2019 Cluster Souvenir Journal

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Greeting Sorors!
Welcome to Florida’s 2019 Florida and The Bahamas Cluster. We are excited to join you for a joyful weekend
filled with workshops, fellowship and worship.
Now more than ever, Deltas must be Empowered to Embrace our role as leaders and advocates as we Engage
with our chapters and communities. The recent election cycle once again affirmed the necessity for strategic and
coordinated, Delta powered, and service throughout our region. We truly embrace Joy in our Sisterhood, Power
in our voice and Service in our hearts.
The host chapters have done an outstanding job in preparing an environment for each individual to explore

ways to experience our theme: “Empower, Embrace, Engage: Connecting the Pathway to Power, Joy, and Ser-

vice.” Our work requires sorors to exercise a level of self-care while continuing the fight against injustice,
inequities and institutional oppression. Our Oath reminds us to live a balanced and healthy life and our agenda
facilitates learning and living.
Take time this weekend to grow your knowledge of Delta’s programs and policies and to grow your knowledge
of what you as a woman of vision and courage need to fuel your leadership and service.
Thank you for your continued support. It is an honor to serve as your regional officer for this biennium. We
look forward to interacting with all of our sorors from the sunshine state of Florida and the paradise islands of
The Bahamas.
Enjoy your time at the Cluster and remember that it’s up to you to find and embrace that 2019 Delta in you!
Violets and Pearls,

Sandra Horton

Sandra K. Horton
Southern Regional Director

Jasmine Minor

Jasmine Minor
Southern Regional Representative

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President’s Greetings

Greetings Sorors and Welcome to the Majestic, Mystical and Magical City of Miami.
As the President of the Miracle experiencing, Made for all ages, Meritorious and Matchless Miami Alumnae Chapter it
gives me great Joy to host you in our home.
Our Pearls are secure, and like the pearls in our Sigma, individual and iridescent in their own right yet representative
of the collective virtues we espouse, so our unique Sisterhood is both an investment in time lived and timeless in our
journey as we connect in Power, Joy and Service.
It is my prayer and sincere hope that you will enjoy the time we will share together during our fall Cluster. Take
the time to reach out and meet new Sorors, revisit old relationships and enjoy the ambience and power of genuine
sisterhood.
I want to take a few lines to thank the amazing, awesome and audacious Cluster Chair and Co-chairs for their fast pace
and efficient work ethics demonstrated in organizing this weekend events. You all are a blessing to our Sisterhood and I
appreciate you all deeply.
To the various Cluster Committee Chairs and members you have been the sandals on the beach working the vision that
was written for you to execute...Elephant Hugs and a hearty thank you for your labor of love. It has been an absolute
joy to work with our sister chapters...Dade County Alumnae, Tau Rho and Zeta Tau and I thank you for your shared
commitments to the Cluster.
Thank you to our many sponsors and supporters that helped to make this Cluster sensational. So, in closing, as we
recognize that people give us permission to have influence over their lives let us take care and great joy to Empower,
Embrace and Engage as we bring positive and powerful transformation in the lives of others.
Our gifts used to build unique pathways with diverse audiences is to never be taken for granted, rather with gratitude
that we’ve been chosen as the connecting pieces to Power, Joy and Service.
Sisterly,

Kay Williams Dawson

Kay Williams-Dawson
President, Miami Alumnae

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President’s Greetings

Greetings, Sorors!

Welcome to the Magic City of Miami. The four local host chapters have been enthusiastically preparing for your
arrival and we are eager for you to enjoy a special weekend of learning, bonding and renewing your commitment
to Delta. The Cluster workshops have been selected to amplify our Cluster theme — Empower, Embrace and
Engage: Connecting the Pathway to Power, Joy and Service. In addition to the sessions, there will be opportunities
for strengthening our sisterly bonds and activities designed to help you relax and rejuvenate so that you will leave
Miami energized and ready to be about the business of Delta when you return to your home chapter.
As an organization founded on Christian principles, we would be remiss if we didn’t afford you an opportunity to
get your praise on. We pray that you will be spiritually uplifted as you join us on Sunday for our Ecumenical Praise
& Worship Service followed by our Prayer/Fellowship Breakfast.
Cluster promises to be three power-packed days conducting the business of Delta. But while you’re here, we
invite you to set aside time to bask in the warmth of the Miami sunshine; relax by the pool; stroll along our sandy
beaches; visit local shopping centers for some retail therapy; enjoy the fresh flavors of our local cuisine or immerse
yourself in a variety of cultural offerings. Whatever you choose to do, you won’t be disappointed! And while we
encourage you to enjoy all that Miami has to offer, we also remind you to be careful and safe.

On behalf of the Dade County Alumnae Chapter, welcome to Miami for what promises to be a productive and fun-
filled weekend.
Empowering, Embracing, Engaging: and Connecting the Pathway to Power!
Yours In Delta,

Flora M. Jackson

Flora M. Jackson, President
Dade County Alumnae Chapter

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Cluster Co-Chairs’ Greetings

Welcome to the Magic City of Miami Sorors!

On behalf of the Miami Alumnae, Dade County Alumnae, Tau Rho (University of Miami), and Zeta Tau (Florida
Memorial University) Chapters of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., we are honored to serve each of you as Co-Chairs
of the 2019 Florida and the Bahamas Cluster. It is our pleasure to welcome you to the 2019 Florida and the Bahamas
Cluster. We are excited to be a part of an organization that is embarking on a period of remarkable growth and
energy.
Over the next few days, it is our sincerest desire that we all experience the depth of our sisterhood and execution
of our Cluster’s theme: Empower, Embrace & Engage...Connecting the Pathway to Power, Joy, and Service. More
importantly, we want you to experience an exceptional cluster that will leave you energized and recommitted to
return to your chapter equipped to Empower, Embrace, and Engage your communities with our legacy of public
service and sisterhood.
Every moment of this meeting was intentionally designed with you in mind, beginning with the Welcome Reception,
ending with the Prayer Breakfast, and your route home. The workshops will fill your Delta spiritual and mental cup
and the vendors will make you look and feel your best Delta self!
We hope everyone is able to take advantage of Miami’s summer days to enjoy activities, vacations, or weekend
excursions with your Sorors, family and friends. We are thankful to all of our sponsors for joining us, our Sorors who
supported us, and family and friends who remained steadfast for us during this journey.
As we enter into the season of Thanksgiving, let us not forget the celebrations and blessings bestowed upon Delta
Sigma Theta. Remember to acknowledge our blessing from God and thank God daily for our sorority’s leadership,
strategic partners, Sorors, families, and friends. With your continued commitment, we will continue the rewarding
work honoring Delta’s precious name.
In Service and Sisterhood,

Stephanie, Michelle, Toni and Lakitsia

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Board of Directors Welcomes

Andrea Pelt-Thornton DELTA SIGMA THETA
SORORITY, INC.
President
State of Florida and The
Eugenia Cole Russell
Bahamas Cluster Meeting
Secretary
November 8-10, 2019
Crystal Pittman

Treasurer

Eoline Watson

Financial Secretary

Stephanye Johnson

Compliance Officer

Priscilla Thompson

Development Officer

We salute your leadership
and service to Florida’s

communities

[email protected] POST OFFICE BOX 442101 www.deltainit.org

DELTA EDUCATION, HEALTH AND CULTURAL INITIATIVE, INC MIAMI FLORIDA 33144-2101

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Welcome to the Florida
and Bahamas Cluster
hosted by the Miami

Alumnae Chapter of Delta
Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.

in our great city. I
encourage you dynamic
sisters to enjoy your stay

with us as you seek to
enhance your professional

career development.

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The Jacksonville
Alumnae Chapter

of

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated

CONGRATULATES HOST CHAPTERS

Miami Alumnae Chapter
Dade County Alumnae Chapter
Tau Rho Chapter of University of Miami
Zeta Tau Chapter of Florida Memorial University
ON A SUCCESSFUL 2019 FLORIDA & THE BAHAMAS CLUSTER

About Jacksonville Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta, Sorority, Incorporated
On February 9, 1946, the Jacksonville Alumnae Chapter was officially chartered. Throughout its history, Jacksonville Alumnae has
promoted academic excellence and provided assistance to those in need. The chapter currently boasts a membership of more than 300
professional women dedicated to serve youth, adults and senior citizens. The chapter was honored to have one of our Founders, Winona
Cargile Alexander, as a member for many years.

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Best Wishes on a Successful Cluster!

2019 - 2020 Sabrina Hyde Joe-Ann Ingram-Lys

Florida West Palm Beach Alumnae Orange County Alumnae

& Ebony Massey
North Broward County Alumnae
The Bahamas

CLUSTER

Elaine Mitchum Marcia Samuel
Jacksonville (FL) Alumnae Miami Alumnae

Southern Region “Florida” Delta PEARLs

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Tiffany Simone NelsonLegacy
Spring 2018 Stephanie Steele-Nelson
Spring 1990
Miami Alumnae Iota Upsilon
Chapter

Congratulations to Stephanie Steele-Nelson,
Chair of the 2019 Florida and the
Bahamas Cluster

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South Palm Beach County Alumnae Miami Alumnae

Kathy Harris, Spring 1987 Alaine K. Sharpe m.d., Spring 2018
Kayla Harris, spring 2012 Shantay L. Sharpe, Spring 2009
Sheerie S. Edwards, Spring 2018

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Legacy Life

Ashley K. Hall 2018 Daphne Killing-Moore 2002
Miami Alumnae Miami Alumnae

Rubye L. Howard 1992
Dade County Alumnae

Celebrating the 2019 Florida and the Bahamas Cluster

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Soror Bobbie Jones Wilfork

(Kappa Epsilon, Spring 1973)

Soror Brittany J. Phillips

(Dade County Alumnae Chapter, Spring 2011)

Soror Tiffany R. Hamilton

(Tallahassee Alumnae Chapter, Spring 2018)
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A SUCCESSFUL 2019 CLUSTER

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Sorors,

We welcome you to Sunny
SoFlo as we celebrate our
2019 FL/Bahamas State

Cluster!
Love,
The Lawrence Family

Evelyn Lawrence Zeta Tau Spr' 00
Krystal M. Dobbins Dade County Alumnae Spr'11

Candice Jenkins Kappa Epsilon Spr' 14
Traneice Lawrence Miami Alumnae Spr' 18

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We Proudly support the Dynamic Southern Region
of Delta Sigma Theta
SUPPORT and the Miami Alumnae Chapter

2019 FLORIDA & BAHAMAS CLUSTER

The Evans Legacy

Soror Erica Evans-DeSimone, Soror Gloria Frazier Evans,
Soror Erinn Evans Gobert

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My mother, Barbara Wimbish Griffin, and I, Jennifer E. Griffin,
MD, would like to commemorate…

C. Bette Wimbish

Former National Legal Advisor, Charter Member – St. Petersburg Alumnae Chapter
She was a phenomenal woman: a politician, constantly working for social justice; a
lawyer, constantly working to give voice to the voiceless; a mother, protecting her children
from the inhumanity of racism; a wife, supporting her husband, Ralph M. Wimbish, MD;
a grandmother, teaching me to be an independent woman; a DELTA, representing the
Crimson and Cream with dignity and pride; and a woman, leading other women with the
promise of what was to come.
We are honored to be her legacies.

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We are Blessed to be ladies of Crimson and Cream!
We are Devastating Divas of

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated
Service and Sisterhood

Family Tradition Reigns
Miami Alumnae Chapter

Soror Linda Taylor, C.I.N.E.M.A. 70, Spring ‘09
Soror Angel Lewis, 65 Elements of Fortitude, Spring ‘18

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To the
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Congratulations

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Congratulations
2019 Florida Bahamas Cluster

&
Welcome to Miami!

OES Brownsville Progressive Chapter No. 8
Worthy Matron Crystal C. Pittman - Worthy Patron Montgue Rodney

Secretary Sharon A Heath - Associate Patron Alfred Jones

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Congratulations on the Florida and the
Bahamas State Cluster from the
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The Dynamic, Fierce and Flawless Sorors of the Miami Alumnae Chapter
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.

Spring ‘84 Line

extend Best Wishes for a successful “2019 Florida and The Bahamas Cluster”
Salute to our Dynamic Sisterhood and Thank You for Continuing the
Legacy of Scholarship,Service and Sisterhood.

Just to name a few: Hyacinth Johnson
Verline S. Jordan
Rhonda Brown Moses Isadora Monroe
Francenia Scott Bettye Sharpe
Veronica S. Wesley June Edwards
Mary Dorsaint Teresa Everett
Sandy Sears Sandra Rolle
Dorothy Bendross-Mindingall Karen Stewart
Marilyn Koonce Lindsey *Sarah Simmons
Elizabeth Davis *Queen Williams
Sondra Wallace *Barbara Harris
Clarinda Rizer Anyamele *Peggy Green
Thelma Gibson * Edwina Dennis
Carolyn Bonner * Vashti Armbrister
Sharon Thomas *Gladys P. Braynon
Gay Outler
Maude Holt * Deceased

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