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President’s Message continued

Over one hundred students and parents participated in the successful day of learning.
The Physical and Mental Health committee has committed to place emphasis on self-care this year. The
committee will provide monthly tips, articles and activities designed to assist members in formulating a
plan to focus on one’s own physical and mental well-being. As the season transitions, let us “fall into
balance” and commit to taking care of ourselves. When the committee releases its schedule of self-care
sessions and activities, please support the efforts because they are truly planned with YOU in mind.
As promised, plans are in the making for member focused activities throughout the year. Stay tuned,
information is forthcoming from the Membership Services committee to continue the Joy in Our Sister-
hood….Love in MAC theme throughout the year. Please take the opportunity to engage in the member-
only activities that will align with the organization’s #DELTACARE initiative and the chapter’s Physical
and Mental Health member self-care plan. Additionally, at the end of the 2019-2020 year recognition will
be given to the Sister Circle with the most participation and creative activities throughout the year.
The membership voted in the affirmative to proceed with Membership Intake in the September chapter
meeting. The election of the Minerva Circle members will occur during the October 12, 2019 chapter
meeting. As stated in the video shown in the September meeting, the work of the chapter must continue
and we have to support the plans of the chapter if we receive the final approval of the Regional Director to
proceed with the Membership Intake process. Each member is encouraged to visit the Sisters Only
portal on the national website and download the documents related to the Membership Intake process.
The process and requirements have changed significantly since 2014, the time of our last Membership
Intake. It is the responsibility of each of us to be informed!

Finally, Sorors, we have a membership of close to 400 members and each of us should take pride in the
quality of programs and services that our chapter offers. Let us all commit to two things this year –
supporting the work of the chapter and taking care of ourselves. It is important to me that we do both; my
hope is that we can come together and have a great year in MAC, while living a BALANCED and
HEALTHY life!

Committed to IMPACTFUL Service,

Cassandra

Cassandra E. Brown
Chapter President