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Unity is strength... when there is teamwork and collaboration, wonderful things can be achieved.-Mattie Stepanek

Special Thanks to Those Working Behind the Scenes – 2015 Regional Conference Planning TeamRasheeda Liberty, Southeastern Regional Syntaktes

Jakimva Martin, Southeastern Region UCCJessica Totten, Southeastern Region YSC

Karya Beamon-Evans, Southeastern Region GrammateusTanya Judge, Southeastern Region Anti-Grammateus (Conference Workbook)

Leslie Clark, Southeastern Region TamiochusKeisha Simmons, Southeastern Region Epistoleus

Paulette Waite, Southeastern Region Philo CoordinatorAsha Peebles, Southeastern Region Rhoer Coordinator

Delores “Dee” Shropshire, 72nd Regional Conference HostessDavina Powell, 73rd Regional Conference Hostess

Monique Ravenel, 74th Regional Conference HostessShanika Walker, 75th Regional Conference Hostess

Valerie Poindexter, 76th Regional Conference HostessKeyondra Garvin, Alpha Iota Sigma Basileus

Beulah Walker, Southeastern Region Sergeant at ArmsRev. Patricia Brock, Region Chaplain (Omega Rho/Prayer Breakfast)

Angela Spears, Region Program Chair (Community Reception)Rozelle Slaymon, Georgia Area Coordinator (Leadership Chat & Chew)

Romonda Middlebrooks, Dedication Luncheon Chair Melody Harris, Achievement & Awards Chair (Awards Banquet)

Dr. Priscilla Williams, Leadership Academy Liaison & Education Chair (Workshops)Secenario Jones, Syntaktes Assistant

…and our outstanding host chapter – Alpha Iota Sigma Alumnae Chapter (Savannah, Georgia)

Sorors, Philos, Rhoers and Invited Guests:

The Sophisticated Southeastern Region is positioned and ready to embark on yet another great and exciting journey as we host our Diamond Conference. As your pilot, I am making the official call to the 75th Southeastern Region Conference of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc., March 12-15, 2015 in Atlanta, Georgia. The Alpha Iota Sigma Chapter, along with its affiliates and un-dergraduates, are working very diligently to make sure your visit and conference experience is one to remember.

On this journey, you will engage in an experience that is sure to please with a host of activities that seek to balance the whole person – business, sisterhood and service. We will kick the conference

off on Thursday evening with our Community Reception, welcoming noted dignitaries, public figures, community partners, media supporters and our fellow brothers and sisters of the metro Atlanta NPHC.

We want to welcome aboard our newest members of the flight crew to the region in a special and meaningful way with our New Member Reception on Thursday evening of the conference. We will onboard our new members and our chapters by offering conference workshops on Thursday, including TORCH training.

We are most proud of our affiliate relationships and are asking them to co-pilot on this journey. Philos will experience training opportunities that will enrich them as affiliates and personally. We will celebrate with our Philos at the Philo President’s Gala. Rhoers will have the opportunity to see Atlanta up close with historic tours workshops and activities.

Be prepared for fun at our Step Show and Party featuring a special guest host and the Old Skool Stroll Competition. This year, we have added a new component to our conference, Play Date. Stay tuned for more information.

To commemorate our Diamond Conference, all are asked to wear “Black and Bling” on Saturday evening for our ban-quet and special entertainment. We will close our wonderful event with our Sisterhood Breakfast, featuring our Region Choir and special guest(s).

As you can see, our conference will not disappoint this year. We have a full schedule of events starting on Thursday afternoon at 2pm and concluding on Sunday afternoon so plan accordingly with your travel arrangements so you do not miss out.

On behalf of the Southeastern Region Board of Directors and the Alpha Iota Sigma Chapter, we invite you to enjoy Atlanta at our 75th Southeastern Region Conference. Let’s Fly!

See you there!

Rasheeda S. LibertySoutheastern Region SyntaktesSigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc.

Greetings Philo Sisters,

I welcome you to our 75th Southeastern Regional Conference in the city of Atlanta. Once again we come together as women of purpose, servants for good, and Philos, I am confident that the work we perform at this conference will resonate for years to come.

I have had the opportunity to meet some of you personally at our area meetings and have been given great suggestions, and have listened to your concerns and received your sup-port. For that I thank each of you.

Let us re-commit ourselves to the enhancement of our respective communities, and assist in the service of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc., as they relentlessly seek to inform and empower the world. During this conference, we will renew old connections, forge new ones and stand united in service.

Take the opportunity to experience the great city of Atlanta’s many tourist attractions and all that it has to of-fer as you attend our 75th Regional Conference.

With a Mind to Work and a Heart to Serve,

Deborah ToombsSoutheastern Region Philo President

Schedule-at-a-GlanceTHURSDAY, MARCH 12, 2015

Pre-Conference Board Meetings (Sorors and Philos)Conference Registration Opens

Pre-Conference WorkshopsTORCH & Risk Management Training

Community Service Showcase (Public Meeting)Special Guest ReceptionNew Member Reception

Undergraduate Hospitality

FRIDAY, MARCH 13, 2015Morning Energizer

Leadership Chat & Chew (Chapter Basilei, Area Coordinators, and Regional and National Officers)Pre-Conference Workshops

Opening Session (Sorors, Philos, Rhoers and Invited Guests)Plenary Sessions

Murder Mystery LuncheonPhilo President’s Gala

Undergraduate Step Show, Stroll Competition & Party

SATURDAY, MARCH 14, 2015 Morning Energizer

Final Registration Pick Up Plenary Sessions

Rhoer City Tours & College VisitsRuby, Life Member & Cultured Pearl Dedication Luncheon

Undergraduate Scavenger HuntPlay Date Activities

Concurrent Workshops Awards Banquet & Entertainment

VIP Reception

SUNDAY, MARCH 15, 2015Omega Rho Ceremony

Sisterhood/Prayer Breakfast Post Conference Board Meeting (Regional Officers)

*Schedules are subject to change based on space, schedule or registration changes.

Conference HighlightsCONFERENCE WORKSHOPS Workshops will be held primarily on Thursday afternoon and each morning of the regional conference. TORCH training will be offered Thursday afternoon, Saturday afternoon, and each morning for new members or those needing to be recertified. A full conference workshop schedule will be released at a later date.

COMMUNITY SHOWCASEWe will host our community showcase,

inviting our community partners, as well as our NPHC family throughout the Southeastern Region to celebrate the great work that we do to deliver “Greater Service, Greater Progress”. This year, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, March of Dimes, Girl Scouts of America and USA Swimming will be our highlighted partners. Because we are in the metro Atlanta area, our invite list is quite extensive and there will be some special surprises.

NEW MEMBER RECEPTION & UNDERGRADUATE HOSPITALITYWe will celebrate our new members with a reception activity on Thursday evening with the Region Membership Committee and officers, as well as host a special bonding experience led by UCC Jakimva Martin and YSC Jessica Totten immediately following.

LEADERSHIP CHAT & CHEW All chapter Basilei are invited to a special briefing and discussion session with light refreshments during the conference with the Region Board of Directors, Area Coordinators and International Board of Director Members. This is a great time to connect with the leadership within the region, as well as get great information that you as a leader should share with your chapter.

Conference HighlightsMURDER MYSTERY LUNCHEON Get ready for an afternoon of turns, twists, plots and interaction, as you work with your dining partners to solve a mystery. This event is not for the faint at heart, but for the real detectives that reside within our Sigma family. This is an experience you do not want to miss!

PHILO PRESIDENTS’ GALAOur Philos will be celebrating their leading ladies. Sorors, Rhoers and Guests are invited to witness one of the most elegant and classy show-cases of our “friends” – our Philos. A reception will follow for Philo members and invited guests.

STROLL & STEP SHOW COMPETITION

The Southeastern Region is looking to crown our region step team. Undergraduate Sorors are being asked to “bring it”, because the competition will be steep. Registration forms and information can be obtained from UCC Jakimva Martin. Alumnae members are being asked to dust off those shoes, drop those canes, take an aspirin and get involved in the State Stroll Competition coordinated by our Area Coordinators.

FRATERNITY STEP SHOW COMPETITIONWe are actively soliciting the NPHC fraternities to represent during our step show competition. A cash prize will be awarded to the winning team. Potential participants should contact UCC Jakimva Martin. Market this opportunity on your campuses to the frats.

DEDICATION LUNCHEONWe want to celebrate the dedication of our Sorors at a commemorative luncheon for our Rubies, Cultured Pearls and Life Members. All Sorors are invited to attend this special event which will include some special surprises.

Conference HighlightsLET’S PLAY – PLAY DATE ACTIVITIES

This is your opportunity to experience Atlanta by visiting some of the most notable attractions. Play Date activities are being offered for The Georgia Aquarium, Coca Cola World or the Human and Civil Rights museum. Transportation will be provided on Saturday afternoon to these attractions. Choose an activity when registering for the conference as an upgrade to your conference experience.

DIAMOND AWARDS BANQUET Our Diamond Awards Banquet will honor those individual and chapter contributions that help facilitate our programming from a sorority and affiliate perspective. Our primary color for the evening will be BLACK. We ask all sorority members to wear black with rhinestone or diamond accents. Special entertainment will be announced at a later date. Stay tuned…

SISTERHOOD/PRAYER BREAKFASTThe prayer breakfast is the culminating experience for our conference. Don’t miss the opportunity to fellowship and celebrate during this special event. Our region choir will be performing, along with additional special guests. Stay tuned…

See you in Atlanta!

75th Southeastern Regional ConferenceHILTON DOWNTOWN ATLANTA

ATLANTA, GEORGIAMARCH 12-15, 2015

Registration InformationREGISTRATION & PAYMENT ONLINEwww.seregionsgrho.org (Events Tab)

ACCEPTED FOR ONLINE PAYMENTVisa, Master Card, American Express

PAYMENT OPTIONS Pay in full OR enroll in a payment plan option

PAYMENT PLAN SPECIFICS The payment plan option is valid for the REGULAR REGISTRATION RATE only.

All payments are non-refundable. Payment plan option is ONLY available online.Payments are divided into 3 payments that include transaction fees. •1stPaymentDueby11/15/2014 •2ndPaymentDueby1/31/2015 •3rdPaymentDueby2/15/2015

Alumnae & Philos - $108 per paymentUndergraduates - $88 per paymentRhoers - $63 per payment

REGISTRATION & PAYMENT BY MAILP.O. Box 280895 Nashville, TN 37228(full payment must accompany your registration)

ACCEPTED PAYMENT OPTIONSMoney Orders, Cashier’s Checks, or Certified

Checks. All payments should be made payable to the Southeastern Region – Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. Late Registration is subject to close early based on registration and space limitations. Late registrants are not guaranteed a conference gift.

CANCELLATIONS/REFUNDSCancellations must be made in writing via email to [email protected] or via USPS by Monday, March 9, 2015. Telephone cancellations are not accepted. Cancellations received before December 31, 2014 will be refunded less a $50 administrative fee. Cancellations received between January 1 - March 9, 2015 will be refunded less a 50% administrative fee. Cancellations received after March 9, 2015 will not be eligible for a refund.

Individual and extra ticket purchases are non-refundable, including meal functions and play date activities.

HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS The Downtown Hilton Atlanta is the host hotel for the conference. A one-night room deposit will be due upon reservation booking. Code: SIG.

ROOM RATES The room rate is $139.00 for single, double, triple, and quadruple occupancy. Applicable taxes are not included in the quoted room rate. Your reservation number will be provided directly to you by the hotel. Check-in is at 3:00 P.M. Check out is at 12:00 Noon.

REGISTRATION PACKAGERegistration package includes Conference Gift, Luncheon, Awards Banquet, Entertainment, Step Show/Party, and Prayer Breakfast.

DIAMOND VIP UPGRADE PACKAGETo commemorate our Diamond Regional Conference, we are offering a special Diamond VIP upgrade package. The $75 Upgrade package includes a commemorative gift, priority seating at key events, early access to all events, a private reception, public acknowledgement and a Diamond Club VIP badge.

Only 75 VIP Packages will be made available. The VIP Upgrade is only available for those registering for the conference.

Attendee Status

EARLYDeadline

11/15/2014

REGULAR Deadline1/31/2015

LATEDeadline2/15/2015

Graduate $275 $300 $375Undergraduate $225 $250 $325Philo $275 $300 $375Rhoer $150 $175 $250Guest/Gent $225 $250 $325

EVENT TICKETSExtra event tickets are available with early, regular, and late registrations. No extra MEAL tickets will be sold on-site. Extra Entertainment Event activities will be sold onsite (i.e. Step Show and Entertainment).

Event Name Price

Ruby/Cultured Pearl/ Life Member Luncheon $55Murder Mystery Luncheon $55Awards Banquet $65Prayer Breakfast $45Stew Show/Stroll Competition & Party $20Entertainment $50

HOTEL PARKINGHotel parking is $17 per evening with in and out privileges for those registering under the conference code only. The hotel is valet only.

TRANSPORTATIONGround Transportation is available from the airport at an additional cost through private carriers.

ATTIRE The attire for the conference is Royal Blue and Gold for Sorors, White and Gold for Philos and Royal Blue and Gold for Rhoers.

Business Attire: Royal Blue and Gold (dress, skirt suit, pantsuit, and blouse are appropriate) should be worn for all plenary meetings and luncheon events.

Community Service Showcase/Public Meeting Attire: The 55th Boule Gold (Sorors) or White (Philos) Blazer is preferred for both Sorors and Philos whom received it. For all others, gold blazers with royal blue accents are preferred.

Stroll and Step Show Competition Attire: T-Shirts, Jeans, Appropriate length shorts and skirts, Khakis, etc. No line names should be displayed on jackets or shirts. Nicknames and numbers are appropriate.

Banquet and Entertainment Attire: After-five dresses, skirts, skirt suits, or pantsuits. Black and Bling will the preferred colors for the 75th Southeastern Region Diamond Banquet event (i.e black attire with rhinestone or diamond jewels).

Uninterrupted White Attire: This includes hosiery, shoes, and accessories. No pants or pant suits should be worn for the Sunday morning ritual. Region Choir members should wear uninterrupted white attire to minister.

Check Ad Selection Size Cost Total o Inside Front Cover 8.5 x 11 $250 $ o Inside Back Cover 8.5 x 11 $250 $ o Outside Back Cover 8.5 x 11 $300 $ o Center Page 1 8.5 x 11 $200 $ o Center Page 2 8.5 x 11 $200 $ o Full Page 8.5 x 11 $150 $ o Half Page 8.5 x 5.5 $125 $ Patron Selection o Life Member $25 $ o Cultured Pearl $25 $ o Ruby $20 $ o Legacy $20 $ o Philo $15 $ o Rhoer $5 $

Grand Total $ DEADLINE FOR AD SUBMISSION IS 1/9/2015

Name Listed for Patron Selection:

Advertisements should be sent in PDF, Press quality, JPEG format

I/We agree to purchase a ad for the amount of . I/We understand that all pages are assigned on a first serve basis as they are received.

Chapter/Company Name:

Contact Names

Address:

City: State: Zip:

Best Contact Number: Email:

Signature: Date:

Souvenir Journal AD Payment Details: Make certified checks, money order or cashier’s checks payable to Alpha Iota Sigma Chapter. Please send your camera ready ad to PDF/JPEG format to [email protected]. Send appropriate fee to:

Alpha Iota Sigma Chapter-Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. Attn: Souvenir Journal Committee

P.O. Box 23664 Savannah, GA 31403

75th Southeastern Region Conference | Diamond Anniversary

Southeastern Region | Conference Souvenir Journal Information

SIGMA GAMMA RHO SORORITY, INC.

75th Diamond Anniversary

SOUTHEASTERN REGION CONFERENCE REGISTRATION March 12-15, 2015 ~ Hilton Hotel Downtown Atlanta ~ Atlanta, GA

____________________________________________________________________________________________________________

CHECK ONE: _____GRADUATE _____UNDERGRADUATE ______GENERAL MEMBER _____MEMBER-AT-LARGE _____PHILO

_____RHOER _____GUEST SOROR _____GUEST/GENT

CHECK ALL THAT APPLY: _____ LIFE MEMBER _____ DELEGATE _____ ALTERNATE _____ CULTURED PEARL

_____ RUBY (inducted at Boule’ 2014) _____ LEGACY

Were you inducted prior to Spring 1965? _____ YES _____ NO Date of Induction: _________________________________________

REGISTRANT INFORMATION (one form per registrant):

Chapter:

Last Name:

First Name:

Address:

City, State, Zip:

Email:

Phone:

Dietary Restrictions: ______ Vegetarian ______ No Pork ______ Peanut Allergy (*NOTE: The Region will work with the hotel banquet staff to meet your dietary need. However, special meals cannot be guaranteed.)

CONFERENCE REGISTRATION PACKAGES & RATES:

(Packages include conference gift, conference badge, meal functions, step show, entertainment, workshops, and business meetings)

EARLY REGULAR LATE

Attendee Status: [Deadline: 11/15/2014] [Deadline: 1/31/2015] [Deadline: 2/15/2015]

Graduate ____ $275.00 ____ $300.00 ____ $375.00

Undergraduate ____ $225.00 ____ $250.00 ____ $325.00

Philo ____ $275.00 ____ $300.00 ____ $375.00

Rhoer ____ $150.00 ____ $175.00 ____ $250.00

Guest / Gent ____ $225.00 ____ $250.00 ____ $325.00

$_____________

Play Date Activities: Transportation is included. All activities last approximately 2 hours on Saturday afternoon.

Coca-Cola World Visit $25.00 x _____ = $__________

Human & Civil Rights Museum Tour $25.00 x _____ = $__________

Georgia Aquarium $45.00 x _____ = $__________

Extra Tickets:

Life Member/Cultured Pearl Luncheon $55.00 x _____ = $__________

Undergraduate Luncheon $55.00 x _____ = $__________

Awards Banquet $65.00 x _____ = $__________

Prayer Breakfast $45.00 x _____ = $__________

Step Show $20.00 x _____ = $__________

$_____________

$_____________ Diamond Club VIP - $75.00 UPGRADE [includes commemorative gift, priority seating, early access to all events, private reception, public

acknowledgement, Diamond Club VIP badge]

$_____________ St. Jude Donation – $7.00

$_____________ GRAND TOTAL

CANCELLATIONS & REFUNDS: Refund requests must be in writing via email to

[email protected] or via USPS by Monday, March 9, 2015. Refund requests

received before December 31, 2014 will be refunded less a $50.00 administrative fee. Refund requests

received between January 1 – March 9, 2015 will be refunded less a 50% administrative fee.

Refund requests received after March 9, 2015 are not eligible for a refund.

Individual/extra ticket sales are not refundable.

Cashier’s Check/Money Order made payable to:

Southeastern Region

Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc.

PO Box 280895

Nashville, TN 37228

For SE Region Grammateus Only Date Rec’d: ________________________ CC/MO #: _________________________ Receipt #: _________________________

For SER Grammateus Only Date Rec’d: ________________________ CC/MO #: _________________________ Receipt #: _________________________