A MENTORING PROGRAM FOR AFRICAN-AMERICAN GIRLS
IN GRADES 9-12.
ATTENTION! ATTENTION! Delta GEMS (Growing & Empowering Myself Successfully), a mentoring program for African-American girls in high school, sponsored by the Indianapolis Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated is currently recruiting new members. Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. is a public service organization founded in 1913 by 22 black women dedicated to uplifting their community in the areas of educational development, economic development, and many other powerful ways. Delta GEMS, is one of Delta's flagship programs that has been in existence for well over 40 years.
The goals for Delta GEMS are: to instill in young ladies the need for academic excellence; to assist young ladies with proper goal setting and planning for the future; and to create compassionate, yet caring young ladies who are involved in their communities. Delta GEMS are dynamic, driven, well-rounded young ladies who desire to get the most out of life. Delta GEMS activities include participation in community service projects, cultural events, and attending educational workshops where we present topics such as choosing the perfect college, career choices, social and professional etiquette, self-esteem building, wellness, money management and of course having lots of fun.
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Application: If you are interested in becoming a member of the Delta GEMS Program please complete the attached application and return it to the address at the end of the application.
Interview Requirement: Applicants that submit a completed application by the deadlinemust interview to be accepted into the program. Interviews will be held the week of October 8-10,2010.
APPLICATION SHEET
Name: ______Home Phone: ______
Cell Phone: ______
Address: ______Zip: ______
School: ______Grade: ___ Birth date:
G.P.A. _____ Job (Days and Hours you work):______
Applicant Email Address______
Parent/Guardian Email Address ______
Interview Requirement: Applicants that submit a completed application by the deadline must interview to be accepted into the program. Interviews will be held the week of October 8-10. Please indicate above (i.e. home phone, cell phone, or e-mail) the best way to contact you for setting up an interview date and time.
Please include a School Transcript (9th graders include your last report card from last year) with your application. Transcript and Application must be post marked by Tuesday, September 28, 2010 and mailed to:
The Delta GEMS
c/o Erika Quarles
PO Box 1364
Indianapolis, IN 46206-1364
**NOTE: If you need additional space to respond to the questions please attach a separate sheet of paper.
Please type or print clearly
Please list your school involvement including sports, clubs, committees, etc.:
Please list your community involvement:
What are your interests?
What are your current and future goals in high school and beyond?
What would you hope to gain from being a part of the Delta GEMS Program?
Describe a fun activity for the Delta GEMS to do which will promote unity within the group.
Describe one community service project the Delta GEMS can participate in, please explain why you would like to do this community service project and how you and the other GEMS could start this project. (A suggestion… think of something missing in YOUR community).
Who referred you to the Delta GEMS program?