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NEWSLETTER “The American Scholar” NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY ALPHA KAPPA MU “The scholar is the delegated intellect HE is MAN THINKING.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson NEWSLETTER “The American Scholar” NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY December 2012 Miami, Florida Volume 32, No.2 62nd NATIONAL CONVENTION SEVENTY-FIFTH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION ALPHA KAPPA MU HONOR SOCIETY (13th Biennial Meeting) March 21-23, 2013 Theme: “SCHOLARSHIP, LEADERSHIP, AND SERVICE: ROOM AND RATES: The rate is $89 Double/Double Room. Rates are subject to REPOSITIONING ALPHA KAPPA MU TO MEET NEW applicable state and local taxes at time of check in. CHALLENGES OF THE PRESENT AND FUTURE” The current occupancy tax is 12% with a $1 city surcharge, subject to change. Greetings Alpha Kappa Muans, RESERVATION CUT OFF DATE: The room block under the name Alpha Kappa Mu National Convention Group will be held until February 18, 2013. JOIN US FOR THE 75TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION OF ALPHA KAPPA MU After February 18, 2013, all unsold rooms held will be released to the hotel for general sale. HONOR SOCIETY, INCORPORATED IN HUNTSVILLE, ALABAMA!!! Reservations received after the cut-off date may be accepted based AKMuans at Kappa Sigma Chapter, Alabama A & M University, invite you to join us for on rate and availability. the 62ND National Convention in Huntsville, Alabama on March 21-23, 2013. REGISTRATION FEES: The Chapter registration fee is $5. The Convention The Holiday Inn Huntsville-Downtown at 401 Williams Avenue, registration fee is $50 per person. Please return the registration form and a Huntsville, AL, is the Convention Hotel. check or money order payable to Kappa Sigma Chapter, Most events will take place on the beautiful campus of Alabama A & M University. Alpha Kappa Mu Honor Society by March 1, 2012 to Dr. Cynthia Smith. HOTEL RESERVATIONS: For hotel reservations at the Holiday Inn Huntsville - For Convention Information Contact: Downtown, please call the 1-800-HOLIDAY (465-4329) reservation line or call the hotel direct at 256-533-1400. Make sure you reserve under the name, Alpha Dr. Cynthia Smith, Advisor Kappa Mu National Convention Group - Group Code FAK. Kappa Sigma Chapter, Alpha Kappa Mu Honor Society, Inc. Reservations must be guaranteed with a valid credit card or with an advance deposit for the Alabama A & M University first night’s stay, prior to arrival. Family and Consumer Sciences PO Box 639, Normal, Alabama 35762 Cancellations: Reservations that are cancelled less than 48 hours prior to arrival are subject to a (256) 372-5419 or (256) 372-4172 charge of one night’s room and tax which will be applied to the credit card on the reservation. [email protected] Shartia Brantley Selected As A”40 Under Forty” Shartia Brantley, CNBC Segment Producer and Financial The following is the article that appeared in The Network Journal Black Professionals and Contributor for the Grio.com, was selected by The Network Small Business Magazine, May/June 2012 - page18. Journal (TNJ)as one of its 2012 “40 Under Forty.” The Network Journal is the New York tri-state magazine for Shartia Brantley never lost her childhood passion for a career in journalism while overcoming Black professionals, corporate executives, and small business a speech impediment in elementary school and low self-esteem later as a teen. “Due to an owners. Ms. Brantley was honored at the 15th Annual 40 acne problem, I lacked positive self-esteem to pursue broadcast journalism as an undergrad. Under Forty Achievement Awards Dinner on June 28, 2012 At the time, I didn’t realize it was all about makeup and good lighting! She explains. She at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in New York City’s Times Square. earned a bachelor’s degree in accounting at Albany State University and an MBA from Ohio The milestone event, “Reaching for Higher Goals,” was State University’s Fisher College of Business. Journalism beckoned, however. Soon after her hosted by Karen Nethersole, Esq., CEO of Full Circle NY 31st birthday, Brantley, the youngest of nine children, resigned from her job, put her house and Roman Oben, former New York Giants and 2003 Super on the market and headed to New York to attend Columbia University School of Journalism. Bowl XXXVII Champion (Tampa Bay Buccaneers). Today, she is a segment producer for CNBC’s Street Signs, developing segments relating to the latest financial news and booking CEOs, elected officials and market strategists to appear TNJ’s “40 Under Forty” began in 1997 to recognize the next generation of African-American on the show. She also reports for TheGrio.com, NBC’s African-American news video site leaders who, with a commitment to the development of their communities, are exceptional that uses original videos and articles. “I am very passionate about my work for TheGrio. performers in their professions. The program, promoting mentorship and professional “There’s a misconception that African-Americans are not aware of or interested in what’s development, introduces these leaders to the established business community as role happening in the stock market. My mission is to bring market and economic data to our models for young African-Americans. The 40 achievers are profiled in the special June Issue community”, she says. of the magazine. With a grueling 12-hour day that starts at 4:15 a.m., Brantley exercises regularly to manage Ms. Brantley is a 1993 graduate of Dougherty Comprehensive High School in Albany, Georgia stress. “But my guilty pleasure is a day when I don’t have to set the alarm at all,” she confesses. and a 1997 graduate of Albany State University. She received an MBA degree from Ohio She plans to become a motivational speaker to encourage others to pursue their life’s passion. State University, and she currently resides in Manhattan. Ms. Brantley, a member of Alpha “I am not where I want to be yet, but I am so happy I decided to fulfill my purpose, my Iota Chapter of Alpha Kappa Mu Honor Society, served as Luncheon Speaker for the 61st Annual Convention of Alpha Kappa Mu Honor Society hosted by Gamma Lambda Chapter calling. There have been tons of sacrifices, but even more joy and fulfillment. I love what I at Lincoln University and held in Jefferson City, Missouri. do, and I’ve always wanted to be able to say that!” Page 2 December 2012 - ALPHA KAPPA MU Life Members Members of Alpha Kappa Mu can become Life Members of the Organization for a fee of $300 payable over a three year period. The current life members include: Dr. Rosenwald Altheimer, University of Arkansas, Pine Bluff, AR Mr. Lawrence Horne, Mississippi Valley State University, Itta Bena, MS Dr. Eva D. Adams, Fort Valley State University, Fort Valley, GA Dr. McDonald Huff, Fort Valley State University, Fort Valley, GA Dr. Marla Black Morgan, Albany State University, Albany, GA Dr. Gale J. Isaacs, Shaw University, Raleigh, NC Dr. B. Leroy Brisbon, Morris College, Sumter, SC Mr. John J. Ivery, Alabama State University, Montgomery, AL Dr. Titus Brown, Florida A and M University, Tallahassee, FL Dr. Wilmetta L. Jackson, Fort Valley State University, Fort Valley, GA Dr. Lillie M. Boyd, Shaw University, Raleigh, NC Ms. Avis Johnson, Livingstone College, Salisbury, NC Dr. Mollie B. Brown, Albany State University, Albany, GA Dr. Mamie Johnson, Norfolk State University, Norfolk, VA Ms. Desiree Bygrave, Voorhees College, Denmark, SC Dr. Ann W. Morris, Norfolk State University, Norfolk, VA Dr. Darryl A. Chapman, Sr., Albany State University, Albany, GA Dr. Barbara Palmer, Fort Valley State University, Fort Valley, GA Dr. T. Bernard Clayton, Wiley College, Marshall, TX Mr. Thomas J. Palmer, Fort Valley State University, Fort Valley, GA *Dr. Jeannette Cole, Saint Paul’s College, Lawrenceville, VA Dr. Ernest L. Pickens, Shaw University, Raleigh, NC *Mr. Thomas J. Crawford, South Carolina State University, Orangeburg, SC Ms. Candace Porter, Albany State University, Albany, GA Mr. Gregory Dailey, Florida A & M University, Tallahassee, FL Dr. Ninja Rich, Saint Paul’s College, Lawrence, VA Dr. Francis E. Dorsey, Kent State University, Kent, OH Ms. Derika Rivers, Albany State University, Albany, GA Mrs. Marlene R. Dorsey, Kent State University, Kent, OH Dr. Virginia H. Russell, Saint Paul’s College, Lawrence, VA Mr. Jelani O. Dorsey, Kent State University, Kent, OH Mrs. Shawn L. Sansbury-Townsend, Norfolk State University, Norfolk, VA Mr. Kenneth Dyer, Albany State University, Albany, GA Mr. Quincy Scott, Jr., Shaw University, Raleigh, NC Mrs. Barbara M. Golphin, North Miami Beach, Florida Dr. Marlene Shaw, Shaw University, Raleigh, N *Mrs. Pearl Gore, Tennessee State University, Nashville, TN Mrs. Alice Smith Dr. Clarissa Grant, Voorhees College, Denmark, SC Dr. Troy J. Stewart, Alcorn State University, Alcorn, MS Mrs. Helga Greenfield, Shaw University, Raleigh, NC Mrs. Jeraldine W. Walker, Fort Valley State University, Fort Valley, GA Mrs. Richard O. Hallman, Norfolk State University, Norfolk, VA Mrs. Lelia B. White, Voorhees College, Denmark, SC *Dr. Lucia S. Hawthorne, Morgan State University, Baltimore, MD *Deceased As of September 5, 2012 Alpha Kappa Mu National Officers Founder Assistant Secretary Dr. Ann W. Morris Region IV - VACANT Dr. George W. Gore, Jr. Mr. Kristian Holmes, Mu Mu 101 Longwood Lane (Deceased) Kent State University Greenwood, South Carolina Mrs. Jeraldine W. Walker, Kent, Ohio 44240 29646 Region V Executive Secretary-Treasurer Alpha Mu Director of Public Relations Emeritus Regional Directors Fort Valley State University Mrs. Barbara M. Golphin Mr. Thomas J. Crawford, Jr. Fort Valley, Georgia 31030 (Deceased) Miami, Florida 33162 Dr. Penny Speas, Region I Alpha Epsilon Dr. Barbara P. Washington President Convention Reporter Bennett College Region VI, Dr. Francis Dorsey, Mu Mu To be Elected from the Greensboro, North Carolina Mu Delta National Honor Society Kent State University Host Chapter Student 27405 Mississippi Valley State Founded at Tennessee A & I Kent, Ohio 44240 Representative from Region VII University State College Mrs.
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