Greetings Sorors!

Kudos to Soror Carolyn Gilleylen and all Tau Rho Omega sorors who assisted with the amazing production of the 2020/2021 Diamond, Pearl, Golden, Silver Honoree Luncheon!  It was a magnificent way to celebrate those who have achieved these significant milestones of membership in our beloved sorority.  Congratulations again to all honorees from Tau Rho Omega chapter.

Congratulations to Sorors Connie Burks, Pam Pringle, Stephanie Hall, Shupon Mitchell, Terilyn Scott-Winful, Letisha Hardy, and Traci Brooks for being selected to represent Tau Rho Omega chapter at the Public Reception for our incoming Supreme Basileus Soror Danette Anthony Reed!  These sorors are the top sellers for our Double Good Popcorn fundraiser and are being rewarded with a seat at the Tau Rho Omega table on Saturday, August 20.  The Public Reception will be held at the Hilton Anatole in Dallas and begins at 6pm.

The Looking Glass will be on hiatus until the first Sunday in August.  As we wrap up the first half of the year, please be reminded that we will take a break collectively as a chapter during the month of July.  Only the Chapter Retreat & Chapter History Book Committees will meet during the month of July.  Please take this time to rest and rejuvenate yourselves as we prepare for our new Supreme Basileus and her new administration.

Continue to pray for each other and love on one another.  Be safe and be blessed!

Serving With A Smile,

MarQuisia Johnson, Basileus

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated

Tau Rho Omega Chapter

Plan to join the DFW NPHC Chapters 

June 25 @ 4Thirteen Sports Lounge, 6:00pm -  after the Phirst Pham Picnic

Sock donations accepted at the picnic or                                                       

  https://tinyurl.com/ndsnphcdonate

Greetings!!

WE DID IT! Exemplifying Excellence through Sustainable Service programs is coming to a beautiful end this month. I’m extremely proud of the impactful service projects TRO has completed over the past 4 years. So, we are ready to disembark this Excellence train and FLY HIGH with our new programs in August.

Target 3: Economic Legacy-Operation AKA Assist in partnership with Target 1: HBCU for Life committee hosted its 3rd Annual Backpacks and School Supplies Drive on Saturday, June 11th at Macedonia C.A.R.E. Center. With 108 participants we exceeded our goal of 100 backpacks and collected 178 backpacks filled with school supplies!!! What a blessing! Brighter Tomorrow’s Domestic Violence Shelter representatives were in attendance and were overwhelmed with the donations. After the donation, 410 Line Dancers led us to an evening of learning the latest line dances and DJ ALEXX closed the evening out with a dance party. This was an AMAZING and SUCCESSFUL event.

Thank you, Sorors Shupon Mitchell- Operation AKA Assist Chairman, Pam Turner- Target 3 Chairman, Raquel Patton-Target 1 Chairman, and the entire Operation AKA Assist and HBCU for Life committee members for a JOB WELL!

Target 4: The ARTS! hosted Painting with a Twist Night on Friday, June 17th PWAT Richardson. We had a great evening of laughter, bonding, and creating our masterpieces. Thank you, Sorors Chazlee Jackson and Stacy Thornton for a fun-filled event.

Target 2: WH- Care for the Caregivers hosted a second Care Bag Drive on Saturday, June 18th for Frontline Workers in support of the residents of the Brookhaven Nursing Home.

Thank you, Sorors Michelle Vavasseur, Ronnika Cavett, and the C4C committee for a job well done.

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT:

Target 2: Nutrition and Wellness Committee would like to say a huge THANK YOU to all Sorors that submitted delicious recipes for the Tau Rho Omega cookbook. Every Soror that submitted a recipe was entered in a drawing for a Kroger gift card.

The winners are Sorors Michelle Vavasseur, Shaunta Scroggins, Genine Riley, and Michelle Hill.

Congratulations Sorors!

Sorors, ENJOY YOUR SUMMER BREAK AND SEE YOU IN AUGUST!

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

Hey Sorors Hey!!!  Have you always wanted to know how to do those "staple" strolls at events.... but can't jump in line because you don't want to look crazy??  Well this practice is for you!!!  Ahead of the Phirst Pham picnic, please come and learn or refresh your strolling skills with the TRO Step Team!!  

Please bring $1.00 and your water bottle!  

Also, as all chapter events, you MUST be vaccinated and fill out the COVID form upon arrival at the center where we will have practice.

Please reach out to Soror Rochelle Dillon at 225-324-7618 if you have any questions.  Hope to see you there!!! 

The Tenacious Tau Rho Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. in partnership with the Ice Cold Brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Rho Nu Lambda Chapter is hosting the Phirst Pham Picnic on Saturday, June 25, 2022, from 2 pm - 6 pm.  Bring your favorite dessert to be entered into the Dessert Competition and for the possibility to win a prize!  Please join us for this fun community event with food, games, vendors, and music!  

Greetings Tenacious Tau Rho Omega Sorors, 

Please take a moment before you unplug from the work of TRO and recharge for the summer break to read my sisterly updates below.   If I don’t see you, have fun and be safe!   

OUR STANDARDS

The Standards/Strategic Planning committee will meet on June 20 to add the finishing touches to the 2023 - 2026 Strategic Plan. Again, the goal is to roll out the entire plan in September or October.  Thank you for your feedback and patience.   

Last call for your feedback on the Chapter Operations:  The Basics session held on May 28, 2022 at 10:00 AM.  A survey for feedback is below.

Chapter Operations Survey

As shared during Chapter meeting, the Standards committee is also planning a virtual training for all program chairs and committee leaders regarding the electronic folder system.  Stay tuned for a date and time for the session.  

Our first in-person activity will be at our Chapter Retreat:  Always Bet on Pink and Green 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…correctly.  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

The next general meeting/informational session is scheduled for June 26, 2022 at 3:00 PM.   Be on the lookout in Wild Apricot and on social media for specific details.  

The next fundraisers in partnership with Tau Rho Omega are BJs and Sneakers 4 Service.  

If you are interested in signing up for mini Pearls, please use the link below to complete the form.  As a reminder, Soror Kathy Joubert Ross is the lead.  

mini Pearls Subcommittee Sign Up

Wanna know more about the relationship between a chapter and a foundation, please review the guidelines below. 

 Chapter and Foundation Fundamentals Guidelines.pdf

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