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Message from the Basileus
Good is not Enough
Greetings Sorors,
It’s hard to believe that the year 2013 has come to a close. This year has
been a year of transition, restoration, and evaluation for Iota Sigma. Our chapter is
moving forward in all of these areas. However, good is not enough for this officer.
This officer wants to lead the chapter to greatness! We have to put systems in place
so that the chapter is running more efficiently and we have to incorporate technologies in order to make giving, paying dues, and purchasing tickets easier as well as
communicating with members and partners more efficient, effective and secure. We
are working on these items slowly, but surely. This officer desires greatness for Iota
Sigma and our illustrious organization at large, so with that said we are evaluating all
that we do through electronic surveys and informal surveys as well so that we can
improve and grow. We are incorporating a suggestion box so that the members can
give input on a regular basis. This year we have put our five year strategic plan in
place for Iota Sigma and will continue to work that plan. We are working our retention plan through mentoring, training, social activities and focusing on serving one
another within the chapter – putting Sisterhood first. We are building and rekindling
partnerships with the YMCA, Sisters Network, and other NPHC organizations. We
have done the following service projects thus far:
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Σ Operation Big Book Bag
Σ Hattie McDaniel Cancer and Health Awareness Programs
Σ Voter Registration
We look forward to all that 2014 will bring. According to God fourteen stands
for a double measure of spiritual perfection and deliverance and salvation. How does
this relate to our illustrious sorority and even still to Iota Sigma? Well, we need to
strive for perfection in the spirit of teamwork, commitment, and the genuine desire to
see Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Inc. move forward. When we fall short or when we
feel that another Soror has fallen short then we need to walk in the spirit of forgiveness. Also, we need to be delivered from the spirit of mediocrity and do our absolute best to do all things with excellence. I believe that if we keep these things in
mind and walk in them that 2014 will be one of the best years for Iota Sigma! I wish
you all prosperity in health, wealth, and relationships. Happy New Year!
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