By Soror Beverly Haynes
SAN BERNARDINO, CA-Eta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated founded in 1942, the vision of eleven courageous and far-sighted professional women, was organized to promote higher scholastic standards, personal growth, career awareness and provide opportunities for community service. The Gamma Omega Chapter of San Bernardino, California is doing just that. The Gamma Omega Chapter rendered service to the Developmentally Disabled Community (IDD), and gives scholarships to worthy high school graduates bound for college and great futures. Our moto: “Not For Ourselves, But For Others.”
Eta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated expanded and gained new ground by chartering the Gamma Omega Chapter in 1983. Enthusiastic, dedicated business women sought to make a difference in their community, and represented Eta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated in a manner worthy of our eleven founders. In September 2023, the Chapter participated In a Loveland Food Distribution Day where several people in the community were serviced. This was Chaired by Soror Shirley Birt who was awarded the Volunteer of the year by Eta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated. In October 2023, the Gamma Omega Chapter participated in vendor activities at Fontana, California’s “Let’s Move On The Trail”, where they set-up a canopy with a table and banner, and passed out Flyers for Good Health Wins (GHW), and masks to the public. In October, we also took part in a walk for Susan B. Komen Breast Cancer Awareness at Sampson Park in Rialto, California and on Halloween candy was distributed for children at several churches by Soror Dollene Magby and Shad Bobby Magby. In November 2023, food vouchers were given for Thanksgiving Day. In December of 2023, the Chapter celebrated the Candlelight Vesper Service and a Christmas Social, where a gift exchange and good food was enjoyed. We continue to seek new service opportunities in 2024-2025 to better service our community.
Gamma Omega Members are committed to strengthening its membership by providing an environment that is both welcoming and industrious for women to work and serve Eta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated. Gamma Omega seeks ladies who are achievers and driven to succeed in order to assist in compounding our success. Come join us on our journey by accepting our moto; “Not For Ourselves, But For Others.”
