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

African American History: No. of Sorors: 15 Xinos: 0 Kudos: 0 Citizens: 75
Description of the Activity: The African American History Program celebration was centered
on the national theme, "Black Migrations."A create skit that tells the story of the movement of
African Americans to new destinations and to new realities was portrayed by Sorors, students
from Ruffin Middle School, and citizens from the community. A soul food brunch was served
and enjoyed by all in attendance.

Computer/Technology: Number of Sorors: 21 Number of Participants: 15
Description of the Activity: Sorors were instructed on how to register on-line to the National
Web Site. They were given passwords to log in and were told where items such as forms,
insignias, and chapter/region/national information could be found. Those Sorors were also given
their new sorority stickers to add to their membership cards. Sorors who were not at the retreat
were given the opportunity to register at the regular sorority meeting.

Professional Development/Interpersonal Relationships (Sisterhood):
Teach-A-Rama: Number of Sorors: 6 Number of Participants: 40
Description of the Activity: Soror Velvet Smith, EdS and Retired Sorors of Alpha Chi presented
a professional workshop to teachers at Brighton Elementary. This professional development
included the essential components required to create effective small group instruction for
students in grades 3-6 based on formative and summative data. Teachers were provided
information and examples of explicit instruction to differentiate their small groups. Teachers
engaged in whole and small group sessions that included lecture, experiments, hands-on
activities, real world applications that were based on Virginia Standards of Learning for Reading
and incorporated fiction and nonfiction mentor text. Teachers were also provided resources to
implement activities within their classrooms.
Leadership Training: Number of Soros: 18 Description of Activity: Each monthly
meeting, the Leadership Chairs review information in our MPP and Ritual, by having the Sorors
participate in activities to reinforce and enhance their understanding of our documents.
Example: A review of the ritual in the form of a game show- America Says changed to Alpha
Chi Says. The Sorors had to complete an incomplete sentence by naming the 6 rituals followed
in a regular chapter meeting. The Sorors were able to name the rituals followed. Each meeting,
the game show- ‘Alpha Chi Says” will be used to review our documents
Public Relations: Number of Sorors: Number of Participants: N/A
Description of the Activity: The Public Relations Committee works hard to share with the
community by taking pictures of our YES activities . These activities were shared on face book,
in local newspaper and sent to the Eastern Region Public Relations Chair.

Local Projects (contributions to local charities)
COMMISION ON CIVIL RIGHTS, EDUCATION, AND LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS: Number
of Sorors: 15, Others: 0
During the monthly meetings, information is given and discussed on the Current Issues in
educations. In September, Government funding for education was discussed. Funding ranks at
the top of any list of Current Issues in Education. In October, School Safety was discussed. A
string of high profile mass shooting in the U.S. have resulted in dozens of deaths and led to
debates about the best way to keep students safe. The NEA says giving teachers guns is not the
answer, but suggests universal background checks, preventing mentally ill people from
purchasing guns, and banning assault weapons. In November, Disciplinary Policies-Data from
the dept. of education for Civil Rights suggests that black students face disproportionately high
rates of suspension and expulsion from school in grades k-12. These students are mostly likely
to become involved with the Juvenile Justice System.

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