2016 SCRC Agenda

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84th South Central Regional Conference Conference Agenda

April 28 - May 1, 2016 Little Rock, Arkansas Soror Chelle Luper Wilson

South Central Regional Director

Soror Dorothy Buckhanan Wilson

Supreme Basileus

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84th South Central Regional Conference CHELLE LUPER WILSON

SOUTH CENTRAL REGIONAL DIRECTOR

DOROTHY BUCKHANAN WILSON SUPREME BASILEUS

CORA B. DAVIS

84TH SOUTH CENTRAL REGIONAL CONFERENCE CHAIRMAN

TJUANA BYRD, ANGELA DAVIS and JASMINE GREGORY

84TH SOUTH CENTRAL REGIONAL CONFERENCE CO-CHAIRMEN Carolyn Smith Anthony, Arkansas Co-Cluster Coordinator Latasha Briscoe, Arkansas Undergraduate Cluster Coordinator

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84th South Central Regional Conference TABLE OF CONTENTS

Conference Agenda for Thursday, April 28.............................................................................................. 5 Conference Agenda for Friday, April 29 ................................................................................................... 9 Conference Agenda - OPENING PLENARY SESSION........................................................................ 10 Conference Agenda - SECOND PLENARY SESSION.......................................................................... 13 Conference Agenda for Saturday, April 30 ............................................................................................ 15 Session I Workshops/Forums .................................................................................................................. 16 Session II Workshops/Forums ................................................................................................................. 18 Conference Agenda - CLOSING PLENARY SESSION......................................................................... 19 Conference Agenda for Sunday, May 1................................................................................................... 22 Conference Protocol.................................................................................................................................. 23 Conference Proposed Rules ..................................................................................................................... 24 The Directorate........................................................................................................................................... 26 Former Supreme Basilei ........................................................................................................................... 27 Former South Central Regional Directors.............................................................................................. 28 South Central International Leadership.................................................................................................. 29 Little Rock Marriott (LRM) Facility Map ............................................................................................... 30 Statehouse Convention Center (SHCC) Map......................................................................................... 31

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84th South Central Regional Conference CONFERENCE AGENDA Thursday, April 28, 2016 7:00 AM – 12 NOON SHCC Governor Hall IV

Vendor Set-Up

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Graduate Advisors’ Certification - Level I SHCC Facilitator: Soror Joya Hayes, International Graduate Fulton Advisors Certification Committee Chairman 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM SHCC

Caraway I, II & III

Graduate Advisors’ Certification - Level II Facilitator: Soror Thelma Harp Johnson, International Graduate Advisors Certification Committee

9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Financial Officers’ Certification Little Rock Marriott Presenters: Soror Tara McDowell, International Salon C Financial Officer Certification Committee Member and

Soror Candice Milligan, International Financial Officer Certification Committee Member 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM SHCC

Golden Soror Hospitality Suite Opens

9:00 AM – 7:30 PM SHCC Caddo/Osage Lower Level

Registration Opens

10:00 AM – 7:30 PM SHCC

Program Initiative Collection – “1 Million Backpacks”

10:00 AM – 8:00 PM SHCC Quapaw

Soror Services Opens

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84th South Central Regional Conference 12:00 Noon – 11:00 PM SHCC Governor Hall IV

Vendors Open

12:30 PM – 1:30 PM SHCC - Atrium

AKA/AHA CHOPPED

12:00 PM-2:00 PM Strategic Planning Focus Group Little Rock Marriott Presenter: Soror Jacqueline Watson, Manning International Strategic Planning Committee 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM Cluster Coordinators’ Collaboration Little Rock Marriott Presenter: Soror Marian Willard, South Central Region Riverview Cluster Coordinator Liaison Convener: Soror Mina LaGrange, Southwest Central Texas Cluster Coordinator Recorder: Soror Susie Smith, North Louisiana Cluster Coordinator 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM Appointees Only: Workshop Convener and Recorder Orientation Presenters: Carmelita Smith, 19th South Central

Regional Director and Soror Brigid Roberson, South Central Regional Grammateus Convener: Soror Kia Johnson, International Leadership Training Committee Recorder: Soror Kelli Collins, Sigma Rho Omega 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM Little Rock Marriott Arkansas

Nominating Committee Meeting

3:00 PM – 7:00 PM Little Rock Marriott Pinnacle (19th FL)

Awards/Exhibits Set-up

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84th South Central Regional Conference 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM Graduate Advisor’s Exchange SHCC Presenters: Soror Jacqueline R. Dansby, Caraway 1, 2, 3

18th South Central Regional Director; Soror Shaliah Thierry, Former 2nd Supreme Anti-Basileus; International Finance and Technology Committee Member Convener: Soror Patricia Roberts; Alpha Kappa Omega Recorder: Soror Kia Bickham, Gamma Eta Omega 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM South Central Basilei Forum Little Rock Marriott Presenters: Soror Shirley R. Fisher, 21st South Central Harris Brake

Regional Director; Soror Evelyn Sample Oates, 31st North Atlantic Regional Director International Basileus Certification Committee Convener: Soror Katina Semien, Gamma Eta Omega Recorder: Soror Hilda Penn, Alpha Tau Omega Conference Committee Meetings Little Rock Marriott (LRM) 2:30 PM. - 3:30 PM Riverview (LRM)

Constitution Committee

3:00PM – 4:00PM American Heart Association Chapter Representative Hoffman (LRM) Training 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM Arkansas (LRM)

Nominating Committee

3:30 PM – 4:30 PM White Oak (LRM)

General Members – (Election of Delegates)

3:30 PM – 4:30 PM

Riverview (LRM) Archives / History Riverview (LRM) Connection Riverview (LRM) Constitution Riverview (LRM) EAF 7

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84th South Central Regional Conference Riverview (LRM) Ivy Beyond the Wall Riverview (LRM) Logistics Riverview (LRM) Membership Riverview (LRM) Philacter / Floor Monitors & Counters Riverview (LRM) Program Riverview (LRM) Protocol Riverview (LRM) Recommendations Riverview (LRM) Rededication Riverview (LRM) Resolutions Riverview (LRM) Standards Riverview (LRM) Technology Riverview (LRM) Time & Place Riverview (LRM) Undergraduate Activities

4:00 PM – 5:00 PM First-Time Attendee Orientation Presenters: Soror Tari T. Bradford, 22nd South Central Regional Director;

Soror Mary Louise Williams, 13th South Central Regional Director; Soror Mina LaGrange, Southwest Central Texas Cluster Coordinator; Soror Jocelyn McDaniel, Former 2nd Supreme Anti-Basileus; International Basileus Certification Committee Convener: Soror Janice Montague Myles, Phi Sigma Omega Recorder: Soror Patrice Withers Stephens, Omega Alpha Omega 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM SHCC GOV Hall III

South Central Regional Choir Rehearsal

5:00 PM – 9:00 PM Little Rock Marriott Grampus 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM Little Rock Marriott

Children’s Hospitality Suite Opens Honey-Do Hospitality Suite Opens

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84th South Central Regional Conference 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM

Hospitality Suite Opens

5:30 PM – 7:45 PM “Launching Diamond, Golden and Silver SHCC Dimensions of Sisterhood: It’s Natural” GOV Hall II Honoree Reception 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM “Diamond Dimensions of Leadership & Service: SHCC It’s Natural !”

GOV Hall III 84th South Central Regional Conference Public Meeting 10:00 PM. -12:00 AM SHCC – Foyer, Atrium & Terrace

Thursday Night Welcome Arkansas Cluster Hosts “Diamonds & Pearls”

Friday, April 29, 2016 7:00 AM - 8:30 AM Wally Allen Ballroom

“Treasuring Our Legacy: It’s A Natural Connection” Legacy Breakfast

7:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Registration Opens

7:30 AM – 6:00 PM Little Rock Marriott

Children’s Hospitality Suite

9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Little Rock Marriott

Golden Soror Hospitality Suite

10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Little Rock Marriott

Honey-Do Hospitality Suite

10:00 AM – 8:00 PM SHCC Quapaw

Soror Services

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84th South Central Regional Conference 10:30 AM - 11:00 PM SHCC GOV Hall IV

Vendors Open

11:00 AM – 7:00 PM Little Rock Marriott Pinnacle Room (19th FL)

Awards / Exhibits Open (viewing)

9:00 AM – 11:30 PM

Vendors Open (Closed during Plenary Sessions)

8:30 AM – 9:00 AM Musical Prelude SHCC South Central Regional Choir Gov Hall II & III Directed by Soror Precious Coleman 9:00 AM - 11:45 AM OPENING PLENARY SESSION SHCC Gov Hall II & III Dais Processional and Entrance of Very Special Guests

Introduction Special Guests and Program Participants Soror Jacqueline Vaughn, Alpha Xi Omega South Central Region Protocol Chairman Presentation of Colors Meditation Soror Carolyn House Stewart, 28th Supreme Basileus

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® Rededication Ceremony Soror Mattelia B. Grays, 18th Supreme Basileus Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® Musical Selection Soloist: Soror Precious Coleman, Alpha Tau Omega Greetings Soror Cora B. Davis, Phi Alpha Omega

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Soror Tjuana Byrd, Beta Pi Omega Arkansas Cluster Coordinator

84th South Central Regional Conference Co-Chairman

Soror Angela Davis, Pi Chi Omega

84th South Central Regional Conference Co-Chairman

Soror Jasmine Gregory, Delta Omega Omega

84th South Central Regional Conference Co-Chairman

Soror Mary Louise Williams, 13th South Central Regional Director

84th South Central Regional Conference Honorary Chairman

Soror Carmelita Smith, 14th South Central Regional Director

84th South Central Regional Conference Honorary Chairman Welcome

84th South Central Regional Conference Arkansas Cluster Host Sorors Response Soror Donna Millhouse, Alpha Tau Omega

Chairman, 83rd South Central Regional Conference

Soror RoShana Adamson, Beta Psi Omega Co-Chairman, 83rd South Central Regional Conference

Soror Betty Robinson, Ro Phi Omega Co-Chairman, 83rd South Central Regional Conference

Formal Opening of the 84th South Central Regional Conference

Soror Chelle Luper Wilson, Presiding South Central Regional Director Registration and Delegate Report

Soror Marguerite Flanigan, Delta Omega Omega

Chairman 84th South Central Regional Conference Registration Seating of Delegates

Presentation of Rules Governing the Conference Soror Bridget Moore Ransom, Omicron Mu Omega South Central Rules Committee Chairman 11

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84th South Central Regional Conference Adoption of the Conference Agenda

Adoption of the 83rd South Central Regional Conference Minutes Soror Brigid Roberson, Beta Psi Omega South Central Regional Grammateus Soror Jourdan Kerl, Zeta Gamma South Central Regional Anti-Grammateus

Appointment of the 84th South Central Regional Conference Officers Regional Parliamentarian Soror Jacqueline Vaughn, Mu Kappa Omega Regional Tamiouchous Soror Linda Reed, Chi Zeta Omega Regional Grammeteus Soror Brigid Roberson, Beta Psi Omega Regional Anti-Grammateus Soror Jourdan Kerl, Zeta Gamma Regional Hodegos Soror Lanette Rousseve, Omicron Lambda Omega Regional Anti-Hodegos Soror Gabrielle Semien, Epsilon Beta

Introduction of the South Central Regional Director Soror Shaliah Thierry, International Finance & Technology Committee Former 2nd Supreme Anti Basileus

State of the South Central Region Soror Chelle Luper Wilson South Central Regional Director Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated速 Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated History Book Announcement

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Report of the International Nominating Committee Soror Rachel Parker, South Central Representative International Nominating Committee Soror Carolyn Randolph, Chairman EAF

Soror Laura Martin

South Central Region Coordinator,

Educational Advancement Committee International Nominating Committee

Presentation of South Central Regional Awards Soror Faye B. Bryant, 21st Supreme Basileus Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.® Soror Felicia Layeni South Central Region Awards Chairman Announcements Recess 12:00 PM. - 1:30 PM SHCC Atrium & Courtyard

“Do You Think HBCU?” Pep Rally & Food Truck Fest

2:00 PM – 2:30 PM Musical Prelude SHCC South Central Regional Choir Gov Hall II & III Directed by Soror Precious Coleman 2:00 PM - 5:30 PM SECOND PLENARY SESSION SHCC-GOV Hall II & III Soror Chelle Luper Wilson, Presiding South Central Regional Director Meditation Soror Gwendolyn J. Brinkley, 23rd South Central Regional Director Musical Selection Soloist: Soror Danita Waller Page, Chi Eta Omega

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84th South Central Regional Conference Introduction of the Supreme Basileus Soror Shirley R. Fisher, 21st South Central Regional Director International Sisterly Relations Committee State of the Sorority Soror Dorothy Buckhanan Wilson, Supreme Basileus Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated速

Report of the International Program Committee Soror Jasmine D. Adkins, International Program Committee Chairman

Soror Regina Carrington, South Central Representative International Program Committee

Report of the International Finance Committee Soror Danette Anthony Reed, Supreme Tamiouchos International Finance Committee

Report of the International Constitution Committee Soror Martha Perrine Beard, Supreme Parliamentarian

Soror Ashlee Sherman, South Central Representative International Constitution Committee Report of the International Building and Properties Committee

Soror Arla Johnson, North Atlantic Representative International Building and Properties Committee

Report of the International Membership Committee Soror Emile Pendarvis Blaine, South Central Representative International Membership Committee

Report of the International Risk Management Committee Soror Valarie Hill, Legal Resource International Risk Management Committee

Report of the International Nominating Committee Soror Rachel Parker, South Central Representative International Nominating Committee Soror Carolyn Randolph, Chairman International Nominating Committee

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84th South Central Regional Conference Report of the South Central Region Tellers Committee

Soror Angela Frierson Shirey, Mu Chi Omega

South Central Region Tellers Committee Chairman

Presentation of South Central Regional Awards Soror Faye B. Bryant, 21st Supreme Basileus Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.® Soror Felicia Layeni South Central Region Awards Chairman Announcements Recess 5:30PM – 6:30PM

South Central Regional Director Candidate Forum

5:30 PM – 7:00 PM

Hospitality Suite Opens

7:00 PM – 8:00 PM Little Rock Marriott Arkansas Ballroom

Lip Sync Battle/Karaoke Night Undergraduate Sorors

9:30 PM. - 12:00 AM SHCC GOV Hall II & III

EAF AKApollo Step/Talent Show

Saturday, April 30, 2016 7:30 AM – 12:30 PM Little Rock Marriott Chicot

Voting

7:00 AM- 8:30 AM SHCC Wally Allen Ballroom

Leadership In Full Bloom Leadership Breakfast

7:30 AM – 6:00 PM SHCC GOV Hall IV

Vendors

7:30 AM – 6:00 PM Little Rock Marriott Grampus

Children’s Hospitality Suite

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84th South Central Regional Conference 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM SHCC Caddo/Osage Lower Level

Registration

8:00 AM – 5:00 PM SHCC Quapaw

Soror Services

9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Little Rock Marriott

Golden Soror Hospitality Suite

10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Little Rock Marriott

Honey Do Hospitality Suite

8:45 AM - 10:15 AM - WORKSHOPS AT A GLANCE - SESSION I FR01: Launching New Dimensions in Finance Forum Location: Governor’s II and III (SHCC) Convener: Soror Dorothy Buckhanan Wilson, Supreme Basileus Presenter: Soror Danette Anthony Reed, Supreme Tamiouchos WK01: New Dimensions of Philanthropy Location: White Oak (Marriott) Presenter: Soror Laura Martin, South Central Region EAF Coordinator Convener: Soror Shawn Simmons, Member, EAF Board of Directors Recorder: Soror Susie Smith, North Louisiana Cluster Coordinator WK02: Archiving is each chapter’s responsibility. Archiving is YOUR responsibility! Archiving is Fun! Location: Wally Allen B (SHCC) Presenters: Soror Mavis Collie, International Archives Committee Chairman, Soror Gloria Malone, International Archives Committee Representative and Soror Karen King, International Archives Committee Resource Convener: Soror Sylvia Williams Dupree, Epsilon Psi Omega Recorder: Soror Rosanna Deadreick-Farris, Upsilon Zeta Omega WK03: Launching New Dimensions of Connection: Being the Voice Location: Izard (SHCC) Presenter: Soror Myra McKenzie Harris, International Constitution Committee Representative Convener: Soror Jamie Scott, Beta Pi Omega Chapter, Arkansas State Connection Coordinator Recorder: Soror Yasmin Barnes, Upsilon Lambda Omega Chapter, Texas State Connection Coordinator

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84th South Central Regional Conference WK04: Launching New Dimensions in Chapter Bylaws Location: Fulton (SHCC) Presenters: Soror Martha Perine Beard, Supreme Parliamentarian and Soror Ashlee Sherman, International Constitution Committee Representative Convener: Soror Chandra Darville, Phi Sigma Omega Recorder: Soror Dawn Redmond, Chi Zeta Omega WK06: Membership Makes Me S.M.I.L.E.: The Movie (For Graduate Sorors only) Location: Arkansas Ballroom (Marriott) Presenter: Soror Emile Pendarvis Blaine, International Membership Committee Representative Convener: Soror Katina Semien, Gamma Eta Omega Recorder: Soror Jacqueline Davis-Gilmore, Xi Alpha Omega WK07: Launching into Orbit! Year Two of LNDS Location: Conway (Marriott) Presenters: Soror Jasmine Adkins, International Program Committee Chairman and Soror Regina Carrington, International Program Committee Representative Convener: Soror Keesha Williams, Omicron Mu Omega Recorder: Soror Charlotte Harris, Phi Gamma Omega WK08: Launching New Dimensions of Technology - The Digital Chapter Location: Wally Allen A (SHCC) Presenter: Soror Gwen Kimble, International Technology Committee Representative Convener: Soror Shalonda Davis, Iota Xi Omega Recorder: Soror Chamelia Robinson, Xi Alpha Omega WK09: Poised and Polished…Launching New Dimensions of Protocol I Location: Caraway 1,2,3 (SHCC) Presenters: Soror Velena McRae, International Protocol Committee Representative Convener: Soror Evelyn Valore, Delta Lambda Omega Recorder: Soror Jullette Spivey, Southeast Texas Cluster Coordinator WK16: Protecting Our Legacy Protecting Our Pearls: An Honest Conversation About Hazing (For Undergraduate Sorors) Location: Governor’s II & III (SHCC) - Left Presenters: Soror Valarie Hill, International Risk Management Committee Representative and Soror Nekedria Brown, International Risk Management Committee Representative Convener: Soror Natalie Paul, International Undergraduate Activities Committee Recorder: Soror Aliyah Glover, Alpha Rho

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84th South Central Regional Conference 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM - WORKSHOPS AT A GLANCE - SESSION II FR02: Launching New Dimensions in Bylaw Amendments Forum Location: Governor’s II and III (SHCC) Presenters: Soror Martha Perine Beard, Supreme Parliamentarian and Convener: Soror Ashlee Sherman, International Constitution Committee Representative WK05: Financial Workshop 101: Managing Chapter Financial Operations using Financial Fundamentals Location: Fulton (SHCC) Presenter: Soror Danette Anthony Reed, Supreme Tamiouchos Convener: Soror Shaliah Thierry, International Finance Committee Recorder: Soror Crystal Delaney, Beta Phi Omega WK10: Protecting our AKA Homeland from Risk Location: Harris Brake (Marriott) Presenters: Soror Valarie Hill, International Risk Management Committee Representative and Soror Nekedria Brown, International Risk Management Committee Representative Convener: Soror Judith Washington, Zeta Psi Omega Recorder: Soror Theresa Austin, Xi Theta Omega WK11: Ready for your close up: Membership Makes Me S.M.I.L.E. Location: Riverview (Marriott) Presenter: Soror Emile P. Blaine, International Membership Committee Representative Convener: Soror Kimberly Douglas, Alpha Tau Omega Recorder: Soror Pamela Harmon, Northeast Texas Cluster Coordinator WK12: Family Feud: Sorority Edition Workshop (For Undergraduate Sorors) Location: Governor’s II & III (SHCC) Presenter: Soror Autumn Kyles, Second Supreme Anti-Basileus and Soror Natalie Paul, International Undergraduate Activities Committee Representative Convener: Soror Nia Robinson, Theta Mu Recorder: Soror Khadijah Neal, Beta Psi WK13: The Alpha Kappa Alpha Brand 2.0 Location: Wally Allen A (SHCC) Presenter: Soror Carisma Ramsey, International Communications Committee Representative Convener: Soror Chamir Murphy, Lambda Beta Omega Recorder: Soror Chamelia Robinson, Xi Alpha Omega WK14: #E³: Are You Exceeding Expectations of Excellence?

Location: White Oak (Marriott) Presenters: Soror Tasha Philpot, International Standards Committee Representative Convener: Soror Linda Knight Burkley, International Standards Committee Resource Recorder: Soror Tammy Pritchett, International Standards Committee Representative

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84th South Central Regional Conference WK15: Protocol Escorting Matters in Launching New Dimensions of Service Location: Caraway 1,2,3 (SHCC) Presenter: Soror Velena McRae, International Protocol Committee Representative Convener: Soror Kasey Carolina, Chi Eta Omega Recorder: Soror Inesha Clark, Theta Mu WK17: Let’s Do It Right - Do the Right Thing Location: Arkansas (Marriott) Presenters: Soror Ira Jean Henry, International Rituals Committee Representative and Soror Arvilla Banks, International Rituals Committee Representative Convener: Soror Barbara Lewis, Alpha Xi Omega Recorder: Soror Zassar Gatson, West Texas/New Mexico Cluster Coordinator WK18: Just Like A Sista: The C.U.R.E. for Discord Audience Location: Conway (Marriott) Presenter: Soror Shirley R. Fisher, International Sisterly Relations Committee Representative Convener: Soror Robyn McCormick, Southern Louisiana Cluster Coordinator Recorder: Soror Naomi Smith, Omicron Iota Omega WK19: Strategic Planning: Execute and Evaluate for Success Location: Wally Allen B (SHCC) Presenter: Soror Jacqueline Watson, International Strategic Planning Committee Representative Convener: Soror Kelli Collins, Sigma Rho Omega Recorder: Soror Rosalind Spain, Delta Lambda Omega

12:30 PM - 2:30 PM A Royal Celebration of Sisterhood, Scholarship and Service” SHCC Undergraduate Luncheon Wally Allen Ballroom 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM Little Rock Marriott Pinnacle Room (19th FL)

Awards and Exhibits (breakdown)

2:30 PM – 3:00 PM Musical Prelude SHCC South Central Regional Choir Gov Hall II & III Directed by Soror Precious Coleman

3:00 PM - 6:00 PM

CLOSING PLENARY SESSION

SHCC - GOV II & III Soror Chelle Luper Wilson, Presiding South Central Regional Director

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84th South Central Regional Conference Meditation Soror Shannon Byrdsell, Eta Kappa Louisiana State University Musical Selection Soror Maranda Barris, Alpha Rho

University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Registration Betty Williams, Alpha Tau Omega Chapter South Central Regional Conference Registration Committee Chairman

Introduction of the Second Supreme Anti-Basileus Soror Britney Washington, Kappa Iota University of Arkansas State of the Undergraduates Soror Autumn A. Kyles, 2nd Supreme Anti-Basileus Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated速

Report of the International Connection Committee Soror Myra McKenzie Harris, South Central Representative International Connection Committee Regional Finance Report Soror Linda Reed, Chi Zeta Omega

South Central Region Tamiouchos

2016 Cluster Retreats Cluster Coordinators Report of the South Central Region Recommendations Committee

Soror Brenda Dozier, Phi Gamma Omega South Central Region Recommendations Chairman

Report of the South Central Region Resolutions Committee Soror Kim Powers McCree, Alpha Xi Omega South Central Region Resolutions Chairman

Report of the South Central Region Time and Place Committee Soror Evelyn Hamilton, Omicron Mu Omega South Central Region Resolutions Chairman

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Report of the South Central Region Boule Luncheon, Gathering & Hospitality Committee Soror Sheri Hayes, Chairman Soror Cerise McClendon Martin, Co-Chairman Soror Yeshemabet Turner, Co-Chairman

Report of the South Central Region Evaluation Committee Soror Rhonda Newhouse, Omicron Tau Omega South Central Region Evaluation Chairman

Report of the South Central Region Philacters Soror LeShonda Lindsey, Delta Lambda Omega South Central Region Philacter Chairman

Presentation of South Central Regional Awards Soror Faye B. Bryant, Alpha Kappa Omega Chapter 21st Supreme Basileus Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® Soror Felicia Layeni South Central Region Awards Chairman

Report of the South Central Region Tellers Committee Soror Angela Frierson Shirey, Mu Chi Omega

South Central Region Tellers Committee Chairman Announcements

North Louisiana Cluster Invitation to the 2017 South Central Regional Conference Unfinished Business North Louisiana Cluster Invitation to Attend the 85th South Central Regional Conference (Shreveport, Louisiana) Adjournment 8:00 PM -12:00 PM SHCC Gov I, II & III

“The Diamond Experience - Naturally Flawless” 84th South Central Regional Conference Closing Gala

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84th South Central Regional Conference Sunday, May 1, 2016 8:00 AM – 8:45 AM Ivy Beyond the Wall Ceremony SHCC Soror Carmelita Smith, 19th South Central Regional Director Wally Allen Ballroom 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM “SUPER--Natural Dimensions of Praise and Worship” SHCC Ecumenical Service Wally Allen Ballroom 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM “Launching Diamond Dimensions of Total Praise: It’s SHCC Natural” Gospel Brunch Wally Allen Ballroom (Following Ecumenical Service)

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84th South Central Regional Conference REGIONAL CONFERENCE PROTOCOL Polishing our conference Protocol, Pearls, Event & Presence * * * *

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. * Turn off all electronic devise. * Do not audio or video record business meetings.

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

Adhere to conference attire recommendations per event.

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 or 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.

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84th South Central Regional Conference PROPOSED RULES

Rule 1

The initial order of business shall be the adoption of Standing Rules for the 84th South Central Regional Conference, Little Rock, Arkansas April 28 – May 1, 2016.

Rule 2

The second order of business shall be the adoption of the Conference Agenda as presented by Soror Chelle Luper Wilson, South Central Regional Director.

Rule 3 Each business session and all program activities shall begin and end promptly, in accordance with the

official agenda. The South Central Regional Director, pending approval of the voting body, may make exceptions.

Rule 4

In all conference matters not provided for in the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Constitution and By-Laws, the current edition of Robert Rules of Order, Newly Revised, shall govern the body.

Rule 5

The voting strength of the conference shall be announced at the opening of the first business session.

Rule 6 The first person states “To Madame South Central Regional Director, Soror Chelle Luper Wilson,

Madame Supreme Basileus, Soror Dorothy Buckhanan Wilson (if present), Current and Former

members of the Directorate, and Sorors, I am Soror (Your Name). I will give the report from the (Your Committee Name).” The official greeting is only given by the first Soror giving a report. All others who

follow need only acknowledge, “Madame Regional Director, Soror Chelle Luper Wilson, Madame

Supreme Basileus, Dorothy Buckhanan Wilson (if present),” and then proceed with their committee

report. All reports must be typewritten and two copies given to the Regional Grammateus immediately

following presentation to the conference. It is preferred that an electronic file be made available to the

Regional Grammateus at brigidann@sbcglobal.net.

Rule 7

With the exception of designated personnel, all sorors with an electronic communication device shall set the device (to include cell phones and pagers) to silent, vibrate, or off. Pictures, video, and audio recordings are prohibited during business sessions, workshops, and forums. The only exception to photographs will be regional awards presented during plenary sessions. Any soror seen and/or found to be recording during the prohibited events (without prior consent from the presiding officer) shall immediately be asked to leave that event by the presiding officer or a Philacter.

Rule 8

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

Rule 9 All sorors certified as delegates shall be seated in the designated area during all business sessions of the conference.

Rule 10

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

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84th South Central Regional Conference Rule 11

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

Rule 12

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

Rule 13

Each soror shall recognize that seating is open at all conference activities, with the exception of the Undergraduate Luncheon & the Closing Gala where sorors are asked to adhere to the direction of the hostesses. Holding seats shall be considered an unsisterly act.

Rule 14 With the exception of Diamond Sorors, Golden Sorors, Directorate Members, Former Supreme Basilei,

Former Regional Directors, Former Directorate Members, International Committee Chairmen and

Members, and physically challenged sorors; sorors who arrive following the signal to close the doors at

the business sessions of the conference shall pay the Philacter a fine of $2.00 and use the password to gain entry. The password will be given at the conference.

Rule 15

Monies collected as fines shall be donated to the EAF Chelle Luper Wilson Nola Scholars Fellowship.

Rule 16

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

DISCUSSION AND DEBATE: Rule 17 The presiding officer shall rule out of order any discussion, debate, or proposal not germane to the conference agenda.

Rule 18

Discussion and debate shall be limited to one minute per member. No soror shall speak more than once per issue, and total debate time for each issue shall not exceed five minutes.

Rule 19

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

Rule 20

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

ANNOUNCEMENTS: Rule 21 Announcements shall be made from the platform only. They shall be in writing with the name, chapter

name and signature of the soror submitting the announcement and shall be delivered to the Conference Hodegos.

This report is respectfully submitted by the Rules Committee.

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84th South Central Regional Conference The Directorate Supreme Basileus Dorothy Buckhanan Wilson Corporate Office Educational Advancement Foundation Soror Cynthia Howell, Executive Director First Supreme Anti-Basileus Mid-Atlantic Regional Director Soror Glenda Baskin Glover Soror Joyce Henderson

Second Supreme Anti-Basileus Soror Autumn A. Kyles

South Atlantic Regional Director Soror Sharon Brown Harriott

Supreme Grammateus Great Lakes Regional Director Soror Charletta Wilson-Jacks Soror Toni S. Kendrick Supreme Parliamentarian South Eastern Regional Director Soror Martha Perine Beard Soror Mary Conner Supreme Tamiouchos South Central Regional Director

Soror Danette Anthony Reed Soror Chelle Luper Wilson Undergraduate Member-At-Large Central Regional Director Soror Annalise Anise Soror Kathy Walker-Steele Undergraduate Member-At-Large Mid-Western Regional Director Soror Destiny Boykin Soror Jan M. Carpenter-Baker

North Atlantic Regional Director Far Western Regional Director Soror Meredith Henderson Soror Barbara Denson Trotter International Regional Director

Soror Gizette Canegata Thomas

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Former Supreme Basilei

Ethel Hedgeman Lyle+* Supreme Basileus

Beulah T. Whitby* 11th Supreme Basileus

Janet J. Ballard* 22nd Supreme Basileus

Nellie Quander* 1st Supreme Basileus

Edna Over Campbell* 12th Supreme Basileus

Mary Shy Scott* 23rd Supreme Basileus

Loraine R. Green* 2nd Supreme Basileus

Laura T. Lovelace* 13th Supreme Basileus

Eva L. Evans 24th Supreme Basileus

L. Pearl Mitchell* 3rd Supreme Basileus

Arnetta G. Wallace 14th Supreme Basileus

Norma S. White 25th Supreme Basileus

Pauline S. Puryear* 4th Supreme Basileus

Marjorie H. Parker* 15th Supreme Basileus

Linda M. White* 26th Supreme Basileus

B. Beatrix Scott* 5th Supreme Basileus

Julia B. Purnell* 16th Supreme Basileus

Barbara A. McKinzie 27th Supreme Basileus

Maudelle B. Bousfield* 6th Supreme Basileus

Larzette Hale-Wilson* 17th Supreme Basileus

Carolyn House Stewart 28th Supreme Basileus

Maude Brown Porter* 7th Supreme Basileus

Mattelia B. Grays 18th Supreme Basileus

Ida L. Jackson* 8th Supreme Basileus

Bernice Sumlin* 19th Supreme Basileus

Margaret Davis Bowen* 9th Supreme Basileus

Barbara K. Phillips* 20th Supreme Basileus

Dorothy Boulding Ferebee* 10th Supreme Basileus

Faye B. Bryant 21st Supreme Basileus

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+Named Honorary Supreme Basileus by authority of the 1926 Boule *Ivy Beyond the Wall

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Former South Central Regional Directors Mattelia B. Grays 11th South Central Regional Director

Faye B. Bryant 12th South Central Regional Director

Mary L. Williams 13th South Central Regional Director Deralyn Riles Davis 14th South Central Regional Director Mamie L. McKnight 16th South Central Regional Director

Jacqueline Dansby 18th South Central Regional Director

Carmelita C. Smith 19th South Central Regional Director

Polly Sparks Turner 20th South Central Regional Director

Shirley R. Fisher 21st South Central Regional Director

Tari T. Bradford 22nd South Central Regional Director

Gwendolyn J. Brinkley 23rd South Central Regional Director

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84th South Central Regional Conference South Central International Leadership 2014-2016 COMMITTEE CHAIRMEN

Soror Cora Davis

Soror Joya Hayes Soror Danette Reed International Human International Graduate International Finance Resources Committee Advisors’ Certification Committee Committee

COMMITTEE REPRESENTATIVES

Soror Gloria Malone International Archives Committee

Soror Rachel Parker International Nominating Committee

Soror Carisma Ramsey Fields Soror Kari Gray Smith International Investment Committee International Communications

Soror Linda Knight Burkley

International Standards Committee, Resource Soror Velena McRae International Protocol Committee

Committee

Soror Jocelyn McDaniel International Basileus Certification Committee Soror Ashlee Sherman International Constitution Committee

Soror Rae-Ann Spears International Buildings and Properties Committee

Soror Regina Carrington International Program Committee

Soror Emile Pendarvis Blaine International Membership Committee

Soror Karrie Hargrave International Undergraduate Activities Committee

Soror Gwendolyn Kimble International Technology Committee Soror Tara McDowell International Financial Officers’ Certification Committee Soror Myra McKenzie-Harris International Connection Committee

Soror Tamara Cubit International Reinstatement Task Force Committee Soror Thelma Harp Johnson International Graduate Advisors’ Certification Committee Soror Tasha Philpot International Standards Committee

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Soror Juliea Robinson Nelson International Diamond/Golden/ Silver Sorors Committee Soror Irajean Henry International Rituals Committee Soror Burnadine Moss Anderson International Honorary Members and Awards Committee Soror Tammy Pritchett International Standards Committee, Resource Soror Felecia Collins-Wylie International Leadership Fellows Committee Soror Shirley Fisher International Sisterly Relations Committee Soror Shawn Simmons EAF Board of Directors Soror Laura Martin South Central EAF Coordinator

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Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® STATEHOUSE CONVENTION CENTER 84th South Central Regional Conference LEVEL 1

STATEHOUSE CONVENTION CENTER 15’3” H X 14’1” W HOTEL LOADING DOCK

17’10” H X 14’6” W

Security

GOVERNOR’S HALLS 11’3” H X 10’2” W

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SERVICE ELEVATOR DOOR:7’ H X 4’W MATERIAL LIFT 20’ W X 9’9” D X6’10” H

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WELCOME! ALPHA KAPPA ALPHA SORORITY INC. 2017 SOUTH CENTRAL REGIONAL CONFERENCE MARCH 15-19, 2017

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