Volume II Issue 9
November 2017
From The Basileus
A large part of being on a great team is how you interact with your teammates. Whether it’s media, social media, or politics. There is widespread lack of respect in the world Greetings Sorors, For the past 23 months, I have had the honor of serving as today. We must do all that we can to reverse this ugly trend your Basileus. My sorority is one of my passions! As Basile- with good leadership and teamwork. In addition to working us of Lambda Tau Omega Chapter (LTO), I have been afford- hard and getting results, we must treat everyone with respect. If you are passionate about being part of the Ultied the opportunity to lead women who represent a wide age range, diverse careers, diverse economic standings, di- mate Team be positive, be optimistic, and make civility a priority. Great leaders and teams inspire, recognize, appreverse interest and diverse personalities. It has been a joy, leading women, who are young and embarking on their pro- ciate, and love their people. Great teams are built on love fessional journey as well as their journey in Alpha Kappa Al- and trust – not fear. pha Sorority, Inc. Additionally, it has been very rewarding I love you, I respect you. I will not seek your physical nor encouraging the full spectrum of our Sorors, both young spiritual downfall nor inflict any bodily harm upon you. I will trust you; I will aid you in the time of distress and care for and seasoned, to understand the importance of: reading your family in the time of need. I will defend you. Let us our documents, attending chapter meetings, serving on unite as one Sisterhood….The Ultimate Team!! committees, attending conferences (Cluster Retreats, ReHearts of Sisterhood Joined by Love to Hearts of Service: gional Conferences, Leadership Seminars and Boule), gainMany Hearts Beating as one ing knowledge about our organization, appreciating the purpose and importance of Alpha Kappa Alpha Branding, engaging in service (the heartbeat of our beloved Sisterhood) and respecting each other as members of our SisterYours in Sisterhood and Service, hood. Our Sisterhood is the Ultimate Team! *Teamwork plays an important role in each of our lives, both professionally and personally. Everyone in LTO gets excited when we win awards recognizing our outstanding Programs and Service to the community. We are truly an award winning team. In order to win, we must have a great team. No one will ever be fully independent throughout their lives. Everyone is part of a team, in some form, and no one wants to be on a losing team. We have experienced some wins and losses, but we have stuck together as a team because we believe in what we are doing. We must respect, admire and like our teammates. It is so rewarding to be on a great team.
Barbara Pearson-McCreary, Basileus Lambda Tau Omega Chapter
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