Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.

2018 Tennessee Delta Days at the Capitol

February 12 - 13, 2018

First Baptist Church, 738 East Castle Street Murfreesboro, TN 37130

& Tennessee State Capital , 600 Charlotte Ave

Nashvi l le, TN 37243

“Defining the Moment…Believing in the Power of We”

Sandra K. Horton, Southern Regional Director

Jessica Shotwell, Southern Regional Representative

Machelle Kyles, Regional Social Action Coordinator

Lillie St. Clair, Tennessee State Social Action Coordinator Necole Jones, Tennessee State Coordinator

Elizabeth Nichols, Tennessee State Facilitator

Host Chapter

CLARKSVILLE ALUMNAE CHAPTER

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Greetings Sisters of Tennessee Delta Sigma Theta Chapters, The year 2018 grants us another opportunity to activate our national call to Social Action. We value Social Action along with Political Awareness and Involvement. This platform allows us opportunities to present informational workshops on education, mental and physical health, voter registration and public policies, affecting our community. The ‘Do’s and Don’ts of Social Action will be a focal point for collegiate and first-time attendees. Additionally, we will engage in workshops to strengthen our chapter programs and projects. Tennessee Delta Days at the Capital will meet in Murfreesboro on February 12, 2018. The following day, February 13th will be at the Legislative Plaza in Nashville. The site for the first day of workshops will be the First Baptist Church of Murfreesboro. Yolanda Williams and Felicia Best are serving as the Chair and Co-Chairs, respectively TN DDAC registration for alumnae members is $50.00 and $20.00 for collegiate sisters. Registration will be payable through the PayPal account of Clarksville Alumnae Chapter. The educational plans for our Tennessee DDAC require an overnight accommodation for those registering for DDAC. Adequate time is needed to better prepare our chapters to develop worthy projects and programs for our service areas and state. A series of discussions have been planned to assist in accomplishing this goal. Please plan to stay for the entire session, if possible. A list of hotels in the Murfreesboro area are included. We are making every effort to be cost conscious in our selection of hotels. The Residence Inn by Marriott is strongly recommended because of spacing and cost. Credit cards will not be charged until the day of arrival. The attire for Monday, February 12th is professional business: red and black or red and white. Attendees will be able to socialize and bond after completing the business of Delta. All members visiting the capitol are asked to wear your red professional business attire on Tuesday, February 13th.

In reviewing previous years of DDAC attendance, we noted that many of our Tennessee Chapters have not sent anyone to DDAC at the state or national level. We are encouraging you to be more supportive and available to learn. All large chapters are asked to encourage 25 sisters to register for DDAC and the small to medium chapters bring a minimum of 10-15 attendees. Our political landscape is in a ‘state of urgency.’ Delta chapters can advance the growth of Social Action with your support.

Looking forward to seeing for 2018 as an attendee at Delta Days in Murfreesboro and Nashville.

Yours in Delta,

Lillie Lillie St. Clair Tennessee State Social Action Coordinator

Sandra Machelle Necole Elizabeth Sandra K. Horton Southern Regional Director

Machelle Kyles Regional Social Action Coordinator

Necole Jones TN State Coordinator

Elizabeth Nichols TN State Facilitator

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DDAC General Information

Enclosed are the items needed for 2018 TN DDAC Registration:

• Tentative Agenda • Hotel Information • Social Action Awards

Registration and Awards information may be found via www.dstsouthernregion.com.

Please note the registration fees are non-refundable. The fees are as follows:

• $50 for Alumnae • $20 Collegiate

Fees will only be collected via PayPal.

DDAC Registration Link

Remember, we are

“Defining the Moment…Believing in the Power of We”

For Questions, Contact the TN 2018 DDAC Host Chapter Chairs:

Chair: Yolonda Williams / ywilliams1913@gmail.com / 314-520-0477 Co-Chair: Felicia Best / feliciabest1913@gmail.com / 704-562-6974

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Tentative Agenda

2018 TN Delta Days at the State Capitol

February 12-13, 2018

“Defining the Moment…Believing in the Power of We”

Monday, February 12, 2018

9:00 a.m. Continental Breakfast 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Greetings/Introductions/Workshop Content Information 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Workshops (Concurrent) 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Lunch 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Workshops (Concurrent) 7:00p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Sisterhood Fellowship

Lanes, Trains and Automobiles, 450 Butler Drive, Murfreesboro, TN 37127

Tuesday, February 13, 2018

8:30 a.m. Meet at Capital 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Legislative Session 11:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Group Photo 12:00 Noon Dismissal/Departure for home

For Questions, Contact the TN 2018 DDAC Host Chapter Chairs:

Chair: Yolonda Williams / ywilliams1913@gmail.com / 314-520-0477

Co-Chair: Felicia Best / feliciabest1913@gmail.com / 704-562-6974

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Hotel Information Room availability is first come, first serve. Please contact hotel to make

reservations as soon as possible. Room block held until January 31st. Reservation room request is made under Delta Sigma Theta Sorority TN.

Holiday Inn

1453 Silohill Lane Murfreesboro, TN 37129

Direct Phone: (615) 751-5300

Room Rate: $145 per night plus tax

Accommodation Type: King and Double

Registration Event Name: TN DDAC-Delta Days at the Capitol

Hotel Link (click on or cut and paste in your browser.

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Residence Inn Nashville SE/Murfreesboro

1409 Conference Center Blvd Murfreesboro, TN 37129

Direct Phone: (615) 225-9250

Room Rate: $119 per night plus tax

$169 Suite per night plus tax

Accommodation Type: King and Double

Registration Event Name: TN DDAC-Delta Days at the Capitol

Hotel Link (click on or cut and paste in your browser):

http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/bnamu-residence-inn-nashville-se-murfreesboro/

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Social Action Awards

January 1, 2018 Dear Chapter Presidents and Social Action Chairs, The Clarksville Alumnae Chapter will host the 2018 Tennessee Delta Days at the Capitol (DDAC). The workshops and advocacy focus discussions will be held in Murfreesboro, TN on Monday, February 12th. February 13th will be our Legislative Day on the Hill. During our general opening, we will acknowledge Tennessee Deltas serving in elected or appointed offices; school board members, county boards, state boards and political appointments. We will also recognize chapters with large number of members in attendance. We are excited to ask for your involvement by recommending member(s) and chapters demonstrating the highest level of social action contributions in one or more of our Five Point Programmatic Thrust. Below are the details which must be included in support of your recommendation(s) for award recognition. The following categories will be awarded:

• Honorable Lois DeBerry Servant Leadership Award will recognize a Delta exemplifying

servant leadership as an elected or appointed individual, a community leader, a board member or an advocate showing evidence of impacting a community need or issue during the current sorority year.

• State Representative Brenda Gilmore Trailblazer Award will recognize to a qualifying

Delta for faithfulness, professional accountability, servant heart and local visibility for service. The nominee may be a past or current officer, chapter or regional leader. All financially active members are eligible for this honor. The individual must provide evidence of their visibility and availability to lead and support others in the community and chapter.

• Get Out to Vote (GOTV) Collaborative Award will recognize a chapter with an innovative

political activism plan of engagement for voter education and voter registration in 2017-2018. The chapter must demonstrate support to voter registration, voter education in the schools and faith-based institutions. Evidence of creativity, as an 'agent of change’ to impact numbers in voter registration is a required.

Enclosed are the guidelines and nomination forms for the above Social Action Awards. Please complete and return the Awards Nomination Form for members you feel have made an outstanding contribution in the areas listed above, as well as for your chapter GOTV program. Please email award submissions to Yolonda Williams at ywilliams1913@gmail.com by January 31, 2018. Please contact the TN 2018 DDAC Chair or Co-Chair, Yolonda Williams at ywilliams1913@gmail.com or 314-520-0477 and Felicia Best at feliciabest1913@gmail.com or 704-562-6974 with any questions or concerns. Yours in Delta,

Lillie Lillie St. Clair Tennessee State Social Action Coordinator

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Social Action Awards Guidelines

In addition to the specific award criteria provided above, the following general guidelines must be met:

1. Individual award candidates must be nominated by a financial member of

the chapter. No self-nomination will be accepted.

2. The nomination form, along with supporting documentation must be submitted online by January 31, 2018 (Central Standard Time at midnight). Supporting files should include the name of the chapter and award. Example: Davidson County GOTV Award

3. All awards must include details, documentation and involvement in one or more areas of the Five Point Programmatic Thrust. The time frame for service is July 1, 2017 through January 31, 2018 of the current sorority year.

Submit any questions to the TN 2018 DDAC Host Chapter:

Chair: Yolonda Williams / ywilliams1913@gmail.com / 314-520-0477

Co-Chair: Felicia Best / feliciabest1913@gmail.com / 704-562-6974

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The Honorable Lois DeBerry Servant Leadership Award Nomination Form

Name of Nominee:

Name of Nominating person or Chapter: ______

Membership or Chapter Number of the Nominator ______________________________

Chapter President:

Chapter President Phone Number:

Chapter Email Address:

1.) Please provide the full name and role position held, as an elected or appointed official, board member, community leader or advocate. Date of appointment of service.

2.) Please list leadership roles held by the nominee as a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. and describe the service of the nominee.

3.) How has the nominee impacted change locally, statewide or nationally?

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The Honorable Lois DeBerry

Servant Leadership Award Nomination (cont.)

4.) What noteworthy achievements has the nominee accomplished in her official capacity?

5.) What best qualifies the nominee to receive the Lois DeBerry servant Leadership Award?

6.) Please enclose news clips, articles, pictures (no more than three in jpeg format only) and/or videos highlighting your nominee

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State Representative Brenda Gilmore Trailblazer Award Nomination Form

Name of Nominee:

Name of Nominating person or Chapter: ______

Membership or Chapter Number of the Nominator ______________________________

Chapter President:

Chapter President Phone Number:

Chapter email address:

1. Please provide the full name and role held by the nominee, as a leader or advocate…… where

professional accountability, dedication to service and community visibility was present. Date of appointment or service tenure.

2. Please list leadership roles held by the nominee in Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.

3. What pioneering contributions or actions has the nominee demonstrated such as leadership, courage,

vision and commitment to enhance the community socially, educationally, culturally and economically. Provide evidence.

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State Representative Brenda Gilmore Trailblazer Award Nomination Form (cont.)

4. What best qualifies the nominee to receive the State Representative Brenda Gilmore Trailblazer Award

5. What significant impact has the nominee made on the local, statewide or national level?

6.) Please enclose news clips, articles, pictures (no more than three in jpeg format only) and/or videos highlighting your nominee

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Get Out to Vote (GOTV) Collaborative Award Nomination Form

Alumnae Chapter Name:

Chapter Number: _____________________________________

College or University (Collegiate Chapter):

Chapter Number: _____________________________________

Chapter President:

Chapter President Phone Number:

Chapter Email Address:

1.) Describe and list the name or title of the project or program (if more than one) for which the chapter participated in or led, in collaboration with another organization or individual.

2.) Describe activities or program planning techniques, sessions, trainings, conferences or meetings held to introduce or explore the need for the program, project, cause or event, prior to implementation.

3.) Describe the impact of the effort, including noticeable results in the program or project. (Example: who benefited; how did the community or target population improve as a result of the project or program; describe the outcome.)

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Get Out to Vote (GOTV) Collaborative Award Nomination Form (cont.)

4.) Describe publicity, notoriety, special features or other awards and recognition given because of the project or program (Example: provide news clips, special coverage, specific awards and/or honors received for your efforts)

5.) Describe or summarize the overall success of the program or project by including any innovative or unconventional presentations utilized. Explain how or why collaborative efforts/organizational partnerships contributed to a favorable community impact.

6.) Please enclose news clips, articles, pictures (no more than three in jpeg format only) and/or a video highlighting the nominee or chapter program, project, cause or event. Add the title and description of each exhibit submitted.