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CONFERENCE THEME: “PUTTING THE PIECES TOGETHER: SISTERHOOD, EDUCATION, & CULTURAL RELEVANCY”
THE NATIONAL SORORITY OF PHI DELTA KAPPA, INC. • 80TH ANNUAL EASTERN REGIONAL CONFERENCE
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TECHNOLOGY/COMPUTERS: Number of Sorors: 10 Number of Participants: 9
Description of the Activity: Gamma Mu Sorors use technology by texting and emailing as well
as recording minutes, making programs, tickets, workshop activities and power point
presentations.

CHILDREN, ADULT & EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION, TOUCH -A-CHILD:
Number of Sorors: 10 Description of the Activity: Gamma Mu blessed the sick and shut-in
within our communities, including our sorors. The education of our children was part of our
various programs such as reading, tutoring and actively engaged in the community, especially
during our Teach-A-Rama program.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
TEACH-A-RAMA: Number of Sorors: 10 Xinos: 0 Kudos: 0 Others: 80
Description of the Activity: Theme: “Teaching Our Children How to Survive in the 21st
Century.” Our Teach-A-Rama brought together various factions within the community, such as,
the police, youth, parents, community and church leaders. The program theme was, “Teaching
Our Children How to Survive in the 21st Century.” Based on problems affecting the relationship
between the Black community and the police department, Gamma Mu invited Officer B. Flynn
from the Oceanfront Community Oriented Police Squad as its guest speaker for Teach-A-Rama.
He used a power point module entitled, Juvenile Perspectives: Changing Perceptions One
Interaction at a Time.” He also used his knowledge as a community development organizer to
connect at-risk youth to positive community resources, such as mentoring programs and gang
prevention education. We had at least 80 youth, community leaders and members of the local
church to participate in the program. Appearing on the program were numerous youth groups,
such as Praise Dance groups of youth and adults, poetry readers, musicians and so much more. At
the end of the presentation, Sorors engaged youth in making ice cream. They had to use their math
skills by measuring the ingredients and reading skills by reading the instructions that accompanied
the recipes. The program was a huge success.
LEADERSHIP TRAINING: Number of Sorors: 1100
Description of the Activity: Leadership Training occurs in our monthly meeting where Robert’s
Rule of Order Newly Revised Manual, and the Manual Policies and Procedures are reviewed and
discussed to facilitate proper protocol and procedures.

PUBLIC RELATIONS: Number of Sorors: 10
Description of the Activity: Gamma Mu distributed fliers in local communities and local
churches of upcoming events. Our chapter’s events/news were submitted to The Gro Faith
Ministries Magazine for publications.

COMMISSION ON CIVIL RIGHTS, EDUCATION AND LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS
(ACADEMIC ISSUES AND CURRENT TRENDS) Number of Sorors: 10 Others: 0
Description of the Activity: In our monthly meetings, Sorors are presented articles and events
concerning Civil Rights, Current Events, Education and Legislative Affairs for discussion.

INTERPERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS (SISTERHOOD)
Sisterhood Activities: Number of Sorors: 10 Others:
Description of the Activity: Gamma Mu Sorors visited, gave gifts and cards to our ill sorors. In our
monthly meetings, we had fun solving “PDK Brain Boosters”. We also celebrated sisterhood during
the month of December through private dinners and exchanging gifts and spending time on African-
American History teasers as well. Fun time.

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