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Affectionately known as FAC, Foothill Alumnae Chapter was chartered on March 16, 1991.

The Chapter became the 828th chapter in Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. and now the chapter boasts of over 70 members.

A MESSAGE FROM
THE PRESIDENT

The formidable members of the Foothill Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., welcome you to our website. As the 828th chartered chapter, we have spent over 30 years providing quality public service programs in the area along the foothills of Southern California between Burbank to the west and Pomona to the East.

As we emerge from the trials of the recent year, we are excited to embark on a new level of commitment to our communities near and far.  Our dynamic sisterhood celebrates 108 years of committed public service, and we hope that you will join us in our mission of transforming lives and impacting communities. If you are a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. and new to the

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Chapter President

Dierdre Gay

San Gabriel area, I encourage you to connect with our chapter and join us as we strive to make a difference in the communities we serve.
 

Our website is designed to provide you with insight and valuable information about the Foothill Alumnae Chapter’s programs and projects which include: Delta Academy (girls ages 11-14), Delta Gems (young ladies ages 14-18), EMBODI (young men ages 11-18), Money Mondays, Think Tank Tuesdays and our signature Scholarship Jazz Brunch among others.

Thank you for visiting our website and feel free to visit us again for updates and information on what’s happening with the Foothill Alumnae Chapter.

Sincerely,

 

Dierdre L. Gay, President

Chartered - March 16, 1991
 

During the enigmatic eighties, engulfed by the awesome demographic changes, the need for community service expansion in the Foothill community became clearly apparent.  For over a five-year period, discussions on the feasibility of a new chapter in the area were held. Additionally, reclamation of sorors qualified and willing to provide a myriad of community services coupled with the expertise and leadership experience of active Deltas, inevitably led to the birth of the Foothill Alumnae Chapter.

 

Planning sorors firmly believed that the establishment of this chapter would provide an opportunity for networking between sorors of diverse talents and skills. Many of the skills were developed through a variety of career fields and work with other volunteer organizations along the Foothills in the northeast portion of Los Angeles County.  By the end of 1990, the Foothill Alumnae Chapter charter application was submitted. Grounded in the tradition of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., the charter application was made with a commitment toward enhancing the deliverance of public service to the local community. Meanwhile, this endeavor increased the active and financial membership in the Farwest Region, empowering the National Program.

 

At the beginning of the 1990 Christmas Season, proposed charter members were notified of preliminary approvals. What a wonderful Christmas present! Dreams were fulfilled on March 16, 1991 when chartering became a reality. The Foothill Alumnae Chapter (F.A.C.) became a fact!!!

 

Chartering activities included an inspirational Delta Internal Development morning workshop, lunch, and the chartering ceremony at the Lincoln Avenue Baptist Church, 1180 North Lincoln Avenue, Pasadena California. A formal tea immediately followed the impressive ceremonial event, where the new chapter was greeted and congratulated by National, Regional and local guests.  Officiating over segments, and enjoying the entire chartering day activities were National Treasurer, Soror Marcia Fudge, and Farwest Regional Director, Soror June laVerne Long.  The memorable occasion was culminated by a Black Tie Dinner Dance at the Howard Johnson Plaza Hotel in Monrovia, California. Joined by friends and other Greek letter organizations, the Foothill Alumnae Chapter sorors never looked lovelier in their red and white formal gowns.

CHARTER MEMBERS

Sandra Anderson

Nancy Cash

Gloria “Ginger” Cole

Lorenza Cole

Sandra Hicks Cox

Lillian Davis

Phyllis Douglas

Marion Duff

Jeri R. Durham

Gloria Fallin

Celia Graham

Deborah Harrison

Argola Haynes

Cynthia Jones Hicks

Debra L. Jackson

Ruth Johnson

Gwendolyn Jackson Lisboa

Marilyn Meadows

Dolores Melton

Nanette Moore

Edna Poole-Nobles

Mazree Porter

Temille Porter

Joanne Smallwood

Joyce Streator

Sheila Reid Tatum

Adrienne Brooks Taylor

Lois Toran

Betty Betts Turner

Marilyn Turner

Sandra Wilkins

Cheryl D. Wilson

Doris J. Wilson

Harley Wyatt

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