Fortifying Our Sisterhood to Facilitate Our Service.
Fortifying Our Sisterhood to Facilitate Our Service.
Committed to Public Service
Since its founding in 1913, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. has clearly distinguished itself as a public service organization that boldly confronts the challenges of African Americans and, hence, all Americans.
Undergraduate and alumnae chapters develop programs that address areas of need within the local, as well as, the international community. Since 1983, the Bloomington-Normal Alumnae Chapter continues to be “committed to public service in the twin cities.”
Our sorority’s public service focus is built around its
Five-Point Programmatic Thrust:
• Economic Development
• Educational Development
• International Awareness and Involvement
• Physical and Mental Health
• Political Awareness and Involvement
Since its founding in 1913, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. has clearly distinguished itself as a public service organization that boldly confronts the challenges of African Americans and, hence, all Americans.
Undergraduate and alumnae chapters develop programs that address areas of need within the local, as well as, the international community. Since 1983, the Bloomington-Normal Alumnae Chapter continues to be “committed to public service in the twin cities.”
Our sorority’s public service focus is built around its Five-Point Programmatic Thrust:
• Economic Development
• Educational Development
• International Awareness and Involvement
• Physical and Mental Health
• Political Awareness and Involvement
Social Action Community Connections Series
Concerned, caring, and constructive conversations.
Panelists:
John Elliott – Past President, Bloomington-Normal NAACP
Faith Russell – President, League of Women Voters
Patrick Cortesi – Chair, Democratic
Party Dennis Grundler – Chair, Republican Party
Moderator – Honorable Litesa Wallace
“Why Local Elections Matter”
Concerned, caring, and constructive conversations.
Panelists:
John Elliott – Past President, Bloomington-Normal NAACP
Faith Russell – President, League of Women Voters
Patrick Cortesi – Chair, Democratic
Party Dennis Grundler – Chair, Republican Party
Moderator – Honorable Litesa Wallace
“Why Local Elections Matter”
Delta G.E.M.S. & Academy
The mission of the DELTA G.E.M.S. (Growing and Empowering Myself Successfully) is to provide young ladies 11-18 years of age with a firm structural program that will enhance their self-esteem, academic achievement, leadership skills, and cultural awareness. This, in turn, will provide them with the opportunity to develop emotionally, socially, and intellectually and be prepared to take an active role in their success as they face the challenges of the world. The goals and objectives of the DELTA GEMS Committee will be accomplished through a series of workshops and community service activities
The Dr. Betty Shabazz Delta Academy provides an opportunity to enrich and enhance the education that our young teens receive in public schools across the nation. A primary goal of the program is to prepare young females for full participation as leaders in the 21st Century. Delta Academy aim’s to shape well-rounded young women by focusing on character development, healthy choices, and service-learning for preteen and early teenage girls 11-14 years of age. Academy sessions are centered around math, science, technology, and African American History.
The mission of the DELTA G.E.M.S. (Growing and Empowering Myself Successfully) is to provide young ladies 11-14 years of age with a firm structural program that will enhance their self-esteem, academic achievement, leadership skills, and cultural awareness. This, in turn, will provide them with the opportunity to develop emotionally, socially, and intellectually and be prepared to take an active role in their success as they face the challenges of the world.
The Dr. Betty Shabazz Delta Academy provides an opportunity to enrich and enhance the education that our young teens receive in public schools across the nation. A primary goal of the program is to prepare young females for full participation as leaders in the 21st Century. Delta Academy aim’s to shape well-rounded young women by focusing on character development, healthy choices, and service-learning for preteen and early teenage girls 11-14 years of age. Academy sessions are centered around math, science, technology, and African American History.
On March 20, 1982, area Sorors met in Hovey Hall at Illinois State University to discuss the establishment of an alumnae chapter. With a clear vision in the hearts and minds of 12 women, the Bloomington-Normal Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. was chartered on March 27, 1983, by Soror Alison Harmon, Midwest Regional Director.