Sorority History
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated is an organization of college-educated women committed to the constructive development of its members and to public service with a primary focus on the Black community.
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated is a private, not-for-profit organization whose purpose is to provide assistance and support through established programs in local communities throughout the world. Since its founding, more than 300,000 women have joined the organization. The organization is a sisterhood of predominantly Black, college-educated women. The sorority currently has over 1,000 collegiate and alumnae chapters located in the United States, Canada, Japan (Tokyo and Okinawa), Germany, the Virgin Islands, Bermuda, the Bahamas, Jamaica, the Republic of Korea, the Arabian Gulf, Southern Africa and West Africa.
The major programs of the Sorority are based upon the organization’s Five-Point Programmatic Thrust:
- Economic Development
- Educational Development
- International Awareness and Involvement
- Physical and Mental Health
- Political Awareness and Involvement
For more information, visit our national website at www.deltasigmatheta.org.
Chapter History
The Battle Creek Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. was chartered on Saturday, January 12, 1980 at the Holiday Inn in Battle Creek, Michigan. Ms. Wilhelmina Goff, Midwest Regional Director was present. We are also the first African American Pan Hellenic sorority to be established in Battle Creek. The membership of Battle Creek Alumnae Chapter has grown and remains committed to serving our community. Our desire is to leave a legacy in the Battle Creek community of charity, the fundamentals of good character, sharing, intellectual achievement, giving back to others, and ensuring respect for the human rights of all.
Charter Members
- Mattye Vest*
- Barbara Burise
- Emma L. Terry
- Anette Rowan
- Izora Ward*
- Maye Dinkins*
- Constance Woodson
- Judith Cole Williamson
- Dorothy J. Downing
- Gloria Robertson
- LaDora Thomas Smith
- Deborah Elam Lane
*Deceased
Past Chapter Presidents
- Gina Randle-Mouton (2023-Present)
- Lynn Ward Gray (2019-2023)
- Carla Reynolds (2016-2019)
- Lynn Ward Gray (2012-2016)
- Judith Cole Williamson (2008-2012)
- Lynn Ward Gray (2004-2008)
- Karen Maye (2002-2004)
- Barbara Burise (2000-2002)
- Shirley Tuggle (1997-2000)
- Joy Ford Austin (1995-1997)
- Mattie Fluellen* (1994-1995)
- Vivian King (1993-1994)
- Gloria Robertson (1992-1993)
- Barbara Burise (1990-1992)
Leadership
Executive Committee
Executive Board
Committee | Chair | Co-Chair | Email Address |
---|---|---|---|
Budget & Finance | Karen Maye | LaTosha Potter | Finance@battlecreekdst.org |
Chaplain’s Council | Carolyn Ballard | Chaplain@battlecreekdst.org | |
Delta Emergency Response Team | Shirley Tuggle | ERT@battlecreekdst.org | |
Election | Kyra Wallace | Elections@battlecreekdst.org | |
Grow With Google | A’Lynne Boles Dukes | Nicole Perry | GWGBattleCreekDST@gmail.com |
Internal Audit | Nicole Perry | Audit@battlecreekdst.org | |
Membership & Reclamation | Gina Randle-Mouton | Membership@battlecreekdst.org | |
Nominating | Carla Reynolds | Nominating@battlecreekdst.org | |
Policies & Procedures | Lynn Ward Gray | Gina Randle-Mouton | Policies@battlecreekdst.org |
Political Awareness & Social Action | A’Lynne Boles Dukes | Lynn Ward Gray | SocialAction@battlecreekdst.org |
Program Planning & Development | Gina Randle-Mouton | Programs@battlecreekdst.org | |
Scholarship | Barbara Burise | Scholarship@battlecreekdst.org | |
Technology & Communications | Alana White | Technology@battlecreekdst.org | |
Youth Development | Carolyn Ballard | Youth@battlecreekdst.org |