L-R: Tanya Rigby Seymour, Ann Bain, Shery Poitier, Abigail Davis, Della Bridgewater, Denise Sherman, missing Mavis Ward

Freeport, Grand Bahama - The Grand Bahama Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc recently attended the Southern Region Florida and The Bahamas State Cluster on February 17-19, 2012, under the theme “Reclaim, Retrain and Retain”. The Cluster with over 800 sorors in attendance was hosted by the Dade County Alumnae Chapter and was held at the Hyatt Regency Bonaventure Conference Center & Spa in Weston, Florida. The workshops were informative, enlightening and engaging. Our very own Chapter President & Bahamas Social Action Coordinator Shery Poitier also facilitated workshops during the cluster on Social Action.

In the spirit of the 22 Illustrious Founders and focusing on the Sorority’s motto of being “called to serve and impacting communities,” the members of the local chapter host programs such as the Domestic Violence Essay competition for high school students- to give students an opportunity to address this “silent killer” in our community, Diabetes Community Health Fair- to help educate the community about the disease that is ravaging our Bahamaland, and Reach for the Stars - a program that focuses on the most improved sixth grade student in each of Grand Bahama’s primary schools. The chapter also initiates school supplies and uniform donations to numerous local schools, Social Services and individual students.

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc is the largest predominantly black sorority in the world, boasting over two hundred and fifty thousand members. It is a non-profit organization whose five point programmatic thrust includes: Economic Development, Educational Development, International Awareness and Involvement, Physical and Mental Health and Political Awareness and Involvement. Membership in Delta Sigma Theta is open to any woman who meets the membership requirements, regardless of race, nationality, or religion. Women may join through collegiate chapters at a college or university, or after acquiring a college degree through an alumnae chapter.

The local Grand Bahama Alumnae Chapter meets the third Wednesday of each month. For more information please contact dstfreeport@gmail.com.