Chapter Officers

Lavell Thornton

First Vice President

The past year has been one for the record books. Despite a global pandemic, police violence, gun violence, political unrest, and economic uncertainty, Richland County Alumnae has not only survived but 'thrived. ' We have demonstrated dedication, fortitude, resilience, and great teamwork.

Our programs and events have addressed the cultural, financial, educational, spiritual, physical, mental health, and social action needs of our members and communities. Committees made the technological adjustments and stepped up in so many creative ways. Our sisterhood is strong, as evidenced by our programmatic and fundraising successes in 2021.

As we wind down the sorority year, it is my hope that we take the time to reflect, relax and rejuvenate. We are still blessed and highly favored. It is my pleasure serving as the First Vice President, and I look forward to the upcoming post pandemic sorority year. Thank you for keeping the JOY in our sisterhood and the communities we serve.

Cynthia Bennett

Second Vice President

As I look back over our Sorority year, I can only say, “ we made it through with God on

our side. ”

2020 –2021 is a Sorority year we will all remember – a pandemic, the heightened awareness of social injustice in America, and a call for healing and understanding. For Richland County Alumnae, it was a year of adjusting, doing things differently, but most of all the increased awareness of what sisterhood really means while giving back to our community.

Sisterhood is defined as the state of being as sister, sisterly relationship, a society of women in a sorority or organization or the solidarity of women based on shared conditions, experiences, or concerns. RCA covers all of that and then some.

We support each other by being there when needed. We fellowship together, creating a special bond, and on and on it goes - 74 new sisters, new nieces and nephews, and a new love for our Sorority. We engaged in community support through forums, supply donations, and programs to support young girls. Finally, we capped it all off by awarding scholarships to deserving students. Simply put, we just did the work, even during a pandemic!