November 2015 Volume 5, Issue 2 DST Montgomery County Chapter 2014-2016 Officers & Host Chapters Local Chapter Highlights 2 3 4 Community News 5 NPHC Poem 6 Montgomery County, MD Chapter P.O. Box 454 Rockville, MD 20848-0454 Nphcmc20885@yahoo.com - Email http://nhpcmc.com - Website Montgomery County MC Chapter Events Homeless Resource Day Homeless Resource Day is a one-day one stop opportunity for individuals and families experiencing homelessness or at the access services, resources and information. County Executive Isiah Leggett and Gaithersburg Mayor Sidney Katz have partnered again to sponsor the fourth annual Homeless Resource Day on: Thursday, November 19, 2015, 9:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m. - The Activity Center at Bohrer Park 506 South Frederick Avenue, Gaithersburg, Maryland 20877. Annual Holiday Celebration On Sunday, December 6, 2015, NPHC-MC will host it s Annual Holiday Celebration at the Smitheville School Museum & Education Center (811 E. Randolph Road Silver Spring, Maryland 20904-3213) from 3:30 p.m. 5:30 p.m. Annual Coat Drive National Pan-Hellenic Council Montgomery County, Maryland Chapter is collecting warm winter coats (new or gently used), hats, gloves, and scarves to help clients of Interfaith Clothing Center Rockville, MD. The Annual Coat Drive will begin Thursday, December 3, 2015. Please bring all items to the chapter meeting on January 7, 2016. For more information contact Iantha Dickerson (240) 505-5617. We exist to facilitate the agreement of thought and action for Historically Black Greek Letter organizations; address issues of mutual interest; and empower the Montgomery County Maryland community
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Montgomery County, MD Chapter 2014-2016 Officers/Host Chapters Page 3 2014-2016 Officers President Omega Psi Phi 1st Vice President Alpha Phi Alpha Parliamentarian - Kappa Silver Spring Sergeant-at Arms - AKA-Theta Omega Omega 2nd Vice President DST-Potomac Valley Recording Secretary AKA-Xi Sigma Omega Corresponding Secretary Sigma Gamma Rho Financial Secretary Kappa-College Park/Sandy Spring Treasurer DST-MC Archivist Phi Beta Sigma Chaplain Zeta Phi Beta Meeting Host Chapter September - Phi Beta Sigma, Zeta Chi Sigma October Kappa Alpha Psi, Silver Spring May-Omega Phi Phi, Mu Nu June Sigma Gamma Rho November Alpha Kappa Alpha, Theta Omega Omega December Delta Sigma Theta, Potomac Valley January Alpha Phi Alpha, Iota Upsilon Lambda February Alpha Kappa Alpha, Xi Sigma Omega March-Zeta Phi Beta, Eta Pi Zeta April-Delta Sigma Theta, Montgomery County
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Community News Montgomery County, MD Chapter Page 5 PpPage Page 5 2014-2015 Meeting Dates September 4 Chapter Meeting October Council Approves Pesticide Restrictions After much debate and significant public input, the Council approved Bill 52-14 that bans the use of certain pesticides on County-owned and private lawns, becoming one of the few jurisdictions in the nation to have such restrictions. The ban takes effect on County property on July 1, 2016, and on private property on January 1, 2018. We exempted agriculture, control of noxious weeds and invasive species, golf courses, situations requiring the protection of human health and the prevention of significant economic damage. Having dealt with breast cancer myself, I'm particularly sensitive to the need to limit our exposure to toxic chemicals. I'm glad we are taking the lead in protecting public health and welfare in this way. All residents, and particularly our children, stand to benefit from reduced exposure to pesticides. 2 Chapter Meeting November 6 Chapter Meeting December 4 Chapter Meeting January 8 Chapter Meeting February 5 Chapter Meeting March 5 Chapter Meeting April 2 Chapter Meeting May 7 Chapter Meeting June 4 Plan Of Action Meeting
Page 6 Page 6 NPHC POEM By: Miguel Galarza Randall Fields Hunter Williams James Cox Members of the Beta Alpha Xi Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society Mountain Community College When an Alpha looks in the mirror, A man of Vision, Stature and Integrity. When an AKA looks in the mirror, Looking back she sees, A woman of Virtue, Education, and Dignity. When an Kappa looks in the mirror, A man of Intelligence, Service, and Possibility. When an Omega looks in the mirror, A man of Strength, Heart, and Masculinity, When an Delta looks in the mirror, Looking back she sees, A woman of Sophistication, Love, and Excellency. When an Sigma looks in the mirror, A man of Honor, Purpose, and Ability. When A Zeta looks in the mirror, Looking back she sees, A woman of Trust, Action, and Ingenuity. When a SGRho looks in the mirror, Looking back she see, A woman of care, Soul, and Humility. When and Iota looks back in the mirror, A man od Distinction Progress, and Utility, Looking back they see, A long line of struggling brothers and sisters, To ensure our freedom and equality. Looking back they see, The ability to change the world In each of their founders' dreams. Looking back they see, The eyes of a nation focusing On what this world was meant to be. When a Greek l looks in the mirror, Looking back they shouldn t see, Colors, calls and symbols Misused to fracture and degrade a community. Looking back they should see, The collective gathering of the Divine Nine To unite and encourage A nation in need Because When a Non-greek looks at a Greek Looking back they should see, A helping hand, An encouraging heart, And a vision to succeed.