Page 1 Welcome
Greetings and thank you for visiting the home of the Elegant Ladies of the Epsilon Phi Sigma Alumnae Chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc!
Since its founding in 1922, Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority has exemplified sisterhood, scholarship and service through all of our community endeavors. Our actions reflect the power of our founders' vision to the world around us.
We continue to remember the vision of "Greater Service, Greater Progress" and direct our lives to create a stronger and more positive community.
Sigma Gamma Rho has many qualities that make it a very rich organization with a unique past, culture and perspective.
* Sigma Gamma Rho is the only historically African-American sorority founded on a
predominantly Caucasian university campus.
* Sigma Gamma Rho was founded by seven school teachers who shared a passion for
the development and continuation of education.
* Today, Sigma Gamma Rho continues to foster the pursuit of education by
providing numerous scholarships to both undergraduate and alumnae sorors as
well as college students within the community through the sorority's National
Education Fund, Inc.
The Elegant Epsilon Phi Sigma Chapter encourages you to continue to visit our site and stay informed on our progress and upcoming events! Once again, thank you and have a wonderful RHOyal Blue and Golden day!
Page 2 Chapter Officers
Jacqueline Shine.....................................................................................President
Carol Jean Buckley.......................................................................Vice-President
Nicole Kerley-McQuire, M.D....................................................2nd Vice-President
Advisor, Sigma Epsilon Chapter, Nicholls State University
KaTrina Griffin..........................................................................3rd Vice-President
Advisor, Rho Delta Chapter, University of New Orleans
Annie T. Johnson..................................................................Recording Secretary
Kellie Cosby..................................................................Corresponding Secretary
Adrienne Dowden...................................................................Financial Secretary
Sundy Barjon, Ph. D.............................................................................. Treasurer
Ashley Spears..............................................................................Public Relations
Claudia Celestand........................................................................Parliamentarian
Sandra Sumler...........................................................................Sergeant-at-Arms
Barbara Starks.........................................................................................Chaplain
Page 3 International Programs
Project Reassurance
As the signature international program for Sigma Gamma Rho, Project Reassurance was originally developed to provide health education, support and nurturing for expectant teen mothers and teens who are parents. The project has now evolved to focus more on Healthy Choices, Healthy Living and Healthy Generations (H3) to help reduce teen pregnancy through a comprehensive year round program addressing the factors that lead to teen pregnancy - low self-esteem, diet and economic issues - while also providing support and guidance when it does occur.
Mwanamugimu Essay Contest
The Mwanamugimu Essay contest's primary goal is to provide an opportunity for students to increase their knowledge of the historical and contemporary development of Africa. Its objectives are to provide the target population with opportunities that (1) allow structured ways to learn about Africa; (2) heighten awareness of African cultural heritage; and (3) improve writing and research skills. The project title, Mwanamugimu, is a proverb form the Republic of Uganda that means "from small acorns come mighty oaks." Chapters sponsor local essay contests that usually include awards programs. Regional and national contests are also held, with winning essays announced at each respective level. The theme for this year is, A Portrayal of Little Giants: The Children of Africa.
OPERATION BigBookBag
The effective and overall implementation of OPERATION BigBookBag serves as an invaluable resource to the children by: (1) Affording children with quick and easy access to reference materials and other studying aids and tools that will help them in their educational endeavors; (2)Providing the children with the means of completing their homework assignments in order that they may remain current and up -to -date on course projects and requirements and (3) Assisting the shelters, centers, schools and hospitals in their efforts to meet some of the educational needs of the children and young adults housed at the facilities.
Page 4 National History
Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. was organized on November 12, 1922 in Indianapolis, Indiana by seven young educators:
1. Mary Lou Allison Little
2. Dorothy Hanley Whiteside
3. Vivian White Marbury
4. Nannie Mae Gahn Johnson
5. Hattie Mae Dulin Redford
6. Bessie M. Downey Martin
7. Cubena McClure
The group became an incorporated national collegiate sorority on December 30, 1929, when a charter was granted to Alpha chapter at Butler University.
Soaring to greater heights of attainment around the world, Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc., as a leading national service organization, has met the challenges of the day and continues to grow through Sisterhood, Scholarship and Service.
Page 5 Affliliates
Philo Affliliates
Since its inception, Sigma Gamma Rho has promoted unity among women and for years many alumnae chapters worked with individuals who were not members of Greek-lettered organizations. These women were organized into auxiliaries that had various names until 1954 when the sorority officially approved the organized affiliate group and accepted the name of "Philo"(meaning Friend)as their official name.
In 1980 the Philos were organized on a national level and have grown to represent hundreds of women organized on a regional level as well. The Philos have contributed countless hours of community service and thousands of dollars to aid Sigma Gamma Rho's aim to enhance the quality of life within every community.
Rhoer Affliliates
A love for youth and the development of their full potential was the primary motivating factor that inspired Founder Mary Lou Allison Gardner Little to organize Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. Young people today face challenges that could never have been imagined years ago, but such challenges provide the sorority with opportunites to carry on the vision of Little.
Rhoers are young girls ages 13-18 organized on a local, regional and national level. The Rhoer affiliates are working to help other young people while they learn about their heritage and develop leadership skills. Sigma Gamma Rho is dedicated to helping Rhoers to grow to be women of substance dedicated to service.
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Page 7 Upcoming Events
Epsilon Phi Sigma Chapter Meeting
Saturday, March 3, 2012
10:00 A.M.
Kirschman Hall
University of New Orleans
Page 8 Reminders
Chapter Meeting
10:00 A.M.
Saturday, March 3, 2012
Kirschman Hall
University of New Orleans
Page 9 Contact Us
Email: ephisigma_yahoo.com Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. Epsilon Phi Sigma Chapter P.O. Box 1803 Gretna, LA 70054 504-491-6139
Page 11 2011 Scholarship Winners
Alexandra C. Jones
Jared E. Cotton
Gregory A. Williams
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