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Sisterly Shout-Outs
Congratulations to STSI Members
HON.
RUTH HASSELL THOMPSON & HON. ANDREA
STEWART-COUSINS on
their re-election to the NYS
Senate. They are both doing a
fantastic job!
Congratualtions to
PAMELA MINYARD
for being honored by Mercy College
on October 26th, during their Founders
Day Celebration. She does great
work as Exec. Director of GIOLAI, a
group that
helps girls become responsible,
independent and successful students who
will mature into equally successful
adults and members of their communities.
Warm
Wishes...
To Gail
Wright-Sirmans, STSI
Board of Advisor Member, while she tends
to the recovery of her beloved husband
and STSI Friend, Dr. Meridith Sirmans.
Please keep she and her son in your
prayers.
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NEW MEMBER WELCOME
Stephanie Edmondson
Dr. Denise Durham
Williams
NOVEMBER MEMBER BIRTHDAYS
11/09 Deja Murrain
11/12 Gregoriann Rollins
11/15 Gem Lee
11/22 Darlene Shamsid-Deen
11/25 Kimberly Mose
11/28 Marion Greenup
Renew Your Membership
On-line Now!
Effective July 1st, we started a
new membership year and
your fees are due. Please click
on the link below to renew
online or mail in your
dues. They help us
financially. We count on your
financial support and believe we
offer great value for the money.
Join or renew membership today!
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NEED
YOUR HELP
We like to support different
charities!
Do you know of a charity that you
would like to recommend to receive
unwrapped gifts for families,
collected during our Holiday
Reception? We like to support
different charities. If you would
like to suggest one please call
Marie at the STSI office, asap at
914.207.0368
STSI MEMBER STORE
Great
gifts for the holidays and for
yourself!
STSI Merchandise
Great
STSI Scarf's white with orange &
black logo only $7.00 ea.
Mouse Pad(s) with STSI logo
$10.ea
Call the
office at 914.207.0368 if you are
interested in purchasing.
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Clyde Deloris
Herring's CD Release 10/15/08
Featuring Baha'i Chants now
available for $10.00
contact
Clyde at
if you are interested.
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STSI
NEWSFLASH SUBMISSIONS
All notices that you wish to have
considered for submission, must be
sent to our administrative assistant
Marie Smith at
mssister@optonline.net no later than
the 15th, of the prior months
notice. For example, January due
by December 15th.
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STSI in Africa Blog & Photos
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JOB OPPORTUNITY
US
Dept. of Commerce
NY Regional Census Center
Need Partnership Specialist
Annual Salary Range
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HEALTHY INSPIRATION: CAN'T
UNDERSTAND - LET IT GO!!
The meditation for this month is:
Is there something happening in your
life right now that you do not
understand? A situation in which
you are not sure of which road to
take? Or perhaps see no way out?
And you are wondering how you are
going to make it. Confusion comes
when we try to figure everything
out. When we struggle to find
answers for all the questions. When
these
urges to know the answers bombard
our minds, we need to get control of
those thoughts. The Bible says we
are in a war--and our warfare, our
battle, is largely a mental battle.
God wants you to have peace. But,
you must make a decision to live in
peace and joy; Not confusion or
turmoil. You will need to give up
following your impulse to figure
things out And learn to trust God to
reveal the answers in His timing.
And trust that He will. For we walk
by faith, not by sight. II
Corinthians 5:7 KJV
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 Greetings
STSI Members:
We have a new president and
first lady....Wow!! I still
have to pinch myself to
believe that it is REAL!!
Please see my note on our
New President sent out on
November 7th, if you have
not seen it already. It
includes photos and great
links on the Presidential
election.
CHANGE IS COMING..
I don't know about you, but
I feel President Elect
Obama's message
challenges us all to look at
how we can change
our outlook in some regard,
and challenge ourselves to
strive toward excellence,
despite the odds! Clearly,
he has shown us that no
matter how hard the task,
"Beating the Odds is
Possible!!"
I am personally challenging
myself to Beat the Odds,
related to my attempts at
weight loss
and other aspects of my life
that have me in a
re-invention mode. I had
the opportunity to attend a
great workshop at the recent
Essence Conference on
re-inventing yourself, which
was very thought provoking.
Certainly,
re-inventing oneself is not
a new concept, but I feel we
all have to re-evaluate
where we are on an on-going
basis and make sure that we
stay on track with our
goals.
Also, our board members are
looking at how we can bring
change to our programming to
ensure that we are meeting
membership requirements and
maximizing our efforts, so
you will be hearing from us,
as we survey your interest
for the new year.
TOUGH ECONOMIC
TIMES..
I am sure that you have seen
that our economy is in a
downward spiral therefore,
now more than ever, we need
to stay "on top" of our
finances. In this regard,
we are most pleased to
spotlight Jamie
Hubert this month.
She is one of our fantastic
members who does a great job
with financial
planning. Now might be a
good time to give her a call
and check her out!
Also, this year in light of
our economic times we have
decided to host a
complimentary Holiday
Reception at our new office,
featuring "Networking &
Noshing" as well as fun and
dancing, while collecting
gifts for the needy. I
look forward to seeing you
all there!
Happy Holidays to
You & Yours!
Yours In
Sisterhood,
Cheryl Brannan
Founder & CEO
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Jamie Hubert, MBA
CLTC LUTCF
 Jamie
Hubert has held the position
of Agent/Registered
Representative at
Prudential's New York Agency
since 1999, where she has
succeeded steadily in her
career. As part of her
practice she works with
individuals and business
owners in strategizing the
important steps to grow
wealth and protect their
assets. Jamie has provided
numerous workshops for
community, school, church
and civic organizations.
Jamie is active in the
industry with the National
Association of Insurance and
Financial Advisors -
Westchester Chapter and has
qualified for the
prestigious Million Dollar
Round Table.
Jamie is a graduate of
Northeastern University
where she earned a B.S.,
Boston University where she
earned an M.S., and Colorado
State University, where she
earned an M.B.A. As a
resident of Westchester
County, NY, Jamie is
actively involved in the
community. She holds board
positions within two
nonprofit organizations,
Sister-to-Sister
International and Legros
Cultural Arts. She is also a
member of Zonta
International, the National
Black MBA Association, and
the Mt. Vernon Women's
Service League.
To contact Jamie call:
(914) 989-3800 x 6242
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STSI HOLIDAY RECEPTION 2008
Sister
to Sister International,
Inc.
Invites Members & Friends
To Our
Seventh Annual
Holiday Reception
Friday, December 12, 2008
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
1020 North Broadway
Yonkers, N.Y. 10703
~The new home of STSI~
(Enter off of Executive
Plaza - please see link
below for directions)
Come Celebrate With
Us During This Historic
Year..
Featuring:
*6:00
- 8:00 pm "Networking &
Noshing"
Hors'douvres, Spiced
Apple Cider & Holiday Treats
*8:00 - 9:00 pm Dancing
including the Obama Slide,
STSI Conga Line & More...
ADMISSION:
Complimentary for STSI
Members & Guests with an
unwrapped gift for a needy
family (woman, man or
child) or $10
without
Raffle Prizes!
Must RSVP by:
Friday, December 5th, 2008
for our planning purposes by
calling 914.207.0368
Brenda
Bracey ~ Event
Co-Chairpersons ~ Gladys
Skinner
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STSI OCTOBER MEETING QUICK
RE-CAP
It was a bright autumn
Saturday that bolstered
the spirits of the
membership of Sister to
Sister International, on
October 11, 2008 at the
Riverfront Library,
Yonkers, New York.
The theme, "Keeping Your
Precious Home" was the
focus of each attendee's
attention. The
presentation was given
by Ms. Margaret Thomas,
Reverse Mortgage
Consultant for
Countrywide. Ms. Thomas
provided information and
insight into how tapping
into the equity in one's
home can be the solution
to a financial dilemma
while one remains
in their house. She
discussed the
intricacies and
circumstances that might
lead to considering
reverse mortgage vs. an
equity loan or sale of
one's property. Ms.
Thomas fielded questions
from the audience and
met with some members
individually, as well.
To contact Ms. Thomas
call: 917.656.2615
The STSI Africa
Delegation presented a
slide-show that
re-capped their summer
excursion for our
members... and oh what
wonderful stories
accompanied the show!
Cheryl Brannan, Terry
Doswell & Sayidana
Brannan reminisced the
experience with great
enthusiasm and helped
us all appreciate
Africa, even more. Other
delegation members not
present were Yedidah
Yehudah & Adell Dowdy.
Also, STSI
International
Chairperson, Aurelia
Perkins, treated
members to her
summer memories of a
first time excursion
to Southern Africa.
Her re-count was
very enlightening!
The meeting
concluded with a
swearing-in of new
members.
The meeting was
co-hosted by the
Membership Committee
co-chairs, Donna
Coles and Laverne
Johnson, along with
Germaine Scott,
Functional Chairperson.
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UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS
Our
success multiplies when we
support each other!
Saturday, 11/22 - 10am - 2pm
Holiday Shopping
Extravaganza Fundraiser
sponsored by the
National Council of Negro Women
@ The Sunrise Senior Living, 500
N. Columbus Ave. Mount Vernon.
For more info contact Aisha
Arenas at 1.646.772.5208.
Saturday, 11/22 -
5pm - 9pm Holiday Open House
@ Harmony Designs Furniture
& Interiors, 115 South 4th
Ave, Mount Vernon, NY RSVP
by calling 914-699-0809
Saturday,
12/6 - 1pm Harmony Book Club
Gathering @ Harmony
Designs 115 S. 4th Ave.
Mount Vernon "Dreams From my
Father" by Barack Obama
contact Clyde D. Herring
914.668.4698 to RSVP nomsa9@hotmail.com
Monday, 12/8 -
9am - 11:30am HIV/AIDS
Conference
@ YWCA of White Plains (515
North St.) Keynote Speaker
Mr. Humberto Cruz, Director
of NYS Dept. of Health
AIDS/HIV Institute.
There is no cost to
attend. Contact The
Westchester County Dept. of
Health Division of Community
Health 145 Huguenot St. New
Rochelle, NY 914.813.5227.
Wednesday, 12/10
- 8am - 11am Westchester
County Annual Human
Rights Day
Breakfast and Awards
Ceremony @ Crowne
Plaza Hotel, White Plains,
NY,$25.00 pp RSVP by 11/26
contact Tayna Martinez
914.995.8287 ~
tem3@westchestergov.com
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