SIGMA GAMMA RHO SORORITY, INC. INTERNATIONAL CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS “A Non-governmental Organization Associated with the United Nations Department of Public Information” 1000 Southhill Drive, Suite 200 Cary, NC 27513 Phone: 919-678-9720 www.sgrho1922.org To: All Graduate Chapters From: Bonita M. Herring, International Grand Basileus & National Programs Committee Date: November 18, 2014 Subject: 18th Annual Youth Symposium On March 14, 2015, the 2 nd Saturday of March, which is commemoratively set within Sigma Week, Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc., alumnae chapters will once again unite to simultaneously host annual youth symposiums across the nation. The symposium is just one initiative of our national signature program, Project Reassurance, which has incorporated the theme of “H 3 : It’s all About Me – Healthy Choices, Healthy Living, Healthy Generations.” During your activities, please take time to honor the late Past Grand Basileus, Dr. LaRona J. Morris, who was the originator of this nation-wide symposium. Dr. Morris started this program under her administration during the years of 1996-2000. We are honored to continue her thrust to uplift youth in our communities. This year the theme for the Youth Symposium will be “Building Partnerships to Support Our Youth.” The goal is to develop a Saturday program by using our collective resources and partnerships to show that when we work together we create a strong “community village” positioned to support our youth. A listing and information about sorority partners is available on the ”Sorors Only” portion of the website or chapters can reach out to our official partners such as March of Dimes, St. Jude, USA Swimming, etc. to determine if there are local representatives who can serve on panels or help in presentations. In addition, we will continue our work with Girl Scouts USA in support of the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) focus for young women in areas where we can work with the troops. We have been advised that in some areas the Girl Scouts have different membership requirements and they may request adult membership from our chapters. This is not a national Girl Scouts requirement and Sigma Gamma Rho does not promote this membership. However, if chapters choose this option for collaboration in these areas, the adult membership can be completed at the sorority chapter’s discretion. If you have questions about any of our partnership relationships, please contact your regional programs coordinator for information. Chapters can also incorporate local community partners on the program or use local, state or federal resources such as the National Highway Safety Administration (NHSA). NHSA information can be found on their website. Note that the website address is listed on the last page of this document. In addition to including our external partners, make sure that you identify sorority representatives in your area (or secure information for display) from our grant teams of A34Life-Act Against AIDS Campaign and The National Campaign to Prevent Teen and Unplanned Pregnancy. Also during planning be sure to incorporate the ideas and resources from your undergraduate chapters and Philo Affiliates. Both can be a big help in assisting to implement this program.
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SIGMA GAMMA RHO SORORITY, INC. INTERNATIONAL CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS “A Non-governmental Organization Associated with the United Nations Department of Public Information”
1000 Southhill Drive, Suite 200
Cary, NC 27513
Phone: 919-678-9720
www.sgrho1922.org
To: All Graduate Chapters
From: Bonita M. Herring, International Grand Basileus &
National Programs Committee
Date: November 18, 2014
Subject: 18th Annual Youth Symposium
On March 14, 2015, the 2nd
Saturday of March, which is commemoratively set within Sigma Week, Sigma
Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc., alumnae chapters will once again unite to simultaneously host annual youth
symposiums across the nation. The symposium is just one initiative of our national signature program, Project
Reassurance, which has incorporated the theme of “H3: It’s all About Me – Healthy Choices, Healthy Living,
Healthy Generations.”
During your activities, please take time to honor the late Past Grand Basileus, Dr. LaRona J. Morris, who was
the originator of this nation-wide symposium. Dr. Morris started this program under her administration during the
years of 1996-2000. We are honored to continue her thrust to uplift youth in our communities.
This year the theme for the Youth Symposium will be “Building Partnerships to Support Our Youth.” The
goal is to develop a Saturday program by using our collective resources and partnerships to show that when we
work together we create a strong “community village” positioned to support our youth.
A listing and information about sorority partners is available on the ”Sorors Only” portion of the website or
chapters can reach out to our official partners such as March of Dimes, St. Jude, USA Swimming, etc. to
determine if there are local representatives who can serve on panels or help in presentations. In addition, we will
continue our work with Girl Scouts USA in support of the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math)
focus for young women in areas where we can work with the troops. We have been advised that in some areas the
Girl Scouts have different membership requirements and they may request adult membership from our chapters.
This is not a national Girl Scouts requirement and Sigma Gamma Rho does not promote this membership.
However, if chapters choose this option for collaboration in these areas, the adult membership can be completed
at the sorority chapter’s discretion.
If you have questions about any of our partnership relationships, please contact your regional programs
coordinator for information. Chapters can also incorporate local community partners on the program or use local,
state or federal resources such as the National Highway Safety Administration (NHSA). NHSA information can
be found on their website. Note that the website address is listed on the last page of this document.
In addition to including our external partners, make sure that you identify sorority representatives in your area (or
secure information for display) from our grant teams of A34Life-Act Against AIDS Campaign and The
National Campaign to Prevent Teen and Unplanned Pregnancy. Also during planning be sure to incorporate
the ideas and resources from your undergraduate chapters and Philo Affiliates. Both can be a big help in assisting
to implement this program.
2015 Youth Symposium
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This year we want to focus on collecting information from all participating chapters and quantifying what we are
doing. To compile that data, we need all to complete a report to provide the numbers served at the symposium.
Also, please be advised that because the Youth Symposiums includes children, we must receive a completed
parental clearance before including any under age children in workshops with topics about HIV/AIDS, unplanned
pregnancy, etc. Forms are available on the website for your convenience.
Chapters should choose at least one topic from each of the theme areas below – Healthy Choices, Healthy Living
and Healthy Generations to include for workshop presentations/discussions:
Healthy Choices
Choosing Me: Teen pregnancy prevention and self esteem
Resource -Campaign to Prevent Teen and Unplanned Pregnancy
Did your chapter incorporate any other National Program(s) into the
symposium?
Wee Savers Buckle Up Africare Donor Program
RV Perry Birthright BigBookBag Hattie McDaniel Health Initiative
Did your chapter receive donations for this event?
Monetary Value In Kind Items
Cash or In Kind
List the Symposium Panelists and Speakers
Name Occupation Agency Topic/Workshop
Survey Results
(Surveys are available on the National Website Soror Only Section)
# Pre Event Surveys Completed # Post Event Surveys Completed
# Pre Event Surveys Completed # Post Event Surveys Completed
Using the survey results, please note the number of youth participants who demonstrated or communicated at
the conclusion of the Symposium an increased knowledge, understanding, judgment and ability to identify
resources based on the following Youth Symposium program objectives:
How to prevent teen pregnancy
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How to make healthy choices for themselves and future generations
How to prevent or report abuse
Available resources for themselves or others
Please answer the following questions. Use additional sheets if necessary
How did your symposium specifically address each of the objectives listed above?
What was successful about your symposium?
What opportunities exist for improvement
Do you feel the National Youth Symposium is an effective communication and educational tool for youth? If yes, why? If not, what can we do to enhance the program?
If your chapter hosted a contest, who was the outcome and the name of the winner? Describe details.
Was the theme clearly communicated in the participant’s submission?
Program Chair ______________________________ Date ___________________
Chapter Basileus ______________________________ Date ___________________
Please submit this report via e-mail to your Regional Programs Coordinator. Submit the report no more than 10 days after the completion of the event.
H3
- It’s All About ME Healthy Choices, Healthy Living, Healthy Generations
The H3
Pledge
I commit to being conscious that my life choices
determine my future. I will learn and grow to make
healthy choices in my life.
I vow to be more socially and civically aware of my
health, both mentally and physically, and of my ability
to grow in these areas.
I commit to be the Master Motivator to inspire my
generation, to be a perpetual learner that uses
knowledge and wisdom to inspire those in my present
and future
I pledge that my choices will reflect my living and
influence the generations to come.
Revised 2012
PROJECT REASSURANCE RESOURCE LIST
The March of Dimes www.marchofdimes.com
The National Campaign to Prevent Teen and Unplanned Pregnancy (contact your
region representative for update on our current initiative and grant focus)