December 2014 - January 2015
Membership Services Committee
Southern Region
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated
"Loving Sorors On Purpose With Purpose”
A Word from the Committee
For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, which is Christ our Lord. Luke 2:11
For God so loved us that He gave His only begotten son to save the world. Since this was such a monumental gift, we
should enter the Christmas season by remembering to keep Christ in Christmas. Keeping Christ in Christmas means that
we each must display the character, love, and spirit of Christ that dwells in us by allowing these traits to shine through
our actions. Our founders envisioned a sisterhood bonded in Christian principles. This Christmas let us enter the holiday
season living the words of our Delta Oath and sharing the values embodied in the nine cardinal virtues. When we decorate our homes for this festive time of year, let’s adorn our hearts for the New Year with a commitment to sisterhood,
scholarship, and service. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to the Sorors of the Dynamic Southern Region.
-Membership Services Committee
Delta Dear Corner
Words of wisdom as stated by Brian Tracy, Author
You cannot change the world,
But you can present the world with one improved person -- Yourself.
You can go to work on yourself to make yourself into the kind of person you admire and respect.
You can become a role model and set a standard for others.
You can control and discipline yourself to resist acting or speaking in a negative way toward anyone for any reason.
You can insist upon always doing things the loving way, rather than the hurtful way.
By doing these things each day, you can continue on your journey toward becoming an exceptional human being.
2014-2016 Southern Regional
Membership Service Committee
Seated: Tasney Thomas, Cynthia Har dy-Co
chair, Brittany Stephenson-RR, Cheryl Turner-RD,
Gwendolyn Whitelaw-Chair, Shafonda Spain
Back Row: LaMonica Stewar t, Claysia Thomas,
T. Elaine Johnson, Yazmeane Watson
Not Pictured: Bar bar a Luckett, Whitney Thor nton,
Deborah Herring
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“Thankful Moments from State Leadership”
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Soror Patsy Pattman, North Georgia State Coordinator
I am thankful for…
 The blood of Jesus that continuously shows me grace, mercy and favor
 The Holy Spirit that guides me to make
the right decision on a daily basis.  My family (including Delta Family) and friends.
Soror Sherell Wood, North Florida State Facilitator
I am thankful for...
 Health, Family and God's favor
Delta Life Cycles: Represent Your Decade
This issue explores the characteristics, strengths, and differences of the Baby Boomers generation. Understanding the
differences between the generations is fundamental in building relationships within the membership.
Baby Boomers 1946-1964
Ages 45-65
Social changers.
Well-educated, excellent teamwork skills.
Workaholic tendencies; questioned authority.
Dominated most political, business, and leadership roles.
First turned 60 in 2005.
Life Stages
JFK, MLK Assassinations
Woodstock
Civil Rights Movement
Vietnam
Sexual Revolution
Watergate Scandal
Landing on the moon
Rock & Roll
Fast Facts
Long-Runways (careers).
Child rearing later years.
Empty nesting.
Divorce and remarriage.
Grandparenting.
Retirement/planning.
The Baby Boomer generation is the largest generation.
This generation is also known as Generation Jones.
The phrase “Keeping Up with the Joneses” was generated.
Generation Jones was born between 1954 and 1965.
Defining Moments
As Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. prepares to celebrate its 102nd Founders Day on January 13, 2015, what better time
to acknowledge the Greatest Generation. Our founders were born between 1901 and 1924. Defining moments for them
were World War 1 and Prohibition. They thought civic values were important. They marched in the Women’s Suffrage
March in Washington, D. C. Our founders grew into young women of vision during this generation. They were the
torchbearers of the sorority’s future generations that would continue the vision and legacy of sisterhood, scholarship,
and service.
“COMING SOON!”
*Founders Day Celebrations
*State Clusters January, February, March 2015
*Submission of names for State Membership Services Team volunteers
*More information on submission of pictures and activities for reclamation and sisterhood for MS Newsletter.
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Sisterhood Spotlight
Alcohol Use and Your Health
What is a considered a "drink"?
In the United States, a standard drink contains 0.6 ounces (14.0 grams or 1.2 tablespoons) of pure alcohol. Generally, this amount of pure alcohol is
found in 12-ounces of beer, 8-ounces of malt liquor, 5-ounces of wine, or 1.5-ounces of 80-proof distilled spirits or liquor (e.g., gin, rum, vodka,
whiskey).
What is excessive drinking?
Excessive drinking includes binge drinking, heavy drinking, and any drinking by pregnant women or people younger than age 21.
Binge drinking, the most common form of drinking, is defined for women as consuming 4 or more drinks during a single occasion and for men as
consuming 5 or more drinks during a single occasion.
Heavy drinking is defined for women as consuming 8 or more drinks per week. For men is it defined as having 15 or more drinks per week.
What are some of the health risks associated with excessive drinking?
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Chronic diseases such as liver cirrhosis, various cancers, high blood pressure and psychological disorders.
Unintentional injuries, such as motor-vehicle traffic crashes, falls, drowning, burns and firearm injuries.
Violence, such as child maltreatment, sexual assault, intimate partner violence, homicide, and suicide.
Alcohol poisoning, a medical emergency that results from high blood alcohol levels.
Risky sexual behaviors that can result in unintended pregnancy or sexually transmitted diseases, including HIV.
Alcohol dependence, or alcoholism
How do I know if I have a drinking problem?
Drinking is a problem if it causes trouble in your relationships, in school, in social activities, or in how you think and feel. If you think that you or a
family member might have a drinking problem, consult your personal health care provider.
If you choose to drink, do so in moderation. For women that would mean consuming up to 1 drink per day. For men, this would equal up to two
drinks per day.
Taken from http://www.cdc.gov/alcohol/index.htm
Collegiate Corner
Stop!......Cluster Time
Georgia
Alabama
Montgomery
January 30 - February 1
Florida
Tennessee
Memphis
February 20-22
Clearwater/St. Petersburg
January 23 – 25
Athens
January 16-18
Mississippi
Natchez
March 13-15
We want all sorors to have safe travels on the way to their perspective state clusters. Here are some helpful links!
http://traveltips.usatoday.com/safe-travel-single-women-35414.html
http://traveltips.usatoday.com/travel-woman-herself-weekend-road-trip-107693.html
http://www.kevincoffey.com/women_safety/travel_safety_tips_for_women.htm
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