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Broward County Alumnae Chapter
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
SUMMER EDITION 2018
A Message from the President. . .
It is a pleasure to serve as president of the dynamic
Broward County Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma
Theta, Sorority, Inc. Our outstanding programs and
events have yielded us a spectacular sororal year-one
that makes me extremely proud. I have enjoyed every
minute of this adventure and I am humbled by your
show of support. Looking back over this year, I think
about how the Lord has continued to bless and pre-
pare BCAC. He has certainly equipped us with every-
thing that we need as a chapter. Therefore, BCAC
must continue to do what is pleasing to Him. Our theme of “Let’s Dance” has
been a reminder to have fun and enjoy the work, all while helping others.
Dance is an artform consisting of purposefully selected sequences of move-
ments and each movement has value. Soror Cathy Edwards taught me that
dance can inspire and uplift.
Sorors, we have placed things in motion and added value along the way.
Our momentum has been swift, steady and strong. Let’s set higher goals in
our pursuit of excellence and continue to be bold, resourceful and deliberate
in our commitment to servicing all of Broward County.
Sisterly,
Tracy Barnswell
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Greetings from DELDF Chair,
This year as Chairperson of the Board of Directors for Delta Ed-
ucation and Life Development Foundation, Inc. (DELDF) the
tasks were challenging, and the experiences were enlightening
and rewarding. The Foundation operates to improve the quality
of life through education, cultural enrichment and social well-
being of our diverse community. We have been busy and fo-
cused on matters required to derive a most successful and pro-
ductive year. Our mission in working with the Sorority to sup-
port its public service program initiatives and fundraising activi-
ties has been very fruitful.
We are pleased to announce that our efforts together with the Chapter generated over
$120,000. Additionally, we received a $19,000 grant from Broward College and have also
been awarded the LETF grant from Broward County Sheriff’s Office in the amount of
$10,000. Such monetary successes allowed us to award over $40,000 in scholarships this
year and provided positive enhancements to our public service programs.
A real difference in the success of DELDF was the commitment of our Board of Directors,
committee appointees and members. The direction, vision and goals set at our Retreat
were embraced. Responsibilities and tasks were taken seriously and volunteerism was at
its peak: we served! Truly we have been a great team providing our time, talents and
treasures. Together with DELDF’s Board, committee appointees, membership and ulti-
mately, the benefactors of our hard work and achievements, the community culminated
this year as a WIN-WIN!
I extend my heartfelt gratitude to all who were instrumental in making this an amazing
year for the Foundation. I look forward to your continued support, service and even more
successes!
Sincerely,
Marilyn M. Jones
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Submitted by: Valerie Harley Gardner
The delta Family Reunion
On Friday, March 9th the Delta Family Reunion Committee called all Delta Dears, Delta Divas and Delta Dolls, active
and/or inactive to come home to our Broward County roots! The Broward County Alumnae Chapter hosted our first
annual Delta Family Reunion in collaboration with the North Broward County and South Broward Alumnae Chapters.
“When we all get together, what a time! More than 200 sorors gathered at the Delta
House to be entertained by the comedic stylings of Chris “The Teacher” Priester,
followed by a Sisterhood Quest, where sorors mixed and mingled to find their spe-
cials, take selfies with sorors who pledged the same year and sorors who attended
the same college or university. Our resident photographer, Soror Pamela Y. Wil-
liams, captured sorors in photos by the decade they pledged, starting with the 50’s
and moving forward to the 2000’s! We recognized and celebrated with sisters who
were celebrating 25 and 50 years. We ate the best BBQ; we danced a lot to some
great music, and we duck walked all through the Delta House! As all good things
must come to an end, we gathered together to celebrate our bond, by closing the
night with the Sweetheart Song…”Her first love is DST!”
The Delta Family embodied the true spirt of sisterhood in our beloved sorority! We
fellowshipped, we danced, we laughed and we were reminded that we are a part of something far greater than our
individual chapter homes! It’s a Delta Family Reunion. See you in March 2019 Sorors!
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BCAC Kicks Off Delta Week 2018
For eight consecutive days, the chapter hosted a series of activities and events that were opened to
the public. The purpose of the week was to broaden the awareness of the many programs and ser-
vices that impact our community. The activities included: Adopt a Street Clean Up Project, visiting
a local church, hosted a community social action forum, line dancing, cake walk and partnering
with Chili’s whereby a percentage of one day sales were donated to the chapter to offset cost for
students participating in the Teen Lift tour. The culminating event was Big Hats and Bow Ties
which was held on Saturday, March 24 at Grand Oaks Golf Club, Davie, Florida. Proceeds from
ticket sales, raffles and auction will benefit the chapter’s public service initiatives and scholar-
ships for high school students in the area. Everyone enjoyed the events the chapter planned for
the week. Hats off to everyone who participated to make this week huge success.
Submitted by Carletha Shaw-Rolle
ADOPT A STREET OPEN HOUSE
In partnership with the City of Fort Lauderdale’s Adopt a
Street Program BCAC and community members are dedi-
cated to keeping the streets of Broward County clean. On Worship & Praise at
March 17 during Delta Week over 75 participants assisted
in our first of four clean ups for 2018.
The New Mt. Olive Baptist Church
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BCAC 2018 5K RACE FOR HEALTH
On January 20 the Broward County Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. arrived at
Oswald Park to prepare for the 3rd Annual 5k Race for Health.
Grand Marshal, Ray Shipman (former College and NFL football
player) encouraged over 300 participants to push themselves by
competing against each other and/or the clock.
At the end of the race all registered participants received a medal
and participated in post race activities. Everyone enjoyed perfor-
mances presented by Beat Street, a young dance group; Dillard
High School’s step team ; and Kameron Wigham, a skilled dancer.
Sponsors for the events were: Broward Health, AARP, Tina Teague State Farm Agency, Senator
Perry Thurston, Sorors Cheryl Dickey and Carolyn Harris. Also on site was the Big Red Bus (blood
mobile) Dr. Venessa Walker, a local Ski Club and other vendors.
Plans are underway for next year’s event which is scheduled January 19, 2019. It is safe to say that
the ladies of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. without a doubt, RUN THIS TOWN!
For more information contact: Jessika Timmons (info@bcac.com)
Teen Lift College Tour ‘18
Eighty-four students from several public and private Broward County high
schools and one from Palm Beach County departed on March 26 on our 31st
Annual College Tour. The three day trip included visits to the following col-
leges and universities: Valencia College, University of North Florida, Florida
State University, Florida A&M University, University of South Florida and
Florida Gulf Coast University. While on the individual campus tours, stu-
dents were introduced to college and campus life. The tour provided an op-
portunity for students to make direct on-site inquiries of college officials
while matching institutions of higher learning with their educational goals and career aspirations.
Prior to the tour, the students attended monthly sessions which
provided information about getting into college, obtaining finan-
cial assistance, SAT/ACT preparing and choosing the right institu-
tion.
Based on the surveys completed by the students at the conclu-
sion of the tour indicated that they had an awesome experience
which allowed them to gain first hand knowledge about college,
networking and meeting new people. The parents’ feedback indi-
cated the tour allowed their son/daughter to prepare for post
secondary options. The committee is very humble and grateful
to have such caring sorors. To all who served as chaperones, donated water/snacks, or made monetary donations, we
are forever thankful. Sorors Dorothy Orr and Jasmin Shirley thank you for your generous donations.
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BROWARD HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS RECOGNIZED
On Saturday, May 5 the chapter recognized seventy-three ninth, tenth and eleventh grade stu-
dents who maintained a 3.0 or higher GPA. In addition, the chapter presented a Career and
College Fair and College Prep Workshop. Alumni and recruitment representatives from the fol-
lowing colleges were in attendance: Bethune Cookman University, Broward College, Florida At-
lantic University, Florida A&M University, Florida Memorial University, Florida State University,
Hampton University, Howard University, Morehouse College, Spelman College, Tuskegee Univer-
sity, Tennessee State University, University of Central Florida and University of Florida. Panel dis-
cussions included topics about financial aid, budgets, dormitory life and study groups. Motiva-
tional speaker and author Darrell Hardge presented a powerful word of wisdom and encourage-
ment to the parents and students in attendance. Submitted by Roslyn Woods
BCAC Dr. Jeanne L. Noble GEMS Institute their own wealth. The GEMS won 1st and 2nd places
is a continuum of services that address the needs of young for their creativity in designing an innovative product
African American women in grades 9 through 12 with a that would create wealth in the future.
framework for the participants to discover and understand
Each grade level will close their year by participating in
their individual brilliance by embracing the aims of the GEMS
their Infinitely Complete Experience. The 11th grade
theme: Growing and Empowering Myself Successfully.
GEMS program is ORITA (Crossroads) Rites of Passage,
Throughout the year a variety of topics were presented to the 10th grade GEMS celebrate their moms in a special
GEMS participates such as Healthy Relationships, Being the way at the Field of Flowers creating a beautiful floral
Best You, Social Media Awareness and Destination Gradua- arrangements. The 9th grade GEMS celebrates Dads
tion. during a bowling event.
In January the GEMS celebrated Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr Day It is the com-
mittee’s goal to
ensure the time we
spend with the
GEMS participants
is meaningful and
would have a posi-
tive impact on their
lives.
Submitted by: Angeline Flowers
through service. The GEMS partnered with Broward Commu-
nity College and the youth groups at Charles R. Drew Elemen-
Always pray
tary School of TEAM UP to Clean UP in which they worked to To have eyes
beautify the school's campus so that the students would feel that see the best
good about coming to school in a clean and beautiful learning in people, a heart
environment. Also in January the 12th grade GEMS were that forgives the worst,
transitioned into Debutantes in preparation for their presen- a mind that forgets the bad,
tation to society in our annual cotillion. and a soul that never loses
In February, the GEMS participated in the Annual GEMS Con- faith in God.
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ference with our sister chapters and learned how to establish
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The Children’s Reading Festival was held on Saturday, April 28. It was a grand day of literacy for 523 chil-
dren and their families. The free event treated diverse families to a variety of educations and fun activities. The Festival aimed to
increase readership in the home, prevent the summer reading slide and supplement home
libraries with free books chosen by attendees. Most children took home four books, a book-
bag with supplies and a coupon to bowl free all summer.
Guest authors included: John Robinson, a Scholastic Consultant, Houston (TX), Mia Merritt,
Stephanie Evans, 8 year old Delphine Dauphin, Felicia Tucker of Atlanta (GA) and Crystal
Williams.
Attendees enjoyed storytelling by Verdelle Walker and Delta Academy participants. Other
activities included a bounce house, obstacle course, face
painting, caricatures, balloon art, coloring and train rides.
Ashanti Cultural Arts students treated the audience to
two performances. Additionally the kids were excited to see “Clifford the Big Red Dog”. Compli-
mentary drinks, snacks and lunch were provided along with hotdogs prepared by members of
the Chi Omega Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.
We are thankful for our sponsors, partners and community vendors. We are also grateful for
the sorors and volunteers who assisted in making the Children’s Reading Festival successful!
Submitted by: Veronica Boyd
EMBODI (Empowering Males to Build Opportunities for players to discuss the life of a student athlete. The
Developing Independence) is one of the signature national pro- final activity for year they will be going to see “The
grams of Delta Sigma Theta Illusionist” at the Broward Performing Arts Center.
Sorority, Inc., which pro- EMBODI strives to bring interesting and relevant
motes and provides oppor- topics to this upcoming generation of young black
tunities to improve the men. Submitted by: Sade Barnswell
quality of life of our young
black men. Our compre-
hensive approach focuses
on building character and
reinforcing life skills to de-
velop independence and overall success with our monthly workshops.
This was an exciting year for EMBODI, because we were awarded a
$10,000 grant from BSO Law Enforcement Trust Fund (LETF) which
allowed us to reach more young men. The EMBODI program part-
nered with the Dillard high School 6-12 grade flag football team,
To All Committee Chairs
Omega Psi Phi Lamp Lighters, and the Kappa League throughout the
year. The students attended one of our National Red Carpet Events End of the year reports are due
to see the movie Black Panther. Some additional activities included
self-defense training for real life situations and Painting with a Twist JUNE 10
where they explored abstract art. They are also excited about a Foot-
ball clinic that featured retired Professional and Collegiate football
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Our 18th Annual Debutante Cotillion was held April 8, 2018 at The Signature in Davie, Florida. It
is an honor that we have the opportunity every year to present young ladies, as a celebration of
their scholastic achievement, program participation and public service. Our theme this year was
“Dazzling Diamonds”. We presented 10 beautiful young women that exemplified and demonstrat-
ed academic excellence and good moral character. Our 2018 Debutantes were: Chayla Cherry,
Aleyda Coppin, Haelyn Lahens, Ja’Len Mitchell, Nyssa Powell, Annyssa Shular, Imani Whitehead,
Brittany Williams, Tyra Williams and Shechem Varice.
Cotillion award recipients were:
Fundraising: Chalya Cherry (1st Place), Tyra Williams (2nd Place), Ja’len Mitchell
(3rd Place). Top GPA: Chayla Cherry and Haelyn Lahens (1st Place) Aleyda Coppin
and Nyssa Powell (2nd Place), Shechem Varice (3rd Place) Top Community Service
Hours: Brittany Williams (1st Place), Aleyda Coppin (2nd Place), Nyssa Powell
(3rd Place). In addition to these awards, each Debutante received a Debutante Book
Award for their program participation. We are confident as these young ladies ma-
triculate to their various universities, that they will let their light shine and achieve
great things in the future. Submitted by: Crystal Barnes Butler
The young ladies from Delta Academy along with par- The Broward County Alumnae Chapter
ents and sorors volunteered at the Lifenet4Families on Sat- of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. hosted “School Safety and Gun
urday, April 9th. The to learn about the services that the Violence--The New Normal” Townhall Forum on April 21. More
center provides to anyone I need that is a resident of than 100 community residents attended this interactive panel dis-
cussion post the mass shootings at the Marjorie Stoneman Douglas
High School in Parkland, Florida located in Broward County.
Panelist included a member of the Broward County School Board
representing District 5; a former police chief and School Resource
Officer (SRO), two high school students from an urban high school
and a current school system administrator. The audience partici-
pation and feedback contributed to a spirited discussion about the
aftermath and impacts to students and families throughout
Broward County. Vital information was disseminated and recom-
mendations provided that will set the stage for follow-up planning
Broward County. It serves homeless and low income peo- opportunities and participation with key members of the school
ple center is located at 1 NW 33 Terrace in Lauderhill, just system. First s steps were communicated to ensure safety
north of Broward Boulevard. We had the opportunity to measures are implemented that benefit all schools, after-care pro-
learn about the services that the center provides to anyone grams, funding, advocacy and support through Broward County.
in need that is a resident of Broward County. It seves BCAC committed to continuing the dialogue and “call to action”
homeless and low income people and many senior citizens thereby ensuring community input into future decisions made by
from central Broward County. WE worked on packing over the Broward County Public School System.
100 mobile lunches that were delivered to seniors and the
disabled. We also stocked the inventory in the food pantry
and sorted and stocked donated clothing. We were greeted
by the Executive Director, Dr. Melanie Geddes and he vol-
unteer coordinator when we arrived. We were all sur-
prised to learn about the variety of services offered. The
girls enjoyed the experience, and made plans to collect
more items to donate to the homeless families in our com-
munity. Submitted by:
Jasmin Shirley
Submitted by: Dawn Thurston
10The 40th Annual “In Pursuit of Excellence” Academic Awards and Scholarships May Week Ceremony
was held on Sunday, May 6 at Parkway Middle School of the Arts Auditorium where 243 seniors were recognized. Scholarships
were awarded to several students graduating from Broward County Public Schools this year. In the Fall some of the students will
be attending Florida A&M, Florida State, University of Central Florida, Florida
International University, University of Florida, Albany State, American University
and Spelman College.
Scholarships in memory of the following sorors were presented: Mary Black
Rizor, Lolanda Arnett Mullens (STEM), Cathy Rufus Edwards, and Kamellia Ed-
wards Roberts. Other scholarships presented were:
• Emma K. Black Scholarship
• Marilyn Moore Jones Book Award Scholarship
• The Shirley Family Legacy Medical Scholarship
Awards totaled over $30,000 for 20 recipients.
Applications for 2019 scholarship awards will be available December 15, 2018.
Thanks to the following committee members for their dedication: Tina Teague,
Mary Lesesne, Emma Black, Connie Thompson-Poole, Corine King, Susie Ander-
son, Dr. Carletha Shaw-Rolle, Deborah Pino, Susie Williams, Marie Goodrum
Johnson, Annette Pinckney, Gwendolyn Batie, Crystal Barnes-Butler and Linda J.
Gibson, Chair.
BCAC hosts 11th Annual
Prayer Breakfast
On December 2, 2017 BCAC hosted their annual prayer breakfast at
beautiful B-Ocean Hotel in Ft. Lauderdale. This year’s theme “A Heart
of Giving” fulfilled the sorority’s desire to remember our principles
and to connect with each other and the community in a positive way.
Over 120 people were in attendance and eagerly received the mes-
sage by Prophetess Pastor Lisa B. Lofton. Plans are already underway
for the chapter’s next prayer breakfast.
Submitted by: Carleta Evans-Gudger
11This was the first year Broward County Alumnae, North Broward County Alumnae and
South Broward Alumnae Chapters participated together at the Relay for Life at Joseph C.
Carter Park in Fort Lauderdale on May 18-20.
Collectively the three chapters raised $17,000
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AN EXCITING YEAR FOR
ARTS & LETTERS
We began the year with Delta’s first Red Carpet
event with the grand movie “Marshall”.
We followed with a bold showcase for Open Mic
Crimson Lights. The purpose of this program was
to present the community with the overwhelming
talent of poetry, spoken word and dance, from
youth to young adults. The event was held No-
vember 11 at the Kathleen C. Wright Life Develop-
ment Center. There were 13 amazing performanc-
es. Based on the audiences reaction with cheers Dance group performs at Open Mic Crimson Lights
and accolades plans are underway to make this an
annual event.
Our second Red Carpet event was the viewing of
“Black Panther”. Sorors showed up in full African
attire in support of this ground breaking film.
Wakanda Forever!
It is the committee’s goal to present programs
that demonstrate and promote positive images of
African Americans and other minorities through
liberal arts, visual arts, performing arts, music and
cultural enrichment.
Submitted by: Geneva Warner BCAC members and friends attend Black Panther
12RED RIBBON AWARD WINNER, DST SOUTHERN REGION
Sorors Patricia Taylor and Sandra Horton welcomes These beautiful Delta Dears have over 450 years
Sen. Cory Booker to the Florida and Bahamas State Cluster in March of membership in
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
The 8th Annual White Hot Soiree was held at Krave Lounge in Sunrise, Florida on
Saturday, May 26. This year’s event showcased the new initiates from the Divine 9. In
addition, Delta Education & Life Development Foundation, Inc. (DELDF) has committed to
donate a scholarship to the chapter with the highest attendance.
Special thanks to Tina Teague Insurance Agency, Inc., sorors, supporters and the entire
2018 White Committee for making this event a success.
We look forward to seeing you at next year’s event on Saturday, May 25, 2019.
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Women of Color Empowerment Conference
Fort Lauderdale, FL
• DST Southern Regional Conference,
June 28-July 1, 2018, Nashville, TN
• Round Up, August 10 - 11
• Women of Color Empowerment
Conference, September 7-9
• DELDF Golf Tournament, 9/29
• School Day Party 10/2018. Date TBA
• SOS Children’s Village 5K, 11/3
• Crimson Lights Open Mic, 11/10
• DELDF 5K Walk, 1/19
• Jazz in the Gardens, 3/9-10
• Delta Week 3/16-3/23
• Big Hats & Bow Ties, 3/23
• White Hot Party 5/25
• DST National Convention, July
New Orleans
HURRICANE SEASON OFFICIALLY BEGINS
JUNE 1, 2018 - NOVEMBER 30, 2018
BASIC PREPAREDNESS TIPS
Know where to go. If you are ordered
to evacuate
Put together a go-bag; disaster supply
kit, including a flashlight, batteries,
cash, first aid supplies, medications
and copies of your critical infor-
mation
Other items to consider purchasing in
advance: non perishable food, water,
first aid kit, manual can opener, cool-
er and icepacks
MOTOWN REVUE Make a family emergency communi-
cation plan
The state’s tax free holiday for hurri-
BCAC - DST STYLE cane supplies runs through June 7
16Soror Deborah Hill
March of Dimes NPHC - Broward County Annual Recognition Luncheon
Women of Distinction Honoree Soror Betty McCray accepted the Lifetime Achievers
award posthumously on behalf of Soror Mary Black Rizor
and Soror Virginia Slater BCAC Soror of the Year 2017
Soror Marcia Pinder was honored at the 2nd Annual Night of
Champions on Wednesday, May 23 at Dillard High School.
She received the 2018 Gatorade Coaching Excellence Award.
This award recognizes high school coaches for their outstanding con-
tributions in developing stellar athletes on and off the courts.
Soror Pinder will attend ESPN’s ESPY award show later this summer.
Visiting soror post: “I’m visiting from Michigan and So-
ror Robin Rentz Cope invited me to sorority meeting.
Soror Carletha Shaw-Rolle provided a ride to chapter
meeting and I was overwhelmed by the sisterly love
from Madam President Tracy Barswell and the warm
welcome I received from my Sorors - thank you!”
Demi Pino (daughter of Soror Deborah Pi-
no) will graduate from Dillard High School
June 5. She is in the top 13% of her class
Soror Ashley Scott has been promoted
and will be attending Alabama State Uni- to Exceptional Student Specialist at
versity in the Fall on a full tuition scholar- Coral Glades High School.
ship.
17Soror Edith Bynes celebrates 50 years
of membership in
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
She was initiated Spring 1968,
Delta Alpha Chapter, Bethune Cook-
man College, now University.
She is retired with more than 30 years
of banking experience.
Soror Tanya Jackson received “The Community
Pillar Award” from the Black Affairs Advisory
Board’s Heritage Planning Committee
Soror Tina Teague
BCAC Soror of the Year 2018
Soror Sue-Ann Robinson will be staring in a new Starz network series Soror Teague has also been named one of the
beginning June 3, “ Wrong Man”. 50th Most Powerful and Influential Black
The six-episode documentary Business Leaders of 2018
series will examine the lives of __________
three different inmates who have
Twenty one of the “Essence of the 34th Di-
been incarcerated for decades
and claim their innocent. Soror
mension” celebrated their 25th year member-
Robinson will play a former prose- ship in Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. at
cutor along with investigative the beautiful Hyde Resort in Hollywood,
team members Ronald Ruby, Florida on Sunday, April 29. We were initiat-
Joe Kennedy and Ira Todd. ed through BCAC in 1993.
The 34 included: Adre Dixon, Alva Bell Bullard,
Cynthia Borders, Valorie Burney, Ann Cephas,
Gwendolyn Dudley, Kay Dawson, Qunea Gordon,
LaShonda Farrow Foy, Joyce Drayton, Andrea
Guy, Faye Humphries Mardis, LaDesorae Giles-
Smith, Rosie LeGrand-Collins, Marie Goodrum
Johnson, Wendy Jerkins, Kathy Harris, Regina
Kelly-Scurry, Vera Groover, Cindy Gassett Rog-
ers, Jessie Ruth Miller, Nielza Pittman, *Delores
Sallette, LeNelda Woodard, Hattie Lane, Connie
McGirt, Elizabeth Massey, Brenda Wilson, Bar-
bara Wilder, Beverly Warren, Shirley Ward, Ma-
ple Merritt, Karen Watts McCoy and Sherander
Williams.
*Deceased
1840 YEARS AND COUNTING…..
It was 40 years to the day that the Elusive Ladies of Beta Alpha crossed over and gave their hearts to Delta Sigma Theta Sorority,
Inc. Celebrating that Deltaversary milestone at the Annual White Hot Soiree Party on May 26, 2018, the Elusive Ladies began their
stroll as they did four decades ago to the tune of “You are my Sunshine” in
recognition of our beloved Sorority. The Broward County Alumnae Chapter
opened its heart to the Elusive Ladies and celebrated alongside them with
special reserved seating and a beautiful red and white cake.
Eighteen of the 34 Elu-
sive Ladies came from
around the country to
bask in the glow of sis-
terhood which began in
the Spring of 1978 at
Florida A&M University.
Six South Florida Sorors planned the weekend of memories which included Cock-
tails and Dinner at the Diplomat Resort on Hollywood Beach, the White Party at
Krave’s and Sunday Brunch at Aruba Café which was preceded by a weeklong
Cruise to Cuba aboard the Norwegian Sky. Words are inadequate to express the
appreciation we feel for the Broward County Alumnae chapter and for each oth-
er as we shared a lifetime of memories punctuated with a whole lot of love,
laughter and reminiscing pledge stories throughout the weekend. Submitted by Vickie Frazier-Williams
DST Members attend Delta Days at the
State Capitol, Tallahassee, FL
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES 100 Black Men of America, Inc. will host their Soror Gwen Menifee from Cincinnati, Ohio was in Florida
32nd Annual Conference, June 13-17, 2018 at The Diplomat Beach Resort. on a job assignment. While she was here she attended
They are requesting sorors to serve as information desk attendants, assist
many of our chapter’s events. Soror Cynthia Jackson still
with workshops, greeters, badge checkers, etc.
For more info contact:
remains in contact with her now that she has returned
Soror Barnswell with times and dates you are available. home.
19MARCH OF DIMES FOR BABIES
DIABETES WALK
Chapter members participated in the MOD
walk and raised $2000.
Members also volunteered with the MOD
annual silent auction event.
BCAC distributed over 300 blankets to shelters and churches in
Broward County and Haiti
BCAC members attend
MLK, Jr. Parade and Day of Service
Advocate for Change Symposium
20BCAC partnered with the Annual Major Jerome E. Gray, Esquire Back -2-School Community Celebra-
tion. The children were given free backpacks and school supplies. New hairstyles for the girls and
haircuts for the boys were also provided.
BCAC members also participated in Restore 954 and SOS Village 5K Walk/Run
Social Action Forum in partnership with The Urban League, College Fair Workshop Presenters during May
TJ Reddick Bar Association and League of Women Voters event for 9th, 10th and 11th grade students
Members of BCAC, NBCAC and SBAC assisted the students, faculty and families during their return to
Marjorie Stoneman Douglas High School after the tragic loss of 17 students and faculty members on February 14.
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