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***Shirleen Judkins* Iris
Judkins * Iris
Lynch
Williamsburg Alumnae Chapter PO Box 2293 Williamsburg, VA 23185 gingerdst@gmail.com copyright 1997 ginger toney webmaster |
Chapter History Williamsburg Alumnae Chapter, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority is a member of the South Atlantic region. This region is the youngest in Delta and was established in 1960; prior to that time it was a part of the Southern Region The South Atlantic Region is composed of the states of South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia, and the Bahamas. Williamsburg Alumnae Chapter was chartered on December 5, 1981 at the Hospitality House in Williamsburg, Virginia by seventeen women who had a desire to provide service to their community. Norma Sermon, South Atlantic Regional Director, conducted the chartering ceremony. Representatives from alumnae chapters in Lawrenceville, Hampton, Newport News, Norfolk, Suffolk and Virginia Beach attended the event. The Chapter service area of the chapter is the City of Williamsburg, James City County, York County, Mathews, and Gloucester County. Williamsburg Alumnae held meetings in the early years at each others homes. One of the first service programs was the May Week Program. It was held in May 1982 and Book Scholarships were awarded to college bound high school students. The chapter's May Week Program continues and is held on the first Saturday in May with at least three scholarships, two incentive awards and one single parent award to eligible graduating high school seniors in the service area who are planning to attend college. Williamsburg Alumnae increased its ranks in 1983 to twenty-five members via Membership Intake. They have had six lines of membership intake; the last line was in 2007. The current membership is approximately sixty financial members. The Chapter has consistently sponsored programs following the National Chapter's Five Point Programmatic Thrust. Educational development Economic Development Physical and Mental Health Political Awareness and Involvement International Awareness and Involvement
Williamsburg has sponsored numerous educational workshops most recently a program to provide computer literacy for elderly citizens. There have also been financial workshops, voter registration, work with Habitat for Humanity and support for Avalon which is a shelter for victims of domestic violence. The chapter has consistently worked with young girls between the ages of 11 to 14 years old via their Delta Academy. These young girls are provided with activities leading to full growth potential and excellence. The Chapter has worked with the local NAACP, the Peninsula Pan Hellenic Council, and the Williamsburg AIDS Network. The chapter has worked with the Greater Women of Williamsburg Association and the Black William and Mary Law Students Association to present a Black History Program each February during Black History Week. They have presented several health fairs in conjunction with other health care providers in the community during the International Day of Service held in March. Most recently Williamsburg Alumnae worked with Denbigh alumnae chapter in the No Child Left Behind program. The chapter has worked over the years with Mu Upsilon Chapter at the College. They have joined Mu Upsilon and the Delta Academy girls in the annual Williamsburg Christmas parade held in Colonial Williamsburg. Williamsburg Alumnae has held numerous fund raising activities in order to obtain funds for the scholarships presented each year. In the early years the chapter held a Jabberwock with students participating in talent contests. They held Baby Contests, the successful Tasting Fest in conjunction with area chefs and most recently the Afternoon of Jazz. The endeavor has been very successful and is anticipated by members of the community. For several years the chapter partnered with Colonial Williamsburg to present the enjoyable event of great food, music and dance generating funds for scholarships for worthy students.
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