April 2021 Newsletter

ESO NEWS EPSILON SIGMA OMEGA CHAPTER
NEWSLETTER
APRIL 2021
VOL. 2, ISSUE 4

BASILEUS
COURTNEY BROWN

EPISTOLEUS
LINDA EVERS

A MESSAGE BY COURTNEY BROWN, BASILEUS PWAITGHEISN: THESE

Welcome April 02 SISTERHOOD
SHOWER OF
April is Financial Literacy Month! Financial Literacy LOVE DGPS
Month’s mission has always been to promote,
advocate for and support financial literacy efforts 03 SERVICE
across the U.S., especially in schools for kids and FINANCIAL
teenagers. Jump$tart Coalition and other LITERACY
organizations promote the literacy campaign through MONTH
special events, online and print content, school
curricula and more. 05 COMMITTEE
This year president, Joseph R. Biden, Jr.proclaimed UPDATES
April 2021 as National Financial Capability Month to
highlight the value of high-quality financial education 07 APRIL
to improving Americans’ financial capability. BIRTHDAYS

ESO, let's join our president in supporting our 08 TAKING CARE
communities with high-quality financial education! OF BUSINESS

10 APRIL AGENDA

13 ESO
LEADERSHIP
TEAM

PROMOTING

SISTERHOOD ABPARSIILLEUS ITINERARY
Suggestion From the Basileus
03 ESO APRIL
BUSINESS
MEETINGR

09 DPGS
CELEBRATION

SHOWER A DGPS 12 PEARLS &
SOROR
GEMS

13 CLUSTER II
BASILEI & GA
MEETING

Send a card to DPGS Soror 18 ESO
REMEBERING
Cards are just one way to keep in touch as OUR LOVED
well as to express emotions such as love, ONES
congratulations, condolences and gratitude.
Although we live in a world run by digital 20 AKAFCPA
communication, a card sent through postal OPEN HOUSE
mail can mean a lot to both the sender and
the recipient. Shower a DPGS Soror by 24 ESO HBCU
showing our love through a card. COLLEGE FAIR

25 ESO CHAT &
CHEW

30 ESO PAINT
WITH A
PURPOSE

APRIL 2021 PROMOTING Vol 2, Issue 4

SERVICE

Highlights From the Basileus

TARGET 3 – BUILDING YOUR ECONOMIC LEGACY

Personal Financial Planning and Asset Accumulation: Reach African Americans by providing practical
but advanced financial planning information that will increase fiscal awareness and lead to increased
savings and asset accumulation.

Entrepreneurship & Black Businesses: Increase direct member support of Black businesses by 5% while
concurrently raising community awareness of strategies that positively impact African American
entrepreneurs and their businesses, thus building with in the African American community.

April is Financial Literacy Month

Financial Literacy Month kicked off on April 1, 2021, and
organizations have events and activities planned to promote
financial literacy in America

10 Simple Financial Goals That Everyone Should Have For 2021
1.Fully Fund An Emergency Fund
2.Start a Simple Monthly Budget (Money Plan)
3.Cut Expenses
4.Start a Side Hustle
5.Pay Off Debt Quickly
6.Automate Your Savings
7.Save For Retirement
8.Get Super Organized
9.Read More Personal Finance Books
10. Protect You and Your Family

E.S.O.
EVERY SOROR IS OUTSTANDING

Soror Spotlight

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ESO
CHAIRMEN

TARGET V CHAIRMAN
Soror Gladys Dutrieuille

April 2021 Vol 2 Issue 4

COMMITTEE

UPDATES
Standing & Special Committees

PROGRAM COMMITTEE - ASHLEY ADAMS

Upcoming Events/Deadlines

APRIL

17 JOB SEEKERS

STRATEGY

24 SESSIONS
HBCU VIRTUAL
COLLEGE FAIR

SISTERLY RELATIONS COMMITTEE - MORGAN DAVIS

APRIL

THEME: SHOWER OF LOVE

FOCUS:CELEBRATING DIAMOND, PEARL, GOLDEN, AND SILVER SORORS

Suggested Activities:
DPGS parade and Special seating at Chapter Meeting.
DPGS Luncheon/Breakfast/Gala (can be completed virtually, get
dressed up for the occasion)
Video-PowerPoint Presentation of DPGS during a Virtual Meeting
Have a “This is Your Life Celebration” where you can give an
interactive autobiography of Diamond,
Pearl, Golden, and Silver Soror.
Deliver a special treat to Diamond, Pearl, Golden, and Silver Sorors
Have chapter members deliver personalized singing telegrams to
Diamond, Pearl, Golden and Silver
Sorors
“Then and Now” Video presentation showing DPGS from
undergrad or initiation time to current
Post pictures of DPGS in their respective crowns and a short video
on what AKA means to DPGS.

ESO DPGS Activity

Friday, April 09, 2021

SOCIAL / WELFARE COMMITTEE -GAZELLE FREEMAN

April Hodegos Report

Has Spring Sprung? Most of us are patiently waiting the first sign of
hope that winter is behind us and spring is on the horizon. An extra
sunny day, buds of daffodils, early birds chirping, are all signs that
give us a glimmer of hope that the cold months of the winter will
soon be behind us. The showers of April promise to bring May
flowers, yet we patiently wait for this new season! So as springtime
ushers in growth, new opportunities, vibrancy, and vitality, now is
the time to renew your mind, rejuvenate your spirit and greet each
day with enthusiasm!

‘Hope springs eternal’ - isn’t it our nature
to always find a fresh cause for Optimism?

‘’Keep the faith Sorors. The most amazing things happen
right at the moment you are about to give up hope, so

remain Hopeful!”

Did you know? Your birthstone, which correlates to the month you were born,
dates back to the 5th century and has a unique meaning and significance.
Check in each month to learn yours!

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

Month Gem Color Meaning

April Diamond Clear Strength
Crystal

ESO TAKING CARE OF BUSINESS



CHAPTER MEETING AGENDA

EPSILON SIGMA OMEGA CHAPTER

ALPHA KAPPA ALPHA SORORITY, INC.

10:30 A.M., SATURDAY, APRIL 3, 2021

VIRTUAL

Soror Courtney Brown, Basileus Presiding

Call to Order Soror Courtney Brown, Basileus
Meditation Soror Dolly Tate, Chaplain
Greetings Soror Gazelle Freeman, Hodegos
Adoption of Agenda Soror Courtney Brown, Basileus
Roll Call Soror Pam Pettis, Grammateus
Roll Call Soror Troi Pryor, Grammateus
Reading of Minutes Soror Pam Pettis, Grammateus
Reading of Minutes Soror Troi Pryor, Grammateus
Reading of Correspondences Soror Linda Evers, Epsitoleus

Officers' Reports

Basileus (15 minutes) Soror Courtney Brown

Basileus DG (10 minutes) Soror Bailey Spates

Anti Basileus (10 minutes) Soror Ashley Adams

Anti Basileus DG (5 minutes) Soror Brooke Wise

Tamiouchos (5 minutes) Soror Yasmin Coleman

Membership Chairman (5 minutes) Soror Susan Simms-Marsh

Membership Chairman DG (5 minutes) Soror Stephanie Opoku

Graduate Advisor (5 minutes) Soror Kendra Peterson

Standing Committee Reports Soror Judy McCoy-Jordan
Nominating Committee Soror Morgan Davis
Sisterly Relations Soror Anna Elston
Technology Committee

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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.

ESO IS VIRTUAL DURING COVID-19 PANDEMIC

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 7:00 pm. (VIRTUAL ZOOM meetings during the COVID-19
PANDEMIC)

ESO LEADERSHIP TEAM

ESO Officers ESO Committees

Courtney Brown, Basileus Executive, Courtney Brown
Ashley Adams, Anti Basileus Programs, Ashley Adams

Pam Pettis, Grammateus Budget, Yasmin Coleman

Yasmin Coleman, Tamiouchos Social Welfare, Gazelle Freeman

Linda Evers, Epistoleus Publicity, Anna Elston

Tameka Hatcher, Anti Grammateus Bylaws, LaToya Bellamy

Debra Brown, Pecunious Grammateus Nominating, Morgan Davis

Cheryl Braxton, Anti Pecunious Grammateus Founders' Day, Former ESO Basilei

Gazelle Freeman, Hodegos Connections, Danielle Bowers

Anna Elston, Ivy Leaf Reporter Membership, Susan Simms Marsh

Kendra Peterson, Graduate Advisor Graduate Advisors Council, Kendra Peterson

Susan Simms Marsh, 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, Morgan Davis

Cheryl Walker Davis, Member At Large Standards, Gladys Dutrieulle

Dolly Tate, Chaplain History, Gail Davis

Sharia Spells, Philacter Leadership Development, Gwendolyn Hoover

Risk Management, Cynthia Williams

Time & Place, Gail Davis, Iris Brown, Cheryl

Braxton

Nominating Committee, Judy McCoy-Jordan

ESO Programs Committees ESO Special Committees

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

Target II - VACANT Rituals - Stacey Pearson-Wharton

Target III - Ashley Adams NPHC - Danielle Bowers

Target IV - Barbara Thompson Apparel - Jillian Harding

Target V - Gladys Dutrieuille African American Read In - Karen Love

Energy Forum - Gladys Dutrieulle

Youth Development - Tameka Hatcher

Pink Goes Red - Susan Marsh

Disaster Relief, Courtney Brown

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