WINTER 2011
VOLUME 2. ISSUE 1
President’s Corner Greetings Sorors:
First, I want to say I am truly thankful for the love and support shown by everyone while I continue in this role as your Basileus. It takes the hard work of every mother, every sister, every aunt, every grandmother ---- every SOROR to make us a success. We need each other whether we want to admit it or not, whether you are the task master, the go getter, the thinker, the worker, the motivator, the negotiator, the relationship builder, etc. Whatever category you may fall under, we need you. Secondly, Sorors I’d like to challenge each of you to become a Highly Effective Soror. There are 7 habits that will help you Highly Effective Soror. They are as follows: 1) Be Proactive: Step up to volunteer to lead, to work before it is asked. 2)Begin with an End in Mind: Chair or volunteer on a committee with a vision of how to get the desired result. 3) Put “First Things” First: Prioritize things in your life. 4) Think Win/Win: What is the best resolution for ALL parties involved. 5) Seek to Understand, then to be Understood: Clearly stated. 6) Synergize: Look for a way to help ensure the bond and sanctity of our sisterhood. And 7) Polish Our Pearls: Go to lunch, dinner, or coffee with a soror that is not within your current circle. Are you willing answer this challenge? Will you sign up for a committee, take the time to evaluate how you contribute to the chapter, will you handle yourself becoming of a sister when the situation or outcome was not desirable, and will you pay attention to what you say when no one (or when you think no one) is looking. I encourage each of you to be a part of change not the problem. Lastly, we have a great new year planned with outstanding programs to better serve our community, some are events we are known for and some, new and exciting ones. Let’s keep the new and fresh ideas flowing and perfect the existing ones. Remember, we have wonderful women in office and within the chapter to help get us on the road to Excellence. Let’s stay focused so that we can FINISH strong.
Blessings, Igina D. Perteet, Alpha Eta Zeta Chapter President