NEVADA STATEWIDE FOUNDERS DAY CELEBRATION
FEBRUARY 28 & MARCH 1, 2026
Join Us
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. was founded on January 13, 1913, at Howard University by 22 collegiate women to promote academic excellence and provide assistance to those in need. Together, our four Nevada chapters: Las Vegas Alumnae, Southern Nevada Alumnae, Eta Chi (University of Nevada-Las Vegas) and Tau Mu (University of Nevada-Reno), will celebrate 113 years of Sisterhood, Scholarship, Service, and Social Action during our Founders Day Celebration which will be held on February 28 & March 1, 2026. We invite you to join us and support our efforts by attending.
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VENDOR MARKETPLACE
Saturday, February 28, 2026
9:00 AM - 2:30 PM
South Point Hotel & Casino
Laguna/Monarch Ballroom
Open to the Public
REDEDICATION CEREMONY
Saturday, February 28, 2026
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
South Point Hotel & Casino
Monterey Bay Ballroom
Sorors Only
FOUNDERS TRIBUTE LUNCH
with Keynote Speaker,
The Honorable Marcia L. Fudge
Saturday, February 28, 2026
10:45 AM - 2:00 PM
South Point Hotel & Casino
Napa A-D Ballroom
Open to the Public
PRAISE + WORSHIP
CHURCH SERVICE
Sunday, March 1, 2026
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
(arrive at 9:30 AM)
Mountaintop Faith Ministries
Open to the Public
Grandest Deltas of the 1990s
If you're a Soror initiated in the 1990s, here are the requirements to participate and be recognized at Founders Day, including being in the Souvenir Journal:
(1) initiated in the 1990s
(2) paid your 2026 dues
(3) paid for your Founders Day ticket
(4) filled out the Delta Diva Form​
All these requirements must be completed by January 31, 2026.
Make A Donation to The Shade Tree
In celebration of Founders Day, we are collecting items for women and children experiencing domestic violence, homelessness, or human trafficking. To help, follow the instructions on the below flyer.
Wish List | Donation Form​
FOUNDERS DAY COMMITTEE
Chair: Essie Jeffries
Co-Chairs: Shanice Stevens & Ada Wallace
Sub-Committee Leads / Co-Leads
Advertising Sales: Robin Fisher
Branding, Graphics & Webmistress/Run of Show & Scripts: Josephine Ventura
Choir Director: Rachel Oliver-Cobbin
Community Service Project: J. Joeblakely
Dais/Protocol & Traditions: Ciann Melia Gray
Decorations/Strike Crew: Quindolyn Jegede
Emergency Response Team: Robyn McGough
Founders Tribute: Dr. Esther Langston & Cynthia Mormon
Founders Tribute Display/Favors: Dana Thomas
Grandest Deltas: Stephanie Lyon-Jones
Guest List/Seating Chart: Donna Smith
Hostesses: Gail Sparks Pitts
Invocation: Reverend Dr. Denise Ogletree-McGuinn
Praise + Worship Church Service: Kim Foote & Rachel Oliver-Cobbin
Rededication Ceremony: Shannon Banks & Dr. Pamelia Atkins-Girouard
Social Action Project: Dr. Tya Mathis-Coleman & Argie Moore
Ticket Sales/Registration: Valerie Waterford, Dr. Deanna R. Davis & Jana Burd
Vendor Marketplace: Dr. Tya Mathis-Coleman
VIP Escorts: Dr. Esther Langston & Susan Corbin Blow
VIP Gift Baskets: Kim Foote