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Fort Worth Alumnae Chapter Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.

2016-2017 Sorority Year

October 2016 Committee Reports

Chapter Meeting – October 8, 2016 at 12:00 PM Great Commission Baptist Church

7700 McCart Ave, Fort Worth, TX 76133

Kathleen Turner, President

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Table of Contents

Executive Leadership .................................................................................................................................... 4

Committee Leadership .................................................................................................................................. 5

AGENDA ........................................................................................................................................................ 7

Welcome Visiting Sorors ............................................................................................................................... 8

October Birthdays ......................................................................................................................................... 9

October Breast Cancer Awareness Month .............................................................................................. 9

September Meeting Minutes ...................................................................................................................... 10

President Report ......................................................................................................................................... 16

National News & Events .......................................................................................................................... 16

Regional News & Events ......................................................................................................................... 16

State News & Events ............................................................................................................................... 16

Chapter News & Events .......................................................................................................................... 16

Committee Reports ..................................................................................................................................... 17

Arts and Letters Committee Report ........................................................................................................ 17

Barbara Jordan Essay Committee Report ............................................................................................... 18

Custodian of Properties Committee Report ........................................................................................... 19

EMBODI Committee Report .................................................................................................................... 20

GEMS Committee Report ........................................................................................................................ 21

Jabberwock Committee Report .............................................................................................................. 22

Membership Committee Report ............................................................................................................. 24

Physical & Mental Health/Wellness Committee ..................................................................................... 26

Risk Management Committee Report .................................................................................................... 28

Sisterhood Luncheon Committee Report ............................................................................................... 29

Social Committee Report ........................................................................................................................ 30

Social Action Committee Report ............................................................................................................. 31

Technology Committee Report ............................................................................................................... 32

U.N.O. Community Service Report ......................................................................................................... 34

Yearbook Committee Report .................................................................................................................. 35

2016-2017 CHAPTER CALENDAR ................................................................................................................. 36


Executive Leadership

President Kathleen Turner

First Vice President Angela Smith

Second Vice President Valerie Baston Sutton

Recording Secretary Barbara Jones

Financial Secretary Kristie Stephenson

Assistant Financial Secretary Ramona Carter

Treasurer Dr. Carolyn Yusuf

Assistant Treasurer Dora Sergeant

Chaplain Rose Kirby Simpson

Journalist Teresa Lamb

Corresponding Secretary Mekasha Brown

Sergeant-at-Arms Demetrice Thompson

Custodian of Properties Trista Allen

Historian Cynthia Winston

Parliamentarian Angela Rainey

Nominating Committee Chair Vicky Morange

Nominating Committee Member Andrea Harper

Nominating Committee Member Sherry Smith

Nominating Committee Member Tabitha Smith

Nominating Committee Member Kimberly Whatley Knight

Audit Committee Chair Andrea Wright


Committee Leadership Committee Title Name

Arts and Letter Chair Gloria S. Watkins

Arts and Letters Co-Chair Sherri Pratt

Barbara Jordan Essay Chair Glenda Redeemer

Barbara Jordan Essay Co-Chair Beverly Pouncey

Choir Chair Charlene Ayers

Courtesy Chair Margie Majors

Courtesy Co-Chair Betty Mobley

Delta Academy Chair Charitta Bryant

Delta Academy Co-Chair Roneka Patterson

Delta GEMS Chair Astonida Drake

Delta GEMS Co-Chair Keisha Mason

Delta GEMS Co-Chair Jasmin James

Founders Day Chair Deborah Cuffee

Founders Day Co-Chair Robyn Harris

EMBODI Chair LaMetra Curry

EMBODI Co-Chair Brittnay Mitchell

Fundraising Chair Kiphani Allen

Health Wellness Chair Janet Hicks-Woods

Health Wellness Co-Chair Jennifer Henley

Heritage & Archives Chair Cynthia Winston

Jabberwock Chair Debra Sterns

Jabberwock Co-Chair Paula Roberts

May Week Chair Kimberly Buckhalton

May Week Co-Chair Alishia Jones

Membership Chair Angela Smith

Omega Omega Chair Linda Green

Omega Omega Co-Chair Ernestine Cohee

Pan Hellenic Chair Yolanda James

Pan Hellenic Co-Chair Whitnee Byod

Programs Chair Valerie Baston-Sutton

Publicity Chair Teresa Lamb

Publicity Co-Chair Kimberly Hinton

Rituals & Ceremonies Chair Bonnie Cheatman

Rules of Order/Polices Co-Chair Angela Rainey

Senior Citizens Chair Bobbie Smart

Senior Citizens Co-Chair Loretta Bookman


Committee Title Name

Sisterhood Luncheon Chair Bevelia Curley

Sisterhood Luncheon Co-Chair Denishia Stenson-Davis

Social Action Chair Barbara Cager

Social Action Co-Chair Carolyn Grant

Technology Chair Kimberly Hinton

Yearbook Chair Mekasha Brown

Yearbook Co-Chair Demetrice Thompson


DELTA SIGMA THETA SORORITY, INC.

FORT WORTH ALUMNAE CHAPTER

CHAPTER MEETING

Great Commission Baptist Church ~ October 8, 2016 ~ Noon

AGENDA Ritualistic Opening Ceremony

Adoption of Agenda

Reading & Approval of Minutes………………………....Recording Secretary

Welcome & Introduction of Visitors……………………1st Vice President

Correspondence………………………………………………….Corresponding Secretary

Executive Board Recommendations…………………….Recording Secretary

Reports of Officers

President………………………………………………………………Soror Kathleen Turner

Financial Secretary…………………………………………......Soror Kristie Stephenson

Treasurer………………………………………………………………Soror Carolyn Yusuf

Chaplain………………………………………………………………..Soror Rose Kirby Simpson

Reports of Standing/Sub/Special Committees

Arts & Letters……………………………………………………..Soror Gloria Spadley-Wadkins

U.N.O. ………………………………………………………………….Soror Valerie Payne

EMBODI……………………………………………………………….Soror LaMetra Curry

GEMS……………………………………………………………………Soror Astonida Draper

Sisterhood Luncheon…………………………………………….Soror Bevelia Curley

Membership Services…………………………………………. Soror Angela Smith

Social Action…………………………………………………………Soror Barbara Cager

PP&D……………………………………………………………………Soror Valerie Baston-Sutton

Social…………………………………………………………………….Soror Rhonda Smith

Healthy & Wellness……………………………………………….Soror Janet Hicks-Woods

Founders Day………………………………………………………..Soror Deborah Cuffee

Jabberwock…………………………………………………………..Soror Debra Brown-Sturn

Yearbook………………………………………………………………Soror Mekasha Brown

Technology …………………………………………………………..Soror Kimberly Hinton

New Business……………………….…………………………….....President

Items for Consideration…………………………………….……President

Announcements……………………………………………………..Corresponding Secretary

Adjournment

Ritualistic Closing Ceremony


Welcome Visiting Sorors


October Birthdays

OCT 01 Tara McDow OCT 01 Cynthia Sykes OCT 04 Rubye Bradshaw OCT 06 Mary Price OCT 06 Tasha Turner

OCT 07 Audra Scott OCT 11 Talemah Jones OCT 13 Monique Ferrell

OCT 14 Angela Spears OCT 14 Gennie Winston OCT 15 Cathy Moffitt OCT 18 Lee Stell Weathers

OCT 30 Ollie Williams OCT 31 Bevelia Curley

OCT 31 Glenda Redeemer

October Breast Cancer Awareness Month


September Meeting Minutes DELTA SIGMA THETA SORORITY, INC

Fort Worth Alumnae Chapter Executive Board Meeting September 10, 2016, at Great Commission Baptist Church

7700 McCart Avenue, Fort Worth, TX 76133

Soror Kathleen Turner called the meeting to order at 12:03 p.m. with the ritualistic opening. There was a quorum present. Handouts were verified. Soror S. Spradley-Wadkins moved to adopt the agenda w/additions (54 for, 0 opposed, motion carried). Minutes for the previous meeting were read, Soror M. McGlothen-Sutton moved to accept the minutes as written (53 for, 0 opposed, motion carried).

Visiting Sorors: Lonzetha Allen, Sharn Burkley, Dr. Heiti Daniels, Janae Branch, Melisha Reese, and Shirley Coggins

Birthdays: Soror A. Smith recognized August birthdays; Sorors received small gifts

Local Correspondence (M. Brown):

Executive Board Recommendations:

1. Soror C. Ayers moved to ratify the reimbursement of the purchase of a Pandora Bracelet for Kristen Wells-Lewis (62 for, 0 opposed, motion carried).

2. Soror G. Spradley-Wadkins moved to donate $250 to the Forest Hill Lions Club to help with college scholarships, vision aid, summer camp, and prescription glasses (44 for, 0 opposed, motion carried).

3. Soror A. Dobbins moved to form an Ad HOC Committee for Understanding the Needs of Others (U.N.O.) (33for, 26 opposed, motion carried).

National Correspondence (K. Turner):

1. 25th on the 25th 2. Call for Delta Authors – Inspiring Authors and Artists 3. Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.’s Statement Re: Gender Issues 4. Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.’s Statement Re: Shootings in Baton Rouge, Minneapolis and

Dallas 5. International Sisterhood Retreat

Regional Correspondence (K. Turner):

1. Strategic Partnership Task Force 2. 2016 Regional Conference Cycle 3. 1 Delta 1 Vote Support 4. Southwest Regional Conference Programs & Awards (Delta Dear Heritage Award) 5. Backpack Drive Reward


Officers’ Reports

Financial Secretary (K. Stephenson): Financial Report of Income (see report) to be filed for audit

Treasurer’s Report (Carolyn Yusuf):

June Operating Scholarship Savings Jabberwock PayPal

Beg. Bal. $67,444.09 $1,435.94 $27,574.78 $20,289.35 $0.00

Deposits $19,534.89 $712.48 $0.22 $30.00 $0.00

Cleared Trans. $7,068.39 $254.51 $0.22 $3,046.21 $0.00

Uncleared Trans.

$17,638.83 $27.06 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00

Bank Bal. $74,512.48 $1,692.45 $27,575.00 $17,243.14 $0.00

Adj Bank Bal. $56,873.65 $1,663.39 $27,575.00 $17,243.14 $0.00


July Operating Scholarship Savings Jabberwock PayPal

Beg. Bal. $74,512.48 $1,690.45 $27,575.00 $17,243.14 $0.00

Deposits $905.00 $0.00 $0.22 $0.00 $0.00

Cleared Trans. $13,624.56 $0.00 $0.22 $0.00 $0.00

Uncleared Trans.

$3,627.06 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00

Bank Bal. $60,887.92 $1,690.45 $27,575.22 $17,243.14 $0.00

Adj Bank Bal. $57,260.86 $1,690.45 $27,575.22 $17,243.14 $0.00


May Operating Scholarship Savings Jabberwock PayPal

Beg. Bal. $60,887.92 $1,690.45 $27,575.22 $17,243.14 $0.00

Deposits $300.00 $0.00 $0.25 $0.00 $0.00

Cleared Trans. $3,236.78 $0.00 $0.25 $12,000.00 $0.00

Uncleared Trans.

$4,131.25 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00

Bank Bal. $57,951.78 $1,690.45 $27,575.47 $5,243.14 $0.00

Adj Bank Bal. $53,819.89 $1,690.45 $27,575.47 $5,243.14 $0.00


Committee Reports:

Chaplin Report (R. Kirby-Simpson) asking members to join the weekly pray conference Internal Audit (A. Wright) discussed 4Q audit, information received from the National Audit

Chair regarding the new processes to verify the CPA’s credentials and accommodations for refreshments during audits.

Jabberwock (D. Brown-Sturns) moved to increase the ticket price for the Jabberwock Pageant to $40, and to have the event in Fort Worth at the Will Rogers Center (40 for, 0 opposed, motion carried).

Social Action (B. Cager) moved to accept the Social Action Committee Report and to support the Day of the Girls by requesting that 25 or more sorors give $25 per person to support program activities (52 for, 0 opposed, motion carried).

Membership (A. Smith) discussed upcoming events- Round-up at H.F. Stevens Middle School on September 24, 2016, New Member Orientation on October 8 and 14, 2016, and DID training October 22, 29 and December 3, 2016.

Program Planning Development (V. Baston-Sutton) discussed the next Risk Management Training on November 12, 2016

Arts and Letters (G. Spradley-Wadkins) moved to have a book signing for Rose Kirby-Simpson and to have the chapter participate in the upcoming event- RCF Birth of a Nation RD on October 7, 2016, (43 for, 0 opposed, motion carried).

Founders Day (G. Spradley-Wadkins) Discussed the DFW Joint Founders Day Celebration on February 25, 2017

Sisterhood Luncheon (B. Curley) moved to use PayPal as a method to pay for a ticket/s for the Sisterhood Luncheon, a donation of $1000 to Dr. Haynes, incentive to highest ticket seller, and partnerships with youth programs and BREAD (46 for, 0 opposed, motion carried).

Social (R. Smith) moved to have Café Delta, Movie Outing in January 2017, gift exchange during Café Delta in December, family gathering event in March 2017, and annual picnic in June 2017 (32 for, 0 opposed, motion carried).

Health & Wellness (K. Allen) moved to adoption of National PPD committee, partnership with youth programs to carry out MHAL initiative that focuses on postpartum depression, bullying, depression in college students, and successful aging and Upcoming events – AHA Walk, NAMI Walk, St. Jude Walk, and Harambee Festival (36 for, 0 opposed, motion carried).

Announcements: (1) (D. Mell) Help flood victims in Denham Springs, LA and surrounding areas. $100 for 100 families

a. Gofund.me/Jordan-100 b. Purchase a gift card from Walmart, Home Depot, or Lowes

The meeting adjourned at 2:22 p.m.

Submitted by,

Barbara Jones Kathleen Turner

Barbara Jones, Kathleen Turner, Recording Secretary President


Correspondence Report

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.

Fort Worth Alumnae Chapter

Executive Board Meeting October 4, 2016

Chapter Meeting October 8, 2016

Committee Chair: Mekasha Brown

Committee Co-Chair:

Committee Co-Chair:

Five-Point Programmatic Thrust Category:

Meeting Date: 10/03/2016

Meeting Location: NA

Participants: NA

Summary of Committee Activities:

THANK YOU CARDS/LETTERS:

1. To my Wonderful Sorors, Thank you so much for the flowers for both my surgery and the

passing of my sister. Your kind words in the cards you all sent were greatly appreciated. Thank

you all for your love, kindness, and generosity. Thank you to Kathleen and Valerie for attending

my sister’s wake. God Bless you All! Soror Tomeka McGee

2. Sorors of Fort Worth Alumnae, Thank you so very much for your prayers and

card. Sincerely yours, Carla Moore

DONATION REQUESTS:

1. Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. – Alpha Sigma Lambda Chapter (Dallas Alphas) in

Conjunction with Alpha Merit Group will host its annual C. C. Ruseau Black and Gold

Scholarship Gala at the Sheraton Hotel Downtown Dallas on Saturday, October 22, 2016 at

7PM. This is a Black Tie Event including dinner, entertainment and a silent auction.

Tickets - $75

Tables - $750

Advertisements –

o Outside Back Cover - $450

o Inside Back Cover - $400


o Inside Front Cover - $350

o Full Page w/Picture - $125

o Full Page Listing - $100

o Half Page w/Picture - $100

o Half Page - $75

o Patron Listing - $25

2. BREAD – Beta Rho Education and Development Corporation

Thank you for your generous support over the years.

Respectfully requests a yearly donation of $2,000 for the 2016 – 2017 year.

3. Two Requests - American Diabetes Association: $150, $175, $200, other

4. St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital: $350, $525, $700, other

ANNOUNCEMENTS/INVITATIONS:

1. Flow Fitness Master Class September 30, 2016 – Calling All Greeks! Doors open at 7PM

and the workout begins at 7:30PM. $10 for a 90 minute workout. $7 special for Greeks wearing

paraphernalia. 2985 S. State Highway 306, Ste. 130 Grand Prairie, TX 75052

2. BREAD – Beta Rho Education and Development Corporation

Offering a $1,000 scholarship for the 2016 – 2017 year to a Jabberwock participant of

DST-FWA.

Attached – Scholarship Application Coversheet and Guidelines

The scholarship would be presented at the Jabberwock presentation in April 2017

3. Legacy of Women Awards Luncheon VIP Reception by SafeHaven of Tarrant County –

October 6, 2016 at the National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame 1720 Gendy Street, Fort

Worth, TX 76107; Time: 6:30PM – 8:30PM; Attire is business casual. Please wear purple for

domestic violence awareness.

4. Legacy of Women Awards Luncheon by SafeHaven of Tarrant County – October 12, 2016

at the Historic Hilton 815 Main Street, Fort Worth, TX; Time: 11:30AM; Keynote Speaker: Terry

Bradshaw; Tickets are $125; Attire is purple for domestic violence awareness.

5. Ethel Ransom Humanitarian & Cultural Club’s 83rd Anniversary Recognition Gala Honoring

Past and Present Humanitarians and the Medical Profession on Saturday, November 5, 2016 at

6PM at the University of Texas at Arlington Maverick Activities Center 500 Nedderman Dr.

Arlington, TX; Ticket Cost $40; Featuring: The video documentary of Dr. & Mrs. R. A. Ransom,

Sr. and the Ethel Ransom Memorial Hospital; Texas Medical Association Exhibit “Courage and

Determination: Pioneering Black Doctors in Texas”; Inspired Champion – Dr. Maxwell C.

Scarlett, MD; If you are unable to attend the gala, please contribute to the scholarship drive via

the website: www.ethelransomclub.org or mail to 2119 Harrison Ave. Fort Worth, TX

76110; Phone calls can be made to 214.801.7810.

VENDOR ADVERTISMENTS:


1. Malice in Ovenland, Vol. 1 by Micheline Hess is now available on Amazon – Rosarium

Publishing…Est. 2013; A Black-Owned Business (2)

DONATION ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS:

PUBLICATIONS:

1. Meals on Wheels Inc. of Tarrant County – The DISH

Electronically submitted by: Mekasha Brown

Submitter Email Address: [email protected]

Submit Date: 10/03/2016

President Report




National News & Events Δ The Power of 22

Δ “The Birth of a Nation”

Δ 53rd National Convention Sponsorship

Δ A N.E.W You

Δ Risk Management

Δ A NEW You

Δ Single Sign On (SOS)

Δ National Museum Of African American History and Culture

Δ S.T.O.P Hazing

Δ The United Way & DREF

Regional News & Events Δ Risk Management

Δ Social Action

Δ Nomination & Election

Δ Policy & Procedures

State News & Events Bond Newsletter Submission

MIT training

Red & White Day at the Capital

Chapter News & Events Δ Booking Signing Chapters From Mama

Δ Red Carpet Event The Birth of a Nation

Δ Blue Zones Project Greek Bike Ride/Walk

Δ Unity Park Community Service

Δ Sisterhood Luncheon


Committee Reports





Arts and Letters Committee Report

Committee Chair: Gloria SpradleyWadkins

Committee CoChair: Sherri Pratt

Committee CoChair:

FivePoint Programmatic Thrust Category: Economic Development


Meeting Location: Conference Call-In Meeting

Participants: Charlene Ayers, Leslie Polk, Sherri Pratt, Gloria Wadkins


1. Reviewed and updated A&L Calendar, (3 added 1resumed activity): Book Signings, Book Club(s), Delta Roundtable, Delta Days At Jubilee

2. Rescheduled Book Signing, 10-08-16, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Pre chapter mtg 'Chapters From Mama's Life' by Rose Simpson FWA Chaplain

3. Red Carpet Film 'The Birth Of A Nation', FWA meet, sit and view together at Hulen Movie Tavern, 3 P.M. Matinee (matinee price), after chapter mtg 10/08/16. Eblast & Robo call Reminder & changes.

4. Remind FWA of RCF release dates: Queen of Katwe (9/23 select theatres; everywhere 9/30), The Magnificent 7 (9/23 everywhere)

5. Delta Days At Jubilee Theatre, 3:00 P.M. December 17, 2016 m'The Gifts Of The Magi!' a family friendly production that is certainm to delight, entertain, empower and educate young and older. Purchase $25 Tkts, via FWA mailbox, @ chapter & exec bd mtgs

Recommendation: REMINDER and Information Only. Upcoming Activities: Rescheduled Book Signing, RCF The Birth Of A Nation, Delta Days at Jubilee

Next Meeting: 10/20/2016

Electronically submitted by: Chairperson Gloria SpradleyWadkins Submitter Email Address: [email protected] Submit Date: 09/28/2016






Barbara Jordan Essay Committee Report Committee Chair: Glenda Redeemer Committee Co-Chair: Beverly Pouncy

Committee Co-Chair:

Five-Point Programmatic Thrust Category: Education Development


Meeting Location: Email

Participants: Sherry Smith, Whitnee Boyd, Beverly Pouncy, Rose Simpson

Summary of Committee Activities: Discussed BJEC application process, suggested corrections to

application. Discussed placing the application online and allowing submission of essays electronically.

Discussed who would attend Gems meeting, the FWISD event, and Round-Up. We have more than 30

students from FWISD who are interested in participating in the competition. We reiterated the need for

committee members to attend Risk Management training.

Upcoming Activities: Roll out the application to Sorors and others who work with youth.

Recommendation:

Next Meeting:

Electronically submitted by: Glenda Redeemer








Custodian of Properties Committee Report

Committee Chair: Trista Allen

Committee Co-Chair:

Committee Co-Chair:



Meeting Location: -

Participants: Trista Allen

Summary of Committee Activities: -

Upcoming Activities:

Recommendation: Requesting funding for 24 hour access to property. Currently we have access only

during office hours. Additional access will cost an extra $5 per month for storage.

Next Meeting:

Electronically submitted by: Trista Allen








EMBODI Committee Report

Committee Chair: LaMetra Curry

Committee CoChair: Brittaney Miller

Committee CoChair:

FivePoint Programmatic Thrust Category: Education Development


Meeting Location: Grand Prairie, Texas

Participants: All members of the committee were invited ;However present members were LaMetra

Curry and Britaney Miller

Summary of Committee Activities: On 9/19/16 EMBODI engaged in the first meeting at

Dunbar High School in Fort Worth Texas. Although the attendance at that meeting was

small a lot was accomplished. On 09/21/16 this committee participated in the Fort Worth ISD College

fair. We were able to engage with many African American Males. There were 32 young men signed up

for the EMBODI program. We are excited and looking forward to collaborating with those

students during our October session. Correspondences were sent out by Co Chair Brittany Mitchell for

returning and new

Upcoming Activities: Big Youth Rally on 10/15/16 collaboration with TCU (Brite Divinity Black Seminarians)"MAN IN A BOX" Recommendation: Continue to grow the EMBODI Committee. Next Meeting: 10/1/2016

Electronically submitted by: LaMetra Curry


Submitter Email Address: Lcurrychatman@ yahoo.com Submit Date: 10/1/2016





GEMS Committee Report Committee Chair: Astonida Draper

Committee Co-Chair: Keisha Mason

Committee Co-Chair:

Five-Point Programmatic Thrust Category: Education Development


Meeting Location: Conference Call

Participants: GEMS Committee Members

Summary of Committee Activities: This GEMS Year 2016 - 2017 theme is: Dream, Vision, Plan, Action.

The objective for this GEMS year include Goal setting, writing a plan to achieve those goals, taking action

according to the plan and making the necessary modification along the way. We also want to encourage

the young ladies to be great leaders while also emphasizing compassion for others.

Upcoming Activities: GEMS upcoming October activities include preparing vision boards and a

presentation by Soror Rhonda Smith, High School Counselor.

Recommendation: Report for Informational Purposes Only


Electronically submitted by: Astonida Draper








Jabberwock Committee Report

Committee Chair: Debra BrownSturns

Committee CoChair: Paula Roberts

Committee CoChair:

FivePoint Programmatic Thrust Category: Education Development


Meeting Location: Community Christian Church

Participants: Paula Roberts, Angela Rainey, Tasha Penson, Briggette Garrett, Debra Brown-Sturns

Summary of Committee Activities: To spread the word, we conducted 2 on-site recruiting events:

Sept 8th Young Women's Leadership Academy's (YWLA) Open House

Sept 19th FWISD College Night

During these 2 events, we identified more than 25 young ladies interested in the 2017 Miss Jabberwock

Scholarship Pageant. Additionally, we are working with Marc Acala at Wil Rogers to secure our venue

and make contract to host our Saturday, April 1st 40th Annual Miss Jabberwock Pageant. No deposit has

been made. We are asking each soror who can to please purchase at least 1 full page ad at $100 to be

showcased in this year's souvenir book, to commemorate our 40th celebration.

Upcoming Activities: Our official kickoff, will be held on Saturday, October 15th from 12 to 1pm at

Dunbar High School. We'll be distributing 2017 Miss Jabberwock packets, reviewing scholarship pageant

requirements, pointing out key workshop, collection, and rehearsal calendar dates, as well as hosting a

Q/A session to address any outstanding questions parents or participants may have.


As always sorors, we appreciate you all helping us recruit young ladies, please continue spreading the

word in your churches, schools, and other civic organizations.

Just a friendly reminder, to any committee member which has not attended a required Risk

Management training, there is still time. Consider attending one of the 2-hour webinar sessions or

attending the in-person session being facilitated prior to November's chapter meeting.

The dates for the webinars are:

Sunday, 10/16 @ 6pm

Saturday, 10/22 @ 6pm

Sunday, 10/30 @ 6pm

A link to register for the webinar sessions will be sent out via email.

Recommendation: We recommend that all of the Jabberwock Committee & Chapter members

participate in the upcoming Rally.


Electronically submitted by: Debra BrownSturns Submitter Email Address: [email protected] Submit Date: 9/30/2016






Membership Committee Report

Committee Chair: Angela Smith

Committee CoChair: N/A

Committee CoChair: N/A

FivePoint Programmatic Thrust Category:


Meeting Location: Conference calls 9/13/2016 & 9/22/2016

Participants: Lyn Baker, Valerie Baston-Sutton, Ramona Carter, Pat Clark, Machell Denson, Janet Hicks-

Woods, Kimberly Hinton, Myra McGlothen-Sutton, Vicky Moragne, Tasha Penson, Angela Rainey, Dora

Sergeant, Tymesia Smaw, Kathleen Turner, Beverly Wilborn, Treschell Wilhite-Seymore, Melonee

Williams, Angela Smith

Summary of Committee Activities: Round Up was held on Saturday, September 24, 2016, at H. F.

Stevens Middle School in Crowley, TX where Soror Kimberly Buckhalton is principal. There were 79

sorors in attendance: 62 existing chapter members, 17 visiting sorors. Nine sorors were reclaimed during

Round Up: Tamika Stewart-Williams, Carla Bright, Shenika Robertson, Marsha Bean, Clintonia Bryson,

Alice Scott, Jasmine Lowe, Kimberly Buckhalton and Roneisha Euins. An additional 10 sorors reinstated

between August and September: Kimberly Jackson-Buckhalton, Raquel Brown, Alishia Jones, Ashlea

Harper, Tamara Gulley, Machell Denson, Nicole H. Johnson, Paige Dupar-Turner, Valerie Warren-Payne

and Shirley Coggins, for a total of 19 reinstated sorors.

For the Louisiana flood victims, we collected $250 in gift cards, some women's underwear and feminine

hygiene products.


Round Up Survey Results as of 09/29/2016: Total respondents - 31

Timeliness of the event - Excellent 16.67% (5), Good 60.00% (18), Average 23.33% (7)

Location of the event - Excellent 40.00% (12), Good 33.33% (10), Average 20.00% (6), Poor 6.67% (2)

Theme: Bringing Home the Redz! - Excellent 46.67% (14), Good 40.00% (12), Average 6.67% (2), Poor

6.67% (2)

Activities - Excellent 33.33% (10), Good 60.00% (18), Average 6.67% (2)

Value of the Information - Excellent 40.00% (12), Good 43.33% (13), Average 16.67% (5)

See handout for specific comments.

Membership and Round Up Expenses to date include: business cards $40.47, $119.99, catering $400.00,

decorations $52.17, cookies $41.96, tablecloths $11.91, ice $4.20 (total: $670.70).

We are waiting for communication from Jacquelyn A Blossom, TX/NM DID Coordinator, for an assigned

date and trainer for chapter DID training.

Upcoming Activities: Round Up: 9/24/2016 10am12pm, at HF Stevens Middle School

New Member Orientation: 10/8/2016, 10:30 at Great Commission Baptist Church and on 01/14/2017,

10:30 at Great Commission Baptist Church

DID Workshop: TBD

Recommendation: For information purposes only.

Next Meeting:

Electronically submitted by: Angela L. Smith








Physical & Mental Health/Wellness Committee

Committee Chair: Janet Hicks Woods

Committee CoChair: Jennifer Henley

Committee CoChair:

FivePoint Programmatic Thrust Category: Physical & Mental Health



Participants: FivePoint Programmatic Thrust Category: Economic Development



-NAMI walk 10/1-budgeted donation of $100 request made

-Harambee Festival 10/1

-Blue Zone Greek Bike, Walk, Run 10/15

-Sickle Cell Anemia (P13) Fundraiser 10/24-need 1 additional soror to volunteer to take tickets when

people are boarding the train @ 6pm and pass out give away bags on the TRE which will travel from Fort

Worth to Dallas and back @ 8pm.


-LLS Light the Night Walk 10/30 4pm - October Calendar of Events, Zumba @ UGM will begin 10/1, next

class 10/15. 13 sorors signed up for class. 9pm. Need 30 volunteers for various activities.

-Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System survey to guide chapter programs for members will be sent

out. Will have laptop available at chapter meeting to assist sorors with taking survey.

-MHAL Successful Aging brochures for future chapter meetings.

-Ask chapter to save and bring Ronald McDonald House aluminum tabs & Plastic caps for Wall

-Delta S.I.Z.E 2016-17 challenge - A N.E.W. You. Email to encourage participation and begin self-weigh

and tracking miles 10/1. A signup sheet will be distributed for sorors who will participate to join

SuperTracker Groups and Challenges through ChooseMyPlate.gov.

Recommendation: NA


Recommendation: For Information Only


Electronically submitted by: Janet Hicks Woods

Submitter Email Address; [email protected]







Risk Management Committee Report

Committee Chair: Valerie Baston Sutton

Committee Co-Chair:

Committee Co-Chair:



Meeting Location: Great Commission Baptist Church

Participants: approximately 30 sorors

Summary of Committee Activities: Risk Management training was conducted.

Upcoming Activities: Risk Management Webinars: Sunday, 10/16 at 6pm; Saturday, 10/22 at 6 pm; &

Sunday, 10/30 at 6 pm. These webinars will last approximately 2 hours. A link to register will be sent

out via email.

Recommendation: Information only

Next Meeting:

Electronically submitted by: Valerie Baston Sutton








Sisterhood Luncheon Committee Report

Committee Chair: Bevelia Curley

Committee CoChair: Kenisha StinsonDavis

Committee CoChair:

FivePoint Programmatic Thrust Category: Political Awareness & Involvement

Meeting Date: No meeting this time

Meeting Location: NA

Participants: NA

Summary of Committee Activities: Information sent out electronically to committee

Upcoming Activities: Sisterhood Luncheon

Recommendation: None at this time


Electronically submitted by: Bevelia Curley






Executive Board Meeting September 6, 2016

Chapter Meeting September 10, 2016

Social Committee Report

Committee Chair: Rhonda S. Smith

Committee CoChair: Jonae WalkerFerrell

Committee CoChair:




Participants: Vicky Moragne, Tabitha Smith, Jonae WalkerFerrell, Rhonda Smith

Summary of Committee Activities: Café Delta planning, social activities for the sorority year, roles and

responsibilities

Upcoming Activities: Gift Exchange activity at the December Café Delta

Recommendation: NA


Electronically submitted by: Rhonda S. Smith








Social Action Committee Report

Committee Chair: Barbara Cager

Committee CoChair: Carolyn Grant

Committee CoChair:

FivePoint Programmatic Thrust Category: Political Awareness & Involvement


Meeting Location: Home of Soror Barbara Cager

Participants: Angela Rainey, Kathleen Turner, Gloria Roy, Beverly Oaks, Barbara Jones, Beverly Poncy,

LaMesh Curry, Andrea Harper, Barbara Cager, Valerie Baston-Sutton

Summary of Committee Activities: Plan voter registration drives: Sarcoidosis Songs in the Key of Hope

Event, Great Commission Baptist Church, and the Harabee Festival

Upcoming Activities: Additional voter registration drives in schools, nursing home, etc

Next Meeting:

Electronically submitted by: Barbara Cager








Technology Committee Report

Committee Chair: Kimberly Hinton

Committee CoChair:

Committee CoChair:




Participants: Kimberly Hinton, Kathleen Turner


Updates to the FWA Website with the following:

Added & Removed Round Up Flyer

Added Founders Flyer & PayPal html code for payment

Added Sisterhood Flyer & PayPal html code for payment

Added the UNO flyer and Signup Genius Button

Added the Jabberwock Flyer

Added the Roundup photos

Uploaded the Voter Registration drive photos that were held at Mount Olive Baptist Church &

Great Commission Baptist Church

Added integration to Facebook page to receive the latest photo updates

Uploaded the Youth program application

Members Only

o Added the June, July & August 2016 financial reports to Members only

o Added the September Chapter Reports Booklet


MailChimp

Setup email reminders for October committee report deadlines


FWA Chapter Meeting Committee Report Booklet

Deadline for all Committee Reports will be Saturday at 1:00 PM before e-board o Saturday, November 5, 2016 at 1:00 PM o Saturday, December 3, 2016 at 1:00 PM o Saturday, January 7, 2016 at 1:00 PM o Saturday, February 4, 2016 at 1:00 PM o Saturday, March 4, 2016 at 1:00 PM o Saturday, April 1, 2016 at 1:00 PM o Saturday, May 6, 2016 at 1: 00 PM o Saturday, May 26, 2016 at 1:00 PM

MailChimp

Setup email reminders for all committee report deadlines

Recommendation: For Information Only

Next Meeting:

Electronically submitted by: Kimberly Hinton, Chairperson








U.N.O. Community Service Report

Committee Chair: Valerie Payne

Committee Co-Chair: Brittany Bailey

Committee Co-Chair: Shavon Cormick

Five-Point Programmatic Thrust Category: Physical & Mental Health


Meeting Location: Virtual

Participants: Committee members

Summary of Committee Activities: Request budget for upcoming service project

Upcoming Activities: October 22nd Feed the Homeless

Recommendation: Recommend that the chapter allocate $400 to assist with feeding the homeless.

Next Meeting:

Electronically submitted by: Valerie Payne








Yearbook Committee Report

Committee Chair: Mekasha Brown Committee CoChair: Demetrice Thompson Committee CoChair: FivePoint Programmatic Thrust Category: Meeting Date: 09/27/2016 Meeting Location: Genghis Grill Participants: Mekasha Brown, Teener Calcote, Yolanda James and Demetrice Thompson


1. We will take pictures of Sorors who would like an updated picture in the 2016 2017 yearbook, along

with new members at our Chapter Meeting in October.

2. We will purchase a set of DDC® 50 Pcs 4GB USB 2.0 Flash Drive Memory Stick Fold Storage Thumb

Stick Pen Swivel Design Red from Amazon.

Upcoming Activities: Work together to complete the chapter yearbook for distribution to the chapter.

Recommendation:

Next Meeting:

Electronically submitted by: Mekasha Brown Submitter Email Address: [email protected] Submit Date: 09/30/2016




Executive Board Meeting - October 4, 2016

Chapter Meeting - October 8, 2016

2016-2017 CHAPTER CALENDAR

AUGUST 2016 DECEMBER 2016 06 Planning Meeting 06 Executive Board Meeting @ 6:30 pm 16 TWU President Picnic 10 Chapter Meeting @ 12pm 20 Newsletter Deadline-September 20 Newsletter Deadline - January 20 Back To School Fair MCP Delta Academy/GEMS/EMBODI Jabberwock – Dunbar High School Senior Citizens – Shop & Sack Senior Citizens – Distribution SEPTEMBER 2016 JANUARY 2017 06 Executive Board Meeting @ 6:30pm 10 Executive Board Meeting 10 Café Delta 10 am 13 Founders Day Chapter Meeting @ 12pm 14 Chapter Meeting @ 12pm Risk Management Training 20 Newsletter Deadline - February 17 Delta Academy/GEMS/EMBODI 21 Delta Academy/GEMS/EMBODI Jabberwock – Dunbar High School Jabberwock 20 Newsletter Deadline – October 27 Senior Citizens – Shop & Sack 23 Senior Citizens – Shop & Sack 28 Senior Citizen - Distribution 24 Round Up – H F Stevens Middle School Senior Citizen – Distribution OCTOBER 2016 FEBRUARY 2017 04 Executive Board Meeting @ 6:30pm 07 Executive Board Meeting @ 6:30 pm 08 Chapter Meeting @ 12pm 11 Chapter Meeting @ 12pm 15 Delta Academy/GEMS/EMBODI 18 Delta Academy/GEMS/EMBODI Jabberwock – Dunbar High School Jabberwock – Dunbar High School 22 Newsletter Deadline – November 20 Newsletter Deadline – March U.N.O – Community Service 23 Joint Founders Day 28 Senior Citizens – Shop & Sack 29 Senior Citizen – Distribution


NOVEMBER 2016 March 2017 05 Sisterhood Luncheon – Will Rogers 07 Executive Board Meeting @ 6:30pm 07 Election Day 11 Chapter Meeting @12pm 08 Executive Board Meeting @ 6:30pm 20 Newsletter Deadline - April 12 Chapter Meeting @ 12pm Delta Academy/GEMS/EMBODI 19 Delta Academy/GEMS/EMBODI Jabberwock – Dunbar High School Jabberwock – Dunbar High School Senior Citizens – Shop & Sack 20 Newsletter Deadline – November Senior Citizen - Distribution Senior Citizens – Shop & Sack Senior Citizen – Distribution April 2017 04 Executive Board Meeting @ 6:30pm 08 Chapter Meeting @12 pm 12 MISS JABBERWOCK SCHOLARSHIP PAGENT 20 Newsletter Deadline – May 15 Delta Academy /GEMS/EMBODI Senior Citizens Shop & Sack Senior Citizens Distribution May 2017 16 Executive Board Meeting @ 6:30pm 20 Chapter Meeting @12 pm 20 Newsletter Deadline – June 15 Delta Academy /GEMS/EMBODI Senior Citizens Shop & Sack Senior Citizens Distribution June 2017 06 Executive Board Meeting @ 6:30pm 10 Chapter Meeting @12pm

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