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Sorors, we are approaching our summer break, but the times we live in require that we continue to be mindful of all that is happening around us and to us. I hope you will take this time to get some relaxation in and enjoy your families. Rest!

Use this time to rejuvenate and recharge for the days ahead are full of opportunities waiting to be conquered. Together, we must be committed to providing unparalleled service and to do so as if our existence depends on it. I believe that it does.

Together, we have already shown the world what we are capable of accomplishing. And with 115 years of collective experience, we are prepared for so much more.

Stay Focused!

I hope everyone had a blessed Mother’s Day!

“Of all the special joys in life, the big ones and the small, A mother’s love and tenderness are the greatest of them all.”

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Important Dates

*May 6, 2023- It’s a Serious Matter: A Mental Health Symposium

*May 17, 2023- Financial Literacy for Children-Thomas Edison Elementary

*May 17, 2023- Financial Literacy for Children-Broward Elementary

*May 18, 2023- Financial Literacy for Children-BC Graham Elementary

*May 25, 2023- Last day to sign-up for How Does Your Ivy Grow?

*May 20, 2023- EYL Graduation Program

*May 21, 2023- Precious Pearl Senior Send-Off

The merry month of May celebrates spring in full swing…welcome to the sunlight, the warmth, the flowers, and all the occasions we celebrate in May! Sorors, April proved to be a remarkably busy month, and you exemplified excellence in service on all levels. Thank you for your willingness and continued service to Gamma Theta Omega and all mankind. We will continue our activities and events by staying engaged and active in the Tampa Bay Community.

Our Precious Pearls Committee sponsored a masquerade sneaker party on May 5. The Building Your Economic Wealth Committee, under the leadership of Soror Blanche Turner, is facilitating Financial Literacy workshops for Hillsborough County students this month. It is never too early to start. The Workshops will take place in person at the respective schools.

Our Women’s Healthcare and Wellness Committee facilitated a Mental Health Symposium on May 6. The mental health awareness organizations included Hillsborough County Schools, Aaron’s House, NAMI Hillsborough, Tampa Bay Thrives, and Mental Health Matters. The Speaker was Dr. Stephanie Lockett, MD, who presented the attendees with valuable and relevant information on self-care and valuing your mental health.

During the month of April, we celebrated Earth Day! Chapter members in attendance at the April chapter meeting were given a packet of seeds, reusable shopping bags, metal straws, and plants were provided to those who stopped by the display. Sorors are encouraged to recycle, reuse and reduce waste. Plant your seeds and watch them grow. Let’s protect our earth! Additionally, BC Graham fifth graders planted crepe myrtle trees on their campus. BC Graham is our CHIPP school, and through our developing relationship, we have identified some additional ways to assist this school.

Our Youth Leadership Institute, under the leadership of Soror Nishira Mitchell, toiled and planted crepe myrtle trees on the John Quincy Adams Middle School campus. Although we worked in the sun, it was fun and informative. The students led the activity and took ownership of the process. One student said that the tree that he planted was his baby, and he would take care of it.

We submitted five digital scrapbooks for awards at the Regional Conference. Congratulations to the Reading is More Than Fundamental team under the leadership of Soror Cora Dunkley for the winning scrapbook, the Catherine A. Johnson Reading Award. Reading is More than Fundamental is indeed an award-winning program. Thank you, Soror Deidre Jones, for putting this digital scrapbook together with her creative juices. This award is based on 2022 activities, so get your thoughts together for the 2023 awards for the following regional conference.

The chapter also received a Chapter that Soar Award. This award is for chapters implementing activities under each programming initiative.

*May 6, 2023- It’s a Serious Matter: A Mental Health Symposium

*May 17, 2023- Financial Literacy for Children-Thomas Edison Elementary

*May 17, 2023- Financial Literacy for Children-Broward Elementary

*May 18,2023- Financial Literacy for Children-BC Graham Elementary

*May 25, 2023- Last day to sign-up for How Does your Ivy Grow?

*May 20, 2023- EYL Graduation Program

*May 21, 2023- Precious Pearl Senior Send-Off

The merry month of May celebrates spring in full swing…welcome to the sunlight, the warmth, the flowers and all the occasions we celebrate in May! Sorors, April proved to be a remarkably busy month and you exemplified excellence in service on all levels. Thank you, thank you for your willingness and continued service to Gamma Theta Omega and all mankind. We will continue our activities and events by staying engaged and active in the Tampa Bay Community.

Our Precious Pearls Committee sponsored a masquerade sneaker party on May 5. The Building Your Economic Wealth Committee is facilitating Financial Literacy workshops to Hillsborough County students this month. It is never too early to start. The Workshops will take place in person at the respective schools.

We submitted five digital scrapbooks for awards at the Regional Conference. Congratulations to the Reading is More Than Fundamental team under the leadership of Soror Cora Dunkley for the winning scrapbook, the Catherine A. Johnson Reading award. Reading is more than Fundamental is indeed an award-winning program. Thank you, Soror Deidre Jones, for using her creative juices to put this digital scrapbook together. This award is based on 2022 activities, so get your thoughts together for 2023 awards at the next regional conference. The chapter also received a Chapter that Soar Award. This award is for those chapters that have implemented activities under each of the programing initiatives.