Greetings Sorors!

We had an amazing day of fellowship as we handled the business of Tau Rho Omega chapter last Saturday!  Everyone looked so "pretty in pink with pearls" and the love was flowing throughout Bent Tree.  Kudos to Soror Davina James, Soror Rhonda Reece and both the Philacter and Technology Committees for a phenomenal check-in process for our meeting.  Please remember that we will begin collecting a $2 late fee at chapter meetings.  All proceeds from the late fee will go toward EAF. 

Stay tuned to the Looking Glass for all of our Program Activities and Events as we come to the close of the "Exemplifying Excellence Through Sustainable Service" administration.  Also, remember to log into Wild Apricot to remain current on our chapter documents and internal events.   Thank you for your love and support 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!!

Sorors, we are in the last 3 months of the Excellence Programs. Thank you for supporting our programs and we look forward to seeing you actively involved as we get close to the finish line.

#CAP in partnership with Target 3: Economic Legacy hosted a Financing College: Financial Aid session on Sunday, March 27th. We had 31 participants. Kudos to Sorors Michelle Blackwell, Stephanie Scroggins, and Pam Turner for a great event.

Target 3: Economic Legacy hosted Secure the Bag Series One on Homeownership and Credit Management on Saturday, April 2, 2022. We had a FULL HOUSE, and our presenters did an amazing job. Target 2: WH Nutrition for Life committee provide snack bags for the participants that included a bottle of water, a granola bar, and a free 30-minute fitness consultation card. Kudos to Soror Pam Turner and the EL committee for giving us a DYNAMIC event filled with a WEALTH of information. Huge thank you to Soror Sonja Shelby and the N4L committee for the HEALTHY snack bag of goodies. 

Upcoming Events:

Target 2: Women's Health Heart Heart committee would like for you to join them on Wednesday, April 6th for National Walking Day! Make at least 1,908 steps and help us reach our chapter goal of 190,800 steps.  Scan the QR code or click the link below to track your progress. Prizes will be awarded!! Click here to register your steps: National Walking Day

Target 5: Global Impact Day is Friday, April 8th. We will be hosting a Skate & Donate Party at InterSkate Roller Rink in Lewisville. We will be collecting eyeglasses and new/gently used shoes in support of our partnership with Soles for Souls and the Lions Club International. 

Since you will get that HEART pumping as you Rock & Roll around the skating rink, Target 2: WH Heart Health committee will host a raffle for a Fitbit. Each skating participant will receive a raffle ticket. If you bring the requested items, you get an additional raffle ticket. 

The cost is $19.08 which includes skate rental and light snacks. This is a family-friendly event. Click here and register today: GLOBAL IMPACT SKATE & DONATE PARTY 

Target 4: The ARTS!  will be hosting a movie night on Saturday, April 23rd at 4:08 pm with CELEBRITY actress, host, producer, AND writer, Yvette Nicole Brown. You read that right…YVETTE NICOLE BROWN! We will begin our evening watching the movie “Aways a Bridesmaid” which was written and produced by her. We will end our night with a Q&A session with Yvette. If you have already watched the movie or have any questions for Yvette, please send them to thearts@akatro.org. Registration COMING SOON!

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 

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

Sorors! It's on and poppin'!

Get ready to FUNdraise with our Double Good Popcorn fundraiser.

This is NOT just another popcorn fundraiser. This is THE Tau Rho Omega popcorn fundraiser!

Remember each soror is responsible for securing $225 in donations. This will help us to reach our goal of $20,000!

Our fundraising window begins on April 19, 2022, at 8:00 AM and goes until April 23, 2022, at 8:00 AM.

Before the fundraiser begins, please:

1. Download the Double Goodapp.The app is available for free on iOS and Android.

2. Enter our Event Code KPNBPB in the app

3. Create your Pop-Up Store

If you have ANY questions or need help setting up your Double Good Store, please text or email us:

Soror Traci Brooks (214.929.1908,traci@alpughcpa.com)

Soror Terilyn Scott-Winful (214.938.7353, fundraising@akatro.org)

Greetings Tenacious Tau Rho Sorors, 

It was such a pleasure to see your lovely faces for our first in-person meeting.  Y’all looked so very PRETTY in your PINK!  

OUR STANDARDS

The Standards Committee has finalized the power-point for the Chapter Operations mini-lesson. The mini-lesson is scheduled for May 14th at 10:00 AM via Zoom.  Join the Standards Committee for an informative meeting.  Stay tuned for the formal invite.    

Additionally, the activity for the Chapter Retreat is ready to go.  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.  We are taking another step forward through the efforts of Soror Cheryl Corbin and Soror Rhonda Reece.  They are working on an organization plan for the folders in Wild Apricot.  Thank you for taking on this task for us.

Now that the Chapter Self-Assessment survey has closed, the Standards committee will conduct an initial review of the results.  The next order of business is the appointment of the Strategic Planning Committee members to begin the work on the 2023 - 2026 Strategic Plan.  

We are TRO…the best Chapter in the Metroplex!  

OUR WOMEN OF PEARLS COMMUNITY ACTION FOUNDATION

The first session ~ Foundations 101 ~ is ready to go. We will host a Sip and Chew on April 30th at 10:00 AM.  So, come and bring your favorite tea and snack as we share the basics of operating a foundation.  

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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

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