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President’s Message continued

nual MLK Day of Service project. We will continue our tion is “The Movement Continues: Same Vision –
partnership with the Mid Alabama Coalition for Home- Stronger Commitment – Greater Service”. I look for-
less to provide warm items and essential items for the ward to seeing you in your red dresses or skirt suits,
homeless population. with violets and pearls as we once again pay homage
to the ones that started it all. You will not be disap-
The New Year is a time that we reflect on the begin-
pointed, but greatly inspired to continue the move-
nings of this dynamic sisterhood! Yes, January 13,
ment.
1913 is etched in history as a date not like any other.
The glass ceilings began to crack as the twenty-two Looking forward, please be on the lookout for infor-
Founders brought to life Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, mation as we partner with other dynamic organiza-
Inc. Over the past 107 years, Delta Sigma Theta So- tions, such as the City of Montgomery to ensure that
rority, Inc. has been in the forefront of all that matters our community is COUNTED in the 2020 Census.
for people of the black community. There is no longer Volunteers will be need to ensure that we are included
a crack, we have successfully made definite “holes” in in the count and receive the benefits as a community
the proverbial glass ceiling as we as an organization for being counted.
make strides to make lives better by not taking “no” as
The year 2020 is synonymous to perfect vision. I
the answer, when we know that there is a “yes” to the
know that we are a chapter of true visionary women
question. So let us, not sit when we know there is al-
and we will utilize all that is available resources to con-
ways work to be done. Let us honor the twenty-two by
tinue the movement as we strengthen our commitment
continuing our work in all thrust areas in the most pro-
to provide greater service. Sorors, I do appreciate
ductive manner.
the work that you continue to do and ask that we pace
Speaking of the Founders, we excitedly anticipate the ourselves so that we may finish the race. I will not say
chapter’s 2020 Founders Day celebration to be held let’s finish first, but I will say let’s finish STRONG.
on February 1, 2020 at the Embassy Suites Hotel and

Spa. The featured speaker for the event is the Honor-
st
able Marcia L. Fudge, 21 National President of Delta May your cup of happiness always be filled
Your path always bright and
Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. The theme for the celebra-
Your heart always light

Committed to IMPACTFUL Service,

Cassandra

Cassandra E. Brown
Chapter President