lvdelta TORCH WELCOME BACK, SORORS! Pamelia Atkins-Girouard Pamelia Atkins-Girouard, President Las Vegas Alumnae Chapter Dear Sorors,

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1 I N S I D E T H I S I S S U E : Convention 2 Photos 3 Election 4 lvdelta TORCH A Publication of the Las Vegas Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. LVAC Events 4 Roundup 4 Photos 5 V O L 4, I S S U E 1 WELCOME BACK, SORORS! S P E C I A L E D I T I O N S U M M E R Dear Sorors, Welcome back to the new fiscal year of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Las Vegas Alumnae Chapter. I hope that you are ready to carry forward our tradition of loving sisterhood, exemplary scholarship, and dedicated service. Today, we ll spend some time getting to know each other better, review our accomplishments during the last fiscal year, and examine future plans for our chapter and our sorority. It s wonderful to have each one of you here today- if you recently transferred to our chapter, or if you re visiting as a potential member or guest, we open our arms and our hearts to you. Feel free to join fully in our exercises, discussions, and fun! As we kick off our new year, I m asking each of you to commit yourself to One Mission, One Sisterhood: Empowering Communities through Committed Service one more time! So please, examine our committees and see where you d like to apply your knowledge and talents. We are powerful women in the Las Vegas Alumnae Chapter, and if each one of us commits to supporting just one project, our community will be uplifted through our legendary service. As you know, we have a new National President who will have her own mission for her tenure. I hope that we can adjust to incorporate her mission into our programs for the sorority year. I extend highest commendations to the Membership Services Committee, led by Verna J. Stringer, 1 st Vice President, on an excellent Round Up program. As we continue to uplift and live Delta s legend, let us always nurture within our hearts the Christian spirit that underlies every facet of our sisterhood, knowing that faith and hope and love last on, these three but in Delta Sigma Theta, the greatest of these is LOVE. In the bond, Pamelia Atkins-Girouard Pamelia Atkins-Girouard, President Las Vegas Alumnae Chapter 6040 Notre Dame Avenue Las Vegas, Nevada home cell

2 P A G E 2 Opening Plenary Sorors Atkins-Girourard and Marentic at Delegate s Tables during Convention. Over 10,000 Sorors gathered from world-wide locations as the 2008 National Convention was called to order on July 26, 2008 by President Louise A. Rice, Ph. D. at the Orlando Convention Center in Florida. The opening was heralded by past presidents, national officers, regional officers and honorary Deltas as the 10,000 plus college educated black women began a week-long adventure into bonding, networking, information gathering on current and suggested policies and procedures, and electing new National officers. Soror President Pamelia Atkins -Girouard was the delegate for the Las Vegas Alumnae Chapter and was assisted by our Treasurer, Soror Belinda Maretnic, as alternate delegate. Approximately 20 members of the LVAC were at Convention. Honorary Delta, Sheryl Ralph, during Processional who says, Delta is very, very good to me. Deltas begin entering Opening Plenary 49th National Farwest Regional Luncheon Soror Sandra Philllips Johnson entering luncheon Convention Highlights: LVAC at Regional Luncheon Orlando, Florida Soror President enters luncheon Out n About with LVAC SHAQ ATTACK: Sorors Eboni, Tiffany and Debra with basketball icon Shaquille O Neal The members of the Las Vegas Alumnae Chapter were able to enjoy some time after plenary sessions with friends, family and other Sorors. One highlight of the LVAC s adventures was a night out at Johnson s Soul Food Diner, where Sorors enjoyed a scrumptious buffet and the company of one another. Other activities had Sorors enjoying The House of Blues, shopping trips, and family outings at the nearby theme parks. No LVAC member was left behind and out of the after-plenary-hours fun...except by choice. LVAC was totally active in and out of sessions!! Sorors Esther, Blanche, and Flo at Johnson s Soul Food Buffet L V D E L T A T O R C H

3 V O L 4, I S S U E 1 Photo Gallery P A G E 3

4 P A G E 4 Convention Election Results Newly elected National President, Cynthia M. A. Butler-McIntyre Soror Cynthia M. A. Butler -McIntyre was elected as the 24th National President of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. during the 2008 National Convention in Orlando, FL. Working with her will be the following officers, also elected or re-elected: Dr. Paulette Walker, National 1st Vice President; Mia Smith, National 2nd Vice President; Beverly Smith, National Secretary; and Carolyn Lewis, National Treasurer. Sorors gave a warm and heart -felt farewell to Soror Rice and an energized welcome to Soror Butler-McIntyre. Deltas look forward to a continuation of the outstanding work of Soror Rice and the new and innovative programs to be developed by Soror Butler-McIntyre. Also of note are the following last decisions made during Soror Rice s presidency: Convention 2010: New Orleans No convention in Convention 2013: Washington, DC 100th Deltaversary! Immediate Past National President, Dr. Louise A. Rice. ALL SAVE THE DATE ACTIVITIES ARE STILL SUBJECT TO E-BOARD APPROVAL LVAC: Save the Dates October 18, 2008: Sisterhood Activity Join us at the Hilton Hotel for the evening (7PM) performance of Menopause the Musical. Tickets for the performance are $54.95 each. Contact Soror Millicent Grinstead at or mgrins9290@aol.com. January 31, 2009: Sisterhood Activity Delta Game Night promises to be a funfilled evening for Delta ladies and their gents... so put on your game face! Bring your skills for spades, taboo, dominoes, and many other games. More information to come. February 28, 2009: Annual Fundraiser DeltaGanza is planning for "Breakfast and Blues" at the House of Blues at Mandalay Bay from 8:30AM - 12:30PM. Details at the September meeting!! July 5-12, 2009: Start thinking about cruising!! The International Awareness committee is trying to plan a cruise that will begin immediately after the 2009 Farwest Regional Conference in Alaska. More information is forthcoming. LVAC ROUNDUP 2008: Delta in the Oasis Energizing and refreshing. Led by our own 1st Vice President, Verna Stringer, Roundup 2008: Delta Oasis in the Desert was well planned and implemented by the Membership Services Committee. This year s Roundup was held at Nevada Partners, and included energizing activities and a healthy luncheon. Recognition was given to members for 25 and 50 years of dedicated service to Delta, and the National Project ACE Award was presented to the Delta GEMS and Eta Chi advisors and their team. Like the T-Shirt worn at Roundup by the Membership Services committee? Sorors who are interested in purchasing t-shirts, as worn by the Membership Services Committee members, should seek out Angela James or Alesia Boone at the next chapter meeting on September 20th. L V D E L T A T O R C H

5 50 Year Recognitions V O L 4, I S S U E 1 P A G E 5 Soror Mildred Patton Soror Sarah Harris Soror Theresa Pradia 25 Year Recognitions Soror Sandra Mack Sorors Tami Bass & Vivian Gray ******************************************************************* Soror Angela James Soror President presents trophy to the Project ACE Committee, an LVAC and Eta Chi Collaboration, awarded during the 49th National Convention.

6 LAS VEGAS ALUMNAE P. O. Box Las Vegas, NV Phone: Pamelia Atkins-Girouard, President Please be reminded to update your contact information. We are unable to provide you with Delta news if we don t have current addresses, phone numbers, or addresses. Give your updated information to our Financial Secretary (Beverly Williams) and to the Information & Communications Chair (Constance Ewing). Also, please use the same name that you used when you submitted your dues in order to avoid delays in updating your information. Thank you. We re on the web: Fast Facts Dr. Michael Eric Dyson was the exciting and invigorating keynote speaker at the Social Action Luncheon at Convention. Chapter Meeting: 3rd Saturday of the month at The Salvation Army Administration Building, 2900 Palomino Drive, LV E-Board: 1st Saturday of the month at the Salvation Army Pathways, 35 W. Owens, LV The Signature Gala during Convention featured Fantasia, Brian McKnight, and a PHE- NOMENAL YOUNG saxophonist, Bernard B.K. Jackson. CeCe Winans brought out the spirit in all who attended the Gospel Fest at Convention. Kaleb Sykes, new son of Soror Lisa Mason-Sykes and husband Henry. Nevada Sorors Monica & Cecelia lead collegiates in Orlando. Sorors are needed to help register residents of Regal Estates prior to the November election. This is a part of our Social Action commitment. Please contact Soror Nedra Armstrong if you can assist in this effort.