Letter from the EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Greetings, I am Jessica Torres Estrada, the new Director of Engagement with Headquarters Staff and I thank you for providing me the opportunity to serve as your Editor-in-Chief of La Mensajera. It is with great pride, after holding numerous visionary conversations with La Mensajera Editorial Board that I share with you the new vision and movement for La Mensajera. The conversation on the national level has included an evolution in the look, content and feel for La Mensajera. As a board, we asked ourselves these questions: How can we better the content included in LM? As a national organization, how are we empowering our sisters? Is there something currently in place that sisters can go to when they’re wanting to feel empowered? But most importantly, if someone were to pick up La Mensajera, what are they taking away from the newsletter? Is there a bigger message they can take away? Something that can empower you for years to come? This shift comes from the need to actively empower our sisters. This is the time for La Mensajera to become a platform for sisters to address issues that affect our everyday lives. This is where we will recognize sisters for their accomplishments, share their stories, voice your concerns, visions, or stances, but most importantly, where we can educate and engage our members to empower one another. As the year commences and board members are moving on from La Mensajera, we are pleased to announce an expansion opportunity with the board. In the following pages, you will find open positions that need to be filled. Please review the qualifications and experience needed and how to apply. We hope that this issue provides a more in-depth understanding of what La Mensajera will represent and how you can be a part of it’s message. On behalf of La Mensajera Editorial Board, I would like to wish you a day filled with kindness and empowerment from one sister to another. Be that catalyst!
Editor-in-Chief
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Sigma Lambda Gamma strives to be the premier organization committed to providing a mechanism of empowerment to all women
LM STRUCTURE In 2011 a group of alumnae approached Headquarters with interest in bringing back publication of our national newsletter. After many brainstorming teleconferences, structuring a committee and marketing, La Mensajera was back to life with the many thanks to our continuous contributors of sisters worldwide. On behalf of La Mensajera Committee, we would like to thank our out-going committee members: Lydia Guillory (left), Bianca Salvant (middle), and Valentina Valdes (right), for their commitment, dedication and creativity to "reviving" our national newsletter. La Mensajera would not be where it is today without your contributions!
La Mensajera is looking for dedicated volunteers to help continue to make LM great! Check out the following position openings. Click this link to apply
Current LM Editorial Board:
Jessica Torres Estrada (left), Editor-in-Chief Christina Forch (middle), Managing Editor Racquel Henry (right), Copy Editor
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Sigma Lambda Gamma strives to be the premier organization committed to providing a mechanism of empowerment to all women
LM STRUCTURE For all positions, we are looking for people with the following skills/qualifications:
Knowledge/Skills:
•Detail-oriented, ability to manage multiple priorities under deadline •Ability and willingness to follow and enforce organizational policies and procedures. •Ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with members, volunteers, and outside partners. •Functions well in a fast-paced, cooperative, team-oriented, open environment. •Strong design, editing and proofing skills. •Well-organized with strong administrative and organizational skills. •Works well independently and collaboratively •Excellent interpersonal skills •Creative and innovative •Knowledge in editing and writing techniques, preferably Associated Press style •Expertise and knowledge of MS Office, DropBox and Google applications
LAYOUT EDITOR
Position Summary: •Design pages and layout to create a common theme •Create designs, diagrams, and artwork •Design newsletter cover REQUIREMENTS: Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, or related field. Or currently earning a degree in these fields. Experience: •1-2 years experience in marketing/communications or related field •Experience in project management •Experience in desktop publishing and design Click here for full description
CONTRIBUTING WRITERS
Position Summary: •You will submit articles to La Mensajera, either regularly or one time. REQUIREMENTS: Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, or related field. Or currently earning a degree in these fields. Experience: •1-2 years experience in journalism/communications or related field •Experience in writing for national and/or regional publications Click here for full description La Mensajera Fall 2015
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Sigma Lambda Gamma National Sorority, Inc. National Headquarters 125 E. Zeller Street Suite D North Liberty, IA 52317
OFFICE: 319.774.5370 FAX: 319.242.7523 email: Headquarters@SigmaLambdaGamma.com SigmaLambdaGamma.com Questions about La Mensajera? email: Mensajera@SigmaLambdaGamma.com Sigma Lambda Gamma strives to be the premier organization committed to providing a mechanism of empowerment to all women Sigma Lambda Gamma strives to be the premier organization committed to providing a mechanism of empowerment to all women
La Mensajera Fall 2015
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