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RISE. REACH. REPEAT.
A WORD FROM THE SOUTH ATLANTIC REGIONAL DIRECTOR Dearest Sorors,
I am so proud to be your new South Atlantic Regional Director. We are embarking on a journey together, and I am excited to do it with you, sorors. We were created for such a time as this. We are ready to embrace and implement the vision for Exemplifying EXCELLENCE through Sustainable Service – the call to action from our Supreme Basileus Glenda Glover. Rise. Reach. Repeat. Rise to the call set before you. Reach beyond good to embrace excellence. Repeat. “Serving Significantly: RISE, REACH, REPEAT” is the mantra I ask you to commit to your heart and mind as we approach the next four years together. We’ve all heard it said that good is the enemy of great. So, we will RISE to the call of service that our Supreme Basileus has mandated. We will REACH beyond mediocre. Beyond “good enough.” Beyond “fair.” And we will do more than strive for excellence. We will EMBODY excellence. After all, we are Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated!
We know that you are committed to learning how you can, on a local level, execute the international vision. We know from our understanding of politics that the vision comes internationally, and the work done at the local level is how that vision is executed. Let’s start by understanding where we are: As of June 1, 2018, we have approximately 16,734 active members in the South Atlantic Region. There are 175 chapters total: 167 graduate and 53 undergraduate. We are a booming organization within an organization, sorors. And that is to be celebrated. However, it saddens me to note that while we have 60 total undergraduate chapters, 3 chapters are on suspension and 4 are under cease and desist status. Some of these chapters are repeat offenders. These numbers pain my heart, sorors.
Let me be clear: The fact that something was done to you is not a REASON to do something to someone else. We need to make sure that the hazing stops. Each of us must show, through word and action, that hazing will not be tolerated in Alpha Kappa Alpha. We can do better. We were designed to do better. One way to make sure that we do better is to simply move in love. If the motivation, the process, and the outcome are not love, do not do it.
We are going to move in love to accomplish amazing things in the South Atlantic Region. We are significant because we are effective. This region is blessed to have each you in it, and I am honored to serve as your South Atlantic Regional Director. My commitment to you is to move with love as I serve significantly.
God bless every one of you.
In sisterly love,
Soror Carolyn G. Randolph
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INSTALLING THE NEXT WAVE OF LEADERSHIP Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.’s 68th Boule was held July 6-12, 2018, in Houston, TX. During the big gala event, sorors were treated to an elegant installation ceremony during which our new South Atlantic Regional Director, along with her regional peers, was credentialed. At the South Atlantic Regional
Soror Sharon Brown Harriott , Madam Regional Director Carolyn G. Randolph t o e n e r g i z e t h e
Luncheon, Immediate Past Regional Director, joined with
region for the work ahead. Bedecked in sorority colors and western wear, the two regional leaders celebrated the past and the future of the region. Soror Randolph received a key to the region from Harriott. These images provide a peek into the events that set the stage for the next four years of excellence in the Significant South Atlantic Region.
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Soror Sharon Brown Harriott was a phenomenal leader for the region. Her vivacious spirit and love for Alpha Kappa Alpha will go down in the history of the South Atlantic Region as a beautiful expression of commitment and sacrifice.
Sisterhood IN ACTION
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PARLIAMENTARY PEARLS PROMOTING EXCELLENCE SUBMITTED BY SOROR BONNIE WASHINGTON MURDAH, PRP AND SOROR JOY JACKSON-GUILFORD
P3E will be reaching out to you throughout the year with timely information we either deem helpful, pertinent, or responsive to your queries of us. We are open to receiving and trying to answer any questions of procedure you direct to us. If the question is outside of our skill set, we will say so and suggest to what committee you might want to send it.
“Straightforwardness without the rules of propriety becomes rudeness” - Confucius When you click on our articles be prepared to have a lateral world opened to you for we will also be trying to entice you into the awesome world of parliamentary procedure where rules, precedents, custom, order, higher level authorities, law, documents, and practice take on a life of their own.
It is our one sincere hope that many, most, or all of you will choose to join us as we move down this path of enlightenment. Join us not because you have to but because you recognize the value inherent in such a journey.
Our one assurance to you is that if you do choose to move down the path with us, we will do everything within our power to help you become the member who is assured, comfortable, conversant and knowledgeable regarding what to do, when to do, how to do and know why YOU chose to do what needed to be done at the meeting!
“It is never too late to do the right thing” - Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The above quote of Dr. King is a refrain that you will hear P3E echo again and again. For though it is true that long-established practice is considered as unwritten rule by most, it “falls to the ground” in the face of a RULE. Overtime, this fact will undoubtedly continue to surface within any organized body to which you belong. Know that this is particularly true of our wonderful Sisterhood, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated®.
Most of you are now aware that there were Five Amendments adopted at the 68th Boule´ in Houston, TX, out of the eight that had been proposed. What is new information, perhaps, is that these adopted amendments have already been placed into our documents.
Of particular note is the provision dealing with the new guideline that must be adhered to if one wishes to become the Membership Intake Process Chairman. To be clear, no soror who has ever been suspended for Hazing will be allowed to serve in the position of the Membership Intake Process [MIP] Chairman.
Recognizing that some chapters process this differently – i.e. some appoint the position and others elect it (e.g. the 1st or 2nd Anti-Basileus may hold the position by “Virtue of Office”). Regardless of how it comes to be, any soror who has been suspended for hazing, will NOT hold it.
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SUPREMELY LAUNCHING NEW DIMENSIONS OF SERVICE SUBMITTED BY SOROR KYSHIA CAREY ON BEHALF OF SOROR DOROTHY BUCKHANAN WILSON The 68th Boule in Houston was the culmination of the Launching New Dimensions of Service (LNDS) Administration. Soror Dorothy Buckhanan Wilson laid out the plan in Charlotte, North Carolina, and the sorors of Georgia, Florida, and South Carolina started implementing immediately. Soror Sharon Brown Harriott, the 18th South Atlantic Regional Director, energized the region during each Undergraduate Round-up, Cluster Meeting, and Regional Conference. The expectations were set high, and the sorors of the South Atlantic Region performed above those expectations for the entire administration.
The South Atlantic Region was the
only region to achieve all program initiative goals. You served ASCEND students,
donated backpacks, raised money for hstorically black colleges and universities, and so much more. Sorors, this was achieved under the leadership of Soror Thuane B. Fielding, South Atlantic Region Representative to the International Program Committee. What an awesome way to leave a lasting impression on the communities we serve! Additionally, the South Atlantic Region installed the second-highest number of historical markers between 2014-2018.
Not only have we served, we left reminders for generations to follow. From July 2014 until June 2018, the South Atlantic Region raised
$1,010,050.61 to benefit the AKA Educational Advancement Foundation, Inc. We are especially proud of the efforts of
the EAF Coordinator under the LNDS Administration, Soror Deirdre Barrett England of Pi Alpha Omega Chapter in Atlanta. Sorors, give yourselves a hand! No other region has ever made this type of impact with contributions in a four-year period.
You were the first and only region to contribute $1M to EAF, and you served significantly by doing so. During the forty eight months of the LNDS Administration, South Atlantic Region achieved
Pearl Perfect and Ivy Strong status. Check, Check, and
Check!
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Over
900 undergraduates and graduate members of
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated from the states of Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina came together on September 7-9, 2018, at the Columbus, Georgia, Convention and Trade Center for the annual Undergraduate Round-Up Conference. The two-day conference weekend was themed “Game Changers
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A RECAP OF THE UNDERGRADUATE ROUND-UP CONFERENCE SUBMITTED BY SOROR SHARONDA CHEEVER
Pursuing Excellence” and included leadership training
Game changers is the theme for the undergraduates of
and educational workshops on the new international
the region. She also said that we, the women of Alpha
program targets and best practices.
Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., have high standards and should not want to tarnish our name because, “We were
The exciting international program for 2018-2022 will be
designed to do better; you are better.” She wants the
implemented under the theme “Exemplifying Excellence
undergraduates to live by the two-step plan of: 1. “If you
Through Sustainable Service.” The signature program is
have to think twice about it don’t do it,” and 2. “Move in
#CAPSM (College Admissions Process), which focuses on
love.” She doesn’t want the undergraduates to hurt each
motivating and assisting youth through the college entry
other by any means.
process. In addition, there are five Program Targets: HBCU for Life - A Call to Action, Women’s Healthcare
Soror Kaylen Long, the newly elected undergraduate
and Wellness, The Arts!, Building Your Economic Legacy
member-at-large also had an eventful day. I was able to
and Global Impact and seven Community Impact Days.
ask her about her experience thus far and she replied,
These targets will be addressed over the next four years
“This is great! I’m kind of nervous, but I am eager to serve!
and are among the critical issues impacting the quality
I’m so excited.” She led us in a game reviewing the new
of life for African Americans.
targets and basic Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. knowledge.
Ms. Alaina Reaves, the guest speaker,
Sorority members also participated in a Soles4Souls
spoke on “No vote, No voice.” The undergraduates have a
donation drive by collecting new or gently-worn shoes.
strong presence on college campuses, and they can
More than 1,000 pairs of shoes were donated and will
encourage other students to go out and vote. She
benefit to the John P. Thayer YMCA. Other conference
added, “I may not be a woman of Alpha Kappa Alpha,
highlights included a Step and Stroll Competition – and
but you all exemplify excellence.” The breakout sessions
all performances were phenomenal. There were three
were the final events of the day.
winners: in third place was the
Zeta Omicron chapter of
Florida State University; second place went tothe
Gamma Tau chapter of Bethune-Cookman University; and the Eta Mu chapter of Georgia State University came in as the first-place winner. Soror Alexus Davis
The first session was led by
Soror Andrea Daniels, who
highlighted the Soror Code of Ethics. It was a great refresher. The next session was related to social media etiquette by
Soror Brittany Llantin. It is very important
from Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Eta Mu chapter
to watch what you put on social media, because
said, “The crowd was amazing, and the competition was
everyone is watching, even potential job offers. If you
stiff. The best part was that we were able to have fun
don’t know what is appropriate to post think, #WWED or
while performing.”
“What Would Ethel Do?” The final session was the Perspective Leadership Fellows Conversation. It detailed
The second day of the conference was for learning about
the requirements and benefits of being a Leadership
the perpetuity of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority,
Fellow. Soror Carolyn Randolph encouraged all who are
Incorporated. This was Soror Carolyn G. Randolph’s first
eligible, to please apply, because we are the largest
Undergraduate Round-Up as the regional director. Her
region and should have the most representation. Overall,
introduction stated that she is blessed, which was
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated’s
followed by her theme song “I’m Blessed” by Charlie
Undergraduate Round-Up and Retreat were informative
Wilson. She reminded us, “Game changers pursue
and energizing. We look forward to being Game
excellence.”
Changers!
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MEET THE TEAM
THE APPOINTED CABINET MEMBERS AND CLUSTER COORDINATORS OF THE CURRENT ADMINISTRATION
Regional Technology Soror Dawn Cooper, Chairman Soror Deidre Gray-Wood
Regional Assistant Financial Secretary
(Registration Support)
Soror Evelyn Abron
Soror Harriett Williams (Website Reviews)
Regional Treasurer
Regional Graduate/Undergraduate
Cluster Coordinators CLUSTER I
Soror LaQuita Brooks
Services Coordinators
Soror Kay Madry Sullivan
CLUSTER II
Soror Rosalyn Shavers, Chairman Regional Grammateus
Soror Shiann Williamson
Soror Makisha Cheeks
Soror Rochelle Jones
Soror Sylvia Blackmon-Robert
CLUSTER III
Regional Hodegos
Regional Logistics Coordinator
Soror Clemontine Washington
Soror Ivadella Walters
Regional Parliamentarian
Regional Transportation Coordinator
Soror Tremelle I. Howard, Esq
Soror Cassandra Jenkins
Soror Felicia Leggett
CLUSTER IV Soror Joyce Barl
CLUSTER V
Regional Philacters Chairman
Regional Hospitality Coordinator
Soror M. Sue Stephens-Jackson
Soror Neshanta Banks
Soror Melanie Key Bales Regional Communications Officer
Regional Corporate Partnerships
CLUSTER VI
Soror Crystal Pruitt
Soror Tanika Cabral, Chairman
Soror Velice Cummings
Soror Rowena Loadholt, Regional Communications Liaison
Regional Spiritual Oversight Team
CLUSTER VII Soror Andrea Favor
CLUSTER VIII
Soror Henrietta Gray, Chairman Editor-in-Chief
Soror Sharon Berrian
Soror A. Kenyatta Greer
Soror Donna McCree
Soror Kyshia Carey, Editorial Assistant
Soror Rosalind Osgood
Soror Regina Campbell Regional Multi-Media Coordinator
Regional Medical Response Chairman
Regional Appointments
Soror Towanda Davila-Davis
Soror Connie Hampton
Regional Executive Assistant
Regional Social Media Coordinator
Regional Vendors Chairman
Soror Bronwyn Hughes
Soror Britney Llantin
Soror Maxine Lee
Regional Administrative Officers
Regional Protocol Chairman
Regional Tellers Chairman
Soror Donna Mackey-Pollard
Soror Rosalind Cook-Hillman
Soror Gussie Lofton-Broadway
Regional Technology
Undergraduate Roundup Task Force
Soror Lesha Price Crocker
Regional Office Manager
Soror Dawn Cooper, Chairman
Soror Leslie Plunkett, Chairman
Soror Angela Kimbrough
Soror Kira Reaves, Co-Chairman Soror Deidre Gray-Wood
Regional Financial Secretary
(Registration Support)
Strategic Resource Chairman
Soror Bettie McGuire
Soror Harriett Williams (Website Reviews)
Soror Angela Onianwa
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Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, had three teams in the Top 10:
Lambda Epsilon Omega w a s N o . 5 , Chi Tau Omega w a s N o . 8 , a n d Unity in the Community w a s N o . 9 . There were also three sorors in the Top 10 participants category:
Soror Dorothy Moore
Soror Phyllis Kitchens
Soror Cheryl Walker
CHAPTER SPOTLIGHT CHI PSI OMEGA HOSTS ANNUAL HEALTH FAIR
Nearly 400 South Florida residents attended
Chi Psi Omega Chapter’s Community Health Fair on October 6, 2018.
Residents received bags of fresh organic produce, and a wealth of resources and information from over forty vendors including Broward Health Community Outreach Women’s Center, Healthy Mothers and Healthy Babies, Urgent Care Medical Services, New Florida Majority Education Fund, Brief Therapy Institute and Psychology Service Center, Rx Smart Coffee, Supportabilities Foundation, Florida Department of Health, University of Miami Organ Recovery, OneBlood Mobile Unit, and Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., Zeta Alpha Lambda Chapter. Complimentary services offered included flu shots, physical examinations, hearing tests, blood pressure tests, glucose/pre-diabetes and cholesterol screening, HIV tests, BMI assessments, orthopedic exams, physical therapy and more. The health fair is an annual partnership with Rickards Middle School in Oakland Park, Florida, where and
Dr. Washington Collado serves as principal. Soror Lisa M. Smith serves as chair,
Soror Yulanda Smith-Ellis serves as co-chair of the Target II: Women’s Healthcare and Wellness Committee for Chi
Psi Omega chapter.
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