DECEMBER 19, 2021
MERRY CHRISTMAS & HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Brothers,

2021 continues to be a challenging year as we continue to battle COVID-19. I’m asking the brotherhood to be aware of the fraternity’s policy and adhere to local and CDC guidelines. As International President, I encourage each of you to get vaccinated and to get your booster shot. We are entering flu season compounded with the omicron variant. Please take all the necessary precautions to protect your health and your fellow citizens. 

From my family to yours I’m wishing each and everyone of you a happy holiday season and a prosperous New Year. The work of our fraternity doesn’t end during this season. Please continue to reach out to our older brothers who are not able to engage with the brotherhood like they did when they were younger. The holidays can be lonely for many and we want to always be our brothers keeper. Job well done by the chapters who are providing meals, toys, and essential items to individuals and families during this season. Our work in essential to building our communities and Sigma men must always lead from the front. 

God Bless you all, and may God Bless our great fraternity. 





Bro. Richard L. Boone receives Keys to the City of Sumter
South Carolina State Director Bro. Richard L. Boone, was presented with the Keys to the City in his hometown of Sumter, SC. Mayor David P. Merchant visited the South Carolina State Conference to recognize Bro. Boone for his work in assisting inmates with their re-entry into society and his leadership in advocating and leading the Sumter commission in building new community centers for underserved communities, and his outstanding leadership as State Director.
Beta Psi Sigma Chapter spreads holiday cheer 
As the rise in Covid-19 cases begin to spike, the Brothers of Beta Psi Sigma Chapter decided to host a Virtual Holiday Program over 3 days, for our Adopted School P.S. 47 - The John Randolph School in the Bronx, New York.  The fun-filled activities included ‘Create your own Holiday Story,’ ‘Make an Ornament Night,’ and for the Students of the Month, the chapter had a ‘Gingerbread Decoration Night.’ The week ended with Frosty the Snowman Movie Night.  
Beta Psi Sigma Chapter also recently assisted the staff at Justice Sotomayor Community Center in the Bronx, New York. The center was re-designed and named after Justice Sonia Sotomayor, who  grew up in the surrounding Bronxdale Housing Projects. The Brothers packaged and distributed over 150 Food Packages to the residents of this Bronx community.
The Epsilon Beta Sigma chapter in Louisville, KY partnered with M3 Events by Michelle to deliver 21 skids of donated water to those effected by the tornadoes throughout Bowling Green Kentucky. 
Tau Sigma Chapter host Annual Toy Drive
The Tau Sigma Chapter recently raised money and took toy donations for their 3rd Annual Toy Drive. This year's drive benefited the students of Robinson Elementary School in Fairfield, AL.  The chapter joined forces with the ladies of the Alpha Sigma Zeta Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta to donate Christmas gift cards to the ‘Most Improved’ students in 6th-8th grades at Bush Hills STEAM Academy where they also provided refreshments for faculty and staff.
The International BBB and Membership Teams Present:

The Amazon Delivery Service Provider (DSP) Webinar on Tuesday, December 21st. 2021, 7:30 PM CST/8:30 PM EST. This informational is for those brothers who are aspiring entrepreneurs and would like the opportunity to start their own Delivery Service Business through our Fraternity's Partnership with Amazon. 

Please share this information with your chapter members. 
DELIVERY SERVICE PROVIDER WEBINAR
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