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Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated

Montgomery (AL) Alumnae Chapter

THE TORCH

November 2018 Volume 45 Issue 3

Message from President Brown
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reetings Sorors,

As we enter the holiday season, I must pause and encourage you to do the
same, to reflect on the things that I am thankful for in my life. I acknowledge
my gratefulness on a regular basis, but I just must pause to give careful con-
sideration and reflection on the totality of my gratitude.

There is so much going on in the world and even closer to us than we can imagine. There is much Inside The
Torch
pain, suffering, loneliness, heartache, hardships, health issues, disappointments, regrets and much
more that we cannot possibly understand it all. Most of us can truly say that we are “blessed and Chaplain’s Cor- 2-3
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highly favored” even in the midst of it all. For this I am thankful. As I experience life, I have learned
there is a responsibility that comes along with the privilege of being blessed. Because I am blessed
to bless and to be a blessing to others….I am thankful. Founder’s Day 4

Sorors, the gifts, talents and resources that we have received through blessings are given to us to Spooktacular 5
share. We have certainly worked hard in our communities, as an organization, in the past few 6-9
weeks to ensure that we are sharing of ourselves and fulfilling the mission! Many thanks to the Rollin to Polls
Community Outreach committee for its continued efforts to bring smiles to the faces of little gob- Making Strides 9
lins with our participation with the annual Spooktacular event. A high five goes out to the Political
Awareness and Involvement committee and the volunteers of Rollin to the Polls initiative for their Courtesies & 11
Birthdays
extraordinary efforts preparing the River Region for the midterm elections!
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As we celebrate our successes, I encourage you to pause today to reflect and record your gratitude Events
list. Just to share a portion of my list, I am thankful for the following:
-God’s grace and position in my life
-The unconditional love of my family and extended family Special points of
-Health and strength interest:
-Doing work that matters to uplift my community and make a difference in an IMPACTFUL way  Rolllin to the Polls
-The gift of a giving and authentic spirit  Founder’s Day
-The gift of laughter and happiness  Special Events
-The wisdom to bypass the unimportant acts (distractions) and do good anyway

This is just a small sampling that I will continue to build upon as I reflect. But it is so refreshing to
look back and be able to say, I AM THANKFUL AND BLESSED! I pray that each of you are able to do
the same.

Continue to be a blessing to others and a wonderful holiday season!

Committed to IMPACTFUL Service,
Cassandra

Cassandra E. Brown
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