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The news and current events of the Paterson Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Serving the Passaic County area of New Jersey for 36 years!

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The Violet

Paterson Alumnae Chapter

Winter 2014

The Pearls Of Passaic County

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Paterson Alumnae Chapter

MESSAGE FROM OUR CHAPTER PRESIDENT

Seasons Greeting Sorors,

It brings great pleasure to extend heartfelt greetings to each of you in

the first edition of the Paterson Alumnae Chapter Newsletter!

As we close the first half of the Sorority year I want to

thank you for all of your hard work and commitment

in making sure our programs were a success.

A special thanks to the chairs, co -chairs and

the entire leadership team; without you, it could

not have happened!

We have been moving steadfastly since the bus left

for the Regional Conference in August and have not

slowed down making sure the work of Delta was

done in our community. During this Holiday Season

let’s remember the reason for the season; be a blessing

to those who are less fortunate and thankful for good

health and family! Please take some time over the holidays to recharge

your batteries and gear up for the second half of the Sorority year.

Thank you Information and Communications for capturing and

showcasing our work in the community, and especially for your vision

in creating our own Chapter Newsletter!

Merry Christmas & Best Wishes for a Healthy, Happy and Prosperous

New Year!

In Sisterly Love, Audrey

The Violet The Pearls Of Passaic County

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Hello Sorors and welcome to the world of the

Information and Communications Committee of

Paterson Alumnae Chapter!

The Information and Communications Committee

(I&C) is responsible for serving as the public

relations arm of PAC through:

• The advertisements of all chapter activities by

assisting committee chairs with creating flyers, posters etc.

• The creation of Ads

• The preparation of news releases about the

chapter’s community-based activities

• Maintaining a vital presence on Social Media,

(Twitter, Facebook, Instagram)

As you can see our committee is small but excited!

We recognize there is much work to be done by our very

active and community service focused chapter. So if you

are interested in joining our team, please feel free to

contact anyone on the committee.

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The Jazz and the Arts series of The Arts and Letters

Committee of Paterson Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta

Sorority Inc., brought to the spotlight the jazz musical trio

“TAse” and spoken word artist Jasmine DeWees-Inspirational

Poet.

The evening was swinging, full of musical improvisations,

sophistication, cool ambiance and yes, the poignant and prolific

poetry of a young artist with a voice and artistry that enlightened

over 100 hundred attendees. The event was hosted under the

direction of Chair Sophia H. Jones and Co-Chair Ada Downing.

Winter 2014

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Paterson Alumnae Chapter The Violet

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Membership

Committee:

Founders Day

Weekend in

Atlantic City

(1/9-1/10/15)!

Founders Day

Soiree

1/13/15

Go Red-

February

Sisterhood

Month-

March

Paterson Alumnae Chapter

The Pearls Of Passaic County The Violet

*Event information accurate at time of publication 12/24/14. For updates, follow us on Twitter and Facebook

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Technology

Committee

The Technology Committee started the year off with a special

program, “Tech with the Seniors.” The PAC Techies spent the

day updating, teaching and sharing tips for easier use of current

devices.

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Membership

Committee

Winter 2014

“Membership is reclaiming, retaining and

sustaining the membership. The committee

continues to embody this making sure we carry out

our jewels in all the activities and programs we do

during the year.” Soror Allen

Soror T. Allen Soror Y. Cobb

Membership Co-Chair Membership Chair

We have 22 Sorors on the committee that

serve as Buddy Sorors within the chapter to

help retain membership as well as reclaim

inactive Sorors.

We have reclaimed 2 Sorors for the first

half and have had a total of 4 non-financial

Sorors visit various events.

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The Pearls Of Passaic County

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Soror Kim Williams-Nutter received the Governor’s

recognition for being a 2014 Teacher of the Year

recipient. She was also honored by the Pi Xi Omega

chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. during

the Harvest of Hope Achievement

Salute to Women In Education.

Social Media

Visit our social media pages to get more features

including: SUNDAY SOROR SPOTLIGHT

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The Social Action Committee (SAC)

of Paterson Alumnae Chapter of

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.

Chair Candice Cotton along with her

Co-Chair Tammy McLean kicked off

the 2014-2015 sorority year by

teaming up with Freeholder T. J Best

to help pack and distribute backpacks

to community children. Parents were

appreciative and the smiles from the

children…..priceless!

As the holiday season approached, in

November the PAC SAC worked in

partnership with P.S. School No. 6

and area social workers to identify

families to assist for Thanksgiving

Day. The SAC collected goods from

the chapter committees and made

door to door morning deliveries to

families for a scrumptious and

nutritious holiday meal.

Winter 2014

On Thanksgiving day, PAC/SAC partnered with The Dr. Betty Shabazz Academy Chair

Saleemah Brown, Co-Chair Genea Veal-Ayers, Delta GEMS Chair Tabitha Riley, Co-

Chair Latoya Harris and our young women along with Councilwoman Ruby Cotton and

the Bronze Shield at The Masonic Temple for the annual Community Dinner . SAC

collected and organized the clothing drive and assisted with the Thanksgiving day meal.

http://youtu.be/3K2Ug21y8_4 page 9

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Social Action Committee of Paterson Alumnae Chapter of Delta

Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Chair Candice Cotton along with her

Co-Chair Tammy McLean kicked off the 2014-2015 sorority year

by teaming up with Freeholder T. J Best to help stuff and distribute

backpacks to community children. Parent were appreciative and the

smiles from the children…..priceless.

Keeping in Stride, the Social Action

Committee joined the fight against

breast cancer by participating

in the October 19th walk-

Making Strides at New Overpeck Park

in Ridgefield Park, NJ. Team Delta of

PAC was right in step with The Dr. Betty

Shabazz Academy and Delta GEMS, their parents and numerous

supporters. Team Delta organized a team, created a fundraising

webpage, and raised funds to help save birthdays! It was a

rewarding day for Deltas to Wear Pink Too.

This Christmas Season,

PAC’s community service

project included KOIP:

Kids of Incarcerated Parents.

During the party, PAC

delivered Christmas gifts

and provided food for children

of the KOIP organization,

which was started from the

efforts of Jahmier Wilson.

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Paterson Review 2014

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Chapter Alumnae

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Holiday Celebration

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Holiday Celebration

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Paterson Alumnae Chapter

The Pearls Of Passaic County

Kimberly Clark-Bryant : Editor – In – Chief

Tracy Salmon : Managing Editor

Regina Carter : Contributor/ Social Media Web Editor

Karen Robinson: Photo Journalist/Features

Janis Lindsay : Copy Editor

Marva Hinds : Contributor

WE NEED YOU!! We want to share the great news about all committee

events and programs. Submit an article to

[email protected] to be highlighted in The

Violet. To request I&C assistance with advertisements or to

capture those great photos, please do so by email:

[email protected]

Also be prepared – our team of photographers are always

snapping away!! So don’t be surprised to see yourself

featured in a video, newsletter, or on any of our Social

Media sites. PAC does great work in the community and

we love to share it!! Special thanks to Soror D. Harper

for keeping us updated with all of the great photos.

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As we prepare for Founders Day and the season of

recommitment to the ideals set by the original “22,”

let’s redefine ourselves and reclaim our Sorors into

this glorious sisterhood and dynamic chapter. We are

the Pearls Of Passaic County and THE VIOLET has

aims to highlight why we can carry that title. I am

honored to be the Journalist for Paterson Alumnae

Chapter and work with the Information &

Communications Team to shine a spotlight on our

very own chapter Sorors as well as keep the

community informed of the great work we do

collectively in the Passaic County area.

Journalist, Kimberly Clark-Bryant

Chapter Event/Program Photos:

[email protected]

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