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“$HOW ME THEMONEY” Two teams will try to raise $5000 to send 100underprivileged children to Wee Savers andInvestors Camp (camp registr<strong>at</strong>ion fee is $50 perchild) Each team will approach potential contributorsfor don<strong>at</strong>ions. Teams will have 10 minutes toraise funds. Then, its time to $how Me theMoney!!!
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QUICK FACTS: NATIONALEDUCATION FUND (NEF),INC.Mission:To promote scholarship aid to needy students, bothmale and female of all racesTo conduct educ<strong>at</strong>ion programs enhancing thequality of life of <strong>our</strong> communities. The fund awardsthousands of dollars each year through traditionalscholarships, mini grants, fellowships, educ<strong>at</strong>ionalstipends, educ<strong>at</strong>ional travel grants and otherassistance to high school students, undergradu<strong>at</strong>es,and post-gradu<strong>at</strong>e students who can demonstr<strong>at</strong>efinancial need.
QUICK FACTS: NATIONALEDUCATION FUND (NEF),INCTypes of ScholarshipsRegional ScholarshipsSeven Founders ScholarshipsN<strong>at</strong>ional Educ<strong>at</strong>ion Fund ScholarshipsLorraine A. WilliamsRejesta V. PerryPhilo Sallie A. WilliamsDonor ScholarshipsCleo S. HigginsLaRona J. MorrisAngela E. RandallVivian D. TillmanInez Colson MemorialPhilo Geneva YoungLoVette Hood, Jr.
QUICK FACTS: NATIONALEDUCATION FUND (NEF),INCApplic<strong>at</strong>ion Process/Terms and Conditions forScholarship RecipientsApplicants need only to complete the NEFScholarship Applic<strong>at</strong>ion to be considered for any of thescholarships provided by the N<strong>at</strong>ional Educ<strong>at</strong>ionFund.Applic<strong>at</strong>ion must be accompanied by a nonrefundable$20 applic<strong>at</strong>ion processing feeAnnual applic<strong>at</strong>ion deadline: April 30 th and awardedby September 1
QUICK FACTS: NATIONALEDUCATION FUND (NEF),INCHow can the sorority, chapters, affili<strong>at</strong>es andorganiz<strong>at</strong>ions partner with NEF?NEF does not have an outlined applic<strong>at</strong>ion process torequest sponsorship. However, chapters who have aprogram or idea th<strong>at</strong> falls within the purpose andmission of NEF should write a detailed proposal andsubmit it to their respective NEF Trustee forconsider<strong>at</strong>ion.Opportunities for partnership are offered duringtimes when NEF is managing a grant, such as BuckleUp America, where chapters received mini grants toimplement the program locally.
QUICK FACTS: NATIONALEDUCATION FUND (NEF),INCHow Can the sorority, chapters, affili<strong>at</strong>es andorganiz<strong>at</strong>ions partner with NEF?In Addition to Power Luncheons, NEF host events <strong>at</strong> theregional conferences and Boules on topics of mutualinterest.Currently, NEF is working on a partnership with theScience, Technology and Engineering and M<strong>at</strong>hem<strong>at</strong>icsProgram (STEM). The STEM are those academic andprofessional disciplines th<strong>at</strong> fall under the acronym. Partof the goal is to partner with other organiz<strong>at</strong>ions th<strong>at</strong> areworking to advance the number of persons entering thesefields, but specifically women. Chapters will be asked tosupport this initi<strong>at</strong>ive in their communities.
QUICK FACTS: NATIONALEDUCATION FUND (NEF),INC To apply for a NEF Scholarship, forward acompleted applic<strong>at</strong>ion to: Mrs. Georgia Johnson| 6505 Auburnhill Drive | Austin, Texas78723-2705 To make a tax deductible contribution to NEF,Mail to P.O. Box 18616 Indianapolis, IN 46218.Check Payable to: <strong>Sigma</strong> <strong>Gamma</strong> <strong>Rho</strong> <strong>Sorority</strong>N<strong>at</strong>ional Educ<strong>at</strong>ion Fund, <strong>Inc</strong>.
QUICK FACTS: SEVENPEARLS FOUNDATION, INC.The Found<strong>at</strong>ion’s mission is based on seven foci: To develop str<strong>at</strong>egies th<strong>at</strong> promotes a positiveservice image of <strong>Sigma</strong> <strong>Gamma</strong> <strong>Rho</strong> <strong>Sorority</strong>, <strong>Inc</strong>. To support regional initi<strong>at</strong>ives To obtain corpor<strong>at</strong>e and grant funding To support the technology initi<strong>at</strong>ives <strong>at</strong>headquarters To identify res<strong>our</strong>ces and str<strong>at</strong>egies th<strong>at</strong> willassist in elimin<strong>at</strong>ing the mortgage To protect all real property of <strong>Sigma</strong> <strong>Gamma</strong> <strong>Rho</strong><strong>Sorority</strong>, <strong>Inc</strong>. To host the Life Member Luncheon during theBoule.
QUICK FACTS: SEVENPEARLS FOUNDATION, INC.Motto: “Solidifying the Found<strong>at</strong>ion for theFuture”A goal for the found<strong>at</strong>ion is to cre<strong>at</strong>e a capitalcampaign to completely elimin<strong>at</strong>e themortgage of the <strong>Sigma</strong> <strong>Gamma</strong> <strong>Rho</strong> <strong>Sorority</strong>,<strong>Inc</strong>. Intern<strong>at</strong>ional Corpor<strong>at</strong>e Headquarters.
QUICK FACTS: SEVENPEARLS FOUNDATION, INC.Within the next year, the found<strong>at</strong>ion willpublish the Seven Pearls Gazette, which is thefound<strong>at</strong>ion’s organ th<strong>at</strong> will be distributedelectronically on a quarterly basis to sororsand donors. This organ will fe<strong>at</strong>ure thefound<strong>at</strong>ion’s current donors and contributionsas well as bring the readers up to d<strong>at</strong>einform<strong>at</strong>ion and news about the found<strong>at</strong>ion’siniti<strong>at</strong>ives and achievements.
QUICK FACTS: SEVENPEARLS FOUNDATION, INC.How can the sorority partner with The Seven PearlsFound<strong>at</strong>ion?ExamplesThe found<strong>at</strong>ion focuses on supporting <strong>Sigma</strong> <strong>Gamma</strong><strong>Rho</strong> <strong>Sorority</strong>, <strong>Inc</strong>. and seeks grants to promoteprograms of <strong>Sigma</strong> <strong>Gamma</strong> <strong>Rho</strong> <strong>Sorority</strong>, <strong>Inc</strong>. Anexample of this is when the found<strong>at</strong>ion purchased carse<strong>at</strong>s for the MOM’s project during Boule 2010.Another example is the “Pearls and Stars Making aDifference: Partners for the Cure,” which was heldJune 18. This gala focused on cancer awareness,educ<strong>at</strong>ion and research.
QUICK FACTS: SEVENPEARLS FOUNDATION, INC.How can regions, chapters, and affili<strong>at</strong>espartner with The Seven Pearls Found<strong>at</strong>ion?ExamplesThe found<strong>at</strong>ion is still working on how it willbe able to support regions, chapters andaffili<strong>at</strong>es.
QUICK FACTS: SEVENPEARLS FOUNDATION, INC.How can outside organiz<strong>at</strong>ions partner with The SevenPearl Found<strong>at</strong>ion?ExamplesThe Seven Pearls Found<strong>at</strong>ion, <strong>Inc</strong>. partners withfound<strong>at</strong>ions who share similar foci and purpose. “Pearlsand Stars Making a Difference: Partners for the Cure.”The found<strong>at</strong>ion partnered with the N<strong>at</strong>ional IotaFound<strong>at</strong>ion, <strong>Inc</strong>. to sponsor the fundraiser to supportcancer, educ<strong>at</strong>ion, research, and both of theFound<strong>at</strong>ion’s missions. The found<strong>at</strong>ion presented theH<strong>at</strong>tie McDaniel Health Award to Deepa S.Subramaniam, MD for her service in cancer researchand educ<strong>at</strong>ion.
QUICK FACTS: SEVENPEARLS FOUNDATION, INC.For more inform<strong>at</strong>ion, please contactDr. Mynora J. Bryant, President/CEO, SevenPearls Found<strong>at</strong>ion, <strong>Inc</strong>., 1000 Southhill Drive,Suite 201, Cary, NC 27513-8628
QUICK FACTS: SIGMAPUBLIC EDUCATION ANDRESEARCH (SPEAR)FOUNDATIONSPEAR is a technical assistance and fiscalsponsorship providerMission St<strong>at</strong>ement:To promote social, civic, cultural, economic, andeduc<strong>at</strong>ion progress for vulnerable or <strong>at</strong>-riskfamilies and communities. The mission is fulfilledthrough community services, public educ<strong>at</strong>ion,advocacy, and social science research.
QUICK FACTS: SIGMAPUBLIC EDUCATION ANDRESEARCH (SPEAR)FOUNDATIONPurpose:Empower minorities and women with tools andskills to become economically self-sufficientDevelop programm<strong>at</strong>ic activities th<strong>at</strong> focus onfamily preserv<strong>at</strong>ionDevelop health initi<strong>at</strong>ives th<strong>at</strong> increases theawareness of minorities and womenDevelop educ<strong>at</strong>ion initi<strong>at</strong>ives th<strong>at</strong> empowerimpoverished women to become effectiveadvoc<strong>at</strong>es for themselves, their children and theircommunity
How can the sorority partner with SPEAR?ExamplesQUICK FACTS: SIGMAPUBLIC EDUCATION ANDRESEARCH (SPEAR)FOUNDATION Establish a partnership to sponsor n<strong>at</strong>ionwide serviceproject such as a SPEAR Sign<strong>at</strong>ure Program or aprogram th<strong>at</strong> falls within SPEAR’s mission and goals. Co-sponsor programming <strong>at</strong> Boule similar to Oper<strong>at</strong>ionBAM where a community service, advocacy, or publiceduc<strong>at</strong>ion initi<strong>at</strong>ive is delivered to target popul<strong>at</strong>ion(see other examples for region below).
QUICK FACTS: SIGMAPUBLIC EDUCATION ANDRESEARCH (SPEAR)FOUNDATIONHow can regions partner with SPEAR?Examples Establish a region-wide initi<strong>at</strong>ive of importance to theregion as long as it falls within SPEAR’s mission andgoals and serves the target popul<strong>at</strong>ion. Co-sponsor programming <strong>at</strong> Regional Conference suchas etiquette c<strong>our</strong>se for troubled youth or job hunting,interviewing and wardrobe skills for women <strong>at</strong> a localshelter
QUICK FACTS: SIGMAPUBLIC EDUCATION ANDRESEARCH (SPEAR)FOUNDATIONHow can chapters, local affili<strong>at</strong>e clubs (Philos and <strong>Rho</strong>ers), orcommunity based organiz<strong>at</strong>ions partner with SPEAR?ExamplesCo-sponsor programming such as:a F<strong>at</strong>hers’ Day program sponsored by chapter th<strong>at</strong> helpsnoncustodial f<strong>at</strong>hers bond with childrena mental health awareness seminar th<strong>at</strong> benefits community,a health fair for seniorsa financial planning seminar for first gener<strong>at</strong>ion collegestudents.
QUICK FACTS: SIGMAPUBLIC EDUCATION ANDRESEARCH (SPEAR)FOUNDATIONFor more inform<strong>at</strong>ion, please contactCorine J. Green, President/CEO, SPEARFound<strong>at</strong>ion <strong>at</strong> 313 Casa Del Norte Drive,North Las Vegas, NV 89031-2893Phone: (702) 482-8588Fax: (702) 649-6065 (fax)Email: info@SPEARFound<strong>at</strong>ion.orgWebsite: www.SPEARFound<strong>at</strong>ion.org
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