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Founders Day 2018
On January 13, 1913, one hun- Theta is the One For Me.” The occasion
dred and five years ago twenty- “A Living Portrait” written by Jean Sha-
two women decided to go, on a ron Porter was performed by members
mission to make the world a of Omicron Mu, Beta Eta and the Mont-
little greater and they did! The gomery (AL) Alumnae Chapter. Crystal
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Montgomery (AL) Alumnae D. Crump, 2 Vice President introduced
Chapter celebrated the accom- our three dynamic Founders Day Speak-
plishments of the trailblazing ers.
twenty-two on Founders Day All three speakers incorporated the
Saturday, January 13, 2018 at “Beta Hymn” in their own unique styles.
the Renaissance Montgomery Deborah C. Thomas examined the
Hotel & Spa Convention Center. deeper meaning of the word Delta as
A Delta Trilogy: Saluting Our the brightest star in the constellations. Delta is an elite
Founders was the theme. Over two-hundred and eighty- unit in the military and when a task needs to be accom-
eight Deltas participated in fellowshipping with one anoth- plished call on the “Delta Force.” Sigma was presented
er and rededicating themselves to the mission of our illus- with zeal by Tonia Stephens. She wanted all Deltas to
trious sisterhood.
feel the same way about Delta today
The Rededication Ceremony as we did when we received the
was led by Cassandra W. phone call to begin the process to-
Conway, Founders Day Com- wards sisterhood. Catrina R. Waters
mittee Chair. Collegiate and represented the word Theta and re-
alumnae members which in- minded all under the sound of her
cluded MAC members and voice to continue to look towards the
visiting sorors recommitted “Delta Light.” Remember the true call
themselves to public serve of being a Delta as we serve the com-
and sisterhood. Once again, munity in which we live.
we explored the meaning of In addition, to celebrating our twenty-
the Nine Jewels and the im- two illustrious Founders, fourteen
portance of each one to our members of the Montgomery (AL)
commitment to the mission of Alumnae Chapter were recognized for twenty
Delta Sigma Theta, Sorority Inc.
-five years of service and one for fifty years of
Cassandra W. Conway welcomed all in service in Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.,
attendance as she presided over the by Jaunita Owes, Founders Day Committee
program. Introduction of the Dais was Awards Chair and Cassandra E. Brown.
st
conducted by R. MaChea’ Jones, 1 A special presentation of one thousand dol-
Vice President. Cassandra E. Brown, lars was made to the Montgomery Area Alz-
President brought greetings on behalf heimer’s Association in memory of the late
of the Montgomery Alumnae Chapter. Brenda T. Carter President of the Montgom-
A spirit-filled invocation was delivered ery (AL) Alumnae Chapter from 1997-2001.
by Louise E. Hall, Founders Day Com-
mittee Vice Chair. The Delta Aires If you were not able to attend this event mark
lead by Musical Director Melanie Fos- your calendars for next year. We look for-
ter-Handy filled the room with melodi- ward to seeing you there as we continue to
ous sounds as they lifted their voices in be “Committed to Impactful Service” just as
song. Included in the selections per- our Illustrious Founders were committed over one-
formed was an original song written by Melanie Foster-
Handy and Cassandra W. Conway – 'Delta Sigma hundred and five years ago.
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