The Service Projects Committee has agreed to adopt First Lady, Michelle Obama’s “Let’s Move” initiative. Although there is a national impetus to address the issue of childhood obesity, it has special importance for our state because 41% of children in Mississippi are overweight or obese!

 

Our primary goal is to promote a more healthful and active lifestyle for the children in the Jackson metro area and make a significant impact in the community by providing needed capital improvements to the I.S. Sanders Branch of the YMCA.

 

In aligning our efforts with the national to solve the epidemic of childhood obesity within a generation we are proposing (read more)

GOALS

1. To collaborate with local corporations, write grants, and solicit funds from the chapter membership and others to help underwrite an effective exercise program for youth and adults in the community.
   
   
2. To provide a structured engaging exercise program for more than 800 elementary and middle school children at 23 sites through partnerships with the Jackson Public Schools after school program, the I.S. Sanders Branch of the YMCA, and the Jackson State University Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance Department.
   
   
3. To engage students to actively participate in twice-weekly, 30-minute active movement sessions lead by a trainer, for 12 weeks each semester.
   
   
4. To encourage and empower the children to take responsibility for their own health, while being an example to their family and peers.
   
   
5. To collaborate with chapter members and other adults to help promote a healthy lifestyle.
   
   
6. To work with the I.S. Sanders Branch of the YMCA to provide needed items in order to have a safe, functioning and accessible facility to promote a healthy exercise regimen.

Service Project Flyer

Pledge Card

Fitness Article

Mary Hill, Chair Sonya Stovall, Co-Chair Communications Sub-Committee Veronica Chambers, Chair Tommiea P. Jackson, Co-Chair Doris Bridgeman Nakisha Davis Karen Matlock Imelda Brown History Sub-Committee Olivia Thomas, Chair Sylvia Watley, Co-Chair K.B. Nolan, Co-Chair Rosie Harper Zelma Carson Gwen Loper Leontyne Fizer Beverly Hayes-Hodges

Logistics Sub-Committee Barbara Luckett, Chair Carolyn Howard, Co-Chair Latonia Buchanan, Co-Chair Tracy Davis Yvette Mitchell Dana Brown Program Sub-Committee Regenia Shearrill, Chair Lori Steward, Co-Chair Theresa Young, Co-Chair Janie Sanders Valvia Wilson’ Brenda Middleton Yvette Mitchell Joyce White April Catchings Julia Crockett Kidada Brown Shirley Davis Denise Griffin Mattie Tucker Tracy Davis

Registration Sub-Committee C.M. Lewis, Chair Robin Silas, Co-Chair Nancy Steward Deneen Showers Beverly Duck Davis Andrea Thomas Kitty Cole Sharolot Miller Arva Belt Fuller Sharon Pepper Linda Rush   Service Project Sub-Committee Shirley Tucker, Chair Cheryl Turner, Co-Chair Brenda Middleton, Co-Chair Bennie Henderson Venecca Mason Beverly Duck Davis Linda rush Ivye Allen Vendor Sub-Committee Linda Rush, Chair Yolanda Jones-McElroy, Co-Chair

 

 

Friday, April 29, 2011 Registration Meet and Greet

Saturday, April 30, 2011 Public Service Project Banquet

Sunday, May 1, 2011 Closing Brunch Worship Service

 

A Special Message

On behalf of the entire membership of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Jackson (MS) Alumnae Chapter, we invite you to roll up your sleeves, get on board and get involved with the “Let’s Move” public service project. Childhood obesity is at an alarming level in our nation. It is devastating our communities and threatening the very lives of our children. We must act now -- before it is too late to save this generation from the burden of chronic poor health and the tragedy of a shortened lifespan.

We welcome the support of businesses, government agencies, community groups and individuals who are motivated to contribute financially to this city-wide campaign; to offer your services as volunteers; to encourage and support participants to stay in the program.

This is a big challenge. This is an important issue. This is an incredible opportunity to change lives. Jackson, “Let’s Move!”

For more information about lending your support, please email president@jacksonmsalumnae.org.

Erma J. Johnson, President Jackson (MS) Alumnae Chapter Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.

Mary Hill 70th Anniversary - A Platinum Event, Chair

Sonya Stovall 70th Anniversary - A Platinum Event, Co-Chair