With Election Day two months away, the Nu Kappa Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority rushed to do its part to get everyone registered and informed by hosting a meet and greet.
According to a pamphlet given to prospective voters by the sorority, the organization's goal is to “sponsor programs that focus on economic empowerment, educational development, political and legal awareness, health issues and international involvement.”
"Some programs that our sorority has participated in include the Manna Food Drive and the Smoke Gainer Celebrity Weekend," said Marie Watkins, Nu Kappa Chapter’s president. The sorority also works with the Ronald McDonald House by collecting and distributing gifts in December.
The sorority has 11 active members who volunteer and serve the University of West Florida and Pensacola.
“Getting people registered to vote is another service the sorority is doing for the community,” said Danielle Salley, a sophomore nursing major.
Sorority members dressed in their colors, crimson and cream, to greet individuals and get them to register.
“Most people say that they are registered or are not ready to register to vote,” Watkins said. “We want to get as many registered as possible because every vote counts.”
Five people, including Salley, registered to vote at the meet and greet.
“The sorority should be more vocal and provide more information on the issues,” said Ashley Williams, a sophomore elementary education major.
Voting is every American citizen’s right, and registering to vote is the first step in the voting process.
“It is going to affect you,” Watkins said of the election.
Election Day is Nov. 2. Voter registration forms are available at the Nautilus Card Office, the University Commons, Student Affairs Building, the Advising Center and the Registrar's Office.

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