The Gainesville Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Presents:

Youth Talent Showcase

The event will be held on Monday, May 10, 2010.

Show running time: 7:00-9:00pm on the Hippodrome Mainstage.

We will highlight the artistic talents of youth in the North-Central, FL community. The audience will enjoy entertainment from Actors, Orators, Singers, Dancers, Musicians, and Poets, ages 5-18. Tickets are $10 pre-sale, $15 on the day of the show.
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The Gainesville Alumnae Chapter will use the proceeds raised to provide scholarships. This year’s scholarship recipients will be acknowledged during the program. Refreshments will be available. Please come and join us for an evening of entertainment and fun.

Tickets: 352-375-HIPP    (375-4477)
                                        

The members of the Gainesville Alumnae Chapter would like to congratulate our very own, Madam President Gwendolyn Saffo, for being selected as the recipient of the 2010 Ida B. Wells Award for her contribution to the community.  This recognition is extended to women who, in working for women’s and/or civil rights, have also benefited the community, but whose efforts have not yet received recognition.

The award is named in honor of the distinguished journalist, fearless reporter and wife of one of Americas earliest black publishers. Ida B. Wells was “editor and proprietor” of the Memphis Free Speech and Headlight.  She also worked for suffrage and helped to found the first black suffrage organization. Despite segregation, Wells argued that black and white women should work together to achieve equality.

Soror Saffo, we are all so very proud of you!

On Thursday, March 11th, Soror Vivian Filer will receive a special award for her unrelentless dedication to community service.  For many years, Soror Filer has been a pillar in the Gainesville community.  Her leadership and approach towards civic responsibility is unparalleled.  Please join us as we celebrate in honor of Soror Filer.

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When:  Thursday, March 11th at 7:00 PM
Where:  The Thomas Center

306 NE 6th Avenue
Gainesville, FL

Tickets $25 per person

Please contact Soror Veita Jackson-Carter for tickets.

On March 2nd, Soror Cynthia Mingo will be honored as Santa Fe College’s 2010 Woman of Distinction.  This prestigious award is being presented in recognition of Soror Mingo’s outstanding achievements in our community.   She has impacted the lives of so many people around her.  Soror Mingo, we are so very proud of you!

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Tickets $30 per person
Date: March 2, 2010
Where:  Hilton at UF – 1:00 PM
Contact:  Cheryl Farrell at Santa Fe College for tickets

Gainesville Alumnae Chapter’s Red & White Ball will be held on March 26, 2010 at the Best Western Gateway Grand Hotel. This event is organized to fund scholarships for deserving students in our community. Tickets are currently available. Get your’s now because they are going fast!

Tickets: $30/single, $65/couple

Soror Felissa Scott and her husband Lensey welcomed a new addition to their family! Lensey Charles Scott, Jr. was born Tuesday, December 15th, weighing in at 8 lbs 1 ounce and 21.5 inches long! He is indeed adorable!

Congratulations Felissa!

Message from the 2009 Co-Chairs:

Please accept our sincere gratitude for your support in making this a successful event. We could not have done it without your support. You have made a significant contribution to enhancing our Public Service Mission. Thank you so much for assisting in saluting Reverend Milford L. Griner, Pastor J. W. Honeysucker and Reverend Gregory Pelham for their outstanding contributions to the Gainesville Community. We are also grateful to the annointed performers who shared their gifts of gospel music with us. We would like to take this opportunity to wish you all a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

With Much Gratitude,

Dr. Sally K. Williams
Ms. SiseneG Midget

The ladies of the Gainesville Alumnae Chapter hosted an etiquette workshop for the young women of Delta Academy. The young ladies learned the art of fine dining as well the rules of etiquette in today’s society. Soror Ivy Bell instilled in the ladies the importance of exuding confidence and social grace at all times. During the workshop, the young ladies enjoyed a wonderful meal in which they were able to display their dining etiquette techniques. It was an evening filled with fun!

Congratulations to Soror Gerie Crawford for her recent appearance on Alachua County Talks (TV 12). On the program, Soror Crawford discussed all the facets of Pretrial Services. You may view the video by clicking on the link: County Pretrial Services

Congrats again, Soror!

Oh, how much fun it was interacting with the girls at Delta Academy today! Soror Kiwanis kicked off the session by having everyone in attendance introduce themselves so that we could learn a little bit more about each other. She then led the girls in a discussion about the purpose of conducting science experiments. Following the discussion, they all conducted hands on experiments; one of which resulted in them making multi-colored slime!!! The session wrapped up with a lesson from Soror Latisha where she discussed breast cancer awareness and the importance of performing self examinations. It was quite a learning experience for all of the girls. Delta Academy promises to be packed with fun and exciting activities this year!