*7* Things I LOVE about SIGMA!
 

I'll go 1st
 

1. The History! - Truly speaks for itself. What started as 7 young educators at a small predominately white midwestern university in the early 1920's has blossomed like the beautiful Tea RHOse into the Legacy of RHOyalty we share today that binds women from all around the globe.

**Our history is truly unique. We are and remain the First and ONLY Historically African American sorority founded on a predominately white campus.

Our history was created within the framework of a very hostile, racially charged, isolated environment. We did not have the support base of the black community. Our 7 Founder's sidestepped racism and sexism to found the 4th largest historically African American sorority in existence today.

2.Our Diversity! Although historically African American, our sorority has embraced women from all races, ethnicities, and walks of life since our inception. We do not need a "multi-cultural" label because our membership reflects our value of a women's individuality and the selection of only a chosen few. Our International Website can currently be viewed in French and Spanish.

Quality transcends all types of racial and social constructs we create for ourselves and reaches into every community of stellar women. The only thing that is common about a Sigma woman is that we are truly "WOMEN OF SUBSTANCE".

3.Our Elite Status You know sorors, people have jokes on us all day long about our size, but in reality our size is truly a blessing. Every member counts! I appreciate the fact that I KNOW somebody in every chapter that crosses in my state! I appreciate the fact that because we keep our memebrship ELITE I do NOT have the option of walking past another soror. We do not come into contact with Sigma women so frequently that we lose the joy and excitement of meeting a new sister. Don't be fooled by the hype sorors, keep it tight, Keep it tight, KEEP THE SISTERHOOD TIGHT LADIES!

4.Colors of RHOyalty! I LOVE our colors, RHOyal Blue and Gold are so beautiful together and they our reflective our RHOyal Legacy of Greatness.

5."Greater Service, Greater Progress" We don't just say it, we LIVE IT. We may only be 4 deep, but we provice service and give back to our community on a level that rivals that of chapters 40 deep. (Refer to the Elite size post). We are SERIOUS about service! I really appreciate our committment to the community - no need is to great or too small for us to tackle. That is why EVERY member we select must be of a "different breed" because we have real work to do sorors.

6. Tha Pretty Poodle Club! Did I mention that we are cute?! Sorors we can dress our behinds off. I've ran into MANY a sophisticated soror, whose pleasant personality instantly made you feel right at home. I like the fact that we can floss and not have to diminish another's "shine" to make ourselves look better. Oh and did I mention IT's ALL ABOUT THOSE SEXY 6'S?! One time for the club! *grin*

7.The Number of Perfection ...because it took "3 rough drafts before the masterpiece". ...because it only took 7 WOMEN to paint the world RHOyal Blue and Gold. ....because many are called but Sigma only CHOSES a Quality FEW...because there are NO WEAK WOMEN HERE.
...because I LOVE MY SIGMA GAMMA RHO!


Eeee-Yip!


Happy 81st Founders Day Sorors on Wednesday November 12, 2003!

Short and to the point...
 

1. The dedication and respect to our sisterhood that I see among our members.

2. Pride in knowing that although we may be few in number, we are still a force to be reckoned with.

3. The colors: majestic and powerful. When a rich royal blue is along side a well polished gold, it just stands out. The colors compliment so well.

4. Our Open Book, which is in our shield and our badge. For me, it means so much because I love to read and I try to live my life as an open book. Nothing to hide and nothing to be ashamed of.

5. Aurora, The Light of a New Day. To me that means looking forward to the future. Ever progressing.

6. Good reputation. When I meet people and tell them I'm a Sigma, I always hear nice things like, 'Oh, y'all are really smart' and 'You ladies really have class.'

7. Being a Pretty Poodle. 'Nuf said. :cool:

Only 7?????
 

Ok, here goes:

1. The STRENGTH of Sigma Women. I have found that truly, my Sorors are their Sister's Keeper.

2. The LOVE. When I meet new Sorors there's an instant bond of love and sisterhood, even if they crossed before I was born.

3. The SERVICE. My Sorors continually strive to make a difference in their communities, through Greater Service, Greater Progress.

4. The ROLEMODELS. Everywhere I look, my Sorors are getting promotions, taking on leadership roles in their churches, in the NPHC, at the office and at home.

5. The CONNECTION. We recognize that we have a bond with the AKA's, Delta's and Zeta's, and try to work together for the greater good. It's a healthy competition.

6. The HISTORY. It's such a captivating tale, that I have told it to children to help them go to sleep. Works better than popping a tape in the VCR.

7. The RHOYAL BLUE and GOLD. All I see is Blue and Gold!!!!!!! For me it is destiny rather than chance that my favorite color is blue, and my alma matter's colors are BLUE and GOLD.

I am so thankful that our founders were so visionary, and I just try to make them proud!

E-YIP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

• Soror Mary Allison Gardner Little
• Soror Nannie Mae Ghan Johnson
• Soror Cubena McLure
• Soror Bessie Downey Rhoades Martin
• Soror Hattie Mae Annette Dulin Redford
• Soror Vivian White Marbury
• Soror Dorthy Whiteside

;)

here i go!
 

seven things i love about SIGMA:
1: a SIGMA woman can dare to be different-- even if it means walking alone.

2: a SIGMA can say that her sorority is stable and independent: we have always stood as ONE organization for 81 years, before 1922, there was NEVER another organization in the WORLD named SIGMA GAMMA RHO, and our founders had a dream that they started ON THEIR OWN-- they didn't have any help, but they made it happen.

3. RHOyal blue and gold will forever and always be off the chain.

4. i can say that WE KNOW EACH OHTER-- and that's SISTERHOOD! we aren't just numbers calling each other "soror"; we really have a bond and know our commonalities between each other.

5. i can be myself and know that i still have a place in SIGMA!

6.overcoming obstacles is a part of our legacy-- we are the ONLY NPHC sorority founded on a predominantly white campus, so we keep on overcoming-- it's in our "genes", y'all!

7. SIGMA women are among the most down to earth, good natured, and friendly women i know-- which helped me decide to become one!

Seven determined women who persevered on a predominately white campus in the height of KKKlandom whose focus on education and service has remained the Legacy of Sigma.

*Greater Service, Greater Progress*, the fact we truly live and make this motto a reality through our national and local programs and initiatives.

The *Sisterhood*: whether it be with some of my best Sigma sisterfriends or in fellowshipping with sorors in other cities, we definitely have a true blue bond.

Our emblems, traditions, and rituals we share in Sigma

*Scholarship*, but what else could you expect, as torchbearers of a sorority focused and founded on educational attainment.

The *Elegance* of who we are in action, attire, and attitude.

The *2 Rubies* we may wear with pride

Soror Hendly [My Sands]

Soror Contreras [My Sands]

Soror Edwards [My Rhoad Poodle]

Soror Smith [She's a fabulous shutterbug]

Soror Aldridge [my dean]

Soror McKee [F1 is always holding it down]

Soror Skillern [one day she took care of my mom when I was unavailable]

;)

7 THINGS I LOVE
 

Hello Celestial women of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Inc. I know I'm not a soror but I would love to share with you 7 things that I LOVE about you women.

1. Your willingness to challenge "the norm" and dare to be different.

2. Your diversity.

3. All Sigma Gamma Rho's that I have met so far have an air of humbleness about them that is comforting and commendable.

3. Your colors are off tha chainz! (lol)

4. The strength of an SGRho is only surpassed by the size of her heart.

5. You strive for excellence in all that you do not only to improve yourself, but the entire community in which you live.

6. Your sorors of the Eta Tau chapter in Hattiesburg, Ms are to be commended on the unselfish love and support that they have shown the men of Iota Phi Theta.

7. Your founders had a vision of true womanhood and that vision is still ever present in you sorors till this day.

Happy 81st ladies!

Ow-Ow
Merwin "Prodigal Son" Brown
Vice Polaris
Iota Phi Theta Fraternity Inc.
Usm Colony Hattiesburg, Ms

Re: 7 THINGS I LOVE
 

Very kind of you to say. Thank you!:)

Wow! Thank you very much for your gracious comments.

1. Butler University - Our Diversity!
2. Strong Women -who took on the challenge in 1922 and the rest is hertory. (In 1922 at Butler U., 7 young ladies, found a sorority, In Blue and Gold, we are SGRho!)
3. Our true sisterhood - United we stand and individually we emerge out of the crowd.
4. Greater Service, Greater Progress !- no explanation needed.
5. We aren't confined to a mold!
6. We have the best colors, our mascot, Two Rubies and Ten Pearls, and our call!
7. November 12, 1922 - no explanation needed!


Serioussigma22:cool:

7 of my FAVORITE things...
 

1. From the original seven until now, we are women who aren't afraid to go against the grain. Even a dead fish can float with the stream.

2. No matter where I go, I have sisters.

3. Those oh so pretty colors!!!!

4. Have you ever seen the way a poodle struts? It is all in the carriage. Whether she is a standard or a toy, you'd just better step aside cause Ms. Thang KNOWS she is the bomb. They are just regal, intelligent creatures, that's all. :)

5. Sigma women are highly intelligent.

6. Sigma women are dynamic.

7. I just wanna say, have y'all seen HQ lately? That's a niiice building :) Where my checkbook at? I want some yellow roses all around the front... :)

Well....
 

1. I have to start with our 7 wonderful founders

2. Our Beautiful Royal blue and Antique Gold! The most striking and beautiful colors when paired together!

3. The fact that when people meet us they can say that we are the most beautiful sorors both outward and inward. (Seems as though we are creating our own "stereotype" beautiful, cool, and down to earth!

4. Wonderful National Programs designed to help the youth.

5. Sorors from all over that embrace you with a hug whenever they see you!

6. We choose Quality over Quantity

7. "Last Created, Best Designed"

This one needs re-visiting.
 

OK?

And to add to my list:

Last Created, Best Designed.
Being Distinctively Different.
Some of my best friends are my Sorhors. They are like my family and that's a bluetiful thing.

Bringing this back up :)
 

One for all and all for one or none. :)

Sorors,

I want to add the following to my list of 7 and beyond:

Sigma Gamma Rho takes her time and got it right! ( I just love the pictures of the New headquarters and Aurora mag.)

Serioussigma22

bump. ps, I love the most recent Aurora:D

Not a member of your organization...but I have observed some things that I find truly enlightening...

1. I love the fact that your national website was the only one of the sororities to have a Holiday Greeting when you clicked on it..

2. I think you were the first to put your national magazine online for EVERYONE to enjoy. Even if you aren't the first, I still like reading it...

3. Smaller numbers, but still doing your thing...
:)

4. One of your sorority sisters is a good friend of mine, she inspires me to new heights and she loves her Sigma!:D

5. Project WeeSavers...what an awesome program! The entire community can benefit from this.

6. The celebration of your new headquarters...congratulations!

7. the elderly womann at my job who always says hello and then gets in her bangin Jag with her Sigma plates...:p

7 Things I love about SIGMA!
We are the:
1. Educators
2. Motivators
3. Skin type
4. More hype
5. hardworkin'
6. blood sweatin'
7. all up in your world wreckin'
LADIES OF SGRHO! EEEEE-YIP! LADIES OF SGRHO! EEEE-YIP!

Thank you From the roots!! I appreciate your gracious comments coming from an outsider. I wonder if I know who that elderly Soror is with the bangin Jag? ;)

Though I am not a member of Sigma Gamma Rho, I wanted to send some love...

Things I LOVE about Sigma....

1. Definitely the history...the circumstances by which an organization was founded has a great impact on its mission, vision and values. The fact that Sigma Gamma Rho was founded amidst the nadir (lowest point) of American race relations away from the "protection" of the black community speaks volumes about your founders' courage and foresight. You can see how this history plays out in the current administration of the national organization and affliate chapters.

2. Elite without being "elitist" - the Sigma women I've encountered are intelligent, hardworking and progress-minded but at the same time they really work for the good of the community and embody the principle of "lifting as we climb". I have yet to encounter a Sigma woman who made me feel like she was too good to interact with me because I am non-Greek.

3. Defying stereotypes, labels and boxes - Sigma women come in all shapes, sizes, skin colors and backgrounds. I've never heard anyone attribute a certain "look" to Sigma women because Sigma women are diverse.

4. Strong work ethic - As a supervisor for a staff of 10 workers, I appreciate how hard the Sigma woman I supervised worked, and took their jobs seriously. They handled business which in turn made me take a leap of faith and give them additional opportunities for advancement.

5. Collegiality - The Sigma women I worked with in #4 were always showing love to other Greeks even in the face of criticism about being small or founded later.

6. Education/Youth focused programming - Your founders obviously knew that educating our youth was the key to progress as a community. I'm impressed with how that legacy lives on at the national and local level.

7. Openness/Friendly nature - Most Sigma women I've encountered are just good down to earth folks that realize how you interact with people will reflect on how people view your organization in either a positive or negative way. Maybe the smaller numbers lends itself to treating people with respect instead of as a "number".

PhDiva




4.

Thanks PhDiva!!

:)

Thats right Soror! I love that chant!

excuse the crash
 

Please excuse the crash but I cant help but comment on your sorority based upon my interactions. My cousin and aunt are members of your sorority. I hold your organization in high respect.

The SGR's I've come in contact with are:

1. Sweet, kindhearted women
2. Show such strong sisterhood with one another
3. Independent thinkers
4. Intelligent community leaders
5. VERY diverse individuals
6. Humble and compassionate
7. In general, cool people to be around

Seven Things I Love About SIGMA!
1. Friendly
2. Determined
3. Hardworking
4. Intelligently Beautiful
5. Diverse
6. Community Leaders
7. Dayum Sexy

Every SGRho I came in contact with was always down-to-earth, especially the SoRhors in MD.
Wassup Alpha Alpha Sigma and Gamma Mu Chapters.

Ow-Ow to you sistahs!

Im definitely feeling the love!

1. The Ladies of Sigma Gamma Rho are oh so pretty.
2. The Ladies of Sigma Gamma Rho are oh so smart.
3. The Ladies of Sigma Gamma Rho actually do all the community service projects that other organizations claim to do.
4. The Ladies of Sigma Gamma Rho are supportive of every good cause and are naturally giving.
5. The Ladies of Sigma Gamma Rho are always the first to arrive and the last to leave. Shows dedication!!!
6. The Ladies of Sigma Gamma Rho are always on the Dean's list, President's list, or Honor Roll.
7. The Ladies of Sigma Gamma Rho carry those canes with pride and dignity... reminds me of somone!!!

Indi-Love, Yo-Poooooooooodle!!!, Yo-Yip, double trouble(11/22), and praises to the Kane Konnektion.

MUCH LOVE FROM THE MEN OF KAPPA ALPHA PSI FRATERNITY, INC.

Thanks for the compliments, from a SoRhor in Maryland.
Do I know you?;)

Thanks for the Love. You are making me blush!!

MY 7 things
 

I like this thread VERY much......

1. Sigma women are REAL, all day every day!
2. Our seven founders were bold and fearless!
3. With few exceptions (hello neophyte shows in certain areas :D ) Sigma woman are about Greek Unity. We pride ourselves in knowing the important and public history of all of the NPHC organizations, not just ours.
4. Rhoyal Blue and Antique Gold are regal colors befitting the QUEENS that we are!
5. Greater Service, Greater Progress are not just words we say, we are about the business of community service.
6. My mom and I have the BEST times together at chapter meetings, Regionals, Boules, etc...
7. Everyday I learn from my Sorors whether they were made in 1959 or in Spring 2006!

i FEEL this!

Umm... I am not a member, so I don't know if its appropriate

1) Sincerity with one another and service.
2) Unity
3) Humility
4) Consistency, regardless of numbers (IMO, no org of 80, 000 is "small")
5) Holistic
6) Intelligence + Common Sense
7) Hardworking regardless of numbers

Nope!! You quoted us just right! Thanks for the compliments!