Hampton Alumnae Spotlight - June 2022

JUNE 2022

PRESIDENT’S MONTHLY MESSAGE

My Dear Sorors, It is hard to believe that it has been two years since this administra on
took the oath of office to serve as the officers of Hampton Alumnae Chapter. When we
started this biennium, we never thought that we would operate in a virtual environment
for this long. We never thought that viewing each other through small windows on a
computer screen would become our norm. Despite, those challenges we moved
forward, adjusted, and delivered programs with the excellence that our Chapter has
come to be known for.

I am forever grateful to each of you for your commitment to giving YOUR best, so that
collec vely, we could be OUR best. As members of Hampton Alumnae we never rest on
our laurels and con nually build on the successes to improve our communi es.

In this issue, we take a moment to look back and highlight the amazing impact our
commi ees have made from 2020-2022. When I look at all that we have done, I am in
complete awe. Thank you to all of the commi ees and members for all that you do. Be
blessed and safe.

With love, service and sisterhood,

IN THIS ISSUE Na onal Conven on Save the Date . 28 Stay Connected . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Birthdays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Yes, God Did It! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Calendar of Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Looking Back, Moving Forward . . . . . 4
End of Year Photo Highlights . . . . . . . 26

HAMPTON ALUMNAE CHAPTER of DELTA SIGMA THETA SORORITY, INC.

by Lisa Crump, Chaplain

SISTERS, when we look back over the past two years, it's hard
not to think about all the struggles we had to endure. All of us
can agree this biennium was not typical for our sorority by any
sense of the imagina on.

Even though I'm sure most of us are glad that we are ge ng to
a place where we are finally back to some sense of normal, we
also know that during these past couple of years, God was in
the midst of EVERYTHING we had to endure. You see, sisters,
we're always talking about discovering God's plan and purpose
for our lives and our sorority. These last few years put that
value to the test.

Looking back, the pain and fear during a global pandemic were overwhelming. We had to
figure out how to muster through life in ways we did not understand in our personal and
professional lives. Well, our Sorority was no different. We had to figure out how to con nue
pressing forward, giving back to the communi es we serve and staying commi ed to our
founding principles as the world ba led a global pandemic. Life has been challenging and
at mes, overwhelming. However, God has always been there.

What He had in store for us these past few years was beyond what we could have ever
imagined. Psalm 46:10 tells us, "Be s ll, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among
the na ons; I will be exalted in the earth.” We had to put down our desires and
wholeheartedly stand in awe of Him and His mighty power as God because He is sovereign,
faithful, omnipotent, and unfailing.

To sum it up, sisters, despite our doubts and fears, if we take a step back, we'll realize that
God did some amazing things during our most perplexing mes. And if we focus on the
good, we'll also recognize that He did some fantas c things for our sorority and our
chapter. Here's a look back at God's greatness:

 We, on purpose, devoted more quiet me with the Lord

 We learned to trust in Him and His word

 We fully applied pa ence and the will to persevere

 Our new Chapter President and leadership team faithfully led by example

 We con nued our monthly mee ngs via Zoom

 We had two successful fundraisers and raised over $60K collec vely

 During Sisterhood month, we learned various ways to celebrate in a fun, sisterly way

 We focused on healthy lives, healthy living- Virtual Delta Dashes

 We con nued to serve our community despite limita ons

 Last but not least, the South Atlan c Region celebrated Founders Day at the
Hampton Conven on Center, where our Na onal Chaplain Bishop Vash Murphy
McKenzie gave us some encouraging words. Bishop Murphy-McKenzie told us “to
turn our inten ons into a plan and sit with people ac vely working on their
inten ons.” Bishop Murphy-McKenzie also told us “not to see our sisters but to look
beyond what we see. Sawubona, I see you, I see your worth, I value you.”

Sorors, this biennium has taught us to look beyond what we physically see. That is part of
having faith. Hebrews 11:1 tells us, “Faith is the substance of things hoped for and the
evidence of things we cannot see.” Faith has allowed us to see beyond everything that has
taken place over the last couple of years. We must con nue to move forward in our faith by
pu ng our total weight on God to live our Delta lives joyfully with hear elt an cipa on for
our next biennium years.

LOOKING BACK TO This issue of the Hampton Spotlight is
dedicated to the hardworking
Move Forward commi ees of the Hampton Alumnae
Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority,
with Inc. under the leadership of President
Pace from July 2020- June 2022.

Through uncertainty, adversity, and
necessity, the commi ees have been
crea ve and dedicated to finding ways
to con nue the level of excellence
tradi onally provided to the
community. As we look back on the last
two years, there is much to be proud of
in the areas of

WELL DONE, HAMPTON ALUMNAE!

2020 COMMITTEE HIGHLIGHTS 2022

COMMITTEE ADOPT-A-SPOT
MEMBERS
PURPOSE
MARNITA EDWARDS
CHAIR The Adopt-a-Spot Program consist of a group of volunteers that help keep Hampton City
clean and beau ful. The Hampton Clean City Commission’s Adopt-a-Spot Program has
MEMBERS volunteers clean an adopted area, four mes a year for three years and in return, receive
2020-2021 & 2021-2022 city wide recogni on for their efforts. Volunteers must complete 10 or more cleanups
annually, to receive special recogni on. In return, a sign that recognizes their contribu-
Lenora Armstrong
Mildred Forbes ons is placed at the site. Volunteers are required to report the results of their clean up
Stephanie Durrah to the Hampton Clean City Commission office so the informa on can be used in various
Hope Harper city reports and biological analyses.
Pam Porter
Kenye a Hardy HIGHLIGHTS/ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Alfreda Kelly
Denise Singleton The Crimson and Cream Adopt-A-Spot Team of Hampton Alumnae Chapter started in 2002,
Debra Vance with Soror Lillian Johnson. Our designated cleanup spot runs from Pembroke and Armistead
Ave to Se ler’s Landing. The team has monthly cleanups, some with themed a re cleanups
VOLUNTEERS and games to make the clean-ups fun and create stronger teamwork. From 2007 un l
2020-2021 & 2021-2022 today, chairperson Marnita Edwards and the Crimson and Cream team has exceeded the
expecta ons of the HCC Adopt-a-Spot Protocols. Our team consists of nurses, educators,
CeCe Banks healthcare workers, and businesswomen, who have cleaned more than 20 mes within our
Rose Brodie sorority and HCC’s fiscal years.
Ameka Graham
Tonya Grant FINAL REPORT TOTAL FINAL REPORT TOTAL
Delcenia Hobson 2020-2021 BAGS/BUTTS 2021-2022 BAGS/BUTTS
Stephanie Sadler 29 Clean-Ups
Debra Vance 284/354 53 Clean-Ups 474/1317
Mary Vick Golden Li ers ck Award
Milded Forbes ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Will receive Golden Li ers ck
Clean-Up Lady of the Year Award in Oct.
Mary Vick
Clean-Up Lady of the Year

2020 COMMITTEE HIGHLIGHTS 2022

ARTS & LETTERS

PURPOSE ALICE CAPEHART
CHAIR
To promote and support cultural arts in the community
and develop programs in accordance with Grand Chapter’s NORMA HAROLD
direc ons. CO-CHAIR

HIGHLIGHTS Karen Albany Michelle Lewis
Lenora Armstrong Sandra Myers
Cultural Arts Sharonda Banks Lucy Overton
• Delta Red Carpet Event-Private Screening of "Respect" Latonya Parker
• Celebra ng Our Authors: Chapter authors were Jabena Bobb Maxine Parker Phillips
Deborah Boyd Boone Charrita Danley Quimby
featured during one sorority mee ng in 2021 and 2022 Karla Crump Reaves
and one issue of the Spotlight Rose Brodie Gloria Sisco
• Hosted a Virtual Youth Literary Event with author, Makeba Channel Milly Swann
Chental Song Bembry in conjunc on with youth groups Karen Ward
Candice Frye Runita White
Community Outreach Michele Hammond
• Provided masks for students at Mary T. Chris an
Shauna Hanson
Elementary school Bonita Hunter
• December Gi ing- 400 Books were given to Moton Alfreada Kelly

Early Childhood Center, so that each child could receive
a new book before the winter break
• Transi ons Family Violence Services- books and art
supplies were given to support their Art Therapy and
Reading Program
• Visual Art Ac vity- featuring the Curators from the HU
Museum and The Delta Academy. This was a virtual
‘hands“ on art ac vity. Each par cipant received a gi
card. A monetary dona on was given to the museum in
the amount of $200.00

2020 COMMITTEE HIGHLIGHTS 2022

CONVENTION

COMMITTEE COMMITTEE PURPOSE
MEMBERS
To disseminate to the membership informa on for the Na onal Conven ons, Regional
GALA HARVELL Conferences, and Virginia State Mee ngs as obtained from chapter mailings.
CHAIR
HIGHLIGHTS
Minnie Crawley
Cheryl Griffin • Sorors were informed of all the informa on pertaining to the 55th Na onal Conven on
Karen McAdoo held in Atlanta, GA from November 20-22, 2021.

• Sorors were given informa on pertaining to the virtual Regional Fall mee ng held on
October 16, 2021.

• Sorors were given informa on pertaining to the 30th South Atlan c Regional Conference
that will take place in Richmond, VA from August 4-7, 2022

• Chapter won a Na onal Award for their Program Planning and Development project
from the Interna onal Awareness and Development Commi ee.

2020 COMMITTEE HIGHLIGHTS 2022

DELTA ACADEMY

COMMITTEE PURPOSE Visual Arts – There were several talented
MEMBERS ar sts among Academy par cipants. This
Following the Na onal guidelines for the is evidenced by the results from the virtual
MICHELLE JONES Dr. Be y Shabazz Delta Academy, the com- paint party conducted by Soror Michelle
Chair mi ee seeks to provide a public service Lewis, and a sketching ac vity conducted
program designed to enhance the person- by Hampton University Museum’s curator,
HOPE TYLER al, social and academic development of Kelontae Turner.
Co-Chair middle school girls in the city of Hampton. Literacy with the HAC Arts and Le ers
The commi ee accomplishes its purpose Commi ee – Par cipants embraced
Jemecia Braxton Barre by conduc ng monthly ac vi es and or literacy by reading the fic onal novel
Masai Black programs rela ng to African American “Desiree Davenport: Welcome to the
history, literacy, visual arts, STEM, character Treeless Park.” Books were provided by
Jasmine Bobbi development, health, and service. the Arts and Le ers Commi ee who also
Stephanie Durrah coordinated a zoom event with the author,
Marnita Edwards HIGHLIGHTS Chental Song Bembry. In 2022, par cipants
will receive Ms. Bembry’s sequel novel.
Wanda Gatlin Cooking Ac vi es – Taking advantage of Affirma ons and Self-Care – Affirma ons
Terry Guyton-Smith conduc ng virtual mee ngs, Academy and self-care topics are woven into a
par cipants used their own kitchens to variety of ac vi es. Due to the challenges
Illa Hamle e prepare meals. In 2020, they shopped of coping with the pandemic, self-care
Shauna Hanson for recipe ingredients and prepared has been par cularly important. Our
Cassandra Krah Pupusa with Chef Travis. Par cipants used par cipants created affirma on flowers
T’eria Mathews ingredients furnished by the commi ee to on one occasion in addi on to receiving a
Gale Pearson prepare Jambalaya with Chef Kiara in 2021. hygiene gi basket, crea ng a facial scrub,
crea ng vision boards, physical workouts,
Julie Pegram STEM with Soror Vick – Hampton nutri on educa on, and informa on on
Latoya Rivers Alumnae’s resident scien st, Soror Mary infec ons and viruses.
Nicquita Sco Vick, conducted our STEM projects in the
Denise Singleton biennium. Par cipants extracted DNA from
strawberries and discovered pH levels in
Mary Vick household items.

2020 COMMITTEE HIGHLIGHTS 2022

DELTA GEMS

COMMITTEE PURPOSE December: Nursing home project (collec ng
Members gi s for nursing home & holiday gi s for GEMS)
Delta GEMS (Growing and empowering myself January: Virtually becoming a queen (self
SANDRA BAILEY successfully) is a Na onal mentorship program, esteem, e que e, dress to impress)
CHAIR designed to enhance the personal, social and February: Virtually embracing our herstory
academic development of high school girls, (crea ng a family tree)
Sharon Callahan ages 14-18. March: Stem/virtually imaging (crea ng a DNA
Dorothy Cox module)
HIGHLIGHTS Monthly Mee ngs 2022 April: Virtually educa ng me (preparing for
Stephanie Cuffee higher educa on)
Valerie Fauntleroy Overall theme for the year: May 1: Celebra ng me/drive-by closing
Britney Hamilton Virtually Transforming Me. (presenta on of cer ficates of par cipa on and
Susan Hamilton gi s…celebra ng the seniors)
September: virtually taking care of business
Kenye a Hardy (organiza onal mee ng)
Hope Harper
October: Who is targe ng you? (knowing your
Kanata Jackson rights & responsibili es)
Janice Mitchell
Reatha Montgomery

Lure a Ray
Peggy Sylver
Jennifer Wiggins
Diane Williams

November: Envisioning my future (crea ng a
digital vision board)

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

PURPOSE COMMITTEE
MEMBERS
Goals for the Years 2020-2022:
• To assist select students experiencing some trauma in the community ANNETTE MONROE-
• All goals have been achieved. Most work on this commi ee is confiden al. MARTIN, CHAIR

HIGHLIGHTS Alice Capehart
Sharron Chappell
• Completed 4-year project assis ng our adopt-a-son in a aining a college degree in Valarie Fauntleroy
technology. (Sorors Traci Graves and Alice Capehart)
Tracie Graves
• 2021-2022: To begin college assistance with our adopt-a-daughter Cheryl Griffin
(Sorors Sharron Chappell and Mary Vick) Shirley Gross
Gala Harvell
• 2021-2022: To assist with Transi ons Family Violence Services by cleaning, organizing Reatha Montgomery
and cataloging supplies (Sorors Cheryl Griffin, Linda Shields, Reatha Montgomery, Linda Shields
Valarie Fauntleroy, Shirley Gross, and Gala Harvell)
Mary Vick

2020 COMMITTEE HIGHLIGHTS 2022

FOOD BANK

HIGHLIGHTS pupils had food for the weekend. COMMITTEE
MEMBERS
The Food Bank Commi ee completed its goals We also contributed $11,000 over the last 2
for the year even though we could not distrib- years to the food bank so that families can be LUCY OVERTON
ute food at the Paula Maria Senior Ci zens fed through out the year. The Hampton Chap- CHAIR
Apartments. Covid cancelled our beloved ter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority,Inc. has been
Project! named one of the top 40 contributors to the Sandra Bailey
food bank. What an honor! Sharon Chappell
School breakfasts and lunches are some mes Audrey Cooper
the only food that many Hampton pupils re- We will con nue our support. NO STOPPING Marnita Edwards
ceive. We successfully organized and complet- US NOW! Jeane e Grase
ed a backpacking project which insured that Audrey Greenlee

Cheryl Griffin
Shirley Gross
Reatha Montgomery
Lola Rainey
Deborah Taylor

Mary Vick

COMMITTEE NOMINATING
MEMBERS
PURPOSE & HIGHLIGHT
VIRGINIA OWENS
CHAIR The Nomina ng Commi ee is elected by chapter members to prepare the ballot for
chapter elec ons. The commi ee successfully completed its tasks with a presenta on
Alice Brower on “How to Run for Office” and preparing a slate to include the posi ons of
Karen McAdoo Chapter President, First Vice President, Second Vice President, Recording Secretary,
Reatha Montgomery Corresponding Secretary, Treasurer, Assistant Treasurer, Financial Secretary, Assistant
Financial Secretary, Internal Audit Commi ee Chair, Nomina ng Commi ee Chair, and
3 Nomina ng Commi ee Members.

2020 COMMITTEE HIGHLIGHTS 2022

FOUNDERS DAY

COMMITTEE PURPOSE:
MEMBERS
• Plan, coordinate, and implement the program to honor the Founders of the Sorority.
STEPHANIE GWALTNEY
CHAIR • Plan, organize, and provide transporta on, if necessary, to the Area Founders Day
program.
Lynda Burke
Carla Carney HIGHLIGHTS
Sheila Dillard
Tracey Graves • The commi ee provided informa on to the chapter for the annual Virginia
Gala Harvell Statewide Founders Day celebra on held on Saturday, January 8, 2022, at the
Sharon Richardson-Smith Hampton Roads Conven on Center.
Sandra Warren
Natalie Williams • The commi ee hosted a Founders Day gathering at the Juicy King Crab on
Charlene Youell Wednesday, January 13, 2022. Sorors had a great me taking pictures and
commemora ng our 22 illustrious Founders.

• The commi ee also presented
a program, “Who Am I?” in
honor of the chapter’s Founders
Day celebra on on Saturday,
January 15, 2022. HAC Sorors
par cipated in the program and
a book dona on of $250.00
was presented to the former
principal of Mary T. Chris an
elementary school, Soror Shelly
Lawrence.

2020 COMMITTEE HIGHLIGHTS 2022

HERITAGE & ARCHIVES

COMMITTEE HIGHLIGHTS
MEMBERS
On June 6, 2021, Hampton Alumnae Chapter (HAC) celebrated 70 years in making
JEANETTE GRASE a difference in the Hampton community as well as interna onally in Hai , Kenya
CHAIR and Africa by crea ng a 70-year video. The COVID-19 Pandemic restric ons created
a challenge for the Heritage & Archives commi ee in pu ng together a video
LURETTA RAY presenta on, but the dedicated members of the commi ee worked hard, long and
CO-CHAIR safely to create a video that reflects 70 years of commi ed and dedicated work of the
Chapter.
Linda Shields
Audrey Cooper The video focused on the following voices from the community:

Judy Anders • Habitat homeowner, Sandra Brown (Economic Development)
Marva Gaten • Basse Elementary, Principal Spain (Educa onal Development)
Sharon (Shay) Ponquine e • Food Bank Personnel
• Hampton Mayor Donnie Tuck (Social Ac on)
• Sheriff Karen Bowden (Jail voter’s registra on drive)
• Dr. Howard Heard, Interna onal Involvement
• Soror Kelsey Callahan, Delta Academy mentee (Educa onal Development)
• Spotlight on Sorority Lines within the Chapter

During the Chapter’s December mee ng, the Heritage and Archives commi ee culminated the 70th Anniversary
celebra on by honoring the following Sorors:

• Longest serving chairperson of GEMS: Sandra Bailey
• Longest serving chairperson of Adopt-a-Spot: Marnita Edwards
• Technology Commi ee Leadership: Tonya Grant
• Largest Single Fundraiser: Illa Hamle e and Delcenia Hobson

The Commi ee also,
• Submi ed for publica on, a 70th Anniversary ar cle to the Daily Press Newspaper
• Submi ed historical ar cles, facts and images for the Hampton Spotlight

2020 COMMITTEE HIGHLIGHTS 2022

HOSPITALITY

COMMITTEE HIGHLIGHTS courtesies extended are genuine,
MEMBERS true, hear elt and authen c. We
The doorbell rings—it’s Bert’s Florist strive to make an impression that
DONNA W. DABNEY with a beau ful floral bouquet or will exhibit the cardinal principles
CHAIR plant. of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
making each soror feel appreciated
Lisa R. Crump The nurse appears in your hospital through communica on, enthusiasm,
Runita White room—it’s a signature red and white and listening ears while valuing your
floral arrangement. privacy.
Throughout the past sorority year,
PURPOSE The telephone rings—it’s the the Hospitality Commi ee has done
Hospitality Commi ee just checking its best to no fy the chapter of all life
he Hospitality Commi ee serves at the on you and your recupera on process events of the chapter members and
pleasure of the chapter. We are called from surgery. some mes withholding informa on
to use the unique God-given abili es The telephone rings—it’s the only at the request of each soror. We
to make a difference in the lives of Hospitality Commi ee calling to say are synonymous with perfumes that
our dear sorors during various life me that Hampton Alumnae Chapter is reflect the principles upon which
events. In mes of joy (weddings, thinking of and praying for you at your Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. was
births, re rements) we celebrate. In founded. There is nothing like the
me of bereavement and sorrow. scent of a sweet-smelling perfume
mes of illness and bereavement, we The mail carrier comes—it’s a permea ng a room. The Hospitality
sympathize. At all mes, we pray. though ul card from your sorors at Commi ee strives to maintain the
Hampton Alumnae Chapter. brand image of the Sorority.
While these are tangible items, the

PURPOSE MAY WEEK COMMITTEE
MEMBERS
To annually sponsor programs • Iden fied and honored Soror
and ac vi es that emphasize Jasmine Bobbi (2020), Anne e BRENDA FOWLKES, 2021-2022 CHAIR
higher educa on and scholas c Monroe-Mar n (2021), and CASSANDRA KRAH, 2020-2021 CHAIR
achievement. Mary Vick (2022) as Delta
Work with the Scholarship Woman of the Year. Sharmaine Alexander-Riggins
Commi ee to sponsor the May Sherrill Banks-Wiley
Week and Scholarship Program. • Worked with the Scholarship Jasmine Bobbi
Commi ee to recognize and Joressa Chappell
HIGHLIGHTS distribute scholarships to Lisa Crump
13 high school students. Brenda Fowlkes
• Produced the first virtual May Michelle Jones
Week Celebra on and honored • Recognized 25/50/75 Year Goldie Malloy
Dr. Margaret G. Lee (2020), Members, 33 Delta’s Own high Adrienne Mauney
Councilwoman Chris ne Snead school and college graduates, Jeanne e McGowan
(2021), and Gaylene Kanoyten and 16 Top Achievers from the Karla Prewi
(2022) as the Community four city high schools Shirley Smith
Woman of the Year. Hope Tyler
Margo Wiggins

2020 COMMITTEE HIGHLIGHTS 2022

MEMBERSHIP SERVICES

PURPOSE

In accordance with the Na onal Membership Services Ini a ves, our
main purpose is to promote reclama on, reten on and sisterhood
through various ac vi es. Our du es include acknowledging the sick
and shut-in, helping Delta Dears and serving the chapter as a support
commi ee.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Coordinated two successful Sisterhood Months.
• Virtual Month of Workshops for sorors during the pandemic
• Increased correspondences to visi ng sorors
• Began Annual BYOB (Bring Your Own Bra) to celebrate Breast

Cancer Awareness Month
• Created several joint chapter events for Sisterhood Month

COMMITTEE IRIS MANN
MEMBERS CHAIR

DENISE SINGLETON
CO-CHAIR

Lenora Armstrong Mildred Forbes Rhonda Rhodes
Cathy Bacote Debra Gray Linda Shields
Clevurius Banks Cheryl Griffin
Jabena Bobb Cassandra Krah Denise Singleton
Hillary Brown Michelle Lewis Peggy Sylver
Sharon Chappell Jeane e McGowan Melanie Tyler
Willie Darby Akhira McFarland Maria Watkins

Dean Whitehead

2020 COMMITTEE HIGHLIGHTS 2022

PAN HELLENIC - NPHC

COMMITTEE COMMITTEE PURPOSE
MEMBERS
The purpose of the NPHC of the Peninsula is to provide
PAMELA ELLIOT unity among the Divine Nine by sharing chapter calen-
CHAIR/REPRESENTATIVE dars, planning events and programs that benefit not
only member chapters, but the local community as well.

HIGHLIGHTS

MEMBER/ • Recogni on of Hampton Alumnae Chapter, Delta
REPRESENTATIVE Woman of the Year, Anne e Monroe-Mar n 2021-
Rhonda Rhodes 2022

• Recogni on of Hampton Alumnae Chapter, Delta
Woman of the Year, Jasmine Bobbi 2020-2021

• Presenta on of a virtual Parliamentary Procedure
Training open to all interested Divine Nine members

• Provided informa on concerning a Divine Nine exhibit
being held at William and MaryW

RISK MANAGEMENT SOCIAL

COMMITTEE Sandra Bailey COMMITTEE Deborah Boone
MEMBERS Kelsey Callahan MEMBERS Charlene Boyd
Valerie Fauntleroy Alfreda Boyd-Kelley
ANNETTE MONROE-MARTIN Michelle Jones SHIRLEY SMITH Jemecia Braxton
CHAIR Reatha Montgomery CHAIR Wanda Gatlin
Leasa Sweenburg
Hope Tyler MARY WALLACE
CO-CHAIR Kris n Via
Sandra Warren
Margo Wiggins-Young
Natalie Williams
Charlene Youell

PURPOSE PURPOSE

To ensure that the Chapter administers all youth ini a ves Plan social events for the chapter
consistently and in a manner that is in the interests of both
the par cipa ng youth and Delta (i.e.minimize any harm HIGHLIGHTS
or injury to the youth as well as the probability of Delta
incurring liability) while adhering to the policies outlined in • Dec 2020- Virtual Holiday Event
the Risk Management Manual. All commi ee members are (door prizes, sing off, holiday games)
responsible for a youth group.
• March 2021 - Virtual Comedy Show
(featured 2 comedians)

ACCOMPLISHMENTS • Dec 2021 - Virtual Holiday Event
(door prizes, karaoke, and holiday games)
Ensured that all youth group chairs and volunteers were
trained and adhered to the training manual policies.

2020 COMMITTEE HIGHLIGHTS 2022

PROTOCOL AND TRADITIONS

COMMITTEE PURPOSE
MEMBERS
• To con nue to reiterate to the membership the importance of following correct protocol
MILDRED SWANN procedures and tradi ons as established by Grand Chapter
CHAIR
• To inform sorority members of new and revised Protocol and Tradi ons policies and
Alva Barre procedures
Dorothy Cox
Willie Darby • To share Protocol and Tradi ons informa on from workshops, and the Regional and
Delcenia Hobson Na onal Protocol and Tradi ons Chairpersons
Michelle Jones
Joann Lewis-Nixon • To present an annual Protocol and Tradi ons Workshop as mandated by Rules of Order,
Karen McAdoo Policies and Procedures
Jessie Pope
Gwendolyn Porter HIGHLIGHTS
Karla Prewi
Lola Rainey FIRST YEAR: wrote monthly ar cles for the Hampton Spotlight; the ar cles addressed the
Lure a Ray meaning and importance of each of the Nine Jewels
Keisha Samuels SECOND YEAR: wrote monthly ar cles for the Hampton Spotlight; the ar cles addressed
the meaning and importance of several of the Code of Ethics
• Planned and executed a Group Virtual Omega Omega Service for five deceased Sorors
• Conducted two in-person Omega Omega Services

• Reviewed and discussed with the membership the revisions of the 13th
Edi on of the Official Ritual, presented by the Na onal Ritual and Ceremonies
Commission
WORKSHOP FIRST YEAR: Devised and distributed to the membership the Brand

Style Guide and Wri ng Style Guide, Quick Reference Pamphlet. The informa on
contained in the pamphlet was taken from the Revised Protocol and Tradi ons
Manual 2021, provided by the Na onal Protocol and Tradi ons Commi ee.
• Addi onally, proper a re, Delta business a re and Chapter mee ng a re

were reviewed and emphasized. Kahoot game addressing several policies and
procedures was played
WORKSHOP SECOND YEAR: Presented a P&T Talk Show skit with emphasis
on 3 main areas: How the First Vice President is chosen when the Na onal

President passes while in office, having a recep on a er the Omega Omega
Service and how Honorary Members are selected. Within the skit, 2 short
videos were shown; the incorrect way to sing the Sweetheart Song during
a wedding recep on and a soror singing the en re Sweetheart Song as a

solo. Kahoot game addressing several policies and procedures was played
• The commi ee gave monthly reminders of the virtual chapter mee ng
protocols (to par cipate cameras must be on, dress in business a re,
when to stand and be seated during the mee ng, etc.)

2020 COMMITTEE HIGHLIGHTS 2022

COMMITTEE PUBLICITY
MEMBERS
PURPOSE
MICHELLE LEWIS
CHAIR To compile and distribute news that focuses on the ac vi es, programs, and
accomplishments of the chapter, the members, the local community, and regional officers
Staysi Blunt at least three mes year.
Wanda Gatlin
Jeane e Grase HIGHLIGHTS
Delcenia Hobson
• Developed Editorial Calendar for October – June, highligh ng different topics each
June Javier month in areas of the Five-Point Programm c Thrust
Debra Vance
Sheila Williams • Distributed 17 newsle ers from October 2020- June 2022.
• Submi ed 2 ar cles for the Regional Journal; published in 2021 Inaugural Issue
• Held a workshop on the Delta Brand during Membership Services' 2021 Sisterhood

Month ac vi es
• Encouraged and spotlighted individual soror accomplishments

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2020 COMMITTEE HIGHLIGHTS 2022

SCHOLARSHIP

PURPOSE COMMITTEE
MEMBERS
The Scholarship Commi ee is responsible for awarding the Chapter scholarships
and the yearly Top Achievers at our annual May Week Celebra on. REATHA MONTGOMERY
CHAIR
HIGHLIGHTS
SHARON CHAPPELL
This year we awarded scholarships to seven deserving young ladies from CO-CHAIR
Hampton City Schools. In addi on to our four standing scholarships we awarded a
scholarship and book award from our successful 2022 Delta Dash. There was also Sharmaine Alexander-Riggins
a scholarship given by the HAC DST Line of 1997 in honor of their dearly departed Felecia Blowe
line sister Lillian E. Johnson. Tracie Graves
Julie e Lassiter
In addi on the Scholarship Commi ee submi ed to the chapter and received Latoya Lawson
approval for a new $2,000 scholarship for 2023 in memory of Soror Martha Milo Tremaine Wills
Avery. The Commi ee will resume the Lillian B. Clark Scholarship as a yearly Sharon Wilson
$2,000 scholarship. Donna Woods

2021 $13,200 2022 $15,600

TOTAL SCHOLARSHIPS AND AWARDS $9,000 TOTAL SCHOLARSHIPS AND AWARDS $9,000
$2,000 $2,000
Standing Scholarships Standing Scholarships $2,500
Delta Dash Scholarship $600 Delta Dash Scholarship $1,600
Line of 1998 Book Award $1,600 Line of 1997 Scholarship
Top Achievers Top Achievers $500
Delta Dash Book Award

2020 COMMITTEE HIGHLIGHTS 2022

SCHOOL PARTNERSHIP

HIGHLIGHTS COMMITTEE
MEMBERS
2020-2021 BASSETTE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (APPROX. $7,100 DONATION)
500 White Board sets given to students Reatha Montgomery
40 Thanksgiving baskets prepared and distributed to needy families Anne e Monroe Mar n
$10.00 Gi cards given to 500 student at Christmas
Sharon Wilson
Teacher Apprecia on Day each teacher received a sweet treat. Sharon Chappell
Valerie Fauntleroy
2021-2022 MACHEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (APPROX. $6,500 DONATION)
500 Students and staff received school supplies Sandra Bailey
500 Ear buds provided for each student
55 Thanksgiving baskets prepared and distributed to needy families

Supplies provided for Field Day and lunch for Teacher Apprecia on Day

2020 COMMITTEE HIGHLIGHTS 2022

SOCIAL ACTION

COMMITTEE MEMBERS PURPOSE

HOPE HARPER Engage and Inform the chapter members on local, state and
CHAIR na onal issues which effect the City of Hampton communi es to
enable ac on and policy change.
Sharmaine Alexander-Riggins Cheryl Griffin
Cathy Bacote June Javier HIGHLIGHTS
Sandra Bailey Marva Gaten
CeCe Banks Sabrina Golden-Williams • Hosted 3rd and 4th Annual Delta Days at City Hall
Tonya Grant • Developed “Helping the Homeless Toiletry Bags” Project
Sharonda Banks Cheryl Griffin • Created “Vote” video
Alva Barre June Javier • Hosted Social Ac on Commi ee/Gamma Iota "Meet and Greet"
Staysi Blunt Felicia Jordan • Created “Did You Know?” Black History video presenta on
Joann Lewis-Nixon
Jasmine Bobbi Anita McCray
Jemecia Braxton-Barre Akhira McFarland
Dee Miner
Rose Brodie Jenier Mitchell
Angela Brown-Douglas Karin Owens
Amaris Rice
Lynda Burke Stephanie Sadler
Carla Carney Keisha Samuels
Makeba Channel Shelly Sco
Fredricka Conyers-Brinkley Marqueta Tyson
Audrey Cooper Jeion Ward
Senobia Crawford Runita White
Karla Crump-Reaves Dean Whitehead
Donna Dabney Theri Woods
Stephanie Durrah
Valerie Fauntleroy
Candice Frye
Marva Gaten
Sabrina Golden-Williams

2020 COMMITTEE HIGHLIGHTS 2022

TECHNOLOGY

PURPOSE COMMITTEE
MEMBERS
The Technology Commi ee shall provide expert advice to support the Sorority’s objec ve
to deploy best in class technology solu ons in the efficient, effec ve and strategic TONYA GRANT
implementa on of Grand Chapter programs and ini a ves. CHAIR

HIGHLIGHTS Cassandra Krah
Michelle Lewis

Iris Mann
Shay Ponquine e
Rhonda Rhodes

Latoya Rivers
Denise Singleton

Runita White
Dianne Williams

2020 COMMITTEE HIGHLIGHTS 2022

WAYS AND MEANS

PURPOSE

Ways & Means Commi ee- shall work in conjunc on with the other standing commi ees par cularly with Finance,
Program Planning & Development, and Scholarship, by planning events for the purpose of raising funds to support the
community service and scholarship programs of the chapter.

COMMITTEE 4 DAYS
MEMBERS
$42,738.50
ILLA HAMLETTE
CHAIR SOLD OUT

TONISHA DARRELL Brunch, Bags, and
CO-CHAIR Bingo

Felecia Blowe
Alice Capehart
Harrie Ferguson
Audrey Greenlee
Norma Harold
Joy Jefferson
Regina Jones
Lucy Overton
Alexis Swann
Tatrese Swann

2020 COMMITTEE HIGHLIGHTS 2022

DELTA CARE INITIATIVES TERRY GUYTON SMITH, CHAIR

PHYSICAL WELLNESS/DELTA S.I.Z.E.D.

PURPOSE Monthly Fitness Challenges and Awareness Walks
• Challenged sorors to walk and submit their steps monthly
Promote self-care through physical wellness within our
organiza on and the local community. and offered prizes
• Hosted a Stroll-A-Sized Chair One Fitness Class and Line
HIGHLIGHTS
Dancing for Chapter members
Conducted the Inaugural Delta Dash 5K • Par cipated in The American Cancer Society Making
• 105 par cipants and reached over 21 states and 2
Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk
countries • Par cipated in the Step Up for Down Syndrome
• Raised $3,500
• Donated $500 each to Relay for Life and the Food Bank Awareness Walk
• Awarded a $2,000 Academic Scholarship

Conducted the 2nd Annual Delta Dash 5K
• 94 par cipants and reached over 15 states
• Raised $4,500.00
• Donated $500.00 each to Relay for Life, Food Bank

and a Book Scholarship
• Awarded a $2,000 Academic Scholarship

COMMITTEE MEMBERS

2021-2022 2020-2021
PAMELA PORTER, CHAIR JASMIINE BOBBITT, CHAIR
SHEILA DILLARD CO-CHAIR HILLARY BROWN, CO-CHAIR

Amaris Rice Brinkley Kenye a Hardy Joann Lewis-Nixon
Sharon Chappel Delcenia Hobson Leasa Swi enberg
Cheryl Griffin
Alfreada Kelly Darra White

2020 COMMITTEE HIGHLIGHTS 2022

DELTA CARE INITIATIVES TERRY GUYTON SMITH, CHAIR

MENTAL HEALTH/EMOTIONAL WELLNESS

COMMITTEE HIGHLIGHTS
MEMBERS
• Provided monthly educa onal informa on
ALFREADA KELLY, CHAIR on topics ranging from anxiety to demen a
KENYETTA HARDY, CO-CHAIR and the promo on of self-care

Member • Collaborated with Disaster Preparedness
Lajuana Collins commi ee to conduct a Mini Mental Health
Symposium as part of Sisterhood Month.
Topics included anxiety & depression,
menopause, and grief and demen a

COMMITTEE EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM
MEMBERS
HIGHLIGHTS
JEMECIA BRAXTON
CHAIR • Conducted “My Sisters Keeper”
Phone Tree event to facilitate
TAMARA WILLIAMS communica on among Senior
CO-CHAIR Sorors

MEMBERS • Conducted Disaster educa on
Lajuana Collins related to tornadoes and
hurricanes and what to do when
Gala Harvell the lights go out
Leasa Swi enberg
Terry Guyton-Smith • Donated sixty flashlights to the
School Partnership Program
Pamela Porter Commi ee for students at
Machen Elementary School.
Donated fi y flashlights to
Transi on’s Family Services

• Collaborated with the Mental
Health Commi ee by providing
speakers for the Mini-Mental
Health Symposium.

2020 COMMITTEE HIGHLIGHTS 2022

DELTA CARE INITIATIVES TERRY GUYTON SMITH, CHAIR

RELAY FOR LIFE

HIGHLIGHTS

• Planned and executed a social media blitz using Facebook
and Instagram to raise funds for our team, The Hampton
Delta Diamonds.

• Raised over $3,500 in 2021 and over $7,900 in 2022 which
ranked our team as #3 out of fi y-two teams.

COMMITTEE MEMBERS

DELCENIA HOBSON, CHAIR
PAMELA PORTER, CO-CHAIR

Sharonda Banks MEMBERS Jenier Mitchell
Jasmine Bobbi Donna Dabney Lola Rainey
Lisa Crump Illa Hamle e Kay Weigel
Alfreada Kelly

WORLD AIDS DAY

COMMITTEE

LAURINE PRESS
CHAIR

HIGHLIGHTS

• Collaborated with the Newport News and Denbigh Alumnae Chapters of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. for all World AIDS Day
events

• 2020-2021 – Events included a media blitz on December 1, 2021, highligh ng World AIDS Day
• Lantern Release Event was held on December 1, 2021 at Fort Monroe in recogni on of those whose lives were lost

due to HIV/AIDS
• Donated personal hygiene items to the homeless and those affected with HIV/AIDS

END OF YEAR PHOTO

FIRST The first in-person mee ng
since March 2020 was held
CHAPTER MEETINGIN-PERSON on June 4, 2022.

Safety was the priority
and temperature checks were conducted

by our own health professionals.

50 year members were recognized
for their dedica on and commitment

to the Sorority.

MACHEN
ELEMENTARY

SCHOOL PARTNERSHIPFIELDDAY

The final community service ac vity of the Chapter was held June 13 at Machen Elementary where chapter members assisted
with the end of year Field Day. Volunteers set-up water sta ons, distributed wrist band bracelets to each child, and provided box
lunches to the teachers and staff.

Jenier Mitchell Karen Orie Minnie Crawley
Debra Gray Elaine Eatman Ashley Skipper
Hillary Brown Mary Vick Delevay Miner
Akira McFarland Susan Hamilton Pollie Murphy
Audrey Greenlee LaJuana Collins Latoya Rivers
Melissa Gomes Alice Brower Ameka Lee-Graham
Anita McCray Gail Jones Valerie Fauntleroy
Maria Watkins Jemecia Braxton Sandra Bailey
Dorethas Bracey-Bean Alethia Gardner Sharmaine Alexander-Riggins
Reatha Montgomery Traci Graves Joann Lewis-Nixon
Frances Mann LaTonya Parker Theresa Woods
Kathleen Mann Sylvia Rose Johne a Sanders-Cook
Joyce Harden Makeba Chanel Terry Guyton-Smith
Sharon Wilson Andria Chapman-Taliaferro Bianca Wade
Evelyn Anderson Pamela Ellio Sharonda Banks
Shari Love Solomon Carla Batchelor Oreta Watkins
Andreianna Bazemore Britney Spells Julie Pegram
Michele Hammond Alva Barre Michelle Lewis
Amaris Rice Nicole Lewis Alexis Hodge
Tonisha Darrell Marion Johns Runita White
Jennie Williams Karen Albany Therese Addison
Janice Mitchell Tatrece Swann Gwendolyn Porter
Lillian Kline Alaria Benton
Goldie Malloy — 173—— Nancy Rhodes
Rhonda Rhodes Anita Carter
Yve e Pauling
Sheila Williams
Felecia Blowe
Mary Kelley
Carina Williams



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