PNO October 2023 Newsletter

Phi Nu Omega Chapter Chartered January 29, 2000

Volume 13, Issue 8

October 2023

2023 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

Kirstin Riddick President

LaToya Kearns Vice President

Past Basilei v v v v v v v

Sharon Worthy Kimberly Armstrong Michelle Thomas Lona Gordon Kimberly Walker Yvonne Jones Theresta Lanier

Minyon Palmer Vice Secretary

Karen Davis Miller Parliamentarian

Dawn Marcelle Member-At-Large

Sydney Hannah-Holliday Secretary

Deirdre Miles Ivy Leaf Reporter

Danielle Bridgeforth Chaplain

Essence Mitchell Financial Secretary

Saunji Fyffe Sergeant-At-Arms

Lisa Heath Correspondence Secretary

Aliya Robinson Historian

2023 Phi Nu Omega Chapter Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc

God is still God!

But there is a God in heaven who reveals secrets… (Daniel 2:28a NLT) Listen, I have one simple thought upon which I want you to focus. Here it is: God is still God. There are so many situations and voices trying to grab our attention these days. There are concerns about our health and safety and constant reminders of the racial and gender inequality and injustices in our world. If we are not careful, we can become convinced that God is not who God says that God is. Nevertheless, despite the challenge, difficulty, and seeming endlessness of certain situations, the truth we know about God yet stands.

God is still doing the miraculous. God is still opening the right doors and closing the wrong doors. God is still healing ALL MANNER of sin, sickness, and disease. God is still undoing, redoing, and outdoing. God still has all power. God is still love. God is still loving us at our most unlovable point and forgiving us of things for which we cannot forgive ourselves. God is still bigger than any obstacle you will ever face. God is in your right now and God will be in your tomorrow. God is still working. God is still our hope. God is still keeping promises. God is still restoring marriages. God is still providing and making a way out of no way. God is still breaking chains and setting people free. God is still reconciling relationships. God is still seeking and saving those who are lost, confused, and disappointed. God is still speaking.

God is still listening. God is still comforting. God is still answering prayers.

God is still birthing new life. God is still fulfilling dreams. God is still able.

God can still be trusted. God is still God. Jesus is still Lord. God still loves you and has a plan for your life. Fix your eyes on Jesus. God is still good. God. Is. Still. God. Be not dismayed whate’er betide, God will take care of you! Beneath His wings of love abide, God will take care of you! God will take care of you, through every day o’er all the way; He will take care of you; God will take care of you!

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and a great time to spread awareness about the importance of breast health. Learn about breast cancer facts, early detection, common warning signs, screening options, and patient resources, so you can be proactive with your breast health.

Breast Cancer Awareness Facts: •

Breast cancer is one of the most common and well known cancers diagnosed in the United States.

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Occurs in BOTH men and women, but is more common in women.

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In 2021, is it estimated that 276,480 new cases of breast cancer will be diagnosed in women.

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Most breast cancers are found in women older than 50, but 10% are found in women younger than 45.

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With increased awareness and research, there are many advances in how to treat breast cancer.

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Early detection is key because there are more treatment options available, increased survival, and improved quality of life.

Breast Health and Early Detection: It cannot be stressed enough how important early detection can be in diagnosing and treating breast cancer. Sometimes there are no symptoms, or by the time symptoms appear, cancer may have begun to spread. That’s why it is important to see your provider right away if you notice something concerning.

Learn the Early Warning Signs of Breast Cancer: When breast cancer is caught early, there are more treatment options available and a better chance for a cure. Not all changes, pains, or lumps will be cancerous, but you should always talk to your doctor to schedule an evaluation.

Warning signs include: • A lump in the breast or underarm • Spontaneous or bloody discharge from the nipple • Retraction or indentation of the nipple area • Change in the size of a breast • Flattening or indentation of the skin covering the breast • Redness or pitting of the breast skin, similar to that of an orange • Crustiness or rash of the nipple or areola If you notice any of these signs, schedule an appointment with your healthcare provider immediately.

October was first declared as National Domestic Violence Awareness Month in 1989. Since then, October has been a time to acknowledge domestic violence survivors and be a voice for its victims. Domestic violence is prevalent in every community, and affects all people regardless of age, socio-economic status, sexual orientation, gender, race, religion, or nationality. Physical violence is often accompanied by emotionally abusive and controlling behavior as part of a much larger, systematic pattern of dominance and control. Domestic violence can result in physical injury, psychological trauma, and even death. The devastating consequences of domestic violence can cross generations and last a lifetime.

Although there has been substantial progress in reducing domestic violence, an average of 20 people are physically abused by intimate partners every minute. This equates to more than 10 million abuse victims annually. 1 in 3 women and 1 in 4 men have been physically abused by an intimate partner, and 1 in 5 women and 1 in 7 men have been severely physically abused by an intimate partner. Millions of Americans live in daily, silent fear within their own homes. In addition, every year millions of children are exposed to domestic violence. Domestic violence incidents affect every person within a home and can have long-lasting negative effects on children's emotional well-being, and social and academic functioning.

Nurturing Future STEM Leaders

Phi Nu Omega recently kicked off its Youth Leadership Institute initiative with a naval engineering career talk and boat-building challenge with seventeen youth at the Dunbar Olympic Branch Boys and Girls Club.

What made this event unique was the opportunity for the young leaders to engage with a real-world naval engineer, Anthony Robinson. Mr. Robinson has worked on national-level ship-building programs and served as a Naval Reservist, bringing his extensive experience and firsthand knowledge to the session. The kids enjoyed hearing about the different places he traveled at sea as a merchant mariner.

Sorors coached student-led teams to design and construct a boat capable of transiting down an inflatable raceway in the fastest travel time. Congratulations to Soror Essence’s team for winning first place!

It’s not too late to participate in the For Members Only (FMO) Credit Union Phi Nu Omega launch party! Here are a few quick facts about FMO presented during the 2023 Leadership Seminar in Chicago that were shared during the September chapter meeting in support of the “Build Our Economic Wealth” Program Target:

Interested in opening an FMO savings account? Use the QR code or link below to open an account in under five minutes! All you need is your driver’s license!

For screenshots on the account creation process, please use the following link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1IYq2YN5wU4FHsKKVUX3q2mmI1CYu4Y-6/view

Sorors Out & About

Soror Marva celebrating her birthday back in September!!!

Birthdays

AKAversaries Dawn Marcelle – October ’03 Vikki Pretlow – October ’03

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