 
The Decatur Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. was chartered on
October 5, 1973,
at the home of Soror Bobbie Sanford, by sixteen women who had the foresight and vision to establish
a Delta Chapter in the DeKalb County area. Decatur Alumnae Chapter's mission is to continue to
expand the sorority's commitment of providing public service to our local community, addressing
national issues, and supplying assistance towards international crises.
Decatur Alumnae has experienced over thirty-eight rewarding years of administering public service
projects and programs that promote human welfare. Decatur Alumnae continues to support our
National initiatives with program implementation in our local communities. Over the years,
Decatur Alumnae has focused on programs such as:
- Voter registration
- Food and clothing distribution to families and shelters
- Youth Leadership Academy
- Dr. Betty Shabazz Delta Academy
- Health Awareness Programs
- Awarding scholarships to students pursuing a college education
We continue to support service and civic organizations that are committed to promoting human welfare and educating the youth. Some of these organizations include the United Negro College Fund, Habitat for Humanity, NAACP, and the National Council of Negro Women.
We are proud of our history and have grown in numbers. We currently have over 400 sorors in the Decatur Alumnae Chapter. As we forge ahead into this new millennium, Decatur Alumnae will
continue to be dedicated in our commitment of providing substantial services in promoting human welfare.
Charter Members
Jacqueline Willis Anthony
June Williams Crawford
Delores Aldridge Essuon
Carolyn Jernigan-Glenn
JoAnn Harris *
Iverria E. Henderson
Dianne Hill
Ernestine Linder
Yvonne McNeil
Kate Richardson Moret
Dorothy Ann
Lett Ogletree
Bobbie Sanford
Mattie B. Smith
Roslyn Smith
Dolores Strawbridge
Betty Wilson *
Past Presidents
Decatur Alumnae Chapter has flourished under the leadership of 15 dynamic sorors.
Yvonne McNeil 1973- 1975
Carolyn Jernigan- Glenn 1975-1977
Dolores Strawbridge 1977-1979
Michelle Stewart 1979- 1980
Glenell S. Smoot 1980-1981
Mary H. Glenn 1981-1983
Mary Smarr 1983- 1987
Jacqueline W. Anthony 1987- 1989
Deborah Covin Wilson 1989-1991
Claudean Freeman 1991-1993
Ozie "Jackie" Adams 1993-1997
Betty A. Mitchell 1997- 2001
Arma Boyd 2001-2005
Renee Shackelford 2005-2009
Francine Gadson 2009 - Present
* represents deceased. |
