PYRAMID PREPARATION PERIOD DAY 1 - LAC DST

PPP 1PYRAMID PREPARATION PERIOD (PPP) 1 PPP 1 AGENDATOPICSorority History (1912-1929)Mission StatementSorority PinJewels 1-3The FoundersNational Presidents 1-3Sacred Trust and VowMinerva Circle of IdentityPyramid Study Guide Page ReferencePages 5-6Page vPage 3Page 4Pages 7-12Pages 14-16Page 20Pages 21-221 2020 Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. This content is protected under US Copyright (17 U.S.C. §§ 201 et al.) andother federal law and shall not be published, reproduced, displayed or otherwise utilized by any party whatsoeverwithout the express written consent of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Violation of Delta’s intellectual property rightswill be prosecuted to the full extent of the law.

PPP 1PYRAMID PREPARATION PERIOD DAY 1SOROR SPEAKING GUIDANCEChapter President and LMC Welcome / Opening Remarks Provide overview of planned activitiesand expectations Materials and Documentation to beusedSORORITY HISTORY 1912-1929JEWEL/SOROR: Opening Statements and Prayer Tonight, we will focus on Delta’shistory from 1912-1929 Provide an overview of items outlinedon the Agenda slideTECHNOLOGY SCREEN/ZOOM VIEW PPP1 Cover slide on screen prior to startas pyramids and sorors logging in Switch Zoom View to Chapter Presidentand LMC – Speaking View Zoom Tips Properties CheckSlides: Opening and Prayer AgendaFollow slides and explain pertinent contentJEWEL/SOROR:Provide an overview of the agenda with afocus on Sorority history 1912-1929.1. Alpha Chapter2. March of 19133. First National Convention held4. First Honorary Members5. Mary McCloud Bethune Initiated –Honorary 19236. Wrote the Delta Hymn – Alice Dunbar,Florence Talbert7. Delta Incorporated in 1930Slide:Agenda on screen Sorority History 1912-1929 Mission Statement Sorority Pin Jewels 1-3 The Founders National Presidents 1-3 Sacred Trust and Sacred Vow Minerva Circle of IdentityMISSION STATEMENTJEWEL/SOROR: Read the Mission Statement Have Pyramids Read the MissionStatementSlides:Mission Statement – page v. of the PSGMission Statement – Memorization TipsMission StatementDelta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated isan organization of college educated womencommitted to the constructive development ofits members and to public service with aprimary focus on the Black community.***Provide memorization tips2 2020 Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. This content is protected under US Copyright (17 U.S.C. §§ 201 et al.) andother federal law and shall not be published, reproduced, displayed or otherwise utilized by any party whatsoeverwithout the express written consent of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Violation of Delta’s intellectual property rightswill be prosecuted to the full extent of the law.

PPP 1SORORITY PINJEWEL/SOROR:Discuss the Sorority Pin1. Designed by Founder Madree PennWhite.2. Comprised of the three Greek letters D, S, T.3. The middle letter Sigma has NineJewels that represent the NineCardinal Virtues that are thefoundation of Delta Sigma Theta.4. The Nine Cardinal Virtues symbolizedin the Nine Jewels of the Deltaemblem were conceived as basicattributes which all Delta womenshould strive to attain.JEWELS 1-3JEWEL/SOROR:Over the next few days, we will delve into themeaning of the Nine Jewels. Tonight, we willfocus on the first three Jewels.Refer to p. 4 of the PSGSlide: Sorority Pin Described1. Designed by Founder Madree PennWhite.2. The middle letter Sigma has NineJewels that represent the NineCardinal Virtues that are thefoundation of Delta Sigma Theta.Soror on screen(Encourage participation and have thePyramids read the meaning of the Jewel onscreen)JEWEL/SOROR:Compassion is the essence of the humanspirit. There never was a heart truly great andgenerous that was not also tender andhumane, ever ready to respond to humanneeds with gentleness and mercy. This Jewelis dedicated to the Founders of Delta SigmaTheta Sorority, Incorporated.Slide:THE FIRST JEWEL IN THE SIGMA ISCOMPASSION.JEWEL/SOROR:Courtesy springs from a genuine respect forthe feelings of others and consideration forthe inherent dignity of every living person.Courtesy is more than mere politeness andcivility, those bare minimum requirementsnecessary for any civilized community. Thecourteous person gives a second measure ofconcern for the welfare of others. This Jewelis dedicated to the mothers of Deltamembers.SlideTHE SECOND JEWEL IN THE SIGMA ISCOURTESY.3 2020 Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. This content is protected under US Copyright (17 U.S.C. §§ 201 et al.) andother federal law and shall not be published, reproduced, displayed or otherwise utilized by any party whatsoeverwithout the express written consent of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Violation of Delta’s intellectual property rightswill be prosecuted to the full extent of the law.

PPP 1JEWEL/SOROR:Dedication to a noble cause is one ofhumanity’s highest callings and an act ofconsecration. To find ourselves, we must loseourselves in living fervently for worthwhilepurposes. This Jewel is dedicated to theNational Presidents, past and present.SlideTHE THIRD JEWEL IN THE SIGMA ISDEDICATION.JEWEL/SOROR:Let’s recap the Nine Cardinal VirtuesInteractive Slides (7 Slides)(Encourage Pyramids to use the Raise theirhand zoom feature or allow them to unmutethemselves to answer)THE FOUNDERSJEWEL/SOROR: (Optional) Pull out the Founders listfrom the Pyramid Box /PPP 1 Packet Have Pyramids recite the Founders Provide pertinent information on eachFounder slide by slide Refer to PSG pages 7-12Soror on screen(Jewel/Soror highlights each Founder andtheir accomplishments with a focus on “redtext” as a must know.)Osceola Macarthy Adams1. Born in Albany GA2. Installed as First President of LambdaChapter3. Made enormous strides in theatricalrealm4. Worked with Sydney Poitier and HarryBelafonte5. Served as Directress of the HarlemSchool of ArtsMarguerite Young Alexander1. Born in Chicago, IL2. Constant Support of Alpha Chapter3. Studied two foreign languagesWinona Cargile Alexander1. Graduated with honors and became ateacher2. Became the first Black Social Workerfor the New York City and CountyCharities3. Alpha Chapter’s First CustodianSlide: Founder AdamsSlide: Founder AlexanderSlide: Founder Alexander4 2020 Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. This content is protected under US Copyright (17 U.S.C. §§ 201 et al.) andother federal law and shall not be published, reproduced, displayed or otherwise utilized by any party whatsoeverwithout the express written consent of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Violation of Delta’s intellectual property rightswill be prosecuted to the full extent of the law.

PPP 1Ethel Cuff Black1. Alpha Chapter’s First Vice President2. Charter Member of Queens (NY)Alumnae ChapterBertha Pitts Campbell1. Only Black student enrolled at herschool and she was Valedictorian inclass of 19082. Born in Winfield, Kansas andparticipated the Woman’s SuffrageMarch in 1913 and 68 years later, sherepeated this momentous walk in19813. She bequeathed the sorority 6,000for the Bertha Pitts CampbellScholarship FundSlide: Founder BlackZephyr Chisom Carter1. Very active role in the NAACP duringher collegiate years2. She became Alpha Chapters firstreporter3. She was a gifted singer and actresswho harnessed her vocal powers andsang for television showsEdna Brown Coleman1. Many of Delta’s first meetings wereheld in her living room2. She married a Founder of Omega PsiPhi3. She was extremely studious andgraduated in 1913 as valedictorianand Class PresidentJessie McGuire Dent1. She was the first CorrespondingSecretary of Alpha Chapter2. She became a teacher in GalvestonSchool District; Instrumental inintegration the Galveston publicschool systemFrederica Chase Dodd1. She was the first Sgt at Arms of AlphaChapter.2. Began a career as a teacher and laterbecame a Social Worker3. She helped to charter Dallas ChapterAlumnae in Dallas TexasSlide: Founder CarterSlide: Founder CampbellSlide: Founder ColemanSlide: Founder DentSlide: Founder Dodd5 2020 Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. This content is protected under US Copyright (17 U.S.C. §§ 201 et al.) andother federal law and shall not be published, reproduced, displayed or otherwise utilized by any party whatsoeverwithout the express written consent of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Violation of Delta’s intellectual property rightswill be prosecuted to the full extent of the law.

PPP 1Myra Davis Hemmings1. Served as the President of AlphaKappa Alpha and Alpha Chapter’sFirst President2. In 1963, she co-chaired Delta’sGolden Anniversary Celebration,which was addressed by John F.Kennedy3. She was an active member of NAACPand NCNWOlive Claire Jones1. Great supporter of the sorority’sefforts2. Became a music teacher in the DCpublic school systemJimmie Bugg Middleton1. She helped Delta participate in themarch for Women’s Suffrage in 1936Pauline Oberdorfer Minor1. Excellent Musician2. Alpha Chapter’s First Treasurer3. Graduated Valedictorian of theTeachers CollegeVashti Turley Murphy1. Graduated from M Street High Schoolwhich later became Dunbar HighSchool2. Ardent supporter of major politicalissues such as voting rights forwomen3. Mother of 5 daughters, four of themare Deltas4. Her granddaughter serves as theNational Chaplain, Bishop VashtiMurphy McKenzieNaomi Sewell Richardson1. She was the last surviving founderand died in 19932. She was the first Black graduate ofWashingtonville High School3. Married Clarence Richardson – AlphaPhi AlphaMamie Reddy Rose1. She was from the small town ofBelton, South Carolina2. Passed at a young age shortly afterbeing married to Reverend JamesSlide: Founder HemmingsSlide: Founder JonesSlide: Founder MiddletonSlide: Founder MinorSlide: Founder MurphySlide: Founder RichardsonSlide: Founder Rose6 2020 Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. This content is protected under US Copyright (17 U.S.C. §§ 201 et al.) andother federal law and shall not be published, reproduced, displayed or otherwise utilized by any party whatsoeverwithout the express written consent of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Violation of Delta’s intellectual property rightswill be prosecuted to the full extent of the law.

PPP 1Rose and became the first Founder toenter Omega Omega ChapterEliza Pearl Shippen1. She was the only Founder to receivea Doctorate degree2. She was one of two Founders whonever marriedFlorence Letcher Toms1. At her graduation, President WilliamHoward Taft presented her with herdiploma and scholarship to HowardUniversity2. She introduced First Lady EleanorRoosevelt to an audience at JohnWesley AME Zion Church in 19453. Florence Letcher Toms collectedelephantsEthel Carr Watson1. After graduating, Founder Watsonbecame a teacher2. She began a second career indramaticsWertie Blackwell Weaver1. She published a novel entitled “Valleyof the Poor” focusing on racism andpoverty in the SouthMadree Penn White1. She was an accomplished linguist –speaking German, French, Greek andLatin2. She drafted the sorority’s initialConstitution and Bylaws3. She designed the ceremony forinducting Honorary Members4. She designed the Sorority PinEdith Motte Young1. Served as Recording Secretary ofAlpha Chapter2. Taught at Claflin College inOrangeburg, SCSOROR/JEWEL:Let’s recapSlide: Founder ShippenSlide: Founder TomsSlide: Founder WatsonFounder: Soror WeaverFounder: Soror WhiteFounder: Soror YoungSlides to Test Your Knowledge(Encourage Pyramids to raise their hands orunmute themselves to answer the posedquestion)7 2020 Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. This content is protected under US Copyright (17 U.S.C. §§ 201 et al.) andother federal law and shall not be published, reproduced, displayed or otherwise utilized by any party whatsoeverwithout the express written consent of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Violation of Delta’s intellectual property rightswill be prosecuted to the full extent of the law.