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

*Deceased

Past Chapter Presidents

Leadership

Executive Committee

A’Lynne Boles Dukes

Vice President

Karen Maye

Financial Secretary

Trevion Thomas

Corresponding Secretary

LaDora Smith

Recording Secretary

Executive Board

CommitteeChairCo-ChairEmail Address
Budget & FinanceKaren MayeLaTosha PotterFinance@battlecreekdst.org
Chaplain’s CouncilCarolyn BallardChaplain@battlecreekdst.org
Delta Emergency Response TeamShirley TuggleERT@battlecreekdst.org
ElectionKyra WallaceElections@battlecreekdst.org
Grow With GoogleA’Lynne Boles DukesNicole PerryGWGBattleCreekDST@gmail.com
Internal AuditNicole PerryAudit@battlecreekdst.org
Membership & ReclamationGina Randle-MoutonMembership@battlecreekdst.org
NominatingCarla ReynoldsNominating@battlecreekdst.org
Policies & ProceduresLynn Ward GrayGina Randle-MoutonPolicies@battlecreekdst.org
Political Awareness & Social ActionA’Lynne Boles Dukes Lynn Ward GraySocialAction@battlecreekdst.org
Program Planning & Development Gina Randle-MoutonPrograms@battlecreekdst.org
Scholarship Barbara Burise Scholarship@battlecreekdst.org
Technology & Communications Alana WhiteTechnology@battlecreekdst.org
Youth DevelopmentCarolyn BallardYouth@battlecreekdst.org

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