PYRAMID PREPARATION PERIOD (PPP) 3
• PPP 3 AGENDA
TOPIC Pyramid Study Guide Page Reference
Sorority History (1935-1947)
Jewels 4-6 Pages 30-31
National Presidents (7-9) Pages 32-34 Protocol and Traditions Pages 38-42 Grand Chapter
Organizational Structure
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PYRAMID PREPARATION PERIOD DAY 3
SOROR SPEAKING GUIDANCE TECHNOLOGY SCREEN/ZOOM VIEW Chapter President and LMC
• Welcome / Opening Remarks • Provide expectations
• Materials and documentation to be used
• PPP3 Cover slide on screen prior to start as pyramids and sorors logging in
• Switch Zoom View to Chapter President and LMC – Speaking View
• Zoom Tips • Properties Check
JEWELS 4-6 JEWEL/SOROR:
• Opening Statements and Prayer
Refer to p. 30 of the PSG
Soror on screen Prayer
JEWEL/SOROR:
Tonight, we will begin with Jewels 4-6. Provide an overview of the agenda.
Refer to p. 30 of the PSG
(Encourage a Pyramid to unmute and read the Jewel aloud to encourage participation)
Slide:
Agenda on screen
• Sorority History 1935-1947 • Jewels 4-6
• National Presidents 7-9 • Protocol and Traditions
• Grand Chapter Organizational Structure
JEWEL/SOROR:
Fellowship is the common spirit of Sisterhood. Fellowship, one with another, brings an abundance of joy and pleasure to all human encounters. The cultivation of loyalty within the warmth of sisterly fellowship is truly one of the highest graces of the human experience. This Jewel is dedicated to the many chapters of Delta Sigma Theta.
Slide:
THE FOURTH JEWEL IN THE SIGMA IS FELLOWSHIP.
JEWEL/SOROR:
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. Nothing is more noble, nothing more venerable, than Fidelity. This Jewel is dedicated to the Honorary Members.
Slide
THE FIFTH JEWEL IN THE SIGMA IS FIDELITY.
JEWEL/SOROR:
Honesty is the first requisite in keeping peace
with ourselves and meriting the trust of others. The possession of honesty is the ultimate good of the human mind. In committing ourselves to the pursuit of truth, however difficult and protracted that process may be, we keep the faith of our Founders, and exercise the loftiest faculty of the human mind. This Jewel is dedicated to the National Officers, past and present, who have guided the organization.
Slide
THE SIXTH JEWEL IN THE SIGMA IS HONESTY.
NATIONAL PRESIDENTS (7-9) 1935-1947 JEWEL/SOROR:
Tonight, we will look at the Presidents from 1935-1947 – The 7th – 9th
Refer to p. 32-34 of the PSG
(Jewel/Soror highlights the next three National Presidents and highlights their accomplishments with a focus on “red text” as a must know.)
Soror on screen
Vivian Osborn Marsh
7 th NATIONAL PRESIDENT Vivian Osborn Marsh, 1935-1939
Slide: Vivian Osborn Marsh 1. Revised the Sorority Ritual
2. She established the National Library Project, a traveling library in areas of the South where facilities were unavailable for Negroes.
3. She made the decision to become actively involved in the civil rights movement.
4. She conducted a study on the
purchase of a National Headquarters building
Helen Elsie Austin
8 th NATIONAL PRESIDENT Helen Elsie Austin, 1939-1944
Slide: Helen Elsie Austin
1. She was the first Black woman to graduate from the University of Cincinnati Law School
2. She Created the Office of
Undergraduate Coordinator (Later known as the National 2nd Vice
President)
3. The 16th National Convention was
noted for the endorsement of “Job Analysis” as a national project. This included the investigation of job
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Mae Wright Peck Williams
9 th NATIONAL PRESIDENT
Mae Wright Peck Williams, 1944-1947
Slide: Mae Wright Peck Williams
1. She focused on voting and equal rights for women and minorities and fair employment practices.
2. She emphasized education.
3. During her tenure, she purchased three ambulances and war bonds.
JEWEL/SOROR:
Let’s test your knowledge
Slides:
Test your knowledge
PROTOCOL AND TRADITIONS
JEWEL/SOROR: Explain the meaning of
Protocol and Traditions to Delta. The sorority’s traditions and respectful
observances which every Delta should follow.
Discuss the proper protocol for the following: • Respect of Founders
• Respect of the National President • Respect of Past National Presidents • Respect of Honorary Members • Respect of Regional Officers • Respect of Delta Dears Refer to P. 38 of the PSG
Slide: Protocol and Traditions Two major focus areas:
• Respect • Recognition
JEWEL/SOROR: The 22 Founders represent
the history and ideals of the sorority.
Slide: Founders:
• We honor the legacy they passed on to us.
• The names of Founders of Delta Sigma Theta should be listed on the Founders Day Program.
JEWEL/SOROR: Respect of National
Presidents (Current and Past)
Slide: National Presidents:
• Always afforded a Place of Honor at any Delta activity
• When they enter an assembly (opened or closed) the membership stands and remains standing until these revered sorors are seated.
JEWEL/SOROR: Honorary Members: The
sorority invites women into honorary membership because of their outstanding contributions to society.
Slide: Honorary Members
• Honorary Members are held in high esteem
• The membership stands when they are introduced to a closed (Delta’s only) assembly.
JEWEL/SOROR: Regional Officers Slide: Regional Officers
• When the Regional Director and/or Regional Representative enter a regional or chapter activity, the membership stands and remains standing until these revered sorors are seated.
JEWEL/SOROR: Delta Dears Slide: Delta Dears
• Special Membership category for Delta’s 62 years of age and older. • D.E.A.R.S – Dedicated Energetic
Active Respected Sorors
• Special designation is provided for them at Regional Conference and National Conventions and local activities
JEWEL/SOROR:
Let’s test your knowledge
Slides:
Test your knowledge
DELTA SONGS
JEWEL/SOROR: Sorority Songs
• Delta Official Songs are never sung as solos or renditions
• Exception: The First four phrases of the Sweetheart Song may be sung as a solo
• Delta Songs are NEVER improvised, changed or appended
• The Delta Mizpah may be sung or recited
Refer to P. 39 of the PSG
(Songs are embedded for play if desired)
Slide:
• Sorority Songs
JEWEL/SOROR: Sorority Songs (Embedded for review if desired)
Slide:
• Listing of Delta Songs
DELTA OFFICIAL SYMBOLS, INSIGNIA, COLORS AND REGALIA JEWEL/SOROR: The Sorority Pin was
discussed in PPP 1.
Explain
Slide: Sorority Pin
• Designed by: Madree Penn White • Nine Jewels Represent: Nine Cardinal
Virtues
• Each Corner of the Sigma contains a Pearl dedicated to: The Founders
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JEWEL/SOROR: The Pyramid Pin Explain
Slide: Pyramid Pin
• Designed by Epsilon Chapter, The Ohio State University
• Adopted in 1920 at the 2nd National
Convention
• Worn briefly during Membership Intake when the Candidate is referred to as a Pyramid
• Worn over the heart
• Three sides represent mind, body, and spirit
JEWEL/SOROR: The Fortitude Pin Explain
Slide: Fortitude Pin
• Commissioned and unveiled at
Howard University in 1979 as a tribute to the Founders
• It may be pinned on a dress, blouse, suit or worn as a pendant
JEWEL/SOROR: The Diamond Jubilee Pin
and The Millennium Pin
Explain
Slide: Diamond Jubilee Pin
• Created in recognition of $1000 or more to the Delta Research and Educational Foundation (DREF)
• Worn as a pendant and was available only through April 1988.
Millennium Pin
• Original work of art created as
recognition for sorors who contributed $2,200 or more towards the $1 Million Dollar Howard University Endowment Scholarship
JEWEL/SOROR: The Sorority Flower Explain
Slide: The Sorority Flower
• The Purple Violet is the official flower of the Sorority
JEWEL/SOROR: The Pyramid Flower Explain
Slide: The Pyramid Flower
• The Peppermint Carnation is the Pyramid Flower
JEWEL/SOROR: The Sorority Colors JEWEL/SOROR: The Pyramid Colors Explain
Slide: The Sorority Colors
• The official colors are Crimson and Cream.
• For practical purposes, red and white are the only official recognized substitutes.
The Pyramid Colors
• The Pyramid colors are Red and White
JEWEL/SOROR: The Sorority Stone Explain
Slide: The Sorority Stone
• The Sorority stone is the Pearl and is used only in the official Sorority pin. Pearls placed in each of the four corners of the Sigma are dedicated
to the Founders JEWEL/SOROR: The Sorority Seal
Explain
Slide: The Sorority Seal
• The official seal is a circular engraving with “Delta Sigma Theta Grand
Chapter” surrounding the crest. • 1913 is under the crest
• Displayed when Grand Chapter is in session at National Conventions, Regional Conferences and ritualistic ceremonies
JEWEL/SOROR: The Presidential Seal Explain
Slide: The Presidential Seal
• Displayed in the entrance to the National President’s suite during a national convention
• When not in convention, it is
displayed in the National President’s office at Headquarters.
JEWEL/SOROR: The Sorority Crest Explain
• It includes Minerva (the emblem); Shield, The Sword, The Staff, The Laurel Wreath
Slide: The Sorority Crest
• The official coat of arms of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
• Designed by F. Ailene Marks and Past National President Jeanette Triplett Jones
• It is a composite of ideas expressing the Sorority’s public motto
“Intelligence is the Torch of Wisdom” in graphic form
JEWEL/SOROR: The Sorority Emblem Explain
Slide: The Sorority Emblem
• The Goddess of Minerva, Goddess of Wisdom
• The Sorority’s Public Motto:
The Sorority’s Public Motto is
“Intelligence is the Torch of Wisdom”
JEWEL/SOROR: The Pyramid’s Public Motto Explain
Slide: The Pyramid’s Public Motto • The Pyramid’s Public Mottos is
“Scholarship, Fellowship, Service and a desire to attain all that would
ennoble”.
JEWEL/SOROR: The Sacred Vow
Knowledge Check; This was discussed in
Slide: The Sacred Vow
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JEWEL/SOROR: Secrets Slide: Secrets
• Secrets, passwords, signs and grips are NEVER written but transmitted orally
• Secret Motto, Handshake, Distress Signal, Delta Knock
• During initiation these are demonstrated to new members
JEWEL/SOROR: The Fundamental
Principles and The Torch of Widsom
Slide: The Fundamental Principles
• Embodied in the virtues of the Nine Jewels and the Delta Oath
• Represented by the White Candle during Ritualistic Ceremonies • It burns during the National
Convention, Regional Conferences, Chapter Meetings and Ritualistic Ceremonies
The Torch of Wisdom
• Symbolizes the public motto and is represented by the red candle during Ritualistic Ceremonies
• It burns during the National
Convention, Regional Conferences, Chapter Meetings and Ritualistic Ceremonies
JEWEL/SOROR: Who Speaks for Delta Slide: Who Speaks for Delta
• The National President speaks for Grand Chapter or delegates a member
• The Regional Director speaks for the Region
• The Chapter President or her designee speaks for the chapter.
JEWEL/SOROR: Rap Order
Slide: Rap Order
• One Rap: Attention; Be Seated; End of Ceremony
• Two Raps: Affirm the Sacred Vow; Affirm the Sacred Trust
• Three Raps: Sorors Stand GRAND CHAPTER ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE
JEWEL/SOROR
• Refer to PSG p. 43
• Explain the Organizational Structure of Delta Sigma Theta
Slide
Grand Chapter Organizational Chart
JEWEL/SOROR
• Explain the National Standing Committees
Slide:
JEWEL/SOROR
• Explain the Seven Regions
Slide:
Seven Regions of Delta JEWEL/SOROR
• Current National Executive Committee
Slide:
National Executive Committee
• National President and CEO: Beverly E. Smith
• National First Vice President: Cheryl A. Hickmon
• National Second Vice President: Diamond Compton • National Secretary: Elsie Cooke-Holmes • National Treasurer: Pamela R. Hill JEWEL/SOROR
• Appointed National Officer Positions Slide: National Appointed Positions
• National Chaplain • National Parliamentarian • National Sergeant-at-Arms
JEWEL/SOROR
• Let’s Review Slides: • Review Slides
