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WDCAC Committee Descriptions_2017-2018

WDCAC Committee Descriptions_2017-2018

Overview of WDCAC Committees
2017-2018

Committee/Description Leadership

Arts and Letters 2nd VP

Develops a Chapter program that fulfills the National Commission of

Arts and Letter’s mission to “Boldly Advance the Black Experience

through Arts & Letters.”

Building Development President

Maintains oversight responsibility for the Chapter’s Headquarters. Also

develops goals and objectives for the Chapter’s approval toward a

self-sustaining Chapter Headquarters.

Chapel Service/Brunch President

Chaired by the Chaplain, coordinates the Chapter’s annual “Call to

Chapel” at Howard University and a reception or brunch afterwards.

Collegiate Transition Taskforce (CTT) 1st VP

Serves as a liaison between the Chapter and the collegiate Chapters

in the Washington, DC area and strives to create activities to ease

collegiate sorors’ transition into an alumnae chapter.

Community Forum and Scholarship Ceremony 3rd VP

Plans the annual Community Forum and Scholarship Ceremony (Public

Meeting) where the Chapter’s programs are highlighted and youth

scholars are recognized. Also responsible for the election process for

the Eliza Pearl Shippen and Florence Letcher Toms Awards that are

announced as part of the forum.

Community Mobilization 2nd VP

Plans Project 13 initiatives as well as Comcast Cares Day. Identifies

and recommends community outreach projects in which the Chapter

can participate as a group.

Delta Dear Outreach 1st VP

Serves the needs of the Delta Dears and contacts Delta Dears who are

unable to attend or participate in sorority activities but wish to

maintain a relationship with members of the Chapter.

Distinguished Men Cookin’ with the Deltas 3rd VP

Plans, executes, and evaluates the annual community fundraiser,

showcasing the culinary skills of home-grown amateur chefs, the

finest skilled chefs and renowned distinguished professionals.

Overview of WDCAC Committees
2017-2018

Committee/Description Leadership

EMBODI (Empowering Males to Build Opportunities for 2nd VP

Developing Independence)

Helps develop and enhance academic and co-curricular programs

addressing the unique challenges facing African American males and

creates environments that encourage them to be smart, well-rounded,

active, and generous.

Emergency Preparedness 1st VP

Increases emergency training to members of the Chapter and provides

structured and systematic training for the membership’s Readiness,

Response, and Recovery efforts.

Financial Fortitude 2nd VP

Helps the community and sorors develop financial plans and goals for

learning to manage all aspects of their personal finances to realize

personal wealth and financial security.

Founders Day President
Plans the Chapter’s Founders Day Celebration in which responsibilities
include but is not limited to site selection, type of event (open vs.
closed), speaker, theme, and budget.

Fundraising and Resource Committee 3rd VP

Devises, recommends, and executes Chapter-approved fundraisers for

increasing income to support Chapter programs and scholarships.

GEMS Growing & Empowering Myself Successfully) 2nd VP

Provides the framework for African American, at-risk, adolescent girls

aged 14-18 to actualize dreams through the performance of specific

tasks that develop a CAN DO attitude.

Healthy Lifestyles 2nd VP

Plans activities to impact not only the well-being of sorors but also

the well-being of African American families and communities at large

by addressing the challenges of living holistic and healthy lives.

Information, Technology & Communications President

Combines the previously separate Technology, Public Relations/PR,

and Journalist functions and has responsibility for all aspects of the

Chapter’s website and secured site; listserv administration and social

media accounts; training and technological support to the Chapter and

recommending new technologies to enhance Chapter operations; PR

support; and preparation of newsletters, eblasts, and other forms of

communications.

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Overview of WDCAC Committees
2017-2018

Committee/Description Leadership

International Awareness 2nd VP

Seeks to increase cultural awareness in the local communities as well

as internationally and have an impact in the international community

and make the world a better place by conducting service projects to

benefit those in need.

Membership Services 1st VP

Performs functions related to activities of membership, reclamation

and retention of members of the Chapter to include enhancing the

relationship of Delta Dears and collegiates with alumnae members in

addition to collaboration with the National Membership Services

Committee and Regional & State Committee Chairs/Coordinators.

My Cry in the Dark 2nd VP

Develops initiatives to elevate awareness of mental health disorders

that African American families face; and aims to educate youth and

families about the racial disparities in consumers seeking mental

health care and to dispel the negative stigma associated with mental

health services.

Operation Sisterhood President

Serves the Chapter by extending courtesies to sorors during events

with special significance; greets new and visiting sorors during and

after Chapter meetings; and makes arrangements for refreshments for

meetings.

Partnerships and Grants 3rd VP

Researches and recommends potential partnerships to help with the

execution of Chapter programs, fundraising, and activities; and

assists with the development and submission of grants for funding.

Policies and Procedures President

Reviews and recommends revisions to the Rules of Order and the

Policies and Procedures Manual to the Executive Board and the

Chapter; and receives, reviews and recommends changes to the

National Constitution and Bylaws Committee.

Risk Management 2nd VP

Adheres to the National Risk Management Committee guidelines/the

Risk Management Manual to ensure that sorors and other volunteers

administer youth initiatives consistently and in a manner that is in the

best interest of both the participating youth and Delta.

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Overview of WDCAC Committees
2017-2018

Committee/Description Leadership

Ritual and Ceremonies President

Coordinates Chapter rituals and ceremonies and works to increase

members’ knowledge and appreciation of the Sorority’s fundamental

principles and traditions as demonstrated in our Ritual, ceremonies,

rites and protocol.

Scholarship 2nd VP

Administers the Chapter’s scholarship program, which includes

designing and/or updating and distributing a scholarship application to

designated audiences as well as recommending recipients for the

Chapter’s scholarships to be presented at the Community Forum and

Scholarship Ceremony.

Social Action 2nd VP

Recommends opportunities for social action activities, projects and

programs in the community to educate the membership and those

served on current social and political issues; and supports and

promotes the activities of the National Social Action Commission,

including Delta Days in the Nation’s Capital.

Strategic Planning and Assessment President
Develops and issues a Chapter assessment for the development of a
five-year strategic plan for WDCAC.

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