November/December 2012 Edition

Happy 90th Anniversary

 Delta Omicron Sigma Columbus Alumnae chapter along with Iota Nu Sigma Alumnae chapter celebrated the sorority's 90th anniversary with a luncheon that was held on November 10, 2012 at the Boat House at Confluence Park. Over 200 sorors, fellow greeks and family and friends came for fellowship and honoring of the 7 women who founded this illustrious sorority. Luncheon participants were treated to a monologue by soror TaTiana Sanders and a praise dance by the Wings of Praise Dance Ministry from Flintridge  church. International Grand Epistoleus, Soror Tiffany Hightower was the keynote speaker for the event. During the luncheon a fundraising effort for March of Dimes also took place which netted $525.00 for the organization. As with this years theme of " Uplifting Our Legacy of Sisterhood, Leadership and Service", Delta Omicron Sigma continue to strive for "Greater Service, Greater Progress" in the Columbus metro area.

International Grand Epistoleus, Soror Tiffany Hightower

Wings of Praise Dance Ministry

Soror TaTiana Sanders performing "The Crippled Woman" monologue

Delta Omicron Sigma Basileus, Soror Carolyn Dixon and Iota Nu Sigma Basileus Soror Tawana Owens

Sigma Style: 3 Ways to De-Stress Over the Holidays

The holiday season is in full swing. And while that means lots of good things like family gatherings, tasty meals and shopping, it can also means stress. From standing in long lines on Black Friday to dealing with family members that are a bit challenging to cooking the perfect turkey recipe, the holidays aren't always as relaxing as we'd like them to be. So we put together three easy ways to de-stress. From meditation to sipping on hot tea, they're simple and quick ways to give your brain a short vacay!

3 Ways to De-Stress During the Holidays
1. Meditation. Who knew that holiday zen took just a few quiet breaths? Meditation is a powerful de-stressing tool any time of year, but when you're rushed during the holidays it can be the perfect way to center and relax. And the best part? You can do it anywhere. Even if you're standing in line waiting to mail holiday gifts at the post office, you can do it! All you have to do is take a few deep, slow breaths, focusing completely on your inhale and exhale. Yep, that's meditation!

 2. Sip green tea. Researchers have found that regularly drinking green tea can help to beat stress and improve psychological well being. So this holiday season, skip the coffee and drink the green stuff!

3. Say "no." Most of us get stressed during the holidays because we're overscheduled and feel obligated to do things when we really don't feel like it (or have the time). So this year, make a commitment to do less and prioritize your time for only the events that are the most important to you. Do this, and you'll kick holiday stress to the curb.

Do you stress out over the holidays? How do you deal? Any holiday meditations you like to do? Share!

Article by Jennipher Walters at SHAPE

Sigma Sizzles: Turtle Pumpkin Pie

Ingredients:

1/4 cup  plus 2 Tbsp. caramel ice cream topping, divided

1 HONEY MAID Graham Pie Crust (6 oz.)

1/2cup   plus 2 Tbsp. chopped PLANTERS Pecans, divided

2pkg.  (3.4 oz. each) JELL-O Vanilla Flavor Instant Pudding

1 cup  cold milk

1cup  canned pumpkin

1tsp.  ground cinnamon

1/2tsp.  ground nutmeg

1 tub   (8 oz.) COOL WHIP Whipped Topping, thawed, divided

Make it:

  POUR 1/4 cup caramel topping onto bottom of pie crust; sprinkle with 1/2 cup nuts.
BEAT next 5 ingredients in large bowl with whisk until blended. Stir in 1-1/2 cups COOL WHIP; spoon into crust.
REFRIGERATE 1 hour. Top with remaining COOL WHIP, caramel topping and nuts just before serving.

Recipe from Kraft Foods 

Sigma Shout Outs 

Congratulations to Soror Lynnette Bennett and Soror Adrienne Edwards on all the hard work they did for the Founders Day luncheon.

Happy Birthday to all Sorors celebrating in November and December. 

Happy Anniversary to all Sorors celebrating in November and December. 

Welcome to the following sorors:

Soror Danielle Echols  Transfer from Eta Psi

Soror Kimberly Stevens Transfer from Xi Xi

Soror Jerian Dixon-Evans Transfer from Zeta Omicron Sigma

Soror Vickiela Wright  Transfer from Zeta Omicron Sigma

Soror Jaslyn Leach  Transfer from Delta Phi

If you have a Sigma Shout Out that you want to put in the Poodle Post, please contact the chapter epistoleus. 

poodle

  Have a blessed and safe holiday season!!

2011-2012 FALL-WINTER EDITION

SIGMA GAMMA RHO SORORITY, INC.

 

Delta Omicron Sigma, Columbus Alumnae Chapter,

Fall-Winter 2011-2012 Edition

POODLE POST

We hope everyone had a MERRY CHRISTMAS!!

And a HAPPY NEW YEAR!

DELTA OMICRON SIGMA

CHAPTER HIGHLIGHTS

"On FIRE To Serve!!"

 

 

Delta Phi Induction

On November 12, 2012, Delta Phi (undergraduate chapter at Ohio State University) inducted four lovely ladies into our Sorority: Laurél Davis, Daenayia Hudson, Stephanie Kariuki, Christa Prater.

Founders Day Celebration 2011

Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. was organized on November 12, 1922 in Indianapolis, Indiana by seven young educators: Mary Lou Allison Little, Dorothy Hanley Whiteside, Vivian White Marbury, Nannie Mae Gahn Johnson, Hattie Mae Dulin Redford, Bessie M. Downey Martin and Cubena McClure. The group became an incorporated national collegiate sorority on December 30, 1929, when a charter was granted to Alpha chapter at Butler University.

Soaring To Greater Heights Of Attainment Around The World, Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc., as a leading national service organization, has met the challenges of the day and continues to grow through Sisterhood, Scholarship and Service.

On November 12, 2010 Delta Omicron Sigma Alumnae Chapter hosted a Founder's Day dinner at Soror Angela Tucker's residence.   

Quick Sigma Facts

                                                

Sigma Gamma Rho, Alpha Chapter,

Butler University, 1924.

 

Established: Nov. 12, 1922 at Butler University, Indianapolis, Indiana
 

Classification: Nonprofit service and social organization
 

Membership: 85,000+



Division: Five Regions:  Central, Northeastern, Southeastern, Southwestern, Western



Service Channel: Over 500 chapters in the U.S., Bermuda, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Germany and Korea



Sorority Flower: The yellow tea rose.
 


Sorority Mascot: The Poodle.



Sorority Colors: Royal blue and gold.

 

 

 

Mid-Ohio Food Bank

 

Mid-Ohio Foodbank is dedicated to feeding hungry people by collecting and distributing food and grocery products, educating the community about hunger, advocating for hunger-relief programs,
and collaborating with others who address basic human needs.

On November 15, 2011, Sorors volunteered at the Mid-Ohio Foodbank.

Breakfast With The Iotas

On November 20, 2011, Delta Omicron Sigma Alumnae Chapter collaborated with the men of Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Inc.  in serving Thanksgiving dinner at Bethany Christian Church in Columbus, Ohio.   

 

Social At Applebees Restaurant

On December 5, 2011, Delta Omicron Sigma Alumnae had a social at Applebees Restaurant.

 

 

Chapter News and SIGMA Announcements!!!!!!!

 

 

Congratulations to Soror Lynnette Benett and her husband Carence Benett on the arrival of baby girl Maya Benettt born September 12, 2011!

 

 

Congratulations to Soror Alena Spratt and her husband Kenneth Spratt on the arrival of baby girl Taylor Spratt, born September 16, 2011!

Happy Birthday to all Sorors who celebrated birthdays between September 2011to February 2012!

• Soror Alena Spratt-September 4
• Soror Adrianne Edwards-September 20
•  Soror Tori Darden-October 23
• Soror Tracy Anderson-October 28 
• Soror Ciara Okon-November 6
• Soror Robinette Smith-November 7
• Soror Angela Tucker-January 6

Happy Anniversary to all Sorors who celebrated their Sigma Anniversary between September 2011 to February 2012!

• Soror Tracy Anderson-September 7, 1997 (14 YEARS of "Greater Service Greater Progress")
• Soror Robinette Smith-October 22, 1999 (12 YEARS of "Greater Service Greater Progress")
• Soror Beverly Taite-December 1, 1996 (15 YEARS of "Greater Service Greater Progress")
• Soror Deniesha Newby-December 1, 1996 (15 YEARS of "Greater Service Greater Progress")
• Soror Alena Spratt-December 1, 1996 (15 YEARS of "Greater Service Greater Progress")
•  Soror Alisha Milbry-December 20, 2008 (3 YEARS of "Greater Service Greater Progress")

Do you like serving in your community? Do you enjoy wo rking with women who are goal-oriented and like-minded? Then look to Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc., Delta Omicron Sigma, Columbus Alumnae Chapter! If you have any questions or comments...click below on the icon "Sigma Sayings". You can also email us at DOS1922@yahoo.com.

Spring-Summer 2011 Edition

SIGMA GAMMA RHO SORORITY, INC.

Delta Omicron Sigma, Columbus Alumnae Chapter,

Spring-Summer 2011 Edition

POODLE POST

DELTA OMICRON SIGMA HAS BEEN ON THE MOVE!!!

DELTA OMICRON SIGMA

CHAPTER HIGHLIGHTS

DELTA OMICRON SIGMA INDUCTION

On March 5th, 2011, Delta Omicron Sigma inducted Soror Angonique Calhoun-Holloway into our organization.  Soror Holloway participated in the Unity Weekend StRHOll Competition!! 



DELTA PHI UNDERGRADUATE CHAPTER INDUCTION (Ohio State)

In February 2011, Delta Phi (Advisor/Soror, Adrianne Edwards) inducted 5 ladies into our organization:  Soror Kenna Bednarki; Soror Kesheena Lattimore; Soror Jaslyn Leech; Soror Dani Perdue; and Soror Taylor Stitt.  This spring, Delta Phi sorors were busy working in their community and on campus, and participated in several step and stroll competitions.

WILMINGTON COLLEGE INDUCTION

In February 2011, Delta Omicron Sigma (Advisor/Soror Tracy Anderson) inducted 2 ladies into our organization at Wilmington College:  Soror Sasha T. Moore and Soror Leah Phillips.  Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. is the first AND ONLY African-American sorority on campus!  EEEEEEEEEE-Yip!!!!

RHOER CLUB ON THE MOVE!!

left to right (Imani, Tatiana, Aisha, Heaven)

In March 2011, Delta Omicron Sigma (Advisor/Soror Robinette Smith and Co-Advisor/Soror Alicia Henry) inducted 3 young ladies into the Rhoer Club:  Imani Pegram, Aisha Oliver, and Heaven Smith .

(left to right:  Imani, National Rhoer Coordinator Elma Hairston, and Tatiana at Central Region Conference 2011)

 CONGRATULATIONS TO RHOER VANESSA RUSSELL!!!

 

(left to right: Rhoer Vanessa and Soror Toya Russell (pRHOud mother))

Rhoer Vanessa Russell graduated from Fort Hayes and will be attending Shawnee State University in Fall 2011.  Vanessa is pursing a degree in nursing (RN).  Congrats Vanessa!!!

SIGMA YOUTH SYMPOSIUM

Sponsored in conjunction with and in commemoration of Sigma Week, the Sigma Youth Symposium focuses on some of the prevalent concerns that negatively impact our youth: drugs, teen violence, abuse, low self-esteem, suicide, teen pregnancy, etc. This annual event is usually held on the second Saturday of March by each Alumnae Chapter.

^{On March 12, 2011 Delta Omicron Sigma Alumnae Chapter, Iota Nu Sigma Alumnae Chapter, and Rhoers held it's Youth Symposium.} 

 

 ^{MID-OHIO FOOD BANK}

Mid-Ohio Foodbank is dedicated to feeding hungry people by collecting and distributing food and grocery products, educating the community about hunger, advocating for hunger-relief programs,
and collaborating with others who address basic human needs.

On March 15, 2011, Sorors volunteered at the Mid-Ohio Foodbank.

2011 CENTRAL REGION CONFERENCE (Cincinnati, OH)

Central Region Officers and Past Officers

From March 17, 2011 to March 19, 2011, Sorors and Rhoers attended 2011 Central Region Conference in Cincinnati, OH. We had a BLAST!!


JAZZ AND EGGS 2011

On March 25, 2011, Delta Omicron Sigma Alumnae Chapter held Jazz and Eggs at Shane's Gourmet to kick off their annual Evening of the Arts Gala!!

EVENING OF THE ARTS GALA 2011!!

"The Sigma Carnival ... Art Unmasked"

On April 30, 2011, Delta Omicron Sigma Alumnae Chapter held their annual Evening of the Arts Gala  at Shane's Gourmet!

KOMAN RACE FOR THE CURE 2011

 

The Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure® Series, the largest series of 5K runs/fitness walks in the world, raises significant funds and awareness for the fight against breast cancer, celebrates breast cancer survivorship and honors those who have lost their battle with the disease. Since its inception in 1983, the Komen Race for the Cure® series has grown from one local Race with 800 participants to a global series of more than 120 Races with more than 1 million people expected to participate in 2009.

The Komen Race for the Cure® is a unique event, designed and implemented to promote positive awareness, education and early detection of breast cancer. It has proved to be an enormously effective way to reach many women and men with the message that breast cancer is not necessarily fatal if mammography and breast self-exam become routine. As well as being a road race for runners, the Komen Race for the Cure® is an emotionally charged event that attracts many first timers and recreational runners. It is is an opportunity for thousands of women, men and their families, running or walking, to spread the breast cancer message within their communities.

Up to 75 percent of the funds raised at the Komen Columbus Race for the Cure® remain here in our 30-county service area to provide breast health research, diagnostics, screening, treatment, services and education for uninsured or underinsured women. The remaining 25 percent goes to fund national research to discover the causes of breast cancer and, ultimately, its cures.

Why we need your support:

Every step counts! Your donation provides women and men in Columbus and our 30-county area with services that have literally saved lives. You help make the following programs possible:

• Free mammograms and diagnostics
• Medical treatment for qualified breast cancer patients who cannot afford care, including surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation
• Support services including support groups, assistance with finding financial resources, prescription refills and transportation to medical appointments
• Education about the warning signs of breast cancer, methods of early detection and the latest treatment options
• Cutting-edge research to find a cure for breast cancer

**The 20th Annual Race for the Cure will be held on Saturday, May 19, 2012.**

Soror Dana Johnson's Creation!!

On May 14, 2011, Delta Omicron Sigma Alumnae Chapter, Rhoers, family, and friends volunteered and walked at the Koman Race for the Cure.   


UNITY WEEKEND 2011 (June 16-19, 2011)

On June 16-19, 2011, Delta Omicron Sigma Alumnae Chapter and Rhoers attended Unity Weekend hosted by NPHC Columbus Chapter.  Sorors participated in the Unity Step Teaser and the Stroll Competition.

 

CHAPTER NEWS and SIGMA ANNOUNCEMENTS

 

On June 10, 2011, Soror Angonique Calhoun-Holloway and Soror Alicia Milbry graduated from Ohio University.  Soror Milbry received her Master's of Science in Industrial and Manufacturing Systems Engineering and Soror Calhoun-Holloway received her Master's in Middle Childhood Education: Mathematics & Science!!

IT'S A GIRL!!! 

Congratulations to Soror Lynnette Bennett and her husband Carence Bennett on the future arrival of their baby girl!! 

Soror Adrianne Keaton

Congratulations Soror Adrianne Edwards on your weight loss and fitness success!!

Happy Birthday to all Sorors who celebrated birthdays between March to September!

• Soror Alana Evans-March 17
• Soror Dana Johnson-March 20
• Soror Natasha Moradeyo Aduloju-Ajijola-March 29
• Soror Lisa Dickerson-April 3
• Soror Deniesha Newby-March 4
• Soror Alisha Milbry-June 2
• Soror Angonique Calhoun-June 16
• Soror Beverly Taite-June 27
• Soror Lynette Bennett-June 29
• Soror Tina Davis-July 20
• Soror Angelique Clinkscale-August 1

Happy Anniversary to all Sorors who celebrated their Sigma Anniversary between March and September!

• Soror Tori Darden-April 21, 2001 (10 YEARS of "Greater Service Greater Progress")
• Soror Alana Evans-April 21, 2001 (10 YEARS of "Greater Service Greater Progress")
• Soror Avra Tucker-May 2, 2003 (8 YEARS of "Greater Service Greater Progress")
• Soror Carolyn Dixon-May 30, 1980 (31 YEARS of "Greater Service Greater Progress")

Do you like serving in your community? Do you enjoy wo rking with women who are goal-oriented and like-minded? Then look to Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc., Delta Omicron Sigma, Columbus Alumnae Chapter! If you have any questions or comments...click below on the icon "Sigma Sayings". You can also email us at DOS1922@yahoo.com.