Detroit Deltas

Arts & Letters

Serves as an advocate for the arts that project the black experience, such as the inclusion of black women on cultural boards and entities, and support for artists. The annual Art Auction, which is used to raise funds to support scholarships and further the enrichment of fine and performing arts students, is a major part of this committee’s work.

Jennifer Poole         Loretta Neal                   Ellen Carter

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Benevolent

Through voluntary donations, provide assistance to previously financial sorors who are unable to continue their financial participation due to illness or hardship.

Audrey Kidd             Ursula Stanbrough

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Blackbaud

Manages the chapter’s databases using Blackbaud software.

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Kathleen Smith   Shirletha Binion             Leslie Gillespie

Choir

Provides musical entertainment at sorority functions.

Teresa Nickelberry-Youngbloood

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Cyber Chapter

Establishes and maintains the chapter’s Web site and Facebook page.

Tracy Walker                 Wendy Sanders

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Delta GEMS

Promotes the academic, mental, and social enrichment of young women in grades 9-12 through many cultural and community service activities.

Karen Gunn Dozier    Nicole Philando         Diane Smith

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Delta Dears

Focuses on the care and well-being of our retired Delta members. Special needs and concerns are addressed through a variety of programs, projects, and functions.

Reather Quinn            Maggie Penn

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Dr. Betty Shabazz Delta Academy

Coordinates a series of mental, physical, emotional, social, and academic programs for “at-risk” young ladies in grades 6-8.

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Deltas on Call

Provides support to committee chair by securing assistance from sorors who are available on an “on-call” basis.

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Elections

Coordinates the election of officers.

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EMBODI

Seeks to Empower Males to Build Opportunities for Developing Independence.

Angela Link

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Events

Reviews contracts and arrangements with venues at which the chapter hosts its events and programs.

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Financial Fortitude

Offers workshops in the areas of debt reduction, financial management, retirement, college education financing, investing, and home ownership.

Founders Day

Plans, develops, and executes all of the activities for the celebration of the foundation of the sorority.

Clarice Ogilvie Posey Erica Donerson

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Grants

Explores opportunities for the DAC to pursue funding from foundations and other charitable sources. Prepares and submits grant applications. Ensures the chapter is in compliance with grant guidelines.

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LEAPS

Keeps the chapter and the public informed about health care concerns and makes resources available to address these issues. Organizes healthy lifestyle programs for members, families, and communities.

Carole Jones     Cassandra Spratling

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Heritage and Archives

Compiles and organizes all the chapter’s information and historical materials.

Cheryl Day                Alma Yvonne Hunter

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Homeless and Community Outreach

Addresses the needs and interests of homeless people in our community. Coordinates programs and volunteer services to lessen the plight of the unfortunate.

Charlene Mitchell     Browyn Burton           Carolyn Gamble

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Hospitality

Provides encouragement and support to DAC members who are experiencing some difficulties in their lives because of illness or death. Serves as a constant reminder to the chapter that we need to be aware of sorors during all phases of their lives.

Lizzie Washington Patricia Taylor Eubanks

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Housing & Properties

Manages the day-to-day operation of the headquarters. Schedules meetings, reserves rooms, and allocates resources. Ensures security is engaged to maintain safety during chapter programs and activities. Orders supplies and maintains inventory.

Anice Upshaw           Anitta Orr

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Housing Steering Committee

Oversees the selling of our current property, our move, and renovations to our headquarters.

Jabberwock

Raises funds for the chapter’s scholarship program with a showcase of talent and cultural expressions.

Literary & Storytelling

Organizes literary and storytelling events for children.

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May Week

Emphasizes the rededication of our commitment to sisterhood and service to the community through several enriching activities for DAC members.

Larmender Davis            Doris Rodgers-McKinney

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Membership

Administers the membership intake process. Organizes programs and services to assist in the reclamation and retention of Delta members.

LaNeice Jones

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Newsletter

Prepares a bulletin that provides information for DAC members and the community.

Erin Hill Perry

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Program Planning

Recommends and develops chapter projects that are consistent with the aims and purposes of the sorority.

Marcia Jackson

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Project ACE

Facilitates interaction between DAC and collegiate chapters in order to build relationships, strengthen sisterhood, and help undergraduate sorors transition from collegiate to alumnae chapters.

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Protocol

Provides hospitality to nationally recognized sorors. Implements the code of conduct of the sorority.

Theresa Carroll          Sallie Johnson

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Public Relations

Oversees the image and branding of the chapter. Manages the internal and external communication networks that support DAC’s events and activities. Promotes sorority programs and events through the media.

Alicia Nails         Cassandra Spratling Odetoyinbo

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Regional Conference/National Convention

Provides information about conference and/or convention activities to Delta members.

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Rituals and Ceremonies

Coordinates rituals and ceremonies. Ensures DAC is in compliance with National guidelines.

Leona Fisher               Barbara Jefferies

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Round Up

Plans, organizes, and executes this Delta only activity aimed at celebrating sisterhood and retaining and reclaiming members.

Stephanie Hobson     Gayle Coleman

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Rules of Order & Policies and Procedures (ROPP)

Reviews DAC rules, policies, and procedures. Oversees process to revise rules as needed.

Izetta Bright                  Norma Dotson-Sales     Dorothy Smith

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Scholarship

Awards college scholarships to graduating high school seniors in Detroit schools.

Marcia Jackson         Laurie Washington

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Sister Circles

Encourages sorors who do not attend monthly sorority meetings regularly to participate actively in Delta.

LeDora Scott               Mary Stephens Ferris

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Social Action

Educates chapter members about and engages them in critical and pertinent social and political issues affecting our community.

Marcia Hannah         Jennetta Clark

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Special Services

Provides appropriate services for our deceased Delta members.

Marjorie Porter             Jackie Fleming              Catherine Gray

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Sponsorship

Explores opportunities for DAC to secure charitable contributions from and/or establish partnerships with corporations and businesses.

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Technology

Coordinates workshops and other activities to educate members about technology (e.g., digital photography, social media, cell phones). Provides support to committees to help them use technology to meet their objectives related to reducing costs, improving efficiency, and preserving the environment.

Andrea Roberson Stephanie Hobson

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Teen Lift

Coordinates activities that enhance the academic, cultural, and personal growth of middle and high school students. Provides information in the areas of career awareness and development, college planning and selection (Black College Tour), and vocational training.

Kim Travis-Ewing

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Telephone Committee

Disseminates information to chapter members via telephone.

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Ways and Means

Plans and manages fundraising activities that enable the chapter to carry out its programs.

Shirley Hughey         Joann Olivache

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