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NATIONAL SORORITY OF PHI DELTA KAPPA, INC. • 80TH ANNUAL EASTERN REGIONAL CONFERENCE
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COMMISSION ON CIVIL RIGHTS, EDUCATION AND LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS
(ACADEMIC ISSUES AND CURRENT TRENDS) Number of Sorors: 25 Others: 0
Description of the Activity: Pi Chapter has a lifetime membership with the NAACP and makes
an annual contribution to the Southern Poverty Law Center in New Jersey. Sorors routinely
attended monthly Trenton School District board meetings, community meetings, and other
educational forums to maintain knowledge of current local and state policies. Pertinent policy
information was shared and discussed at monthly sorority meetings.
INTERPERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS (SISTERHOOD)
Sisterhood Activities: Number of Sorors: 25 Description of the Activity: Pi
Chapter hosted its annual Sarah Blackwell Harris Luncheon to celebrate Pi Chapter's Soror of
the Year. In 2019, Soror Dr. Harriet Murray received the award for her exceptional service,
commitment, and guidance to the sorority. In addition, Pi Sorors gathered together to attend a
showing of the movie, Harriett the performance of the, Nutcracker, and to play Pokeno at Soror
Elnora Frederick's house as well as other sisterly activities.
FOUNDERS' DAY: Number of Sorors: 13 Others: 7 Description of the Activity: Pi
Chapter celebrated Founder™s Day at the Second Baptist Church of Moorestown, New Jersey,
Reverend Thomas N. Holmes, MDiv, M.P.A., pastor on May 19, 2019. Soror Elaine Joy, who is
a member of the church arranged the event. Fifteen sorority sisters, two Krinons and five guests
for a total of 22 were in attendance. One of our shut-in members, Soror Barbara Brown, who we
were surprised to see, attended the event. The candlelight ritual was held in a small room in the
church. After the ceremony, a delicious lunch was provided by the church for a cost of $15 each.
In appreciation for hosting the event, Pi Chapter donated $200 to the church. Everyone enjoyed
the meal and sisterly activity.
s SERVICE
PROJECTS:
INTERNATIONAL PROJECT (amount of the donation): $100
NATIONAL PROJECT (amount of the donation): $100
LOCAL PROJECTS (contributions to local charities): $2,525.00
HEALTH, NUTRITION AND HYPERTENSION: Number of Sorors: 20
Description of the Activity: According to the National Center for Disease Control, African
American women have the highest breast cancer mortality rate of 31% among all U. S. ethnic
and racial groups! Antoinette Davis, nurse and new Soror spearheaded Pi Chapter's celebration
of Breast Cancer Awareness month with an interactive presentation, lively discussions, and a
sororal commitment to annual screenings. The Breast Cancer presentation focused on the
increased risk of breast cancer for African American women, how to reduce the risk, warning
signs, and information on products with questionable ingredients and carcinogens. A packet of
vital information from the U. S. Department of Health and Human Services and a brochure for
Free Mammograms and Pap Smears from the Camden County Cancer Screening Project was
distributed to each member.
SENIOR TEACHERS/SECOND CAREERS/RETIRED SORORS VOLUNTEER
PROGRAM (RSVP): Number of Sorors: 10 Others: Description of the Activity:
The retired Pi Chapter sorors are actively living the second chapter of their lives involved in
family life, sorority activities, and church and community organizations. They have actively
supported the Y.E.S. Programs by reading books to elementary students, providing workshops
for parents of preschool children, participating in sisterly movie dates, preparing perspective
teachers for the PRAXIS exam, supporting the annual Goldenred luncheon as well as other
events. The Sorors have not only devoted their time, they have also donated immediate need
boxes for the homeless, college care baskets for the scholarship recipients and made financial
contributions. Oftentimes, Sorors wonder aloud, How did I do all this and work too?
ANTHROPOS: Number of Sorors: 10 Description of the Activity: The Anthropos
have been an invaluable and consistent support to the sorors of Pi Chapter during all of our
events, but especially during the annual Goldenred Scholarship Luncheon. One Anthropos co-
hosted the Scholarship Luncheon while the others greeted the guests, assisted with the set-up
and clean-up, helped our senior guests, and stepped in to manage any task requested. The men
of Pi: spouses, relatives, and friends have been our moral and financial supporter as well as the
helping hand whenever needed.

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