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September 2017 Issue 1
A Suburban Houston-Fort Bend Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Publication
President’s Message Financial Corner
Chaplain’s Corner SHFBAC & the Community
Committee Updates Special Announcements
Calendar
OurPresident
OurChaplains
2 Sistah-To-SistahBookClub
5 Delta History Moment 7 SHFBAC In Full Effect 8
MeetingDetails
Agenda
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CONTENTS
FinanceCorner
IntheKnow
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CalendarofEvents 15
Violet
Q PraiseReports
KISSES
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THE QUACK
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From the President’s Desk
“Retrieving the past to construct the present and design the future”
“Let’s work collectively to retain the Chapter’s vision with integrity and sustain the legacy of our illustrious sisterhood.”
Sisterly and sincerely,
Evelyn Peters Dean Evelyn Peters Dean President
One Band, One Sound, One Voice, One Vision, SHFBAC!
Greetings My Sisters of the Suburban Houston Fort Bend Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
God’s love, grace and mercy have sustained us over the last few weeks. We have all been impacted by this natural disaster. Many of you have answered the call and assisted Sorors feeling Harvey’s disastrous effects by offering your services to Sorors, providing much needed food and supplies, or taking just a moment to pray for those living through this torrential storm. We applaud you all for your generous involvement. Remember that God cares and He is greater than our circumstances.
As we move forward this sorority year, I am asking for your help to make a difference by promoting academic excellence, economic development, social and political awareness in our service area. I charge you to accept the challenge to join one committee to serve as a strong advocate and voice in our local community and service area.
The 53rd National Convention was held August 3-9, 2017 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The chapter had 61 chapter members who registered for this event. Our chapter dinner was held at the Luxor Hotel and Casino Monday, August 7, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. We were charged to “Stay Woke and Tell Our Story.” Special thanks to our 53rd National Convention Committee: Sorors Denise Boone, Shirley Brown, Deborah LeBlanc and EuRhonda Morgan for a well-planned chapter dinner.
Let’s continue to pray for our Sorors who are sick, shut in, and those who have love one’s ill or those who have lost loved ones in recent months. God is our Refuge and Strength (mighty and impenetrable to temptation), a very present and well-proved help in trouble. Psalm 46:1 AMP.
REMINDERS Business Attire All White (No Pants)
Bring Your Tools! Ritual Robert’s Rules of Order Constitution & Bylaws Chapter Policies& Procedures
Don’t forget your key fob!
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2017 HOUSTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE ~ STAFFORD
10041 CASH ROAD STAFFORD, TX 77477
ROOM 139/140 10:00 AM
Symbolism: Powerful Love, Daintiness, Magic
2017 – 2018 MEETING DATES
EXECUTIVE BOARD CHAPTER MEETING TUESDAY 09/13/2017 10/03/2017 10/31/2017 11/28/2017 01/02/2018 01/30/2018 02/28/2018 04/03/2018 05/08/2018
09/16/2017 10/14/2017 11/11/2017 12/09/2017 01/13/2018 02/10/2018 03/10/2018 04/14/2018 05/19/2018
September Is… National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month National Hispanic Heritage Month National Ovarian Cancer Month National Preparedness Month National Prostate Awareness Month
(Click each hyperlink for more information)
SATURDAY
BIRTHSTONE Sapphire
Symbolism: Clarity, Sincerity, Constance,
Truth
NEXT EXECUTIVE BOARD MEETING Tuesday, October 3rd
Missouri City City Hall - Old Courtroom 1522 Texas Parkway
Missouri City, TX 77489 6:30 PM 3
Chapter Meeting
FLOWER Aster
Holidays Labor Day
National Grandparents Day Patriot Day
Fall/ Spring - September equinox
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AGENDA Call to Order Agenda Changes & Adoptions Reading & Approval of Minutes Reading of Correspondence Financial Secretary Report Treasurer’s Report Community Service Hours & Calendar Welcome of Visiting Sorors & Birthdays President’s Report
COMMITTEE REPORTS
2017-2018 Proposed Budget Review Shirley Brown
Scholarship and Awards Arts & Letters Courtesy & Telephone Economic Development Emergency Response Team Founders Day May Week Membership Services Meeting and Social Arrangement National Pan-Hellenic Council Program Planning & Development Social Action
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
Unfinished Business New Business Announcements Meeting Adjournment
Evelyn Peters Dean Evelyn Peters Dean LaToya Ricketts Brandie Johnson Brenda Henry Relaine Pitts Jackie Smith Baker Dr. Sharvelle Jones Evelyn Peters Dean
Dr. Sharvelle Jones Serena Wright Bostic Letitia Jackson Paula Suggs Elizabeth Morton Andrea Sonpon Dr. Porscha Jackson Stephanie Collins Lois Jackson Pamela Butler EuRhonda Morgan Vera Pentecost
Evelyn Peters Dean Evelyn Peters Dean Brandie Johnson Evelyn Peters Dean
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PRESIDING OFFICER EVELYN PETERS DEAN
CHAPLAIN’S
Heavenly Father, we wait in anxious anticipation of the coming of your Son. Reveal Him to us in new ways, Lord. Let him be born in our hearts to find where we are in our walk of faith. Walk with me Lord. Help me to make Christ the most important person in my life. Fill my heart with songs of praise and joy. Send the light of the world into my life, and shine forth through me so that others might see how wonderful You are. Lord, fill me with praise and joy and spiritual thoughts. Be the foundation that I stand on Lord.
Remember, No matter how long it takes, stay in faith & keep your hopes up because God has promised to finish the good work he started in your life. In Jesus Name Amen.
CORNER WORDS OF INSPIRATION
Courtesies & Prayers Extended
June 1ST ~ Aug 31ST Get Well – Myra Conley (Mother), Darlene Jordan, Candais Jo-Strange (Mother). Omega Omega – Cordelia Gladden Sympathy – Lena Ellis(Aunt), Tyra Jones McCollum (Mother), Regina Ricks (Mother) and Yvonne Walker(Brother).
CHAPLAIN Letitia “Tish” Jackson
Home: (281) 421 – 7740 Cell: (713) 569 – 8676
Email: [email protected]
ASSISTANT CHAPLAIN Rose Williams
Home: 713) 723 – 8013 Cell: (713) 819 – 8429
Email: [email protected]
Letitia “Tish” Jackson
READ:
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MONTHLY PRAYER
PSALM 3:5-6
Those who live in close communion with God have a better understanding of His will and His ways. If we devote ourselves to God, He will reveal Himself to us in so many ways. So rejoice in God’s creation. Embrace it and know God!
Let us embrace this new Sorority year with excitement, energy, anticipation and a willingness to love each other as Christ loved us.
Delta Love from the CAT Team
• National Reinstatement Fees of $25 are paid by Sorors who have not paid dues for 2 + fiscal years.
• Member change of status fees of $25 are paid by members who were Members-At-Large, but changed their status to Regular Member.
• Funds will only be collected and disbursed during Chapter and Executive Board Meetings (unless otherwise announced).
• The chapter’s Receipt of Money Form (ROMF) should be completed when remitting funds for any reason.
• Please do not send funds to the chapter’s P.O. Box without proper documentation. If you do not have a ROMF, simply put a note containing your contact information and the purpose of the funds. The ROMF serves as an accountability tool for the fiscal officers as well as a receipt for the payee. The pink copy of the form serves as the payee’s receipt and should not be removed unless the entire form is signed by a Financial Secretary or an Assistant Financial Secretary.
• When mailing payments to the chapter, please make checks payable to Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. and use the following address:
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. ATTN: Financial Secretary
P.O. Box 2066 Missouri City, TX 77459
RECEIPTS & REIMBURSEMENT All receipts for reimbursement must be requested through a submission of a voucher. This voucher must be processed within 60 days from the date of the activity. Any questions regarding the financial activities of the chapter should be directed to: Financial Chair - Shirley Brown
Treasurer - Relaine Pitts or Financial Secretary - Brenda Henry
When mailing payments for the Diamonds & Pearls Scholarship & Programs Fundraiser, please make checks payable to DAAP and mail to:
Delta Academic Artistic & Philanthropic Foundation, Inc. ATTN: Financial Secretary
P.O. Box 711091 Houston, TX 77271
FINANCE CORNER
BONDED OFFICERS
PRESIDENT Evelyn Peters Dean Cell: (713) 562 – 5267 Email: [email protected]
FINANCIAL SECRETARY Brenda Henry Cell: (281) 236 – 2622 Email: [email protected] TREASURER Relaine Pitts Cell: (832) 368 – 7722 Email: [email protected]
ASST FINANCIAL SECRETARY Jacqueline Pierce Cell: (713) 875 – 6017 Email: [email protected]
ASST FINANCIAL SECRETARY Linda Stephens Cell: (713) 412 – 6653 Email: [email protected]
DUES National Local National Per Capita Fee
$190 $165 $ 10
• Golden and Diamond Life Paid-in-Full Members do not pay Late or Reinstatement Fees. • Credit card payments are only accepted for Dues paid to National Headquarters
(Late, Reinstatement and Per Capita). • National Late Fees ($5) are paid by those members who pay dues April 1 thru June 30th. • National Reinstatement Fees of $15 are paid by members who were financial the last fiscal year and pay
dues on or after July 1st. .
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ASST TREASURER Shantell Brown Cell: (713) 417 – 7144 Email: [email protected]
SISTAH~TO~SISTAH BOOK CLUB
BY DORIS FLACK BROOME
Mona Humphries Bailey- Elected Miss Florida A&M University in her senior year, Mona Bailey received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemistry from FAMU in 1954. She continued her education at Oregon State University where she earned a Master of Science in Science Education. Subsequent to that she pursued the Ph.D. Program in Educational Administration at the University of Washington. She served as a Senior Associate with the Center for Educational Renewal at the University of Washington and the Institute for Educational Inquiry in Seattle. Additionally, Mona Bailey was an independent consultant in the field of education. From 1998-2000 Mona Bailey served as Head of Forest Ridge School of the Sacred Heart, an independent school for girls, and from 1995-1998 served as the Director of The National Faculty’s Western Region. From 1990 to 1994 Mona Bailey served as Deputy Superintendent of Seattle Public Schools after having served as one of the District’s Assistant Superintendents from 1986 to 1990. From 1974 to 1986 Mrs. Bailey served as the Assistant State Superintendent of Public Instruction for the State of Washington, appointed by State Superintendent Frank B. Brouillett. Prior to joining the staff of the State Superintendent of Public Instruction, Mona Bailey served in various positions in the Seattle School District including Middle School Principal, Personnel Administrator, High School Counselor and Science Teacher. She has also taught courses at the University of Washington and Seattle University.
In addition to these local and state leadership roles in education, Ms. Bailey served as the 17th National President of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., an international public service organization of 200,000 members and 900 chapters from August 1979 to August 1983.
Mona Humphries Bailey
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NEXT BOOK: TBD
17TH NATIONAL PRESIDENT
BE SURE TO CHECK OUT THE SISTAH-TO-SISTAH BOOK REVIEW IN THE NEXT EDITION OF THE
QUACK!
Soror Bailey served as the President of the Delta Research and Educational Foundation, the Sorority’s Foundation in 2002. In 1990 at the Sorority’s 40th National Convention, Mona Bailey was honored by Delta Sigma Theta Sorority with the highest award bestowed upon its members, The Mary Church Terrell Award.
Soror Bailey and her husband William Peter Bailey have two sons: Major Peter Govan Bailey, United States Air Force; and Christopher Evans Bailey, Founder and CEO of the Seattle-based company, Mindseekers. She and her husband are the proud grandparents of twin grandsons, Tre and Taylor Bailey.
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SHFBAC Proclamation SHFBAC President Evelyn D Peters accepted a proclamation from the City of Stafford on behalf of the Chapter in which May 12, 2017 was proclaimed as SHFBAC Day.
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Making a Difference in the Community SHFBAC Sorors donated supplies to the Child Advocates of Fort Bend……
SHFBAC IN FULL EFFECT
Mo City Juneteenth Parade In celebration of Juneteenth 2017 Sorors and their children participated in the Missouri City annual parade.
Kimberly Wright hanging with Dr. Edith Irby Jones, best known as the first Black student admitted to the
University of Arkansas Medical School. She is also the first woman elected as president of the National Medical
Association. She pledged Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. at Knoxville College over 70 years ago.
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KISSES! KEEPING.IT.SISTERLY.SORORS.
Are you celebrating a major milestone or life event? Submit a Praise Report! Send your name, the milestone/event & month of the event in 75 words or less to The Quack email address: [email protected] Derived from K.I.S.S.phrase coinedby SHFBACPresident #17 - Dr. Sheila Jenkins!
A very big thanks for supporting the Sorors & their families that were affected by Hurricane Harvey
From: Soror President
To: All SHFBAC Sorors
Want to recognize a Soror for an exceptional act of sisterliness? Submit a KISS! 20 words or less – Keep It Short Sorors! Send to Natalie Johnson at [email protected]
Kudos & Kisses for participating in the Lamar CISD Financial Day
To: Carolyn Hughes, Antoinette Jackson, Natalie Johnson, Brenda Lemmie and Evelyn D. Peters
For doing an outstanding job as the National Convention Coordinators for the
53rd National Convention in
Las Vegas!
From: Soror President
From: Paula Suggs
To: Denise Boone, Shirley Brown, Debra LeBlanc, and EuRhonda Morgan
A heart felt appreciation for your continuous
support in making critical decisions for the chapter during & after
Hurricane Harvey!
To: Executive Committee Members
From: Soror President
Congratulations to
PRAISE REPORTS
20 years of services…… I'm proud to announce that
effective 08/13/2017, I made 20 years at the
University of Houston working as
a Business Manager with the
Office of the Chancellor/President.
The recognition for years of service was held on Friday
08/18/2017.
Vanessa Adams
IN THE KNOW MEMBERSHIP SERVICES
FOOD, FUN & FELLOWSHIP 9:15 ~ 9:55 AM
BEFORE EVERY CHAPTER MEETING
Café Delta
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DON’T FORGET YOUR KEY FOB FOR FASTER CHECK-IN!
January 13, 2018 Joint Founders Day
Celebration Hostesses needed !!!!
Please see Denise Augillard
at Chapter Meeting to sign up or email
National best-selling authors from the Houston area will be reading excerpts from their books and discussing characters, plots, and the motivation behind writing the book.
Vendors will be on site selling a variety of items including clothing, arts and crafts, floral arrangements, jewelry, and bath and body products.
There will be food, fun and entertainment provided by students from our local area schools.
Please contact the Arts and Letters Chair, Serena Wright-Bostic at: [email protected] for more information
This is a FREE event and the public is invited.
This is a FREE event & open to the Public .
October, 28, 2017 Houston Community College
Southwest Campus-Learning Hub 10041 Cash Road
Stafford, Texas 77477 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
SHFBAC Arts and Letters
Committee Presents
Be Disaster Aware, Take Action to Prepare Be Informed, Make a Plan, Build a Kit, and Get Involved.
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. has partnered with the American Red Cross to deliver the Pillowcase Project to elementary students.
The Pillowcase project was created by the American Red Cross in Southeast Louisiana and implemented in New Orleans following Hurricane Katrina in 2005. The Pillowcase Project became a preparedness education program for elementary school students. The Pillowcase Project create a generation of children to take action for emergencies and are excited to help create a prepared community by sharing what they learned with family and friends.
The Pillowcase Project is: • A 40 to 60 minute classroom-based presentation given by Red Cross employees,
volunteers and community partners. • For youth in grades 3-5 (ages 8-11) • Presented in schools • A standardized curriculum that combines instruction with physical and small-group
collaborative learning activities • A program that meets many performance expectations for the Common Core Math
and Language Arts Standards and Next Generation Science Standards for grades 3-5.
The Red Cross will hold a training session for presenters and assistants on: Saturday, September 16, 2017, from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm at the Texas Gulf America Red Cross Building, 2700 Southwest Freeway, Houston, Texas. (Water, snacks, and lunch will be provided.) This is a mandatory training, after completing the training pre-requisite online: 1. Submit a volunteer application, 2. Update your Profile, 3. Read and agree to Red Cross Policies, 4. Authorize a background check. Refer to the email the president sent to the chapter. This community project is part of the Emergency Response Team national initiative to hold preparedness activities during September – National Preparedness Month.
After you have completed, all of the perquisites, please send name to [email protected]. Thanking you in advance for your participation. Emergency Response Team.
Elizabeth Morton Emergency Response Team,
Chair [email protected]
832-275-4711
COMMITTEE EMAIL ADDRESSES
Arts & Letters [email protected] Courtesy & Telephone [email protected] Economic Development [email protected] Founders Day [email protected] Heritage & Archives [email protected] Information & Communication [email protected] Long Range Planning [email protected] May Week [email protected] Meeting & Social Arrangements [email protected] Membership Services [email protected] National Pan-Hellenic Council [email protected] Past Presidents Council [email protected] Policy & Procedures [email protected] Program Planning & Development [email protected]
Public Relations [email protected] Quack [email protected] Ritual & Ceremonies [email protected] Scholarship & Awards [email protected] Social Action [email protected] Ways & Means [email protected]
SUB-COMMITTEES Delta Academy [email protected] Delta Gems [email protected] EMBODI [email protected] Healthy Lifestyles [email protected] Risk Management [email protected]
AD-HOC COMMITTEES Collegiate Transition Force [email protected] Correspondence Review [email protected] Emergency Response [email protected] L.E.A.D. [email protected] Project 13 [email protected] Fort Bend Women Build [email protected]
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Email - [email protected] Visit - www.shfbac.org
Suburban Houston – Fort Bend Alumnae Chapter Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. P.O. Box 2066 Missouri City, TX 77459
QUACK STAFF EXECUTIVE & MANAGING/DESIGN EDITOR
NATALIE JOHNSON
PROOFING EDITOR & GRAPHIC DESIGN CONTRIBUTOR CLAIRE POPE
CIRCULATION SERVICES
TBD
INFORMATION & TECHNOLOGY NETANIA BUCKNER & BRENDA CASSEL MYERS
