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NEWS FROM THE GRAND BASILEUS
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| International Grand Basileus Deborah Catchings-Smith |
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Our sorority year is quickly coming to a close. I am extremely delighted about what we have accomplished together and excited about what's in store. We have substantially strengthened our partnerships with St. Jude, March of Dimes and USA Swimming that has extended our community service outreach. Our community service efforts and impacts are unparalleled! Thank you for your commitment to the mission and goals of Sigma Gamma Rho.
The International Membership Satisfaction Survey closed in May and we are pleased to report that we exceed our participation goal. This initiative is a component of our Going for Sigma Gold 2015-2018 Strategic Plan. The results are being compiled and will be shared with the membership. Thank you for using your voice!
I look forward to seeing Sorors and Philos in Las Vegas for our 2017 Special Boule, July 21 - 22. It will be a busy two days that will also allow time for networking and bonding. We will review the proposed recommendations and bylaw amendments associated with the Going for Sigma Gold 2015 - 2018 Strategic Plan. You should have received
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the proposed recommendations and bylaws changes for your review.
Registered Sorors will have an opportunity to ask questions about the recom
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dations and bylaws during a Referendum Session. It will be held on Thursday, July 20 from 3
- 6 p.m. Your participation and input are invaluable as the proposed changes will assist in setting the course for the future of our sisterhood.
You still have time to register. Late registration for the Special Boule ends June 12. The rate is $400 for Graduate Sorors and Philos and $250 for Undergraduates. Additional "Mem
ber Benefit" prizes will be awarded to registered Sorors and Philos that will be anno
unced l
eading up to the Special Boule and on-site!
We are excited about being the first international sorority selected as the Premier Sponsor of the 2017 FINA Junior World Swimming Championships that will be held August 23-28, 2017 at Ind
iana University/Purdue University (IUPUI) in Indianapolis, Indiana. This selection is a result of the phenomenal support by Chapters, Sorors and Affiliates of the Swim 1922 initiative. Because of your efforts, we were able to demonstrate our drowning prevention impact in our communities. The championship will be televised on NBC Sports featuring more than 1,000 athletes from over 100 countries with a potential audience viewership of over 40 million households around the world. More information will be shared on ways in which all members can participate and support this historic event! Details regarding the purchase of tickets are provided later in this communique'.
As a reminder, our International Day of Service will occur on Saturday, November 11, 2017. Our focus is the H3 Program comprised of healthy choices, healthy living and healthy generations to promote overall health. Additional details are located in this communique'.
I want to congratulate all of our spring 2017 graduates. I am so proud of your accomplishment and the success to come during your next chapter. I wish you the best and look forward
to hearing about and seeing your continued contributions to our great sisterhood!
Many chapters and affiliates will take some time off for the summer. Please enjoy a well-deserved break and let's return rejuvenated in our desire to positively impacts in our communities. I am thrilled about the opportunities ahead for our sisterhood as we continue to be intentional and impactful while yielding measurable results!
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CELEBRATING SUCCESS
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International First Grand Anti-Basileus Rasheeda Liberty
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What Gets Measured Gets Done! We are proud to report that we have exceeded our membership goal for the 2016-17 sorority year, with 12%+ increase. As you may recall, the Regional Syntakti submitted their region goal which aggregated to the overall goal. We are on track to deliver our Centennial target. Special thanks to both the Southeastern Region and Central Region for exceeding their goals. Chapter profile reports have been released to each basileus that outline your chapter's efforts related to recruitment, retention and reclamation.
In celebrating our success, we are actively planning for our near future, the 2017-2018 sorority year with some special initiatives. Our Sister Coaching program has successfully completed Phase I, receiving several applicants for Sister Coach roles. The team is now working to develop a special curriculum for our coaches, in preparation for our soft launch in the Fall and full launch in the Spring. If you have applied to be a coach, you will be contacted with next steps in the near future.
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As a reminder, we will be headed to New Orleans to market our Swim 1922 initiative and celebrate the ladies of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. with a "meet and greet" event on Saturday, July 1st. If you are attending the Essence Music Festival, stay tuned for our booth location and day party details.
Thank you for a great year of growth for our sisterhood.
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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES AT INTERNATIONAL CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS
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| Executive Director Rachel Morris |
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Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. is always in search of top-quality individuals to join our team of professionals at the International Corporate Headquarters. We have several departments with focused areas of administrative support, customer service, membership services, finance and accounting and communication.
We are looking for volunteers who will assist the staff with communication, mailing of materials, shipping and handling, phone support, data entry, membership research and customer service in preparation for, during and/or after the sorority year and boule.
If you possess proven skills in these primary areas, please submit your statement of interest and resume to
apply online.
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TIME TO PAY SORORITY DUES
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International Grand Grammateus Karya Beamon-Evans
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Members of Sigma Gamma Rho are wrapping up another successful year. It's time to make plans for the 2017 - 2018 sorority year. D
ues and assessments are due by July 1! The
member remittance form and
We want our undergraduates to make a smooth transition into graduate to graduate membership. Connecting with an alumnae chapter is a great way to begin building a foundation professionally and personally to propel them to the next stage in life.
Undergraduates, we are here to support you and assist you with the process of taking your next step into Alumnae Membership. There is an incentive, a discount on the sorority head tax, for
new alumnae members. Welcome to the next phase of our sisterhood!
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SEARCH FOR LEGAL TALENT
Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. is committed to aligning the individual talents an
d skills of our members and affiliates to execute the mission and goals of the sisterhoo
d. We are looking for those who serve in the legal community (have legal skills) and would be interested in uniting with other "legal poodles and Philos" to benefit our illustrious sisterhoo
d and network.
Survey results will be used to create a database of those working in the legal community. Also, if you are financial, you can opt-in to serve as a legal volunteer. In this role, you can donate your time to advance various sorority undertakings and participate in other activities of the Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Legal Department.
The last day to complete this survey is June 30, 2017. Please feel free to forward this message to other legal sorors and Philos.
Working together, we will lift our sisterhood and our sisters to new heights as we protect the house of Sigma.
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SIGMA GAMMA RHO SPONSORING FINA WORLD JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIPS
Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. is proud to be the presenting sponsor of the 2017 FINA World Junior Swimming Championships. The world's top 18-and-under swimmers will participate in the competition in Indianapolis, Indiana, the birthplace of the sorority. The meet will feature an early look at young athletes who will vie for positions on their respective nations' Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 rosters.
The event, hosted by USA Swimming and United States Aquatic Sports, will be held at Indiana University Natatorium on the campus of Indian University - Purdue University Indianapolis from Aug. 23 - 28. Sorors and affiliate members are invited to attend. The all-session, single-day and single-session tickets are on sale at usaswimming.org. Single-session tickets start at $10 for children (12 and under) and $15 for adults. Purchase tickets to the "Finals" using Promotional Code Swim1922 to be seated in the Sigma Gamma Rho section.
Sigma Gamma Rho and USA Swimming partnered in 2012 to create Swim 1922, a program to increase participation in swimming and minimize drowning rates within the African-American community. We are proud of the achievements that have been made to educate members, affiliates and our friends about the importance of learning how to swim. Last year, we hosted 100 swimming events nationwide and logged more than 1,000 hours of community service hours related to swimming, with 2,500 swim lessons completed and 500,000 laps swam.
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95TH INTERNATIONAL DAY OF SERVICE
Calling all Sorors, Life Members, Cultured Pearls, Rubies, Members-At-Large, General Members, Philos and Rhoers! We are marching swiftly towards our centennial! We excited to announce our first milestone event on our journey to 2022! On Saturday, November 11, 2017, we will join together as an international sisterhood for International Day of Service. We are asking all Sorors, undergraduate and alumnae chapters, along with their affiliates in the contiguous US, Hawaii and abroad, to perform an impactful day of service in their local communities. On the day of service, chapters may on their own or in collaboration with other chapters and affiliates pick from one of the three H3 Program Thrusts that encompasses healthy choices, healthy living and healthy generations to promote overall health. All Sorors, Philos and Rhoers should perform a minimum of two (2) hours of service. Please document your service activities on our Community Service Reporting Tool.
As our gift to you for your enthusiastic support of the Centennial Projects and Initiatives, we are offering free International Day of Service t-shirts to the first 1,922 members or affiliates who sign up to serve on November 11th!
Please click here to order by June 9, 2017.
To receive your shirt, you must be in attendance at the Special Boule in Las Vegas or have a chapter designee to pick yours up. In an effort to be fiscally responsible, there will be no shipping fees incurred by the Centennial Committee.
More details will be included in future Centennial Committee messaging. You can also contact your Centennial Regional Coordinator for more information.
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Central
Simone Harris
centralregion@sgrho100.org
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Northeastern
Toya Jacobs
northeasternregion@sgrho100.org
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Southeastern
Keisha Simmons
southeasternregion@sgrho100.org
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Southwestern
Paula Alexander
southwesternregion@sgrho100.org
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Western
Dr. Kanika White
westernregion@sgrho100.org
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