National Convention Theme question
 

I am attempting to create a table of the National Convention of Delta Sigma Theta for Wikipedia. Delta Sigma Theta has been easier for this than Omega Psi Phi, given the list of convention dates and locations on the Delta Sigma Theta National Website. However I am also intending to include Themes of the conventions, as this information was available for the conventions of the first 50 years in the History book that came out around 1961.

However for the more recent themes, I'm running into an odd confusion on the themes for the last two conventions, 2006 in Philadelphia and 2008 in Orlando. I've found different sites claiming that the Theme for each one was "One Mission, One Sisterhood: Empowering Communities Through Committed Service". Some claim it is the one for 2006, others for 2008.

Can I get help figuring out which one is correct, the theme for the other convention and the themes for any convention between the Golden Jubilee in 1963 and the convention in Atlanta in 2002? (Las Vegas in 2004 was "Keeping the Connection, Building on the Past and Focusing on the Future" as best as I have been able to research)

My work so far may be found at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User:Naraht/DSTC

Thank You
Randy Finder

Any particular reason why?

Why?

Among other reasons, because they already exist for Alpha Kappa Alpha (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of...ha_Boul%C3%A9s), Omega Psi Phi (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of...rand_Conclaves), and Alpha Phi Omega (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alpha_P...al_conventions).

The knowledge as to the years, locations and number is public knowledge from the Delta Sigma Theta National Sorority website (http://www.deltasigmatheta.org/convention_sites.html).

We know.

:)

Not to belabor the point, but this did not answer my question. Also, I doubt that you are going to find the information that you are looking for here. If you must know, purchase a copy of "In Search of Sisterhood."

:confused: Not to answer the question about the more recent themes.

I was looking for my convention stuff to answer his question. Then I thought "hmmm...nevermind...NHQ has internet people to disseminate info, etc...."

Somebody help the brother out--he is not asking for proprietary information. If you have the Workbook (I don't have it) from the last convention, the administration themes may be in there.

If you have one then help him!

:confused:

naraht, if I come across my convention stuff, I'll post the themes. I was hesitant because I didn't know why our national website did not list them yet. But I stand corrected and I apologize. :)

Did you read where I said I don't have it???? :confused:

More than that, was she giving you a command? LOL.

Thank you in advance
 

If any of the information on the themes is proprietary, I will not post it. I was under the belief that they could be made public, given the listing in "Shaped to Its Purpose: Delta Sigma Theta--the First Fifty Years‎" (And I have corrected the title of the book on the wikipedia page.)

Could someone with "In Search of Sisterhood", verify that information on the themes (or the dates within the year) of the conventions is in there? If so, I will visit the library in my county that has a copy of the book.

Thank You

Randy Finder

I believe it was the same for both years...or at least very close.

I think so, too, because it was the administration's theme.

So it was the theme for both conventions because Soror Louise A. Rice was president going into both conventions and it was the theme that the National Board had under her leadership?

Ms.

Ms vs. Soror
 

I thought Soror was correct, but I've been dealing with so many different Fraternity and Sorority cultural traditions in the last couple of days, I'm lucky I don't confuse Sigmas with Skeptrons. Sorry.

My bad, she's actually Dr. Rice.

Soror (and Frater) would be appropriate at an NPHC function, between NPHC members.

OK
 

So it would only be appropriate for a Delta Sigma Theta Sister to refer to her as Soror Louise A. Rice, I guess. Though my guess is that in ZPBS, that those terms cross between the two groups.

WHY IS THIS THREAD STILL GOING?!

Please learn about the organizations before you come at these GLO forums because calling my former National President "soror" is rather offensive! You are NOT my soror!

He is learning about them. He was corrected and we all moved on.

My goodness what has you so up in arms with this poster?

:confused:

LOL...wow. Anyway, I'm inclined to agree with mccoyred and ladygreek.

"One Mission, One Sisterhood: Empowering Communities Through Committed Service" was the biennial theme, the theme for the 2006-2008. What is unclear is whether this theme was extended as the themes for both Conventions.

The only specific theme I see for the Philadelphia Convention was during the literary events and that was "A Healthy Mind, Body, and Spirit." I haven't been able to find another theme for the Orlando Convention.

Coincidentally, my Delta Journals list the themes for the recent Delta Days and Symposiums so I was sure it would also detail the themes for the most recent Conventions, if they differed from the "One Mission...." theme. :)

You need to chill out. Fall back. Dial it down 1000.



Mercy, was I ever this obnoxious?:(

NO but I was (and sometimes still am), depending on who you ask.

I think 5knowledge1913 did what a lot of people do when they don't know an answer. :p

I had my moments, I'm so sure, but I hope I was never so rash as to tell someone to seek answers from a book written before the conventions in question even happened.http://www.pledgepark.com/images/smilies/neutral.gif

Sometimes it is better to just not hit the POST REPLY button at all.

And now I must go sit in training for 8 hours.:)

I'm sad that we're all awake.

This thread inspired me to crack open my history book, only to discover that our convention themes are not listed in the index. :(

They *might* be in the Centennial Book of Essays and Letters, but for some reason (the lack of an index?) I'm not inspired to whip out an 800 page encyclopedia of Alpher hist'ry. Not right now, at least.

Yes, I am male.
 

Having said that, My wife and I have both had some wonderful experiences with Delta Sigma Theta sisters in our lives.

The long time principal of my son's elementary school who was a good friend to my wife and myself is a Delta sister. And yes she did have some Elephant decorations in her office. She was promoted a couple of years ago to being head of Title I programs in Montgomery County (The county due north of Washington DC). (The school system arm twisted her into interviewing for the job and then didn't interview anyone else. :)

The University that I attended (Carnegie-Mellon University (PA)) did not have a Delta Sigma Theta chapter (or for that matter any of the Noble 9). My wife's University (Frostburg State University (MD)) did and my wife said that she liked the DSTs better than she did the other Noble 9 Sorority that was there.

(And if you are wondering about skin color, my wife and I are about the same color as President Obama's mother. :)

Please don't do cartwheels for us, naraht.

Your post makes me want to delete my attempt to answer your question. ;)

Cartwheels
 

Hmm. I guess it was a bit over the top...

Completely over the top would be organizing a boycott against Mattel until they agree to put out a Barbie in Crimson and Cream at the appropriate time. :D

So do you have enough info for the Wikipedia page? I'm sure it will still be a work in progress.

I moved it into the mainspace early this morning.
 

It is now available at
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of...al_Conventions and is linked from the Delta Sigma Theta wikipedia page.

Any additional information is still welcome...

Please refer to her as Dr. Louise A. Rice. To refer to a Delta as Soror is reserved for Deltas only. :)

Please allow Deltas to take care of Deltas in the future. Thanks.

Ducky! First of all where have you been? Well I know where you have been, but I mean relative to GC. Second, you know R. is our honorary Alpha Delta. He gets a pass. :D

Truje story. I forgot that GC existed. I know that's bad, but I did. It just randomly popped in my head that I used to come to this site, as I was perusing MTO for the latest gossip. LOL

(And no comment on the pass.)

It's okay that you forgot GC existed.

Both of your comments are really harsh especially since it was already addressed. There was no need to come out of pocket with Senusret or naraht.