Tacoma Alumnae Chapter - Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. 2.59

The Tacoma Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority was chartered April 30, 1972. Soror Williams, Past Farwest Regional Director officiated. Seattle’s Chapter Sorors Mona Bailey, Alice Dawson, Alice Smith, and Dorothy Baker, assisted with the Chapters installation ceremonies. Soror Bertha Pitts Campbell, Alpha Omicron Chapter, one of the founders of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., highlighted the ceremonies.

With an energetic slate of officers, it did not take this new chapter long to get started on Delta’s Five Point Program. The first of many projects was the Voter Education Drive from May through September. Deltas served in advisory capacities, campaigned for Black officials, had political workshops to educate the community on local initiatives, and conducted seminars on elections and voting. Programs were established to broaden the educational and cultural experiences for Black youths. Their goal was to heighten the awareness of the youth of a new and better economic status and enhance the possibilities of improving their own living. A Teen Lift program was established at Lincoln High School in Tacoma, Washington, with the major emphasis placed on increasing self-confidence, communication skills and strengthening leadership qualities. Teens were also instructed in self-esteem building, poise, and charm. Career opportunities were stressed and college program information was made available by sorors.

Not only did this Chapter rally around the needs of the youth but also found the time to interact with seniors. The Chapter participated in a Christmas program for seniors at the M Street Apartments in Tacoma. There they entertained 35 senior citizens, during the Christmas holidays.