spring 2014 newsletter
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Sigma Iota Sigma's Beta Chapter Spring 2014 Newsletter!TRANSCRIPT
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Newest Executive Board
The
Sigma Iota Sigma Newsletter
The Psi Class!
Fall 2014
President
Tayisha St. Vil
Vice President
Gabriela
Cardoso
Secretary Treasurer
Kaitlyn Tuna Irene Tung
S P R I N G 2 0 1 4
Spring 2014
Semester
This semester, SIS
continued to expand its
influence on the SBU community through the
multiple programs and
philanthropic events we
held. As we welcomed
the new pledge class into
the sorority, we can
proudly say that Sigma
Iota Sigma is now 145
members strong!
Rush Chair Joy Huang and Rush Committee
Irene Tung, Nicole Davis, and Kaitlyn Tuna
successfully brought in a large interest group for
the spring semester. Pledge Mistress Tayisha St.
Vil and Assistant Pledge Mistress Grace Gomez
dedicated their heart, time, and energy to
induct the beautiful Psi Class into the
SISterhood.
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SUMMER 2014
GREEK WEEK!!!!
Philanthropy This year we hosted a St. Judes Childrens Hospital Charity Fair with Tau Kappa
Epsilon in which we raised money through carnival themed games to donate to the
hospital. We participated in the Walk For Beauty in Stony Brook Village, and raised money for the Strides Breast Cancer Walk at
Jones Beach! Our annual Birch Auction was a huge success, thanks to Public Relations
Chair, Stephanie Chocko. A new philanthropy was introduced by Nicole Davis:
The Water Project! We raised money to donate to this non-profit organization in order to assist in supplying clean and sustainable
water sources in suffering Sub-Saharan African regions.
Sisterhood Sisterhood chair to the sorority, Stephanie Chocko
was able to plan many exciting sister socials that strengthened bonds between active members. These
included repainting our rocks and SIS dinners together. Steph was even able to plan a photo shoot
around the Wang Center fountain for any sister available to participate!
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SUMMER 2014
Accomplishments This semester brought along many
accomplishments and firsts in Beta Chapter
History! Some of our beautiful sisters, including
Tayisha St. Vil, Irene Zhang, and Julie Lavalliere
were inducted into the Order of Omega Greek
Honor Society. After placing 1st place in Greek
Week, SIS was also awarded the New Member
Class Scholarship Award for our Phi class having
the highest pledge class GPA on campus!
Greek Week This years Greek Week was a cultural experience since the theme this time was around the world!
Thanks to Social Chair Roshni Sondhi, we paired up with Phi Chi Epsilon and MALIK Fraternity to
compete in the weeks fun filled activities. We placed first in Greek Week!!!!! Roshni Sondhi and Joy
Huang competed in pageant this year impressing all with their bodacious bods, and Tayisha St. Vil
impressed everyone with her question and answer session. The group talent performance was a huge
success! Needless to say we had a great time participating and look forward to competing again next
year!
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SUMMER 2014
A Pictures Worth a Thousand Words
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SUMMER 2014
Alumni Wed like to thank the alumni for taking time out
of their busy schedules to meet the Psi class
pledges, come out to crossing, and for attending
formal.
Congratulations to the Class of 2014 graduates and
new SIS alumnae Sabrina Kruzynski, Stephanie
Chocko, Natasha Bankay, and Stephanie
Tuminello! We also would like to congratulate the
newly engaged, married, and pregnant alumnae!
We wish you all much happiness in the future!
Stay connected to upcoming Beta Chapter events
by checking our facebook page and website!
Alumni attendance is always appreciated!
**SAVE THE DATE**
SISter Retreat!!
Date: September 6th
Time: Morning-Afternoon
Location: TBA
(more information following)
*Check the Facebook group or contact alumni chair Julie Lavalliere (603)-
275-4952 for additional information. Also, since a few active sisters will be
celebrating their birthdays in the summer, more fun SIS gatherings are to
follow!
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SUMMER 2014
A letter from the President
Greetings to all of the divine SISters of Sigma Iota Sigma! What an eventful year this has been for the Beta Chapter! With hard work and
dedication of our heart, time, and energy we have conducted and upheld the values of this organization to the best of our ability. We have upheld our scholastic goal by receiving highest GPA recognition for our Phi class, attained 1st place in Greek Week, extending our network by
creating new connections with other non-Greek organizations, introducing a new philanthropy: The Water Project, and etc. However, with success comes obstacles, and we have overcome some of these obstacles with the help of our wonderful active chapter, and of course with the advice of wise alumni. With this being said, I would personally like to give my thanks to all the alumni support we have received, and
moving ahead the Beta chapter looks forward to improving alumni relations, which is definitely a priority. We ask that you all come and participate in our SISter retreat that will be held on September 6th to bridge gaps, embrace positive energy, address dissatisfaction, and
celebrate our sisterhood. Exact details are still being worked on and will be shared when the time comes! Until then, I hope you all have a
wonderful summer and I anticipate more joyous memories with you all!
With Sisterly love,
#125 Holmes Tayisha Saint Vil
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SUMMER 2014
With patience comes great reward
Here is a Present that we all have been waiting for.
Drum roll please. (Here is a clue it rhymes with deposit)
(A file link will be posted through facebook.)
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Sorority Roster for Spring 2014 Tau Class
Gabriela Cardoso Vice President,
Judiciary Board
Grace Gomez
Alyssa McDonald
Yeshana Persuad
Tayisha SaintVil President
Roshni Sondhi IFSC Vice President
Arely Sosa
Rachel Vincent Formal Committee, Special
Events Coordinator
Upsilon Class
Joy Huang Pledge Mistress
Julie Lavalliere Judiciary Board, Risk
Management Chair, Public Relations Chair,
Alumni Chair
Phi Class
Michelle Aclander
Leila Dastgheib-Beheshti Assistant
Pledge Mistress
Irene Zhang
Chi Class
Nicole Davis Judiciary Board, Social Chair,
Expansion Committee
Kaitlyn Tuna Secretary, Sisterhood Chair
Irene Tung Treasurer, Rush Chair
Psi Class
Andrea Bernstein Philanthropy Chair
Miranda Castellani Fundraising Chair, Powderpuff
Committee
Lauren Colella Rush Committee, Guardian Angel,
Powderpuff Committee, Expansion Committee
Magdalene Forgrasi Web Design Chair, Formal
Committee, Rush Committee
Jillian Gannon Rush Committee, Expansion
Committee
Sarah Lin IFSC Representative, Rush Committee
Jenna Morlock Scholarship Chair, Historian, Rush
Committee