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dedication to Sigma Gamma Rho
Sorority, Inc. and enhancing the
sisterhood. In this issue we will
highlight our community service,
affiliates, upcoming projects and
plain ‘ole fun we have within our
chapter. Thank you for being in
the number and showing your
love for thee only Sigma Gamma
Rho. I hope you enjoy our first
issue.
In Service,
Soror Keyondra Garvin
Greetings,
As we approach the New Year
and its many blessings, we take a
moment to reflect on where we
are and where we want to be. I
hope that your year has been
filled with endless memories, joy,
accomplishments and love. I also
pray for continued healing, pros-
perity, growth and covering over
you and your families.
As the Basileus of Alpha Iota
Sigma, my desire is to foster the
culture of our chapter and take
us to another level in Sisterhood,
Scholarship and most impor-
tantly Service. The opportunities
are endless and there is no limit
to our success. The strategic
plan has been set and every
event and service project will
lead us to a place far beyond
ourselves.
Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc.
has a rich history. The tenacious
seven, withstood obstacles and
set the foundation for an organi-
zation of women who promote,
“Greater Service, Greater Progress.”
It is indeed a pleasure to serve as
Basileus and work with women
who are ready to accept the
challenge and take us to a place
we have never been before. The
journey has been beautiful and a
great opportunity to witness the
shift here in Savannah, Georgia.
Nelson Mandela states, “It always
seems impossible until it’s done.”
Always remember, nothing is
beyond our reach when we have
a can do attitude.
I thank you for your commit-
ment, continued service and
In 2014, our chapter has gained
as well as lost. As sisters we
disagree, we miss the mark but
most importantly we love and we
love unconditionally —we are
human. We would like to high-
light sisters who have come back
home and Soror Terry who en-
tered into Omega Rho.
Soror Priscilla Williams
Soror Williams wears many hats
and is proud to be back home
with Alpha Iota Sigma from the
Virgin Islands. She proudly serves
as the Southeastern Region Lead-
ership Academy Liaison & Educa-
tion Chair, works at Savannah
State University, serves as our
Parliamentarian and is a Past
Basileus of Alpha Iota Sigma.
Soror Angela Brewer
Soror Brewer has been on the
move since reactivating through
Campaign 1922 with Alpha Iota
Sigma. She is willing to help
where needed and has success-
fully completed a project, Soles
for Little Souls as committee
chair. She will also serve as dele-
gate at the 75th Southeastern
Region Conference. Soror
Brewer is a March 12, 1995 in-
ductee into Nu Omicron Chap-
ter at Georgia Southern Univer-
sity. Soror Brewer dares to be
different by not eating so many
sweets and enjoy hobbies such as
shopping, catching a movie, exer-
cising and trying new crafts.
Welcome Back Sorors!
MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT
I N S I D E T H I S
I S S U E :
Scholarship 2
Service 3
92nd Founders’ Day
Celebration 4
75th Southeastern
Regional Conference 5
Affiliates 6
Campaign 1922 7
Conference Souvenir
Journal 8
SISTERHOOD
A L P H A I O T A S I G M A
C H A P T E R
Strength, Leadership & Southern Hospitality D E C E M B E R 2 0 1 4 V O L U M E 1 , I S S U E 1
2 0 1 4 - 2 0 1 5
E X E C U T I V E
B O A R D :
Keyondra Garvin
Basileus
Shanika Walker
1st Anti—Basileus
Bonita Bradley
Anti-Grammateus
Danica Davis-Baker
Grammateus
Alexis Crawford
Tamiochus
Rhoer Club Advisor
Shemeka Cisco
Epistoleus
Rosabell Dixon
Chaplain
Tiffany Duncan
Philo Advisor
P A G E 2
“Education is our
passport to the
future, for
tomorrow belongs
to the people who
prepare for it
today.”
Malcolm X
Soror Pearl Terry
SCHOLARSHIP
CAMPAIGN 1922
OMEGA RHO: SOROR PEARL TERRY Soror Pearl Terry entered eternal
rest at Candler Hospital on Tues-
day, December 2, 2014 after a
sudden illness. She was born on
August 1, 1935 in Statesboro,
Georgia and was the 2nd oldest of
seven children.
Soror Terry graduated from Beach
High School in Savannah, GA.
Continuing her education, she
obtained her Bachelor’s Degree in
Education from Savannah State
College and her Master’s Degree
in Higher Education from Wayne
State University.
She took pride in teaching our
youth and taught elementary
school in Savannah, GA; Hardee-
ville, SC; Ellerbe and Rockingham,
NC; Denver, CO; Sault Sainte
Marie, MI; Washington, D.C; and
Ramstein, Germany.
Soror Terry was active in various
activities at Butler Presbyterian
Church. She was a member of the
Jonquil Garden Club, the Christian
Growth and Nurture Ministry, the
Evangelism Ministry, Community
Mission and Outreach Ministry,
A.S. Leake Circle, and H.L. Pinkney
Gospel Choir. She was a Youth
Sunday School Teacher, Director
of the Youth Sunday School Choir
and a member of the Chancel
Choir.
Soror Terry will always be re-
membered for her style, laughter
and service. She was inducted into
the Alpha Iota Sigma Chapter on
March 14, 2008. Those who trav-
eled to Charleston, SC for the
74th Southeastern Regional Con-
ference will always remember her
for her honest truth.
Soror Terry proudly served on
the Miss Rhomania Pageant Com-
mittee and actively worked with
TaNeysha G. B. Johnson.
Those we love and lose are always
connected by heartstrings into infin-
ity. ~Terri Guillemets
side looking in, it seems to be
a huge burden but in reality it
is the greatest opportunity to
highlight and show how out-
standing it is to be a member
of this great sorority.
Alpha Iota Sigma has made it
its duty to promote true sis-
terhood and host events for
Sorors to get back in the swing
of Sigma. Are you interested in
The moment we be-
came members of this
illustrious organization
we became spokes-
women. We no longer
were called by our
name but known as
YOUR NAME, the
Sigma Gamma Rho.
From that moment we
proudly wear Sigma
across our chest. On the out-
reactivating in 2015? No need
to wait until the next fiscal
year, be ready when it comes.
Stay tuned for the next recla-
mation event in the new year,
and if interested in renewing
email savannahalumnaes-
grho@yahoo.com.
Soror Shemeka Cisco and Soror
Tiffany Duncan—R3 Committee
Chair
Soror Antonnette Tedford, a
spring 2013 inductee in the
Alpha Iota Chapter deserves a
resounding EEE-Yip! Soror
Tedford has obtained a Bache-
lor of Science degree in Biol-
ogy from the illustrious Savan-
nah State University on Satur-
day, December 13, 2014. Ma-
triculating through Savannah
State University with honors
and a full load of classes, Soror
Tedford is a recipient of Magna
Cum Laude honors.
She has a bright future and will
complete anything she sets her
mind to do. A true women of
Sigma, she served as Basileus in
the Alpha Iota Chapter. Look
forward to hearing more from
Soror Tedford and congratula-
tions in all your endeavors.
Continue to let your Sigma
light shine.
S T R E N G T H , L E A D E R S H I P & S O U T H E R N H O S P I T A L I T Y
SERVICE P A G E 3 V O L U M E 1 , I S S U E 1
Highlighted below are a few events in 2014. We kicked off our service and service projects with a bang: (1) J.C. Lewis Primary Health Care, SAV 2014 World AIDS Day Walk, (2) Two
Stepping For Two Causes w/ Savannah Show Steppers—Hattie McDaniel Breast Cancer Awareness, (3) Ready! Set! Go! Back to School Expo, (4) School Supplies Donation at Butler Ele-
mentary School-Operation BigBookBag, (5) Soles for Little Souls Donation at Greenbriar Children Center, Inc. (6) Amerigroup Community Care—Take A Break for Health at DFACS, (7)
NPHC Toy Donation at May Street YMCA, (8) Annual Sweater Donation at Inner City Night Shelter (not pictured).
On Sunday, November 3, 2014, Miss TaNeysha G. B. Johnson was crowned Miss Rhomania
2014. This years theme was the “Harlem Renaissance” and the contestants celebrated heroines
of the Harlem Renaissance, such as Jessie Redmon Fauset, Josephine Baker, Florence Mills and
Isabel Washington.
TaNeysha G. B. Johnson is the proud daughter of Mr. Amos Johnson, Jr. and Ms. Taneya John-
son. She is 16 years old and attends Memorial Day School. TaNeysha is a member of Mt. Her-
man Baptist Church in Savannah, Georgia. She enjoys cooking, reading and spending time with
her family and friends. Upon graduation from high school, TaNeysha plans to attend college and
join the Navy Reserve.
Miss Johnson will join the chapter in the Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Parade on Monday,
January 19, 2015. The 2015 Theme is “His Dream: Inspiration for Freedom and Justice for All.”
Thank you to the Steering Committee, for all your hard work and dedication.
MISS RHOMANIA PAGEANT
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TaNeysha G. B. Johnson, Miss Rhomania 2014
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P A G E 4
92nd FOUNDERS DAY & SoRHORs and the CITY
SSU HOMECOMING 2014 Savannah State University homecoming is always a great time for bonding and showing our
Sigma pride. Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. showed up and made a great impact on the
students at the university. The Alpha Iota Sigma Chapter was represented in the ‘Ole
Skool Step Show and took third place. The Alpha Iota Alumni was represented in the
Young Alumni Stroll Off and took 2nd place. Thank you Soror Priscilla Williams and Soror
Bonita Bradley for offering space and critiques.
Step Team Members: Soror Alana Gordon, Soror Tiffany Duncan, Soror Porshe
Moody, Soror Alexis Crawford, Soror Lacey Crews, and Soror Shanika Walker.
Stroll Team Members: Soror Brejia Blocker, Soror Kieara Hall, Soror Shaneese Lam-
bert, Soror Keyondra Garvin, Soror Shawnethia Howard and Soror Marquella Johnson.
View the Ole Skool Step Show Here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6hBZU6gVHPA
See you in 2015 for the 125th Anniversary of Savannah State University!
(1) Phi Beta Sigma Centennial Awards Gala, hosted by the Tau Beta
Sigma Chapter, (2) Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc., Lambda Pi
Sigma Chapter, Ruby & Pearl Luncheon—Honoring Soror Debra P.
Benjamin, Soror Francie Benyard, Soror Janette Scott, and Soror
Rosabell Dixon, (3) Wine & Canvas Event (Sailing) at Carlito’s Mexi-
can Bar and Grill.
On Wednesday, Novem-
ber 12, 2014, Sigma
Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc.
celebrated 92 years of
Sisterhood, Scholarship
and Service. The Foun-
ders’ Day Celebration
recognized the seven illus-
trious Founders’ and the
history of Sigma Gamma
Rho in Savannah, GA
(Alpha Iota Sigma and
Alpha Iota).
S T R E N G T H , L E A D E R S H I P & S O U T H E R N H O S P I T A L I T Y
ALPHA IOTA SIGMA: SOCIAL EVENTS
On Saturday, November
15, 2014, the R3 Commit-
tee hosted SoRHOrs and
the City at Rocks on the
River. A night of laughter,
bonding and celebrating a
‘birthday,’ sorors enjoyed
getting to know each
other and building new
relationships.
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75th SOUTHEASTERN REGIONAL CONFERENCE
P A G E 5 V O L U M E 1 , I S S U E 1
The Diamond Anniversary will be one to remember!
Beginning March 11, 2015 we will make our mark in
Atlanta, GA as host chapter. Below take a moment
to view the schedule-at-a-glance and community
service opportunities. Just so you are aware, regis-
tration is breaking record numbers and late registra-
tion may not be an option. There is an anticipated
number of 700 Sorors, Rhoers, Philos and Guests
who will convene to celebrate the 75th Diamond
Anniversary. Get registered today at
www.seregionsgrho.org, early registration will end
January 31, 2015. Boris Kodjoe and Bishop William
H. Murphy, III are confirmed guests so far for the
conference. There will be more to come.
Opening Session
Murder Mystery Luncheon
Philo President’s Gala
Undergraduate Step Show, Stroll
Competition & Party
SATURDAY, MARCH 14, 2015
Morning Energizer
Plenary Sessions
Rhoer City Tours & College Visits
Ruby, Life Member & Cultured
Pearl Dedication Luncheon
THURSDAY, MARCH 12, 2015
Pre-Conference Workshops
TORCH & Risk Management Training
Community Service Showcase
Special Guest Reception
New Member Reception
Undergraduate Hospitality
FRIDAY, MARCH 13, 2015
Morning Energizer
Leadership Chat & Chew
Pre-Conference Workshop
Schedule At-A-Glance
MARCH 12-15, 2015 - HOST CHAPTER
Undergraduate Scavenger Hunt
Play Date Activities
Concurrent Workshops
Awards Banquet & Entertainment
VIP Reception
SUNDAY, MARCH 15, 2014
Omega Rho Ceremony
Sisterhood/Prayer Breakfast
Post Conference Board Meeting
P A G E 6
“Growth is never
by mere chance;
it is the result of
forces working
together:
James Cash
Penney
Angel VanEllison,
President and Rhoer
Ashlee Clark
PHILO AFFLIATE
STAY CONNECTED
ALPHA IOTA SIGMA RHOER CLUB On Sunday, November 2, 2014
the Alpha Iota Sigma Rhoer
Club welcomed Rhoer Ashlee
Clark into its chapter. Rhoer
Clark attends Herschel V.
Jenkins High School, maintains
an outstanding GPA, a member
of the band and is committed
to Leadership, Scholarship and
Community Service. Congratu-
lations Rhoer Clark!
The Alpha Iota Sigma Rhoer
Club has been actively working
in the community and will
continue its tradition by at-
tending the Bring One For The
Chipper event on Saturday,
January 10, 2015.
The next Rhoer Informational
will be Saturday, February 7,
2015 at 1pm. The location will
be the Southwest Chatham
Library Auditorium.
Soror Alexis Crawford, serves
as advisor and can be reached
at AISRhoerClub@gmail.com if
you know of any young ladies,
12-18 years old who would
benefit from community ser-
vice, sisterhood and work-
shops uplifting our youth. The
Alpha Iota Sigma Rhoer Club is
very excited to attend the 75th
Southeastern Regional Confer-
ence to bond with other Rho-
ers.
The Alpha Iota Sigma Rhoer
Club will also host fundraising
activities to help with the cost
of registration. Any questions
on how to help, contact Soror
Alexis Crawford.
ALPHA IOTA SIGMA CHAPTER
Website: www.sgrhosavalum.org
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/alphaiota.sigmapoodles
Twitter: www.twitter.com/alphaiotasigma
Instagram: @alphaiotasigma
iliaries that had various
names until 1954 when
the sorority officially ap-
proved the organized
affiliate group and ac-
cepted the name of
"Philo"(meaning Friend)
as their official name.
Soror Tiffany Duncan
serves as advisor and
anticipates growth in this
area. If you are familiar
with any women inter-
ested in the uplift of our
community, email Philo-
clubsav@yahoo.com.
Since its inception, Sigma
Gamma Rho has pro-
moted unity among
women and for years
many alumnae chapters
worked with individuals
who were not members
of Greek-lettered organi-
zations. These women
were organized into aux-
S T R E N G T H , L E A D E R S H I P & S O U T H E R N H O S P I T A L I T Y
P A G E 9 V O L U M E 1 , I S S U E 1
January 10, 2015 — Bring One For The Chipper from 8am-12pm—Home Depot at Victory Drive
*Recycling Christmas trees (community service)
January 10, 2015—Chapter Business Meeting at 11am
January 15, 2015—Amerigroup Community Care, Re-Pack the Backpack from 5:30pm-7:30pm at Otis Brock Elementary
School (1804 Stratford St., Savannah, GA 31401)
January 18, 2015—Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. Alpha Theta Zeta Chapter Founders’ Day Celebration featuring Mary
Breaux Wright, International Grand Basileus at 4pm —Location TBD (WEAR GOLD)
January 19, 2015—Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Parade at 8am—Downtown Savannah
January 22, 2015—Layette Presentation
January 24, 2015—MLK Business & Community Brunch at 10am-Savannah International Trade & Convention Center
$50 tickets
Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc.
Alpha Iota Sigma Chapter
JANUARY EVENTS
Thank you Soror Bonita Bradley for hosting the Annual
Christmas Social —”Christmas In Little Italy.” It was indeed a
superb night of laughter, food and exchanging of gifts. By the
way Soror Bradley’s bread pudding is a must have!
P.O. Box 23664
Savannah, GA 31403
Email: savannahalumnaesgrho@yahoo.com
“Where strength, leadership
and hospitality meet”