bearing the torch, the sword, the staff, and the 3 greek letters (Delta Sigma & Theta)
- The sword represents truth (Part of Minerva Symbolism)
- The staff is the intelligent leadership
- The Laurel Wreath is the symbol of achievement, mark of honor, fame, distinction, glory & victory
Play the Beta Hymn (instrumental only) and sing the song altogether:
What's the purpose of Regional Conference?
The regional conferences offer a number of advantages, chief among those being furthering of Delta's mission, ideals, and principles through "intensive internal development," as can be efficiently done through smaller, regional groups. To enjoy fellowship, strengthen their bonds of sisterhood, and plan for meaningful, relevant public service.
DELTA..Alpha, Beta, Gamma, Delta, Epsilon, Zeta, Eta, Theta, Iota, Kappa, Lamda, Mu, Nu, Xi, Omicron, Pi, Rho, Sigma, Tau, Upsilon, Phi, Chi, Psi, Omega
The Presidential Seal:
It's displayed in the entrance to the National President's suite during a national convention. When not a national convention, it is displayed in the National Presidents office at Headquarters.
Everyone recite the Delta Oath:
Name the administration who currently serves in the following positions:
National President:
National First Vice President:
National Second VP:
National Secretary:
National Treasurer:
Executive Director:
Beverly Evans Smith, Cheryl A. Hickmon, Jaria Martin, Elsie Cooke-Holmes, Deborah Jones-Buggs, Deirdre Shoulars
What is the purpose of May Week?
This is a period in May of each year when chapters emphasize scholastic achievements, educational opportunities and the encouragement or higher scholarship.