¶ Time
The Sisters Director is responsible for hosting at least one sisters social per month. In addition to monthly brothers socials and joint socials, the community will have enough opportunities and variation throughout the semester to develop strong bonds of friendship. It is important to have socials on different days and at different times every month so that different crowds are able to attend. For example, always having socials on weekends might be easier logistically but commuters will most likely not be able to come. You can try to coordinate with the Brothers Director and have the separate socials on the same week/day, but feel free to move the dates around if that suits the sisters better.
¶ Location
You can vary the locations of the socials according to the sisters' interests. Generally, some sisters (and brothers) in the community have cars and volunteer to drive, so don’t let travel keep you from planning an amazing social!
¶ Ideas
The following is a list of social ideas that have worked in the past. The Sisters Director should add to and update this page throughout her term to serve as a resource for future Sisters Directors. You may also reference the Brothers Socials page for additional ideas.
| Event | Description | Location & Transportation | General Time Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day in SF | Take the sisters to the Exploratorium + explore pier + grab food | Pier 15, San Francisco Bart to Embarcadero (SF) + walk 15 min P.S. Time: 10 am to 5 pm (get there early first come first serve) |
Sept or Oct |
| Girls Night In | Spa night, henna, movie, and snacks Can make it a paint night |
Sister’s Apt. | November or October (if in October you can make it Halloween themed) |
| Oakland First Friday | Wide array of artists, performers and food vendors, bringing together all that is great about Oakland (family friendly) | Friday of each month, from 5pm - 9:00pm, on Telegraph Avenue between West Grand and 27th Street. 5pm-9pm 19th Street BART station is just a few blocks away. The 12 (Grand Ave. & MacArthur Blvd.), 51A (Broadway), and 6 (Telegraph Ave.) |
November or Dec |
| Berkeley Marina Sunset Picnic | Order food/ snacks that can be easily transported +card games + end of semester reflection | Set up transportation in cars and have a group that takes the 51B | Dec |
| Hike | Go on a hike early morning + make lunch at Berkeley Masjid | Fire Trails | Nov (on a weekend) |
| Sisters Basketball | Sisters play basketball after Jummah and then grab boba/ ice cream | Hearst Gym (After Jummah) | Fall Semester |
| Sisters Valentines day | Party→ dessert, heart pizza, games, balloons, individual messages, photo booth | Sister's Apt | Feb |
| Sisters Iftar | Dinner at a sisters appt with cute ramadan decorations | Sister's Apt | April |
| Sisters’ Movie Night | Projector, netflix/hulu a movie, Buy snacks/potluck | Sister's Apt | Anytime |
| Women’s Health +Menstruation (Fall or Spring) | Get a scholar (ask educational director) | Room on campus | Anytime |
| Museum tours | RESPECT: Hip-Hop Style & Wisdom Museum of the African Diaspora (SF) Exploratorium: After Dark Thursday Nights (18+) SFMOMA BAMPFA (local + dinner in downtown) |
Take bart or AC Transit | Anytime- try to look for free days |
| Study Sessions | Book a room in Eshleman for two hours and bring snacks. People can study or chat | Eshleman Room | Once or Twice a month (can be joint) |
| Self Defense Class or Yoga Class | Bring a Yoga teacher or self defense teacher | Book a room in Hearst Gym- Msa should get 5 free reservations | Anytime |
¶ Inclusivity
As Sisters Director you are responsible for the entire community of sisters. This means constantly checking with everyone and gauging interest in different types of events. If sisters tend to prefer indoor activities instead of outdoors-y stuff, go for it and vice versa. You should be careful however to plan events that appeal to everyone, not just the loudest voices. You can gauge interest either by making a google form or asking around in person, being active in the community, and hearing from individuals about their preferences.
¶ Food
Food is a great way to bring community members together and incentivize hungry students to come out to events. Reference the MSA Food guide for a list of food options and expenses.
MSA Food Guide Halal food options and expenses¶ Comprehension Quiz
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