Welcome Back, Sorors!

Let's Make the Most of This Year! I hope you all had an enjoyable and relaxing summer, and that you're feeling re-energized for the journey ahead. As we reunite after this well-deserved break, I'd like to extend a warm welcome to every one of you.

Before we dive into the exciting events lined up for this month, I want to take a moment to express my heartfelt thanks to the sorors who made our recent Chapter Retreat an unforgettable experience. A special thanks to Soror Terri Clark, Chairman, Co-Chairman Soror Camillia Williams, and Chapter Retreat Committee for their outstanding leadership in organizing a phenomenal retreat.

Now, let's get ready to hit the ground running as we have an array of incredible events planned for September:

Celebrating Our 30th Anniversary:

 This year marks a remarkable milestone as we proudly celebrate our 30th Anniversary! It's a testament to the dedication and passion of our charter members—the visionaries who laid the foundation for this award-winning chapter. Please mark your calendars for the 30th Anniversary Community Service Awards reception following the chapter meeting and the grand Anniversary Celebration on September 23rd.

The Zina Movement:

 Join us in commemorating our beloved Zina's birthday—Stay tuned for special activities and initiatives that honor her legacy.

Reactivation Month:

 September also marks the start of reactivation month, and our Reactivation Committee is excited and prepared to welcome back our inactive Oh' So Pretty sorors. Our sisterhood is stronger together, so let’s reclaim our precious pearls.

Boule 2024 Volunteers:

 For those interested in volunteering for Boule 2024, the volunteer sign-up link is now open again. If you've already signed up, there's no need to do so again. You can find the link in the Boule section of the Looking Glass.

Bylaws Forum:

 Join us for the Bylaws Forum. Our dedicated Bylaws Committee will be hosting a 2-day Bylaws Forum on Wednesday, September 6th, and Thursday, September 7th, via Zoom. This is an opportunity for us to come together and engage in discussions that will shape our chapter's governance and future. Whether you're well-versed in our bylaws or looking to learn more, your participation is highly encouraged.

If you haven't already registered for the Bylaws Forum, please take a moment to do so by logging into Wild Apricot and completing your registration. Your involvement is essential, and we look forward to seeing you there.

**Join a SOAR Committee and Share Your Ideas! **

We value your input and ideas, and we invite you to become an integral part of our chapter's success by joining one of our SOAR committees. Your fresh perspectives and creative ideas are essential in driving our initiative forward.

To get involved and make your voice heard, simply click on the links below to express your interest in joining a committee and share your ideas:

Fall 23 Soar Committee Sign- Up!

TRO SOAR Program Ideas

 As we step into this Fall season, let's carry with us the spirit of unity, dedication, and commitment that defines our chapter. Together, we will make this year a remarkable one, filled with sisterhood, celebration, and community impact.

Enjoy our Labor Day weekend Sorors!!

UPCOMING EVENTS:

Build Our Economic Wealth: Estate Planning- Wills & Trusts

Saturday, September 9, 2023, 9:30 am 

First United Bank

3930 Dallas Parkway

Plano, TX 75024

Uplift Our Local Community: Mammograms & Mimosas

Saturday, October 14, 2023, 11:30 am 

Solis Mammography Stonebriar

5575 Warren Parkway, Bldg. 1 Ste, 220

Frisco, TX 75034

Contact Information:

Strengthen our Sisterhood Foundation Initiative

Stephanie Hall, Initiative Chairman

Email: sisterhood@akatro.org

Empower our Families Initiative

Soror Shupon Mitchell, Initiative Chairman

Email: families@akatro.org

Building our Economic Wealth Initiative

Soror Pamela Turner, Initiative Chairman

Email: economic@akatro.org

Enhance our Environment Initiative

Soror Jennifer Dean, Initiative Chairman

Email: environment@akatro.org

Advocate for Social Justice initiative

Soror Genine Riley, Initiative Chairman

Email: socialjustice@akatro.org

Uplift Our Local Community Initiative

Soror Terilyn Scott-Winful, Initiative Chairman

Email: community@akatro.org  

We want everyone to be engaged in another exciting year of providing service to all mankind. Be Blessed Sorors!!

Sisterly love,

Soror Nicole O. Harris, Acting 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 AMP

Uplift Our Local Community Meetings are held on the third Monday of each month at 7 PM:

 Our next meeting is Monday September 18th!

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81461043154?pwd=MmlzN3A3ZFp1RHZ6Zm1lbVd6ZDZxUT09
Meeting ID: 814 6104 3154
Passcode: Uplift

Ready to Uplift Our Local Community? Sign up to SERVE!

https://bit.ly/UpliftOurLocalCommunity

Sign up to serve on the inaugural Swing Into Summer Scholarship Golf Tournament and Day Party!

https://bit.ly/SwingIntoSummer2024

For those interested in volunteering for Boule 2024, the volunteer sign-up link is now open again. 

If you've already signed up, there's no need to do so again. 

BOULE 2024 VOLUNTEER LINK

Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October is an important time to highlight the impact of breast cancer on women, including the specific statistics related to Black women. Breast cancer affects people of all races and ethnicities, but disparities in both diagnosis and outcomes persist among different groups, including Black women. It's crucial to raise awareness and encourage early detection and preventive measures.

 Our "Mammograms and Mimosas" event plays a vital role in encouraging Black women to prioritize their breast health by offering both information and access to screening services.

 If you're interested in participating in the event, please click the link below to register.

 Mammograms and Mimosas Event

Early detection through regular mammograms and proactive healthcare can make a significant difference in reducing breast cancer mortality rates among Black women and all women. Let's work together to raise awareness and support the fight against breast cancer.

Let’s uplift our community with the Fourth Annual Fit and Fabulous Health and Wellness Expo!

We need you, sorors, to make this event a success!  If you are not attending cluster, please help us!

To serve on a committee go to https://bit.ly/ExpoSignUpToServe

To be a part of the dynamic promo team go to  bit.ly/FitFabPromo

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Thank you so much for your support, Sorors!

Sisterly,

Soror Terilyn

214.933.7353

Greetings Tenacious, Award-Winning Tau Rho Omega Sorors, 

Welcome back!  I hope you had a wonderful summer break.  

OUR STANDARDS

During our Chapter Retreat, the Standards Committee engaged Sorors in  a thought-provoking activity entitled Candid Conversations for the Culture:  Part II. 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 Manual of Standard Procedures was made available to everyone via Wild Apricot. At this time, the revisions are still a work in progress.  As soon as all the bylaw revisions have been voted on by the body and the Standards Committee has reviewed and presented the MSP information, we should be able to vote soon.  Slow, but go…it is a process.  Please continue using the link below until further notice. 

Manual of Standard Procedures Thoughts

The Technology Team provided an electronic copy of the Soror Code of Ethics via Wild Apricot.  Now is a great time to familiarize yourself with its contents.  

Lastly, the link below provides a few activities in response to the Strategic Plan. Yes, we hear you and are taking action.  

Standards/Strategic Plan Activities

Yours in Sisterly Service,

Soror Courtney J. Washington, 2nd Anti-Basileus

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated

Tau Rho Omega Chapter

2023 KENN MANOUS SCHOLARSHIP HONORS GALA

Click the link below to purchase tickets.

https://rho-nu-lambda-scholarship-foundation.square.site/

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

Watch this tutorial Go to quick guide GO TO FORM

Visiting Soror Protocol

The Looking Glass is published the 1st and 3rd of each month.  If you would like anything included in the newsletter, please send all information to correspondence@akatro.org and (cc:) president@akatro.org by 6PM on Thursday. This will ensure that your information will be included when the newsletter is published.  Please note that Google Sites recognize flyers in either a jpeg or png format.

In Service and Sisterhood,

Soror Jennifer White, Epistoleus

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.

Tau Rho Omega

"When they go low, we go high."  - Michelle Obama