PNW Council Founders Day
hosted by the Alaska & Fairbanks Alumnae Chapters in Anchorage, Alaska
Trailblazing with Steadfast Commitment to Our Legacy
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hosted by the Alaska & Fairbanks Alumnae Chapters in Anchorage, Alaska
Trailblazing with Steadfast Commitment to Our Legacy
In alignment with our Farwest Regional Director, Kimberly M Usher’s vision of Farwest F.I.R.S.T., the alumnae and collegia members located in Alaska, Oregon and Washington forme the Pacific Northwest (PNW) Council of Delta Sigma The Sorority, Inc. in September 2023.
The purpose of the PNW Council is to promo communication and collaboration between Memb Chapters and offer a platform for sharing ideas and initiative Furthermore, the PNW Council is dedicated to identifyin opportunities to use our collective strengths, resources an power to advocate for the unique needs of our Memb Chapters.
We sincerely appreciate the continued support, love an encouragement of the PNW Council throughout the Farwe Region and beyond. Thank you for attending our second ( many) Founders Day, hosted in the great state of Alaska.
Renee Wardlaw, Esq., Alaska State Coordinator
Charlene Smith, MEd., Oregon State Coordinator
Alyce McNeil, Washington State Coordinator
Saba Moallem, PNW State Facilitator
Alaska
Alaska
Fairbanks
Oregon
Washington
Beta Psi
Portland
Bellevue
Columbia-Basin
Seattle
Spokane
Tacoma
Welcome & Game Night
Friday @ 6:00 PM
Hotel Location: 10th Floor (Quarter Deck)
Attire
Rededication Ceremony
Saturday @ 9:30 AM
Sorors: RED paraphernalia
Divine Nine: Rep your Organization
Guests: wear your causal attire
Sorors & Guests are welcomed
Featuring Alaskan Vendor Hall
Sisterhood Luncheon
Saturday @ 12:30 PM
Hotel Location:: Fore Deck Ballroom
Assesing And Controlling Financial
Attire: Black business attire
Sorors Only
Hotel Location: Fore Deck Ballroom
Attire: Black business attire (no pants)
Sorors Only
All White Party
Saturday @ 6:30 PM
Hotel Location: Fore & Mid Deck Ballroom
Attire: White cocktail attire
Sorors & Guests (with tickets) are welcomed!
Vara Allen-Jones
Alaska Alumnae, President
Jessica King Fairbanks Alumnae, President
Lori Colbert, Esq. Founders Day, Chair
Patricia Wilson-Cone (insert title)
Step into our Vendor Hall, a curated showcase of authentic Alaska businesses, where the spirit and craftsmanship of the Last Frontier come to life through a diverse array of local artisans and entrepreneurs. Experience the heart of Alaska's culture and heritage, all under one roof, as you explore unique, locallymade treasures that tell the stories of this majestic land and its people.
https://10thandmseafoods.com/ https://www.instagram.com/danae_earri ngs/?hl=en
From the pure waters of the 49th state, 10th & M Seafoods supplies a rich variety of the finest seafood. King crab, halibut, salmon, more are processed into fresh or frozen packs for retail customers.
Alaskan Native Earrings made by Danae C. and Mom.
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https://www.instagram.com/artbyvonn e/
African-American Artist based in Alaska
Art by Vonnie Gaither
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
Jimmie Bugg Middleton
Pauline Oberdorfer Minor
Vashti Turley Murphy
Naomi Sewell Richardson
Mammie Reddy Rose
Eliza Pearl Shippen
Florence Letcher Toms
Ethel Carr Watson
Wertie Blackwell Weaver
Madree Penn White
Edith Motte Young
The Alaska Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta was chartered on June 24, 1959. Sorors Dr. Jeanne Noble, Past 12th National President, and Dr. Geraldine Woods, National1st Vice President, sought special permission to charter the chapter.
Luella G. White
Roberta M. Smith
Victoria Jenkins (Williams)
Dolores B. Watson
Willa J. Ewing
Evelyn Lynn
Charter Members
Shantresa Young-Humphreys Rededication Ceremony
Rosita Bryant-Wilburn
Latissué Colbert
Sandra Cole-Rice
Karen Devane-Jeffers
Virgie Dunlap-King
Octavia Harris
Valarie Jackson
Jessica King
Clarice Louden-Mingo
Rhonda McDaniel-Valley
D’Letter Shumate
Crystal Tisdale
Shamecca Williams
Welcome
Vara Allen-Jones
Alaska Alumnae, President
Greetings
Farwest Regional Representative
Invocation
Pamela Davis, PNW Chaplain
(title)
Introduction of Keynote Speaker
Jessica King
Fairbanks Alumnae, President
Keynote
Kimberly M. Usher
Farwest Regional Direction
Closing Remarks
Renee Wardlaw, Esq.
Alaska State Coordinator & PNW Council, Co-Chair
David Green Master Furrier
Patricia Wilson-Cone
(title)
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all the sponsors for their generous support of the 2025 PNW Council Founders Day hosted by the Alaska Alumnae and Fairbanks Alumnae Chapters of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
Your commitment has been instrumental in making this event a resounding success, and it is with deep appreciation that we acknowledge your contribution to celebrating our steadfast commitment our community.
Vara Allen-Jones
Jessica King President, Alaska Alumnae President, Fairbanks Alumnae
Renee Wardlaw, Esq.
Alaska State Coordinator
PNW Council, Co-Chair
Sheila Grubbs
Cessilye Williams
Jazmine McWilliams
President, Alaska Alumnae President, Fairbanks Alumnae
Founders Day, Chair
Koko Banks
Founder Day, Co-Chair
Lori Colbert, Esq.
Founder Day, Co-Chair
Founder Day, Co-Chair
Andrea Hudson