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NEWS FROM THE GRAND BASILEUS
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reetings Sorors, Philos and Rhoers!
We have completed a successful 2018 Regional Conference Season engaging in leadership training, networking, sharing best practices and demonstrating our amazing sisterhood through the phenomenal support of our undergraduates! We are a little more than 60 days away from our arrival in Dallas to attend the 57th Biennial Boule where we will unite in celebrating our Sisterhood and Service which is Our Intentional Journey!
Your National Leadership, National Boule Hostess Denine Goolsby, Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) Chapters, National Boule Planning Team and International Corporate Headquarters have been working diligently for the past several months to ensure a memorable and meaningful conference experience.
National Mental Health Awareness Month
May is National Mental Health Awareness Month. We must commit to fighting the
stigma, learning about resources available in our communities and being an advocate of change in public policy that supports individuals and families tackling mental health challenges. There are numerous organizations, publications and documentaries that provide invaluable educational resources and information. One such resource is National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), nami.org. In alignment with our Sister's Thrive Mental Health Initiative, let's continue to promote awareness and share educational resources to support our sisterhood and the communities we serve. For more information, please review the sorority's pRHOtect Your Mind Reference Guide.
Technology Update
Under the leadership of our National Technology Team, Soror Crystal Rock has been engaging in the development of the beta testing for providing members the ability to remit their national assessments online. Special thanks to all sorors and chapters for your participation in the beta testing that will assistance in moving our technology initiatives forward! We are on track to launch the online remittance payment pilot process on July 1.
Reminder - Calling All Sorors, Philos and Rhoers: Divine Nine Day in Raleigh, North Carolina
Our sisterhood will be participating in the National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) Divine Nine Legislative Day in Raleigh, North Carolina on May 16. We appreciate the leadership of Soror Anita Laster Mays, who serves as the National Legislative chair, Northeastern Region Syntaktes Marica Harris, Northeastern Region Area III Coordinator Nakisha Boulware, the tremendous local support of Beta Lambda Sigma, Beta Pi Sigma and Theta Lambda Sigma Chapters along with the entire planning team! We appreciate your leadership and engagement in this important social and legislative action initiative!
National Webinars and Membership Engagement Initiatives
- Boule Webinars - Registration will open soon.
- May 15, 9 p.m. EDT
- May 31, 9 p.m. EDT
- June 12, 9 p.m. EDT
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GETTING READY FOR THE BOULE
It is not too late to join us at the 57th Biennial Boule in Dallas July 12 - 15! The late registration period is open until June 4.
You can only register online. Please visit
sgrho1922.org to access the conference link.
The Boule Planning Committee is
putting your ideas to work. We will participate in a community service project on July 11. The Day of Service will be held from 8:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Sorors, Philos and Rhoers will tour "We Over Me Farm" at Paul Quinn College. This will be a great opportunity for us to learn about the crops that are harvested at the farm. This interactive tour will also allow us to see the impact the farm has on the campus and the community which are both located in a food desert.
Please pack a pair of closed-toed shoes and wear clothing appropriate for being outdoors in the heat.
We will see you in Dallas!
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ACHIEVEMENTS AND AWARDS
Applications are now being accepted for
Achievements and Awards for the 2018 Boule. Please adhere to the May 23 deadline.
Applications for most awards should be sent to your regional Achievements and Awards chairperson. Specific awards such as the Dr. Lorraine Anderson Williams Award should be directed to the chairperson in charge of that award. Please see the
Achievements and Awards Guide Book II for information. Only your regional Achievements and Awards chairperson will submit your award entry, therefore, she is the main contact for any questions.
All displays and scrapbooks for the 2018 Boule will be set-up at the host hotel in the Travertine Room on the Mezzanine Level. Regional winners' scrapbook/ display set up times are as follows: Tuesday, 9 a.m. - 11 p.m.; Wednesday, 9 a.m. - 10 p.m.; and Thursday, 7 a.m. - 9 p.m. Any additional information or changes will be communicated.
Good luck and thank you for your award submissions in advance and looking forward to seeing you at boule!
Soror Brenda Hives Smith
National Achievements and Awards Chairperson
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YOUR FAVORITE BOULE MOMENT
As we get ready for the 2018 Boule. Let's take a moment to reminisce. Find those classic pictures and share stories of your favorite boule moment
on the second Thursday of the month, May 10.
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CELEBRATING THE PHILOS
We will honor and recognize our friends during the 57th Biennial Boule. The Philos' theme is "Providing Friendship and Support," which is the hallmark of their association with Sigma Gamma Rho.
Here is a piece of history. The Southwestern Region is where it all began for the Philos in 1948. Be sure to attend the First Lady Pageant on Thursday, July 12, at 7:30 p.m. Several Philos will be recognized for 25, 30, 40 and 50 years of service.
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SIGMA FUN DAY IN MAY
Don't forget to show us how much sisterly fun your chapter has when you get together.
Sorors, Philos and Rhoers, let's make Hump Day a Fun Day. Every Wednesday during the month of May,
please post pictures on your social media sites.
We look forward to seeing how you relax and have a good time!
Please use the following hashtags: #SGRho #SigmaGammaRho #SigmaFunDay.
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MARCH FOR BABIES
Chapters across the country are participating in March for Babies. We are teaming up with our partner, March of Dimes, to fight for the health of all moms and babies.
Sigma Gamma Rho has set a national goa
l to raise
165,000. We are joining March of Dimes as we hope, remember and celebrate at each walk.
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