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CONFERENCE THEME: PUTTING THE PIECES TOGETHER: SISTERHOOD, EDUCATION, AND CULTURAL RELEVANCY
CONFERENCE THEME: “PUTTING THE PIECES TOGETHER: SISTERHOOD, EDUCATION, & CULTURAL RELEVANCY”

National Sorority of Phi Delta Kappa, Inc.
• Watch your thoughts, they become words. “To Foster a Spirit of Sisterhood Among Teachers and To Promote the Highest Ideals of the Teaching Profession”
• Watch your words, they become actions.
• Watch your actions, they become habits.
• Watch your habits they become character, Regional Committee Chair Report – 2019
• Watch your character, it becomes your destiny. Name of Y.E.S. Program Committee ANTHROPOS Regional Chair Soror Brenda Marable-
• We are grateful for modern science and will be faithful to ourselves and others.
Freeman

Description of exemplary programs reported by chapters of the Region:
Xi: THEME: Health Nutrition and Hypertension. My usual form of presenting health issues to my The “Men In Our Lives”, play an active role as an affiliate of this great organization.
chapter has always been to bring printed information for discussion. One article discussed how our
technical styles might be hurting our health. Since we are in a computer generation, I wanted the Soror Marable- Freeman reports that she sent flowers to Soror Valeria Edwards for the death of
sorors to be health conscious. Another article was geared to the older women in our chapter. Sorors Anthropos Michael Edwards in November. She also sent a card to the Nelson family for the death of
were told what to do to have a longer happier life. Another article discussed dangerous first aid Anthropos Delmar Nelson in April. She reports communicating with Anthropos Chair Charles Watts
mistakes we make. There have been other articles, but the most recent discussed a three step process about the Regional Conference before it was made a virtual conference.
for relieving stress at the beginning of your day. Sorors were also given a stress relieving calendar
(a daily picture of one thing most women enjoy-shoes). The usual Breast Cancer and Stroke issues Soror Marable- Freeman reports that she and her husband Anthropo Freeman held several meet and
were addressed with articles and conversation. greets in the month of January and February with Delta Lambda to recruit more Anthropos.
Pi: THEME: “Go Red for Heart Health” Day. Pi Chapter collaborated with the local chapter of the
American Heart Association and participated in the “Go Red for Heart Health” campaign on Recommendations: Suggest each chapter sponsor at least two events a year to recognize the men in
Valentine’s Day, February 14th instead of the official date February 2, 2018 when schools were their lives. This can help build our Anthropos Affiliate.
closed. Sorors were fashionably dressed in red, wore red dress pins, distributed literature, and took
group selfies to celebrate Heart Health. Pi Chapter continued its long-term commitment of making
an annual donation to the local chapter of the American Heart Association (AHA) in support of their
cause and to raise awareness of heart disease in the community. Respectfully,
Rho: THEME: Wilderness to Wellness – Cancer. At Bancroft Elementary School, 700 Lombard
Street, Wilmington, DE 19801, this workshop was held at our Teach-A-Rama event. The
workshop, by Dr. Nina Knight, was designed to support participants’ understanding of Cancer and Brenda Marable-Freeman
its impact upon its patients. Participants gained an awareness of survival tactics to assist in times of Brenda Marable-Freeman
educational turbulence. As a result of this workshop, attendees were able to make mindful decisions
to promote optimal health during cancer treatments. Also, at this event, a Zumba Gold for Seniors Anthropos Chair
was held; other groups joined in as well. This worthwhile class allowed people to work on cardio to
improve their physical fitness. Afterwards, participants enjoyed a healthy lunch of a sandwich, fruit,
beverage, and snack.

Recommendations and Concern:
I am happy to report that there was an increase in chapter participation in the Eastern Region.
Chapters should continue to educate Sorors on matters of health and healthy living.
Signature of Regional Chair Danielle Drakeford

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