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National Sorority of Phi Delta Kappa, Inc.
"To Foster a Spirit of Sisterhood Among Teachers and to Promote the Highest Ideals of the Teaching Profession"
CHAPTER ACTIVITY REPORT
SORORAL YEAR _2019_
LOCATION: Trenton, New Jersey
CHAPTER: Pi
ST
ANTI-BASILEUS: Dr. C. D. Heath-Johnson
BASILEUS: Tayala Y. Wilson
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Day: Saturday Time: 10:15 am
CHAPTER MEETING SCHEDULE
Week: 2 or 3
CHAPTER GROWTH
New Members (Krinon Club): 4 Financial Members: 36 Transfers:1 Reinstatements: 0
Y. E. S. PROGRAM
YOUTH
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XINOS:
Number of Members: 13
Number of Sorors: 3
Exemplary Activities: Ryan's Cases For Smiles/Community Service Project Ryan's Case for
Smiles was founded in 2007 with a simple goal: to create and distribute whimsical pillowcases that
give children an emotional boost and remind them that they are not defined by their illness. On
Monday, September 23rd, Xinos and Kudos worked with Ryan™s Cases for Smiles Facilitator,
Julia Bannon to create about 20 pillowcases that were distributed to children currently hospitalized
with cancer. Six sewing machines were buzzing, and everyone enjoyed the project. The activity
was held at Mercer County Community College.
Number of Sorors: 3
KUDOS: Number of Members: 3
Exemplary Activities: In 2019, the Kudos and Xinos of Pi Chapter participated in numerous
projects such as the Wisdom and Knowledge Speaker Series Workshops, Applebee™s Pancake
Fundraiser, and the Trenton Area Soup Kitchen Community Service Project. This year™s
intergenerational community service activity was Tea and Conversation held at the Clover
Meadows Health and Rehabilitation Center in Lawrenceville, New Jersey. The Kudos and Xinos
mingled with the seniors and engaged them in conversations about their lives. Small holiday gifts,
entertainment, tea and cookies were also provided at the event. After visiting the nursing home,
everyone experienced a renewed sense of community, perspective, and compassion.
Number of Sorors: 1
KAPPA OMICRON TAU (KOT): Number of Members: 0
Exemplary Activities: Young women from local colleges and universities have continued to
support NSPDK, Inc., Pi Chapter by attending and participating in events such as the annual
Goldenred Scholarship Luncheon. Pi Chapter continues to investigate strategies to engage them in
formally joining the K.O.T. Committee.
HUB PARENTS: Number of Members: 13 Number of Sorors: 3
Exemplary Activities: The HUB Parents supported all of the 2019 Xinos and Kudos Youth
Activities both personally and financially. They assisted in organizing the sign-in sheets and
workshop materials, provided refreshments, and supported Ivey Avery, Zinos and Kudos 1
Committee Chairperson, with workshop presenters and activities as directed. They met monthly to
plan and implement fundraisers to support financially the Zinos and Kudos excursions such as the
CONFERENCE THEME: “PUTTING THE PIECES TOGETHER: SISTERHOOD, EDUCATION, & CULTURAL RELEVANCY”
THE NATIONAL SORORITY OF PHI DELTA KAPPA, INC. • 80TH ANNUAL EASTERN REGIONAL CONFERENCE
Leadership Conference and cultural trips to New York City. The HUB Parents are a vital resource 2
for the Zinos and Kudos and Pi Chapter.
EDUCATION
e SCHOLARSHIP
EDUCATION
SCHOLARSHIP:
National Scholarship Recipient 4
National Scholarship Participants (Number): 2
Regional Scholarship Recipient 2
Regional Scholarship Participants (Number): 0
Chapter Scholarship Recipient 1
Chapter Scholarship Participants (Number): 8
Amount of the Award $3,100.00
Amount of the awards: $5,500
Perpetual Scholarship Foundation Inc: Amount of Gift: $905.00
Perpetual Scholarship Foundation, Inc., amount of gift: $450
LITERACY 207
READING: Number of Sorors: 10 Description of the Activity: Seven of our Sorors
participate in After School and Night School tutoring programs for student in Elem., Middle, and High
school. The children are helped with their homework, and exposed to activities that they are unable to
get during the regular school day. Student are mentored in public speaking for an annual Chester City
wide Oratorical contest. A few of our retired Soror read to children in different day cares and
elementary school. Youth Advisors assist the Xinos and Kudos with improving their writing skills and
completing applications for jobs and scholarships.
AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY: No. of Sorors: 12 Xinos: 12 Kudos: 10 Others: 8
Description of the Activity: The Mistress of Ceremonies for this program was Soror Bettie McClairen.
The program began with the singing of Black National Anthem and continued with a portrayal of
Marian Anderson by Soror Felecia Laury. Soror Regina Rowland-Perry educated the audience with
some important Black History Facts. Xi Chapter Xinos and Kudos were part of a musical presentation
along with the Voices of Xi (Basileus Payne, Sorors Williams, Laury, & Howie. Guest speaker Pastor
Curtis D. Morris, from Bethany Baptist Church, gave a very dynamic speech followed by the Steppers
from Chester High School. The Program closed with Black History Trivia Contest with gift cards for
prizes.
TECHNOLOGY/COMPUTERS: Number of Sorors: 15 Number of Participants: 15
Description of the Activity: Technology workshops were held focusing on working with documents,
using email and becoming more equipped with our smart phones. The workshops have been very
informative. The majority of the Sorors had been unable to perform these tasks prior to the workshops.
As a result, the chapter has become more technologically savvy. We will continue to explore various
functions as the need demands.
CHILDREN, ADULT & EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION, TOUCH -A-CHILD:
Number of Sorors: 5 Others: 4 Description of the Activity: Sorors donated 500 pairs of beautiful
socks in all colors and sizes to Stetser Street Elementary School. The socks were delivered the week
before Christmas Holiday. The socks were packaged in beautifully decorated plastic containers and
presented to Soror Lavada Green, Principal. It was hopeful that it would be easy for the school to
provide socks for any student coming to school without them. We made sure that Phi Delta Kappa was
visible by wearing our colors and symbols as we interacted with some of the Staff. It was an overall
rewarding day. In November the chapter Adopts-A-Family from a list compiled by the local Social
Service agency for give gifts and money to for the Christmas holiday. The family consisted of I parent
((father) and 5 children. Three Sorors were available to deliver the toys and gift card of $250 to the
family 2 weeks before the holiday.
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