Celebrate Diamond!

Let's celebrate our "Diamond Chapter" status. We have more than 80 financial members. Our chapter is on its way to reaching Centennial status when it has 100-plus members. Way to go Alpha Sigma Sigma!
Welcome New Rhoers and Sorors Spring 2022!
Our Centennial Year
Sigma Gamma Rho's 100th year celebration takes place July 12 - 17, 2022 in Indianapolis, IN. The sorority, which stands for sisterhood, scholarship and service, is going back to its roots where it all began in Indy. Founded in 1922 by seven women at Butler University, the sorority maintains its focus of "Greater Service, Greater Progress." Today, there are thousands of chapters across the world with more than 100,000 members.
"Sigmas in the News!"
As we celebrate our continued growth in membership, the branding committee launched a newsletter to stay connected to chapter members. Here's the second edition of our Alpha Sigma Sigma newsletter, "Sigmas in the News!" featuring stories that highlight our Sisters, their work and many contributions. In April, it highlights Centennial Basileus Dharathula "Dolly" Harris, Soror Staci Bennett and Soror Sandran Westbrooks. Also, look for the "Special Announcements Section" listing current information regarding ICHQ National Activities and other special information in honor of You. "Don't Look Now, Alpha Sigma Sigma is on fire!"
Centennial Basileus steps up the ladder
Centennial Basileus Dharathula "Dolly" Harris was named the Superintendent of the Gary Parks Department effective Jan. 31. Basileus Harris said she started her journey in the parks department at Marquette Park in 2015.

"I was familiar with Marquette because that's where I got married 40 years ago," she said.

Working at Marquette, Basileus Harris learned about booking events, setting up events, giving tours, and even something as simple as properly folding napkins. Outside in the park, employees learn how to set up for outdoor weddings and those on the beach, including how to navigate and work in sand. There is always something to learn, she said. READ MORE
Featured Stories....'Getting to know our Sigma Sisters
Soror focuses on ministry and her love for education
Soror Staci Bennett credits Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority for honing her leadership skills enabling her to become the successful educator she is today.

Bennett joined the Kappa Eta undergrad chapter at the University of Iowa.

"I was quiet then," she said with a smile. "They made me the rock which meant I always had to do all the talking. I think that speaks to the uniqueness of our sorority and how we purposely and intentionally bring out the best in people." READ MORE
Floridian Sister maintains her Gary ties
Although separated by nearly 1,000 miles, Soror Sandra Westbrooks remains active in the Alpha Sigma Sigma graduate chapter in Gary.

Soror Westbrook and her husband relocated from suburban Chicago to Orlando, FLA three years ago.

Soror Westbrooks said the word sisterhood is such an endearing term. "It means developing a second family comprised of an infinite number of sisters that increase exponentially each year," she said. "You get to know them. You establish a trust and belief system in them and soon recognize that your sister has your back." READ MORE
"Sigmas On The Move in the Community!"
Cradle Care project nets numerous donations
Members of Gary's Alpha Sigma Sigma graduate chapter invited residents from across Northwest Indiana to donate to the sorority's Cradle Care Project.
Project Cradle Care is a national program designed to have a positive impact on the quality of life of children who are born prematurely or as a result of teen pregnancy.
It is a collaboration between Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority and the March of Dimes. The program focuses on increasing the number of women who receive adequate prenatal education as well as educating mothers about proper infant care and child development.
Sooror Regina Duncan is chairperson of the chapter's Project Cradle Care.
"The Cradle Care program enables new mothers not to leave the hospital empty-handed," she said. "We try to provide some essentials and thoughtful items for the baby and mother."
Soror Duncan, along with several members of the Sorority presented the donation of clothes, blankets and other necessary items to the entire natal unit at Methodist Hospital Northlake in Gary in mid-January.
This year, the sorority collected more than 100 blankets and several T-shirts, sleepers and onesies for babies.
Items can be donated year-round. Anyone who wants to make a donation should contact the Basileus or program chairperson to drop off items or arrange for pick up.
In March, we highlighted the women of Sigma Gamma Rho who daily make contributions to our society.
 
Women’s History Month began as a local celebration in Santa Rosa, California in 1978. The movement spread across the country when other communities began creating their own celebrations. In 1980, the National Women’s History Project (National Women's History Alliance), women’s groups, and historians pushed for national recognition. President Jimmy Carter issued the first Presidential Proclamation declaring the week of March 8,1980 as National Women’s History Week. In 1987, it was designated Women's History Month.
"Happy Birthday!"
March
Markenia Latimore, 9

April
Toni Preston, 3
Dharathula Harris, 4
Joan Wall, 7
Regina Duncan, 8
LaVetta Williams-Kirksey, 11
Pamela Johnson, 16
Chandra Foreman, 23

May
Janice Adamson Williams, 13
Karen Bryant, 16
Patricia Jones, 18

June
Tammy Davis, 8
Canica Strong, 12
Katrina Alexander, 16
Beatrice Sea, 22
Monique Roberts, 27
Meredith Johnson Williams, 29
Joyce Turner

July
Dana Kelly-White, 27
Ternessa Burts, 29
"Special Announcements"
NEF Raffle
The NEF is encouraging Sorors and Affiliates to buy raffle tickets to assist in fundraising efforts as we near the centennial.
The tickets are $25 each. Participants have an opportunity to win a one-of-a-kind centennial-themed piece of jewelry. There are also two cash prizes of $500 each. The drawing will take place on Founder's Day, Nov. 12, 2022. If purchasing a ticket, please reference Soror Regina Duncan as the NEF Trustee who prompted you to buy the ticket.
The sorority has moved to a partial opening for the 2021-2022 year. Ensure that chapter members are abreast of the local/state/national CDC guidelines. The goal is the keep everyone safe. Click on these links for more information.


The Chapter extends prayers to Sorors who have a sick loved one or are experiencing illness.