Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Kappa Lambda Omega Chapter “Thirty-Five Years of Service to All Mankind”
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Kappa Lambda Omega Chapter
2010 LITTLE MISS AKA PAGEANT
PARTICIPANT'S GUIDE
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TABLE OF CONTENTS • Welcome President of Kappa Lambda Omega.........................................................................pg4 • Little Miss Alpha Kappa Alpha 2010 Steering Committee ………………………………………………..……….…...pg5 Background ……………………………………………………………………..pg6 Purpose…………………………………………………………………………..pg7 -Qualifications -Financial Obligations • Recognitions Description of Awards………………………………………………………......pg8 • Important dates…………………………………………………..… pg9-10 • Workshops……………………………………………….……………...pg11 • Participant Flyers.……………………………………………………….pg12 -LMAKA Festival -Talent and Model practice……………………………………………………pg13 -Mother /Daughter Luncheon……………………………………………… pg14 -Portraits……………………………………………………………………….pg15 -LMAKA Fieldtrip………………………………………………………………pg16 -Tennessee State University Homecoming • Escorts…………………………………………………………………. .pg17 Important dates………………………………………………………………...pg18 • Closing
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Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated Kappa Lambda Omega Chapter
Dear Parents, On behalf of the members of Kappa Lambda Omega Chapter, I greet you with much anticipation and excitement as we embark on our 12th Biennial Little Miss AKA Pageant. We are excited that you have chosen to allow your daughter to be a part of such a rewarding experience and the chapter's major fundraising event. The 2010 LMAKA Pageant will provide an enriching experience for the young ladies participating in the pageant. The contestants will have the opportunity to meet other young ladies and form lasting friendships. She will be involved in stimulating workshops, an enriching field trip, and attend a fun filled picnic. As a parent you will be proud of your daughter as she makes her debut into society during the pageant presentation on November 13, 2010. Preparations for this debut will come through the planned programs and practices that will take place during the months to follow. The funds generated from the LMAKA Pageant assist our chapter in providing important community services to the greater Nashville community. The chapter implement programs in the areas of education, health, the black family, entrepreneurship, senior citizens, and the arts. Locally, we provide assistance to the Nashville Rescue Mission, Home Mission Haven, Special Olympics, Breast Cancer awareness, and make contributions to the NAACP and UNCF. Our major contribution is in the area of scholarships to deserving African American high school students. Thanks to parents, like you, Kappa Lambda Omega is able to fulfill our goal in giving back to the community through funds generated by the solicitation of ads and the sale of tickets to the LMAKA Pageant. In all our efforts, we are truly grateful to you for your daughter's participation. The members of Kappa Lambda Omega look forward to working with you and your daughter. If you require further assistance, feel free to contact the pageant chairs. May God bless and keep you. Sincerely,
Treva Young Smith President
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2010 Little Miss AKA Committee Chairmen Contact Information Theresa Solomon, Little Miss AKA Chairman Leathelia Allen, Little Miss AKA Co-Chairman Sandra Cole- Tubbs, Little Miss AKA Co-Chairman Chairman
Committee
Contact Number
Theresa Solomon
Chairman
290-0311
Leathelia Allen
Co-Chairman
299-9917
Sandra Cole - Tubbs
Co-Chairman
223-5527
Kevia B. Thompson
Special Task/Help Desk
390-9805
If you have any questions, comments, or concerns please do not hesitate to contact any of the above committee chairs or your child’s sponsoring soror.
To learn more about Kappa Lambda Omega and LMAKA updates please visit our website at www.kappalambdaomega.com.
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Little Miss AKA Pageant The Little Miss AKA Pageant is the vision of Kappa Lambda Omega Chapter member Mary Walker and former KLO member Vanzetta Whitaker. The first pageant was held in 1988, in which Mary Walker served as the first chairman. The pageant has become the primary biennial fundraiser for the chapter. Through support from the contestants, parents, members and community, more than $100,00.00 in scholarships have been awarded to deserving college-bound African American women. Today. the pageant remains a biennial event, and has expanded its fundraising focus to support other important service projects, including conducting economic empowerment workshops, providing awareness to health related issues that impact our community, food and clothing drives for the homeless and programs for elderly residents at its adopted residence Home Mission Haven. Since 1988, the pageant has grown significantly touching the lives of hundreds of young people through self-esteem and leadership development activities and programs. The pageant provides young girls, between the ages of 7 and 12, with positive role models, enrichment activities and encouragement. The event is also known for showcasing the diverse talent of Music City USA as well as highlighting the city’s future leaders. Events leading up to pageant night include a series of workshops on self-esteem, etiquette, and leadership development. The contestants are also culturally enlightened during planned field trips to museums and landmarks across the city, and are treated to a special Mother-Daughter Luncheon. In addition, participation has dramatically increased from young men serving as escorts to the contestants. As a result, the chapter has added an Escorts Workshop featuring local African American businessmen and community leaders to speak to the young men about manners, being a gentleman, career choices and other relevant topics. The escorts also shine during the actual pageant by offering their own entertaining performance. The LMAKA pageant is not all work and play as a LMAKA Festival, hosted by KLO, is held for contestants, escorts and their families. Eleven young ladies have been crowned Little Miss AKA over the years. Each winner receives a savings bond to assist them with future educational endeavors, along with other special gifts and recognition throughout the year. All the young ladies who participate in the pageant receive small trophies and certificates acknowledging their participation. Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated was founded in 1908 at Howard University in Washington, D.C. It is the oldest Greek-lettered organization for African American women and celebrated its Centennial Anniversary in 2008. The sorority boasts an impressive membership roster including author and poet Maya Angelou, civil rights activist Coretta Scott King, the "Mother of the Civil Rights Movement" Rosa Parks, the first African American female astronaut, Mae Jemison, actress Jada Pinkett Smith, and singer Gladys Knight, to name a few. Kappa Lambda Omega Chapter Kappa Lambda Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. is one of more than 900 chapters of the sorority. Kappa Lambda Omega is the second largest chapter in the Nashville, Tennessee area. The chapter, was chartered in 1975, and implements the goals of the sorority through its service initiatives and programs in the community. In 2010, the chapter celebrated its thirty-fifth year of “Service to all Mankind�.
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LITTLE MISS AKA PURPOSE To provide enriching experiences through cultural, educational and social activities for pageant contestants To raise funds to support scholarships and community service activities on the local, regional, and national level as Kappa Lambda Omega Chapter continues to reach out and serve all mankind. QUALIFICATION FOR CONTESTANTS -Between 7 & 12 years of age -The reigning “Little Miss AKA� will relinquish her crown to her successor in a formal ceremony. FEES AND OBLIGATIONS -An entry fee of $75 is due with application. -Parents and contestants are asked to raise a minimum of $325 in ads, patrons and/or tickets sales. -Each contestants and escorts will receive two (2) complimentary tickets to attend the pageant. - Each contestant will receive one LMAKA Souvenir Journal. -Tickets to the pageant will be $10 each. - Contestants may order additional tickets to the pageant upon completing the Pageant Order Form.
*NOTE: The final deadline date and time to submit advertisements, patron, and sponsorship funds to be published in the Souvenir Journal is October 2, 2010.
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AWARDS All contestants will receive a certificate of participation and a trophy. The pageant queen, 1st and 2nd runner-ups will receive a monetary award. The reigning “Little Miss AKA” will serve in this position for two consecutive years before relinquishing her crown to her successor in a formal ceremony. The 1st runner-up will be expected to take the place of the reigning Little Miss AKA should unforeseen circumstances prevent the reigning queen from serving out her term. The reigning “Little Miss AKA” shall serve as the official youth representative on behalf of the Kappa Lambda Omega Chapter. The reigning “Little Miss AKA” will represent Kappa Lambda Omega in the 2010 Tennessee State University Homecoming Parade. The reigning “Little Miss AKA” will receive gifts from Kappa Lambda Omega throughout the year during her reign.
“All contestants who participate in the listed activities will receive the perfect attendance award on the night of the pageant” Festival: August 21, 2010 All three (3) Workshops: July 31, 2010 August 14, 2010 October 2, 2010 Field Trip: October 9, 2010 Mother Daughter Luncheon: September 18, 2010 TSU Homecoming Parade November 6, 2010 Little Miss AKA Pageant November 13, 2010 -8-
2010 Little Miss AKA Important Dates Date
Event
Time
Place
Sunday, June 27th
Meet and Greet
4 p.m.
Farrell/Westbrook ARE (The Barn) TSU Campus
Saturday, July 31
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Workshop 1 “ How Does your Garden Grow” Escorts Practice
9:30a.m. -12 p.m.
Humphries Building TSU Campus
Saturday, August 14th
Workshop 2 “A Penny Earned, A Penny Saved” (Finance) Escorts Practice
9:30 a.m.- 12 p.m.
LRC Building (Old Library) TSU Campus
Saturday, August 21st
Festival
10a.m. - 2 p.m.
Moss Wright Park Goodlettsville, TN
Humphries Building TSU Campus
(Little Miss AKA T-shirts Available for Pick Up)
Saturday, August 28th
Contestant Practice
12:30a.m. -1:30 p.m.
Saturday, September 11th
Little Miss AKA’s Escort Portraits
9:30-10:30am
Forum Rm 210 TSU Campus
Saturday, September 11th
Contestants Portraits
11:00am-2:30pm
Forum Rm 210 TSU Campus
Saturday, September 18th
Mother/Daughter Luncheon
Invitation to follow
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Date
Event
Time
Place
Saturday, September 25th
Make-up Portraits
11:30am-2:00pm
Forum Rm. 210 TSU Campus
Workshop 3 “Poised, Polished and Polite” (Etiquette) & Escorts Talent Practice
9:30 am – 12:30 p.m.
Humphries Building TSU Campus
9:30 a.m.- 1:30 p.m.
Field Trip
10 a.m. –1 p.m.
Tennessee State Museum
Saturday, October 23rd
Contestant Talent Practice
9:30am-11:30am
Forum Rm. 210 TSU Campus
Saturday, November 6th
TSU Homecoming Parade
Contestants arrive at parade route at 7:00 a.m.
Thursday, November 11th
Pageant Rehearsal
6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
World Baptist Center
(Contestants & Escorts)
Friday, November 12th
6 p.m. –8 p.m.
World Baptist Center
(Contestants & Escorts)
Saturday, November 13th
2010 Little Miss AKA Pageant
6:00 p.m.
World Baptist Center
Saturday, October 2
Saturday, October 9
Pageant Rehearsal
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(Contestants & Escorts Must Arrive By 4:00 p.m.)
Little Miss AKA Pageant 2010 Workshops “How does your garden grow?” (Health) Saturday, July 31, 2010 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Humphries Building- TSU Campus Living a healthy life style
“A Penny Earned, A Penny Saved” (Finance) Saturday, August 14, 2010, 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. LRC Building (old library –TSU Campus) The importance of financial responsibility
“Poised, Polished and Polite” (Etiquette) Saturday, October 2, 2010 9:30 a.m.– 12:30 p.m. Humphries Building – TSU Campus The importance of good manners
Important Workshop/Activity Safety Guidelines
All contestants must be dropped off and picked up by a parent, guardian or an adult designee.
Contestants must be signed in and out. Contestants can not be dropped off at the door or curb.
Contact information for the parent, guardian or adult designee must be left on the sign-in sheet in case of emergencies.
Do not bring expensive items or large sums of money to workshops.
Do not bring friends to workshops.
All Contestants should wear their T-Shirts to all workshops
It is the responsibility of the parent, guardian or adult designee to inform Kappa Lambda Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. if the participant has any dietary restrictions, allergies or medical concerns. A light lunch will be served following each workshop.
August 21, 2010 10:00 a.m.– 2:00 p.m. Moss Wright Park Goodlettsville, TN
We welcome the pageant contestants, escorts and their families to join us for food, fun and games at our LMAKA Festival.
“INDOOR FACILITIES ARE AVAILABLE. THE FESTIVAL WILL TAKE PLACE RAIN OR SHINE” Directions• • • •
Turn left to merge onto I-40 E toward Nashville Merge onto I-65 N Take exit 97 for TN-174/Long Hollow Pike toward Goodlettsville Keep right at the fork, follow signs for Gallatin and merge onto TN-174 E/Long Hollow Pike Turn right at Caldwell Dr Destination will be on the left 745 Caldwell Dr Goodlettsville, TN 37072
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Greetings, Parents! It’s that time of year again for Little Miss AKA Pageant contestants to razzle, dazzle, primp and shine for all to see. I am Andrea L. Wilson and I will be working with your daughter on the talent and modeling portion of the Little Miss AKA pageant this year. I am so excited to be a part of this year’s production. It is sure to be the best and most exciting pageant yet! You will be amazed at what your daughter can do with a little bit of practice and encouragement. Please help your little one to be that runway diva and catch the LMAKA dance fever by making sure she is at each of these practice dates:
Date
Time
July 31, 2010 August 28, 2010 October 23, 2010
12:30 – 1:30 12:30 – 1:30 9:30 – 11:30
Should you have any questions, comments or concerns regarding the talent or modeling, please do not hesitate to contact me, Andrea L. Wilson at iskeewee@yahoo.com or at (615) 310-2035.
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Little Miss AKA 2010 Mother Daughter Luncheon Date: Saturday September 18, 2010 Invitation to follow
Special Guest Sonya Franklin-Sardon Opera Singer/Author - 14 -
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
Kappa Lambda Omega Chapter 2010 Little Miss AKA Pageant Photo Session for Participants Thank you for participating in our Photo Session for LMAKA participants. This is a unique opportunity to have your participant’s photo taken. Participants are very important to Kappa Lambda Omega and are considered very special young ladies -- the future of our communities.
Little Miss AKA Portrait Sessions LMAKA Escorts Group Picture Saturday, September 11, 2010
9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
LMAKA Participants Photo Session Saturday, September 11, 2010
11:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
LMAKA Participants Make-Up Session Saturday, September 25, 2010
11:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Specific portrait time will be given to parents prior to the date.
The following information will assist you in preparing for photo sessions. • • •
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Each participant will have a headshot taken with 2-3 shots. The committee will choose the best portrait for use in LMAKA publications. Clothing: Participants will need to wear a white T-shirt without a collar. Make-up: If you would like your child to wear lipstick – please be prepared to have her bring her own LIP GLOSS or have her already prepared when arriving for the session held that day. We will NOT provide or apply any make-up for the young ladies.
Jewelry: Please have your child wear small pearl stud earrings only. Necklaces will be provided on the day of your child’s photo session. Do not wear shiny or large jewelry.
What to wear for males (September 11th): . • Wear white dress shirts. Long sleeves are appropriate, but not required. • Ties should be subdued; not bright red or a heavy pattern
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2010 LMAKA FIELD TRIP TENNESSEE STATE MUSEUM 505 Deaderick St. Nashville, Tennessee 37243-1120 TIME: 10 A.M. - 1 P.M. DATE: Saturday, October 9, 2010 FRONTIER HIGHLIGHTS TOUR (Critical thinking skills as contestants compare life on the frontier to life today) CLIPBOARD CAPERS (Scavenger Hunt of Tennessee History and discover how artifacts reveal Tennessee's past) WALKING TOUR TO 5TH Avenue North (Site of Nashville Sit-ins 1960 Civil Rights Movement) *SACK LUNCHES will be provided* - 16 -
Saturday, November 6, 2010
“Tennessee State University” Homecoming Parade
*All Little Miss AKA participants will participate in the festivities‛*
Attire: white shirts and black pants… Additional information to follow For additional questions please contact Lori Rucker: 615-500-0624 Sequoya Graves-Battle 615-319-9199
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Parents, Welcome to another exciting Little Miss AKA pageant production. It is an honor and pleasure to prepare your son to escort the pageant contestants. Events have been prepared that are sure to keep your son intrigued and engaged this year. He will have opportunities to learn and have fun. In return we expect your son to be committed to the role as an escort by having self respect and respect for others. Inappropriate behavior/conduct or bad language is unacceptable and will not be tolerated. To ensure that your son will be at his tiptop best on the night of the performance, please ensure that he will be at each of the practice dates listed. If you have any questions and/or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me. Respectfully, Veressa Derrick, Chair Andrea L. Wilson Co-Chair, Escorts 615-310-2035 Practice Date July 31, 2010 August 14, 2010 October 2, 2010
Practice Time 9:30 – 12:30 9:30 – 12:30 9:30 - 1:30
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Get Ready for a Season of
Exciting and Spectacular Pageantry
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