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Inside this issue:

Basileus Coroner 2

Parliamentarian

Desk

3

Sorority Picnic 4

National Officer Visit 6

Projects & Programs 7

Take a Peek 9

Health Fair 10

Gamma Chi Chapter, Inc.,

Chi Eta Phi Sorority, Inc.

Retreat 2016

Sum m er 2016 Vo l um e I I

T he 2016 Biennial retreat of Gamma Chi Chapter of Chi Eta Phi So-

rority Inc., took place on August 20 – 21, 2016 at the Crowne Plaza –

Peachtree City. This year’s theme “Enhancing Organizational Effective-

ness through Membership Engagement”. The retreat was well attended as

32 sorors gathered together to take part in an interactive and informative

weekend.

The retreat opened with the Mary Stewart Prayer followed by greetings

from event coordinator Soror Regina Dennis and First Anti Basileus

Mary Walker. Session one entitled “Communicating with Class” facili-

tated by Soror Kimberly Booker was a hit; as fellow sorors learned the

importance of connecting through conversation. The night ended with sev-

eral door prizes given.

Day two started with a wonderful buffet/continental breakfast followed by

an interactive session by Soror Lesia Jackson on Teamwork: Together

“We” Can. Soror Jackson discussed the importance of teamwork and

acknowledged the benefits and opportunities for improvement with teams

within Gamma Chi.

2016 Retreat Attendees

Continued on page 4

Gamma Chi Chapter, Inc., Chi Eta Phi Sorority, Inc.

Basileus Corner

G reeting Gamma Chi Members;

I cannot believe that the summer is almost over; here’s

to hoping yours was a blast!!

I would personally like to take this time to thank all of you for

your time, your loaned talents

and your shared expertise that

you have so unselfishly given

to Gamma Chi Chapter. With a

Chapter as busy as Gamma Chi

in providing “Service for Hu-

manity”, we didn’t stop be-

cause it was summer. Your

active participation in the

Chapter’s programs this sum-

mer will not soon be forgotten

and was very much appreciat-

ed.

We have plenty of work to do over the next several months.

Ideas, input and enthusiasm is greatly needed from all mem-

bers as we embark on our 2016- 2017 Sorority Year. We will

need all hands on deck as we continue to plan for the upcom-

ing Southeast Regional Conference to be hosted by Gamma

Chi, our Nurse Week Scholarship Luncheon, our annual

Health Fair and all of our other programs and projects.

Special thanks for all of you that have made this journey

easy. I can’t thank you enough. Your loyalty, dedication and

commitment has not gone unnoticed.

Sisterly,

Juanita

Dr. Karen Rawls

Happy 83rd Birthday

Soror Ruby Griffith

Soror Ruby Griffith

T o do a simple thing the right

way: THIS IS ELEGANCE.

No one will throw a parade for you,

but you don’t need attention.

This article on parliamentary procedure is written for publication in the National quarterly Newsletter of XYZ Society for distribution to

all (1200) members.

Protecting Basic Rights of Members of an Organization

Rules that embody fundamental principles of parliamentary law that have evolved through centuries

of experience, have been devised to help members and leaders of organizations achieve action in

meetings in a manner that is both business-like, and considerate of the rights of each member. Once

an individual has met the membership requirements and been accepted or inducted as a member of

and organization, all rights and privileges of membership must be protected and afforded the individu-

al.

Although other membership rights and

privileges may exist or be established by

an organization, the basic rights include:

(1) the right to attend organizational

meetings, (2) the right to make motions

in business meetings of the organiza-

tion, (3) the right to speak during de-

bate of a motion in a business meeting,

and (4) the right to vote when any vote

is taken in a meeting of the organiza-

tion. Organizations may establish rules placing limits on all members, however the rules of an organi-

zation can not be suspended, even by unanimous consent or vote, so as to deny any particular mem-

ber these rights.

There are Privileged, Subsidiary, and Incidental motions that impact the rights of members.

However the motions such as, The Previous Question, Limit or Extend the Limits of Debate, which

have direct impact on the rights of members, require a two-thirds vote of the assembly for such action

to be enforced. The chair of an assembly has the responsibility to see that the rights of members are

protected, and each member is treated equally during any meeting.

This article is a Reprint from the Summer 2015 Newsletter


Continued from page 1

The relevance of Succession Planning was presented

by Soror Kimberly Booker, while Fundraising ideas

and activities were discussed by Soror Michele

Welch. Nurturing nuclei groups, its purpose, respon-

sibilities and impact on the sorority, presented by

Soror Emma Jean Powell provided thoughtful in-

sight for a successful nuclei group. The sessions con-

cluded with an informative review of programs and

projects by Soror Mary Walker.

Soror Sarah Killian presented the National update

while the local update was presented by Basileus

Juanita Gibbons-Delany. The session ended with

a group discussion, more prizes and an evaluation of

the retreat.

The retreat offered a total of 4.0 contact hours to

those who participated both days. Power points from

the retreat will soon be available on our website.

The retreat was coordinated by the Retreat Commit-

tee chaired by Soror Regina Dennis and commit-

tee members: Sorors Louise Purdue, Sharmaine

Scott, Andrea Lewis, Sarah Killian, Joretta,

Buckner, Mary Walker, Juanita Gibbons-Delany,

Christine Mullen and Angela Barrett-Brown

And the answer is……….?

Family and Friends Picnic

S orors, families, and friends, took time to relax, dance, play games and enjoy each other during Gamma Chi’s

Annual Picnic on August 14th, at Sweetwater Park. There were 33 sorors and a total of 93 picnic attendees.

Soror Liz Alexander and her daughter, Rolonda, spearheaded the groups’ efforts in sponsoring the deli-

cious food…hamburgers, hot dogs, chicken, salads, and desserts. The children and some adults especially enjoyed

the face painting by Mr. Clown. The DJ even took time to teach us one of the latest line dances.

Ms. Pythias M. Chester of the Pythias Chester Foundation was the guest speaker for our annual Family and

Friends Picnic. She spoke about her personal battle with being HIV positive and HIV/AIDS prevention.


N ational Officers were in Atlanta in July

as part of

their tour of

the Southeast Re-

gion. National 1st

Supreme Anti-

Basileus, Pricilla

Murphy, MEd, MS,

BSN, RN, discussed

National Programs

and Projects. She

presented a Power-

Point presentation

titled Orientation to

Programs and Pro-

jects. Information

and guidance were

key in this presenta-

tion.

The presentation was designed to allow for

Strategic Planning for the future.

Attending the presentation were: Juanita

Delaney, Basileus, , Mary Walker, Anti Basile-

us, Gail Stafford, Epistoleus, Miriam Hender-

son, Past Historian, Louise Perdue, Historian,

Christine Mullen, and Cheryl Perkins, Basile-

us, Mu Phi Chapter, Stone Mountain, GA.

Soror Pricilla Murphy,

National 1st Supreme

Anti-Basileus

National 1st Supreme

Anti-Basileus in Atlanta

Soror Cheryl Perkins Soror Mary Walker

C hi Eta Phi Sorority, Inc., makes histo-

ry by chartering its first chapter in

Macon, Georgia.

Thirteen beautiful Registered Nurses took a

year of hard work and tears to start a new

chapter in Macon, GA on August 27, 2016.

Omega Chi Chi is the newest chapter of Chi

Eta Phi Sorority, Inc.

The celebration was lovely and joyful.

Katrina Jordan, Basileus, and her Sorors

presented a beautiful program.

Supreme Basileus Elcedo Bradley, pre-

sided at the Intake Ceremony. National Or-

ganizer Linda Tellison, and SER Director

Rhonda Hollis took an active role in the

chartering. Juanita Delaney-Gibbons, Ba-

sileus of Gamma Chi, and Sorors Sarah

Killian, 2nd Anti-Supreme Basileus, Don-

na Carroll, and Sonjile James attended

the celebration. .Gamma Chi presented the

Sorors of Omega Chi Chi a gift of a turtle

statue. Congratulations Omega Chi!!

Submitted by Soror Sonjile James

Chi Eta Phi Sorority Inc.,

Expands in Southeast Region

S orors of Gamma Chi participated in the

Sisters by Choice Pink Ribbon 5k walk

held on July 16, 2016, in Piedmont Park Atlan-

ta. Gamma Chi’s presence was noted through-

out the event.

Sorors assisted with the Mobile Breast Clinic.

The goal of the Mobile Breast Clinic is to help

address the lack of breast cancer care available

across parts of Georgia by providing timely and

adequate diagnosis and treatment. It provides

screening, diagnostic services, treatment refer-

rals, education and access to clinical trial to

medically underserved and uninsured men and

women in rural and urban areas. It is one of

the first of its kind in Georgia, and among the

first in the nation.

Dr. Rogebert Philips-Reed, Founder, came

aboard and commented on the vision, mission,

and the services available with breast specialist

delivering and directing full-service on site. It

is estimated that a single mobile clinic will per-

form over 3,000 screening exams

each year. She was joined by Dr.

Yara Robertson.

Sorors Patricia Mc Queen and

Mary Walker guided over 100

participants through the mobile

unit. Education included the

ABC’s of Breast Health. There were 30 breast

cancer survivors in attendance that shared

their journey with the survivor guides.

Submitted by Soror Mary Walker

Hypertension

B lood pressure screenings were conducted

at New Horizon Senior Center. There

were 34 attendants with 2 abnormal readings.

Follow-up calls were made to ensure that cli-

ents were compliant with their medications and

that they followed up with their physician. A

presentation was also given by Basileus

Juanita Gibbons-Delaney entitled Keeping Sen-

iors Healthy.

A community outreach program/health fair was

held June 11, 2016 at Strong Hold Christian

Church. Blood pressure screenings were con-

ducted on 40 attendants with 1 abnormal read-

ing. Medical staff was onsite for further evalua-

tion. 6 sorors were in attendance.

Reported by Soror Mary Thomas and Soror Treva Carter

Gamma Chi Sorors and participants at Pink Ribbon Walk

Sorors Carter, Henderson, and Perdue

O n Saturday, June 4, 2016, Gamma Chi Chapter,

Inc., of Chi Eta Phi Sorority, Inc., partnered

with the Atlanta Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi

Fraternity, Inc. for their 13th Annual community

Health Fair.

The health fair was a very successful event. The

Health Fair included Prostate Cancer Information

(National Minority Prostate Cancer Association),

Zumba Exercise (Fitness Expert), General Physical

Health (MD-Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity), Dental Hy-

giene (Orthodontist), Line Dancing, Show-

case/participation, Hypertension/Mental Health Infor-

mation (EUSM), Postpartum Depression, Elder-

care/Financial Fraud (AARP) and multiple health ven-

dors, and health screening booths (HTN, Diabetes,

BMI, etc.). Gamma Chi members assisted by perform-

ing HTN screenings and educating participants on

maintaining healthy lifestyles and blood pressures.

We reached a total of 39 participants for BPs, eight re-

ferrals with one HTN participant sent directly to Ur-

gent Care/ED. One telephone follow-up 06/04/16 and

three follow-ups 06/13/16.

There were eight (8) Gamma Chi members in attend-

ance: Sorors Sonjile James, Juanita Gibbons-Delaney,

Mary E. Walker, Alexa Thompson, Treva Carter, Eugen-

ia Jennings, Georgia F. Jackson and Christine Mullen.

Submitted by Soror Christine Mullen, MSN, MHA, RN

O n Saturday, September 17, Gamma Chi Chapter,

Inc., Chi Eta Phi Sorority, Inc., partnered with

Morehouse School of Medicine for their Annual Com-

munity Engagement Day at 720 Westview Dr., Atlanta,

GA.

The Community Engagement Day was a very success-

ful event that included Colorectal take home screening,

onsite glucose, cholesterol, BMI, and Hearing screen-

ings. Also there were representative for Diabetes coun-

seling, pediatrics research (provided board games for

the children), Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), Cen-

ter for Black Women’s Wellness, Inc., Pharmacy, Chiro-

practic, AIDS Education & Training Center Program

(AETC Georgia), line dancing, etc.

Gamma Chi members assisted in performing HTN

screenings and educating participants on maintaining

healthy lifestyles and blood pressures.

We reached a total of 59 participants for BPs and edu-

cation and 2 for education only. Onsite there were

medical physicians, nurse practitioners, physician as-

sistants, medical residents, medical interns, medical

and nursing students available when needed. There

were a total of five referrals.

The Atlanta Alumni Chapter of

Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc.

Morehouse School of Medicine

Annual community Engagement Day

Continued on page 9

Fresh vegetables and fruits were available for partici-

pants and vendors.

Seven Gamma Chi members participated. They were

Sorors Louise Purdue, Mary Thomas, Mary Walker,

Regina Dennis, Velda Graham, Janet Braimah and

Christine Mullen. Soror Louise Perdue was the on site

photographer for Gamma Chi Chapter, Inc.

Submitted by Soror Christine Mullen, MSN, MHA, RN

T he National Conclave of Grady Graduate Nurs-

es, Inc., hosted their 3rd Annual White Dress

Scholarship Luncheon on August 27, 2016. Their were

over two hundred seventy guest.

This organization highlights their past with honoring

Ludie Clay Andrews, the founder of the Grady Memori-

al Hospital School of Nursing. The future is embraced

with the awarding of three scholarships to deserving

nursing students. This year’s recipients were students

at Clayton State University, Emory University , and

Mercer University Schools of Nursing. The speaker for

the event was Mackie Norris, PhD, RN.

Nurses support each other, as was evident by the

many Gamma Chi members in attendance. Some Gam-

ma Chi sisters in attendance were Liz Alexander, Clara

Cabey, Christine Davis. Christine Mullen, Eugenia Jen-

nings, Marian Johnson, Melissa Luck, Lillian Thomas,

Nettie Thrash, and Mary Walker, were some of the at-

tendees.

Submitted by Soror Juliette Johnson, BSN, RN

Continued for page 8

National Conclave of Grady

Graduate Nurses Scholarship Luncheon

Graduates of Grady Memorial Hospital

Chartering of Omega Chi Chi

Gamma Chi’s Gift to Omega Chi Chi

Grady Memorial Hospital Doll Display created by

Soror Janice Willis

The Newsletter Committee gives special Thanks to

all of the sorors who have contributed their

time and talents to this publication. thanks to

all who have submitted articles and photos. To-

gether we CAN!

Juanita Gibbons-Delaney, Basileus

Mary E. Walker, Anti-

Basileus

Newsletter Committee

Janerio Farrington

Iona Ladson

Emma Jean Powell

S u mme r 2 0 1 6 V o l u me I I

Please save the date for Gamma Chi

Chapter's celebration of Chi Eta Phi

Sorority, Inc. Founder's Day

(October 16, 2016, 330pm at the

GNA). This is a closed ceremony for

active and inactive members. This

is truly a Chi Eta Phi event, and the

attire is Business attire/Sorority col-

ors. RSVP is required by September

30, 2016 to Soror Treva Carter.

Saint Philips AME Health Fair

T he S.T.E.M.S. (Science, Technology, Engineering,

Mathematics, and Services ) team of Saint Philip

AME Church held its Ninth Annual STEMS Career Fair

on Saturday, August 28, 2016 8am - 12:00noon for Mid-

dle School Students. The goal of the fair is to expose

middle school students to careers in Science, Technology,

Engineering, and Mathematics.

Gamma Chi Chapter of Chi Eta Phi Sorority, Inc. provid-

ed information on the field of nursing and blood pressure

screenings. We

conducted screen-

ing on 69 per-

sons. There were

seven members

present: Georgia

Faye Jackson,

Christine Mul-

len, Mary

Gainey, Andrea

Lewis, Treva

Carter, Kim Lu-

cas, and Randy

Crawford

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