Pictured are Ursula Greene, SOS vice-lead; Wanda Gocher-Johnson, Chapter president; Stephanie M. Orr, Cluster chair; and Rosa Paris, Cluster vice-chair.
Members of the Chattanooga Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta played host to 620 sorority members on April 1-3. Sorority members throughout the State of Tennessee, Alabama, Florida and Georgia, in addition to National Officers and Regional Committee Members, Southern Regional Director Cheryl W. Turner, and Southern Regional Representative Brittany Stephenson all convened at the Chattanooga Convention Center to conduct and attend workshops, networking opportunities and community service.
This year’s event, held in Chattanooga, to date had the largest number of registrants than any other cluster previously held in the State of Tennessee.
"The theme, 'Rolling on the River,' resonated throughout the entire event. Members of the Chattanooga Alumnae Chapter 'rolled' out the red carpet for visiting members, 'rolled' down scenic Tennessee River via the Southern Belle Riverboat, and the conference 'rolled' out workshops to energize, educate and empower members," officials said.
The Sisterhood Luncheon, held on Saturday, April 2 was attended by the Honorable Mayor Andy Berke and School Board Member Karitsa Mosley. "Sisterhood and public service are major components of the organization," officials said.
The SOS (Support Our School) Project was the service project selected to aid a few area schools. "Thanks to the hundreds of books and thousands of school supplies donated by all attendees, the Chattanooga Alumnae Chapter was able to impact the following schools: Orchard Knob Elementary, Calvin Donaldson Elementary, Clifton Hills Elementary, Woodmore Elementary and Orchard Knob Middle. The proceeds from the Ecumenical Service will be given to a local charity—Room in the Inn," officials said.
Cynthia Lay, SOS lead (far left) presented Clifton Hills Elementary School with their portion of the donated items.