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Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.

Columbia, MD Alumnae Chapter

Economic Development Activities

2006-2007

Economic Development GoalsEconomic Development Goals

Economic Development is one of the Sorority’s 5 Point Program Thrusts. The goal is to help bridge the gap between wealth and poverty.

During the 2006-2007 Sorority year, Economic Development conducted workshops in the area of Financial Empowerment, Estate Planning (Wills, Trusts, Power of Attorney, etc.) and Debt Management. In addition, the committee sponsored several Katrina Families who had relocated to Howard County, Maryland.

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November 15, 20067:00 PM - 9:00 PM

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Faulkner Ridge Resource

Center

10598 Marble Faun Court

Columbia, MD 21044

Workshop participants definefinancial goals and put the

plan into action

In conjunction with BSAP CommunityBased Learning Centers of Howard

County Public Schools

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Budgeting Workshop discussed Understanding Spending Habits, Assessing Credit History and Wealth Building

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Workshop participantslearn personal wealth

building strategies

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March 15, 20077:30 PM

Howard County Central Library10375 Little Patuxent Parkway

Columbia, MD 21044

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• Empowerment Workshop stressed Savings Initiatives• Led by Sorors Kizzie Bozeman-Brown, Lorie Booker and Pat Goings

Estate Planning WorkshopEstate Planning Workshop

• Estate Planning Workshop addressed Wills, Trusts, Power of Attorney and preparing for the unexpected • Led by Soror Ethel Mitchell, Esq.

The Katrina Family Relief effort was a community focused event where the Economic Development, Political Awareness and Past President’s Council worked together in conjunction with the Howard County Public School System Office of Student Services to identify Katrina Families with school aged children in need of assistance.

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Current StatusCurrent Status

Economic Development is currently implementing activities for the 2007-2008 sorority year–Money Matters workshops– Planning Delta Homeownership

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Economic Development MembersEconomic Development Members Pam Richardson - Co-chair Zana Watson - Co-chair Lori Booker Kizzie Bozeman Brown Yolanda Charon Pat Goings Connie Guyton Carolyn McGlotten Linda Payne Angela Swinson