Greetings Sorors, This Guide for Sisterhood Month 2022 Activities was created to facilitate your plans to participate in the Sisterhood Month activities sponsored by the Membership Services Committee. In this guide, you will find a calendar of events, details about the activities, key things to know if you are interested in participating in an activity, and the registration links for those activities that require registration. If you have any questions about the Sisterhood Month activities in this guide, please contact Membership Services at membership@dstnovac.org. As we begin to celebrate Sisterhood Month 2022, let us reflect on these words of Soror Lillian Pierce Benbow, our 15th National President: “With these hands I cannot defile you They are to lift you, My Sister! With these words I cannot demean you They are to encourage and comfort you, My Sister! With this strength I cannot destroy you It is to defend you, My Sister! With this heart, I cannot reject you It is to love you, My Sister!” Happy Sisterhood Month, Sorors! Membership Services membership@dstnovac.org
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Table of Contents Weekly Devotions
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Bethlehem Baptist Church Livestreamed Church Service
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Delta DEARS Fashion Show
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Craft Night
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NoVAC Sisters on the Move 5k Page 9 Walk—Woodrow Wilson Bridge NoVAC Sisters on the Move 5k Page 10 Walk—Cameron Station Virginia Trails NoVAC Sisters on the Move 5k Page 11 Walk—Four Mile Run Trail NoVAC Sisters on the Move 5k Page 12 Walk—Mount Vernon Trail NoVAC Sisters on the Move Bike Ride—Hains Point
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Virtual Paint Night
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Weekly Devotions Date:
Time: Virtual, In-Person, or OnDemand
Who Can Participate?
March 1, 2022 March 7, 2022 March 14, 2022 March 21, 2022 March 28, 2022 At your Leisure The Chaplains Council will be distributing these weekly on-demand devotions via email to NoVAC sorors on the novac@googlegroups.com email distribution list. NoVAC Sorors
Maximum Number of n/a Participants Free or Subscription Free Registration Begins: n/a Registration Ends: n/a Registration Link: n/a Important Things to Know if You are Planning to Participate in This Sisterhood Month Activity • The weekly devotions will be distributed via email by the Chaplains Council to NoVAC sorors on the novac@googlegroups.com email distribution list.
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Bethlehem Baptist Church Livestreamed Church Service Date: Time: Virtual, InPerson, or OnDemand Who Can Participate?
March 13, 2022 10:00 am Virtual--Livestreamed https://www.youtube.com/c/BethlehemBaptistofAlexandria or https://www.bethlehemofalexandria.org/
Sorors, Family, and Friends
Maximum n/a Number of Participants Ways to Give https://www.bethlehemofalexandria.org/givenow/ Important Things to Know if You are Planning to Participate in This Sisterhood Month Activity • This church service is livestreamed via YouTube. • Sorors are asked to send a picture of themselves attending the service or attending another church service to membership@dstnovac.org on 3/13/21. Pictures will be submitted to Communications for possible posting to social media. • Sorors can give an offering to the church via the following options. More information about these giving options can be found online at https://www.bethlehemofalexandria.org/givenow/ 1. Online 2. Mobile Giving 3. Mail offering to—Bethlehem Baptist Church P O Box 8009 Alexandria, VA 22306 4. BBC Community Support 6
Delta DEARS Fashion Show Immediately Following March Chapter Meeting Date: Time: Virtual, In-Person, or OnDemand Who Can Participate?D Maximum Number of Participants Free or Subscription Registration Begins: Registration Ends: Registration Link:
March 19,2022 Immediately following March Chapter Meeting Virtual NoVAC Sorors who have registered for the March Chapter Meeting n/a Free When registration for March Chapter Meeting begins When registration for March Chapter Meeting ends Zoom Link for March Chapter Meeting
Important Things to Know if You are Planning to Participate in This Sisterhood Month Activity • The video for the Delta DEARS Fashion Show will be shown immediately following the March Chapter Meeting. • The Fashion Show is open to sorors who register for the March Chapter Meeting
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Craft Night African Violet Making Event Date: March 22, 2022 Time: 7:00 PM Virtual, In-Person, or OnVirtual Demand Who Can Participate? Sorors who register for this activity Maximum Number of n/a Participants Free or Subscription Free Registration Begins: 3/1/22 Registration Ends: 3/22/22 Registration Link: https://bit.ly/34jdIJJ Important Things to Know if You are Planning to Participate in This Sisterhood Month Activity • Registration is required to participate in this activity. • Materials o o o o o o o •
pearls or pearl sprays purple violet flowers (2-3) purple ribbon (any variety) glue gun scissors green flower tape or flower wire inspiration to create your violet – Pinterest, Etsy, The Creamery
Recommended Stores for Purchasing Items o o o o o
Hobby Lobby Michaels Joann Fabrics Walmart Dollar Tree/Dollar General
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NoVAC Sisters on the Move 5 K Walk Location: Woodrow Wilson Bridge (Starting on the Virginia Side) Date: Time: Virtual, In-Person, or OnDemand Who Can Participate? Maximum Number of Participants Free or Subscription Registration Begins: Registration Ends: Registration Link:
March 26, 2022 9:30 am check-in In-Person NoVAC Sorors who have registered in advance. 30 sorors/site Free 3/1/22 3/19/22 https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0F49AAAB2FA0FA7novac6
Important Things to Know if You are Planning to Participate in This Sisterhood Month Activity • • • • •
This is a NoVAC only activity. Sorors are encouraged to wear paraphernalia. Fawn Coleman is the Team Lead for this activity. A 5k walk is equivalent to 3.1 miles. This route has some inclines. Check-in is at 9:30 am, Group Picture is at 9:45 am, Stretching at 9:50 am, Walk begins at 10:00 am. • All registered participants must observe the following COVID protocols on site to participate in this activity—show proof of vaccination, complete the COVID questionnaire, and wear masks. • The Team Leads for each site will send detailed instructions (including information about where you’ll be meeting on the trail, parking, etc.) to the registered participants). • Bring your own water and snacks. No rain date. 9
NoVAC Sisters on the Move 5 K Walk Location: Cameron Station Linear Park Virginia Trails Date: Time: Virtual, In-Person, or OnDemand Who Can Participate? Maximum Number of Participants Free or Subscription Registration Begins: Registration Ends: Registration Link:
March 26, 2022 9:30 am check-in In-Person NoVAC Sorors who have registered in advance. 30 sorors/site Free 3/1/22 3/19/22 https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0F49AAAB2FA0FA7novac6
Important Things to Know if You are Planning to Participate in This Sisterhood Month Activity • • • •
This is a NoVAC only activity. Sorors are encouraged to wear paraphernalia. Latonia Evans is the Team Lead for this activity. A 5k walk is equivalent to 3.1 miles. This route is primarily flat. Check-in is at 9:30 am, Group Picture is at 9:45 am, Stretching at 9:50 am, Walk begins at 10:00 am. • All registered participants must observe the following COVID protocols on site to participate in this activity—show proof of vaccination, complete the COVID questionnaire, and wear masks. • The Team Leads for each site will send detailed instructions (including information about where you’ll be meeting on the trail, parking, etc. to the registered participants). • Bring your own water and snacks. No rain date.
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NoVAC Sisters on the Move 5 K Walk Location: Four Mile Run Trail Date: Time: Virtual, In-Person, or OnDemand Who Can Participate? Maximum Number of Participants Free or Subscription Registration Begins: Registration Ends: Registration Link:
March 26, 2022 9:30 am check-in In-Person NoVAC Sorors who have registered in advance. 30 sorors/site Free 3/1/22 3/19/22 https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0F49AAAB2FA0FA7novac6
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This is a NoVAC only activity. Sorors are encouraged to wear paraphernalia. Samantha Sargent is the Team Lead for this activity. A 5k walk is equivalent to 3.1 miles. This route has some inclines. Check-in is at 9:30 am, Group Picture is at 9:45 am, Stretching at 9:50 am, Walk begins at 10:00 am. All registered participants must observe the following COVID protocols on site to participate in this activity—show proof of vaccination, complete the COVID questionnaire, and wear masks. The Team Leads for each site will send detailed instructions (including information about where you’ll be meeting on the trail, parking, etc. to the registered participants). Bring your own water and snacks. No rain date. 11
NoVAC Sisters on the Move 5 K Walk Location: Mount Vernon Trail Date: Time: Virtual, In-Person, or OnDemand Who Can Participate? Maximum Number of Participants Free or Subscription Registration Begins: Registration Ends: Registration Link:
March 26, 2022 9:30 am check-in In-Person NoVAC Sorors who have registered in advance. 30 sorors/site Free 3/1/22 3/19/22 https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0F49AAAB2FA0FA7novac6
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This is a NoVAC only activity. Sorors are encouraged to wear paraphernalia. Cynthia Batson is the Team Lead for this activity. A 5k walk is equivalent to 3.1 miles. This route has some inclines. Check-in is at 9:30 am, Group Picture is at 9:45 am, Stretching at 9:50 am, Walk begins at 10:00 am. All registered participants must observe the following COVID protocols on site to participate in this activity—show proof of vaccination, complete the COVID questionnaire, and wear masks. The Team Leads for each site will send detailed instructions (including information about where you’ll be meeting on the trail, parking, etc. to the registered participants). Bring your own water and snacks. No rain date. 12
NoVAC Sisters on the Move Bike Ride Location: Hains Point, Washington DC Date: Time: Virtual, In-Person, or OnDemand Who Can Participate? Maximum Number of Participants Free or Subscription Registration Begins: Registration Ends: Registration Link:
March 26, 2022 1:00 pm In-Person NoVAC Sorors who have registered in advance. 30 sorors Free 3/1/22 3/19/22 https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0F49AAAB2FA0FA7novac6
Important Things to Know if You are Planning to Participate in This Sisterhood Month Activity • • • • • •
This is a NoVAC only activity. Sorors are encouraged to wear paraphernalia. Rhonda Long is the Team Lead for this activity. This route is 4.5 miles in distance and flat. Check-in is at 1:00 pm. Group Picture is at 1:05 pm. All registered participants must observe the following COVID protocols on site to participate in this activity—show proof of vaccination, complete the COVID questionnaire, and wear masks. • The Team Leads for each site will send detailed instructions (including information about where you’ll be meeting on the trail, parking, etc. to the registered participants). o Bring your own water and snacks. No rain date. Note: The Rock n Roll half marathon and 5k race scheduled earlier in the morning in another part of DC will be finished before our ride begins.
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Virtual Paint Night Date: Time: Virtual, InPerson, or On-Demand Who Can Participate? Maximum Number of Participants Free or Subscription
Registration Begins: Registration Ends: Registration Link:
March 29, 2022 7:00 pm Virtual
Sorors who want to have fun! No artistic talent or experience needed. 40 sorors
Subscription $20 registration/ticket purchase + $20 for kit containing painting supplies or List of painting supplies to purchase on your own 3/1/22 3/20/22 https://www.wineanddesign.com/calendar/alexandriava/event/virtual-sisterhood-paint-and-sip-paintsupplies-not-included Private Event Code: 0329 Wine & Design 1506 Belle View Blvd Suite D Alexandria, VA 22307 Email: alexandria@wineanddesign.com Phone: 571-882-9463
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Important Things to Know if You are Planning to Participate in The Virtual Paint Night Sisterhood Month Activity • The registration/ticket fee and fee for the supply kits must be purchased directly from the vendor.
https://www.wineanddesign.com/calendar/alexandriava/event/virtual-sisterhood-paint-and-sip-paint-suppliesnot-included Private Event Code: 0329 Event Code: 0329 • The $20 registration/ticket fee does not include the cost of the painting materials. • For an additional fee of $20, you can purchase a painting kit containing the painting supplies directly from the vendor ‘s studio for pickup. Our Private Event Code is 0329. The vendor is: Wine & Design 1506 Belle View Blvd Suite D Alexandria, VA 22307 Email: alexandria@wineanddesign.com Phone: 571-882-9463 Artist: Chelle Mohaber • The painting kit contains a pre-traced canvas and all the paint and brushes needed to complete your painting. • If you don’t wish to purchase paint supplies from the vendor, the vendor will send you a shopping list with suggested supplies . • Kits can also be shipped for a fee for those who are not local. • If you would like to purchase a paint kit or have any questions, please contact the vendor at alexandria@wineanddesign.com. • The vendor will send a zoom link to all registered attendees on class day. 15
