On Saturday, March 22, 1980, at 12:30 p.m., six dedicated and outstanding members of Miami Alumnae Chapter, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. met at the home of Delta Evelyn Wynn to formulate ideas and reasons for establishing a second chapter in Dade County. The “Council” consisting of six members, was called together by Delta Maud P. Newbold who applied for an application for a new chapter based on the interest and concern of many Deltas who, for many years, expressed the need to extend public service projects throughout the county without restrictions. The council members were Deltas Maud P. Newbold (chairperson), Margaret P. Baulkman, Beverly Nixon, Dorothy J. Saunders, Dorothy S. Sawyer and Evelyn H. Wynn.

During the course of the meeting, the council members carefully selected Deltas whom they felt exemplified high ideals and commitment to the Sorority, in addition to their “sterling” records of public service, talents and their outstanding leadership experiences. Joining the council to fulfill all preliminary requirements for a charter were Deltas Zandra R. Albury, Cleomie W. Bloomfield, Bobbie D. Bowen, Pernella C. Burke, Thelma B. Davis, Martha C. Day, Darlene Gay, Ruth K. Jones, Elmer H. Kilpatrick, Juanita A. Lane, Sheba M. Martin and Marcia J. Saunders.

Following a sequence of events, Southern Regional Director Kathleen Wright notified Deltas Maud P. Newbold and Nettie Dove (president of Miami Alumnae) for the purpose of selecting a mutually satisfactory date for the transitional workshop for both chapters and also the chartering. On January 10, 1981, at 12:00 noon, the Dade County Alumnae Chapter was chartered at Belafonte-Tacolcy Center, with Regional Director Wright officiating.

It was unanimously voted that Maud P. Newbold would serve as first president of the new chapter, with all the Charter Members serving as first officers.

(Photo Caption) Charter members: Margaret P. Baulkman*, Cleomie W. Bloomfield *, Bobbie D. Bowen*, Pernella C. Burke*, Thelma B. Davis*, Martha C. Day*, Darlene Gay, Ruth K. Jones*, Elmer H. Kilpatrick *, Juanita A. Lane, Sheba M. Martin*, Maud P. Newbold, Beverly E. Nixon, Zandra Rucker, Dorothy J. Saunders, Marcia J. Saunders, Dorothy S. Sawyer * and Evelyn H. Wynn*
*Deceased

• In 1981, the Dade County Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. was founded.
• Chapter Name When Chartered: Dade County Alumnae Chapter
• Date Chartered: January 10, 1981
• Miami, Florida (Dade-County)
• Installing Officers (National/Regional):
  Delta Kathleen Cooper Wright, Southern Regional Director