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Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated

Montgomery (AL) Alumnae Chapter

THE TORCH

February 2019 Volume 45 Issue 6

Message from President Brown
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reetings Sorors,

As the words of the song goes - "give me my flowers while I yet, so that I
may see the beauty in them", sorors I give you a vase overflowing with flow-
ers for the great work that you continue to do!

We continue to provide service, second to NONE to our community! As evidenced with recent
recognition from the Emancipation Association for “determined commitment to serve the city
of Montgomery and the state of Alabama”. It is because of the dedication of so many of you Inside The
Torch
that we are able to sustain our superior level of service.
Chaplain’s 2
January proved to be a very busy and productive month. We were blessed to be in the pres- Corner
ence of the 16th National President, Dr. Thelma T. Daley, for the celebration of one hundred Emancipation 3
and six years of the founding of our beloved Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. While informing Award
us that she had the distinct honor and pleasure of knowing eleven of the twenty-two Found- Exodus Com- 3
ers, Soror Daley retraced Delta’s history and left us with “pearls of wisdom” and encouraged munity
us to hold the “torch” high and continue to add to our already rich history. The Founders Day Signature 4
Committee, Delta Aires and individuals that planned and executed this spectacular event are to Program
be commended for a job well-done! Leading by 5 –7
Example
Before Founders Day, Soror Daley made a surprise visit to the members of Leading by Exam- Founders Day 8-9
ple—Cohort I and imparted invaluable “pearls of wisdom” on leadership. The members of the
Cohort were pleasantly surprised with the level of personal interaction and were literally MLK Day of 10
Service
in awe of her very presence. She left the members with several “pearls” to ponder as they
elevate in leadership, IAI 11
Human
Even though Founders Day was a huge success, we had more service to provide to Montgom- Trafficking
ery during the month. Signature Programs with assistance from Soror Carolyn Thomas provid- 2019 Crème de 12
ed testing and readiness skills in the form of a mini Boot Camp for testing, with particular focus la Crème
on the ACT Test. Community Outreach continued with its monthly routine of backpack deliver- Breakdown of 13
ies, Meals On Wheels and found the time to coordinate and execute the Second Annual MLK 2019-2020
Day of Service in collaboration with Mid Alabama Coalition on the Homeless. Dues
Courtesies & 14
The International Awareness and Involvement Committee collaborated with Blanket Fort Hope Birthdays
to present a community educational session on Human Trafficking. The session drew a crowd Upcoming 15
of more than 100 attendees. This information was needed and timely as January is Human
Events
Trafficking Awareness Month.

Thank you, thank you, thank you for an IMPACTFUL January! I can’t wait to see what February
brings.

Committed to IMPACTFUL Service,
Cassandra

Cassandra E. Brown
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31 Chapter President