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Greetings Brothers in Sigma!
I trust that all is well with you and yours. First, let me say thank you to those of you that tuned in to my first international conference call this week. It is my hope and prayer that you are as excited about Sigma as I am. We have so much to celebrate as we enter our second century of Brotherhood, Scholarship and Service! In case you missed the call, a recording is available HERE.
Let me provide you with a brief recap. YOU need to be a part of these initiatives!
1. Thunder Back! The 50th Anniversary of the March on Washington - Please click the banner to reserve your seat on buses coming from your area. These buses are FREE OF CHARGE. They will arrive in Washington between 4:00am and5:00am on August 24th. You will not need a hotel room. We will provide a place for you to freshen up before the breakfast. While we are committed to bringing 350 or more by bus, we want 2000 Men of Sigma on the Mall in Washington. Let's make this happen. Reserve your seat today!
BROTHERS REGISTERING FOR THUNDER BACK'S "GET ON THE BUS!" DO NOT NEED TO REGISTER FOR A TICKET TO THE BREAKFAST. A TICKET IS BEING HELD AND ACCOUNTED FOR YOU. PAY YOUR CITY MARSHAL UPON GETTING ON THE BUS. IF YOU GO TO PURCHASE A TICKET VIA THE LINK FOR THE BREAKFAST FIRST, IT WILL DIRECT YOU TO THUNDER BACK'S "GET ON THE BUS" REGISTRATION.
2. Centennial - The finalized schedule for the Centennial will be released shortly. We are excited to announce that we will host a gospel concert, two secular concerts, a collegiate summit, a Legends Roundtable, the A. Phillip Randolph March and PLENTY of parties! It's time to celebrate! Register now by going toPBS100.ORG! 4000 registered attendees is our goal. Will YOU be in the number come July 2014?
3. Monument on the Campus of Howard University - On January 9th, 2014, we will unveil a monument on the campus where Phi Beta Sigma was born. You have a chance to Etch Your Name in History. Your chapter needs to be represented on this monument. Sponsor Brothers that have joined the Omega Chapter. Place your name on this monument. The investment is $100 for individual names and $200 for chapters. The deadline is October 31st. Print this out and get it to all of your Brothers NOW. Let's make sure all of our senior Brothers are informed. You can donate through our ONLINE PORTAL or send a check listing 'Monument' in the subject line.
4. March On, March On, Ye Mighty Host! - Your History book is on sale NOW! Do you have your copy? CLICK HERE to see your options for purchase. Limited edition copies are available with signatures of all living presidents. Every Sigma needs to purchase this book!
5. Sigma Cares for its Own - Our International Chaplain, the Rev. Dr. Christopher V. Brown, is leading the charge to let EVERY Sigma know that they are loved. Soon you will see a 'Chaplain's Corner' on our website. There, we will share words of inspiration and prayer requests. Lost a loved one? Let the Chaplain know. A Sigma Brother transitions to the Omega Chapter? Let the Chaplain know. A member of the Sigma family is in the hospital? Let the Chaplain know. We want to reach out to and visit our Brothers in their hour of need. The Chaplain Team will also raise scholarship funds to help Sigma Brothers stay in school. Sigma truly cares for its own! You can contact our chaplain atsigmacares@phibetasigma1914.org.
Brothers, there is so much going on! I am unable to capture it all in this brief note. Look for email blasts to come out about our Slogan Contest, the Crescent, Sigma Cares for its Own, our Centennial Membership Plan, the October General Board meeting and much more. I encourage you to join with us as we MOVE Sigma!
There is something special going on in Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity!
Jonathan A. Mason, Sr.
34th International President
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