our 2014 annual report

Annual
Report
a Year in review
JUNE 2014
Prince George’s County
Delta Alumnae Foundation, Inc.
Our Mission
“Faith in the Future
Builds Tomorrow Today”
The dedicated Board of Directors of
the Prince George’s County DELTA
Alumnae
Foundation
works
collectively to support and promote
culturally respectful community
programs designed to improve the
quality of life for the residents of
Prince George’s County, Maryland.
In spite of the optimistic statistical
data that affirms positive health
indicators and significant wealth
when comparing Prince George’s
County with neighboring jurisdictions, growing pockets of children
and their families face serious disadvantages. Honoring a legacy to
help those in most need, the
members of PGCAC felt compelled to
develop a strategy to address these
shortcomings. Creating a non-profit,
charitable giving arm was declared
the best option. Today, the
Foundation exists as a stand-alone
corporation,
501(c)3
nonprofit
partnering
with
its
parent
organization, PGCAC, with the
collective goal of serving the
residents of Prince George’s County,
Maryland.
IN THIS ISSUE:
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Salute to HBCUs
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FUN-Development
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Directors on the Move
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Supporting the Arts
Holiday Splendor Salute to
Historically Black Colleges and Universities
“We cannot always build the future for our youth, but we can build
our youth for the future.” – Franklin Delano Roosevelt
The signature benefit of
the Prince George’s County
Delta Alumnae Foundation
revolves around the
Christmas holidays – the
most beautiful time of the
year for so many of us. It is
the time to remember
friendships both old and
new, to celebrate a Season
Members of Howard University Drumline
of generosity with those in
need, to count our many blessings, and to give according to our gifts. For well
over one decade, the Board of Directors has hosted a Holiday Splendor
Dinner Dance Gala in December. Yet, the December 2013 gala was slightly
different. When over 350 guests gathered in the beauty of Camelot by
Martin’s in Upper Marlboro, they experienced A Salute to Historically Black
Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). It was a magical connection with the
educational programs offered by the Foundation. (Con’t.-Page 2)
Message From the Chairperson
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A YEAR IN REVIEW
The work goes on, the cause endures, the hope still lives, and the dreams shall never die.
– Edward “Ted” Kennedy, US Senator (1932 – 2009)
In an area of declining resources, increasing competition for limited dollars, and expanding communities with tremendous
needs, partnerships are so important. This Year in Review Annual Report offers a snapshot of the activities employed to
cultivate and to strengthen the partnerships embraced by the Board of Directors of the Prince George’s County DELTA
Alumnae Foundation.
Reflections of the past year find us endlessly grateful for our parent organization, the Prince George’s County Alumnae
Chapter (PGCAC) of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., and its current president, Carol Moses. The Foundation was initially
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conceptualized by Carolyn B. Cashwell, the visionary 11 president of PGCAC. In turn, the Foundation celebrated its 18
birthday this year, two years after Ms. Cashwell challenged us with her dream 20 years ago. This year also marked the
second anniversary of the Delta Cultural Center (DCC), which opened in May 2012. Together with a host of loyal
supporters and very dear friends, the Board of Directors opened the doors of the DCC for an Open House – Happy
Anniversary gathering on May 31, 2014. It was a grand occasion that attracted a number of long-standing supporters
and friends in addition to a number of first-time visitors to the DCC.
Just weeks prior to the Open House – Anniversary gathering, but still in May, the Foundation served as one of the
supporters of the PGCAC Fortitude Image Awards, which offered service awards to a number of highly acclaimed
community groups. The ceremony, akin to the Oscars, but with all of the awardees being winners, reminded us of a belief
expressed by Edgar Allen, the founder of Easter Seals, your life and mine should be valued not by what we take, but by
what we give. The honorees were all givers.
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Rooted in community service, the Foundation supported the One-Day College Tour for 7 , 8 , and 9 grade students to
Virginia State and Virginia Union Universities in April and to Coppin and Morgan State Universities in September. This
early intervention strategy provides annual opportunities for students to begin to think about life after high school and to
be exposed to the value of a college education. You can read more about the tours as you review some of the stories in
this Year in Review publication. March 2014 marked another historic achievement with the Annual Scholarship Fashion
Show and Luncheon Benefit. This benefit, always in partnership with PGCAC, provided 24 students with an amazing
$75,000 in total scholarship awards. February 2014 was historic in the sense that it was probably one of the coldest
months in years (climate change), which reminded the Board of our ongoing need to address the maintenance and upkeep
of the DCC. The furnace failed, the alarm system crashed, the water problems challenged us, and Diamonds and Denim,
one of our signature benefits, had to be rescheduled. Calling on our self-declared proverb, Faith in the Future Builds
Tomorrow Today; we were reminded of the obstacles encountered with property ownership. Together with our partners,
the issues were resolved. December represents the most beautiful time of the year as we celebrate the essence of
Christmas and Holiday Splendor, our major fund raiser. This year was extra special with A Salute to Historically Black
Colleges and Universities. In this publication, you will be able to read more about this benefit, as well as our November
tradition, the annual HBCU weeklong tour for high school students.
Please continue to support Diamonds and Denim, our annual old school, hand dance, line dance card party; our legacy
brick campaign, as we continue to pave our Walkway to the DCC; and A Holiday Splendor Salute to HBCUs at Camelot by
Martin’s on December 5, 2014. Remember us on June 19, 2014 with your participation in the United Way’s Do More 24
Campaign. You will have 24 hours to donate to the Prince George’s County Delta Alumnae Foundation. Even when you
cannot give financially, please remember us in your hearts and prayers. Pray that we never grow weary of doing what is
right. When the story of these times gets written, we want it to say that we did all we could, and it was more than anyone
could have imagined. As such, we owe all of our success to you – our loyal supporters and friends. We know you helped us
to reach this pivotal point and we are forever grateful.
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The 2013 gala saluted the phenomenal value of HBCUs, their extraordinary alumni and friends found
within the Foundation, the Prince George’s County Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.,
and beyond. This first-time focus on HBCUs invited the participation of alumni and friends, organized
into teams to raise funds for the educational programs and operations of the Foundation while being
able to provide a special tribute to their HBCUs. The result exceeded expectations with more than 15
HBCU teams rallying to raise funds through raffles, bus trips, purse swaps, bowling parties, line dance
socials, Zumba workouts, and the like. Organizing rules noted that the top four teams raising the most
money would be individually recognized during the gala with a portion of their totals going to their
HBCUs. As the night quickly progressed, the winners were announced. Hampton University captured
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the top prize, followed very closely by Morgan State University (1 runner-up), Howard University (2
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runner-up), and Virginia State University (3 runner up). The Norfolk State University alumni team
received an honorable mention for their collective efforts.
The extra special uniqueness of the night featured the Howard University drum line under the
phenomenal leadership of John Newsome, long-time Director of University Bands. His group of talented
musicians provided an energy-filled, high-stepping, show-stopping “half-time” experience that will long
be remembered. Following their performance, the musicians stayed, danced, and dined with the other
guests. They provided an amazingly engaging moment, blending in with the old school smooth dance
moves of the baby boomers and the line dances of generation X.
HBCU TEAM WINNERS: HAMPTON UNIVERSITY, MORGAN STATE UNIVERSITY,
HOWARD UNIVERSITY, VIRGINIA STATE UNIVERSITY AND
NORFOLK STATE UNIVERSITY
The Angel Wing raffle, holiday thank you Christmas letter opener gift, informative and beautiful souvenir
program booklet were all special touches. However, the queen of local radio, Ms. Triscina Grey, host of
Café 96, Howard University radio, 96.3 FM pulled all of the pieces together. Ms. Grey was the voice of
elegance, keeping the dance floor packed, reminding guests of the critical essence of the event, and
thanking all assembled for their presence. Quietly working in the background to make this benefit
unforgettable were the benefit co-chairperson Jeannette Cleveland and co-chairpersons Kathleen Driver
and Diane Venable, along with a dedicated committee. (Con’t.-Page 3)
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With many competing priorities and charitable benefits, both long-standing and newly inaugurated, the
Board of Directors continues to be endlessly grateful for loyal supporters and faithful friends. Annually on
the first Friday in December, Holiday Splendor can be found on their calendars. Do not miss your
opportunity to embrace the spirit and warmth of the holidays with families and friends. Join the first
celebration that welcomes in the Christmas holidays. Mark your calendars now for December 5, 2014 and
begin the joys of the Season with the Foundation.
Visit www.pgdeltafoundation.org to select an HBCU team to support and to purchase at least one ticket to
the gala. As the calendar year comes to an end in December, Holiday Splendor marks an extraordinary
opportunity for those end of the year tax-deductible contributions. Please consider supporting the
programs and operations of the Prince George’s County Delta Alumnae Foundation, a 501 (c)3 nonprofit
organization. Remember “if you want to touch the past, touch a rock. If you want to touch the present,
touch a flower. If you want to touch the future, touch a life.” Do all of this and more with the Prince
George’s County Delta Alumnae Foundation in the spirit of Holiday Splendor – A Salute to HBCUs.
And the Winner is…
Committee Co-Chairs
Kathleen Driver & Diane Venable with
Venera Busby and Marcia Fields-Milton,
Team Captains for the winning team
representing Hampton University
PGCDAF Chair Norma Hatot
with members
of the winning team representing
Hampton University
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directors on the move
Linda Geeston Howard Elected to Serve as the Financial
Secretary of the Prince George’s County Alumnae Chapter of
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
“There are two ways of spreading light - to be the candle or the mirror that reflects it.” ~Edith
Wharton, Vesalius in Zante
Elected to the Board of Directors of the Prince George’s County
Delta Alumnae Foundation in 2012, Linda Geeston Howard quickly
defined her role. With prior experiences as a past president of the
Kiwanis Club of Mitchellville; a member of the Board of Directors for
New Hope Housing, an organization that provides housing for
individuals who are homeless; and the financial secretary of the Largo
Community Ministries Corporation, an organization that provides
after-school programs for elementary- age children, she understands
the nonprofit world of charitable-giving organizations. She utilized her
extraordinary “servant” leadership skills, broad management talents as
a small-business owner, and diverse educational background (masters
of science degrees in national security strategies and information systems) to make a tremendous
difference in every aspect of the work of the Foundation. Her consultative skills facilitated a number
of positive, cost-effective outcomes to include obtaining high quality design furnishings for the Delta
Cultural Center, capable contractors for routine maintenance projects, recommendations for
technology-based issues, and the list goes on and on. Whenever a problem presents, she identifies at
least two realistic, achievable solutions.
In turn, It was not a surprise when she captured the position of financial secretary of the Prince
George’s County Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., with an overwhelming majority
of the votes. She serves the Foundation with passionate dedication and indelible distinction. With a
servant’s heart and endless grace, Linda will serve the 1,000+ members of the Prince George’s County
Delta Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
LEGACY NOTE:
Education is the soul of a society as it passes from one generation to another.
– G.K. Chesterton
Dionna Gamble, granddaughter of Director Clara Berryhill, graduated from the University of Maryland
Baltimore County (UMBC) with a Bachelor of Science Degree in the Biological Sciences. She is a member of
the 22nd cohort of Meyerhoff Scholars at UMBC, which focuses on increasing diversity in the science and
technical fields by encouraging its scholars to pursue PhDs or MD/PhDs. In the fall, Dionna will pursue a
PhD in Genetics and Genomics at Duke University Graduate School on a full scholarship. She was also
accepted into the Duke BioCoRE Scholars Program, which focuses on diversity in the sciences. Dionna was
featured in the PGCAC Delta Dialogue Magazine, Spring, 2010, announcing her selection as a Meyerhoff
scholar. The legacy continues.
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Delores Locke McClain – Works to Save Alma Mater
“The main hope of a nation lies in the proper education of its youth.” – Erasmus
Board member Delores Locke McClain remains grounded as she recalls
her humble beginnings as a daughter of southern tobacco farmers. She
studied math and science at Elizabeth City State University, and went on to
earn a Master’s degree from the University of the District of Columbia.
With an early love for science and mathematics, she understands numbers.
Being the daughter of southern tobacco farmers, she understands hard word,
determination, and dedication. As the President of the charter chapter of the
American Business Women’s Association of Oxon Hill, Maryland, she
understands leadership, networking, and the value of an advanced
education. As the President of the William T. Bowser, Sr., Alumni Chapter of
Elizabeth City State University (ECSU), she understands how to inspire,
encourage, and recruit students for her alma mater.
Always striving to make a difference, Director McClain chaired a Dinner Dance, the largest benefit ever
held by her alumni association. The goal was to give back to her alma mater by supporting student
activities with scholarships. The goal was achieved. Although the North Carolina Senate proposed to shut
down what they considered a small, unprofitable HBCU, it is still open. While ECSU struggles to recover
from the 2008 recession, Director McClain stands on the front line, fighting to save her alma mater.
Nataki MacMurray
Honored for Volunteerism
“Volunteers do not get paid, not because
they are worthless,
but because they are priceless.”
– Sherry Anderson
Nataki MacMurray embraces volunteerism.
Recently, she was named a Drum Major for Service by
the Corporation for National and Community Service.
This honor is the result of her volunteer efforts, which
include mentoring youth through Big Brothers Big
Sisters, Space of Her Own (SOHO), and other charitable
organizations. She is also the Volunteer Director for
the Old Town Community Development Corporation,
where she coordinates Back to School fairs, Luv Ya Self
Luncheons for Teens, college financial aid workshops,
and community education seminars. She plays a
significant role in the planning of fundraising projects
for ALexandrians InVolved Ecumenically, (ALIVE), an
inter-faith organization of volunteers from over 40
congregations. Collectively, these congregations
manage programs to help those in need. For more
than 15 years, she has been engaged in social policy
focused on prevention, treatment, and recovery for
drug addiction. She is currently pursuing a doctorate in
Health Services, concentrating on community health.
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$75,000 IN SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED TO STUDENT RESIDENTS
“The only people with whom you should try to get even are those
who have helped you.” – John E. Southard
The Foundation, in partnership with our parent organization, the Prince George’s County Alumnae
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Chapter (PGCAC) of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., co-hosted the 38 Annual Scholarship Benefit
Fashion Show and Luncheon at Martin’s Crosswinds on March 16, 2014 in Greenbelt, Maryland. This
steadfast signature fund raising benefit serves as the core of the Scholarship Program, which provided
another record $75,000 in financial support to 24 student residents this year. The portfolio of the
Scholarship Program is a diverse one that includes vocational/technical and college-bound high school
students and current college enrollees with the one unifying requirement that all students must be
current Prince George’s County, Maryland residents. The scholarship categories have evolved over time
and include the following broad areas:
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Bowie State University Single Mom
Carolyn B. Cashwell Award for a Future Teacher
Ethel M. Rogers Grundy Business Student Award
Merit
Most Improved Male and Female Students
PGCAC Youth Programs Scholar
Prince George’s Community College
Technical/Trade
Ms. Shannon Cross, News Anchor for TV One, News One Now, welcomed the 1300+ guests and
moderated the afternoon. Local and state government officials, along with the leadership of Delta Sigma
Theta Sorority, Inc., attended this spectacular benefit, including the Honorable Angela D. Alsobrooks,
State’s Attorney for Prince George’s County; the Honorable Sheila R. Tillerson Adams, Administrative
Judge, Seventh Judicial Circuit of Maryland; the Honorable Delegate Carolyn J. B. Howard, Maryland
House of Delegates - District 24; the Honorable Rushern L. Baker, III, Prince George’s County Executive
and First Lady Christa Baker; the Honorable Karen Toles, Councilmember 7th District – Prince George’s
County; Elizabeth Hewlett, Chairman, Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission; Dr.
Charlene Mickens Dukes, President, Prince George’s Community College; Edgar Brookins, COO of the
Afro-American Newspaper; Cynthia M.A. Butler McIntyre, 24th National President of Delta Sigma Theta
Sorority, Inc.; Patricia Watkins Lattimore, CEO, Delta Research and Educational Foundation; and Robin
Jacobs, Director of the Eastern Region, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., and Deborah Barton Hayes,
Maryland State Coordinator.
This highly acclaimed event continues to benefit from the tremendous generosity of the community
including local business owners, the members of PGCAC and their families, the Board of Directors of the
Foundation, the scholarship recipients and their families; as well as the priceless leadership of the
Fashion Show Committee chaired by Sinthea M. Kelly and the Scholarship Committee chaired by Greta
Wiggins-Lewis.
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This annual event repeats every third Sunday in March. Mark your calendar now and plan to attend the
39th Annual Scholarship Benefit Fashion Show and Luncheon on Sunday, March 15, 2015. Please send an
email to [email protected] for tickets and additional information.
DIAMONDS & DENIM
“The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in service to others.” – Mohandas Gandhi
After five years, the Foundation continues to sponsor Diamonds and Denim, An Old School Hand
Dance – Line Dance – Card Party. Drawing in long-time supporters, friends, and neighbors, as well as
first-time guests from across the DMV (District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia), this diverse benefit
has a broad range of appeal for the baby boomers to the millennials.
Marketed as a casual, fun-filled affair, guests arrive wearing their finest, featuring two very different
styles – diamonds (rhinestones, long skirts, and tuxedo jackets) and denim (jeans, cowboy boots, and/or
Greek paraphernalia). The evening includes hand dancing to the tunes of yesteryear (Motown and
more); old and new line dancing with lessons from the experts; going uptown and downtown with whist
and other games of cards; heavy hors d’oeuvres; and lots of fun.
The blending of the generations finds the millennials being taught classic hand dancing by the seasoned,
smooth baby boomer steppers. No one seems to tire of the electric slide and now the wobble and the
cupid shuffle. The dance floor stays packed, while the game room includes space for the beginners and
the experts. The card-playing skills, concentration, and the luck of the draw all continue to influence the
outcome of the games. There are always multiple tables with rise and fly rules for spades, bid whist,
pinochle, and bridge. Although no money is ever involved, bragging rights can be heard coming from the
winners.
Hearing Gladys Knight’s famous It’s Time to Go Now brings an end to an evening of unforgettable music,
delicious food, and memories of old school house parties with families and friends. Most of all, this fun
filled evening supports the essential programs and necessary operations of the Foundation. The
extraordinary generosity of the Friends and Supporters of the Foundation sustains this benefit.
An annual affair, this year’s benefit features the soulful tunes of the celebrated Dr. Nick Johnson from
WPFW-FM, 89.3. We hope to see you on the dance floor or at the card tables for the 2014 Diamonds
and Denim, which will be held on June 27th at the Prince George’s Ballroom in Landover. Don’t miss the
fun! Advance ticket sales only; no tickets will be sold at the door. Purchase your ticket by calling 301429-5920 or by sending an email to [email protected].
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The Gifts of Historically Black Colleges and Universities and
Advanced Education
“The whole world opened up to me when I learned to read.” – Mary McLeod Bethune
The Prince George’s County Delta Alumnae Foundation continues to partner with the Prince George’s
County Alumnae Chapter (PGCAC) of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., in the area of education. For almost
three decades, high school students in the District of Columbia, Maryland, Virginia, and beyond have had
the opportunity to participate in a weeklong tour of Historically Black College and Universities (HBCUs)
offered by these two organizations. The focus on HBCUs is an intentional one in that the Board of Directors
and PGCAC members honor the body of work produced by Walter Allen who clearly described the role of
HBCUs in his summer 2007 publication in the Journal of Negro Education. His work called on HBCUs to
“preserve a culture, prosper a community, equip a new generation of leaders, and model what is best about
America.”
The past year was an inspiring one with the Foundation being able to provide a grant of $10,000 to support
84 high school students participating in the weeklong November 2013 tour of HBCUs. Additionally, 146
middle school and high school freshmen participated in the two One-Day Tours offered in September 2013
and April 2014. These college tour programs complement each other with the middle school students being
offered opportunities to begin an earlier preparation to meet the rigor of the college admission
requirements, while the one-week tour provides an enhanced sense of urgency for the high school student.
Both programs stress the importance of powerful academic achievement in grades 9, 10, and 11 so that
students will become more competitive for scholarships. Additionally, the Foundation seeks to expose
students to the unique nurturing environments and distinctive career options afforded by HBCUs to include
the one of a kind equestrian and aviation programs offered at Delaware State University, the strong
mentoring support offered by the Student Ambassador Program at Coppin State University, and the
matchless high-energy High School Day Programs offered by Spelman College and Hampton University.
These tours provide opportunities for youth to visit some of the nation’s most prestigious HBCUs. In many
cases, these tours offer the students a first-time exposure to the rich legacy and great diversity of HBCUs
along with lessons in history, while de-bunking the myths that challenge the value of HBCUs. For example,
students learn the identity of celebrated HBCU alumni to include Oprah Winfrey, Thurgood Marshall, Toni
Morrison, Keisha Knight Pulliam, Shelton “Spike” Lee, Wanda Sykes, Taraji Henson, Samuel L. Jackson,
Langston Hughes, and others. We believe the students will dream big and visualize themselves as future
leaders like our forerunners.
The tour affords students with opportunities to submit their applications and receive on-the-spot admission
decisions and scholarships awards during the weeklong tour. They interact directly with admissions officials,
faculty, and students with an occasional visit from a college president; receive a personalized tour of the
campuses; and frequently enjoy a student activity such as a step show, Homecoming or a football game.
The 2013 week-long tour covered HBCUs in Georgia (Clarke-Atlanta, Morehouse, and Spelman); South
Carolina (Benedict and Allen); North Carolina (Elizabeth City, North Carolina Central, North Carolina A&T,
Johnson C. Smith, Shaw, St. Augustine, Livingston, and Winston Salem State); and Virginia (Hampton and
Norfolk State).
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Over the years, students have travelled from California, New York, New Jersey, Delaware, and Michigan for
the privilege of participation in these coveted tours. Results focus on an average of 80 student participants
annually over the past 25 years yielding at least 2,000 students receiving direct exposure to the HBCU
experience. Of the more than 2,000 student participants, we estimate that 90 percent of these students
actually attend and graduate from one of the 100+ HBCUs. The overwhelming generosity of the
community, members and friends of PGCAC and the Foundation, and local businesses and churches
continue to inspire the work of the HBCU Committee, now under the capable leadership of Chairperson
Diane Venable, member of the Board of Directors and Co-chairs Tara Jones, Mayasah Thomas, and Nina
Turner. Yet, we honor the dynamic leadership of those earlier leaders, namely, Audrey Chase, Juanita
Williams, Violet Parker, Sandra Whetstone, and Marguerite Moore. Their accomplishments paved the way
for the ongoing success of this program.
During this time when some long-standing HBCUs have closed or are being threatened with closure, we
need to do all that we can to secure the timeless significance of HBCUs. As such, the generosity of the
community allows the Foundation to subsidize a portion of the tour costs with the goal of reaching students
with limited resources, first-time college-bound students, and families with more than one student in
college simultaneously.
Plans for the 2014 week-long tour of HBCUs are underway. Information and applications will soon be
available at [email protected] and [email protected].
CORPORATE DONORS
Academic Empowerment Foundation, Inc.
Capital Centre FSU Chick-Fil-A
First Baptist Church of Highland Park
First Priority Trailways
Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc. Hyattsville/Landover Alumni Chapter
Little Zion Baptist Church
Miller's Furs
Open Hands Inc.
Prince George's County Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
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The Powell Foundation
Wegman's
supporting the arts
Finding Our Voices through Poetry with Nikki Giovanni
“Mistakes are a fact of life. It is the response to the error that counts.” – Nikki Giovanni
The Prince George’s County Delta Alumnae Foundation supports and promotes culturally respectful
programs designed to uplift and improve life changes for children and adolescents and their families in
Prince George's County, Maryland. In this connection, the Foundation endorsed and contributed to the
Reflective Writing and Poetry Workshop featuring Dr. Nikki Giovanni, sponsored by the College of
Education and Arts and Sciences at Bowie State University.
Entitled, Finding Our Voices Through Nikki, the day with Dr. Nikki Giovanni featured two components: a
private, invitation only reflective writing and poetry workshop with sixth graders from Robert Goddard
Montessori School in the morning and an open discussion for the public in the afternoon. Guests of the
Foundation’s Board of Directors included Ms. Carletta Marrow, Principal of Dr. Henry A. Wise High School;
several members of the Wise faculty; and 50 students engaged in the study of Dr. Giovanni’s work. The high
school students were encouraged to ask questions of Dr. Giovanni during the afternoon session. However,
the morning involved Dr. Giovanni working with the sixth graders from Robert Goddard and the student
teachers enrolled at Bowie State University. She demonstrated ways to assist students with expression
using writing as a vehicle to promote change, advocacy, and social justice. Listening to the poetry written by
the students, she was able to offer praise with recommendations, when needed.
It was a full day with a master teacher, Dr. Nikki Giovanni. It was an investment made by the Foundation on
behalf of our children and their future teachers.
Book Club Recommendation
Please purchase and read
Community Investors, Making Money while
Making Social Change
by Sylvia L. Quinton, Esquire,
PGCDAF Retreat Facilitator – 2014,
former PGCAC member
www.amazon.com or
www.amazon.com/Community-InvestorsMaking-Social-Change-ebook/dp/B00KOJK8V8/
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a legacy of giving
Prince George’s County
Delta Alumnae Foundation
WALK OF FAME
DELTA CULTUAL CENTER
Cost: $250.00 Per Brick
Maximum of 4 Lines
For more information or
to download order form:
www.PGDeltaFoundation.org
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the making of a foundation
“No one who achieves success does so without acknowledging the help of others. The wise
and confident acknowledge this help with gratitude.”
– Author unknown
Dreaming only the grandest dreams, Carolyn B. Cashwell, distinguished educator and the 11th
president of the Prince George’s County Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., envisioned
the making of the Prince George’s County DELTA Alumnae Foundation. As far back as 1994, Mrs.
Cashwell recognized that even in an environment where the majority thrived, there was still an
emerging, unmet need in the community. Largely because of the endless efforts of Mrs. Cashwell, the
Foundation was established on June 18, 1996 just prior to the conclusion of her presidency. Since that
time, the members of the Prince George’s County Alumnae Chapter have unequivocally supported the
Foundation and its leadership. From its inception in 1996 until 2003, Joanna M. Smith served as the
chairperson, followed by Patricia Dowtin (2003 – 2008), and Eddimae Gamble Tisdale (2008 – 2012).
Today, Norma J. Hatot-King chairs the Foundation, which is anchored by a board of 12 phenomenal
directors.
Although two very distinct organizations with more than two decades separating their births, the
Foundation and the Chapter have been and continue to be steadfast collaborators, working on behalf of
the Prince George’s Community. With its highly coveted 501 (c) (3) status, the Foundation provides an
extraordinary vehicle to engage the support of the public, by being able to accept tax-deductible
contributions for public service related programs. Sharing mutual goals, largely centered on educational
and cultural enrichment activities, community engagement, and resource development, the Foundation
works to provide the much needed funding to support many of the educational and cultural programs of
the Chapter.
Advancing its history and recognizing the value of partnerships as far back as 1996, the Foundation
developed one of it first affiliations with the Association of African-American Financial Advisors. This
relationship produced an array of diverse seminars and workshops focused on financial literacy across
the age spectrum, hosted by libraries across the County. Building on its partnerships, the Foundation
held its first fundraiser, a Gospel Fest at Suitland High School. The Foundation also embraced education
and the need to work with students and their parents and teachers. Together with the Chapter, the
Foundation advanced a signature program – Tours of Historically Black Colleges and Universities. This
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weeklong tour covers at minimum four states over a period of six (6) days, targeting 10 , 11 , and 12
grade students. From this relationship, a long-standing partnership evolved with the First Baptist Church
– Highland Park, Reed Temple AME Church, and the Academic Empowerment Foundation. Building on
that tradition and the need to interest youth in higher education earlier, One-Day Tours of Colleges for
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the 7 , 8 , and 9 grade students are held twice annually.
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the making of a foundation
The signature Scholarship Fashion Show and Luncheon Benefit held in partnership with the Chapter
provides the funds for a diverse scholarship portfolio that includes the Prince George’s Community
College, four-year universities, a Single Mother attending Bowie State University; and students attending
vocational or trade schools. In March of 2014, scholarships for $75,000 were awarded to 24 students.
The long-term traditional Delta scholarship benefit known as the Jabberwock falls under the
Foundation. This biennial program teaches leadership skills and social graces, and provides participants
with numerous cultural and educational opportunities. Additional programmatic areas embraced by the
Foundation include Childhood Obesity Prevention and Reversal, Computer Literacy, and Family
Independence through Reading Programs.
As a small nonprofit, the Foundation continues to create innovative strategies to raise funds. Beyond,
the annual Fashion Show/Luncheon Scholarship Benefit and the Jabberwock, which provide funding for
scholarships, the Foundation hosts DIAMONDS and DENIM, an annual Old School Hand Dance/Line
Dance/Card Party. This year, the benefit will be held on June 27, 2014 at the Prince George’s Ballroom.
Six months later, the Foundation will host Holiday Splendor – A Salute to HBCUs on December 5, 2014
in the splendor of Camelot by Martin’s in Upper Marlboro, Maryland.
For the past several years, the Foundation and the Chapter have worked tirelessly with the unifying goal
of obtaining real property that would one day serve as a Delta Cultural Center. With the tremendous
support of our state and county leadership, to include Delegate Carolyn JB Howard and our County
Executives, coupled with the generosity of the members of the Chapter, the Foundation purchased and
renovated the property located at 7718 Finns Lane in Lanham, Maryland. As of May 2012, the Delta
Cultural Center opened its doors to the community. While the Foundation owns the property, the
Chapter generously provides funding for its maintenance and operation.
History continues to unfold as the Foundation actualizes “faith in the future and builds tomorrow
today,” while consistently focused on serving our beloved Prince George’s County.
24 Hours of Giving on June 19, 2014 from 12:01 AM to 12 MN
Please consider donating to the Prince George's County DELTA Alumnae Foundation,
using the following link on June 19, 2014:
Donate URL: http://www.domore24.org/#npo/prince-georges-county-delta-alumnaefoundation
When you click on the above link, you will be taken directly to the Foundation’s profile page
on the domore24.org website, with the donation form right there. No searching, no
navigating, no extra clicks. Just enter your information and your donation is complete
Sponsored by the United Way of the National Capital Area.
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donors
Tijuana Adams
Alveta Addison
Kevin Alexander
Donna Garnette Alexander
Michael & Shawne Anderson
Pamela Ashby
Pamela E. Ballou-Moore
Inez Banks-Dubose
Daryl & Joanne Barber
Brenda Baskerville
Melodye Batten-Mickens
Edna Becton Pittmon
Darlene Richards Bennett
Lordeas Bethley
Darcel Bigelow
Cynthia Birks
Tamara Birts
Susie Bolling
Cecelia M. Bond
Don Bosset
Elma Brandon
David J. & Romica R. Brashear
Miriam L. Brewer
Patricia Broady
Okarsamaa Brooks-White
Felicia Brown
Joan D. Brown
Lydell Brown
Sue C. Brown
Thomas & Shanti Brown
Thomas Scott Brown, Sr.
Rene' Buckmon
Karen Burks
Everette E. Burwell, Sr.
Regina Byrd
Joyce A. Campbell
Deborah K. Campbell
Shawne Carroll
Camelia Carter
JoAnn Carter
Jeannie Carter
Renita Chappell
K. Bernard and Audrey Chase
Anthony Cheatham
Jeanette Cherry
Krystal Cherry
Carolyn Chisholm
Onyachi Chuku
Myron & Marlin Clark
Nancy Clark
Jeannette Cleveland
Dorothy Clowers
Hortensia Coffee
Ernestine Coghill-Howard
Belinda Coleman
Phyllis Coleman
Henri Elliott Cooper
Maudine M. Cornish
Bettie Council
Jerome Countee
Rhonda Craig
Stacee Crittenden
Shari Crittendon
Wilbert & Marie Croom, Jr.
Loretta Curry
Regina Curry
Rhonda Dallas
Alvesta & Paula Davis
Barbara Davis
Phyllis Davis
Donna Dawson
Bernadette Derr
Jenmaire Dewberry
Claudia Williams Dickens
Dione Dillard
Elaine H. Dillard
Madeliene H. Dobbins
Patricia A. Dowtin
Angelita M. Dozier
Kathleen E. Driver
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Charlene Dukes
Rose DuPont
Brenda Durrington
Mr. & Mrs. James Edwards
Freida B. Edwards
Ursula Evans
Frankie Evans
Lanta Evans-Mott
Beverly Everson-Jones
Rhonda Exum
Yuntrill Felton
Sharisse Felton
Deral Ferguson
Marcia Fields Milton
Wanda Finch
Debra H. Ford, MD
Donna B. Foster-Dotson
Garthfield Francis
Belinda C. Friday
Jimmy and Gloria Fuller
Angela Gantt-Holmes
Shelisa Gardner
Brenda Gardner
Melonie B. Garrett
Robert Gaskins
Yvette Gibson
B. Theresa Gibson
Cheryl M. Gilbert
Mary Gilliam
Kimberly Gillis
Yvonne J. Gist
Shukri's Goldsmiths
Portia Goode-Hurd
Joann Grady
Valerie Granderson Davis
Jacquelyn Grant
Verlaska Gravely
Ava Greenlee
Bridgette A. Greer
Barbara Guinyard
This list includes donations at $50 and higher for the calendar year 2013 and may not be all-inclusive. We
apologize for any inadvertent errors and/or omissions, which may be reported via email to
[email protected]
donors
Doris Webb Hall
Erica Hall
Juanita Hall
Michelle Hannibal
Gloria Hardiman-Tobin
Esther Hardin
Theodore Hardy
Carlise Harris
Janice Harris
Alisa Harrison
Don Yvonne Harvey
Elaine Harvey
Brian Hatot, MD
Norma Hatot-King
McKinley Hayes
Deborah Hayes-Barton
Roy & Beverly Haynes
Megan Haynes
Rhonda M.Hearns-Stokes, MD
Wanda T. Heath
Derrell Henderson
Irmateen Hendricks
Gerald & Colleen Hesson
Tracey Hicks
Gloria Hicks
Nina Hickson
Avis Higgin
Ola Hill
Deborah Peebles Hodge
Brenda Swann Holmes
Mildred Ashton Holmes
Winiford Hooker
Sonya Y. Hopson
Linda Geeston Howard
Michelle Howard
Gredta Hubbard
Ruby Huggins
Linda Hunt
Andre F. Hunter
Pamela Hunter
Angela D. Hutchins
Harryette Irving
Frances Mae Jackson
Lynda C. Jackson
Melanie Jackson
Sanchez Jackson
Diana Jackson-Lovett
Charline Jacob
Sharon James
Gretel T. James
Katina January-Vance
Deborah Jenkins
Lois Jennings
Michel Jeter
Bridgette Johnson
Christine D. Johnson
Helen A. Johnson
LaResa Johnson
Leonard & Carolyn Johnson
Ollie & Cynthia Johnson
Sharon Johnson
Lynette Johnson-Williams
Carey C. Jones
Carolyn Jones
Cheryl F. Jones
Clayton L. Jones
Evonne P. Jones
Mary Jones
Monica Jones
Pamela L. Jones
Linda Jones-Johnson
Larry Wayne Jordan
Ernestine Jordan Jefferson
Bernadine Jordan-Howard
Sinthea Myrick Kelly
Trenise Queen Kelly
Gracia W. Kenon
Franeka Kirby
Darrick Latimer
Gloria Lawlah
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Clara Lee
Dorothy M. Lee
Jesus Lee
Cynthia Lewis
Donna W. Long
Edwina B. Love
Karen Love
Bernard & Frances Lundy
Barbara A. Luther
Nataki MacMurray
Winston & Hortense Macon
Carletta Marrow
Damon & Judy Marshall
Tamara Marshall
Sheila Marshall-Lewis
Addie L. Martin
Karen Martin
Anne D. Massenburg
Bettye Nikki Massenburg
Ernestyne Matthews
LaVerne McAllister
Frank & Vicki McCain, Jr.
Joan H. McCalop
Delores McClain
Cherie McCloud
Leslie N. McFarland
Donnie A. & Geraldine H.McKethan
Bonita McNeill
Jessie M. Miller
Linda Milner
Regina Milteer-Rock,MD
Marcia Fields Milton
Janice Mincey
Hattie L. Mitchell
Kimberly Monroe-Hines
Kevin & Kori Montague
Marguerite Moore
Yanique Moore
Ava Morrow
Jacqueline Morton
This list includes donations at $50 and higher for the calendar year 2013 and may not be all-inclusive. We
apologize for any inadvertent errors and/or omissions, which may be reported via email to
[email protected]
donors
Carol A. Moses
Linda Moye
Albert Mundy
Charles & Sheilah Myers
Michael L. Nelson
Gail Childers Oates
Valerie O'Brien
Shelia Ogilvie
Sandra Owens
Malinda Pagett
Levonia Parker
Jeffrey Parker
Micheal Parrish
Toni Paster-Dupree
Deborah K. Patrick
C. B. Patterson
Brenda Patterson
Frenchettia Payne
Sandra Peaches
Deborah Peaks-Coleman
Jacqueline A. Pearsall
Wendy D. Peebles
Rosa Perry
Doris Person
Elizabeth Johnson Peterson
Cydnee Phoenix
Edna Pleasant-Williams
Sonja Pollard-Mitchell
Michele Powell-Larkin
Tyrone & Doris Powers
Kenneth Presley
Tonda Price
Wanda K.H. Price
C. Sylvia Proctor
Martha Reynolds
Cynthia J. Rodgers
Wanda J. Rogers
Tawanda R. Rooney
Andrea Ross
Cynthia Richards Roy
Doreleena Sammons-Posey
Do'Monique Satterwhite
Doreen Sellmon
Joyce Hall Shambley
Joan Shaw
Fran Shepherd
Ashley Shepherd
Juanita Short
Ethel Sligh
Gladys V. Smith
Joanna M. Smith
Mildred Smith
Paul Smith
Joyce L. Smithey
Lori Smothers
Velva Spriggs
Sandra Stewart
Elizabeth Stroud
Delores Stuckey
Frances L. Suggs
Renaldo Summerset
Brenda Sutton
Linda Sweatt-Freeman
Sharon Tapp
Gretchen Taylor
Jerry & Glyndora Taylor
Ann N. Thomas
Edward & Patricia Thomas
Veronica D. Thomas-Bedeau
Erika Thompson
Fannie B. Thompson
TraShawn Thornton-Davis MD
Gertie Tillerson
Eddimae Gamble Tisdale
Benita Burke Toler
Debra Trott
Danna Trotter
Valarie Turner
Celesten Diann Turner
Isabelle Turner
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Nina Turner
Ingrid Tyler-Gist
Diane Venable
Gwendolyn B. Walls
Robin B. Ware
David & Viveca Ware
T'wanna Warrick-Bell
Belinda Watkins
Janice D. Watley
Wrenna L. Watson
Audrey B. Watson
Weyden Wedderburn
Lawrence & Lois Westcott
Daphne Wharton
Sandra Whetstone
Cheryl M. Whisonant
Amelia P. White
Ellen D. White
Karen White
Kenneth L. White
Sadie H. Wiggings-Bell
Greta Wiggins-Lewis
Shantel Wilkerson
Ada Williams
Helen Williams
Jacqueline Williams
Mae J. Williams
Tangela Williams
Tiffany Williams-Jennings
Karen Willis
Linda R. Wilson
Pauline Woolfolk
Pearl A. Young
This list includes donations at $50 and higher for the calendar year 2013 and may not be all-inclusive. We
apologize for any inadvertent errors and/or omissions, which may be reported via email to
[email protected]
pgcdaf Board of directors
We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give. ~Winston Churchill
PGCDAF BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Norma J. Hatot,
Chairperson
Linda Hunt,
Secretary
Clara W. Berryhill,
Treasurer
Delores McClain,
Financial Secretary
Madeliene H. Dobbins,
Legal Counsel
Carol A. Moses,
President, PGCAC
Kathleen E. Driver
Linda G. Howard
Marcia Fields Milton
Richard A. Moore
Nataki MacMurray
Evonne P. Jones
Diane Venable
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2014 Holiday Splendor
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Diamonds & Denim – June 27, 2014
HBCU Day Tour – Wednesday, September 24, 2014
Women’s Empowerment Expo – October 4, 2014
HBCU Week Tour – November 2 – 7, 2014
Holiday Splendor – December 5, 2014
Fashion Show Scholarship Benefit – March 15, 2015
HBCU Day Tour – April 2, 2015
Jabberwock – April, 2015
PGCDAF Annual Meeting – June, 2015
For more information about these events, visit our website:
www.PGDeltaFoundation.org
PGCDAF ANNUAL REPORT – A YEAR IN REVIEW JUNE 2014
Norma J. Hatot-King, Editor | Nataki MacMurray, Writer/Researcher
Kathleen Driver, Creative Coordinator | Angela B. Gantt-Holmes, Photography
Prince George’s County Delta Alumnae Foundation
P.O. Box 4451
Capitol Heights, MD 20791-4491
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