Public Service
Five-Point Programmatic Thrust along with other programs.
May Week Celebration Growing, Serving, and Succeeding ~2024
Soror Andrea Renee McLeod, Introduced the Speaker
Soror Andrea McLeod, Program Chair for this May Week Celebration. It has been her task to work closely with "All" programs throughout the year as they meet monthly.
Our Guest Speaker, Dr. Kandace Bethea
Dr. Kandace Bethea, a native of Marion who resides in Bennettsville, SC. She has dedicated 27 years as a public school educator in South Carolina and is presently the Superintendent of Marion School District. Dr. Bethea is a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. She spoke on the topic " Embracing A Spirit of Service."
May Week Participants, Mentors, Parents and Sorors~2024
Engaging, Empowering and Elevating Our Communities
The Bennettsville-Cheraw Alumnae Chapter work diligently with our youths, parents, mentors, and communities to give support where it is needed. We work tirelessly to make every year a reality.
May Week Recognition Awards 2023
Bennettsville's Community Award
Roger and Anne Griggs
"Community Kitchen"
Cheraw's Community Award
The Atmosphere Church
Rev. Dennis Rivers
Soror Karalda Perkins
Delta of the Year 2023
Community Service Award - Marlboro County
Rev. Jeremy Bethea, Community Service Recipient for Marlboro County
Bennettsville Cheraw Alumnae recognizes those in the community working everyday to support those who are unable to help themselves. Rev. Jeremy Bethea is our recipient. Congratulations Rev. Bethea!
EMBODI'S PARTNERS
"A Man of Service & Dignity"
Sheriff James E. Clemmons, Jr.
James Edward Clemmons, Jr. Community Service Award is in honor of the late Sheriff James Edward Clemmons, Jr. Sherriff Clemmons served as a mentor for the Bennettsville -Cheraw Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Embodi program for over fifteen years. Embodi stands for Empowering Males to Build Opportunities for Developing Independence. As a mentor, he served in several capacities with these young men.
They are as follows:
1. He helped the young men to make healthy life style choices.
2. He provided numerous workshops on cultural, educational and social expectations.
3. He shared his expertise on avoiding and navigating the criminal justice system.
4. He served as a chaperone and cook on male bonding trips.
5. He served as a chaperone on cultural field trips.
6. He assisted the young men with the Community Service Project of Adopt a Highway.
7. He modeled the characteristics of being a leader, team player, gentleman, and provider.
In addition to his service to these young men, he served other organizations in the community which helped all people. Not only was he a leader in the community, the governor of NC and President Biden appointed him to serve on several Criminal Justice Commissions
He was active in his church.
May Week Recognition Awards 2022
Soror Lenora Powe Recogniton Award
May Week Action Recognition Award
Soror Beatrice DuPree Recognition Award
May Week Recogntion Award
Committee Chairs Sharing Summaries of this Year's Workshops
Delta Academy/Delta GEMS
Delta Academy/Delta GEMS, a mentoring program that serves girls ages 11-18, provides tools that enables girls to sharpen and enhance their skills to achieve high levels of academic success.
From left to right: Sorors Karen Clark, Valerie Moore, Eunice Ray, Chair, April Davis, Quishika Lucas, and Sandra Malichi.
Delta Academy/Delta GEMS
Each of the young ladies received a certificate for their participation in this year monthly meetings. We're making a difference one youth at at time. Worskshops are held each month on topics such as: Career Development, Healthy Eating, Self-Esteem, Nutrition and Fitness, Community Service and an Educational Field Trip.
EMBODI- Male Mentoring Programs for our Guys
Empowering Males to be Build Opportunities to Develop Independence
From left to right: Sorors Dannie Blair, chair, Vanessa Pearson, Vivian Patrick, Lynn Henry, Yolonda DuPree and Callie Ellerbe.
Our Entrepreneur Competition
The Entrepreneur Competiton allows the youth to present their project/business he has come up with and how successful is their project. The guys have to meet with the men who are our collaborative partners . The winners for this year are:
Community Service Award - Cheraw SC
Hattie Burns, Community Service Recipient for Cheraw SC
Bennettsville Cheraw Alumnae recognizes Mrs. Hattie Burns for her community service work with the Cheraw area. We appreciate you, Mrs. Burns.
EMBODI- Empowering Males!
EMBODI Men Support Our Youth!
These men come to every meeting and give guidance, assist the committee with fishing trips, bowling, football/basketball games, and much more. We appreciate them so much!