New Deltas-on-the-Move and New Courtesies! Purchase Your J13 Ticket! HBCU Night with the Memphis Grizzlies! VOLUME 6 | ISSUE 25 @sctacdst www.sctacdst.com February Chapter Meeting is VIRTUAL - Register, TODAY! Chapter Orientation - SCTAC 101! THE CRIMSON EXPRESS Our Founders Day Observance is January 20, 2024. HAVE YOU PURCHASED YOUR TICKET? WHAT’S NEW? AN E-MAGAZINE OF EVENTS & ACTIVITIES
SCTAC able of Contents Birthdays Chaplain's Corner for January Chapter Officers & Committee Chairs/Co-Chairs Chapter Orientation - SCTAC 101 Deltas on the Move for January Divine 9 Founders’ Day Celebrations Dues 2024 February Chapter Meeting Founders Day 2024 HBCU Night with the Memphis Grizzlies J13 Celebration Click on any link below Pearls of Perfection Ticket Sales Begin Soon Ad Opportunities Sponsorship Opportunities Shape Up Saturday State Cluster Singers & Liturgical Dancers Tennessee State Cluster Commemorative Pin Visitors & Courtesies Volunteer Corner Web Access
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February’s chapter meeting will be virtual and held on Tuesday, February 6, 2024. Click here to register. Visiting sorors should visit sctacdst.com and complete the visitor’s process before registering. Chapter Meeting
Calling all registered Sorors interested in ministering in song or dance during our Tennessee State Cluster's Ecumenical Service! The Voices of SCTAC and liturgical dancers within our chapter have been charged to lead the way as we worship in song and dance on the last day of State Cluster 2024 during the Ecumenical Service. We don't want to leave anyone out, so if you're registered and would like to share your gift, please complete the following form by Friday, January 5, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. CST. https://forms.gle/HC5awzvJ75D15mmH9 Details surrounding songs and rehearsals are forthcoming. Thanks in advance for your willingness to serve! Contact the following Sorors with questions: Soror Rickeya Freeman, The Voices of SCTAC Chair [email protected] | 901.857.5092 Soror Sarita Wilson, 2024 Tennessee State Cluster Ecumenical Service Co-Chair [email protected] | 901.831.9445
With over 1,250 sorors registered for the TN cluster, we are beaming with excitement! We have an opportunity to represent our TN pride that weekend by wearing a commemorative state pin. The cost of the pin is $22 and can be purchased in GOLD or SILVER. The deadline to order is January 13, 2024. CLICK THE IMAGE OR HERE TO ORDER!
01/13/2024 10:00A.M. ChattanoogaAlumnaeChapter|2024FoundersDay RededicationandLuncheon 01/13/2024 11:00A.M. Jackson(TN)AlumnaeChapter|2024FoundersDay BrunchCelebration 01/13/2024 3:00P.M. MemphisAlumnaeChapter|2024FoundersDay Celebration 01/20/2024 11:00A.M. PhiBetaSigma |ZetaPhiBeta-JointFoundersDay Celebration Tau IotaSigmaandAlphaEtaZeta 01/27/2024 1:00P.M. KappaAlphaPsi|2024FoundersDay GreaterImaniChurch,3034AustinPeayHwy GuestSpeaker:Mayor-ElectPaulYoung D9FOUNDERSDAY CELEBRATIONS 2024Events CLICK LINKSFORFLYERS
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01/01 Shanea Mason 01/04 Pamela Richardson 01/05 Dina Darby 01/05 LaConnie Taylor-Jones 01/08 Tarsha Elliott 01/09 Lisa Miller 01/09 Renee Hardaway 01/10 Nancy S Merriweather 01/10 Toneshia Alexander 01/12 Clara Marie Hogan 01/13 Dornesha White 01/13 Rynae Taylor 01/14 Kimberly Greer 01/15 Florence Hervery 01/15 Trevia Boyd 01/16 Nia Miller 01/16 Lizzie Jones 01/17 Angela Kuykendoll 01/17 Brenda Davis 01/17 Cynthia Johnson-Davis 01/18 Camile Melton Brown 01/18 Yamina Tunstall 01/21 Katena Wilkins 01/22 LaShonda McCullum 01/23 Kiersten Stokes 01/24 Tunisha Hobson 01/25 Abusheri Ohwofasa 01/26 Rita Cross 01/31 Deborah Alluisi 01/31 Keva DScott JANUARY BIRTHDAYS! Sorors, we’d love to acknowledge your birthday! Please allow us to recognize you by to submitting your birthday information. Birthdays will be acknowledged monthly for those who submit the information by the 15th of the month prior to your birthday. Click the button to submit your information now, so we won't miss you when your birthday month rolls around! Birthday Form 01/22 LaShonda McCullum 01/23 Kiersten Stokes 01/24 Tunisha Hobson 01/25 Abusheri Ohwofasa 01/26 Rita Cross 01/31 Deborah Alluisi 01/31 Keva DScott 01/22 LaShonda McCullum 01/23 Kiersten Stokes 01/24 Tunisha Hobson 01/25 Abusheri Ohwofasa 01/26 Rita Cross 01/31 Deborah Alluisi 01/31 Keva DScott 01/14 Kimberly Greer 01/15 Florence Hervery 01/15 Trevia Boyd 01/16 Nia Miller 01/16 Lizzie Jones 01/17 Angela Kuykendoll 01/17 Brenda Davis 01/17 Cynthia Johnson-Davis 01/18 Camile Melton Brown 01/18 Yamina Tunstall 01/21 Katena Wilkins 01/01 Shanea Mason 01/04 Pamela Richardson 01/05 Dina Darby 01/05 LaConnie Taylor-Jones 01/08 Tarsha Elliott 01/09 Lisa Miller 01/09 Renee Hardaway 01/10 Nancy S Merriweather 01/10 Toneshia Alexander 01/12 Clara Marie Hogan 01/13 Dornesha White 01/13 Rynae Taylor 01/01 Shanea Mason 01/04 Pamela Richardson 01/05 Dina Darby 01/05 LaConnie Taylor-Jones 01/08 Tarsha Elliott 01/09 Lisa Miller 01/09 Renee Hardaway 01/10 Nancy S Merriweather 01/10 Toneshia Alexander 01/12 Clara Marie Hogan 01/13 Dornesha White 01/13 Rynae Taylor 01/14 Kimberly Greer 01/15 Florence Hervery 01/15 Trevia Boyd 01/16 Nia Miller 01/16 Lizzie Jones 01/17 Angela Kuykendoll 01/17 Brenda Davis 01/17 Cynthia Johnson-Davis 01/18 Camile Melton Brown 01/18 Yamina Tunstall 01/21 Katena Wilkins 01/22 LaShonda McCullum 01/23 Kiersten Stokes 01/24 Tunisha Hobson 01/25 Abusheri Ohwofasa 01/26 Rita Cross 01/31 Deborah Alluisi 01/31 Keva DScott Sorors, we’d love to acknowledge your birthday! Please allow us to recognize you by to submitting your birthday information. Birthdays will be acknowledged monthly for those who submit the information by the 15th of the month prior to your birthday. Click the button to submit your information now, so we won't miss you when your birthday month rolls around! Sorors, we’d love to acknowledge your birthday! Please allow us to recognize you by to submitting your birthday information. Birthdays will be acknowledged monthly for those who submit the information by the 15th of the month prior to your birthday. Click the button to submit your information now, so we won't miss you when your birthday month rolls around!
Courtesies Hazell Jones - Loss of Nephew Renea Brown - Loss of Brother Keva Scott - Loss of Mother Rickeya Freeman - Surgery Recovery Cheryl Perry - Loss of Mother Michele Scott - Loss of Sister "It's a Great Day in the Sisterhood!" -Soror Queen Barnes Welcome to SCTAC! In our thoughts and prayers... Visiting Sorors from December Chapter Meeting Chapters of Initiation: Gamma Alpha, Epsilon Kappa, and Theta Rho
Are you a Delta on the Move? Do you know of a Soror with recent accomplishments/celebrations? Examples of Deltas on the Move: new jobs, promotions, weddings, baby announcements, etc. Click the following button to submit a Delta on the Move! DELTAS ON THE MOVE FORM Deltas on the Move Congratulations to Soror Renee Meeks on being selected as the West Tennessee Principal of the Year by the Tennessee Department of Education. She was also chosen as a Finalist for Tennessee Principal of the Year. She was featured on the Memphis-Shelby County School Report (MSCSR). The story spotlights her leadership. The MSCSR story can be viewed at ghstv.org. Soror Meeks is serving in her 13th year as Principal of Sea Isle Elementary School. Congratulations to Soror Anjail Belton and her husband Isaac on the adoption of their six grandchildren on December 20, 2023.
Are you a Delta on the Move? Do you know of a Soror with recent accomplishments/celebrations? Examples of Deltas on the Move: new jobs, promotions, weddings, baby announcements, etc. Click the following button to submit a Delta on the Move! DELTAS ON THE MOVE FORM Deltas on the Move Soror Gwendolyn Johnson is the incoming President of the Greater Memphis Sunday School & Nurture for Baptist Church’s Congress. The installation program will be January 21, 2024, 3:00 p.m. at New Nonconnah M. B. Church, 4701 Tulane Rd 38109. Congratulations to Soror Nia Miller! She graduated from University of South Alabama with a Doctor of Nursing practice.
"Mahalia, the Queen of Gospel Music", featuring Jamille Hunter as Mahalia Jackson, performed in Milan Italy (summer, 2023), won the “The Naked Theatre of Teresa Pomodoro Award”, the top award in the International Competition. 62 countries competed and the Hattiloo Theatre was the only theater group representing the United States. The award was presented in November at the at the Spazio Teatro No’hma in Milan. Also, recently Jamille performed in the backup choir for John Legend on “Christmas at Graceland”, which aired on NBC on Nov. 29th Are you a Delta on the Move? Do you know of a Soror with recent accomplishments/celebrations? Examples of Deltas on the Move: new jobs, promotions, weddings, baby announcements, etc. Click the following button to submit a Delta on the Move! DELTAS ON THE MOVE FORM Deltas on the Move Dr. Andrea “Nikki” Alston has accepted a position as the Special Education Services Coordinator for Charles County Public Schools in La Plata, Maryland and resides in California, Maryland. Dr. Alston works directly with the Director of Special Education. She ensures compliance with established policies, procedures, regulations as well as directs related duties and processes required to progress the Charles County district and Maryland State of Education programs and services. She develops, implements and coordinates special education services for students and their families. She also provides guidance and support for administrators, special education teachers and other personnel to effectively implement practices, including, but not limited to, extended school year and Autism Waiver for students in Charles County Public Schools Individualized Education Plans.
Are you a Delta on the Move? Do you know of a Soror with recent accomplishments/celebrations? Examples of Deltas on the Move: new jobs, promotions, weddings, baby announcements, etc. Click the following button to submit a Delta on the Move! DELTAS ON THE MOVE FORM Deltas on the Move We got married! Nathalie Henderson married David Bland on November 5, 2023 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Congratulations to Patricia Covington, who obtained her Executive MBA in Supply Chain Management from University of Tennessee at Knoxville on Friday, December 15, 2023.
Chaplain's Corner A N I N S P I R A T I O N A L W O R D January 2024 I Trust You with My Future "Brothers and sisters, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus." ~ Philippians 3:13-14 We must trust the Father with our past and our future. He is the supreme ruler, and He wants us to have hope based on our faith in His promises to us. Just to know that His mercies are new EVERY morning is enough to let go of the past and have a vision through His faithfulness for my future. “When I think of His goodness and all that He’s done for me” hits different when you know without a shadow of any doubt that He’s been faithful. He has a true track record with me! Let’s not allow our failures and shortcomings distract us from all that the Father has planned for us. We will not allow mental obstacles of doubt and disbelief keep us from the abundant blessings He has waiting for us. Your past can become your prison and keep you from all the possibilities that He has in store for you. Your future depends on whether or not you trust Him with it. Don’t allow discouragement, regrets, grief, frustrations, or failed expectations keep you from His perfect will for your life. Be fully aware of the past, then LET GO OF IT and allow God to redeem and restore you. Set your eyes on the prize of living your life for Him and allowing Him to work miracles in and though your life. Then PRESS forward in His GRACE and trust Him for what lies ahead. We declare: “This is my year to do it all! In Him!” Twila White C H A P L A I N T W I L A W H I T E
Click on the following button to complete the online form. DREF FORM ERT ONLINE FORM The Red Envelope Initiative The Red Envelope initiative is an Emergency Response Team (ERT) grand chapter initiative. The Red Envelope allows the chapter to collect important information that will be useful during emergency situations. It is important that we have your Red Envelope Information stored digitally. If anything happens we want to be able to provide assistance if necessary. Your information will only be shared with outside medical professionals (if necessary). Only a few chapter officers and an ERT member will have access to the information. Please complete the Emergency Response form. Emergency Response Team [email protected] Click on the following button to complete the online ERT form. Sorors, if you've been looking for an opportunity to donate to a 501c3 organization that would benefit our chapter's educational programs and scholarship fund, DREF is the perfect choice. You may use this form for companies, family members and/or friends that would like to make a tax-deductible donation. Just simply follow the 3 steps below: Click on the link to complete and submit the Donation and Pledge Form. 1. Indicate to the person issuing the check to DREF to include Shelby County TN Alumnae Chapter on the check's memo line. 2. Confirm if you need any documentation from DREF, such as W-9 Form, IRS Determination Letter or anything else. 3. Delta Research and Education Foundation
Review the Regional Exec Check monthly meetings below! This monthly meeting is facilitated by the Southern Regional Director, Soror Amaris Johnson. Attendees of the meetings include Chapter Presidents, Vice Presidents, Recording and Corresponding Secretaries, Treasurer, and Financial Secretary. Click on the following links to view each month. Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated 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. August 2023 - Video Recording | Presentation September 2023 - Video Recording | Presentation October 2023 - Video Recording | Presentation December 2023 - Video Recording
A N E-M A G A ZIN E O F E V E N T S & A C TIVITIE S Chapter Officers & Appointed Positions 2023- 2025 Chapter President | Dr. Sandy Perry | [email protected] First Vice President | Stacy Alexander | [email protected] Second Vice President | Dr. Lai Brooks | [email protected] Recording Secretary | Dr. Dina Darby | [email protected] Assistant Recording Secretary | Adrianne Brown | [email protected] Corresponding Secretary | Tecia Marshall | [email protected] Assistant Corresponding Secretary | Aishia Hibbler | [email protected] Treasurer | Dr. Valenta Nichols | [email protected] Assistant Treasurer | Phelisha Pierce-Harris | [email protected] Financial Secretary | Angela Edwards | [email protected] Assistant Financial Secretary | Tammi Grogan | [email protected] Assistant Financial Secretary | Alandria London | [email protected] Historian | Cheryl Hayes | [email protected] Journalist | Paula Jones | [email protected] Parliamentarian | Ursula Holmes, Esq. | [email protected] Chaplain | Twila White | [email protected] Custodian | Marsha Davis | [email protected] Assistant Custodian | LaTosha Palmer | [email protected] Sergeant-At-Arms | Rita Cross | [email protected] Immediate Past President | Traci Townsel
Arts & Letters - Chair, Rosalind Cooper | Co-Chairs, Dorian Myers & LaShawn White | [email protected] Budget and Finance - Chair, Dr. Valenta Nichols | [email protected] Chaplain's Council - Chair, Twila White | Co-Chair, Sarita Wilson | [email protected] Chapter 15th Anniversary - Chair, Tammy Sneed | Co-Chairs, Dedria Brooks & Erika Fairley | [email protected] Communications and Public Relations - Chair, Paula Jones | Co-Chairs, DiAnne Malone & Lizzie Jones | [email protected] Delta Academy - Chair, Camille Melton-Brown | Co-Chairs, LaKrisha Lindo & Tomisha Murrell | [email protected] Delta G.E.M.S. - Chair, Jessica Ware | Co-Chairs, Nora Jones & Dr. Veronica Overton | [email protected] Economic Development - Chair, Kimberly Davis | Co-Chairs, Janet Benford & Rhonda Martin-Hawkins | [email protected] Educational Development - Chair, Dr. Brandi Cox | Co-Chairs, Andrea Dixon & Tara Harris | [email protected] Elections - Chair, Shundraneka Thaxter | Members, Kimberly L. Jones, Tiffany Smith, Pandora Washington & Vera Wooten | [email protected] E.M.B.O.D.I. - Chair, Anjail Belton | Co-Chairs, Cynthia Jackson & Whitney Wiggins | [email protected] Emergency Response Team (ERT) - Chair, Danielle Moss | [email protected] Founders Day - Chair, Laurita Toone | Co-Chairs, Queen Barnes, McQuitta Bostick, & Chanel Sallie | [email protected] Fundraising Chair, Dr. Sherry Townsend | [email protected] Fundraising Liaison Co-Chair, Malinda Tyson | [email protected] Pearls of Perfection Co-Chair, Jessica Henderson-Rockette | [email protected] Grow with Google (GwG) - Chair, Tecia Marshall | Co-Chairs, Adrianna Graham & Cherita Lee | [email protected] Heritage & Archives - Chair, Cheryl Hayes | Co-Chairs, Marie Hogan & Cynthia Johnson | [email protected] Internal Audit - Chair, Tamara Jones | Members, Kristen Herring-Hurd, Rynae Taylor, Jaqueline Toney, & Alexia Wallace [email protected] International Awareness & Involvement - Chair, Sherry Cohen | Co-Chairs, Karyln Burson & Jennifer Prudhome Booker | [email protected] J13 - Chair, Malinda Tyson | [email protected] LEAD - Chair, Sherry Townsend | Co-Chairs, Sonji Branch & Jilyna Greene | [email protected] Committee Chairs & Co-Chairs 2023- 2025
Membership Services - Chair, Stacy Alexander | Co-Chairs, Catina Mathena & Paula Vereen | [email protected] MemSvcs Courtesy - Co-Chair, Tara Seay | [email protected] MemSvcs Delta Dears - Co-Chair, Makita Surgeon | [email protected] MemSvcs Collegiate Connection - Co-Chair, Sonja Owens | [email protected] MemSvcs Violets and Pearls - Co-Chair, Ashley Washington | [email protected] Music/Choir - Chair, Rickeya Freeman | Co-Chairs, Charlsy Henley & Shunta Tidwell | [email protected] Nominating Committee - Chair, Tonya Boyland | Members, Tammye Butler, Dr. Sharlese James, Carol Smith, & Tashita White | [email protected] Memphis Metropolitan Pan Hellenic Area Council (MMPHAC) - Pan-Hellenic Reps, Gwendolyn Jackson, Jamillah Norrells, Yamina Tunstall, & Ericka Young-Hull | [email protected] Physical & Mental Health - Chair, Nicole Tyson | Co-Chairs, Erica Goodrich-Saleem & Courtney Long | [email protected] Policies & Procedures - Chair, Ursula Holmes | Co-Chair, Jilynna Greene | [email protected] Political Awareness & Involvement - (Social Action) Chair, Marva Maples | Co-Chairs, Keneisha Fountain & Kizzy Jones | [email protected] President's Council - Chair, Traci Townsel | [email protected] Program Planning & Development - Chair, Dr. Lai Brooks | Co-Chairs, Christina Bradley, Melanie Nichols, & Dr. Elizabeth Slusher | [email protected] Protocol Chair, Rita Cross | Co-Chair, Vickie Robinson | [email protected] Risk Management Chair, Pamela Richardson | Co-Chair, Patricia Harness | [email protected] Ritual & Ceremonies Chair, Jacqueline Toney | Co-Chair, Nanci Bishop-Gibson | [email protected] Scholarship Chair, Annett Alexander| Co-Chairs, Charlotte Keel & Valerie Thomas | [email protected] [Asst.] Sergeants-at-Arms - Eugenia Bernard, Shamille Jones, Vickie Robinson, Vivian Thaxton, & Patricia Williams | [email protected] Step Team - Chair, Madison Toone | Co-Chairs, Savana Owens & Teaya Reaves | [email protected] Strategic Action Planning - Chair, Dr. Tiffany Glover | Co-Chair, Kimberly Bailey | [email protected] Technology - Chair, Renea Brown | Co-Chairs, LaToya Gill & Ashley West | [email protected] Committee Chairs & Co-Chairs 2023- 2025
A N E-M A G A ZIN E O F E V E N T S & A C TIVITIE S The Crimson Express submissions are due by Friday of each week, for a Monday publish, unless it is a Red Alert or an Omega Omega submission. As a reminder, Sorors should only use a personal email address for all Delta-related matters. Work email addresses are prohibited per the Delta Technology Guidelines. The President speaks for the chapter and should sign all contracts prior to execution and approve all internal and external communications prior to release or distribution. Please refer to your Chapter Management Handbook, consult your chapter policies and procedures and review the Officers Institute section on the National website in the Member's Only area. Thank you for your commitment and compliance as we continue to move the chapter forward. DO NOT FORWARD OR COPY THE CRIMSON EXPRESS OR ANY LINKS! Thank You! C R I M S O N E X P R E S S Like Us | facebook.com/sctacDST Tweet Us | twitter.com/sctacdst Heart Us | Instagram.com/sctacdst Check Us Out! | sctacdst.com Tecia G. Marshall Corresponding Secretary Aisha Hibbler Assistant Corresponding Secretary [email protected] Tecia G. Marshall Corresponding Secretary Aisha Hibbler Assistant Corresponding Secretary [email protected] Aisha Hibbler Assistant Corresponding Secretary [email protected] Tecia G. Marshall Corresponding Secretary