The Impact of Unity: Service

Consider what truly unites us within our chapter and community. Our unity stems from our willingness to support each other quietly, without expecting recognition. When we freely contribute our time and efforts as a united chapter, we strengthen our community bonds. Why do we volunteer and pitch in? As Sigma women, we are driven to create a positive impact. These moments reinforce our connections with our neighbors and enhance our local communities.

If you're intrigued by the impact of intentional leadership, community service, and support the restoration of our chapter, take a look below at a sample list of events organized and executed by the chapter and awards received during my time as chapter basileus.

CHAPTER PROGRAMS AND PARTICIPATION

• Missouri Black Expo Partnership | MC Lyte Concert

• Lionsgate Films and St. Louis Urban League Partnership | Precious Movie Screening and Panel Discussion

• Operation Food Search Partnership | Downtown Restaurant Week at Carmine’s Steak House

• Area Meetings | Central Regional Conferences | Boule’s

• Philo Retreat

• A34Life: HIV / AIDS Education and Awareness Community Programming

• Gateway Classic Parade

• Sister to Sister Walk | Domestic Violence

• World Food Day

• Implemented 5th Friday’s (Social activities for sorors, families, and friends)

• 5th Friday Hayride Event

• American Cancer Society Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk

• Founders’ Day | Founders’ Week | International Sigma Day and Joint Founders Day Dinner

• Basileus Holiday Party

• Philo Valentine’s Breakfast

• Annual Youth Symposium

• March for Babies

• American Heart Association Heart Walk

• Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure

• Implemented Chapter Retreat Weekends

• Implemented and maintained 1st chapter website

• Emerson YMCA Partnership | Secured chapter meeting space location and Established Swim 1922 Scholarships

• Personal computer scholarships and book stipends for graduating high school seniors

CHAPTER AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS

2010

• Central Region, 1st Place for Project Reassurance | “Precious” Movie Screening & Panel Discussion

• Central Region, 2nd Place for the 2010 Youth Symposium | H3: It’s All About Me Healthy Choices, Healthy Living, Healthy Generations

• Certificates of Recognition | Hattie McDaniel’s Breast Cancer Initiative, March for Babies, Project Wee Savers and World Food Day

2012

• Deborah Catchings-Smith won the Blanche Edwards Award

• Certificates of Recognition | Soles for Little Souls, A34Life: HIV / AIDS Education and Awareness, Hattie McDaniel Breast Cancer Initiative, Bone Marrow Donor, Operation BigBookBag