<html><head><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"></head><body dir="auto"><br><br><div dir="ltr">Sent from My IPhone</div><div dir="ltr"><br>Begin forwarded message:<br><br></div><blockquote type="cite"><div dir="ltr"><b>From:</b> Delta Sigma Theta <informz@deltasigmatheta.org><br><b>Date:</b> October 19, 2021 at 9:46:26 AM EDT<br><b>To:</b> DBrown8827@aol.com<br><b>Subject:</b> <b>Introducing the 13th Edition of the Official Ritual</b><br><b>Reply-To:</b> informz@deltasigmatheta.org<br><br></div></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><div dir="ltr">
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<span class="inline-color" style="color:#000000">Dear Sorors,</span></p>
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#333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 22.5px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 0; text-align: left;"><span class="inline-color" style="color:#000000">The <em>Ritual</em> of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated is a cherished book that embodies our time-honored ceremonial traditions spanning the life of a Delta from her birth into our beloved sisterhood to her Omega Omega.</span></p>
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font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 22.5px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 0; text-align: left;"><span class="inline-color" style="color:#000000"><strong>The National Ritual and Ceremonies Commission is pleased to announce that the necessary updates and revisions to the Sorority’s Ritual are complete.</strong> Revisions in this 13th Edition of the <em>Ritual</em> include detailed implementation guidance, clarifying instructions, updated graphics, and harmonized musical scores. Of special merit is the inclusion and revision of two additional ceremonies, documented by 16th National President and Chair Emerita, Dr. Thelma T. Daley. Additionally, information regarding a version of the Ritual in braille is forthcoming. The diligent work to complete this revision was supported by the Documents Review and Management Committee, Scholarship and Standards Committee, and the Music Ministry Subcommittee of the National Arts and Letters Commission.</span></p>
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0; margin-top: 0; text-align: left;"><span class="inline-color" style="color:#000000">With the pending release of the 13th Edition of the <em>Ritual</em>, we will no longer sell the current 12th Edition. The 13th Edition of the <em>Ritual</em> will be made available to all members in the coming weeks. Therefore, it is highly recommended that all sorors obtain a copy of this newest edition to ensure you follow our guiding principles and ritualistic ceremonies as currently written. Please be sure to check the Delta Store for its availability.</span></p>
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0; text-align: left;"><span class="inline-color" style="color:#000000"><strong>A complimentary chapter copy of the <em>Ritual</em> will be sent to all active chapters for use alongside other ceremonial properties. </strong></span></p>
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#333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 22.5px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 0; text-align: left;"><span class="inline-color" style="color:#000000">As you use this 13th Edition of the<em> Ritual</em>, remember its history and value to our members. When you recite the words during our ceremonies, take the time to focus on their meaning and incorporate those words into your daily lives. Remember, always, “to quicken and inspire, strive and attain for Delta.”</span></p>
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<p style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 22.5px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 0; text-align: left;"><strong><span class="inline-color" style="color:#000000">Individual Members</span></strong></p>
<p style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size:
15px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 22.5px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 0; text-align: left;"><span class="inline-color" style="color:#000000">All members will have the opportunity to purchase the 13th Edition of the <em>Ritual</em> through the online Delta Store. Orders placed by November 5, 2021, will be shipped by November 12, 2021. Orders placed after November 5, 2021, will be shipped after the Thanksgiving holiday.</span></p>
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<span class="inline-color" style="color:#000000">Chapters
will have a special window of opportunity to pre-purchase bulk copies of the 13th Edition of the <em>Ritual</em> on behalf of chapter members. Chapter Presidents will receive a separate communication with a special ordering link. This option will only be available for a short period of time. Once the special bulk order period ends, chapter members will need to order the <em>Ritual</em> through the Delta Store.</span></p>
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<span class="inline-color" style="color:#000000">The 13th Edition of the <em>Ritual</em> will be available for purchase onsite through the newly revived Delta Store. The Delta Store will be located in the Exhibit Trade Show. There may also be an opportunity for in-person registrants to pre-purchase the <em>Ritual</em> to pick-up onsite.</span></p>
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<span class="inline-color" style="color:#000000">We extend a sisterly thank you to National President & CEO Beverly E. Smith; Dr. Thelma T. Daley, 16th National President and Chair Emerita of the National Ritual and Ceremonies Commission; members of the National Ritual and Ceremonies Commission (past and present); National Documents Review and Management Committee; National Scholarship and Standards Committee; Music Ministry subcommittee of the National Arts and Letters Commission; and the National Board of Directors, and all who helped to bring this 13th Edition of the <em>Ritual</em> to fruition.</span>
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