More than 30 Sorors joined together to share food, laughs, and fond AKA memories to celebrate AKA Founders' Day.
   Sorors both active in Chi Sigma Omega and looking to join a chapter had a wonderful evening of sisterly bonding
   and fellowship!

   For our annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. International Day of Service, Chi Sigma Omega chapter hosted
   and moderated an interactive panel discussion with local community leaders -

     Utica Gray, PhD, MSHSA, BA (Chicago Regional Director, Fresh Start Caring for Kids Foundation),
     Heather Hathaway Miranda, M.A. (scholar-activist, award-winning international speaker),
     David Jackson (Joliet Black Police Officer Association President)
     Sheldon Watts (Bolingbrook Village Trustee).

   The topics of discussion included police brutality, social justice, domestic violence, and
   Dr. Martin Luther King's vision for a nonviolent future. Each panelist provided insight into how
   their work correlates with Dr. King's vision. Congressman Bill Foster was in attendance and provided
   his own personal connection with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy through the Congressman's father.
   In addition, we collected over 3k diapers and over 300 canned goods from the community and Sorors for
   donation to local food pantries!

   Chi Sigma Omega Chapter observed Pink Goes Red Day for Heart Health by hosting a heart healthy informative
   fitness event at the Eola Community Center in Aurora, Illinois.

   The importance of engaging in fitness activities and practicing an active lifestyle to maintain and improve
   heart health was among the key messages of the day, and members of the local community and Chi Sigma Omega
   got moving in a high energy line dancing fitness class taught by Belynda Head of Lines 'N Motion.

   Class participants also had the opportunity to learn more about heart disease, risk factors and
   prevention from Chi Sigma Omega member Tamara Smith, MSN, APN, FNP-BC, who provided written materials
   regarding heart disease, stroke, high blood pressure and related topics to attendees and conducted blood
   pressure screenings.

   At the conclusion of the event, gift cards were awarded to the first and last person to register
   for the class in appreciation for the community's support!

   On Saturday, March 2, 2019, we hosted our annual Teen Summit. The free event was held at the 95th Street
   Public Library in Naperville, Illinois. We had more than 30 youth in attendance, grades 7th through 12th.

   The morning began with an HBCU college fair. Representatives were on-site from Fisk University,
   Virginia Union University, Wiley College, and Kentucky State University. Students were able to speak
   with past alums and gain information on admissions.

   After the college fair, we transitioned to our summit. This year's theme was the Harlem Renaissance.
   Attendees learned about renaissance contributors like journalist Gwendolyn Bennett, novelist Nella Larsen,
   and singing trio the Dandridge Sisters, which included famed actress Dorothy Dandridge. To get the youth
   fully engaged, there was also a fashion show, spoken word and a session focused on helping our youth
   choose the best college majors and careers based on their interests.

   While the students were in their workshop, the parents attended a financial literacy program.
   We had Violette Hawkins, CFA from Edward Jones on-site discussing how to build an everyday budget
   to planning for retirement. Credit repair specialists Cheronda Hester and Cheryl Edwards provided best
   practices on maintaining good credit.

   The event overall was a success, impacting the community, and lives of our youth!

   In celebration of the accomplishments of participants in Chi Sigma Omega's two teen mentoring
   programs - T-Rose and #CAP or College Admissions Process, an end-of-year celebration was held at the
   Eola Community Center in Aurora, Illinois. The program participants in attendance received
   participation certificates and graduating seniors were presented with gifts.

   The event also promoted entrepreneurship, global impact, nutrition and wellness and the arts.
   Entrepreneurship. Event attendees had an opportunity to learn about local African-American owned
   businesses and their products and services from business owners in attendance who hosted information
   tables at the event.

   Global Impact. Community members joined the Chapter in dropping off donations of blankets, laundry
   detergent, shampoo and other necessities to the Refugee Supply Drive collection area to aid local
   refugee families.

   Nutrition and Wellness. Event attendees were treated to health-inspired refreshments that included an
   Apple Nacho Bar.

   The Arts. The event concluded with a Black Arts Walk which showcased displays created by students in
   the mentoring programs featuring African-American writers, entertainers and other artists.

   Blue skies and bright sunshine welcomed nearly 150 golfers to the Spirited Pearls Foundation's 15th
   Annual Golf Classic Tournament and Fundraiser. The event was held at the Carriage Greens Golf Club in Darien.
   President Wendy Swims open the ceremony by thanking the golfers, guests and families for helping make the
   sorority's largest fundraiser such a huge success.

   One of the event's highlights was presenting four deserving high school seniors with checks for $1,000 to help
   further their educations. The philanthropy of presenting scholarships falls in line with our
   sorority's motto of "Service to Mankind."

   The event concluded with the awards presentation that featured both the winning men's and women's teams.

   Thank you again everyone for making this year's event such a huge success. We'd be tickled pink to see each and
   everyone of you out here next year.

   Chi Sigma Omega's Annual 5K walk/run event was held on September 21, 2019 at Whalon Lake in Naperville, Illinois.
   We had 15 runners and over 50 walkers. The weather was a little daunting, but it did not stop the participants!
   They ran and walked through the rain with excitement and determination. Our female winner was Jenny Li and our male
   winner was Karl Nero. We can't wait to see you all back next year!

   For our annual Breast Cancer Awareness event on October 7th, Chi Sigma Omega chapter hosted and moderated an
   interactive community panel discussion on Debunking the Myths
   The topics of discussion included early detection, the truth about prevention, and resources to increase knowledge
   for the best chance of survival. Each panelist provided insight into their personal journeys with breast cancer and how to
   cope physically, mentally, and emotionally from the perspective of survivors and caregivers.
   In addition, each participant was offered a breast self- examination demonstration and encouraged to make appointments
   for an annual mammogram.
  

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