Vera G. Hearns Smith Memorial Scholarship
Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Inc. is honored that Soror Vera Hearns Smith chose our illustrious sorority by joining the sorority on the Alpha Zeta Sigma chapter, of Bessemer, Alabama on February 14, 1954. She went on to obtain the honor of being Life Member #175 and the distinct recognition of being named a Cultured Pearl during the inaugural cycle of 2006, during the 51st Biennial Boule in Dallas, Texas, for being a member of Sigma Gamma Rho for 50+ years. Soror Smith strived to carry out the mission of Greater Service, Greater Progress by serving Alpha Zeta Sigma as their chapter Grammateus (financial officer) during the 1956-1957 sorority year. She later transferred to the Beta Mu Sigma chapter of Phoenix, Arizona where she lead the chapter as Basileus (President) and devoted her time to reactivating Beta Pi Chapter (Arizona State University) and contributed to chartering Nu Upsilon Chapter (University of Arizona).
Soror Vera Hearns Smith provided faithful service to her sorority and community for more than 64 years, within and around Sigma Gamma Rho by serving in leadership and advising roles: the chairwoman of the Mwanimugimu Essay Contest and Project Wee Savers. She was the proud wife of Bro. Louis Smith, a member of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Incorporated.
Be It Resolved that the members of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. shall forever keep in loving memory Soror Vera Hearns Smith for her legacy, dedication, and many contributions to this sorority and her community.
Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc.
Beta Mu Sigma Alumnae Chapter
PHOENIX, AZ
GREATER SERVICE, GREATER PROGRESS
A MESSAGE FROM OUR BASILEUS
Welcome to the website of Beta Mu Sigma Phoenix Alumnae Chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. Our members and affiliates work diligently throughout the year to make impactful contributions to the growth of the Phoenix Metropolitan area. In carrying out the sororities motto “Greater Service, Greater Progress” the Beta Mu Sigma Chapter has been serving the Phoenix community area since 1950.
We welcome you to serve along side with us!
As a sisterhood we believe in the power of ONE. We believe that there is strength in connection and, serving the community as one collective body. Please take a moment to look at our website to see how you can support and/or become apart of the movement to impact, and engage the Phoenix communities.
Keeping sisterhood, scholarship, and service at the forefront in all that we do!
Thank you for visiting our site, have an awesome day!
Sincerely Serving,
Soror Jacqueline Williams
Basileus (President)