On October 28, 1967, twelve intelligent, dynamic and energetic women who were already members of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., came together to form the Saginaw Alumnae Chapter in Saginaw, Michigan.

Saginaw Alumnae Chapter History

The Saginaw Alumnae Chapter (SAC) is celebrating 55 years of distinguished service and impactful achievement in the Saginaw/Bay community. In keeping, SAC’s 2022-2024 biennial theme is “Embracing Sisterhood: 55 Years Elevating, Impacting and Empowering Our Youth and Community.

Soror Jane McGhee’s efforts to convince 12 young ladies to become charter members culminated with SAC’s chartering on October 28, 1967. Since then, SAC continues to serve and honor the legacy of Sisterhood, Scholarship, Service and Social Action, with a focus on empowering the Saginaw/Bay Community through strategic engagement.

Since its chartering, the Saginaw Alumnae Chapter has been a pillar in the community rendering countless hours of service and remaining dedicated to social action. Chapter members collectively work together with community partners to develop and implement programs that benefit the City of Saginaw.

Social Action initiatives and collaborative alliances that have been developed with many community organization that include: NAACP, Black Nurses Association, League of Women Voters, Mid-Michigan Children’s Museum, Pulse 3, Health Fair and Zeta Phi Beta, Saginaw Sorority Sisters, Saginaw African Cultural Festival, Saginaw STEM, the NeighB community center youth STEM program, along with area community churches with the Read-In Chain and the Gospel Praise Brunch.

Each alliance with programs and agencies aims to promote at least one of our five-point programmatic thrusts: Economic Development, Educational Development, International Awareness and Involvement, Physical and Mental Health, and Political Awareness and Involvement on a local, state, national and/or international level.

Charter Members

  • Barbara Walker

    Barbara Walker

    SAC Charter Member

  • Betty Greene

    Betty Greene

    SAC Charter Member

  • Jane McGhee

    Jane McGhee

    SAC Charter Member

  • Leomia Kathryn Holt

    Leomia Kathryn Holt

    SAC Charter Member

  • Lillian Ollie

    Lillian Ollie

    SAC Charter Member

  • Lizzie Dillard Robinson

    Lizzie Dillard Robinson

    SAC Charter Member

  • Marise Tabor Hadden

    Marise Tabor Hadden

    SAC Charter Member

  • Odahlia Ledford Rance

    Odahlia Ledford Rance

    SAC Charter Member

  • Peeti Greene

    Peeti Greene

    SAC Charter Member

  • Sandra Wilson

    Sandra Wilson

    SAC Charter Member

  • Shirley Lowery

    Shirley Lowery

    SAC Charter Member

  • Thelma Kirkland Poston

    Thelma Kirkland Poston

    SAC Charter Member

Message from Our Chapter President

Greetings Members and Friends,

On behalf of the Saginaw Alumnae Chapter (SAC) of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., it is my distinct pleasure to welcome you to our digital home.

As we celebrate 59 years of distinguished service and impactful achievement throughout Saginaw and Bay Counties, we proudly embrace our biennium theme: Cementing Our Legacy. Our legacy is built upon the unwavering commitment of generations of Delta women who have dedicated their time, talents, and resources to uplifting our communities through scholarship, service, advocacy, and social action. I am both honored and humbled to serve as the 31st President of this extraordinary chapter and to lead alongside dedicated women who continue to strengthen that legacy every day.

Since our Sorority's founding in 1913, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. has united college-educated women committed to improving the lives of others through collective action. For nearly six decades, the Saginaw Alumnae Chapter has translated that vision into meaningful service across Saginaw and Bay Counties. Guided by the Five-Point Programmatic Thrust, we remain committed to advancing educational development, economic development, international awareness and involvement, physical and mental health, and political awareness and involvement.

Cementing Our Legacy means building upon the strong foundation established by the visionary women who came before us while preparing the next generation of leaders to carry our mission forward. It means deepening our community partnerships, expanding opportunities for youth and families, advocating for equity and justice, and ensuring that our impact will be felt for generations to come.

As we continue this important work, we invite our members, community partners, friends, and supporters to join us in creating lasting change throughout Saginaw and Bay Counties. Together, we will honor our past, embrace the opportunities of today, and build a stronger future rooted in sisterhood, service, and excellence.

Thank you for visiting our digital home. We invite you to learn more about our programs, connect with our members, and partner with us as we continue Cementing Our Legacy in Saginaw and Bay Counties.

In Your Service,

Karen L. Lawrence-Webster, CPA
31st President
Saginaw Alumnae Chapter
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.