May 2021 Newsletter

ESO NEWS EPSILON SIGMA OMEGA CHAPTER
NEWSLETTER
MAY 2021
VOL. 2, ISSUE 5

BASILEUS
COURTNEY BROWN

EPISTOLEUS
LINDA EVERS

A MESSAGE BY COURTNEY BROWN, BASILEUS PWAITGHEISN: THESE

Welcome MAY 02 SISTERHOOD

Did you know that 73% of Americans, ages 18-34, 03 SERVICE
LUPUS
those most at risk for the disease, have never heard of AWARENESS
MONTH
lupus or know little or nothing about lupus beyond
05 COMMITTEE
the name? We need more people to understand the UPDATES

importance of lupus and will be conducting activities 08 MAY
BIRTHDAYS
in May to spread awareness and raise funds for much-
12 TAKING CARE
needed research. #SODEASTRONG OF BUSINESS

16 MAY AGENDA
18 ESO

LEADERSHIP
TEAM

PROMOTING

SISTERHOOD ABPARSIILLEUS ITINERARY
Suggestion From the Basileus
01 ESO MAY
FLOWER OUR BUSINESS
LEGACIES MEETINGR

GRADUATE
ADVISOR
LEVEL II
TRAINIG

06 VIRTUAL

CANDIDATES
FORUM

11 CLUSTER II
BASILEI & GA
MEETING

Share what it means to be a legacy 15 ESO PARK
CLEAN UP

Sorors this month take some time and 16 ESO CHAT &
express what it means to be a legacy. For me CHEW
being a legacy means that I have the
responsibility to nurture the ivy through my 17 ESO EXECUTIVE
sisterhood and service in our beloved sorority COMMITTEE
while honoring my mother with my big sister MEETING
by my side.
23 ESO PAINT &
SIP

25 ESO CHAT &
CHEW

MAY 2021 PROMOTING Vol 2, Issue 5

SERVICE
Highlights From the Basileus

TARGET 2 – WOMEN'S HEALTHCARE & WELLNESS

May is Lupus Awareness Month

This May, celebrate Lupus Awareness Month! Lupus Awareness Month is a
globally observed month celebrating the many advancements in lupus
research, while acknowledging that we must still fight every day for a cure.
Public awareness of lupus remains low. Nearly two-thirds of the public knows
little or nothing about the disease beyond the name. We need your help to
change that. Join the growing number of communities that go purple in May!
DID YOU KNOW? Lupus has the power to inflict physical, emotional, and
financial strain- all the more reason to end its devastating impact. Educate
yourself about this disease this Lupus Awareness Month, and share what you
learn with others.

PHYSICAL Emotional Financial
On average, people Between 15 and 60 A person living with
percent of people
with lupus take lupus incurs an
eight prescription with a chronic average medical
illness will
medications to and loss of
manage all of their experience clinical productivity cost of
medical conditions, depression. Caring roughly $20,000 per
for both the body
including lupus. and mind is crucial year. This can
Sometimes, side increase to $63,000
for people living
effects from with lupus. per year if he or
medications like she has kidney
steroids can cause complications.
long-term damage, Learn more about
so researchers are
looking to provide lupus

alternative
medications.

E.S.O.
EVERY SOROR IS OUTSTANDING

Soror Spotlight

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ESO
CHAIRMEN

Leadership Development
Chairman

Soror Gwen Hoover

May 2021 Vol 2 Issue 5

COMMITTEE

UPDATES
Standing & Special Committees

PROGRAM COMMITTEE - ASHLEY ADAMS

Upcoming Events/Deadlines

MAY

15 PARK CLEAN UP
16 CHAT & CHEW
20 PAINT & SIP
23- PERIOD POVERTY
29 AWARNESS WEEK

SISTERLY RELATIONS COMMITTEE - MORGAN DAVIS

MAY

THEME: FLOWERING OUR LEGACIES

FOCUS:CELEBRATING LEGACIES

Suggested Activities:
Legacy Parade and/or Fashion Show in coordinating outfits during
Chapter Meeting
Video-PowerPoint Presentation of Legacies during a Virtual
Meeting
Have Legacy post a special message about what it means to be a
legacy
Have video testimonials that chapters can share on social media.
Post favorite legacy picture
Host luncheons with your legacy
Host a Legacy tea, painting with a twist, a cooking event, or spa
party

Legacy Activity

Saturday, May 01, 2021

SISTERLY RELATIONS COMMITTEE - MORGAN DAVIS

SOCIAL / WELFARE COMMITTEE -GAZELLE FREEMAN

May Hodegos Report

May is the month of happy sounds – birds chirping, buzzing bees
and the song of a gentle breeze. After all, this new season is when
the sun shines bright and the flower petals begin to bloom. The
long-awaited season of Hope has finally arrived! As we enter this
May 2021, let us remain mindful of the tumultuous year we’ve
endured, yet HOPEful for a brighter tomorrow. Although we are still
working to overcome COVID-19, and many of us are still emotionally
drained by the ills of this country, HOPE springs eternal!

‘MAY the Promise of Tomorrow Restore Your
Hope...

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
MAY.

Month Gem Color Meaning

MAY Emerald Green HOPE

CONNECTIONS COMMITTEE -DANIELLE BOWERS

SUBMITTED BY: CLARISSA FREEMAN MAJORS, ESQ.

WHAT IS A BALLOT QUESTION?
In Pennsylvania, a ballot question is a question placed on the ballot that
allows the electorate to address a specific matter including
amendments to the PA Constitution.
On May 18, 2021, there will be four ballot questions on the ballot.

WHO CAN VOTE ON BALLOT A QUESTION?
In Pennsylvania, ALL voters can vote on statewide ballot questions.
On May 18, 2021 all registered voters whether they are registered
Democrat, Republican, or Independent can vote on the ballot questions
during Municipal Primary election even though Pennsylvania is a closed
Primary State.

WHAT BALLOT QUESTIONS WILL APPEAR ON THE MAY 18, 2021
MUNICIPAL PRIMARY ELECTION BALLOT?

On May 18, 2021, voters will consider a statewide referendum and three
separate constitutional amendment questions. If any of the three
separate amendments to the Pennsylvania Constitution is approved by a
majority of people voting on that amendment, the amendment will
become law.

CONNECTIONS COMMITTEE -DANIELLE BOWERS

SUBMITTED BY: CLARISSA FREEMAN MAJORS, ESQ.

CONTINUED

Statewide Referendum Question

MAKING MUNICIPAL FIRE AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES COMPANIES ELIGIBLE FOR
LOANS

Ballot Question

Do you favor expanding the use of the indebtedness authorized under the referendum for loans
to volunteer fire companies, volunteer ambulance services and volunteer rescue squads under 35
PA.C.S. §7378.1 (related to referendum for additional indebtedness) to include loans to municipal
fire departments or companies that provide services through paid personnel and emergency
medical services companies for the purpose of establishing and modernizing facilities to house
apparatus equipment, ambulances and rescue vehicles, and for purchasing apparatus equipment,
ambulances and rescue vehicles, protective and communications equipment and any other
accessory equipment necessary for the proper performance of the duties of the fire companies
and emergency medical services companies?

Proposed Amendments to the Pennsylvania Constitution
1. PROPOSED CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT – ARTICLE III, SECTION 9

RELATING TO TERMINATION OR EXTENSION OF DISASTER EMERGENCY DECLARATIONS

Ballot Question

Shall the Pennsylvania Constitution be amended to change existing law and increase the power of
the General Assembly to unilaterally terminate or extend a disaster emergency declaration—and
the powers of Commonwealth agencies to address the disaster regardless of its severity pursuant
to that declaration—through passing a concurrent resolution by simple majority, thereby
removing the existing check and balance of presenting a resolution to the Governor for approval
or disapproval?

CONNECTIONS COMMITTEE -DANIELLE BOWERS

SUBMITTED BY: CLARISSA FREEMAN MAJORS, ESQ.

CONTINUED

2.PROPOSED CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT – ARTICLE IV

DISASTER EMERGENCY DECLARATION AND MANAGEMENT

Ballot Question

Shall the Pennsylvania Constitution be amended to change existing law so that: a disaster
emergency declaration will expire automatically after 21 days, regardless of the severity of the
emergency, unless the General Assembly takes action to extend the disaster emergency; the
Governor may not declare a new disaster emergency to respond to the dangers facing the
Commonwealth unless the General Assembly passes a concurrent resolution; the General
Assembly enacts new laws for disaster management?

3. PROPOSED CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT – ARTICLE I

PROHIBITION AGAINST DENIAL OR ABRIDGEMENT OF EQUALITY OF RIGHTS BECAUSE OF
RACE OR ETHNICITY

Ballot Question

Shall the Pennsylvania Constitution be amended by adding a new section providing that equality
of rights under the law shall not be denied or abridged because of an individual’s race or
ethnicity?

To read the Plain English statements for each of the ballot question or to learn more information
about ballot question process, please visit
https://www.dos.pa.gov/VotingElections/Pages/Joint-Resolution-2021-1.aspx

Note:
The deadline to apply for Mail-In or Absentee Ballot is May, 11, 2021--more information can be
found at https://www.votespa.com/Voting-in-PA/Pages/Mail-and-Absentee-Ballot.aspx

The deadline to register to vote is May 3, 2021--more information can be found at
https://www.votespa.com/Register-to-Vote/Pages/default.aspx or your local board of
elections

ESO TAKING CARE OF BUSINESS







CHAPTER MEETING AGENDA

EPSILON SIGMA OMEGA CHAPTER

ALPHA KAPPA ALPHA SORORITY, INC.

10:30 A.M., SATURDAY, MAY 1, 2021

VIRTUAL

Soror Ashley Adams, Anti-Basileus Presiding

Call to Order Soror Ashley Adams, Anti-Basileus
Meditation Soror Dolly Tate, Chaplain
Greetings Soror Gazelle Freeman, Hodegos
Adoption of Agenda Soror Ashley Adams, Anti-Basileus
Roll Call Soror Cynthia Williams, Risk Management Chairman
Reading of Minutes Soror Cynthia Williams, Risk Management Chairman
Reading of Correspondences Soror Linda Evers, Epsitoleus

Officers' Reports Soror Ashley Adams
Basileus (2 minutes)
Soror Ashley Adams
(Refer to written report) Soror Yasmin Coleman
Soror Susan Simms-Marsh
Anti Basileus (10 minutes) Soror Kendra Peterson
Tamiouchos (5 minutes)
Membership Chairman (5 minutes)
Graduate Advisor (5 minutes)

Standing Committee Reports Soror Audrey Utley
Audit Committee Soror Morgan Davis
Sisterly Relations

New Business ESO Chapter
Announcements ESO Chapter

Adjournment - - International Hymn

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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

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_2021_TargetII