Charterversary
Saturday, June 21, 2025 | Greenville Convention Center
From the Heart of Our
Chapter President
Dear Sorors, Honored Guests, and Friends,
On behalf of the Greenville (NC) Alumnae Chapter (GNCAC) of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated, it is with immense pride and heartfelt joy that I welcome you to our 60th Anniversary Celebration!
For six decades, our chapter has stood as a beacon of sisterhood, scholarship, service, and social action within the Greenville community What began in 1965 as a vision among fifteen dynamic women has flourished into a thriving chapter committed to uplifting and empowering others Because of them, we rise – their legacy gave us life
Today, we celebrate not only our rich history but also the lasting impact of our chapter’s unwavering dedication to the ideals and principles of our beloved Sorority
As we reflect on our journey, we honor the trailblazing charter members whose courage and commitment laid the foundation for all that we have achieved A huge thank you to the current members of GNCAC who have continued the legacy by devoting their time, talents and hearts in service to this community This milestone invites us to pause and reflect, rejoice in all we’ve accomplished and renew our commitment to the work ahead. May we be inspired by the legacy of the past, united in the strength of the present, and motivated to continue transforming lives for generations to come.
From all of the members of GNCAC - Thank you so much for joining us for our 60th Charterversary! Your presence enriches our joy and reminds us that the work of Delta Sigma Theta continues to shine brightly here in Greenville.
With Much Gratitude
Elizabeth Blount, Chapter President
Greenville (NC) Alumnae Chapter
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc
South Atlantic Regional Director
Pamela Murphy Lewis is a visionary leader who is passionate about people, is purposeful and is intentional in her service to communities, promoting organizational excellence Initiated into the Rocky Mount Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated over 25 years ago, she is a proud diamond life member who has consistently and compassionately served our sisterhood. Pam was elected as Regional Director of the Sensational South Atlantic Region at the 31 South Atlantic Regional Conference leading with the theme “We Are Better Together in Sisterhood, Leadership and Service while Operating in Excellence”
Professionally, Pam is a product management Leader with twenty-five years of experience She began her career as a business and marketing student in high school with leadership opportunities at JCPenney company in Rocky Mount which solidified her love for business, eople and
management She later became a senior leader at First Union and Wells Fargo Bank and continues to be a thought leader in process improvement, and development of banking solutions that focus on ensuring positive internal and external customer experiences
For over 25 years Pam has served in many capacities supporting Delta Sigma Theta on the national, regional and local levels making impact and improvements that will sustain our sisterhood for years to come. Prior to being elected as Regional Director, Pam served as the South Atlantic Member of the National Scholarship and Standards Committee and has held other pivotal roles in Long Range and Strategic Planning and Rules while ensuring improvements and governance in many of delta’s processes.
On a regional level, Pam has served the South Atlantic Region as Chair, Co-Chair or member of many committees, served as trainer for internal development and membership and for 5 years led our region as Regional Secretary She has presented and led many workshops and sessions for chapters and meetings and also supported numerous regional initiatives and special projects
Although Pam, works hard for Delta on other levels, her proudest moments were experienced as President of the Charlotte Alumnae Chapter leading under the theme “Making a Difference in Sisterhood, Scholarship and Service”. Under her leadership the Charlotte Alumnae chapter celebrated 75 Years of Service to the community, was recognized for 3 consecutive years as South Atlantic Region-Chapter of the Year and acknowledged with many national and regional awards for excellence in programming and other initiatives One of her proudest moments as she concluded her presidency was the establishment of the Dr Bertha Maxwell-Roddey Endowed Scholarship at Johnson C Smith University and the planning of a successful 28th South Atlantic Regional Conference She prides herself in coaching and mentoring others who have a strong drive to succeed professionally and civically
Pam holds an undergraduate degree in Marketing and an MBA from North Carolina Central University and is a member of the NCCU Charlotte Alumni Association. She became a Silver Eagle after 25 years in 2023. She serves on the Alumni Board of Managers for the Stratford Richardson YMCA, and recently served on Board of Directors of the Charlotte Rescue Mission. She has been highlighted in Who’s Who in Black Charlotte and received the William R Richards Volunteer of the Year Award for Stratford Richardson YMCA Pam has been married to Gary Lewis for 13 years and he is a proud Omega Man of the Pi Phi Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Incorporated
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Congratulations! Sorors!
Scholarship, Leadership, and Character (SLC) are the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority principles which lead me to choose it as my sisterhood. To establish a chapter in my hometown and to watch these principles be a part of this chapter's growth is memorable indeed. Keep this vision and determination alive
All of my love, Agnes W. Jones
Greetings My Sorors,
I, Charter member, Soror Peggy Wiggins Taylor extend Congratulations to you on your/our "60th" CharterVersary!
I am soooo proud of your continued success. I have followed you throughout the years, and you have truly made me smile!
I am now residing in Florida, with my daughter Roslyn, who also was made through GNCAC. Little did I know back in 1960 when the 14 other TICS and I gathered to organize this chapter in Greenville, Pitt County, NC, that it would bloom and shine as you have done. I am very proud of you Greenville (NC) Alumnae Chapter Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.! Continue doing all the good you do. I congratulate YOU my dear sisters for a job well done
All of my love, Peggy Leigh Wiggins Taylor
I AM A DELTA GIRL
Good evening, Sorors of the Greenville (NC) Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., and distinguished Regional Director, Soror Pamela Murphy Lewis. First, let me thank my Sorors for the honor of being invited as a special guest to help celebrate your 60th Charterversary. Although I am unable to attend in person, I will certainly be with you in spirit.
I became a charter member of the Delta Chi Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. in 1953 at Elizabeth City State Teachers College (now Elizabeth City State University). I was drawn to the sorority by a desire to connect with others who shared my interest – to be involved in campus life, contribute to community service, and build lifelong sisterhood. My time in Delta helped me grow as a leader and encouraged others to see that service, scholarship, and sisterhood could also be joyful.
When I relocated to Greenville, NC, I again looked to Delta to find new connections. My first friend in the city was Julia Davis, who would soon become my Soror.
One of my most memorable moments was in 1965, when I joined 14 incredible women to charter the Greenville (NC) Alumnae Chapter. That mission – to serve, to lead, and to uplift – has had a lasting impact on my life. Being part of the distinguished group helped my family and me feel at home in our new community, and I was proud to contribute to the chapter’s early successes. Though I have not been as active in the past several years, I have continued to support the chapter financially whenever I could. I remain deeply proud of the chapter’s accomplishments and the extraordinary growth you’ve achieved.
To the current members: I challenge you to keep pushing forward. Remain responsive to the needs of the community. Inspire and engage our youth through cultural and service programs. Keep focus on the future – because there is still a lot to be done, and you are leading the way
God bless you all, Lois Reddrick
ΩΩ Pearlie Payton Clark
ΩΩ Elwiza Duiquid Daniels
ΩΩ Jean Johnson Darden
ΩΩ Julia Calhoune Davis
ΩΩ Gloria Nimmo Dickens
ΩΩ Nora Foster Dowdy
ΩΩ Selina Langhorne Davenport Forbes
ΩΩ Edna Biggs Graves
ΩΩ Eleanor Cherry Hagans
*Agnes Walters Jones
ΩΩ Annie L. Jones
ΩΩ Doris Sherrod Lee
*Georgia K. (Lois) Reddrick
ΩΩ Ruth Marie Staton
*Mattie (Peggy) Wiggins
*Living Charter Members
Sixty years ago, with great fortitude, commitment and insight 15 strong, Christian, educated black women had a desire to unite. They had a passion for sisterhood, but they put God first. They were intellectually gifted and always well-versed.
Yes, the Charter members of GNC Alumnae were leaders with integrity and in 1965 our Treasured Elite began our blessed Sorority.
Soror Jean Darden was elected the first president, she had a love for her community and was a Greenville Resident
Sorors Clark, Daniels, Davis, Dickens and Dowdy, with dignity and tact Were service-oriented and made a positive impact
Sorors Forbes, Graves, Hagans, Waters Jones and Annie Jones, always stood tall, Were empowered and dedicated, wanted truth and justice for all
Sorors Staton, Lee, Reddrick and Taylor stood with the others side by side Their strength was undeniable, impossible to hide.
Their focus on the five-point thrust, Education was one Their work in this area was second to none.
Economic development and social change, much work to be done They wanted to conquer strife; they sought a better life for everyone!
International and Political Awareness, Physical and Mental Health
Our Charter members worked to improve status and wealth
So as we reflect upon our Great Charter Sorors, their great work impossible to measure in Delta we will forever treasure
ed Elite) set the example, we must never decline Greenville (NC) Alumnae will continue to shine.
en by Soror Mary S. Bullock
Musical Prelude....................................................................….......…..........…..Table Two Band Processional
ERT Moment
Tavondia Burdett
Welcome Elizabeth Blount Chapter President
Purpose of the Occasion Ursula Y Belle Immediate Past President and Chair
Invocation/Meditation Pamela Boyd
Recognition of Special Guests/Dignitaries/D9 M Annette Goldring SAR Membership Services Member-at-Large Coordinator
GNCAC-Made First Membership Intake Lucille Sayles
Musical Interlude
Table Two Band
Introduction of Regional Director.................................................…..….....Elizabeth Blount Chapter President
Musical Selection
Thyme
Chicken Breast & Lemon Garlic
Table Two Band
Keynote Speaker………………………………..........…..………………………….…....Pamela Murphy Lewis Regional Director
Grace............................................................................….........................Rita Jackson-Gilbert Dinner
Slideshow: Through the Decades Adeea Rogers
Musical Selection Table Two Band
GNCAC Today..........….............…................………………………………….............…...Delphine Parker 2 Vice President nd
Those Impacting Community (TIC) Presentations
Nikki W Miller and Gwen Greene
Musical Interlude Table Two Band
Non-traditional Scholar (G.R.I.T.) Presentation........................….........….......Patricia Clark Scholarship Committee
Closing Remarks Elizabeth Blount Chapter President
Celebrate with Music and Dancing DJ KoolBreeze
(Raspberry or Strawberry Drizzle)
Tossed Mixed Greens Salad
Buttery Pan Roasted Green Beans
Roasted Garlic Whipped Potatoes
Seared
Francasie
Peppercorn Grilled Sirloin w/ Demi Glaze Cheesecake
The Greenville (NC) Alumnae Chapter continues to pass the torch of leadership through the administrations of the following dedicated women who have led and continue to lead with FORTITUDE: (TICS Presidents prior to chartering: Soror Julia C. Davis, Agnes W. Jones, and Jean J. Darden).
Soror Jean J. Darden 1965-1967 and 1983-1985
Soror Georgia K. “Lois” Reddrick 1967-1968
Soror Ruth M. Staton 1968-1973
Soror Pattie L. Leary 1973-1975
Soror Lillie Powell 1975-1977 and 1985-1987
Soror Gladys R. Sanders 1977-1979 and 1989-1991
Soror Mary G. Murrell 1979-1981
Soror Paulette Dove 1981-1983
Soror Brenda H. Teel 1987-1989 and 1995-1996
Soror DeDe J. Carney 1991-1993
Soror Mavis G. Williams 1993-1995 and 2003-2007
Soror Patricia Alexander-Johnson 1996-1999
Soror Cynthia L. Doctor Boswell 1999-2001
Soror M. Annette Goldring 2001-2003
Soror Tara M. Honesty 2007-2011
Soror Valarie Gatlin 2011-2015
Soror Kandie D. Smith 2015-2017
Soror Gwendolyn R. Greene 2017-2019
Soror Ursula Y. Belle 2019-2023
Elizabeth N. Blount, President
Tera Perez, 1st Vice President
Delphine Parker, 2nd Vice President
Pamela Boyd, Recording Secretary
Annie Watts, Asst. Recording Secretary
Paulette Grimes, Corresponding Secretary
Trissa Teel, Financial Secretary
Millicent Kornegay, Asst. Financial Secretary
Andrea Barrett, Treasurer
Ursula Y. Belle, Immediate Past President
Kecia D. Adams
Patricia Alexander Johnson
Jacqueline S. Allen
Annette D. Anderson
Gwendolyn A. Arthur
Monisha Worsley Atkinson
Sandra Jones Baker
Teresa L. Barnhill
Andrea Michelle Barrett
Jacquelyn Hinton Barrett
Keisha C. Barrett
Ursula Y. Belle
Rhonda L. Billingslea
Tomekia Blackmon
Elizabeth N. Blount
Pamela Boyd
Barbara G. Brown
Nicole Hairston Brown
Shanita S. Brown
Yolanda Patrice Bryant
Mary S. Bullock
Tavondia Burdett
Cheryl D. Burgess
Crystal Burts
Reba D. Carlton
E. (Dede) J. Carney
Shirley W. Carraway
Cheryl Webb Cherry
Shawnda R. Cherry
Patricia Clark
Jacqueline Clemons
Wendy Clemons
Esther Council
Mildred Daniels
Beverly Darden
Tarra Eason Farrow
LaTanya Fitzhugh
Evangeline Freeman
Tula Garris
Valarie Gatlin-Walker
Virginia Gaynor
LaShaunda Gilbert
M. Annette Goldring
Crystal Gooding
Bevley Green
Gwendolyn Greene
Paulette Grimes
Ethelene Hardy-Stover
Ja-Fana (Ghita) Harris
Kristina Snuggs-Harris
Vertricia Harris
Heather Renee Harvey
Patricia Horton-Albritton
Rita Jackson-Gilbert
Belinda Johnson
Tanisha N. Johnson
Ronita E. Jones
Arjenae Jones Williams
Cheryl Jordan
Vickie Joyner
Devonna King
Millicent Kornegay
Najiyyah (Gia) C. Lewis
Stephanie Manley-Rook
Ayanda Meachem
Angela B. Mebane
Rhea Miles
L (Nikki) W. Miller
Naomi Moore
Sheree Moye-Johnson
Janice Newell-Byrd
Victoria Nobles
Lillian T. Outterbridge
Delphine Parker
Anissa Peacock
Tera Perez
L. Machella Phillips
Vanessa Polk
Delores Porter
Valerie Quinn
Patricia Ragin
Tara S. Roach
Adeea Rogers
Lucille Sayles
Sandra Seay
Myeisha Selby
Callie Shambley
Natalie Sherrod
Kandie D. Smith
Elitrous Squires
Valjeaner Stephenson
Staci Streeter-Moye
Watsi Mateenya Sutton
Trissa Teel
Brenda Turner
Tachina Valentine
Wanda Washington
Annie N. Watts
Alexia Williams
Kimberly L. Williams
Teresa Williams
Uvonda Willis
Carol (LaShae) Wilson
Connie Wilson
Denise Wright
We acknowledge our Sponsors, Donors, and the community for their ongoing support in our initiatives to benefit the greater Greenville community through service, scholarship, sisterhood, and social action. We anticipate many more years of collaboration with all stakeholders and continuing the legacy established by our Founders and GNCAC Charter members.
Diamond Sponsor
Congleton Funeral Home and Cremations
Optimal Behavioral, LLC
Silver Sponsor
Kappa Sigma (ECU)
Pearl Sponsors
Ursula Y. Belle, 2019-2023
Elizabeth Blount, President
Valarie Walker (In Memory of Soror Julia Davis and Soror Francine Taft)
Fall Line 1995
DiverSiTy 24 (Fall 1998)
19 in Harmonious Play (Spring 2005)
23 Sckool Daze (Spring 2009)
DeSTination Flight 23 (Fall 2020)
Kappa Sigma (ECU)
Valarie G. Walker, 2011-2015
Rhea Miles
Cassandra Tyson
Nikki W. Miller
Mary S. Bullock
WMV Travels, LLC
Timothy Sawyer, State Farm
Pitt County Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, INC.
Our sincerest gratitude to each member of the 60th Charterversary Committee for your dedication, enthusiasm, and unwavering commitment to the success of this event. It is through your collective efforts that we have achieved excellence
The members of the Greenville (NC) Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., extend our heartfelt gratitude to all who joined us for this significant occasion. We sincerely appreciated sharing this time of love, reflection, and camaraderie with you as we celebrated our 60-year anniversary. The moments of laughter, hugs, and smiles have been invaluable.
We would like to express our special thanks to our sponsors and donors, whose support made this celebration possible We wish you continued seasons of joy, good health, and prosperity in the years ahead.
Thank you, Ms. Moriah Miller, for your patience, guidance, and creativity in booklet design. GNCAC appreciates your effort in making us shine!