In 2014, Soror Barbara Milam Gray envisioned the establishment of a new chapter in the Inland Empire region of Southern California. Due to the region’s vast size and rapid population growth, she recognized the need for additional service. On February 17, 2015, Soror Gray met with Soror LaWeeda Ward and discussed the idea of chartering a new chapter in the Inland Empire. Soon after, the two were joined by Soror Sheryl Hunter and the three became the initial steering committee. Together they worked diligently to begin the chartering process.
Soror Ward graciously extended her home for the first gathering of interested sorors that took place on Sunday June 14th, 2015. This group of sorors quickly grew in number and the steering committee expanded to include Sorors Lavonna Asbell, Mary Brown, Meg DeLoatch, Sheri Lawrence, Jessica Magee and Marian Williams.
After five years of working through the chartering process and overcoming obstacles, The Inland Valley Alumnae Chapter was chartered on Sunday, May 17, 2020 by 50 dedicated women who are committed to serving the communities of the Inland Empire.
Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the Inland Valley Alumnae Chapter became Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.’s first chapter to be chartered via a virtual ceremony. The chartering ceremony was officiated by our National President and CEO, Beverly E. Smith and the entire National Executive Committee was in attendance.
In 2014, Soror Barbara Milam Gray envisioned the establishment of a new chapter in the Inland Empire region of Southern California. Recognizing the region’s vast size and rapid growth, she saw a need for additional service and community engagement
On February 17, 2015, Soror Gray met with Soror LaWeeda Ward to discuss the chartering of a new chapter. Soror Sheryl Hunter soon joined them, forming the initial steering committee to begin the chapter development process.
The first gathering of interested sorors took place on Sunday, June 14, 2015, hosted at Soror Ward’s home. From this initial meeting, the group quickly expanded with additional steering committee members including Sorors Lavonna Asbell, Mary Brown, Meg DeLoatch, Sheri Lawrence, Jessica Magee, and Marian Williams.
After five years of diligent effort and overcoming obstacles, the Inland Valley Alumnae Chapter was officially chartered on Sunday, May 17, 2020, by 50 dedicated women committed to serving the communities of the Inland Empire. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the chapter became Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.’s first alumnae chapter to be chartered via a virtual ceremony. The chartering ceremony was officiated by National President and CEO Beverly E. Smith, with the entire National Executive Committee in attendance.
IVAC proudly crossed its inaugural line, the Δynam1c XX T.O.U.R., uniting 20 dynamic women who carried the torch for everything IVAC continues to grow into. Tenacious, Opulent, Unmatched, and Revolutionary, they moved with intention, vision, and unstoppable energy, embodying the very essence of the name and the future of IVAC.
The chapter was honored with the Exemplary Program Award in Educational Development for its outstanding Delta GEMS initiative, recognizing its impactful commitment to empowering and educating young women. In addition, the chapter was named Alumnae Chapter of the Year, a testament to its excellence in service, leadership, and sisterhood.
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