Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Inc. T.O.R.C.H. Presentation

Illustrious Founders

French Toy Poodle

History

Program Initiatives

• National Marrow Donor Program

Yellow Tea Rose

• Act Against AIDS Leadership Initiative: A3 4 Life

Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc was founded November 12, 1922 on the campus of Butler University in Indianapolis, Indiana by seven educators brought together in the heat of racism and the need for social and educational change.

National Projects

Sorority Slogan

Greater Service, Greater Progress

• Project Reassurance - H3: It's All About Me - Healthy Choices, Healthy Living, Healthy Generations!
• OPERATION BigBookBag
• Mwanamugimu Essay Contest
• Hattie McDaniel Cancer Awareness & Health Program
• Project Wee Savers
• Sigma Youth Symposium

Sigma Image

Attire for events

• Plenary session- Suits,dresses, and dressy pant suit.
• Public meeting- business suits
• Banquets- formal or after-five
• Step shows- Clean, neat paraphernalia
• Parties- Sophiscated, tasteful clothing

Effective Business Meetings

Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. T.O.R.C.H. Presentation

Always have an agenda

Agenda must be approved by the body after the meeting is called to order.

Instruct members to turn off cellphones or silence them during meetings

Keep the meeting moving, but don't force the group to make hasty decisions

Keep control, but fo not stifle free comment.

Partnership Support

By the Undergraduate chapters of LU, UCO & OKState

• Girl Scouts of the USA
• March for Babies
• St. Jude's Childrens Research Hospital
• USA Swimming
• Program for Africa

Why is "sisteRHOod" so important?

Sisterhood =love/bond

every sister needs love

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Sorority Protocol

Grand Chapter

• Grand Basileus- She is always addressed as "Madame Grand Basileus" or by adding her last name (e.g. "Madame Grand Basileus Smith")

Tips on Sisterhood

• Stand whenever the Grand Basileus is presented or enter the room. Always provide necessary accommodations unless otherwise specified. When the Grand Basileus visits your area, it is customary to present her with a gift or some other form of hospitality

• Just say "hello" and acknowledge a new sister with warm eye contact and a smile

• Learn to see beyond the surface and acquire a variety of sister vessels

• Just keep it real- be yourself (who you are)- no airs

• When the National Officers enters the assembly as a group, the membership will stand and remain standing until the officers have been seated.

• Learn to be a good listener, read positively between the words, and read the unspoken language, such as body language.

• Learn to laugh with someone, not necessarily at them

• Always address officers as Soror and their last name. Provide necessary accommodations unless otherwise specified.

• Reinforce sisterhood because sisterhood is good

• Spread the love, because you are love

• Have a good cry with a sister

• The essence of Sisterhood

Sorority Protocol cont.

Regional Level

• When the Regional Officers enter the assembly as a group, stand and remain standing until officers have been seated.

• Always address officers as Soror and their last name

Local Level

• Always address officers as Soror and their last name