Poodle Post: August 2008

Welcome to a new sorority year!! Let's keep the motto of the sorority going with "Greater Service, Greater Progress" in the central Ohio area.

Sigma Style: How to Get Ready For Back to School

Either if you are getting your children ready for school or you are heading back to school yourself..here are some tips to help you have a smooth transition.

• Make sure that your library card is current..to help off set some of the cost of reading materials for school projects.
• Get enough sleep.
• Eat a healthy breakfast.
• Develop good habits and write down all homework and turn in assignments on time.
• Have open communication with your teachers. This communication will be a great resource when you are stuck on something or need extra time.

The most important tip for school...is keep a positive attitude. Having a positive attitude, will keep you motivated which will push you all the way throughout the school year.

International News: New International Officers are Elected and Sorority Joins the Challenge

The 52nd Boule was held in Detroit, Michigan July 18-24, 2008. At this years Boule, new international officers. Congratulations to all the sorors that have been elected to lead this great sorority. To see who was elected, click here.





Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Inc. has joined the fight against obesity. The sorority is one of many organizations who are joining the 50 Million Pound Challenge. To join in this fight or to obtain support click here to find out more information and good luck.







Do you have time and talents that are not being utilized? Are you interested in Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Inc.? For more information about Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Inc. contact us.

Sigma Sizzles: Lemonade-Mint Ice Tea

INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)
3 tablespoons crushed fresh mint leaves
1 quart boiling water
1/2 cup instant iced tea powder
1 cup white sugar
2 quarts cold water
1 (6 ounce) can frozen lemonade concentrate, thawed



DIRECTIONS
In a 1 gallon pitcher, combine the mint leaves, 1 quart of boiling water, instant tea powder and sugar. Stir to dissolve sugar. Let stand for 15 minutes.
Stir in the cold water and lemonade concentrate. Serve in tall glasses over ice. Strain out mint leaves, if desired.

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Chapter News

The chapter will be holding their annual chapter picnic on Saturday August 30, 2008 from 2-5 pm at the home of Soror Adrianne. Come for fun, food and fellowship. For directions and to RSVP for the event please contact us.

Sigmaannouncements

• Happy birthday and anniversary to all sorors who celebrate in the months of August and September.
• If you have suggestions for the Poodle Post, please contact us.
• Sigma Book Club will meet on October 3, 2008 at 7:00 pm at the home of Soror Dana. The book club selection is The Emperor of Ocean Park by Stephen L. Carter. To RSVP please click here.
• Congratulations to Soror Lynnette and Soror LaTonya on their new jobs. EE-Yip!!!
• We would like to welcome all recactivating and new sorors to the chapter.