Chapter History

Delta Omicron Sigma Columbus Alumnae Chapter was founded on July 20, 1975 in Columbus, Ohio by eight magnificent women:

Soror Cheryl Copeland	Soror Goldean Gibbs	Soror Wilma Hall	Soror Barbara Lundy
Soror Bessie McGhee	Soror Mable Mixon	Soror Marcia Shepherd	Soror Cynthia Winchester

 

These eight women wanted to make a difference in Columbus through community service and education. Today we are still focusing on community service and striving to make a difference in the community. With the help of our undergraduate chapters, our colonies, and our Rhoer Club we are dedicated to spreading the Sigma word.

Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc., gives leadership, service and resources towards removing barriers and inequality so that all peoples of America, especially of our Black community, may develop their potential and exercise full citizenship. We aim to support human rights legislation, service to and support of grass roots individuals and community development activity, and through active participation in the programs of affiliate and other organizations. We are committed to work to improve the quality of our lives and the society we serve.

Our goal is to service the less advantaged areas in the Columbus metropolitan area. With special attention to uplifting the youth, the service and dedication of the elderly, and working with the physically challenged.
 

This illustrious chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. hosts, sponsors, participates and triumphs in the programs such as the following:

• Bone Marrow Drive in conjunction with the American Red Cross
• Godman Guild Thanksgiving Dinner
• Breakfast with Santa at The YMCA
• Channel 10tv Project Safe Child/Buckle Up America( National Program)
• The Great Lakes Chapter of the Links Back to School Program ( Project Big Book Bag-National Program)
• American Cancer Society Relay for Life
• NPHC Step Show 2000 - Champions!
• Youth Symposium (National Program)

 

 Contributions of the chapter to the functioning of the Sorority:

• Delta Omicron Sigma Chapter hosted 2006 Area III Workshops
• Hosted a reception for Pamela Lee UCC
• Assisted Past Regional Sytakes TiJauna Ingram in TORCH Training,in Cleveland, Ohio
• Soror Beverly Taite Area III Coordinator - Regional Officer

  
   

  The following events for Delta Omicron Sigma Chapter this are ongoing and forthcoming:

  • Annual Delta Omicron Sigma Picnic
  • Annual Evening of the Arts Gala
  • Annual Founder's Day Celebration
  • Bone Marrow Drive

    
    The following events of the undergraduate chapters under our cover have occurred this quarter or are forthcoming for this fiscal year:

    Delta Phi (DF) Chapter [Ohio State University]:
    Eta Psi (HY) Chapter [Ohio University]:
    Central Region Undergraduate Members
     

   

  The Poodle of the Year
  The Poodle of the Year Award is given to the a Soror in the chapter that exudes the spirit of sisterhood and the SIGMA service. The Sorors are nominated and voted on by sisters in the chapter. Poodle of the Year winners are as follows:
  2003Sorors Adrianne Edwards-Keaton and Beverly Taite
  2006 Alena Tucker

  ***2007 Dana Broadnax***

   

   

  
  
   

  

   

  For the Columbus Chapter of NPHC:

   

  Delta Omicron Sigma Chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc.:

  Participated in the NPHC and The American Red Cross Blood Drive

  NPHC Greek Step Show and Greek Picnic