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Gwinnett Sigmas News
Halloween at Anderson-Livsey: Blue Pumpkin Buckets, Candy, Costumes, and Plenty of Fun
For students at Anderson-Livsey Elementary School in Snellville, Georgia, Halloween was full of tricks and treats. The Gwinnett Sigmas got in on the fun on October 30, donating 30 blue pumpkin buckets and candy for the school’s autistic students and participating in the Trunk or Treat event.
Blood Drive Draws Community Support
On October 14, the brothers of the Rho Beta Sigma Alumni Chapter sponsored its first blood drive.
Local Sigmas Support AIDS Walk Atlanta
On September 23, brothers of the Rho Beta Sigma Alumni Chapter participated in the 2023 AIDS Walk Atlanta Music Festival and 5K Run as part of the Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. ATL team.
September is National Sickle Cell Awareness Month
As September is National Sickle Cell Awareness Month, the brothers of the Rho Beta Sigma Alumni Chapter encourage everyone to do their part in the ongoing battle against this serious disease. You can lend your support by donating to a Sigma brother who will walk three miles for those who cannot do it themselves.
Rho Beta Sigma Participates in the 8th Annual Yellow River Trash Bash
The brothers of the Rho Beta Sigma Alumni Chapter offered a helping hand at the eighth annual Yellow River Trash Bash at the Yellow River Water Trail in Stone Mountain, Georgia, on August 26.
Back to School: Gwinnett Sigmas Celebrate New Year with Local Communities
The Gwinnett Sigmas took part in the Back to School Bash and Supplies Giveaway at New Bethel AME Church in Lithonia and the Gwinnett County Sheriff’s Office’s third annual Back-to-School Bash at the Gwinnett County Fairgrounds in Lawrenceville.
Conclave Houston 2023: Rho Beta Sigma, Bro. Richard Bradley Region’s Top March for Babies Fundraisers
The Rho Beta Sigma Alumni Chapter proudly accepted the award for the Southern Region’s Top Fundraising Chapter for the 2022 March for Babies at Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.’s bi-annual Conclave in Houston, Texas.
About Rho Beta Sigma
Rho Beta Sigma was chartered on Thursday, October 8, 2015 by 11 brothers of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Incorporated.
The charter members are: Bro. Terrence M. Trimble, Bro. Dr. Lawrence Taylor, Bro. Gary T. Graham, Bro. Andrew Sims, Bro. Scott Peter’s, Bro. Richard J. Bradley, Bro. Brian Coleman, Bro. Desamka Meyers, Bro. Lemell Overton, Bro. Andrew Anderson, and Bro. C. Ryan Perry.
Rho Beta Sigma is the 6th chapter in the metro Atlanta area and is currently under the leadership of Bro. Eli J Duval. Rho Beta Sigma continues to drive the principles of Phi Beta Sigma, Fraternity Incorporated: Brotherhood, Scholarship and Service.
Upcoming Events
January 7, 9:45 am: Founders’ Day Church Service – Join us at Berean Christian Church Gwinnett to celebrate our Founders’ Day. The attire is blue blazer, white shirt, blue tie, and black pants.
January 9: 110th Founders’ Day
January 7, 9:45 am: Founders’ Day Church Service – Join us at Berean Christian Church Gwinnett to celebrate our Founders’ Day. The attire is blue blazer, white shirt, blue tie, and black pants.
January 9: 110th Founders’ Day – 475 Technology Pkwy NW., Norcross, GA 30092 – Meet the Marriott Hotel
September 9, 10:00 am: Chapter Meeting – The meeting is for Brothers only; please get in touch with us for more information.
September 9, 7:00 pm: 43rd Sickle Cell Road Race, Outdoor Concert & Candlelight Vigil – East Point City Hall
September 21, 8:00 pm: Homebuying for Real Estate Investment (Free Online Session): Please use this link to join the session.
September 23, 9:00 am: AIDS Walk Atlanta
September 23, 12:30 pm: Chapter Retreat
September 30: National Sigma Day of Service
October 7: Tiffany Porter Walk
October 7, 6:30 am – 12:00 pm: Race for Autism, Gwinnett County Fairground (2405 Sugarloaf Pkwy, Lawrenceville, GA 30045)
October 8: Chapter Charter Day
October 14, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm: Blood Drive, Berean Christian Church Gwinnett – 1465 Highpoint Rd. Snellville, GA 30078
October 14, 10:00 am, Chapter Meeting – The meeting is for Brothers only; please get in touch with us for more information.
October 28, 9:00 am, Roadside Cleanup (All are welcome to participate) – 475 Technology Pkwy NW., Norcross, GA 30092 – Meet in the Marriott Hotel Parking Lot.
November 4: Hon. Bro. Charles W. Moore Centennial Gala
November 11, 10:00 am, Chapter Meeting – The meeting is for Brothers only; please get in touch with us for more information.
December 2, 9:00 am, Roadside Cleanup (All are welcome to participate) – 475 Technology Pkwy NW., Norcross, GA 30092 – Meet in the Marriott Hotel Parking Lot.
December 9, 10:00 am, Chapter Meeting – The meeting is for Brothers only; please get in touch with us for more information.
National Programs
Education
The Rho Beta Sigma Alumni chapter focuses on the fraternity’s mission to promote scholarship, one of our core principles. We do this with partnerships in the Gwinnett school system by facilitating donations to support students and by raising money to issue scholarships. It doesn’t just stop there – we also promote scholarship among the brothers. Our education program is led by Brothers William Cooke and James Rayford.
Bigger and Better Business
As Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc’s first national program since 1924, Big and Better Business has been the driving force behind promoting black-owned enterprises and ensuring that our community is educated about the tools to establish great business acumen in a competitive business market. The fraternity currently promotes the Black Spend Initiative, and our brothers here at Rho Beta Sigma contribute thousands of dollars a month to this drive. Our goal is to ensure the black dollar circulates in the black community longer and stronger. Brothers Carl D Cook and Dana Thorpe lead these initiatives in our chapter.
Social Action
Social action in our fraternity has a long history through initiatives like civil rights, voting rights, and promoting the overall wellness of black people. Our mission today is to continue the legacy that our brothers before us have started. Our Honorable Brother Senator John Lewis said it best, “You must be bold, brave, and courageous and find a way to get in the way.” Our chapter’s social action mission is led by Brother Kien Hunter.
Do You Want to Join Our Wondrous Band?
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