Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Arkansas Cluster
2015 Arkansas Cluster Retreat Henderson State University, Arkadelphia, Arkansas October 17, 2015 Soror Chelle Luper Wilson, South Central Regional Director Soror Tjuana Byrd, Arkansas Cluster Coordinator Hosted by Chi Nu Omega Chapter
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated 5656 S. Stony Island Avenue * Chicago, Illinois 60637-1997 * 773 684-1282 * Fax 773 288-8251
OFFICE OF: Chelle Luper Wilson South Central Regional Director
October 17, 2015 Dear Sorors of the Amazing Arkansas Cluster: All good things must come to an end. From Little Rock to Forrest City and Jonesboro to Arkadelphia, these last Clusters spent with you have meant more to me than you can imagine. I have enjoyed the sisterly relations and special moments we’ve shared; and I am pleased to say that PROMISES made to you have been KEPT as many sorors from the Arkansas Cluster have been provided opportunities to serve on the Regional and International level; Arkansas became known as the state for natural winners as you were continuously recognized regionally and internationally for your stellar achievements; you extended invitations and we were excited to join you in celebration of your accomplishments and community endeavors and we have provided innovated programing and expert presenters at the Clusters as we worked hard to provide you a return on the investment you make in conference attendance! Today’s workshops have been designed to not only present strategies for effectively implementing Launching New Dimensions of Service, the International Program and provide information and opportunities for dialogue as it relates to Membership Intake, but we will also receive practical tools and techniques from the International Connection Committee to help us take A.C.T.I.O.N. and tackle the challenges that face our communities and nation as our quest for social justice continues. Please join me in extending warm expressions of gratitude to our Arkansas Cluster Coordinator, Soror Tjuana Byrd; CoCluster Coordinator, Soror Carolyn Anthony; Host Chapter Basileus, Soror Phyllis Dixon; Cluster Chairman Soror Estella Forte and the members of our host chapter, Chi Nu Omega Chapter. From the warmest welcome to a gracious good-bye and all moments in between — nothing has been left to chance in the planning and implementation of this Cluster. Finally, I am grateful for each of you who took the time to join us here in Arkadelphia for my last Arkansas Cluster as South Central Regional Director. I thank you for stepping up to keep South Central Sensational and Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. supreme in service to all mankind! Sisterly Yours,
Soror Chelle Luper Wilson South Central Regional Director
2015 Arkansas Cluster Retreat “Launching New Dimensions In Our Communities Through Service and Sisterhood”
Soror Tjuana Byrd, Arkansas Cluster Coordinator Presiding Registration and Continental Breakfast – Grand Ballroom 7:45 a.m. - 8:25 a.m. Call To Order – Lecture Hall 8:30 a.m. Greetings and Presentations of Special Guests Soror Francis Nelson, Chi Nu Omega Chapter Meditation Joan Henry, Golden Soror, Chi Nu Omega Chapter Greetings Dr. Glen Jones, President, Henderson State University Soror Dorothy Buckhanan Wilson, Supreme Basileus Soror Phyllis Dixon, Basileus, Chi Nu Omega Chapter Soror Mary Louise Williams 13th South Central Regional Director Soror Carmelita Smith, 19th South Central Regional Director Introduction of the Regional Director Soror Tjuana Byrd, Arkansas Cluster Coordinator State of the Region Soror Chelle Luper Wilson, South Central Regional Director Workshop 1 Soaring To Greater Dimensions of Service International Program Committee Presentation Soror Regina Carrington, International Program Committee Member Alpha Kappa Omega Chapter ****Break**** Workshop 2 Launching New Dimensions: Sorors Take A.C.T.I.O.N. Soror Myra MccKenzie-Harris, International Connection Committee Member Phi Alpha Omega Chapter
Chi Nu Omega Chapter
President Phyllis Dixon 1st Vice President Carmen Irby 2nd Vice President Laura Hunter Secretary LaRonda Duncan nd 2 Secretary Desarae Nelson Financial Secretary Mary Bell Correspondence Secretary Estella Forte Treasurer Wilma Mitchell Parliamentarian Laura Hunter Door Keeper Koren Young Ivy Leaf Reporter Joan Henry Chapter Hostess Frances Nelson Chaplain Ashlee Dixon Historian Desarae Nelson