CALLING ALL Sheros

Greetings Sorors!

Every year, March is designated Women’s History Month by presidential proclamation. The month is set aside to honor women’s contributions to history, culture, and society. Our Sorority is a sisterhood of college-educated professionals who are markedly distinguished by a need to serve others and galvanized by strong women who have embraced their destiny of greatness and continually created ways to take our service to greater heights. One way to celebrate Women’s History Month is by reaching out to a Sorors who has empowered you and thanking her for the positive impact she’s made in your life. Another way is to strive to be an exemplary leader and think about how you too can become a shero! Sheros support, encourage and push others to be better. Let’s celebrate our Sheros today!

Connection and Social Action

Gamma Theta Omega’s Connections and Social Action Committee has engaged in community events and programs to educate and inform about civic duty and changes in rulings and legislation that affect our community. The importance of voting is an integral part of our democracy. We should exercise our right to vote and encourage others to vote in every election, including local, state, and national campaigns. It is incumbent on all of us to read and understand what is happening politically so that we can make informed decisions on legislation that impact our lives.

Activities happening this month for this committee:

• AKA Day at Capitol on 3/29/23

• Letter Writing Campaign Ongoing

Health and Wellness

National Nutrition Month, celebrated in March, stresses the importance of a balanced diet and exercise. The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics promotes the transformative powers of healthy food choices. Good health is central to human happiness and well-being, contributing significantly to prosperity, wealth, and even economic progress. Take the necessary steps for your health and well-being and know your body!

Enhance our Environment

We are Soaring to Greater Heights of Service and Sisterhood and are Enhancing our Environment by planting trees. Alpha Kappa Alpha has a national partnership with the Arbor Day Foundation to accomplish this goal. As part of our national partnership, the Arbor Day Foundation has developed a customized online portal experience to allow members to order trees and receive education on how and where to plant trees. April is the designated month for members and chapters to plant trees in celebration of the global environmental observance of Earth Month. Individual Sorors chapters can participate in this endeavor. Stay tuned for additional details.

1 st Anti-Basileus

March is not only Women’s History Month but our committee wants to say kudos to the moms of these special individuals, our 2022 Heritage Scholars. Check out what they have been up to and look forward to as we showcase our 2023 Heritage Scholars in a future edition. Always in service,

Soror Mervelle A. Sage 2nd Anti-Basileus MTAT Scholarship Chairman