To Georgia Sorors in Atlanta, South Carolina and the surrounding
areas, we would like for you all to come to some of the events listed during the Greek Nic' week.We are very small in numbers in Augusta (Sigma Gamma Rho),so we would love for sorors and to come out and repRHOsent. Please email me at
sigmarose22@aol.com, so that we cancoordinate getting together. This event is sponsored by BAM BAM - Stomp-a-rama productions who is very well known throughout the southeast. If you need add'l info look up the website at
www.greeknic.com
Thanks!
Soror Kim Thomas-Taylor
Delta Alpha Sigma Chapter
Augusta, Georgia
The August Greek'nic, Georgia's premier African-American fall
festival, often referred to as the Greek'nic, is one of the largest
events in the Southeast, targeting members of Historically Black
Greek Letter Organizations, and African-American college students
and alumni from around the country. Now in its 2nd year, the
Greek'nic has continued its annual growth attracting over 10,000
participants to the week-long affair filled with parties, step show
competitions, a diversity career expo, concerts, festivals, sporting events, and additional fair ground activities.
The Greek'nic is more than just a Saturday at the Exchange Club Fair Grounds. Hosted the last week of every September, it is dedicated to "Celebrate the academic and professional achievements and talents of members of Historically Black Greek Letter Organizations". In an effort to fulfill this objective we provide mature and safe environments where patrons may indulge in networking, while enjoying and taking advantage of a wide array of performances and value added opportunities.
This year's Greek'nic is set to begin Sunday, September 22nd and
conclude on Sunday, September 29th, marked with the focus of a
family affair. It is our intention in conjunction with Richmond
County and the city of Augusta, Georgia officials, to move things
progressively forward in sustaining a week-long of fun-filled and
safe events for you.
Greeks who wear paraphernalia (i.e. shirts, sweaters, jackets, or
hats, not pins and jewelry) will receive a discount on admission to
each event!
Sunday, September 22, 2002, is "The 3-on-3 NPHC Basketball
Tournament", hosted by Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc., at Paine
College.
Monday, September 23, 2002, will feature a forum at the University of South Carolina, Aiken campus highlighting the subject of "Black Greek Life and Stepping".
Tuesday, September 24, 2002, will feature forums at Paine College
and Augusta State University highlighting the subject of "Black
Greek Life and Stepping".
Wednesday, September 25, 2002, will feature forums at Claflin
University, South Carolina State University and Voorhees College
highlighting the subject of "Black Greek Life and Stepping".
Thursday, September 26, 2002, is "Community Outreach Day". This all day affair will present an opportunity for people who wish to uplift the Augusta community to partake in a series of programs from feeding the homeless to hosting non-perishable food and book drives, cleaningup the community streets and registering people to vote. It will also include several opportunities for people to work with and educate minority children. As the evening draws near, there will be "The Networking Mixer". This evening affair will provide working professionals with an opportunity to network in a comfortable environment. At this affair, we will highlight and honor those who are and have been involved in the production of the Augusta Greek'nic.
Friday, September 27, 2002, is"Citizens Appreciation Day". This early evening affair at T.B.A. will highlight and honor the accomplishments of some of Augusta's outstanding citizens. Following this event we will have "The True Old School Greek'nic Party" at TBA located at TBA. This event along with the music played by DJ MOJO will be catered to Greeks who pledged throughout the 70's, 80's and the early 90's. You must be able to provide valid identification verifying that you are at least 21 years of age in order to attend this event! No exceptions will be made.
Saturday, September 28, 2002, is the Augusta Greek'nic, which is a huge celebration at the Exchange Club Fair Grounds. For pleasure, the event features a large concert stage showcasing the talents of our supporters along with performances by renowned and up-and-coming Hip-Hop, R&B, and Reggae artists (old school & new). Throughout the day we will have three (3) step show competitions. Beginning at 12:00 noon we will feature the Youth Division. At 3:00 p.m. we willfeature the High School/Non-Greek Division and at 6:00 p.m. we will end with the Collegiate/Graduate Division "The Augusta Greek'nic Step Show Championship". Over $5,000 will be up for grabs. Be sure to register on our site, if you haven't already. Premiere step teams from the Southeastern Region will compete head-to-head to eterminewho are the best step teams in the Southeast. Throughout the day and evening there will be a wide array of vendors offering
food, paraphernalia, clothing, savings on services and other items
ofinterest.
This year's Greek'nic will feature The 1st Annual Black Greek
Olympics. Olympic events will consist of Tug-of-war, Arm-wrestling, Relay Racing, a Burning Sands Party Walk Competition, and a sexy body competition to determine who are the King and Queen of the Greek'nic, all at the fair grounds in front of a live audience. You will need to get there early to confirm your participation in the events. There will be a limited number of people/teams able to participate. Registration is on first come, first serve basis!!! Registration will conclude at 10:00 a.m. on the day of the Greek'nic, or until there is a sufficient number of teams. In the event you pre-register and are not present when the event begins, your slot will be given to the next team on the waiting list. No Exceptions!!!
Following the competition is the Official Greek'nic After-party at
Alex's Sports Bar located on Wrightsboro Road, near Applebee's. You must be able to provide valid identification verifying that you are at least 18 years of age in order to attend this event! No
exceptions will be made.
Sunday, September 29, 2002, is "The Augusta Greek'nic Worship
Service" at T.B.A. Join us as we give thanks to God for all of the
wonderful things he has bestowed upon us, for us.
This year's Greek'nic will receive more coverage than ever before by the media from the news, radio and television. Be sure to bring your cameras and camcorders for your own coverage.
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