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FOUNDERS' DAY: Number of Sorors: 35 Others: 150
Description of the Activity: In collaboration with Xi Chapter, the members attended church.
Both chapters presented checks to the church's educational fund. After the service, members
dined at the Chester Community Center. Xi Sorors performed "The Chair Dance". We
reviewed our history via a Trivia Game. Prizes were awarded from local Pennsylvania
businesses. We paid homage to our revered Founders, participated in the Torch Lighting
Ceremony and quietly left the facility. Under the direction of the Eastern Regional Director,
Soror Angela Ringgold and her Ad Hoc Committee provided Survival Kits to the Staff at
Bancroft Elementary School. In addition to publicizing our mission and purpose, the bags
contained tea bags, gum, candy, money, crayon, rubber band, and paper clip. This activity was
implemented throughout the Eastern Region.

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PROJECTS:
INTERNATIONAL PROJECT: $100.00
NATIONAL PROJECT: $100.00
LOCAL PROJECTS (contributions to local charities): $300.00
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HEALTH, NUTRITION AND HYPERTENSION: No. of Sorors: 65 Others:
Description of the Activity: As part of the National Initiative of Sickle Cell Program, Sorors
raised money and contributed to the Annual AKA Sickle Cell Tennis Tournament. The
proceeds was awarded to Nemours Alfred I. DuPont Children's Hospital. Also, some of the
members served as registrars and hostesses. During our Retreat, Sorors pledged to lead a
healthier lifestyle by eating appropriately and exercising frequently. We set time aside during
our Chapter meeting for Sorors to address Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October. The
Diabetes Month Activity was postponed.
SENIOR TEACHERS/SECOND CAREERS/RETIRED SORORS VOLUNTEER
PROGRAM (RSVP): Number of Sorors: 35 Others: 50
Description of the Activity: Many members volunteer their time by serving as ushers, mentors,
and office assistants. One Soror returned to work as a Student Teacher Advisor at the
University of Delaware. Another Soror worked with students at Delaware Technical College.
At the Ronald McDonald House, which is a part of the Alfred I. DuPont Children's Hospital,
one Soror read to the patients and their siblings. Sorors served as Choir Directors, Ushers,
Financial Tellers, Communion Stewards, and Vacation Bible School Coordinators at their
various churches.

ANTHROPOS: Number of Sorors: 3 Others: 35
Description of the Activity: There are three Anthropos who supported the Y.E.S.
programs in 2019.

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