The Tulsa Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. proudly presents to you: Delta Academy II: Delta GEMS. Delta GEMS, “Growing and Empowering Myself Successfully” is a program that targets young women in grades 9-12th or ages 14-18. The primary focus of the program is to mentor young women who are interested in developing skills to achieve dreams and success through various tasks while demonstrating positive attitudes.
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. was founded on January 13, 1913 at Howard University by 22 dynamic undergraduate women. These young women were determined to use their collective strength to promote academic excellence and to provide assistance to those in need.
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. is a private, non-profit organization with the purpose of providing services and programs that promote human welfare. The major programs of the sorority are based upon the organization’s Five-Point Programmatic Thrust:
Five-Point Programmatic Thrust
Economic Development
Educational Development
International Awareness and Involvement
Physical and Mental Health
Political Awareness and Involvement
Through this program, the Ladies of the Tulsa Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. would like to focus on goals such as:
1. To instill in our young women the need to excel academically.
2. To provide tools that will enable our girls to enhance their skills to achieve high levels of academic success.
3. To assist our young women in proper goal setting and planning for their futures; high school and beyond.
4. To create compassionate, caring, and community minded young women by actively involving them in service learning and community service opportunities.
5. To instill in our young women the importance of a positive self image.
The five major components of the Delta GEMS program are Sisterhood, Scholarship, Show Me the Money, Service, and Infinitely Complete. Delta GEMS can be used as a road map for college and career planning. Each component is designed to provide interactive lessons and activities that provide opportunities for self-reflecting and individual growth. The topics within the components include but are not limited to:
self-esteem building; personal health; developing healthy relationships; how to take notes and study; career planning; completing college applications; dressing for success; interviewing for a job; and writing a job resume.
If you are interested in participation, simply complete the enclosed application and mail it to:
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
Tulsa Alumnae Chapter
PO Box 2732
Tulsa, OK 74101-2732
Or
Bring to the mandatory New Parent and Student Orientation on
Saturday October 11, 2014
12:00 pm to 2:00 pm at the Hutcherson YMCA 1120 E Pine St. Tulsa, OK 74106 (Parents do not have to stay the whole time, can leave after paperwork is confirmed)
Meetings are held monthly from 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm at Hutcherson YMCA (Except for the November, March and May meeting with the location noted below) from October 2014 to May 2015. Below is a schedule of dates
*A parent/guardian for new students MUST attend the first meeting on October 11, 2014 in order for the student to participate in the program*
Meeting Dates and times
October 11, 2014 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm Hutcherson YMCA
November 22, 2014 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm St. Jude Walk Place TBD (3rd Saturday)
December 13, 2014 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm Hutcherson YMCA
January 10, 2015 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm Hutcherson YMCA
January 19, 2014 8:00 am – 12:00 pm MLK Parade
February 14, 2015 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm Hutcherson YMCA
March 21, 2015 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm Rudisill Library (3rd Saturday)
April 11, 2015 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm Hutcherson YMCA
May 2, 2015 TBD Volunteer Ring the Alarm Place TBD (1st
Saturday)
May 2015 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm End of the Year Celebration Place and
Date TBD
If you have any further questions, you may contact by phone:
Delta Gems Student & Parent Coordinators
Erin Freeman Crystal Green
(843) 424-2573 (918) 406-7082
Applications are to be returned no later than October 11, 2014.
2014-2015- Application
Name: ______
(Last) (First) (M. I.)
Address: ______
(Street) (City), (State) (Zip)
Phone #: ______Cell #:______Age: ______
School ______Grade: ______
*Please note that Delta GEMS participants and parents may be contacted via cell phone and/or email*
Guardian’s Full Name: ______Relationship:______
Address: ______
(Street) (City), (State) (Zip)
Phone #: ______Primary Email: ______
Cell#:______
Guardian’s Full Name: ______Relationship:______
Address: ______
(Street) (City), (State) (Zip)
Phone #: ______Primary Email: ______
Cell#:______
Emergency Contact Information:
Name: ______
(Last) (First) (M. I.)
Address:______
(Street) (City), (State) (Zip)
Phone #: ______
Cell #:______
Additional Requirements/Expectations
· A parent/guardian will be responsible for transportation to and from all Delta GEMS meetings and/or events for participants unable to transport themselves.
· Delta GEMS volunteer must be provided the name and contact information for any authorized individuals approved to transport the participant in the event the parent/guardian is unavailable.
· Delta GEMS are expected to contact a student/parent coordinator prior to any meeting they are unable to attend.
Please answer the questions below to help us get to know you and understand your goals.
Clubs/Jobs/Extracurricular Activities: ______
______
List your Community Service Involvement: ______
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PARENTAL AFFIRMATION
I, ______, Parent/Guardian, under penalty of perjury, do hereby affirm to the ______Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated that I authorize the participation of ______, Participant Minor Child, in the ______youth initiatives program (including planned activities), and that I have the legal authority to provide my consent and authorization for such participation.
Printed Name: ______
Signature: ______
Date: ______
Relationship to child: ______
WAIVER AND RELEASE
I, ______, Parent/Guardian, on behalf of ______(“Participant Minor Child”) do hereby release, waive, discharge, covenant not to sue and agree to hold harmless Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated (“Delta”), its officers, National Executive Board, employees, members, local chapters, representatives, agents, affiliates, and assigns (collectively “Releasees”), from any and all claims, demands, and actions of any and every kind directly or indirectly arising out of, or relating in any respect to Participant Minor Child’s participation in the ______Program.
My waiver and release of all claims, demands, actions, and liability shall include without limitation, any injury, illness, death, property damage or loss to the Participant Minor Child which may be caused by any act, or failure to act, by the Releasees, unless such injury, illness, death, property damage or loss is a direct result of the willful misconduct of any Releasee.
I understand that, without limitation of the foregoing, neither Delta, nor the
Program, shall be liable and each is hereby released from all claims that may arise from
loss or damage to the Participant Minor Child’s personal property.
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Parent/Guardian Signature
Date: ______