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In 1989, the National Social Action Commission
instituted Delta Days in the Nation's Capital, an annual legislative
conference to increase members' involvement in the national public
policy-making process. The annual conference includes legislative
briefings, issue forums, and advocacy skills development. Featured
speakers include key policy makers, members of the United States
Congress, Congressional staff members, and national issues experts.
Registration for Delta Days in the Nation's Capital is now open. |
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CALLING ALL SORORS TO THE 21st ANNUAL "DELTA DAYS IN THE NATION’S CAPITAL"
Dear Sorors: The 21st Annual "Delta Days in the Nation’s Capital" will be held February 6-9, 2010 at the Omni Shoreham Hotel located at 2500 Calvert Street NW (at Connecticut Ave.), Washington, District of Columbia, 20008. Under the theme “Advocacy in Action: Strengthening Our Legacy,” we will focus on creating ongoing legislative solutions for the communities that we serve. This year’s legislative conference will continue to build upon Delta Sigma Theta’s legacy of coming to the capital to meet with legislators and key policy-makers on issues that impact us individually and in the communities that we serve as an organization. Topics will include empowering our membership to be effective social action advocates in the areas of quality education, affordable healthcare, Census 2010, and economic viability, to name a few. Although the pages of history have been turned with the recent election, we must remain vigilant in our advocacy efforts. It is our responsibility to keep close contact with our elected officials about issues of concern in the communities that we serve. Once again, the National Second Vice President, Regional Representatives, and collegiate Commissioners will host the 6th annual Collegiate Forum on Saturday, February 6, 2010. Under the theme “Empowering Collegiates to Engage in Enthusiastic Social Action,” speakers will include national and local young professionals and activists, including collegiate sorors who are impacting policies at the federal and state levels. The Social Action Commission will conduct an orientation for first-time attendees on Saturday, February 6 at 3:00 p.m. The workshop will cover the basics of social action in Delta including vital "how to’s" on navigating the legislative process, legislative letter writing, congressional testimony, resolution writing, and coalition building. The orientation is open to all registrants on a first-come, first-serve basis. Registration is limited to the first 150 sorors. On-line registration for "Delta Days in the Nation’s Capital" will open on November 2, 2009 and close on January 5, 2010 at Midnight EST. THERE IS NO ON-SITE REGISTRATION. Registration fees are as follows:
Please be advised that registration fees are NOT refundable. The hotel room rate is $189.00 per night for single or double occupancy, excluding 14.5% in applicable state and local taxes. Hotel reservations instructions and other information will be available at the conclusion of your registration. Alumnae chapters and sorors are asked to send at least two representatives and to sponsor at least one collegiate soror. Please contact your Regional Director or Regional Representative if you are interested in sponsoring a collegiate soror. Chapter advisors are urged to work with Commissioners, Regional Officers and chapter presidents to help facilitate sponsorships. Please note that the attire for Delta Days is business professional, sorors are encouraged to wear red on Tuesday, February 9, 2010 for Capital Hill visits. Please find your legislator at www.congress.org and schedule your visit NOW for Tuesday, February 9, 2010 between the hours of 9:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. I look forward to seeing you at the 21st Annual Delta Days in the Nation’s Capital. With a Servant’s Heart, Cynthia M. A. Butler-McIntyre Cynthia M. A. Butler-McIntyre
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