Courtesy photo Delta Sigma Theta sorority’s outgoing president, Dr. Katie W. Byrd, left, passes the gavel to the new president, Frances J. Harris.

Learn about container gardening

Wendy’s word

“Look how cool the back looks,” commented my daughter about a recent summer craft she had made. I told her that a lot of crafts, cross-stitching for example, can look just as impressive from underneath.

We often judge a book by its cover, but fail to look beneath the surface. What does your foundation look like today? Is it a masterpiece in itself where the threads of your life are beautifully woven and tied together or is it a jumbled mess, where pieces are barely holding on?

When traveling your life journey and crafting your days together, make sure the back looks just as “cool” as the finished product on top.

Now let’s see what the “chatter” is for today ...

Women’s Connection

Women’s Connection will meet Friday at 11 a.m. at Decatur Country Club.

Amy Lovelace of Sugar Magnolia’s will share about container gardening, followed by special guest Carolyn Sofield of Seymour, Tenn., offering hope for cracked relationships and communication through her message “Key to Relationships.”

The group requires no membership dues, just promises a good time of fellowship and fun with new friends.

Reservations may be made by contacting Nancy Fortune at 340-0113 or nbfortune@mindspring.com or Maxine Hall at 773-4978 or Hornet@ieee.org.

Delta Sigma Theta

The Central North Alabama Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. recently held the biennium new officer installation at Athens State University, with charter member Ollye M. Ward conducting the program.

On the agenda was outgoing President Dr. Katie W. Byrd passing the gavel to new President Frances J. Harris. During Harris’ acceptance speech, continued chapter service to the community was the focus. Her message centered on the chapter theme “Embracing One Mission: One Sisterhood, United for the sake of our Future.” Harris is an initiate of Delta Delta Chapter at Alabama A&M University.

Other officers include Latricia Birgan, vice president; Cheryl Bowman, recording secretary; Angela Griffin, corresponding secretary; J. Ella Troupe, treasurer; Farrah Taylor, financial secretary; Judise H. Lanier, chaplain; Rasheba Kincey, historian/journalist; Shawdee Satchell, custodian; Juanita Smith, sergeant at arms; and Byrd, nominating committee chair.

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. is a public service organization founded in 1913 at Howard University in Washington, D.C., with a purpose of providing assistance and support through established programs in local communities throughout the world. The local charter provides community service to Morgan and Limestone counties.

For more information, contact fjharris@knology.net.

Golfing for cancer

Join the American Cancer Society’s fight against cancer by teaming up with local golfers in this year’s Golf Championship on July 23 at Burningtree Country Club.

“This tournament provides an opportunity for golfers to do something they love while raising money for the fight against cancer,” said Taylor Roberts, tournament chair. All proceeds from the tournament support the American Cancer Society.

The event is a four-person scramble format. In addition to tournament play, participants will also receive free breakfast and lunch, along with goodie bags filled with donated items from local companies.

For more information about the American Cancer Society or to register for the tournament, call (800) ACS-2345 or visit www.cancer.org.

That’s all for now. It’s been great “chattin” with ya! Let me know what is going on in your little corner of the world. If it’s special to you and features any of the great people who live in our community, then it will make a great Chatterbox item. Just e-mail me at ddchatterbox@yahoo.com, or call me at 350-5730. I look forward to hearing from you.

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