GAMMA PHI DELTA SORORITY, INC.
will
celebrate its
Sunday, August 3rd
–
Friday, August 8th, 2008
At the Beautiful
Florida Mall Hotel, Nestled in the
Heart of Orlando, Florida
Come experience southern hospitality at its
best!
Hosted by the South Atlanta Region
Patricia A. Daniels, Supreme Basileus
Soror La Verne Wilson, Chairperson, National 65th Anniversary Celebration
Soror Rebecca Ford, South Atlantic Region Chairperson, National 65th Anniversary Celebration
Room Rates:
Single, Double, Triple, Quad…………………........................... $125.00 plus 12.5% tax
Reservations may be made now! 1-800-588-4656
Registration:
Early Rose Registration Fee (postmarked by May 30th).............. $250.00
Regular Butterfly Registration Fee (postmarked by June 30th).... $275.00
On Site Registration Fee.......................................................... $350.00
Includes: Registration Packet, Supreme Basileus’ Felicitate Party, Souvenir Journal, Prayer Worship Breakfast, Community Luncheon, Continental Breakfast, VIP Banquet and much, much more.
Youth Registration:
Youth Registration Fee............................................................. $100.00*
Includes: Registration Packet, Youth
Reception Party, Continental Breakfast, Youth Luncheon, Talent Show, Fantasy
Swirl Ball, Youth Party and more. *Additional fees for the Youth Outing will be distributed at a later date.
Remember
our dates August 3-8, 2008. Please bring your families.
This is a good way to celebrate our 65 years of volunteer service.
Gamma Phi Delta Sorority, Inc. History
In 1947 our Founder, Soror Elizabeth Garner, and Co-Founder, Soror Violet T. Lewis, stepped forward with bold courage, enthusiasm and charted a course into the world of Greekdom with the formation of this unique organization for business and professional women now known as Gamma Phi Delta Sorority.
The organization immediately made history through its many dedicated efforts on behalf of women and children, fostering educational opportunities, sponsoring a showcase for talented youth through the “Artist of Tomorrow” program since 1943 and many other benevolent enterprises and social functions that served to improve the quality of life.
A clearly marked trail was left for us to follow and it is evident that we have done so. August 3-8, 2008 will bring us to the National 65th Celebration of Excellence and Dedication to our members and communities.
Excellence in Service
Excellence in Growth
Excellence in Youth Programs
Excellence in Humane Endeavors
Excellence in Organizational Programming
The leaders that followed our courageous Founders continue the tradition of excellence and dedication.
We are dedicated, because we are proud of our past. We rejoice because of our accomplishments, we challenged to set new goals and will chart the course for an illustrious future. We are inspired to Excellence and Dedication.
We celebrated the Golden Anniversary “50 years of Excellence” 1943-1993, Washington, D.C., Supreme Basileus Frances L. Jarrett and the 55 years, “Empowering Young People Toward Excellence for the 21st Century”, at the 50th Boulé in Miami, Florida, Supreme Basileus Patricia A. Daniels.
We will be working closely with the national committee, the Host Chapter, South Atlantic Regional Officers, and you the dedicated Sorors of Gamma Phi Delta Sorority, Inc. With all of us working together, we will make this celebration one that will always be remembered.
Committees are already in place and some have begun their task. Regional Directors, Chapter Basilei, and Honorees have received letters requesting information for the Souvenir Program booklet, such as: Life Members, Rose Pin Awardees, Youth Awardees, photos, etc. Also information will be sent out about the placing Ads in the Souvenir Program Booklet. I know you do not want to be left out of this history make Souvenir Program Booklet, so please adhere to Committee Chairpersons as soon as possible.
The following information are ideas and some of the plans for this great celebration:
Souvenir Booklet: Articles and Photos on:
Founders, Past Supremes and Present Supreme. Pages honoring Living Pearls, (Soror
Kay Davis), Life Members, (Sorors McCalister, Simmons and Robinson), Rose Pin
Awardees. (Soror Long).
Pages listing Gamma Phi Delta’s: Scholarship recipients, (Sorors
Broughton and Jones), International Phi-Teens, Cavaliers, Junior Cavaliers and
Rosebuds. (Soror Wilson), 65th Celebration Tribute, (Soror Kennedy
updated). “Gamma Phi Delta Women Who Made a Difference.” (Soror Jarrett) (Each
chapter would have a contest to choose one person in their chapter) and Official
Pages. Group Pictures of each Region, Ads from all the Chapters with their Group
photo and Personal Ads will be the reasonability of the Regions, Chapters and
Sorors.
Activities: Worship Service at a Church or Prayer Breakfast. Supreme
Felicitate Reception Dressy 40 Vintage Ware or Pink and/or Blue in honor of our
Founders, Past Supremes and Present Supreme). Community Luncheon, Memorial
Service, Awards Luncheon, and VIP Awards Banquet in Gold and White. Workshops
and Vendors.
Youth Activities: Artist of Tomorrow, Youth Fantasy Swirl, Youth
Luncheon, workshops, Talent Night, and Special Family Outings for all.
Additional Boulé Research Team Committee Chairpersons:
Youth Activities – Supreme 3rd Anti-Basileus Martha Traylor - Chairperson
Worship Service at Church and Breakfast - Soror Pinkie Sanders – Chairperson
Transportation - Soror Shinara Clayton - Chairperson
Media - Soror Audrey Allison - Chairperson
Undergraduates - Soror Linda Cofer Chairperson
Additional Committee
Chairpersons and Members:
Sorors Jo’Esther Bursie, Jaun Robinson, Ellina Simmons, Phyllis Junor, Ginger Levert, Prodell Carson, Denise Corley, Amy Fillmore, Joyce Lewis, Veronica Yates–Riley, Annette Fells, Barbara Maxton, Sherrill Davis, Dollye Tarver, Maxine King, Edmonia Lovett, Jewel Dailey, Patricia Jackson and Verna Penny. Honorary Chairs: Supreme Basileus Patricia A. Daniels, Ms. Carrie Brown, Dr. Eunice Dudley, Dr. Marjorie Harris and Dr. Phyllis Ponders.
We look forward to sharing our ideas with you in the near
future.
If you have any suggestions, or would like to work on a committee or have any
information
that will help us with our research, it would be greatly appreciated.
Please feel free to e-mail La Verne Wilson at:
laverne_wilson@usa.net.
National Headquarters: 2657 West
Grand Boulevard, Detroit, Michigan 48208-1203
Phone: (313) 873-2691
Fax: (313) 873-5254
E-mail:
gamma_phi_delta@ameritech.net
Website: GammaPhiDeltaSorority.com
Thank you
for your support on this wonderful project. By working together on the National
65th Anniversary Celebration
we “Continue the Vision –With Collective
Voices” and bring our history up to date.
Sisterly,
Soror La Verne Wilson, Chairperson, National
65th Anniversary Celebration
Patricia A. Daniels, Supreme Basileus
Soror Rebecca Ford, South Atlantic Region Chairperson, National 65th
Anniversary Celebration
2008 Boulé Activities and More
Pre Boulé
Sunday, August 3rd
Worship Service and Prayer Breakfast (no cost) Shiloh Baptist Church
Monday, August 4th
Registration, Board Meeting, Regional Director’s Council, Family Outing – Free Time
Tuesday, August 5th
Registration, Workshops Begin– “Presentations That Persuade”, Committee Meetings, Supreme’s Felicitation Reception – Dressy 40’s Vintage Greek Night
Boulé – Sorors Stepping Into The Future
Wednesday, August 6th
Prayer Breakfast, Official Opening, Joint Founders Day, Community and Charities Luncheon, Plenary Session, Vendors Open – The Latest in Fashion and Flair
Thursday, August 7th
Memorial Observance, Elections, Leadership Luncheon – Spirit Day
Friday, August 8th
Closed Awards Luncheon – Women Making a Difference, Installation of Officers, VIP Awards Banquet – Gold and White
Youth Activities
Tuesday, August 5th Youth Get Acquainted
Wednesday, August 6th Youth Luncheon
Wednesday, August 6th Artist of Tomorrow – Showcase of Talent
Thursday, August 7th Youth Fantasy Swirl
Friday, August 8th Fun Day – Universal Studios
And More…..
2008 Boulé Workshops
“Presentations That Persuade”
Who is Gamma Phi Delta Sorority? - “Our Living Legacy”
This
workshop is designed to reflect on the history of Gamma Phi Delta Sorority, Inc.
1943 - 2008
National Five Point Program
Promotion
Marketing
MEEPS from the beginning to now, “It’s Alive and Well”
Falling In Love with Risk
This
workshop is designed for those who are apprehensive about running for an office.
Taking the right steps begins with the chapter then stepping into the Regional
and National arenas.
Breaking Down Barriers and now
Bridging the Gap
This is a
must for Undergraduates desiring to move into graduate status.
It’s A Matter of Fact! - Financial
Facts, Forms and Fees
Learn how
to grasp the financial facts, navigate forms and understand the fees.
NEW!
Delegate Briefing - Protocol “What Did YOU Move”?
Reviewing
tips and tools on how to make the most of Boulé as a delegate and learn more
about our policies, procedures and Robert’s Rules.
Naughty vs. Nice – Healthy Living
SOS
Sorors
Steps to Staying Healthy: suggestions and a comprehensive guide on nutrition and
exercise.
Conference & Events Planning
Suggested
for Regional Directors (Conference 2009 and others)
First Time Forum – The XYZ’s of
Gamma Phi Delta
This
workshop is designed for Sorors attending Boulé for the first time.
NEW!
National Basilei Institute – Getting a Leadership Makeover
For all National Council Sorors. This is a certificate program that will emphasize the importance of working SMART while learning leadership tips, tools and techniques.
Gamma Phi Delta Sorority, Inc.
“Continue the Vision – With Collective Voices”
Celebrating 65 Years of Sisterhood
55th Biennial Boulé - August 3-9, 2008
The Florida Mall Hotel and Conference Center – Orlando, Florida