SUPPORTING SIGMA SERVICE PROJECTS

Soror Brigitte Cook- International Programs Coordinator

Purpose

To encourage fulfillment of the mission of the sorority, expand implementation of

National Programs and expand the outreach and impact of the services

provided by the members

Objective

Provide information and training to the members about National Programs and

reporting requirements

Goals

Definitions of National Programs Understand reporting requirements

Our Mission

Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority's aim is to enhance the quality of life within the

community.

Public service, leadership development and education of youth are the hallmark

of the organization's programs and activities.

Sigma Gamma Rho addresses concerns that impact society educationally,

civically, and economically.

Project Reassurance: Sigma Gamma Rho Signature Service Program

Purpose: To combat the problem of teen pregnancy by addressing four major touch points: Physical Health, Mental Health, Safe Communities, Protecting the Future

Theme

H3 – It’s All About Me Healthy Choices, Healthy Living Healthy Generations

Strategic Partnerships

March of Dimes

The National Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancies

Centers for Disease Control

Project Reassurance: Sigma Gamma Rho Signature Service Program

Annual National Youth Symposium

Theme:

As Determined by Grand Basileus

Objective:

To provide youth with tools and information to make healthier choices for themselves and their families through educational workshops and activities

Activities:

Held the second Saturday of each March in conjunction with Sigma Week

Hosted simultaneously by graduate chapters across the nation

National, regional and local publicity

Project Reassurance: Sigma Gamma Rho Signature Service Program

March of Dimes

Theme:

March for Babies

Objective:

To raise funds in support of the March of Dimes initiatives to prevent premature births

Activities:

Participation in the March of Dimes “ March for Babies”

Goal:

$1,922.00 per chapter

MwanimugimuNational Essay Contest

Purpose: To provide opportunities that allow structured ways to learn about

Africa; heighten awareness of African cultural heritage; and improve writing and research skills.

Theme: “ From Small Acorns Come Mighty Oaks”

Scope: Local, regional and national

Activities:

Publicize the contest in local media

Recruit participants

Serve as tutors and writing coaches

Essay evaluation

Awards and recognition

Program for Africa

Purpose:

To address the needs of the women of Africa financially, educationally and civically

UNDER CONSTRUCTION NEW CRITERIA COMING

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Project Wee Savers

Purpose: To teach youth the importance of saving, investment and the value of credit

Target Audience:

Children 6-18 years of age

Goals:

Develop an awareness of various banking facilities and their available services.

Become knowledgeable of the real life skills of saving and buying stocks

Experience the real life skills of basic investing

Set specific goals attainable through monitoring and mentoring of money and activities

Develop an awareness of the important of credit and credit ratings

Operation Big Book Bag

Purpose:

To provide school supplies to children primarily in homeless shelters, hospitals, foster care or selected facilities.

Scope: Local, regional and national

Activities:

Donate supplies ranging from book bags to computers

Tutor and/or mentor at local facilities

Provide access to reference material and study

Hattie McDaniels Health InitiativePurpose: Provide education on and active support of early detection

and research for the prevention and cure of breast, prostate, ovarian, colon and other types of cancers

Scope:

Local, regional and local

Goals:

Increase awareness of cancer screening and prevention options

Provide materials and information

Partner with local health providers

Conduct informational workshops and seminars

National Report

Revised Year End Report Form/Data Collection

National Report

Purpose: To record, quantify and analyze the results of our national programs and community service projects.

Scope:

Local, regional and local

Goals:

Evaluate the effectiveness of national programs and projects

Provide data for grant proposals and other external funding sources

Enable us to effectively communicate the community impact of our work worldwide.

Benefits of New Form

Electronic version of the National Report launched in 2010

Revision from Word form to Excel document

User-friendly

Efficient data collection

Increase accuracy through built in math calculations if completed electronically

Written confirmation of receipt of the report by HQ

Implementation

June 2010 – December 2010

Chapters utilize new process and electronic format

Provide feedback and suggestions to the national committee at:

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/YY8YTMY

Evaluation based feedback from chapters

April 2011

Revised report ready for year end data entry

Compile

Types of Reports

National Programs and Projects

Community Service (Local) Program

Results of the event

# Attendees by age range and gender

Donations – In-kind and cash

Sponsors, Partners and speakers

Data Entry

Access the National Report on the Sorors Only Section

1. Click tab International Projects. (Note: Located lower level of the worksheet.)

2. Click the drop-down menu for International Service Organization/Program Name. Select one of the International Service Organization then Click Tab.

Data Entry

Enter the value for Total Service Hrs then Click Tab

Enter the value for Chapter Expenses then Click Tab

Click the drop-down menu for Donation Type. Select one of the Donation Type. Click Tab. Enter the amount

Data Entry

Enter the values for each Female Attendees: Ages 11-16, 17-24 and 25+

Enter the values for each Male Attendees: Ages 11-16, 17-24 and 25+

Data Entry

Access the National Report on the Sorors Only Section

1. Click tab Community Service Projects.

2. Type the Community Service Organization/Project Name

Data Entry

Click the tab Year End Report

Type in Chapter Name, click tab

Type in EIN, click tab

Click the Drop Down Menu for location

Enter the values for Active Members from last year, click tab

Data Entry

Click the tab Year End Report

Type in Chapter Name, click tab

Type in EIN, click tab

Click the Drop Down Menu for location

Enter the values for Active Members from last year, click tab

Evaluate

Analyze

Goals versus actual resultsSuccessesOpportunities for growthFeedback and follow-up

Q & A