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TABLE OF CONTENTS CONFERENCE INFORMATION Conference Disclaimer, Website, and Souvenir Journal Link ................................................. 2

GREETINGS FROM ALPHA KAPPA ALPHA SORORITY, INCORPORATED® From the Mid-Atlantic Regional Director ............................................................................. 4 From the Conference Chairman ........................................................................................... 5 From the Conference Co-Chairman ...................................................................................... 6 From the Conference Undergraduate Activities Co-Chairmen .............................................. 7 & 8 From the Conference Undergraduate Activities Resource ...................................................... 9

GENERAL CONFERENCE INFORMATION Conference Medical Team Message ...................................................................................... 10 Conference Protocol Reminders ........................................................................................... 11 Conference Rules ................................................................................................................ 12 Conference Agenda (Plenary Sessions) ................................................................................. 15 Conference At A Glance ....................................................................................................... 23 Conference Awards Schedule ............................................................................................... 27 Conference Restaurant List .................................................................................................. 30 Conference Vendors ............................................................................................................ 31

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority INCORPORATED Alpha Kappa Alpha Corporate Office • 5656 South Stony Island Avenue • Chicago, IL 60637-1906 • (773) 684-1282 • Fax (773) 288-8251 OFFICE OF:

Jennifer King Congleton Mid-Atlantic Regional Director P.O. Box 7063 Greenville, NC 27835 (C) 252-916-9393 (F) 252-847-6663 Email: jcongleton@aka1908.com

Greetings Sorors, It is with excitement and great anticipation that I welcome you to the 69th MidAtlantic Regional Conference - “A Journey to Excellence: Mission Complete”! It will indeed be a blessing to be in your physical presence this year as we near the end of this administration. With pride and admiration for all we have accomplished together over the last four years, I am excited to offer you a conference experience you won’t soon forget. As we convene in Hampton, Virginia, the birthplace of America’s space travel, we reflect on the achievements of our dear hidden figures Katherine Johnson and Mary Jackson whose extraordinary accomplishments just miles from the Hampton Roads Convention Center make us proud to honor their own “journey to excellence”. The sorors of the Planning Committee have been working diligently to ensure that the final conference of this administration will not only be an opportunity to conduct the region’s official business but also a time to reconnect with one another face-to-face and heart-to-heart. Under the leadership of Soror Glenda Turner, Conference Chair, and her dynamic co-chair, Soror Cynthia Salley Nicholson, the committee has developed activities that will allow us to continue doing “A New Thing” while also bringing back some of our favorite events and activities that we have missed so much in virtual settings. Sorors, you have been patient and faithful to the tasks set before us, and you deserve a conference experience to remember. This year’s agenda will surely put a smile on your face and a song in your heart! Despite the challenges we’ve faced since we physically convened for a short time in 2019, the Mid-Atlantic Region has thrived while “Exemplifying Excellence Through Sustainable Service”. We have not only added eager, dynamic graduate and undergraduate sorors to our Ivy Vine, but we have also added two Marvelous new chapters to the region, filled with enthusiastic sorors who are ready to make a difference in their communities. Sorors, you have made me immensely proud of the work you’ve done and the lives you’ve touched through your creative programs, and the partnerships you’ve developed with organizations in your local communities. I know that you will continue to thrive and be a blessing to those you serve and to our sorority for many years to come. Sorors, there are still opportunities to do “A New Thing” over the next six months with the grace, resilience, and determination of true Alpha Kappa Alpha leaders. I love and appreciate each one of you for sharing this moment in time with me and my entire administration. I look forward to seeing you at the conference to celebrate our Marvelous successes and look to the future of the Mid-Atlantic Region with faith, hope, and love for our sisterhood. With Sisterly Love,

Jennifer King Congleton Jennifer King Congleton Mid-Atlantic Regional Director

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated®

5656 S. Stony Island Avenue • Chicago, Illinois 60637-1997 • (773) 684-1282 • Fax (773) 288-8251

My Dear Sorors of the Marvelous Mid-Atlantic Region, With sisterly love, it is my privilege and honor to serve as your 69th MidAtlantic Regional Conference Chairman. The sorors of the Tidewater Cluster are elated to host this year’s conference and anxiously welcome you to Hampton Roads. The area is comprised of historic beginnings, woven in diverse charm, and the home of our “Hidden Figures” heroines. During March 24-27, 2022, in Hampton, Virginia, the pink carpet will be rolled out for you, my sorors, as we turn the city pink and green! This year’s theme, “A Journey to Excellence: Mission Complete”, is very fitting to celebrate our Regional Director, Soror Jennifer King Congleton, as she presides during her final Regional Conference. To no surprise, you can expect to see new things sprinkled throughout the conference such as the Jewels’ Reception, the Old School vs. New School evening event, and the Legacy Parade, just to name a few. Please review the conference offerings and prepare to be inspired, renewed, and ready to serve. The dynamic sorors of the Tidewater Cluster have been working tirelessly and are dedicated to planning four days of exciting and engaging activities, informative meetings, and thoughtprovoking workshops…just for you! The Regional Director, Soror Jennifer King Congleton, the Co-Chairman Soror Cynthia Salley Nicholson, the Conference Planning Committee, and I are excited to host the 69th Mid-Atlantic Regional Conference in person. We look forward to fostering new relationships and reconnecting with our sorors since we have been apart for nearly two years. This is going to be a Mid-Atlantic Regional Conference that you do not want to miss. Sisterly Yours,

Glenda H. Turner Glenda H. Turner Conference Chairman

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated®

5656 S. Stony Island Avenue • Chicago, Illinois 60637-1997 • (773) 684-1282 • Fax (773) 288-8251

Greetings Sorors: It is an honor to serve as the Co-Chairman for the 69th Mid-Atlantic Regional Conference. We are so excited to host this year’s conference in Hampton, Virginia. Our theme, “A Journey to Excellence: Mission Complete”, captures the journey of our 19th Mid-Atlantic Regional Director, Soror Jennifer King Congleton. Her program of “Doing a New Thing” encompassed more than any of us could have ever imagined. This year’s conference will be a time of celebration and reconnecting with our beautiful sorors. This conference has events planned with you in mind. You will see that each program reflects our conference theme. Tidewater Cluster sorors have been purposefully planning for your participation and enjoyment. We are anticipating our time together to enjoy the Public Meeting, Leadership Breakfast, Jewels’ Reception, Legacy Parade, and so much more. Beginning March 24, 2022, we will turn Hampton, Virginia pink and green! Our Regional Director, along with our conference chairman, Soror Glenda Turner, and the entire planning team look forward to meeting you at the Hampton Roads Convention Center. The 69th Mid-Atlantic Regional Conference promises to inspire you to serve while allowing you to celebrate with our North Carolina and Virginia sorors. We are here to make this a special time just for you! With Sisterly Love and Admiration,

Cynthia Salley Nicholson Cynthia Salley Nicholson, PhD Conference Co-Chairman

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated®

5656 S. Stony Island Avenue • Chicago, Illinois 60637-1997 • (773) 684-1282 • Fax (773) 288-8251

To my Sorors of the Marvelous Mid-Atlantic Region, I am oh so excited to welcome you all to the 69th Annual Mid-Atlantic Regional Conference as we gather one last time under the well accomplished “A New Thing” administration. I feel so blessed to have been chosen by our Regional Director, Soror Jennifer King Congleton to lead the Undergraduate Activities Committee this year. The experience of learning from our Regional Director and all members of the regional conference planning committee has been a great honor. Furthermore, this planning process has truly deepened my love and knowledge of our wonderful sorority and Marvelous Mid-Atlantic region. I am also so delighted to have been able to work closely with the Undergraduate Activities Committee Co-Chairman, Soror Taylor Cason as well as the other members of the Undergraduate Activities Committee and the graduate sorors who helped guide the committee. I am so pleased with the program that we have worked to prepare for you all, and I am certain that this will be a meaningful experience. Sorors, as we hopefully begin to look to the end of the pandemic and into our new normal, I hope that we have all found a new appreciation for the sisterhood and service we commit ourselves to. I am so elated to be on this journey to excellence with you all. Sisterly,

Tristan Andrews Tristan Andrews Undergraduate Activities Co-Chairman

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated®

5656 S. Stony Island Avenue • Chicago, Illinois 60637-1997 • (773) 684-1282 • Fax (773) 288-8251

To my Sorors of the Marvelous Mid-Atlantic Region, I would like to extend my warmest sisterly greeting! I am so excited to welcome everyone to our 69th Mid-Atlantic Regional Conference. I am overjoyed at the idea of us being able to gather in person again. On behalf of the undergraduates, I am honored to be supporting our Regional Director, Soror Jennifer King Congleton, during her last marvelous MidAtlantic Regional Conference. I have acquired so much wisdom and guidance from her as well as the graduate sorors of the Mid-Atlantic Regional Conference Planning Committee. I am elated to have been granted this opportunity. It has been a privilege to work alongside the Undergraduate Activities Chairman, Soror Tristan Andrews, members of the committee, and our Marvelous Mid-Atlantic Region Graduate Advisors to recognize the outstanding accomplishments of our undergraduate sorors while ensuring a productive and educational program that will continue to cultivate and encourage high scholastic and ethical standards. Sorors, although we have spent time apart due to COVID-19, we are now closer than ever. Throughout this past year, we have bonded together, and we have painted a picture of true sisterhood through creative measures. Additionally, we have found innovative ways to illustrate “service to all mankind.” I am delighted to share this experience with such virtuous women. I send you all wishes of prosperous health, everlasting hope, and blossoming happiness! Sisterly,

Taylor Cason Taylor Cason Undergraduate Activities Co-Chairman

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated®

5656 S. Stony Island Avenue • Chicago, Illinois 60637-1997 • (773) 684-1282 • Fax (773) 288-8251

Greetings Sorors, I am honored to serve as the Undergraduates Activities Committee Resource for the 69th Mid-Atlantic Regional conference, "A Journey to Excellence: Mission Complete". The Undergraduates Activities Committee has been working diligently to plan events that represent our Regional Director’s, Soror Jennifer King Congleton, commitment to the leadership development of Undergraduates during her administration. Leadership Development is never an accident. It is always the result of a commitment to excellence, intelligent planning, and focused, strenuous effort. Soror Congleton has accomplished all of this and so much more, doing “a new thing” while ensuring that our Undergraduates had a seat at the table. I invite you to join the Undergraduates at their luncheon "Continuing a Journey of Excellence: A Regal Affair" to celebrate the success of the Undergraduates during this administration who have been selected as Leadership Fellows, served at the International and Regional levels, exemplified scholarly excellence, and kept their commitment to providing impactful community service in their campus communities. Sorors, this conference will unite our community of extraordinary women from throughout the region as we celebrate “with main and with might" all we have accomplished over the last year. In addition, the conference will offer a unique opportunity to have Undergraduates return to their campus communities and chapters fully prepared to effectively lead, share best practices, and develop impactful programs in their communities. Our undergraduates are excited and looking forward to seeing you in Hampton! In Sisterly Service,

Cleo Kitt Cleo Kitt Undergraduate Activities Resource

Greetings Sorors, On behalf of Madam Regional Director and the 69th MARC Planning Committee, welcome to Hampton! Please review this health and safety information to ensure we have a wonderful Regional Conference. During the conference, our Medical Corps will be overseeing both a Covid Response Team and a Medical Response Team which will be working collaboratively to keep your safety as our top priority. The Medical Corps Office is in the convention Business Center area. Sorors please always wear your surgical or HN95/N-95 masks while in the Hampton Roads Convention Center (HRCC) unless you are actively eating or drinking. You are also asked to maintain social distancing and practice good hand hygiene throughout the conference. Covid Response Team members will be overseeing our COVID-19 related procedures to ensure alignment with our international leadership and CDC recommendations as well as best practices including monitoring of COVID-19 vaccination status, COVID-19 testing within 72hours of being onsite, daily temperature checks, and symptom monitoring. Medical Response Team members are available to assist with minor medical issues in the office during the day and will also be available at conference events in case of emergencies. Look for sorors wearing “Medical” and “Covid Response” badges. For serious medical emergencies, 911 should be activated to ensure timely medical care by local 1st responders. The Hampton Roads Convention Center (HRCC) has Automated External Defibrillator (AED) devices throughout the convention center in the event of an emergency medical situation such as cardiac arrest. Please bring and take your prescribed medications and carry other essential items with you such as inhalers, EpiPens, hand sanitizer, and masks. Drink plenty of water and wear comfortable shoes. Also please pay attention while using escalators and stairs to prevent falls. Make sure you have “In Case of Emergency” contact numbers with you and updated on your cell phone. And if you have medical alert jewelry (bracelet/necklace), please wear it for ease of identification. If there is a need for evacuation or other emergency events, the HRCC team will notify convention guests. Medical Corps members will assist with exiting the building and gathering in safe locations outside. If there is an emergency at your hotel, please follow the direction of the hotel staff and/or call 911. Please note the following contact information: EMERGENCY: (Fire, Police, EMS) 911 NON-EMERGENCY: Hampton Fire Department/Police Department 757727-6111 Hampton Sheriff’s Office 757-926-2540 Virginia State Police 757-865-0206 or 800-582-8350 Poison Control 800-222-1222

HOSPITALS/URGENT CARE: Sentara CarePlex Hospital 757-736-1000 Riverside Regional Medical Center 757-594-2000 Bon Secours Mary Immaculate Hospital 757-8866000 Patient First Urgent Care 757-951-1579 MD Urgent Care 757-224-0056 In and Out Express Urgent Care 757-825-1100

We hope you have a fantastic, productive, and healthy conference! Sisterly,

Medical Corps 10

2022 P ROTOCOL R EMINDERS

2022 P ROPOSED S TANDING R ULES RULE 1

The Rules of the 69th Mid-Atlantic Regional Conference shall be governed by the Constitution and Bylaws and the Manual of Standard Procedure of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated®, as well as Robert’s Rules of Order Newly Revised, 12th Edition.

RULE 2

After the opening ceremonies, and upon the opening of the first business session, the Credentials Committee will report to the Assembly and Madam Regional Director will seat the Delegation for the 69th Mid-Atlantic Regional Conference, Hampton, VA, March 24th – 27th, 2022.

RULE 3

The second order of business shall be the adoption of the Proposed Standing Rules.

RULE 4

The third order of business shall be the adoption of the Conference Agenda as presented by Soror Jennifer King Congleton, Mid-Atlantic Regional Director.

RULE 5

Each business session and all program activities shall begin and end promptly, in accordance with the official Agenda. The Mid-Atlantic Regional Director, as the presiding officer, may make exceptions.

RULE 6

The Regional Director shall appoint a Grammateus, an Anti-Grammateus, a Philacter, and other officers she deems necessary to carry out the adopted agenda of this conference.

RULE 7

Identification badges issued by the Registration Committee shall be worn for admission to all business sessions, workshops, vendors, and conference functions that are not open to the public. Identification badges may not be transferred without proper action from the Registration and Credentials committees.

RULE 8

All sorors certified as delegates shall be seated in the designated area during all business sessions of the conference.

RULE 9

A delegate permanently leaving the Conference shall notify her Basileus, report to the Registration Committee, and relinquish her badge. The alternate shall assume her status as a delegate for the remainder of the conference upon clearance by the Registration and Credentials committees.

RULE 10

In all conference matters not provided for in the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® International Constitution and Bylaws, Robert’s Rules of Order, 12th Edition, shall govern the body.

RULE 11

The voting strength of the conference delegation shall be announced at the opening of the first business session and each plenary as needed by the Chairman of the Credentials Committee.

2022 P ROPOSED S TANDING R ULES RULE 12

Sorors presenting reports to the conference shall, as recommended by the most recent Official Guide to Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® Protocol, address the assembly 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.” 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. All reporting committees and speakers should provide either a hard copy or an electronic copy to the Mid-Atlantic Regional Conference Grammateus before or immediately following the presentation to the Conference.

RULE 13

Except for designated conference personnel, all sorors with electronic communication devices (to include cell phones, laptops, notebooks, and iPads) shall set the devices to silent, vibrate, or off.

RULE 14

Due to the confidential and proprietary nature of sorority business conducted at the 69th MidAtlantic Regional Conference, taking pictures, video, and/or audio recordings of plenary sessions, workshops, and forums are prohibited. The only exception to this Rule will be the instances where awards are presented during plenary sessions. Any Soror found violating this Rule will be asked to leave the meeting by the Presiding Officer, or by the Philacter or Facilitator and the Soror will be asked to delete the images and/or information from her electronic device(s).

RULE 15

Diamond Sorors, Pearl Sorors, Golden Sorors, former Supreme Basilei, International Committee Members, former Regional Directors, Region Committee Chairmen, and physically challenged sorors shall be provided a special seating area.

RULE 16

All conference attendees shall refrain from walking during Dais introduction, during meditation, or while the Regional Director or the Supreme Basileus is giving her address to the Conference.

RULE 17

Tickets are required for entrance to all meal functions and other ticketed events.

RULE 18

Each soror shall recognize that seating not otherwise designated as special seating is open at all conference activities. Therefore, with the exception of the Conference Gala, holding seats shall be considered unsisterly.

RULE 19

With the exception of Diamond Sorors, Pearl Sorors, Golden Sorors, Directorate Members, former Supreme Basilei, former Regional Directors, International Committee Members and physically challenged sorors, sorors who arrive after the signal to close the doors has been given at the business sessions of the conference, shall pay the Philacter a fine of Two Dollars ($2.00) and use the password to gain entry. The password is _________________________.

RULE 20

Monies collected as fines shall be donated to a charity identified by the Regional Director at the close of the Regional Conference. The amount collected shall be disclosed at the conclusion of the Regional Conference.

RULE 21

All attendees shall stand when the Regional Director, the Supreme Basileus, and former Supreme Basilei enter the room, and when they are introduced.

2022 P ROPOSED S TANDING R ULES RULE 22

The presiding officer shall Rule out of order any discussion, debate, or proposal not specifically related to the conference agenda.

RULE 23

Discussion and debate shall be limited to two minutes per member. No soror shall speak more than once per issue and the total debate time shall not exceed 10 minutes.

RULE 24

Sorors who wish to address the Chair must do so from a floor microphone. Upon recognition by the Chair, the soror must give her name, chapter name, chapter location, and delegate or non-delegate status.

RULE 25

Only certified delegates shall make motions, second motions, or vote. Non-delegates may speak if recognized by the Chair but may not make or second motions.

RULE 26

The voting strength for this 69th Mid-Atlantic Regional Conference is ____________. ANNOUNCEMENTS

RULE 27

Announcements shall be made from the platform only. Announcements must be in writing and must include the full name, the chapter, and the signature of the soror submitting the announcement. All announcements must be sent to or delivered to the Conference Hodegos via email: MARCHodegos@gmail.com SPECIAL RULE ON VOTING

RULE 28

Madam Regional Director and Former Mid-Atlantic Regional Directors will be allowed to vote as delegates at this Conference. SOROR SANDRA HARRELL COOK, RULES CHAIRMAN Iota Kappa Omega

F RIDAY , M ARCH 25, 2022 JANET JONES BALLARD LEADERSHIP BREAKFAST 7:00 AM – 8:30 AM Hampton Roads Convention Center, Grand Ballroom EFG FORMAL OPENING 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM Hampton Roads Convention Center, Exhibit Hall BC Soror Glenda Turner 69th Mid-Atlantic Regional Conference Chairman Presiding Musical Prelude

69th Mid-Atlantic Regional Conference Chorale Entrance of Dais Guests

Meditation

Soror Twyla Woods Buford, Regional Director Mid-Western Region

Beta Omega Chapter Introduction of Dais Guests and Reserved Seating

Soror Cynthia Salley Nicholson, Co-Chairman 69th Mid-Atlantic Regional Conference Tidewater Cluster Coordinator

General Member Greetings

Soror Glenda Turner, Chairman 69th Mid-Atlantic Regional Conference

Lambda Lambda Omega Chapter Welcome

Soror Clara M. Hines 14th Mid-Atlantic Regional Director

Lambda Omega Chapter Sorors of the Tidewater Cluster Response

Soror Aurelia Williams, Chairman 68th Mid-Atlantic Regional Conference

Gamma Delta Omega Chapter Conference Safety Procedures

Soror Lynn Perry, Logistics Coordinator 69th Mid-Atlantic Regional Conference

Chi Beta Omega Chapter Musical Selection

69th Mid-Atlantic Regional Conference Chorale Soror Negleatha Johnson

Zeta Chi Omega Chapter

FIRST PLENARY SESSION 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM Hampton Roads Convention Center, Exhibit Hall BC Soror Jennifer King Congleton Mid-Atlantic Regional Director Presiding Rededication

Soror Carolyn House Stewart 28th Supreme Basileus

Gamma Theta Omega Chapter Report of the Credentialing Committee

Soror Karen Bazemore Person Credentialing Committee

Lambda Omega Chapter Seating of the Delegates Report of the Conference Rules Committee

Soror Sandra Harrell Cook Rules Committee

Iota Kappa Omega Chapter Adoption of Conference Agenda

Soror Jennifer King Congleton Mid-Atlantic Regional Director

Iota Kappa Omega Chapter Adoption of 68th MARC Minutes

Soror Delores Forrest, Grammateus 68th Mid-Atlantic Regional Conference

General Member Report of Registration/Delegates

Soror Liquita James, Chairman Registration Committee

Gamma Delta Omega Chapter Appointment of Conference Officers

Soror Jennifer King Congleton Mid-Atlantic Regional Director

Iota Kappa Omega Chapter

Soror Gayle Terry, Parliamentarian 69th Mid-Atlantic Regional Conference

Xi Upsilon Omega Chapter

Soror Anordia Weatherly, Grammateus 69th Mid-Atlantic Regional Conference

Iota Omega Chapter

Soror Lanelle Carr, Anti-Grammateus 69th Mid-Atlantic Regional Conference

Alpha Alpha Chi Omega Chapter

Soror Samantha Richards, Hodegos 69th Mid-Atlantic Regional Conference

Lambda Omega Chapter

Soror Cynthia Liverman-Vinson, Philacter 69th Mid-Atlantic Regional Conference

Xi Rho Omega Chapter

Appointment of Conference Officers (continued)

Soror Norma Warren, Tamiouchos 69th Mid-Atlantic Regional Conference

Iota Kappa Omega Chapter Soror Carla Lee, Pecunious Grammateus 69th Mid-Atlantic Regional Conference

Lambda Delta Omega Chapter Musical Selection

69th Mid-Atlantic Regional Conference Chorale

Presentation of the Regional Director

Soror Glenda Turner, Chairman 69th Mid-Atlantic Regional Conference

Lambda Lambda Omega Chapter State of the Region

Soror Jennifer King Congleton Mid-Atlantic Regional Director

Iota Kappa Omega Chapter Regional Finance Report

Soror Norma Warren, Tamiouchos 69th Mid-Atlantic Regional Conference

Iota Kappa Omega Chapter International Finance Committee

Soror Gayle Miles-Scott, Supreme Tamiouchos

Beta Sigma Omega Chapter

Soror Audrey Kay, International Finance Committee

Rho Delta Omega Chapter International Nominating Committee

Soror Nadine Vargas Stewart, Regional Representative International Nominating Committee

Alpha Theta Omega Chapter

Soror Armisha Walker-Harrison, Chairman International Nominating Committee

Mid-Western Region Tellers Committee Report

Soror Daphne Miller, Chairman Regional Tellers Committee

Lambda Psi Omega Chapter Announcements

Soror Samantha Richards, Hodegos 69th Mid-Atlantic Regional Conference

Lambda Omega Chapter Closing Prayer

Soror Chelle Luper Wilson, Supreme Grammateus

Tau Rho Omega Chapter

RECESS LUNCH ON YOUR OWN 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM

F RIDAY , M ARCH 25, 2022 SECOND PLENARY SESSION 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM Hampton Roads Convention Center, Exhibit Hall BC Soror Jennifer King Congleton Mid-Atlantic Regional Director Presiding Musical Prelude

69th Mid-Atlantic Regional Conference Chorale

Meditation

Soror Joyce Henderson 18th Mid-Atlantic Regional Director

Zeta Chi Omega Chapter Musical Selection

69th Mid-Atlantic Regional Conference Chorale

Introduction of the Supreme Basileus

Soror Jennifer King Congleton Mid-Atlantic Regional Director

Iota Kappa Omega Chapter State of the Sorority

Soror Glenda Glover Supreme Basileus and Chief Executive Officer Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® International Committee Reports

Educational Advancement Foundation (EAF)

Soror Arlene Skinner, Regional Representative International EAF Committee

Rho Eta Omega Chapter Membership Committee

Soror Natalie Sharpe, Regional Representative International Membership Committee

Omicron Omega Omega Chapter MIP Committee

Soror Onya Gardner, Regional Representative International MIP Committee

Alpha Psi Omega Chapter International Nominating Committee

Soror Armisha Walker-Harrison, Chairman International Nominating Committee

Mid-Western Region Pandemic Task Force

Soror Joy Elaine Daley International Regional Director

Eta Omega Omega Chapter International Disaster Relief

Soror Tracey D. Watkins, Regional Representative International Disaster Relief Committee

Zi Upsilon Omega Chapter

Regional Committee Reports Awards

Soror Monica L. Darden, Chairman Mid-Atlantic Regional Awards Committee

Rho Eta Omega Chapter Soror Amanda C. Outlaw, Co-Chairman Mid-Atlantic Regional Exhibits Committee

Zi Upsilon Omega Chapter Registration/Delegates

Soror Liquita James, Chairman Registration Committee

Gamma Delta Omega Chapter Candidates’ Speeches Announcements

Soror Samantha Richards, Hodegos 69th Mid-Atlantic Regional Conference

Lambda Omega Chapter Closing Prayer

Soror Caroline Lattimore 15th Mid-Atlantic Regional Director

Mu Omicron Omega Chapter

RECESS 70 T H MARC I N V I T A T I O N A L R E H E A R S A L Immediately Following Second Plenary Session Hampton Roads Convention Center, Exhibit Hall BC

DINNER ON YOUR OWN

F R I DA Y N I G H T A C T I VI T I E S Old School vs. New School 8:30 PM – 10:30 PM Hampton Roads Convention Center, Ballroom Undergraduate Pinkies, Pearls, and PJs 11:00 PM – 12:30 AM Hampton Roads Convention Center, Ballroom ABCD

S ATURDAY , M ARCH 26, 2022 VOTING 6:30 AM – 12 NOON Hampton Roads Convention Center, Room 207 6:30 AM – Tidewater Cluster 7:30 AM – Eastern Carolina Cluster 8:30 AM – Northern Carolina Cluster 9:30 AM – Western Carolina Cluster 10:00 AM – Northern Western Virginia Cluster B A R B A R A K. P H I L L I P S EAF B R E A K F A S T 7:00 AM – 8:30 AM Hampton Roads Convention Center, Grand Ballroom EF CONFERENCE WORKSHOPS 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM 10:45 AM – 12:15 PM U N D E R G R A D U A T E A W A R DS & H O N O R S L U N C H E O N 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM Hampton Roads Convention Center, Ballroom EFG L E G A C Y P A R A DE V I D E O P R E S E N T A T I O N 2:30 PM – 2:55 PM Hampton Roads Convention Center, Exhibit Hall BC

THIRD PLENARY SESSION 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM Hampton Roads Convention Center Exhibit Hall BC Soror Jennifer King Congleton, Mid-Atlantic Regional Director Presiding Musical Prelude

69th Mid-Atlantic Regional Conference Chorale

Meditation

Soror Carolyn G. Randolph, Regional Director South Atlantic Region

Gamma Tau Omega Chapter Introduction of the 2nd Supreme Anti-Basileus

Soror Sydney Hanks, Regional Representative International Undergraduate Activities

Theta Rho Chapter State of the Undergraduates

Soror Jasmyne McCoy Second Supreme Anti-Basileus

Lambda Upsilon Chapter International Program Committee

Soror Renita Allen Dawson, Regional Representative International Program Committee

Epsilon Phi Omega Chapter International Undergraduate Activities

Soror Jasmyne McCoy, Lambda Upsilon Chapter Soror Alysse Guerrier, Eta Iota Chapter Soror Sydney Hanks, Theta Rho Chapter

Awards

Soror Monica L. Darden, Chairman Mid-Atlantic Regional Awards Committee

Rho Eta Omega Chapter Soror Amanda C. Outlaw, Co-Chairman Mid-Atlantic Regional Exhibits Committee

Zi Upsilon Omega Chapter Recommendations

Soror Janie Bright, Chairman Recommendations Committee

General Member Resolutions

Soror Johnelle Torbert, Chairman Resolutions Committee

Upsilon Omega Chapter Time and Place

Soror Valerie Merritt, Chairman Time and Place Committee

Chi Iota Omega Chapter Tellers

Soror Daphne Miller, Chairman Regional Tellers Committee

Lambda Psi Omega Chapter Final Registration/Delegates

Soror Liquita James, Chairman Registration Committee

Gamma Delta Omega Chapter

Philacters

Soror Cynthia Liverman-Vinson, Chairman Philacters Committee

Xi Rho Omega Chapter Announcements

Soror Samantha Richards, Hodegos 69th Mid-Atlantic Regional Conference

Lambda Omega Chapter Invitation to the 70th Mid-Atlantic Regional Conference

Soror Phaedra J. Grove Northern Carolina Cluster Coordinator

Sigma Tau Omega Chapter Closing Prayer

Soror Krystal Woodson Spiritual Care Team

Alpha Phi Omega Chapter Conference Adjournment

Soror Jennifer King Congleton Mid-Atlantic Regional Director

Iota Kappa Omega Chapter

CELEBRATORY GALA 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM Doors open at 7:30 PM Hampton Roads Convention Center, Exhibit Hall ABC

S UNDAY , M ARCH 27, 2022 IVY BEYOND THE WALL CEREMONY 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM Hampton Roads Convention Center, Ballroom ABCD WORSHIP SERVICE 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM Hampton Roads Convention Center, Ballroom ABCD GOSPEL BRUNCH 10:45 AM – 12:00 NOON Hampton Roads Convention Center, Ballroom EFG

R E G I O N A L D I R E C T O R ’ S D E -B R I E F I N G W I T H T H E T I DE W A T E R C L U S T E R S O R O R S 12:45 PM – 1:15 PM Hampton Roads Convention Center, Rm 209

R E G I O N A L D I R E C T O R ’ S I N -B R I E F I N G W I T H N O R T H E R N C A R O L I N A C L U S T E R S O R O R S 1:30 PM – 2:00 PM Hampton Roads Convention Center, Rm 210

We anxiously await your arrival in Raleigh, NC for the 70th Mid-Atlantic Regional Conference!

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 23, 2022 – CHAPTER PRIDE DAY 4 PM – 8 PM 4 PM – 8 PM 4 PM – 8 PM 7 AM – 8 PM 7 AM – 2 PM 7 AM – 6:30 PM 8 AM – 2 PM 8 AM – 3 PM 9 AM – 2:30 PM 9 AM – 3 PM 12 PM – 4 PM 12 PM – 5 PM 12 PM – 5 PM 1 PM – 4 PM 1:30 PM – 7:30 PM

MARC Office AKA Medical Corps Conference Registration Check-In (Host Chapters, Thursday Workshop Registrants, etc.)

HCC, 206 Business Office HCC, CC Main Lobby & Registration Area

THURSDAY, MARCH 24, 2022 – HBCU DAY MARC Office HCC, 206 Vendor Set-up HCC, Exhibit Hall A HCC, CC Main Lobby & MARC Conference Registration / Delegate Certification Registration Area Financial Officer Certification HCC, Rm 102-103 (1st Business Casual Attire Floor) HCC, Business Office (1st AKA Medical Corps Floor) Graduate Advisors’ Institute – Level II HCC, Ballroom B (2nd Business Casual Attire Floor) Graduate Advisors’ Institute – Level I HCC, Ballroom C (2nd Business Casual Attire Floor) Soror Hospitality Lounge Embassy Suites, Rm 203 The Diamond/Golden/Pearl Lounge Embassy Suites, Rm 205 Chapter Exhibit Set-up HCC, Exhibit Hall A Men’s Hospitality Lounge Embassy Suites, Rm 201 Vendors Open HCC, Exhibit Hall A REGIONAL COMMITTEE MEETINGS

1 PM – 2 PM 1 PM – 2 PM 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM 2 PM – 3 PM 2 PM – 3 PM 2 PM – 3 PM 2 PM – 3 PM 2:30 PM – 4 PM

Evaluation Nominating First Time, New and Reactivated Soror Tellers Time & Place General Members Meeting and Delegate Selection Philacters Workshop Presenter, Facilitators, & Recorders

3 PM – 4 PM

Finance Forum (Proposed Sorority Budget)

3 PM – 4 PM

Regional Welcome Rehearsal

HCC, Rm 105 (1st Floor) HCC, Rm 106 (1st Floor) HCC, Conference Rm ABCD (1st Floor) HCC, Rm 207 (2nd Floor) HCC, Rm 105 (1st Floor) HCC, Rm 104 (1st Floor) HCC, Rm 209 (2nd Floor) HCC, Rm 106, (1st Floor) HCC, Conference Rm B (1st Floor) HCC, Exhibit Hall BC (1st Floor)

THURSDAY, MARCH 24, 2022 (CONTINUED) 4 PM – 5 PM

Jewels Staging

5:30 PM – 7:30 PM Mission 1908: Jewels AKAmplished (Jewels Celebration)

HCC, Ballroom AB (2nd Floor) HCC, Ballroom EFG (2nd Floor)

PUBLIC GATHERINGS 8 PM – 9:30 PM

Public Meeting

HCC, Exhibit Hall B&C (1st Floor)

FRIDAY, MARCH 25, 2022 – PINK DAY 7 AM – 8 PM MARC Conference Registration 7 AM – 6 PM MARC Office 7 AM – 8:30 AM Janet Jones Ballard Leadership Breakfast 7 AM – 12 PM Delegate Conference Registration & Certification 7 AM – 8 PM Conference Registration 7 AM – 8 PM AKA Medical Corps 8 AM – 6 PM Awards & Chapter Exhibits Viewing 9 AM – 10 AM Conference Opening 9:30 AM – 5 PM Men’s Hospitality Lounge 10 AM – 12:30 PM 1st Plenary Session – Business Attire 11:30 AM – 7:30 PM 12 PM – 2 PM 12 PM – 2 PM 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM 3 PM – 5 PM Immediately following the 2nd Plenary Session 5 PM – 6 PM

Vendors Open The Diamond/Golden/Pearl Lounge Soror Hospitality Lounge Lunch on Your Own 2nd Plenary Session – Business Attire 70th MARC Invitation Rehearsal Candidates Forum

8:30 PM – 10:30 PM Old School vs. New School 11 PM – 12:30 AM Undergraduate Pinkies, Pearls, and PJs

HCC, CC Main Lobby & Registration Area HCC, Rm 206 (2nd Floor) HCC, Ballroom EFG (2nd Floor) HCC, CC Main Lobby & Registration HCC, CC Registration HCC, Business Office HCC, Exhibit Hall A (1st Floor) HCC, Exhibit Hall B&C (1st Floor) Embassy Suites, Rm 201 HCC, Exhibit Hall B&C (1st Floor) HCC, Exhibit Hall A Embassy Suites, Rm 205 Embassy Suites, Rm 203 HCC, Exhibit Hall B&C (1st Floor) HCC, Exhibit Hall B&C (1st Floor) HCC, Conf Rm CD (1st Floor) HCC, Ballroom (2nd Floor) HCC, Ballroom ABCD (2nd Floor)

SATURDAY, MARCH 26, 2022 – PINK & GREEN DAY 6:30 AM – 7:30 AM 7:30 AM – 8:30 AM 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM 9:30 AM – 10 AM 10 AM – 12 PM 7 AM – 6 PM 7 AM – 11 AM

Delegate voting – Tidewater Cluster Delegate voting – Eastern Carolina Cluster Delegate voting – Northern Carolina Cluster Delegate voting – Western Carolina Cluster Delegate voting – Northern Western Virginia Cluster MARC Office Final MARC Conference Registration

7 AM – 8:30 AM Barbara K. Phillips EAF Breakfast 8 AM – 6 PM AKA Medical Corps 11:30 AM – 5 PM Vendors Open 9 AM – 12 PM Awards & Exhibit Viewing

HCC, Rm 207 (2nd Floor) HCC, Rm 207 (2nd Floor) HCC, Rm 207 (2nd Floor) HCC, Rm 207 (2nd Floor) HCC, Rm 207 (2nd Floor) HCC, Rm 206 (2nd Floor) HCC, CC Registration HCC, Ballroom EF (2nd Floor) HCC, Business Office HCC, Exhibit Hall A HCC, Exhibit Hall A (1st Floor)

9 AM – 10:30 AM Workshop Session I – (see schedule listing) 10:45 AM – 12:15 PM Workshop Session II – (see schedule listing) 12 PM – 12:30 PM Awards & Chapter Exhibit Breakdown 12 PM – 2 PM The Diamond/Golden/Pearl Lounge 12 PM – 2 PM Soror Hospitality Lounge 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM Undergraduate Luncheon 1 PM – 4 PM

Men’s Hospitality Lounge

2:30 PM – 2:50 PM Legacy Parade Video Presentation 3 PM – 5 PM

3rd Plenary Session – Business Attire

“Invitation to the 70th Mid-Atlantic Regional Conference”

8 PM – 11 PM Evening Gala

HCC, Exhibit Hall A (1st Floor) Embassy Suites, Rm 205 Embassy Suites, Rm 203 HCC, Ballroom EFG (2nd Floor) Embassy Suites, Rm 201 HCC, Exhibit Hall B&C (1st Floor) HCC, Exhibit Hall B&C (1st Floor) HCC, Exhibit Hall ABC (1st Floor)

SUNDAY, MARCH 27, 2022 – SUNDAY BEST 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM Ivy Beyond the Wall Ceremony 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM Worship Service 10:45 AM – 12:30 PM Gospel Brunch 12:45 PM – 1:15 PM 1:30 PM – 2 PM

Regional Director De-briefing with the 69th MARC Planning Team Regional Director Briefing with the 70th MARC Planning Team

HCC, Ballroom ABCD (2nd Floor) HCC, Ballroom ABCD (2nd Floor) HCC, Ballroom EFG (2nd Floor) HCC, Rm 209 (2nd Floor) HCC, Rm 210 (2nd Floor)

W ORKSHOP S ESSIONS I 9 AM – 10:30 AM (LOCATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE) WK01 Code of Ethics WK03 Finance WK04 Membership WK05 MIP Graduate WK06 MIP Undergraduate WK07 Program WK09 Protocol II WK10 Risk Management WK11 Sisterly Relations WK12 Standards WK14 Undergraduate Activities WK17 Rituals MARWK 100 How to Detox Emotionally In Order to Have a Healthy Mindset MARWK 400 – Real Talk: COVID 19, Women’s Health/Wellness from Head to Toe What We Must Know and Do

HCC, Conf Rm B HCC, RM 107 HCC, RM 102-103 HCC, Ballroom A HCC, RM Conf Rm A HCC, RM 106 HCC, Conf Rm CD HCC, RM 104-105 HCC, RM Ballroom B HCC, RM 108 HCC, RM 203-204 HCC, RM 109 HCC, RM Ballroom C Embassy Suites Mercury Ballroom

W ORKSHOP S ESSIONS II 10:45 AM – 12:15 PM (LOCATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE) WK01 Code of Ethics WK02 Constitution WK03 Finance WK04 Membership WK07 Program WK09 Protocol II WK10 Risk Management WK11 Sisterly Relations WK14 Undergraduate Activities WK17 Rituals MARWK 100 How to Detox Emotionally in Order to Have a Healthy Mindset MARWK 200 GO BEYOND: Make it More Than Just an Idea… START! MARWK 300 Does Your Resume Read Like a Manager or a Visionary Leader? MARWK 400 – Real Talk: COVID 19, Women’s Health/Wellness from Head to Toe What We Must Know and Do

HCC, Conf Rm B HCC, RM Conf Rm CD HCC, RM 107 HCC, RM 102-103 HCC, RM 109 HCC, RM 106 HCC, Conf Rm A HCC, Ballroom Rm B HCC, RM 108 HCC, RM 104-105 HCC, RM Ballroom C HCC, RM Conf Rm AB HCC, RM 203-204 Embassy Suites Mercury Ballroom

THURSDAY, MARCH 24, 2022 JEWELS CELEBRATION

CLARA M. HINES AWARD (Humanitarian and Caring Soror) EVELYN R. SYPHAX CREATIVE EXPRESSION AWARD (Outstanding Graduate Writer) GOLDEN SOROR SERVICE AWARD

PUBLIC MEETING MARGUERITE ADAMS AWARD (Political Action) LEAH K. FRAZIER AWARD (Service with a Global Perspective) EULA EDMONDS GLOVER AWARD (Volunteer Community Service) CITIZEN OF THE YEAR

FRIDAY, MARCH 25, 2022 JANET JONES LEADERSHIP EVENT GRADUATE LEADERSHIP AWARD BERNARDINE STONEHAM SMITH BAILEY AWARD (Graduate Journalism) DOROTHY BOULDING FEREBEE AWARD (Public Health) ANNIE L. HARVEY AWARD (Outstanding Graduate Soror) CAROLINE L. LATTIMORE AWARD (Outstanding Achievement in Education) BARBARA K. PHILLIPS AWARD (LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT) ELIZABETH SCHMOKE RANDOLPH AWARD (Civic Leader) WANZA BAGNALL WEBB AWARD (Service to Children with Special Needs or to Seniors) OUTSTANDING NEW GRADUATE SOROR AWARD

2ND PLENARY

GRADUATE ACHIEVEMENT AWARD (membership of 75 or less) GRADUATE ACHIEVEMENT AWARD (membership of 76 -200) GRADUATE ACHIEVEMENT AWARD (membership of 201 or more) OUTSTANDING GRADUATE CHAPTER PROGRAM RIZPAH WELCH AWARD (reactivation - 75 or less) ALICE W. LOFTON AWARD (reactivation - membership of 76 -200) JANICE MACK AWARD (reactivation - membership of 201 or more)

SATURDAY, MARCH 26, 2022 UNDERGRADUATE AWARDS EVENT UNDERGRADUATE ACHIEVEMENT (membership of 30 or less) BARBARA W. DAVIS AWARD (Community Involvement) MARYE J. JEFFRIES AWARD (Highest Grade Point Average) MAMIE S. VICK UNDERGRADUATE ACHIEVEMENT AWARD OUTSTANDING UNDERGRADUATE CHAPTER OUTSTANDING UNDERGRADUATE CHAPTER PROGRAM JENNIFER KING CONGLETON CONNECTION AWARD CAROLYN G. ENNIS CREATIVE EXPRESSION AWARD JANET J. BALLARD AWARD (Outstanding Undergraduate Soror) VIVIAN H. BURKE AWARD (Undergraduate Basileus of the Year) LINDA H. GILLIAM AWARD (S.M.A.R.T.) JOYCE HENDERSON ROTC AWARD KATHERINE GOBLE JOHNSON AWARD LUCILLE J. PIGGOTT AWARD (Neophyte Scholarship) EXCELLENCE OVERALL AWARD HELEN CAUTHORNE AWARD (Graduate Advisor of the Year)

3RD PLENARY

ANNA EASTER BROWNE AWARD (UG LARGEST ATTENDANCE) DELORES E. RAY WILSON AWARD (UG LARGEST %) ALMA B. DIGGS AWARD (G LARGEST ATTENDANCE) CLARISSA DILLARD/ZATELLA TURNER AWARD (G LARGEST %) UG EXCELLENCE: Target 1: HBCU For Life: A Call to Action UG EXCELLENCE: Target 2: Women's Healthcare and Wellness UG EXCELLENCE: Target 3: Building Your Economic Legacy UG EXCELLENCE: Target 4: The ARTS! UG EXCELLENCE: Target 5: Global Impact EXCELLENCE: Target 1: HBCU For Life: A Call to Action #CAP SM EXCELLENCE: Target 1: HBCU For Life: A Call to Action EXCELLENCE: Target 2: Women's Healthcare and Wellness EXCELLENCE: Target 3: Building Your Economic Legacy EXCELLENCE: Target 4: The ARTS! EXCELLENCE: Target 5: Global Impact ARTS & CRAFTS CHAPTER DIGITAL SCRAPBOOKS CHAPTER PHYSICAL SCRAPBOOKS PROGRAM EXHIBIT

SATURDAY, MARCH 26, 2022 GALA

GRAD JENNIFER KING CONGLETON AKA CONNECTION AWARD DORIS R. ASBURY NEWSLETTER AWARD GRAD EXCELLENCE: Overall MARGARET B. MOSS AWARD (Outstanding Retired Soror) PAULINE C. MORTON AWARD (Alumnae Basileus of the Year)