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SEPTEMBER 2019 | WELCOME EDITION

KNIGHTDALE-WAKE FOREST
ALUMNAE CHAPTER

EST. 1996

DELTA SIGMA THETA
SORORITY, INC.

WELCOME TO THE
2019-2020
CHAPTER YEAR

This is the official Delta Docket newsletter of Knightdale-
Wake Forest Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta
Sorority, Incorporated! With our current biennium
chapter theme Uncompromising Commitment to
Sisterhood, Scholarship and Service in Northeast Wake
County, we offer public service to the communities of
Knightdale, Wake Forest, Wendell, Zebulon, Rolesville,
Jonesville and Northeast Raleigh.

"Excellence in Eastern
Wake County"

SEPTEMBER 2019 | KWF ALUMNAE

PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE Don't let
anything stop
by Soror President Cynthia Daniel-Williams
you. There
Welcome! Welcome! Welcome to the 2019-2020 Knightdale-Wake Forest Alumnae Chapter of Delta will be times
Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated NEW sorority year! The past two months have zipped by in a when you'll be
whirlwind. First, welcome to our first-year members of the chapter. I welcome you with open arms. I disappointed,
had an opportunity to put faces with names at the Chapter Retreat 2019 and the New Members but you can't
Orientation. Welcome! To our seasoned Sorors, I appreciate your return to the best chapter in the stop. Make
Divine Nine...EVER! Make a new Soror friend today. We have almost 1000-chapter options in Delta yourself the
across the world. Thank you for making KWF your Delta home! best that you
can make out
My goal in this recap of the past two months is to offer a glimpse into the various avenues of of what you
involvement for which you can participate. I encourage you to find your niche with at least one are. The very
committee. I implore you to support our KWF fundraisers. I solicit your time and energy in the
Uncompromising Commitment to Sisterhood, Scholarship and Service in Northeast Wake County. best.

The 2018-2019 and 2019-2020 Executive Boards prepared for our administrative change with our -Sadie Tanner
formal transition meeting on June 1st . Each member worked with the outgoing/incoming officer for Mossell
a best laid plan of action for a smooth transition. The new Executive Committee and the Big 5
Committee chairs ended the month of June with a bonding brunch experience where we looked at Alexander
our future goals and objectives for the chapter.
 
July 1 was the official start for the new year! What better way to kick off the first month than with our
54th National Convention in New Orleans, Louisiana.  Although the convention was shortened due to
inclement weather, the brief stent saw a major contribution to the city of New Orleans. Delta Sigma
Theta Sorority, Incorporated donated 17,000 meals to residents of the city. We also conducted some
business-voted for our NEW National leadership and voted on a few Constitutional and Bylaws
updates. Stay tuned! Plans are underway for all the other business meetings through future webinars.

Following in the footsteps of our National leadership, KWF also started with some impressive
community service activities and contributions. On August 7, 2019 at the Summer Nutrition Program
3.0, we feed over 150 family members in the town of Wake Forest. On August 17, 2019, KWF’s 5th
Annual Northeast Wake Community Day: Back to School Celebration donated 200+ backpacks filled
with school supplies at Wakelon Elementary School in the town of Zebulon. At the 10th Annual
African American Cultural Festival during Labor Day weekend, we volunteered for the cultural
enrichment of our communities.

This names a few of the calls to action we have answered since the start of the sorority year. If you
missed these activities, there will be other opportunities for your participation, attendance and
contribution. Knightdale-Wake Forest Alumnae Chapter is dedicated to sisterhood, scholarship and
service in our rural yet booming area in Wake County. Stand up! Stand strong! Help YOUR chapter
deliver the excellent programming needed for its success. Know that the KWF leadership team is here
to assist and direct. Let’s make the 2019-2020 sorority year another AMAZING year.
 
Yours In Delta!

SEPTEMBER 2019 | KWF ALUMNAE

VICE PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE I am, was and
always will be
by Soror Vice President Tiffanie Meyers a catalyst for

Greetings Sorors! change.
When I was elected to be your Vice President last April, I was both excited and
nervous at the same time! Excited about the new adventures that would await us -Shirley
and nervous because I didn’t want to let you down. First, I would like to say, thank Chisholm
you! Thank you for entrusting me with this awesome task and thank you in advance
for your continued support of me in this new role.

As your Vice President, I promise to ALWAYS be honest, to ALWAYS be respectful
(even when we disagree), to ALWAYS be kind, to ALWAYS do my absolute best,
and to ALWAYS be me! Because I expect excellence of myself, I will expect no less
from you. I am a true believer in our sisterhood. I am a true advocate of
strengthening our bond. These are not mere words; they are actions that we must
show each and every day.

True sisterhood isn’t shown simply because we smile and get along. The bond is not
strengthened because everyone sees us hug and smile when we greet one another.
Sisterhood is the genuine love that we have in our hearts for one another. The
feeling you have when you “lean on the shield” and your Soror/Sister comes to
your aid. Actions that diminish our sisterhood and bond come from the subtle (not
so subtle) looks that we give when some Sorors speak, or the conversations that we
have behind one another’s backs demeaning another Soror, or other negative antics
that we show that make others feel unwelcome, unwanted and simply put,
ostracized.

Sorors, conflict is to be expected. How the conflict is handled will determine our
strengths, but it can also put a spotlight on our weaknesses. I challenge each of you
as we move forward in the Sorority year to never shy away from the conflict,
bravely face it, respectfully discuss it with those involved, intently listen to the other
side without judgment, come away with a resolution and move past it.

We are all superheroes who possess special and unique superpowers! The
superpower to uplift, embrace, support and love. Use your superpowers for good!

I look forward to working together with each of you to ensure that Knightdale-
Wake Forest Alumnae Chapter continues to strengthen the bond of sisterhood!

Delta Love Always!

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CHAPLAIN'S CORNER There is no
obstacle in the
by Soror Rosa Gilchrist -Oates path of young
people who are
Greetings My Sensational Sister-Sorors,
It is my pleasure to serve as your Chaplain for the 2019-2021 poor or
biennium. As Chaplain, I am committed to bringing you spiritual members
inspirational words on a weekly basis. A prayer request box will of minority
be provided at each chapter meeting for your convenience to groups that
allow you to request prayers confidentially. There are also plans hard work and
for quarterly chapter Bible Studies. I am also available to assist preparation
you with spiritual guidance. cannot cure.

My prayer for the members of Knightdale-Wake Forest Alumnae -Barbara
Chapter is that we will continue to soar to new heights with Jordan
service in our community. May the Sorors of KWF continue to be
influencers of change in our communities, may we be a beacon
of light to that soul that needs guidance, and a voice for those not
able speak.

As members of our illustrious sisterhood may we always honor
and practice our 9 Cardinal Virtues and remember “Your
Spiritual Well-Being Matters”.

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2019-2021 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Without
community
President: Cynthia Daniel-Williams service, we
Vice President: Tiffanie Myers would not have
Recording Secretary: Shontera Gillepsie-Coleman a strong quality
Corresponding Secretary: Bianca Cogdell of life. It's
Financial Secretary: Rita Holder important to the
Assistance Financial Secretary: Felisa Kelly person who
Treasurer: Oris Jones serves as well as
Chaplain: Rosa Gilchrist Oates the recipient.
Journalist: Koren Townsend It's the way in
Historian: Chenita Rountree which we
Custodian: Nicole Thompson ourselves grow
Sergeant at Arms: Darla Evans-Wright and develop.
Assistant Sergeant at Arms: Teresa Connor
Internal Audit Chair: Rentressa Griffith -Dorothy Height
Nominating Committee Chair: Brandee Stevenson
Nominating Committee members: Marla Clayton, Alison
Perry, Ruth Ulmer, Kelcy Walker

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WELCOME! Cantrailia Preston

NEW MEMBER SPOTLIGHT Initiation Date: Spring 2001
Initiation Chapter: Gamma Rho (St.
Shaunta Clowney Augustine University)
Fun Fact: I’m a entrepreneur and my
Initiation Date: Spring 2013 dance studio is called Just Dance. I didn’t
Initiation Chapter: High Point have any rhythm was I was younger. I
Alumnae Chapter wanted to dance so bad and I knew I
Fun Fact: I graduated from the wanted to make it my career when I was 15
BEST institution in the world; N.C. years old. I opened my dance studio in
A&T SU. I am an Elementary 2006.
School teacher and I teach dance
fitness!

Yoshika Kia Barfield
McCain
Initiation Date: Spring 1996
Initiation Date: Fall 2007 Initiation Chapter: Lambda
Initiation Chapter: Kappa Sigma
(East Carolina University) Iota Chapter
Fun Fact: My first name is of Fun Fact: I am a math
Japanese origin. teacher who loved to sing and
dance. I recently received my
doctorate in education.

Delawese Satrinya Pompey
Fulton
Initiation Date: Spring 2014
Initiated: Spring 1994 Initiation Chapter:
Initiation Chapter: Iota Chi Greensboro Alumnae
Fun Fact: I love sunrises, Chapter
and I love to travel. Fun Fact: I love to dance
and have a good time.
Sandra Johnson When I’m not with family, I
enjoy helping others in any
Initiation Date: Fall 1971 capacity I am able to and
Initiation Chapter: Alpha Rho at Shaw I’m also an extreme
University couponer.
Fun Fact:

SEPTEMBER 2019 | KWF ALUMNAE

WHO ARE WE?

Cynthia Daniel-Williams Educator, GETTING TO
mentor, youth leader and humanitarian KNOW THE
all describe Cynthia Daniel-Williams, our KWF ALUMNAE
Chapter’s President. As a Mary McLeod EXECUTIVE
Bethune scholarship recipient during her BOARD

educational quest at North Carolina
State University, she adopted her
favorite quote from Soror Bethune: “The
drums of Africa still beat in my heart.
They will not let me rest while there is a
single....boy or girl without a chance to
prove his worth”. This is evident in her
love, dedication and pride in her
daughter Malynda, in her nephew
Daiquan and in her nieces Morgan,
Tatianna, Emani and Mackenna....and
the children in our Youth Initiative
programs. As a compassionate, family-
oriented “Auntie Cece” extraordinaire,
she loves reading and writing, boating
with her husband Moe, exercising and

dancing.

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Stephanie Jones

Position: Economic Development
Committee, Co-Chair
Initiated: Spring 2010
Initiation Chapter: New Bern
Alumnae
Fun Fact: I have lived in 5 states and
2 countries.

Timberly Harrington

Position: EMBODI chair, College
Tour 2020 chair
Initiated: Spring 2002
Initiation Chapter: Pi Mu Longwood
University, Farmville, VA
Fun Fact:I LOVE to craft and
complete DIY projects around my
home. I often host parties at home
that involving crafting as an activity.

April Gerst

Position: Jabberwock, Chair
Initiated: Fall 1996
Initiation Chapter: Alpha Rho at
Shaw University
Fun Fact: I’ve worked in Clinical
Research for 20 years. I’m married
with two children and a fur baby. My
ultimate travel destination is Africa.

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Tomeka Williams

Position: Delta G.E.M.S, Chair
Initiated: Spring 2017
Initiation Chapter: Knightdale-Wake
Forest Alumnae
Fun Fact: I love to make silly dancing
and singing videos with my daughters.

Chenita Rountree

Position: Historian
Initiated: Fall 1999
Initiation Chapter: NCCU
Fun Fact: I once did a backflip.

Shontera Gillespie-Coleman

Position: Recording Secretary
Initiated: Spring 2002
Initiation Chapter: Knightdale-Wake
Forest Alumnae
Fun Fact: I collect pig figurines.

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Rosa Gilchrist Oates

Position: Chaplain
Initiated: Spring 2002
Initiation Chapter: Knightdale-Wake
Forest Alumnae
Fun Fact: My favorite place to
vacation in NC is the NC Mountains,
so majestic and Serene…

Oris Jones

Position: Treasurer
Initiated: Spring 2008
Initiation Chapter: Knightdale-Wake
Forest Alumnae
Fun Fact: I love to travel and go on
several trips each year, my entire
family has served in the military, I
made my own wedding cake, bucket
list item--I would love to visit all 50
states (only have about 12 to go).

Brandie Wesley

Position: Parliamentarian
Initiated: Spring 2017
Initiation Chapter: Omaha Alumnae
Chapter
Fun Fact: I relocated from Omaha,
NE last November. I have two boys
(8 & 3). Our 8-year-old has autism
and he is hilarious. I am currently a
Real Estate agent. I enjoying sewing,
watching tv/movies, listening to music,
singing, and dancing. I love to travel
especially on cruises.

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Bianca Cogdell

Position: Corresponding Secretary
Initiated: Spring 2017
Initiation Chapter: Knightdale-Wake
Forest Alumnae
Fun Fact: I am my parents second
oldest child, and I am the shortest.

Alecia Taylor

Position: Physical and Mental Health
Committee, Chair
Initiated: Spring 2010
Initiation Chapter: Alpha Rho at
Shaw University
Fun Fact: I love roller skating
although I don’t go as often as I’d
like!!!

Koren Townsend

Position: Journalist
Initiated: Spring 2017
Initiation Chapter: Knightdale-Wake
Forest Alumnae
Fun Fact: My husband and I enjoy
traveling with our sons. I just recently
completed my 2nd Crossfit
competition and learned how to
crochet.

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Tiffanie Meyers

Position: Vice President
Initiated: Fall 1996
Initiation Chapter: Alpha Rho
Fun Fact: I LOVE Seafood!!!

Darla Wright

Position: Sergeant-at-Arms
Initiated: Spring 2017
Initiation Chapter: Knightdale-Wake
Forest Alumnae
Fun Fact: I love fireworks!

Nancy Perry

Position: Director of Music
Initiated: Spring 2017
Initiation Chapter: Knightdale-Wake
Forest Alumnae
Fun Fact: I enjoy sewing and crafting
T-shirts and also shopping.

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Nicole Thompson

Position: Custodian
Initiated: Spring 2008
Initiation Chapter: Knightdale-Wake
Forest Alumnae
Fun Fact: Mother of Twin daughters
(Sydney & Szaria) and a Delta legacy.
My interests
include party planning, jigsaw
puzzles, collecting wrapping paper
& stationary. I also have an affinity of
all things wood.

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Summer Nutrition
Program 3.0

August 8, 2019
Wake-Forest, NC

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KWF Chapter
Retreat

August 10, 2019

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Congratulations

BEVERLY E. SMITH

NATIONAL PRESIDENT
DELTA SIGMA THETA SORORITY, INC.

54TH NATIONAL CONVENTION
NEW ORLEANS, LA

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CONTACT US

Knightdale - Wake Forest Alumnae
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.

P.O. Box 1359
Knightdale, NC 27545

Email: [email protected]