Madison Alumnae HERstory
In July 1977, twenty-three visionary women embarked upon a new and challenging path in their lives as women of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
They decided it was time that the Madison, Wisconsin community benefits from the sisterhood, scholarship and service that our illustrious sorority has to offer. Their efforts led to the chartering of the Madison Alumnae Chapter on August 27, 1977. These women used their collective skills to cultivate and educate the minority community on political, educational, cultural, economical and social spheres. Their vision yesterday was in accordance with those of our Founders and we carry the torch today to continue working in these spheres. This year we will celebrate Forty two years of sisterhood, scholarship and service to the Madison, Wisconsin community and honor those women who made it possible.
We are Deltas
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. is a private, non-profit organization whose purpose is to provide assistance and support through established programs in local communities throughout the world.
A sisterhood of more than 200,000 predominately Black college educated women, the Sorority currently has over 900 chapters located in the United States, England, Japan (Tokyo and Okinawa), Germany, the Virgin Islands, Bermuda, the Bahamas and the Republic of Korea. The major programs of the sorority are based upon the organization's Five Point Programmatic Thrust: The Sorority was founded in 1913 by 22 students at Howard University. These young women wanted to use their collective strength to promote academic excellence; to provide scholarships; to provide support to the underserved; educate and stimulate participation in the establishment of positive public policy; and to highlight issues and provide solutions for problems in their communities. The organizational structure and governance of the Sorority is invested in the Grand Chapter, which meets in National Convention biennially. Regional Conferences are held in the seven geographic regions of the organization during non-convention years. In the interim, the Executive Board, consisting of elected and appointed members, acts to establish and implement policies, as needed. A paid professional staff, under the leadership of the Executive Director, operates the National Headquarters office in Washington, D.C. No part of the net income or contributions of the Sorority are utilized to the benefit of, or is distributed to members, officers or other private persons except as authorized by the Sorority to pay reasonable compensation for services rendered or to make payments in furtherance of its purposes. As a non-profit organization, no part of the Sorority's activities shall be for propaganda purposes or otherwise attempting to influence legislation in a lobbying role. Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. conducts all of its activities in accordance with the rules that govern organizations whose tax status is 501(c)(7). For more information visit: www.deltasigmatheta.org
Our Duty
The membership of the Madison Alumnae Chapter is a sisterhood of college-educated women who exemplify and promote scholarship, and are Dedicated to Serve, ImpacT and Empower.
Some of our signature programs include our Annual Heart & Soul Scholarship Ball, Delta G.E.M.S., Voter Registration and Education drives, and Delta Days at the City and County. Additionally, we provide cultural enrichment opportunities through Arts and Letters such as our Creative Writing contest for middle and high school youth, and Delta RED carpet movie events.