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TABLE OF CONTENTS CONFERENCE INFORMATION CONFERENCE DISCLAIMER AND CONFERENCE WEBSITE .................................................................... 2 GREETINGS FROM ALPHA KAPPA ALPHA SORORITY, INCORPORATED® From the Mid-Atlantic Regional Director .................................................................................................... 5 From the Supreme Basileus .......................................................................................................................... 6 From the Conference Chairman ................................................................................................................... 7 From the Conference Co-Chairman............................................................................................................... 8 From the Conference Undergraduate Activities Chairman .......................................................................... 9 From the Conference Undergraduate Activities Co-Chairman .................................................................... 10 GREETINGS FROM ELECTED OFFICIALS .................................................................................................... 12 GENERAL CONFERENCE INFORMATION Conference Protocol Reminders ................................................................................................................... 15 Conference Rules ........................................................................................................................................... 17 Conference At A Glance and Conference Workshops ................................................................................... 21 SPECIALTY ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS & ADVERTISEMENTS Elite Emeralds ............................................................................................................................................... 28 Chapter Sponsors .......................................................................................................................................... 29 Advertisements: Chapters, Members, and Corporate Sponsorships ............................................................ 30 EVENT PROGRAMS Tribute to Mid-Atlantic Jewels Event ........................................................................................................... 99 Public Meeting .............................................................................................................................................. 107 Janet Jones Ballard Leadership Forum ........................................................................................................ 110 Jewels Lounge Event .............................................................................................................. 112 Friday Night Event ........................................................................................................................................ 113 Barbara K. Phillips EAF Event ...................................................................................................................... 114 Undergraduate Awards Event ....................................................................................................................... 120 Awards Gala .................................................................................................................................................. 123 Worship Service ............................................................................................................................................ 124 VENDOR INFORMATION .............................................................................................................................. 127 CONFERENCE COMMITTEES ........................................................................................................................ 129
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Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated ® 5656 S. Stony Island Avenue • Chicago, Illinois 60637-1997 Telephone 773 684-1282 • Fax 773 288-8251 OFFICE OF: Jennifer King Congleton Mid-Atlantic Regional Director P.O. Box 7063 Greenville, NC 27835 Telephone: (252) 916-9393 Email: JCongleton@aka1908.com My Dear Sorors, I’m excited and honored that you are a part of the historic virtual 68th Mid-Atlantic Regional Conference where we are “Polished and Poised for Excellence!” This year’s unique conference experience is one that will allow us to remain safe and still carry on the business of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated. Thank you for your contributions to this year’s souvenir journal. By continuing this tradition, we are able to recognize chapters and sorors who are celebrating milestones and continuing Mid-Atlantic’s legacy of excellence. I also appreciate the extra efforts you have shown to reach out to corporate sponsors who have also contributed to this journal. Although we are operating virtually, your continued support is tangible and heartfelt. This conference, under the leadership of Soror Aurelia Williams, Conference Chair and her dynamic cochair, Soror Cynthia Nicholson, will be full of exciting presentations, workshops and events that will demonstrate our commitment to continuing our service and our Mid-Atlantic spirit of sisterliness. The world has changed so much in the last year; however, “Exemplifying Excellence Through Sustainable Service” is still our mission. The Mid-Atlantic region has performed above and beyond what we ever could have imagined, and this conference will celebrate those successes. Thank you again for all you have done individually and as chapters to bring us to this point. Our communities are better for all your efforts to embrace “A New Thing” during such challenging times. I am proud to call you my sisters. Sincerely,
Jennifer King Congleton Mid-Atlantic Regional Director
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March 25, 2021 Soror Jennifer King Congleton Mid-Atlantic Regional Director PO Box 7063 Greenville, NC 27835 Greetings Sorors: It is my pleasure to extend greetings to you on the occasion of this historic 68th Mid-Atlantic Regional Conference under the theme, PPE: Poised and Polished for Excellence. I am pleased that you have demonstrated your commitment to growing in Alpha Kappa Alpha by your presence and participation in your regional conference. As we continue to be undeterred in our service to all mankind despite the challenges presented by this unprecedented public health crisis, I am gratified by the ingenuity, determination and excellence on display at regional conferences across Alpha Kappa Alpha in this virtual world. I expect that you will share my enthusiasm as you participate in your virtual regional conference which has been thoughtfully planned over the next few days. I encourage you to peruse the virtual platform and enjoy all of the features it has to offer as you attend training sessions and other events. Through interactive workshops, sisterly relations activities, and sharing best practices, you will expand your knowledge of Alpha Kappa Alpha and become even better equipped to serve and to lead. I am humbled by your commitment to our sisterhood. Enjoy the conference as, together, we continue Exemplifying Excellence Through Sustainable Service. Yours in Alpha Kappa Alpha Excellence,
Soror Glenda Glover Supreme Basileus
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Greetings! Welcome to the 68th Mid Atlantic Regional Conference, where we are “Poised and Polished for Excellence.” Throughout our virtual conference, you will have the opportunity to celebrate, learn, and exercise your technology skills as we adapt to our virtual platform in response to the pandemic. If there was ever a time that we are needed to serve our community with boldness and precision, it is now! The country is healing, our educational system is adapting, and we have made history. Indeed, we are doing a new thing and doing it well. Through technology, we are blessed to convene safely and in an engaging manner. Sorors from across the Mid-Atlantic Region have been working tirelessly to plan an innovative conference that is guaranteed to increase your knowledge of our international program “Exemplifying Excellence Through Sustainable Service.” The 68th MARC will offer all of the features of our inperson conference and a few bonuses! This year, all conference extras were included with your economical registration fee. We hope that you will join us in service, training, and celebration. I applaud the entire 68th MARC planning team’s efforts, especially the Regional Technology Committee led by Soror Ronda Brown. Your leadership, patience, creativity, and agility created the foundation that supports the entire committee’s programmatic initiatives. Soror Cynthia Salley Nicholson, thank you for your support and leadership as we navigated new waters to launch the first virtual conference for the Mid-Atlantic Region. Madam Regional Director Jennifer King Congleton, I appreciate your trust in allowing me to serve in this capacity as conference chairman. Your support and engagement made all the hard work we shared much more palatable. I am excited that we were poised for this challenge, polished to lead through unprecedented change, and willingly served with a spirit of excellence. Sorors, in another year of service and gratitude, I am elated to serve as your 68th Mid-Atlantic Reginal Conference Chairman. In service,
. Dr. Aurelia T. Williams Chairman 68th Mid-Atlantic Regional Conference Gamma Delta Omega Chapter
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Greetings Sorors: It is an honor to have served as the Co-Chairman for the 68th Mid-Atlantic Regional Conference. We enjoyed planning and preparing every detail of our region’s first virtual conference. Our theme, “PPE: Poised and Polished for Excellence”, captured our ability to thrive in the midst of our country’s current realities. Every activity and program celebrated our region’s rich history of leadership and service. Congratulations to our esteemed Mid-Atlantic Regional Director, Ms. Jennifer King Congleton! This has truly been a new thing! Your vision to provide a relevant and engaging conference is a true testament of your love and devotion to the Mid-Atlantic Region and our sisterhood. To our conference Chairman, Dr. Aurelia T. Williams, and to each planning committee member, your diligence and work has made this a conference to remember. It has been a pleasure to work alongside you to make this a memorable experience for each of our registered members. Even in a virtual platform, the Mid-Atlantic Regional Conference upheld the promise of delivering a “Marvelous” event. Hopefully, conference attendees will be inspired to serve under any circumstance – virtually or face to face. Together, we are stronger for we know there is none other like our sisterhood. With Sisterly Love and Admiration,
Cynthia Salley Nicholson, PhD Co-Chairman 68th Mid-Atlantic Regional Conference Tidewater Cluster Coordinator
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To my Sorors of the Marvelous Mid-Atlantic Region, I would like to extend my warmest welcome to the FIRST Virtual Regional Conference. We surely are doing a “New Thing!” I am elated that Madam Regional Director, Soror Jennifer King Congleton, challenged me with the amazing opportunity to lead this committee. It has been an honor to work with her and the Graduate Sorors of the Mid-Atlantic Regional Conference Planning Committee. It has been a pleasure to work with my esteemed Co-Chair, Soror Alexandria Marsicovetere. By collaborating with her and the other members of the committee, we created an engaging and informative program. I am sure that you will exit this virtual conference prepared to build a rapport with Sorors in and outside of the Marvelous Mid-Atlantic Region. I am excited to share this experience with you and we hope that you can enjoy it even from the comfort of your home! Sorors, even though we are apart, we can enjoy this historic conference together! Hopefully, by the end of our time together virtually, we will have fostered new relationships and come to appreciate the resilient nature of this illustrious sisterhood even more than ever. I am overjoyed to gather with you in this new experience! Sisterly,
Amira Watson Undergraduate Activities Chairman 68th Mid-Atlantic Regional Conference
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To my Dear Sorors of the Marvelous Mid-Atlantic Region, I am very excited to welcome you to our 68th Mid-Atlantic Regional Conference - our region’s first ever virtual conference! It is my most sincere hope that, regardless of the virtual medium, you will continue to feel empowered and embraced by the strength of our illustrious sisterhood. I am honored to learn from our Marvelous Regional Director, Soror Jennifer King Congleton, and the other Marvelous Sorors of the MidAtlantic Regional Conference Planning Committee during the development of the undergraduate program for the conference. It has been an immense blessing to work alongside the Undergraduate Activities Chairwoman, Soror Amira Watson, other members of the committee, and our Marvelous Mid-Atlantic Region Graduate Advisors to develop an undergraduate program that will celebrate the amazing accomplishments of our undergraduate Sorors while providing an engaging and meaningful experience to support their excellence in perpetuity. Sorors, no distance is greater than the bonds and strength of our illustrious sisterhood, and it is with a humble heart that I extend my gratitude to each and every one of you for continuing to serve as the pillars of excellence our world so desperately needs. I am ecstatic to share this experience and send you all wishes of health, hope, and happiness! Sisterly,
Alexandria (Alex) Marsicovetere Undergraduate Activities Co- Chairman 68th Mid-Atlantic Regional Conference
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Greetings From Elected Officials (Designed Page)
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Ralph S. Northam Governor
March 24, 2021 Dear Friends: On behalf of the Commonwealth of Virginia, I am pleased to extend a very warm welcome to everyone attending the 68th Annual Mid-Atlantic Regional Conference. The past year has presented us all with unexpected challenges and just as one would expect, the women of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated have risen to meet those challenges. Over the past year, you have identified new and innovative ways to give back to your respective communities. It is my hope that everyone in attendance at the conference has a wonderful time in continued innovative service to all mankind and celebrating the enormous impact the Mid-Atlantic Region has had on both the Commonwealth of Virginia and North Carolina. Since its inception, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated has prioritized scholarship, building a meaningful and lasting sisterhood, and being of service to all mankind. I strongly believe the greatest gift that one can give is service, and you should be very proud of your unwavering commitment over the last 113 years. I would particularly like to thank your Regional Director, Jennifer King Congleton, for her leadership, as well as everyone involved in the planning process for the conference. I hope everyone attending the conference has the opportunity to reconnect and reaffirm her commitment to service. The legacy of the oldest Greek-letter organization established by African American college-trained women lives on through each of you. You have encouraged and inspired generations of women to uphold a standard of excellence. That standard of excellence can be seen across the Mid-Atlantic region and all the way up to the White House in Vice President Kamala Harris You have a reach that stretches internationally and your efforts will continue to inspire the next generation of Alpha Kappa Alpha women. Again, I wish all attendees a successful 68th Annual Mid-Atlantic Regional Conference with many more to come. Sincerely,
Ralph S. Northam Patrick Henry Building •1111 East Broad Street • Richmond, Virginia 23219 (804) 786-2211 • TTY (800) 828-1120 governor.virginia.gov
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Protocol Reminders (Designed Page Goes Here)
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Conference Rules (Designed Page Goes Here)
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The Rules of the Virtual 68th Mid-Atlantic Regional Conference shall be governed by the 2018 Constitution and Bylaws and Manual of Standard Procedure of Rule 1 Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated®, as well as Robert’s Rules of Order Newly Revised, 12th Edition. Rule 2
Soror Jennifer King-Congleton, Mid-Atlantic Regional Director, is the Presiding Officer for this Conference.
Rule 3 The first order of business shall be the Report of the Credentials Committee. Rule 4 The second order of business shall be the adoption of the Proposed Standing Rules.
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The third order of business shall be the adoption of the Conference Agenda as presented by Soror Jennifer King Congleton, Mid-Atlantic Regional Director.
Each business session and all program activities shall begin and end promptly, in Rule 6 accordance with the official agenda. The Mid-Atlantic Regional Director, as the Presiding Officer, may make exceptions. The Regional Director shall appoint a Grammateus, Anti-Grammateus, Philacter Rule 7 and other officers she deems necessary to carry out the adopted agenda of this conference. The Conference is accessible to registered sorors and registered guests only. All Rule 8 registered sorors, including delegates and registered guests, shall comply with identity verification requests in order to enter all meetings and functions.
A delegate who must leave the Conference shall first notify her Chapter Basileus and then promptly email the Mid-Atlantic Regional Registrar at: registrar@midatlanticaka.org to surrender her delegate status. The alternate Rule 9 taking the delegate’s place will be notified by her Chapter Basileus. After certification by the Registration Chairman and Delegate Certification Chairman, the alternate shall assume the role of “delegate” for the remainder of the Conference.
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In all conference matters not provided for in the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Rule 10 Incorporated® International Constitution and Bylaws, the current edition of Robert's Rules of Order, Newly Revised, shall govern the body. Rule 11
The voting strength of the conference delegation shall be announced at the opening of the first business session of each day of the Regional Conference. Sorors presenting reports to the conference shall, as recommended by the 2018 Official Guide to Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® Protocol, address as follows: “To Madam Regional Director, Soror Jennifer King Congleton, Madam Supreme Basileus, Soror Glenda Glover, to our Former Supreme Basilei, Members of the Directorate, and all others who serve Alpha Kappa Alpha, Good Morning/Afternoon.”
Rule 12 There is no greeting before offering a prayer, meditation, grace and/or invocation. These guidelines are applicable for plenary sessions and events. This specific greeting, however, is only stated by the first speaker of the event. All others who follow need only acknowledge the Regional Director, Soror Congleton, and the Supreme Basileus, Soror Glover, or the First Supreme Anti-Basileus, Soror Anthony, and then proceed with their committee reports. Speakers should provide an electronic copy of their report to the Mid-Atlantic Regional Conference Grammateus and the Mid-Atlantic Regional Conference Chairman immediately following presentation to the Conference. Due to the confidential and proprietary nature of sorority business conducted at the Virtual 68th Mid-Atlantic Regional Conference, taking pictures, screen shots, utilizing the snipping tool to capture screen shots, video and/or audio recordings of plenary sessions, workshops and forums is prohibited. The only exception to Rule 13 this Rule will be the instances where awards are presented during the public meeting or during plenary sessions where limited screen shots may be allowed. Any Soror found violating this rule, as verified by the Technology Committee or cyber security, will be asked to delete the images and/or information from her electronic device(s) and may be barred from that session or future sessions. Texting, tweeting, and/or posting to any social media outlet regarding any Rule 14 information discussed in virtual business meetings including forums, workshops and certification institutes shall not be permitted.
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Rule 15
Sorors should wear appropriate Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® business attire to all business meetings, workshops and forums.
Rule 16
Certified delegates of the Conference shall be entitled to make motions, engage in discussion, and vote.
A delegate who wishes to pose a question or comment shall enter her submission Rule 17 via function available through the meeting platform. A delegate is asked to limit the number of comments to one (1) per issue. All delegates are asked to exhibit sisterly conduct when an issue is being Rule 18 addressed. No debate (discussion) that directs negative criticism to an individual soror or an individual chapter shall be permitted.
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The Regional Director shall rule out of order any discussion, debate, or proposal not specifically related to the conference agenda.
ANNOUNCEMENTS Announcements must be in writing, include the full name of the soror, and the Rule 20 name of her chapter or general membership and email the announcement to the Regional Conference Hodegos at: MARCHodegos@gmail.com SPECIAL RULES ON VOTING Rule 21
Madam Regional Director and Former Mid-Atlantic Regional Directors will be allowed to vote as delegates at this Conference.
Business may be conducted by unanimous consent. When the Regional Director seeks unanimous consent motions may be adopted if Rule 22 there are no objections. Delegates will use the platform functionality to raise an objection to unanimous consent. If so, voting shall then proceed by another method after debate The 2020-2021 Mid-Atlantic Regional Conference Rules Committee submits this report and moves its adoption. Soror Sandra Harrell Cook, Iota Kappa Omega, Chairman
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CONFERENCE AT A GLANCE Thursday, March 25, 2021 – HBCU/Paraphernalia Day 1:15 PM 1:30 PM 2:45 PM 5:30 PM 6:00 PM 7:30 PM
Welcome and Pre-Conference Opening Constitution Forum Financial Forum Musical Prelude Tribute to Mid-Atlantic Jewels Public Meeting
Friday, March 26, 2021 – Green Day 8:30 AM 8:45 AM 10:00 AM 11:00 AM 12:30 PM 1:45 PM 2:00 PM 4:00 PM 7:00 PM 10:00 PM
Musical Prelude Janet Jones Ballard Leadership Awards Event Formal Opening of the 68th Mid-Atlantic Regional Conference First Plenary Session Break Musical Prelude Second Plenary Session Evening Break Friday Night Event Recess for the Evening
Saturday, March 27, 2021 – Pink and Green Day 8:30 AM 9:00 AM 10:15 AM 10:30 AM 11:45 AM 12:00 PM 1:30 PM 2:15 PM 2:45 PM 3:00 PM 5:00 PM 6:30 PM 7:00 PM 9:00 PM
Barbara K. Phillips EAF Event Conference Workshops (11 rooms) Break/Transition Conference Workshops (11 rooms) Break/Transition Undergraduate Awards Event Break Legacy Parade Musical Prelude Third Plenary Session - Webinar Format Recess Musical Prelude Awards Gala Recess for the Evening
Sunday, March 28, 2021 – Sunday Best 9:00 AM 10:30 AM 12:00 PM 12:30 PM
Memorial Service Prayer, Praise, and Worship Service Regional Director Debriefing with 68th MARC Steering Committee Regional Director Briefing with 69th MARC Steering Committee
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CONFERENCE WORKSHOPS WORKSHOP NUMBER
WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION
WK01 Financial Operations
Managing Chapter Financial Operations Using the Fiscal Fitness Guide for Chapter Financial Operations
9:00 AM - 10:15 AM
Workshop Session I
This interactive workshop provides participants with information on chapter financial procedures and operations. Participants will learn the roles and responsibilities of the financial officers, expectations of being a financial leader and guidelines for managing financial operations. Sorors will become well versed on the information included in the Fiscal Fitness Guide for Chapter Financial Operations, which includes budgeting, auditing, internal controls and financial statement reporting.
WK02 Membership
Navigating Membership in the New Normal
9:00 AM - 10:15 AM Workshop Session I
As we live in this new normal, it is essential to navigate membership in a virtual manner while continuing to stay connected in sisterhood. This interactive workshop will explore ways to implement virtual membership operations centered on reclamation, retention and mentoring. Recommendations will be offered for chapter retention and advocating the benefits of chapter versus general membership. Sorors will walk away with new membership best practices to undertake in their chapters using traditional and non‐traditional approaches necessary to ensure increased member satisfaction and chapter sustainability.
WK03 MIP Graduate
The 3 P’s of Implementing the Graduate MIP Process in A Pandemic: Planning, Preparing and Pushing Forward
10:30 AM - 11:45 AM Workshop Session II
This workshop will provide chapters with a turn‐by‐turn directional Roadmap to ensure a successful Graduate Membership Intake Process during a Pandemic. Sorors will learn to successfully navigate the three Ps for the Modified MIP – Plan, Prepare and Push Forward by Using CDC Guidelines and the MIP Manual.
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WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION
WK04 MIP Undergraduate 9:00 AM - 10:15 AM
Workshop Session I
The 3 P’s of Implementing the Undergraduate MIP Process in A Pandemic: Planning, Preparing and Pushing Forward This workshop will provide chapters with a turn‐by‐turn directional Roadmap to ensure a successful Undergraduate Membership Intake Process during a Pandemic. Sorors will learn to successfully navigate the three Ps for the Modified MIP – Plan, Prepare and Push Forward by Using CDC Guidelines and the MIP Manual.
WK05 Program 10:30 AM - 11:45 AM Workshop Session II
Exemplifying Excellence Through Sustainable Service – Through the Year (2020) as we struggled with main and with might, we captured a vision fair! Programs remain the heart of our amazing sisterhood. Even in the midst of a pandemic, Chapters demonstrated implementation of the Excellence Program Targets with enthusiasm and tenacity and captured a vision fair! This workshop will review a sample of innovative programs implemented during the pandemic by chapters within all regions, review at a high level all international program webinars offered during 2020, provide the 2020 virtual regional specific Excellence outcomes and suggest recommendations for beginning 2021 with main and with might! by offering additional program activities for chapters.
WK06 Risk Management 10:30 AM - 11:45 AM Workshop Session II
311 State of Emergency: You Are Always Wearing Your Pearls The Risk Management Task Force will discuss ways to effectively identify, assess, mitigate and eliminate risk to Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority. Through this training with the virtual mandate under which Alpha Kappa Alpha continues to operate due to the COVID‐ 19 Pandemic as a backdrop, the Risk Management Task Force will explore the evolution of risk management in Alpha Kappa Alpha, discuss key risk management principles and reinforce the need for chapters to develop risk management plans and for sorors to embrace their roles as risk managers.
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CONFERENCE WORKSHOPS WORKSHOP NUMBER WK07 Standards
WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION Maintaining Excellence in Standards: A Snapshot of Best Practices in a Virtual World
9:00 AM - 10:15 AM
Workshop Session I
This interactive workshop will review best practices of virtual chapter operations, including chapter meeting management, chapter records management and retention, and preparing for the chapter electronic evaluation.
WK08 Undergraduate Activities
Undergraduates R.E.A.C.H. For Excellence: Resilience. Excellence. Ambition. Connection. Heart.
10:30 AM - 11:45 AM Workshop Session II
WK11 Protocol 9:00 AM - 10:15 AM Workshop Session I 10:30 AM - 11:45 AM Workshop Session II
Alpha Kappa Alpha is building leaders, change agents and the innovators of tomorrow! This workshop will position undergraduates to R.E.A.C.H. their highest potential as individuals and chapter members to propel AKA to greater heights. Join us as we take a closer look at the 2020‐2022 Undergraduate Activities Committee theme. Attendees also will discuss best practices for programs, brainstorm future events, talk with other undergraduates about their unique college experiences, and have the opportunity to interact with the members of the UAC. Exemplifying Excellence in Alpha Kappa Alpha Protocol This workshop will review recent changes to the Official Guide to Alpha Kappa Alpha Protocol and best practices during virtual operations at the chapter level. The workshop is designed to assist sorors with navigating the newest era of protocol smoothly and with excellence.
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CONFERENCE WORKSHOPS WORKSHOP NUMBER WK12 Rituals 9:00 AM - 10:15 AM
WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION Our Sacred Rituals: Reverence, Reflection and Renewal
Workshop Session I
Our rituals represent the spiritual foundation of our sorority. Join us for this reflective, informative and interactive workshop to learn how to execute our ritual ceremonies.
WK14 Technology
Chapter Excellence and Cyber Security in a Virtual AKA World
10:30 AM - 11:45 AM Workshop Session II
Sorors will learn how to use technology to solve Alpha Kappa Alpha chapter challenges in the new "Virtual AKA World.” This informative and interactive workshop will allow sorors to preview technology tools to ensure effective chapter operations and protect chapter assets with cyber security protocols.
MARWK200
Women’s Health Issues
9:00 AM - 10:15 AM Workshop Session I
As always, Black women are the key to success in areas from the classroom to the boardroom. But our health sometimes takes a backseat. This session will take a glimpse into health matters specific to Black women.
MARWK300
Keeping the Fires Burning: Staying Politically and Civically Engaged After the Election (Panel)
10:30 AM - 11:45 AM
Workshop Session II
There are sorors who are creating change in their communities via political presence and civic activism. They will share their experiences and inspire us to think about making a decision to run for office and staying fervently engaged between highly anticipated presidential elections. The discussion will focus on how we can support each other and also learn about the important work they perform.
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CONFERENCE WORKSHOPS WORKSHOP NUMBER
WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION
MARWK400
How Can I Retire? Paying for Health Care
10:30 AM - 11:45 AM Workshop Session II
As we look at planning for expenses after retirement, healthcare becomes a big concern for individuals and families. In this workshop, we will look at viable healthcare options, Medicare supplements, and long‐term care.
MARWK500
Financial Management and Opportunities in the Pandemic
9:00 AM - 10:15 AM Workshop Session I
MARWK600 9:00 AM - 10:15 AM Workshop Session I
Individuals and families must discover ways to survive financially in the pandemic. There are resources and tips to help identify ways to save and even flourish. Review of examples to help navigate through challenges will be a primary focus. Planning Beyond Tomorrow: Estate Planning & Living Wills Estate Planning, Living Wills and Palliative Care are avoided, however necessary conversations. In this workshop presenters will address Estate Planning and Living Wills. The presentation will also touch on the areas of Palliative Care, Accidents and Illness.
FORUMS F1 – Constitution Forum Thursday, March 25, 2021 1:30 PM
F2 – Finance Forum Thursday, March 25, 2021 2:45 PM
All conference participants are invited to the Constitution forum to gain knowledge of the proposed bylaw amendments that will be presented for adoption at Part II of the 2020 Boule. All conference participants are invited to the Finance forum to receive information regarding the sorority’s proposed budgets for 2021 and 2022.
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Corporate Sponsorships, Patrons, Chapter Advertisements and Special Acknowledgements (Designed Page Goes here)
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68TH MID-ATLANTIC REGIONAL CONFERENCE PLANNING COMMITTEES Conference Leadership Team & Executive / Steering Committees Jennifer King Congleton Mid-Atlantic Regional Director Aurelia T. Williams, Chairman 68th Mid-Atlantic Regional Conference Cynthia Salley Nicholson Co-Chairman Tidewater Cluster Coordinator Amira Watson Undergraduate Activities Chairman Alexandria Marsicovetere Undergraduate Activities Co-Chairman Norma Warren Conference Treasurer Carla Lee Conference Financial Secretary Rhonda Luss Conference Registrar Mid-Atlantic Region Staff Toya Corbett, Chief-of-Staff LaVette Lang Ford, Administrative Assistant Courtney Telfaire, Vendor Liaison
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68TH MID-ATLANTIC REGIONAL CONFERENCE PLANNING COMMITTEES Monica Darden, Chairman Amanda Outlaw, Co-Chairman Teedra Brown Tedra Anderson-Brown Thelma Brown Amber Harris Penny Hudson Sherry Hunter Lakisha Ireland Iris Jones Nelson Georgette Kimball Cherl Phillipps McGee Lisa Lewis-Joell Angela Stewart Elaine Wright Tracee Plowell Robin Dawkins Prenessa Mickens Lowery Brenda Wilkerson Alfreda Harper-Harrison Letitia Rainey Howard Sherry Hunt
Awards Rho Eta Omega Zeta Omicron Omega Zeta Omicron Omega Alpha Zeta Omega Delta Omega Iota Kappa Omega Chi Rho Omega Sigma Tau Omega Lambda Omega Zeta Omicron Omega Kappa Iota Omega Alpha Lambda Omega Xi Rho Omega General Member Upsilon Omega General Member Omega Rho Omega Sigma Tau Omega Gamma Gamma Omega Phi Omega Psi Gamma Omega Lambda Omega
Courtesy/Hospitality/Gifts Andrea Sawyer, Co-Chairman Upsilon Omicron Omega Phyllis Wharton-James, Co-Chairman Sigma Kappa Omega Yonna Billingsley Lambda Gamma Omega Robin Boddie-Haggins Chi Omega Crystal Boyce Beta Iota Omega Cleo Kitt Beta Chi Omega Leslie Murray Springfield Pearls Interest Group Melanie Thompson Eta Omicron Omega Amira Watson Kappa Omicron Susan Williams Xi Upsilon Omega Arlene Skinner, Chairman Lisa Williams Velma Blackmon, Chairman Valencia Davis Ashley Harris
EAF Event Rho Eta Omega Zeta Pi Omega Evaluations Zeta Kappa Omega Kappa Iota Omega Gamma Beta Omega
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68TH MID-ATLANTIC REGIONAL CONFERENCE PLANNING COMMITTEES Friday Night Event Keshetta Henderson, Chairman Psi Gamma Omega Freda Allen, Epsilon Phi Omega Epsilon Phi Omega Carol Bolden Stone-El Mu Omicron Omega Crystal Boyce Beta Iota Omega Felicia Davis Beta Iota Omega Phaedra J. Grove Sigma Tau Omega Dorothy McGirt Iota Omega Leslie Murray Springfield Pearls Interest Group Gala Violet Hoyle, Chairman Felicia Davis Valencia Davis Amira Watson
Iota Omega Beta Iota Omega Kappa Iota Omega Kappa Omicron Jewels
Crystal W. Boyce, Chairman Velma Blackmon Irene W.L. Bland Lynda Gant Arminta Richardson Harris Leslie Murray Melanie Thompson
Beta Iota Omega Zeta Kappa Omega Delta Omega Rho Eta Omega Gamma Delta Omega Springfield Pearls Interest Group Eta Omicron Omega
Leadership Armintra Richardson Harris, Chairman Gamma Delta Omega Allison Baker General Member Sherri Belfield Alpha Lambda Omega Velma Blackmon Zeta Kappa Omega Toya Corbett Sigma Tau Omega Ashley Harris Gamma Beta Omega Keshetta Henderson Psi Gamma Omega Legacy Parade Rhonda P. McCoy, Chairman Iota Kappa Omega Brittany M. McCoy, Co-Chairman Iota Kappa Omega Patricia F. Cox Iota Kappa Omega
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68TH MID-ATLANTIC REGIONAL CONFERENCE PLANNING COMMITTEES MALI Tracey D. Watkins Karla C. Lewis Brenda L. Weburn Katrina Brent Lisa Winn Bryan Shequara Dickerson Renee Escoffery-Torres Meg Gibson Valencia Hicks Jacinta Jones Robin McCoy Kathy Wilson Moore Marcia Morris Susan Sharpless
Xi Upsilon Omega Sigma Kappa Omega Lambda Kappa Omega Phi Omega Omega Rho Omega Upsilon Omega Delta Omega Rho Phi Omega Pi Rho Omega Lambda Delta Omega Zeta Chi Omega Iota Omega Lambda Kappa Omega Alpha Zeta Omega Music
Lisa Williams, Chairman
Zeta Pi Omega
Protocol Andrea Sawyer, Co-Chairman Phyllis Wharton-James, Co-Chairman Yonna Billingsley Dominique Brown Jessie Chavis Kim Collings Rhonda Cunningham-Still Arminta Harris Jada Jant Cleo Kitt Marilyn Lewis Beverly Glover Logan Marlene McClam Rhonda McCoy Mercedes Trammell-Fordham Vashawn Veal Barbara Warren Jones
Upsilon Omicron Omega Sigma Kappa Omega Lambda Gamma Omega Mu Omicron Omega Rho Psi Omega General Member Lambda Kappa Omega Gamma Delta Omega Kappa Omicron Beta Chi Omega Sigma Kappa Omega Rho Psi Omega General Member Iota Kappa Omega General Member Zeta Chi Omega Zeta Epsilon Omega
Public Meeting Cynthia Nicholson, Chairman General Member Felita Carr, Co-Chairman Chi Iota Omega Tedra Anderson Brown Alpha Zeta Omega Velma Blackmon Zeta Kappa Omega Crystal Boyce Beta Iota Omega Priscilla Green Phi Omega Lisa Lewis-Joell Xi Rho Omega Violet Hoyle Iota Omega
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68TH MID-ATLANTIC REGIONAL CONFERENCE PLANNING COMMITTEES Janie Bright, Chairman Gracie Chamblee Valencia Davis
Recommendations General Member Psi Sigma Omega Kappa Iota Omega Registration Springfield Pearls Interest Group Springfield Pearls Interest Group Springfield Pearls Interest Group Pi Rho Omega
Rhonda Luss, Chairman Jennifer Hawkins Jaime Smith Shannon Bonner
Resolutions Johnelle M. Torbert, Chairman Upsilon Omega Justine J. Baugham Upsilon Omega Enid Cooper Eta Omicron Omega Forrestiner D. Dicekrson Upsilon Omega Vickey D. Drew Upsilon Omega Daisy D. Greene Upsilon Omega Kesia Flippin Hobbs Upsilon Omega Linda Jackson-Shaw Upsilon Omega Patricia C. Janes Upsilon Omega Naila Smith Upsilon Omega Brenda G. Spell Upsilon Omega Audrey H. Swann Upsilon Omega Tracey Watkins Xi Upsilon Omega Jamelle Smith Wilson Upsilon Omega Cynthia R. Woodson Upsilon Omega Tara Fikes, Chairman Kelly Dargins T'Nora Davis Meg Gibson Delilah Jackson Alva Jones-Hopkins Paula Newman Jacqueline Cuffee Rhodes LaCourtney D. Setzer Kiara Lee, Chairman Angela James Paula Verrett
Rituals Alpha Zeta Omega Alpha Lambda Omega Chi Beta Omega Rho Phi Omega Iota Kappa Omega Lambda Delta Omega Mu Omicron Omega Lambda Gamma Omega Xi Phi Omega
Souvenir Journal Rho Eta Omega Lambda Kappa Omega Lambda Kappa Omega
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68TH MID-ATLANTIC REGIONAL CONFERENCE PLANNING COMMITTEES . Sponsorship Chrystal Fray Davis, Chairman Alpha Psi Omega Alisa Debname General Member Arlene Skinner Rho Eta Omega Ashley Harris Gamma Beta Omega Janie Davis Bright General Member Technology Ronda Brown, Chairman Sigma Tau Omega Davetta Dunlap, Co-Chairman Sigma Tau Omega Simone Langley Beta Iota Omega Lisa Williams Zeta Pi Omega Kiara Lee Rho Eta Omega Krystal Belvied Iota Omega Leslie Dey Murray Springfield Pearls Interest Group Jamela Wintons Alpha Lambda Omega Rene Johnson Alpha Zeta Omega Undergraduate Activities Amira Watson, Chairman Kappa Omicron Alex Marsicovetere Sigma Psi Leah Jackson Tau Zeta Undergraduate Activities Committee Resource Cleo Kitt Beta Chi Omega Tammy Futrell Beta Chi Omega Courtney Telfaire, Chairman Valencia Davis Priscilla Green Susan Williams
Vendors Alpha Theta Omega Kappa Iota Omega Phi Omega Xi Upsilon Omega
Virtual Service Project Valerie Merritt, Chairman Chi Iota Omega Susan Williams, Co-Chairman Xi Upsilon Omega Velma Blackmon Zeta Kappa Omega Dianne Blakeney Lambda Omega
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68TH MID-ATLANTIC REGIONAL CONFERENCE PLANNING COMMITTEES Welcome Presentation Karla C. Lewis, Chairman Sigma Kappa Omega Deena Dula Currie, Co-Chairman Sigma Kappa Omega Robin Boddie-Haggins Chi Omega Kenyetta Richmond Phi Omega Kiara Lee Rho Eta Omega Andrea Sawyer Upsilon Omicron Omega Rhonda Luss Springfield Pearls Interest Group Phaedra Grove, Chairman Irene W. L. Bland Toya Corbett Ashley Harris Lisa Lewis-Joell Valerie Merritt
Workshops Sigma Tau Omega Delta Omega Sigma Tau Omega Gamma beta Omega Xi Rho Omega Chi Iota Omega
Workshops Facilitators Krista Manns Alpha Lambda Omega Shema Carraway Jones Omega Lambda Omega Allison Copeland Zeta Epsilon Omega Me'Lia Covington Phi Omega Letitia Howard Psi Gamma Omega LaVerne Partlow Rho Psi Omega Destiny Franklin Nu Rho Tawana Seets Sigma Nu Omega V. Shena Thornton Sigma Tau Omega Angie Williams McMichael Eta Omicron Omega Mary Black Zeta Pi Omega Worship Service Samantha Richards, Chairman Lambda Omega Cynthia Salley Nicholson General Member Gwendolyn Boyd Peart Omega Iota Omega Rachel Stephens Alpha Psi Omega Sheila Diggs-Jones Lambda Omega Denise Wilson Lambda Kappa Omega
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