CCAC_Rush2012.pdf
RUSH Event
Sunday, January 29, 2012
Please see the attached Flyer
President's Message
On March 22, 1981, 18 dynamic and dedicated women of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. chartered Century City Alumnae Chapter, hence creating the 679th chapter of our beloved sisterhood. At the time of the chapter’s inception, our public service projects were focused on increasing the awareness of our community as it relates to teen pregnancy, domestic violence, literacy and exposure to the arts. Now, some 30 years later, our public service projects have grown to encompass the changing needs of our community, which includes the adoption of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.’s Five-Point Programmatic Thrust:
‣Economic Development
Financial Fortitude
‣ Educational Development
Dr. Betty Shabazz Delta Academy
EMBODI
McAlister School for Girls
Dr. Jeanne L. Noble Delta G.E.M.S
Live Theater for Children
‣ International Awareness & Involvement
Intl. Service Project: Adopt-a-Scholar Project in Uganda
‣ Physical & Mental Health
Health Lifestyles
‣ Political Awareness & Involvement
Delta Days in Los Angeles
The promotion of higher education is also an essential component to the vitality of our chapter. Annually, we award scholarships to women who are matriculating in a graduate or professional program in a field of study where African American women are typically underrepresented. In 2003, we established the Sara Finney Scholarship that is awarded to women who are pursuing undergraduate or graduate degrees in the field of film, communication or journalism.
Century City Alumnae’s goal each year is to have an impact on the community we serve by promoting programs and projects that enrich lives through our devoted sisterhood and committed service. Our commensurate goal is to ensure that we uplift the mission of the national organization, which is to be ”an organization of college educated women committed to the constructive development of its members and to public service with a primary focus on the Black community”.
We appreciate that you have taken the time to learn more about our chapter and the meaningful work that we are doing to improve the lives of those who are underrepresented in our community. We hope that you will visit our website often to stay abreast of our various public service projects and to learn more about our fundraisers that support these projects.
Respectfully,
Erica Melbourne
Erica Melbourne, President
Chapter History
On March 22, 1981, the Century City Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. was chartered in Los Angeles, California by 18 dynamic women. Charter members included: Vearlene Allen, Eugenia Boykin, Sybil Coker, Ce Etta M. Crayton, Patricia Boykin, Bettye K. Hardie, Jean H. Johnson, Corliss F. Leathers, Pamala F. Miller, Marion M. Murphy, Mary Payne Murphy, Gail M. Peterson, Bernice E. Smith, Bettye J. Taylor, Stanley B. Viltz, Gloria R. Williams, Marilyn S. Williams, and Laura S. Wiltz.
Since our chartering, the chapter has initiated lines in 1984, 1993, 2000, and 2007. We currently have over 100 members.
In 1999, the Violet Foundation was established as a 501 © (3) organization to benefit the charitable programs of the chapter.
2011-2013 Chapter Leadership
President Erica Melbourne
Audit Farralon Wilson
Elections Betty Gardin
Finance Marilyn Holmes
Rules Gwendolyn Coley
Social Action Jackie Dupont Walker/Kimberlee Smith
First Vice President LaShawn Moore
Delta Academy Julianne Lusain
EMBODI Neelura Bell/Danielle Santos
Financial Fortitude Farralon Wilson/Portia Jackson
Healthy Lifestyles Elaine Bradshaw/Rochelle Higgins
International Service Project Carlene Davis/Billie Davis
Live Theatre Lorah Joe/Candace Gaddy
McAlister School Marilyn Holmes/Morgan LaRoyce
PP&D LaShawn Moore
Scholarship Betty Gardin/Kikanza Nuri*
Second Vice President Lavonna Asbell
Aloha Sylvie Indki
Courtesy/Contact Leslie Orticke
Membership Dev/Project Ace Sa'Rah Jones/Korin Huggins
Protocol & Traditions Lavonna Asbell
Yearbook Lisa Evans
Third Vice President Kendra King
Arts & Letters Gloria Anderson/Sheimeikaa Wagstaff
Info & Communications Jeanine Jenkins
Ways and Means Kendra King
Recording Secretary Bodara O'Brien
Corresponding Secretary Krystle Evans
Treasurer Marilyn Holmes
Financial Secretary Sybil Hale
Asst Financial Secretary Lisa Talbert
Historian La'Niecia Vicknair
Journalist Tamara Lewis
Chaplin Harriett Mitchell
Custodian Charlene Smeith
Sergeant-at-Arms Candace Gaddy
Chair, Internal Audit Farralon Wilson
Internal Audit Comm Mbers Loretta Walker
Morgan LaRoyce
Krystal Perkins
Chapter Accomplishments
National Program Planning & Development Committee's IMPACT Day Award Winner 2011
Farwest Regional Director's Award for Social Action 2009
Farwest Regional Director's Award for Chapter of the Year 2008
National Social Action Commission Award for the Farwest Region 2008
National Program Planning & Development Committee's Financial Fortitude Talent Contest, Chapter Winner 2008
National Program Planning & Development Committee's Financial Fortitude Talent Contest, Individual Winner 2008
Hostess Chapter for the 45th Regional Conference, 2005
Regional Director's Award for Outstanding Programs, Second Place 2005
Regional Director's Award for Outstanding Programs, First Place 2004
Farwest Regional Program Honors 2001-2002
Farwest Regional Director's Award for Excellence 2002
As a priceless member of CCAC, Soror Lavonna Asbell truly exemplifies the essence of Dedication. Initiated into the Zeta Nu Chapter (Indiana State University) Soror Asbell has always given her all to Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
As Second Vice President, Soror Asbell sets the foundation for the Membership Services Committee. Soror Asbell spearheaded the BRIDGE project with CCAC and local collegiate chapters prior to the development of the National Project ACE Initiative.
In 2007, Soror Asbell served as Leader of the Minerva Circle for Century Citys most recent line, and as a collegiate advisor. Known as a Worker Bee, Soror Asbell served on the Regional Protocol Committee from 2009-2011.
As active as she is, you would be surprised to know that Soror Asbell is the caring mother of two young boys, a loving wife, manager of environmental health and safety at Dendreon, and lives in Corona (yet, she rarely misses chapter meeting, or committee meetings)! Thank you Soror Asbell for giving so much of yourself for the success of our chapter!
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated
Century City Alumnae Chapter
Cordially invites
you to a
RUSH
On January 29th
2:30pm 4:30pm
At
Loyola Marymount
University
Seaver Science Hall Rm 200
Free parking in Employee parking lot D
behind Seaver
Mandatory RSVP
by Friday January 27th
To Lavonna Asbell (310) 869-6510
Service is the rent we pay for the
privilege of living on this earth.
~Shirley Chisholm
The Dr. Betty Shabazz Delta Academy is a program designed for young ladies ages 11-14 years. The goals of the Academy are to enhance or spark interest in math, science, technology and/or careers where minority women are scarcely represented. The Delta Academy's aim is to shape well rounded young women by focusing on African American history, literacy, character development, healthy choices and service learning. Many young ladies have tremendous potential, however they are not afforded the opportunity to broaden themselves, express their curiosity, and experience new and different things early on.
During Academy sessions, activities are centered around math, science, technology, and African American history. In addition to building character, self-esteem, and giving back to the community through service learning, field trips are planned to museums and other sites designed to enhance the knowledge of the participants in the identified focus areas. These young ladies experience endless possibilities.
Empowering Males to Build Opportunities for Developing Independence (EMBODI) is designed to refocus Delta’s efforts to collaborate with other established organizations and agencies to address the plight of African American males.
The Century City Alumnae Chapter (CCAC) and the Tau Tau Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. have formed a collaborative partnership to implement this vital program to refocus efforts on the plight of African American males. We target students from Orville Middle School (ages 11-14).
EMBODI serves as a motivational tool for African American teenage males with the ultimate goal of increasing their knowledge and awareness of issues affecting young men today.
The Financial Fortitude Committee educates sorors and the community through the implementation of various workshops and talent competitions that are designed to increase financial awareness and reduce the stress that many are experiencing related to financial health and wealth.
The committee also assist in setting and defining goals, developing a plan to achieve them, and to put the plan into action.
Healthy Lifestyles
The Healthy Lifestyles Committee addresses the health and fitness needs of the members of Century City Alumnae Chapter and the community. The committee helps to focus on achieving the goals of national programs.
The committee organizes health promotion activites within the community that emphasize awareness of diseases that impact people of African descent.
Currently the Healthy Lifestyles Committee encourages sorors and friends to participate in the 2013 by 2013 National Initiative.
International Service Project (ISP)
The International Service Project (ISP) Committee implemented a virtual adopt a scholar program to benefit teenage female students abroad.
Century City Alumnae Chapter has partnered with the Amagezi Gemaanyi Youth Association (AGYA). Over ten sorors have adopted a Ugandan mentee with whom they communicate on a monthly basis.
This committee implements projects and activities that foster cross- cultural understanding and create opportunities to increase awareness of global issues. In addition, the ISP Committee provides the students with resources aimed at reducing poverty and improving educational, social, and economic conditions.
Live Theatre for Children
The Live Theatre for Children Committee provides a cultural experience with the arts through live music, song, dance, theatre and books to elementary school youth. This project is a charter project of Century City Alumnae Chapter.
McAlister School
Sorors who volunteer at the McAlister School provide personal development services to pregnant and parenting teenage girls, including career and family planning, health and grooming, tutoring and parenting skills. Workshops and college tours are also provided. The McAlister program is a charter project.
Social Action
The Social Action Committee implements the Social Action Agenda as prescribed by the National Social Action Commission and Regional Social Action Coordinator of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
Century City Alumnae Chapter is actively involved in service oriented events that promote advocacy and community awarenes, with an emphasis on social and political issues.
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. is a public service sorority which was founded in 1913 by 22 students at Howard University, in Washington, DC. Our founders envisioned an organization committed to serious endeavor and community service. The Century City Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc, is committed to serving the greater Los Angeles community. As one of our major public service programs, we have established scholarships to enable qualified applicants to continue their education. Currently Century City is offering two scholarships, the Mary Murphy Graduate Scholarship, and the Sara Finney Scholarship. Below you will find the description and application for each scholarship.
2011_to_2012_Scholarhip_Description.pdf
2011_to_2012_scholarship_application.pdf
P.O. Box 90956
Los Angeles, CA 90009
centurycitydst_yahoo.com
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