Spring 2001

Mar.19-Is Teen Pregnancy Becoming an Epidemic in Buffalo?
Speaker: Najeyah Sultan-Planned Parenthood

Mar. 20- Joyce Wilson Nixon (community leader): She will be discussing her involvement and contributions in the community
Rm. 145c 5-7pm

Mar.21- Event TBA

Mar.22- "Pack Light": The stress and struggles of being a female
in conjunction with Lambda Theta Alpha Latin Sorority, Inc. Rm.145b 5-8pm

Mar. 23 Celebrate Yourself-Women of Excellence Awards
Help us honor the women of UB whom "Define their Presence with Excellence"
Time and Place To Be Announced

Fall 2000

Sept 16 -1st Annual Sickle Cell Walk
In assoc. with the SCDAA-Buffalo & WNY chp.
Sept. 30 -Sickle Cell Auction
in conjunction w/ BSU
Oct.1 -Participated in the Walk for Breast Cancer
Oct.23 -"A Meeting In The Ladies Room" (A forum on women's issues) in assoc. with SGR & WFB
Nov.5 -Chat & Chew -Diefendorf 103 (UB South)...All Interested Women are Welcome...come learn more about this BEAUTIFUL SORORITY

Spring 2000

7 Days of Enlightenment
Feb.7 -Movie Night to PROMOTE TOLERANCE---"American History X", Harriman 225 5:30-7:30 p.m., Refreshments will be served
Feb.8 -The Women of ABS will be heading out to Flare Head Start to help some of Buffalo's youth celebrate Black History Month
Feb.9 -TOOOO CUTE DAY (for Sorors ONLY)
Feb.10 -Discussion Forum: Booker T. Washington vs. W.E.B. Dubois-What side of the fence are you on?, Harriman 225 5:30-7:30 p.m. Refreshments will be served
Feb.11 -A Sickle Cell Forum...Guest Speaker-Ms. Aviva Merrit, Coordinator for the Buffalo chapter of the National Sickle Cell Foundation, 145E Student Union 5:30-7:30 p.m. Refreshments will be served
Feb.12 -Illumination 2000....Interested Ladies Only, Proper Attire Required,...225 Harriman 1:30-3:30 p.m. BE PROMPT...Refreshments will be served
Feb.13 -Ladies Night...TBA
March 24, 2000 along with Malika Kambe Umfazi Sorority, Inc.and Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Women's Discussion:"Sister we need to talk"
March 25, 2000 Participated in the University @ Buffalo's Children's Carnival

PAST EVENTS

Spring 99 Semester's Calendar

February 1-Forum: Are minorities a priority on this campus? Facilitated by Dr. Henry J. Durand of the EOP office--225 Harriman Hall 6-8pm
February 2-Clothing Drive for the Buffalo Salvation Army--location TBA
February 3-Games Night: Who Got Game?--Goodyear X 8-11pm
February 5-Movie Night: Come find out who's the "Dancehall Queen"--Goodyear X 7-10pm
February 12-Can I Get A Toooo Cute: It's finally here Alpha Beta Sigma Sorority, Inc. is having its first party/food drive in Harriman Hall--doors open @ 10pm: $4 general public,$3 w/ a can good,$3 greeks
H.O.P.E Scholarship program Penny Drive.Beginning on October 18 .This scholarship program is to help female high school graduates fund their college education. The "Help Our People Excel" scholarship was founded by Alpha Beta Sigma Sorority, Inc. in order to encourage and promote women pursuing a professional career.This Scholarship does not discriminate against females of any ethnic, religious or social background. If you have a donation to make you can contact Naeemah Carre at the email address below. The date that this scholarship program will be in effect will be posted. At the moment Alpha Beta Sigma is raising money to fund this program.If you are a female high school student and are interested in applying for the H.O.P.E Scholarship please send your name and address to the Naeemah Carre (email below) and you will be provided with further information.
Alpha Beta Sigma Sorority, Inc. and The Lighted School House Program- The Sorors of ABS are providing possitive mentors and role models to the youth of our communities along with the Lighted School House After School Program. Aside from providing emotional and academic support to our youth we keep them off the streets, provide them with games, dance and step class, facilities such as swimming pools, basketball courts, and much more.

Fall 99 EVENTS

OCTOBER 3RD-MAKING STRIDES AGAINST BREAST CANCER- The Betas Volunteered their time and help at this annual event this past October. Taking Strides Against Breast Cancer is a non-competitive walk which helps bring about awareness for breast cancer and raises money for the cure.

OCTOBER 18 KIDS VOTING DAY- Leadership Developement
The women of Alpha Beta Sigma Volunteered their time to facilitate group discussions with a number of high school students. These topics covered issues such as whether or not teenagers felt that their voices and opinions were heard by this countrys' politicians. This program encourages young adults to vote when they become of age and realize that they must understand the issues to vote effectively.

DECEMBER 6- The Buffalo Children's Hospital Christmas Party for Patients with Sickle Cell Disease
Alpha Beta Sigma Sorority volunteered their time at this event on December 6, 1999. This event further influenced us to pursue the fight against Sickle Cell Diseases. Hearing stories of the lives lost and seeing the faces of so many that suffered because of this terrible disease left a dent in our hearts. When we see that our efforts make a difference in the lives of SCD patients this keeps us motivated to and enthusiastic to do our part which is to serve our commumity. Sickle Cell Disease takes the lives of so many people of color. African Americans and Latinos make up the majority of Sickle Cell Disease Patients. As a Public Service Sorority who recognizes the severity of Sickle Cell Disease, we will do all that we can, to bring about awareness and support within our communities.

UPCOMING COMMUNITY SERVICE

The Alpha Beta Sigma Sorority JAEL TABINA MOORE SICKLE CELL FUND-

Established in September of 1999 after a converstation between Soror Naeemah Carre, Soror Shavonne Wyche, and Jacquie Moore (Jael's mother). In this conversation Jacquie expressed her feelings on the lack of attention and funds given to people suffering from Sickle Cell, namely African Americans. Jacquie went on to tell us that her daughter suffers from this disease and that she wanted to do something to help her daughter and others like her combat this illness. The ladies of Alpha Beta Sigma decided to help Jacquie and Jael Moore. This marked the birth of the fund.

Our first step was to research the illness. Once we enlightened ourselves we began to plan projects that would help bring about awareness and funds for Sickle Cell.

**If you would like to Donate money or have ideas on how we can help raise awareness for Sickle Cell you may contact us at ALPHABETASIGMA@hotmail.com

more info on the ABS Jael Tabina Moore Fund Coming Soon

ALPHA BETA SIGMA SORORITY 1st ANNUAL KIDS CULTURE DAY-

This event is designed to enrich the lives of children throughout the Buffalo area. The program consists of numerous activities in which we enlighten the children on the three cultures that we represent (African, Caribbean, and Latino). We plan to teach basic facts about these cultures, tell folklores, do arts and crafts, ending with a potluck dinner showcasing cuisines from each culture.

The purpose of this program is to educate and enlighten children who are of Caribbean, Latino, and African culture. Teaching them to take pride in who they are and where they come from, and promoting tolerance and understanding amoung those of the 3 culture and those who are not of these cultures. Each year we plan to work with either a local community center, after school program or elementary school.

**Return for details on this years event.

Please read this Public Service Announcement It is important and vital to our communities.....Census 2000