Upsilon Eta Omega Regular Chapter Meeting
April 6, 2019 Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated Upsilon Eta Omega Chapter Chapter Meeting Fairfield High Preparatory School April 6, 2019, 9:30 AM Soror Manessa Wilson, Presiding
Agenda
Call to Order Soror Manessa Wilson
Golden/Silver Parade
Meditation Soror Raven Moore Adoption of Agenda Soror Manessa Wilson Adoption of Minutes Soror Manessa Wilson
Officer’s Reports Basileus Soror Manessa Wilson Anti-Basileus Soror Cynthia Todd Tamiouchos Soror Deborah Hawkins Anti-Tamiouchos Soror Gloria Carter Pecunious Grammateus Soror Lawanika Coleman Anti-Pecunious Grammateus Soror Rita Patterson Epistoleus Soror LaToya Jones Hodegos Soror Vergie Davis Philacter Soror Felicia Jolly
Committee Reports Executive Board Soror Venita Wesley Technology Soror Kimberly White Awards Soror Angela Kirkwood Scholarship Soror Jamesel Lewis
Unfinished Business
New Business
Announcements Connection & Social Action Soror Jameria Moore Global Impact Soror Ida Tyree Hyche Step & Stroll Soror Tomeshia Hubbard Valley Pearls Service Foundation Director Cheryl Kidd, President
Sister to Sister
International Hymn and Pledge
Adjournment
Minutes
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated Upsilon Eta Omega Chapter
Date: March 2, 2019 Regular Meeting No. 3
The meeting was held on Saturday, March 2, 2019 at Fairfield High Preparatory School in Fairfield, AL. The presiding officer, Soror Manessa Wilson, and the secretary, Soror Miriam Blankenship, were present. The minutes of the February 2, 2019 meeting were approved with no corrections.
The meeting was called to order by Soror Manessa Wilson, Basileus at 9:30 am. The meditation was given by Soror Raven Moore, Chaplain. The agenda was adopted with the following corrections and additions:
1. Soror Karla Barnes will give the Scholarship announcement. 2. The Pillowcase Project Report will be read by Soror Michelle Sallie Lee.
A quorum was established. (X) Yes ( ) No.
There are 361 sorors on roll with 234 members present and 2 visiting sorors . See attached attendance list.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS Basileus: Summary of report filed as read: (C) Soror Manessa Wilson • Thank you for your cooperation in adjusting the February chapter meeting time to accommodate the Joint Founders’ Day Luncheon. Sorors Eunice Rogers, Patricia Staton, Venita Wesley, and Michelle Harris served in different capacitates at the luncheon, and therefore could not attend chapter meeting; they will receive credit for the February 2 chapter meeting. • Soror Tracey Morant Adams is currently attending Spring Directorate meeting and cannot be in attendance with us today; she will receive credit for today’s meeting. • The Founders’ Day Committee presented a program today at 8:30 am. Rededication followed at 9:00 am. Regional delegate training will take place immediately following the chapter meeting. • The 87th South Eastern Regional Conference will be held in Mobile, AL from March 7 - March 10. Please note the weekly announcements for information regarding the chapter dinner, service project, and other pertinent information. • Regular registration for AKA Day at the Capitol is now open. The cost is $45 through April 9. • Registration is now open for the 2019 Leadership Seminar, which will be held in Nashville, TN from June 26 - June 30. Registration is $295 through March 31, after which the cost will be $325 through April 15. • All end of year reports should have already been submitted. If you have any EOY books, please submit them to Standards as soon as possible. • All committee chairs please remember to provide ample meeting notice and an agenda to your committee members when scheduling a meeting. Also, provide two signed copies of your report when giving a report at executive board and chapter meeting. • A Philacter Ad Hoc Committee has been established. Soror Felicia Jolly will chair the committee. Committee members are Sorors Kiyana Bell, Veronica Ellison, Lori Harris, Angela Kirkwood, Michelle Sallie Lee, Elaine Mosley, Danielle Ridgeway, and Tareya Witt. • It is my recommendation that the chapter implement one additional ad hoc committee: o Spiritual Oversight Committee: this committee will operate in compliance with the sorority’s International Spiritual Oversight Committee by providing assistance as needed to the chapter and Basileus. This committee would be chaired by our chapter’s Chaplain and would provide services such as an individual members’ prayer needs, as well as a monthly chapter prayer call. o Taken up in Executive Board report
(NO Action Required) Anti-Basileus/Program: Summary of report filed as read: (C) Soror Cynthia Todd • Target 1: HBCU for Life (TaShonda Lewis Taylor: chair and Rae-Ann Spears: co-chair) o The committee supported HBCUs by attending the Miles vs. Tuskegee basketball game on Saturday, February 9. o All sorors are encouraged to donate $35 annually to the HBCU endowment, per our Supreme Basileus. As of February 19, the chapter has donated $155.05. o Please report any HBCU donations to Soror TaShonda Lewis Taylor. • #CAP (College Admissions Process) (Margie Curry and Miriam Blankenship: co-chairs) o The committee hosted additional FAFSA workshops at Carver High School on February 21 and February 25. The next FAFSA workshop will be held on March 7 from 8:30 am until 1:00 pm at Carver High School. • Target 2: Women’s Healthcare & Wellness (Jerri Haslem: chair and Jamie Bell: co-chair) o The Pink Goes Red in support of Heart Health Awareness was held on February1 at Spare Time Bowling. • Care for the Caregivers (Moriea Lewis and Bettie Cogman: co-chairs) o The committee participated in a birthday celebration for the attendees at the McCoy Adult Daycare Center on February 19. o The next committee meeting will be held on March 12 at the Southside Police Precinct at 5:30 pm. • Target 3: Building Your Economic Legacy (Jan Williams, Selena Rogers Dickerson, and Maria Flournoy: co-chairs) o Sorors Manessa Wilson and Cynthia Todd represented the chapter at the 15th Annual A. G. Gaston Conference and Sponsors Reception on February 12. o The next committee meeting will be held at SARCOR on February 28 at 5:30 pm. • Target 4: The Arts! (Debborah Barnes: chair, Casi Ferguson and LaToya Jones: co-chairs) o March is Women’s History Month. The Arts! Committee will spotlight UEO sorors that have made significant contributions in the local community in the areas of dance, sculpture, painting, literature, music, and performing arts. • Target 5: Global Impact (Sakeena Smith: chair and Kimberly Bishop: co-chair) o The committee partnered with the Literacy Council of Central Alabama on their ESOL Family Literacy Program on February 5 at CJ Donald Elementary School. o The committee will be collecting new or gently worn women’s, men’s, and children’s shoes to donate to Soles 4 Souls. In addition, the committee will also collect women’s, men’s, and children’s prescription eyeglasses and readers to donate to Lions Club International. For the March chapter meeting, sorors with the last names A - F are encouraged to bring donations. • Pillowcase Project (Wanda Jackson: chair) o The committee held a “Sew and Chew” on February 9 at New Pilgrim Towers and a “Sew on the Road” on February 23. o The next sewing event will be held on March 16. o Please be reminded of the 20 dress quota that each committee is challenged to contribute to the Pillowcase Project effort. • Collaborations Committee (Veronica Ellison: chair and Sharon McGrue and Wendy Hicks: co-chairs) o The committee sponsored a free Mardi Gras Social for residents of the W. Clyde Williams Terrace Facility on February 22. • Scholarship Committee (Jamesel Lewis: chair and Corvetta Vann and Joy Thompson Smith: co-chairs) o UEO and the Valley Pearls Service Foundation will sponsor a Scholarship Workshop on March 3 at Miles College. Students are encouraged to attend to learn interviewing tips, dressing for success, applying for Financial Aid, college application process, and much more. • Joint Founders’ Day Project o Chapter sorors participated in the Joint Founders’ Day Observance service activities on February 16 in partnership with Project Homeless Connect and Hands On Birmingham. • The 2019 UEO Program Book is available for viewing in the Weekly Announcements. • The Arts! Committee gave a presentation: o Soror Glenda Brown Wade read the poem “Black Rage”, an insert taken from a play Justifiable Force written by Soror Erika Wade. o Soror Doris Bentley sang “Trouble of the World” by Mahalia Jackson.
(NO Action Required) Tamiouchos: Summary of financial statement filed as read: (C) Soror Deborah Hawkins Operating Account: Checking (Wells Fargo) Balance: $55,706.17
Operating Account: Money Market (Wells Fargo) Balance: $3,622.02
Investment Account: Raymond James Balance: $23,455.80 (Dec 31, 2018 - Jan 31, 2019)
(NO Action Required) Anti-Tamiouchos: Summary of financial statement filed as read: (C) Soror Gloria Carter Foundation Account: Checking (Regions) Balance: $11,286.73
Savings (Regions) Balance: $_75,040.60
Raymond James Balance: $16,890.61
(NO Action Required) Pecunious Grammateus: Summary of funds received and filed as read: (C) Soror Lawanika Coleman Funds received February 2019: $12,864.10 (NO Action Required)
Reactivations for February 2019: 4 Total Membership for 2019: 361 Anti-Pecunious Grammateus: Summary of Funds received and filed as read: (C) Soror Rita Patterson Funds received for February 2019: $8,272.12 (NO Action Required)
Epistoleus: Monthly correspondence filed as read: (C) Soror LaToya Jones The chapter correspondence was read. The support request will be forwarded to the Valley Pearls Service Foundation.
(NO Action Required) Hodegos: Summary of visitors, courtesies, etc. filed as read: (C) Soror Vergie Davis Recognized sorors who celebrate their birthday in the month of March. The Hodegos reported sisterly AKAlades and concerns of chapter members. Also, she recognized visiting sorors. (NO Action Required)
REPORTS OF EXECUTIVE, STANDING COMMITTEES AND AD HOC COMMITTEES Disposition of committee report was: A. Referred back to committee D. Adopted in part (explain) B. Postponed E. Adopted in its entirety C. Placed on file F. Referred to another committee (explain)
Budget and Finance Disposition of Report (C) Report Attached (X) Yes ( ) No Soror Deborah Hawkins • The 2019 Adjusted Budget Proposal was read, for informational purposes. o The adoption of the budget will be handled in the Executive Board Report.
(NO Action Required) Sisterly Relations Disposition of Report (C) Report Attached (X) Yes ( ) No Soror Vergie Davis • .We will have the chapter picnic on May 4, following chapter meeting, at Black Creek Park in Fultondale. • The Membership and Sisterly Relations Committees will collaborate to do a silver/golden soror recognition in April.
(NO Action Required) Executive Board Disposition of Report (C) Report Attached (X) Yes ( ) No Soror Venita Wesley The following recommendations were made at the February 21, 2019 Executive Board Meeting:
Recommendation # 1: Soror Michelle Sallie Lee recommends that the Basileus establish a Spiritual Oversight Committee.
Executive Meeting Passed (February 21, 2019) Action Taken
Since the bylaws state that the Basileus can create ad hoc committees (Article VII, Section 5), there is no need for a vote. The committee will be chaired by Soror Raven Moore and have the following members: Sorors Kimberly Bishop, Kimberly Davis, Veronica Ellison, Michelle Huffman, Curtrina Jones, and Venita Wesley.
Recommendation # 2: The Budget and Finance Committee recommends approval of the 2019 Operating Budget Proposal Addendum 1.
Executive Meeting Passed (February 21, 2019) Action Taken
Discussion: The standing rules need to be changed so that the Benevolent Fund money will roll over each year. The Constitution and Bylaws Committee will look into this.
Membership Passed (March 2, 2019) Action Taken
Recommendation # 3: The Health Committee recommends the chapter implement a 6-month “Walking with the Supreme” health initiative, to take place March 18 - September 26, 2019, on Monday/Tuesday/Thursday of each week for one hour. AARP will sponsor bottled water and towels to promote this activity for the program’s entirety.
Executive Meeting Passed (February 21, 2019) Action Taken
Discussion: Where and what time will this take place? Railroad Park at 6pm on Mondays and Tuesdays and 6am on Thursdays.
Membership Passed (March 2, 2019) Action Taken
Recommendation # 4: The Sisterly Relations Committee recommends that the chapter move the December Christmas Brunch venue to the Birmingham Marriott - Highway 280.
Executive Meeting Passed (February 21, 2019) Action Taken
Membership Passed (March 2, 2019) Action Taken
Recommendation # 5: The Pecunious Grammateus moved that 5 sorors who paid $345 before the January 15 deadline have $145 moved to Valley Pearls Service Foundation towards their 2019 assessment.
Executive Meeting Passed (February 21, 2019) Action Taken
Discussion: How will we know if we qualify? Soror Lawanika has the list. The issue of sorors who mailed their checks in at the end of 2018 will be referred to the Membership Committee.
Membership Passed (March 2, 2019) Action Taken
(Action Required) Pillowcase Project Disposition of Report (C) Report Attached (X) Yes ( ) No Soror Michelle Sallie Lee • A challenge was issued to all chapter committees to make 20 dresses. • The committee has made a goal of 1,000 dresses and shirts to be donated in the name of UEO. • Thank you to Soror Jamesel Lewis for allowing us to use New Pilgrim Towers and to Soror Malera Traylor Wright for ordering dress labels. • Thank you to Soror Moreia Lewis for hosting a sewing event last weekend. • The next sewing event will be on March 16 at New Pilgrim Towers (9am - 2pm).
(NO Action Required) Graduate Advisory Council Disposition of Report (C) Report Attached (X) Yes ( ) No Soror Michelle Sallie Lee Recommendation # 1: The Graduate Advisors Council recommends that we make one final attempt to re-establish Nu Delta chapter on the campus of Birmingham Southern College in the fall semester of 2019.
Soror Miriam Blankenship moved that we strike “one final” from the recommendation. The motion was seconded.
Membership Passed (March 2, 2019) Action Taken
Recommendation #1 amended: The Graduate Advisors Council recommends that we make an attempt to re- establish Nu Delta chapter on the campus of Birmingham Southern College in the fall semester of 2019.
Membership Passed (March 2, 2019) Action Taken
(Action Required) Announcements: Summary:
Soror Malera Traylor Wright • If you paid your dues prior to January 1, your documents are in. (Constitution and Bylaws)
Soror Nadine Reese • Name badges are in. (Membership Committee) • If you are a new member to the chapter, please make sure to get your welcome packet. • Please sign up to be a mentor, the sheet is going around.
Soror Sakeena Smith • During April, sorors with the last names G - K are asked to donate shoes and (Global Impact) eyeglasses.
• The Scholarship Workshop is tomorrow at 4pm at the George French Center, Soror Karla Barnes on the campus of Miles College. All sorors are asked to wear black bottoms, (Scholarship) pink tops, and pearls.
• The team will be competing in the step show at Regional Conference. Soror Tomeshia Hubbard
(Stroll/Step Team)
• The EAF Fundraiser has raised $380. Soror LaKorya Jackson
(EAF)
• Soror TaShonda Lewis Taylor Please report all donations made to HBCUs. (HBCU for Life)
• Soror Deborah Hawkins Checks for Leadership registration are available (Spring 2018 initiates). (Tamiouchous)
Soror Rukiya McClain • You may purchase the regional bear at the conference. The SER swag shop (South Eastern Regional Staff) will have lots of different items.
Soror LaToya Jones • Please see Soror LaToya if you are not receiving the Weekly (Epistoleus) Announcements.
Soror Casi Ferguson • The UNCF Mayor’s Masked Ball will be held on March 16, with Anthony Hamilton as the musical guest.
Soror Michelle Sallie Lee • Don’t forget the AKA Day at the Capitol will be held on April 23. (Connections and Basilei Council) • Delegate training will begin immediately after chapter meeting.
Soror Amy Elston • If you lost a bracelet at the Membership event at Vestavia Hills Library, please see Soror Amy.
(NO Action Required)
Sister to Sister Relations • We have 1soror who reactivated with the chapter today.
Old/Unfinished Business N/A
New Business N/A
The meeting was adjourned at 11:15 (X) a.m. ( ) p.m. The next meeting will be on April 6, 2019 at 9:30 a.m., at Fairfield High Preparatory School.
Grammateus ______
Date Approved ______
Basileus ______Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated Upsilon Eta Omega Chapter Chapter Meeting Basileus Report April 6, 2019
1. The 87th South Eastern Regional Conference was a huge success; congratulations to the following individual and/or chapter awards:
Omicron Omega Golden Soror of the Year, Large Chapter- Soror Marguerite Stone Johnetta Walker Kelso Basileus of the Year, Large Chapter- Soror Ayla Russell Delta Theta Omega Basilei Council Award, Large Chapter Jean Tolbert Newsletter Award, Large Chapter Ida K. Martin Reactivation Award, Large Chapter 2019 Inaugural Reactivation Day Winner- Certificate of Excellence Chapter Recognition 2018-2019 Reactivation Best of the Best 2019 Educational Advancement Foundation Gold Level Recognition
Special recognition is also due to our very own UEO Step Team and the step show MC, Soror Bianca Moore, Soror Tracey Morant Adams, International Membership Chair, South Eastern regional staff members, Sorors Ayla Russell and Rukiya McClain, those who attained Financial, Graduate Advisor, and Parliamentary Institute certifications, and those who served as scanners, recorders, and conveners. And lastly, congratulations to our new Golden Soror, Soror Brenda Adams, and our new Silver Sorors, Sorors Kimberly Bates, Bridgette Jordan, and Mikki Skanes!
2. AKA Day at the Capital is April 23, 2019; registration is now open on the regional website under the online store tab; the cost is $45 through April 9.
3. The 2019 Leadership Seminar will be held in Nashville, TN, June 27-30, 2019. Registration cost is $295 and has been extended through April 15, with no late fees.
4. A Spiritual Oversight Ad Hoc Committee has been established; Soror Raven Moore will chair this Committee. Committee members are Sorors Kimberly Bishop, Veronica Ellison, Michelle Huffman, Curtrina Jones, Eunice Rogers, Deborah Thomas, and Venita Wesley.
5. The chapter picnic will be held immediately following the May chapter meeting, Saturday, May 4, 2019, at Black Creek Park, 900 Yarbrough Road, Fultondale, AL. Additional information will be provided in the weekly announcements from the Sisterly Relations Committee.
6. Although I most appreciate being chosen to submit an awards book for the Vanessa Rogers Long Humanitarian Award at the next regional conference, I must now respectfully decline and permit another soror the opportunity to submit. We will hold a special election in the May chapter meeting to select a soror for the Vanessa Rogers Long Humanitarian Award and the Phi Iota Omega Silver Soror of the Year, for the 2020 regional conference.
7. Lastly, we share in the loss and grieve with the families of two dynamic women who passed this week: Soror Angela Jenkins, 87th South Eastern Region Parliamentarian, and Ms. Lois Coleman, affectionately known as “Mama Lois”, founder of Grace House Ministries of Fairfield, AL. Let’s continue to pray for each other and these families during this time of bereavement and beyond.
Submitted by,
Soror Manessa Wilson Basileus Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated Upsilon Eta Omega Anti-Basileus Chapter Report April 6, 2019
1. Target 1 - HBCU for Life a. Soror Tashonda Lewis-Taylor (Chair) & Soror Rae Ann Spears (Co-Chair) b. As of March 18, 2019, HBCU donations for our Chapter total $5,098.55. c. SERC Chapter Delegates demonstrated their commitment to EAF - HBCU For Life through personal donations totaling $800. Many thanks to UEO delegates for answering the call of our Supreme Basileus! d. HBCU For Life Committee collaborated and participated in the #CAP FAFSA workshop program at Carver High School on March 3rd. e. Please continue to report any HBCU donations that you have made to our HBCU for Life chair, Soror Tashonda Lewis-Taylor – [email protected]. Donations include, but are not limited to, direct college donations, alumni association dues, car tags, etc. In addition, you may make checks payable to VPSF to cover your annual HBCU donation of $35.
2. #CAP (College Admissions Process) Signature Program: a. Soror Margie Curry and Soror Miriam Blankenship (Co-Chairs) b. The #CAP committee hosted a FAFSA workshop at Carver High School on March 7th from 8:30 am to 1:00 pm.
3. Target 2 - Women's Healthcare & Wellness a. Soror Jerri Haslem (Chair) & Soror Jamie Bell (Co-Chair) b. The Women’s Health Committee has planned a “Walking with the Supreme” chapter initiative at Railroad Park which began Monday, March 18th. The weekly schedule is as follows: i. Mondays 6PM - Soror Moriea Lewis ii. Tuesdays 6PM - Soror Sherrill Alexander iii. Thursdays 6AM - Soror Jerri Haslem Everyone (sorors & guests) is invited to join. Each session is one hour and you do not have to walk the entire time.
4. Care for the Caregivers a. Soror Moriea Lewis, Soror Bettie Cogmon (Co-Chairs) b. The Care for the Caregivers Committee hosted a Cookie Bake event on Tuesday, March 19, 2019 at Ronald McDonald House. Committee members baked Cookies for the House Guests to serve as the Caregivers’ evening snack. c. Care for the Caregivers committee will meet April 16, 2019 at 6:00 PM via Conference Call {Call # 1(319) 527- 3511, Pass Code 575989#}
5. Target 3 - Building Your Economic Legacy a. Soror Jan Williams, Soror Selena Rodgers Dickerson, Soror Maria Flournoy (Co-Chairs) b. Building Your Economic Legacy committee hosted VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) program at Trinity Baptist Church on Saturday March 30, 2019 from 8:30 AM to 12:00 noon. The committee greeted guests, provided snacks and assisted tax preparers with various tasks.
6. Target 4 - The Arts! a. Soror Debborah Barnes (Chair), Soror Casi Ferguson, Soror LaToya Jones (Co-Chairs) b. March was Women's History Month and The Arts! Committee spotlighted UEO sorors who have made significant contributions in the local community in the areas of dance, sculpture, painting, literature, music, and performing arts: i. Soror Bernadette Hudson featured for her contributions to Dance. ii. Soror Michelle Harris featured for her contributions to Art. iii. Soror Jolanda Green featured for her contributions to Music. c. The Arts! concluded the 2019 Lois Mailou Jones Black History Month Art Contest. This year’s theme was, “The Harlem Renaissance: A Social Documentary Through Art”. The winning entry will be on display at the April chapter meeting and the young artist will be awarded as well. d. The Arts! Committee will make pillowcase dresses at New Hope Baptist Church on April, 27 from 9 to 2pm. Sorors on the committee are asked to purchase some items and bring sewing machines.
7. Target 5 – Global Impact: Pillow Case Project a. Soror Sakeena Smith (Chair) & Soror Kimberly Bishop (Co-Chair)
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b. The Global Impact committee is collecting new or gently worn women’s, men’s, and children’s shoes – heels, flip flops, sandals, and boots – to be donated to Soles 4 Souls to help empower women in developing countries. In addition, the committee will also collect women’s, men’s, and children’s prescription glasses and readers to be donated to Lions Club International. Please adhere to the donation schedule for the appropriate chapter meeting to bring items based on your last name. For the April 6th chapter meeting, last names G-K are encouraged to bring shoe and eyeglass donations. c. As of 3/20/19, our Chapter has collected the following: i. 65 pairs of shoes 1. Of which 24 were donated at our March Chapter meeting ii. 10 eyeglasses d. Our next International Community Impact day is Friday, April 12th – Global Impact Day and Sorority will host an international shoe drive to assist in this effort. Details are as follows: i. AKA has partnered with Soles4Souls to empower women in emerging nations with the opportunity to start and sustain small business to help them step out of poverty. For every pair of shoes sold, a woman entrepreneur can provide 5 meals for themselves and their family. ii. Through this partnership, the sorority has committed to donating 500,000 pairs of new and gently worn shoes over four years. iii. UEO will be hosting a local shoe drive in the metro Birmingham area with 3 drop off locations: 1. Downtown at the law offices of Tyree Hyche and Dixon located in the Historic Massey Building at 2025 3rd Avenue North (9 AM to 5 PM) 2. Hoover at CakEffect located in the Village at Brock’s Gap (4 PM to 6 PM) 3. Ensley at the Club House of the Lowriders Motorcycle Club located at 600 17th St (4 PM to 6 PM)
8. Pillowcase Project Initiative: a. Soror Wanda Jackson (Chair) b. The Pillowcase Project Committee held 3 sewing activity days since the March chapter meeting. c. On March 16th, the committee had a record breaking number of 27 sorors to assist in making dresses. d. The April 20th sewing date has been cancelled due the Chapter sponsored Easter Egg Hunt. e. The next sewing activity date is May 10, 2019 at New Pilgrim Towers from 9:00 am - 2:00 pm. All chapter members are welcome. f. The committee has completed approximately 100 little dresses so far!
9. Collaborations Committee a. Soror Veronica Ellison (Chair),Soror Sharon McGrue & Soror Wendy Hicks (Co-Chairs) b. The Collaborations Committee held its 2nd Annual Mardi Gras Celebration in honor of the residents of W. Clyde Williams Terrace on Friday, February 22 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM. The Collaborations Committee promoted the sorority's heart health initiative (Target 2) through line dancing with the residents. c. The Annual Easer Egg Hunt collaboration with Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc. will be held on Saturday, April 20, 2019 from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at Lawson State Community College. The Collaboration Committee is asking each Soror to donate one pre-filled Easter basket for this event. Collection of the Easter Baskets will start at our April Chapter meeting. Please contact Soror Veronica Ellison with any questions.
10. Scholarship Committee a. Soror Jamesel Lewis (Chair), Soror Corvetta Van and Soror Joy Thompson Smith (Co-Chairs) b. The Scholarship Committee along with Program Targets HBCU for Life and #CAP partnered with the Valley Pearls Service Foundation to sponsor a Scholarship Workshop on Sunday, March 3, 2019 at 4:00 PM at Miles College. Students received valuable information about the college application process, interviewing tips, dressing for success, applying for Financial Aid, and much more. c. Scholarship Awards Presentation and Reception will held on Sunday, April 28th at 4pm – Birmingham CrossPlex. Danny Carr, Jefferson County District Attorney will be our guest speaker.
Submitted by,
Cynthia Todd Anti-Basileus
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Items Received:
1. 2019 Financial cards
2. Application packets from scholarship recipients
3. Raymond James Financial Statement for January 31 to February 28, 2019
4. Wells Fargo Bank Statement for February 1, 2019 - February 28, 2019
5. Receipt from the Omicron Omega chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. for check # 3922 received as payment for the Founders’ Day Luncheon
6. Statement of Account from Nesbitt & Associates for $257 due on 4/10/19
7. Fundraising documentation packet from Elite Island Resorts
8. Support request letter from the HBCU Association
9. Invitational letter and support request from DELTA Incorporated and the Birmingham Alumnae Chapter
of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated to 7th biennial Red Carpet Gala on June 1, 2019 at the
Hyatt Regency in Birmingham.
10. Thank you letter from Soles 4 Souls for our contribution of 20 pairs of shoes.
11. Post Office Box renewal notice
12. Thank you card from Brandie Ragland, EL Teacher for Fairfield City Schools
13. Thank you card from Soror Scottie McClaney
14. Thank you card from Soror Shauna Dallas Ford
15. Thank you card from Soror Linda Nelson
16. Thank you card from Soror Jolanda Green
Submitted By:
Soror LaToya R. Jones Epistoleus Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Upsilon Eta Omega Chapter Hodegos Chapter Meeting Report Saturday, April 6, 2019
April Birthdays
Please stand when your name is called Soror Curtrina Jones-April 2nd Golden Soror Brenda Boswell Adams- April 8th Soror Tanya J. Jones-April 12th Soror Tenesha Browning-April 18th Soror Yolanda Harris-April 19th Soror Chastity Stevenson-Westry-April 21st Soror Raina Parker-April 21st Soror Roz Houston-April 21st Soror Ann Murphy-April 26th Soror Dontrelle Young-Foster-April 28th Soror Latisha McHeard-Lee-April 28th Soror Chondrelle Harrison-April 28th Soror Dannie Perry-April 29th Soror Nakeatris Walker-April 29th
If there are any other Sorors celebrating birthdays in the month of February will you please stand at this time and share your birth date with us. Sorors, we wish you a very Happy Birthday! Sing Happy Birthday to Sorors. Pass out Birthday Cards and gifts to Sorors. Soror Manessa will pull the winning ticket. At the close of our meeting Birthday Sorors please come to the stage for a group picture.
Sisterly Concerns Please keep the following Sorors in your thoughts and prayers.
● Please keep Soror Maria Flournoy and her family in your prayers. Soror Maria’s grandmother, Mrs. Edna Johns passed away on March 16th. Services will be held Saturday, March 23rd 1 p.m. at Mt. Olive Baptist Church 3498 Honeycutt Road Adamsville, Alabama.
● Golden Soror Marguerite Stone’s son and Soror Jamiese Mims-Fuller’s brother, Broderick Stone, was hospitalized and is home recuperating. Please continue to keep the Stone and Fuller families in your prayers.
● Please, keep Sorors Ayla Russell and Marla Jackson in your prayers. Soror Ayla and Marla’s cousin, Junika Hardy passed away. The funeral was held in Detroit, Michigan on March 16.
● Please keep Soror Jolanda Green and her family in your prayers. Soror Jolanda’s mother, Carolyn, passed away on March 2nd. Services were held on Saturday, March 9, 2018 12 p.m. at Washington Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church, 1329 Avenue G Ensley, Alabama 35218.
● Please keep our Basileus Soror Manessa Wilson and her family in your prayers. Soror Manessa’s aunt, Mrs. Ella Wilson of Fayette, Alabama passed away on March 20, 2019 and was funeralized on Tuesday, March 26th.
• Please keep Soror Doris Bentley and her family in your prayers. Soror Doris’s cousin, Toni Smith was funeralized on March 23rd at True Vine Ministries. Also, Soror Doris’s sister-in-law is terminally ill.
• Please keep Soror Linda Nelson in your prayers. Soror Linda’s sister, Selena Mealing passed away in Detroit, Michigan. The funeral was on Saturday, March 30th.
• Please keep Soror Deborah Hawkins and her family in your prayers. Soror Deborah’s mother was hospitalized in Brookwood’s MICU. She has since been released and is home recovering.
• Please keep Soror Tyshelle Wilson in your prayers. Soror Tyshelle had thyroidectomy surgery on April 2, 2019 at St. Vincent’s hospital. She was released from the hospital on April 4, 2019.
• Please keep the family of Soror Angela Jenkins in your prayers. Soror Angela passed away on April 2, 2019. The viewing will be held Friday, April 5th from 12-4 at Arrington Funeral Home and from 5-8 at New Beginnings United Methodist Church 2133 32nd Avenue North Birmingham, AL 35207. Jack and Jill Memorial Service will be held at 6p.m. and an Ivy Beyond the Wall Service will be held at 6:30 p.m. Funeral services will be held at First Missionary Baptist Church East Boyle’s 318 Jefferson Blvd. Tarrant City, AL on Saturday, April 6th at 11:00 a.m.
• Please keep the family of Lois Coleman (Momma Lois) of Grace House for Girls in Fairfield in your prayers. Momma Lois passed away this week. Funeral services will be held at Sixth Avenue Baptist Church on April 10, 2019.
• Please keep Soror Tyshelle Wilson in your prayers. Soror Tyshelle had thyroidectomy surgery on April 2nd at St. Vincent’s Hospital and will be discharged on April 4th.
• Please continue to keep Mr. Broderick Stone (the son of Golden Soror Marguerite Stone and brother of Soror Jamie’s Mims Fuller) in your prayers. He is home from the hospital recovering.
Please remember to contact and keep all Sorors in your thoughts and prayers.
AKAlades
Congratulations to the following Sorors! Please stand as I call your name.
● Soror Selena Rogers Dickerson was recently appointed to the board of the Birmingham Business Resource Center, the City of Birmingham’s Inaugural Small Business Council appointed by Mayor Randall Woodfin, and she was selected to participate in the Alabama Small Business Development Council's Grow Smart program sponsored by Alabama Power. Congratulations Soror Selena!
● Congratulations to Soror Tracey Morant Adams! Soror Tracey was appointed by Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin to serve on the City of Birmingham’s Inaugural Small Business Council. Congratulations Soror Tracey!
● Congratulations to Soror Arpel Savage on her engagement to Ryan Jones! Soror Arpel said "yes" on March 9th. Congratulations Soror Arpel!
● Congratulations Soror Ellen Spencer! Soror Ellen was elected to her second term as Vice President of the Citizen Advisory Board(CAB) for the City of Birmingham. Congratulations to Soror Ellen!
● Congratulations Soror Raven Moore! Soror Raven will be the new Clubhouse Director for the A.G. Gaston Boys and Girls Club Center for a New Generation. Congratulations Soror Raven!
● Congratulations to Soror Ida Tyree-Hyche! Soror Ida passed the National Association of Parliamentarians Membership Exam at the 2019 Southeastern Regional Conference. Congratulations Soror Ida! ● Congratulations to Soror Richell Craig! Soror Richelle gave birth to a baby boy on March 25th. Congratulations Soror Richell!
● Congratulations Soror Eunice Rogers! Soror Eunice was elected Vice Chairman of the Board of the Regional Planning Commission of Greater Birmingham for 2019-2020. Congratulations Soror Eunice!
● Congratulations to Soror Kristy Stewart! Soror Kristy was appointed as a member of the Junior Board for the Alzheimer’s Association of Central Alabama. Congratulations Soror Kristy!
● Congratulations to Soror Richelle Craig! Soror Richelle gave birth to a baby boy on March 25th.
● Congratulations Soror Daveina Godfrey, Soror Daveina will be awarded for her in providing foster care and volunteering in the community. Soror Daveina is also celebrating 25 years at Children’s Hospital.
We (your Sorors) are always proud of the work you do at your job, in your home, in the community, and all around. Keep making us shine! Let’s give our Sorors a big Woohoo on the count of 3. 1-2-3 (WOOHOO!) Visitors Will all visiting Sorors please stand. Please give us your name, the chapter where you were initiated and any other comments you would like to make. *Visitors will stand* On behalf of our Basileus, Soror Manessa Wilson and the members of Upsilon Eta Omega, we would like to take this opportunity to welcome you today. If you are looking for a sisterly home, we hope that you decide to make this great chapter, your great chapter. Our doors are always open and you are always welcome to the best chapter in the Southeastern Region. Remember it’s always a great day to be an AKA! This concludes the Hodegos Report for April 6, 2019.
Submitted by: Soror Vergie Davis
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated Upsilon Eta Omega Philacter Report
Chapter Meeting Report Report Date 4/4/19 Current Membership 368 Chapter Meeting Attendance
Meeting Date 3/2/2019 Members 232 Visitors 4 Conference Registrations Reported
Leadership Conference 20 AKA Day at the Capital 3 * Please verify attendance records and the registration information that was submitted below:
March Chapter Meeting Attendance
1 Adrienne Powell 59 Derya Twyman 117 Lakeshia Clark 175 Rozalind Simon 2 Adrienne Stokes 60 Diane Hagler 118 Lakorya Jackson 176 Rukiya McClain 3 Aisha Callins 61 Donna Young 119 LaPorcha Houston 177 Sakeena Smith 4 Alesia Hillard-Smith 62 Dontrelle Foster 120 Laquetta Allen 178 Sarah Person 5 Alicia Tarver 63 Doris Bentley 121 LaRhonda Aikerson 179 Scottie McClaney Selena Rodgers 6 64 122 180 Alisha Bryant Ebony Gary Latanya Moore Dickerson 7 Amber Bone 65 Edith Hunter 123 Latavia King 181 Sharon McGrue 8 Andrea Kirk-Cook 66 Elaine Mosley 124 Latisha McHeard Lee 182 Sharon Ward 9 Anetra Lake Thrash 67 Ellen Spencer 125 Latonya Sparks Hinton 183 Sharun DeLoach 10 Angela Lake 68 Emetrice Russell-Brewer 126 LaToya Jones 184 Shauna Dallas Ford 11 Angela Kirkwood 69 Estella Riggs 127 LaToya B. Thomas 185 Shauntilde McCall 12 Angela Walker 70 Eunice Rogers 128 Latoya Zinnerman 186 Shayla Lewis Brown 13 Angela Watkins 71 Evelyn Nettles Hines 129 Lawanika Coleman 187 Sherrill Alexander 14 Angie Thomas 72 Felicia Jolly 130 Leah Murphy 188 Shumaine Knight Pruitt 15 Anquinetta Murphy 73 Felecia Price 131 Linda Nelson 189 Shunta Holmes LeBlanc 16 Apryl Bragg Simmons 74 Fredrica Fortune 132 Linda Young 190 Sonia Williams 17 Arkaya Williams Abbot 75 Geraldine Johnson 133 Lisa Gary 191 Stacie Sturdivant 18 Ashley Walcott-Braxton 76 Glenda Brown Wade 134 Loraine Ward - Ryce 192 Stacy McQueen 19 Autumm Jeter 77 Gloria Carter 135 Loren Warren 193 Susan Snedecor 20 Ayla Russell 78 Helen Brooks 136 Lori Harris 194 Takiyah Adams 21 Bellzola Watkins 79 Ianthia G Crawford 137 Maia Fountain 195 Tamara Clay 22 Bethany Rexeaux 80 Jacqueline Beeman 138 Makeya Skanes 196 Tamara Donaldson 23 Bettie Cogmon 81 Jacqueline Jordan 139 Malera Traylor Wright 197 Tameka Pryor 24 Bettie L Jones 82 Jamesel Lewis 140 Manessa Wilson 198 Tamika Browning 25 Beverly Hinton 83 Jamiese Mims Fuller 141 Margie Curry 199 Tammy Lee
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Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated Upsilon Eta Omega Philacter Report 26 Beverly Dixon 84 JanRita Williams 142 Maria Flournoy 200 Tamra Ishman 27 Beverly Graham 85 Jasmine Bolden 143 Maria Hawkins 201 Taneka Hicks Jessie M Madison 28 86 144 202 Bianca Moore McLemore Mariah Frazier Tanya Jones 29 Brannette Marshall 87 Jonerica Smith 145 Melanie Warner 203 Tara Edwards Melody Moore 30 88 146 204 Brenda Adams Jonette Scott Edwards Tara Foster 31 Bridgette Jordan 89 Joy Thompson Smith 147 Melva Langford 205 Tareya Witt 32 Candice Prince 90 June Fountain 148 Menisha Baldwin 206 Tarria Jones Walters 33 Carrienetta Wilbourn 91 KaJuana Taylor Lipscomb 149 Michelle Givhan 207 Tarria Walters 34 Cassandra Ellis Bell 92 Kangi Jefferson Drake 150 Michelle Harris 208 Tasha Brownlee 35 Cassandra Ferguson 93 Karen Russell 151 Michelle Huffman 209 Tashonda Lewis Taylor 36 Chelinda Hill 94 Karen Williams 152 Michelle Sallie Lee 210 Teia J Hill 37 Cherroyle Webb 95 Karla Barnes 153 Mikki Skanes 211 Temesia Palmer 38 Cheryl Anderson Kidd 96 Kathy McGhee Young 154 Miriam Blankenship 212 Tenesha Browning 39 Chondrelle Harrison 97 Kelsey Givner 155 Monica Outland 213 Tombi Dowdell 40 Christie Bullard 98 Keshanti Morgan -Flowers 156 Moriea Lewis 214 Tomeka Carson Christina Coleman 41 99 157 215 Lovelace KeUndra Clark Myra Jones Tomeshia Hubbard 42 Christy Dawson 100 Kimberly Isaac 158 Nadine Reese 216 Tonia D Thompson 43 Concelia Smoot 101 Kimberly Jones 159 Nicole Blount Kirksey 217 Tonja Kennedy 44 Crystal Elliott 102 Kimberly White 160 Nicole Toombs 218 Torii Ramsey 45 Curtrina Jones 103 Kimberly Bates 161 Nina Canterberry 219 Tracey Morant Adams 46 Cynthia Todd 104 Kimberly Bishop 162 Octavia Townsend 220 Tyshelle Davis Wilson 47 Cynthia Thorn 105 Kimberly Davis 163 Pamela Leonard 221 Valerie Green 48 Dana Payne 106 Kimberly Ford 164 Patricia Kelley Staton 222 Venita Wesley 49 Danielle Ridgeway 107 Kimberly Sellers Hall 165 Quintara Hammonds 223 Vergie Davis 50 Darlene Reese 108 Kisha McLoyd Mitchell 166 Raina Parker 224 Veronica Page 51 Daveina Godfrey 109 Kiyana Bell 167 Rameka Davis 225 Veronica Ellison 52 Davita Jefferson King 110 Kneonia Steele 168 Raquel Durr 226 Veronique Marshall 53 Debborah Barnes 111 Komeh Ottison Davis 169 Raven Moore 227 Vonderia Yeldell 54 Deborah Hawkins 112 Koneisha Timmons 170 Reshauna Johnson 228 Wanda Jackson 55 Deborah Kennedy Thomas 113 Kristi Myricks 171 Rita Patterson 229 Wendy Hicks Rochelle Sharp 56 114 172 230 Deidre Allen Kristy Stewart Marbury Yolanda Swain 57 Denika Whitt-McCall 115 LaBrenda Norman 173 Rolessa Coleman 231 Yolanda Harris 58 Deon Rush 116 Lajeana Boyd 174 Ronnesha Hughes 232 Yvonne Monroe
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Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated Upsilon Eta Omega Philacter Report
Leadership Conference Registration AKA Day at the Capital
1 Jerri Haslem 1 Cassandra Bell 2 Cassandra Bell 2 Eunice Johnson Rogers 3 Bettie Cogmon 3 Michelle Sallie Lee 4 Venita Wesley 4 5 Manessa Wilson 5 6 Ida Tyree Hyche 6 7 Rozalind Simon 7 8 Jerri Haslem 8 9 Rita Patterson 9 10 Sakeena Smith 10 11 Geraldine Johnson 11 12 Cynthia Todd 12 13 Kimberly Bishop 13 14 Deborah Thomas 14 15 Eunice Johnson Rogers 15 16 Reshauna Johnson 16 17 Tamara Clay 17 18 Karla Barnes 18 19 Raven Kennedy Greene 19 20 Anetra Thrash 20 21 21 22 22
Respectfully Submitted,
Soror Felicia R. Jolly
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Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated Upsilon Eta Omega Chapter Saturday, April 6, 2019 Anti-Grammateus Report
Requests from the Executive Board
The Executive Board met Thursday, March 21, 2019 at 6:15 p.m. at Birmingham City Hall.
• All officer reports received were filed as read. • The following committees gave reports: Budget & Finance, Global Impact, EAF, Scholarship, and 25th Anniversary • RECOMMENDATIONS: The following recommendations were made at the March 21, 2019 Executive Board Meeting:
Recommendation #1: The Global Impact Committee recommends two (2) events for the Global Impact Day:
1. The chapter implement a Letter Offering Campaign to raise awareness and concerns for World Hunger by writing Congressional Representatives. The letters will be mailed on April 12, 2019.
2. The chapter host a Community Shoe Collection for Soles 4 Souls on April 12, 2019.
(PASSED)
Recommendation #2: The Scholarship Committee recommends $20.00 be assessed for Sorors and guests to attend the awards presentation and reception.
(PASSED)
Recommendation #3: The 25th Anniversary Committee moves that we rescind the recommendation made at the November 3, 2018 meeting that the chapter hold a 25th Gala on Saturday, April 25, 2020.
(PASSED)
Submitted by,
Soror Venita A. B. Wesley Anti-Grammateus
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Technology Committee meeting report Held on March 27, 2019 6:00 p.m. via conference call Agenda:
• Prayer • Meeting logistics • June meeting coverage • Christmas brunch logistics • Equipment • Voting • Roundtable
Attendees: Sorors Kimberly White, Kiyana Bell, Christina Lovelace, Mannessa Wilson, Koneshia Timmons
The meeting was called to order at 6:04 pm. Prayer was given by Soror Kimberly White.
Meeting Logistics:
The need for additional assistance during chapter meetings was discussed. It was explained that a typical meeting does not call for a lot of work during the actual, since the bulk is done prior. However, when things come up and technology is needed in more than one place this will help. The following schedule was created for those that will assist Soror Kimberly during chapter meeting.
April Meeting: Sorors Kimberly White and Christina Lovelace
Sorors Kiyana Bell and Koneshia Timmons to assist with voting
May Meeting: Sorors Kimberly White, Koneshia Timmons. Kristin Hogans (request made via email)
June Meeting: Sorors Christina Lovelace and Kiyana Bell
June Meeting coverage:
Soror Kimberly White will not be at the June meeting and asked for Sorors to cover the meeting. Sorors Christina Lovelace and Kiyana Bell will cover the meeting. Soror Kimberly White will still create the PowerPoint. The covering Sorors will need to save the PowerPoint to a jump drive for use at the chapter meeting. They will get a run through during April and May’s meetings to ensure comfort.
Christmas Brunch Logistics and Equipment:
The Chapter Christmas Brunch will be held at the Marriott on 280. Technology will need to provide equipment (mic, projector, screen). A couple of options were presented.
Option 1. The Marriot allows us to bring our own equipment. We will use the chapter’s mic and projector. Using our own screen is in question. Not knowing the size and set up of the room it is not yet known if this will be sufficient.
The Marriott also offers several equipment packages as well. There are 2 that would fit our needs pending knowledge of room set up. At a maximum $250 would be spent with Marriot and at min of $170.
10’ Cradle Screen Support Package - $225 AV cable lot 10’ cradle screen Projection stand
Projector Support Package - $170 AV cable lot Tripod screen Projection stand
Option 2. Purchasing equipment. Whenever we are not in attendance at Fairfield HS. The chapter uses our own equipment. However, as the chapter has grown, it is often times not sufficient. The chapter could make a purchase of a second screen and a second projector to allow for dual projection and to have on hand to be used as needed.
2nd Projector $360, Wireless lan $110 (x2 preference), 2nd screen ($125-$200) =$595/$705 (if 2nd wireless lan is purchased)
Technology’s budget is $1500. The current items that come out of this budget are the website fees, voting, and chapter app fees. This leaves a remaining amount of $361.
A request for additional funding will need to be made to accomplish option 2.
A laptop is needed as the current laptop in use is Soror Kimberly’s personal. A request for funding will be made to make a purchase.
Voting:
To ensure that no one is able to vote outside of the parameters of chapter meeting:
• A file will be provided by the Philacter of those that have checked in by 10:00 am. Anyone arriving after 10:00 am will vote via paper ballot. • The Technology team will scrub the file and get it into the proper format to upload to the voting system. • An email blast will them be created going out to those in attendance with their voting credentials.
As an additional note
The chapter has grown to last count 366 members. Our voting package is set at the max of 250 electors. Any additional elector after 250 will be at a cost .67. This amount will be due at the time of an election.
There is not an upgrade, as we have the highest package. Anything above 250 is pay as you go. So, if/when we hit over 250, I will have to pay online the difference before the vote proceeds.
For example, if we have 260 people vote in our next election, that is 10 more than our package. I will have to pay an additional $6.70 at the time the vote is created. We will re-access if this continues to be the best voting option for the chapter.
The call was adjourned at 6:43 p.m.
This report is respectfully submitted by,
Soror Kimberly White
Awards Committee Report March 21, 2019
The Awards Committee met on Monday, March 18, 2019 at The Installation at Uptown.
The meeting began at 5:40 with Prayer and establishing quorum.
We discussed that number of awards that could have been submitted (23) Graduate categories and 6 additional Program awards) versus the number submitted (7). The books that were submitted were:
2019 South Eastern Regional Conference: Award Title 1. Johnetta Walker Kelson- Basileus of the Year (Winner) 2. Delta Theta Omega - Basilei Council (Winner) 3. Ida K. Martin Reactivation (Winner) 4. Jean Tolbert-Newsletter (Winner) 5. Omicron Omega Golden Soror of the Year Award (Winner) 6. Velma Lois Jones New Soror of the Year Award 7. Walker-Rigsby Collaboration Award
The committee suggest focusing on the Overall Exemplifying Excellence Awards book and filter what is input into the other Program Awards books.
We also discussed encouraging our chapter members to become members of the NAACP and UNCF to maximize our chapter’s chances of submitting and winning those awards.
The committee will encourage the chapter and committee chairs to submit awards and continuously upload pictures to the shared Shutterfly account. Awards Committee members will closely watch the chapter’s social media accounts and newsletters to organize that information for use in awards books.
The importance of write-ups was emphasized as well as thoroughly reviewing the criteria that is sent. Although criteria are updated and sent in December, books should be created at the start of each committee’s activities and efforts for the year.
The committee plans to collaborate with other committees to have opportunities for creating awards books during their events. The Awards committee chair will attend the program chair meeting on Monday, March 25, 2019 to plan collaborative efforts.
The committee events will be announced after the next awards committee meeting. 2019 winning books will be displayed at the May Chapter meeting.
Thank you to the individual Sorors and the Committees that created 2019 Award Book submissions. Your hard work and dedication was a wonderful representation of the outstanding service our chapter continues to provide and your creativity made us award winners at the 87th South Eastern Regional Conference.
Respectfully Submitted by,
Soror LaKorya R. Jackson 2017-2018 Awards Committee Chair
Read by,
Soror Angela Kirkwood 2018-2019 Awards Committee Chair
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. Upsilon Eta Omega Scholarship Committee Meeting Minutes Wednesday, March 20, 2019, 5:45 p.m.
The Scholarship Committee meeting was called to order at 5:46pm.
The meeting was opened with prayer by Soror Margie Curry.
The Application sub-committee -Sorors Joy Smith, Karen Williams and Linda Nelson review application packets on Monday, March 18th. We received twelve application packets. Of the twelve, nine packets were complete. We received one application packet from a Hoover High student, which is not one of our recognized schools. Soror LaToya Jones has received more scholarship information via the P.O. Box. I will review this information to see if any of these application packets met the deadline of March 8th (posted marked) and are complete packets.
Student essays will be emailed to the sub-committee members – Sorors Wanda Jackson, Eunice Rogers and LaKoya Jackson for scoring by Friday, March 22nd.
The Interview sub-committee – Sorors Wanda Jackson, Margie Curry, Eunice Rogers and Lessie Rodriguez will set up interviews with the qualifying students at their designated school in the coming weeks. Once the interview process is completed the Scoring sub-committee will rate the finalist.
Scholarship Awards Presentation and Reception will held on Sunday, April 28th at 4pm – Birmingham CrossPlex. Danny Carr, Jefferson County District Attorney will be our guest speaker. The committee recommends $20.00 be accessed for sorors and guests to attend Awards Presentation and Reception.
The committee also decided, as part of the scholarship recipient’s award, we would present them with a chrome book along with the gift receipt. For those students who already have chrome books, they will be able to exchange them for something they need.
The meeting was adjourned at 6:17pm.
The following sorors were present: Jamesel Lewis, Karen Williams, Linda Nelson, Margie Curry, Keondra Hampton, Loraine Ward, Geraldine Johnson, Alisha Callins, and Beverly Dixon
By phone: Sorors Lessie Rodriquez, Michelle Harris, Cynthia Todd, Karla Barnes, Wanda Jackson, Kendra Clark, and Corvetta Vann,
Submitted by,
Soror Jamesel C. Lewis