Yvonne Lucas
Meet the Chapter President- Yvonne Lucas (click here)
Calling all Deltas Home
Please click on the Membership Tab for information about attending meetings; connecting with GAC and prospective membership.
GAC Soup Kitchen Now Open!
The Past President’s Council is proud to continue the Community Soup KItchen in partnership with Indiana American Water Company, New Mt. Moriah MB Church and the Jewels of Fortitude Foundation.
Come eat with us! The Community Soup Kitchen is going on EVERY 1st Saturday of the month from 12pm-2pm.
FREE to anyone who desires a hot meal.
Please spread the word.
New Mt. Moriah MB Church 1917 Carolina St. Gary.
For more information about our Community Soup Kitchen, please click on the flier to contact Sheila Baker @garyalumnaedst@gmail.com.
#Uplift
WORLD AIDS DAY GOSPEL EXPLOSION!
SAVE THE DATE NOW!
6th Annual World AIDS Day Gospel Explosion is back to lift the spirits of persons who are in the fight against HIV and AIDS. We are calling on survivors, patients, caregivers and advocates to come together to stand against one of our most dangerous epidemics.
Come and hear some great gospel music and acts of NWI as we praise and raise the roof!
The 2018 international theme is “KNOW YOUR STATUS!” You an do this by coming getting tested for FREE in a confidential setting.
Vendor’s Fee featuring
*Advocates
*Health vendors
*Light Refreshments
Hosted by the Gary Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. (International Awareness, Chaplain’s Council and the Physical and Mental Health Committees) along with St. Mark AME Zion Church, The Aliveness Project and NWI Advocates, Churches and Human Rights activists
*This event is FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!
Shalonda Jones, International Awareness & Involvement Chair
Yvonne Lucas, Chapter President
ECIER Honors Gary Deltas
GAC GOOD NEWS!
The Jubilation Breast Cancer Survivor Joy Celebration sponsored by the ECIER Foundation was held on Friday, 10/26/18 at Gamba’s Italian Restaurant, in Merriville. DST members Leona Chandler-Felton, Stephanie Johnson, and Pat Bailey-Johnson were among the Breast Cancer Survivor honorees and supported by Delta sisters Terri Weems, Deborah Hendricks-Black, Mogda Walker, Sharon Johnson-Shirley, Runetta Brown, and Sharifa Townsend, chair of the annual fund raising event for the 9th year.
Kudos!
Domestic Violence’s Fortitude 500!
The Gary Alumnae Chapter’s Domestic and Sexual Abuse Committee Presents Fortitude 500!
Join the ladies of the Gary Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. for our Fortitude 500 Campaign. We are collecting items to donate to local area shelters.
How you can help?
Participate with us by becoming our partner! Set up a donation box in your workplace, salon, church, etc.
Please contact Committee Chair, Nemia Cooper @garyalumnaedst@gmail.com for more information and details.
Love Should Not Hurt! Your small donation can be a HUGE help for someone else.
Nemia Cooper, Chair
#LoveShouldNotHurt
Click on the flier to see what is needed!
Thanksgiving Day Dinner & Fellowship
Join the ladies of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Gary Alumnae Chapter as we host our 13th Annual Thanksgiving Dinner & Fellowship. Thursday, November 22, 2018; 12pm-4pm @ New Mount Moriah MB Church, 1917 Carolina Street, Gary, IN 46407.
This event is FREE and open to the public.
We need VOLUNTEERS in every capacity. Please sign up here. We are asking for 2-hour assignments..but we will take whatever time you can give us & we appreciate you and your time!
Volunteers- Please sign up in 2-hour increments at the Sign Up Genius Link:
Mary Cossey, Chair
Economic Development Committee
FOUNDERS DAY 2019
The Gary Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. presents Founders Day 2019.
Theme: Red Army Ready: :Honoring Our Past…Reclaiming Our Time & Future”
Public Luncheon & Program @ 1:00pm
Saturday, Jan. 12, 2019
Avalon Manor Banquet Center
3550 E. Lincoln Hwy, Merrillville, IN 46410
Guest Speaker: Joselyn Whitticker, Candidate Indiana State Auditor, Pres. NAACP Marion Branch #3059, President Marion Grant County Minority Health Coalition and Member, Indianapolis Alumnae Chapter-Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
*10am Rededication (Deltas ONLY)
DST Attire: All RED, Violets & Pearls (no pants for Rededication)
$65 Delta Pricing by 11/30/2018 (Members will be verified)
$85 General Public Pricing
$600 tables (seats 8)
General Ticket Deadline: 12/27/2018
Tickets can be purchased on EVENTBRITE
Make Checks & Money Orders Payable to
Gary Alumnae Chapter
mail to PO Box 64690, Gary, IN 46402
*Click on the flier for payment to Eventbrite
Arlene Mitchell-Pearson, Chairperson
Yvonne Lucas, Chapter President
The Big Ring
Join the ladies of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Gary Alumnae Chapter as we host our 3rd Annual Big Ring for the Salvation Army Community Service event. Saturday, December 22, 2018; 10am-2pm @ the Southlake Mall (Macy’s Sears and JC Penney’s).
We need VOLUNTEERS in every capacity. Please sign up here. We are asking for 1-hour assignments..but we will take whatever time you can give us & we appreciate you and your time!
Volunteers- Please sign up in the 1-hour increment at the Sign Up Genius Link:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080A4AABA72BABFD0-thebig
Tina Davis-Powell, Chair
Communications & Information Committee
Nicole Musenja & LaConyea Pitts-Thomas, Co-Chairs
Delta G.E.M.S. Committee
In the Community 
“You can’t fix education until you fix the community, education is not a building but a lifestyle and an environment”
-Robert John Meehan.
“You can’t fix education until you fix the community, education is not a building but a lifestyle and an environment”
-Robert John Meehan.
Membership 
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., a national service sorority, requires that its members exemplify and encourage high cultural, intellectual, and moral standards and that their actions exemplify the public and personal behaviors that reflect the ideals and principles espoused by the Sisterhood.
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., a national service sorority, requires that its members exemplify and encourage high cultural, intellectual, and moral standards and that their actions exemplify the public and personal behaviors that reflect the ideals and principles espoused by the Sisterhood.
