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 It’s been more than 30 days since over 800,000 federal workers were put on furlough or are working without pay while facing the longest partial government shutdown in American history. As the fight between the White House and Congress over border wall funding drags on, many Americans are wondering how they are going to make ends meet.
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 While we accomplished quite a bit in being of service to all mankind, we also celebrated another milestone in 2018. Our sorority sister Cynthia Barnett became “golden,” meaning she observed 50+ years of service to the sorority! What’s most impressive is that her years of service were uninterrupted.
We recently sat down with Barnett to learn what she’s loved the most over the past five decades, what she’s looking forward to next and words of wisdom for the next generation of sorority members coming after her.  Photo caption: New members Janice Harris, Traci Blackwell, Paola Daniel, KeLita K. Shaw, Tiffany Massey, Christina Jackson, and Toi-Shawnn McGlover-Jeffrey with Membership Chairman, Beverly Murray and Lake Balboa Care Center Staff Member. Photo credit: Dr. Renee M. Poole. On December 1, 2018 the Sigma Lambda Omega chapter hosted a caregiver appreciation event at the Lake Balboa Care Center, a convalescent home, under the leadership of Chapter President, Tracie Bowdoin. This service project highlighted Target 2’s emphasis on caring for the caregiver as well as nutrition and wellness. Chapter members gave heart healthy snacks to nearly 20 caregivers and provided them with a much needed break by playing games with nearly 50 residents and singing carols to uplift their spirits during this holiday season. All residents were also gifted pairs of fuzzy socks in a Christmas stocking, residents also received sugar free candy and treats as game prizes.
November is National Family Caregivers Month and it is a time to recognize and honor family members who sacrifice endlessly to care for their loved ones. Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. has designated November 16th, 2018 as the AKA Caregivers’ Community Impact Day.  Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Sigma Lambda Omega chapter would like to showcase one of its members, Marla Brandon- Stewart, to share her story in order to be a source of inspiration and encouragement to others.
If you need assistance and self-care tips, please utilize this resource: www.caregiver.org/caregiver-self-care-caring-you The Health Committee is encouraging all members of SLO share the following information to your family and friends throughout the month of October to increase the awareness, education, and prevention tips to mitigate the incidence and risk of breast cancer. Each year 24,000 women under the age of 45 are diagnosed with breast cancer and 3,000 will die. African American women under 35 years of age have breast cancer rates twice as high as Caucasian women of the same age and are three time as likely to die. These risks are compounded as breast cancer is detected in late stage development and thus are more aggressive cases and harsher outcomes. The increased risk for women 45 and under is compounded if,
September is Self-Care Awareness Month, and it is a very important month. Most people could benefit greatly from taking a bit of time to care for one’s self. However, most people encounter a number of obstacles along the way, one of the biggest being its connotation. Self-care is often seen as selfish. Choosing to put one’s needs above others every once in a while can result in feelings of guilt, especially if others perceive it as self-centered. We then end up putting others’ needs before our own and neglecting what we need. This can lead to burnout or other forms of physical and emotional exhaustion.
The 19th Annual AKA Day at the Capitol was an action packed two days filled with informative workshops, exposure to State Legislatures, and of course, sisterly bonding. Each year, members of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated are encouraged to visit their respective state capitols in order to foster a deeper connection with political leaders and a broader understanding of local and state issues. Members in attendance from Sigma Lambda Omega included Arianne Ousley, Karin Stanford, and Vanessa Hirsi.  |
AuthorChartered on April 7, 1990, the Sigma Lambda Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha, Sorority, Inc.®, is a volunteer professional service organization comprised of women who use their special skills and expertise developed in their working life to design and implement service programs within the San Fernando Valley. Archives
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