June 2016 Alpha Lambda Omega Chapter Monthly Newsletter Volume 3, Issue 6

What You Should Know When Inviting a Soror to a Reactivation Event

As Pearl Jam is one of our chapter’s annual reactivation events, all visitors must be properly vetted. In order to properly vet inactive sorors who will attend, we must diligently enforce the following procedures:

An invited soror must bring: 1. A current or past financial card 2. A copy of her original membership certificate signed by the corporate office 3. A receipt/certificate from a Cluster meeting, regional conference, Boule, or leadership meeting that contains her name 4. A copy of an old or current Ivy Leaf 5. An official status letter from our corporate office

What you must do If you invited an inactive soror to Pearl Jam, you must: 1. Properly vet the invited soror ASAP 2. Be present at the time the visiting soror signs-in Denim & White Day Affair 3 Questions? If you are not sure how to verify that the visiting soror is Little Miss Jaela Brown Wins Tots on Parade indeed a member of Sorority, please 3 contact the Membership Committee. Include the soror’s name (maiden, if applicable) and contact information (preferably a cell phone number). Upcoming Events 7

Insights

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated Sorors, Alpha Lambda Omega Chapter P. O. Box 31624 My greeting will be short as I hope Charlotte, NC 28231 to set the tone for our June chapter

www.alphalambdaomega.org meeting! It will be a short meeting so that we can enjoy each Anti-Basileus Soror Michele Aikens other...those that are members, as well as those we want to reclaim! Grammateus Soror Soror Doris Boseman Pearl Jam is always a time for us to Kelly Dargins let our hair down. As usual, the attire Anti-Grammateus Soror Cherith Foster for our chapter meeting is casual paraphernalia. If you have our chapter definition T-shirt, please wear Epistoleus Soror C. Renee Jarrett it.

Tamiouchos Soror Roslyn Dixon The Fundraising Committee is busy! Our Fitness First Anti-Tamiouchos Boot Camp just ended and now they have moved on Soror Jaime Howey to the next event. I hope you will attend our Denim & Pecunious Grammateus White Day Affair on June 25, 2016 from 2pm-7pm! Soror Valencia Jeffcoat All proceeds will fund our scholarships and charitable Anti-Pecunious Grammateus contributions. The men of the Pi Phi Chapter of Soror Deirdre Settles will be our hosts. Tickets will be sold Hodegos for $10 each before and after the June chapter Soror Natosha Riddick meeting only. Read more details on page 3. Ivy Leaf Reporter Soror Hattie Murphy

Parliamentarian The Chapter Retreat Committee is busy planning a Soror Patrice Wright wonderful 2016 Chapter Retreat. I hope you will Historian participate and join us overnight. More details will be Soror Krista Manns shared by the committee. Chaplain Soror Lucinda Blue

Members-At-Large As this is the last newsletter before our summer break, Soror Lucinda Blue I hope you have a restful summer and get to spend Soror Dayna Ellis Soror Penny Glover quality time enjoying the break and your families. For Soror Monique Jackson those going to the Boule, I will see you in Atlanta!

Graduate Advisors Soror Nicole Green (UNCC) Soror Tiffany Morton-Johannes (UNCC) Soror Tamacia Bing (Davidson) Soror Kimberly Brown (Davidson) Soror Sony Anderson (JCSU) Soror Kelly Soror Shannan Dean Wilson (JCSU) 2 PearlVIsion | June 2016

Little Miss Jaela Brown Wins Tots on Parade

Little Miss Jaela Brown Jaela LittleMiss

L-R: Sorors Brenda Foster; Tamara Tate; Tonja Brown; Beverly Witherspoon; Basileus Kelly Dargins; and Cherith Foster. Front: Little Miss Jaela Brown

On May 15, 2016, the Charlotte chapter of the National Pan Hellenic Council held its first Tots on Parade at the Delta House. Little Miss Jaela Brown, daughter of Soror Tonja Brown and ALO contestant, won! She had a wonderful talent display and received a standing ovation after reciting the poem “Hey Black Child”.

ALPHA LAMBDA OMEGA in partnership with the PI PHI CHAPTER of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., will host a Denim & White Day Affair Saturday, June 25, 2016 2:00 PM-7:00 PM Club One, 950 NC Music Factory Blvd. Cost: $15 (early bird*) | $20 (advance) http://denimandwhitedayaffair.eventbrite.com

EXTRA, EXTRA ,EXTRA 

Tickets Only $10 if purchased at the June Chapter Meeting

You may purchase a maximum of two tickets. Tickets will be sold 30-minutes before and after the meeting. Cash only.

(*) Early bird ends June 15, 2016

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Health Promotion

JUNE 20, 2016: THE LONGEST DAY On Monday, June 20, 2016, join the Health Promotion committee in The Longest Day by visiting the Alzheimer's residents of Brookdale at Get ALOng with Health Cotswold facility, during one of three shifts June 19: WORLD SICKLE CELL DAY between 10:00AM – 6:00PM, 3610 Randolph by Soror Valencia Jeffcoat Road, Charlotte; (704-625-9794) Did You Know...?

Volunteer shifts are 10:00 AM-noon, 2:00-4:00  In 2015, approximately 1 in 365 African-American babies PM, and 4:00-6:00PM. Activities will include were born with sickle cell disease and 1 in 13 with sickle bingo, manicures, board games, singing, and cell trait more. To volunteer, please email [email protected] with a particular  More common in people of African descent including shift. Each shift needs at least three volunteers. African-Americans; Hispanic-Americans from Central and South America; and Middle Eastern, Asian, Indian, and Mediterranean descent Sickle Cell Disease is an inherited blood disorder that causes Donations Needed red blood cells to be rigid and shaped like a "C" or sickle. The The Health Promotion committee will be sickled-shaped cells become stuck and block blood flow to collecting toiletries at the June Chapter meeting various parts of the body resulting in pain, infection, decreased for the residents at this facility. Items needed oxygen availability and other complications, such as stroke, include: toothpaste, body wash, body lotion, acute chest syndrome (condition that lowers blood oxygen Kleenex, extra sensitive shaving cream, level), organ damage, other disabilities, and premature death. shampoo/conditioner (unisex), disposable razors, Children have sickle cell anemia when both parents have wash cloths, hand towels, and hair combs. either two sickle cell genes (sickle cell anemia) or one sickle cell gene (sickle cell trait). Children with sickle cell trait carry only one sickle cell gene and typically lives a normal and healthy life. Cases of severe dehydration and high-intensity physical activity in sickle cell trait individuals, serious health issues can occur, including sudden death. Anemia Dark urine Jaundice (pale appearance) (yellow eyes)

Painful swelling of Frequent pain Stunted growth hands and feet episodes

Signs & Symptoms Standard treatments manage the pain, prevent infections, minimize organ damage and control complications with vitamins, pain medication, staying hydrated by drinking lots of fluids and blood transfusions as needed. While there is no cure for sickle cell disease, all newborns in the United States are now being tested for the disease.

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Environmental Ownership

COMMUNITY IMPACT DAY 1908 Playground Mobilization The Environmental Ownership Committee wishes to thank everyone who participated at the 2016 Community Impact Day for 1908 Playground Mobilization. Your support made the event a huge success. For the second year, we partnered with the Salvation Army Boys and Girls Club on Milton Road. Due to the inclement weather, we implemented our “Rainy Day Plan”. We had a total of 32 Sorors and five Community Volunteers to participate. During our four hours at the center, we:

 Cleaned and organized the main recreation room; computer lab; two homework centers; a craft area and multiple storage areas

 Used donated items to create game centers, a reading center and a craft center

 Invited the neighborhood kids, who use the center and the playground, to come midway through the project to play games and be entertained

 Collaborated with the Family Strengthening Committee to provide pizza, chips and drinks for the neighborhood children and their families The day of service was enjoyed by all. We knew it was a success when the neighborhood children said, “When are you coming back again? We had a great time!”

Educational Enrichment

DONATE TO THINK HBCU TODAY!

According to the Educational Enrichment Program participation from Alpha Lambda Omega sorors. Please Target, it is an expectation that each financial soror make your donation at the June sorority meeting or donates at least $8 to Think HBCU. Have you donated email your receipts/confirmation to to Think HBCU this year (January 1, 2016)? Have you [email protected]. Let's strive to donated to an HBCU this year? If not, we are asking support the initiatives of the sorority as well as help to you to donate to Think HBCU or provide documentation provide financial support to our HBCUs. of your donation to an HBCU. We are striving for 100%

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Printed Chapter Directory Available 2016 at the Charlotte Marriott City Center. Nominations The Chapter Directory Committee will distribute printed are open until August 15, 2016. This year, we will salute directories before and after the June Chapter Meeting to family strengthening professionals. Please download a those who paid the fee in advance. PEARL Award or IVY Award nomination form today! For more information, please email Chapter Retreat Planning Underway! [email protected]. The Chapter Retreat Committee is excited to announce plans for a weekend-long Chapter Retreat! Our theme is NPHC Summer Greek Events Passion for the PEARLS: Purposely Embracing All The National Pan Hellenic Committee invites you to the Relations to create a Lasting Sisterhood! The following Greek events: Chapter Retreat will be held August 26-28, 2016, at the DoubleTree-SouthPark. You can expect to  Pi Phi Chapter of Omega Psi Phi presents its 2nd experience bonding, team-building, sisterly relations annual “Seers and Sheers Summer Soiree” event, activities, fellowship, and many unexpected surprises! Saturday June 11, 2016, 7:00-11:00PM, at This retreat is one you do not want to miss! Details will Deerpond Plantation. (Sold Out) The official after be shared at the June Chapter Meeting. party will be held immediately following at BluNotes, 3425 David Cox Road. Update: NC Divine Nine Legislative Day  The Beta Mu Lambda Chapter of Alpha Connection Committee Chairmen Sorors Angela Fritz Fraternity, Inc. will sponsor its 10th Annual and Sharma Graham attended the North Carolina Divine Scholarship Luau on Saturday, June 18, 2016, Nine Legislative Day on May 18, 2016 in Raleigh. 9:00 PM-Midnight, at the Oasis Shriners Temple, North Carolina Senate Bill 873, the “Access to Affordable 604 Doug Mayes Place. Tickets: $40 Buy Ticket College Education Act,” was one of the topics discussed.  The Charlotte Chapter of the NPHC will host the The original bill has two largely controversial objectives: Annual Greek Tailgate/Picnic on Saturday,  To reduce in-state tuition to $500 per semester at August 20, 2016, at McDowell Park. This year’s Elizabeth City State, Fayetteville State, UNC- tailgate will feature a stroll competition and prizes Pembroke, Winston-Salem State, and Western will be awarded. If you are interested in strolling, Carolina please see Sorors Kara Dilligard, Tamara Tate, or  To change the names of these five universities Beverly Witherspoon. During Legislative Day, members of the Divine Nine asked questions of the bill’s primary sponsor, Senator Get Ready for PEARL JAM 2016! Tom Apodaca, R-Hendersonville. Apodaca assured The Social Committee is ready! Are you? Please invite attendees that the proposal for name changes would be an inactive soror to our chapter meeting on June 11, removed from the next reading and would be left to each 2016 for our 7th Annual Pearl Jam reactivation event. school's Board of Trustees. Since the event, the HBCUs Let’s get ready for fun, food, games and fellowship! have been removed from the bill. Please follow this bill, stay informed, and please remember our International Connection Committee platform: Take A.C.T.I.O.N. (Advocate, Communicate, Train, Influence, Organize, Network) and to "Be The Voice" (voter education and registration). Read more

Pay Annual Chapter Dues Today! The annual chapter dues is due December 31, 2016. The Finance Committee will be available for 30 minutes before and after the meeting to accept payments. Enjoy Summer! 2016 PEARL Awards Nominations Open The Fundraising Committee is excited to announce the 2016 Pursuit of Excellence in Achievement through Responsive Leadership (PEARL) Award and the Initiative and Volunteerism in Youth (IVY) Award Luncheon & Fashion Show, Saturday, September 17,

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Nominate a deserving soror for her demonstrated hard work and Soror of the Month dedication to Alpha Lambda Omega by submitting a Soror of the Month form to [email protected]! Soror Lea Anderson Year of Initiation: Spring 2000 Initiation chapter: Kappa Kappa Happy Birthday Sorors! Alma Mater: UNC-Charlotte

Profession: ACC Digital JUNE Network Video editor 6/02 Kara Dilligard Providing service to all mankind through: 6/02 KeAirra Grier 6/20 Danielle Robinson Technology Committee Co- Chairman; Connection; and Fundraising Committees 6/02 Fredia Watkins 6/20 Stacy Turner 6/07 Serena Cockrell 6/21 Delia Carr 6/07 Kelly Dargins 6/22 Nellie Smith Soror News 6/07 Sara Willis 6/24 Jevelyn Bonner-Reed 6/09 Edith Hayes Sick and Shut In 6/26 Krista Manns Soror Thomasina Caldwell Soror Mary Foxx 6/10 Shirley Crump 6/28 Charlotte Cato 5404 Sunfield Dr. 1937 Crestdale Dr. 6/12 Tiara Vinson 6/28 Lisa Moore Charlotte, NC 28215 Charlotte, NC 28216 6/14 Brenda Foster 6/29 Betty Jean Blackwell Loss 6/15 Dion Rocquemore 6/29 Belinda Holt Mrs. Clara Carter Fields, aunt of Soror Eddyce 6/16 Desma Stevens 6/29 Krystal Osbourne Hobson and great-aunt of Sorors Nicki Thompson and Sahnia Hobson-Oates, passed away on June 1, 6/16 Beverly Witherspoon 6/29 Rosalind Reid 2016. 6/20 Mary Foxx 6/29 Sherrii Webb

Mrs. Lillie Mae Bartell, sister of Soror Inell Roberts, passed away on May 20, 2016. The funeral was held on Have we missed your birthday? Please email [email protected] May 27th in Mayesville, SC.

Graduated Bre’ Simone Chambers, daughter of Soror Margaret attend graduate school there to obtain an MBA. Chambers, graduated from UNC-Chapel Hill on May 8, Soror Lindsay Silas earned a Masters of Education 2016 with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology; Bachelor of from NC A&T State University on May 14, 2016. She has Arts in Women and Gender Studies; and a minor in accepted a teaching position with CMS. African-American and African Diaspora Studies. She obtained her degrees in four years! She will attend UNC Soror Tiara Vinson earned a Masters of Social Work -Charlotte in the Fall with plans to later attend medical from Johnson C. Smith University in May. school to become a Dermatologist. Soror Monica Washington, daughter of Soror Karen Soror Lindsay Dozier, daughter of Soror Nancy Breach-Washington, earned a Bachelor of Arts in Dance Dozier, earned a Masters of Public Health from UNC- from UNC-Greensboro on May 6, 2016. Greensboro on May 6, 2016. Married Soror Jai McQuilla, granddaughter of Soror Edith Soror Kim Flanders and Mr. Joseph D. Ellerbe were DeLaine, graduated from Spelman College Magna married on April 23, 2016. Cum Laude with departmental honors in Biology on May Birth 15, 2016. She will attend USC-Greenville School of Soror Nellie Smith and Honey-Do, Rev. Dr. Dewey Medicine in July. Smith, welcomed their first grandchild, Enam Jair Learie, Soror Sydney Reid, daughter of Soror Denise Reid, on May 4, 2016 in Aurora, CO. His parents are Drs. accepted a full-time position as a Community Education Takiyah Smith Nurse and Learie Nurse. Baby Enam Program Assistant at South Carolina State University. spent a few weeks in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit as Sydney graduated on May 6, 2016 from SCSU and will he arrived nearly a month and 1/2 earlier than expected.

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Meeting Checklist Agenda  June meeting agenda  Toiletry items for Health Moment of Reflection Promotion Call to Order Soror Kelly Dargins  Cash to purchase Denim & Meditation Soror Sharon Howell White Day Affair tickets  Attire: AKA paraphernalia/ Sisterly Relations Soror Danielle Sanders chapter definition T-Shirt Quorum Confirmation Soror Cherith Foster  Constitution & Bylaws Adoption of Agenda Soror Kelly Dargins (Chapter & International) Basileus Report Soror Kelly Dargins  Manual of Standard Procedures Grammateus Soror Doris Boseman  SISTERLY SPIRIT! Epistoleus Report Soror Jamela Wintons Pecunious Grammateus Soror Valencia Jeffcoat Tamiouchos Soror Roslyn Dixon Upcoming Events Service Soror Constance Hudson June 11, 2016 | 11:00 AM Soror Danielle Moore Chapter Meeting/Pearl Jam Hodegos - Introduction of Visiting Sorors Soror Natosha Riddick East Stonewall FLC Committee Reports

June 11, 2016 | 7:00 –11:00 PM Standing Ad Hoc/Special Omega Psi Phi Fraternity 2nd Annual Seers and Sheers Connection Chapter Retreat Summer Soiree Fundraising Deerpond Plantation Social Sold Out

June 18, 2016 | 9:00 PM–Midnight Fraternity Program Committee Reports Soror Michele Aikens 10th Annual Scholarship Luau Oasis Shriners Temple Educational Health Environmental Global Outreach Family $40 Enrichment Promotion Ownership Strengthening

June 20, 2016 | 10AM-6PM Unfinished Business The Longest Day New Business Brookdale at Cotswold 3610 Randolph Road Announcements (submit form to Members-At-Large) Soror of the Month June 25, 2016 | 2:00–7:00 PM ALO/Omega Psi Phi Hymn and Pledge Denim & White Day Affair Club One 950 NC Music Factory Blvd Notes: $15 Early Bird until 6/15, $20 in Advance ______

July 8-14, 2016 67th Boule ______Atlanta, GA

August 20, 2016 ______Annual Greek Tailgate/Picnic McDowell Park ______August 26-28, 2016 Annual Chapter Retreat DoubleTree Suites —SouthPark ______6300 Morrison Blvd.

______September 10, 2016 | 11:00 AM Chapter Meeting East Stonewall FLC ______

June Hostesses ______Membership/Social Committees

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