Mighty Mu Eta Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc: Meet the Greeks

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated

These courageous women started it all...

Membership in Delta Sigma Theta is a Lifetime Commitment!

Membership Into Delta Sigma Theta Sorority , Inc.

Application Process

Step 4

Step 3

The chapter will vote on final candidates

Step 2

The Beginning Steps:

Initial Requirements for Membership

If a complete application is received on time with all supporting documentation, you will be granted an interview with Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.

Step 1

Attend Rush and submit a completed application

Express interest in our organization and meet all aforementioned initial requirements

If interested in Delta, we suggest that you begin saving, as pursuing membership could run between $1,500 and $2,000

• Express your interest in our organization
• Complete 24 credit hours at a University

(Sophomore status)

• Official Transcript with proof of credit hours and GPA from the university you are currently enrolled in.
• Have a GPA of AT LEAST 2.75
• MUST attend Rush
• Proof of consistent community service/involvement
• Completed Application

National Sorority History

3 Letters of Recommendation

• 1 from a financial member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
• 1 demonstrating community service
• 1 from a Professor/teacher/advisor/community leader, etc

These students wanted to use their collective strength to...

• promote academic excellence
• provide scholarships
• provide support to the under-served
• educate and stimulate participation in the establishment of positive public policy
• highlight issues and provide solutions for problems in their communities.

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority was founded on January 13, 1913 by twenty-two collegiate women at Howard University.

Official Colors: Crimson and Cream

Official Flower: Violet

Official Symbol: Fortitude

Delta Sigma Theta is a private, non-profit organization that is founded on Sisterhood, Scholarship, and Service as well as Christian principles

The first public act performed by the Delta Founders involved their participation in the Women's Suffrage March in Washington D.C., March 1913.

Delta Sigma Theta was later incorporated in 1930.

A sisterhood of more than 275,000 predominately Black college-educated women, the Sorority currently has over 1000 chapters located in the United States, Japan (Tokyo & Okinawa), Germany, the Virgin Islands, Bermuda, the Bahamas, and the Republic of Korea.

The Mu Eta Chapter

Jimmie Bugg Middleton

Pauline Oberdorfer Minor

Vashti Turley Murphy

Naomi Sewell Richardson

Mamie Reddy Rose

Eliza Pearl Shippen

Florence Letcher Toms

Ethel Carr Watson

Wertie Blackwell Weaver

Madree Penn White

Edith Motte Young

Osceola Macarthy Adams

Marguerite Young Alexander

Winona Cargile Alexander

Ethel Cuff Black

Bertha Pitts Campbell

Zephyr Chisom Carter

Edna Brown Coleman

Jessie McGuire Dent

Frederica Chase Dodd

Myra Davis Hemmings

Olive Claire Jones

Five Point Programmatic Thrust

Physical & Mental Health

• Supporting various Black Health Fairs
• Power Yoga
• Group Hikes
• Delta Dynamics
• Various community walks (MLK, Breast Cancer, CAT, etc.
• Flag Football on the Mall

Political Awareness & Involvement

• ASUA debates
• Voters registration
• Scandal Event

The Mighty Mu Eta Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. was charted on the campus of the University of Arizona on May 10, 1975 by nine dynamic women:

Economic Development

• Money Management Workshops

Educational Development

• Time Management, Study Skills, and other educational workshops
• Study Tables
• So You Want To Go To Grad School?: The Series
• Delta Academy

International Awareness & Involvement

• Water for Kenya informational/documentary viewing
• African Diaspora Forum
• Ebola Informational

Past Awards

• 2015 Delta Sigma Theta Chapter Program of the Year
• NPHC Outstanding Chapter of the Year
• Chapter of Excellence in Diversity Awareness
• Chapter of Outstanding Programming
• Chapter of Achievement
• Chapter of Outstanding Community Service
• NPHC Chapter President of the Year
• Excellence in Leadership and involvement
• Excellence in Health Awareness
• Achievement in Chapter Management
• Chapter of Excellence
• Farwest Region Public Service Program Recognition Award
• AASA School and Community Service Award

Deltas Do WORK!!

Chapter Accomplishments

2017-2018 Awards

Additional Programs

• Chapter of Excellence award for Highest Active Member GPA for the Spring 2017 semester
• Outstanding Volunteerism- Cherell Ward-Rucker
• USFC Chapter President of the Year- Kiana Adams-Baker
• Chapter of the Year Award

Z Mansion

Habitat for Humanity

Adopt a Street

Up ‘Till Dawn

MLK March

Bowling

Funtasticks

Feeding the Homeless

Work out Wednesday

Health Fairs

Safer Sex Workshop Series

Delta Annual Speed Dating

Car Washes

Percentage Nights

Can Food Drives

The Giving Tree

Let's Get Started!

Seated from left: Chyrl Hill, Rosanne Neal, Regional Director Homosielle Davis, Barbea Williams

Standing from left: Jeanne Thompson, Elaine Watson, Monica Bowens, Yvonne Height, Debra McCullough, Gail Wright

Introductions

Mu Eta Chapter Contact Information

Melia Cobb, President

A Sisterhood Called to Serve

The Mighty Mu Eta Chapter

Since its founding in 1913 Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. has clearly distinguished itself as a public service organization that boldly confronts the challenges of African Americans and, hence, all Americans.

Five Point Programmatic Thrust

Political

Awareness & Involvement

• Delta Days at the Nation's Capital

• Delta Days at the United Nations

Economic Development

• Voter Rights & Registration

• Financial Fortitude

• Delta H.O.M.E. (Home Ownership Maintenance and Education

International

Awareness & Involvement

• Delta Habitat for Humanity

Physical & Mental Health

• The Delta House (Mbabane, Swaziland)

• My Cry in the Dark

• Thika Memorial Hospital (Nairobi, Kenya)

also known as the "Mary Help of the Sick Mission Hospital"

Educational Development

• Lose to Win! Family Healthy Lifestyle Weight and Nutrition Challenge

• World AIDS Day

• The Total Woman: Mind, Body and Spirit

• Delta Right to Read Project

• E.M.B.O.D.I. (Empowering Males to Build Opportunities for Developing Independence)

• Summit V

• Dr. Betty Shabazz Delta Academy

• Delta G.E.M.S.

Chapter Email:

deltasigmathetamueta@gmail.com

Meet the Greeks

Septmeber 14, 2018