Spring-Summer 2011 Edition

SIGMA GAMMA RHO SORORITY, INC.

Delta Omicron Sigma, Columbus Alumnae Chapter,

Spring-Summer 2011 Edition

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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.