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Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. “A Sisterhood Called to Serve: Transforming Lives, Impacting Communities” The Raleigh Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. is a private, nonprofit organization whose services and programs promote human welfare within the greater Raleigh/Wake County community. Chartered on May 7, 1938, the local chapter is comprised of more than 378 active members, who are collegeeducated professional women with a special interest in public service. The parent organization, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. was founded on January 13, 1913 by 22 women at Howard University in Washington, DC, and was incorporated as a private non-profit organization in 1930.

The sorority’s mission is to provide assistance and support through established programs in local communities throughout the world. A sisterhood of more than 200,000 predominantly black, college-trained women, the Sorority currently has over 900 chapters located in the United States, England, Japan (Tokyo and Okinawa), Germany, the Virgin Islands, Bermuda, the Bahamas, and the Republic of Korea.

The major programs of the sorority are based upon the organization’s Five Point Pro-grammatic Thrust: 1. Economic Development 2. Educational Development 3. International Awareness and Involvement 4. Physical and Mental Health 5. Political Awareness and Involvement

Greetings From Our Chapter President On behalf of the Raleigh Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., welcome to the 2019 Scholarship Gala - #Gala4aPurpose!

Thank you for supporting our Gala which provides college scholarships for the graduating High School seniors who take part in our educational programs (DELTA Carousel, Delta GEMS, or Delta Academy). Scholarships are more critical now given the yearly increase in college tuition and fees. Based on statistics from www.collegetuition.com, tuition and fees in 2018 for North Carolina schools increased by 102.47%. There are 179 schools in North Carolina, and the average cost for tuition and fees last year was $3,569 for in-state residents and more than $11,000 for out-of-state students. These figures do not include books, supplies, or room and board. Funds raised by your attendance at tonight’s Gala and donations help offset the costs for students and their families.

Please read the Super Saturday Scholar (#SaturdayScholars) articles on Raleigh Alumnae’s social media pages. Former students in our educational programs, who have either graduated from college or enrolled now, share what receiving the scholarships from the chapter means to them. Scholarships may have paid for their books or towards their tuition, but the time spent in the programs and with the Educational committee members also showed the students that people care. As an organization of college-educated women, who are committed to academic excellence and seeing youth reach their highest potential, Raleigh Alumnae will always work to provide scholarships and support the students. Our children need our support! We could not do this without you!

Thank you to the Gala Committee members who have worked day and night for months to make sure this Evening of Elegance was possible! To our guests, the Gala committee members, chapter members and I appreciate you spending this evening with us. It makes this evening more special. Please dine, dance, fellowship, take pictures, and shop at our Silent Auction. There is something for everyone at the Gala!

Enjoy this evening and we look forward to seeing you next year.

God bless and keep you,

Angela C. Hatton President, Raleigh Alumnae

Greetings From Gala Co-Chairs It is our sincere honor to welcome each of you to the 2019 Crimson & Cream Scholarship Gala. Tonight is epic not only because you are sharing your evening with us, but we have an opportunity to invest in the future of aspiring high school seniors in Wake County participating in our education programs. A fun evening dedicated to raising funds to help amazing students attend the college or university of their choice.

We thank you for your continued support of our annual gala which benefits the chapter’s scholarship and grant funds. The committee has worked tirelessly to ensure this is a night you won’t forget. We look forward to hearing from our past scholarship recipients and celebrating with you! Without question, this will be a fabulous event filled with dynamic fellowship, amazing music and dancing.

Thank you for making this night such a spectacular success!

Sincerely,

Bridgette Wilson & Chelita Love

Past Scholarship Recipients Lauren Atkinson North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University Tyra Barnes Wake Technical Community College Jacori Crudup North Carolina State University Cristal Griffis University of North Carolina-Charlotte Alaysia Leary North Carolina Central University

2019 Raleigh Alumnae Chapter Officers Angela C. Hatton—President Tarsha Burroughs — First Vice President J. Cheri Fleming — Second Vice President Theresa Avery — Recording Secretary Sheila D. Bazemore — Assistant Recording Secretary Angela F. Smith — Corresponding Secretary Tierra Hobley — Treasurer Kamira Jones — Assistant Treasurer Jewel Hayes —Financial Secretary Janza Bush —Assistant Financial Secretary Stephanie Sanders — Asst. Financial Secretary Scholarship Gala Lillian Davis — Parliamentarian Beronica Cathey — Sergeant-At-Arms Michelle Cofield — Historian Shontadra Hill — Custodian Tisha Lowe — Journalist Jane Fox Long —Immediate Past President

Scholarship Gala Committee Bridgette Wilson & Chelita Love - Gala Co-Chairs Shellena Atlas Stephanie Holloway-Baker Lillar Barnes Sheila Bazemore Terry Bradley Dunn Andrea Coleman Cheryl Costin Danita Curry Melanie Furrow Christy Smith Foster Taneka Gaddy Rhonda C. Hicks Kimberly Hinton Amaryllis Johnson Dorothy Johnson Geraldine Jones Precious Jones Jetonga Keel Candice Lee Chrystal Dolby Lee Sandy Lee Michelle Merritt Michelle Rouse LaMeca Royal Stephanie Sanders Vita Simpkins Linda Sledge Angela Smith Terry Spicer Sandra Thompson Danielle Wilks Rhonda Wright Selene Brent and Sydney Coles, Ways & Means Co-Chairs

Our Mistress of Ceremony

Rhonda C. Hicks is a wife, mother of two, IT professional, entrepreneur and cancer survivor. She is originally from New Jersey, however, has called North Carolina home for the past 25 years. Rhonda holds a degree in Business Administration Management from Meredith College and recently received a certificate from The University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill in Positive Psychology. Her corporate career has been in the fields of telecommunications and IT, primarily focusing on project, account, and personnel management. In November 2009, Rhonda launched her first entrepreneurial venture – Amazing Grace Event Management (AGEM). Over the past several years, she has had the opportunity to plan and manage events spanning from milestone celebrations and weddings to small business and large corporate tradeshows on both a national and international scale. Rhonda recently launched the latest branch of AGEM entitled The Accountability Workshop, which is centered around providing tools and tips to help everyone to hold themselves accountable to their goals and aspirations. Life happens, but with the knowledge, know-how and right attitude, anyone can accomplish anything!

Rhonda is an active member of her community. She is a contributing columnist for New Focus Daily magazine, a women’s lifestyle magazine, which provides go-to guide for strategies about health and wellness, cancer survivorship, money, career, relationships, inspiration and more. She is a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated, whose main thrusts are Sisterhood, Scholarship and Service.

Rhonda is a Sunday school teacher and member of the Youth Ministry Leadership Team at her church.

When Rhonda is not busy taking her daughter to Girl Scouts or cheering on her son at his sporting events, she loves to travel and enjoys hosting gatherings at her home to bring family and friends together for food, fun and fellowship! Her latest venture, Project She™, is her personal passion. Because she lives the life of a busy wife, mommy and business woman, Rhonda understands the challenges and stressors that can be overwhelming daily. This project was born out of those experiences and it is her hope this forum will serve as a place for women to support one another in the name of encouragement and positivity through the powerful bond of womanhood.

Thank you to our sponsors.

Your commitment to the Raleigh Alumnae Chapter is greatly appreciated.

Without your support, this night would not be possible.

We Salute You!

Premier Crabtree Valley Mall First Citizens Bank The Foot & Ankle Associates of North Carolina

Platinum Sarah Perry Barbara Wilson 64 DeSTined to Reign

Gold Haywood Funeral Home Poplar Springs Christian Church Sheri Matthews 77 Wonders of the WWW...

Silver Becton Law Group Something to Smile About/Dr. Keisha Brown Kevin and Leanor Hodge Reggie and Chelita Love Rod and Tisha Lowe Raleigh Tees Grow Local Realty/Jilma Shackleford Jay and Bridgette Wilson

Bronze 3 Sisters Embroidery LLC Helen Adams Selene' Hudson Brent Coles Travel and Events, LLC Linda Douglas Paulette Evans Johnnie and Genevieve Farmer Gerardette Furlow Darryl and LaVerne Harrison Karen Roberson Michelle Rouse Schooler Civil and Environmental Engineering PLLC Friends of Sandra Thompson

Diamond Circle of Honor Theresa Avery Lillar Barnes Tina Berryman Tarsha Burroughs Janza Bush Carlene Byrd Anita Crutcher Ida Dawson Shirley Hinton J. Cheri Fleming Jane Fox Long Sheri Matthews Shericca Morris Julia Shealey Kaye Webb Betsy Young Sigmon Zeleke

Acknowledgments Thank you to our vendors and community partners: BRANDilly Marketing +Creative Chick-fil-A(Brier Creek Location) Glory Days Bar & Grill PNC Bank

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Chapter Officers Angela C. Hatton President Tarsha Burroughs First Vice President J. Cheri Fleming Second Vice President Theresa Avery Recording Secretary Sheila D. Bazemore Assistant Recording Secretary Angela F. Smith Corresponding Secretary Tierra Hobley Treasurer Kamira Jones Assistant Treasurer Jewel Hayes Financial Secretary Stephanie Sanders Assistant Financial Secretary Janza Bush Assistant Financial Secretary Shellena Atlas Chaplain Shontadra Hill Custodian Michelle Cofield Historian Tisha Lowe Journalist Lillian Davis Parliamentarian Sergeant-At-Arms Beronica Cathey Jane Fox Long Immediate Past Committee Chairs President Sheila Bazemore Sydney Coles LaVerne Harrison Tina Berryman Mary Curry Lois Hart Helen Best Ida Dawson Regina Hill Chandel Boone Tametha Dewberry Shontadra Hill Chimi Boyd-Keyes Madeliene Dobbins Joyce Hinton Selene Brent Robin Dunkins Terri Porter Holmes Patricia Brown Terry Dunn Moszetta Johnson Celeste Burton Jessica Faison-Johnson Vinita Lane Carlene Byrd Genevieve Farmer Vivian Logan Beronica Cathey Christy Foster Chelita Love Stephanie Cogdell Loria Glenn Debra McKoy

Tracee Murrell Rosalind Redd Birhanie Robinson Kendra Settles ViMiller Simmons DeShelia A. Spann Kaye Webb Bridgette Wilson Daphne Wright Betsy Young Sigmon Zeleke

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Tonya Venable Kamilah Washington Lunday Watkins Ashleigh Watts Wanda White Cynthia Whitney Gloria Wilcox Gloria Williams Kimberly Pettaway Willis Janae Wilson Kisha Wilson Teka Cooper Winborne Michelle Winstead Mary Wright Rhonda Wright Monica Yelverton

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From Your Family and Friends

“Now these three remain; Faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love.” 1 Corinthians 13:13

Congratulations Raleigh Alumnae on a successful 2019 Crimson and Cream Scholarship Gala!

Raleigh Alumnae Chapter Arts and Letters Committee

TOP LADIES OF DISTINCTION Serving the Youth and Adults of Raleigh for 30 Years

Top Teens of America Leadership, Mentoring, Scholarships, March for Babies, Cultural Awareness

Community Beautification Adopt a Highway-Garner Road, John Stokes Park, Yard of the Month

Community Partnership Walnut Creek Wetlands, Garner Road Community Center, Reading Association

Status of Women Dress for Success, Back to Work, Resume Workshops, Self-Esteem

Senior Citizens Adopt-a-Grandparent, Nursing Home Visits, Care Packages

Projects Sickle Cell

Support Group Meeting, Fundraising, Promoting Awareness

NCNW

Youth memberships, Chapter Life membership, Harambee Luncheon

NAACP

Chapter Life Membership, Go out and Vote, ACT-SO, Freedom Fund

UNCF

Support Shaw & St. Augustine’s Universities Scholarships

TLOD Literacy

Read-Ins, Tutorials, Book collections, School Supplies Drive

Lady Lillar S. Barnes Resolution Chairman, Area IV Immediate Past President, Raleigh Chapter

Congratulations 2019 Crimson & Cream Scholarship Gala Committee

From the Social Action Committee: Co-Chairs: Tina H. Berryman Kaye Webb

Members:

Ashleigh Watts Chimi Boyd-Keyes Debra Baker Jacqueline Gaddy Krystal Meares Stephanie Sanders Gloria Feimster Nicole Gibbs Tisha Lowe

Candance Goins Deandrea Newsome Della McKinnon Kamira Jones Madeliene H. Dobbins Tolulope Omokaiye Georgia Smith Marsalis Regina Hill Michelle Rouse

Congratulations

Garner Road Community Center would like to wish the Raleigh Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta, Inc. a very successful Scholarship Gala. There is no greater party than “A Party with a Purpose!”

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Congratulations to The Raleigh Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc .

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Congratulations Class of 2019

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Thank you to all of the contributors to our scholarship fund!

*as of 2/14/19

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Charlene Evans Claude Evans Claudia Mitchell Dana Fields-Johnson Dixie Lee Newsome Donna Murray Donna Dem Douglas Lewis Earline Middleton Felicia Hutchinson Frances Bazemore Gloria Feimster Gloria Quick Hal and Barbara Guess Hali Coleman Helen Latten Hiliary Johnson IBM Corporation Jacqueline Vereen

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Janie Leslie Jerry Mills Jewel Hayes John McCann Joseph Jenkins Karen Blue Kaye Webb Keisha Shaw Kisha Wilson Lakeeyna Cooper Larry Williamson Lee Dudley Leslie Ferguson Lillar Barnes Linda Coleman Mamie Nedab-Kinsey Mark Vannoy Monica Goodson Nancy Clements Napoleon and Lilly Richardson Nell Hinton Nicola Allen Pamela Murphy Phyllis McLeod Phyllis Gray RAC Awards Committee RAC Delta GEMS/Academy Committee RAC Membership Committee RAC Scholarship Gala Committee

RAC Social Action Committee Ray Chance Ricky Stewart Robert and Alecia Taylor Rosalind Redd Ruby Greene Selene Brent

Shelia Reich Shon Burch-Crispin Soenda Norman Stephanie Holloway-Baker Sydney Smith Tamara Bland Taneka Gaddy Theresa Farland Theresa Avery Valerie Rucker Velma Britt Virginia James Virginia Jarmond