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DaLana GuessFrom the Desk of the President DaLana GuessPresident Lena EllisFirst Vice President LaShawn PorterSecond Vice President Sonja GardnerRecording SecretarySonya Byers Corresponding Secretary Chanette MurphyFinancial Secretary Paula SuggsTreasurer President, 2024-2026Relaine PittsAssistant TreasurerTomika SamuelsAssistant Financial Secretary Diane CarterAssistant Financial SecretaryKesha MillerAssistant Corresponding Secretary Desiree Barnes-WilliamsAssistant Recording Secretary Alisha JacksonAudit Chair Traci Jackson DavisChair, Budget and Finance Aliyah ThomasNominating Committee ChairNikkey JohnsAngela LewisDawn LewisPamela WilliamsNominating Committee Members Jackie SmithImmediate Past President Renecheia RobinsonParliamentarian Chinita SmithChaplain Marilyn HarperAssistant ChaplainIrishea HilliardAssistant ChaplainSarah HymesSergeant-at-Arms April BeeksCustodian of Properties Angela NealHistorian Tiffani JacksonJournalistClick here for the full 2024-2026 Leadership TeamAs We Believe...So We Become.Dear Sorors,March has arrived, ushering in a season of renewal, reflection, andresounding celebration. This month, we honor our Sorority’scherished Sisterhood Month and International Women’s Day onMarch 8th—a dual celebration that speaks to the heart of our sharedvalues. These observances are powerful reminders of our resilienceand what we can achieve when we stand together in solidarity.This Sisterhood Month, I challenge you to deepen your connections,whether through Sister to Sister Circles, Chapter events, the UltimateFamily Reunion for the Southwest Region Reclamation Weekend, orsimply checking in on a soror. Every conversation, every gesture, andevery action fortifies the tapestry of unity that makes our sisterhoodinvincible. While we’re stronger together, our individual contributionsstrengthen the collective spirit to transform communities.International Women’s Day is more than a date on our calendars; it’sa call to recognize the social, economic, cultural, and politicaltriumphs of women. It’s a day to honor the battles fought, thevictories earned, and the progress that still beckons us forward. Forour Sorority, which has long embraced the noble pursuit of genderequality and women’s empowerment, this day is both a celebrationand a reaffirmation of our core values. It inspires us to look withinour sisterhood, to cherish our shared legacy, and to commit anew tothe cause of uplifting every woman, every soror.As we celebrate, we must remain steadfast in our impactful work.From inspiring programming to dedicated fundraising, every stepextends our reach and reaffirms our mission. United by ourunbreakable sisterhood and unwavering commitment to service,our collective strength will build a future where every soror’s voiceinspires change, every act of service transforms lives, and our unity lights the way forward.In Sisterhood,

ERT Safety MomentLeslie BrownCall to OrderDaLana GuessAdoption of the AgendaDaLana GuessApproval of MinutesSonja GardnerSocial Action PresentationCharann ThompsonAnnouncements & Updates VideoOFFICER REPORTSPresidentDaLana GuessFirst Vice President (Chair, Membership Services)Lena EllisSecond Vice President (Chair, PPD)LaShawn Porter Special Olympics Field DayTamara Harris, Jessica Davis International Women’s DayKelly Brown-DeBoseCorrespondenceSonya ByersFinancial SecretaryChanette MurphyTreasurerPaula SuggsSTANDING COMMITTEE REPORTSBudget and FinanceTraci Jackson DavisEmergency ResponseLeslie BrownInternal AuditAlisha JacksonSPECIAL COMMITTEE REPORTSNoneWelcoming of Visiting SororsLena EllisBirthday AcknowledgmentLena EllisUnfinished BusinessDaLana GuessNew BusinessDaLana GuessAdjournmentDaLana GuessPresiding OfficerDaLana Guess, President Chapter Meeting Booklet:Download CHMeetings for onsite check-inScan the QR Code or click hereDETAILSDETAILSCHAPTER MEETINGCHAPTER MEETINGLocation: Event: Chapter MeetingStafford Municipal School District -Administration Building1633 Staffordshire Road Stafford, TX 77477Date: March 8, 2025Attire: Business attireTime: 10 a.m.Chapter Meeting Agenda

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https://bit.ly/SHFBAC_DeltaWeekJoin us for an uplifting Ecumenical Service at Fort Bend Church as we unite inpraise and worship. Then, keep the spirit high with the virtual Southwest RegionGospel Explosion—a celebration you won’t want to miss! Celebrate Southwest Region Literacy Day by promoting the power of reading!Risk Management trained sorors can sign up to read at local elementary schools,or you can donate a book to inspire young minds (approved list of books to beemailed). SHFBAC Buys Black – Strengthening Our Community, One Purchase at aTime! Support Black-owned businesses, report your total, and help buildlasting economic empowerment—business resources will be shared! Sorors That Slay Together, Stay Together! Join us for a fun and interactivemakeup class that blends self-care, sisterhood, and mental wellness. Take amoment for yourself, learn simple techniques, and connect with sorors—RSVPearly, as space is limited to 65! Support Our Sisters, Empower a Nation! Join us in supporting the JamaicaAlumnae Chapter as they uplift their community—your donation providesessential resources and opportunities, with the link coming before Delta Week! Social Action Impact Day – Your Voice Matters! SHFBAC is partnering with highschool and college-aged students to highlight the power of civic engagement,voting, and advocacy. Sorors must be Risk Management Trained if high schoolstudents are involved. Dining with Deltas: Take Flight – Tastes Around the World! Join us for a globalculinary experience supporting Black-owned businesses while celebrating cultureand sisterhood. Invite an inactive Soror and take flight with us for food, fun, andimpact as we culminate Delta Week. SHFBAC DELTA WEEK | SISTERHOOD MONTH SHFBAC DELTA WEEK | SISTERHOOD MONTHSHFBAC DELTA WEEK | SISTERHOOD MONTH SHFBAC DELTA WEEK | SISTERHOOD MONTHRegisterRegister

“Soror Earls took the time to come by my homeand sit with me and teach me computertechnology skills to prepare for my DID skillsassessments...”Nominated by: Soror Jackie Smith“Soror Stephens epitomizes the true essence ofsisterhood through her selfless service andunwavering commitment to our Chapter. She is agentle source of wisdom...”Nominated by: Soror Lena Ellis“Soror White is always willing to help out in everyway possible, doing the meeting time fromchecking in, being an IT professional and havinga friendly smile to welcome you...”Nominated by: Soror Glenell Haynes“Soror Woodson was kind in preparing anddelivering food to my mom who is on hospiceat our home...”Nominated by: Soror Nancy Banks“Soror Boone has been consistentlyencouraging and loving me on purpose sinceI first joined the Chapter in 2019...”Nominated by: Soror Kendra Waters“WHEN SOMEONE TAKES THE TIME TO RECOGNIZE YOU, THEY GIVE YOU THEGIFT OF THEIR ATTENTION AND GRACE—IT’S A GIFT WORTH CHERISHING."“...thanks to Soror Juanita Hines for taking timewith me by giving me tips on my resume,preparing for interviews, and keeping meencouraged throughout the very trying andunexpectedly long process...”Nominated by: Soror Jessica Wright“...thanks Soror Shemetre Richmond for heradvice, encouragement, and help when Iapplied to Fluor, where I have accepted a joboffer...”Nominated by: Soror Jessica Wright“....thanks to Soror Holmes for introducingme to her friend, Toni Crawford, who hasagreed to be my mentor...”Nominated by: Soror Jessica Wright“Shopping for a white ensemble with a skirtbottom -- as opposed to one with slacks -- hasproven a bit exhausting at times. So, whenSoror Howard learned about my challenge, sheoffered me white attire...” Nominated by: Soror Sandi Newkirk“The loving generosity of Soror Balthazar went aboveand beyond sisterhood! She inspires me to “pay itforward,” and honoring her spirit today fills my heartwith joy...” Nominated by: Soror Sandi Newkirk“Soror Williams graciously reached out to me after Imissed the social action meeting to share asummary of the meeting...she certainly did nothave to do this as I missed the meeting, but hersisterly care will result in voter mobilization for ourcommunity, which is a total impact...”Nominated by: Soror Melissa Earls“Soror Ellis is a gem!! And I hope she knowsshe’ll NEVER get rid of me behind this sweetgesture. I LOVE her to infinity and beyond...”Nominated by: Soror Marlisa Hardy“Soror Banks-Frank is always willing to helpwherever she is needed and has such awelcoming spirit and personality that makeseveryone feel welcome and special...” Nominated by: Soror Glenell Haynes

August 12, 1972 - February 09, 2025August 12, 1972 - February 09, 2025August 12, 1972 - February 09, 2025 Initiated: Alpha Omega ChapterInitiated: Alpha Omega ChapterInitiated: Alpha Omega ChapterWith heavy hearts, we share the passingof our beloved Soror Iona VaughnPollard. As a sisterhood, we cametogether to honor her life and legacythrough an Omega Omega Service heldon February 18 at The Windsor VillageChurch.Please keep her four daughters,including Soror Jewell Casimere, in yourprayers as they navigate this profoundloss. May we continue to uplift them withlove and support in the spirit ofsisterhood.OMEGA OMEGAOMEGA OMEGA ServiceServiceTech SupportPrevious Tech CornersLogin to CHmeetings (via a webbrowser or the App)Connect to WiFi: SMSD GUEST; Sign-in & click “Connect to the Internet”when the sign-in page opensGive CHmeetings Access toyour PRECISE locationUse your Cellphone/TabletCamera to scan the QR code onthe screen for the motionAndroid and Apple Instructions

Sistah~to~Sistah BookclubSistah~to~Sistah Bookclub Harlem Rhapsody by VictoriaChristopher Murray. Zoom Meeting Details: March 16 @ 3 p.m. RSVP at(281)468-3558 to attend.Meeting ID: 884 6825 3750Passcode: 210828Chapter BuzzIn case you missed itThis Month’s Read: Last Month’s Recap: The extraordinary story of Jessie Redmon Fausetwhose exhilarating world of friends, rivals &passions all combined to create the magic thatwas the Harlem Renaissance.We supported Soror Henry’s Cool Runnings Jamaican Bar& Grill for our review of Before I Let Go by Kennedy Ryan.

Chapter BuzzIn case you missed itThe Emergency Response Teamhosted a Stop the Bleed & Hands-OnlyCPR class for American Heart Month.This life-saving training, led by ChiefReyes of Missouri City Fire & Rescue,equipped the community with criticalskills to respond in an emergency. The Greater Houston Area Chaptersreunited, reconnected, andreclaimed the bonds of sisterhood atThe Ultimate Family Reunion onMarch 2, during Southwest RegionReclamation Weekend.

Delta D.E.A.R.S. Service event Chapter BuzzIn case you missed itOn February 21, during AmericanHeart Health Month, the DeltaD.E.A.R.S. Subcommittee ofMembership Services braved thecold to impact our community. TheD.E.A.R.S. delivered 30 “Love Bags”with personal care items and vitalhealth information on diabetes andhigh blood pressure at the KendletonSenior Center in Kendleton, TX.The Collegiate ConnectionSubcommittee of MembershipServices partnered with HMAC tohost the “Work Don’t Stop” Crimson& Cream Slumber Soiree with 20+collegiate sorors on February 19. Theevent further bridged the gapbetween collegiate and alumnaesorors, emphasizing the importanceof lifelong engagement in Delta.

Chapter BuzzJoin Us in Remembrance of the 60th Anniversary of Bloody SundayAs we approach a pivotal moment in theAmerican civil rights movement, the SocialAction Committee invites you to join us for aprayer call in remembrance. On Sunday, March 9th from 7-7:20 p.m., we willhonor the courage of those who marched forjustice and reflect on the impact of theirsacrifice, which led to the passage of theVoting Rights Act of 1965. Click here toregister. In case you missed itIn March 2015 the Membership ServicesCommittee established “Dining with Deltas”, anevent for sorors to fellowship and bond over foodmade with love. And this Sisterhood Month the tradition continues!Dining With Deltas is still going strong and willtake place on March 22 at 1 p.m. See you there!

Clothing DriveChapter BuzzIn case you missed itInternational Women's Day is March 8.Help empower women by donating newor gently used professional clothing. Weare partnering with Fort Bend FamilyPromise and Parks Youth Ranch tocollect items to support women in needof business attire for interviews and theworkplace. Click here to get started. Collection Period: February 1 - March 22Primary Drop-off: March 8 Chapter MeetingAlternate drop-off locations linked. Internationalai.shfbac@gmail.comContact internationalai.shfbac@gmail.com for more details.In honor of International Women’s Day, March 8th, we are collectingnew or gently used women's clothing to help women at the Fort BendFamily Promise and Parks Youth Ranch prepare for job interviews.Please see our Sign Up Genius to donate. Items NeededInterview-appropriate clothingProfessional attire (blouses, suits,skirts, dresses, belts, etc.)Sizes XS-3XDrop-off DatesMarch 8 Chapter MeetingMarch 8-22 Alternate drop-off locationsSee Sign Up Genius for details International Awareness & Involvement Subcommittee of PPDDelta Buys Black Celebrate Sisterhood Month by supportingBlack businesses in March! Arrive early toChapter Meeting to support the followingbusinesses owned/led by sorors:Elegant Affairs Owner and Event PlannerSoror Renecheia RobinsonStill Slaying 360 Sorors Meashell Crosby & Alaycia FitzgeraldLine Sisters Greeks and More Soror Renecheia RobinsonSlay Your Yard Soror Meashell CrosbySATURDAY, MARCH 88:30-9:45 a.m.BEFORE CHAPTER MEETING

Chapter BuzzIn case you missed itMay Week Educators RecognitionThe May Week Committee is hosting itsannual May Week Luncheon on May 3. The committee is asking those in theChapter who are Educators with 25 yearsof service in education, including collegesand universities, to complete the educatorform (link in News to Know and embeddedin the flyer). Also, the committee would like those whoare retiring from the education field tocomplete the form, so they may also berecognized during the luncheon.

Edwina Mason-Turner - March 01Marie Aaron - March 02LaTonya Jordan - March 02Odalee Anderson - March 03Deloren Arnic - March 03Chanette Murphy - March 04Meredith Freeman Bell - March 05Jasmine Glover - March 05Towana Sims - March 06Crystal Jones - March 08Alera Rivera - March 08Jessica Fisher - March 11Tinera Mathews - March 11Billie Kennedy - March 12Constance Bowie - March 13Christina Jamerson - March 13Brittania Seymore - March 13Tiffani Jackson - March 14Joy Lewis - March 14Sharon Sanford - March 14BIRTHDAYSBIRTHDAYSMARCHMARCHHappy Birthday Sorors!Betty Lockhart, Past PresidentMarch 25Chanette Murphy, Financial SecretaryMarch 04Ada McGowan - March 16Lisa McQueen Johnson - March 18Conchita Calvin - March 20Helen Wiltz-Broussard - March 20Sherry Alfred - March 21Deborah Coleman - March 21Arlice Young - March 21Marion Breedlove - March 24Tiffany Martin - March 24Natalie Johnson - March 25Betty Lockhart - March 25Tamara Oliver - March 25Jessica Lincoln - March 26Pamela Barrett-Rain - March 28Rafie Merchant - March 29Eboni Owens - March 29Tracy Petry - March 29Janice Taylor - March 29Sabriya Gee - March 30Tera Mattingly - March 30

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