Hermandad de Sigma Iota Alpha, Inc.

Our Stroll Teams have new email addresses to make it easier for chapters and Hermanas to connect directly with the team serving their region:

❤️ Element | Northeast: [email protected]

💛 DMV | DC, Maryland & Virginia: [email protected]

💙 intenSE | Southeast: [email protected]

❤️ Cali | California: [email protected]

Please note: The Cali team is currently inactive.

If your chapter is not in one of these regions, or if you're looking for support in California, reach out to our National Stroll Mistress Courtney Stadius at [email protected]. She'll help coordinate with the regional teams to see what can be accommodated.

If your chapter or a Hermana receives an invitation to participate in a competition, please send the request to your Stroll Team BEFORE accepting and cc the National Stroll Mistress.

Save this post so you'll know exactly who to contact the next time a performance opportunity comes your way. ♥️💛💙

Hermanas, whip out your calendars!

Intake season is here, and it's time to mark those important application deadlines.

Today is the first application deadline! Did your chapter submit? 👀

If not, your second opportunity is Friday, August 28.

The Membership Intake Process section of our website has been updated with helpful resources, so now's a great time to take a look and get familiar.

Questions? Reach out to the DMI Office at [email protected].

Best of luck to all of our chapters preparing for another incredible intake season!

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🎓 Congratulations, Hermana! Cue the confetti!

You earned that degree, and we're celebrating right alongside you.

Now, let's update your membership status!

Please email a copy of your diploma or transcript to...

[email protected]
Attention: Leiry Tejada, H. Risueña

We'll update your membership status from Undergraduate to Alumna.

Congratulations again!

We're so proud of you.

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We're already halfway through our first year together!?

Since beginning our four-year term in January, the Board of Trustees has been focused on strengthening the foundation for our future while supporting the day-to-day work of the Hermandad.

So far, we've:
❤️ Onboarded the Interim National Operations Team
💛 Supported the recruitment of our inaugural Executive C-Suite
💙Launched a monthly newsletter and this Q&A Friday series
❤️ Led Convention planning (do you have your ticket yet?)
💛 Expanded opportunities for members to get involved and lead
💙 Begun laying the groundwork for our next Strategic Plan

Now it's your turn to help us shape what comes next.

We're inviting every Hermana to answer three simple questions:

❤️ What's one thing you wish every Hermana understood about 𝚺𝚰𝚨?
💛 If 𝚺𝚰𝚨 no longer existed, what would be lost?
💙When have you felt most proud to be an Hermana?

The survey takes about three minutes to complete: https://bit.ly/4fdgstE

We hope you'll share your perspective.

Convention registration is officially open! 🎉

Grab your Convention 2026 ticket and reserve your hotel through the link in our bio.

📍 Hilton Garden Inn Chicago O'Hare Airport

📅 September 25–27, 2026

See you in Chicago!

So glad to receive this question—because we're recruiting!

The Parliamentarian is an important resource for our leadership team.

She helps interpret Robert's Rules of Order and ensures our meetings and decisions are conducted fairly, consistently, and in alignment with our governing documents.

She also supports chapter Parliamentarians to help build a culture of good governance across the Hermandad.

This opportunity may be a great fit for an Hermana who:

❤️ Enjoys bringing structure to conversations

💛 Has experience serving in chapter or regional leadership

💙 Values fairness and enjoys helping teams work well together

We're currently accepting Letters of Interest (and more questions about this role) at [email protected].

Know someone who would be a great fit? Tag them below or send them this post.

Happy Friday!

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Leadership happens at every level in 𝚺𝚰𝚨.

If you come across a cause, need, or campaign that reflects our values, your first thought might be, "National should do something about this."

But your chapter may be the perfect place to start.

Chapters have the opportunity to respond to needs in their communities and champion causes that matter to them.

National leadership doesn't have to lead every initiative for our organization to make an impact.

We're here to help you think through ideas, provide guidance, share resources, and amplify your efforts.

A few types of initiatives require national review before moving forward:

❤️ Initiatives related to partisan politics or potentially divisive public issues

💛 Public statements made on behalf of 𝚺𝚰𝚨 (rather than a chapter or region)

💙 Partnerships, sponsorships, or agreements that require financial, legal, or organizational commitments

If you're ever unsure, reach out first ([email protected]).

We are here to support your leadership.

Yes, Hermana! You should attend New Member Orientation.

New Member Orientation was created to help Hermanas transition into active membership and build a strong foundation for lifelong sisterhood, leadership, and service.

Throughout the day, Hermanas will learn about:

🌹 Chapter and national leadership opportunities
🌹 The membership process and our organizational history
🌹 Meeting expectations and chapter operations

There will also be opportunities for questions and discussion

All active Hermanas are welcome.

June 27, 2026
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM ET

Log into your membership portal to register.

Sometimes leadership looks like conversations on a couch, a shared meal, and time together to reflect.

to the January Leadership Retreat that brought together the new Board of Trustees, Governance Committee members, and Revitalization Process authors for two days of onboarding and strategic planning.

This is what building the future of SIA looks like.

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There's still time to apply for a position on our inaugural Executive C-Suite.

Learn more and get started at https://hermandad-sia.org/page/national-governance or...

follow the link in our bio.

A promise made at the start of the year just landed in your inbox.

At the beginning of the year, leadership came together to talk about what we needed to accomplish in 2026.

Consistent and transparent communication rose to the top pretty quickly. We committed to sharing regular updates and creating more opportunities for members to ask questions and stay informed.

That's why you'll find the Trustee Newsletter in your inbox on the 19th of every month.

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If you haven't had a chance to read this month's edition yet, take a look! We shared updates on Fall Intake, Convention planning, leadership opportunities, and more.

Have another question? Drop it below.
We may feature it in an upcoming Q&A Friday.