PAST EVENTS 2009 - December 22, 2009 Visit to Senior Citizen Nursing Home -
The Good Samaritan Nursing Home has requested that we sponsor a day
with the residents at their facility on December 22, 2009 @ 10:00 am.
They are located at 6400 Haynes Blvd. The committee is soliciting
brothers to participate in this year's social action Christmas event.
We are asking brothers, who can commit to be available to assist with
singing Christmas songs to the residents, pass out gift bags, socialize
with the residents and add all around holiday cheer. We have asked the
Sigma Beta's to assist with the entertainment by stepping for the
residents as well as bro. White's Karate Club and any Collegiate
brothers still in town.
- December 19, 2009 Children's
Hospital Christmas Toy Drive - We have been requested to participate in
the Children's Hospital Toy and Doll drive with the Zeta's. It is
19-Dec-09 at Mt. Zion Baptist Church 851 Kleber St. Mandeville, LA
beginning at 9:00am. Families will be coming there to pick-up toys and
they will need a lot of man (and woman) power to assist in distributing
the toys.
- December 19, 2009 Iota Xi Sigma Teen Step Show LOCATION: LAFAYETTE HIGH SCHOOL 3000 W.CONGRESS ST. LAFAYETTE, LA. 70506
DATE: 12/19/09 TIME:7:00 PM
- December 18, 2009 Sigma Beta Probate Show - at the facility of Bro. David Warren, starting at 7:00 p.m. CST Prince Professional Building 8137 Oleander St. NOLA, 70118
- December 2, 2009 March for Babies Celebration 2009 Recognition Party
- In an effort to commence participation in the 2010 "Walk for Babies"
and to recognize teams for their 2009 participation, the New Orleans
Chapter of March for Babies is hosting its recognition party at the
East Jefferson Hospital Conference Center, Room - Esplanade 3, 4200 Houma Blvd, Metairie, LA 70006.
The time is from 6:00pm until 8:00pm. Food and prizes are part of the
event. This is a national partnership and our chapter of Theta Beta
Sigma plans to be represented. If you want to attend, RSVP with Ms. Pat
Tracy @ 504 836 2087.
- November 23, 2009 Please send
out to the brothers as a reminder to attend the stuffing of the
Thanksgiving Baskets with Raintree Children & Families. This Monday
23, 2009 from 2:00PM - 4:00PM @ 1233 Eighth Street ( One block off Magazine Street). If brothers have problems please ask them to call me for directions @ 329-1558.
- November 7, 2009 Dillard University in partnership with Student Health Services and Congressman Cao's office (and Phi Beta Sigma) will host the 2009 Family Health Fair, on campus Saturday November 7, 2009. Come out and support the Sigma Betas as they perform.
- November 2, 2009 Sigma/Zeta Round-Up
on November 2, 2009. It's a Monday Night Football event (New Orleans
Saints vs. Atlanta Falcons) with complimentary food and a cash bar. The
Round-Up will be at AllSports, 10711 Chef Menteur Highway, starting at 7:00pm. Please mark your calendar for Monday, November 2, 2009 and come out to enjoy some Sigma/Zeta fellowship.
- October 17, 2009 The
volunteer day is officially set for our Habitat for Humanity house that
Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity sponsored ($85K) during the 2009 Conclave.
The day is Saturday, October 17th, @ 7:45am and the build site is 2422 Clouet St,
in the 9th ward. This event will also include photo ops and possible
accompanying interviews. All chapters of the city are invited to
attend. We hope to see you represented- family and friends are welcome.
This will be showing our Fraternity at its best with an opportunity for
all to see!Read The Times-Picayune article about our efforts here. - October 12, 2009 Brother Ron Gearing has invited us to a Sigma/Zeta Round-Up
on October 12, 2009. It's a Monday Night Football event with
complimentary food and a cash bar. The Round-Up will be at AllSports,
10711 Chef Menteur Highway, starting at 7:00pm. Please mark your
calendar for Monday, October 12, 2009 and come out to enjoy some
Sigma/Zeta fellowship.
- October 11, 2009 Once again,
Theta Beta Sigma Chapter of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. will have a
presence at the annual UNCF "Walk for Education" which will be held on
Sunday, October 11, 2009 at Audubon Park Riverview area. Their goal
this year is to raise $200,000 which they will accomplish with our
help. Please mark your calendar for Sunday, October 11, 2009. The Registration fee of $25 ends on Wednesday, October 7, 2009 ($30 thereafter).
- October 7, 2009 Remember
the Pre-Registration Party for the UNCF Walk for Education. The event
will feature Fun, Food, & Music. This will be your last chance to
register for $25 ($30 thereafter). The event will be at the Audubon Tea
Room (adjacent to the parking lot of the Audubon Zoo) @ 6500 Magazine
St., from 5-8 p.m. on Wednesday, 07-Oct-09.
- October 3, 2009 Business Day Picture Session Museum Of Art Saturday, 10/03/2009 1:00pm
- September 25, 2009 The New Orleans Sigma Beta Club of Theta Beta Sigma will conduct its Fall Informational
on September 25, 2009 at 7:00pm. The location will be the Bibleway
Missionary Baptist Church, located at 3308 Orleans Ave. If you have any
young men suitable for the program please invite them.
- September 19, 2009 Sigma Beta vs. Sigma Basketball Game SUNO GYM Saturday, 09/19/2009 3:00 pm
- September 12, 2009 Our
monthly Grad chapter meeting will be held on September 12th, 2009. It
will be held on the University of New Orleans campus in the Kirschman
Hall Business Building, Room #122 @ 7:00pm. Also, the annual Membership
Intake (MIP) Certification class will be held at the same place,
starting at 4:00pm. All brothers wishing to become intake certified are
welcome to attend. It is MANDATORY for all undergraduate members,
especially the chapter presidents, to attend. Please bring a notepad
and folder to retrieve pertinent information during the Intake class.
Any Brother having already attended the Intake Certification class,
either at this past Regional Conference, or Conclave, does not have to
attend.
- August 29, 2009 Acclaimed New Orleans native
Wendell Pierce (Ray, The Wire) narrates this gritty look at the
delicate relationship between government and citizen in the wake of
disaster. Filmed on location in the small city of Baker, Louisiana, Renaissance Village
follows the personal struggles of five characters to reclaim their
lives after living nearly three years in a FEMA (Federal Emergency
Management Agency) trailer park. After allegations of formaldehyde
poisoning force the park to close, residents must leave to find a new
home. Free Admission @ Fairgrinds Coffee, 7:00pm, 3133 Ponce de Leon,
NOLA 70119
- August 4, 2009 Dillard University will
host its "Night-Out-Against-Crime" from 5:00 pm until 8:00 pm. The
Sigma Beta's have been invited to perform. Brothers are encouraged to
come out and enjoy the festivities.
- July 7, 2009 Theta Beta Sigma Chapter of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. Proudly Presents the 2009 National Conclave Golf Classic Sponsored by Liberty Bank at the TPC Louisiana Golf Course; 11001 Lapalco Blvd; Avondale, LA 70194; 8:00 AM Shotgun. Click here for directions.
- May 30, 2009 Relay For Life:
University of New Orleans at Lakefront Arena (Arena South Grounds).
This is one of our fraternities' national initiatives. Relay For Life
is about celebration, remembrance, and hope. By participating, you
honor cancer survivors, pay tribute to the lives we've lost to the
disease, and raise money to help fight it all right here in our
community. Event Date and Time May 30, 2009 3:00 PM - 3:00 AM.
You can join for as little as $10 (you can give more). There will be
entertainment and the Sigma Beta's will perform. Come out and enjoy - Join Our Team! - April 27, 2009 Wine
and Cheese Reception -Harrah's New Orleans Casino & Hotel, Honoring
the recipients of the Harrah's Community Support Grant. Time: 4:30 p.m. − 6:30 p.m. Place: Fulton Salon 1 & 2 − Harrah's Hotel Park in the Harrah's parking garage and bring your ticket for validation
- April 9 through April 11, 2009 2009 35th Annual Gulf Coast Regional Conference; Hosted by the Epsilon Kappa Sigma chapter Hilton Hotel/Clear Lake 3000 NASA Road 1 Houston, TX 77058-4322 281-333-9300
Early Bird registration ends 15-Feb-09. Visit the Gulf Coast website (http://www.gulfcoastsigma.com) or click here for a copy of the Registration Packet. After Early Bird, registration will increase from $100 to $120. For more info contact Lester Guillory at lester.guillory@gmail.com or 409-363-4097.
- April 4, 2009 Dillard University in partnership with United Way (and Phi Beta Sigma) will host the 2nd Annual Physical Fitness and Health Festival,
on campus Saturday April 4, 2009. Phi Beta Sigma will handle
entertainment for the day′s events. Come and support the Sigma Betas as
they perform.
- March 28, 2009 Community Grant Writing Seminar at Dillard University - March 21, 2009 Bro. Paul L. Griffin, Jr., the International President of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc,
will be representing the Fraternity at the Saturday, March 21st press
conference at 10:00 AM to deliver a check in the amount of $85,000 to
the New Orleans Area Habitat for Humanity, at 4001 Roman Street, in New
Orleans. Present with him will be members of the International Board of
the fraternity, the Gulf Coast Region, and members of the local
chapter, as well as members of collegiate chapters from Dillard, SUNO,
UNO, Loyola, Tulane, Nichols State, and Xavier. Also in attendance will
be local business and governmental leaders that are members of Phi Beta Sigma;
including the following: Alden McDonald - President of Liberty Bank
& Trust; Preston Edwards - Founder, Black Collegiate Magazine; and
Warren Riley - Superintendent, New Orleans Police Department.
- March 21, 2009 The
Louisiana Legislative Black Caucus will be sponsoring a conference on
the State of Blacks in Louisiana in Baton Rouge. The keynote speaker
will be Marc Morial, Executive Director of the National Urban League.
The conference will review the State of Blacks in Louisiana report that
will be published in March. The conference will give those interested
in policy development and who work to improve the status of Blacks in
our community with empirical data and best practices to help address
those problems, to meet with other similar minded organizations, and
interact with members of the Louisiana Legislative Black Caucus. Any
Brothers that are financial and are interested in joining Bro.
Christopher Cockrell as our representative should forward to caucusb@legis.state.la.us
the name of our organization (Phi Beta Sigma), your name, phone,
mailing address and e-mail address. Seating will be limited and there
will be a fee to cover lunch. Our organization will be put on a list to
receive the Save the Date card and registration information regarding
the event.
- March 14, 2009 Dillard University in partnership with United Way (and Phi Beta Sigma) will host the youth summit around the theme "Youth Alive." Phi Beta Sigma will handle two modules of the day′s events;
Healthy Living: AIDs Awareness, Abstinence, Personal Hygiene, Teenage Pregnancy
Living United: Community Service, Brotherhood, Diversity as Conflict Resolution Tools
- February 20 -
21, 2009 State Meeting - Alexandria,
Louisiana Hosted by the Delta Chi Sigma
chapter - Click here for a copy of the Registration Form
Best Western
Inn, Suites, & Conference Hall 2720 West
MacArthur Drive, Alexandria, LA 71303 888-338-2008
- February 7, 2009 Sigma Beta Kick-Off Meeting at Dillard University @3:00pm, Room 105 - Ducief Bldg.
- February 1, 2009 Super Bowl Party at the facility of Bro. David Warren, starting at game time: 5:00 p.m. CST Prince Professional Building 8137 Oleander St. NOLA, 70118
- January 24, 2009 The Sigma Beta Club will be hosting their 2009 Spring Informational at Bibleway Missionary Baptist Church
located at 3308 Orleans Ave. Any brothers or soror wishing to attend
are certainly welcome, also if you have any family members whom you
wish to join please bring them along. I have attached a flyer for the event.
- January 24, 2009 Financial Fitness Workshops - 2407 Baronne Street, 10:00 am
- January 22, 2009 Help
rebuild New Orleans -- Sign up to help with a one-day construction
project to benefit children and families of the Crescent City.
Operation REACH, Inc., a national nonprofit born and based in New
Orleans, the Knowledge Garden Child Development Center, The Chrysler
Foundation and the KaBoom! playground project are seeking 250
volunteers to help out with this unique and exciting project. Students,
private companies and corporations, service groups and anyone
interested in helping out are welcome and encouraged to register. For
more information or to volunteer, e-mail your 1) name, 2) e-mail
address[es], 3) phone number[s], 4) city and zip code to array@operationreach.org or call 504-529-1922. The project is funded by the Chrysler Foundation and managed by the KaBoom! Playground project.
Time: 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. Registration begins just before 8 a.m. Where: 2115 Carondelet Street in New Orleans What to bring: Just yourself and your dedication to making New Orleans a better place
Refreshments and lunch will be served.
- January 19, 2009 March;
Martin Luther King Holiday Observation - Sigma′s (and the Sigma Beta
Club) will march with the NPHC. The Parade/March will begin at 10:00am
at Louis Armstrong Park and end at the Louisiana Superdome. To view a
description of the Route click here. To view a description of last years march click here. - January 17, 2009 Financial Fitness Workshops - 2407 Baronne Street, 10:00 am
- January 11, 2009 Founder′s Day Service at the church of Bro. Rev. Christopher Cockrell: Macedonia Baptist Church 60183 Bryan Road Slidell, LA 70460 (985) 643-7239
2008 Announcements
- Theta Beta Sigma will be holding a Financial Literacy Workshop using Money Smart, a training program created by the FDIC (Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation)
to help adults outside the financial mainstream enhance their money
skills and create positive banking relationships. Details about the
program and the course modules can be found here.
Since Theta Beta Sigma will be instructing others on the course material just learned, Money Smart
also offers a Train-the-Trainer program that is designed for those who
are interested in teaching financial education to others and viewable
online. Refer to following link for more details.
- Press releases from the Fraternity's official website, including information about the Hurricane Disaster Fund, can be found here.
Upcoming Events
- December 31, 2008 In order to avoid late fees - Chapter, Regional and National Dues must be received by 31-Dec-08
- December 15, 2008 Financial Fitness Workshops - For many years Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. has provided much needed financial support to many residents in the community. Our organization is happy to have the opportunity to partner with Associated Catholic Charities of GNO once again in offering our financial fitness seminars to the New Orleans community. This is a free service to all who attend. Through these financial fitness seminars each person will be given first hand information on the correct ways to get financially fit. For information on the time and place click here.
- December 10, 2008 Educational Session for Fraternity membership @ the UC of Xavier University, Room 218 at 6:30 pm
- December 6, 2008 Conclave Planning meeting from 8:30 am to 12:30 at the Sheraton Hotel in Downtown New Orleans.
- December 3, 2008 Educational Session for Fraternity membership @ the UC of Xavier University, Room 218 at 6:30 pm - November 22, 2008 Financial Fitness Workshops - 2407 Baronne Street, 10:00 am
- November 19, 2008 Educational Session for Fraternity membership @ the UC of Xavier University, Room 218 at 6:30 pm - November 15, 2008 Financial Fitness Workshops - 2407 Baronne Street, 10:00 am
- November 13, 2008 Brothers, the Dillard University Student
Government Association has invited all Alumni Greek letter associations
to participate in their November 13, 2008 Homecoming Week with a step
show. They are inviting alumni chapters because they feel that Dillard
students should be exposed to all of the NPHC organizations despite
on-campus chapter inactivity. They need a response by 31-Oct-08. If
you're interested, the information can be found here. - November 12, 2008
Educational Session for Fraternity membership @ the UC of Xavier University, Room 218 at 6:30 pm
- November 8, 2008 Gulf Coast Regional Board Meeting - Clear Lake, Texas @ Hilton Hotel
- November 5, 2008 Interviews for Fraternity membership @ the Dana Center of Loyola University in the Gallery 6 Room. Interviews begin at 6:00pm
- October 31, 2008 The General Board Meeting will be held from October 31 - November 2, 2008 at the Sheraton in Downtown New Orleans.
- October 30, 2008 Brothers,
when visiting the Louisiana Association of Non-Profits Organizations
(LANO), Mr. Nat Jones, President of 100 Black Men invited Sigma's to a
seminar entitled Southeast LA Small Business Recovery Conference.
It's scheduled to occur on 30-Oct-08 at the Lindy Boggs Conf. Center @
the UNO Research & Technology Park. If you're a small business
owner, know someone that is a small business owner, or would like to be
a small business owner, this conference provides information and helps
establish contacts.
- October 24-25, 2008 State of Louisiana Phi Beta Sigma Leadership Conference in Natchitoches, LA
- October 18, 2008 If
you're interested in serving as a panelist in helping young people (and
their parents) navigate the college selection process, there is an
opportunity at the College Day seminar sponsored by United Churches of Algiers. If it fits your schedule, come out and share your experiences.
- October 17, 2008 YOU
ARE INVITED! Brother and Pastor Frank Davis will celebrate his 28th
anniversary as pastor of Bibleway Missionary Baptist Church. There is
no cost to attend the function, just a request to let them know if
you'll attend for headcount purposes. The time and place can be found here.
- October 11, 2008 Per the announcement provided by Bro. Jonathan Newsome at our 05-Oct-08 meeting, Xavier University is sponsoring a Men's Health Fair
to help us take care of ourselves. Too often we don't take the time to
monitor our own health so that we can take care of those that depend
upon us. This summit is provided to aid us in our responsibilities to
ourselves and those that care about us.
- October 6, 2008 I'm forwarding a flyer
provided to me by Bro. Ronald Gearing. He's having a Monday Night
Football viewing at his club "The Suite". It sounds like a fun
gathering on October 6, 2008. The address and times are on the attached
flyer. We're asked to wear our Sigma (or Zeta) gear. Hope to see you
there.
- October 5, 2008 Brother's even though we've
already run (or walked ) the race it's not too late to contribute to
our chapter's efforts to support the mission of the United Negro College Fund. Our chapter (Theta Beta Sigma) of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. participated with about 12 Brothers and team members in the 2008 UNCF New Orleans 21st Annual Walk for Education benefiting The United Negro College Fund,
its schools, and students. If you still want to contribute, the total
toward our goal will be tallied through 31-Oct-08. If you want to
contribute, click here.