Theta Zeta Omega Delegate Report Igniting the Power of the Pearl! 84th South Eastern Regional Conference Memphis, TN March 10-13, 2016 Soror Mary Conner, presiding
Host Chapters Cluster 4
Graduate Chapters Delta Theta Omega - Mobile, AL Omicron Beta Omega – Meridian, MS Psi Omicron Omega – Alberta, AL Theta Sigma Omega – Hattiesburg, MS Theta Zeta Omega – Ocean Springs, MS Upsilon Chi Omega – Gulfport, MS Xi Mu Omega – Columbia, MS Undergraduate chapters Epsilon Upsilon – University of South Alabama Iota Kappa – University of Southern Mississippi Pi Rho - Spring Hill College
Basilei Institute Soror Charlotte Anderson, Basilei Institute Chairman, convened the workshop. Soror Angela Jupiter-McCon, opened with the meditation.
M&Ms We were each given a M&M. Chapter Basilei had to answer a depending on the color of the M&M. GREEN BLUE
RED
YELLOW
ORANGE BROWN
When and where were you initiated? Why did you choose to become an AKA? Tell us about your favorite service project that your chapter has done this past year. Tell us how your chapter has launched the mentoring program So now you are SERD, what are some changes you would make and why Tell us your favorite sisterly relations activity Tell us about an Act of Kindness you have displayed or that you witnessed
We were also given a M & M Prayer: GREEN candy, thank God for one gift or good thing in your life (family, love, health,). BLUE candy, pr ay for a Sor or , fr iend or neighbor who needs help. RED candy, pr ay for someone you love. YELLOW candy, pr ay for our leader s (sor or ity, chapter , gover nment, or chur ch). ORANGE candy, pr ay for a Sor or or someone who is sick or hur t and needs to be healed. BROWN candy, pr ay for your self. Tell God something you ar e sor r y for , something that is worrying you or something you need help with. Connect with God, Communicate with God, and Celebrate God’s power to answer prayer.
Basilei Institute Continued
Soror Pamela Bright delivered the program totals. Sorors questioned about chapter evaluations. It was stated per the Standards Resource Guide, chapters will receive a 45 day notice, but, start working on your records now. Minutes, financial reports, and MIP records will be needed for the last 2-4 years. It is the quality of the document they are looking at. Documents must be signed. It was suggested the minutes and reports be placed month by month in plastic tubs. Green for money—receipts, check stubs, financial records, etc‌. This is a continuous process. Every Basileus at the end of the year needs to collect the files. The Anti-Basileus, Pecunious Grammateus, and Tamiouchos need to keep reports in files also. They will need old checks with two signatures on the check (if you cannot show it, you did not do it). There are 997 chapters in Alpha Kappa Alpha and all must follow the chain of command. No one should go to the RD without going to the Basileus first. No one should go to the Supreme without going to the RD first. All officers in the chapter report to the Basileus. The Basileus should know what is going on in the chapter at all times. The RD will correspond with the chapter Basilei. Cluster coordinators are the liaison, but they have no power. Be mindful of how you present yourself to the public. Have a session during your leadership training on attire protocol. When you represent AKA in public, wear pink and green. Stress it at the local level. We wear black a lot, but still incorporate pink and green.
Basilei Institute Continued
Soror Sharon Brown Harriott, South Atlantic Regional Director spoke to the Chapter Basilei about Basileus Characteristics, Key Areas of Responsibility, Protocol for Chapter Basilei, Chain of Command (Supreme Basileus, RD, Chapter Basileus, Chapter Members), Protocol Tips (Business Attire, including hosiery when not wearing pants), and Top Ten Rules For Success—1) Careful consideration of appointment of officers and chairmen based on their ability, responsibility, and creativity, 2)Establish and maintain good rapport with officers and committee chairmen while keeping the line of communication open, 3) Learn not to take things personally—it’s business, not personal, 4) Remain NEUTRAL and IMPARTIAL. Decisions are made in the best interest of the chapter, 5) Maintain confidentiality with chapter business and members, 6) Familiarize yourself with community, campus resources, and agencies, 7) Know parliamentary procedures, sorority documents, and chapter finances, 8) Get to know other chapter Basilei in your area, 9) Familiarize yourself and use computer technology as a resource, and 10) Take care of yourself and make time for yourself and your family everyday. We ended the meeting saying The Basileus Creed.
Respectfully submitted,
Soror Angela Jupiter-McCon, TZO Chapter Basileus
The First Time Attendee Session was welcoming and very well attended with standing room only! The session was presented by Soror Chelsea McKissack and focused on protocol and rules of the 84th South Eastern Regional Conference. We were each given eyeglass templates that represented vision and how we should always try to view each other positively. She remarked on how to behave sisterly and respectfully, especially while wearing our letters. She covered social media etiquette, dress
attire, and dining etiquette. The session concluded with questions and answers and certificate presentations.
Respectfully submitted,
Soror Nicole Gines
Soror Anika Morgan, One Million Backpack Chairman, dropped off 20 backpacks at SERC. Approximately 100 backpacks were given to the chapter to disseminate to the local schools.
Public Meeting / Public Reception Mrs. Betty Baker Pugh, Public Meeting Chairman, welcomed everyone to the 84th South Eastern Regional Conference Public Meeting. The Reverend Robert Brown delivered the meditation. Leflore High School JROTC presented the colors followed by all in attendance singing “Lift Every Voice and Sing.” Judge Deborah Gambrell Chambers, Public Meeting Co-Chairman, introduced the dais. Greetings were delivered by Dr. Ramona Marsalis-Hill, 84th SERC Chairman, Dr. Glenda Glover, International First Vice-President introduced Ms. Dorothy Buckhanan Wilson, International President, who delivered greetings followed by the Mayor of Mobile and others. The highlight of the evening were the honorees: Health Promotion—Dr. Regina Benjamin, 18th U.S. Surgeon General (2009-2013) Global Impact—Representative Jeramey Anderson, Mississippi House of Representatives, District 110 Educational Enrichment—Commissioner Merceria Ludgood Family Strengthening—Ms. Sheryl Threadgill— Matthews, Co-Founder of Better Activities Make All-around (BAMA) Kids, Inc. Environmental Ownership—Mr. Flowers White, Ambassador for EPA Justice
Public Meeting / Public Reception Mrs. Sarah Hrobowski chaired this wonderful “Casino Night on the Coast� event! Each Soror received $1,000.00 in play money. There was Blackjack, Texas Holdem Poker, Craps, Roulette, Skill Stopper Slot Machines, and BINGO! The jazz band from Memphis was awesome! Everyone had a wonderful time.
First Plenary Session Cluster IV Sorors kicked it off by doing a Second Line welcome! Soror Ramona Marsalis-Hill, 84th SERC Chairman delivered the greetings. Soror Minty Rich Ballard, 83rd SERC Chairman, gleefully gave the response. Soror Glenda Baskin Glover, First Supreme Anti-Basileus delivered the meditation. Soror Carol Russell Jones, Registration Chairman gave the registration report. The delegates were then seated. Soror Deborah Gambrell Chambers, Parliamentarian, gave the Conference Rules Committee Report (Soror Patricia Hall serves on this committee). The conference officers were appointed.
First Plenary Session Continued Chapter Roll Call - Chapter Basilei had special seating with the chapter name in order in the seat. This insured a smooth process. Special Presentation Soror Connor made a special appointment - Soror Mildred Porter of Alpha Delta Omega Chapter was recognized as Soror of the Conference for celebrating 75 years in Alpha Kappa Alpha. Soror Porter was hospitalized right before the conference and could not attend.
First Plenary Session Continued State of the Region Soror Mary B. Conner, SERD, reported on the State of the Region. Soror Mary stated SE has worked diligently to deliver on the promises made. The membership continues to grow, SE has 105 chapters, 58 graduate and 47 undergraduate, with 6,627 active members (10% of the international membership). Currently there are two undergraduate chapters on suspension, Pi Chapter (Fisk University) and Nu Xi Chapter (Auburn University). More than 700 undergraduate Sorors attended the Undergraduate Round-up, collecting over 700 backpacks. In an effort to encourage lifelong, committed leadership, 10 days prior to graduation, all graduating Sorors must complete and submit a transfer form to the graduate advisor to transfer their membership to graduate or general membership. There are 28 HBCUs located in South Eastern Region. South Eastern has been communicating throughout the region. Be sure to like with #AKASERC16. The Pearl Connection highlights significant news and members in the region. Former Supremes Beatrix Scott and Ida Jackson were honored with a mile marker in Vicksburg. Programs SER has executed LNDS with 63 chapters actively participating in ASCEND, collecting over 16,000 backpacks, and donating more than 17,000 seasonal wraps. Target I: Educational Enrichment AKA One Million Backpacks 15,903 of the 27,034 annual goal ThinkHBCU $358,178 directly to HBCUs, $144,903 scholarships to HBCUs, total $425,399. Target II: Health Promotion Health Promotion Sorors continue to bring awareness to Alzheimer’s disease, Stroke & Heart Disease, and Mental Illness. AKA/NAMI Awareness Day (April 9), AKA 1908 Playground Mobilization Day (May 21), The Longest Day (June 20), & Childhood hunger (October 16).
First Plenary Session Continued State of the Region Continued Target III: Family Strengthening Childhood Hunger 509,881 meals served Seasonal Wraps 17,159 wraps donated Fiscal Responsibility 88 Workshops / Forums
Soror Pamela Bright, SE Rep. to the International Program Committee & Soror Ja’Leasa Walden, TZO Program Chairman
First Plenary Session Continued Rededication was lead by Soror Mattelia B. Gr ays, 18th Supreme Basileus. Soror Schermonique Taylor served as the Rededication Chairman.
Soror Stephanie Barnes Taylor, SE Rep. to the International Nominating Committee, gave the Nominating Committee Report and was re-elected.
Respectfully submitted, Soror Angela Jupiter-McCon
Diamond, Golden, Silver Star Luncheon Soror Stephanie Barnes Taylor presided over the DGSS Luncheon. Sit was a fabulous white, gold, silver affair which honored our celebrants! Soror Stephanie Barnes Taylor celebrated 25 years. Soror Patricia Coleman, celebrating 30 years, participated in the celebration. Soror Glenda Marshall celebrated 50 years! Soror Norma Solomon White served as the Guest Speaker. Several Theta Zeta Omega members were in attendance to watch our beautiful Sorors celebrate milestone years! Soror Carmen Walters performed a beautiful solo!
Second Plenary Session Soror Juanita Sims Doty, 23rd SERD delivered the greetings. Soror Ida K. Martin, 19th SERD gave the meditation. Soror Dorothy Buckhanan Wilson, Supreme Basileus, gave the State of the Sorority.
State of the Sorority Alpha Kappa Alpha’s 993 chapters are focused on LNDS. Through ASCEND, we are closing in on our goal to serve 20,000 high school students. Hundreds of thousands of backpacks have been delivered and AKA has launched a $2 million fundraising campaign to support HBCUs. The first Mental Health Awareness Day was spotlighted nationally with 1,908 Dance Steps for NAMI during the 2015 Leadership Seminar. During the recent MLK Day of Service, chapters hosted countless food drives. Chapters hosted more than 500 playground renovations during AKA 1908 Playground Mobilization Days last year. Chapters implemented UN Global Classrooms. Alpha Kappa Alpha had 65,000 active sorors at the end of 2015. MIP has been simplified. We welcomed 10 new chapters, including our first chapter in the Middle East. With membership growth and highly visible programming, risk management remains a top priority. The sorority has re-introduced the Risk Management Task Force. We have also launched, “See something, Say Something,” designed to proactively engage ALL sorors in helping to manage organizational risk. Alpha Kappa Alpha has expanded its Sisterly Relations focus. Alpha Kappa Alpha hosted 40 Day at the Capitol events. Alpha Kappa Alpha sponsored a recognition reception and presented Vangaurd Awards to its members serving in congress during the Congressional Black Caucus Legislative meeting. The Corporate Office Renovation Project (CORP) has begun. The $5.5 million project will be completed without any additional member assessment. Communication was consistent with more than 100 eblasts, four directorate meeting summaries, and updated sorority manuals. Respectfully submitted, Soror Angela Jupiter-McCon
Regional Director’s Dinner A Royal Affair The Regional Director’s Dinner was held at the Battlehouse Hotel. The Royal A ffair started out with hors d'oeuvres, including shrimp cocktail. Madame Regional Director welcomed everyone to the event. The highlight of the evening was the special tribute to Alpha Kappa Alpha’s Legacy of Leadership—The Supremes. A musical tribute by Mrs. Arnette Hanson followed. Soror Persharon Dixon asked all chapter Basilei to stand, and thanked them for their leadership. The guest were given a green rhinestone bracelet.
Stroll Out / Step Out Theta Zeta Omega Sorors attended the Stroll Out / Step Out Show after a Sisterly
Relation Party hosted b the dynamic duo, Sorors Tanya and Theresa Haynes.
Third Plenary Session The session was opened with a harmonious musical prelude by the Conference Choir as the Dais entered. Greetings were given by Soror Vanessa Rogers Long, 20 th South Eastern Regional Director. After a meaningful meditation given to us by Soror Velma Lois Jones, 13th South Eastern Regional Director, our beautiful Legacies led a parade around the room. The legacy parade was a heartwarming sight; showcasing two and some three generations of a dynamic tradition that concluded with a Legacy Litany led by Soror Carolyn House Stewart, 28th Supreme Basileus. Undergraduate Activities Soror Jitoria Jones Undergraduates continue to succeed in their commitment to scholarship, leadership, and service. Sorors were recognized for their scholastic achievement and were honored at Undergraduate Roundup. More than 700 sorors attended Undergraduate Roundup in August 2015 and collected 700 backpacks with school supplies and donated them to children in and around the Nashville, TN area. Their achievements and contributions are making South Eastern a stronger region. Finance Report Soror Tonisha Franklin Finances in the South Eastern Region remain in good standing. We had an intake of $634,680, expenditures of $620,225, leaving a balance of $14,455.
Third Plenary Session Continued Resolutions Soror Belva Weathersby 2016.01 South Eastern Region (SER) responds in report to citizens of Flint, MI water crisis, to support and aid citizens and sorors with prayers and supplies. 2016.02 SER affirms commitment to being the voice of aggressive voter education and engagement and to acknowledge candidates who align themselves with support to African American women and children. 2016.03 SER welcomes to the sisterhood and supports Omega Theta Omega, the inaugural chapter chartered in the Middle East on January 22, 2016. 37 women were added and 600 delegates attended. 2016.04 SER expresses continued concern against violent law enforcement and mourns the loss of its victims. SER will remain vigilant to ensure justice is served and create a sense of community where Black Lives Matter. 2016.05 Commendation to host chapter of 84th SERC for exceptional planning and execution for a wonderful conference and gratitude expressed to committees. 2016.06 SER extends highest commendation to Soror Mary B. Connor, South Eastern Regional Director for an outstanding SERC.
Time and Place Soror Cynthia J. Finch “Where can we go?� was the question asked by Soror Cynthia J. Finch. With our membership increasing, it is more challenging to find a place to host us Sophisticated Sorors of the South Eastern Region. The 2017 85th SERC will be held in Birmingham, AL.
Third Plenary Session Continued Registration Report Soror Kim Fisher Total Registered: 2541 Total Checked In: 2302 Announcements Soror Lisa Wood A young man was spotted in Bel Air Mall wearing an AKA T-shirt. Sorors Leigh Fernandez and Arlene Cummings asked the young man to remove the T- shirt and purchased him another shirt. They offered to buy the AKA T-shirt from the young man but he refused, he stated he would return it to our Soror. Unfortunately, this was captured on social media. Madam Regional Director expressed the need for us to rid of our paraphernalia properly. Soror Mitzi Dease Paige invited us to the SER Luncheon at BoulĂŠ and requested we all wear our pink and green and pearls. Philacter Report Soror Deborah Carter A total of $574 was collected and given to the Mary B. Connor Educational Endowment.
Respectfully submitted, Soror Nicole Gines
WORKSHOPS Membership Makes Me Smile Soror Vanessa Rogers Long, 20th SERD and the International Membership Committee Chairman, and Soror Mitzi Dease Paige, SE Rep. to the International Membership Committee, conducted the workshop. Soror Angela Jupiter-McCon served ad Convenor. Soror Long stated Alpha Kappa Alpha has re-instated the Risk Management Task Force. This will be the topic at the Membership Workshop at Boule’. It has gotten to the point that graduate Sorors are hazing and / or turning a blind eye to hazing activities. Sorors need to know and understand the culture of Alpha Kappa Alpha. What role do you play in MIP? There is a health checklist—Sponsors, EOY report, percentage of 85% membership retention. Everything goes to the RD. Plan and conduct an orientation workshop. The MIP Manual is being revised. The Membership Chairman plans and conducts the intake. She orders the MIP and Protocol manuals and prepares materials for candidates. She supervises and serves as the primary contact for the candidates. Practice the rituals. Assign sponsors and cosponsors as mentors. She supervises the completion, tallying, and MIP evaluations immediately following the MIP sessions. The Basileus insures the forms are properly signed by all officers and gets to corporate office. She leads the chapter’s efforts to promote sisterly and harmonious relationships among the members. She follows the manual and coordinates the overall functioning of the MIP. She works with the MIP Chairman. The vote itself must take place within the two weeks. The Epistoleus must mail the seven day notice to all members. You can have the information session and vote the same day, but all members must have seven day notice.
WORKSHOPS Membership Makes Me Smile Continued Chapters can only vote one meeting per year on prospective candidates. If someone wants you to read the entire packet, you must, but you must read all and you are voting only on what is in the packet. Membership purchases ritual items—binders, ivy plant, candles, etc‌ MIP is 3 weeks in 6 weeks, followed by an initiation luncheon. Reaffirmation ceremony immediately after the final MIP Commitment Ceremony. They have taken out Rededication. No photos during the MIP process or videos. You can give the price range to prospective. The fee can be prorated. A second information session can be scheduled for someone who cannot attend (Sorors yes, candidates, no). For legacies, you must legally adopt or have guardianship. The Grammateus prepares the ballot. It is a required 2/3 majority of votes cast, not just those in the room, but those who actually cast a vote. It is the number of ballots received for that person. No proxies, you must be in person. The chapter Basileus will receive two manuals (one for candidates and one for Sorors [being revised]) in the Fall mailing. There was much discussion on if the daughter of a stepson is considered a legacy. Soror Vanessa Rogers Long stated she would look into the question.
Respectfully submitted,
Soror Angela Jupiter-McCon
WORKSHOPS The International Strategic Planning Committee members presented a workshop entitled, Launching Your Chapter’s Strategic Plan: Why, When, and How,” during the 2015 SERC. The goal was to assist and encourage chapters to develop a strategic plan. This year’s workshop examined the Strategic Plans developed by the SE chapters. Chapters were encouraged to look at their strategic plans and make sure it included goals that were specific and measurable. Theta Zeta Omega received a certificate for having a draft strategic plan at the workshop. Thank you to Soror Barbara Thomas and her committee!
WORKSHOPS This was an interactive workshop providing information supporting the use of technology throughout a chapter. Recommendation was made for an app Poll Everywhere which allows Real-time and Live results by using SMS text voting. The advantages of using Microsoft 365 and the how’s of incorporating it into chapters was discussed. Also, recommendations were made for using Cloud Storage Services as an online repository. There was discussion of various apps for member only section of websites and databases as well as digital finances, customized automated receipts and invoices. Technology is a continuum and dedicated technology teams should share updates and information to the chapter.
Respectfully submitted, Soror Lauren Alsgood
WORKSHOPS The focus was placed on individual and chapter archive responsibilities. It is suggested that all chapter members take inventory of all items they have in their possession; dates, time, place and memory should be recorded for easy assimilation into chapter for review and final documentation into chapter history. The archives committee, standards committee, with the historian should assess information for chapter storage and regional repository.
Respectfully submitted, Soror Lauren Alsgood
Financial Forum Soror Donette Anthony Reed, Supreme Tamiouchos Presenter
In attendance and assisting in the presentation were Supreme Basileus, Soror Dorothy Buchannan Wilson, First Supreme Anti-Basileus, Soror Glenda Baskin Glover, Second Supreme Anti-Basileus, Soror Autumn Kyles, Supreme Grammateus, Soror Charletta Wilson Jacks, South Atlantic Regional Director, Soror Sharon Brown Harriott, one of the Undergraduate Member-At-Large and Corporate Office, Cynthia Howell. The first item presented was the increase of dues included in the 2017 International Budget. Soror Reed showed several slides about the proposed per capita increase It is proposed that undergraduate membership increase by $25 (from $70 to $95) and graduate/general membership increase by $35 (from $90 to $125/$200 to $235 respectively). Fines will also be increased as a result of the proposal ($2.50 and $3.50 for undergraduate and graduates respectively). No other increased are proposed. This is the first increase in over 10 years. The Supreme and First Supreme broke down the proposed increase by the benefiting categories. Undergraduate ($25) Information Technology System Information (25%) Increase Corporate Office Staff (23%) Offset Inflation (22%) Support the Boule Fund (17%) Corporate Office Infrastructure (13%)
$6 $6 $5 $5 $3
Graduate/General ($35) $9 $8 $8 $5 $5
IT enhancement will be used to enhance year-end reporting, improve event registration systems and upgrade fiber optic lines to and in the building. Corporate Office staff will increase staff members by 5 (2 already hired at the beginning of this year) and will improve Soror response time. Inflation has affected the active membership expenses and decreased value of the dollar. $5.00 will be allocated annually to a Boule Fund and all Sorors will share Boule hostess expense (limited cities with the capability to host and is unfair to those Clusters around those cities). Corporate Office Infrastructure will support ongoing maintenance upkeep, enhance communication tools and support cyber security. We plea went out for those in attendance to present this information to the Boule delegates and chapter membership and ask for the support of this increase at Boule.
Financial Forum The Barack Obama Presidential Library will be located at in the neighborhood of the Corporate Office, so this property will only increase in value. We also anticipate increased visitor activity to the Corporate Office as a result. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) audited the Sorority and imposed $439,108 in unpaid taxes for fundraising activities. Of the 10 sample chapters audited from 2012 and 2013 tax year, it was determined that the Sorority was not paying taxes for the difference between total income and total expenses (specifically related to putting on the fundraising). Since we are a 501 (c) 7 organization, fundraising income is consider unrelated business income and thereby taxable. The First Supreme, Soror Glover, indicated that the Sorority was contesting this, but the current ruling remains. This current tax is in addition to the $3.3 million in taxes previously paid. As our chapter Tamiouchos have done, the panel request that tax notices be forwarded to the Corporate Office for processing. This discussion led into a discussion on foundations. Only 20% of chapters have foundations, so fundraisers are being reported via the Corporate tax return. Those chapters that do not establish a foundation and continue with the current procedure will be held accountable for the taxes owed. Corporate Office is working on a formula and procedure to impose and collect these taxes. A question was asked if there would be a Corporate tax exempt foundation (EAF mentioned) that chapters could use for fundraiser. Soror Reed indicated that Soror Berna Greer would be the Chair for the Foundation Committee and would look into how the Sorority handle or assist chapter with foundations.
Financial Forum A question was also asked concerning the liability of the accountants and tax preparer for this liability. Sorors were extremely concerned that this should have been caught during year-end reporting. Soror Wilson stated that this would not have been caught by chapters or the sorority because of the way we do year end reporting. We had a new accounting firm, who had specialized in forensic accounting. One of our previous accountants is deceased and the Sorority is in discussion with the other accountant. After the meeting, Soror Carmen Walters and I spoke to a non-profit lawyer (who was present in the workshop) concerning foundations. We asked if grants from TZO Ivy Foundation would be potentially taxable. She stated that it would be best not to transfer funds to the chapter, but to write all scholarships and other program activities directly from the foundation. This will be passed to the Finance Committee and Foundation for action. Chapter members in attendance were Sorors Carmen Walters, Loretta Jennings, and Barbara Irvin (although feeling sick) and Viria May.
Respectfully submitted,
Soror Viria May
Rituals Chapters should purchase 3 Ritual books. The Basileus, Protocol Chair, and the Ritual Chair should be issued books. Do not print pages from the Ritual book and distribute at ceremonies except for the sorors reading the parts. Use pink and green folders to place these in and take up immediately upon completion. The sacred ceremonies are Membership Intake, Ivy Beyond the Wall, Rededication, Pinning, Passing the Torch and Legacy Litany of the Creed. Review Rituals annually and practice. Pictures are not taken during rituals and nothing is shared with nonfinancial members. Dresses should have sleeves and no decorative stockings are allowed. If visiting sorors attend a chapter ritual event, they must show a financial card and you need have them sign in. Blindfolding and the maze is not a part of the MIP ceremony. The Ivy Beyond the Wall ceremony is for active, inactive, and honorary sorors. Everyone must be properly attired-if not they can stand at their seats. Philactors must be positioned at each door. Sorors are to assemble outside the room and enter in two lines. You are also to leave in two lines. Sorors are to circle the perimeter of the building. The table is 3ft. in front of the casket. The table must have fresh roses, live ivy, white basket and sprigs of ivy for each Soror participating in the ceremony. You can put a picture of the Soror on the table
Sisterly Submitted,
Soror Margaret Bush
Gala 84th SERC – Gala- Laissez les bon Temp s Rouler “Let the Good Times Roll” was a festive sisterly relations night.
Respectfully submitted,
Soror Lauren Alsgood
Mrs. Margaret Bush served as the HBCU Gospel Brunch CoChairman. Sorority members dressed and decorated tables in their favorite HBCU paraphernalia. The Regional Conference Choir did a wonderful job! Mrs. Loretta Jennings delivered a beautiful meditation. Dr. Glenda Glover served as the Guest Speaker. Tuskegee University won for Best Decorated Table. The awards were presented by Soror Catherine Mason.