81st South Central Regional Conference Booklet by AKA South Central Region

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated 81st South Central Regional Conference March 21 - 24, 2013 - New Orleans

TABLE OF CONTENTS Regional Director’s Letter

1-2

Conference Chairman’s Letter

Cluster Coordinator’s Letter

Co-Cluster Coordinator’s Letter

Undergraduate Cluster Coordinator’s Letter

Conference Leadership and Host Chapters

Regional Conference Contacts

General Information

Regional Conference Protocol

Conference Deadlines Checklist

12-13

Conference At-A-Glance

14-16

Regional Conference Attire

Hotel Information

2013 Service Project

Welcome Gala

Workshop Schedule

Pre-Conference Workshops

Workshops At-A-Glance

22-28

Registration Information

Registration Instructions

Registration Form – Soror

Louisiana Children’s Museum Activity

Audubon Nature Institute Children’s Activity

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated 81st South Central Regional Conference March 21 - 24, 2013 - New Orleans

TABLE OF CONTENTS NBA Game: New Orleans vs. Memphis

Registration Form: Youth/Child

Ultimate Guys’ Weekend

Registration Form: Guest

Delegates Instructions

Official Delegate Registration Form

Conference Information

Youth Conference

Special Needs and Health History Form

Graduate Advisors’ Certification Program: General Information

44-45

Graduate Advisors’ Application

Graduate Advisors’ Application Checklist

Graduate Advisors’ Exchange Form

Financial Officers’ Certification Training Form

Regional Conference Committee Participation Form

Regional Recommendation Form

Proposed Constitution/Bylaws Amendments

Regional Resolutions Form

2013 Regional Awards Fees

Program Participation Form

Ivies Beyond the Wall Form

Legacy Family/Leadership Breakfast

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated 81st South Central Regional Conference March 21 - 24, 2013 - New Orleans

TABLE OF CONTENTS Diamond/Golden/Silver Sorors Breakfast Data Form

EAF AKApollo Talent Show

General Information

Award Categories

Talent Show Registration Form

2013 Public Luncheon

2013 Undergraduate Luncheon

2013 Conference Gala

Ecumenical Service

First Time Attendee Orientation

Basilei Council Institute

Regional Choir Registration Form

Chapter Regional Conference Advertisement Reservation Form

Business Regional Conference Advertisement Reservation Form

Ad Placement Requirements

Bus Survey Form

DELL Cyber Cafe

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“New Orleans is the love of life. It is the harmonic convergence of food, music, creativity, eccentricity and joy of living. All at once.” Chris Rose December 15, 2012 Sorors of the Sensational South Central Region: It is with great excitement and enthusiasm that I invite you to the 81st South Central Regional Conference, my first as your Regional Director. Hosted March 21-24 in New Orleans, Louisiana, this conference promises to exceed expectations with “Jazz and Pizazz!” Conference Chairmen, Sorors Sheryl Rodriguez and Lynn Farris, along with all of the host chapter sorors, are hard at work to ensure your experience is nothing short of sensational. They are poised to welcome you with the warmth, sisterly love, fabulosity and hospitality that Southern Louisiana is known for. During our time in the Crescent City, I hope that you will enjoy the amenities of our beautiful host hotel, the Hilton Riverside; dine at some of New Orleans’ renowned eateries; groove to some smooth jazz and visit the many historical sites New Orleans has to offer. However, we must take care of business first as we expand our sorority knowledge in the plenary sessions, workshops and forums; applaud our newest Diamond, Golden and Silver Sorors; celebrate our Legacies; honor community leaders; award chapters for their stellar Global Leadership Through Timeless Service programing; enjoy performances by our sorors at AKApollo Night and of course enjoy some sisterly fellowship. Our Supreme Basileus, Soror Carolyn House Stewart, has challenged us to accept the mission with a dedicated investment and a bold commitment. So, in true South Central style, we will step up and show out in service with our Youth Summit and donation of 20,000 school supplies to benefit local children with incarcerated parents. Please see the program flyers for additional information. I thank you in advance for what I know will be a sensational show of support! Yes, we’ve heard you loud and clear! We have read and reread the Evaluation Forms and have made some significant changes based upon your valuable input including: • Assigned seating at the Formal Closing Gala; table assignments will be made based upon registration order. Now, don’t fret -- whether your preference is jazz or something with a little more pizazz, every seat is a great seat and you can rest assured knowing that there is one specifically reserved for you. • Award presentations throughout the Conference, so make sure you are at every session to hear your and/or your chapter’s name called to receive the coveted South Central Regional Awards. • An Ecumenical Service open to all sorors and guests who wish to worship together before departing back to our respective homes.

Enhanced activities and hospitality suites for the Honey Do’s and the Honey Don’ts, for those of you, who like me, consider Alpha Kappa Alpha a family affair. With the more than 40 museums, a world-class zoo, aquarium, Hornet’s game, golf, casinos & unique tours available; NOLA is the perfect destination for a family vacation. Sorors, I can hardly wait to see you in New Orleans. Laissez les bons temps rouler with Jazz and Pizazz: Leading the Way Through Timeless Service! With Sisterly Love,

Soror Chelle Luper Wilson South Central Regional Director

December 15, 2012 Greetings Sorors, Welcome to the 81st South Central Regional Conference! We are excited that you have decided to come to New Orleans, Louisiana, which is affectionately known as “The Big Easy.” We invite you to take it “easy” with sisterhood and service while enjoying one of America's most culturally and historically-rich cities. The Sorors in the Southern Louisiana Cluster have worked selflessly and tirelessly to ensure that your time at the conference is a truly unique melting pot of New Orleans culture and conducive for growth in the first, finest and foremost sorority - Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated. Sorors, we have “greater tasks to begin,” and I encourage your full participation with the 2013 South Central Regional Conference Service Project: School Supply Drive benefitting children with incarcerated parents. We strive to add New Orleans “jazz” to our “Global Leadership through Timeless Service” programmatic thrust. To that end, Sorors of the South Central Region, we hope that you will answer the call of our Sensational South Central Regional Director, Soror Chelle Luper Wilson, by partaking in EAF AKApollo, Little Dresses for Africa and the Closing Formal Gala, all destined to be a treat! The Southern Louisiana Cluster sorors have eagerly awaited your arrival. We are honored to serve as your sisterly conference guides and hope that you will strengthen your pearls by attending plenary sessions, workshops, luncheons, and other planned events. Additionally, in our 105th year of “service to all mankind,” we hope that you will engage in forming new friendships and strengthening the sisterly bonds of this great sisterhood. We, along with our Regional Director, will provide you with all the necessary tools for “Jazz and Pizazz: Leading the Way through Timeless Service!” Welcome to New Orleans, Sorors! Sisterly,

Soror Sheryl W. Rodriguez 81st South Central Regional Conference Chairman Alpha Beta Omega Chapter - Life Member, Silver Star New Orleans, Louisiana

December 15, 2012 Greetings Sorors: I am elated to welcome you to the 81st South Central Regional Conference in a city that offers class, culture, professional sports, great food, fantastic music, Mardi Gras, every festival you can think of and good ole Southern hospitality. It is my hope that you enjoy your stay at the Hilton Riverside Hotel while we care for the business of our endeared sorority. We are located in an area where various landmarks, shopping and other entertainment are in walking distance. The Sorors of the Southern Louisiana Cluster have worked diligently to ensure this conference is one you won’t soon forget. Please do not hesitate to let us know if there is anything we can do to make your stay more enjoyable. Congratulations to our South Central Regional Director, Soror Chelle Luper Wilson, on her first Regional Conference. What better place to celebrate your inaugural conference other than the great city of New Orleans. It has been an absolute pleasure to work with you and your team to make this conference a great success. Again, welcome to New Orleans as we “Lead The Way Through Timeless Service with Jazz and Pizazz.” With Sisterly Love,

Lynn Farris Soror Lynn Farris, Chairman 81st South Central Regional Conference

December 15, 2012 Greetings Sorors of the Sensational South Central Region: On behalf of the Southern Louisiana Cluster, it is with great excitement that I welcome you to the 81st South Central Regional Conference. We are excited that you are joining us in New Orleans, Louisiana for a time of reflection, education, sisterly relations, and leadership development. Our conference theme, “Jazz and Pizazz: Leading the Way through Timeless Service,” is a wonderful reflection of the culture of our area with the challenge to encourage all sorors to lead the way in each of their communities through timeless service. Throughout the conference, the plenary sessions and workshops will center around our international program initiatives, conflict resolution, parliamentary procedures, membership, and leadership development which will encourage us all to answer our Sensational South Central Regional Director, Soror Chelle Wilson’s challenge to “Step Up and Serve” in our chapters, our region, nationally, and internationally. I am confident that you will leave the 81st South Central Regional Conference prepared to positively impact the community as a whole and continue to build a stronger sisterhood. If there is anything that the sorors of the Southern Louisiana Cluster can do to make your time in New Orleans more enjoyable, please do not hesitate to ask. Enjoy New Orleans! . Sisterly,

Robyn S. McCormick Robyn S. McCormick Southern Louisiana Cluster Coordinator

December 15, 2012

My Dearest Sorors of South Central Region: It is with great pleasure and excitement that I extend a welcome to the 81st South Central Regional Conference, located in New Orleans, Louisiana, or as we say in Southwest Louisiana “Bonjoure et Bienvenue ‘a La Conference Regionale Centrale du Sud, la Nouvelle-Orleans, 81st.”. As you embrace the conference theme, “Jazz & Pizazz: Leading the Way Through Timeless Service,” remember that South Central Sorors have always worked effortlessly in our mission to extend leadership and to be a presence for style in our communities as well as homemakers. I’d like us to remember that we, as Alpha women, have always stepped in the light of “pizazz” and swayed with the rhythm of “Jazz” to the beat of the first drum as we embark upon new trials and ventures. It is my hope as your Southern Louisiana Co-Cluster Coordinator that we continue to plan and provide continued leadership to our members not only in our region, but also in our communities where we will remember to “Preserve the Recipe for Timeless Service Through Global Leadership”. Therefore, Sorors, as we say again in Louisiana “Laissez Bon Temps Rouler – Let the good times roll,” especially as we step with Jazz and pizazz into this New Year together! God Bless Everyone. Sisterly,

Altha M. Jordan Green Soror Altha M. Jordan Green Southern Louisiana Co-Cluster Coordinator

December 15, 2012 Greetings Sorors! It is with extreme excitement and humility that I welcome you to the magical city of New Orleans for our 81st SENSATIONAL South Central Regional Conference. It has been most enjoyable planning and anticipating your arrival. I am so glad that youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve made it! The Sensational Southern Louisiana Sorors have planned a rather dashing conference to not only rejuvenate, recharge, and refocus you, but to also celebrate and welcome our GREAT Regional Director, Soror Chelle Luper Wilson, in hosting her first regional conference with JAZZ and PIZAZZ! Sorors, we welcome you to delight in the festivities, deluxe shopping, immaculate dining and dynamic social atmosphere of New Orleans. BUT, we CHALLENGE you to fall in love again with our great sorority as you strengthen your leadership skills in workshops, change the lives of youth with incarcerated parents, as well as women and young girls in Africa through our service projects, and bond in the delight of our sorors at our sensational socials. Whether this is your first conference or your eighth, we have planned something to make your experience most delightful! I especially challenge my sensational, scholastic, and sassy UNDERGRADUATE pearls to dive into the realms of leadership and learning activities while at this conference. Cherish the moments of communicating and learning from our wise and dynamic sorors. Learn their pasts now as YOU ARE THE FUTURE of our sisterhood! Again, welcome to the 81st South Central Regional Conference. Enjoy your experience and remember youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re different here! Sisterly, Kanitria Mason Kanitria Mason Southern Louisiana Undergraduate Cluster Coordinator Beta Upsilon Chapter New Orleans, LA

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated 81st South Central Regional Conference March 21 - 24, 2013 - New Orleans

Hosted by SOUTHERN LOUISIANA CLUSTER Soror Chelle Luper Wilson, South Central Regional Director Soror Carolyn House Stewart, Supreme Basileus Soror Sheryl W. Rodriguez, Regional Conference Chairman Soror Lynn Farris, Regional Conference Chairman Soror Robyn S. McCormick, Southern Louisiana Cluster Coordinator Soror Altha J. Green, Southern Louisiana Co- Cluster Coordinator Soror Kanitria Mason, Southern Louisiana UG Cluster Coordinator

Host Chapters Graduate Chapters Alpha Beta Omega New Orleans, LA

Eta Chi Omega Lafayette, LA

Gamma Eta Omega Baton Rouge, LA

Iota Eta Omega Franklin, LA

Lambda Beta Omega Opelousas, LA

Nu Gamma Omega Baton Rouge, LA

Omicron Lambda Omega New Orleans, LA

Phi Sigma Omega Gonzales, LA

Rho Pi Omega Harvey, LA

Tau Iota Omega Slidell, LA

Tau Kappa Omega Plaquemine, LA

Zeta Psi Omega Lake Charles, LA

Undergraduate Chapters Beta Psi Southern University Baton Rouge, LA

Beta Upsilon Dillard University New Orleans, LA

Epsilon Beta University of Louisiana at Lafayette, LA

Eta Theta Loyola University New Orleans, LA

Omicron Psi Tulane University New Orleans, LA

Zeta Theta Southern University at New Orleans, LA 8

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated 81st South Central Regional Conference March 21 - 24, 2013 - New Orleans

REGIONAL CONFERENCE CONTACTS Questions concerning the conference may be directed to any of the following sorors. Contact Name

Telephone

E-mail

Mailing Address

214-298-1665

chellewilsonaka@att.net

2525 Woodland Drive Cross Roads, TX 76227

504-228-0959

msrod@cox.net

11340 Prentiss Avenue New Orleans, LA 70128

225-620-7544

Prettynpink91@gmail.com

13509 Hico Drive Baker, LA 70714

Soror Robyn McCormick Cluster Coordinator

504-782-2940

r_m_sangster@yahoo.com

121 Cypress Lake Dr. Slidell, La 70458

Soror Wanda Wilson

504-451-3032

Wrwilson5@eatel.net

12506 Old Mill Drive Geismar, LA 70734

713-392-9529

pamelaaka@aol.com

7331 Broadelm Drive Houston, TX 77095

504-296-7205

Scrcjournal2013@aol.com

4141 Saint Bernard Ave. New Orleans, LA 70122

337-351-3452

Fontenot8@bellsouth.net

137 Grand Rue De Josh Opelousas, LA 70570

225-281-3328

eileenebk@aol.com

2875 77th Avenue Baton Rouge, LA 70807

Soror Chelle Luper Wilson South Central Regional Director

Soror Sheryl Rodriguez Regional Conference Chairman

Soror Lynn Farris Regional Conference Chairman

Registration Chairman

Soror Pamela A. McGee EAF AKApollo Chairman

Soror Connie Seymour Souvenir Journal Chairman

Soror Donna Fontenot Vendors Chairman

Soror Eileen B. Kennedy Choir Chairman

Please visit www.akasouthcentral.org to download Registration & Awards Booklets and copies of conference registration forms.

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated 81st South Central Regional Conference

GENERAL INFORMATION

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated 81st South Central Regional Conference March 21 - 24, 2013 - New Orleans

REGIONAL CONFERENCE PROTOCOL Polishing Our Conference Protocol Pearls Event Presence o

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Sorors must display their badges to gain access to conference meetings, events and vendor areas. Be on time for all sessions. Do not hold seats. Be courteous. Do not sit in designated “reserved seating” for delegates, Very Special Guests (VSGs), Diamond/Golden Sorors, the Emergency Medical Team (EMTs) or physically challenged sorors.

Conference Attire o

Adhere to appropriate conference attire. Refer to “The Official Guide to Alpha Kappa Alpha Protocol” for details. o Business Attire: Meetings and Luncheons o Rituals Attire: Ivy Beyond the Wall - Uninterrupted White o Rededication: No Pants o No flip-flop or tennis shoe styled shoes o Adhere to conference attire recommendations per event

Event Etiquette o o o o o o

Stand when the dais processional enters the room. Stand when the Regional Director, Supreme Basileus, and Former Supreme Basilei enter the room Do not walk during program introductions, meditations, and when the Regional Director, Supreme Basileus is addressing the audience. Turn off all electronic devices. Do not audio or video record business meetings. Do not come onto the dais at any time.

Soror Chimene Grant Conner 2013 Regional Conference Protocol Committee Chairman

Soror Jacqueline Anderson-Vaughn South Central Regional Protocol Chairman

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated 81st South Central Regional Conference March 21 - 24, 2013 - New Orleans

CONFERENCE DEADLINES

CHECKLIST

Please use this checklist to ensure that you adhere to the following deadlines:

ITEM / FORM

RECIPIENT

Hotel Reservation

Conference Hotel

Regional Conference Committee Forms Basilei Council Institute First Time Attendees Orientation

Soror Chelle Luper Wilson South Central Regional Director Soror Chelle Luper Wilson South Central Regional Director Soror Chelle Luper Wilson South Central Regional Director

DEADLINE DATE Beginning December 15, 2012 February 8, 2013 February 8, 2013 February 8, 2013

Regional Award Fees

Soror Jacquelyn Laster

February 22, 2013

Legacy Family/Leadership Breakfast

Soror Judith Washington

February 22, 2013

Regional Resolution Form

Soror Chelle Luper Wilson South Central Regional Director

February 8, 2013

AKApollo

Soror Patricia McGee

February 15, 2013

Regional Recommendations Form Proposed Constitution/By Laws Amendment Form Delegate Certification Form Diamond, Golden, Silver Soror Breakfast please indicate on registration form if you are a diamond, golden, silver soror this will assist with our anticipated favors for ALL honorees.

Soror Chelle Luper Wilson South Central Regional Director Soror Chelle Luper Wilson South Central Regional Director Soror Chelle Luper Wilson South Central Regional Director

February 8, 2013 February 8, 2013 February 8, 2013

Soror Karen King

February 8, 2013

Program Participation Form

Soror Chelle Luper Wilson South Central Regional Director

February 8, 2013

Regional Choir Sign Up Form

Soror Eileen Kennedy

February 8, 2013

Ivies Beyond the Wall Form

Soror Chenise Hamilton

February 8, 2013

Souvenir Journal Advertisement Form

Soror Connie Seymour

February 15, 2013

Graduate Advisors Training - Form (Along with ALL required documentation)

Soror Chelle Luper Wilson South Central Regional Director

February 8, 2013

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated 81st South Central Regional Conference March 21 - 24, 2013 - New Orleans

CONFERENCE DEADLINES

CHECKLIST Please use this checklist to ensure that you adhere to the following deadlines:

ITEM / FORM Graduate Advisors Training - Payment

Graduate Advisors Exchange Financial Officers Certification Form Bus Survey Form

RECIPIENT Soror Patricia Watkins 5656 S. Stony Island Avenue Chicago, IL 60637 Soror Chelle Luper Wilson South Central Regional Director Soror Chelle Luper Wilson South Central Regional Director Soror Wanda Wilson Registration Chairman

DEADLINE DATE February 15, 2013 February 22, 2013 February 22, 2013 February 8, 2013

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated 81st South Central Regional Conference March 21 - 24, 2013 - New Orleans

CONFERENCE AT-A-GLANCE TENTATIVE SCHEDULE

Thursday, March 21, 2012 Timeline

Event

8:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.

Graduate Advisorsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Certification Program, Level I

Pre--registration

9:00 A.M - 5:00 P.M.

Financial Officersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Certification Program, Level I

Pre-registration

8:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.

First Responders/EMRT - Available

Open

10:00 A.M. - 8:00 P.M.

Soror Services Office

Open

10:00 A.M. - 7:00 P.M.

Registration

Registrants Only

NOON - 10:00 P.M.

Vendors Open

Registrants Only

6:30 P.M. - 7:30 P.M.

Basilei Council Institute (all Basilei)

Pre-registration

3:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M.

Awards/Exhibits Set-up

Award Participants

4:00 P.M. - 5:00 P.M.

First Time Attendees Orientation

Pre-registration

4:00 P.M. - 6:00 P.M.

South Central Regional Choir Rehearsal

Pre-registration

5:00 P.M. - 6:00 P.M.

Cluster Coordinators Collaboration

Cluster/UG/CoCluster Coordinators

5:00 P.M. - 6:00 P.M.

Orientation for Conveners and Recorders

Appointees Only

5:30 P.M. - 6:30 P.M.

Conference Committee Meetings

Pre-registration

6:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M.

Hospitality Suite Opens

Open

6:30 P.M. - 7:30 P.M

Graduate Advisors Exchange

Graduate Advisors

Southern Louisiana Welcome GALA

Registrants Only

8:00 P.M. - 11:00 P.M.

Requirement

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated 81st South Central Regional Conference March 21 - 24, 2013 - New Orleans

CONFERENCE AT-A-GLANCE TENTATIVE SCHEDULE Friday, March 22, 2013 Timeline 7:00 A.M. - 8:30 A.M.

Event

Requirement

Legacy Family/Leadership Breakfast

Pre-purchased ticket

Vendors Open (closed during plenary sessions)

Registrants Only

7:00 A.M. - 6:00 P.M.

Soror Services Office

Open

7:00 A.M. - 6:00 P.M.

Registration

Registrants Only

9:00 A.M. - 7:00 P.M.

Awards/Exhibits Viewing

Registrants Only

First Plenary Session and Rededication (NO PANTS)

Registered Sorors Only

Public Luncheon

Pre-purchased ticket

Vendors Open

Registrants Only

2:00 P.M. - 5:00 P.M.

Second Plenary Session

Registered Sorors Only

5:00 P.M. - 7:00 P.M.

Hospitality Suite

Open

EAF AKApollo

Pre-purchased ticket

7:00 A.M. - MIDNIGHT

9:00 A.M. - 11:30 A.M. 12:00 P.M. -1:30P.M. NOON - 2:00 P.M.

9:30 P.M. - 12:00 A.M.

Saturday, March 23, 2013 Timeline

Requirement

Event Diamond/Golden/Silver Soror Breakfast

Pre-purchased ticket

Registration

Registrants Only

8:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.

Soror Services Office

Open

7:00 A.M. - 6:00 P.M.

Vendors Open (closed during plenary sessions)

Registrants Only

Workshops

Pre-registration

8:00 A.M. - NOON

Graduate Advisors’ Certification Program, Level II

Pre-registration

8:00 A.M. - NOON

Financial Officers’ Certification Program, Level II

Pre-registration

7:00 A.M. – 8:30A.M 8:00 A.M. - 11:00 A.M.

8:30 A.M. - 11:45 A.M.

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated 81st South Central Regional Conference March 21 - 24, 2013 - New Orleans

CONFERENCE AT-A-GLANCE TENTATIVE SCHEDULE Saturday, March 23, 2013 9:00 A.M. – 1:00 A.M.

Youth Summit – Dillard University

Local Youth Only

12:30 P.M. - 2:30 P.M.

Undergraduate Luncheon

Pre-purchased ticket

3:00 P.M. - 5:00 P.M.

Third Plenary Session Invitation to the 82nd Regional Conference

Registered Sorors Only

8:30 P.M. - 11:30 P.M.

Closing Gala

Pre-registration

(Chapter Exhibits Dismantled by 5:00 P.M. on Saturday)

Sunday, March 24, 2013 Timeline

Event

Requirement

8:00 A.M. - 8:45 A.M.

Ivies Beyond the Wall Ceremony

Registered Sorors Only

9:00 A.M. - 11:00 A.M.

Ecumenical Service

Pre-registration

81st South Central Regional Conference Adjournment

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated 81st South Central Regional Conference March 21 - 24, 2013 - New Orleans

REGIONAL CONFERENCE ATTIRE Thursday, March 21, 2013 EVENT Pre-Conference Leadership Workshops Welcome

ATTIRE Business Casual Dressy Denim

Friday, March 22, 2013 EVENT Legacy Leadership Breakfast Plenary Sessions and Rededication Public Luncheon EAF AKApollo

ATTIRE Business Business (No Pants) Business AKA Paraphernalia

Saturday, March 23, 2013 EVENT Diamond / Golden / Silver Sororsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Breakfast Workshops Undergraduate Luncheon Plenary Session Closing (Formal) Gala

ATTIRE Silver and Gold Chic Business Business Business Formal

Sunday, March 24, 2013 EVENT Ivies Beyond the Wall Ceremony Pants or Hats are not permitted Ecumenical Service

ATTIRE Seasonal White Business

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated 81st South Central Regional Conference March 21 - 24, 2013 - New Orleans

HOTEL INFORMATION CONFERENCE HEADQUARTERS The 81st South Central Regional Conference will convene on March 21, 2013 – March 24, 2013 in New Orleans, Louisiana. All plenary sessions will be held at the Hilton Riverside Hotel. The third floor at the Hilton Riverside Hotel will be the site of Conference Registration. Sorors must present their financial cards and a photo ID to pick-up registration materials.

Hilton Riverside – New Orleans Two Poydras Street New Orleans, LA 70130 504-561-0500 $175.00 per night – Single, Double, Quads Valet Parking Available Garage Parking Adjacent

Hotel reservations began starting on Saturday, December 15, 2012. To reserve a room, please call 1-800-HILTONS. Ask for group name “Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.” to receive the rates designated above. ROOMS MUST BE RESERVED WITH A CREDIT CARD. A deposit of one night room rate and taxes will be charged to your credit card within 24 hours of making your reservation. This deposit is non18 refundable. Reservations will be based on space and rate may not be available.

2013 REGIONAL CONFERENCE

SERVICE PROJECT Working together hand in hand, SORORS, together, we can collect

Benefiting Volunteers of America Greater New Orleans & Mentoring Children of Promise

20,000 supplies!

For efficiency in providing items needed and sorting, CLUSTERS will be responsible for certain donations. Chapters in respective clusters are asked to bring items identified for their cluster only.

Arkansas

North LA

South LA

Northeast TX

Southeast TX

SWC TX

W TX / NM

Folders

Notebooks

Mesh / Clear Backpacks

Notebooks

Markers/ Notebook Paper

Scissors

Crayon Pencils

Spiral Notebooks

Construction Paper

Backpacks

Pens

Rulers

Pocket Folders

Glue

Pens

Rulers

Loose Leaf Paper

Pencils

Graph paper

Colored Pencils

Pens

Youth Books

Journals

Youth Books

Journals

Youth Books

Journals

Gift Cards

If mailing items, please mail to the following address: Soror Baraka Perez, 3529 Lake Palourde Drive, Harvey, LA 70058

March 21, 2013

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated 81st South Central Regional Conference

WORKSHOP SCHEDULE

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated 81st South Central Regional Conference March 21 - 24, 2013 - New Orleans

PRE CONFERENCE WORKSHOPS Thursday, March 21, 2013 Graduate Advisors’ Certification – Level I 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. This workshop is for sorors who plan to serve as a Graduate Advisor and Graduate Advisory Committee members and sorors in Leadership positions who have never been certified. Remember to complete and forward the designated Graduate Advisor‘s Certification forms inside of this packet as instructed. Lunch will not be provided, however ample time will be allotted for lunch on your own. Financial Officers’ Certification – Level I 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. This workshop is for current and aspiring chapter financial officers. Registration for this training will be limited to 50 sorors and priority will be given to current chapter financial officers. This one-day, interactive, hands-on certification is designed to assist the graduate chapter‘s Tamiouchos and Pecunious Grammateus with executing their operational responsibilities. Each participant will receive the Financial Officer Certification Manual, an updated copy of the Fiscal Fitness Guide to Chapter Financial Procedures and the course CD. Sorors will be trained in the proper implementation of financial procedures as outlined in the Fiscal Fitness Guide to Chapter Financial Procedures and referenced in several other sorority documents. A creative, learning approach will be used to enhance the core competencies of certification participants. Sorors who successfully complete this training will earn the designation of Certified Chapter Financial Officer. Break: 90 minute break for lunch starting at 11:30 am. Lunch will not be provided. Graduate Advisors’ Exchange 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. This workshop is for Graduate Advisors to have a general exchange of ideas, rules and regulations.

WORKSHOPS AT A GLANCE Saturday, March 23, 2013 Graduate Advisors’ Certification – Level II 8:00 a.m. – NOON This workshop is for sorors who plan to serve as a Graduate Advisor and Graduate Advisory Committee members and sorors in chapter leadership positions who are seeking recertification. Remember to complete and forward the designated Graduate Advisor‘s Certification forms inside of this packet as instructed. Financial Officers’ Certification – Level II 8:00 a.m. – NOON

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated 81st South Central Regional Conference March 21 - 24, 2013 - New Orleans

WORKSHOPS AT A GLANCE Saturday, March 23, 2013 SESSION 1 - 8:30 A.M. - 10:15 A.M. WK01 Financial Workshop 101: Leading with Financial Finesse This workshop is a chapter financial operations workshop designed for all chapter financial officers. The content will include internal controls, budgeting, auditing, duties of the financial officer and IRS reporting requirements.

WK02 Timeless Tools: Building a Foundation for Global Service with Our Governing Documents An engaging, interactive workshop, in the style of the popular game show "Jeopardy", designed to assess and build upon your knowledge of the Constitution and Bylaws and Manual of Standard Procedure.

WK03 Undergraduates Rock! Taking G.L.T.T.S. Programs to the Next Level This interactive workshop will provide undergraduate sorors with specific strategies on how to implement the G.L.T.T.S. program initiatives within their chapters. Through discussion, practical steps, and feedback from other undergraduates, the workshop will help sorors learn how to take their programs to the next level of excellence. Learn how to work together as a team, navigate your campus environment, and create exceptional programs. Undergraduate Basilei, Program Chairman and Graduate Advisors are encouraged to attend.

WK04 Sustainability: Achieving Timeless Chapter Operations An interactive workshop focusing on the principles of chapter sustainability. The workshop will introduce a new Standards concept, “The Three Pillars of Sustainability,” how the Individual Soror, the Chapter, and the Sorority must work together for growth and longevity. Review the newly revised “So Now You’re Elected” Manual. Leverage collaborative strategies that will ensure chapter sustainability by preparing our Sorors as future leaders, ensuring that our chapters are relevant, and protecting our legacy of sisterhood and service.

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated 81st South Central Regional Conference March 21 - 24, 2013 - New Orleans

WORKSHOPS AT A GLANCE Saturday, March 23, 2013 SESSION 1 - 8:30 A.M. - 10:00 A.M. WK05 Are you Really active? Joining this sisterhood is a privilege of which we’ve all had the pleasure of being a part. Staying fully invested in your chapter and remaining active after graduation is important for strengthening this sisterhood and retaining lifelong active membership. This workshop will define and provide tips for being financially and academically active, provide tips for being invested in your chapter while being financially and academically active, and the steps for transitioning into a Graduate Chapter.

WK06 Sustaining Sisterhood and Sisterly Relations: What Draws Us Together, What Drives Us Apart This interactive workshop examines the best practices for running meetings effectively and simply with the use of parliamentary procedure. The “soror relationship” offers unparalleled opportunities for closeness and estrangement and the emotional connection between sorors is important in sustaining lifelong active membership. This workshop will provide selected chapters the opportunity to share activities that have made successful impacts on improving soror relationships and enhancing sisterly relations, thus promoting an environment for sustainable membership within their chapter.

WK07 Global Empowerment: Moving from Discussion to Action This workshop will 1) outline the strategy for the mid-term elections in view of the results of the 2012 election, 2) address the new initiative for human trafficking, M.I.N.D. [Merciful Intervention NOW Demands Safety] and 3) a panel of experts will identify legislation, resources and explore how chapters can move into action with this new advocacy campaign.

WK08 Retaining the Records of Alpha Kappa Alpha in a Repository This workshop will introduce Sorors to two contemporary archiving issues: 1) Archiving The Essential Records of Alpha Kappa Alpha – Retention Issues and Strategies; and 2) Case Study: Preservation Repositories of Alpha Kappa Alpha; “Building, Remodeling or Retrofitting Your Archives; Innovative Preservation Storage Solutions.” The workshop will also provide an update on the status of Archiving Alpha Kappa Alpha records at Howard University’s Moorland-Spingarn Research Center. It will close with the presentation of an Oral History sample drawn from the OnLine Unsung Sorors of the Civil Rights Movement Exhibit.

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated 81st South Central Regional Conference March 21 - 24, 2013 - New Orleans

WORKSHOPS AT A GLANCE Saturday, March 23, 2013 SESSION 1 - 8:30 A.M. - 10:00 A.M. WK09 Website Guidelines and Evaluation Attend this workshop to hear updates of the elements needed to ensure chapter and regional websites are compliant with the website guidelines. Sorors will leave understanding the website evaluation process, the re-evaluation process, and review all forms for website evaluation. Chapters will also leave the workshop with a clear understanding of resources available to ensure a successful evaluation. .

WK10 Timeless History Final Drafts Clinic Your Chapter has completed its history, but will it pass muster as a Timeless History (TH)? The Regional Timeless History team will showcase Chapter works deemed TH ready and recommend measures needed to help other works achieve TH status. Historians, please submit your “edited” manuscript for consideration. Note: Historians email manuscript (by 60 days before conference recommended) to TH Editor’s email address).

WK11 Board Member Responsibilities and Code of Conduct Sorors aspiring to become members of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Directorate need to understand the big picture as it relates to board member responsibilities. The uniqueness of membership on this Board is being able to understand, apply and live the Code of Conduct expected of sitting Board members. You are encouraged to join in the discussion of this workshop to gain clarity and insight.

WK12 THE PROTOCOL BLUEPRINT FOR GLOBAL LEADERSHIP-101 Part 2: Basic Protocol Practices. This workshop provides an overview of the basic protocol practices, principles and procedures of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated. Topics will include Soror Code of Ethics, correct terminology, appropriate titles and introductions, appropriate attire and chapter decorum. All attendees should bring a copy of “The Official Guide to Alpha Kappa Alpha Protocol 2010.”

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated 81st South Central Regional Conference March 21 - 24, 2013 - New Orleans

WORKSHOPS AT A GLANCE Saturday, March 23, 2013 SESSION 2 - 10:15 A.M. - 11:45 A.M. WK14 Let's Get This Meeting Started! This interactive workshop examines the best practices for running meetings effectively and simply with the use of parliamentary procedure.

WK15 Marketing your GLTTS Program for Maximum Impact This workshop will provide tools for marketing and branding chapter GLTTS program. Sorors will discuss strategies and develop tactics which can be used to gain community support and corporate sponsorships of chapter programs and service projects. Chapter Basilei, Program Chairmen, Graduate Advisors and Ivy Leaf Reporters are encouraged to attend.

WK16

So You Want To Run For Office: Electing Leaders for Global Service

The purpose of the workshop is to provide guidelines for the nomination, certification and campaign processes up to Election Day using the document So You Want to Run for Office, November 2012 edition. Detailed instructions are provided, along with a timeline of submission required.

WK17 sister, SISTAH â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sisterhoodâ&#x20AC;? means feeling a sense of kinship and closeness with a group of women and finding ways to sustain this relationship is important for retaining lifelong active membership. This workshop will provide tips for fostering stronger relationships, establishing sisterly protocol, and providing event ideas based on various chapter sizes. Sorors will be able to share their own experiences through group discussion.

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated 81st South Central Regional Conference March 21 - 24, 2013 - New Orleans

WORKSHOPS AT A GLANCE Saturday, March 23, 2013 SESSION 2 - 10:15 A.M. - 11:45 A.M. WK18 Alpha Kappa Alpha Membership: Back to the Basics Our governing documents serve as the foundation for our operation and policies and the currently approved Membership Intake Process provides the tools for ensuring successful membership intake processes. This workshop will review the basics of the process, including a review of the bylaws regarding memberships, the forms required for the process and responses to frequently asked questions.

WK19 Leveraging PR and Communications Skills through Timeless Strategies This workshop will provide effective strategies on how Sorors can penetrate the media network to help transmit their message. The session will also provide valuable tips on how to form a partnership with the media that will help in their publicity mission at the chapter, cluster and regional levels. This workshop also incorporates strategies on how to maximize social media to achieve PR objectives.

WK20 Do’s and Don’ts of Conference and Event Planning All you wanted to know and were afraid to ask: Planning for Successful Conferences and Events on the Chapter, Regional and National Levels.

WK21 Creating Global Opportunities for Success—Making EAF Work at the Regional and Chapter Levels Workshop focus: • Implement creative and innovative strategies to encourage chapters to attain the Silver, Gold, and Platinum levels of EAF. • Market the EAF grants, scholarships, and awards available to individual sorority members, chapters, and communities. • Discuss opportunities for chapters and individuals to establish endowments through EAF.

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated 81st South Central Regional Conference March 21 - 24, 2013 - New Orleans

WORKSHOPS AT A GLANCE Saturday, March 23, 2013 SESSION 2 - 10:15 A.M. - 11:45 A.M. WK22 Conflict Resolution, “Let’s Talk and Move On!” This workshop is a continuation of the Conflict Resolution, Managing Your Pink and Green Anger workshop series. Now that you have heard the “what and why” surrounding conflict, it is time to hone your skills on “how”! Every soror needs to become better at the process of having those tough love discussions critical to resolving inter-personal conflicts. Whether the conflict is between you and another soror or you are trying to help resolve conflict involving others, this workshop is for you.

WK23 THE PROTOCOL BLUEPRINT FOR GLOBAL LEADERSHIP-101 Part 2: Basic Protocol Practices. This workshop provides an overview of the basic protocol practices, principles and procedures of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated. Topics will include Soror Code of Ethics, correct terminology, appropriate titles and introductions, appropriate attire and chapter decorum. All attendees should bring a copy of “The Official Guide to Alpha Kappa Alpha Protocol 2010.”

WK24 Keeping our Secrets Sacred Through Timeless Commitment The ability to conduct our Rituals with solemnity, reverence, and sacredness is not only the responsibility of chapter leaders but also of all sorors. More importantly, it is expected of all sorors to be committed to keeping our Rituals secret. Take the time to reflect and refresh your knowledge, hearts, and minds to the important elements of our commitment to our Rituals and our sisterhood.

WK25 Economics and Retirement Planning You worked hard, saved and planned for your retirement and felt you were ready to enjoy the fruits of your labor. Now you are faced with the reality of increased health care cost, the donut hole, supplemental Medicare coverage and so much more. Representatives from AARP and AKA will discuss these realities and offer options that can ease the strain on your stretched budgets.

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated 81st South Central Regional Conference

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated 81st South Central Regional Conference March 21 - 24, 2013 - New Orleans

REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS THERE WILL BE NO ONSITE REGISTRATION Early registration is on or before February 8, 2013. Late registration starts on or after February 9, 2013; ends February 22, 2013 . One form for each soror, child, and guest attending the conference (online registration) should be submitted. Only registered financial sorors may participate in conference activities. Neither financial or non-financial sorors may be guests of registered financial sorors at the conference.

•REGISTRATION – ONLINE ONLY Online registration for the conference should be accessed via the South Central website: akasouthcentral.org. Registration materials and forms are available for download via the website as well. Registration may be paid with Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover credit cards or debit cards with the MasterCard or Visa logo. Online registration will be available on December 26, 2012. Refund requests must be submitted in writing to the Conference Pecunious Grammateus and postmarked by February 22, 2013. Requests postmarked after this date will be approved on an individual basis. Refunds will be considered and processed after the conference bills have been paid. A processing fee of $35 will be assessed. There will be no refunds on meal functions after February 22, 2013. There will be no on-site refunds. Kits will be reserved for pre-registered sorors in the order received. Kits are not guaranteed for late registrations.  Golden Sorors and other special guests will have reserved seating at the front of the room for each meal function.  Seating at meal functions for other sorors and guests will be on a first-come, first-served basis, except for the Jazz and pizazz Closing Gala which is based on theme selection and registration.  Registration confirmations will be sent via E-mail or US mail. Please provide an 30 e-mail address where indicated.

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated 81st South Central Regional Conference March 21 - 24, 2013 - New Orleans

REGISTRATION - SOROR

(Print or Type one form per financially active soror) Contact Information: Soror’s Name: Last________________________ First_________________________________ MI_________ Financial Card #_______________________________ Soror’s E-mail________________________________ Mailing Address ____________________________________________________________________________ City______________________________________ State ____________ Zip___________ Cluster___________ Chapter‘s Name: ____________________________________________________________________________ Location: _______________________ Soror‘s Phone Number: _______________________________________ Special Needs:  Vegetarian Meal  Delegate  Alternate  Graduate

Comments:_________________________________

 Undergraduate  1st Time Golden Soror  Directorate  Basileus  Cluster Coordinator  Golden Soror  First Time Attendee  Special Guest  Diamond Soror  1st Time Silver Soror  Regional Appointee  Honorary Member

REGISTRATION FEES

Early Registration: February 8, 2013 Late Registration: February 22, 2013 COST  $150  $200  $85  $135

Graduate Graduate Late Undergraduate Undergraduate Late

ACTIVITY FEES COST Public Luncheon Financial Officers’ Certification Level 1 Diamond, Golden, and Silver Soror Breakfast AKApollo Talent Show Legacy of Leadership Breakfast Undergraduate Luncheon (Undergraduate) Undergraduate Luncheon (Graduates) Ecumenical Service Closing Gala Jazz or  Pizazz Pizazz Bling FITTED Shirt Circle Size: S M L XL 2XL 3XL Pizazz Bling REGULAR Shirt Circle Size: S M L XL 2XL 3XL Jazz Glitz REGULAR Regional Shirt Circle Size: S M L XL 2XL 3XL Add $3 extra for sizes 2XL and above on ALL SHIRTS

Closing Gala (additional ticket) ENCLOSED $

 $50  $30  $45  $25  $40  $40  $50  NC  NC  $25  $25  $20

 $75

WORKSHOPS Session I: Session II:

1st Choice

2nd Choice

ONLINE ONLY REGISTRATION Registration Deadlines •South Central‘s website, akasouthcentral.org. Registration may be paid with Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover credit cards or debit cards with the MasterCard or Visa logo. •Early bird registration closes on February 8, 2013. Late registration accepted through February 22, 2013 WITH $25 late fee. Registrations received after February 22, 2013 will NOT be processed and will be returned to the sender. •There will be NO ON-SITE REGISTRATION or ticket sales. The registration desk will close at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday March 23, 2013. •Refunds: Refunds must be requested in writing to Soror Neshelle Nogess, Conference Pecunious Grammateus; P.O. Box 222; Paulina, LA; 70763-0222 by February 22, 2013. Requests postmarked after this date will be approved on an individual basis. Refunds will be made after conference bills have been paid. A processing fee of $35 will be assessed for accepted refunds.

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Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated 81st South Central Regional Conference March 21 - 24, 2013 - New Orleans

REGISTRATION - YOUTH / CHILD (Print or Type one form per youth / child)

Contact Information: Name ____________________________________ (Last)

__________________________________ (First)

____________ (MI)

Soror’s Name: Last________________________ First_________________________________ MI_________ Financial Card #_______________________________ Soror’s E-mail________________________________ Mailing Address ____________________________________________________________________________ City______________________________________ State ____________ Zip___________ Cluster___________ Chapter‘s Name: ____________________________________________________________________________ Location: _______________________ Soror‘s Phone Number: _______________________________________ Age Range:  3-12  13-17

Gender:  Male  Female

NOTE: Only the child registered for the conference may participate in the scheduled activities noted below. The registration fee includes conference badge, admittance to the children‘s activity room, vendors, and snacks. This form must accompany a Soror’s registration form.

REGISTRATION FEES

Early Registration: February 8, 2013 Late Registration: February 22, 2013 Conference Registration (includes access to Hornets Game; Refreshments; Activity Room, Vendors, & Hospitality) LATE Conference Registration

COST

 $75  $100

ACTIVITY FEES FRIDAY ACTIVITES Audubon Institute Aquarium of the Americas / Insectarium (includes Lunch) - 10:00a.m.

COST

 $40

New Orleans Hornets Basketball Game (Included in registration/Refreshments included) 6:00p.m Attending Game  Not Attending Game

 $0

SATURDAY ACTIVITES Louisiana Children’s Museum (includes Lunch) - 10:00a.m.

 $40

TOTAL ENCLOSED

$ _________

NOTE: Children 3 years and above must be out of diapers and potty trained.

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated 81st South Central Regional Conference March 21 - 24, 2013 - New Orleans

REGISTRATION – GUEST (NON SOROR) (Print or Type one form per guest)

Contact Information: Name ____________________________________ (Last)

__________________________________ (First)

____________ (MI)

REGISTRATION FEES

Early Registration: February 8, 2013 Late Registration: February 22, 2013 Conference Registration (includes AKApollo Talent Show) LATE Conference Registration

COST

 $75  $100

ACTIVITY FEES THURSDAY ACTIVITES Harrah’s Casino Free Play (no fee)

COST  $0

New Orleans Hornets Basketball Game (Refreshments included) - 6:00p.m.

 $35

SATURDAY ACTIVITES Harbor Steamboat Cruise (includes Lunch) – 11:30a.m. (non golfers)

 $40

Lakewood Golf Club – 9:00a.m. Tournament/Non Tournament Play (Lunch included)

 $90

Closing Gala

 $75

SUNDAY ACTIVITES Ecumenical Breakfast (no fee)

 $0

TOTAL ENCLOSED

$ _________

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated 81st South Central Regional Conference March 21 - 24, 2013 - New Orleans

OFFICIAL DELEGATE AND ALTERNATE INSTRUCTIONS List on the Official Delegate Registration Form the names of your chapter delegates and alternates to the 81st South Central Regional Conference. The Basileus, prior to registration, must certify all delegates and alternates for the Conference. Any changes in the list of official delegates must be mailed to the Regional Director, or submitted to the Conference Registration Chairman, Soror Wanda Wilson, by 12 p.m., Friday, March 22, 2013, during the conference. In either case, the only person authorized to change delegates or alternates is the Chapter Basileus and the change must bear her signature. Please complete and mail the Official Delegate Registration Form to the Regional Director. This mail must be postmarked on or before February 8, 2013. Any Official Delegate Registration Forms postmarked after this date will result in the delegates not being certified to vote at the Regional Conference. NO EXCEPTIONS

RETURN OFFICIAL DELEGATE REGISTRATION FORM TO:

Soror Chelle Luper Wilson South Central Regional Director 2525 Woodland Drive Cross Roads, TX 76227

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated 81st South Central Regional Conference March 21 - 24, 2013 - New Orleans

OFFICIAL DELEGATE REGISTRATION FORM (Please type or print clearly) Chapter ____________________________________Number of Active Members ____________________ Location (Name of college, if applicable) _____________________________________________________ City ________________________________________________ State _____________________________

Every financial chapter is entitled to no less than two (2) delegates. The formula for determining the delegate count is as follows: 1 to 10 active members

2 delegates

86 to 100 active members

8 delegates

11 to 25 active members

3 delegates

101 to 115 active members

9 delegates

26 to 40 active members

4 delegates

116 to 130 active members

10 delegates

41 to 55 active members

5 delegates

131 to 145 active members

11 delegates

56 to 70 active members

6 delegates

146 & over active members

12 delegates

71 to 85 active members

7 delegates

DELEGATES

ALTERNATES

No chapter shall have more than twelve (12) delegates.

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12.

Basileus’ Signature: ______________________________________________________________________ Graduate Advisor (Undergraduate) __________________________________________________________ Basileus’ Phone _____________________________ Graduate Advisor’s Phone ______________________ Forward names of elected delegates and alternates by February 8, 2013 to: Soror Chelle Luper Wilson, South Central Regional Director 2525 Woodland Drive, Cross Roads, TX 76227

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated 81st South Central Regional Conference

CONFERENCE INFORMATION

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated 81st South Central Regional Conference March 21 - 24, 2013 - New Orleans

SPECIAL NEEDS & HEALTH HISTORY FORM (Please type or print clearly) Complete one form for each Soror and/or guest as noted below and submit with the Soror Registration from by February 8, 2013

Name ________________________________________ Chapter _________________________ Address_______________________________________________________________________ City ________________________________________State ______________Zip ____________ Phone (Include Area Code) _______________________________________________________ Hotel Name during your Conference Visit____________________________________________ Emergency Contact _______________________________ Phone_________________________ Allergies________________________________________________________________________ Past/Present Medical History ______________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ Name of Pharmacy and Telephone Number __________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ Name of Primary Physician and Telephone Number ___________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ Any other health concerns: SOROR SPECIFIC SPECIAL NEEDS Special Diet Meals (check all that apply): Vegetarian  Low/No Sodium  Sugar Free  Diamond/Golden/Silver Star Luncheon  Undergraduate Luncheon  Regional Director‘s Special Guest Dinner (By Invitation)  81st South Central Regional  Closing Gala  Public Luncheon Prohibited Foods or drinks (such as food allergies, etc,): Wheelchairs and Scooters: See enclosed scooter/wheelchair information flyer within the registration for ordering/cost information. For more information regarding special needs or emergency response: Contact the Regional Conference Emergency Response Chairman, Soror Janet Barnes, MD @ duncan600@bellsouth.net

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated 81st South Central Regional Conference March 21 - 24, 2013 - New Orleans

GRADUATE ADVISORS’ CERTIFICATION PROGRAM General Information Authority: Article III, Section 22, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated Constitution and Bylaws and the results of sorority litigation.

Who must receive Graduate Advisor Certification? • • •

Candidates for advisor to an undergraduate chapter Members of the chapter graduate Advisory Committee Sorors in chapter leadership positions (Optional)

What is the Graduate Advisor Certification? • LEVEL I – training for candidates for Graduate Advisor and Graduate Advisory Committee members and sorors in leadership positions who have never been certified. • LEVEL II – training for candidates for Graduate Advisor and Graduate Advisory Committee members and sorors in chapter leadership positions who are seeking recertification.

What forms and documents are required for Graduate Advisor Certification? • From Soror to Basileus of local chapter: • Application and Affidavit • Documentation supporting conference attendance at one of the last two Boules or one of the last two Regional Conferences • From Soror to Graduate Advisor Certification Program: Alpha Kappa Alpha, Sorority Inc., International Graduate Advisor Certification Committee, c/o Starlac McGhee, P.O. Box 669, Byron GA 31008 • Original Graduate Advisor Certification Application and Affidavit • A sealed Official Transcript or Letter (with raised seal) from college or university showing soror is at least a five year post baccalaureate graduate • Copy of the cashier’s check or money order payable to Corporate Office in the amount of • $40 for training document fees • If a soror cannot attend the certification training on the dates/location originally indicated on her application, she may transfer her registration to a subsequent Regional Conference (at the discretion of the Regional Directors), Boule, or Leadership Conference provided it is within the same calendar year. Soror must submit a request for transfer in writing within 6 weeks following the original conference date. Request should be submitted to Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., International Graduate Advisor Certification Committee, c/o Starlac McGhee, P.O. Box 669, Byron GA 31008.

NO ON SITE REGISTRATION

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated 81st South Central Regional Conference March 21 - 24, 2013 - New Orleans

GRADUATE ADVISORS’ CERTIFICATION PROGRAM General Information • From Soror to Corporate Office: Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc, 5656 S. Stony Island Avenue, Chicago, IL 60637 Attn: Membership Department • Copy of Graduate Advisor Certification Form • Cashier’s check or money order payable to Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc in the amount of $40.00 (NO PERSONAL CHECKS

Which sorors DO NOT need to submit an official transcript or Official letter showing she is at least a five year post baccalaureate graduate? • • • •

Sorors applying for Level II recertification How will the soror know that she has been approved for the certification training? The soror will receive a confirmation e-mail from the Graduate Advisor Certification Committee OR The soror will receive an e-mail of denial of training if documents are received after the postmark deadline, OR are incomplete, incorrect, or cannot be verified.

What does the fee include? • The $40.00 fee will include a training package containing the following: • Graduate Advisors’ Certification Manual • Undergraduate Membership Intake Manual • General Information for the Collegian • Fiscal Fitness • Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated Anti-Hazing Handbook

What is the deadline for sending documents to the Graduate Advisors' Committee and the Alpha Kappa Alpha Corporate Office? • The absolute postmark deadline for sending documentation and fees is February 15, 2013

Additional Information

• Soror must be registered for the conference at which the Graduate Advisor training is to be received. • Certification and recertification expire after 3 years.

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated 81st South Central Regional Conference March 21 - 24, 2013 - New Orleans

GRADUATE ADVISORSâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; CERTIFICATION PROGRAM General Information GRADUATE ADVISOR CERTIFICATION APPLICATION POSTMARK DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 15, 2013 SECTION I: CONTACT INFORMATION (Please print clearly or type) NAME: Other Names Used: Mailing Address: E-Mail Address: Phone #: Certification Training Requested: Regional Conference: Current Chapter:

Financial Card #: City Level I Leadership:

State

Zip

Cell Phone #: Level II Location: Location:

SECTION II: AFFIDAVIT I,

, DO HEREBY SWEAR OR AFFIRM THE FOLLOWING:

chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc That I have been a member of for at least two consecutive years (24 months active membership as defined by the Corporate Office) immediately preceding the date of this application and affidavit; I have never been suspended for hazing; and I have attended one of the last two Boules or one of the last two Regional Conferences: Conference Attended

Month/Year Attended

Signature SECTION III: NOTARY Signed and sworn before me on this

Date day of

NOTARY PUBLIC (Please stamp and seal) Expires:

SECTION IV: CHAPTER VERIFICATION STATEMENT Based on chapter records/documents, I hereby confirm that this applicant has met the requirements for Graduate Advisor Certification training: (1) there are no chapter records of the applicant ever having been suspended for hazing; (2) the applicant has been a member of this graduate chapter for at least two consecutive years (24 months active membership as defined by the Corporate Office) immediately preceding the date of this application; and (3) has attended one of the last two Boules or one of the last two Regional Conferences: (Printed Name) Signature (Basileus or Grammateus)

Date

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated 81st South Central Regional Conference March 21 - 24, 2013 - New Orleans

GRADUATE ADVISORS’ CERTIFICATION PROGRAM General Information GRADUATE ADVISOR CERTIFICATION APPLICATION CHECKLIST COMPLETED

PART I: APPLICATION COMPLETION Complete Sections I & II of the Graduate Advisor Certification Application NOTE: Signature in Section II must be completed in the presence of a Notary Public Have application notarized in Section III of the application form. After notarization, submit application to Basileus or Grammateus for completion of Section IV, Chapter Verification Statement. Include documentation supporting conference annotated in Section II.

PART II: APPLICATION SUBMISSION Submit documentation to Alpha Kappa Alpha Incorporated, International Graduate Advisor Certification Committee, c/o Starlac McGhee, PO Box 669, Byron GA 31008 as follows: Original Graduate Advisor Certification application and affidavit A sealed official transcript or letter with raised university seal from college/university A copy of cashier’s check or money order in the amount of $40 payable to Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated Submit documentation to Alpha Kappa Alpha Incorporated, 5656 S Stony Island Avenue, Chicago, IL 60637, Attn: Membership Department Cashier’s check or money order in the amount of $40 payable to: Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc (NO PERSONAL CHECKS) Copy of Graduate Advisor Certification Application & Affidavit Maintain a copy of all documentation submitted for your records.

Postmark deadline for submission of all documentation FEBRUARY 15, 2013. NO EXCEPTIONS!!!

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated 81st South Central Regional Conference March 21 - 24, 2013 - New Orleans

GRADUATE ADVISORSâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; EXCHANGE FORM (Postmark Deadline February 22, 2013)

Please print clearly: Name ________________________________________ Financial Card#: __________________ Other Names Used:______________________________________________________________ Address_______________________________________________________________________ City ________________________________________State ______________Zip ____________ Phone __________________________________ Mobile ________________________________ Email___________________________________________________________________________ Current Chapter ________________________________ Location __________________________ Return this form postmarked by February 22nd to: Soror Chelle Luper Wilson South Central Regional Director 2525 Woodland Drive, Cross Roads, TX 76227

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated 81st South Central Regional Conference March 21 - 24, 2013 - New Orleans

FINANCIAL OFFICERSâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; CERTIFICATION TRAINING FORM (Postmark Deadline February 22, 2013)

Please print clearly: Name ________________________________________ Financial Card#: __________________ Other Names Used:______________________________________________________________ Address_______________________________________________________________________ City ________________________________________State ______________Zip ____________ Phone __________________________________ Mobile ________________________________ Email___________________________________________________________________________ Certification Location: Regional Conference:___________________________________________ Leadership Conference: _________________________________________ Current Chapter ________________________________ Location __________________________ Return this form postmarked by February 22nd to: Soror Delicia Narcisse Regional Pecunious Grammateus 828 Windy Meadow Dr. | Desoto, TX 75115 49

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated 81st South Central Regional Conference March 21 - 24, 2013 - New Orleans

REGIONAL CONFERENCE COMMITTEE PARTICIPATION FORM (Please type or print clearly) Please check the committee (s) where you would like to serve. Sorors are asked to serve on two (2) committees at Regional Conference.

Please return form by February 8, 2013

COMMITTEES Archives/History

Membership

Rules

Awards/ Exhibits

Luncheon/Hospitality

Standards

Connection

Membership

Technology

Constitution

Music

Time and Place

Communications and Photography

Philactor

Undergraduate Activities

Evaluation

Program

Workshop Convener

EAF

Protocol

Workshop Recorder

Evaluation

Recommendation

Youth Summit Volunteer

Logistics

Rededication

Luncheon/Hospitality

Resolutions

Please print clearly: Name _____________________________________________________________________________________ Address____________________________________________________________________________________ City _____________________________________________________State ______________Zip ____________ Phone ______________________________________________ Mobile ________________________________ Email______________________________________________________________________________________ Current Chapter ________________________________ Location _____________________________________ Return this form postmarked by February 8, 2013 to: Soror Lynn Farris 13509 Hico Drive 50 Baker, LA 70714

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated 81st South Central Regional Conference March 21 - 24, 2013 - New Orleans

REGIONAL RECOMMENDATION FORM (Please type or print clearly) Please check the recommendation(s) with a brief rationale/explanation. The chapter must submit all recommendations by the deadline indicated below to be considered at the regional conference. A recommendation is an action that requires consideration by a higher body. Chapter Reporting:_________________________________________________________________________ Location:________________________________________________________________________________ Basileus:________________________________________________________________________________ Please state the recommendation exactly as you wish the wording to read:

___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________

Basileus Signature:___________________________________________________________ Phone: (_____)______________________________________ Return this form no later than February 8, 2013 to: Soror Chelle Luper Wilson South Central Regional Director 2525 Woodland Drive, Cross Roads, TX 76227

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated 81st South Central Regional Conference March 21 - 24, 2013 - New Orleans

PROPOSED CONSTITUTION / BYLAWS AMENDMENTS (For Chapters, this form must be typed)

Name of Soror Submitting Proposed Change: ____________________________________ Chapter: _____________________________________ Date: ___________________________ Chapter Location: _____________________________Region__________________________ Name of Basileus: _______________________________________________________________ Chapter Address: _______________________________________________________________ Phone: ________________________________________________________________________ Chapter Vote Tally:  Yes  No

Total Votes Cast Date of Vote:___________________

Date of Vote: ______________________________________ Proposed Amendment (Please state the amendment exactly as you wish the wording to appear)

Rationale (Please provide rationale in the space provided) Will this proposal have any fiscal impact on the sorority? Yes_________ No___________ Explain: Current Section (Please copy section as it is written in the current Constitution and Bylaws) Article: __________________________ Section: ______________ Page: _________________ Signature of Basileus: ___________________________________________________________ Graduate Advisor (Undergraduate Chapter): _________________________________________ Phone: ________________________________ Email: _________________________________ Current bylaws state that Constitution and Bylaws Amendments must be submitted at least sixty (60) days prior to the Regional Conference. Please forward copies postmarked by February 8, 2013 and mail to BOTH: Soror Chelle Luper Wilson South Central Regional Director 2525 Woodland Drive Cross Roads, TX 76227

Soror Melanie G. Cowart SCR Representative International Constitution Committee 7946 Windermere Drive, Fair Oaks Ranch, TX 78105 (210) 281-7030 Work (210)379-8758 Cell mgcowart@aol.com

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REGIONAL RESOLUTION FORM (Form must be typed to submit) Please list the resolution(s) with a brief rationale/explanation. The chapter must submit all resolutions. A resolution is primarily a motion that mandates action by an assembly or body. Resolutions cannot be in conflict with Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated Constitution and Bylaws. In addition, resolutions cannot mandate actions by the National Body. Chapter :________________________________________________________________________________ Location:________________________________________________________________________________ Basileus:________________________________________________________________________________ Please state the resolutions exactly as you wish the wording to read:

Basileus Signature:___________________________________________________________ Graduate Advisor (Undergraduate Chapter):_____________________________________ Phone: (_____)___________________________Email: _____________________________

Return this form no later than February 8, 2013 to: Soror Chelle Luper Wilson South Central Regional Director 2525 Woodland Drive, Cross Roads, TX 76227

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated 81st South Central Regional Conference March 21 - 24, 2013 - New Orleans

2013 REGIONAL AWARD FEES In accordance with the directive of the Regional Conference, we hereby submit the Regional Conference Awards fee (cashier check, chapter check, or money order) as indicated below. Make checks payable to AKA 81st South Central Regional Conference.

 GRADUATE - $150.00  UNDERGRADUATE - $75.00 Chapter :________________________________________________________________________________ Location:________________________________________________________________________________ Basileus’ Signature:_______________________________________________________________________ Graduate Advisor (Undergraduate Chapter):_____________________________________________________

Return this form with payment, postmarked by February 22, 2013 to: 81st South Central Regional Conference Soror Neshelle Nogess Conference Pecunious Grammateus P.O. Box 222; Paulina, LA 70763-0222 & A COPY only (no money) with this form to: Soror Chelle Luper Wilson South Central Regional Director 2525 Woodland Drive, Cross Roads, TX 76227

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated 81st South Central Regional Conference

REGIONAL CONFERENCE PROTOCOL March 21 - 24, 2013 - New Orleans Polishing Our Conference Protocol Pearls PROGRAM PARTICIPATION FORM Event Presence

(Please type or print clearly) Each chapter member should have a copy of this form.

Sorors must display their badges to gain access to conference meetings, desireareas. to serve as a:  Convener  Recorder events, Ivendor Be on time for all sessions. Do hold seats. Be courteous. Namenot ________________________________________ Graduate ______ Undergraduate______ Do not sit in designated “reserved seating” for delegates, Very Special Guests (VSGs), Diamond/Golden Sorors, the Emergency Medical Team (EMTs) or physically challenged sorors.

Address_______________________________________________________________________ Conference Attire

Adhere to appropriate conference attire. Refer to “The Official Guide to City ________________________________________State ______________Zip ____________ Alpha Kappa Alpha Protocol” for details. • Business Attire: Meetings and Luncheons • Rituals Attire: Ivy Beyond the Wall - Uninterrupted White Phone __________________________________Fax ___________________________________ • Rededication: No Pants • No flip-flop or tennis shoe styled shoes • Adhere to conference attire recommendations per event

Email___________________________________________________________________________ Event Etiquette Stand when the dais processional enters the room. Chapter _________________________________________________________________________ Stand when the Regional Director, Supreme Basileus, and Former Supreme Basilei enter the room MANDATORY Orientation for allmeditations, conveners and will be held on: Do not walk during program introductions, and recorders when the Regional Director, Supreme Basileus Thursday, is addressing the audience. March 22, 2013 - 3:30p.m. Turn offPlease all electronic devices. check the location at the registration desk upon arrival at the conference. Do not audio or video record business meetings. Do not come onto the dais at any time.

Return this form postmarked by February 8th to: Soror Chimene Grant Conner Soror Lynn Farris 2013 Regional Conference Protocol Committee Chairman 13509 Hico Drive Baker, LA 70714 Soror Jacqueline Anderson-Vaughn South Central Regional Protocol Chairman

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated 81st South Central Regional Conference

REGIONAL CONFERENCE PROTOCOL March 21 - 24, 2013 - New Orleans Polishing Our Conference Protocol Pearls IVIES BEYOND THE WALL Event Presence

(Please type or print clearly)

Name of Ivy display Beyondtheir the Wall:_____________________________________________________ Sorors must badges to gain access to conference meetings, events, vendor areas. Be on time for all sessions. Chapter_______________________________________________________________________ Do not hold seats. Be courteous. Do not sit in designated “reserved seating” for delegates, Very Special City ________________________________________State ______________Zip ____________ Guests (VSGs), Diamond/Golden Sorors, the Emergency Medical Team (EMTs) or physically challenged sorors. Cluster __________________________________ Basileus _____________________________ Conference Attire Becametoanappropriate Ivy Beyondconference the Wall on______________________________________________ Adhere attire. Refer to “The Official Guide to Alpha Kappa Alpha Protocol” for details.

Disposition of Pin _____________________________________________________________

• Business Attire: Meetings and Luncheons • Rituals Attire: Ivy Beyond the Wall - Uninterrupted White Chapter Initiated _____________________________________________ Year_____________ • Rededication: No Pants • No flip-flop or tennis shoe styled shoes Chapter Basileus designee attire shouldrecommendations arrive at the ceremony location no later than 15 minutes • Adhereor toher conference per event

prior to the beginning of the ceremony. Chapter Basileus or designee should sit on the front row Event Etiquette to place an ivy leaf on the table when the Ivy Beyond the Wall‘s name is called. Chapter members shouldwhen standthe when name(s) of Ivy or Ivies Beyond the Wall from their chapter are called. Stand daisthe processional enters the room. Stand when the Regional Director, Supreme Basileus, and Former Supreme Basilei Return this form with the registration mailing enter the room postmarked no later than February 8, 2013 Do not walk during program introductions, meditations, and when the to: Regional Director, Supreme Basileus is addressing the audience. Turn off all electronic devices. Chenise Hamilton, Chairman Do not audio or video record business 4742 meetings. Knight Drive Do not come onto the dais at any time. New Orleans, LA 70127

(504) 908-2073 IvyBTW2013@aol.com

Soror Chimene Grant Conner NOTE: Doors will beConference closed for the Ivies Beyond the Wall Memorial Service at 7:45 a.m. on Sunday, March 24, 2013. 2013 Regional Protocol Committee Chairman Sorors are reminded that the attire for this solemn memorial service is seasonal white including hose and shoes with simple jewelry. Pants, pantsuits, and hats are not allowed.

Soror Jacqueline Anderson-Vaughn South Central Regional Protocol Chairman

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated 81st South Central Regional Conference

REGIONAL CONFERENCE PROTOCOL March 21 - 24, 2013 - New Orleans

Polishing Our Conference Protocol Pearls LEGACY FAMILY/LEADERSHIP BREAKFAST Event PleasePresence print clearly or type Sorors must display their badges to gain access to conference meetings, Name-_____________________________________________E-mail____________________ events, vendor areas. Last First MI Be on time for all sessions. Do not hold seats. Be courteous. Address Do not sit_________________________________________Telephone___________________ in designated “reserved seating” for delegates, Very Special Guests (VSGs), Diamond/Golden Sorors, the Emergency Medical Team (EMTs) or physically challenged sorors. City ______________________________State ___________________Zip _______________

Conference Attire Chapter __________________________________Location ___________________________ Adhere to appropriate conference attire. Refer to “The Official Guide to Alpha Kappa Alpha Protocol” for details. *Legacy Relationship: A daughter, granddaughter, stepdaughter, adopted daughter or legal

ward is considered legacy. • • • • •

Business Attire: Meetings and Luncheons Rituals Attire: Ivy Beyond the Wall - Uninterrupted White Soror Name Chapter Location Rededication: No *Relationship Pants No flip-flop or tennis shoe styled shoes Adhere to conference attire recommendations per event

Year Initiated

Event Etiquette Stand when the dais processional enters the room. Stand when the Regional Director, Supreme Basileus, and Former Supreme Basilei enter the room Do not walk during program introductions, meditations, and when the Regional Director, Supreme Basileus is addressing the audience. Turn off all electronic devices. Do not audio or video record business meetings. Do not come onto the dais at any time. Make additional copies as needed for chapter member. Please submit one photo including all members of your legacy family group. Identify each member in the photo, i.e. (from left to right; top to bottom; standing/seated; etc.). Soror Chimene Grant Conner E-mail or mail information form and photo by February 1, 2013 to: 2013 Regional Conference the Protocol Committee Chairman Soror Judith Washington at jwashi4568@aol.com 3447 21st Street Soror Jacqueline Anderson-Vaughn Lake Charles, LA 70601

South Central Regional Protocol Chairman

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated 81st South Central Regional Conference March 21 - 24, 2013 - New Orleans

DIAMOND / GOLDEN / SILVER SORORS BREAKFAST DATA FORM South Centralâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first time Diamond, Golden and Silver Sorors will be celebrated at the breakfast. Only those Silver Stars who are celebrating 25 years of service, Golden Sorors who are celebrating 50 years of service, and Diamond Sorors who are celebrating 75 years of service since the last Regional Conference will be recognized. Honorees need to include either a 4x6 photograph or CD (jpg file) for the video presentation. This form should be completed by each Soror planning to attend and should be received by the deadline in order to be included in the program and recognized at the breakfast. Name:_________________________________________________________________________________ Address: ______________________________________________________________________________ City/State/Zip: _________________________________________________________________________ Current Chapter: ________________________________________________________________________ Chapter & Year Initiated: _________________________________________________________________ Email Address: _______________________________ Phone Number: ____________________________ Please indicate any dietary restrictions or special seating needs below: _________________________________________________

*Only check if this is your first time being recognized. All other Sorors will attend as guests

_________________________________________________

Diamond Soror*

_________________________________________________

Golden Soror*

_________________________________________________

Silver Soror*

_________________________________________________ Return this form postmarked by February 8, 2013 to: Soror Karen King 101 Midland Drive Layfayette, LA 70506 karen.king@lusfiber.net

Guest Soror

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated 81st South Central Regional Conference

REGIONAL CONFERENCE PROTOCOL March 21 - 24, 2013 - New Orleans Polishing Our Conference Protocol Pearls UNDERGRADUATE / GRADUATE Event Presence EAF AKAPOLLO TALENT SHOW

(Please type or print clearly) Sorors must display their badges to gain access to conference meetings, General Information: events, vendor areas. Be on time for all sessions. The South Central Regional Conference of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated cordially invites all eligible Do not hold seats. Be courteous. teams to participate in its annual EAF AKApollo Talent Show to be held on Friday, March 22, 2013. To be eligible Do not sit in designated “reserved seating” for delegates, Very Special to participate, the team/individual must consist of financially active chapter members in good standing. Guests (VSGs), Diamond/Golden Sorors, the Emergency Medical Team (EMTs) or physically challenged sorors. In addition, the team/individual must have submitted: completed and signed EAF AKApollo Talent Show registration form; and Conference1)A Attire 2) Payment of a $25 chapter registration fee. The deadline for the application and payment of the registration isconference February 22, 2013. Adhere to appropriate attire. Refer to “The Official Guide to Alpha Kappa Alpha Protocol” for details.

Rules: • • • • •

Event

Attire:entry Meetings Luncheonsmust be submitted in the form of money order, cashier check 1Business ) A non-refundable fee of ($25 and per team/individual) Rituals Attire: Ivymake Beyond thepayable Wall to-the Uninterrupted WhiteRegional Conference. or chapter check. Please all checks AKA- 81st South Central Rededication: No Pants

2)The use of profanity and sexually material will result in disqualification. No flip-flop or tennis shoeexplicit styled shoes

Adhere to conference attire recommendations per event

3) Organizational pride and respect for affiliate National Pan-Hellenic Council organizations must be exhibited. Any malicious intent or slander of another National Pan-Hellenic Council organization will result in immediate Etiquette disqualification without discussion or recourse.

Stand when4)Distasteful the dais conduct processional enters and thewill room. will not be tolerated result in disqualification. Stand when the Regional Director, Supreme Basileus, and Former Supreme Basilei 5) Each team will have a total of 8 minutes to perform, including introduction and exit. The clock starts when the music enter the room vocals start. Points will be deducted for each minute over the allotted time. Do not walkorduring program introductions, meditations, and when the Regional Director, Supreme is music addressing the audience. 6) Each teamBasileus must have all cued on tape or compact disc. A person should be assigned to instruct the sound Turn off all person electronic devices. during the performance. The producer is not responsible for music that is not properly recorded. Do not audio or video record business meetings. 7) Pyrotechnics or any at types of special Do not come onto the dais any time.affects that are a fire hazard or weapons are strictly prohibited. Special equipment needs should be specified on the Team Registration Form.

8) Please remember GRADUATE SORORS may perform in the Step Competition, if the chapter meets the criteria as stated in the Guidelines for Graduate Step Show Participation and Stepping. Additionally, the graduate chapter must Soror Chimene Grant Conner submit the Request for Graduate Chapter Step Show Participation and Stepping form to the Regional Director and 2013 Regional Protocol Committee Chairman receiveConference approval from the Regional Director before participation will be confirmed.

Soror Jacqueline Anderson-Vaughn South Central Regional Protocol Chairman 9)All participants are required to purchase a ticket.

No tickets will be sold after registration. All tickets must be pre-purchased! 60

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated 81st South Central Regional Conference

REGIONAL CONFERENCE PROTOCOL March 21 - 24, 2013 - New Orleans Polishing Our Conference Protocol Pearls UNDERGRADUATE / GRADUATE Event Presence EAF AKAPOLLO TALENT SHOW Sorors must display their badges to gain access to conference meetings, events, vendor areas. Be on time for all sessions. Do not hold seats. Be courteous. Do not sit in designated “reserved seating” for delegates, Very Special Guests (VSGs), Diamond/Golden Sorors, the Emergency Medical Team Sororities Fraternities Graduate (EMTs) or physically challenged sorors.

Award Categories

Place = $200 Conference1st Attire

1st Place = $200

1st Place Trophy

Adhere to appropriate to = “The Official Guide to 2nd Place conference = $100 attire. 2ndRefer Place $100 2nd Place Alpha Kappa Alpha Protocol” for details.

Trophy

3rd Place Business Attire: Meetings and Luncheons Rituals Attire: Ivy Beyond the Wall - Uninterrupted White Rededication: No Pants No flip-flop or tennis shoe styled shoes Criteria: Adhere to conference attire recommendations per event

Trophy

• • • • Judging •

Event Etiquette Performances will be judged on the following criteria: Stand when the dais processional enters the room. 5) Appearance 1) Introductory StepDirector, Supreme 10pts Stand when the Regional Basileus, and Former Supreme Basilei 2) Transitions 10pts 6) Vocal Clarity enter the room Do walk during program introductions, meditations, and when the Regional 7) Crowd Appeal 3)not Creativity 10pts Director, Supreme Basileus is addressing the audience. 4) Synchronization 10pts 8) Complexity Turn off all electronic devices. Do not audio or video record business meetings. 9) Overall Performance Do not come onto the dais at any time.

10pts 10pts 10pts 15pts

15pts

Soror Chimene Grant Conner 2013 Regional Conference Protocol Committee Chairman Soror Jacqueline Anderson-Vaughn South Central Regional Protocol Chairman

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated 81st South Central Regional Conference March 21 - 24, 2013 - New Orleans

EAF AKAPOLLO TALENT SHOW REGISTRATION FORM Date: ________________________ Chapter :________________________________________________________________________________ City / State:______________________________________________________________________________ Basileus:__________________________________________ Basileus’ Mobile:________________________ Graduate Advisor (if Undergraduate Chapter):___________________________________________________ Graduate Advisor’s Mobile: _________________________________________________________________ Number of Participants: ____________________________________ This includes the total number of participants including music and prop assistance.

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Each undergraduate chapter is to design their â&#x20AC;&#x153;Jazziest Umbrellaâ&#x20AC;? for the parade of undergraduates. The chapter with the best design will win a $250.00 donation to their Undergraduate Global Leadership through Timeless Service Program. Umbrellas are to be dropped off in the Exhibit area no later than 5:00pm Thursday, March 21st. All umbrellas are to be picked up no later than Friday, March 22nd at 5:00p.m.

An Evening of

Jazz and pizazz In the

Crescent City

Saturday, March 23, 2013

Are you feeling Jazzy? OR Do you have a snap of pizazz? The 2013 Conference Gala will yourmood moodfor foran anevening evening willsuite suit your of LIVE entertainment and excitement!

THE CHOICE IS YOURS! The Jazz Lounge

New Orleans most renowned jazz artists Versus

Floor length formals, requested

The pizazz Party

Sounds of old school / contemporary R&B artists

Seating is on a first-registered, first- placed basis. MAKE YOUR SELECTION ON THE SOROR REGISTRATION FORM

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REGIONAL CONFERENCE PROTOCOL March 21 - 24, 2013 - New Orleans Polishing Our Conference Protocol Pearls FIRST TIME ATTENDEE ORIENTATION Event Presence

(Please type or print clearly)

forgain allaccess First Time Attendees will be Sorors must displayOrientation their badges to to conference meetings, events, vendor areas. Thursday, March 21, 2013 – 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Be on time for all sessions. Do not hold seats. Be courteous. check the location at the registration desk upon arrival at the DoPlease not sit in designated “reserved seating” for delegates, Very Special Guests (VSGs), Diamond/Golden Sorors, the Emergency Medical Team (EMTs) or physically challenged sorors.

conference.

Name ________________________________________ Graduate ______ Undergraduate______ Conference Attire Adhere to appropriate conference attire. Refer to “The Official Guide to Alpha Kappa Alpha Protocol” for details.

Address_______________________________________________________________________ • Business Attire: Meetings and Luncheons • Rituals Attire: Ivy Beyond the Wall - Uninterrupted White City ________________________________________State ______________Zip ____________ • Rededication: No Pants • No flip-flop or tennis shoe styled shoes • Adhere to conference attire recommendations per event

Phone ___________________________________ Event __________________________________Fax Etiquette Stand when the dais processional enters the room. Stand when the Regional Director, Supreme Basileus, and Former Supreme Basilei Email___________________________________________________________________________ enter the room Do not walk during program introductions, meditations, and when the Regional Director, Supreme Basileus is addressing the audience. Chapter Turn off_________________________________________________________________________ all electronic devices. Do not audio or video record business meetings. Do not come onto the dais at any time.

Return this form postmarked by February 8th to” Soror Chimene Grant Conner Soror Lynn Farris 2013 Regional Conference Protocol Committee Chairman

13509 Hico Drive Baker, LA 70714 Soror Jacqueline Anderson-Vaughn South Central Regional Protocol Chairman

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated 81st South Central Regional Conference March 21 - 24, 2013 - New Orleans

BASILEI COUNCIL INSTITUTE (Please type or print clearly)

The Basileus for each chapter is required to attend the Basilei Council Institute on Thursday, March 21, 2013 Name ________________________________________________________________________ Address_______________________________________________________________________ City ________________________________________State ______________Zip ____________ Phone __________________________________Fax ___________________________________ Email___________________________________________________________________________ Chapter _________________________________________________________________________

Orientation for all chapter Basilei will be held on Thursday, March 21, 2013 - 2:30 p.m. 4:00 p.m. Please check the location at the registration desk upon arrival at the conference. Return this form postmarked by February 8th to: Soror Chelle Luper Wilson South Central Regional Director 2525 Woodland Drive, Cross Roads, TX 76227

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated 81st South Central Regional Conference March 21 - 24, 2013 - New Orleans

REGIONAL CHOIR For participation in the Regional Choir performances during the conference, please complete the form below.

Chapter’s Name:________________________________________________________ Chapter’s Location:______________________________________________________

Soror’s Name

Email & Phone Email:

Voice Part Circle One S

Phone: Email: Phone: Email: Phone: Email: Phone: Email: Phone:

Return this form postmarked by February 8, 2013 to: Soror Eileen Kennedy 2875 77th Avenue Baton Rouge, LA 70807 Conference Choir Chairman

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Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated 81st South Central Regional Conference March 21 - 24, 2013 - New Orleans

CHAPTER REGIONAL CONFERENCE ADVERTISEMENT RESERVATION FORM (To be included in the Regional Conference Souvenir Journal) Complete one advertisement reservation form for each advertisement Place an “X” next to the ad size/color (one form per ad)

COLOR ADVERTISEMENTS GRADUATE RATES

UNDERGRADUATE RATES

Full Page - $250

Full Page - $215

Half Page - $200

Half Page - $140

Quarter Page - $160

Quarter Page - $115

B & W ADVERTISEMENTS GRADUATE RATES

UNDERGRADUATE RATES

Full Page - $200

Full Page - $175

Half Page - $150

Half Page - $100

Quarter Page - $110

Quarter Page - $75

Please type in the following information: Individual Submitting Ad:________________________________________________________________________ Chapter: __________________________________________________ Phone:_____________________________ Mailing Address_______________________________________________________________________________ City _______________________________________________________State ______________Zip ____________ Email:_______________________________________________________________________________________ Amount Enclosed:____________________________________________Check Number:_____________________

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated 81st South Central Regional Conference March 21 - 24, 2013 - New Orleans

BUSINESS REGIONAL CONFERENCE ADVERTISEMENT RESERVATION FORM (To be included in the Regional Conference Souvenir Journal) Complete one advertisement reservation form for each advertisement Place an “X” next to the ad size/color (one form per ad)

COLOR ADS

B & W ADS

Full Page - $265

Full Page - $215

Full Page with Picture - $280

Full Page with Picture - $230

Half Page - $215

Half Page - $165

Half Page with Picture - $230

Half Page with Picture - $180

Quarter Page - $175

Quarter Page - $125

Quarter Page with Picture - $190

Quarter Page with Picture - $140

Please type in the following information: Individual Submitting Ad:_________________________________________________________ Company Name: ___________________________________ Phone:______________________ Mailing Address________________________________________________________________ City ________________________________________State ______________Zip ____________ Email:________________________________________________________________________ Amount Enclosed:_____________________________Check Number:_____________________

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated 81st South Central Regional Conference March 21 - 24, 2013 - New Orleans

REGIONAL CONFERENCE ADVERTISEMENT RESERVATION FORM (Complete one advertisement reservation form for each advertisement)

AD PLACEMENT REQUIREMENTS: 1.

Advertisement must be submitted electronically as an attachment to scrcads@southcentral.org no later than February 18, 2013. Completed forms should be saved using the “Save As” option. Use the “Print Form” button to submit a copy of the form with your payment. a. Include in email: 1. Ad created in Microsoft Word - pictures must be high resolution (not lower than 300 dpi) jpg format 2. PDF file of ad 3. Completed Advertisement Reservation Form

Mail payment for ad, along with a copy of the Advertisement Reservation Form to the address listed below. Payment must be received (not postmarked) by February 18, 2013. a. No personal checks. Only company checks, money order or cashier checks will be accepted.

All file content is subject to approval by Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., South Central Region. Make Check Payable to: Alpha Kappa Alpha - South Central Region Note on memo line - 81st SCRC Souvenir Journal Mail to: South Central Regional Conference Attn: Neshelle Nogess P. O. Box 222 Paulina, Louisiana 70763-0222

For Committee Use Only: Date Received:_____________________

AD Size:_____________________

Check #:__________________________

Amount: _____________________ 72

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BUS SURVEY FORM (Please type or print clearly) To be completed by Chapters traveling to the Conference by bus. Travel information is requested by hotels in order to expedite check-in process.

Chapter Name: ________________________________________________________________ Chapter Location: _____________________________________________________________ Contact Person: ________________________________________________________________ Contactâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Phone: ______________________________ Alt#: ___________________________ Contactâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s E-mail: ______________________________________________________________ Number of Buses: _________________ Number of People: ___________________________ Estimated Arrival Date: __________________________ Arrival Time: _________________ Estimated Departure Date: ________________________Departure Time: ______________ Return this form postmarked by February 8, 2013 to: Soror Wanda Wilson Regional Conference Registration Chairman 504-451-3032 Wrwilson5@eatel.net 12506 Old Mill Drive Geismar, LA 70734

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