Dat Exam Questions and Answers

What is the mission statement? - ANSWER Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. is an organization of college educated women committed to constructive development of its members and to public service with a primary focus on the black community. What Convention was the Grand Chapter established? - ANSWER First national convention What was the purpose of the National Vigilance Committee? - ANSWER To keep in touch with the political and civic activities of the country as they affected the negro race in general What are the 9 Jewels? - ANSWER Compassion, Courtesy, Dedication, Fellowship, Fidelity, Honesty, Justice, Purity, and Temperance. Delta Sigma Theta was incorporated in what year? - ANSWER 1913 Who is the Jewel Compassion dedicated to? - ANSWER Founders of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. Which Honorary Member wrote the Delta Oath? - ANSWER Mary Church Terrell What 3 chapters were in attendance at the First National Convention? - ANSWER Alpha- Howard University; Gamma- University of Pennsylvania; Epsilon- Ohio State University What components make up the Minerva Circle of Identity? - ANSWER Sisterhood, Black, College, Women, Public Service Who designed the Sorority Crest? - ANSWER F. Ailene Marks and Jeannette Tripplet Jones On what university campus was Delta Sigma Theta founded? - ANSWER Howard University Who are the writers of the Delta Hymn? - ANSWER Alice Dunbar Nelson and Florence Cole Tolbert What were the first two graduate (now called alumnae) chapters authorized by Delta Sigma Theta? - ANSWER New York City and Washington D.C. What was the purpose of Jubilee Year, established in 1929? - ANSWER To get inactive members to become more active and re dedicate to Delta. What were the first four funds established under the first national president, Sadie Tanner Mossell Alexander? - ANSWER Housing Fund, Sinking Fund, Scholarship fund, College Tuition Fund How many principles provide the overall framework for all of the initiation activities? - ANSWER 9 Who was the first Honorary Member of Delta Sigma Theta? - ANSWER Nannie H. Burroughs At what convention was Mary McLeod Bethune initiated? - ANSWER Fifth Convention The jewels representing the 9 Cardinal Virtues are located on which Greek letter on the Delta Pin? - ANSWER The Sigma Osceola McArthy Adams - ANSWER Founder who selected Delta Mottoes; an acclaimed actress and Directress of the America Negro Theatre Marguerite Young Alexander - ANSWER Born in Illinois; constant supporter of Alpha Chapter Winona Cargile Alexander - ANSWER First Custodian (Historian) of the Alpha Chapter; was the first black social worker with New York City and New York County Charities Ethel Cuff Black - ANSWER First Vice President of the Alpha Chapter; first black teacher in Richmond County, NY; Charter member of the Queens Alumnae Chapter Bertha Pitts Campbell - ANSWER The only Black student enrolled at her school; was the valedictorian of the class of 1908 Zephyr Chisholm Carter - ANSWER Born in El Paso, TX; Alpha Chapter's first Reporter; featured in the Crisis Magazine in 1913 Edna Brown Coleman - ANSWER President and valedictorian of there graduating class; married a founder of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc. Jessie McGuire Dent - ANSWER First corresponding secretary; instrumental in integrating the Galveston Public School System Fredericka Chase Dodd - ANSWER First Sergeant-at-Arms of the Alpha Chapter; charter member of the Delta Alumnae Chapter Myra Davis Hemmings - ANSWER First president of Alpha Chapter; was an active member of the NAACP and the National Council of Negro Women Olive C. Jones - ANSWER Accomplished pianist who taught school in Washington, D.C. Jimmie Bigg Middleton - ANSWER President and National Treasurer of the National Association of College Women; Dean of Girls at the Black High School in Raleigh, N.C. Pauline Oberdorfer Minor - ANSWER First Treasurer of Alpha Chapter; author of "Get off the Judgement Seat" Vashti Turley Murphy - ANSWER Mother of 5 daughters, four of whom became Deltas; member of the Baltimore Branch of the National Association of College Women Naomi Sewell Richardson - ANSWER Last surviving founder in 1993; the first black graduate of Washingtonville High School; married a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Mammie Reddy Rose - ANSWER First founder to enter into the Omega Omega Chapter Eliza Pearl Shippen - ANSWER Graduated Magna Cum Laude from Howard University; received her M.A. and Ph.D Florence Letcher Toms - ANSWER Presented First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt to parents at the John Wesley AME Zion Church in 1945; had interactions with multiple presidents including William H. Taft and John F. Kennedy Ethel Carr Watson - ANSWER Teacher for more than 30 years than began a career in dramatics Wertie Blackwell Weaver - ANSWER Author of Valley of the Poor about poor blacks in the South Madree Penn White - ANSWER Accomplished linguist who spoke German, French, Greek and Latin; designed ceremony for inducting Honorary Members; first woman of the campus paper, The Howard University Journal Edith Motte Young - ANSWER Served as the Recording Secretary of the Alpha Chapter; taught at Claffin College in Orangeburge, S.C. Current National President - ANSWER Dr. Paulette C. Walker Current National First Vice President - ANSWER Beverly E. Smith Current Second Vice President - ANSWER Brittani N. Blackwell Current National Secretary - ANSWER Cheryl Heckmon Current National Treasurer - ANSWER Terri E. Rivalte Current National Executive Director - ANSWER Roseline McKinney What are 3 of the current National Committees? - ANSWER Rituals and Ceremonies Committee; Social Action Committee; Constitution and Bylaws Committee Immediate Past National President - ANSWER Cynthia M.A. McIntyre What are the location of four of the International Chapters of the Sorority? - ANSWER Virgin Islands; Japan; South Korea; England; Germany; Bahamas What are five of the seven regions of the sorority? - ANSWER Central, Eastern, Southern, Southwest, Midwest In which region is the chapter that you are seeking membership? - ANSWER BLAZIN' Southwest Region Who is the Regional Director? - ANSWER Mae Francis Rowlett Who is the Regional Representative? - ANSWER Tiffani Kidd Alice Dunbar Nelson (Honorary Member) - ANSWER First woman to serve on the Delaware State Republican Committee Ethel L. Payne (Honorary Member) - ANSWER First Black woman journalist to cover international affairs Mary E. Vroman (Honorary Member) - ANSWER First Black Woman accepted membership in the Screen Writer's Guild Soledad O'Brian (Honorary Member) - ANSWER Anchor and correspondant, CNN Daisy Bates (Honorary Member) - ANSWER Advisor to Little Rock 9 Economic Development - ANSWER Job Opportunity Project Delta Habitat for Humanity Financial Fortitude Education Development - ANSWER Delta Teen Lift Delta Read to Write Delta Academy Delta Gems National Library Project Bookmobile Project International Awareness and Involvement - ANSWER International Day of Service The Delta House ( Mbabane, Swaziland) Thika Memorial Hospital (Nairobi, Kenya) Physical and Mental Health - ANSWER Summit V Lifestyle Change Initiative Healthy Lifestyle (The Total Woman: Mind, Body, and Spirit) Political Awareness and Involvement - ANSWER Social Action Voter Education Voter Registration What all is included in the crest? - ANSWER Shield bearing the torch, sword, staff, wreath, Minerva, and the Greek Letters of DST What is the definition of Compassion? - ANSWER Compassion is the essence of the human spirit. What is the definition of Courtesy? Who is it dedicated to? - ANSWER Courtesy springs from a genuine respect for the feelings others and the consideration for the inherent dignity of every living person. It is dedicated to the mothers of Delta Sigma Theta. What is the definition of Dedication? Who is it dedicated to? - ANSWER Dedication to a noble cause is one of society's highest callings and an act of consecration. It is dedicated to Delta presidents, past and present What is the definition of Fellowship? Who is it dedicated to? - ANSWER Fellowship is the common spirit of sisterhood. It is dedicated to the many chapters of Delta Sigma Theta What is the definition of Fidelity? Who is it dedicated to? - ANSWER Fidelity is the steadfast devotion and faithful commitment we give to purposes larger than ourselves, and a disciplined devotion, which involves us in those experiences that are the very essence of an organization. It is dedicated to the honorary members of Delta Sigma Theta. What is the definition of Honesty? Who is it dedicated to? - ANSWER Honesty is the first requisite in keeping peace with ourselves and meriting the trust of others. It is dedicated to the National Officers, past and present. What is the definition of Justice? Who is it dedicated to? - ANSWER Justice is the firm and continuous obligation to render to everyone, regardless of race, creed, color, or sex, that which is his or her due. It is dedicated to our ancestors, born slaves or freed to stuggle, leaving a legacy of achievement of overcoming oppression in the cause of freedom and justice What is the definition of Purity? Who is it dedicated to? - ANSWER Purity of character, mind and conduct is the supreme goal of human life. This jewel is dedicated to the deceased Sorors of Delta Sigma Theta. What is the definition of Temperance? Who is dedicated to? - ANSWER Temperance is the self-restraint in conduct. This jewel is dedicated to the national staff. What were some notable things that happened between ? - ANSWER 1913- Delta's Alpha Chapter was granted a certificate of incorporation 1919- First national convention, held Dec. 27-30 in Washington D.C. 1920-Graduate chapters formed; May Week established 1923-Honorary Member Mary McLeod Bethune Initiated 1924-Delta Hymn was written and composed 1925-Iota Chapter adopts Jabberwock 1930-First formal Delta Directory was published 1934- First national handbook was published What officers are appointed for National Convention only? - ANSWER Chaplain, Parliamentarian, and Sergeant-at-Arms What is the theme of the current biennium? - ANSWER A Sisterhood Called to Serve: Transforming lives, impacting communities What are the goals of the Dr. Betty Shabazz Academy and the Dr. Jeanne L. Noble Delta GEMS institute? - ANSWER Delta Academy: to enhance learning and interest in science, math, and technology, as well as prepare young girls for leadership in the 21st century Delta GEMS: for at-risk adolescent girls and help them succeed academically as well as assist with proper goal setting and involving them in community service. Describe the function and purpose, noting at least one current emphasis of the the Social Action Commission - ANSWER The Social Action Committee monitors legislation at the federal, state, and local levels. 100 years ago, it was Women's Suffrage. Today, one current emphasis is voter registration. What is the mission of the Delta Research and Education Fund currently named the Delta Foundation? - ANSWER It serves identify solutions for issues that affect African American women and their families nationally and globally through funding and support of national programs. What is the Distinguished Professor Endowed Chair and how do local chapters participate in the program? - ANSWER Endowments are given to Black Colleges/Universities through a grant for a professor of distinction for a two-year period. Local chapters recommend sites and donate funds. What is the Life Development Center? - ANSWER Housing for elderly, provides programs for youth and community. Programs that are held foster the 5 point thrust ie Job Fairs (economic), Library services(educational), Poltical awareness(political), Mental health counseling (physical and mental health), international relationships (international awareness) Traditional Delta programs - ANSWER May Week Founders Day Jabberwock