December 2007 Online Newsletter
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Gold Presentation Held in Philadelphia for Epsilon Chapter>> story. . .
Theme and logo selected for GammaFest 2008>> details. . .
Epsilon Chapter members hold first Gold Presentation>> story. . .
Alpha Chapter sets schedule for spring intake process>> more. . .
Beta Chapter sets schedule for spring intake process>> details. . .
Christine Ortiz to chair Annual Meeting Committee>> more. . .
Gold Presentations set for three chapters>> story. . .
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Gold Presentation Held in Philadelphia for Epsilon Alpha Line
Prospective members of Epsilon Chapter (center) with Epsilon Chapter sorors Ameenah Muhammad and Coniqua Abdul-Malik (far left) and Rasheeda Khalifa and GGChi co-founder Dr. Althia F. Ali (far right)
The sorors of Epsilon Chapter of Gamma Gamma Chi Sorority, Inc. held a Gold Presentation on November 18 to meet and greet prospective members in the Philadelphia metro area.
On hand to talk with prospective members were Coniqua Abdul-Malik, Chapter President; Ameenah Muhammad, Chapter Vice President; Rasheedah Khalifa, membership chair of Epsilon Chapter; and President and Executive Director, Dr. Althia F. Ali.
The Gold Presentation is a traditional, formal meeting designed to provide information about the sorority, to answer any questions that prospective members may have, and to give everyone an opportunity to socialize. Attendance at the Gold Presentation is a requirement for consideration for membership. It does not commit either the prospective member or the sorority for further consideration.
The Epsilon Chapter serves the Philadelphia metro area. Applications for those who attended the Gold Presentation are due by December 18.
Co-founders Imani Canty and Dr. Althia F. Ali recently released the logo and theme for GammaFest 2008, scheduled for April 4-8, 2008, in Atlanta, Georgia.
Designed by Imani, the new logo depicts three women wearing hijab along with the sorority's letters and colors. "The logo shows that Gamma ladies are sophisticated, fashionable, and poised, yet modest," said Imani in describing the logo that she created. The logo will be used for sweatshirts, tee shirts, and other Gamma Gear that will be made available for purchase by sorors.
The theme for GammaFest is Very Necessary. "This theme was chosen because, indeed, our sorority and the event have proven to be very necessary not only to our members but also to the communities that we serve," said Dr. Ali.
GammaFest is a weekend of fun and sisterhood for the sorors of Gamma Gamma Chi Sorority, Inc.
Epsilon Chapter Members Hold First Gold Presentation
Left to right: Dr. Althia F. Ali, President and Executive Director; Ameenah Muhammad, Epsilon Chapter Vice President; Coniqua Abdul-Malik, Epsilon Chapter President; and Rasheeda Khalifa, Epsilon Chapter Membership Chair celebrate with a Gamma Lily after a successful Gold Presentation for prospective members of the Epsilon Chapter of Gamma Gamma Chi Sorority, Inc.
As a follow up to the Gold Presentation, the chapter scheduled a traditional Gamma Gathering on November 24 at the Residence Inn in Philadelphia. Gamma Gatherings are opportunities for prospective members and members to have additional time to socialize and get to know each other before the application deadline.
Seven prospective members have given their niyyahs (intentions) to move forward in the application process, with an application deadline of December 18.
Alpha Chapter Sets Schedule for
Spring Intake Process
President Wakilat Kasumu (above) recently announced the schedule for the intake process of the 2008 Spring line. This will be the second time that the chapter has brought in new members since being established on April 23, 2006, in Atlanta, Georgia.
December 15- Gold Presentation
December 22 - Niyyat due
January 11-13-Lavender/Green weekend
January 13-Gamma Gathering/Ice cream social and mixer
January 18- Applications due
January 25- Video uploads due
January 27 - Chapter meeting to review applications
January 28 – Invitations sent
February 4 – Deadline to accept membership and initiation fee due
February 28 – Probationary period begins
March 7 – Gamma Garage/Bake sale
March 15 – Lavender Luncheon
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Upcoming Gold PresentationsDecember 15
Alpha Chapter in Atlanta, GA. For more information, contact alpha_chapter@gammagammachi.org.
December 16
Epsilon Chapter in Philadelphia, PA. For more information, contact membership@ggchiepsilon.org.
December 23
Beta Chapter in Alexandria, VA. For more information, contact membership@ggchibeta.org
The Gold Presentation is a traditional, formal meeting designed to provide information about the sorority, to answer any questions that prospective members may have, and to give everyone an opportunity to socialize. Attendance at the Gold Presentation is a requirement for consideration for membership.
It does not commit either the prospective member or the sorority for further consideration.
Beta Chapter Sets Schedule for Spring
Intake Process
Beta Chapter President Sumaiyah Yates (above) recently released the schedule for the intake process of the 2008 Spring line. This will be the third time that the chapter has brought in new members since its establishment on July 22, 2006, in Alexandria, Virginia. The chapter is comprised of residents in the Washington, DC metro area.
December 23 – Gold Presentation
TBA – Gamma Gathering
December 30 – Niyyat due
January 23 – Applications due
January 30 – Chapter meeting to review applications
January 31 – Invitations sent
February 7– Deadline to accept invitation and initiation fee due
February 28 – Probationary period begins
March 15 – Lavender Luncheon__________________________________________________________________________________
Christine Ortiz to Chair Planning Committee for Annual Meeting
Soror Christine Ortiz (National Grand Chapter) will chair the Planning Committee for the sorority's first Annual Meeting. The purpose of the Annual Meeting is to update the sorority members on the state of the sorority and to conduct business that is conducted at the national level. Other members of the committee are: Christi Bristol Bey, Alpha Chapter; Sumaiyah Yates, Beta Chapter; Robyn Abdusamad, Gamma Chapter; Avis Muhammad, Delta Chapter; Coniqua Abdul-Malik, Epsilon Chapter; and Imani Canty, National Grand Chapter.
The Annual Meeting will be timed to occur during GammaFest which is planned for April 4-6 in Atlanta, Georgia.
Monthly Muslim Wisdom
Whoever brings a good deed (Islamic Monotheism and deeds of obedience to Allah and His Messenger SAW) shall have ten times the like thereof to his credit, and whoever brings an evil deed (polytheism, disbelief, hypocrisy, and deeds of disobedience to Allah and His Messenger SAW) shall have only the recompense of the like thereof, and they will not be wronged.
(Holy Qur'an, Chapter 6, Verse 160)
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