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Originally Posted by Senusret I
^^^ Really random question.....
Do local DST chapters seek government and foundation funding for the Delta ACADEMY, GEMS, and EMBODI? I noticed on the site that some chapters run such programs as full on out-of-school time activities.
(I encourage my APO chapter to seek such grant funding when it's available, especially since they won big in the Pepsi Refresh challenge)
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My answer probably won't answer your question.
Based on the alumnae chapters that I am a member of and familiar with, Delta Academy and Delta GEMS are typically run as out-of-school/afterschool/weekend activities. I have never heard of Delta Academy and Delta GEMS activities being conducted during school hours except events like college tours (which a lot of alumnae chapters have planned for April and May
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As for funding, I have worked with the Academy and GEMS but not at the funding level to know where the money tends to come from. All that I know is that Sorors were using their expertise, mentoring capabilities, and career resources for the Academy and GEMS. They were also using these expertise and resources in rather inexpensive ways such that funding is not a concern in many instances. For example, meeting locations and events are sometimes scheduled in line with Sorors' resources (i.e. owning office space; being a teacher or administrator at a school; having contacts at a science museum). Other than that, some of the money comes from chapter dues and chapter fundraising.