Page 10 - RMAC 75th Anniversary Souvenir Booklet

Greetings,

Welcome to the 75 Anniversary program of the Rocky Mount Alum-
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nae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated.

The Chapter, chartered on April 4, 1947 as Gamma Kappa Sigma,
continues to build on the legacy of sisterhood, scholarship, service,
and social action. We are appreciative, yet aware that we shoulder the
challenge and awesome task of perpetuating the legacy. That legacy
began January 13, 1913 on the campus of Howard University by our
22 Founders and continued in 1947 here in Rocky Mount, North Caro-
lina by the 21 Charter Members of Gamma Kappa Sigma.
The theme, “Anchored in Service: Preparing RMAC for the Next
75 Years,” reflects our commitment to continuous growth, develop-
ment and support to initiatives that strengthen the citizens in the com-
munities of our service area - Rocky Mount, Edgecombe County and
Nash County. Rocky Mount Alumnae Chapter has offered programs
in Delta’s Five-Point Programmatic Thrust: Economic Development,
Educational Development, International Awareness & Involvement,
Physical & Mental Health, Political Awareness & Involvement, and
programs of National Arts and Letters Commission. We are proud to
present such a wide array of opportunities for citizen engagement.

We salute the recipients of the inaugural “RMAC Community Ser-
vice Excellence Award.” This award was created to recognize an in-
dividual, a business, and an organization in our service area that use
their time, actions, talents and dedication to make significant contribu-
tions to the community. The Awardees model compassion and service
as they work to make life better for all of us.

We are grateful to you - Rocky Mount, Edgecombe and Nash Coun-
ties - for supporting us for 75 years. We remain committed to you as
we continue to implement the legacy of public service of Delta Sigma
Theta Sorority, Incorporated.

Yours in Service,
Mary B. Sutton

Mary B. Sutton, Co-Chair, 75 Anniversary
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Debra Harding Allen
Debra Harding Allen, Co-Chair, 75 Anniversary
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