Delta G.E.M.S.
Delta GEMS
Delta GEMS was created to "catch the dreams" of African American adolescent girls aged 14-18. Delta GEMS provides the frame work to actualize those dreams through the performance of specific tasks that develop a "CAN DO" attitude. The goals for Delta GEMS are:
- To instill the need to excel academically;
- To provide tools that enable girls to sharpen and enhance their skills to achieve high levels of academic success;
- To assist girls in proper goal setting and planning for their futures—high school and beyond; and
- To create compassionate, caring, and community minded young women by actively involving them in service learning and community service opportunities.
The Delta GEMS framework is composed of five major components (Scholarship, Sisterhood, Show Me the Money, Service, and Infinitely Complete), forming a road map for college and career planning. Topics within the five major components are designed to provide interactive lessons and activities that provide opportunities for self-reflection and individual growth. Applicants must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0 to be eligible for the program. Below is an application to be completed by June 1, 2012 and mailed to the following address:
Stone Mountain-Lithonia Alumnae Chapter
Attn: Delta GEMS
P. O. Box 1184
Stone Mountain, Georgia 30086-1184
We look forward to building lifetime relationships and implementing exemplary programs. The Delta GEMS program is scheduled to meet once per month on the 2nd Saturday beginning in September, at a facility located in DeKalb and Rockdale Counties.
Please feel free to contact educationaldevelopment@smlacdst.org if you have any questions.
2012-2013 Delta GEMS Cover letter (05-06-2012)