O.C. ALUMNAE CHAPTER, DELTA 1 - 2003

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;142455063 ~LO Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Betty Shabazz Academy 2003-2004 EXHIBIT A Scope of Work Annual Accomplishment Goal I. Number of unduplicated Santa Ana residents to be served with grant funds during the 12-month contract period = 50-80 PERSONS II. Description ol'Work - in space below, describe the program to be fianded during the 12-month contract period including, services to be provided, program goals, client characteristics. & how grant funds will be utilized. The Academy wi I I be provided for 25 - 40, low to moderate income, at-risk African American girls from the ages of 1 I - 14 and their mothers. They will participate in an organized program lead by Sorority sisters versed in specific areas to be presented. The 10-session program will include the following areas: I . Math activities presented in a family math format that will be complemented by a panel presentation by women who use math in their careers. (ie. banking, insurance, teaching, engineering) 2. Science activities presented in a family science format that will be complemented by a panel presentation by women who use science in their careers. (ie. chemist, doctor, aerospace) 3. Reading to learn and reading for leisure through a Book Club discussion format that will focus on African American history and contemporary issues. 4. Exploration of various uses of technology will be presented when the girls meet at a computer lab at one of the schools to work on off-line and on-line activities; visit the museum of Science and Technology, and speak to women who use technology in their careers. (ie. hospitality, medicine, teaching) 5. Health and wellness will be presented through activities that will include an exploration of healthy eating, skin care, exercise, and mental and physical choices to promote growing older gracefully. 6. The girls will attend the Healthy Women's Symposium to further develop an understanding ofthe need for individual, proactive health management. 7. The girls will present their etiquette, manners, and personal presentation skills through participation in a fashion show and by hostessing a bunch or lunch for their parents and supporters. 8. Becoming a mentor and working with a mentor will be the focus when helping 1 he girls understand the value of sharing their expertise and working with others to hone their skit Is through a job skills workshop and service learning technology project. Exhibit A