Greetings Sorors!

The "TENACIOUS" Tau Rho Omega chapter is definitely on the move!  Our Programs are in full swing and our Chapter Activities are in full bloom.  Kudos to all committee chairmen and co-chairmen for leading with creativity and executing with excellence to ensure that our chapter remains the premier chapter in the DFW Metroplex and beyond!  Your hard work and dedication to the success of this chapter is greatly appreciated!

Please be sure to read ALL of your emails regarding chapter updates, invitations to chapter activities and events, and eblasts from the Corporate Office so that you are abreast of information.  Several sorors are stating that they are unaware of what's going on when all of the information is at your fingertips and housed in Wild Apricot and/or the Looking Glass, as well as the GroupMe.  We are very intentional about providing updated information through all of our official communications vehicles.  And, as always, I am available if you have any questions or concerns.

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

Greetings!!

Tenacious Tau Rho Omega Sorors… thank you for your continual support of our programs and we look forward to seeing you actively involved as we get close to the finish line.

Target 4: The ARTS! hosted a movie night “Always a Bridesmaid” on Saturday, April 23rd with CELEBRITY actress, host, producer, AND writer, Soror Yvette Nicole Brown. We had 269 registered and 135 attended. The watch party audience was fired up about this movie and the chat was on fire with comments. Soror Yvette came to the watch party and did a live Q&A session with the audience. It was truly a great evening. Thank you to Sorors Chazlee Jackson, Stacy Thornton, and the ARTS! committee for a fantastic event.

#CAP in partnership with Target 3: Economic Legacy hosted another series of Financing College: Scholarships on Sunday, April 24th. Our very own Soror Carolyn Gilleylen was the presenter. We had 30 participants that attended the session and they learned how to locate, apply, and score the best scholarships. The participants walked away from this session with a wealth of knowledge. Thank you to Sorors Stephanie Scroggins, Carolyn Gilleylen, #CAP, and Economic Legacy committees for a great event.

Upcoming Events:

Target 2: WH-Breast Cancer Awareness in partnership with the Women of Pearls Community Action Foundation partners with Kendra Scott for an evening of shopping.

Join us in-store Kendra Scott Dallas Preston Center, 8383 Preston Center Plaza, Dallas, TX 75225 on Friday, May 6th from 3 pm-6 pm as we enjoy sips and sweets while shopping for Good!

20% of your purchase will support the Women of Pearls. The Breast Cancer Awareness committee will donate the proceeds of this event to Sisters Network Dallas and Cancer Support Community North Texas.

Can’t make it in-store? No worries, you can shop online at www.kendrascott.com starting Friday, May 6th, 12 am- May 7th, 11:59 pm, and enter the code: GIVEBACK-BXPTE so 20% of your purchase will benefit WOP.

Target 2: Women’s Health Ready to jump-start your fitness journey? We have a plan for you! Tau Rho Omega 30 Day Fitness Challenge will start on Monday, April 18th – Tuesday, May 17th. Follow the calendar of workouts and post pictures via our 30-Day Fitness Challenge GroupMe. We encourage sorors to create walking groups in your area and plan to walk at least 30 minutes together on Saturdays during the challenge. YOU CAN DO IT SORORS!!

Target 2: Women’s Health and Target 4: The ARTS! on Friday, May 13th 708pm will host READY! SET! DANCE! As we come to the end of our 30-Day Fitness Challenge, let's dance-off those final pounds and learn some new dance moves with our very own Soror Aaliyah Evans. So, join us at KJ Dance Plano 4017 Preston Rd. Unit 546, Plano, TX 75093. This is a Soror-only event! Sign up via Wild Apricot today!

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

Greetings Tenacious Tau Rho Omega Sorors, 

I pray the April showers will bring you beautiful May flowers.   

OUR STANDARDS

The Standards committee met on April 18, and we welcomed the members of the Strategic Planning committee. The decision was made to give the Strategic Planning committee members time to review all of the information prior to proceeding with the plan.  The goal is to have the framework/rough draft of the plan by May and rollout in September or October.  

Our mini-lesson on Chapter Operations is scheduled for May 14 at 10:00 AM.  I hope you will join us.  

Our first in-person activity will be at our Chapter Retreat in August.  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.  And, as we slowly go, there will be some type of  teaching piece along the way, as needed.  

OUR WOMEN OF PEARLS COMMUNITY ACTION FOUNDATION

On April 30th, we hosted our first TRO informational session/meeting in the form of a Sip and Chew entitled Foundations 101 and also rolled out the Signature Program. Hopefully, everyone enjoyed one of the recipes for tea and scones and found the information useful.  

Shout out to Madam Basileus for beautifying the powerpoint presentation, to Soror Michelle Hill for the tea and scones recipes, and Soror Celeste Bucchan for designing the signature program logo. And, thanks to all who participated.  

As a point of clarification, per WOP bylaws, we are only required to hold four meetings a year.  What we are trying to accomplish in those meetings is to make them as informative and engaging as possible…the first being the basics of running a foundation and the signature program.  I also briefly discussed what we do during the executive board meetings. The next meeting/informational session is scheduled for June.  Stay tuned.   

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

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In Service and Sisterhood,

Soror Jennifer White, Epistoleus

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.

Tau Rho Omega