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

Summer Reading Enrichment Program–-the students were so excited with their brand new books
to add to their personal home libraries! Sorors in attendance were Chair Emma Davis, Camika
Holland, Teresa Moody-Butler, Ellen Simpson-Ford and Annie Smith, Thanks to all of our Sorors
for their immense support of this successful project!!
AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY: No. of Sorors: 133 Kudos: Others: 3377
Description of the Activity: On Thursday, February 21, 2019 Delta Lambda presented their annual
African American History Program at the New York Avenue Apartments Community Room. The
Program Chair Soror Ellen Simpson-Ford presented the concept of local black history wherein two
Sorors -Jane Ladson-Rice and Doris Simmons -displayed photos and spoke about their experiences
growing up in the North and the South to answer the question; “Was It Better In The North Or The
South?” It was determined that there were really no differences between the two in terms of previous
rampant racism! Soror Simmons also displayed President Obama mementos from her awesome
collection!! After an excellent program, our guests played Black History Facts Bingo with prizes
donated by our Sorors. All were served a delicious soul food dinner provided by Chef Brian
Simpson!!!

CHILDREN, ADULT & EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION, TOUCH -A-CHILD:
SPECIAL PROGRAMS: Number of Sorors: 3333 Others: 1233
Description of the Activity: Delta Lambda Chapter hosted its 38th Annual Scholarship Awards and
Recognition Brunch: Brunch In The Country on Saturday, June 1, 2019. The event was held at the
Linwood Country Club in Linwood, NJ. Soror Turkessa Lee served as our lively Mistress of
Ceremonies. Two graduating high school seniors - both planning to major in education -were the
recipients of 2019 $1000.00 scholarships. Additionally, two high school students each received the
“Youth Making A Difference Award”. The “Educational Excellence”, Community Service” and
“Government Public Service” recognitions were awarded to three very deserving candidates.
Congressman Jeff Van Drew made a surprise apperance and spoke briefly. We were also graced by
the presence of our Xinos! Past Basileus Andrea Stroud presented special PDK pop-ups to all Sorors
–-we had a grand time!!

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
TEACH-A-RAMA: Number of Sorors: 133 Xinos: 11 Kudos: 0 Others: 15
Description of the Activity: Our Teach-A-Rama was chaired by Soror Teresa Moody-Butler who did
an outstanding job in creating a Power Point highlighting our topics of the NJEA (New Jersey
Education Association) Equity Alliance Initiatives and ACES: Adverse Childhood Experiences. She
gave an enthralling testimony of her personal experience as a caring and compassionate educator
dealing with a young student suffering from toxic stress. We received ample support from our
community thru the presence of Pleasantville Council President Judy Ward and Rev. Quenna Martin
of Mount Pleasant Baptist Church in Pleasantville, NJ - our venue for this event. But the best part
was having our Xinos to attend courtesy of their Advisor Soror Velecia Bush!!

LEADERSHIP TRAINING: Number of Sorors: 38
Description of the Activity: This year our monthly meetings focused on not only preparing chapter
members for leadership roles by referring to and reviewing the Manual of Policies and Procedures but
also taking a closer look at the Delta Lambda Chapter By-Laws with the recommendation of forming
a By-Laws Committee to review and update. Executive Meetings are also adhered to on a monthly
schedule.

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