Tyler Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
Greetings Sorors & Friends!
Welcome Sorors and friends to the official website of the Tyler Alumnae Chapter (TAC) of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
Tonia Rider Bickham, President
Welcome to the official site of the Tyler Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.!
My name is Tonia Rider Bickham and I have the honor and privilege of serving as the Chapter President of the Tyler Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, representing over 100 chapter members! I am committed to lead this Chapter forward as we continue its rich legacy. I was initiated into Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc, April 29, 2007 through Tyler Alumnae and have held various leadership roles. I was inspired by Sorors Martha Hunter and Dorothy Pendleton to be a Delta as a young girl and was encouraged to follow in the footsteps of my sister/soror Natalie Rider Johnson. I feel their spirit from the Omega Omega chapter leading and guiding me through this journey.
I am inspired by all we have done already and am excited about our future. Our members strive to provide our communities with programs and services to enhance lives. Tyler Alumnae continues the mission of the Sorority to be a collective strength promoting academic excellence and providing assistance to those in need.
Chartered as Gamma Epsilon Chapter in 1942, the Tyler Alumnae Chapter has been faithfully serving the community for over 80 years. We are committed to embracing the vision of our 22 Founders by developing and providing programs from our Five Point Programmatic Thrust:
- Economic Development
- Educational Development
- International Awareness and Involvement
- Physical and Mental Health
- Political Awareness and Involvement
Our chapter adapted this as our vision statement for the year: “Keeping the Sisterhood inTACt While Making an Impact!” We encourage you to witness Tyler Alumnae transforming lives and impacting the community. Please feel free to get to know us by exploring our website and social media to learn about upcoming programs and events.
If you are a Soror looking for a Chapter home or simply want to visit our amazing Chapter, we would love to have you! Please click here to begin the verification process to attend a Chapter meeting. Our Chapter meetings are typically on the second Saturday of each month at 10:00 am. We would love to celebrate, fellowship, and serve with you!
Sincerely,
Tonia Rider Bickham, President
Tyler Alumnae Chapter
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
“…the best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in service to others." ~ Mahatma Gandhi
Chapter Meetings
DATE: Typically Second Saturday Each Month (September to May)
TIME: 10:00 a.m.
ATTIRE: Delta Business Attire [no t-shirts, jeans (denim), strapless tops, sweats or paraphernalia]
VISITING SORORS: Visiting Sorors are welcomed! Please bring your picture id and proof of membership.
Visit Delta Sigma Theta's National Website at www.deltasigmatheta.org.
For more information, visit the Blazing Southwest Region's website at www.dstsouthwest.org.
Meet Tyler Alumnae Delta's in Action
Social Action
TAC representing at the Texas Red and White Day on Monday, April 17, 2023!
#TXRedandWhiteDay2023
#TexasDeltaEmpoweRED
#SocialActionDST
#DST1913
Committed to Service
TAC is a continuous supporter of the Greater Central and East Texas chapter of the Susan G. Komen organization. Annually our support ranges from donations, participating in the Tyler/ETX Walk, along with chapter led events that bring awareness to the fight against breast cancer.
United By A Common Goal
You can count on the dedication of the City of Tyler community coming together to support the needs of our community. TAC is always willing to support as well as provide opportunities for those in need.
2020 Bridge Crossing Jubilee: 55th Anniversary of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 and Selma to Montgomery March
TAC attended the 2020 Bridge Crossing Jubilee to honor the sacrifices of our civil rights leaders who encouraged blacks to register to vote. This effort galvanized Delta's across the world to encourage blacks to exercise their right to vote, which has led to a historic presidential election with President-Elect Joe Biden and Vice President-Elect Kamala Harris as the next Chief officers of the United States of America.