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Evansville Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.Announces Red Shoe Luncheon Honorees

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Evansville Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.Announces Red Shoe Luncheon Honorees

(Evansville, IN) – The Evansville Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., celebrates 45 years of service in the Evansville community and will hold a luncheon on Saturday, May 13, 2023, at 11:30 am at Venue 812, 1401 N. Boeke Road, Evansville, IN 47715. The Red Shoe Luncheon will honor women in the Evansville community who are leading in areas that support Delta Sigma Theta Sorority’s mission and the Five-Point Programmatic Thrust – Economic Development; Educational Development; International Awareness and Involvement; Physical and Mental Health; and Political Awareness and Involvement. In addition to recognizing outstanding women in the community, the event includes a scrumptious meal and entertainment. The following women will be recognized at the luncheon:

  • Economic Development

Serita Cabell, Executive Director, Memorial Community Development Corporation

  • Educational Development

Wendy Chinn, Director of Diversity, Equity & Belonging, Ivy Tech Community College

  • Educational Development

Aleisha Sheridan, CEO, Building Blocks

  • International Awareness and Involvement

Jaimie D. Sheth, CEO/President, JD Sheth Foundation

  • Physical and Mental Health

Arlinda Payne, Founder/President, Evansville Area Black Nurses and Tristate Advocates, Inc.

  • Political Awareness and Involvement

Melissa Morehead Moore, CEO, Melissa Morehead, LLC

  • The organization Fabulous After 30 (FATE) Evansville will be recognized for doing exceptional community outreach.

Founded in 1913, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., is a non-profit organization whose purpose is to provide services and programs to promote human welfare. The Evansville Alumnae Chapter was chartered April 22,1978. Programs throughout the years include building homes for families under the Habitat for Humanity program, voter registration drives, hosting seminars on women’s health issues, mentoring programs for young girls, and a scholarship fund to assist students with expenses upon entering college.

Tickets and sponsorships may be purchased by visiting www.evansvilledeltas.com. The deadline to purchase tickets and sponsorships is May 8, 2023. To obtain additional information, email the Chapter at DSTEvansvilleAlum@gmail.com or contact Diane Clements-Boyd at (812) 457-1148.

Regards,

Diane Clements-Boyd, Executive Director

Evansville-Vanderburgh County Human Relations Commission

IU & Purdue in the 7th annual Red & Black Give Back Food Drive

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Tiebreaker Competition for IU & Purdue in the 7th annual Red & Black Give Back Food Drive

MAY 2, 2023

The Indiana University Alumni Association Chapter of Greater Evansville (IUAA) and the Purdue Alumni Club of Evansville (PACE) are hosting their 7th annual Red & Black Give Back food drive competition this Saturday, May 6 between 8 am-12 noon at the six Schnucks locations in Evansville and Newburgh. Donations for the competition can also be made now through noon on May 6 by texting RED-BLACK to 71777; then follow the instructions to support your favorite team.

The winner will be determined by which alumni club can collect the most food and raise the most dollars to benefit Tri-State Food Bank. This will be a tiebreaker year for the competition, which currently has a 3-3 tie between the two teams. Over its 6-season history, Red & Black Give Back has raised over $25,000 and has collected nearly 11,000 pounds of food to help our Tri-State neighbors in need.

The winner is not only competing for a worthy cause but bragging rights and their own Old Oaken Bucket. “The Purdue vs. Indiana rivalry goes back over 100 years, with the Oaken Bucket going back to the 1920s. It represents not just a competition, but the greatness of each school through the history of our state. While our Oaken Bucket doesn’t go back that far, we believe this food drive competition doesn’t just show the greatness of our alumni, but their dedication to give back to our community,” stated Nate Hahn, Purdue Alumni Club of Evansville Board Member.

“The IU Alumni Association of Greater Evansville is excited to once again battle with the Purdue Alumni Club of Evansville for the benefit of Tri-State Food Bank. We look forward to taking back possession of the Old Oaken Bucket, but the real winner in this endeavor are all those who are served by Tri-State Food Bank. We’re Hoosiers fighting hunger. GO IU!” stated Kyle King, Indiana University Alumni Association of Greater Evansville Chapter Board Member.

The six Schnucks locations participating in the Red and Black Give Back event are as follows:

Darmstadt – 600 East Boonville-New Harmony Rd, Evansville, IN

  • Evansville West – 4500 West Lloyd Expwy, Evansville, IN
  • Evansville North – 3700 First Ave, Evansville, IN
  • Lawndale Commons – 5000 Washington Ave, Evansville, IN
  • Green River – 3501 North Green River Rd, Evansville, IN
  • Newburgh – 8301 Bell Oaks Drive, Newburgh, IN

All food and tax-deductible monetary donations will benefit Tri-State Food Bank. Now in its 41st year, Tri-State Food Bank operates out of an 80,000-square-foot facility in Evansville and disburses over 14 million pounds of food each year to over 300 agencies and feeding programs in 33 counties throughout the Tri-State.

For anyone with questions, or looking to donate or volunteer at the event, please contact the alumni group for your team of choice (listed below). Both groups can be reached promptly by e-mail.

Purdue – pacevansville@gmail.com , @PACevansville (Facebook)

Indiana – iuaaevansville@gmail.com, @iuaaevansville (Twitter and Facebook)

 

VU All-Region guard Tasos Cook signs with Campbell University

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VINCENNES, Ind. – Vincennes University sophomore point guard and 2023 All-Region 24 member Tasos Cook (Columbus, Ohio) signed his letter of intent Monday afternoon to continue his athletic and academic careers at Campbell University in Buies Creek, N.C.

“I personally chose Campbell University to continue my athletic and academic career because of many things,” Cook said. “Everything about Campbell caught my attention. The location, the campus, the athletic facilities and much more. The hospitality and love I got from the entire coaching staff and players was huge for me as well and I felt comfortable there the minute I showed up.”

“After being at Campbell for my visit, I can see bright things in my future here and that made my decision very easy that this was the place for me,” Cook added.

Cook joined the Trailblazers after playing his freshman season at Stetson University in Florida.

Cook instantly made an impact with the Blue and Gold, scoring a game-high 20 points in just his second game at VU.

Cook helped guide the Trailblazers to a 30-6 record this past season and helped VU earn a spot in the NJCAA Division I National Quarterfinals in Kansas.

Cook was the only member of the 2022-23 VU squad to start in all 36 games this past season and ended his year averaging 10.9 points, a team-high 4.2 assists and 2.9 rebounds per game and hitting 35-percent from behind the three-point arc.

Cook was selected as a member of the 2023 All-Region 24 team and continued to lead the Blazers at the NJCAA National Tournament, scoring 15 points and grabbing seven rebounds in VU’s opening round win over Trinity Valley.

“My favorite memory from this past season at VU was definitely our entire trip at Hutch,” Cook said. “I feel we achieved many accomplishments while there and came together as a team. One of our main goals was to get there and we were able to make that happen.”

Cook joins a Campbell squad that finished last season with a record of 16-18 under Head Coach Kevin McGeehan and reached the Championship game of the Big South Conference Tournament in March.

The Fighting Camels will be transitioning to being a member of the Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) next season.

Cook is the first Vincennes University men’s basketball player to sign with Campbell University and 283rd men’s basketball player to sign with a four-year school in VU history.

“Athletically here at Vincennes, Coach Franklin has challenged me all year to be the best version of myself when playing,” Cook said. “I have been prepared both physically and mentally for the next level while being here at Vincennes and it will all make the transition back much easier. I have learned a lot from playing for Coach Franklin that I can take with me to the next level to be a better player for my next program.”

“Academically, what I have taken away from Vincennes is to continue to hold myself accountable,” Cook added. “To be responsible for classes, assignments and of course, time management during the season. I have been prepared with many college courses that will have me ready to continue my major at Campbell University.”

The Vincennes University Athletic Department would like to congratulate Tasos Cook on his signing with Campbell University and wishes him good luck as he continues his basketball career next season.

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Victorian Period Psychical Mediumship and Mesmerism Monday – May 1st @ 6:00PM

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Willard Public Library invites you to join us for a unique and enchanting experience as we take you back in time to the Victorian era. We are excited to present our latest program featuring Victorian period psychical mediumship and mesmerism.

This is an opportunity to explore the mystical world of the past and experience Victorian-era psychic readings firsthand. Discover the secrets of the past and gain insight into your present life through a mesmerizing performance by our gifted psychical medium.

This program is open to the public and is perfect for anyone who wants to delve into the world of the supernatural. Bring your friends and family to WPL for a night to remember!

Program Details:

Date: May 1, 2023

Time: 6:00PM

Location: Willard Public Library – Browning Gallery (lower level)

Cost: Free

 

“IS IT TRUE” MAY 1, 2023

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IS IT TRUE that we hope that our local school board members will enhance the yearly wages and benefits of our well-deserving teachers?  …that we also hope that school administrators will provide our hard-working teachers with the needed classroom supplies and equipment so they can improve their teaching presentations?
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IS IT TRUE that we are told that the voters are expecting every candidate running for Mayor Of Evansville and City Council in the general election to explain how they are going to improve the morale problems at the Evansville Police Department; correct the maintenance issues in our neighborhood parks; come up with a  solution to correct the serious financial losses at the FORD CENTER, find a way to keep our monthly water and sewer bills affordable and come up with a workable plan to repair our crumbling streets within budget?

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