Greetings Sorors!

To God be the glory for the things He has done!  I'm back! 

Let me thank everyone for their calls, text messages, Meal Train donations, gifts, flowers, gift cards, and visits.  I felt your love, support, and prayers and it really meant a lot to me and my family. I want each of you to know that I LOVE YOU and I am ready to finish the work!

Special thanks to Soror Nicole Harris for stepping in during my illness.  The leadership that you have shown to the chapter during my illness is very valuable. We have 3 months left in this administration so let's make it the best 3 months ever!  If you have any questions, comments or concerns, please reach out to me. Let's finish Helping Others Pursue Excellence as we SOAR to Greater Heights of Service and Sisterhood!

Serving With A Smile,

MarQuisia Johnson, Basileus

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated®
Tau Rho Omega Chapter

Please click the link below to cast your nomination for

2024-2025 Tau Rho Omega Chapter Officer Nominations

Nominations will open from October 1  and will close at the end of chapter meeting on October 21.

TRO Chapter Officer Nominations 2024-2025

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

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Click the link below to access the checklist.

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

https://bit.ly/SwingIntoSummer2024

Click the link below to register for a 2023 Fall Cluster Retreat.  You may go to any retreat that fits your schedule.

Cluster Retreat Registration

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

Greetings and blessings, Sorors!

As we find ourselves entering the last three months of this incredible year, it's remarkable to reflect on the impact we've made through our award-winning programs across the DFW Metroplex. Let's carry this momentum forward and finish the year stronger than ever in all our initiatives.

Our esteemed GenerationNEXT committee, dedicated to Sorors under 40 years old, is buzzing with energy and enthusiasm. Led by the dynamic Soror Kimberly Agwu as the committee chair, GenNEXT is set to make a lasting mark. For those who haven't had the chance to sign up yet, I encourage you to take this wonderful opportunity. Simply click on the link below and become a part of this NEW vibrant initiative.

Generation NEXT sign-up

I wanted to take a moment to express my deepest gratitude to every one of you for the immense support and encouragement you have shown me during my time as Acting Basileus over the past six months.

The journey was both challenging and rewarding, and I could not have navigated it without the unwavering support and guidance. Your trust in me and your willingness to stand by my side through decisions and responsibilities has been truly touching.

I am continually reminded of the incredible strength we possess as a unified force. Together, we have achieved remarkable milestones. I reflect on the collective effort, compassion, and unity that define our sisterhood. I am proud to be a part of Tau Rho Omega and honored to have served as Acting Basileus. THANK YOU!!!

Should you have any questions regarding our programs, please do not hesitate to reach out to me at vicepresident@akatro.org. Your engagement and enthusiasm fuel OUR success, and I am eager to assist in any way I can.

Wishing you all a week filled with blessings!   

UPCOMING EVENTS:

Empower Our Families: Senior Night at the State Fair of Texas

Thursday, October 12, 2023 5pm

Meet at St. Luke M.B. Church

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

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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

Hello Sorors! 

OUR STANDARDS

On Monday, September 18, the Standards Committee discussed the vote to postpone discussing and voting on bylaw changes until 2024.  Since there is a direct correlation between the bylaws and the Manual of Standard Procedures, the committee decided to suspend our work.  The new administration will finalize the MSP.  

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

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

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Visiting Soror Protocol

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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