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June 2007 Online Newsletter

Gamma News

Delta Chapter established in Chicago

Seven women who reside in the Chicago metro area were inducted into the newly formed Delta Chapter of Gamma Gamma Sorority, Inc. on May 26, 2007. This is the fifth chapter for the sorority . The induction of the seven newest members brings the total of inducted members to 32.

In reflecting on this newest addition, Dr. Althia F. Collins, President and Executive Director, said, "We are very pleased with the addition of these newest members. The Delta Chapter set the bar very high in all that they did to learn about our sorority prior to and during their probationary period. We are, indeed, very happy to include them among our sorors."

Members of the Delta Chapter pictured above are (right to left): Jacqueline Olugbile-Muhammad; Dionne Muhammad, JD; Avis Muhammad; Amy Muhammad; Luevinus Muhammad; Sherice Muhammad; and Kelly Muhammad.

Other chapters are in Alexandria, Virginia (the National Grand Chapter); the Atlanta, Georgia metro area (Alpha Chapter); the Washington, DC metro area (Beta Chapter); and Greensboro, NC (Gamma Chapter).

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Beta Chapter continues to work to build membership

Beta Chapter held a Gold Presentation on May 13, 2007, as they continue to work to build membership in the Washington, DC metro chapter. Pictured above from right to left: Wakilah Majied, Juina Carter, Najaah Lee, and Amina Copeland-Khokhar. In addition to these four, three other prospective members who attended earlier Gold Presentations have given their intentions to pursue membership during the coming probationary period which is scheduled to begin in July.

The Gold Presentation has three purposes:
1-To introduce the sorority to prospective members
2-To answer questions that prospective members have about the sorority and the intake process
3-To socialize and get to know each other better before a mutual decision is made about membership

Attendance at the Gold Presentation is mandatory for consideration of membership. It does not commit either the prospective member or the sorority for membership.

Important dates for the probationary period were released by Beta Chapter President, Sumaiyah Yates:

June 12: Membership application forms due
June 18: Application status E-mail sent
June 24: Initiation fee due
July 6: First day of probationary period
July 6:2 Membership dues are due to chapter
July 21: Lavender Luncheon and Color Me Mine FUN'raiser
July 20 - 22: Beta Chapter anniversary celebration
July 22: Sisterhood Perfected
July 23: Economic Development and Indigent Support Project

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Did you see pictures from our 2007 Awards dinner that recognized many who contributed to the sorority's success
in our first two years? TSee the story in pictures.

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GGChi becomes supporting organization for Sister Study

Gamma Gamma Chi Sorority, Inc. is now a supporting organization for the Sister Study, a national research study to learn how the environment and genes affect the chances of getting breast cancer. The study is enrolling women who have never had breast cancer, aged 35-74 but whose sister had breast cancer. According to Sara Williams of the Sister Study, "It is important for women from different ethnic groups and backgrounds to participate in the Sister Study so the results of the study will benefit everyone. The women needed most at this time are blue collar workers, African American women, Latinas, Native Americans, Asians and Pacific Islanders and all women over 65. If you are eligible, please call the Sister Study right now. If you are not eligible, please tell at least one woman you know is eligible to enroll now!"

President and Executive Director Dr. Althia F. Collins said, "We are pleased to support the work of the Sister Study. Of our six pillars, physical and mental health is among the most important pillars as we reach out to our communities. We encourage women in the targeted groups, in particular, to call the Sister Study. The life saved may be very close to home."

To learn more or to order recruitment materials, call 1-877-4SISTER (1-877- 474-7837, Spanish and English) or visit www.sisterstudy.org or www.estudiodehermanas.org.

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Christi Bristol Bey named Director of Online Community

Alpha Chapter member Christi Bristol Bey is Gamma's new Director of Online Community. This is a new position that is advisory to the President and Executive Director.

In this position, Soror Christi will be responsible for overseeing all activities that have to do with Gamma's many online message boards. Currently, she is a moderator for all groups and along with Vice President and Assistant Director, Imani Abdul-Haqq, and the President and Executive Director, Dr. Althia F. Collins, she can approve/reject membership in all groups using established criteria for each group. In addition, Soror Christi will recommend to the President and Executive Director any additional groups that are to be formed in order for us to serve our many members and prospective members better. Policies regarding the online community will continue to be approved by the Board of Directors.

In announcing the appointment, Dr. Althia F. Collins said, "After watching our online community's evolution, I decided to create a position to ensure that we stay on top of everything, and I'm pleased that Christi agreed to accept my appointment as our (volunteer) Director of Online Community. This new position is just another part of our efforts to respond to our growing membership and the continuing, strong level of interest in GGChi,al-humdulillah."

Highlights from the Delta Probationary Period

Delta Chapter Gamma Lilies are presented at
traditional Lavender Luncheon

Tee shirt contest entries

Amy and Kelly tie to win "Diva Bear" as the prize for
the traditional tee shirt contest

Sherice likes our bee mascot so much
that she uses it as face paint

Presentation on the Nation of Islam

Interested in membership? Visit our website.

2007 Gamma Grads

Adebimpe Wakilat Kasumu and Narmin Anwar
receive bachelor's degrees

Adebimpe Wakilat Kasumu (Alpha Chapter) graduated with a bachelor of science in biology, cum laude, from Spelman College. After working at the University of Texas Southwestern this summer, Wakilat will be starting a program for a masters degree in biology with a concentration in neurobiology and behavior at Georgia State University and will move on to medical school next fall Insha' Allah.

Narmin Anwar (Beta Chapter) graduated from the University of Maryland Baltimore County (UMBC) with a bachelor's degree on May 24. She was accepted into the masters of public policy program at UMBC with a concentration in health policy.

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Gamma Chapter elects officers

President: Robyn Abdusamad
Vice President: Tahira Subuda
Secretary: Joy'el Dickerson
Treasurer: Nadira Rahman

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Delta Chapter elects officers

President: Dionne Muhammad, JD
Vice President: Amy Muhammad
Secretary: Avis Muhammad
Treasurer: Jacqueline Olugbile-Muhammad

Muslim Monthly Wisdom

Let there arise out of you a band of people inviting all to that is good,enjoining what is right, and forbidding what is wrong:They are the ones to attain felicity.

Holy Qur'an 3:104

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June 2007 Online Newsletter
Gamma News Delta Chapter established in Chicago Seven women who reside in the Chicago metro area were inducted into the newly formed Delta Chapter of Gamma Gamma Sorority, Inc. on May 26, 2007. This is the fifth chapter for the sorority . The induction of the seven newest members brings the total of inducted members to 32. In reflecting on this newest addition, Dr. Althia F. Collins, President and Executive Director, said, "We are very pleased with the addition of these newest members. The Delta Chapter set the bar very high in all that they did to learn about our sorority prior to and during their probationary period. We are, indeed, very happy to include them among our sorors." Members of the Delta Chapter pictured above are (right to left): Jacqueline Olugbile-Muhammad; Dionne Muhammad, JD; Avis Muhammad; Amy Muhammad; Luevinus Muhammad; Sherice Muhammad; and Kelly Muhammad. Other chapters are in Alexandria, Virginia (the National Grand Chapter); the Atlanta, Georgia metro area (Alpha Chapter); the Washington, DC metro area (Beta Chapter); and Greensboro, NC (Gamma Chapter). ____________________________________________________________________ Beta Chapter continues to work to build membership Beta Chapter held a Gold Presentation on May 13, 2007, as they continue to work to build membership in the Washington, DC metro chapter. Pictured above from right to left: Wakilah Majied, Juina Carter, Najaah Lee, and Amina Copeland-Khokhar. In addition to these four, three other prospective members who attended earlier Gold Presentations have given their intentions to pursue membership during the coming probationary period which is scheduled to begin in July. The Gold Presentation has three purposes: 1-To introduce the sorority to prospective members 2-To answer questions that prospective members have about the sorority and the intake process 3-To socialize and get to know each other better before a mutual decision is made about membership Attendance at the Gold Presentation is mandatory for consideration of membership. It does not commit either the prospective member or the sorority for membership. Important dates for the probationary period were released by Beta Chapter President, Sumaiyah Yates: June 12: Membership application forms due June 18: Application status E-mail sent June 24: Initiation fee due July 6: First day of probationary period July 6:2 Membership dues are due to chapter July 21: Lavender Luncheon and Color Me Mine FUN'raiser July 20 - 22: Beta Chapter anniversary celebration July 22: Sisterhood Perfected July 23: Economic Development and Indigent Support Project ____________________________________________________________________ Did you see pictures from our 2007 Awards dinner that recognized many who contributed to the sorority's success in our first two years? TSee the story in pictures. ____________________________________________________ GGChi becomes supporting organization for Sister Study Gamma Gamma Chi Sorority, Inc. is now a supporting organization for the Sister Study, a national research study to learn how the environment and genes affect the chances of getting breast cancer. The study is enrolling women who have never had breast cancer, aged 35-74 but whose sister had breast cancer. According to Sara Williams of the Sister Study, "It is important for women from different ethnic groups and backgrounds to participate in the Sister Study so the results of the study will benefit everyone. The women needed most at this time are blue collar workers, African American women, Latinas, Native Americans, Asians and Pacific Islanders and all women over 65. If you are eligible, please call the Sister Study right now. If you are not eligible, please tell at least one woman you know is eligible to enroll now!" President and Executive Director Dr. Althia F. Collins said, "We are pleased to support the work of the Sister Study. Of our six pillars, physical and mental health is among the most important pillars as we reach out to our communities. We encourage women in the targeted groups, in particular, to call the Sister Study. The life saved may be very close to home." To learn more or to order recruitment materials, call 1-877-4SISTER (1-877- 474-7837, Spanish and English) or visit www.sisterstudy.org or www.estudiodehermanas.org. ______________________________________________ Christi Bristol Bey named Director of Online Community Alpha Chapter member Christi Bristol Bey is Gamma's new Director of Online Community. This is a new position that is advisory to the President and Executive Director. In this position, Soror Christi will be responsible for overseeing all activities that have to do with Gamma's many online message boards. Currently, she is a moderator for all groups and along with Vice President and Assistant Director, Imani Abdul-Haqq, and the President and Executive Director, Dr. Althia F. Collins, she can approve/reject membership in all groups using established criteria for each group. In addition, Soror Christi will recommend to the President and Executive Director any additional groups that are to be formed in order for us to serve our many members and prospective members better. Policies regarding the online community will continue to be approved by the Board of Directors. In announcing the appointment, Dr. Althia F. Collins said, "After watching our online community's evolution, I decided to create a position to ensure that we stay on top of everything, and I'm pleased that Christi agreed to accept my appointment as our (volunteer) Director of Online Community. This new position is just another part of our efforts to respond to our growing membership and the continuing, strong level of interest in GGChi,al-humdulillah."		Highlights from the Delta Probationary Period Delta Chapter Gamma Lilies are presented at traditional Lavender Luncheon Tee shirt contest entries Amy and Kelly tie to win "Diva Bear" as the prize for the traditional tee shirt contest Sherice likes our bee mascot so much that she uses it as face paint Presentation on the Nation of Islam
		Interested in membership? Visit our website.
		2007 Gamma Grads Adebimpe Wakilat Kasumu and Narmin Anwar receive bachelor's degrees Adebimpe Wakilat Kasumu (Alpha Chapter) graduated with a bachelor of science in biology, cum laude, from Spelman College. After working at the University of Texas Southwestern this summer, Wakilat will be starting a program for a masters degree in biology with a concentration in neurobiology and behavior at Georgia State University and will move on to medical school next fall Insha' Allah. Narmin Anwar (Beta Chapter) graduated from the University of Maryland Baltimore County (UMBC) with a bachelor's degree on May 24. She was accepted into the masters of public policy program at UMBC with a concentration in health policy. ____________________________________________________________________ Gamma Chapter elects officers President: Robyn Abdusamad Vice President: Tahira Subuda Secretary: Joy'el Dickerson Treasurer: Nadira Rahman ______________________________________________ Delta Chapter elects officers President: Dionne Muhammad, JD Vice President: Amy Muhammad Secretary: Avis Muhammad Treasurer: Jacqueline Olugbile-Muhammad

Muslim Monthly Wisdom Let there arise out of you a band of people inviting all to that is good,enjoining what is right, and forbidding what is wrong:They are the ones to attain felicity. Holy Qur'an 3:104		Get Prayer Times Keep up with the changing prayer times each month Search the Qur'an Use our convenient link
Visit our website Gamma Gamma Chi Sorority, Inc. P. O. Box 15283 Alexandria, VA 22309 (703) 780-7611 If you no longer wish to receive our newsletters, please click here to let us know Newsletter provided compliments of Copyright 2007. All rights reserved.