Greetings Sorors!

It has been exactly 2 years since we have had a full in-person chapter business meeting.  In March 2020, we had to social distance from each other and quickly pivot to virtual meetings, activities and events.  Zoom, WebEx, and GroupMe became our primary means of communication and fellowship.  And we got comfortable with only dressing from the waist up.  But time brings about a change!!!

I am pleased to announce that beginning in March we will return to in person chapter meetings!  Please plan to arrive at least 15 minutes earlier than normal for our new check-in process.  All sorors must be fully vaccinated and fill out the Covid Waiver form.  Temperature checks will be taken at the door and masks will be required.  There will be NO virtual option for the March chapter meeting.  Due to our Covid Protocols, children will NOT be allowed to attend the meetings at this time.  Chapter pictures will be taken immediately following our chapter business meeting. 

As we transition back to in person meetings, activities and events, I thank you in advance for your patience and understanding as we help each other pursue excellence.  Continue to be safe and be blessed!

Serving With A Smile,

MarQuisia Johnson, Basileus

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated

Tau Rho Omega Chapter

Greetings!!

Target 1: HBCU for Life committee ended Black History Month with a bang! The Black History Bingo Night was a hit. We had over 150 participants fully engaged, and they had a blast. Kudos to Soror Raquel Patton, Soror Samona Satterwhite, and HBCU committee for an exciting time in the virtual Bingo Hall.

#CAP and Zina Movement committees along with Target 1 participated in the Lewisville ISD HBCU College Fair at Marcus High School in Flower Mound. We served over 200 students with scholarship information and sign-ups for our #CAP program.  We had 104 HBCU application QR scans and 93 non-HBCU application QR scans in addition to paper applications given. 

Huge ‘THANK YOU’ to Soror Michelle Blackwell, Soror Pam Pringle, Soror Stephanie Scroggins, Soror Raquel Patton, and Soror Jemekia Irby for their dedication and support of the students at this event. Job well done to both committees!

Target 4: The ARTS! presented Pink Easy: A Night of Spoken Word. Oh, what a night! Smooth words and finger-snapping evening it was. We had 190 registrants for our virtual Spoken Word lounge.  Kudos to Soror Chazlee Jackson and Soror Stacy Thornton, our PRETTY Girl MC, and the ARTS! committee on a job well done. 

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 

SAVE THE DATE:

Saturday, March 12, 2022, 9am-11am

MetroCrest Food Bank Services

3210 Skylane Dr.

Carrollton, TX 75006

NOTE: Only 5 slots left for participants. Sign up today!

Nutrition For Life - Service Event at Metrocrest

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

MARCH IS NATIONAL NUTRITION MONTH

In support of National Nutrition Month in March, the Nutrition for Life Committee has scheduled a service opportunity for Tau Rho Omega to support the Metrocrest Services food pantry.

The event is scheduled for Saturday, March 12, 2022, from 9-11 AM.   They can accommodate up to 20 volunteers.  

The address is 3210 Skylane Dr. Carrollton, TX 75006

Sorors will help assemble boxes of shelf-stable food items for distribution through their drive-thru food pantry as well as hygiene and household cleaning items bags. Your two hours mean a LOT to their neighbors in need. Each volunteer during a two-hour shift contributes 21 assembled boxes that feed 14 families in need!

Please access the link below to sign up TODAY!!

Nutrition For Life - Service Event at Metrocrest

Sisterly love,

Soror Sonja Shelby- Chairman

Soror Jimieka Oswald- Co-Chairman

Hello Sorors,

The Retention Committee would like to hear from you.  Please click the link below and fill out the survey. 

Thank you,   

Retention Committee

Membership Retention Survey

Greetings Sensational Sorors,

OUR STANDARDS

I am super pumped to officially introduce the Standards Committee:  Soror MarQuisia Johnson, Madam Basileus; Soror Nicole Harris, Madam 1st; Soror Michelle Hill, Madam Membership Chair; Soror Stephanie Hall, Madam “First Lady” Chaplain; Soror Cheryl Corbin, Member; and me, Madam 2nd and Chair.  We are busy, busy, busy on the “work” of Tau Rho! Trust, it is a labor of love for your Standards Committee. 

As promised, we are working on organizing Listening Rounds.  Our first activity will be at our Chapter Retreat.  It is our hope that it will be informative as well as engaging.  

Another order of business is a mini-lesson on Chapter Operations.  We are finalizing a powerpoint presentation with relevant information about our beloved Sorority and Chapter, and we are looking to secure a date if the information is not shared at Chapter Retreat.  Stay tuned.    

Lastly, for now, is the 2023 - 2026 Strategic Plan.  Hopefully, everyone has had an opportunity to review the 2019 - 2022 Strategic Plan in the Standards folder in Wild Apricot.  If not, it is attached for your convenience.  

Tau Rho Omega Chapt Strategic Planning 2019   

The next order of business is the appointment of the Strategic Planning Committee members.  Our goal is to begin the work on the 2023 - 2026 Strategic Plan.  The survey specific to Chapter operations (Chapter Self-Assessment taken from the National Standards Resource Manual) is open for completion on March 6 - 12.  Please take a moment during that timeframe to complete the survey below, so that the committee can use the information, in conjunction with the 2021 TRO Survey Results, to create a comprehensive, focused plan.  Please and thank you.  

TRO Chapter Self-Assessment 

We are TRO…the best Chapter in the Metroplex!  

OUR WOMEN OF PEARLS COMMUNITY ACTION FOUNDATION

Due to Spring Break for some and Regional Conference for others, our next executive board meeting is scheduled for March 24, 2022 at 6:30 PM.  

As a reminder, we have our first draft of the calendar of events.  The first session ~ Foundations 101 ~ is tentatively scheduled for April.    

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, and Brunching with the Sorors.  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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2022 Membership Cards

Pick up - Sun March 13, 2022

2:00pm - 3:00pm

Hebron Josey Library 

4220 N Josey Lane

Carrollton,  TX 75010

***If you would like another soror to pick up your membership card,

send an email to: treasurer@akatro.org 

indicating who will be picking up your card.

The remaining membership cards will be distributed at the March chapter meeting.

Serving Sisterly,

Cheryl Tate, Treasurer

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc

Tau Rho Omega Chapter

810-877-0805

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In Service and Sisterhood,

Soror Jennifer White, Epistoleus

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.

Tau Rho Omega