The Marietta-Roswell Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc will present its third annual Community Empowerment Summit on Saturday, May 19th from 9am until 3pm at the Marriott Atlanta Northwest (located at 200 Interstate Parkway, Atlanta, GA – off Windy Hill Road).  Registration and the Community Resource Fair will begin at 9am and the program will start at 9:30am. 

The Summit will address topics surrounding Political Engagement, Social Action, Credit and Homeownership.  The keynote speaker, Janice Mathis, will discuss how to vote smart during the 2012 elections and preparations for heading to the polls in November. Mathis is the Community Affairs host on WAOK-AM/WXAG-AM/WVEE-FM, Vice President of Legal Affairs for Rainbow PUSH-Atlanta and a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.’s National Social Action Commission.

During the Summit, the Chapter will also award more than $18,000 in scholarships to high school seniors, and will recognize citizens who are positively impacting the community with its community Torch Awards.

The event is FREE to the public and lunch will be provided to attendees.  There will also be gift card giveawys throughout the day.  Please plan to come and share the event with your church, communities, family and friends who would benefit from the resources and knowledge. 

Pre-register by May 16, 2012.  Click here.