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NATIONAL SORORITY OF PHI DELTA KAPPA, INC. • 80TH ANNUAL EASTERN REGIONAL CONFERENCE
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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_

CHAPTER: Pi LOCATION: Trenton, New Jersey
BASILEUS: Tayala Y. Wilson 1 ST ANTI-BASILEUS: Dr. C. D. Heath-Johnson

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CHAPTER MEETING SCHEDULE Week: 2 or 3 rd Day: Saturday Time: 10:15 am
CHAPTER GROWTH
New Members (Krinon Club): 4 Financial Members: 36 Transfers:1 Reinstatements: 0
Y YOUTH Y. E. S. PROGRAM
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.
KUDOS: Number of Members: 3 Number of Sorors: 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.
KAPPA OMICRON TAU (KOT): Number of Members: 0 Number of Sorors: 1
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
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
Leadership Conference and cultural trips to New York City. The HUB Parents are a vital resource
for the Zinos and Kudos and Pi Chapter.
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SCHOLARSHIP:
National Scholarship Participants (Number): 2
Regional Scholarship Participants (Number): 0
Chapter Scholarship Participants (Number): 8
Amount of the awards: $5,500
Perpetual Scholarship Foundation, Inc., amount of gift: $450

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