Greetings Sorors, Fellow Greeks and Friends of the Gamma Chapter,


As we embark upon a new year of anticipated greatness, I would like to begin by wishing each and every one of you a safe and successful year of accomplished goals. I am gracious as well as honored to serve as President of the Gamma Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated for the 2012 term on the University of Pennsylvania's campus. Since its inception on January 13, 1913 at Howard University, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated has remained dedicated in preserving the vision of the twenty-two young, African-American collegiate women who committed themselves to a sisterhood which would provide programs encompassing economic development, educational development, international awareness and involvement, physical and mental health, and political awareness and involvement, while also providing assistance to serve communities throughout the world. Today, the women of the Gamma Chapter are steadfast in assuring that the principles of sisterhood, scholarship, service and the legacy of excellence exemplified by our twenty-two founders are held in the highest regard.

 
The Glorious Gamma Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.

The Glorious Gamma Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated has a rich history with excellence. As our chapter was chartered in March 1918 at the University of (Pennsylvania, it was the third chapter of the Sorority to be established as well as the first Black Greek organization on the University of Pennsylvania’s campus. Our Charter members were influential leaders for African American achievement at the University of Pennsylvania. Soror Sadie Tanner Mossell Alexander was the first African American woman in the United States to obtain a Ph.D. in Economics. Not only was Soror Sadie Tanner Mossell Alexander the first woman to graduate from the University of Pennsylvania Law School, but she was also the first black woman to be admitted to the Pennsylvania Bar. Both Soror Sadie Tanner Mossell Alexander and Soror Anna Johnson Julian, the first African-American women to receive a Ph.D. in Sociology from the University of Pennsylvania, went on to become Delta Sigma Theta’s First and Fourth National Presidents, respectively.


As the women of the Gamma Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated strive to uphold the legacy of our illustrious founders, we also strive to provide assistance to the greater Philadelphia community and communities around the world. This year our focus is to follow in this legacy of excellence and because of this effort, the chapter received an unprecedented amount of awards and recognition. At the 49th National Convention, Gamma Chapter received the Regional Awards for Academic Excellence and Strengthening our Sisterhood. At the 2010 Greek Award Ceremony the Gamma Chapter also won the “Outstanding Program for Community Service Award”, the “Outstanding Community Participation Award”, the “Outstanding Program for Alumni Relations Award”, as well as the “Sadie T.M Alexander and Raymond Alexander Award of Excellence”. Most recently at the 48th Eastern Regional Conference we were recognized as “Collegiate Chapter of the Year”, and won the “Financial Fortitude Award”, as well as the “Academic Excellence Award”. In addition, we will continue the chapter’s traditional programs and refocusing on National initiatives.


On behalf of the Gamma Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated, I invite you visit our website to learn more about our organization on a local and national level. Feel free to contact the chapter via email at dstgamma@gmail.com or leave a message on our guestbook with any questions or concerns. We also ask that you come out to support our current programs and events.  To everyone who has supported us in the past and continues to support our efforts, thank you! Finally, we encourage you to be inspired by the trailblazers whose shoulders we so proudly stand upon, remembering that we have so many things to be thankful for and so much to look forward to. Have a wonderful year.

 

Respectfully yours,

 

Yaadira J. Brown

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