Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Incorporated is proud to support National Hazing Prevention Week – September 19-23, 2022. The purpose of this week to It is our responsibility as members and affiliates of Sigma Gamma Rho to stand up against hazing and be a positive force in our middle and high schools, college campuses and communities to create change. We are asking all members and affiliates to Take the Pledge to Stand Stronger Together and disrupt the culture of hazing! Let’s work together to raise awareness about the problem, educate others and promote the prevention of hazing. We hope that during the 2022 - 2023 sorority year that we can evaluate our positive and negative chapter traditions and work towards creating the most positive membership experience possible. |
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COVID-19 Guidance Updates Effective July 1, 2021-Update September 2022
The International Board of Directors remains committed to providing updates and guidance on a uniform approach across all regions and chapters as members engage in programming, membership, conferences, and business activities during this phase of the pandemic.
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Philo Affiliate National Training Opportunities for 2022-2023. Monthly Tech Tuesday trainings will provide technology tips, tools and resources to enhance Philo Affiliate operational practices. Strategy Saturday trainings will provide additional training opportunities in the areas of recruitment, officer training and affiliate development. |
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Good Health Wins Year One Awardees
We would like to take a moment to congratulate the following chapters for being the recipient of the Good Health WINs Year 1 funds. Combined, these chapters have over 50 events planned for this initiative, bringing vaccination awareness to numerous underserved communities nationwide.
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Click here to read more about Grant Compliance Reminders for Year One Awardees
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We are excited to announce that March of Dimes is extending the 2022 Advocacy Action Challenge! The challenge will run through the end of September. MOD would love to give a special thanks to all of the partners that have had members signed up thus far, but our continued support is needed. So if you have not signed up there's still time to help MOD increase their number of advocates and get a co-branded advocacy lapel pin!
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NOVEMBER CENTENNIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS |
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November Centennial Gifts
We hope this email finds you happy and healthy! We are excited to unveil our next Centennial gift! Indianapolis, IN in "Rhovember" will require something that will assist in keeping you warm as we enjoy the festivities. Our goal is to ensure you have your gift in time to pack and wear to the Centennial Celebration events.
To assist you in making sizing decisions we have a video. Centennial Gift unveiling video. CLICK HERE
You will need to click HERE to choose your size and mailing address.
*Please note that your confirmation code at checkout is needed to redeem your gift.
Gifts will be shipped on or before Oct 22, 2022.
The deadline for sorority-sponsored shipping was August 28, 2022. Please note after the deadline sorors will be responsible for paying their own shipping.
Delivery prior to Centennial Celebration cannot be guaranteed for orders made after August 28, 2022.
Size exchanges for gift items can be accommodated through 12/30/22. Please email to returns@sacredheartcollections for more information.
You will need your confirmation number to You will need your confirmation number. See below to access your confirmation number.
July Centennial Gifts and Refunds
- Attendees that notified the Grand Grammateus before July 2022 boule were provided the opportunity to request their gifts to be mailed or picked up by another conference attendee on the designated date and time at the conference.
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Attendees who opted for their conference gifts to be mailed will receive them no later than September 30, 2022.
- All Leadership Givers who did not attend and notified that Grand Grammateus will receive gifts no later than September 30, 2022. (Leadership Givers gift packages will be sent to the Primary Donor.)
- Request for registration gift refunds for attendees that did not attend July 2022 Boule will not be honored.
- Refunds and exchanges for dresses that attendees received during Boule will not be honored as there was an opportunity to exchange on-site with the vendor.
Centennial Gifts on Sale NOW!
For a limited time, centennial boule gifts will be available on the Sigma Store Limited. If you missed the deadline to request your gifts, or you would like to purchase items to commemorate this momentous time, this will be the opportunity. Head over to www.sgrho1922.store and Stock up while it lasts.
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Rhoyalty Reawakens – Wakanda Forever a Centennial Screening
As you all know Sigma’s Founders’ Day is quickly approaching and so it should come as no surprise that Rhoyalty Reawakens on the eve of our Centennial. We would ask that you mark your calendars for Friday, November 11, 2022 at 2 PM. The place, Indianapolis, IN – Regal Circle City 9. You may recall that when last we were home, we showed up in full form and in full regalia for events and it was glorious. As such, attire for the official event will be All White with pearls and a splash of royal blue and gold. We are dressing in honor of those who have come before us, we are dressing for the ancestors, we are showing up and showing out for the Founders. Be it African attire, be it general attire, whether you dress up or dress down, we ask that you come on with it. How ever you do it, we ARE doing it! All White with pearls and a splash of royal blue and gold is the charge. For those of you who don’t have or are not comfortable wearing all white, we ask that you pick royal blue and gold and adorn yourself head to toe in our colors.
We believe in you. Come on with it. Do the thing. Do ALL the things. High fashion, high form. You know how Sigma does. Let’s get it done.
More information on how registered attendees may obtain tickets coming soon! Govern yourself accordingly.
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Plan for your Future!
As an added benefit to being a member of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc., we would like to offer you the chance to invest in your future by opening a retirement or mutual fund account through Edward Jones.Individual retirement accounts (IRAs) can be a key part of your retirement strategy. Learn the benefits, difference between the types of IRAs (ROTH, traditional, and self-employed), and how they can help you meet your long-term savings goals. Join us for the Edward Jones Livestream on Monday, October 17, 2022at 7:00pm EST/6:00pm CST/4:00pm PST Registration is required.
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Birthright Journey to Africa Webinar III
September 19, 2022
7pm EST / 6pm CST / 4pm PST
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Birthright Journey- Ghana 2023
Webinar
We hope you enjoyed our Webinar II. During the session, we provided a refresher on the trip basics, highlighted some of the activities, and answered many of the questions we could not address during the initial webinar. Watch it here.
During our next Webinar (Webinar III), we will start diving into the culture and more of what you can expect. Register for the next webinar on September 19 here.
Registration
Thank you all for your interest in joining this trip. As a result of the high demand and interest, we SOLD OUT within 15 days of launch! However, we wanted everyone that wanted to participate in this once-in-a-lifetime curated trip to be able to, so we worked with our travel partner, the Adinkra group, to increase our trip capacity and rolled out Child Packages to make this a more inclusive trip! If Ghana is where you want to be in December 2023, what are you waiting for? Register while there is still availability.
Ready to book? Register here
Clarity on A la Carte Options
We know that in the initial webinar, an A la Carte option was hinted as a possibility, however, a la carte options will not be available for this trip. This trip was designed to be a seamless and fully curated experience for everyone embarking on this Birthright Journey. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused anyone initially planning to join
via the a-la-carte route. We are asking all members, affiliates, and guests interested in joining us to select from one of the available packages on our We Travel platform.
Cancellations & Refunds
Please note that trip deposits are non-refundable, and registrations are non-transferable. If you have registered, please take a moment to review the cancellation schedule in the terms and conditions, which can be viewed in your We Travel Portal. If you would like to cancel your registration, you must do so in writing by submitting a support request at https://bit.ly/ichqsupportrequest. Members disputing charges through the electronic payment portals may be subject to discipline. Chapters and members who use the dispute/refund mechanism may be subject to additional fees.
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During Centennial, WGU announced a national partnership with Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. One component of this partnership is that Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. members will receive ten (10) $5000 scholarships. The scholarships are designed to be given to two members per region, if qualified applicants apply from each region. Please apply as soon as possible!
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Secure AFLAC Insurance Policies For Your Family
Attention Members and Affiliates of Sigma! We have a new member benefit! You can now secure AFLAC supplemental insurance policies for you and your family. The policies available to our membership include:
- Cancer
- Hospital
- Accident
- Short-Term Disability.
Please use the contact information on the flyer to be connected to insurance representatives in your state.
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Vaccine Equity Program Grant Partnership
We have now entered Cycle 2 of the Vaccine Equity Partnership Grant. In this cycle, the CDC is asking us to do more hands-on groundwork. Therefore, we are encouraging chapters and affiliates to get more involved in this effort. The focus continues to be on Covid-19 and Influenza vaccines and now includes all routine vaccines. The target population is Adults in African American and Latino Adult communities. Below are the continued ways to support.
1. Attend virtual Good Health Wins Community of Practice (educational campaign) held on the first and third Thursdays of the month - once the zoom registration is sent you can share it with your chapter. Attending these Community of Practice (educational Campaign) count toward our participation in the Vaccine Equity Partnership Grant.
2. Embed COVID-19, Influenza, and routine vaccines messaging in your current programming - If you all need assistance with messages to share -Let me know.
3. Plan and have actual events targeting preventing the spread of COVID19 and Influenza and promotion of all vaccines. The target audience should be adults in African American and Latino communities. - This could be passing out masks, vaccination clinics or vaccination opportunities, webinars, etc.
4. Doing a Social Media campaign with chapter members. This could be in the form of flyers, videos, reposting, and sharing on all social media platforms. using hashtag #sgrhocovidresponse, #GHW
Click here to register and attend upcoming events sponsored by all partners of the Vaccine Equity Partnership Grant:
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Need to change your order?
If you have already placed your order and want the new jacket option, then follow the instructions below
1. Send an email THAT INCLUDES YOUR ORDER NUMBER RECEIVED FROM MYHIPHOPSTORE to shop@myhiphopstore.com stating that you wish to switch to the GOLD BODY Limited Edition MC Lyte Scholarship Jacket. Do NOT send your PayPal or other payment processor order number. Please check your spam / junk / bulk / and promotions folders for your order confirmation from MY HIP HOP STORE.
2. Wait for a confirmation email indicating that your order has been updated.
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Centennial celebrations just got hotter with the ultimate collaboration with SGRHO and our Soror, the award-winning rapper, DJ, actress, and entrepreneur MC LYTE! She and her team are bringing you a memorable keepsake you will always want to wear!
Click the button in the image to place your order
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Macy's x Kasper Divine Nine Collection
Macy’s is honoring the rich legacy of the Divine Nine organizations and recognizing our global impact in more meaningful ways.
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Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc will receive 5% of the sales.
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Click the button in the image to order |
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Vontelle Centennial Eyewear Project
Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. and Vontélle, a soror-owned, luxury bespoke eyewear brand have teamed up to make sure you see and are seen along the Rhoad to Centennial!
The limited-edition collection features African, Caribbean, and Latin designs and textiles decked out Sigma’s signature royal blue and gold colors.
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ICHQ Bulletins
Office Closure on Friday, September 30, 2022
The ICHQ Team will be closed to the membership on Friday, September 30, 2022, the 5th Friday of this month, to give our staff scheduled, uninterrupted time to work on special projects, backlog, and training opportunities.
While our volunteers are continuing to work on and clear BAD ADDRESSES, our ICHQ team will be diligently working to clear out overdue tickets. Thank you for using the Help button at the bottom of the Member Portal page to submit a ticket for your concern. We are laser-focused on responding to your requests as quickly as possible.
FRIENDLY REMINDER: If your address has changed recently, please help us by going to your Member Portal NOW to update your address. Also, note that you may also receive a call from our volunteers who are trying to reach you concerning your information. They are:
*Chapter Basilei and Chapter Admins, please take this opportunity to update your Chapter Profiles, including any changes to P. O. BOXES! Let’s work together to put an end to these bad address issues!
Thank you for your attention! Please click here to make note of future closure dates: 5th Friday ICHQ.pdf
Induction Materials Fulfillment
Your valid concerns have been brought to our attention regarding your induction materials.
To date, Award Concepts has processed 892 shipments to chapters and affiliates around the country. Spring 22 membership kits were processed in two segments: on June 21, 2022, and again on August 19, 2022.
Our operational plan is to have all remaining backlog shipped by the company by September 30, 2022. We have validated the needed inventory and Award Concepts is prepared to meet this deadline. This backlog includes 849 Soror Kits, 41 Rhoer Items/ Kits, and 114 Philo Items/ Kits.
New member kits include an official badge, personalized certificate, vol. 1 history book, constitution and bylaws, and Founders' cards. The member kits are now shipped in bulk (one package) to the chapter address that we have one file, and the fulfillment center will send a tracking number to the chapter email address on file.
Please take this opportunity to update your chapter profile to ensure accurate and timely communication. Moving forward, we plan to have a better fulfillment experience as membership numbers continue to surge.
Thank you again for your patience during this process. We are determined to offer a GREATER service experience to our members.
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Member Reactivation
It's a great time to reactivate. Our reactivation form is now available online!
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Click here to submit the reactivation form
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Not receiving ICHQ Communications or Golden Communiques?
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IMPORTANT DATES & INFORMATION |
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September 19, 2022- Journey to Africa Birthright Webinar III
September 19-23, 2022- Hazing Prevention Week
September 30, 2022- Aurora Submission Deadline 9/30
October 17, 2022- Edwards Jones Webinar
November 11, 2022- Rhoyalty Reawakens-Wakanda Forever Screening
November 11-14, 2022- Centennial Founders' Day Celebration
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This is a confidential communication, intended for members and affiliates of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. Information should not be shared via social media, nor via any public forum outside of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc |
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