ESO February Newsletter

ESO EPSILON SIGMA OMEGA CHAPTER
NEWS NEWSLETTER

FEBRUARY 2020 VOL. 1, ISSUE 2

BASILEUS
COURTNEY BROWN

EPISTOLEUS
ANNA ELSTON

A MESSAGE BY COURTNEY BROWN, BASILEUS PWAITGHEISN: THESE

Let's shower ESO with LOVE this February as 02 ESO
she welcomes Pink Heart's Month! Showing and VALENTINE'S
expressing love is more important than just EXCHANGE
saying it. This Pink Heart's month show your
the sorors some love! 03 PROMOTING
SERVICE
"Let us away meet each other with smile, for the
smile is the beginning of love" - Mother Theresa 06 OFFICER /

COMMITTEE
UPDATES

14 PEARL'S
PAGES

19 AGENDA

PROMOTING FBEABSRILUEAURSY ITINERARY

SISTERHOOD 04 EXCELLENCE
Suggestion From the Basileus
EXPO
SHOW ESO LOVE ESO
ESO VALENTINE'S DAY BUSINESS
EXCHANGE MEETING
ESO OFFICER
Join the Basileus in promoting TRAINING
sisterly relations by showering your
11 NORTH
ESO sorors with Valentines's prior ATLANTIC LEA
to February ESO business meeting. DERSHIP SUM
MIT
(ESO membership 75)
15 AKA
FOUNDERS'
DAY

18 ESO AKA
HOMECOMING

20 MLK DAY OF
SERVICE

26 FOUNDERS'
DAY
LUNCHEON

02.01.20 10 am

February 2020 Vol 1 Issue 2

PROMOTING

SERVICE
Highlights From the Basileus

TARGET 1 – HBCU FOR LIFE

HBCU Facts
Did you know…HBCUs significantly
contribute to the creation of African
American science degree holders:
agriculture (51.6 percent), biology (42.2
percent), computer science (35 percent),
physical science (43 percent), and social
science (23.2 percent).

'08 STEPS TO A HEALTH DIET TARGET 2 – WOMEN'S
HEALTHCARE AND
1.Choose whole foods instead of WELLNESS
processed. NUTRITION

2.Say no to sugary drinks.
3.Keep healthy food readily available.
4.Try the “Outer Ring” technique while

buying food.
5.Go nuts for nuts (and seeds).
6.Eat more fish.
7.Use whole grain flour in baking recipes.
8.Eat in smaller plates.

February 2020 Vol 1 Issue 2

TARGET 3 – BUILDING
ECONOMIC LEGACY –
PERSONAL FINANCE

TARGET 4 – THE ARTS

The Harlem Renaissance
Zora Neale Hurston is known as an
anthropologist, folklorist, and writer. She
is known for such books as Their Eyes
Were Watching God.Zora Neale Hurston
was born in Notasulga, Alabama, probably
in 1891. She usually gave 1901 as her birth
year, but also gave 1898 and 1903. Census
records suggest 1891 is the more accurate
date.

TARGET 5 – GLOBAL IMPACT The Lion Club focuses on 5 global causes:
Diabetes, Environment, Hunger, Vision and
Childhood Cancer. Alpha Kappa Alpha
Sorority, Inc. has partnered with them on
their focus on vision as she charges each
member to collect eyeglasses in support of
this global cause.

January 2020 Vol 1 Issue 1

OFFICER

UPDATES

Rules & Guidelines

GRAMMATEUS - MICHELLE LONDON

EMAIL: [email protected]

 

Please forward changes to contact information to the Grammateus for update
to the chapter roster. 48 hours prior to Chapter Meeting is requested to ensure
updates are accurate prior to chapter meeting in the event the roster is due for
a re-print. This is to include: change of name, address, telephone number or
email address.
 
Per ESO Standing Rules: Sorors must forward a copy of their Certificates or
registration for all conferences and trainings to ensure this is accurately tracked.
At your earliest convenience; any Soror who has already registered for NARC is
asked to forward their confirmation.
 
Chapter meeting attendance: Sorors are encouraged to review the chapter
meeting sign-in sheet prior to departure from the meeting to ensure you are
signed in. Sorors are also encouraged to review the meeting minutes distributed
prior to chapter meetings. This document lists all Sorors in attendance. In the
event of a
discrepancy, this will allow you to email me to print a copy of the sign in sheets
for your review.
 
Thank you in advance,
 
Soror Michelle
London, Grammateus
(570)982-2987

EPISTOLEUS - ANNA ELSTON

EMAIL: [email protected]

NEWSLETTER SUBMISSION GUIDELINES

This newsletter is a vital communication tool to help keep our members
stay informed on the business of the sorority/chapter; encourage
attendance/participation in chapter events and local events of the
community that we serve. Tips for Submission: Try to be clear and concise
in your submissions and use bullets, lists and short sentences and
paragraphs where appropriate. Be sure to answer the five W’s and H (who,
what, where when, why and how) in opening paragraphs of your article or
flyer. If the topic is complex, consider suggesting additional sources or
offer a contact for more information at the end. Cite sources and provide
references to quotations and facts when used.

Please limit your submissions to 2 pages or less.
Deadline Date for submission is the 18th of the month.
Distribution Date is the 28th of the month.
Please send your submissions by email to
[email protected]
All submissions are approved by the Basileus.
Submissions for the weekly update are due every Friday by 9pm.

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc . , 
Epsilon Sigma Omega Chapter
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
 
Anna C. Elston, Epistoleus

January 2020 Vol 1 Issue 1

COMMITTEE

UPDATES
Standing & Special Committees

PROGRAM COMMITTEE - SERINA GASTON

Upcoming Events

February

05 DANCE THEATRE

OF HARLEM

07 LOVE YOUR HEART

TAKE PART
PINK GOES RED

22 AFRICAN
AMERICAN
READ IN

SERVICE IS WHAT WE DO!

THE ARTS! COMMITTEE- BARBARA THOMPSON

Wednesday, February 5, 2020
 
Great opportunity to help kick off our Arts Target for the year!
 
A singular presence in the ballet world,  Dance Theatre of
Harlem  presents a powerful vision for ballet in the 21st century. The
multi-ethnic company performs a forward-thinking repertoire that
includes treasured classics and neoclassical works as well as innovative
contemporary works that use the language of ballet to celebrate African-
American culture.
 
Tickets: $42, $38 for Seniors,
Students and KU Faculty and Staff, $10 for KU Students w/ID.

Note: 20 tickets are being held for ESO participation which will range from
$38-$42, but we must act quickly. Please let Soror Barbara know ASAP if
you would like to participate. This presentation is at Kutztown University
at 7:30 p.m. and will take 1 1/2 hrs to get there. We will also need to
carpool.
 
Soror Barbara

WOMEN'S HEALTH COMMITTEE -NICOLE WILLIAMS

'08,000 steps!

ESO let's track our steps to good heart health.
Starting February 1, 2020 ESO will track her steps.
Send your step count to Soror Morgan Davis.
email: [email protected]

PINK GOES RED FOR HEART HEALTH
February 7, 2020

It’s been our long tradition to don the colors pink and
green, but on National Wear Red Day®, Friday, February
7, 2020 Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Epsilon Sigma
Omega Chapter sorors will join millions of Americans in

the fight against heart disease in women by wearing
RED!

Heart disease is still the No. 1 killer of women, taking the
life of one in three women each year, and this is

especially important for African American women, who
are increased risk due to factors such as high blood
pressure, high cholesterol, obesity and diabetes.

ECONOMIC LEGACY COMMITTEE -NICOL BROWN

OPERATION AKA ASSIST

The goal of Operation AKA Assist is to address the plight of the
homeless in our community. To that end, ESO supports the
following entities and programs:

 
1.Bethesda Mission Women’s Shelter
2.Brethren Housing Association Transitional Living Program
 
To that end, we ask the you bring to EACH Chapter
Meeting: Soap,Toothpaste, Deodorant, toothbrushes, Mouthwash, pads,
combs, shampoo, body wash, razor blades, socks and women’s
underwear (various sizes) 

 
Our goal is to collect enough supplies to pack 200 bags that will be
donated to each location. 

 
I’ve included the link below for anyone desiring to donate bulk supplies. 
https://instocksupplies.com/bulk-hygiene-products/?
gclid=CjwKCAiA6vXwBRBKEiwAYE7iS9xm4mtQmUdvIWwhp_CR9LItTr
FbwUzLfMg0oNcFRSR2EwgPfI1SehoCl9oQAvD_BwE

 
PLEASE SEE SOROR NICOL M BROWN, CHAIRMAN, TARGET 3, FOR

ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS 
 
 

Sisterly,
 

Soror Nicol M Brown

MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE - NICHOLE PURCELL

Upcoming Deadlines/Events
February

01 MIP FORMS

DUE 02.01.2020

08 MIP INFORMATION

SESSION

MEMBERSHIP IS....

R A R &ESincere

SOCIAL / WELFARE COMMITTEE -GAZELLE FREEMAN

February Hodegos Report

February, the second month of the year is affectionately known as
the month of LOVE. Valentine’s Day (Feb. 14th) is the number 1 day
celebrating romance and LOVE, and dates back to the 14th century!

As African Americans, we also celebrate OUR history in February,
which dates back to the late 19th century. (because it coincided with
Frederick Douglass’s birthday on the 14th) Black history month, which

began as a week and later became a monthlong celebration, was
finally recognized and accepted in the mid 1970’s. And in recent
years, February has also become synonymous with Heart Health.
Which is the perfect time to learn about heart disease which impacts

AA women disproportionately.

February is a special month! Whether you are
celebrating LOVE, our history, Or OUR health...

February means to Purify And what better time is there
to purify out hearts towards one another?

Love yourself, Love others…
Did you know? Those born in February tend to be outgoing, witty, and

intelligent...Known as peace makers, they also enjoy spreading

Let’s celebrate and wish a very Happy Birthday to our Sorors born during
the month of February.

Support the Diamond Soror Endowment Fund!

EAF COMMITTEE - MORGAN DAVIS

Striving for #EXCELLENCE in Educational
Advancement Foundation funding!
Buy a $2 EAF Button in support of the Diamond Soror
Endowment Fund to reach $20,000 to capitalize the
endowment. Purchases for EAF buttons will be collected
at the February Chapter Meeting.

NARC
The EAF Roundtable will take place on Thursday, March
5th and the EAF Workshop will take place on Saturday,
March 7th.

The North Atlantic Regional Conference is fast
approaching! The EAF Breakfast takes place on Saturday,
March 7th. The theme for this year is Excellence At
Forty! During the EAF Breakfast, each cluster is
responsible for having a themed basket for the silent
auction. For Cluster II, we are responsible for the
“relaxation” themed basket. Each chapter is charged to
donate 1 or 2 items for the “relaxation” themed
basket.

PEARL'S PAGES

ESO HERITAGE

The Beginning: Perpetuating the Vision
Alpha Kappa Alpha ESO History - The 1950's

Soror Gail M. Davis, Historian

Several sorors living in the Harrisburg area talked about the The first Epsilon Sigma Omega officers were:
possibility of starting a graduate chapter to serve the Basileus                            Bernice J. Lee
Harrisburg community. Soror Bernice J. Lee, who was a friend Anti Basileus                    Pearl B. Nichols
of Lillian Parrott, North Atlantic Regional Director, shared with Grammateus                   Izetta L. Whitaker
her their interest to promote greater bonds of friendship, Tamiouchos                     Shirley G. Phillips
sisterhood and service to the Harrisburg community. At that Epistoleus                         Annie H. Carroll
time, there were no other Greek letter sororities in the area.  Hodegos                   Betty L. Duffin
They were able to identify eleven interested sorors in Ivy Leaf Reporter            Mary Alice Chisley
Harrisburg and one who lived outside of the community to Historian                           Ella G. Lowry
begin the process of having a chapter chartered to serve the Dean of Pledges              Geraldyn R. Pietri 
area.

On February 2, 1952, North Atlantic Regional Director, Lillian On November 22, 1952 the
M. Parrott, conducted the chartering ceremony of the Epsilon first women initiated into the Epsilon Sigma Omega
Sigma Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. at chapter were Valera Precious
the Phyllis Wheatley branch of the YWCA in Harrisburg, PA. Cole, Margretta Reeves Craig and Jeanne B.
Twelve, proud and dedicated women vowed to foster the Leftwich. Through the years, other
teachings of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. and provide sorors living in and moving to Harrisburg were
“Service to All Mankind”.   recruited to become members of
  the chapter.
 
  Sorors who served as
Basileus in the 1950’s.
 Top Row: Mary Alice Chisley; Bernice J. Lee; Lillian Parrott, Regional Bernice Lee                      1952-1953
Director; Fannie Eden; Izetta L Whittaker; Geraldyn Rowland Pietri; Annie Carroll                   1954-1955
Floor:  Pearl B. Nichols, Anni H. Carroll, Ella Lowery. Shirley G. Clark.  Mary Alice Chisley          1956-1957
Not Pictured: Betty L. Duffin, Anne S. Garrett, Gladys Phillips. Jacqueline Primas           1958-1959
Shirley Phillips                 1959-1960
 
In 1954, Epsilon Sigma
Omega hosted its first Debutante Cotillion which
became the chapters signature
event and major fundraiser for over 25 years.

 

The first Epsilon Sigma Omega officers were:
Basileus                            Bernice J. Lee
Anti Basileus                    Pearl B. Nichols
Grammateus                   Izetta L. Whitaker
Tamiouchos                     Shirley G. Phillips
Epistoleus                         Annie H. Carroll

 

In 1959 the chapter secured its Life Membership in the
NAACP.

E.S.O.
EVERY SOROR IS OUTSTANDING

Soror Spotlight CEoSngOraAtuwlaatridoneetso!the

ESO
AWARDEES

Serina Gaston - Humanitarian Award
Danielle Bowers - Humanitarian Award
Hettie Love - Chapter Service Award
Nichole Purcell - Sister to Sister Award
Susan Simms Marsh - Leadership Award & Soror of the Year
Michelle London - Newly Activated Soror of the Year

cESoSnogrOroarjtouTilnaatmiinnekga! 2020 VISIONARY
ACROSS THE REGION

Congratulations to our very own, Soror Tameka M.
Hatcher for being named as a 2020 Visionary
Across the Region! This recognition was noted in the
January/February 2020 Urban Connection. As the
Architect of the "NO HATE in OUR STATE"
Campaign, Soror Tameka was recognized for her
purpose, passion, leadership and commitment to
our community. Please join ESO in congratulating
Soror Tameka!

E.S.O.
EVERY SOROR IS OUTSTANDING

Soror Spotlight

HARRISBURG CCouonncgirlwatoumlaatni!on
COUNCILWOMAN

Sending a sisterly Congratulations

to Soror Danielle Bowers,

Councilwoman, who received her

oath of office for a four year term

to serve on the Harrisburg City

Council. Please join ESO is

congratulating Soror Danielle!

congEraStuOBlaajstoiinlienguisMn! adam GSA PROMOTION

Congratulations to our very own, Madam
Basileus, Soror Courtney G. Brown for

her outstanding performance as a Civil

Engineer/Project manager on the

successful solicitation of $90M

transportation project for the National

Headquarters of the U.S. Department of

Homeland Security (DHS). She has been

promoted to support $250M renovation

project.

E.S.O UNDERGRADUATE CORNER

Delta Gamma Spotlight

WE ARE PENN STATE

DG Sorors celebrating J15!

AKAEAF
GOFUNDME

Join Delta Gamma in making a
difference. Visit her gofundme page
https://www.gofundme.com/f/eaf-
fundraiser to support Alpha Kappa Alpha
Educational Advancement Foundation,
Inc. (Aka Eaf),

ESO TAKING CARE OF

BUSINESS

FEeSbOruEalreyc2ti0o2n0s Calling for Nominating committee
nominations!
Calling for NARC Delegate Alternate

nominations! NARC 2020

89th North Atlantic Regional
Conference

March 4, 2020 - March 8, 2020
Connecticut Convention Center

100 Columbus Blvd,
Hartford, CT 06103

Conference registration extended to newly
reactivated sorors! February 3, 2020

Leadership Training

NARC Financial Officer Training, ($85, One-day with

lunch [4 CPE credits]) Deadline same as NARC

registration only 75 seats available!

Graduate Advisor Certification (Notary,
Basileus/Grammateus signatures, Transcripts
required! NARC Deadline Postmark February 1,
2020 ($40) / Boule Deadline Postmark April 15,
2020 ($85 w/lunch)

ESO ON THE GO!

North Atlantic
Leadership Summit

January 11, 2020
Sheraton Parsippany

Hotel
199 Smith Road
Parsippany, New Jersey

07054

Sorors Courtney Brown, Nicol Brown, LaToya
Bellamy,Serina Gaston, and Michelle London attended

the Leadership Summit

CHAPTER MEETING AGENDA

EPSILON SIGMA OMEGA CHAPTER

ALPHA KAPPA ALPHA SORORITY, INC.

10:30 A.M., SATURDAY, JANUARY 4, 2020
GIANT COMMUNITY CENTER, LINGLESTOWN ROAD

Soror Courtney Brown, Basileus Presiding

Call to Order Soror Courtney Brown, Basileus
Meditation (5 minutes) Soror Dolly Tate, Chaplain
Greetings (3 minutes) Soror Gazelle Freeman, Hodegos
Adoption of Agenda (2 minutes) Soror Courtney Brown, Basileus
Reading of Minutes (8 minutes) Soror Michelle London, Grammateus
Reading of Correspondences (5 minutes) Soror Anna Elston, Epsitoleus

Officers' Reports Soror Courtney Brown
Basileus (10 minutes) Soror Serina Gaston
Anti Basileus (15 minutes) Soror Yasmin Coleman
Tamiouchos (5 minutes) Soror Nichole Purcell
Membership Chairman (5 minutes) Soror Kendra Peterson
Graduate Advisor (5 minutes)

Standing Committee Reports Soror Cheryl Walker Davis
Elections (NARC Delegates) (10 minutes) Soror Courtney Brown
EAF Committee (5 minutes)

Unfinished Business (5 minute) ESO Chapter
New Business (5 minutes) ESO Chapter
Announcements (2 minutes) ESO Chapter

Adjournment - - International Hymn and Pledge (12:05 p.m.)

ESO Spring 2020 MIP Orientation

BUSINESS MEETING CALENDAR

EPSILON SIGMA OMEGA CHAPTER

ALPHA KAPPA ALPHA SORORITY, INC.

BUSINESS MEETING SCHEDULE

Every ESO Business meeting will be held on the first Saturday of the month at
10:30 a.m. located at the Linglestown Giant with the following exceptions:
March - Sunday, March 3, 2020 1:30 pm Linglestown Giant
September - Saturday, September 12, 2020 10:30 am Camp Hill Giant

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEEMEETING CALENDAR

EPSILON SIGMA OMEGA CHAPTER

ALPHA KAPPA ALPHA SORORITY, INC.

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING SCHEDULE

Every ESO Executive Committee meetings will be held on the third Monday of
the month at 6:00 pm. located at the Homeland Senior Center, 1901 N 5th St,
Harrisburg, PA 17102.

ESO LEADERSHIP TEAM

ESO Officers ESO Standing Committees

Courtney Brown, Basileus Executive, Courtney Brown
Serina Gaston, Anti Basileus Programs, Serina Gaston
Michelle London, Grammateus Budget, Yasmin Coleman
Yasmin Coleman, Tamiouchos Social Welfare, Gazelle Freeman
Anna Elston, Epistoleus Publicity, Judith Windom
Nicol Brown, Anti Grammateus Bylaws, LaToya Bellamy
Debra Brown, Pecunious Grammateus Nominating, TBD
Cheryl Braxton, Anti Pecunious Grammateus Founders' Day, Anize Appel
Gazelle Freeman, Hodegos Connections, Danielle Bowers
Judith Windom, Ivy Leaf Reporter Membership, Nichole Purcell
Kendra Peterson, Graduate Advisor Graduate Advisors Council, Kendra Peterson
Nichole Purcell, Membership Chairman Archives, Iris Brown
LaToya Bellamy, Parliamentarian Technology, Anna Elston
Gail Davis, Historian Protocol, Pam Pettis
Iris Brown, Archivist EAF Captain, Morgan Davis
Morgan Davis, Member At Large Sisterly Relations, Dominque Lockett
Dolly Tate, Chaplain Standards, Gladys Dutrieulle
Sharia Spells, Philacter History, Gail Davis
Leadership, Michelle London

ESO Programs Committees ESO Special Committees

Target I - Rae Talley, Tameka Hatcher MIP Committee - Tammy Butler, Rae Talley

Target II - Nicole Williams Rituals - Stacey Pearson-Wharton

Target III - Nicol Brown NPHC - Danielle Bowers

Target IV - Barbara Thompson Apparel - Jillian Harding

Target V - Melissa Oden African American Read In - Karen Love

Energy Forum - Gladys Dutrieulle

Youth Development - Tameka Hatcher

Pink Goes Red - Susan Marsh

Disaster Relief, Courtney Brown

NEWSLETTER SUBMISSIONS

All final newsletter submissions are to be submitted on or before 18th of the month for
distribution on 28th. to [email protected] with subject
"Month_Year_Committee" i.e. February_2020_TargetII