‘Celebrating Our Legacy of Fortitude: Commemorating 108 Years of Joy in Our Sisterhood, Power in Our Voice, Service in Our Heart’ by Soror G. Holland-Johnson

This was the theme for Delta’s 2021 Founder’s Day. Activities were scheduled from January

9-17th. Most activities were virtual which allowed Deltas across the

globe to participate. The Ecumenical Service was on

Sunday January 10th and the worship leader was our 22nd

National President Dr. Gwendolyn E. Boyd. Our National Chaplain, Bishop Vashti Murphy McKenzie gave the ‘Word’. There were also musical selections including our

own DST ‘Virtual Liturgical Dancers.’ The Rededication

Ceremony was on January 13th followed by ‘An Afterglow’ featuring

sounds by DJ Crimson Cookie. A good time was had by all and the week

concluded with our ‘National Founder’s Day Virtual Event’ on

Saturday January 16th. Over 10,000 Sorors and/or guests attended the

scheduled virtual events during the week. The nine day celebration was

excellent with opportunities for Sorors to sport their best ‘DeltaOutfits' and engage in posting their pictures to

#DST108 and #ForwardWithFortitude. Sorors were encouraged to donate to the March of Dimes during the week. Approximately $75,000 was donated

by January 16th with more donations coming in. We were encouraged to ‘Recommit to Wellness’ and show the ‘Service in Our Heart’ by

sharing our programs with photos on social media using #ServiceinOurHeart. What a wonderful week in Delta we had. Although still quarantined from each other -our commitment to Delta Sigma Theta continues on. (Pictured above are our Sorors in Congress:(Sorors US Rep Val Demings of

Florida, Rep Joyce Beatty of Ohio, Rep Marcia L Fudge, of Ohio (President Biden’s pick for Secretary of HUD and the 21st National President of DST), US Rep Yvette D. Clarke of New York, Rep Brenda Lawrence of Michigan and Rep Lucy McBath of Georgia.)

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2020-22 Officers

President Lucille Kannick

Vice President Tamika Bishop

Recording Secretary Samantha Ford

Corresponding Secretary Gwendolyn Holland-Johnson

Financial Secretary DeAnna C. Holmes

Assistant Financial Secretary Lenore Carter

Treasurer Michele Dallas

Sergeant at Arms Joleesa Johnson

Chaplain Latrice Campbell

Internal Audit Chairperson Stephanie Jamison-Void

Nomination Chairperson Pamela Redmon

Nomination Committee Members Connie Pouncy Bette Lynch

VOL 9-G. HOLLAND-JOHNSON, CORRESPONDING SECRETARY JANUARY 25, 2021

WELCOME TO HHIBAC NEWS

CONGRATULATIONS

PRESIDENT JOSEPH R BIDEN JR & VICE PRESIDENT KAMALA HARRIS

JANUARY 20, 2021

KAMALA HARRIS IS OUR FIRST FEMALE &AFRICAN AMERICAN/ASIAN AMERICAN

VICE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY SORORS

Marion Shumake 1/5

Sandra Walker 1/7

Ruby Stroman 1/20

Ida Tate 1/26

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VOL 9-G. HOLLAND-JOHNSON, CORRESPONDING SECRETARY JANUARY 25, 2021

The Nomination Committee would like to ‘highlight’ a HHIBAC Soror each month. These brief highlights allow each member to know a little more about Sorors that are in our chapter. This month the Committee would like to highlight Soror Roselle Wilson.

KUDOS TO

HHIBAC LISTED AS A DONOR

TO FAMILY PROMISE

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DID YOU KNOW? Soror Roselle Wilson; Birthdate: May 2

• Pledged 1967 Epsilon Epsilon Michigan State University (over 50 yrs in DST)

• Chapter Affiliations : Epsilon Epsilon, Ann Arbor Alumnae Chapter/Chapter President 1982-84; Michigan State Coordinator (1986-1988); Midwest Regional Director (1989-1991); Greensboro Alumnae Chapter; Hilton Head Island Bluffton Alumnae Chapter/Charter Member

• DELTA COMMITTEES: 2020-2021:Arts and Letters (Chair); Physical and Mental Health; Membership Services; Fundraising .Past Committee Involvement:Policies and Procedures 2013-16;Educational Programs: GEMS (Chair) 2014-16; Fundraising 2012-16; Physical and Mental Health 2019-20; Finance Committee 2015-16; Founders Day Committee 2014-16; 2018-19; Retreat Committee 2012-2014.

• Education: M. A.College Counseling and Student Services; Ph.D., Higher Education Administration/ Organizational Change Social Systems. Employers: Beaufort County Human Services Dept; Early Childhood Staff Coordinator; Lincoln Univ; North Carolina A&T State Univ; Rutgers Univ; University of Michigan; Michigan State Univ & Eastern Michigan Univ.

• Hobbies and Other Affiliations: travel; art collection; African /African American History and Culture; political awareness, engagement and Social Studies; sports fanatic.

• NationalConventions/Regional Conferences: attended over fifteen National Conventions and over ten Regional Conferences.

Deltaversaries: 25 & 50 Years in Delta by Diane Neal

A number of Hilton Head Island – Bluffton Alumnae Sorors received a 25 or 50 year milestone Delta plaque in 2020. Because we could not meet during

the COVID -19 pandemic, the plaques were delivered to Sorors. It’s important to reflect on the sisterhood that we have enjoyed and the service that we have rendered over the years. Congratulations Sorors for your dedication to Delta. Special thanks to Soror Michele Dallas for facilitating efforts in this endeavor. (Pictured are: Sorors Connie Pouncy, (Alpha Kappa ’69); Diane Neal (Epsilon Pi ’70); Anita Miles (Alpha Lambda ’68) & Vera Rogers, (Detroit Alumnae ’68). Not pictured: Sorors: Latrice Campbell (Xi Eta ’95); Francina Dantzler (Alpha Xi,’92) & Roselle Wilson-certificate above (Epsilon, Epsilon, ’67).

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY SOROR RUBY L STROMAN

January 20th

&

CONGRATULATIONS ON

75 YRS IN DST

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A Day to Celebrate by Sorors Diane Neal & Gwendolyn Holland-Johnson

Soror Ruby Stroman’s 98th birthday was celebrated via Zoom on Wednesday, January 20th.It was a very special occasion for her because she was also celebrating 75 years in Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. The event was organized by Sorors, Lucille Kannick, Michele Dallas, Marion Payne, Joyce Brown Major and Diane Neal. Soror Pamela Redmon invited our 16th National President, Dr. Thelma T. Daley. Soror Stroman received a beautiful bouquet of flowers from Sorors Dr. Patricia Montgomery, Amber Blakes and Gwendolyn Holland-Johnson. Birthday greetings were offered by many including our Past National President Thelma T. Daley and Lucille

Kannick, President of HHIBAC. Soror Latrice Campbell offered the prayer and many HHIBAC Sorors along with Queens Alumnae Chapter Sorors were in attendance. The Reverend and Mrs. Simmons (Pastor Emeritus, St Albans Congregational Church, St Albans, NY) were also present for the celebration. Over thirty guests were on the 'Virtual Zoom Celebration’. This occasion was also special because it marked the inauguration of the 46th President of the United States Joseph R. Biden Jr and Kamala Harris-the first female and African American/Asian American Vice President. Soror Stroman was presented her plaque for 75 Years in the Sorority along with a scrumptious looking cake. Soror Stroman was appointed by Soror Dr Thelma T. Daley to Delta’s Public Broadcasting Commission in 1972 where she served with Past National President Jeanne L. Noble. She was also one of 75 Delta Diamonds honored as a ‘Delta Diamond’ in San Francisco CA at the Diamond Convention in 1988. She is a lifetime member of the NAACP and has been a member of the National Council of Negro Women since 1955. Soror Stroman was President of Queens Alumnae Chapter in 1978 and attended numerous Delta Regional Conferences and National Conventions over the years. Soror Stroman- we celebrate your 98 years of life and 75 years in our Glorious Sisterhood. WE LOVE YOU! (Special Thanks to Trista Campbell & the Broad Creek Care Facility for setting up Zoom.)

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Fundraising Committee

Sorors-Don’t Forget To Purchase Your Tickets!

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Physical & Mental Health Committee

Soror Marion Payne received her first vaccine & waiting for her second-Well done Soror Payne!

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WERE YOU WEARING YOUR PEARLS

&

CHUCKS ON JANUARY 20, 2021?

(Pictured on top: Sorors: Joleesa Johnson, Pamela Redmon, Amber Blakes, Stephanie McCants, Doretha Brown-Williams, Joyce Brown Major, DeAnna Holmes, Marion Payne & Michele Dallas. On bottom: Tamika Bishop, Gwendolyn Holland-Johnson & Roselle Wilson).

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A Psalm for Giving Grateful Praise

Psalm 100 (NIV)

1. Shout for joy to the Lord, all the earth

2 Worship the Lord with gladness;     come before him with joyful songs.

3 Know that the Lord is God.     It is he who made us, and we are his,

    we are his people, the sheep of his pasture.

4 Enter his gates with thanksgiving     and his courts with praise;

    give thanks to him and praise his name.

5 For the Lord is good and his love endures forever;     his faithfulness continues through all generations.

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