This is the September 2026 issue of the Essence newsletter for the Petersburg Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. It includes a President's Greeting, committee updates, chaplain's corner, sister-to-sister hospitality, birthdays, and announcements.
This is the September 2026 issue of the Essence newsletter for the Petersburg Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. It is intended for members of the chapter and covers the start of the 2026-2028 biennium.
The President's Greeting from Soror Sonja Tucker Pride welcomes members to the new sorority year with the theme 'Empowered as One'. It highlights summer activities including Social Action forums, voter registration, and the 32nd South Atlantic Regional Conference.
The First Vice President provides instructions for committee sign-ups via a QR code active until September 30, 2026. The Chaplain's Corner offers a devotional on new beginnings based on Lamentations 3:22-23.
The Sister-to-Sister Hospitality section lists prayers and well wishes for sorors and their families, including condolences for several members who have lost loved ones. It also includes congratulations for Soror Dr. Regina Turner's election to the South Atlantic Region Nominating Committee, Soror Veida Evans completing the Delta Pearl Program, Soror Angela Beverly on the birth of her daughter, and Soror Lachanda Lee's appointment to the State Board of Social Services.
The newsletter lists September birthdays for chapter members. The Fundraising Committee announces the 2026 Unsung Hero Gala with 15 seats left. The Social Action Committee reports on voter registration drives and training, with upcoming events at Petersburg High School, Petersburg Public Library, and West Petersburg Baptist Church.
Announcements include a youth risk management training on September 15th and a celebration gala for the Beta Gamma Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. celebrating 100 years.