News and events archives, 2009-2012

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2012 News and Events

  • Registration for the Hollywood Gala and Founders Day Weekend is now CLOSED.
  • Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Mourns Celebrated Sculptor, Printmaker and Social Activist, Elizabeth Catlett. Click Here For Details.
  • Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Mourns Former Executive Director, Lynnette Dobbins Taylor Click Here
  • Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Extends Condolences and Support To the Family of Trayvon Martin Click to read the Press Release
  • 100th Birthday Celebration of Dr Dorothy Irene Height, March 17 Click Here For Details.
  • Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Mourns Honorary Member and First Black Female Licensed Architect, Norma Merrick Sklarek. Click Here For Details
  • Dr. Height portrait unveiling at Morehouse College View Flyer
  • Happy Sisterhood Month from Cynthia M.A. Butler-McIntyre,
    National President, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.

    Watch Video
  • Let’s Help Soror El Brown Win the 2012 Military Spouse of the Year Award!
  • 2012-13 Financial Aid & Seed Grants information has been posted in the January 2012 Chapter Mailing section and the Scholarship & Standards National Committees Area of the Members Only Area.
  • New Lessons in Leadership video with Past National President, Mona H. Bailey Click Here (Members Only Area).
  • Alert: Please click on the Membership tab to view a Special Notice concerning Member Suspensions.
  • Top Three National Officers of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Join Non-Profit Board in Louisiana
    Click Here for Press Release
  • Urgent Social Action Alert!
    Protect and Preserve Funding for HBCUs - You Must Act Now!
    Click Here for additional instructions
  • The Fall 2011 Delta Bookmark Recommended Reading List is now available.
    Click Here
  • Members, See National President's October 17, 2011 Message in Members Only - >2012 Elections.
  • Barbara Jordan Honored Black Heritage Forever Stamp Features Legendary Congresswoman Click Here to view press release
  • Delta Sigma Theta Sorority National President, Cynthia M. A. Butler-McIntyre to be Appointed to Key Post in Obama Administration
    Click Here to view press release
  • July Action Plan for Voter Engagement. Click here

2011 News and Events

  • Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Mourns the Loss of Oldest Living Delta, Margaret Muse Johnson Piper Click Here
  • Congratulations to Frankie M. Freeman, 14th National President, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Click Here
  • GW Establishes Dorothy I. Height Public Service Scholarship and Campus Memorial Click Here
  • Governor Bob McDonnell Proclaims March 24th "Dorothy Irene Height Day" in Virginia Click Here
  • National President Announces 2011 Regional Conference Information Registration Info...
  • ~PRESS RELEASE~ Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Extends Prayers and Condolences in Light of Earthquake and Tsunami in the Pacific Click here.
  • Toyota is giving away 100 cars in 100 days Click here.
  • The NPHC is sponsoring the Community Leaders Empowerment Summit on Saturday, May 21, 2011 at the Marriott Wardman Park Hotel Click Here
  • The Sprite Step-Off II deadline is March 13th Click here. Download the Flyer
  • Happy Sisterhood Month from Cynthia M.A. Butler-McIntyre, National President, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
  • Financial Aid Application 2010-2011 Fiscal Year (.pdf) (.doc) and Financial Aid Instructions and Letter to Registrar 2010-2011 (.doc) are now available for download.
  • Chapter Seed Grant Applications are now available in the February Chapter Mailing.
  • PETITION TO OPPOSE THE REPEAL OF THE PATIENT PROTECTION AND AFFORDABILITY CARE ACT (PPACA) Log into Members Only Area (Member Information Section) For More Information
  • ~PRESS RELEASE~ Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Advocates for the Protection of Health Care Reform Members Descend on Capitol Hill with Petitions Demonstrating Support Click here.
  • ~PRESS RELEASE~ Delta Sigma Theta Welcomes New Honorary Members, Gwen Ifill and Soledad O'Brien Click here.
  • Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Announces our Centennial Celebration Log onto Members Only Area For More Information
  • Urgent alert regarding fraudulent activities Click here.
  • President Obama Honors the Memory of Dr. Dorothy Height with Bill Signing in the Oval Office. Click here.
  • Important notice regarding unlicensed vendors Click here.
  • National President Cynthia M. A. Butler-McIntyre is featured in the December 2010 issue of ESSENCE magazine (page 130) along with the leadership of other National Pan-Hellenic Council sororities. Be sure to pick up a copy.
  • Announcing the Sorority's 8th "Delta Day at the United Nations" Conference Click here.
  • ~PRESS RELEASE~ Delta Sigma Theta Sorority to Hold 22nd Annual Delta Days in the Nation's Capital Click here.
  • Go to Members Only Section for Information on the Honorary Initiation Ceremony, February 7, 2011.
  • WATCH THE SHOW! UNCF An Evening of Stars Tribute to Chaka Khan will air nationally on Saturday, January 29th and on BET Networks on Sunday, January 30th at 10 p.m. Be sure to show your support by donating $10 to the UNCF. A complete list of stations and background information can be found online at www.aneveningofstars.org
  • House of Representatives scheduled to vote to repeal affordable care act on January 12th Click here.
  • The Co-Chairs of the National Protocol Committee are requesting that any questions regarding protocol be emailed to dstprotocol@yahoo.com. This includes questions regarding dais set-ups for upcoming Founders Day Activities.

2010 News and Events

  • From the Chicago Tribune: Dorothy Penman Harrison, 1907-2010 Activist, leader of national African-American service group Click here
  • ~PRESS RELEASE~ Click here. "Soror Harrison was a quiet yet effective leader who deeply impacted the programs of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority during the critical years of the Civil Rights Movement. She was a role model, mentor, sister and friend who will be greatly missed." Cynthia Butler-McIntyre, National President of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
  • Updated 11-21-10: Important statement to members regarding November 20, 2010 accident. Click here
  • 18th National President Hortense Golden Canady is remembered in the November 22 issue of JET magazine (page 18). Be sure to pick up a copy.
  • 2010 Constitution And Bylaws now posted behind Chapter Mailings.
  • Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Mourns Beloved 18th National President, Hortense Golden Canady. Click here
  • Call for Nominations and Application for Seeking Office now posted behind Chapter Mailings. Note: The application deadline (12/17) has passed.
  • The spirit of One NPHC continues as we celebrate "Dining with the Divine Nine" on Wednesday, October 27th, 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM at Hollywood Casino Studio 7, River Road, Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The attached flyer details the event. Click here
  • The Fall 2010 Delta Bookmark Recommended Reading List is Now Available. Click here
  • National Pan-Hellenic Council would like to thank our members who supported One Nation March on Saturday, October 2, 2010 in Washington, D.C. Click here
  • Leadership Academy presents "Lessons in Leadership: An interview with National President, Cynthia M.A. Butler McIntyre" Click here
  • Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Mourns Honorary Member, Artist and Illustrator, Varnette P. Honeywood. Click here
  • Delta Sigma Theta is pleased to feature excerpts from the Inaugural Presidential EMBODI Conference. Click here
  • Visit the Social Action Center for a "Call to Action"! Click here
  • Welcome to the 2010-2011 Sorority Year! For updated information on The "RED Zone", Click here.
  • Cruise Notice: Click here
  • 50th National Convention Online Press Room: Click here
  • The Summer 2010 DELTA Journal is now available online for your reading pleasure. Click here
  • The Summer 2010 Delta Bookmark Recommended Reading List is Now Available. Click here
  • National President announces IMPACT Day of Service at 50th National Convention. Click here
  • Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Mourns Honorary Member, Actress, Singer and Activist, Lena Horne Click here.
  • View the following message from the National President regarding the National Constitution and Bylaws Committee hosting live webinars to discuss the proposed amendments. Click here. Delta Sigma Theta Congratulates Rep. Marcia L. Fudge on Ohio Congressional Primary Win. Click here.
  • The Omega Omega service for Dr. Dorothy Height is now available On Demand. Please see the Members Area to view the service.
  • Delta is featured in the April issue of Ebony. The article is called "A National Call to Action" on pgs 82-89. Pick up a copy.
  • Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. mourns the loss of Rev. Dr. Benjamin Hooks Click here.
  • Proposed Amendments to the Constitution and Bylaws to be presented at the 50th National Convention are now posted in the Restricted Area- Chapter Mailings. (3/31/2010)
  • 2010 National Convention Step Show registration information is now available in the Members Only and Restricted sections.
  • Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Celebrates Health Care Reform. Members of Public Service Sorority Applaud President Obama and Congress for Passing Historic Legislation. View Press Release View the following message from the National President regarding the passage of historic health care reform legislation. Health Care Reform Victory
  • E-Call to Convention updated 3-16-2010
  • GE Leadership DELTA 2010-2011...Now accepting applications March 15th - August 29th. For more information, go to http://www.leadershipdelta.org
  • The 2010-2012 Slate of Candidates is now available in the Restricted Section
  • The 2010 Financial Aid Application and Instructions are now available for download. Financial Aid Application Financial Aid Application Instructions/Letter to Registrar
  • URGENT MESSAGE FROM THE NATIONAL PRESIDENT REGARDING HAITIAN RECOVERY EFFORTS Haiti Recovery Efforts Survey
  • Health Care Reform's Delta Sigma Theta Red Alert Days Click Here to take survey FIND YOUR SENATOR/REPRESENTATIVE.
  • Documents Review and Revision Taskforce letter and survey are now posted in the Members Only section.
  • Member-At-Large dues are now online
  • Saturday, March 27, 2010 5:09 pm - Dr. Height remains in stable but serious condition. Please continue to pray. Check here for official Height updates. Cynthia M. A. Butler-McIntyre, National President.
  • Official Statement from Alexis M. Herman, Spokesperson for Dr. Dorothy I. Height. Download
  • Prayers are needed for our 10th National President, Dr. Dorothy Irene Height. Download a statement from our National President
  • The Heritage & Archives Committee is reminding Chapters that your "Chapter History Template" is due by April 1, 2010. The form is posted in the Restricted Area, under Chapter Mailings, December 2009.
  • Urgent Message from the National President requesting ACTION on Health Care Reform Download now
  • Delta Congratulates Soror Tanya Walton Pratt on her Nomination as Federal District Court Judge for the Southern District of Indiana Click here..
  • Delta Mourns the Death of Our Beloved Member and Fashion Pioneer, Eunice W. Johnson. View Press Release
  • Delta Mourns the Death of C. Bette Wimbish, Former Legal Counsel/Legal Adviser of Delta and Petersburg's First Black City Council Member. View Obituary
  • Delta Congratulates Soror Regina Benjamin on her Confirmation as US Surgeon General Click here...
  • Delta Journals can be accessed in Delta Publications section. View Winter 2010 Delta Journal
  • Delta Sigma Theta to be featured in MTV2's Sprite Step Off Docu-series. Tune in to the series premiere on Sunday, January 31. Click here for more details.
  • Visit Members Only section for Special Founders Day Message from the National President.
  • Delta Days at the United Nations Registration is closed
  • Please sign in to Members Only for Operations Liftoff Testings

2009 News and Events

  • Support of Disney's The Princess and the Frog. Click here...
  • A Unanimous Vote by Congress - Delta Congratulates Soror Honeywell on her Judicial Confirmation. Click here...
  • Soror Dorothy Inghram featured on NBC's "Today Show" for turning 104. Click here...
  • HEALTH CARE REFORM Health Care Reform Information and Resources are now posted in the Social Action Center.
  • DELTA COMMEMORATES CHANGE... The Spring 2009 issue of the Delta Journal is now available for your reading pleasure from this site on the Delta Publications
  • DELTA SIGMA THETA SORORITY, INC. 50 MILLION POUND CHALLENGE PARTNERSHIP Click here...
  • Project ART's"Delta Red Carpet" The National Commission on Arts and Letters announces two new "Delta Red Carpet" Feature Films: "The Providence Effect" and Disney's "The Princess and the Frog". Visit the Members Only Section for details
  • Soror Cynthia M. A. Butler-McIntyre welcomes Sorors to the 2009-2010 Sorority year. Click here to view the video
  • National Commission on Arts and Letters Presents, "The Delta Bookmark," a national book club and recommended reading list. Click here...
  • Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Congratulates Soror Jacqueline A. Berrien On Nomination for Chair of Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Click here...
  • DELTA COMMEMORATES CHANGE... The Spring 2009 issue of the Delta Journal is now available for your reading pleasure from this site on the Delta Publications link