DELTA SIGMA THETA SORORITY, INC.SUBURBAN HOUSTON ~ FORT BEND ALUMNAE CHAPTER

2011 ~ 2012 YEAR END REVIEWPROGRAM PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

This has been a veryproductive 2 years for PPD. Newchanges have been made &implemented as requested byNational Headquarters in everyfacet of our committee.

We implemented the RiskManagement procedures inSeptember of last year. Thisentailed downloading the RiskManagement Manual, distributingapplications to anyone desiring toparticipate with youth initiatives,conducting interviews, & approvingvolunteers. Although this task wasarduous & tedious, with sisterly help& many PPD video conference callswith Headquarters, we got it done!

We were also given a themefor Impact Day, which was formerlyknown as International Day ofService. This year’s theme had to bethe most altruistic activity that I hadthe pleasure of participating - theDomestic Violence Impact DayActivity.

We all know there aremany, many aspects to thiscommittee! We can all do somethingto help our Chapter reach thosewilling to be served. Whether it isserving in a leadership role in theChapter, being on a committee, oreven passing out flyers — we allhave a responsibility as members tomake an impact on our community!

It has been a pleasureserving you as the PPD co-chairthese two years & although myability to be at every activity waslimited, I felt my service wasappreciated by the kind words &expressions of fellow members & ofthose I interacted with incommunity activities. If no one elsehas said it to you…Members, weappreciate the work you do as well!

Chrysta LloydPPD Co~Chair

THE LOVE CONTINUES…SHFBAC hosted its 5th Annual Valentine Craft Day at the DePelchinChildren’s Residential Center in Richmond, TX on Sunday, February12, 2012. Children put together Valentine Heart crafts and showedoff their dancing skills while playing Michael Jackson’s TheExperience on the Wii. Some Members revealed hidden talents of

Special thanks goes out to Francina Hollingsworth and Stasha Scruggs forassisting in the coordination of this event and many thanks to all of you whocontinue to support the Craft Day and make it an incredible success every year!The children appreciate you and so does the PPD committee!

their own! Remember Smooth Criminal and The Way You Make MeFeel?

To end the day, the children enjoyed Valentine-themed cupcakes andwere given goody bags, so that they’d continue to feel the Delta Lovefrom SHFBAC long after we left!

Teddies for DePelchinThis is SHFBAC’s second year donating teddy bears and otherstuffed animals to the DePelchin Children’s Center’s AdoptionServices Program. These animals are given to the children uponcompletion of their adoption and SHFBAC is proud to share in such a joyousoccasion in these children’s lives!

A Word fromthe PPDCo~Chair…

DELTA SIGMA THETA SORORITY, INC.SUBURBAN HOUSTON ~ FORT BEND ALUMNAE CHAPTER

2011 ~ 2012 YEAR END REVIEWPROGRAM PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

This has been a veryproductive 2 years for PPD. Newchanges have been made &implemented as requested byNational Headquarters in everyfacet of our committee.

We implemented the RiskManagement procedures inSeptember of last year. Thisentailed downloading the RiskManagement Manual, distributingapplications to anyone desiring toparticipate with youth initiatives,conducting interviews, & approvingvolunteers. Although this task wasarduous & tedious, with sisterly help& many PPD video conference callswith Headquarters, we got it done!

We were also given a themefor Impact Day, which was formerlyknown as International Day ofService. This year’s theme had to bethe most altruistic activity that I hadthe pleasure of participating - theDomestic Violence Impact DayActivity.

We all know there aremany, many aspects to thiscommittee! We can all do somethingto help our Chapter reach thosewilling to be served. Whether it isserving in a leadership role in theChapter, being on a committee, oreven passing out flyers — we allhave a responsibility as members tomake an impact on our community!

It has been a pleasureserving you as the PPD co-chairthese two years & although myability to be at every activity waslimited, I felt my service wasappreciated by the kind words &expressions of fellow members & ofthose I interacted with incommunity activities. If no one elsehas said it to you…Members, weappreciate the work you do as well!

Chrysta LloydPPD Co~Chair

THE LOVE CONTINUES…SHFBAC hosted its 5th Annual Valentine Craft Day at the DePelchinChildren’s Residential Center in Richmond, TX on Sunday, February12, 2012. Children put together Valentine Heart crafts and showedoff their dancing skills while playing Michael Jackson’s TheExperience on the Wii. Some Members revealed hidden talents of

Special thanks goes out to Francina Hollingsworth and Stasha Scruggs forassisting in the coordination of this event and many thanks to all of you whocontinue to support the Craft Day and make it an incredible success every year!The children appreciate you and so does the PPD committee!

their own! Remember Smooth Criminal and The Way You Make MeFeel?

To end the day, the children enjoyed Valentine-themed cupcakes andwere given goody bags, so that they’d continue to feel the Delta Lovefrom SHFBAC long after we left!

Teddies for DePelchinThis is SHFBAC’s second year donating teddy bears and otherstuffed animals to the DePelchin Children’s Center’s AdoptionServices Program. These animals are given to the children uponcompletion of their adoption and SHFBAC is proud to share in such a joyousoccasion in these children’s lives!

A Word fromthe PPDCo~Chair…

DELTA SIGMA THETA SORORITY, INC.SUBURBAN HOUSTON ~ FORT BEND ALUMNAE CHAPTER

2011 ~ 2012 YEAR END REVIEWPROGRAM PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

This has been a veryproductive 2 years for PPD. Newchanges have been made &implemented as requested byNational Headquarters in everyfacet of our committee.

We implemented the RiskManagement procedures inSeptember of last year. Thisentailed downloading the RiskManagement Manual, distributingapplications to anyone desiring toparticipate with youth initiatives,conducting interviews, & approvingvolunteers. Although this task wasarduous & tedious, with sisterly help& many PPD video conference callswith Headquarters, we got it done!

We were also given a themefor Impact Day, which was formerlyknown as International Day ofService. This year’s theme had to bethe most altruistic activity that I hadthe pleasure of participating - theDomestic Violence Impact DayActivity.

We all know there aremany, many aspects to thiscommittee! We can all do somethingto help our Chapter reach thosewilling to be served. Whether it isserving in a leadership role in theChapter, being on a committee, oreven passing out flyers — we allhave a responsibility as members tomake an impact on our community!

It has been a pleasureserving you as the PPD co-chairthese two years & although myability to be at every activity waslimited, I felt my service wasappreciated by the kind words &expressions of fellow members & ofthose I interacted with incommunity activities. If no one elsehas said it to you…Members, weappreciate the work you do as well!

Chrysta LloydPPD Co~Chair

THE LOVE CONTINUES…SHFBAC hosted its 5th Annual Valentine Craft Day at the DePelchinChildren’s Residential Center in Richmond, TX on Sunday, February12, 2012. Children put together Valentine Heart crafts and showedoff their dancing skills while playing Michael Jackson’s TheExperience on the Wii. Some Members revealed hidden talents of

Special thanks goes out to Francina Hollingsworth and Stasha Scruggs forassisting in the coordination of this event and many thanks to all of you whocontinue to support the Craft Day and make it an incredible success every year!The children appreciate you and so does the PPD committee!

their own! Remember Smooth Criminal and The Way You Make MeFeel?

To end the day, the children enjoyed Valentine-themed cupcakes andwere given goody bags, so that they’d continue to feel the Delta Lovefrom SHFBAC long after we left!

Teddies for DePelchinThis is SHFBAC’s second year donating teddy bears and otherstuffed animals to the DePelchin Children’s Center’s AdoptionServices Program. These animals are given to the children uponcompletion of their adoption and SHFBAC is proud to share in such a joyousoccasion in these children’s lives!

A Word fromthe PPDCo~Chair…

DST IMPACT DAYBREAKING THE SILENCE:

TALKING ABOUT DOMESTIC VIOLENCEOn Saturday, March 10, 2012, SHFBAC joined Members around the nation for our National

IMPACT Day of Service by hosting a domestic violence awareness workshop themedBreaking the Silence: Talking About Domestic Violence – My Cry in the Dark. TheChapter collaborated with the Fort Bend Women’s Center, the Houston Area

Women’s Center, the Stafford Houston Community College and the Fort BendPrecinct 2 Constable’s office to bring awareness to this very serious issue within our

community.

Approximately 45 Members and 70 community participants helped us to kick off the daywith apanel discussion facilitated by Beverly Gardner~Nelson. Panelists included individualswho have an in-depth knowledge of domestic violence issues - including CherylAlsandor who is board certified in family law.

The panel discussion was followed by adult breakout sessions for males and females toallow for a more targeted gender-based dialogue. Teenagers attended a separate forumon Intimate Partner Dating Violence to make them more aware of what constitutes a

healthy dating relationship. Younger children had the opportunity to have theirfingerprints taken by Constable Ruben Davis and his colleagues. The fingerprint cards

were added to take-home identification packets for their parents.

We were then treated to a self-defense demonstration led by Vera Pentecost andElizabeth Morton and a dramatic interpretation entitled My Cry in the Dark performed byLawrence Hadnott and Alicia Hale. The day aptly ended with a balloon release in honor

of domestic violence victims and an instrumental solo by Mistah Jones.

All attendees received a resource booklet to use and share with family and friendsafter the workshop. The Booklet contained a “Survival Kit” that included a guide onhow to put together a safety plan, telephone numbers to call if help is needed,

literature on the warning signs of abuse and a list community counseling resources.

SHFBAC also helped to further spread the word to the community on this topic bydelivering Domestic Violence Information Packets to local beauty salons andbarbershops.

Kudos to Evelyn Peters~Dean and all the other SHFBAC members who assisted inputting together such a great and impactful program!

DST IMPACT DAYBREAKING THE SILENCE:

TALKING ABOUT DOMESTIC VIOLENCEOn Saturday, March 10, 2012, SHFBAC joined Members around the nation for our National

IMPACT Day of Service by hosting a domestic violence awareness workshop themedBreaking the Silence: Talking About Domestic Violence – My Cry in the Dark. TheChapter collaborated with the Fort Bend Women’s Center, the Houston Area

Women’s Center, the Stafford Houston Community College and the Fort BendPrecinct 2 Constable’s office to bring awareness to this very serious issue within our

community.

Approximately 45 Members and 70 community participants helped us to kick off the daywith apanel discussion facilitated by Beverly Gardner~Nelson. Panelists included individualswho have an in-depth knowledge of domestic violence issues - including CherylAlsandor who is board certified in family law.

The panel discussion was followed by adult breakout sessions for males and females toallow for a more targeted gender-based dialogue. Teenagers attended a separate forumon Intimate Partner Dating Violence to make them more aware of what constitutes a

healthy dating relationship. Younger children had the opportunity to have theirfingerprints taken by Constable Ruben Davis and his colleagues. The fingerprint cards

were added to take-home identification packets for their parents.

We were then treated to a self-defense demonstration led by Vera Pentecost andElizabeth Morton and a dramatic interpretation entitled My Cry in the Dark performed byLawrence Hadnott and Alicia Hale. The day aptly ended with a balloon release in honor

of domestic violence victims and an instrumental solo by Mistah Jones.

All attendees received a resource booklet to use and share with family and friendsafter the workshop. The Booklet contained a “Survival Kit” that included a guide onhow to put together a safety plan, telephone numbers to call if help is needed,

literature on the warning signs of abuse and a list community counseling resources.

SHFBAC also helped to further spread the word to the community on this topic bydelivering Domestic Violence Information Packets to local beauty salons andbarbershops.

Kudos to Evelyn Peters~Dean and all the other SHFBAC members who assisted inputting together such a great and impactful program!

DST IMPACT DAYBREAKING THE SILENCE:

TALKING ABOUT DOMESTIC VIOLENCEOn Saturday, March 10, 2012, SHFBAC joined Members around the nation for our National

IMPACT Day of Service by hosting a domestic violence awareness workshop themedBreaking the Silence: Talking About Domestic Violence – My Cry in the Dark. TheChapter collaborated with the Fort Bend Women’s Center, the Houston Area

Women’s Center, the Stafford Houston Community College and the Fort BendPrecinct 2 Constable’s office to bring awareness to this very serious issue within our

community.

Approximately 45 Members and 70 community participants helped us to kick off the daywith apanel discussion facilitated by Beverly Gardner~Nelson. Panelists included individualswho have an in-depth knowledge of domestic violence issues - including CherylAlsandor who is board certified in family law.

The panel discussion was followed by adult breakout sessions for males and females toallow for a more targeted gender-based dialogue. Teenagers attended a separate forumon Intimate Partner Dating Violence to make them more aware of what constitutes a

healthy dating relationship. Younger children had the opportunity to have theirfingerprints taken by Constable Ruben Davis and his colleagues. The fingerprint cards

were added to take-home identification packets for their parents.

We were then treated to a self-defense demonstration led by Vera Pentecost andElizabeth Morton and a dramatic interpretation entitled My Cry in the Dark performed byLawrence Hadnott and Alicia Hale. The day aptly ended with a balloon release in honor

of domestic violence victims and an instrumental solo by Mistah Jones.

All attendees received a resource booklet to use and share with family and friendsafter the workshop. The Booklet contained a “Survival Kit” that included a guide onhow to put together a safety plan, telephone numbers to call if help is needed,

literature on the warning signs of abuse and a list community counseling resources.

SHFBAC also helped to further spread the word to the community on this topic bydelivering Domestic Violence Information Packets to local beauty salons andbarbershops.

Kudos to Evelyn Peters~Dean and all the other SHFBAC members who assisted inputting together such a great and impactful program!

Our partnership with Briargate Elementary School began in the Spring of 2009,when SHFBAC, the Theta Chi Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. & the

Briargate Garden Club transformed the Briargate Garden into the National WildlifeFederation Certified Wildlife Habitat that it is today! That partnership has evolved into

a lasting relationship that continues today.

This sorority year, SHFBAC participated in two gardening projects: one in the Fall & one inthe spring.

In November, we prepped the beds for cooler weather with new mulch,planted fall flowers & in celebration of the Fall season, added apop of color with pumpkins donated by Sonni Estill. SHFBAC members& kids alike had a great time learning about the importanceof recycling all while discovering a resourceful use for empty

2-liter coke bottles…they make great bird feeders!

In March, we had the privilege of working with our EMBODIparticipants, as well as some of the members of the Missouri

City Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. With theirassistance, we were able to distribute compost, create new flower beds

along the front of the school & add to our growing collection of carefullyselected plants. These flowers specifically attract butterflies &

hummingbirds.

BriargateGardening Project

SHFBAC is proud to contribute to the education of ourchildren. There’s no better time than now to plantthe seeds of caring for our environment in their

young minds. Thanks to people like Sherri Clausell,Briargate Garden Club Coordinator & the work the Chapter

is doing, these children are learning lessons that they cancarry with them for a lifetime & will hopefully pass onto the next generation.

Spring is here, the garden is in full bloom &butterflies are everywhere! If you have not already,please take some time to stop by Briargateto see the fruits of our labor…and be sure to get

your picture taken with one of our fine-looking, commemorative SHFBAC Gardening Project

stones while you’re there!

Our partnership with Briargate Elementary School began in the Spring of 2009,when SHFBAC, the Theta Chi Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. & the

Briargate Garden Club transformed the Briargate Garden into the National WildlifeFederation Certified Wildlife Habitat that it is today! That partnership has evolved into

a lasting relationship that continues today.

This sorority year, SHFBAC participated in two gardening projects: one in the Fall & one inthe spring.

In November, we prepped the beds for cooler weather with new mulch,planted fall flowers & in celebration of the Fall season, added apop of color with pumpkins donated by Sonni Estill. SHFBAC members& kids alike had a great time learning about the importanceof recycling all while discovering a resourceful use for empty

2-liter coke bottles…they make great bird feeders!

In March, we had the privilege of working with our EMBODIparticipants, as well as some of the members of the Missouri

City Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. With theirassistance, we were able to distribute compost, create new flower beds

along the front of the school & add to our growing collection of carefullyselected plants. These flowers specifically attract butterflies &

hummingbirds.

BriargateGardening Project

SHFBAC is proud to contribute to the education of ourchildren. There’s no better time than now to plantthe seeds of caring for our environment in their

young minds. Thanks to people like Sherri Clausell,Briargate Garden Club Coordinator & the work the Chapter

is doing, these children are learning lessons that they cancarry with them for a lifetime & will hopefully pass onto the next generation.

Spring is here, the garden is in full bloom &butterflies are everywhere! If you have not already,please take some time to stop by Briargateto see the fruits of our labor…and be sure to get

your picture taken with one of our fine-looking, commemorative SHFBAC Gardening Project

stones while you’re there!

Our partnership with Briargate Elementary School began in the Spring of 2009,when SHFBAC, the Theta Chi Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. & the

Briargate Garden Club transformed the Briargate Garden into the National WildlifeFederation Certified Wildlife Habitat that it is today! That partnership has evolved into

a lasting relationship that continues today.

This sorority year, SHFBAC participated in two gardening projects: one in the Fall & one inthe spring.

In November, we prepped the beds for cooler weather with new mulch,planted fall flowers & in celebration of the Fall season, added apop of color with pumpkins donated by Sonni Estill. SHFBAC members& kids alike had a great time learning about the importanceof recycling all while discovering a resourceful use for empty

2-liter coke bottles…they make great bird feeders!

In March, we had the privilege of working with our EMBODIparticipants, as well as some of the members of the Missouri

City Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. With theirassistance, we were able to distribute compost, create new flower beds

along the front of the school & add to our growing collection of carefullyselected plants. These flowers specifically attract butterflies &

hummingbirds.

BriargateGardening Project

SHFBAC is proud to contribute to the education of ourchildren. There’s no better time than now to plantthe seeds of caring for our environment in their

young minds. Thanks to people like Sherri Clausell,Briargate Garden Club Coordinator & the work the Chapter

is doing, these children are learning lessons that they cancarry with them for a lifetime & will hopefully pass onto the next generation.

Spring is here, the garden is in full bloom &butterflies are everywhere! If you have not already,please take some time to stop by Briargateto see the fruits of our labor…and be sure to get

your picture taken with one of our fine-looking, commemorative SHFBAC Gardening Project

stones while you’re there!

MISSION: Health and Wellness FairEmpowering the SW Houston & Fort Bend Communities

Through partnership with the Missouri City Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., SHFBAC’sMISSION: Health and Wellness Fair has been empowering the SW Houston and Fort Bend communities for 5years - providing families with a variety of health-related, financial and educational assistance and resources.

This year’s fair was held on Saturday, February 18, 2012 at the Fort Bend Boys and Girls Club. With the helpof 20 different vendors, over 75 families received a variety of resources that helped to improve and enhancetheir quality of life.

Some of those services included:

Dental Screenings Blood Pressure Screenings Immunizations Children’s Fingerprinting

Entertainment was provided by Houston rapper TK and a Zumbafitness demonstration was given by Ms. Julia B.

Vision Screenings Glucose Screenings Bone Marrow Donor Registration

Some of this year’s participants:

AFLAC Amerigroup Attorney General of Texas CHIP – Children’s Medicaid City of Houston Services Fort Bend Family Health Clinic Fort Bend Women’s Center Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center Houston Fire Department MD Anderson Planned Parenthood Prevent Blindness Solid Waste Management Texan Dental

October ~ Nature OutingThe young ladies of Delta Academy showed up to exercise andsocialize! They began the day with stretches and a walk aroundthe park. The girls were later divided into 2 teams and played agood, old~fashioned game of kickball. Everyone had a blast!

November ~ Money ManagementSince Christmas was just around the corner, it was imperative tohave our Money Management session. The girls were treated toa dose of the real world by completing everyday adult activitieslike checkbook balancing, paying bills and creating a budget.After paying for necessities, they then had to decide if theycould afford "luxuries" such as massages, mani/pedis andgetting their hair done. By the end of the session, the girlscertainly had a newfound respect and understanding for whattheir parents do as adults and caretakers.

September ~ OrientationDelta Academy began its first session with a parent orientationand a "Get To Know You Activity" for this year’s participants.The young ladies were split into smaller groups where theyperformed trust activities and received important informationabout the program and future sessions.

December ~ Caroling at Manda Ann Convalescent HomeChristmas Caroling at Manda Ann Convalescent Home was thefirst community service project for Delta Academy. The girlsdazzled the residents and staff with a special Christmasperformance.

January ~ The Amazing RaceThe girls participated in their own version of this popular gameat the First Colony Mall. Participants were put into groups andgiven a bag with paper, pencils and a map of the mall. They"moved with deliberate speed" to receive their first questionregarding African-American women in history. Once thequestion was answered correctly, they were given a clue to thenext store. This session was definitely everyone’s favorite!

February ~ Mission: Health & Wellness FairDelta Academy volunteered at this year’s SHFBAC health fairand got the chance to show off their artistic skills at the kids’face~painting table.

March ~ EtiquetteDuring this session, Delta Academy learned how being polite,having a positive attitude and showing respect for oneself andothers all contribute to proper etiquette.

April ~ LeadershipAs most of our Delta Academy participants are preparing tobecome GEMS, it was fitting to have a session on Leadership.SHFBAC member Takasha Francis graciously served as a guestspeaker and led the ladies in an exercise titled Beautiful M.E.(Motivating and Empowering). Using a handheld mirror,Members and Delta Academy participants were asked todescribe their reflection using one letter of their name and toshare one quality that they loved about themselves.

May ~ Year End CelebrationDelta Academy ended the year on a great note with anafternoon of food fun and good company at Dave & Busters.Certificates of participation and gifts were given, as well wordsof gratitude from the young ladies and Members. Participantswere also recognized at SHFBAC’s May Week Luncheon. De

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October ~ Nature OutingThe young ladies of Delta Academy showed up to exercise andsocialize! They began the day with stretches and a walk aroundthe park. The girls were later divided into 2 teams and played agood, old~fashioned game of kickball. Everyone had a blast!

November ~ Money ManagementSince Christmas was just around the corner, it was imperative tohave our Money Management session. The girls were treated toa dose of the real world by completing everyday adult activitieslike checkbook balancing, paying bills and creating a budget.After paying for necessities, they then had to decide if theycould afford "luxuries" such as massages, mani/pedis andgetting their hair done. By the end of the session, the girlscertainly had a newfound respect and understanding for whattheir parents do as adults and caretakers.

September ~ OrientationDelta Academy began its first session with a parent orientationand a "Get To Know You Activity" for this year’s participants.The young ladies were split into smaller groups where theyperformed trust activities and received important informationabout the program and future sessions.

December ~ Caroling at Manda Ann Convalescent HomeChristmas Caroling at Manda Ann Convalescent Home was thefirst community service project for Delta Academy. The girlsdazzled the residents and staff with a special Christmasperformance.

January ~ The Amazing RaceThe girls participated in their own version of this popular gameat the First Colony Mall. Participants were put into groups andgiven a bag with paper, pencils and a map of the mall. They"moved with deliberate speed" to receive their first questionregarding African-American women in history. Once thequestion was answered correctly, they were given a clue to thenext store. This session was definitely everyone’s favorite!

February ~ Mission: Health & Wellness FairDelta Academy volunteered at this year’s SHFBAC health fairand got the chance to show off their artistic skills at the kids’face~painting table.

March ~ EtiquetteDuring this session, Delta Academy learned how being polite,having a positive attitude and showing respect for oneself andothers all contribute to proper etiquette.

April ~ LeadershipAs most of our Delta Academy participants are preparing tobecome GEMS, it was fitting to have a session on Leadership.SHFBAC member Takasha Francis graciously served as a guestspeaker and led the ladies in an exercise titled Beautiful M.E.(Motivating and Empowering). Using a handheld mirror,Members and Delta Academy participants were asked todescribe their reflection using one letter of their name and toshare one quality that they loved about themselves.

May ~ Year End CelebrationDelta Academy ended the year on a great note with anafternoon of food fun and good company at Dave & Busters.Certificates of participation and gifts were given, as well wordsof gratitude from the young ladies and Members. Participantswere also recognized at SHFBAC’s May Week Luncheon. De

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October ~ Nature OutingThe young ladies of Delta Academy showed up to exercise andsocialize! They began the day with stretches and a walk aroundthe park. The girls were later divided into 2 teams and played agood, old~fashioned game of kickball. Everyone had a blast!

November ~ Money ManagementSince Christmas was just around the corner, it was imperative tohave our Money Management session. The girls were treated toa dose of the real world by completing everyday adult activitieslike checkbook balancing, paying bills and creating a budget.After paying for necessities, they then had to decide if theycould afford "luxuries" such as massages, mani/pedis andgetting their hair done. By the end of the session, the girlscertainly had a newfound respect and understanding for whattheir parents do as adults and caretakers.

September ~ OrientationDelta Academy began its first session with a parent orientationand a "Get To Know You Activity" for this year’s participants.The young ladies were split into smaller groups where theyperformed trust activities and received important informationabout the program and future sessions.

December ~ Caroling at Manda Ann Convalescent HomeChristmas Caroling at Manda Ann Convalescent Home was thefirst community service project for Delta Academy. The girlsdazzled the residents and staff with a special Christmasperformance.

January ~ The Amazing RaceThe girls participated in their own version of this popular gameat the First Colony Mall. Participants were put into groups andgiven a bag with paper, pencils and a map of the mall. They"moved with deliberate speed" to receive their first questionregarding African-American women in history. Once thequestion was answered correctly, they were given a clue to thenext store. This session was definitely everyone’s favorite!

February ~ Mission: Health & Wellness FairDelta Academy volunteered at this year’s SHFBAC health fairand got the chance to show off their artistic skills at the kids’face~painting table.

March ~ EtiquetteDuring this session, Delta Academy learned how being polite,having a positive attitude and showing respect for oneself andothers all contribute to proper etiquette.

April ~ LeadershipAs most of our Delta Academy participants are preparing tobecome GEMS, it was fitting to have a session on Leadership.SHFBAC member Takasha Francis graciously served as a guestspeaker and led the ladies in an exercise titled Beautiful M.E.(Motivating and Empowering). Using a handheld mirror,Members and Delta Academy participants were asked todescribe their reflection using one letter of their name and toshare one quality that they loved about themselves.

May ~ Year End CelebrationDelta Academy ended the year on a great note with anafternoon of food fun and good company at Dave & Busters.Certificates of participation and gifts were given, as well wordsof gratitude from the young ladies and Members. Participantswere also recognized at SHFBAC’s May Week Luncheon. De

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2011 ~ 2012 ActivitiesOctober

Education Preparation

NovemberLeadership Development through

Service Advocacy

DecemberThe Aha Moments & Skills for Life &

Career Preparation

JanuarySocialization &

Healthy Lifestyle Skills

FebruarySelf~Awareness & Disaster Awareness

MarchFinancial Preparation & Awareness

AprilRites of Passage Ceremony

Delta

GEMS

The SHFBAC Empowering Males to BuildOpportunities for Developing Independence(EMBODI) program worked to encourageleadership among local high students thissorority year by training eight young men toserve as peer mentors that provide social supportto their peers.

These mentors, along with facilitator Joe Paul of Neighborhood Centers, conducted 3workshops for male students at Missouri City Middle School. They rounded out the year byhelping with the Briargate Gardening Project and attending the May Week Luncheon.

Adam DeBose Kaelin Jackson

A. J. Dorsey Michael Perkins

Brayden Holmes Jordan Stephens

Bryce Holmes E. Desmond Taylor

October ~ Panel DiscussionPeer mentors answered questions about being popular and smart, what it takes to be a good student and how to buildopportunities to develop independence in front of an audience of their peers. The students were engaged and rated thesession very highly.

November ~ Building Relationships & Conflict ResolutionEMBODI participants were assigned to small groups of students and then presented them with variousscenarios. Through dialogue and role play with their peers, the students thought through various waysto handle difficult situations and conversations that sometimes arise between young men in their socialgroups.

January ~ Academic Enhancement through Social NetworkingPeer mentors presented a slide presentation to students that explored the use of Facebook,Ning.com, Xbox Live/PlayStation Network (PSN), Skype and Twitter as a means of supporting theirlearning, exchanging information and receiving help from their peers. The session served to makestudents aware of new and different ways to use internet sites they already use every day forentertainment to improve their learning and studying habits.

March ~ Briargate Gardening ProjectEMBODI participants learned the value of sweat equity and an appreciation for giving back to thecommunity by participating in the SHFBAC spring Briargate Gardening Project. These young menhelped to prepare flower beds, spread mulch, breakup compost and plant flowers. Theirconsiderable efforts certainly helped to make this a successful project.

May ~ May Week LuncheonThe culminating activity for the program year was the May Week Luncheon. EMBODI participants andtheir parents were recognized for their contributions throughout the year. The mentors were excited tobe a part of the program and expressed their eagerness to return next year.On a separate note, graduating senior and peer mentor E. Desmond Taylor will attend HowardUniversity next year. We wish him the best as he pursues his education and thank him for hiscontribution to the EMBODI program.

Special thanks to Principal Margaret Patton for use of the MissouriCity Middle School campus and members Karen DeBose, Janice Taylor,Veronica Dorsey, Sharon Stephens, Silvia Tiller-Jackson, DianePerkins and Dr. Roscette Holmes who supported their son’s andgrandsons’ participation in theEMBODI program.

Blessed to Be a Blessing:

Adopt~a~Child Impact NightOn Saturday, December 16, 2011, SHFBAC helped makeChristmas a little merrier for the children living at the SugarBranchBranch Condominiums in southwest Houston. Through partnership withthe Family Network Support System (FNSS) and the generosity of SHFBACChapter members, we were able to distribute gifts to over 60 kids - ages1 to 16 years old.

Ms. Jesse Brown of FNSS has graciously assisted us in managing thisevent for several years now. She also provided us with refreshments,while Soror Silvia Tiller led everyone in a rousing medley of Christmascarols. We certainly appreciated Ms. Jesse, as well as, Members Rose Williams, EvelynPeters~Dean and Chrysta Lloyd for coordinating Adopt-A-Child Impact Night on behalf ofthe Chapter. With so many families in need, it was certainly not an easy task!

Thanks to all of the Members who showed up and showed out for thisevent! Because of your generosity, the residents of Sugar Branch saw atrue representation of “THE Reason for the season”. Giving of your timeand resources to show that you care for our less fortunate brothers andsisters is truly what being A Sisterhood Called to Serve is all about.

Every man shall give as he is able, according to the blessing of the Lord thy God,which He hath given thee. Deuteronomy 16:17

Denise BooneSHFBAC President

Dr. Chrysta LloydCo~Chair

2011 ~ 2012Program Planning & Development Committee

Tiffany JohnsonIona Pollard

Delta Academy Coordinators

Lena WilliamsNicole Wilson

Delta GEMS Coordinators

Dr. Roscette HolmesVera PentacostStasha Scruggs

EMBODI Coordinators

Dr. Sharvelle JonesHealthy Lifestyles/Mission Health Coordinator

Andrea McDadePPD Newsletter Editor

Committee/SubCommittee MembersLivia Atkins

Veronica DorseyQuianna Glapion

Cherise KingElizabeth Morton

Diane Perkins

Tasha DavisonSimona Dunn

Porscha JacksonDeborah LeBlancDeborah Myles

Sharon StephensRose Williams

Karen DeBoseJacqueline GermanBrandie JohnsonLaTrina McCowin

Angela NealSilvia Tiller~Jackson

Thanks for all you do!!!

Evelyn Peters ~DeanChair