Philos

MsCoCo81 · #1 05-29-2007, 10:12 AM

Hello!

I am trying to find out some information on the Sigma Philo organization. I have done some research,but am coming up with very little.

Can someone please give light on this organization, or point me in the direction of someone or something that does. I would be very appreciative!

jubilance1922 · #2 05-29-2007, 10:39 AM

I would start with our international website, www.sgrho1922.org

1browngirl · #3 05-29-2007, 10:41 AM

Here are some links that may be helpful -

http://www.philoclub.org/

http://www.sgrho1922.org/affiliates.htm

rhoyaltempest · #4 05-30-2007, 05:47 PM

Every grad chapter sponsors their own philo club so you need to first get in touch with a grad chapter; the one nearest you. Where are you located?

MsCoCo81 · #5 05-31-2007, 10:00 AM

I live in atlanta, and currently I am spearheading a recruitement for Philos. I just was trying to get some more info to tell the ladies that I was trying to recruite, but so far with my lack of info we have about 15 ladies interested, including me. I am excited! Do you have any info that I can give them or should I just wait for our meeting? It is on Sat Morning, with the VP of the sponsoring chapter.

Thanks!

MsCoco81

BlueReign · #6 05-31-2007, 11:01 AM

Just wait for your meeting. Since you are already established with a grad chapter contact, she can give you all the information you need. There is not much more that we could tell you other than what's on the website. Like, rhoyal tempest said, every grad chapter sponsors their own philo club.

MsCoCo81 · #7 06-01-2007, 08:31 AM

Thanks ladies, for your insight and info!

rhoyaltempest · #8 06-01-2007, 11:31 AM

yes and keep us updated on how you ladies are progressing. And definitely let us know when you become a Philo.

MsCoCo81 · #9 06-02-2007, 10:00 PM

I will, and thanks for the love already! According to our VP everything should commence in July, I am Very excited!

rhoyaltempest · #10 06-02-2007, 10:20 PM

I found some more information about the Philos that all will be interested in. The Central region has a Philo Club website with even more information. Check it out at http://www.philocentral.org/index.html.

MsCoCo81 · #11 06-02-2007, 11:16 PM

Thanks Rhoyal,

I am beginning to see how the Philo organization works. I am elated that Sigma Gamma Rho has an affiliate organization that allows me to participate in Community Service and have that bond of Sisterhood, with out a 4 year degree. I am a cosmetologist, and am very happy with my education, but that doesn't mean that I am not looking for other areas of fulfillment in my life, SGRho and the Philo club are going to allow me that opportunity.

Thanks

MsCoco81

BlueReign · #12 06-03-2007, 09:47 PM

I am happy to see that you have found our Philo organization. It is indeed an excellent opportunity for women, as yourself, to have this degree of fulfillment. Please continue to post here and welcome to GreekChat!

We just may have to start us a Philo "introduce yourself" thread cause I know that they are silently lurking here.

MsCoCo81 · #13 06-05-2007, 10:11 AM

I am very sure of that, if for no other reason, that I have recruited 17 women to join this organization with me. So if there are 18 (including me) in Atlanta, I know there are more in the US. I just cant believe that there has not been a Chapter in Atlanta, before this. There are several community colleges, and or women who want to make a difference in their communities. Sure one person can do something alone, but when there are more people trying, the diffrence is made on a larger scale. So again, Im just glad that I was approched by a SGRho, and asked was I interested in participating in something of this magnitude.

BlueReign · #14 06-05-2007, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by MsCoCo81

I am very sure of that, if for no other reason, that I have recruited 17 women to join this organization with me. So if there are 18 (including me) in Atlanta, I know there are more in the US. I just cant believe that there has not been a Chapter in Atlanta, before this. There are several community colleges, and or women who want to make a difference in their communities. Sure one person can do something alone, but when there are more people trying, the diffrence is made on a larger scale. So again, Im just glad that I was approched by a SGRho, and asked was I interested in participating in something of this magnitude.

I can believe it because not all grad chapters have Philos. It is up to the grad chapter's membership on whether or not they have Philos or Rhoers. Both of the groups require a Soror to serve as an advisor to the group much like we have advisors to undergrad chapters. The office is time consuming because the auxiliary group cannot function on its own outside of the chapter. Sure, they have their own meetings, service events, etc. but everthing that they do must be under the guidance of the grad chapter.

The Philos also attend our regional conferences and national conventions. They have meetings and sessions of their own. They elect their own national officers and also have a pageant. You are joining something really big and I do wish you well.

rhoyaltempest · #15 06-05-2007, 01:32 PM

Y'all better go! 18 Philos being initiated at the same time...that's amazing! I suppose that there would be even more chapters and bigger ones if more people knew about it. I'm sure there are many non-degree and associate degree women who want to be a part of an organized sisterhood such as the Philo Club.

Be sure to talk to your SGRho grad chapter (by the way which chapter is this?) about writing an article and sending it along with pictures from your induction day to the Aurora. In case you didn't know, the Aurora is our international sorority magazine. You can download the latest copy from our international website at http://www.sgrho1922.org/aurora.htm.