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Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Cincinnati Alumnae Chapter “Ohio Chapter of the Year!”

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Cincinnati Alumnae Chapter “Ohio Chapter of the Year!”. General Body Meeting June 21, 2008. Meeting Call to Order Adoption of the Agenda House Keeping Reminder Minutes of Previous General Body Meeting – Read Silently Correspondence Officer’s Reports

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Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Cincinnati Alumnae Chapter “Ohio Chapter of the Year!”

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  1. Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.Cincinnati Alumnae Chapter“Ohio Chapter of the Year!” General Body Meeting June 21, 2008

  2. Meeting Call to Order Adoption of the Agenda House Keeping Reminder Minutes of Previous General Body Meeting – Read Silently Correspondence Officer’s Reports President First Vice President Second Vice President Third Vice President Financial Secretary Treasurer Committee Reports City-wide Founders Day Ebony Fashion Fair Delta Academy Delta GEMS Financial Fortitude Delta Gateway Foundation New Business NAACP Ad Request Drifters Ad Request AKA Sigma Omega Donation Request Announcements Ritualistic Closing Ohio Chapter of the Year!”General Body MeetingJune 21, 2008ORDER OF BUSINESS Note:Italic and shadowed items are reports containing recommendations and will require action

  3. General Body Meeting Minutes May 2008 The May 15, 2008 meeting was called to order at 6:50pm, College Hill Presbyterian Church. A quorum was present with 34 financial sorors and 1 non-financial/ visiting sorors. Sor. Charlotte McKenzie moved to adopt the agenda. Seconded. Motion carries. The April General Body Meeting minutes were read silently. Sor. Betty Davis moved to approve the minutes. Seconded. Motion Carries. Correspondence Sor. Charlotte McKenzie gave her report. 2 requests to be discussed under new business. Chapter Articles covering recent programs and soror in the news. President Sor. Veronica Chapman gave her report. Local, regional and national updates. Violets to committees and select sorors. Received request to serve as host of regional leadership meeting in spring 09. 1st Vice President Sor. Tina Welch gave the report. Overview of past program activities and proposed programs for 0809. Encouraging sorors to come to the Delta Academy awards program on 6/7 3-4 pm. Request for sorors to help plan the Aug. Social Action activity. Motion to accept the propsed programs by Sor. Charlotte McKenzie. Seconded. Motion Carries. 2nd Vice President Sor. Veronica Chapman gave the report. Reminder to turn in nominations for Violet and Fortitude awards by May 23rd. Would like to know who will be attending the National Convention-Registration closes May 17th. 3rd Vice President Sor. Vickie Fairley gave her report. Informational report.

  4. General Body Meeting Minutes May 2008 ….continued • Financial Secretary • Sor. Ligaya West gave her report. 124 sorors for 0708, up to 90 for 0809. • Treasurer • Sor. Gayle DeBrossard gave her report. Increase of ad/contribution budget of $400. $1000 grant from DGF should be split 50/50 between Delta Academy and Delta GEMS Review of proposed budget for 0809. Motion to accept the proposed budget by Sor. Marie White. Seconded. Motion Carries. • Appointed Officers • None • Committees • Ways and Means: Soror Lisa Rowell gave her report. Requesting help to stuff golf bags after the meeting and volunteering for Saturday’s event. • Scholarship: Sor. Kim Hull gave her report. 4 winners selected for scholarships this year each receiving $2500. Sorors welcome to attend the senior award ceremonies for each winners school. • Financial Fortitude: Sor. Michelle Story-Stewart gave her report. Review of Issue 3 focusing on maximizing your 401k and Issue 4 of Big Sister Big Bucks handed out focusing on Smart Saving. • Ebony Fashion Fair:Sor. Charlotte McKenzie gave her report. The date is Friday October 31, 2008 at 8pm at the Duke Energy Center. Offering Chapter Members the opportunity pre-purchase tickets for the event. Acknowledgement/violets of committee.

  5. General Body Meeting Minutes May 2008 ….continued • Unfinished Business • None • New Business • As a expression of appreciation to the outgoing National Executive Committee officers, the regional officers and the Midwest leadership team are requesting that each chapter contribute $75.00 (or an amount within the capacity of the chapter) toward the purchase of a gift. Motion to contribute $75 by Sor. Wanda Owens. Seconded. Motion Carries. • Sponsor Request from Rho Xi Chapter for $250 to assist with hotel fees and transportation to the National Conference. Requested response date is May 31, 2008. Motion to give $250 by Sor. Tina Welch. Seconded. Motion Carries. • Announcements • Soror Khia Moses Highlighted in a magazine around Leadership Delta which is a program in conjunction with GE. • Concert Sounds and Songs at Crossroads Church on Sunday May 17th at 6pm. • Soror Jovan Moore is moving to Philadelphia to take a position with Teach For America, wanted to say Thank You to sorors in the chapter for love and support in the past • Soror Michelle Rogers will be moving to Philadelphia to take a new teaching position at Drexel University • Soror Darlene Clark-Hine will be speaking at the Union Terminal on Sat. May 17th at 11am. • Motion to adjourn by Sor. Tina Welch. Seconded. Motion Carries. • Meeting adjourned at 8:24 pm followed by the Ritualistic Closing. • Stacey Fulgham Veronica Chapman • Recording SecretaryPresident

  6. Correspondence ReportJune 21, 2008 Greetings, Sorors! Thank you for a great year of keeping our Chapter connected to one another and the community. Please review the guidelines listed below that will help in our correspondence process. • All committee meetings, updates, announcements, etc. that you would like included in the upcoming CAC Weekly Update should be submitted to me each week, no later than Sunday, 5:00pm, dst_cincinnati_alumnae@yahoo.com. You must write your own submission in its’ entirety. This will insure inclusion of any early week meetings, as the Update will be emailed during the early part of each week. If you have an exception/emergency, feel free to call me at 513-258-3799. • Please submit your info in the format as you would like for it to appear in the update. Your info should be inclusive, in standard type, and brief. Include pertinent info such as date, time, location, contact person, email, phone number, etc. Only minor editing will be done. • Keep in mind that NOT EVERY FLYER/ATTACHMENT CAN BE INCLUDED. Therefore, submit your info as bullet points that can be included in the body of the update or send an attachment that is small in capacity. • Please UPDATE YOUR CURRENT ADDRESS, EMAIL, PHONE NUMBERS, ETC. with our Sergeant at Arms as you sign in for the Chapter Meeting. Also, if you have information that is currently not on file for another Soror, please provide it to us. We need correct information so that we can keep you in the communication loop of CAC. • Your suggestions and comments are welcome. Remember, ALL SUBMISSIONS SHOULD ONLY BE SENT TO THE CHAPTER EMAIL ADDRESS: dst_cincinnati_alumnae@yahoo.com. Thank you Sorors! Correspondence: • Thank you letter received from 2007 scholarship recipient, Crystal Thomas Davis. • Convention Registration Packet is available from a member of Dayton Alumnae. To purchase, contact Soror Frieda Bennett, President, Dayton Alumnae at: holden1325@msn.com

  7. Correspondence Report continued…. * Thank you card from Sigma Zeta Chapter for our assistance with their attendance to Delta Days at the Nations Capital. • CLUE (Clergy and Laity United for Economic Justice) correspondence. For more info, call 585-943-1812 or rochesterclue@yahoo.com

  8. Correspondence Report continued….. Request/Ads/Donations: • Ad request from the 2008 NAACP Convention for their Souvenir Booklet. The amounts range from $2000/full page color to $750/quarter page black and white. • Fund request from Alpha Kappa Alpha Sigma Omega Chapter to support their Walk-A-Thon that will take place on September 6, 2008. Levels of support are $100 and $190.80. • Ad request from the Cincinnati Chapter of The Drifters, Inc. for their Tacky Ball that will take place on October 18, 2008. Ad prices are $75/full page; $40/half page; $25/quarter page. Tickets are available at $49.99. • Parade participation is requested by the Village of Lincoln Heights to participate in their parade, 54th Annual “Lincoln Heights Days Festival”, August 30, 2008. Have a wonderful Summer, Sorors!! Submitted in the spirit of Delta, Charlotte McKenzie Corresponding Secretary

  9. Presidents ReportJune 21, 2008 • Greetings Sorors! • This month brings to a close another fabulous sorority year. Thank you for your support, dedication and enthusiasm. We definitely continued to move the chapter Onward & Upward and we could not have done it without each of you! • Local Updates • Approximately 60 Sorors and guests participated in Delta Day at the Freedom Sisters Exhibit on Saturday, June 14th at the Cincinnati Museum Center. • Violets to Lisa Rowell and the Golf Outing Committee for a successful 3rd Annual Golf Scholarship Fundraiser. • Violets to Delta GEMS committee on their nominee, Jasmyne Walker, being selected to participate in the Presidential GEMS Program at the National Convention. Thanks to Soror Twitty and DeBrossard for agreeing to be her chaperone. • I was appointed to the NAACP Blue Ribbon Committee. Volunteers Needed for the 99th Annual NAACP Convention, July 12-17th. Critical needs include: Host Committee (to welcome guests), Kit Committee (to stuff convention bags) and Volunteer Drivers. • Leaders are needed for next sorority year! Please let me know if you are interested in a leadership position in FY08-09. Regional Updates • Chapter was published in the Reclamation issue of the Midwest Missile

  10. Presidents Report cont’d.June 21, 2008 • Regional Update (cont’d) • Violets to Tina for submitting a nomination on behalf of the chapter for Ohio Chapter of the Year • New Midwest Region Project ACE Red Book was published containing information on 55 out of the 60 Alumnae Chapters in the region. • Sunday, September 28th is the deadline date for ALL chapters to submit their Stroke program to State Program Planning & Development Coordinators. • Advisors Certification Training – October 3 -4, 2008 in Louisville, KY • National Update • Please inform Soror Danelle Carter if you are planning to attend the DST National Convention. • A meeting is being planned to discuss National Officer Candidates on Tuesday, July 8 at Panera Bread in Tri-County. Please RSVP to me by Monday, July 7th. • A member of Dayton Alumnae Chapter has registered to attend the convention in Orlando, but due to a change in her work schedule, she will not be able to attend.  If you have a member of your chapter who wishes to purchase a Convention Registration Packet, please contact Soror Frieda Bennett, President, Dayton Alumnae Chapter at: holden1325@msn.com Yours in Delta,Veronica L. Chapman

  11. First Vice President Report Sorors congratulations on a great year of service to our Cincinnati community. I would like to thank the Program Chairpersons and Co-Chairpersons and their respective committees for a job well done! Here are some program highlights: • Dr.Betty Shabazz Delta Academy - During the 2007-2008 program year, the co-chairs, as well as the committee members have increased focus on science-based, hands-on activities and non-traditional careers for women through three learning modules – “The Science of Beauty,” “iSPACE Robotics,” and in conjunction with Media Bridges, “Lights! Camera! Action!” • Delta Academy II: Delta G.E.M.S. (Growing and Empowering Myself Successfully) – conducted a kick-off session on Goal Setting, Learning Styles and Study Skills; the Annual Fall Retreat in conjunction with the chapter’s Delta Academy program where the theme was “Leadership and Self Esteem”; Career Planning & Preparationsession which consisted of an interactive career panel highlighting various career areas and educational opportunities; and the Annual Overnight College Retreat at Indiana University where again, the GEMS’ collaborated with the chapter’s Delta Academy program to put on a phenomenal program. The young ladies also participated in a Community Service activities. • Scholarship Committee - College Prep Workshop this year’s workshop was expanded to cover youth in the 7th – 12th grades. Students in the lower grades were exposed to different careers and activities they need to accomplish before applying to college, i.e. community service, summer jobs etc. The workshop for the upper grades focused on college selection, testing, application submission, interviews and financial aide. We also distributed $10,000 in Scholarships to local high school students. Four deserving young ladies selected from a pool of 60 applicants will receive scholarships for the next academic year. • Debutante Cotillion - This year’s Cotillion Ball the chapter presented 19 dynamic debutantes, representing 10 area high schools, to a sold out crowd of over 500 guests. The young ladies were engaged in a multifaceted leadership program over 6-months which emphasized public service, as well as personal and spiritual development. The culminating ball was an elegant display of splendor and grace. The sorority distributed over $21K in scholarships and awards.

  12. First Vice President Report • Social Action committee - This year, the committee collaboration with community partners. In October 2007 the Social Action Committee co-hosted a Cincinnati City Council Candidates forum with the local NAACP chapter. In May 2008, the Cincinnati Alumnae Chapter members, partnered with the Cincinnati-Hamilton County Community Action Agency (CAA) and the Queen City Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta to host the CAA’s Annual Legislative Breakfast. • Physical and Mental HealthCommittee - conducted brief presentations and distributes Health and Healthy Lifestyle information to Sorors during sorority meeting. As well as participated in a Breast Cancer Walk-a-Thon to raise breast cancer awareness in October and encouraged sorors to become involved in the Sisters Network, Inc, a partnership with the Breast Cancer Sister Study. • Financial Fortitude Committee - helped to increase the chapter’s awareness of ways to improve their financial stability with the Big Sister Big Bucks newsletter that addresses financial questions asked by sorors and other pertinent information sorors should know about their finances and today’s economic conditions. • Adopt-a-Family – over the course of the year, the chapter generously provided donations of food, clothing, gift cards, cleaning supplies, gifts, and more for our adopted family to provide Thanksgiving and Christmas baskets. In addition we collected personal care items for our sick-n-shut-in sorors and also distributed these items at Christmas. We will continue our social action program activities over the summer by participating in several voter registration drives: NAACP National Convention and Black Family Reunion. If you are interested in volunteering at the one of these events in the voter registration booth please contact Tina A. Welch at, 513 460 8828 or ta_da_welch@fuse.net Yours in Delta Tina A. Welch First Vice President

  13. Second Vice President Report • Thank you to the Membership Services Chairpersons and committee members for an awesome year! Your contributions and time spent were greatly appreciated. I look forward to your continued involvement and support of chapter programs. • Delta Choraliers ~ Irma Tillery • Delta Dears ~ Betty Davis and Sallie Berry • Fall Round-Up ~ Jovan Moore • Founders Day ~ Michelle Toney • Project Ace ~ Kyndal Burton • Sisterhood ~ Frances Glover and Rhonda Twitty • Soror Integration ~ Aisha Abernathy and Karla Stewart-Tyson • It is National Convention Time!!! As we prepare to depart to Orlando, Florida we would like to be able to contact you! Please provide to me via email at danellecarter2@yahoo.com or cell phone at 513.312.9596 your travel information as noted below: • Name • Roommate Name (If applicable) • Date of arrival • Hotel • Cell Phone Number • Please join me in congratulating the following Sorors on their dedication to our illustrious sisterhood. These Soror have served Delta for 25+ years! We look forward to 25 more!! • Soror Sheryl Chapman • Soror Ronnise Handy • Soror Jacquelyn McCray • Soror Lisa Rowell • Soror Tina Welch

  14. Second Vice President ReportContinued VIOLET AWARD • To be eligible for the Violet Award, one must be: • Nominated by a member of Cincinnati Alumnae Chapter • Over the age of 50 • An active member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority for over twenty years • A financial member of Cincinnati Alumnae Chapter in the current Sorority year • Committed to the steadfast support of chapter projects and programs • A representative of strength, wisdom and commitment to the Delta Nine Cardinal Virtues as evidenced through her conduct and demeanor FORTITUDE AWARDTo be eligible for the Fortitude Award, one must be: • Nominated by a member of Cincinnati Alumnae Chapter • A financial member of Cincinnati Alumnae Chapter in the current Sorority year • Have consistent involvement in a broad spectrum of Chapter projects and programs • Show commitment to and unsung support of Chapter projects and programs • Promote sisterhood and unity within the Chapter • Exemplify Delta’s Nine Cardinal Virtues through her conduct and demeanor • Demonstrate outstanding leadership of a chapter project or program • -OR- • Be responsible for the conception or initiation of a project or program that fosters Delta’s public service goals • -OR- • Demonstrate perseverance and unrelenting dedication to a Chapter project or program in spite of adversities Sisterly, Danelle 2nd Vice President

  15. City Wide Founders Day Report The Citywide Founders Day was held on March 1, 2008 at Cincinnati Action Agency. The event centered on Breast Cancer Awareness. Sorors Pearline Singletary and her sister Ms. Ice were recognized for their participation in the “Sister Study”. Ms. Ice was the keynote speaker. Her message centered on women in general being more aware of their bodies and maintaining regular mammograms and self breast exams. The rededication ceremony was held with lunch immediately following. A donation will be made for Breast Cancer Awareness on behalf of both chapters. Each Soror’s picture was taken when they entered the event and they received a framed picture as a souvenir when they left. The event was well attended considering the short amount of time Sorors had to respond to the invitation. Overall the event was a successful. Both chapters worked well together. Recommendations: • Planning - The committee was only able to meet approx. four times prior to the event. The planning of the event should take place at least 6 months before the event takes place. The committee should meet a minimum of once per month. Early planning will also allow the opportunity for collegiate chapters to participate in the event. • Finances - It was difficult to maintain an accurate track of all monies collected due to not having the chapter’s treasurer take the money. There should always be a representative from the chapter’s just to handle the money. While the co-chairs did their best to record and accurately log all money handed in, it still was a difficult task. The financial representative must be present at any meeting when money is collected. • Ceremony - The rededication ceremony was a beautiful ceremony, however we did not end up having someone to play the music and the ceremony did not run smoothly. There must be a practice of the ceremony at least once prior to the event. The committee is recommending that the rededication committee meet at least three times prior to the event and conduct a complete practice to include music.

  16. Citywide Founders Day 2008 • Souvenirs - The souvenirs were well received. If pictures are used as a souvenir again there will be a minimum of two printers to print the pictures. It took a long time to get all the Sorors pictures printed. Due to the cost of conducting the Citywide event, it is also recommended that souvenirs not be given. This tends to drive up the cost of the event. The purpose of the Founders Day program is to recognize and celebrate the founding of the organization. While most Sorors enjoy the souvenirs, the committee feels that Sorors will understand the need to eliminate giving souvenirs. • Thank you to all Sorors who helped with the event. We appreciated your support. • Submitted by Co-Chairs: H. Michelle Toney & Elizabeth Henley

  17. Ebony Fashion Fair ReportJune 21, 2008 • It is SHOWTIME!  The 51st annual Ebony Fashion Fair will be returning to Cincinnati on Friday, October 31, 2008.  Tickets are available for sale today! To ensure that you and your guests have the best seats in the house, please plan to purchase your tickets early.  For your convenience tickets will be sold at the locations listed below throughout the summer, 9am-1pm on the Saturday dates listed.  All tickets must be paid for at the time of your seat selection.  You can also go on-line to purchase your tickets starting June 25, through our website at www.cacdst.org.  Credit cards will be accepted on this site.> Escapades, 10088 Springfield Pike, Woodlawn OH  45215/ 9am-1pm: > August 23, 2008> September 13, 2008> September 27, 2008> October 11, 2008> October 25, 2008> College Hill Presbyterian Church, 5742 Hamilton Avenue, Cinti OH  45224/ 9a-1pm:> August 9, 2008> September 6, 2008> September 20, 2008> October 4, 2008> October 18, 2008If you have any questions, please contact Soror Danelle Carter (danellecarter2@yahoo.com) or Soror Gail McCullom (gmccullom@fuse.net).You don't want to miss this event. Let’s make this another success for CAC DST!Thank you, Sorors.

  18. Ebony Fashion Fair Report ….continued Submitted in Sisterhood, Committee Members: Aisha Abernathy Tekeia Auster Howard Cassandra Bolden Tina Bowen Marena Brown Kyndal Burton Danelle Carter Veronica Chapman Marviette Dale Gayle DeBrossard Shawnda DeRamus Vickie Fairley Stacey Fulgham Margaret Horton Kim Hull Katelyn Jackson Carmen Jett Crystal Kendrick LaCosta Moore Gail McCullom Malinda McReynolds Julia Montier Ball Nancy Moody Jovan Moore Melba Morgan Wanda Owens Donna Pickard Lisa Rowell Vanessa Sams Candie Simmons Karla Stewart Tyson Michelle Story-Stewart Jackie Turner Tina Welch Ligaya West Charlotte McKenzie, Chair

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