Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated
Program Planning and Development Committee
National Programs 2013-2015National Programs 2013-2015
Dr. Paulette C. Walker, National President
Dr. Martha S. Lue Stewart, Chair
Risk Management
Risk Management Training Goals▲To enhance the mission of Delta Sigma Theta
Sorority, Inc., as it is related to youth initiatives▲To ensure a consistent understanding and
implementation of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority’s Risk Management policies and procedures.
▲To minimize the risk of implementing youth programs due to ill-prepared mentors and supervisors
Risk Management Training Methods▲Tier One Training
▲Regional Directors▲State Coordinators▲Regional PP & D Chairs▲Regional Risk Management Coordinators▲Chapter Presidents
▲Risk Management DID▲Selected Trainers through Leadership Academy Process
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated
Program Planning and Development Committee
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENTECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Financial Fortitude Using The Tools
Financial Fortitude: Is a financial education initiative developed under theEconomic Development component of the Sorority's National Five PointProgrammatic Thrust.
The 10 components of the program include:1. Goal Setting2. Financial Planning3. Budgeting4. Debt Management*5. Savings & Investments*6. Retirement Planning7. Homeownership8. Insurance9. Estate planning10.Entrepreneurship*
*2013-2015 Biennium Financial Fortitude Priorities
Financial Fortitude Using The Tools Entrepreneurship
DST Business Plan Competition (7) Winners $2,500.00 Each
Eligibility Requirements Female 18 Years or Older Legal Resident or U.S. Citizen Interested in opening a for-profit start-up business in your service area, or Owner of an existing for-profit located in your service area with revenues under $250,000
Financial Fortitude Using The ToolsReduce Debt and Increase Savings
*2013-2015 Biennium Financial Fortitude PrioritiesDebt Management and Savings & Investments
∆ Goal: Improving the economic well-being of our members and the communities we serve.
∆ Who: Sorors and communities we serve.
∆ What: Debt Reduction Challenge
∆ Why: To reduce personal debt, increase savings and increase credit scores.
∆ How: Provide easy access to financial resources that help individuals make better financial decisions.
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated
Program Planning and Development Committee
INTERNATIONAL AWARENESS AND INTERNATIONAL AWARENESS AND INVOLVEMENTINVOLVEMENT
Current International Projects
▲Adelaide Tambo School for the Physically Challenged
▲ Delta House at Vashti Village in Swaziland
▲ Delta School in Haiti
(Cynthia M.A. Butler McIntyre Campus)
▲ Mary Help of the Sick Mission Hospital
(formally Thika Hospital)
▲Water Wells in Machakos, Kenya
(Muindi Mbingu High School)
▲TREE (Training Resources for Early Education)
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated
Program Planning and Development Committee
PHYSICAL AND MENTAL HEALTHPHYSICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH
Journey to Wellness Continues…To encourage behavioral lifestyle changes for the physical, mental, and spiritual well-being of the African American families.
National Program Planning & Development CommitteeMartha S. Lue Stewart, Ph.D., Chair
Committee Members
Stacey Nicole Mabray, Ed.D.Barbara Moseley-DavisPamela Moore RogersPatricia M. Reed-CunninghamKaren Eley Sanders, Ed.D.Marya L. Shegog, Ph.D.Paula V. Snowden, Ed.D.Jennifer C. StimpsonJackie E. Williams, Ph.D.Danita L. Wimbush
Patricia A. Ackerman, Ph.D.Rolanda Evelyn Davis, R.Ph.Mary Estes HenrySheila Ginyard OgilviePamela Hart HemphillBrandi P. JonesLori Jones GibbsJoyce Jones Guinyard, DCSybil Knight-Burney, Ed.D.Sandra M. Lucado
Headquarters StaffCarolyn McCrea, Program Coordinator
Liz Newsome, Program Specialist
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated
Program Planning and Development Committee
National Programs 2013-2015National Programs 2013-2015
Dr. Paulette C. Walker, National President
Dr. Martha S. Lue Stewart, Chair