Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated
Alpha Kappa Omega Chapter
CORRESPONDENCE REPORT SATURDAY y SEPTEMBER 20, 2010 SOROR KAREN Y. GRAYS, EPISTOLEUS PLEASE NOTE: ANY AND ALL REQUESTS FOR ANNOUNCEMENTS TO BE MADE AT SORORITY MEETING MUST BE APPROVED BY THE BASILEUS.
“THANK YOU” NOTES, CARDS & LETTERS Soror Angela Wright Soror Elnora Flewellen & The Odessa H. Davis Family Soror Mercedes Terry Soror Johnnie Frazier , Soror Denise Frazier & Family Soror Gladys Rogers Goffney “Thank you for the beautiful ivy sent during my recent illness...thanks for the prayers and telephone calls...they too brightened my day!” “We apologize for the delay in thanking you for the beautiful flowers and most of all for the lovely AKA ceremony in honor of our sister and aunt. Thank you sincerely for your overall support and kindnesses during this difficult time.” “Thank you very much for the beautiful ivy plant. Your calls and visits were very much appreciated.” “Your kindness is truly appreciated...thank you for the lovely ivy plant in memory of our dear mother.” “Thanks for the beautiful plant, your cards, telephone calls and other caring acts. I love being an “AKA.” Soror Billie Joe Johnson “Thank you for supporting me /us as 2010 Living Legends Honoree.” Soror Charlotte Bryant “Blue Triangle MCA appreciates receiving the full page ad in honor of Sorors Billie Joe Johnson and Lillie Love Lacy. Thank you for continued support...as we continue to assist in providing community services.” GENERAL CORRESPONDENCE & ANNOUNCEMENTS Zandra Jackson, President Xi Alpha Omega Chapter [ACTION ITEM] Kimberly McLeod, Ed.D. Houston Area Alliance of Black School Educators (“HAABSE”) [ACTION ITEM] Dolly Spencer, Chairman Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. Gamma Sigma Foundation [ACTION ITEM] Annual Program and Scholarship Fundraiser, “Celebrating the Arts...Jazz Style,” November 14, 2010, 2‐5 pm, Houston Hobby Airport Marriott; requesting sponsorships, donations and/or purchase of tickets @ $50, online at www.xialphaomega.com; Contact: Jonte Wesley, 832.816.7483 or jontewesley78@yahoo.com Requesting a silent auction donation of “a gift basket of pink and green items for women;” supporting HAABSE recognition and awards scholarship event, Friday, February 12, 2011 Annual fundraiser, “Bounty Ball 2010,” Saturday, November 20, 2010, 7‐10 pm, Crowne Plaza Hotel, 8686 Kirby; purchase table of ten (10); in‐kind donation; and/or purchase of tickets @ $45; Contact: LaShonda Johnson, 281.814.6537 or ljohnson215@comcast.net; ”We have a special table just for the ladies of Alpha Kappa Omega Chapter!” Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. ~ Alpha Kappa Omega Chapter “Pearlific Profiles” Name of Nominating Soror: ______________________________________________________________ Contact Number: ____________________________ Email: _____________________________________ Flashback: Nominate a soror who is either an Ivy Beyond the Wall or no longer a member of our chapter that has made significant contributions to the Alpha Kappa Omega Chapter. Name of Soror: _________________________________________________________________ Chapter of Initiation: ____________________________ Year of Initiation: _________________ Contributions to Alpha Kappa Omega: ______________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________ Additional Comments: __________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ Flash Forward: Nominate a current soror of the Alpha Kappa Omega Chapter who has made significant contributions and can be linked to the “flashback” soror with some unifying element. Name of Soror: _________________________________________________________________ Chapter of Initiation: ____________________________ Year of Initiation: _________________ Contributions to Alpha Kappa Omega: ______________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________ Additional Comments: __________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ Examples of unifying links: both are diamond sorors, regional directors, mother/daughter, musicians, basilei of chapter, founders of chapters in Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc, chaired same committee, etc. Please Note: A 5x7 or larger photograph of each nominated soror is needed for the honor and recognition. A member of the Archives Committee will inform nominating sorors if their nomination was selected and if more information about the nominees is needed. Please turn in this form in by the end of sorority meeting or email it to Soror Jo‐Carolyn Goode (zondria@hotmail.com) by the Wednesday immediately following sorority meeting. ALPHA KAPPA ALPHA SORORITY, INC.
ALPHA KAPPA OMEGA CHAPTER 13th DEBUTANTE BALL
Chair: Soror Anita P. Wallace ~~ Co-Chairs: Sorors Dorothy J. Booker and Nikita Harmon
Committee Membership: 118
The Alpha Kappa Omega Debutante Committee met with the debutantes and their parents, on
November 1, 2010, at 6:30pm, at the Power Center.
Debutante Ball Logistics
Day/Date
Saturday, July 2, 2011
Time
7pm
Place
Wortham Center
510 Preston Street; Houston, TX 77002
Debutantes
21 young ladies to be presented into
society by Alpha Kappa Omega
Chapter
Budget
Revenue neutral ($800 seed money)
Debutante Fee
$1000.00
Debutante Applications: Important Timelines, Dates and Submittal Requirements
Financial Sorors may submit recommendations of young ladies to be presented by
our Chapter to Chair and Co-Chairs.
All completed applications must be returned to Chair, Soror Anita Wallace. The
$200.00 is a non-refundable deposit.
Debutante Payment Schedule:
December 2010-$200 non-refundable deposit
February 2011-$400 second payment
March 2011-$400 final payment
All payments will be given to Soror Sandra Campbell.
Please note: the required November 1, 2010 deposit of $2,000.00 approved and
loaned to the Debutante Committee by the Sorority, at the September Sorority
meeting, to reserve the Wortham Center, was repaid to the Sorority, in full, on
November 1, 2010. Thank you.
Debutante Inquiries
If there are any questions and or concerns, please do not hesitate to call Soror Anita anytime
before 7:30pm, at 281.778.7048, or email her at: Drapearriew@yahoo.com.
Respectfully submitted,
/s/
Anita Pearrie Wallace, Chair
ALPHA KAPPA ALPHA SORORITY, INC.
ALPHA KAPPA OMEGA CHAPTER
November 20, 2010
Committee Report
Name of Committee: Emerging Young Leaders (EYL)
Purpose of the Committee: This signature program will impact the lives of 15,000 girls in grades 6th
through 8th through innovative programs by providing leadership skills development, civic engagement,
enhanced academic preparation and character building; thus providing a sound foundation to achieve personal
success.
Coordinators: Margie Taylor & Karen Aubrey
Contact Soror at Attucks: Beverly Dancer
Number of Committee Members: 56
Members Present (21): Karen Aubrey, Minnie Bailey, Nkenge Berry, Lucy Bremond, Maurie Carpenter,
Tamara Cubit, Beverly Dancer, Helen Eagleton, Dorothy Gabriel, JoCarolyn Goode, Patricia Grant, LaDonna
Harris, Daphine Lambert, Beverly Maddox, Faye Moseley, Maudie Reece, Minnie Roy, Rosa Rush, Margie
Taylor, Kim Topps, Maryanne Walker
PROGRAM INITIATIVE I
Alpha Kappa Omega and Houston Independent School District formed a partnership to carry out the Emerging
Young Leaders Program. The chosen school is Attucks Middle School.
Sorors Tamara Cubit, LaDonna Harris, Margie Taylor, Karen Aubrey, and Lucy Bremond met with the
principal, Ms. Pasty Brown, assistant principal, Soror Beverly Dancer and Ms. Joy Darper.
The outcome of this meeting was as follows: The school would choose 90 girls. There would be 30 girls
each from grades 6th, 7th and 8th grades. Discussion of a Kick-off date, meetings at the school, Alpha
Kappa Omega would be given a room at Attucks for activities, meeting, tutoring, etc. and mentors
would be assigned.
Our job is to mentor, tutor; conduct workshops/activities which involve leadership skills development,
civic engagement, enhance study habits, participate in field trips and help them build their character.
An Emerging Young Leaders Committee met and discussed meeting with mentors 10:00 a.m. prior to
November’s Sorority Meeting. An Informational Meeting/Program was set for October 8, 2010.
The Informational Meeting/Program at Attucks Middle School was a huge success. Over 250 girls
attended.
The Principal welcomed our sorors and thanked Alpha Kappa Omega for choosing Attucks. Sorors
Tamara and
LaDonna enlightened the girls about the Emerging Young Leaders Initiative.
The young ladies were given an inspirational A to Z Golden Rules to learn.
Submitted by: Margie Taylor and Karen Aubrey
ALPHA KAPPA ALPHA SORORITY, INC.
Alpha Kappa Omega Chapter
2011 Founders’ Day Committee Report
Chairperson: Soror Thearodesia Williams
Co-Chairperson: Soror VeRonique Williams
Name of Committee: Houston Metropolitan Area Chapters (HMAC) Founders’ Day Celebration
Meeting Date:
October 24, 2010
Meeting Time:
2:30 p.m.
Place:
Houston Public Library-Downtown
Goals: The Houston Metropolitan Area Chapters (HMAC) of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. is responsible
for planning the 2011 Founders’ Day Observance honoring local area chapter’s founders.
Participating Chapters:
Alpha Kappa Omega
Beta Phi Omega
Chi Omicron Omega
Mu Kappa Omega
Omicron Tau Omega
Xi Alpha Omega
Tau Zeta Omega
Xi Alpha Omega
Zeta Gamma Omega
Rho Omicron Omega
Gamma Psi
Omicron Gamma
Sigma Theta
Theme:
Global Leadership through Timeless Service…
Our Legacy Continues…
Date:
Saturday, January 29, 2011
Place:
The Hilton Houston Hotel
2001 Post Oak Road
Houston, TX
Chapter Responsibilities:
• Steering/Finance – Tau Zeta Omega
• Program/Tickets - Zeta Gamma Omega
• Protocol - Chi Omicron Omega
• Decorations/Gifts/Corsages - Mu Kappa Omega
• Reactivation - Alpha Kappa Omega/Gamma Psi/Omicron Gamma
• Vendors/Exhibits - Omicron Tau Omega
• Rededication - Xi Alpha Omega/Sigma Theta
• Publicity – Rho Omicron Omega
• Hostesses – Gamma Omega Omega/Beta Phi Omega
Closed Rededication Ceremony:
10:00—11:00 (No pants or large hats)
Closed Luncheon:
11:30—2:00 (Attire to be established)
Submitted by:
Soror Thearodesia Williams
Ticket Prices:
$45.00 Graduate and Public
$35.00 Undergraduate
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
Alpha Kappa Omega Chapter
Committee Report
Name of Committee: Membership
Chairman: Soror Lillian Bourgeois
Co-Chairs: Sorors Susan Bynam & Anitra Provost
Number of Committee Members Present: 20
Date: September 10, 2010
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Place: The Power Center
Purpose of the Committee: To cultivate the Spirit of Sisterhood with an
emphasis on revitalization, retention and the participation of all members.
Meeting objectives: To be responsible for developing and presenting
sisterly activities to the body and to prepare for our Christmas activities.
Many suggestions were made by sorors present and the committee decided
to celebrate our 82nd Anniversary during the December 18th meeting.
We are also asking each soror to participate in our pink or green
Christmas tree ornament gift exchange by bringing an ornament to
exchange with another soror.
After comments from Soror Tamara, the meeting was adjourned.
Next meeting: December 6:30 p.m. at the Power Center
All committee members are asked to come out and help us prepare for our
activities to close the year.
Committee members present: Sorors Tamara Cubit, LaDonna Harris,
Anitra Provost, Nkenge Berry-Owens, Glorena Moody, Demetria Williams,
Bettye Narcisse, Lillie Lacy, Charvela Fearon, Beverly Maddox, Jo-Carolyn
Goode, Rita Roberts, Evelyn Holloway, Davina Horace, Alicia Duplechain,
Lisa Brooks, Deneen Ford, Rosa Rush ,Lillian Bourgeois, Paulette
Frederick.
Committee Recorder: Soror Glorena Moody
Report Submitted by: Soror Lillian Bourgeois, Committee Chair
ALPHA KAPPA ALPHA SORORITY, INC.
ALPHA KAPPA OMEGA CHAPTER
ELECTION GUIDELINES
2010 CHAPTER OFFICERS
November 20, 2010
1. Only sorors who have active membership status as defined in Article VIII, Section 2, (p.19) of the
By-Laws of Alpha Kappa Omega Chapter, Revised January 2010, are eligible to vote. Article
VIII, Section 2, (p. 19) states: An active member is a soror who meets all financial obligations for
the current year of both Alpha Kappa Omega Chapter and the international body. Every active
member is a member of the international body.
2. A plurality vote shall be required for on all business matters, including the election of officers.
Only the vote of sorors present at the meeting shall be counted. (Article XI, Section 2, (p.25))
3. Voting for candidates for office shall be by single secret ballot. (Article XI, Section 3, (p.25))
4.
All candidates for the office of Basileus and Anti-Basileus must have been financial with Alpha
Kappa Omega Chapter for a period of at least four (4) consecutive years immediately
preceding election and shall have attended one of the last two Boules or one of the last two
Regional Conferences. (Article IV, Section 4, (p.6))
5. All other candidates for office must have been financial with Alpha Kappa Omega for a
minimum of two (2) consecutive years prior to January 1 of the year in which the term of office
shall begin. (Article IV, Section 5, (p.6-7))
6. All candidates for the office of Graduate Advisor to the undergraduate chapter, immediately
prior to her election, must be a graduate soror and shall have been a member of the graduate
chapter, Alpha Kappa Omega, for two consecutive years, must have attended one of the last two
Boules or one of the last two Regional Conferences and must be certified by the Directorate
approved Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Graduate Advisor Certification Program within one
year of placement in office.
7. Candidates on the ballot may produce a promotional campaign document that describes the
candidate’s qualifications and experience in the sorority. This one-piece document can be in the
form of a foldout, flyer, vitae, letter, etc. No additional flyers, handouts, etc., may be used. No
Electronic campaigning or distribution of campaign material is allowed. No Email is allowed.
8. Campaign speech must not exceed two minutes. No PowerPoint presentations or music will be
allowed. Only verbal presentations are permitted.
9. All nominees from the floor must provide the required credentials (proof of attendance at one of
the last two Boules or of one of the last two Regional Conferences) if it is a requirement of the
office the candidate is seeking.
10. After the Nominating Committee has presented its report, the chair must call for nominations
from the floor before voting takes place.
Respectfully Submitted by: 2010 Nominating Committee
Soror Pamela Branch, Chairperson
Soror Faye Phillips, Co-Chairperson
NATIONAL PAN-HELLENIC COUNCIL OF HOUSTON, INC.
Website address: www.houstonnphc.org
December Events:
Save the Dates: NPHC-Houston’s Annual Breakfast with Santa Programs
Location Multpiple Locations!
December 4, 2010
8:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Blue Triangle Multi-Cultural Association
Hosted by Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. and Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.
3005 McGowen Street (77004)
December 11, 2010
9:00 a.m. – 11: 00 a.m.
Fifth Ward Multi-Service Center
4014 Market (77020)
December 18, 2010
8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Northeast Family YMCA @ Sweet Home Missionary Baptist Church
7104 Homestead (77028)
December 13, 2010 at 6:30 PM – Annual December Meeting;
Bring
can goods and non-perishable food. This food will be donated to the Souper Bowl of Caring in
February 2011. The neeting will be held at One Delta Plaza and Hosted by Delta Sigma Theta
and Iota Phi Lambda
February Events:
Souper Bowl of Caring – January 31st – February 6th, 2011
March Events:
NPHC @ University of Houston’s Frontier Fiesta 2011
Thursday, March 24 – Saturday, March 26
11 a.m. – 2 a.m. UH Robertson Stadium parking lot
April Events:
NPHC-Houston will be participating in the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life – April 1st –
April 2nd, 2011, 6:00 PM – 7:30 AM Location to be announced. (This is the same weekend of the
South Central Regional Conference)
Greek Weekend – April 30th – May 2nd, 2011;
Additional information
coming soon.
NPHC-Houston will be participating in the Sisters Network, Inc. will have the Stop the
Silence National African American Breast Cancer Walk on Saturday, April 09 @ Discovery Green
(1500 McKinney / Houston, TX 77010). For more information contact Kelly Hodges @ 1-866781-1808 or www.sistersnetworkinc.org
June Events:
June Annual Meeting – June 13, 2011 at 6:30 PM; the location to be announced at a later date.
November 2010
Volume 1, Issue 25
The Gamma InPSIder
At Texas Southern University
CENTENNIAL UNDERGRADUATE CHAPTER OF THE YEAR 2008
SOUTH CENTRAL REGION UNDERGRADUATE CHAPTER OF YEAR 2009/2010
2010
Gamma Psi
Executive
Committee
Soror Mary Smith Johnson, South Central Region
2010 Graduate Advisor of the Year
Noelle Sims
Basileus
Gabrielle Thompson
Anti-Basileus
Brittny Singleton
Grammateus
Brittny Singleton
Anti-Grammateus
Jasmine Gay
Epistoleus
Jade Wood
Tamiouchos
Jasmine Gay
Pecunious Grammateus
Noelle Sims
Hodegos
Gabrielle Thompson
Philacter
The Gamma Psi Chapter and I appreciate your support Alpha Kappa Omega
sorors, and that of the ΓΨ Alumni, whom both played a critical role in the success
of 60 th Anniversary Celebration. Over 284 sorors attended the weekend activities
planned by Gamma Psi Chapter and AKΩ steering committee. The luncheon was
attended by Charter Members, Soror Clarice Lowe, Evelyn B. Thornton and
Mercedes Terry. We were graced with the beauty of our 18 th Supreme Basileus,
Soror Mattelia B. Grays, 21 st Supreme Basileus, Soror Faye B. Bryant and 20 th
SCRD, Soror Polly Sparks Turner. A special thanks to Soror Staci Taylor
Fullmighter, Quiana Smith, Erika Edmond and Chantay Morris for their hard
work and dedication to ensure the success of the 60 th Anniversary.
Sisterly, Soror Mary
Chapter Activities
10/2/10: Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Walk for the Cure
10/3/10: Chapter meeting & EYL with AKΩ
10/6/10: Light Skin VS Dark Skin with TSU PAN Council
10/8/10: Attucks Middle School with AKΩ
10/10/10: Volunteered: Alpha Phi Alpha Blood Drive
Britney Singleton
Parliamentarian
10/12/10: Domestic Violence: Initiative #5
Adele Bailes
Reporter to the Ivy Leaf
10/17/10: Chapter Meeting
Adele Bailes
Historian
11/7/10: Chapter Meeting: Adopt a Family in Cuney Homes for Thanksgiving
10/16/10: Joint Chapter Meeting
10/29-31: TSU Homecoming week & ΓΨ60 th Anniversary Celebration
11/13/10: AKΩ Healthcare Forum at TSU
11/16-18: Can Food Drive
Charter Members
11/17/10: Healthcare seminar
Clarice P. Lowe
11/21/10: Chapter Meeting & Christmas Party
Mercedes Terry
Evelyn B. Thornton
Campus Advisor
Dr. Fanny Hawkins
THE OG EXPRESs
Omicron Gamma Chapter –University of Houston Downtown
Vol. 1 Issue 8 November 2010
Greek Organization of the Year
GRADUATE ADVISOR’S Keeping Track
…Through Timeless Services
Hello Sorors,
Omicron Gamma Chapter held its 2nd two (2) week MIP
that started on October 24th and concluded on November
7th. I would like to extend a heartfelt thanks to Soror
Gwendolyn J. Brinkley for her leadership and support
during the preparation of the 2010 Fall MIP. The four
candidates had the pleasure of meeting Soror Mattelia B.
Grays which was a pleasure and honor for the newly
initiated sorors…thank you again.
The ceremonial luncheon theme was “Cultivating Bonds &
Creating Legacies” and a special thanks to the sorors that
chartered Omicron Gamma (Sorors Charlotte Bryant,
Dorothy Booker, Vivian Harrison, and Polly Sparks
Turner) that delivered the keynote speeches that paved the
future for the four newly initiates in AKA. A special
thanks to Soror Tamara Cubit for her unwavering support
during the MIP sessions and her words of expressions at
the ceremonial luncheon.
A sisterly thanks to the Graduate Advisor Council
members “Fabulous Nine” Sorors Lillian Bourgeois,
Sandra Campbell, Karen Grays, Helen Houston, Faye
Phillips, Patricia Roberts, Marianne Walker,
Yavaunda White and Angela Williams that ADDED
VALUE to the Fall 2010 MIP. It could not have been a
success without their participation and support.
Please continue to pray and support Omicron Gamma
Chapter.
Sisterly,
Soror Pamela Lazard
Graduate Advisor
Global Leadership
09/20 “AKARobics” – Platform II – Chapter members held a
physical workout session with the campus community.
09/23 “Are You At Risk” – Platform II – Chapter members
hosted an American Diabetes Seminar on campus for the
university students and public.
10/02 – Susan G. Komen Walk – Chapter members participated
in the Breast Cancer walk at Sam Houston Park.
10/08 – Emerging Young Leaders Seminar @ Attucks Middle
School – Soror Crystal Edmond joined Alpha Kappa Omega and
Gamma Psi members
11/02 Global Poverty – Platform III - Omicron Gamma
donated $500 to the Heifer Foundation – Sorors purchased a
llama ($150), goat ($120), pigs ($120), trees ($60), honey bees
($30), and a flock of chicks ($20) to support the initiative to end
hunger, preserve the environment and empower women gobally.
CAMPUS EVENT
10/16 – “CanFest” – chapter members donated can goods with
other campus organizations that partnered with Move for
Hunger
10/22 – House of Tiny Treasures – chapter members donated
over 100 ounces of candy to foster children.
10/25 thru 10/28 UHD – “Greek Week” – Chapter members
participated in the university’s mandatory “Greek Week”
activities during MIP sessions.
Joint Chapter Meeting
10/16 “Think Pink: We Are BREAST Friends” - Chapter
members participated in the activities and brought wigs for
cancer patients.
Omicron Gamma Chapter introduces to
Alpha Kappa Omega
“4 Exclusive Kollections of Perfection”
OMICRON GAMMA CHAPTER
25th Anniversary - SUMMER 2011
Email uhd.aka1908@yahoo.com or
paltime@aol.com
Jasmine Groves, Jocquelyne Henry, Erica Prentice, & Whitney Threadcraft
(bottom left to top left)