PNW Council Founders Day Program Booklet

PNW Council Founders Day

hosted by the Alaska & Fairbanks Alumnae Chapters in Anchorage, Alaska

Trailblazing with Steadfast Commitment to Our Legacy

PNW Council

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, Incorporated 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

PNW Council Member Chapters

Alaska

Alaska

Fairbanks

Oregon

Washington

Beta Psi

Portland

Bellevue

Columbia-Basin

Seattle

Spokane

Tacoma

Schedule of Events

Registration

Friday @ 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Saturday @ 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM

Hotel Location:

Friday: 10th Floor (Registration Desk)

Saturday: Main Level (Registration Desk Across from Fore Deck Ballroom)

Friday will feature the Alaskan Vendor Hall from 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Welcome & Game Night

Friday @ 6:00 PM

Hotel Location: 10th Floor (Quarter Deck)

Attire: Soros in RED paraphernalia, Divine Nine: Rep your Organization and Guests: wear your causal attire

Sisterhood Luncheon

Saturday @ 12:30 PM

Hotel Location:: Fore Deck Ballroom

Attire: Black business attire

Sorors Only

Rededication Ceremony

Saturday @ 9:30 AM

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

Sorors

Attire: White cocktail attire

Welcome Event & Game Night

Welcome Event & Game Night

Words of Welcome

Vara Allen-Jones

Alaska Alumnae Chapter, President

Jessica King Fairbanks Alumnae Chapter, President

Lori Colbert, Esq. Founders Day, Chair

Invocation

Patricia Wilson-Cone (insert title)

Game Night

Join us for an unforgettable family friendly game night filled with laughter and friendly competition!

Alaskan Vendors

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.

10th&M Seafoods

Danee’sEarrings Kuspuks

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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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Vonnie Gaither is an AfricanAmerican Alaskan Artist.

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Rededication Ceremony

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.

Founders

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

Rededication Ceremony

Alaska Alumnae

C h a p t e r H i s t o r y

The Alaska Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta was chartered on June 24, 1959. Dr. Jeanne L. Noble, 12th National President, and Dr. Geraldine P. Woods, National 1st 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

Fairbanks Alumnae

Chapter History

Fairbanks Alumnae Chapter (FAC) was chartered on March 8, 2014 Since that time, FAC has initiated two lines and established signature programs (Book Scholarship Program and Black History Month Breakfast) and key partnerships (NAACP and the Interior

Alaska Center for Non-Violent Living) to serve the Fairbanks community.

Charter Members

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

Sisterhood Luncheon

Sisterhood Luncheon

Welcome

Vara Allen-Jones

Alaska Alumnae Chapter, President

Greetings

____________ , Farwest Regional Representative

Invocation

Pamela Davis, PNW Chaplain

Lunch

Trailblazers Presentation

Introduction of Keynote Speaker

Jessica King, Fairbanks Alumnae Chapter, President

Keynote

Kimberly M. Usher, Farwest Regional Direction

Closing Remarks

All White Party

All White Party

Welcome

Renee Wardlaw, Esq.

Alaska State Coordinator & PNW Council, Co-Chair

Fur Fashion Show

David Green Master Furrier

Invocation

Patricia Wilson-Cone

(title)

Dinner, DJ & Dancing

Sponsors

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, Incorporated.

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.

Sponsors

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, Incorporated.

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.

Alaska State Leadership

2025 PNW Council Founders Day Committee