47th National Convention in Las Vegas, NV

[carolyne]

Originally posted by kiml122
Ok, I am really pissed now to know that you were stepping with Chicago Alum, and I can't remember what the person looked like that made the mug face

That's good you can't remember the ugly mug face! I have pictures from after the show in my Yahoo! Photo Album but I don't know how to post them. The link wouldn't work.

[Ms Public Service]

Deltas at national convention

Published September 08. 2004 7:30AM

Thelma Parker
Westside Scene


Approximately 15,000 Deltas were in Las Vegas recently for the 47th National Convention. The 22nd National President, Gwendolyn E. Boyd, presided and gave an eloquent and spiritual message on helping the connection, building on the past and focusing on the future.

There were many vitalizing events. The Ecumenical Worship Service was presented by the Inspirational National Chaplain Bishop Vasti M. McKenzie. Regional President Cynthia R. Boyd presided at the Southern Regional Luncheon (all wore red hats). Awards were given to past National presidents. Erica Dunlap, Miss America 2004, spoke about her travels and activities. The keynote speaker for the Social Action Luncheon was Roderick Paige, U.S. Education Secretary; and Stacy Stewart, President and CEO for the Fannie Mae Foundation, spoke for the business workshop.

The Program and Planning Development Workshop featured a leadership Delta graduation - a signature program for collegiates who are juniors and seniors in the field of math and engineering. Some other workshops were attended by Ocala members: Gwendolyn Haynes, June Dailey, Tonya Epps, Grace Corbett, Shirley Wright and others.

Honorary members inducted included Sheryl Lee Ralph, actress, producer and AIDS activist; Johnnie Blakeney-Rowlinson, the first woman and African American to serve on federal district and appeals courts in Nevada, and Suzzanee Douglas, actress in "Parent Hood."

Special music performances included a gospel concert featuring the Rev. Hezkiah and the Love Fellowship Choir and Signature gala, Frankie Beverly and Maze. Camille Cosby was hostess for the celebrity debut for Author Soror Edna Lee Long Green's book of Delta-style recipes, "Occasion Savor."

The announcement was made the 47th National Convention Banquet will be added to the Guinness World Book of Records for being the largest group to be served at a sit-down dinner.

Here is the link to the article:
http://www.ocala.com/apps/pbcs.dll/a...08/1015/news01

[INS2U]

Thanks for posting that article Soror Kim. Does anyone know how I can get a video tape of the stepshow or any other events from the convention?

[MeezDiscreet]

Originally posted by INS2U
Thanks for posting that article Soror Kim. Does anyone know how I can get a video tape of the stepshow or any other events from the convention?

OOOOOOOOOOO-OOOOOOOOP!!!!!!! i was so concerned about you!!! i'm glad you're okay. i know that dang ivan was tearing stuff up in jamaica and i was concerned about you and some of my friend's family. thank God you're okay!! are all the other sorors out there okay??

[INS2U]

I'm doing ok. I'm unpacking everything so it's just like I moved back in all over again. My line sisters are fine. Only one had a little crisis with her house, but, I will call her today to find out if it has yet been resolved. Thank God Jamaica didn't get Ivan dead on (no pun intended). Damage to Kingston was minimal, but, some other areas got it hard. It just leaves us imagining what it would have been like had we been hit directly.

[smlwonderdst]

Originally posted by INS2U
I'm doing ok. I'm unpacking everything so it's just like I moved back in all over again. My line sisters are fine. Only one had a little crisis with her house, but, I will call her today to find out if it has yet been resolved. Thank God Jamaica didn't get Ivan dead on (no pun intended). Damage to Kingston was minimal, but, some other areas got it hard. It just leaves us imagining what it would have been like had we been hit directly.

Glad to know that you and everyone else is ok.

[NiaX]

I went to HQ website to see if the convention was posted in the gallery.....

Sorors.....they were simply BEAUTIFUL!!!!!

I was awestruck when I saw the Ecumenical Service and Closing Banquet pics.....

I am so glad to be a Delta Woman!

[Cali_Keisha]

CT4 if someone already wrote this please erase it.

Or school newspaper just came out and it says that you alls 23rd President Dr. Louise A. Rice recieved here bachelor's degree from Tuskegee. It is also where she became a member of the Gamma Tau chapter in 1961.

GO TUSKEGEE!