The Minneapolis / St. Paul Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Program planning committee acknowledges that an effective program plan must be consistent with our National Program Planning and Development mission. At the National level, Delta Sigma Theta groups its various service initiatives into a five-point program thrust. All chapters are guided to implement programs around the five points: education, economic development, physical / mental health, political awareness and involvement, and international awareness and involvement. Our chapter’s community service programs relate directly to maintaining and building the sisterhood. Over its 40 year history, the Minneapolis / St. Paul Alumnae Chapter has concentrated on 4 of the 5 points. Our program plan includes: