Greetings Sorors!

The 70th Boule is fast approaching and registration closes in a few weeks.  I encourage you to register for the South Central Regional Boule Gala which will be held on Wednesday, July 13.  It will be a night to remember!

On May 14, I proudly represented the TENACIOUS Tau Rho Omega chapter as we welcomed a new chapter to the DFW Metroplex.  Pearls of Sisterhood and Service Interest Group is now the Alpha Beta Iota Omega chapter! Thank you to the sorors who were present to help celebrate the chapter chartering.

We are adding another 20 rooms to the room block for chapter retreat.  Those sorors who are currently registered will have first priority to access the link to the room block.  Registration for chapter retreat will be open until June 1st via Wild Apricot or you may pay by cash or check at the May chapter meeting.

Continue to pray for each other and love on one another.  We are stronger together...especially now that we are back in-person.  This week, I urge you to reach out to a soror  that you haven't seen in a while via email, text or phone call and give them an encouraging word.  Be safe and be blessed!

Serving With A Smile,

MarQuisia Johnson, Basileus

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated

Tau Rho Omega Chapter

Sorors,

The Sisterly Relations Committee will be hosting The Sunny South Happy Hour at:

Location: Drafts 

Date: June 3, 2022

From: 5pm-8pm

Address: 7402 Lake Ridge Pkwy, Ste 110, Grand Prairie, TX 75052

Website:draftsgp.com

Please use this link to confirm your participation to ensure an accurate headcount: https://alphakappaalphasororityinctaurhoomegachapter.wildapricot.org/event-4821906

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Soror LaToya Sloan-McGraw  at lsloanmcgraw2@gmail.com or Soror Jacquelyn Leach (jacquelyn_leach@yahoo.com) directly. 

Greetings!!

Thank you to all the Program Committees for their continued hard work and dedication to providing service to all mankind in the communities we serve! 

Target 2: WH-Breast Cancer Awareness committee partnered with the Women of Pearls Community Action Foundation and Kendra Scott on Friday, May 6th for a fun evening of sips and sweets while shopping for Good. Thank you to all that supported this event. We raised $1546.56 that will support Sisters Network Dallas and Cancer Support Community North Texas. Thank you, Sorors Regina Brown and Nisha Terry, and the BCA committee for a great event.

Target 2: Women’s Health Tau Rho Omega 30 Day Fitness Challenge is coming to an end with STRONGER AND HEALTHIER Sorors. Thank you Sorors for completing this challenge. It’s been amazing to watch you all encourage and motivate each other during the challenge. The Fitness GroupMe will continue after the 30 days. Continue to get “Fit and Fabulous”!!

Target 2: Women’s Health and Target 4: The ARTS! hosted READY! SET! DANCE! on Friday, May 13th. We learned new dance moves and sweated those final pounds away with our very own Soror Aaliyah. Thank you to all Sorors that participated and Soror Aaliyah Evans, for hosting us at her dance studio. It was a great evening of FUN!

Upcoming Events:

Target 2: WH- Nutrition for Life committee is collecting recipes for our TRO cookbook. Submissions are due Sunday, May 29th. Please see the flyer for details and email your famous recipes to Soror Nisha Terry at terryrodnisha@gmail.com.

Target 2: Women’s Health- Care for the Caregivers committee will be hosting a Care Bags Drive at the chapter meeting Saturday, May 21st for Frontline Workers in support of the residents of the Brookhaven Nursing Home. Please see the flyer for the items needed.

#CAP will be hosting the final session of Financing College: INTERNSHIPS on Sunday, May 22nd at 4 pm. There will be guest panelists discussing how to score the perfect internship and it will be hosted by our very own Soror Michelle Blackwell. Sign-up information coming soon.

Target 2: WH- Breast Cancer Awareness committee will be hosting Mammograms & Mimosas on Saturday, June 4th at 11:30am at Solis Mammography Stonebriar. After your exam, you can sip on a mimosa during the “Pink Chat” session with the radiologist. To register for your mammogram, please call 214-618-6892. Hope you can join us and bring a sister with YOU!

Requirements:

•INSURED

•NO CURRENT BREAST PROBLEMS

•HAVE NOT HAD A SCREENING MAMMOGRAM WITHIN THE PAST YEAR

•WOMEN AGES 35-39 PHYSICIAN ORDER IS NEEDED FOR SCREENING MAMMOGRAM

*If uninsured, please fill out the google form Mammogram and Mimosas or contact Soror Nisha Terry at 318-617-5139 for any questions*

Target 3: Economic Legacy-Operation AKA Assist in partnership with Target 1: HBCU for Life committee will be hosting its 3rd Annual Backpacks and School Supplies Drive on Saturday, June 11th at 3:08 pm at Macedonia C.A.R.E. Center Lewisville. Our goal is to collect 100 backpacks filled with school supplies so we can bless more children this upcoming school year at the Brighter Tomorrow’s Domestic Violence Shelter. Register TODAY! https://taurhoomega-schooldazeparty.eventbrite.com/

Target 4: The ARTS! will be hosting Painting with a Twist Night on Friday, June 17th at 7 pm in Richardson. Registration is $40. This will cover the cost of your painting material and light snacks. Registration will open Saturday, May 21st at the chapter meeting. Limited seating!

WE NEED YOU!! If you need to sign up for a program committee, please email the Target Chairmen to sign up.

#CAP – Soror Stephanie Scroggins stepscroggins@aol.com

Target 1: HBCU- Soror Raquel Patton hbcu@akatro.org

Target 2: Women’s Health and Wellness- Soror Nikki Christmas womenshealth@akatro.org

Target 3: Economic Legacy- Soror Pam Turner economiclegacy@akatro.org

Target 4: The ARTS! – Soror Chazlee Jackson thearts@akatro.org

Target 5: Global Impact- Soror Genine Riley globalimpact@akatro.org

We want everyone to be engaged in another exciting year of providing service to all mankind. Continue to be safe and be blessed Sorors!!

Sisterly love,

Soror Nicole O. Harris, 1st Anti-Basileus

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.

Tau Rho Omega Chapter

“Vision of Excellence”

“Give, and it will be given to you. They will pour into your lap a good measure—pressed down, shaken together, and running over [with no space left for more]. For with the standard of measurement you use [when you do good to others], it will be measured to you in return.”- Luke 6:38 AM

Greetings Tenacious Tau Rho Omega Sorors, 

OUR STANDARDS

The Chapter Operations session scheduled for May 14 at 10:00 AM was postponed due to an unforeseen circumstance.    Many thanks to the technology crew for being ready to support us. We hope to get the session rescheduled as soon as possible. Thank you for understanding.  

The Standards committee will meet on May 16. We, along with the Strategic Planning committee, will begin the work on the Strategic Plan.  Again, the goal is to roll out the entire plan in September or October.  Wish us luck!   

Our first in-person activity will be at our Chapter Retreat in August.  It is our hope that it is impactful, brings understanding, and reminds us that we have a sensational sisterhood.  

As a friendly reminder on our journey to compliance, we are going to go…go slow…but, go.  And, as we slowly go, there will be some type of  teaching piece along the way, as needed.  

OUR WOMEN OF PEARLS COMMUNITY ACTION FOUNDATION

On April 30th, we hosted our first TRO informational session/meeting in the form of a Sip and Chew entitled Foundation 101 and also rolled out the Signature Program. Please take a moment to complete the survey (YAY, survey!) below.  Also, a WOP mini Pearls sign up form and a copy of the Chapter and Foundation Fundamentals Guidelines are attached below.  

Foundation 101:  Sip and Chew Survey

mini Pearls Subcommittee Sign Up

 Chapter and Foundation Fundamentals Guidelines.pdf

As a point of clarification, per WOP bylaws, we are only required to hold four meetings a year.  What we are trying to accomplish in those meetings is to make them as informative and engaging as possible. The next meeting/informational session is scheduled for June.  Stay tuned.

On May 11, the executive board met to debrief the first session, discuss the next session, create a platform to share information, discuss the standard operation guidelines, discuss the need for a social media specialist, and to celebrate collaborative fundraisers.  

If there is a need to use the Foundation’s status, please reach out to a Board member. If your employer makes charitable contributions to nonprofits, please inquire about their willingness to donate.

Women of Pearls 2022-2023 Board

When shopping on Amazon, consider using this Amazon Smile Link: https://smile.amazon.com/ch/83-0985439, so that the WOP Foundation may receive a portion of the proceeds.

We also have additional fundraising opportunities, such as Kroger Rewards, Tom Thumb Rewards.  For Kroger and Tom Thumb, look for Women of Pearls Community Action Foundation.  Let’s make some money, Sorors!

And, lastly, SHOW ME THE MONEY!!! Please make sure to pay your WOP dues.  The amount is $25.00 plus the $1.01 service fee.  

https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=JGD3SKL3GY8WL

Yours in Sisterly Service,

Soror Courtney J. Washington, 2nd Anti-Basileus

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated

Tau Rho Omega Chapter

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In Service and Sisterhood,

Soror Jennifer White, Epistoleus

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.

Tau Rho Omega