July 2007 Online Newsletter
Gamma News
Sixth Chapter Established
Five new members of Gamma Gamma Chi Sorority, Inc., were inducted into the newly established Epsilon Chapter on June 17, 2007. The Epsilon Chapter is for residents of the Philadelphia metro area.
The new members shown above (right to left) are: Hajah Komara-Donzo, Marsha Komara, Ameenah Muhammad, Coniqua Abdul-Malik, and Rasheeda Khalifa. They are graduates of Neumann College; Stony Brook University; Fox School, Temple University; Seton Hall; and The College of New Jersey, respectively.
In reflecting on the addition of the newest members, Imani Abdul-Haqq, vice president and assistant director, said: "I'm looking forward to seeing their growth in the organization and the community as they strive for the pleasure of Allah (SWT)."
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Beta Chapter Begins Probationary Period
to Add New Members
Beta Chapter continues to work to increase membership in the Washington, DC, metro-based chapter.
Chapter president Sumaiyah Yates said that the newest group of Gamma Lilies is bonding well and that all are enjoying themselves. The probationary period is a time for learning and bonding as sisters in the sorority. Activities presented as challenges are designed to help Gamma Lilies (prospective members) learn about the sorority, to get to know other prospective members in light of the sorority's purpose, and to learn more about one's self by facing each new challenge.
(Pictured above L-R: Narmin Anwar, Tasmin Anwar, Kesha Abdul-Mateen, Sumaiyah Yates, and Malikah Raphael)
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Epsilon Chapter News
Chapter members elect officers
President- Coniqua Abdul-Malik
Vice President- Ameenah Muhammad
Secretary- Marsha Komara
Treasurer- Hajah Komara-DonzoChapter gets involved in Crab Feast at the United Muslim Masjid
Members of the newly established Epsilon Chapter and National Headquarters officers Imani Abdul-Haqq and Dr. Althia F. Collins participated in the annual Crab Feast held at the United Muslim Masjid in Philadelphia on June 30.
Sorors hosted an information table and fielded many questions from members of the greater Philadelphia community attending the event who wanted to know more about GGChi.
Highlights from the Epsilon Probationary Period
Prospective members attend Jummah services at the
United Muslim Masjid in Philadelphia
Gamma Ladies (seated L-R: Christine Ortiz, Dr. Althia F. Collins, Imani Abdul-Haqq, and Kesha Abdul-Mateen) and Gamma Lilies (prospective members) gather after the traditional Lavender Luncheon held at the Renaissance Hotel in Philadelphia on June 16.
The purpose of the Lavender Luncheon is to present the sorority and Gamma Lilies to the local community and for members and prospective members to meet the family and friends of the Lilies.
(L-R) Rashidah, Ameenah and Hajah have the top three tee shirt designs in traditional tee shirt contest
Hajah wins the tee shirt contest and receives
prize from Dr. Althia F. Collins
Soror Kesha Abdul-Mateen Has A New Job
Soror Kesha Abdul-Mateen (Beta Chapter) recently accepted a new position at the National Architecture Accrediting Board (NAAB) in the International Programs section. Her unit evaluates foreign architecture degrees so that foreign applicants can practice in the US. Kesha works with applicants for the EESA Program (Education Evaluations Services for Architects). She holds a degree in Political Science from North Carolina A&T State University.
Muslim Monthly WisdomAnd those who disbelieve will say: Our Lord! show us those who led us astray from among the jinn and the men that we may trample them under our feet so that they may be of the lowest.
(As for) those who say: Our Lord is Allah, then continue in the right way, the angels descend upon them, saying: Fear not, nor be grieved, and receive good news of the garden which you were promised.
We are your guardians in this world's life and in the hereafter, and you shall have therein what your souls desire and you shall have therein what you ask for:
A provision from the Forgiving, the Merciful.
And who speaks better than he who calls to Allah while he himself does good, and says: I am surely of those who submit?
And not alike are the good and the evil. Repel (evil) with what is best, when lo! he between whom and you was enmity would be as if he were a warm friend.
And none are made to receive it but those who are patient, and none are made to receive it but those who have a mighty good fortune.
And if an interference of the Shaitan should cause you mischief, seek refuge in Allah; surely He is the Hearing, the Knowing.
Holy Qur'an 41: 29-36
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