Soror Racquel Dozier Elected International Editor-in-Chief of The AURORA

Charlottesville, VA- Zeta Mu Sigma Chapter is pleased to announce the successful election of Soror Racquel Dozier as International Editor-in-Chief of The AURORA Magazine. Soror Dozier was elected to this position at the 23rd biennial boule (or conference) in Indian Wells, CA. Soror Dozier is a Life Member of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. with 20 years of sorority leadership experience and has been a member of Zeta Mu Sigma Chapter for three years. She currently serves as the Anti-Basileus (or Vice President) of the chapter and has served as the Basileus (or President) in the past two years.

As a chapter we believe Soror Dozier will provide strong leadership skills to the team, lead us in creating a stellar sorority publication, and provide a supportive communicative atmosphere among sorority members and the community as a whole.

Zeta Mu Sigma Chapter is confident that the individuals involved in the election process are extremely pleased with their decision, and we look forward to exemplary work on the official sorority publication. We know that Soror Dozier will be working toward establishing a strong team concept, updating standards of operation documents, organizing current paperwork flow, increasing community outreach, and increasing sorority resources through obtaining important and useful advertisements for sorority members. Please join us in congratulating Soror Racquel Dozier on her new position on the Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. international board.

Submitted by Zeta Mu Sigma Chapter

Soror Sutton crowned Miss Voorhees College

Congratulations Soror Sutton on being crowned Miss Voorhees College (South Carolina).

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Sigma Gamma Rho Launches Signature Service Initiative Website

Project Reassurance. What is it?!
The care and protection of children is, first and foremost, a family concern. But when teenagers have babies, the consequences are throughout society. Children born to teenage parents are more likely to be of low birth weight and to suffer from inadequate health care, more likely to leave High School without graduating and more likely to be poor, thus perpetuating a cycle of unrealized potential. 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.

Project Reassurance, the signature service program for Sigma Gamma Rho, 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.

From September 15, 2010 to November 15, 2010, chapters and community members will have the opportunity to participate in our National Survey. This survey is open for ALL ages to participate. We hope to delve deep into the issues of teen and unplanned pregnancy. Our focus is on:

Why is teenage and unplanned pregnancy more of a "norm" now than it was 30 years ago in the African American community?

All Sorority members and community partners are encouraged to take the survey.
We invite you to offer your opinion.

TAKE THE SURVEY!!

Project Reassurance: Teen and Unplanned Pregnancy Attitude Survey

Operation Big Book Bag

The 2010 School year has begun! Sorors all over the United States are making it a little easier for parents to prepare their students for school.

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We're Upgrading

Due to the increased amount of traffic on the Northeast Region Website during the labor day weekend we are upgrading yet again to better serve your needs. We experienced down time on Tuesday 9/7 but we are up and running! We are always looking for better ways to serve you on the web. Stay tuned for more improvements and features.

The Northeast Region Website Launched!

Greetings Sorors,

On Wednesday, September 1st, the redesign of the Northeast Region's website was launched! You may now visit www.sgrhoneregion.org OR www.sgrhoneregion.com to view the site. Check it out and provide feedback using the Contact Form on the "Contact Us" Page. We will continue making improvements and adjustments throughout the sorority year so be sure to check the site often. The new password for the Sigma Download Center will be given post the Area Meetings so it is OKAY to continue using the old password until further notice.

Also be sure to linger on the home page and listen to our very own Soror Diomara Delvalle (Spring 2010) as she performs "On Fire to Serve" a piece she wrote just for the Northeast Region!

Enjoy!