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84th South Central Regional Conference Souvenir Journal
April 28 - May 1, 2016 Little Rock, Arkansas Soror Chelle Luper Wilson
South Central Regional Director
Soror Dorothy Buckhanan Wilson
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OFFICE OF: Chelle Luper Wilson South Central Regional Director
April 28, 2016 Dear Sorors of the Sensational South Central Region, Brilliant, Resilient, Strong, Multi-faceted, Radiant…those are just a few characteristics of diamonds and also quite appropriate in describing our host sorors of the Amazing Arkansas Cluster. I cannot say enough about our Conference Chairman Soror Cora Davis; Conference Co-Chairmen Sorors Tjuana Byrd, Angela Davis and Jasmine Gregory; Honorary Conference Chairmen Soror Mary Louise Williams, 13th South Central Regional Director and Soror Carmelita Smith, 19th South Central Regional Director all host cluster sorors and Team South Central Regional Appointees who have spent the last year ensuring no stone was left unturned in planning this celebration of Diamond Dimensions of Sisterhood and Service: It’s Natural! It’s Natural our warm hospitality will set the tone as we welcome Supreme Basileus, Dorothy Buckhanan Wilson; 1st Supreme Anti-Basileus, Soror Glenda Baskin Glover; 2 nd Supreme Anti-Basileus, Soror Autumn Kyles; many members of the Directorate; former Supreme Basilei; former Regional Directors and sorors from near and far for a sensational display of sisterhood and service. It’s Natural that this, the 84th South Central Regional Conference will provide incredible opportunities for growth and development, interactive workshops and forums, powerhouse speakers, sisterly networking, not to mention the celebration, recognition and plenty of inspiration as you continue Launching New Dimensions of Service. It’s Natural, as this is the last conference I will host as South Central Regional Director, that my heart overflows with gratitude for this precious gift of leadership and service that you entrusted me with. I hope you feel the thoughtfulness and sisterly love that has been put into each detail. It’s Natural that our dear soror Maya Angelou’s words are a perfect way to close, “Love life, engage in it, give it all you've got. Love it with a passion, because life truly does give back, many times over, what you put into it!" I thank each of you for joining me here in Little Rock and may the love you have shown be given back many, many times over! With love and gratitude,
Soror Chelle Luper Wilson South Central Regional Director
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Soror Chelle Luper Wilson South Central Regional Director 2525 Woodland Drive Cross Roads, TX 76227 April 28, 2016 Dear Sorors, Welcome to the 84th South Central Regional Conference! You have traveled from far and near to participate in the wonderful activities planned in Arkansas’s capitol of Little Rock. Under the leadership of South Central Regional Director, Soror Chelle Luper Wilson, South Central Region chapters are creatively implementing Launching New Dimensions of Service with great energy and excitement. During this conference, we encourage all sorors to participate fully by taking advantage of the training that has been made available to us to ensure that our chapters have a successful program year. Also, please pay particular attention to the International Finance, Nominating and Constitution presentations in this crucial Boule year. Being fully engaged Regional Conference attendees will prepare us to effectively run our chapters, and help develop us as leaders within our sisterhood and respective communities. Most importantly, at this 84th South Central Regional Conference, we will have an opportunity to fellowship with Sorors we have not seen in a while, and will celebrate chapter and individual Sorors’ accomplishments. Special thank you to Regional Director, Soror Chelle Luper Wilson, conference host chapters of the Arkansas Cluster, Conference General Chairman Cora Davis, Conference Co-Chairmen Tjuana Byrd, Angela Davis and Jasmine Gregory and Honorary Chairmen and Former South Central Regional Directors Mary Louise Williams and Carmelita Smith. Their tireless efforts will ensure a successful conference for everyone to enjoy. As we embark on this second year of Launching New Dimensions of Service, let’s continue to be supreme in service and sisterhood as we serve Alpha Kappa Alpha and our communities. I am looking forward to spending time with you in Little Rock as we work to empower one another in service, scholarship and sisterhood. Sisterly yours,
Soror Dorothy Buckhanan Wilson Soror Dorothy Buckhanan Wilson Supreme Basileus
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84th South Central Regional Conference | April 28 - May 1 | Little Rock, AR
Cora B. Davis
Chairman 84th South Central Regional Conference
April 27, 2016 The Amazing Arkansas Cluster of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., is proud to welcome you to the 84th South Central Regional Conference here in Little Rock, Arkansas - the Natural State. A little know fact: Arkansas is home to an untold number of diamond mines -- a natural reflection of the brilliant treasure of leadership within our great Sorority, including our 13th South Central Regional Director, Soror Mary Louise Williams and our 19th South Central Regional Director, Soror Carmelita Smith. Sorors, as we come together to bring to life our theme, “Diamond Dimensions of Sisterhood and Service,” we invite you to experience all this regional conference has to offer surrounded by the atmosphere of true southern charm and hospitality. As our state embraces its rich history, as well as welcomes its diverse, vibrant and exciting future, we celebrate our Sensational South Central Regional Director Soror Chelle Luper Wilson who brought new meaning to “stepping up” to serve as we carried out the vision of our Supreme Basileus’ vision to Launch New Dimensions of Service – naturally. We are grateful for all of the community support, partnerships and friends who have stepped up in a variety of ways to generously support our conference and regional efforts. On a personal note, as General Chairman, I could not be more appreciative to Co Chairmen, Sorors Jasmine Gregory, Angela Davis and Tjuana Byrd (who also serves as the Arkansas Cluster Coordinator), as well as all of the Committee Chairmen and Co Chairmen and Committee members -- both graduate and undergraduate -- who have worked with one goal in mind: to shine like a diamond and provide you with a sensational regional conference experience. This is your opportunity to take advantage of the certification classes, workshops and fellowship opportunities as we prepare to continue to lead and serve in the sensational way that has been our history. Prepare yourselves: to learn, be engaged, challenged, excited and inspired during this weekend in Little Rock. Sorors, welcome to Arkansas, it is well that you have come. Naturally, we are glad to see you. Yours in Sisterly Service,
Cora Bowie Davis
Soror Cora B. Davis 84th SCRC General Chairman
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84th South Central Regional Conference | April 28 - May 1 | Little Rock, AR
Tjuana Byrd
General Co-Chairman 84th South Central Regional Conference
April 27, 2016 Dear Sorors of the Sensational South Central Region: I am anxiously awaiting your arrival at the 84th South Central Regional Conference in Arkansas — the Natural State, where you can find clear lakes, free-flowing streams, magnificent rivers meandering bayous, delta bottomlands, forested mountains, abundant fish and wildlife, and even diamonds at the only public diamond mine in the world. These serve as perfect inspiration for our theme, “Diamond Dimensions of Sisterhood and Service — It’s Natural!” Come early or stay late and explore more of what Arkansas has to offer. Congratulations to our South Central Regional Director, Soror Chelle Luper Wilson on her final Regional Conference. We are excited that you will be right here in Little Rock surrounded not only by sorors, but also by family and friends in Dr. Wilson’s hometown as you convene your last conference. As the home of the 13th South Central Regional Director, Soror Mary Louise Williams and the 19th South Central Regional Director, Soror Carmelita Smith, the Arkansas Cluster history is rich, and our leadership legacy is well established. Sorors of the Arkansas Cluster have worked diligently to ensure this conference is all that you hope for. Our high standard of sisterhood and service, as well as our good old southern hospitality, will set the stage for an unforgettable conference experience for each of you. For us, it’s natural! Sisterly,
Tjuana Byrd
Soror Tjuana C. Byrd Arkansas Cluster Coordinator
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84th South Central Regional Conference | April 28 - May 1 | Little Rock, AR
Angela M. Davis
General Co-Chairman 84th South Central Regional Conference
April 28, 2016 Greetings Sorors of the Sensational South Central Region, It is an honor and pleasure to welcome you to the 84th South Central Regional Conference in Little Rock, Arkansas. For months, our Regional Director, Conference Chairman, Conference Co-Chairmen, and Steering Committees have worked tirelessly, diligently, and passionately to ensure that this conference- “Diamond Dimensions of Sisterhood and Service” exceeds your expectations. It is our sincere desire that in the years to come, each of you will remember this time as a memorable and exciting “Diamond Experience.” I am truly grateful to our 24th South Central Regional Director, Soror Chelle Luper Wilson, for entrusting me to serve as one of the Co-Chairmen for this conference. It is a pleasure to work with such an absolutely wonderful leadership team. In addition, I would like to thank each member of the Arkansas Cluster, my mother and sister--Sorors Thelma Cannon Davis and Yolanda Davis-Hawkins, and my chapter, Pi Chi Omega for their unsurpassed love and support throughout this conference. Whether you find yourself visiting the Clinton Library, enjoying our HBCU Pep Rally, or finding a new dimension of AKA knowledge, I know that this regional conference will forever leave a “Diamond Sparkle” in your heart. On behalf of the “Amazing” Arkansas Cluster, we hope and pray that you have an excellent time at this 84th Regional Conference. We extend our warmest congratulations to our newest Diamond, Golden, and Silver Sorors. It is our sincere wish that you discover “New Diamond Dimensions of Service” and experience “New Facets of Sisterhood” in our beloved Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority while visiting the Natural State of Arkansas. Welcome Sorors to the 84th South Central Regional Conference in Little Rock, Arkansas. In Sisterly Love,
Angela M. Davis
Soror Angela M. Davis 84th South Central Regional Conference Co- Chairman
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84th South Central Regional Conference | April 28 - May 1 | Little Rock, AR
Jasmine Gregory
General Co-Chairman 84th South Central Regional Conference
April 28, 2016 “Individually unique, Together complete.” Greetings Sorors, It is with great pleasure that I extend to you, my Sorors of the Sensational South Central Region, a heartfelt welcome to the Great State of Arkansas, home of the Amazing Arkansas Cluster. We have been working diligently to ensure that your experiences in Arkansas mirror “Diamond Dimensions of Sisterhood and Service.” We are honored to have you venture into the many natural wonders this state and city has to offer. Arkansas provides a home to notable HBCUs, political icons, civil rights leaders, historic landmarks and great southern cuisine. We are also home to seven Arkansas-based Fortune 500 companies. Not only do we want you to take in the sights and sounds of this vibrant city, but we also want you to embrace the activities and opportunities planned. Once you arrive, we invite you to ease on down the pink and green road to connect and network; collaborate and share new and innovative ideas to excel our international programs; celebrate our commitment to service and bid a fond farewell to our Sensational Regional Director, Soror Chelle Luper Wilson, for her leadership, vision and dedication to our region. Again, welcome to the 84th South Central Regional Conference in Little Rock, Arkansas—guaranteed to be a flawless, multi-faceted weekend designed to shine – It’s Natural! In Love & Sisterhood,
Soror Jasmine
Soror Jasmine K.Gregory 84th SCRC General Co-Chairman
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84th South Central Regional Conference | April 28 - May 1 | Little Rock, AR
Mattelia B. Grays
18th Supreme Basileus
April 28, 2016 Greetings South Central Sorors: As always, it is my pleasure to welcome each of you to this, our 84th annual conference. Through the years we have been blessed to spend this time together to remember and recommit ourselves to the vision and goals of our beloved Founders. The theme for this conference, “Diamond Dimensions of Sisterhood and Service: It’s Natural,” speaks to the vows we took when we began this journey as Alpha Kappa Alpha ladies. Our legacy and the future of this sisterhood depends upon each of us to remain “true sisters” in all that we do, all that we say, and what we demonstrate in our daily relationships! Best wishes to Soror Chelle Wilson, South Central Regional Director, and host chapters for a successful and memorable conference. Sisterly,
Mattelia B. Grays
Soror Mattelia B. Grays 18th Supreme Basileus Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
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84th South Central Regional Conference | April 28 - May 1 | Little Rock, AR
Faye B. Bryant
21st Supreme Basileus
April 27, 2016 Greetings To My Sorors in South Central Region: I am pleased to greet you as we assemble in Little Rock, Arkansas for the 84th South Central Regional Conference. Alpha Kappa Alpha is richer for the service that chapters have rendered throughout the years. We celebrate the achievements and the impact that you as chapters and individually have had on the communities and the growth and development of the South Central Region. The theme for the conference, “Diamond Dimension of Sisterhood and Service: It’s Natural!” certainly reflects the work of the chapters and sorors in South Central Region. As we come together, let us rededicate our talents and efforts toward rendering new dimensions of service in the communities we serve. Let us give thanks to God for giving us an opportunity to be a part of serving others and touching lives through Alpha Kappa Alpha. Recall today your success, remember your dreams, and renew your commitment. AKA is building, growing stronger every day, The women of the Ivy will make tomorrow great. It’s the hand of a leader that reaches to the sky, With the spirit of the Ivy, we’ll keep the dream alive. ~ From “We’re AKA, Pride of the Ivy” This conference is Soror Chelle’s last conference as Regional Director. I extend to her a special thank you for the service rendered and wish for her the very best in her future endeavors! Best wishes always to each of you! Sisterly,
Faye B. Bryant
Soror Faye B. Bryant 21st Supreme Basileus 8
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84th South Central Regional Conference | April 28 - May 1 | Little Rock, AR
Eva L. Evans
24th Supreme Basileus
April 27, 2016 My Dear Sorors of the Great South Central Region, What a pleasure to join you again! I have such great memories of the region and so many of you who lives are interwoven with my own. Alpha Kappa Alpha never fails to inform and inspire. We are celebrating your legacy to Alpha Kappa Alpha here at this 84th South Central Regional conference. This is a time when I will do as you do: see old friends and relatives, learn the newest information about our sisterhood; recommit my loyalty to Alpha Kappa Alpha and enjoy being with the sorors. Alpha Kappa Alpha is and has been blessed with an abundance of caring women whose commitment to service has kept us moving forward in this nation for 108 years. You are a great part of them. Thank you for your welcome to me to join you in the “Diamond Dimension of Sisterhood and Service: It’s Natural!” May God bless and keep us under His wing forever. Sisterly,
Eva L. Evans
Soror Eva L. Evans 24th Supreme Basileus
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84th South Central Regional Conference | April 28 - May 1 | Little Rock, AR
Mary Louise Williams
13th South Central Regional Director
April 26, 2016 Greeting Sorors! It is a pleasure Soror Chelle and Sorors to welcome you to the 84th South Central Regional Conference here in Little Rock, Arkansas. The sorors of the Arkansas Cluster have been working hard to insure that this conference will be enjoyable and productive. We hope you will have time to visit some of our historical places and monuments, to name a few, the home of L.C. and Daisy Bates, The Little Rock Nine statues on the Capitol grounds, Philander Smith College, Mosaic Temple Museum, The Clinton Library, and take a walk across the Arkansas River on the “Big Dam Bridge.” “It’s Natural” that we eagerly await your arrival to our scenic city. Best wishes to Soror Chelle for a successful conference. I have enjoyed working with you for the past four years. Additionally, I will be forever grateful for each of you for your help. Sorors on September 2, 2015, my EAF scholarship was capitalized. God bless all of you. Sisterly,
Mary Louise Williams
13th South Central Regional Director
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84th South Central Regional Conference | April 28 - May 1 | Little Rock, AR
Deralyn Riles Davis
14th South Central Regional Director
April 28, 2016 Dear Sorors, It is a delight to greet you on the occasion of the 84th South Central Regional Conference in Little Rock, Arkansas. It is always a pleasure to come to Little Rock for Regional Conference. My first regional conference as Regional Director was in Little Rock, Arkansas. The sorors and the city were so welcoming. I am confident that the sorors of the Arkansas Cluster have planned a Conference we will not forget. The workshops will present relevant data to improve our understanding of the programs of our Sorority. The atmosphere for enhanced sisterly relations will make us more loving. “Diamond Dimensions of Sisterhood and Service: It’s Natural” is a most appropriate theme for this conference. Our sisterhood and service is the apex of our being as sisters and servants of all mankind. Sorors of the Arkansas Cluster, great job. We thank you. Soror Chelle Luper Wilson, I wish you the best conference of your tenure. You have been such an outstanding Regional Director. May God bless and keep you. Sisterly,
Deralyn Riles Davis
Deralyn Riles Davis 14th South Central Regional Director
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84th South Central Regional Conference | April 28 - May 1 | Little Rock, AR
Mamie McKnight
16th South Central Regional Director
April 27, 2016 Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated速 South Central Region Chelle Luper Wilson, Regional Director Greetings, It is with pride and pleasure that I extend greetings to Madame Regional Director, Mrs. Chelle Luper Wilson and the members of the South Central Region during the 84th South Central Regional Conference. As I am unable to attend again this year, it is important that I convey to you how much I miss being actively involved; but I am with you in mind and Spirit. As a former South Central Regional Director, I know first-hand the hard work, long hours and sacrifice required to ensure a successful regional conference. I commend Madame Regional Director for her leadership, innovation and her taking the South Central Region to higher heights over the past four years, the duration of her tenure. I wish her well as she transitions to a new phase in her life and in future Alpha Kappa Alpha leadership endeavors. I am sending you positive thoughts and affirmations to ensure safe travel for members to and from Little Rock, Arkansas. Best wishes as well to the 84th Regional Conference Chairman and Co-Chairman, Mrs. Cora Davis and Ms. Tjuana Byrd for a successful event. Keep me in your thoughts and prayers. Sincerely,
Mamie McKnight
Mamie McKnight 16th South Central Regional Director
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84th South Central Regional Conference | April 28 - May 1 | Little Rock, AR
Jacqueline O. Dansby
18th South Central Regional Director
April 28, 2016 My Dearest Sorors, It is with deep admiration and heartfelt sisterly love that I warmly greet each soror on this momentous occasion of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority’s 84th South Central Regional Conference! Specifically, it is a pleasure to salute Soror Chelle Wilson, our sensational South Central Regional Director; Soror Dorothy Buckhanan Wilson, Supreme Basileus; other members of the Directorate; former Supreme Basilei; former South Central Regional Directors; other distinguished guests; and all our exquisite sorors in attendance during this memorable and magnificent experience in sisterhood! With sincere gratitude, I convey my deepest appreciation to the magnificent hostess chapters for their gracious hospitality and impressive planning! It is evident that our phenomenal sorors of the hostess chapters most generously have shared their time, talents, energy, resources and sisterly love as they have rolled out the “pink and green” carpet! As we convene and renew old acquaintances as well as make new connections among our beloved sorors, may we be inspired by our truly awesome sisterhood! Alpha Kappa Alpha is a premier organization because of its highest ideals based on service, an impressive history of accomplishments that uplift our society, timeless leadership that effectively addresses complex challenges unique to each era, as well as our positive, passionate, creative, resourceful, reflective, dedicated, committed, diligent, progressive and amazing membership! When we unite our efforts and are at one with the Almighty, there is no goal designed to uplift humanity that we together cannot achieve! Yes we can! As we engage in a very special learning and bonding experience this weekend, let us dream new, bold and exciting dreams of even higher achievement for the advancement of our chapters! Let us strengthen our organizational skills, cultivate new knowledge, and sharpen our expertise. May the exciting workshops, plenary sessions, and social activities encountered this weekend plant many seeds of sisterly love as well as increase understanding and divine wisdom to foster our continual growth and development from a personal, organizational, intellectual, cultural and spiritual perspective! With much sisterly love,
Jacqueline O. Dansby, Ph.D.
Jacqueline O. Dansby, Ph.D. 18th South Central Regional Director
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84th South Central Regional Conference | April 28 - May 1 | Little Rock, AR
Carmelita Caruth Smith
19th South Central Regional Director
April 27, 2016 My Dearest Sorors: What a pleasure it is to WELCOME you again to my home state, “The Natural State.” Arkansas is truly a naturally beautiful state and its world renowned southern hospitality is epitomized by the Awesome Sorors of the Arkansas Cluster, your hostesses for the 84th Sensational South Central Regional Conference. It is a pleasure to WELCOME you to my home city, Little Rock, La Petite Roche, the capital of this amazing state where you will find tourist treasures of many varieties: the Clinton Presidential Library, the Arkansas Repertory Theater, the Museum of Discovery, the Arkansas Arts Center, the State Capitol, the Arkansas Territorial Restoration, the Old State House and restaurants galore to suit any taste and palate. Of course, you can always shop till you drop in our malls and plazas. Appropriately, the theme of our conference is “Diamond Dimensions of Sisterhood and Service. It’s Natural!” Arkansas has the distinction of having the only diamond mine in North America accessible to the public. We also hold the distinction of having all Dimensions of Service implemented throughout the counties of the Arkansas Cluster. It’s Natural! Finally, I want to THANK my Sensational Sorors of the South Central Region for helping to make a dream come true: capitalizing the Carmelita Caruth Smith Post Graduate Endowment. This Endowment is for women who are pursuing any degree above a Bachelor’s. My heart is full. My love for you has always run deep and you never cease to amaze me. I pray that Soror Chelle’s last regional conference will be memorable, spectacular, sensational and everything she desired it to be. The Conference Chairman and Sorors of the Arkansas Cluster have labored long and hard to roll out for you a pink and green WELCOME carpet to “the Little City with the BIG Heart!” Sisterly,
Soror Carmelita
Carmelita Caruth Smith 19th South Central Regional Director Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated
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84th South Central Regional Conference | April 28 - May 1 | Little Rock, AR
Polly Sparks Turner
20th South Central Regional Director
April 27, 2016 Dear Sorors: It is with honor and heartfelt pleasure that I welcome you to the 84th South Central Regional Conference of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated. My sincere congratulations are extended to our dynamic and exciting South Central Regional Director, Soror Chelle Luper Wilson, Conference Chairman Soror Cora Davis and sorors of the Arkansas Cluster for planning and executing this historic conference. Our communities have been sustained and strengthened by the dedicated service that members of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated have rendered. Throughout the vast scope of community life in the state of Arkansas, you have delivered unprecedented “Diamond Dimensions of Sisterhood and Service” with honor and dignity. I congratulate and applaud the wonderful service that all members of Alpha Kappa Alpha continue to provide through its membership of more than 200,000 women in the United States, Caribbean, Europe, Africa and the Middle East. And further, I applaud your efforts to ensure a voice for African American women, promote social justice and equality, and your commitment to improving the lives of those who are less fortunate in your targeted Cluster areas. Each of us is challenged to examine ourselves, look at where we have been, where we are, and where we are going. Just as we have a rich history of having shaped the destiny of our past, we are further challenged with rededicating ourselves to Alpha Kappa Alpha’s mission and her motto, “Supreme in Service to All Mankind.” I strongly urge you to learn as much as you can, mix and mingle, and enjoy this noteworthy and historic conference. I look forward to visiting with each of you. Sisterly,
Soror Polly Sparks Turner
Soror Polly Sparks Turner 20th South Central Regional Conference
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84th South Central Regional Conference | April 28 - May 1 | Little Rock, AR
Shirley R. Fisher
21st South Central Regional Director
April 28, 2016 My Dear Sorors: Welcome to the 84th South Central Regional Conference in Little Rock, Arkansas. It is indeed a pleasure to have you join us as we celebrate the theme “Diamond Dimension of Sisterhood and Service: It’s Natural!” The theme reminds us to continue the services that we have implemented in the past while keeping our eyes on the services we are currently implementing and look forward to the challengers that will face us in the future. The ideals and objectives of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated have been implemented in exemplary ways. We have been active community leaders in the political, social, cultural and educational areas. We have been role models for the youth in our areas and fervent supporters of women and senior citizens. There is no doubt we will be equally as productive in the coming years. To our South Central Regional Director, Soror Chelle Luper Wilson, what a stellar job you have done keeping us informed and on the right path for implementing programs that are primary vehicles for Launching New Dimensions of Service. Thank you for your vision, your extraordinary ability and leadership you have provided in leading the Sensational South Central Region. Best Wishes for a successful conference. Sisterly Love,
Shirley R. Fisher
Shirley R. Fisher 21st South Central Regional Director
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84th South Central Regional Conference | April 28 - May 1 | Little Rock, AR
Tari T. Bradford
22nd South Central Regional Director
April 28, 2016 Greetings to the Sorors of the South Central Region: It is with great pleasure that I welcome you to the 84th South Central Regional Conference, “Diamond Dimension of Sisterhood and Service; It’s Natural!” I look forward to joining my Sorors of the Sensational South Central Region in Little Rock, Arkansas, the home of our 13th South Central Regional Director, Soror Mary Louise Williams, and our 19th South Central Regional Director, Soror Carmelita Smith for this conference. I extend warm, personal and special greetings to our dynamic South Central Regional Director, Soror Chelle Luper Wilson. Sorors, it’s an exciting time for South Central Region as we continue to grow and adapt, remaining always sisterly, motivated and open to new ideas as we continue to Launch New Dimension of Service. Our sisterhood is confronting a time of many changes and we are meeting these changes during a time of larger nation-wide and global change. Throughout this conference, I ask you to stay engaged, be proactive and help shape the future of this Region. As we meet and bring inspired Sorors together, let’s ensure Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., South Central Region remains at the leading edge. South Central Sorors, let us experience and be inspired by the workshops; reconnect, enjoy the outstanding social events and explore all that Little Rock has to offer. Congratulations to Soror Cora Davis, General Chairman, and the Arkansas Cluster for your many kindnesses, contributions and sisterliness. Best wishes for a most successful conference and Welcome to Little Rock! Sisterly love,
Soror Tari
Soror Tari T. Bradford 22nd South Central Regional Director
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84th South Central Regional Conference | April 28 - May 1 | Little Rock, AR
Gwendolyn Brinkley
23rd South Central Regional Director
April 28, 2016 Dear Sorors of the South Central Region: It is with pleasure that I extend sisterly greetings to you as we assemble for the 84th annual conference hosted in Little Rock, Arkansas, April 28-May1, 2016. As you embrace the conference theme, “Diamond Dimension of Sisterhood and Service; It’s Natural,” I applaud the host chapters for their dedicated service, time, talents and resources, so willingly shared to host this conference. Your attendance is evidence of your commitment to fulfill the ideals of our beloved Sorority. My hope is that you will enjoy the many events and workshops planned for this conference. I encourage you to seize the opportunity to embrace the warmth of sisterhood while we continue to prepare ourselves to address the needs of our communities at home and abroad. Best wishes to Soror Chelle Luper-Wilson and the Sorors of the Arkansas Cluster for a successful conference! Best Regards,
Soror Gwendolyn Brinkley 23rd South Central Regional Director
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84th South Central Regional Conference | April 28 - May 1 | Little Rock, AR
Latasha Briscoe
Arkansas Undergraduate Cluster Coordinator
April 28, 2016 Hello Sorors of the South Central Region: I am extremely excited to welcome you to the 84th South Central Regional Conference. It is an honor and pleasure to have each of you in my home state—The Natural State—Arkansas. It is especially dear to be in the capital city, Little Rock, where I currently live and attend school at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. Undergraduates, I hope you are ready to “shine bright like a diamond” by donating backpacks for the community service project, attending the Thursday night welcome in your diamonds and pearls-the natural way, increasing professional and sorority development by attending plenary sessions and workshops, showcasing your royal status at the Undergraduate Luncheon and dazzling us all at the closing Gala. It is sometimes difficult to maneuver all conference activities, but it is my hope that you will make a dedicated effort to attend conference activities. I hope you feel welcome and at home while visiting the Natural State. Please do not hesitate to ask any of the hostesses for assistance as we are here to help each other, naturally. Let us also celebrate our Regional Director, Soror Chelle Luper Wilson, for a great four years of leading The Sensational South Central Region. Many of us have not been members during her entire administration as Regional Director; however, our admiration for her leadership and commitment to undergraduates stretches far and wide across Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico and Texas. Once again, welcome to Little Rock, Arkansas for the 84th South Central Regional Conference, Diamond Dimensions of Sisterhood and Service, It’s Natural! Sisterly,
Latasha Briscoe
Latasha Briscoe Arkansas Undergraduate Cluster Coordinator
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84th South Central Regional Conference | April 28 - May 1 | Little Rock, AR
Carolyn Smith Anthony
Co-Cluster Coordinator
April 28, 2016 Greetings Sorors: It is my honor to welcome you to the lovely city of Little Rock for our 84th South Central Regional Conference. We have worked diligently to assure that your attendance is meaningful as well as enjoyable. It is hoped that you take advantage of the well-planned and informative plenary sessions, workshops and committee meetings. We also want you to enjoy the social and cultural events selected especially for you. It is our sincere intent to shower you with “Diamond Dimensions of Sisterhood and Service”. During your stay, I encourage you to explore our historical landmarks, wide-array of shops, restaurants, arts and entertainment - all of which make this city unique. May all who join us here experience an enjoyable, productive conference that will inspire you to continue “Launching New Dimensions of Service.” Sisterly,
Carolyn Smith Anthony Co-Cluster Coordinator
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Official Greetings Follow the dream through Arkansas. Discover and explore the heritage of our civil rights struggle, muscial innovations and artistic revolutions that shaped this state known for natural beauty. Visit historic sites in the hometowns of Arkansans who contributed to our common heritage.
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OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT
April 1, 2016 Dear Sisters of the South Central Region: I am honored and delighted to welcome you to Little Rock, Arkansas – a place where Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. has always had a “superb and sophisticated” presence. Through upholding the vision of cultivating and encouraging high scholastic and ethical standards, your sorority has greatly impacted our city and indeed the State of Arkansas. As the 14th President of Philander Smith College (PSC), I want to personally invite you to visit our campus, home to the Gamma Alpha Chapter, which recently celebrated its 75th Anniversary. PSC is an amazing institution steeped in history and excellence, and, through its outstanding alumni, the College has played a major role in advocating for justice and equality throughout the State of Arkansas for 139 years. Explore our beautiful campus and the opportunities that it may present for those who are in your circle of support. I welcome the opportunity to discuss the “Philander Experience” with each of you. As a past Southwestern Regional Vice President of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., I know the importance of gatherings of this magnitude, where fellowship, leadership and scholarship converge to create moments and experiences of a lifetime. Good luck as you individually and collectively carryout your mantra of “Launching New Dimensions of Service” within the South Central Region and beyond. Your service and unwavering dedication to making a difference is worthy of great recognition! Again, congratulations on your 84th South Central Regional Conference, and best wishes to your Leadership Team and to the Local Host Chapters for a successful series of events. Sincerely yours,
Roderick L. Smothers, Sr., Ph.D. President
900 DAISY BATES DRIVE, LITTLE ROCK AR 72202 501.370.5275
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Office of the Chancellor
April 28, 2016
Greetings: It is with great pleasure that I extend a heartfelt welcome to the lovely ladies of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. – South Central Region on behalf of the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff as you celebrate your 84th Annual Regional Conference in the great state of Arkansas. As the first African-American sorority established on the campus of one of the top historical black universities, Howard University, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. understands and recognizes the importance of promoting and acknowledging historically black colleges and universities through your national “Think HBCU” campaign. While there are those who would question the relevance of HBCUs, I applaud your efforts in shining a light and zooming in on the urgency of endorsing and bringing awareness of our HBCUs. From the beginning, HBCUs were established to educate a class of leaders, men and women who understand what it means to reach back while moving forward. They are producing college graduates who have been told from the day of matriculation that they have entered to learn, but they are to exit to serve their communities. It is evident and visible through the social and civic organizations that they join such as this one, where it is taught and encouraged to “be of service to all mankind.” Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. has positively impacted and served as a beacon of light and hope to not only young women but individuals of all backgrounds and cultures for many years. We salute this organization for its many philanthropic acts towards humanity and continuing to be the premier organization representing “sisterhood, scholarship, and service.” We also commend your national president, Mrs. Gwendolyn Buckhanan Wilson, and your regional director, Mrs. Chelle Luper Wilson for continuing to uphold the legacy of Mrs. Ethel Hedgeman Lyle through their leadership in taking Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. to higher heights. We extend our sincere appreciation to you for your contributions to higher education with special emphasis on historically black colleges and universities. Through our collaborative endeavors, I am confident that together we can continue to shape the minds that one day will reshape the world. As you partake in your Annual Regional Conference, we encourage and hope that you will have the opportunity to visit the Golden Lion Nation at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff. We wish you a memorable celebration as you continue to display a “Diamond Dimension of Sisterhood and Service.” Sincerely,
Laurence B. Alexander, J.D., Ph.D. Chancellor
1200 North University Drive, Mail Slot 4982 · Pine Bluff, AR 71601 Office: (870) 575-8470 · Fax: (870) 575-4645 · Email: chancellor@uapb.edu
www.uapb.edu/chancellor
UAPB is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution
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We salute the 84th South Central Regional Conference
Registrants!
Soror Pamela Carter – Beta Psi Omega Soror Welozette Duffin – Beta Psi Omega Soror Joyce Jacquet – Alpha Kappa Omega Soror Jennifer Metoyer – Alpha Beta Omega
Soror Joy Springer – Beta Pi Omega Soror Benita Stewart – Alpha Xi Omega
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Conference Committees The Old Mill in North Little Rock is a historic re-creation of an 1880’s water-powered grist mill. It is in the opening scenes of the classic movie “Gone With the Wind” and features sculptures by Senor Dionicio Rodriguez.
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Conference Steering Committee South Central Regional Director: Chelle Luper Wilson Conference Chairman: Cora B. Davis Conference Co-Chairmen: Tjuana Byrd, Angela Davis, Jasmine Gregory Honorary Conference Co-Chairmen: Carmelita Smith, Mary Louise Williams Not pictured: Melanie Hoskins, Conference Financial Secretary
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AKApollo
Chairman: Laura Martin Co-Chairman: Ashley Robinson Carolyn Anthony Briania Davis Cassandra Davis DiAnnette Finks Shirley Kelly Corla Ridout Emma Robinson Not pictured: Colea Blann Keisha Cawley Judy Cooper Deanna Shelton-Foulks Stephanie Griggs Dorothy Hemmings Angela Jackson Beverly Jones Hazel Jones Dequeshia Prude Sharonda Robinson Tonesha Sergeant Clarrisa Thornton Alycia Wiley
Attire
Not pictured: Gladys Benford Kindra Brewer Chairman:  Kristi Smith India Callahan Co-Chairman: Sabrina Thornton Kristi Smith Cassandra Davis Raenita Thompson Shayla R. Williams Latoya Wallace
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Awards & Exhibits Chairman: Michelle R. Smith Co-Chairman: Phyllis Caruth Kim Watson Chandler Angela Marie Davis Cecelia “CeCe” Ellington Sara Evans Florence Smith Not pictured: Nanci Armstrong LaNissa Gilmore LaTrese Johnson Myra McKenzie-Harris Chastity McNeary Rowena Brown Parker Vanessa Parker Natalie Rhodes Warren
Children’s Activities
Chairman: Joy Davis Co-Chairman: Yaminah Hawkins Ashley Carrington Saige Davis Michaela Howard Vonsheila Laws Stephanie Lily Tavon Lowe Ariel Wilson Saige Davis 32
Not pictured: Dominique Blake Kara Cloird Ebony Cotton Michelle Hester Montoya Jordan Wanda King Christina Moore Dominique Mull
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Closing Gala
Chairman: Keisha Hines-Craft Co-Chairman: Rhonda Rawlings Ashley Cooper Shirley Holly Sandra Jamison Alison Jones
Community Service Chairman: Toni McCastle Not pictured: Co-Chairman: Damiccah Robertson Co-Chairman: Toniesha Sargent
Not pictured: Sherree Bynum Deneen Delaney April Prewitt
Corporate Sponsorships Chairman: Jamie Scott Co-Chairman: April Peer Pictured: Jamie Scott Not pictured: April Peer 33
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Courtesies & Gifts Chairman: Joy Springer Co-Chairman: Sammie Thomas Chandra McLeroy Vanessa Parker Not pictured: Tamara Burton Bobbie Diamond Eddie Nolan Latayeshia Rembert
Monica Talbert
Diamond, Golden, Silver Soror Reception Chairman: Janet Davis Tate Co-Chairman: Melanie A. Hillard Carolyn Anthony Devita Echols Andress Gray Stephanie B. Jackson Rosalyn Middleton
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Not pictured: Anita Brannon Eugenia Brannon Kim Dobbins-Broadway Lyndajo Jones-Watson
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Flowers & Ecumenical Service Decorations Chairman: Sheila Washington Co-Chairman: Celia Thompkins Pictured: Celia Thompkins Not pictured: Anita Brannon Eugenia Brannon Cassandra Norman-McGhee Julia Smith Sheila Washington
Chairman: Diann Epps Co-Chairman: Eula Liddell Devita Echols Not pictured: Yvonne Blevins Venus Boyd Erin Greet Stephanie Griggs Sheryl Hamilton Kellie Nobile Earsline Turner Rose Vaughn
Friday Morning Welcome Chairman: Lindsey Leverett-Higgins Co-Chairman: Corla Ridout Kanetra Fitzpatrick
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Not pictured: Elizabeth Avery Sondra Boone Lindsey Leverett-Higgins Janis Williams
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Gospel Brunch Chairman: Dorothy G. Smith Co-Chairman: Priscella Thomas Scott Rita Bledsoe Princess Burnside Deborah L. Calvin Rev. Gloria J. Conyers Dorothy Hennings Belynda Jeffries Connie Smith Jessica Turnboo Danita Waller-Paige Jimmie Weathersby Not pictured: Cynthia Ross
Ivy Beyond the Wall
Chairman: Shirley Patton Brown Hazel Jones Co-Chairman: Ella Lambey Not pictured: Betty Bryant Clara Barr Ferron 36
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Kits & Souvenirs
Chairman: Lyndajo Watson Co-Chairman: Angela Jackson Cecilia “CeCe� Ellington Jennifer Johnson Maria Bunting Smedley Not Pictured: Monica Bates Pat Boykin Angela Jackson Felishia Madison Tricia Sproles Peggy Swift Lyndajo Watson
Leadership Breakfast
Chairman: Ronetta Francis Co-Chairman: Dorothy McFadden Co-Chariman: Angela Davis Neikeita Mitchell
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Legacy Breakfast Chairman: Marsha Davis Co-Chairmen: Briana A. Davis, Edna and Anjanette Ricks, Herschel and Genee’ Gaines Jimmie Weathersby Not pictured: Kiffany Banks Yvonne Blevins Anita Brannon Eugenia Brannon Rossia Broughton Rose McGee Earsline Turner
Men’s Hospitality
Chairman: Florence Smith Co-Chairman: Clai Morehead Hall Jacqueline Hawkins Katrina Jones Sherry Keaton Nina Stagger 38
Not pictured: Garbo Hearne Pat Curry Regina Hampton Linda Watson Beverly Lyn-Cook
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Philacters
Chairman: Jerilean Brewer Co-Chairman: Ella Sargeant Briana Davis Stephanie Jackson Helen Jeffries Ehvan Johnson Stephanie Jackson Joyce Thompson Not pictured: Cathy Bonner Sandilyn Bullock Tamera Douglas Marlena Freeman Quiana Goodwin Bettye Hartwell Ashley Jackson Judith Johnson Sharneshia McGee Judy McLeod Ella Sergeant Vana Scott Nina Williams
Photography Chairman: Anita Martin Co-Chairman: Kindra Brewer Kristie Croom Anita Martin Not pictured: Jessica Fuentes Kindra Brewer 39
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Protocol
Chairman: Sharon Munroe Co-Chairman: Annette Johnson Raenita Thompson Ashley Cooper Janet Davis Tate Patricia Turner Maria Smedley Not Pictured: Shanedra Barnes Pat Boykin Brittany Booker Mia Hyman Rachel Johnson Ka’ Lisa Stafield Peggy Swift Paula Washington-Woods
Public Meeting
Chairman: Wilhelmina Lewellen Co-Chairman: Valerie Kelly Co-Chairman: Jocelyn McDaniel Sandra Brown Andress Gray Chandra McLeroy Vickie William
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Not pictured: Linda Anderson Connie Biddle Brittany Booker Colette Honorable Tanisha Johnson Wilhelmina Lewellen Jocelyn McDaniel Davicia Phillips Willa Black Sanders Brittany Woods
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Rededication Chairman: April Tucker Co-Chairman: Angela Monts Shirley Kelly Alyssia Turner Not pictured: Kiffany Banks Angela Monts Jacqueline Sanders
Regional Director’s Dinner Chairman: Natasha Kendle Not pictured: Co-Chairman: Tonia Weems Tonia Weems Peggy Swift Tonya Sproles Pamela Barnes 41
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Registration Chairman: Marguerite Flannigan Co-Chairman: Carolyn Anthony Lenette Burns Betty Bryant DiAnnette Finks Kailyn-Marie Bostic Vivian Humbert Claudia Brown Jennifer Johnson Camille Clark Barbara Jones Beverly Lyn-Cook Gloria Jordan Patricia Curry April Prewitt Sandra Easter Corla Ridout Shirley Holly Georgia Sanders Angela Jackson Tousha Sanders Annette Johnson Nefertari Sims Chantel Jones Tonya Sproles Agnes Kendall Ariel Stewart Wanda King Deborah Walton Julia Lamb JoAnn Weaver Tracy Nicholson Jacqueline Young Angela Paskel Tonya Sproles Patricia Temple Not Pictured: Doris Wallace Linda Anderson Janice Hadley Williams Jo Ann Benjamin Kimberly Withers
Signs & Banners Chairman: Katrina Owoh Co-Chairman: Parra Byron Jennifer Alexander Karen Hughes Not pictured: Danyell Crutchfield Cummings Cassandra Norman-McGhee Tiffany Simmons Cooper Katrina Banks Vivian White 42
Keya Pointer Chastity McNeary Natalie Rhodes-Warren Angela Green Moore
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COMMITTEES Chairman: Alyssia Turner Co-Chairman: Alison Jones Not pictured: Crystal Armstrong Sierra Davis Neigelle Francisco Cimone Hamiter Cambria Jones Gina Jones Temirra Jones Trovace Profice Tina Sevens Jaronica Sneed Yeshemabet Turner Jayla Wilson
Social Media & Communications Soror Services Chairman: Johnetta Crumbly Co-Chairman: Jacqueline T. Wade Paula Washington-Woods Renee’ Austin-Banks Kendra McCraney Shalawn Williams Tiffany Ward Not Pictured: Deidre Davis-Butler Sandra Easter Shalawn Slater
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COMMITTEES Chairman: Willette Totten Co-Chairman: Ramona Collins Not pictured: Susie Edwards
Souvenir Journal Chairman: Calandra Cleveland Co-Chairman: Danielle Jones Devita Echols Nikiya Simpson Not pictured: Calandra Cleveland Jana Rittman
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Technology
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Chairman: Pamela Barnes Co-Chairman: Shawndra Jones Co-Chairman: Sheena Meadows Kanetra Fitzpatrick Ashia Muhammad Lottie Richardson Anjanette Ricks Raenita Thompson Jimmie Weathersby Mia Wilson Not pictured: Shey Anderson Letitia Bailey Monique Benford Audrey Bowser Natasha Coleman Tiffany Simmons Cooper Pamela Gibson Renita Noble Beverlyn Rowden Kitzel Taylor
Thursday Night Welcome
Chairman: Aliyah Glover Co-Chairman: Tara Jones
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Undergraduate Luncheon
Vendors
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Chairman: LaTasha Briscoe Liaison: Mattie P. Collins Crystal Davis NaTasha Davis Saige Davis Akeria Turner Patricia Thomas Alyssia Turner Joyce Wilkes Not pictured: Jennifer Bradley Rossia Broughton Adjua Hardy Andrea Hutchinson Terry Jackson Jonail Landers Amarachi Okafor Akeria Taylor Shara Williams Chairman: Patricia Brown Co-Chairman: Gloria Davis Ariel Wilson Georgia Sanders Stephanie Lilly Not pictured: Jasmine Blunt Patricia Brown Tiffany Cooper Cassandra Davis LaJuanna Delph M’Leah Morgan Jasmine O’Neal Jobeth Phifer Janet Sanders Georgia Sanders Sharon Smith Faith Thomas Shea Warren Andreia Chancellor Williams
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Elections
Publicity / Public Relations
Chairman: Sharon Wilson Co-Chairman: Stephanie Blanchett Phillis N. Anderson
Chairman: Myra McKenzie-Harris Cambria Jones Cynthia Nance Gwendolyn Rucker
Hospitality Suites Chairman: Valandria German Co-Chairmen: Rosyln Middleton Lenette Burns Cecilia “CeCe� Ellington Jean Fluker Monica Hall Deborah Warrren Walton Claudia Watson Rosyln Zeigler
Tellers
Chairman: Angela Shirey Co-Chairman: Wanda Wilson Chandra Alpough Rayetta Baty Virginia Collins Linda Conley Patricia Deal Erin Gaddis Vonda Hayes Angela Henry
Logistics Chairman: Angela Davis Jana Rittman Keesa Smith
Workshops
Music
Chariman: Jemmifer Bradley Marilyn Bostic Taylor McClanahan Rosalyn Middleton Elecia Smith Peggy Swift Brittany Wright
Chairman: Precious Coleman Rita Bledsoe Kindra Brewer Belinda Jefferies Hazel Jones Ella Lambey Edith Powell 47
84th South Central Regional Conference Archives
Tanya Baham…Gamma Eta Omega Shelia Barnett…Beta Mu Omega Thelma Davis…Pi Chi Omega Rossana Deadrick…Upsilon Zeta Omega Claudie Forrest…Pi Chi Omega Brittani Gordon…Gamma Eta Omega Darla Gray…Omicron Mu Omega Shirley Higgins…Pi Chi Omega Camilla Jackson…Alpha Kappa Omega Bobbie Nelson…Pi Chi Omega Nora Nichols…Pi Chi Omega Eula Richard…Zeta Gamma Omega Carol Taylor…Psi Mu Omega Kellie Taylor-White…Sigma Rho Omega Patricia Turner…Pi Chi Omega Darlene Winfield…Gamma Eta Omega Rickie Wright…Alpha Xi Omega
Awards
Toya Anderson…Mu Kappa Omega Richelle Brewster…Mu Kappa Omega Lenisha Broadway…Chi Eta Omega Natalie Chesser…Gamma Eta Omega Inesha Clark…Theta Mu Gaynell Clemons…Zeta Psi Omega Nikeba Davis…Chi Eta Omega Karen Edwards…Tau Zeta Omega Diedra Fontaine…Alpha Kappa Omega Neigelle Francisco…Tau Phi Jo-Carolyn Goode…Alpha Kappa Omega Darla Gray…Omicron Mu Omega Kapresha Harris…Theta Mu Carmen Harrison…Tau Kappa Omega Tiffany Hill…Mu Kappa Omega Jessica Hill…Mu Kappa Omega Latashia Hollins…Psi Mu Omega Debra Hopson…Alpha Xi Omega Shachella James…General Veronica Johnson…Alpha Kappa Omega Marilyn Johnson…Omicron Mu Omega Floristene Johnson…Omicron Mu Omega Mary Johnson…Alpha Kappa Omega Shaunterra Kirkwood…Alpha Xi Omega Jamila Lloyd…Alpha Kappa Omega TeYonda Manning…Alpha Kappa Omega Madelyn McDowell Butler…Delta Alpha Omega Kathleen McKinney Franks…Omicron Lambda Omega Linda Morgan…Beta Mu Omega Bria Murray…Gamma Eta Omega Eveadean Myers…Zeta Gamma Omega LaShawnda Noel…Chi Eta Omega Niecka Pate…Phi Sigma Omega
COMMITTEES
Tiffani Pender…Tau Zeta Omega Andretta Porter-Williams…Delta Lambda Omega Jennifer Rachal…Alpha Kappa Omega LaSandra Sanders…Omicron Mu Omega Nedra Simmons…Beta Mu Omega Krystle Simpson…Alpha Kappa Omega Maria Smedley…Chi Eta Omega Chandra Stacie…Nu Gamma Omega Marilyn Stanton-White…Alpha Tau Omega Cherise Story…Alpha Kappa Omega Carol Taylor…Psi Mu Omega Johnnie Thompson…Gamma Omicron Omega Barbara Todd…Psi Mu Omega Kim Topps…Alpha Kappa Omega Charlene Voorhies…Delta Lambda Omega Ulisa Walker…Gamma Eta Omega Kim Warren…Psi Mu Omega Sandra Williams-Gibson…Chi Eta Omega Danielle Woods…Chi Eta Omega Vallarie Woods…Phi Sigma Omega Ginger Worthington…Psi Mu Omega Whitni Young…Theta Mu Shaneka Young, Mu Kappa Omega
Connection
O’Shelia Brown…Alpha Xi Omega Cheryel Carpenter…Xi Theta Omega Aretha Coleman…Pi Chi Omega Rossana Deadrick…Upsilon Zeta Omega Ashley Dorsey-Foster…Gamma Eta Omega JoAnn Hampton…Gamma Omicron Omega Tiffany Hill…Mu Kappa Omega Sharon D Jones…Mu Kappa Omega Zetha Owens…Sigma Beta Omega Tonya Shaw-Young…Pi Chi Omega Rosalind Spain…Delta Lambda Omega Peggy Swift…Pi Chi Omega Patricia Thomas…Gamma Eta Omega Andrea Thomas…Pi Chi Omega Kim Topps…Alpha Kappa Omega Schelda Williams…Xi Alpha Omega Shaneka Young…Mu Kappa Omega
Constitution
Joy Brooks…Beta Pi Omega Precious Coleman…Alpha Tau Omega Melanie Cowart…Alpha Tau Omega Cheryle Edmonds… Alpha Xi Omega Pamela Harmon…Beta Mu Omega Veronica Johnson… Alpha Kappa Omega Floristene Johnson… Omicron Mu Omega Gillian Knowles… Alpha Beta Omega
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Patrice Langford… General Member Neshelle Nogess… Omicron Lambda Omega Janifer Peters…Gamma Eta Omega Angela Shack-Trottie… Beta Psi Omega Cherise Story… Alpha Kappa Omega Schelda Williams… Xi Alpha Omega
Communications
Ashley Bullock…Theta Mu Cheryel Carpenter…Xi Theta Omega Regina Crosby…Alpha Xi Omega Alexis Downing…Theta Mu Jajanee’ Edwards…Theta Mu Neigelle Francisco…Tau Phi Dawn Funches Allen…Omicron Mu Omega Alice Garrett…Beta Psi Omega Kiara Gray…Theta Mu Monica Green…Mu Kappa Omega Thelma Johnson…Xi Alpha Omega Maliz Mahop…Xi Theta Omega Sharon McCarty…Delta Lambda Omega Kathleen McKinney-Franks…Omicron Lambda Omega Kelley Redmon…General Damiccah Robertson…Delta Omega Omega Nikiya Simpson…Beta Pi Omega Chandra Stacie…Nu Gamma Omega Stephanie Swan…Xi Theta Omega Johnnie Thompson…Gamma Omicron Omega Lisa Tomkies…Sigma Rho Omega Ginger Worthington…Psi Mu Omega
EAF
Bonnie Barrett…Omicron Mu Omega Lucy Bremond…Alpha Kappa Omega Lenisha Broadway…Chi Eta Omega Sylonda Burns…Xi Theta Omega Roshawn Byrd…Alpha Xi Omega LaSonya Clary…Sigma Beta Omega Kimberly Crutchfield…Pi Chi Omega Janice Daniels…Chi Eta Omega Lauren Denton…Pi Chi Omega Michele Fisher…Pi Chi Omega Marguerite Flannigan…Delta Omega Omega Jo-Carolyn Goode…Alpha Kappa Omega Si’mone Grice…Theta Mu JoAnn Hampton…Gamma Omicron Omega Pamela Harmon…Beta Mu Omega Barbara Hubbard…Pi Chi Omega Thelma Johnson…Xi Alpha Omega Chasterdee Jones…Pi Chi Omega Hazel Jones…Pi Chi Omega
84th South Central Regional Conference Kim Jordan…Alpha Tau Omega Valerie Kelly…Beta Pi Omega Wanda King…Chi Eta Omega Linda Knight Burkley…Xi Alpha Omega Sheila Lockett…Pi Chi Omega Bianca Mahomes…Theta Mu LaShawnda Noel…Chi Eta Omega Kathyrn Page…Alpha XI Omega Jennifer Rachal…Alpha Kappa Omega Brittany Ramsey Mills…Gamma Eta Omega Jana Rittman…Pi Chi Omega Emma Robinson…Pi Chi Omega Ashley Robinson…Pi Chi Omega Sharonda Robinson…Pi Chi Omega Tatum Rodgers…Omicron Mu Omega Vonnesia Taylor…Pi Chi Omega Whitni Young…Theta Mu
Evaluation
Cathy Beans…Phi Xi Omega Grace Cooper…Delta Lambda Omega Devita Echols…Pi Chi Omega Marguerite Flannigan…Delta Omega Omega Claudie Forrest…Pi Chi Omega Brittani Gordon…Gamma Eta Omega Verline Hardaway…Pi Chi Omega Floristene Johnson…Omicron Mu Omega Gillian Knowles…Alpha Beta Omega Bobbie Nelson…Pi Chi Omega Nora Nichols…Pi Chi Omega Yolanda Page…Alpha Beta Omega
Logistics
Evelyn Canady…Upsilon Lambda Omega Aretha Coleman…Pi Chi Omega Sara Cook…Alpha Tau Omega Kimberly Crutchfield…Pi Chi Omega Ericka Culton…Alpha Kappa Omega Lauren Denton…Pi Chi Omega Michele Fisher…Pi Chi Omega Adrienne Gibson…Mu Kappa Omega Faye L. Gray…Alpha Kappa Omega Verline Hardaway…Pi Chi Omega Latashia Hollins…Psi Mu Omega Barbara Hubbard…Pi Chi Omega Chasterdee Jones…Pi Chi Omega Danielle Jones…Pi Chi Omega Barbara Lewis…Alpha Xi Omega Sheila Lockett…Pi Chi Omega Linda Mark…Mu Kappa Omega Kimberly Matthewson…Upsilon Lambda Omega Felecia Ransfer…Alpha Kappa Omega
COMMITTEES
Jana Rittman…Pi Chi Omega Ashley Robinson…Pi Chi Omega Sharonda Robinson…Pi Chi Omega Chandra Stacie… Nu Gamma Omega Vonnesia Taylor…Pi Chi Omega Andrea Thomas…Pi Chi Omega Rachel Vincent-Finley…Gamma Eta Omega Deborah Warren Walton…Pi Chi Omega
Luncheon
Ellen Bartley…Xi Theta Omega Roshawn Byrd…Alpha Xi Omega Latoya Chenier…Alpha Xi Omega LaSonya Clary…Sigma Beta Omega Sara Cook…Alpha Tau Omega Tamara Cubit…Alpha Kappa Omega Karen Edwards…Tau Zeta Omega Carmen Harrison…Tau Kappa Omega Veronica Johnson…Omicron Mu Omega Lillie Jones…Alpha Kappa Omega Linda Knight Burkley…Xi Alpha Omega Jamila Lloyd…Alpha Kappa Omega Maliz Mahop…Xi Theta Omega Linda Mark…Mu Kappa Omega Kathleen McKinney-Franks…Omicron Lambda Omega Linda Morgan… Beta Mu Omega Eveadean Myers… Zeta Gamma Omega Zetha Owens…Sigma Beta Omega Kelley Redmon…General Rosalind Spain…Delta Lambda Omega Chandra Stacie…Nu Gamma Omega Patricia Thomas…Gamma Eta Omega Rachel Vincent-Finley…Gamma Eta Omega Deborah Warren Walton…Pi Chi Omega
Membership
Gwendolyn Allen…Xi Alpha Omega Marilyn Bostic…Beta Pi Omega Sylonda Burns…Xi Theta Omega Lawanda Coffee…Chi Omicron Omega Andrika Cooper…Omicron Lambda Omega Regina Crosby…Alpha Xi Omega Ericka Culton…Alpha Kappa Omega Thelma Davis… Pi Chi Omega Cheryle Edmonds…Alpha Xi Omega Ora Evans…Omicron Iota Omega Joyce Jacquet…Alpha Kappa Omega Veronica Johnson…Alpha Kappa Omega Mary Johnson…Alpha Kappa Omega Deborah Jordan…Omicron Mu Omega Patrice Langford…General Member Jamila Lloyd…Alpha Kappa Omega
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Felishia Madison…Pi Chi Omega TeYonda Manning…Alpha Kappa Omega Yvonne S. Manuel…Omicron Mu Omega Kimberly Matthewson…Upsilon Lambda Omega Carolyn McGee… Gamma Eta Omega Cherith Minnis… Pi Chi Omega Barbara Moham…Omicron Mu Omega Niecka Pate…Phi Sigma Omega Maxine Pickens…Phi Gamma Omega Jacqueline Robinson…Omicron Mu Omega Emma Robinson…Pi Chi Omega Yolanda Sampson…Xi Theta Omega Leotha Tanner…Alpha Xi Omega Charlene Voorhies…Delta Lambda Omega Ulisa Walker…Gamma Eta Omega Judith Washington…Zeta Psi Omega Cynthia Weston Washington… Robyn Wiggins…Gamma Eta Omega Marian Willard…Alpha Xi Omega Vallarie Woods…Phi Sigma Omega
Music
Sandra Foster Brown…Omicron Mu Omega Evelyn Hamilton…Omicron Mu Omega Mavis Henderson-Lewis…Gamma Eta Omega Camilla Jackson…Alpha Kappa Omega Joyce Jacquet…Alpha Kappa Omega Amanda Johnson…Gamma Eta Omega Hazel Jones… Pi Chi Omega Linda Knight Burkley… Xi Alpha Omega Janifer Peters…Gamma Eta Omega Stephanie Swan… Xi Theta Omega Una Topps…Alpha Kappa Omega Judith Washington… Zeta Psi Omega
Philacter
Shashea Adams-Guess…Alpha Xi Omega Sherri Ballard…Omicron Mu Omega Ellen Bartley…Xi Theta Omega Marilyn Bostic…Beta Pi Omega Angela Calloway…Tau Kappa Omega Ashley Dorsey-Foster…Gamma Eta Omega Ora Evans…Omicron Iota Omega Clara Ferron…Pi Chi Omega Shirley Higgins…Pi Chi Omega Stephanie Jackson…Beta Pi Omega Veronica Johnson…Alpha Kappa Omega Lillie Jones…Alpha Kappa Omega Jamila Lloyd…Alpha Kappa Omega TeYonda Manning…Alpha Kappa Omega Yolanda Page …Alpha Beta Omega Ruthie Robins…Pi Chi Omega
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Program
Yolanda Brown…Gamma Eta Omega Sara Cook…Alpha Tau Omega Tiffany Hill…Mu Kappa Omega Kandi Hughes…Chi Eta Omega Stephanie Johnson…Omicron Mu Omega Bianca Mahomes…Theta Mu Madelyn McDowell Butler…Delta Alpha Omega Chamelia Robinson…Xi Alpha Omega Tatum Rodgers…Omicron Mu Omega LaSandra Sanders…Omicron Mu Omega Chandra Stacie…Nu Gamma Omega Alosia Sterling…Zeta Psi Omega Peggy Swift…Pi Chi Omega Patricia Turner…Pi Chi Omega Sandra Williams-Gibson…Chi Eta Omega Shaneka Young…Mu Kappa Omega
Protocol
Shashea Adams-Guess…Alpha Xi Omega Sherri Ballard…Omicron Mu Omega Shelia Barnett…Beta Mu Omega Cathy Beans…Phi Xi Omega Marilyn Bostic…Beta Pi Omega Bennyfer Bridgewater…Omicron Mu Omega O’Shelia Brown…Alpha Xi Omega Sheri Cole…Alpha Kappa Omega Carolyn Collins…Gamma Eta Omega Andrika Cooper…Omicron Lambda Omega Ericka Culton…Alpha Kappa Omega Janice Daniels…Chi Eta Omega Patricia Durst…Beta Mu Omega Clara Ferron…Pi Chi Omega Adrienne Gibson…Mu Kappa Omega Faye L. Gray…Alpha Kappa Omega Lynette Hall…Rho Beta Omega Mavis Henderson-Lewis…Gamma Eta Omega Latashia Hollins…Psi Mu Omega Kandi Hughes…Chi Eta Omega Stephanie Johnson…Omicron Mu Omega Deborah Jordan…Omicron Mu Omega Karen King…Alpha Xi Omega Wanda King…Chi Eta Omega Angela LaCour…Alpha Kappa Omega Barbara Lewis…Alpha Xi Omega Sharon McCarty…Delta Lambda Omega Madelyn McDowell Butler…Delta Alpha Omega
COMMITTEES
Linda Morgan… Beta Mu Omega LaShawnda Noel…Chi Eta Omega Niecka Pate…Phi Sigma Omega Eula Richard…Zeta Gamma Omega Ruthie Robins…Pi Chi Omega Angela Shack-Trottie…Beta Psi Omega Nedra Simmons…Beta Mu Omega Marie Smedley…Chi Eta Omega Peggy Swift…Pi Chi Omega Kellie Taylor-White… Sigma Rho Omega Alvina Thomas…Omicron Iota Omega Danielle Williams…Alpha Xi Omega Laverne Witherspoon…Alpha Tau Omega
Recommendations
Standards
Yolanda Brown…Gamma Eta Omega Sylonda Burns…Xi Theta Omega Ulonda Crawford Eurey…Alpha Kappa Omega Devita Echols…Pi Chi Omega Sheryl Frederick…Rho Beta Omega Latashia Hollins…Psi Mu Omega Amanda Johnson…Gamma Eta Omega Stephanie Johnson…Omicron Mu Omega Carolyn Jones…Psi Mu Omega Valerie Kelly…Beta Pi Omega Karen King…Eta Chi Omega Linda Knight Burkley…Xi Alpha Omega Gillian Knowles…Alpha Beta Omega Barbara Lewis…Alpha Xi Omega Felishia Madison…Pi Chi Omega Sandra McCall…Alpha Xi Omega Carolyn McGee…Gamma Eta Omega Shirley Patton Brown…Pi Chi Omega Felecia Ransfer…Alpha Kappa Omega Madeline Valrie…Rho Beta Omega Kim Warren…Psi Mu Omega
Ashley Animashaun…Sigma Beta Lucy Bremond…Alpha Kappa Omega Melanie Cowart…Alpha Tau Omega Brenda Dozier…Phi Gamma Omega Cheryle Edmonds…Alpha Xi Omega Floristene Johnson…Omicron Mu Omega Carolyn Jones…Psi Mu Omega Kim Jordan…Alpha Tau Omega Shaunterra Kirkwood…Alpha Xi Omega Linda Nash…Alpha Beta Omega LaShawnda Noel…Chi Eta Omega Toya Anderson…Mu Kappa Omega Felecia Ransfer…Alpha Kappa Omega Johnnie Thompson…Gamma Omicron Omega Tanya Baham…Gamma Eta Omega Ashly Banks…Gamma Eta Omega Natalie Chesser…Gamma Eta Omega Precious Coleman…Alpha Tau Omega Adrienne Gibson… Mu Kappa Omega Shachella James…General Ellen Bartley…Xi Theta Omega Danielle Jones…Pi Chi Omega Carolyn Jones…Psi Mu Omega Felishia Madison…Pi Chi Omega Bria Murray…Gamma Eta Omega Sharon McCarty…Delta Lambda Omega Robyn Wiggins…Gamma Eta Omega Cherith Minnis…Pi Chi Omega Daphne Octave…Beta Psi Omega Damiccah Robertson…Delta Omega Omega Chamelia Robinson…Xi Alpha Omega Nikiya Simpson…Beta Pi Omega Shashea Adams-Guess…Alpha Xi Omega Kim Topps… Alpha Kappa Omega Gwendolyn Allen…Xi Alpha Omega Joy Brooks…Beta Pi Omega Evelyn Canady…Upsilon Lambda Omega Sheri Cole…Alpha Kappa Omega Cheryle Edmonds…Alpha Xi Omega Toya Anderson…Mu Kappa Omega Gloria Jordan Hall…Gamma Eta Omega Ellen Bartley…Xi Theta Omega Carolyn Jones…Psi Mu Omega Cheryl Benson…Alpha Xi Omega Kim Jordan…Alpha Tau Omega Richelle Brewster…Mu Kappa Omega Karen King…Alpha Xi Omega Angela Calloway…Tau Kappa Omega Jearlene Miller…Alpha Xi Omega Sheri Cole… Alpha Kappa Omega Chercheze Ella Reado…Gamma Eta Omega Carolyn Collins…Gamma Eta Omega Maria Shantell Williams…Gamma Eta Omega Grace Cooper…Delta Lambda Omega
Technology
Resolutions
Rules
Time and Place
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84th South Central Regional Conference Ulonda Crawford Eurey…Alpha Kappa Omega Tamara Cubit…Alpha Kappa Omega Patricia Durst…Beta Mu Omega Cheryle Edmonds…Alpha Xi Omega Mary Fazier…Phi Xi Omega Sandra Foster Brown…Omicron Mu Omega Sheryl Frederick…Rho Beta Omega Dawn Funches Allen…Omicron Mu Omega Lynette Hall…Rho Beta Omega Gloria Jordan Hall…Gamma Eta Omega Evelyn Hamilton…Omicron Mu Omega Carmen Harrison…Tau Kappa Omega Debra Hopson…Alpha Xi Omega Lachon Jacobs…Alpha Xi Omega Veronica Johnson…Alpha Kappa Omega Sharon D Jones…Mu Kappa Omega Carolyn Jones…Psi Mu Omega Deborah Jordan…Omicron Mu Omega Karen King…Eta Chi Omega Linda Mark…Mu Kappa Omega Sharon McCarty…Delta Lambda Omega Jearlene Miller…Alpha Xi Omega Linda Morgan…Beta Mu Omega Linda Nash… Alpha Beta Omega Daphne Octave…Beta Psi Omega Maxine Pickens…Phi Gamma Omega Brittany Ramsey Mills…Gamma Eta Omega Chercheze Ella Reado…Gamma Eta Omega Jacqueline Robinson…Omicron Mu Omega Chamelia Robinson…Xi Alpha Omega Yolanda Sampson…Xi Theta Omega Chandra Stacie…Nu Gamma Omega Portia Talbot…Omicron Tau Omega Lisa Tomkies…Sigma Rho Omega Una Topps…Alpha Kappa Omega Cynthia Weston Washington…Omicron Mu Omega Tracee Wysinger…Chi Zeta Omega
Undergraduate Activities
Ashley Animashaun…Sigma Beta Lenisha Broadway…Chi Eta Omega Ashley Bullock…Theta Mu Gaynell Clemons…Zeta Psi Omega Ericka Culton…Alpha Kappa Omega Alexis Downing…Theta Mu Jajanee’ Edwards…Theta Mu Mary Fazier…Phi Xi Omega Marguerite Flannigan…Delta Omega Omega Diedra Fontaine…Alpha Kappa Omega Neigelle Francisco…Tau Phi Kiara Gray…Theta Mu Si’mone Grice…Theta Mu Marilyn Johnson…Omicron Mu Omega
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Host Chapters Arkansas Cluster GRADUATE HOST CHAPTERS Beta Pi Omega - Little Rock, Arkansas Delta Omega Omega - Pine Bluff, Arkansas Eta Sigma Omega - Marianna, Arkansas Kappa Nu Omega - Jonesboror, Arkansas Lambda Sigma Omega - Blytheville, Arkansas Mu Chi Omega - Helena / West Helena, Arkansas Pi Chi Omega - West Memphis, Arkansas Sigma Beta Omega - Camden, Arkansas Phi Alpha Omega - Bentonville, Arkansas Phi Zeta Omega - Magnolia, Arkansas UNDERGRADUATE HOST CHAPTERS Alpha Rho - University of Arkansas Pine Bluff Gamma Alpha - Philander Smith College Epsilon Phi - University of Arkansas Little Rock Eta Upsilon - Arkansas State University Iota Zeta - Southern Arkansas University - Magnolia Kappa Iota - University of Arkansas Fayetteville
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To our beautiful wife and mother, WOW! Time surely flies. As you finish out your term as South Central Regional Director, know that we are proud of you for passionately pursuing your dreams!
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Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated Tau Rho Omega Chapter Congratulates Our Very Own
South Central Regional Director
Chelle Luper Wilson
On a Successful 84th SCRC
2016 Chapter Officers President – Rochelle Dillon 1st Vice President – Daphane A. Hood 2nd Vice President – Shellea Mason Secretary – Tywla Hubbard Correspondence Secretary – Gabriella W. Hill Financial Secretary – Morgan Hubbard Treasurer – Candace Slaughter Membership Chairman – Ashunti Powell Graduate Advisor – Latoya S. McGraw
Parliamentarian – Kayla Odom Chaplain – Janice Manous Chapter Hostess – Carolyn Bibbs Door Keeper – Chantel McMorris Ivy Leaf Reporter – Kendra Mason Custodian – Connie Burks Historian – Jennifer Moore Member(s) at Large – Portia Babineaux & Keira Scanks
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The Sorors of
Phi Alpha Omega
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Chairman, 84th South Central Regional Conference Here’s to a successful regional conference Diamond Dimensions of Sisterhood & Service: It’s Natural!
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CONGRATULATIONS Soror Cora 84th South Central Regional Conference General Chairman
Legacy Vine Pictured Left to Right: Sorors Emma Rodgers, Candace Rodgers, L’Ornya Bowie, Cora Bowie Davis, Iris Bowie Thomas Zelda Bowie Elder, MD Phi Chapter - 1942 Vanzetta Moore Bowie Whittaker Chi Chapter - 1949 Cora Bowie Davis Alpha Chapter - 1962 Zenda J. Bowie Chi Chapter - 1970 Angela Baughman Bowie Chi Chapter - 1973 Dawn Woolfolk Daniels Iota Mu Chapter - 1990 L’Ornya Bowie Xi Zeta Omega - 2005
Mary Joyce Bowie Green Phi Chapter - 1945 Iris Darcine Bowie Thomas Alpha Tau Chapter - 1952 Emma Simmons Scruggs Rodgers Gamma Psi Chapter - 1964 Zelda “Yogi” Bowie Chi Chapter - 1972 Elisa Davis Mangual Iota Alpha Chapter - 1990 Felisha Bowie Alpha Phi Chapter - 1996 Candace Rodgers Alpha Rho Chapter - 2009
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P si Mu Omega Chapter Pearland, Texas
Congratulations To Regional Director Soror Chelle Luper Wilson for a successful 84th South Central Regional Conference
Beta Mu Omega 2016 Chapter Officers Tavernar Baxter
President
Erayne Gee Hill Timeka Gordon Adrienna Tippens Tamara Pilgrim Edith Gray Ethelene McCullough
1st Vice President 2nd Vice President Recording Secretary Assistant Secretary Financial Secretary Treasurer
Leigh Holland Patricia Durst Pamela Harmon Sheila Wiley Marian Mayfield Tara Paige Surnedra Simmons
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Corresponding Secretary Hostess Parliamentarian Ivy Leaf Reporter Sargent-at-Arms Historian Graduate Advisor
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated Gamma Eta Omega Chapter Baton Rouge, Louisiana Best wishes to the host chapters and Soror Chelle Luper Wilson for a successful 84th South Central Regional Conference
Gwendolyn Thomas, Basileus Mary Beals, Grammateus Naomi Anthony, Anti-Tamiouchos Melisha Jenkins, Epsitoleus Gabrielle Lewis, Ivy Leaf Reporter Kaffia Arvie, Chaplain Kia Bickham, Graduate Advisor Shanna Warner, Graduate Advisor
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2016 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Kathy Saloy, Basileus
Dana Ray, 1st Anti-Basileus Angelique Davillier, Grammateus Mia Mosby, Pecunious Grammateus Kelly Morton Cook, Tamiouchos Nancy Sison, Hodegos Micaela Bowers, Parliamentarian Brittany Reed, Graduate Advisor (Omicron Psi) Shantrell McGill Johnson, Member at Large LaShanda Prevost, Member at Large Carlene Augustine Barthe, Standards Chairman Kiana Lumpkins, Connections Chairman Shaniece Bickham, Technology Chairman Yolonda Wornner Prevost, Protocol Chairman April McFarland, Pan-Hellenic Representative
Amber Davillier, 2nd Anti-Basileus Tracy Tinguee, Anti-Grammateus Stephanie Chambliss, Anti-Pecunious Grammateus Karen Gavins-Taylor, Epistoleus Megan Hubbard, Philacter Marjorie Parker, Ivy Leaf Reporter Karen Foster, Chaplain Linda Landry, Member at Large Rebecca Smith, Member at Large Rhonda Goode Douglas, Membership Chairman Desi DeLarge, Historian / Archives Chairman Brenda Williams, Cotillion Chairman Terri Love, Pan Hellenic Representative Lanette E. Rousseve, Immediate Former Basileus
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Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Pi Chi Omega Chapter West Memphis, Arkansas
2016 ~ 2017 Officers Emma Milliner Robinson, President Patricia Turner, Vice-President Christine Watson, Recording Secretary Cherith Minnis, Asst. Recording Secretary Joyce Smith, Treasurer Carolyn Anthony, Financial Secretary Hazel Jones, Correspondence Secretary Clara Barr Ferron, Ivy Leaf Reporter Thelma Cannon Davis, Chaplain Annette Johnson, Parliamentarian Peggy Swift, Chapter Hostess Yolanda Davis-Hawkins, Door Keeper Demetra Williams, Historian
Other Chapter Members Tammy Ali-Carr Sherri Brooks Torsha Brown Amanda Collier Lauren Denton Gwendolyn Freeman Barbara Hubbard Danielle Jones Cheryl Martin Nora Nichols Ruthie Robins Alicia Pickens Smith Sandra Williams
Shannon Berry Raven Brown Natasha Clay Kimberly Crutchfield Devita Williams Echols Verline Hardaway Tiffany Hubbard-Boley Shelia Locket Samantha Davis Moore Teramia “Terri� Oliver Ashley Robinson Vonessia Taylor Tonya Shaw Young
Delvestia Shay Bond Shirley Patton Brown Barbara Clements Ouida Cunningham Michele Fisher Dorothy Harper Barbara McCoy Johnson Beverly Macklin Bobbie Owens Nelson Sharon Patterson Sharonda Robinson Andrea Thomas
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Lakesha Booker Tikita Brown Aretha Coleman Angela Davis Claudie Forrest Shirley Higgins Chasterdee Jones Felishia Madison Anjelica Nichols Jana Rittman Nykkia Roberts Sellers Deborah Warren Walton
Congratulations on a Sensational 84th South Central Regional Conference
Basileus: Charlotte Jefferson-Huggins Grammateus: Latoya Brooks Tamiouchos: Sharon Sutton Epistoleus: Kurtessa Allen
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Jennifer Dean, Philactor Saneetra Woolridge, Ivy Leaf Reporter Vivian Young, Chaplain Kimly Williams, Historian Artie McLaurin, Parliamentarian Jatun Dorsey, Business Manager Gayun Matthews, Member-At-Large Azley Cobb, Member-At-Large Felicia Jones, Standards Chairman
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Welcomes Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. 84th South Central Regional Conference
Mon - Fri: 9am - 5pm | Sat: 10am - 5pm | Sun: By Appointment 1001 Wright Avenue, Little Rock, AR | Director: Soror Garbo Hearne Visit: www.hearnefineart.com Phone: (501) 372-6822 Images: Bisa Butler - Black Orchid (left); CHUKES - ICE (right)
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Beta Psi Omega
Congratulations Sorors Mavis Ball, Toya Cirica Bell, Kimberly Bradford-Brown, Pam Carter, Tiffany Dudley, and Tamara Miller on 25 years of sisterhood and service. With Sisterly Love,
Soror Brigid Roberson Silver Star & Life Member Beta Psi Omega, Austin, TX
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Presenting you with roses to celebrate your years of service. With Sisterly Love,
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Upsilon Lambda Omega Chapter DeSoto, Texas
2016 Chapter Officers and Committee Chairmen President Vice-President Secretary Asst. Secretary Treasurer Financial Secretary Asst. Treasurer Asst. Financial Secretary Corresponding Secretary Chapter Hostess Sergeant-At-Arms Parliamentarian Ivy Leaf Reporter Historian Custodian/Curator Chaplain Business Manager Member-At-Large
Angela L. Davis Henry Evelyn Canady Ramonda Busby Tonisha Nelson Renea Dickson Tamikah Neal Gina Johnson Kimyatta Butler Dion Legington Maisha Bankhead Donna Whitehead Yasmin Barnes Angela Jacobs-Butler Cynthia Lewis Alisa Alien Thomas Cheryl Sims Sonia Shamlin Felicia Quigley
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Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated South Central Region
Best Wishes and Congratulations to Soror Chelle Luper Wilson and the Host Chapters as you Launch Diamond Dimensions of Sisterhood and Service for an Outstanding 84th South Central Regional Conference
A Special Tribute to Our Caring, Dedicated and Loving
Initiated Beta Psi – Spring 1965 Southern University A&M College – Baton Rouge, Louisiana Fifty Years of Continuous Service in Alpha Beta Omega Chapter – New Orleans, LA and Alpha Kappa Omega Chapter – Houston, TX “There Is No Other Like Our Sisterhood” 94
The Phi Xi Omega Chapter Applauds the th 84 South Central Regional Conference
Phi Xi Omega (PXO) Officers & Members: Pamela Ray, President, Andrea Price, Vice President & Program Chairman Tamirra Robinson, Recording Secretary Aja Varnado, Asst Recording Secretary & Financial Secretary Kwashia Campbell, Corresponding Secretary Mary Hill, Treasurer Lisa Wills-Rogers, Ivy Leaf Reporter & Parliamentarian Mina LaGrange, Historian Sharon Wilkins, Sergeant at Arms Willie Lewis, Hostess Mary Helen Frazier, Graduate Advisor Destiny McKinney, Assistant Graduate Advisor
Sharon Baker April Barnes ^**Cathy Beans †Sherri Benn †Marilyn Bostick Bethany Bourgeois George **Stephanie Bright Breanna Burton Kwashia Campbell Diana Everett ^†**Laurie Fluker ^***Mary Helen Frazier Andrea Price Pamela Ray Devan Reynolds Tamirra Robinson Lindsay Southard **Margie Southard Aja Varnado Sharon Wilkins Racquel Williams Lisa Wills-Rogers **Mary Hill LaToya Jenkins Mina LaGrange **Willie Lewis Destiny McKinney Keesha Nix Yvonne Ortiz Jasmin Young Anjelica Pack Andrea Price Zandria Mims Jasmin Young Cheryl Neal-Green Stephanie Tilley Home of SW Central Cluster Coordinator, Soror Mina LaGrange
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PXO Golden Soror Mary Helen Frazier
Member Legend: †Charter Member **25 Year Member ***50 Year Member ^Life Member
Congratulations and Blessings To Our Texas Born Beauty
Darlene Dodd Silver Star 2016
With our Love, Honey Do Melvin, Brother J.D., Soror Daughter Brittany, Future AKA Daughter Brandy and your Texas family
Let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven. Matthew 5:16
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Best Wishes to the Arkansas Cluster on the 84th South Central Regional Conference from the Alpha Beta Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. New Orleans, LA
Soror Robyn S. McCormick~ Basileus Soror Troave Profice~ 1st Anti-Basileus
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Cheers to our 84th South Central Regional Conference! Delta Omega Omega salutes Madam Regional Director, Soror Chelle Luper Wilson on a SENSATIONAL SEASON! Delta Omega Omega Chapter Officers Soror Toni McCastle……President Soror Damiccah Rice-Robertson……1st Vice President Soror Terri Jackson……2nd Vice President Soror Yolonda Henry……Secretary Soror Rossia Broughton……Treasurer Soror Shara Williams……Financial Secretary Soror Willette Totten……Corresponding Secretary Soror Stacy Luckett…..Sargent at Arms Soror Myra Alford……Greeter Soror Yaminah Hawkins……Assistant Secretary Soror Jonail Landers……Assistant Treasurer / Assistant Graduate Advisor Soror Joyce Wilkes……Assistant Financial Secretary Soror Marguerite Flannigan……Parliamentarian / Graduate Advisor Soror Uyolanda Wilson……Chaplain Girls just wanna have FUN in the NATURAL STATE!
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Phi Sigma Omega Chapter Gonzales, Louisiana Best Wishes to Soror Chelle Luper Wilson on a successful 84th South Central Regional Conference
Chapter Officers Basileus
Chandra R. Darville
Anti-Basileus
Donna L. Newsome
Grammateus
Carla Thomas Singleton
Tamiouchos
Jasmine Paul
Pecunious Grammateus
Shalonda Walker
Anti- Grammateus
Vallarie Woods
Epistoleus
Mary Gauthier Lewis
Ivy Leaf Reporter
A. Denise Graves
Hodegos
Carla Popularas
Membership Chairman
Catrina Irvin
Philacter
Valerie Broussard
Chaplain
Linda Colar
Historian
Ladasha Hickerson
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ALPHA KAPPA ALPHA SORORITY, INC.
TAU ZETA OMEGA CHAPTER – WEBSTER, TEXAS www.tauzetaomega.com
BEST WISHES FOR A SUCCESSFUL
84TH SOUTH CENTRAL REGIONAL CONFERENCE AND A SPECIAL CONGRATULATIONS TO
Silver Soror Regina McWright Pittman
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated
Tau Kappa Omega Chapter
OFFICERS Basileus – Tondra Allen Anti-Grammateus – Deborah King Epistoleus – Elois Washington Parliamentarian – Wanda George Membership Chair – Kilian Williams
Plaquemine, Louisiana
Carmen Harrison, Basileus
Anti-Basileus – Karen Edwards Tamiouchos – Veronica Rice Ivy Leaf Reporter – Tamara Jones Philacter – Linda Ford Standards – Regina Pittman
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated
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Grammateus – Laurie Mitchell Pecunious Grammateus – Chevelle Wilson Hodegos – LaTonya Dansby Chaplain – Crystal Allen Historian – Charne’ Day
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® Chi Zeta Omega Chapter
CongEatFlations Soror Chelle Luper Wilson on Four SuccessfFl Years As The Sensational South CentEal Regional Director We appreciate all that you have done for our region!
In Sisterhood and Ser.ice, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sororit5, Incor6orated® Chi Zeta Omega Chapter Plano, Texas Dawn Redmond, Basileus
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Congratulations on the
84th South Central Regional Conference From the
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Congratulations
Regional Director Chelle Luper Wilson and Host Chapters on a Sensational 84th South Central Regional Conference!
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated®
Alpha Xi Omega Chapter
“A Circle of Sisters: Perpetually Purposed for Service” 2016-2017 Officers Kassie Gossom, President Alicia T. Grinage, First Vice President Velena McRae, Second Vice President Clarette Hayes, Recording Secretary Michele Lassiter-Ewell, Assistant Recording Secretary Cornelia Casteel, Financial Secretary April Toussaint, Assistant Financial Secretary Ama Grandberry, Corresponding Secretary Emile Blaine, Treasurer LaChon Jacobs, Assistant Treasurer Debra Hopson, Hostess
Jacqueline Bosh, Sergeant at Arms Stephanie Arterbery, Publicity Chairman Rosemary Bolden, Standards Chairman Rita N. Cloman, Parliamentarian Kristina Page, Graduate Advisor, Epsilon Mu Donna Blackburn, Graduate Advisor, Epsilon Sigma Karen King, Graduate Advisor, Kappa Mu Jacqueline Littlefield-Lee, Member at Large Lynda Mayberry, Member at Large Paula Parker, Member at Large
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Plan to join us in Little Rock, AR at the South Central Regional Conference. Talk will be held on April 27th. The first 25 attendees will receive a Pink Goes Red apron pictured below! See event program for time and location.
PINK WENT RED... SO NOW WHAT? Raising awareness for Heart Health is great, but how do we as an organization delve deeper into changing behavior within the communities that we serve? Nationally, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. has partnered with the American Heart Association to create a strategic plan for the communities that we serve. Please join us as we provide information on how local chapters can meet the national targets and free resources available to help navigate the process.
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WELCOME! ALPHA KAPPA ALPHA SORORITY INC. 2017 SOUTH CENTRAL REGIONAL CONFERENCE MARCH 15-19, 2017
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