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2021-2022SCRAPBOOKGAMMA SIGMA CHAPTER

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TABLE OF CONTENTSNATIONAL HISTORYFOUNDERSREGION HISTORYREGION LEADERSHIP - EXECUTIVE BOARDCHAPTER HISTORYBASILEUS' VISIONGS LEADERSHIP - EXECUTIVE BOARDREGIONAL HISTORYREGIONAL CONFERENCE

AREA 3 MEETINGPROJECT REASSURANCECHAPTER EVENTSSISTERHOODAFFILIATES - PHILOS, RHOERS, RHOSEBUDS, UNDERGRADUATESTABLE OF CONTENTSCover photo: Gamma Sigma Chapter hosts firstluncheon in 1930

NATIONAL HISTORYSigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. was organized on November 12, 1922, inIndianapolis, Indiana, by seven young educators: Mary Lou Allison Gardner Little,Dorothy Hanley Whiteside, Vivian Irene White Marbury, Nannie Mae Gahn Johnson,Hattie Mae Annette Dulin Redford, Bessie Mae Downey Rhoades Martin, andCubena McClure. The group became an incorporated national collegiate sorority onDecember 30, 1929, when a charter was granted to the Alpha chapter at ButlerUniversity. From seven young educators, Sigma Gamma Rho has become an internationalservice organization comprised of women from every profession. Sigma GammaRho offers its members opportunities to develop their unique talents throughleadership training and involvement in sorority activities. Sorority activitiesprovide an atmosphere where friendships and professional contacts are developedwhich often lead to bonds that last a lifetime. Sigma Gamma Rho’s commitment to service is expressed in its slogan, “GreaterService, Greater Progress.” The sorority has a proud history of providing positiveand proactive community outreach nationally and internationally. The programs,partnerships, and sponsorships represent Sigma Gamma Rho’s commitment topromoting the greater good in education, service, and leadership development.Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc.Alpha Chapter, Butler University (1924). Pictured, Seatedleft to right: Delight Hinton, Maude Flack, Vivian Marbury,Goergetta Bardwell. Standing left to right: Ellie Allen, HelenBrooks, Blanche Edwards, Esther Powers, Hattie M.Redford, Emily Clay, Ruby Rankin, Bessie Martin and AlmaBowlen

NATIONAL HISTORYSigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. - Founders Mary Lou Little Dorothy Whiteside Hattie Mae Redford Cubena McClureVivian MarburyBessie Mae Martin Nannie Mae Johnson

SW REGION HISTORYDuring the 14th Boule held in New York, New York December 27-30, 1939, the Grand Chapter voted to establish the Southwestern Region of thesorority. Over the course of the subsequent months, the strategy for the region's organization was developed under the leadership of SororMary Scales Greenwood of the Gamma Sigma Chapter of Houston, Texas. Soror Greenwood became the First Syntaktes of the SouthwesternRegion and during her tenure as Syntaktes (1940-1948) most of the region's chapters were organized. Although the Southwestern Region was officially established in 1940, there was a strong presence in the southern part of the country datingback to 1928. Six educators interested in furthering the sorority's mission organized and established the Alpha Lambda Chapter at TexasSouthern University and Gamma Sigma Alumnae Chapters of Houston, Texas in 1928. Alpha Lambda and Gamma Sigma also hosted the firstBoule held in the Southwestern Region December 27-29, 1938 in Houston. Since its establishment, the region has contributed to the Sorority's legacy and from its delegation key components for the organization havebeen birthed. One of the most noted contributions from the region is the designation of "The Poodle" as the Sorority's official mascot byQuindonell Robertson, 8th Syntaktes of the Southwestern Region. It was also through the Southwestern Region, that another avenue for women in the community to serve was creeated. The Philo Affiliate wasorganized in 1943 in Galveston, Texas and since inception has become one of two internationally recognized affiliate organizations of theSorority. Through the Philo Affiliate, women who are not affiliated with Greek-lettered organizations, can provide meaningful contributions tothe communities where Sigma Gamma Rho alumnae chapters are located and serve. Members of the Philo Affiliate also engage with theorganization on national, regional and local levels serving in leadership roles and assisting with the growth of this great sisterhood.Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc.

Miranda Moore22nd SyntaktesLaTisha BrandonUndergraduate Chapter CoordinatorJessica BrooksYouth Services CoordinatorSW REGION LEADERSHIPExecutive BoardNot pictured: Crystal Rock, Grammateus; Quiana Sawyer, Tamiochus; Jocha Gordon, Anti-Grammateus; Angela Cottman, Epistoleus; Tyshara Lawson, National Education Fund Trustee

Inspired by Sisterhood,Inspired by Sisterhood, Ignited by Service.Ignited by Service.GAMMA SIGMA HISTORYHouston, TexasGamma Sigma Chapter was organized on April 28, 1928 by six educators: Marie Jefferson, Johnnie M. Johnson, Ola Mitchell, Marjorie Alexander,Johnnie Y. Rice and Catherine Roett. They were interested in furthering finer womanhood, scholarship, community service, and leadership.Soror Ola Mitchell was elected as the first chapter Basileus. Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. holds a unique place in the annals of highereducation for Negroes in Houston, having been locally founded at the Houston College for Negroes - Texas Southern University. Gamma Sigma is the oldest chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. in the city of Houston and one of the oldest in Sigma Gamma RhoSorority, Inc. In January 1992, Gamma Sigma purchased the property located at 2910 Wheeler for meetings. In September 2003, Gamma SigmaCharitable and Education Foundation was organized as a 501 (c) (3) non-profit corporation that works to build upon and reinforce the legacy of"Greater Service, Greater Progress". Gamma Sigma Affiliates are the Rhosebuds, Rhoers, and Philos. The primary objectives of the Gamma Sigma Chapter are manifested by some ofits community service projects: March of Dimes; Breast Cancer Awareness programs; Operation BigBookBag providing schools supplies andback packs for youth; Youth Symposium; Star of Hope Partnership; Wellness and Financial Empowerment Presentations; and ProjectReassurance: Full Tummies and Dry Bottoms which provides baby items for unwed high schools students.

Basileus, Mary C. DalencourThis year the Gamma Sigma Chapter has made incredible strides in the areas of Sisterhood,Scholarship and Service! At the conclusion of this sorority year our chapter will have 139total members, 35 Affiliate members, and 15 Undergraduate members. We have established anew partnership with Sarah’s House, while strengthening our relationships with theHouston Food Bank. The Sarah’s House partnership has allowed us to give those families acomfortable living space while they work on transitioning into their own homes. We willhave completed all of the Essential Programs, including Operation Big Bookbag, collecting250 pairs of shoes for Soles for Little Souls. In the upcoming months, we will award scholarships to graduating high school students,continue our efforts in raising money for and participating in the March of Dimes, as well asseveral other social events for our chapter members and with other organizations. GAMMA SIGMA 2021 -2022 BASILEUS VISION

Our chapter goals for the year included: Goal #1- In order to create a better system of availability and accountability, we will establishofficer office hours and response times. Communications will be responded to within 72 in-kind of the original form. Time sensitive items will be arranged via telephone. Goal #2- We will pre-plan for 2022-2023 sorority year by evaluating our service, social andfundraising efforts on a quarterly basis from recommendations based on committee chairs asan Executive Board. Ideas for large scale projects will be brought to the body for a vote atleast 9-12 months in advance.Goal #3- We will look to create a surplus at the end of the 2021-2022 sorority year by comingin under budget on our spending by at least 10%. Goal #4- We will establish a mutually beneficial partnership with at least 1 community oreducational institution by the end of the 2021-2022 sorority year. We have been able to strengthen our brand as a chapter and our presence in the Houstoncommunity. As we move forward, we intend to strengthen our goals to align ourselves morewith the Southwestern Region and the Organization as a whole in an effort to promote theimportance and credibility of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. in the Houston area. GAMMA SIGMA 2021 -2022 BASILEUS VISION Basileus, Mary C. Dalencour

Basileus, Mary C. DalencourGrammateus Michelle Lewis1st Anti-Basileus Helana Myatt-Taylor2nd Anti-Basileus Brittani Edmond-Moore4th Anti-Basileus April Matthews3rd Anti-Basileus Kim Boone-SwansonAnti-Grammateus Marilyn CooperTamiochus Micki Miles GAMMA SIGMA LEADERSHIPExecutive Board

Rhoer Advisor Tracey GrayRhosebud Advisor Wynetta JonesElections Chair Kendria RussellPhilo Advisor Bernadine Jackson-PowellSergeant at Arms Thelma Fox-HoltonParliamentarian Miriam ThomasEpistoleus Candace D. Williams GAMMA SIGMA LEADERSHIPExecutive Board

OCTThe Gamma Sigma Chapter joined the Super Southwestern Region, at the 2021 Virtual AreaUpdates! Sorors were on camera and snapping pictures looking Sigma Jazzy and showcasingtheir favorite, fancy pearls! Amazing presentations were given. Our very own Soror GlendaClausell Elliott, Esq. RLA led the conversation over Risk Management. We had so much funhearing about the Centennial Updates, then the International, Regional, & Area Updates. TheCOVID DO's & Don'ts reminded us that we're not past the virus but can be safe as we'reinspired by sisterhood and ignited by service! AREA 3 MEETING9THSouth Texas goes Virtual

OCTAREA 3 MEETING9THSouth Texas goes VirtualPictured from left to right:Row 1: Soror April Matthews, Soror MiriamThomas, Soror Kendria RussellRow 2: Soror Ya-Ya Smith, Past SyntaktesLaShonda Johnson, Soror Alicia Faulkner, SororThelma Fox-Holton, Soror Brandee Edward, SororTamira PiersonRow 3: Soror Kim Swanson, Basileus MaryDalencour, Soror Wanda Thomas, Soror DollySpencer

PROJECT REASSURANCEProject Reassurance is the signature program of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Inc. ThroughProject Reassurance, Sigma Gamma Rho seeks to promote responsible living for teensliving in todays world by focusing on prevention of teen pregnancy, personal decisionmaking, character building, promoting moral values, making good health educationchoices.Healthy Living:healthy teen lifestyle by exploring ways to develop andoptimumphysical andmental health for themselves and their children and how to develop healthy community. Healthy Generations: Addresses the needs of pregnant teens and young mothers by providinginformation about prenatal care, parenting skills, healthy baby care, and materialthe formofnewborns. Healthy Choices: Explores the importance of self love, a positive self image, andself respect. The program educates participants on ways to make the bestdecisions for physical and mental well being, how to determine best practices fortheir home and community, and how to protect the future for themselves and/ortheir children.

MAR17TH - 21STThe 80th Southwestern Region Conference went virtual in 2021! The theme was Honoring our Legacies, Transforming ourFuture. We honored our past & current leaders, celebrated professional/personal/scholastic accolades, and showed theLOVE across our region. The LOVE was definitely felt in the Gamma Sigma Chapter as the chapter was honored with centennial status, and affiliateswon awards. Philo Lillie Turbin was honored as Philo of Year! Soror Bernadine Powell was honored as Philo Advisor of theYear! The Gamma Sigma Chapter coordinated blue and gold days during the virtual conference to keep the energy going! New andcurrent members alike were excited to attend the virtual conference and attend the workshops that were led with LOVE!SW REGIONAL CONFERENCEPhilo of the Year, Philo Lillie Turbin Philo Advisor of the Year, Soror Bernadine Powell

MARMarch 19th Day 1: TheGamma Sigma Chapterwas glamorous in Goldas we kicked off the 80thSouthwestern RegionalConference. Although wemay have been virtual,we repRHOsented withstyle and grace! SW REGIONAL CONFERENCE17TH - 21STPast Basileus Tiffani ReckleySoror Kim SwansonSoror GlendaClausell-ElliottSoror BrieEdmond-MooreSoror BernadinePowellSoror MichelleLewisSoror KendriaRussellSoror AprilMatthewsSoror LaShandaSullivanSoror SonjaNelsonSoror VelmaSmallSoror CarolynWilliamsSoror MikilishaGreenSoror MiriamThomasSoror TraceyGraySoror ThelmaFox-Holton

MARSW REGIONAL CONFERENCE17TH - 21STMarch 20th Day 2: TheGamma Sigma Chapterwas brilliant in Blue aswe continued on Day 2 ofthe 80th SouthwesternRegional Conference. Weenjoyed our virtualconference experienceand are rejuvenated andreignited to continueserving Sigma!Past Basileus Tiffiny C. ReckleySoror Kim SwansonSoror GlendaClausell-ElliottSoror BrieEdmond-MooreSoror BernadinePowellSoror MichelleLewisSoror KendriaRussellSoror AprilMatthewsSoror Ya-YaSmithSoror SonjaNelsonSoror VelmaSmallSoror CarolynWilliamsSoror MikilishaGreenSoror MiriamThomasSoror TraceyGraySoror ThelmaFox-HoltonSoror DollySpencer

MAR25THFOR COLORED GIRLS READINGNational ProgramsIn honor of Women’sHistory Month, TheSankofa Collective andthe Gamma SigmaChapter of GammaRho SororityIncorporatedpresented a virtualproduction of ForColored Girls onMarch 25th, 2021! The production was directed by Soror Ya-Ya Smith and featured members of the Chapter whoperformed the stirring and soulful poetry! Presented as a post-show response, the cast and crew will led a dialogue to discuss the show’sthemes of mental health and the intersection of race and gender with a mental healthprofessional. The post-show dialogue was presented via Bayou Theatre Company Facebook onMarch 25th at 8pm CST. The community and the chapter enjoyed a lovely night of dialogueand discourse! Ntozake Shange’sseminal classic ForColored Girls WhoHave ConsideredSuicide When TheRainbow is Enufcontinues to inspirecritical dialogue aboutlove, faith, abuse andmental health withinthe Black Femalecommunity.

MARNational ProgramsSoror Wynetta D. JonesLady in PinkKwa FangtangLady in PurpleSoror Yaya SmithLady in GreenPast Basileus Tiffiny ReckleyLady in OrangeVeronica ParrishLady in YellowSherika GainesLady in BlueSoror Marche' RobinsonLady in RedSoror Helana Myatt-TaylorLady in Brown25THFOR COLORED GIRLS READING

On March 28th, the Gamma Sigma Chapter officially welcomed theSpring 2021 TORCH Class, "7 Pearls of Perfection", into the IllustriousSisterhood of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc.1-Latricia Hunter SKA "Divine"2-Darlene Smith SKA "Tranquility"3-Darisha Gentry SKA "Brilliance"4- Alicia Faulkner SKA "Scrupulous"5- Teresa Hayes SKA "Steadfast"6- Lorin Qualls SKA "Erudite"7- Kamron Johnson SKA "Radiance"28THMARSPRING 2021 TORCH CLASSMembership Committee

APR1STSPRING 2021 TORCH CLASSMembership CommitteeSoror Alicia Faulkner4 - ScrupulousSoror Kamron Johnson7 - RadianceSoror Lorin Qualls6 - EruditeSoror Theresa Hayes5 - SteadfastSoror Darisha Gentry3 - BrillianceSoror Darlene Smith2 - TranquilitySoror Latricia Hunter1 - DivineThe ladies of the GammaSigma Chapter gathered onApril 1st to celebrate theSpring 2021 TORCH Class, 7Pearls of Perfection.

More than 1 in 3 women haveexperienced sexual violence duringher lifetime. In recognition ofSexual Assault Awareness Month,the Gamma Sigma Chapterpartnered with the TexasAssociation Against Sexual Assaultfor the April 10th event. During themeeting, a review was conducted ofsexual assault legislation, survivor’srights, and then a mini self-defenseworkshop with martial Artsinstructor, Chelsea Clark.10THAPRSEXUAL ASSAULT AWARENESSSocial Justice Committee

AUGOperation Big Book Bag is a program designed toaddress the needs, challenges and issues that faceschool-aged children who are educationally at-risk, inlocal homeless shelters and extended-care hospitalsand facilities. Through this program, chapters andmembers collect and donate educational materials,equipment and school supplies. The Spring 2021 TORCH Class in partnership with theNational Programs Committee coordinated a hybridsupply drive. Soror from the Gamma Sigma Chapter shopped virtually via an Amazon wish list or drove byand dropped supplies off. Supplies donated went on tobenefit a local 6th grade classroom. 28THOPERATION BIG BOOK BAGNational Programs

AUG28THOPERATION BIG BOOK BAGNational ProgramsPictured are Sorors from theSpring 2021 TORCH Class andtheir families.

SEPTThe women of the Gamma Sigma Chapter were inspiredby sisterhood and ignited by service as they volunteeredSeptember 18th at the Teacher's Aid Food bank. The Teacher's Aid Food bank is a program the HoustonFood bank offers to qualifying teachers families of schoolage children. Without the proper tools to do the work, many childrenare challenged to achieve academic success. Whenfamilies can’t afford basic school supplies, compassionateteachers use their own funds to ensure their studentshave a productive, efficient learning experience. The Teacher's Aid Food bank uses donations to keep astock of items needed by families of school age childrenand teachers. All supplies in the center are completelyfree for teachers who are on the programTeachers select from donated items via an online shopand a standard/custom box will be built with the supplieschosen.18THTEACHER'S AID FOOD BANKCommunity Service Committee

SEPTPictured below:Soror Kim Swanson18THTEACHER'S AID FOOD BANKCommunity Service CommitteePictured above from left to right:Soror Tina Williams, Soror Kim Swanson,& Soror Princess Williams-WootenPictured in the right corner from left to right:Soror Kamron Johnson, Soror Marilyn Cooper,& Soror Wynetta D. Jones

OCTThe Membership & Community Service Committees ofthe Gamma Sigma Chapter partnered to host a WelcomeBack Block Party and book drive. The women of the Gamma Sigma Chapter enjoyed food,fellowship and fun as they enjoyed an afternoon ofservice. The books collected went on to be donated to Sarah'sHouse emergency shelter for women and their children. 16THWELCOME BACK BLOCK PARTYMembership & Community Service Committee

OCTPictured above from left to right:Soror Helana Myatt-Taylor, Soror Kistreia MarcheRobinson, Soror Kristina Stewart, Soror Kelli Vorish16THWELCOME BACK BLOCK PARTYMembership & Community Service CommitteePictured above fromleft to right:Soror Kelli Vorish,Soror Wynetta D. Jones, Soror Kristina Stewart,Soror Candace D.WilliamsBasileus Mary C. Dalencour & Soror Carolyn Williams

OCTThe National ProgramsCommittee of the Gamma SigmaChapter shared breast cancer factsas part of the Women's WellnessInitiative. During Breast Cancer AwarenessWeek, the women gatheredinformation to share with thecommunity. 25TH-29THBREAST CANCER AWARENESSNational Programs

NOV 19TH TODEC 10TH22 DAYS OF BLUE & GOLD GIVINGInspired by the Legacy set by ourFounders, the Gamma Sigma Chaptercelebrated 22 Days of Blue and GoldGiving, in partnership with Amahle Bar &Grill! We collected gift cards and toys tobe donated to children as a part of theangel tree project. We also collected shoesas part of the Soles for Little Soles projectand adopted Sarah's House shelter forwomen and children.Community Service Committee

NOV12THFALL 2021 TORCH CLASSMembership CommitteeOn November 12th, the Gamma Sigma Chapter officially welcomedthe Fall 2021 TORCH Class, "The Blueprint", into the IllustriousSisterhood of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. 1-Nefertiti Mims SKA "RHOyal Empress"2-Norell Elder-Hawkins SKA "RHOyal Elegance"3-Chika Egbujor SKA "RHOyal Eminence"4-Destony Buckley SKA "RHOyal Composure"5-Rayleen Howard SKA "RHOyal Luminesce"6-Jennifer Harper SKA "RHOyal Bravado"7-Michele Holt SKA "RHOyal Resilience"8-Tamika Payne SKA "RHOyal Gem"9-Shawne' Wilson SKA "RHOyal Ambition"10-Lashel Jackson SKA "RHOyal Essence"11-Bobbie Barnes SKA "RHOyal Splendor"12-DeAria Landry SKA "RHOyal Prodigy"

NOV12THFALL 2021 TORCH CLASSMembership Committee

NOV12THFALL 2021 TORCH CLASSMembership Committee

NOV13THGAMMA SIGMA DAY PARTYInspired by the Legacy set by our Founders, the Gamma Sigma Chapter celebrated 22 Daysof Blue and Gold Giving, in partnership with Amahle Bar & Grill! The first big project was the Soles for Little Soles shoe drive. The Gamma Sigma Chapterhosted a Day Party at Amahle Bar & Grill and collected shoes to benefit local children in theHouston area. Sorors from Gamma Sigma, the Greek community, and supporters in the local communityshowed their support and donated 250 pairs of shoes. The shoes were distributed to localshelters and agencies including Sarah's House shelter for women and children.Community Service - 22 Days of Giving

NOV13THGAMMA SIGMA DAY PARTYCommunity Service - 22 Days of GivingSoror Ariel Smith-King & Soror Brie Edmond-MooreSoror Thelma Fox-Holton& Soror Ariel Smith-King Pictured above from left to right:Soror Glenda Clausell-Elliott, SororKim Swanson, Soror Michelle Lewis,& Soror Alicia E. Rutledge Pictured above from left to right:Soror Rayleen Howard, Soror Destony Buckley, & Soror Norell Elder-Hawkins

NOV14THSARAH'S HOUSECommunity Service - 22 Days of GivingInspired by the Legacy set by our Founders, the Gamma Sigma Chapter celebrated 22 Days of Blue and Gold Giving, in partnership withAmahle Bar & Grill! The next big project was Sarah's House shelter for women and children. Sarah’s House was established in 2001 as a non-profitorganization dedicated to providing emergency care, shelter, food, clothing and other basic necessities to women and their children.Since its founding, Sarah’s House has provided real time help to many homeless, unemployed, or underemployed single women orwomen with children.Inspired by the sisterhood of Sarah's House, the women of the Gamma Sigma Chapter were ignited to serve. Several fundraisers anddrives were conducted to raise money, awareness, and supplies for Sarah's House. The women of the Gamma Sigma Chapter decoratedthe home over several days, then on November 14th, cut the ribbon on the newly refreshed and stocked facility!

NOV14THSARAH'S HOUSECommunity Service - 22 Days of Giving

NOV14THSARAH'S HOUSECommunity Service - 22 Days of GivingPictured from left to right:Soror Miriam Thomas, Soror Helana Myatt-Taylor, Soror Dolly Spencer, Basileus Mary C.Dalencour (holding sign on left), Soror Ya-Ya Smith, Past Syntaktes LaShonda Johnson,Sarah's House Worker (holding sign on right), Soror Wynetta Jones, Soror Thelma Fox-Holton, Soror Kim Swanson, Soror Kendria Russell, Kamron Johnson (behind)

DEC4THCHAPTER CHRISTMAS LUNCHThe women of the Gamma Sigma Chapter celebrated the holiday season together in-person atthe Gamma Sigma Chapter Christmas Luncheon! We brunched at Ouisie's Table and celebrated the newly inducted Fall 2021 Torch Class. TheSpring 2021 and Spring 2020 Torch Classes were introduced to the chapter as well. Sorors enjoyed a morning filled with games and laughter as the ladies participated in a WhitePoodle Gift Exchange.

DEC4THCHAPTER CHRISTMAS LUNCHFall 2021 TORCH Class: TheBluePrintSoror Doris Anderson & Soror Pauline Sephus Soror Dolores Sandling& Soror Daisy HallSoror Sandy Green& Soror Florence GlennSoror Carolyn Williams, Soror Glenda Clausell-Elliott, Soror Dolly SpencerSoror Shawntae Nix, Past Syntaktes LaShondaJohnson, Soror Kristina StewartSoror Brandee Edward, Soror Charity Joi Spears, & Rhoer Kat

JANThe ladies of the Gamma SigmaChapter gathered virtually forProject Cradle Care. The theme ofthe event was Black Women andChildbirth. That evening, 4esteemed panelists answeredquestions truthfully about BlackWomen and pregnancy. 20THPROJECT CRADLE CARENational Programs

FEBThe ladies of the Gamma Sigma Chapter spreadheart health awareness virtually for Heart HealthAwareness Week, February 21st through 25th. Did you know that 1 in 4 deaths in U.S. are due toheart disease? Risk factors include high bloodpressure, overweight, high cholesterol, diabetes, &genetics. A healthy diet, exercise, limiting alcoholconsumption, and avoiding tobacco products areways to love your heart. How about that about one in five black womensmokes? Quit, and just one year later, your heartdisease risk will drop by more than half. There’s noeasy way to quit but making a plan helps. You alsocan try an organized program or a medication—askyour doctor if either is right for you. Facts like these and tips to keep your heart healthwere shared with the community. Then, we endedthe week with a Virtual Walk on February 25th!21ST - 25THHEART HEALTH AWARENESSNational Programs

FEB25THHEART HEALTH AWARENESSNational Programs - Virtual WalkSoror DomoniqueLandrySoror WandaThomasSororWynettaJonesSoror NorellElder-HawkinsSoror ShawneWilsonSoror Helana Myatt-TaylorSoror Lorin QuallsSoror Alicia Faulkner

Pictured above from left to right:Soror Miriam Thomas, Soror Kamron Johnson, Soror Kendria Russell

Gamma Sigma Chapter: Group Photo 2021-2022

Gamma Sigma Life Members: Group Photo 2021-2022

Gamma Sigma Rubies: Group Photo 2021-2022

Gamma Sigma Cultured Pearls: Group Photo 2021-2022Soror Dolores Sandling & Soror Daisy Hall

The Gamma Sigma Chapter was so pRHOud to welcome in newrhosebuds and welcome back existing club members. The Rhosebud Club is an affiliate group of Sigma Gamma RhoSorority, Inc. consisting of ..a diverse group of girls, ages 8 through 11.Delicate like the petals of a rosebud, this affiliate group is handledwith special care and attention. The Gamma Sigma Chapter truly hopes these young women remain#SistersForever; and extends a huge thank you to Rhosebud AdvisorWynetta Jones for all her hard work and success! 2021 Rhosebuds:Charria Al-FuruqiaKaylin FincherKainaan JonesNandi ShangoZariah ShangoMi'ya Wishum 2021 RHOSEBUDSRHOSEBUD CLUB

MAROn March 28th, the Gamma Sigma Chapter was so pRHOud towelcome the newest additions to our family! A warm welcome andcongratulations was extended to the Spring 2021 Rhoers that wereinducted into our Rhoer Club. The Gamma Sigma Chapter trulyhopes these young women remain #SistersForever; and extends ahuge thank you to Rhoer Advisor Tracey Gray for all her hard workand success! Spring 2021 Rhoers:Mya AndersonTra’Shawnna BurrowsPromise HarrisSaniah JohnsonEmani KingBraelyn PryorAubrey Wickware 28THSPRING 2021 RHOER CLASSRHOER CLUB

MAR28THSPRING 2021 RHOER CLASSRHOER CLUB

Philo Jada JacksonPhilo Kim CampbellPhilo Charlotte CaldwellPhilo Jasmine EugenePhilo Lisa Patillo Philo Latricia HardyPhilo SymoneOkororochaSPRING 2021 PHILOSPhilo Club

SPRING 2021 KAPPA MUSAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY

SPRING 2021 KAPPA MUSAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY

FALL 2021 EPSILON PIUNIVERSITY of HOUSTONSoror Tyra White Soror Jane Onuoha

IN REMEMBERANCEMay your memories be a blessing

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