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From the President’s Desk
Happy Spring Sorors!
Can I hear you say LRAC Delta’s Youth Initiatives… That sure sounds
good to me. Sorors, in the next two months we will be celebrating and
highlighting the dedication, commitment and accomplishments of our
youth. We have 16 senior GEMS who will be honored during their senior
salute on May 30, 2015. This group of young ladies has been a part of our
Delta Academy/GEMS program since they were sixth graders.
Our EMBODI committee is preparing for our Annual Law Day to be held on May 2, 2015, at the
Delta House. Law Day is titled “It’s A Family Affair,” seeking to impart wisdom and knowledge
about many concerns that we have as a nation, as it relates to our young black boys. Our P.A.R.K
Outreach committee is gearing up for our end of the year recognition and celebration on April 9,
2015,on the campus of P.A.R.K. We will celebrate the accomplishments of the youth, which our
members serve through lecture, activities, information sharing and mentoring.
Delta Presents - our signature scholarship program –Sorors, we have 27 talented young men, who
have spent numerous hours with us, since September, adhering to all that we have asked and
required of them. It’s our time to show them how much we truly appreciate and support them.
Delta Presents is Sunday April 26, 2015 at the UALR Theatre, tickets are $30.00 for adults and
$15.00 for students. When we think about all of the things happening to our black boys
worldwide, we should be eager to financially support and attend this annual program. This year’s
theme is “A League of Extraordinary Gentlemen.” This year’s production is in honor of the 50 th
Anniversary of Selma, you don’t want to miss it. The steering committee has met and reviewed the
desired scholarships; they have verified the actual income and have found we are little short, to
date. You can make the difference. Yes we need the revenue, to support the scholarships, however
my heart, wants us to reach out to our black boys as well. Look around your family, church,
school and neighborhood, there is a young black boy, that somebody has counted out, been made
to feel that he doesn’t matter, that he is not going to amount to anything and the list goes on.
Sorors, let’s each one reach one. Let’s each commit to bringing at least one black boy to the Delta
Presents program, seeking to inspire and empower, while changing the negatives placed in his life.
“Some things we don’t need to say …we need to do.” April 25 is my birthday and I am
purchasing 10 student tickets for 10 young men from the Alternative School to join me for Delta
Presents 2015! Sorors, together…Let’s Make It Happen!
Inside This Issue
P.A.R.K Outreach
Page 2
Community Outreach
Page 2
Accolades
Page 3
Finance
Page 3
Founders Day
Page 4
Collegiate Retreat
Page 6
Delta G.E.M.S
Page 7
Candidate Profiles
Announcements
Chapter Elections
Chapter Meeting
11:00 A. M.
April 18th, 2015
D.I. D. Workshop
8:30 a.m.
April 18th, 2015
Delta House
Delta Presents
April 26th
UALR Theatre
From My Heart to Yours,
5:00 p.m.
Crystal
CHAPTER MEETING
April 18th, 2015 AT 11:00 A.M.
Uncompromising Commitment to Communities - Service, Leadership, Empowerment
P.A.R.K Outreach
Community Outreach
The Educational Development-P.A.R.K. Outreach
Committee has been very successful during the 2014-15
sorority year. We have discussed a variety of subjects
such as Law Enforcement Relations, Time Management, Organizational Skills, Writing Workshop, College
Entrance, Money/Budget/Credit Management & a
Career Segment.
The community outreach
committee made 27 Easter
Baskets for the children at Our
House on Thursday, April 2,
2015. The Easter Baskets contained activity books, crayons,
plastic filled eggs, candy, and
stuffed animals. Our House
was very
appreciative to receive the Easter
Baskets to distribute to the children,
in addition the chapter provided
three full bags of plastic filled eggs
for Our House’s Easter Egg
Activities on Easter Sunday.
During our March session, we focused on Etiquette.
Our very own, Soror Earlene Williams conducted the
session were she discussed table settings and manners.
She did an outstanding job!!! Our last session on April
9th will be entitled “Dress for Success”. Our speaker
will be Jherrithan Dukes, a teacher with Little Rock
School District, along with two collegiate students
modeling business casual attire. As the sorority year is
coming to an end, I would like to thank our committee Arkansas Children’s Hospital received stuffed Easter
members for giving their time, talents, and commitment bunnies, and Beanies to distribute to the children comto this program and to the students at P.A.R.K.
ing through the emergency room during Easter
weekend.
Prom Dress
Giveaway
On March 28, 2015 the
Little Rock Alumnae
Chapter along with That
Prom Girl hosted the Prom Girl Giveaway. That Prom
Girl is a non profit organization that offers young
ladies that normally would not be able to go to the
prom a chance to go. Young ladies get to pick out the
perfect prom dress of their choice, free of charge. The
Little Rock Alumnae chapter donated over 60 prom
dresses, jewelry, and gift certificates for various services
to nail or hair salons. Breakfast snacks and juice were
also provided the young ladies and their families. We
look forward to partnering next year with That Prom
Girl.
Special
Congratulations
Our distinguished chapter
president Crystal Barker received
the Irma Hunter Brown Women’s
Leadership Award
sponsored by the Arkansas Democratic
Black Caucus at the
2015 King-Kennedy Dinner on March 17, 2015. The
22nd National President Gwendolyn E. Boyd was the
keynote speaker.
Little Rock Alumnae Chapter
Serving Central Arkansas Since 1942
April 2015
Decade of Service Pins
Finance Committee
The cost for the “Decades of
Service Pins” will be $10 each
and will include shipping to
your chapter’s president or
PO Box. If you want to have
the pin mailed to your home
address, please add an additional $3.00 for up to 3 pins,
and $1 per pin after that. Checks and money orders
should be made payable to (Cheryl Y. Powell), and
mailed to: Cheryl Y. Powell, P. O. Box 55912, Little
Rock, AR 72215. Your completed pin order must be
received no later than April 25, 2015—no reminders or
second requests, this time. Please use the link below to
order your pin, and mail your check ASAP, please. Pins
will not be ordered for anyone if your payment (not the
postmarked date) is not received by the deadline date.
The finance committee would like to thank you for your
cooperation and acts of kindness before and after
sorority meeting. We still have two more months
before the fiscal year ends. It is vitally important that
you complete the envelope on behalf of yourself or for
the Soror you are paying for. We need the
documentation. The proper completion of the envelopes helps us tremendously. So thanks again for all
that you do!
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If a Soror has NOT paid dues and fees for two or
more years……….. $ 360.00
Accolades
Congratulations to Judge Rita
Bailey and Judge Alice Gray, they
received the distinguished citizen
award at the Kappa Alpha Psi
Regional Conference.
Dues remitted between April 1 and June
15………………….. $ 340.00
Dues remitted after June 15 …..…………$ 350.00
Changing from Member-at-large to Regular Member or
from Regular Member to Member-atLarge…………………………………….. $ 360.00
REMINDER: Sorors who have reinstated for 15/16
will begin to receive e-mail correspondence effective
July 1, 2015.
During the DID workshop there will be a location
to turn in dues; however, the Finance office will not
be open during DID. The Finance office will open
10 minutes following the DID workshop and close
at 11:30 am.
Soror Rita Bailey & Soror Alice Gray
Soror Lottie Shackelford was
honored at the Alpha Phi
Alpha Breakfast April 4,
2015. She also served as
speaker for Central Arkansas
Alumnae Chapter’s Founders
Day Celebration on March
28, 2015.
Please note the information below especially if you plan
to participate in the 52nd National Convention:
Soror Lottie Shackelford at CAAC Founders Day
Celebration Day
Receipts for Programs: ALL vouchers and receipts
for 2014/2015 from committee chairs should be submitted to the Treasurer by June 15, 2015. Dates that
exceed June 15, 2015 will be considered as your donation to the committee’s program efforts.
Little Rock Alumnae Chapter
Serving Central Arkansas Since 1942
April 2015
Founders Day 2015
Gwendolyn Zeigler, chair of Founders Day, Cynthia M.
McIntyre, 24th National President and Crystal Barker, LRAC
Chapter President
The Little Rock Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated
observed Founders Day on Sunday, March 28, 2015 at the Embassy Suites. This
year’s theme was “Honor the Legacy, Remember the Kneel.” The 24th National
President Cynthia M. A. McIntyre provided the sorors with a very descriptive
inspirational message from the theme. She reminded us to just “Believe’’. After
the message, Soror Gwendolyn Zeigler was presented with the Delta Dear of the
Year Award, followed by the 25 and 50 Year Delta Recognition Plaques, Five
Point Thrust Awards, Spirit of Delta, and Delta of the Year.
The 2015 Spirit of Delta Award was presented to
Soror Carolyn Nolly. The 2015 Delta of the Year
Award was presented to Soror Lasandra Rogers.
LRAC Chapter President, Crystal Barker with Lasandra
Rogers , 2015 Delta of the Year
LRAC Chapter President, Crystal Barker with Carolyn Nolly,
2015 Spirit of Delta
Five Point Thrust & Membership Awards
Financial Fortitude Award (Economic Development)
Sue Cowan Williams Award (Educational Development)
Nitherline Fucien Award (International Awareness and Involvement)
Jocelyn Elders Award (Physical and Mental Health)
Lottie Shackelford Award (Political Awareness and Involvement)
Fredricka Sharkey
Cynthia Grant
Latina Worsham
Ashley Carroll
Cheryl Powell
Standing-Crystal Barker, Carolyn Nolly, Lasonya Campbell, Quilla Lanes, Karen Lovelace, Machelle Allums, Lasandra Rogers, Tracey Moore
Sitting-Cheryl Powell, Latina Worsham, Fredricka Sharkey, Gwendolyn Zeigler
Chapter Officers, 25/50 Year Recognition Recipients, Award Recipients
Little Rock Alumnae Chapter
Serving Central Arkansas Since 1942
April 2015
FOUNDERS DAY HIGHLIGHTS
Little Rock Alumnae Chapter
Serving Central Arkansas Since 1942
April 2015
Collegiate Retreat 2015
The LRAC Collegiate Retreat was held on Friday February 27 and Saturday
February 28, 2015. The theme for the retreat was “R.U.S.H……R U Serving
Her?” All collegiate chapters across the state of Arkansas were invited to
attend. Thirty Sorors registered for the conference. Collegiate Sorors from
Delta Eta, Gamma Gamma, Lambda Upsilon, and Mu Kappa all participated.
The two day event was packed with fun activities and important information.
LRAC hosted a Stroll-Off and Fashion Show on Friday evening. On Saturday
morning, several informational sessions were held covering the Delta Internet
Guidelines, leadership, economic development, and collegiate transitioning.
Our conference stroll off winner was the Delta Eta Chapter from the
University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff. Soror Morlin McCoy was our special
guest on Friday evening and was able to share words of wisdom and
invaluable insight with our collegiate Sorors.
The committee would like to thank all LRAC Sorors for their help and
participation in this event. We would also like to extend a special thank you to
Soror Crystal Barker for her vision and support in making this event a success.
Delta G.E.M.S Senior Recognition Night
“Honor your father and your mother, as the LORD your God has commanded you, so that you may live
long and that it may go well with you in the land the LORD your God is giving you.” Deuteronomy 5:1
The Delta G.E.M.S committee held its first dinner
on Friday night, April 3, 2015 at the Delta Presents
Outreach Foundation House from 6:30-8:00 p.m.
to honor the departing senior girls and their moms.
This was an opportunity for the program chair to
provide an in-depth summary of each senior's accomplishments, growth and sometimes emotional
experiences while in the program. The girls will be
formally presented on Sunday, May 31, 2015 at the
7th Annual Senior Salute and Recognition Program at 3:00 p.m.
Little Rock Alumnae Chapter
Serving Central Arkansas Since 1942
April 2015
Little Rock Alumnae Chapter
Serving Central Arkansas Since 1942
April 2015
Postage
Little Rock Alumnae
PO Box 958
Little Rock, AR 72203
2014-2015 Elected Officers
Crystal Barker
Tracey Moore
LaSonya Campbell
Judi Bradford
Shamika Trimble
Vondra Armstrong
Sarah Cannon
President
Vice President
2nd Vice President
Recording Secretary
Corresponding Secretary
Financial Secretary
Treasurer
ADDRESS LABEL
Lasandra Rogers — Journalist
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5th Annual Women’s Conference
Dr. Rhonda Mattox, Crystal Barker,
Jannie Cotton, and Sheree Holmes
The 5th Annual Women’s Conference was held March 7, 2015.
The event begin with greetings by Soror Crystal Barker, chapter
president, followed by a welcome by Soror Jannie Cotton, chair of
the committee. Chapter chaplain, Soror Karen Lovelace prayed a
very powerful prayer. Songs of praise was provided by the Delta
Choir, and a solo by Soror Helen Wayne. Minister Sheree Holmes
delivered a very inspirational message, the women were off their
feet with such a powerful word. Dr. Rhonda Mattox presented
“God Heard My Cry: When Depression Hits the Pulpit and the Pew.”
A tribute to women was read by Soror Sandra Ledbetter.. Dr. Estelle Rutledge presented a SIDS prevention
presentation and Soror Vondra Armstrong presented “Face Your Financial Fears While Planning Your Financial
Future.” Art was displayed throughout the conference from Hearne Fine Art Gallery and various vendors were
onsite. The conference was a success and received rave reviews from the participants.
Chapter Elections will take place during chapter meeting
at 11:00 A.M. April 18, 2015
D.I.D Workshop 8:30 a.m. April 18, 2015, Sorority House
Little Rock Alumnae Chapter
Serving Central Arkansas Since 1942
April 2015