Greetings Sorors,

Welcome back! I hope that your summer break was restful and that you took some time to prioritize self care. Though we were technically on break, the sorors of Tau Rho Omega still continued to be of service to our chapter.  The 70th Boule in Orlando was an experience to remember as we ended the Excellence Administration and begin the SOAR Administration. Thank you to all sorors who attended the Supreme Celebration Public Reception for our Supreme Basileus Soror Danette Anthony Reed.  I would like to extend a very special thank you to Soror Stacy Thornton & the Mannequin Contest Committee for ensuring that Tau Rho Omega was well represented at the Sisterhood Brunch!  

What a time we had at our 2022 Chapter Retreat at the Choctaw Casino & Resort! Kudos to Soror Terri Clark, Soror Camillia Williams and the entire Chapter Retreat Committee on an exciting and engaging experience. On the heels of a successful chapter retreat, it is now time for us to continue our work. I hope that you are as excited as I am to SOAR. In the spirit of the theme of the new SOAR administration, “Soaring to Greater Heights of Sisterhood and Service”, there are a number of opportunities that will allow each of you the opportunity to serve. If you have not already, be sure to sign up for one (or more) of the Fall 2022 committees. Sorors continue to take care of yourselves and uplift each other.

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

Please click the link below to sign up for our SOAR Program Committees, as well as our Standing & Ad Hoc Committees.  Everyone is welcome to sign up whether you have already signed up or not.  

Fall 2022 TRO Committee Sign Up

Please click the link below to register for the NETX Cluster Retreat on October 22, 2022 at the Gaylord Texan Resort.
Early Registration fee (August 22-October 8) is $100 and Late Registration fee (October 9-15) is $125.

Faye B. Bryant LIVE will be held on Friday, October 21, 2022 at 7pm at the Gaylord Texan Resort.

NETX Cluster Registration Link

Faye B. Bryant LIVE!

Greetings and Welcome Back, my PRETTY SOARING SORORS! I hope everyone enjoyed their summer break! I’m extremely excited about our new program initiatives.

Soaring to Greater Heights of Service and Sisterhood is the theme of our 2022 to 2026 Administration under the leadership of Madam Supreme Basileus Danette Anthony Reed. Strengthen our Sisterhood will serve as the administration’s Foundation Initiative as we strengthen our bonds to support our service mission. The remaining five will serve as the program initiative.

Are YOU ready to SOAR? Click on the link below and become a committee member TODAY!!

Strengthen our Sisterhood Foundation Initiative

Soror Stephanie Hall, Initiative Chairman

Email: sisterhood@akatro.org

SOROR SQUADS- Soror LaToya Sloan-McGraw

AKA PALS- Soror Stacy Thornton, Chairman

RANDOM ACTS OF SISTERLINESS- Soror Keiyana Roberts, Chairman

“WE ARE ONE” AKA SERVICE DAY- Soror Mary Quinn, Chairman

LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT- Soror Shaunta Scroggins, Chairman

Empower our Families Initiative

Soror Shupon Mitchell, Initiative Chairman

Email: families@akatro.org

CHILDHOOD HUNGER INITIATIVE POWER PACK (CHIPP)- Soror Shupon Mitchell, Chairman, and Soror Chazara Clark-Smith, Co-Chairman

YOUTH LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE- Soror Michelle Blackwell, Chairman

MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS- Soror Ruth Greer, Chairman

OUR SENIORS- Soror Vonda Hayes, Chairman

Building our Economic Wealth Initiative

Soror Pamela Turner, Initiative Chairman

Email: economic@akatro.org

FOR MEMBERS-ONLY CREDIT UNION- Soror Denise Mason, Chairman

FINANCIAL WELLNESS & PLANNED GIVING- Soror Nicole Phillips, Chairman, and Soror Janice Porter,Co-Chairman

SISTER CIRCLES- Soror Connie Burks, Chairman, and Soror Jessica Smith, Co-Chairman

SUPPORTING WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS- Soror Pam Turner, Chairman

BLACK DOLLAR DAYS- Soror Chazlee Jackson, Chairman

Enhance our Environment Initiative

Soror Jennifer Dean, Initiative Chairman

Email: environment@akatro.org

TREE PLANTING- Soror Bernadette Chriss, Chairman

COMMUNITY & HOME GARDENS- Soror Nisha Terry, Chairman

WASTE REDUCTION- Soror Jennifer Dean, Chairman

SHREDDING AND ELECTRONIC RECYCLING DAY- Soror Jennifer Dean, Chairman

Advocate for Social Justice initiative

Soror Genine Riley, Initiative Chairman

Email: socialjustice@akatro.org

VOTER EDUCATION, REGISTRATION, & MOBILIZATION- Soror Genine Riley, Chairman

PUBLIC POLICY FORUMS- Soror Alecia Cobb, Chairman

CANDIDATE FORUMS- Soror Shirley Ellington, Chairman

PUBLIC SERVANT’S GUIDES- Soror Joan Parks Saunders, Chairman

Uplift Our Local Community Initiative

Soror Nicole Harris, Initiative Chairman

Email: community@akatro.org

CELEBRATING LOCAL COMMUNITY IMPACT- Soror Nicole Harris, Chairman

CHAPTER COLLABORATION RECOGNITION PROGRAM- Soror MarQuisia Johnson, Chairman

LOCAL COMMUNITY SERVICE GRANTS- Soror Nicole Harris, Chairman

Sisterly love,

Soror Nicole O. Harris, 1st Anti-Basileus

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.

Tau Rho Omega Chapter

“Sisterhood On A Rise”

“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, 

Welcome back, Sorors!  I hope you had a wonderful summer break and that you are now ready to SOAR under this administration.     

OUR STANDARDS

The Standards/Strategic Planning committee will meet on September 19 to review the 2023 - 2026 Strategic Plan. The goal is to roll out the entire plan in October.  Thank you for your feedback and patience.   

During our Chapter Retreat, the Standards Committee engaged Sorors in  a thought-provoking activity entitled Candid Conversations for the Culture. We designed this informational exercise to improve how we relate to others, to promote better understanding, to encourage more inclusion, and to foster positive communication.  It is our sincere hope that the content raised awareness and reminded us that we have a sensational sisterhood.  

The Standards Committee and the Technology Committee are working to finalize the folder system as well as the mini lesson for committee leaders.  Stay tuned for the day and time of the training.  As a friendly reminder on our journey to compliance, we are going to go…go slow…but, go…correctly.  

OUR WOMEN OF PEARLS COMMUNITY ACTION FOUNDATION

Coming up…

On September 8, members of the eBoards of WOP and TRO will meet to discuss program budgets.  It is time to SOAR!  

On September 10, WOP will host an informational/general meeting to discuss fundraising, personal/company donations, and stock options.  

The next eBoard meeting is scheduled for September 15 at 6:30 PM via Zoom.  

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

Please use the links below to access the Technology Corner Information.

Watch this tutorial Go to quick guide GO TO FORM

Visiting Soror Protocol

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In Service and Sisterhood,

Soror Jennifer White, Epistoleus

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.

Tau Rho Omega