A Letter from Soror President

3 October 2009   

Sorors,

What a great day for the sisters of Oak Ridge Alumnae Chapter!

Today we saw many smiles, heard much laughter, and witnessed a few tears.  We started with warm, long-lasting wishes for Soror Zachary on her upcoming marriage; to the meaning of sisterhood; to a scrumptious lunch; on to "welcoming" Soror Rupert into Delta (you had to be there); congratulating our newest Delta Dear, Soror Steward; to honoring Sorors Beidleman and Collins for 25 years of Delta service; and the highlight of the day, honoring Soror Mac for 50 years of Delta service.  After being serenaded by Soror Lewis with a “throw-back” version of the Sweetheart song, Soror Mac’s walk down the red carpet was priceless.  She demonstrated that you can not go through life alone, by asking Sorors to walk with her.  After being presented with her 50-year pin, 50-year plaque, and the Founders crystal; she shared a few words of wisdom.  Then she "stepped if off" back down the red carpet.  As I said, priceless.  I can’t wait to see the pictures.  They should tell the story better than me.  I am summing it up as an enjoyable day for all. 

It was definitely good seeing so many Sorors today.  For those of you that were not able to attend - - you missed it.  But, all is not lost - - our next celebration will be December 5, for our “Sisterhood Christmas in the Smokies.”  More information to come.

Thank you so much to the committee, Sorors Lewis, Steward, Beidleman and Hamilton.   It is indeed an honor to serve as the President of Oak Ridge Alumnae Chapter. 

I Got My Sister's Back,

Dean                                                       

Chapter Officers

                                             Dean Sheard                                      President

                                             Gail Russell                                       Vice-President

                                             Ronnie Wagoner                             Treasurer

                                            Victoria Steward                             Financial Secretary

                                            Ashley Smith                                     Recording Secretary

                                            Bessie Jowers                                    Corresponding Secretary

                                            Zandra Wilkins                                Sergeant-At-Arms

Our Chapter meets on the first Saturday of each month at 9:00 a.m.

We are proud members of the YWCA and hold our meetings at their site.

Click Here for a Committee Report Form Template (doc)

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The

Oak Ridge Alumnae Chapter

of 

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.

 

was chartered in May 1982.

 

 Celebrate 25 years with the Oak Ridge Alumnae Chapter and National President Soror Louise A. Rice, PhD!  (pdf)

 Our service area comprises Anderson, Blount, Roane, Loudon, McMinn, and Morgan Counties in

East Tennessee. 

 

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History of the Sorority

 

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority is a private, non-profit organization whose purpose is to provide services and programs to promote human welfare.  The Sorority was founded on January 13, 1913 by twenty-two collegiate women at Howard University.  These students wanted to use their collective strength to promote academic excellence and to provide assistance to persons in need.

 

(First Row): Winona Cargile Alexander, Madree Penn White, Wertie Blackwell Weaver, Vashti Turley Murphy, Ethel Cuff Black, Frederica Chase Dodd;  (Second Row): Osceola Macarthy Adams, Pauline Oberdorfer Minor, Edna Brown Coleman, Edith Mott Young, Marguerite Young Alexander, Naomi Sewell Richardson, Eliza P. Shippen;  (Third Row): Zephyr Chisom Carter, Myra Davis Hemmings, Mamie Reddy Rose, Bertha Pitts Campbell, Florence Letcher Toms, Olive Jones, Jessie McGuire Dent, Jimmie Bugg Middleton, Ethel Carr Watson.

History of the Chapter (click here for pdf)

 

The Oak Ridge Alumnae Chapter was chartered on May 29, 1982 by Soror Kathleen Wright,

Regional Director of the Dynamic and Visionary Southern Region. The charter members were:

 Janice Atwater        Ann Cato

Vivian Fleming                        Alma Fletcher

Denise Ford                                          Brenda Horton

Willie Jackson                                                  Anna McCray

Vernell Moore                                                        Regina Morton

Elizabeth Phipps                                                                Mamie Porter

Victoria Steward                                                                            Debra Taylor

Alice Faye Thomas.

These 15 dedicated, talented women envisioned a need to establish a community service organization

in the Oak Ridge community. After a year of hard work and commitment, their efforts became a

reality.  The torch of the 703rd Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. was ignited in the

Oak Ridge community, “The City Behind the Gates.” The newly formed chapter delved wholeheartedly

 into various community activities, making DELTA a force to be reckoned with in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. 

 

                                

 

                                      

 

Members of the Oak Ridge Alumnae Chapter

 

Beidleman, Donna Dellard, Tiffany J. Jowers, Bessie M.  Bomar, Judy M. Green, Estraletta A.  Lewis, Chevelle Bonner, Jeanne D.  Hamilton, LaShelle  Lott, Karen  Boyd, Nikki M.  Horton, C. Yvonne  Malone, Tiffany M.  Childs, Yolanda C.  Huie, Isabell R. McIntyre, Ruthie  Collins, Deloris C.  Johnson, Arnetha D.  Steward, Victoria  Moses, Wanda R.   Russell, Gail  Wagoner, Ronnie Newson, Candace Sheard, Dean U. Moore, Kimesha D.  Phipps, Elizabeth L.   Smith, Ashley  Whipple, Lorena  Rupert, Sylvia L. Smith, Rosanne A.  Wilkins, Zandra

    

 

 

 

 

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