Gamma Gamma Chi Sorority, Inc. Online Newsletter

May 2007 Online Newsletter

Gamma News

Six new members inducted

Alpha and Beta Chapters each gained a new member, and a new chapter of Gamma Gamma Chi Sorority, Inc. was established during April.

The newest chapter is named the Gamma Chapter of the sorority that was founded little over two years ago. This brings the total number of chapters to four and the total number of inducted members to 25. The induction of the six newest members culminated a probationary process that began several weeks earlier.

According to Imani Abdul-Haqq, GGChi co-founder and Vice President and Assistant Director, the probationary period is an "educational process that enables prospective members to learn more about the sorority, their prospective sorors, and also about themselves. Activities are designed to give the prospective members the opportunity to learn the history, operational processes, and support programs of the Sorority. Those who participate in the probationary process are asked not merely to memorize facts, but to consider thoughtfully the relevance of those facts to the sorority and to their own situations in this life and in the hereafter." Abdul-Haqq says that, while the overriding purpose of the probationary period is to prepare women for sisterhood in the sorority, there are also important objectives that coincide with the sorority's focus on higher education, including success in academic endeavors, development of leadership skills and social responsibility, and service to the community.

Pictured above (right to left): Gamma Chapter members-Robyn Abdusamad, Tahira Subuda, Joy'el Dickerson, and Nadira Rahman, Beta Chapter member-Vernetta Yasmin Marquis, and Alpha Chapter member.

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Two new chapters set to be established for
18 prospective members

Two new chapters are close to being established within the next few weeks, in two major metropolitan areas, insha'Allah.

Seven women are set to begin the probationary process on May 24 for establishment of the Delta Chapter of Gamma Gamma Chi Sorority, Inc. This chapter is for residents of the Chicago metropolitan area. When established, insha'Allah, this will be the fifth chapter.

Eleven women are set to begin the probationary process on June 7 for establishment of the Epsilon Chapter of Gamma Gamma Chi Sorority, Inc. This chapter is for residents of the Philadelphia metropolitan area.

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Newest members make welcome gifts to GGChi

During GammaFest, as part of their probationary period activities, new sorors developed and presented Sisterhood Perfected, an approach to helping others understand the twofold sisterhood of GGChi.

The presentation includes a powerpoint discussion of individual perfection, sisterhood in the ummah (community), sisterhood in the individual, and sisterhood in the sorority. The package also includes a brochure that can be distributed to prospective members and others interested in the sorority.

They also developed a puppet show that discusses Islam. It was designed to help young Muslim and non-Muslim children understand what Islam is really about, and it is designed to help the sorority work within our communities to explain what our sorority and its mission involves.

Anyone interested in having our puppet show presented at their school or other organization can contact us.

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Second Legacy born since our founding

We welcome the second baby born to a soror since our founding. Little Yasmin Aaliyah Rivera Ortiz was born to Soror Christine and dad Mario on March 18 at 8:05pm. Weighing 7 pounds, 7 ounces and measuring 20 1/2 inches long, little Yasmin arrived two weeks before her expected delivery (Allahum Alim). Her abuelos are Felix and Luz Ortiz and her grandparents are Marco and Sherri Rivera. Yasmin is Christine and Mario's first baby.

First GammaFest held April 6-8 in Maryland

Fourteen sorors gathered from April 6-8, 2007, in Ellicott City, Maryland, to enjoy GammaFest, a weekend of fun and sisterhood for the sorors of GGChi. Two highlights of the weekend's activities were the induction of new members into three chapters and the 2007 Awards Dinner.

Pictured above (front row, left to right): Christi Bristol Bey, Kimberly Harper, Imani Abdul-Haqq, Dr. Althia F. Collins, Tahira Subuda, Sumaiyah Yates, and Wakilat Kasumu. Standing (left to right): MAJ Hassana Holiday, Nadira Rahman, Kesha Abdul-Mateen, Robyn Abdusamad, Rasheeda Salaam; Joy'el Dickerson, and Yasmin Marquis.

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The Latest Buzz. . . Soror News

Changes announced for Alpha Chapter officers

President & Community service chair- Wakilat Kasumu
Vice president & Gammafest chair- Rasheeda Salaam
Treasurer & Membership chair- Christi Bristol Bey

Moving on and Moving UP

Wakilat Kasumu is graduating on May 20th and beginning a research position at the University of Texas Southwestern at the end of May.

Rasheeda Salaam began a new position as Parent Facilitator
for a parent resource center for Dekalb County Schools last month.

Beta Chapter presents gift to National Headquarters

Beta Chapter president Sumaiyah Yates (center) presents a needlepoint gift to co-founders Imani Abdul-Haqq (left) and Dr. Althia F. Collins during GammaFest. The needlework was done by Soror Kesha Abdul-Mateen.

Seen at GammaFest

Sorors Kim Harper and Sumaiyah Yates show their Gamma pride in their new custom-made jackets

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Chapters come together to welcome new members at traditional Lavender Luncheon

Sorors from Alpha, Beta, and National Grand Chapters come together on April 6 for the Beta Chapter Lavender Luncheon. Gamma Lilies (prospective members) from Alpha, Beta, and Gamma Chapters were also present.

Muslim Monthly Wisdom

Those who rest not their hope on their meeting with Us, but are pleased and satisfied with the life of the present, and those who heed not Our Signs,

Their abode is the Fire, because of the (evil) they earned.

Those who believe, and work righteousness, their Lord will guide them because of their faith: beneath them will flow rivers in gardens of bliss.

(This will be) their cry therein: "Glory to Thee, O Allah." And "Peace" will be their greeting therein! and the close of their cry will be: "Praise be to Allah, the Cherisher and Sustainer of the worlds!"

Sura #10, 7-10

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May 2007 Online Newsletter
Gamma News Six new members inducted Alpha and Beta Chapters each gained a new member, and a new chapter of Gamma Gamma Chi Sorority, Inc. was established during April. The newest chapter is named the Gamma Chapter of the sorority that was founded little over two years ago. This brings the total number of chapters to four and the total number of inducted members to 25. The induction of the six newest members culminated a probationary process that began several weeks earlier. According to Imani Abdul-Haqq, GGChi co-founder and Vice President and Assistant Director, the probationary period is an "educational process that enables prospective members to learn more about the sorority, their prospective sorors, and also about themselves. Activities are designed to give the prospective members the opportunity to learn the history, operational processes, and support programs of the Sorority. Those who participate in the probationary process are asked not merely to memorize facts, but to consider thoughtfully the relevance of those facts to the sorority and to their own situations in this life and in the hereafter." Abdul-Haqq says that, while the overriding purpose of the probationary period is to prepare women for sisterhood in the sorority, there are also important objectives that coincide with the sorority's focus on higher education, including success in academic endeavors, development of leadership skills and social responsibility, and service to the community. Pictured above (right to left): Gamma Chapter members-Robyn Abdusamad, Tahira Subuda, Joy'el Dickerson, and Nadira Rahman, Beta Chapter member-Vernetta Yasmin Marquis, and Alpha Chapter member. __________________________________________________________ Two new chapters set to be established for 18 prospective members Two new chapters are close to being established within the next few weeks, in two major metropolitan areas, insha'Allah. Seven women are set to begin the probationary process on May 24 for establishment of the Delta Chapter of Gamma Gamma Chi Sorority, Inc. This chapter is for residents of the Chicago metropolitan area. When established, insha'Allah, this will be the fifth chapter. Eleven women are set to begin the probationary process on June 7 for establishment of the Epsilon Chapter of Gamma Gamma Chi Sorority, Inc. This chapter is for residents of the Philadelphia metropolitan area. __________________________________________________________________ Newest members make welcome gifts to GGChi During GammaFest, as part of their probationary period activities, new sorors developed and presented Sisterhood Perfected, an approach to helping others understand the twofold sisterhood of GGChi. The presentation includes a powerpoint discussion of individual perfection, sisterhood in the ummah (community), sisterhood in the individual, and sisterhood in the sorority. The package also includes a brochure that can be distributed to prospective members and others interested in the sorority. They also developed a puppet show that discusses Islam. It was designed to help young Muslim and non-Muslim children understand what Islam is really about, and it is designed to help the sorority work within our communities to explain what our sorority and its mission involves. Anyone interested in having our puppet show presented at their school or other organization can contact us. ___________________________________________________________ Second Legacy born since our founding We welcome the second baby born to a soror since our founding. Little Yasmin Aaliyah Rivera Ortiz was born to Soror Christine and dad Mario on March 18 at 8:05pm. Weighing 7 pounds, 7 ounces and measuring 20 1/2 inches long, little Yasmin arrived two weeks before her expected delivery (Allahum Alim). Her abuelos are Felix and Luz Ortiz and her grandparents are Marco and Sherri Rivera. Yasmin is Christine and Mario's first baby.		First GammaFest held April 6-8 in Maryland Fourteen sorors gathered from April 6-8, 2007, in Ellicott City, Maryland, to enjoy GammaFest, a weekend of fun and sisterhood for the sorors of GGChi. Two highlights of the weekend's activities were the induction of new members into three chapters and the 2007 Awards Dinner. Pictured above (front row, left to right): Christi Bristol Bey, Kimberly Harper, Imani Abdul-Haqq, Dr. Althia F. Collins, Tahira Subuda, Sumaiyah Yates, and Wakilat Kasumu. Standing (left to right): MAJ Hassana Holiday, Nadira Rahman, Kesha Abdul-Mateen, Robyn Abdusamad, Rasheeda Salaam; Joy'el Dickerson, and Yasmin Marquis.
		Interested in membership? Visit our website.
		The Latest Buzz. . . Soror News Changes announced for Alpha Chapter officers President & Community service chair- Wakilat Kasumu Vice president & Gammafest chair- Rasheeda Salaam Treasurer & Membership chair- Christi Bristol Bey Moving on and Moving UP Wakilat Kasumu is graduating on May 20th and beginning a research position at the University of Texas Southwestern at the end of May. Rasheeda Salaam began a new position as Parent Facilitator for a parent resource center for Dekalb County Schools last month. Beta Chapter presents gift to National Headquarters Beta Chapter president Sumaiyah Yates (center) presents a needlepoint gift to co-founders Imani Abdul-Haqq (left) and Dr. Althia F. Collins during GammaFest. The needlework was done by Soror Kesha Abdul-Mateen. Seen at GammaFest Sorors Kim Harper and Sumaiyah Yates show their Gamma pride in their new custom-made jackets ________________________________________ Chapters come together to welcome new members at traditional Lavender Luncheon Sorors from Alpha, Beta, and National Grand Chapters come together on April 6 for the Beta Chapter Lavender Luncheon. Gamma Lilies (prospective members) from Alpha, Beta, and Gamma Chapters were also present.

Muslim Monthly Wisdom Those who rest not their hope on their meeting with Us, but are pleased and satisfied with the life of the present, and those who heed not Our Signs, Their abode is the Fire, because of the (evil) they earned. Those who believe, and work righteousness, their Lord will guide them because of their faith: beneath them will flow rivers in gardens of bliss. (This will be) their cry therein: "Glory to Thee, O Allah." And "Peace" will be their greeting therein! and the close of their cry will be: "Praise be to Allah, the Cherisher and Sustainer of the worlds!" Sura #10, 7-10		Get Prayer Times Keep up with the changing prayer times each month Search the Qur'an Use our convenient link
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