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A Message From Madam Regional Director
The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. On this, my 1,155th day of (as of July 5, 2018) serving as your South Atlantic Regional Director, I offer my sincere and heartfelt thanks for what has been a magnificent and fulfilling experience. My tenure will forever be cherished as I worked with each of you to uphold the ideals of our beloved Alpha Kappa Alpha.
Words seem inadequate to express my sincere appreciation for the unconditional love and support of the region. I have endeavored to ensure that South Atlantic Region has been represented, and your concerns have been addressed to the best of my ability. The dedication and hard work you displayed each and every day makes my time in Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated so very sweet. South Atlantic Region always rises to the occasion, and your support of the Launching New Dimensions of Service Program, is indicative first-class service. SAR was able to collect 221, 445 backpacks and donate 2.7 million dollars to HBCUs. In addition, our EAF fundraising efforts have been “off the chart.� I feel certain that we have reached the $900,000 mark. SAR has initiated 4,900 new sorors over the past four years. Your energy, enthusiasm and dedication make this region the epitome of what Ethel Hedgeman Lyle envisioned over 110 years ago. As I leave the position as regional director, know that every gesture and courtesy extended to me will never be forgotten. You have been my source of inspiration and have supported me through trials, tribulations, happiness and joy! I have been abundantly blessed to forge these life-long relationships which will carry on in years to come. Continue your transforming efforts impacting the lives of our citizens in our communities of Florida, Georgia and South Carolina. I am grateful to have had the opportunity to have you as a part of this journey. It has been a labor of love to work with such a dedicated, sincere and caring group of sorors. None of these achievements would have been possible without you! I will forever cherish the bonds we have forged and loyalties you have shown as we worked diligently to continue the legacy of service. The sorors of the Significant South Atlantic Region continuously demonstrates impeccable leadership skills and strive to be strong advocates of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Promise. Let us now collectively support and empower our South Atlantic Regional Director-elect, Soror Carolyn G. Randolph, to take us to the next level. I have been a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated for two-thirds of my life. As this chapter of my life closes, it is my hope, my trust and my prayer that you will reflect on all of the good that has been done and carry forth with purpose, passion, perseverance and performance for many years to come. 2
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Sorors of the Significant South Atlantic Region, please remember… We are Pearl Perfect and Ivy Strong because I believe we are here for a reason, and our purpose is greater than our challenges. Kind and sincerest sisterly regards,
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Purpose – ACCOMPLISHMENTS & CONFERENCES
Sorors, you have shown that you are not only passionate about providing service to all mankind, but that you are about the business of Alpha Kappa Alpha with your tremendous attendance during the various conferences, Risk Management Summit, and AKA Days at the Capitol within the past 12 months: • Undergraduate Roundup and Retreat - Over 1,060 undergraduate and graduate Sorors from over 43 chapters from South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, St. Croix, St. Thomas and the Bahamas attended the 2017 Undergraduate Roundup and Retreat in Columbia, SC, August 25-26. The South Atlantic and International Regions once again joined forces to educate the undergraduate Sorors about the ongoing efforts of AKA Connection and LNDS programs, as well as social responsibility in a media savvy world. • Cluster Conferences – The Significant South Atlantic Region hosted eight cluster conferences in the great states of South Carolina (Greenville, North Charleston and Florence), Georgia (Atlanta and Columbus), and Florida (Jacksonville, Fort Lauderdale and Orlando) with over 4,500 attendees. The attendance numbers were outstanding last year and I thank you for your commitment to serve. Also, during the HBCU pep rallies and conference workshops, Sorors donated over $34,000 towards EAF in honor of the Think HBCU initiative. Clusters also donated over 600 backpacks and school supplies. • AKA Days at the Capitol – Over 700 Sorors from South Carolina, Georgia and Florida advocated, educated and networked during this year’s AKA Days at the Capitol. #Take A.C.T.I.O.N and #Be the Voice Passion – PROGRAMS Sorors, as always, the South Atlantic Region has stepped up and showed out with the tremendous accomplishments chapters have made during this administration for the LNDS program initiatives: • • • • • • • • • •
One Million Backpacks – 221,445 Think HBCU Donations - $2,700,000 ASCEND Students Enrolled – 7,816 Seasonal Wraps – 109,403 Meals Served – 2,714,542 1908 Playgrounds Restored, Renewed, Refreshed – 1,563 UN Day Observations/Activities – 659 Africare Donations - $60,042 Global Impact Programs, including Little Dresses – 2,278 Health Partner Activities – 5,800
The South Atlantic Region continues to make significant contributions to EAF, totaling over $900 thousand. We have created two endowments, and received the award for being the largest region and largest overall contributions during the 2015 Leadership Seminar in Chicago, the 2016 Boule in Atlanta and the 2017 Leadership Seminar in Las Vegas.
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This year we are proud to recognize forty-nine platinum chapters, including nine undergraduate chapters. This is a record for the South Atlantic Region. Platinum Graduate Chapters Kappa Omega, Atlanta, GA Beta Zeta Omega, Orangeburg, SC Gamma Zeta Omega, Miami, FL Gamma Theta Omega, Tampa, FL Gamma Mu Omega, Dayton, FL Gamma Nu Omega, Columbia, SC Gamma Rho Omega, Jacksonville, FL Gamma Xi Omega, Columbus, GA Gamma Sigma Omega, Savannah, GA Gamma Tau Omega, Charleston, SC Delta Kappa Omega, Tallahassee, FL Epsilon Beta Omega, Spartanburg, GA Zeta Iota Omega, Augusta, GA Zeta Rho Omega, Fort Lauderdale, FL Eta Alpha Omega, Rock Hill, SC ta Zeta Omega, Sumter, SC Theta Xi Omega, LaGrange, GA Kappa Kappa Omega, Pompano Beach, FL Kappa Omicron Omega, Bartow, FL Lambda Epsilon Omega, Decatur, GA Nu Alpha Omega, Moncks Corner, SC Nu Lambda Omega, Atlanta, GA Xi Beta Omega, Griffin, GA Omicron Kappa Omega, Lakeland, FL Omicron Rho Omega, North Charleston, SC Pi Alpha Omega, Atlanta, GA Pi Eta Omega, Orange Park, FL Rho Zeta Omega, Marietta, GA Sigma Omega Omega, Douglasville, GA Tau Epsilon Omega, East Point, GA Tau Pi Omega, Stone Mountain, GA Upsilon Alpha Omega, Lawrenceville, GA Phi Pi Omega, Newnan, GA Phi Tau Omega, Hapeville, GA Phi Phi Omega, Alpharetta, GA
Chi Tau Omega, Covington, GA Chi Psi Omega, Coral Springs, FL Psi Alpha Omega, Stockbridge, GA Psi Theta Omega, Orlando, FL Omega Tau Omega, Fort Mill, SC
Platinum Undergraduate Chapters Alpha Pi, Clark Atlanta University, Atlanta, GA Gamma Nu, Claflin College, Orangeburg, SC Theta Gamma, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC Mu, Allen University, Columbia, SC Mu Xi, Winthrop College, Rock Hill, SC Mu Pi, Spelman College, Atlanta, GA Nu Iota, Edward Waters College, Jacksonville, FL Sigma Sigma, Clayton State University, Morrow, GA Sigma Tau, Armstrong State University Savannah, GA
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Pearls of Promise Perseverance – MEMBERSHIP (MIP & Chapter Charterings) Membership continues to grow and strive in the Significant South Atlantic Region. We are 175 chapters strong. As of June 2018, we have more than 16,000 members in the South Atlantic Region. Since July 2014, the South Atlantic Region has approved the following membership intake requests: Undergraduate MIPs approved: • Fall 2014 – 16 chapters, 328 members • Spring 2015 – 15 chapters, 297 members • Fall 2015 – 19 chapters, 289 members • Spring 2016 – 12 chapters, 293 members • Fall 2016 – 14 chapters, 343 members • Spring 2017 – 18 chapters, 507 members • Fall 2017 – 16 chapters, 347 members • Spring 2018 – 24 chapters, 246 members Graduate MIPs approved: • Fall 2014 – six chapters, 149 members • Spring/Fall 2015 – 33 chapters, 503 members • Spring/Fall 2016 – 30 chapters, 421 members • Spring/Fall 2017 – 37 chapters, 785 members • Spring 2018 – 28 chapters To add to our growing numbers, the South Atlantic Region has approved seven Interest Groups, as well as the historic charterings of the 1,000th chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha, Upsilon Delta Chapter at the University of South Carolina – Beaufort in Bluffton, South Carolina and the last three-letter chapter, Omega Omega Omega Chapter in Darlington, SC. The South Atlantic Region has chartered the following chapters: • Psi Omega Omega, Peachtree Corners, GA, December 13, 2014 • Omega Gamma Omega, Blythewood, SC, December 12, 2015 • Upsilon Delta, USC-Beaufort, Bluffton, SC, November 13, 2016 • Omega Tau Omega, Fort Mill, SC, December 9, 2017 • Omega Phi Omega, St. Augustine, FL, December 16, 2017 • Upsilon Zeta, Columbia College, Columbia, SC, March 4, 2018 • Omega Omega Omega, Darlington, SC, March 25, 2018 • Alpha Alpha Beta Omega, Miramar, FL, April 15, 2018 • Alpha Alpha Epsilon Omega, Evans, GA, June 9, 2018 • Alpha Alpha Theta Omega, Tampa, FL, June 30, 2018
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Pearls of Promise Performance –COMMITTEE MEMBERS AND SUPPORT STAFF The South Atlantic Region has had several amazing and dedicated Sorors to represent our region during this administration. Thank you to these Sorors for their commitment, sisterliness, time, talents and representing the South Atlantic Region with class and style. DIRECTORATE MEMBERS Charletta Wilson Jacks, Supreme Grammateus Victoria Simpson, Undergraduate Member-at-Large Princess “Faith” Singleton, Undergraduate Member-at-Large Antoria Frazier, Undergraduate Member-at-Large Annalise Anise, Undergraduate Member-at-Large INTERNATIONAL COMMITTEE MEMBERS Archives –Stacy Grooms, Rho Zeta Omega Building and Properties –Wanda Scott-Kinney, Gamma Nu Omega Buildings and Properties –Faith Singleton, Nu Alpha Chapter Basileus Certification – Altoya Felder-Deas, Eta Zeta Omega Chapter Basileus Certification – Gwendolyn Myers, Gamma Theta Omega Communications –Crystal Pruitt, Zeta Upsilon Omega Communications –Andrea Robinson, Gamma Zeta Omega Communications –Sonja Sims, General Member Connection –Sylvia Blackmon-Roberts, Chairman, Omicron Kappa Omega Connection –Tiffany Moore Russell, Psi Theta Omega Constitution –Charletta Wilson Jacks, Lambda Epsilon Omega Constitution –Janice McCollom, Beta Zeta Omega Diamond/Golden/Silver Sorors –Cheryl McMichael, Beta Zeta Omega EAF Coordinator –Deirdre Barrett-England, Pi Alpha Omega Finance – Sharon Brown Harriott, Gamma Nu Omega Graduate Advisor’s Certification –Joyce Gilchrist, Lambda Epsilon Omega Human Resources – Marjorie H. Young, Kappa Omega Leadership Training – Bettina Benoit Durant, Upsilon Alpha Omega Leadership Training – Benita Lefft, Eta Alpha Omega Leadership Fellows – Jasmine Motley, Upsilon Alpha Omega Membership – SVictoria Simpson, Iota Omicron Membership –Kimberly Willis Green, Psi Omega Omega Nominating –Christin Rouse, Beta Alpha Program –Thuane B. Fielding, Gamma Xi Omega Protocol –Dawn B. Griffin, Nu Lambda Omega Reinstatement Task Force –Tracy Dye, Gamma Nu Omega Reinstatement Task Force –Carolyn Randolph, Gamma Tau Omega Risk Management –Earlene Horne, Zeta Rho Omega Rituals –Sarah Simmons, Epsilon Beta Omega 7
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Pearls of Promise Sisterly Relations –Jahari Soward, Nu Lambda Omega Spiritual Oversight Team –Cynthia Hale, Nu Lambda Omega Spiritual Oversight Team –Lottie Otto, Gamma Xi Omega Standards –Melanie Key Bales, Resource, Pi Alpha Omega Standards –Ora Douglass, Psi Omega Omega Standards –Bernetta Jones, Resource, Lambda Epsilon Omega Strategic Planning –Marsha Lewis Brown, Chairman, Gamma Theta Omega Strategic Planning –Jatish Marsh, Pi Alpha Omega Technology –Theresa House, Chairman, Tau Pi Omega REGIONAL STAFF AND COMMITTEE CHAIRMEN Cluster Coordinators Sylvia Sloane Jones, Cluster I Donna Douglas, Cluster II Rose Dean Andrews, Cluster III Angie Bobo Onianwa, Cluster IV Shevawn Broxton-Young, Cluster V DeVetta Williams Hughes, Cluster VI Patricia Moore Henegan, Cluster VII Gloria Harrison Boozer, Cluster VIII Support Staff DeVetta Williams Hughes, Chief of Staff Doretha Hibler Glymph, Regional Executive Assistant Joyce Williams Bell, Regional Administrative Liaison Margaret E. Suber, Administrative Office Manager Vivian Brown Dowdy, Regional Treasurer Ivadella Walters, Regional Financial Secretary Gerry Watson Coleman, Regional Parliamentarian Beauty P. Baldwin, Regional Hodegos Franka H. Young, Regional Communications Officer Rowena G. Loadholt, Regional Editor-in-Chief Barbara P. Elliott, Regional Editor Rosa Devlin, Regional Printer Dianne Williams-Cox, Regional Technology Chairman Erika Pierre, Regional Technology Co-Chairman Adelma M. Stanford, Web Mistress Kyshia Carey, Regional Protocol Chairman Odessa Striggles Bennett, Regional Protocol Co-Chairman Kaci Greene, Regional Protocol Co-Chairman Sarah-elaine Jones, Regional Logistics Chairman Karen Harrison, Regional Logistics Co-Chairman 8
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Archives Stacy Grooms, Chairman, Rho Zeta Omega Lavon Jones, Co-Chairman, Epsilon Alpha Omega Juanita Dixon, Zeta Tau Omega Jackie Porter, Pi Delta Omega Eddye K. Walden, Kappa Sigma Omega Gwendolyn Hunter, Pi Eta Omega English L. J. Gibbs, Epsilon Beta Omega Myrtis Young-Walker, Kappa Upsilon Omega Dorothy Jenkins, Gamma Xi Omega Angela Campbell, Theta Omicron Omega Carol Davis, Delta Omicron Omega Darralyn Manning, Psi Theta Omega Latoya Jackson, Delta Eta Omega Christina Brimfield, Upsilon Omega Omega Ruby N. Martin, Gamma Xi Omega Ashley Goodman, Beta Alpha Florida A&M University Tory Edwards, Rho Eta, Brenau University, Awards Karen Harris Hawkins, Chairman, Pi Delta Omega Peggy Smalls, Co-Chairman, Lambda Epsilon Omega Frances Fields, Co-Chairman, Epsilon Chi Omega Betty Robinson, Eta Eta Omega Alma Henry-Mormon, Mu Rho Omega Tikila Shakespeare, Gamma Rho Omega Mary Wheeler, Pi Eta Omega Nicole Smalls, Nu Alpha Omega Marilyn Moore, Tau Omicron Omega JoAnn Mosley, Phi Pi Omega April McGill, Gamma Theta Omega Carolyn Tuner, Zeta Upsilon Omega Robyn Johnson, Upsilon Sigma Omega Taylor Shackleford, Kappa Eta, Georgia College and State University Communication
Franka H. Young, Chairman, Kappa Omega Rowena Loadholt, Co-Chairman, Beta Zeta Omega Paula Bailey, Kappa Kappa Omega Florida Bridgewater-Alford, Mu Upsilon Omega Casandra Story, Gamma Mu Omega Pamela Oliver-Dodd, Lambda Rho Omega Shavonne Gaskin, General Member Barbara Elliott, Beta Zeta Omega Terri Jo Alexander, Chi Tau Omega Nakita Christopher, Omicron Kappa Omega Mamie Nixon, Delta Iota Omega Valerie Fuller, Gamma Tau Omega Gayle Rivers, Iota Omega Omega Nia Brown, Sigma Omega Omega Chaundra Luckett, Upsilon Alpha Omega Deanne Roberts, Zeta Upsilon, Univrisyt of South Florida Tyler Stuckey, Iota Xi, Francis Marion University Constitution Janice McCollom, Chairman, Beta Zeta Omega Tremelle Howard-Fishburne, Co-Chairman, Sigma Omega Omega Gerry Coleman, Regional Parliamentarian, Epsilon Tau Omega Daisy Lanier, Zeta Tau Omega Leatrice Sullivan, Kappa Kappa Omega Mae Frances Davis, Gamma Mu Omega Carol Roundtree, Zeta Iota Omega Patricia Caldwell, Pi Beta Omega Patrice Mitchell, Nu Alpha Omega Alfredene Scott Benton, Kappa Omega La Tanga Felder, Sigma Epsilon Omega Emily Rogers, Gamma Theta Omega Betty Jo Gaston, Zeta Upsilon Omega Lois Lundermann, Sigma Omicron Omega Felicia Williams, Kappa Eta Omega Shyvonne Brown-Alford, Lambda Theta Omega Brittany Jones, Upsilon Sigma Omega Lexus White, Pi Phi 9
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Pearls of Promise Sierra Rosemond, Theta Gamma Ashley Broughton, Iota Lambda Connection Karen Bennett, GA Coordinator, Tau Pi Omega Carolyn Hugley, GA Liaison, Gamma Tau Omega Kim Greene, SC Coordinator, Gamma Xi Omega Chandra Dillard, SC Liaison, Epsilon Tau Omega Laurise A. Thomas, FL Coordinator, Delta Kappa Omega Geraldine Thompson, FL Liaison, Delta Omicron Omega Revertha Grace, Xi Pi Omega Kimberly Walkes, Mu Rho Omega Mia Jones, Gamma Rho Omega Cynthia Moore-Chestnut, Mu Upsilon Omega Carolyn B. Shortt, Nu Theta Omega Janelle Mitchell, Beta Zeta Omega Sylvia Blake, General Member Linda Parks McGhee, Iota Psi Omega Leslie Purifoy Plunkett, Upsilon Alpha Omega Rhonda Ivery, Delta Omicron Omega Grace Lias, Delta Omicron Omega Sharon Ofuani, Chi Upsilon Omega Sonja W. McIntosh, Gamma Nu Omega Denise Washington, Upsilon Sigma Omega Deandra Rucker, Lambda Kappa Alexis Bourgeois, Pi Phi Corporate Partners Sharon Reynolds Earle, Co-Chairman, Gamma Nu Omega Darice Richards, Co-Chairman, Delta Kappa Omega Mona Carter Lamberg, Xi Pi Omega Edith Gooden Thompson, Upsilon Xi Omega Sandra Petty, Kappa Sigma Omega Melissa Adams, Gamma Rho Omega Lesley Duncan, Epsilon Tau Omega Malitha “Nika” White, Epsilon Tau Omega Tonika McMillon, Phi Delta Omega Alice Behlin, Xi Omega Omega Loretta Walker, Phi Phi Omega 10
Geri Thomas, Lambda Epsilon Omega Cheryl Smith, Nu Iota Omega Sheilitha Hastings Smith, Omicron Kappa Omega Roshelle Jones, Gamma Tau Omega Yolanda Daniels, Rho Rho Omega Jamesetta Berry Lovett, Upsilon Omega Omega Utocqua Grissett, Mu Iota Omega Educational Advancement Foundation Deirdre Barrett-England, Chairman, Pi Alpha Omega Mary L. Davis, Gamma Rho Omega Randolyn Harmon, Pi Zeta Omega Andrea Nicole Harden, Eta Alpha Omega Vickie McClinton, Zeta Iota Omega Tracy Eaddy, Sigma Upsilon Omega Lana Walthour, Nu Rho Omega Liz Cohen, Gamma Theta Omega Tiffany Bain, Theta Nu Omega Dionne Mahaffey, Nu Lambda Omega Trinika Haynes, Lambda Iota Omega Cynthia Graham, Eta Zeta Omega Betty Pearson Malloy, Upsilon Sigma Omega Echo Buffalo, Iota Omicron, College of Charleston Lindy Moore, Kappa Tau, University of West GA Bria Hope, Sigma Pi, Florida International University Medical Response Linda F. Wright, Chairman, Mu Iota Omega Sharon January, Co-Chairman, General Membership Mary Miles Campbell, Gamma Zeta Omega Brandi Joseph, Chi Psi Omega Judith Lightsey-Alford, Mu Upsilon Omega Briyanna Jenkins, Kappa Sigma Omega Melody Sumter, Eta Alpha Omega Candace Jones, Epsilon Tau Omega Wakeshia Evans, Nu Alpha Omega Audrey Wilder, Omicron Omega Torre Northcutt, Epsilon Omega Omega Alice Wilson, Nu Lambda Omega Angel Ferguson, Psi Theta Omega
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Pearls of Promise Nikita L. Smith, Kappa Omicron Omega Tanise Jackson, Chi Upsilon Omega Jemeka Christian, Lambda Xi Omega Katina Richmond, Mu Iota Omega Alexandra Witherspoon, Upsilon Omega Omega Charzetta James, General Member Beverly Heatley, Theta Nu Omega Torre Northcutt, Epsilon Omega Omega Robin Harmon, Chi Lambda Omega Calperta Green, Chi Lambda Omega Juana Patterson, Nu Lambda Omega Henrietta Milton, Upsilon Omega Omega Connie Jenkins-Pye, Delta Kappa Omega Valencia Gray-Williams, Eta Zeta Omeega Karen Warren, Omicron Kappa Omega Danielle Devine, Kappa Omicron Omega Tara Miles, Kappa Zeta Omega Membership Kimberly Willis Green, Chairman, Psi Omega Omega Donna Jones Gilbert, Co-Chairman, Gamma Nu Omega Devarn Flowers, Upsilon Xi Omega Tara Pasteur, Gamma Zeta Omega Lana Fenn, Eta Tau Omega Diyonne McGraw, Mu Upsilon Omega GeorShawn Marshall, Eta Alpha Omega Ella Turner, Iota Upsilon Omega Gwendolyn Yarbrough, Chi Pi Omega Vikki Pruitt, Zeta Xi Omega Cynthia Reese, Epsilon Omega Omega Angela Friall, Tau Pi Omega Dorothy Bailey, Nu Beta Omega Joyce Sawyer, Gamma Theta Omega Lesyle Sasser, Sigma Omicron Omega Tina McBride, Lambda Xi Omega Devita Malloy, Chi Lambda Omega Denise Armour-Brown, Mu Iota Omega Mia Bush, Mu Pi, Spelman College Miriam Butler, Iota Lambda, University of FL
Nominating Christin Rouse, Chairman, Beta Alpha Virginia Lang-Cummings, Co-Chairman, Kappa Omicron Omega Carolyn G. Randolph, Resource, Gamma Tau Omega Cynthia McDonald, Upsilon Xi Omega Alexis Brown, Pi Delta Omega Robbie Smith-Johnson, Chi Delta Omega Tamika Saxx, Tau Chi Omega Regina Campbell, Pi Zeta Omega Patricia Morris, Kappa Zeta Omega Georgene Caldwell, Zeta Xi Omega Daisy Gordon, Nu Upsilon Omega Isoke Martin, Nu Lambda Omega Racquel Jackson, Lambda Epsilon Omega Icey Johnson, Kappa Omega Barbara Ragin, Gamma Theta Omega Marjorie Howell-Quartey, Theta Nu Omega Tara Harris, Sigma Alpha Omega Maureen Thomas, Chi Lambda Omega Sandra Jones-Izzard, Iota Theta Omega Alexandria Bryant, Tau Pi Philacter Sophia Babridge, Emeritus Elizabeth S. Young, Chairman M. Sue Jackson, Xi Pi Omega Robrielle Hendley, Eta Eta Omega Herronda Mortimer, Gamma Mu Omega Felicity Littles, Zeta Iota Omega Eria Young, Lambda Rho Omega Joyce Ruth, Epsilon Beta Omega Kimberley Bell, Phi Delta Omega Joyce Davis, Xi Omega Omega Deborah Neal, Lambda Epsilon Omega Sandra Kenon, Phi Phi Omega Gloria Campbell, Nu Beta Omega Denise Smith, Zeta Upsilon Omega Dana Fobbs, Sigma Omicron Omega Ordania Jones, Tau Theta Omega Jacquie Howard, Iota Omega Omega Wanda Joyner, Omicron Zeta Omega 11
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Tabatha McAllister, Gamma Nu Omega Cynthia Hall, Gamma Nu Omega Pamela Moreland, Xi Pi Omega Sandra Weatherspoon, Xi Pi Omega Aria Robertson, Theta Gamma, University of SC Melisande Nestor, Zeta Omicron, University of South FL Program
Thuane B. Fielding, Chairman, Gamma Xi Omega Bronwyn M. Hughes, Co-Chairman, Gamma Tau Omega L’loren Dowdell-Smith, Eta Eta Omega Jaconica Barnes, General Member Willetta Richie, Gamma Rho Omega Wakita Barksdale, General Member Rhonda Young, Lambda Rho Omega Deborah Andrew Dawson, Nu Rho Omega Tiffany Cowart-Hughes, Psi Theta Omega Deb Barnes, Gamma Theta Omega Sheana Haskings-Browning, Rho Rho Omega Charmagne Helton, Phi Phi Omega Angela Williams, Tau Omicron Omega Ova Brown-Gillespie, Omicron Zeta Omega Andrea D. Favor, Omicron Omicron Omega Valera Glanton, Theta Gamma, University of SC Anesia Saunders, Beta Gamma, University of West FL Kamilla Ramcharran, Sigma Sigma, Clayton College Protocol Kyshia Carey, Chairman, Upsilon Alpha Omega Odessa Bennett, Co-Chairman, Zeta Rho Omega Kaci Greene, Co-Chairman, Upsilon Omega Omega Melissa K. Adams, Gamma Rho Omega Panayotta Augustin Birch, Zeta Rho Omega Melissa K Adams, Gamma Rho Omega Andrea McCoy, Epsilon Chi Omega Carla White, Gamma Theta Omega Bristal Adams, Omega Gamma Omega LaVerne B. Jones, Mu Iota Omega 12
Carla D. Gatling, Gamma Nu Omega Deirdre Satterwhite-Wilson, Zeta Rho Omega Kira L. Reaves, Epsilon Beta Omega Yolanda Copeland, Zeta Xi Omega Marci Sparrow, Upsilon Alpha Omega Margarette Miller, Epsilon Beta Omega Renee Brown Reese, Sigma Epsilon Omega Dedreial Levoy Jackson, Sigma Omega Omega Rosalind Cook-Hillinan, Upsilon Omega Omega Selika Stackhouse Sampson, Delta Kappa Omega, Trannie Mosley, Epsilon Beta Omega Recommendations Trudie Carmichael, Chairman Ann Winstead, Co-Chairman Delores Oliver Calloway, Zeta Tau Omega Rendolyn Amaker, Kappa Kappa Omega Myra Middleton-Valentine, Chi Delta Omega Juanita Robinson-McNeill, Tau Chi Omega Bobbienetta Young, Nu Theta Omega Iola Gilliam, Epsilon Beta Omega Dorice O. Sherrod-Shumake, Chi Pi Omega Wanda Linnen, Mu Phi Omega Debra Crump, Sigma Omega Omega Francine Greer, Pi Alpha Omega Judith Williams, Lambda Omicron Omega Manitia Moultrie, Zeta Upsilon Omega Debra Capers, Delta Eta Omega Corliss Lawson Moragne, Delta Kappa Omega Jo Ann Coaxum, Phi Omega Omega Betty Cooper, Iota Theta Omega Brooksie McGraw, Beta Alpha, Florida A&M University Nina Myers, Mu Pi, Spelman College Resolutions Clementine Washington, Chairman Valerie Brant Wilson, Co-Chairman Marvelle McIntyre-Hall, Pi Delta Omega Shirley Brown-Green, Mu Upsilon Omega Fannie Davis, Kappa Zeta Omega Mary Ann Washington Deku, Epsilon Beta Omega
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LaNetta Henry, Kappa Kappa Omega Benita Epps, Theta Xi Omega Cassandra Whitfield, Pi Alpha Omega Charlotte Owens, Iota Pi Omega Lavon Williams, Psi Theta Omega Lisa Love, Sigma Alpha Omega Cassandra A. McCray, Epsilon Chi Omega Sydney Owens, Eta Iota, Columbus State University Rules
Constance S. Gardner, Chairman Sandra L. Jackson, Co-Chairman Andrea Bailey-Dowling, Chi Psi Omega Helen Walker, Upsilon Xi Omega Sue Beaty-Fray, Chi Delta Omega Ruby Moore-George, Gamma Rho Omega Tara Jones, Mu Phi Omega Vanessa Payne, Phi Phi Omega Diane Reynolds, Tau Pi Omega Carolyn Jackson, Sigma Epsilon Omega Jerri Sims, Delta Omicron Omega Mildred Hill, Kappa Omicron Omega Alfreda Hilton Cooper, Phi Omega Omega Shakeya McClintock, Omicron Omicron Omega Lindsey Phillips, Iota Eta, Mercer University Khalen Johnson, Sigma Sigma, Clayton State University Spiritual Oversight Team Elizabeth Yates, Chairman Henrietta Gray Sloan, Gamma Sigma Omega Lillie J. James, Gamma Nu Omega Donna Hubbard-McCree, Phi Phi Omega Lottie G. Otto, Resource, Gamma Xi Omega Sisterly Relations Jahari Soward, Chairman Barbara R. Bodison, Co-Chairman Margarette Hayes, Upsilon Xi Omega Yatcha Barnes, Psi Pi Omega Loretta Jenkins, Eta Tau Omega
Regina Hedgeman-Johnson, Zeta Iota Omega Carolyn Chapman, Epsilon Tau Omega Patricia W. Tolbert, Eta Alpha Omega Violet Washington, Gamma Xi Omega Gerri Gonzalez, Upsilon Alpha Omega Iva Carter, Gamma Theta Omega Joi Davies, Zeta Upsilon Omega Emily Dickey, Nu Omega Omega MiChele Stevenson, Sigma Omicron Omega Katheryn (Kathy) S. Rivers, Iota Omega Omega Mary Henderson, Iota Theta Omega Sydnay Harris, Mu Pi, Spelman College Paris Brown, Gamma Sigma, Albany State University Standards
Ora Douglass, Chairman Barbara Thomas, Co-Chairman Cynthia Gilliam, Mu Rho Omega Carol Curry, Zeta Rho Omega Emily Gourdine, Gamma Rho Omega Sarah Hollis, Epsilon Beta Omega Shirlyn Johnson-Granville, Sigma Epsilon Omega Alline Clancy, Phi Phi Omega Joann Anderson, Nu Iota Omega Carla Williams, Kappa Eta Omega Carolyn Hickman-Williams, Mu Iota Omega Carolyn Johnson Davis, Nu Lambda Omega Amanda Washington, Rho Eta, Brenau University Technology Dianne Williams Cox, Chairman Erika Pierre, Co-Chairman Towanda Davilla-Davis Adelma Stanford Brown, Web Mistress, Upsilon Alpha Omega Deidra Wood, Zeta Tau Omega Dwanne Clayton, Xi Pi Omega Shani Wood Wright, Gamma Mu Omega Jacqueline Hart, Zeta Iota Omega Charlotte Hatten, Pi Zeta Omega Tywana Groce, Epsilon Tau Omega Dena Maywood, Gamma Xi Omega 13
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Pearls of Promise Debra Stowers, Zeta Xi Omega Dawn Cooper, Tau Pi Omega Star Barloutte, Psi Theta Omega Barbara Bell, Iota Pi Omega Regina Glee-Nash, Nu Omega Omega Karina Liles, Upsilon Sigma Omega Hattie Pendergrass, Lambda Theta Omega Ciarra Henderson, Eta Mu, Georgia State University
Nicole Agbonkhese, Psi Theta Omega Charlotte Owens, Iota Pi Omega Gladys Lee, Kappa Eta Omega Shalah Sweeney, Omicron Zeta Omega Katina Johnson, Upsilon Sigma Omega Allison Ross, Nu Zeta Jasmine Byard, Omicron Delta
Tellers
Victoria J. Simpson, Chairman Anturio Freeman, Co-Chairman Laci Sams, Sigma Chi, Nova Southeastern University Phantasie Davis, Sigma Phi, Mercer UniversityAtlanta Cierra Pettiford, Pi Psi, University of Central Florida Kimberly Modestin, Iota Lambda, University of Florida Dorisha Henson, Nu Iota, Edwards Waters College Jasmine Waites, Rho Zeta, Furman University Taylor Thomas, Sigma Tau, Armstrong State Talisha Fason, Psi Benedict College
Starlac McGhee, Chairman Ruby Gentry Edwards, Co-Chairman Carla Kendal, Mu Rho Omega Bernice Bailey, Kappa Kappa Omeg Minerva Rutledge, Pi Eta Omega Kendra McNeil, Tau Chi Omega Laura Finley, Iota Upsilon Omega Bennie P. Brown, Pi Beta Omega Sibea Lewis, Zeta Xi Omega Penny Middleton, Omicron Rho Omega Gussie Lofton-Broadway, Lambda Epsilon Omega Charlotte King Eady, Xi Beta Omega Jerr Harris, Kappa Omicron Omega Tee Solomon, Gamma Theta Omega Margie Wade, Chi Upsilon Omega Gloria Roberts, Delta Eta Omega Sandra Evans Coombs, Omicron Omicron Omega Tamara Alston, Lambda Theta Omega Jerrica Walden, Theta Gamma Time and Place Lisa George, Chairman Stephanie Tillman, Co-Chairman Beverly Kelly-Swan, Kappa Kappa Omega Felecia Leggett, Chi Gamma Omega Fredna Wilkerson, Eta Tau Omega Sundra P. Byrd, Epsilon Beta Omega Marva Bradford, Zeta Rho Omega Janice Lyles, Nu Delta Omega Dorothy Wilson, Gamma Sigma Omega Shelbia King, Tau Epsilon Omega Cheryl Walker, Xi Beta Omega 14
Undergraduate Activities
Regional Gathering Velice Cummings, Chairman Gwen Taylor, Co-Chairman Cheryl Johnson, Zeta Tau Omega Geraldine Wright, Kappa Sigma Omega Cezanne Spartling Cody, Chi Delta Omega Cazzandra Sawyer, Pi Zeta Omega Barbara Hodges, Kappa Zeta Omega Mahogany Newell, Psi Pi Omega Jennifer Green, Sigma Upsilon Omega Bresha Shaw-Franklin, Chi Tau Omega Anna Jones, Kappa Omega Karen Warren, Omicron Kappa Omega Weinerfer Johnson, Delta Omicron Omega Sandra Inman, Sigma Alpha Omega Sandra Williams Brailsford, Eta Zeta Omega Allison Carroll, Upsilon Omega Omega
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Pearls of Promise Shevawn Broxton Young, Phi Phi Omega Rose Dean Andrews, Zeta Iota Omega Patricia Moore Henegan, Upsilon Sigma Omega Gloria Harrison Boozer, Epsilon Beta Omega Boule Luncheon Roslyn Mixon Phillips, Chairman Stephanie Cockerm, Co-Chairman Judy Thomas, Zeta Tau Omega Connie Delaney, Zeta Iota Omega Tracie Culver, Gamma Mu Omega Genice Williams, Epsilon Tau Omega JoeAnn Fletcher, Zeta Rho Omega Joy Pryor, Gamma Xi Omega Putrina Footman, Psi Alpha Omega Angela Bowers-Ervin, Rho Zeta Omega Tracy Boyd, Kappa Omicron Omega Karen Brooks, Theta Nu Omega Pamela Angry, Ro Sigma Omega Britney Llantin, Sigma Omicron Omega Jo Ann Thompson, Upsilon Omega Omega Daisy Weaver, Chi Lambda Omega DeVetta Hughes, Nu Alpha Omega Angela Onianwa, Sigma Omicron Omega Sylvia Jones, Zeta Rho Omega Donna Douglas, Gamma Theta Omega Kelsey Jones, Pi Phi, Kennesaw State University
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68th Boule - Schedule at a Glance
Friday, July 6
Graduate Advisor Certification II 07:30AM 03:00PM Chapter Basilei Certification 08:00AM 05:00PM Directorate Candidate Certification 08:00AM 06:00PM Registration & Delegate Certification 08:00AM 10:00PM Soror Services 08:00AM 10:00PM Financial Officers’ Certification I 09:00AM 05:00PM Financial Officers’ Certification II 09:00AM 05:00PM Habitat for Humanity Dedication 12:00PM 01:30PM Tours 01:00PM 04:00PM EAF Board Meeting 02:00PM 03:30PM Vendors 03:00PM 09:00PM City of Houston Open House/Reception 04:00PM 05:30PM
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Registration & Delegate Certification 07:00AM 10:00PM Soror Services 07:00AM 10:00PM Stop Hunger Now 08:00AM 12:00PM Vendors 08:00AM 08:00PM CPR Training – Hands Only 08:00AM 08:30AM CPR Training – Hands Only 08:30AM 09:00AM CPR Class 09:00AM 02:00PM HBCU Expo 09:00AM 02:00PM Houston Food Bank 09:00AM 12:00PM Health Fair Participant 09:00AM 12:00PM CPR Training – Hands Only 09:00AM 09:30AM 1908 Dance Steps for NAMI 09:00AM 11:00AM CPR Training – Hands Only 09:30AM 10:00AM
Saturday, July 7 - Sisterhood and Service Day
Saturday, July 7 cont’d
29 Moments of Service 07:00AM 06:00PM
CPR Training – Hands Only 10:00AM 10:30AM
Tours 10:00AM 05:00PM
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Heritage Club Dinner 06:30PM 08:30PM
ThinkHBCU Expo Participant 10:00AM 01:00PM
Experience Houston Boule Kick-Off 07:00PM 10:00PM
CPR Training – Hands Only 10:30AM 11:00AM
Sunday, July 8 - White Day
AKANet Cafe 11:00AM 05:00PM
Healthy Start Activities (Mind & Body) 07:00AM 08:00AM
CPR Training – Hands Only 11:00AM 11:30AM CPR Training – Hands Only 11:30AM 12:00PM Take ACTION Now Forum 12:00PM 01:30PM Sisterhood Luncheon 12:00PM 01:30PM Houston Food Bank 12:00PM 03:00PM Rise Against Hunger Volunteer 12:00PM 02:00PM Rise Against Hunger Volunteer 02:00PM 04:00PM International and Boule Committee Meetings 03:00PM 05:00PM Boule Travel Guide Exhibit Opening 03:30PM 04:00PM Boule Orientation 04:30PM 05:30PM Honey Do Reception 05:00PM 06:30PM
Registration & Delegate Certification 07:00AM 06:00PM Soror Services 07:00AM 06:00PM AKANet Cafe 08:00AM 06:00PM Hospitality Suite - Golden Sorors 08:00AM 06:00PM Hospitality Suite - Honey Do 08:00AM 06:00PM Hospitality Suite - Honey Don’t 08:00AM 06:00PM Hospitality Suite - Hostess Chapters 08:00AM 06:00PM Rituals - Rededication 08:00AM 08:30AM Vendors 08:00AM 09:00PM Rituals - Ivy Beyond the Wall 08:30AM 10:00AM Tours 09:00AM 06:00PM 17
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Monday, July 9 - Launching New Dimensions of Service Scarf Day Delegate Certification 07:00AM 12:00PM Registration 07:00AM 05:00PM
Candidate Meet and Greet 06:45PM 08:30PM Welcome Gala 09:00PM 11:30PM
Tuesday, July 10 - Pink and Green Day
Soror Services 07:00AM 12:00PM
Healthy Start Activities (Mind & Body) 06:30AM 07:30AM
AKANet Cafe 08:00AM 06:00PM
Voting 07:00AM 03:00PM
First Plenary Session 08:00AM 11:30AM
EAF Breakfast 07:30AM 09:30AM
Hospitality Suite - Golden Sorors 08:00AM 06:00PM
AKANet Cafe 08:00AM 06:00PM
Hospitality Suite - Honey Do 08:00AM 06:00PM
Hospitality Suite - Golden Sorors 08:00AM 06:00PM
Hospitality Suite - Honey Don’t 08:00AM 06:00PM
Hospitality Suite - Honey Do 08:00AM 06:00PM
Hospitality Suite - Hostess Chapters 08:00AM 06:00PM
Hospitality Suite - Honey Don’t 08:00AM 06:00PM
Vendors 08:00AM 09:00PM
Hospitality Suite - Hostess Chapters 08:00AM 06:00PM
Tours 10:00AM 05:00PM
Vendors 08:00AM 06:00PM
Diamond/Golden/Silver Soror Luncheon 12:15PM 02:45PM
Third Plenary Session 09:45AM 12:00PM
Second Plenary Session 03:00PM 05:45PM
Tours 10:00AM 05:00PM
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South Atlantic Regional Luncheon 12:30PM 02:45PM Fourth Plenary Session 03:15PM 06:15PM Legacy Dinner Celebration 07:00PM 08:30PM Evening in the City (On Your Own) 09:00PM 11:30PM
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Wednesday, July 11 - Learning and Development Day Healthy Start Activities (Mind & Body) 06:30AM 07:30AM Housing Foundation Annual Meeting 07:15AM 07:45AM EAF Annual Meeting 07:45AM 08:30AM
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Workshop Session III 02:00PM 03:30PM Leadership Fellows Reunion Reception 03:00PM 05:00PM Formal Banquet 07:00PM 10:00PM Supreme Basileus Installation Reception 10:00PM 11:30PM
Thursday, July 12 - Blast Off Day Fifth Plenary Session 08:00AM 12:00PM Tours 12:00PM 04:00PM
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embers of the South Atlantic Region traveled to Fort Lauderdale, FL for their 65th South Atlantic Regional Conference, April 25-29, at the Broward County Convention Center. The conference drew more than 5,000 members and guests from Florida, Georgia and South Carolina. Cluster I chapters hosted this conference with the theme “Anchoring Our Pearls and Cruising in Sisterhood.” Numerous activities were planned for attendees and others, including:
• Wild About EAF Luncheon: This year’s luncheon included a Wild West Theme that generated over $55,000 towards EAF to continue to promote lifelong learning through fellowships, endowments and scholarships. • The Public Meeting with the theme “Exceeding the Vision: Inspiring Others Through Service,” highlighted the sorority’s global service mission and accomplishments. Tamron Hall, TV Host of Deadline Crime on the Investigation Discovery channel was the keynote speaker for the public meeting that saluted honorees for the 2018 Launching New Dimensions of Service Community Awards Honorees included Dr. Rosalind Osgood, Family Strengthening Awardee; Carlton Washington, Health Promotion Awardee; Commissioner Barbara Jordan, Educational Enrichment Awardee and Mr. Thaddeus Hamilton, Environmental Ownership Awardee. Soror Frederica S. Wilson, U.S. Congresswoman and 9th Regional Director received the Pearls of Promise Award for her community service. • AKA One Million Backpacks Service Project collected over 27,100 backpacks and has met its goal for the Launching New Dimensions of Service initiative. The region partnered with Office Depot to provide these backpacks were also given to 10 different organizations in the Broward County area. • Two AKA 1908 Playground Bench Dedications honored former South Atlantic regional directors, Soror Margaret Blake Roach, 6th regional director, at Joseph C. Park in Fort Lauderdale and Soror Frederica S. Wilson, 9th regional director, at the Dr. Frederica S. Wilson Skyway Elementary in Miami Gardens. Special events included: • Carolyn House Stewart Diamond, Golden, Silver Star Banquet honored over 300 Sorors during its annual dinner. There was one Diamond Soror, 54 Golden and 250 Silver Sorors recognized at the dinner with more than 800 attendees present for the evening filled with music, singing, poetry and special tributes. • Norma Solomon White Legacy Luncheon honored legacies throughout the region with heartfelt tribute by Soror Norma Solomon White, 25th Supreme Basileus, who served as the keynote speaker. • The Think H.B.C.U. College Fair which educated attendees about the work of historically Black colleges and universities in the region and encouraged local high school students and families to explore the offerings of many of our nation’s best H.B.C.U.s Florida A&M, Southern University, Fort Valley State University, Morris College, and Albany State University were represented. • The Prayer Breakfast included prayers for our Sisterhood addressing the theme “Sisters Connected to the Vine Through Prayer.”
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65th SARC: Regional Award Winners Graduate Awards Winners Georgia Schank Innovative Award First Place – Omicron Rho Omega, North Charleston, SC Second Place – Upsilon Xi Omega, Plantation, FL Mary Shy Scott Fine Arts Award First Place – Susan Bacon McCray, Kappa Kappa Omega, Pompano Beach, FL Second Place – Carolyn S. Brown, Gamma Xi Omega, Charleston, SC Ella Springs Jones Soror of the Region Award First Place – Rashan Ali, Pi Alpha Omega, Atlanta, GA Second Place – Deborah Dorsett, Gamma Zeta Omega, Miami, FL Homie Regulus Basileu Award First Place – Theresa Waters, Chi Delta Omega, Palm Coast, FL Second Place – Angela Bowers Ervin, Rho Zeta Omega, Marietta, GA International Mentoring Award: Graduate to Graduate First Place – Lambda Epsilon Omega, Decatur, GA Second Place – Upsilon Alpha Omega, Lawrenceville, GA International Mentoring Award: Graduate to Undergraduate First Place – Nu Iota/Gamma Rho Omega, Jacksonville, FL Communication Award First Place – Gamma Theta Omega, Tampa, FL A. Cathryn Johnson Alumna Reading Award First Place – Delta Kappa Omega, Tallahassee, FL Second Place – Gamma Nu Omega AKA Sharon Brown Harriott Connection Award First Place – Chi Tau Omega, Covington, GA Second Place – Tau Epsilon Omega, East Point/College Park. GA Delores H. Oliver Service to Mankind Award First Place – Rosalind Osgood, Zeta Rho Omega, Fort Lauderdale, FL Second Place – Carzenia V. Brown, Gamma Xi Omega, Charleston, SC Emory O. Jackson Journalism Award First Place - Doris Howze, Nu Iota Omega, Maitland, FL Second Place – Jolene Butts Freeman, Kappa Omega, Atlanta, GA Freddie L. Groomes-McLendon Caring Award First Place – Tasha Mosley, Psi Alpha Omega, Stockbridge, GA 24
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65th SARC: Regional Award Winners Second Place – Queenoya Richards, Nu Lambda Omega, Atlanta, GA Frederica S. Wilson Sisterly Relations Award First Place – Anglea G. Kimbrough, Rho Rho Omega, Columbus, GA Second Place – Carolyn Chapman, Epsilon Tau Omega, Greenville, SC Irene Westbrooks McCollum Outstanding Soror Award First Place – Lois Phillips, Rho Zeta Omega, Marietta, GA Second Place – Jacqueline Smalls, Gamma Xi Omega, Charleston , SC Lucretia Payton-Stewart Guiding Torch Award First Place – Deitra Mechelle Watson, Upsilon Omega Omega, Irmo, SC Second Place – Laurise Thomas, Delta Kappa Omega, Tallahassee, FL Lucretia Payton-Stewart Outstanding Mentoring Program Award First Place – Nu Lambda Omega, Atlanta, GA (Mentors to Mu Pi at Spelman College) Second Place – Gamma Xi Omega, Charleston, SC (Mentors to Iota Omicron at the College of Chrleston) Margaret Davis Bowen Outstanding Graduate Soror Award First Place – Tiffany Moore Russell, Psi Theta Omega, Orlando, FL Second Place – Evelyn Singleton, Beta Zeta Omega, Orangeburg, SC Carolyn House Stewart Outstanding Silver Star Leadership and Community Service Award First Place – Donna Douglas, Gamma Theta Omega, Tampa, FL Second Place – Earlene Striggles Horne, Zeta Rho Omega, Fort. Lauderdale, FL Sonja W. Garcia Image Award First Place – Gamma Sigma Omega, Savannah, GA Second Place – Upsilon Alpha Omega, Lawrenceville, GA Vertelle L. Middleton Most Promising Graduate Soror Award First Place – Kisha Ross Dickerson, Gamma Theta Omega, Tampa, FL Second Place – DaMetrius Trotter, Upsilon Alpha Omega, Lawrenceville, GA Marsha Lewis Brown Service Delivered Impact Award First Place – Psi Theta Omega, Orlando, FL Second Place – Tau Epsilon Omega, East Point/College Park, GA hapter Arts and Crafts Exhibit First Place – Rho Zeta Omega, Marietta, GA Second Place – Psi Theta Omega, Orlando, FL Individual Arts and Crafts Exhibit First Place – Marquita Moore, Gamma Zeta Omega, Miami, FL 25
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65th SARC: Regional Award Winners Second Place – LaNetta Henry, Kappa Kappa Omega, Pompano Beach, FL Graduate Attendance Certificate First Place – Gamma Sigma Omega, Savannah, GA Second Place – Delta Kappa Omega, Tallahassee, FL LNDS: Target I – Enrichment – ASCEND First Place (Small Chapter) – Sigma Omicron Omega, Fort Walton Beach, FL Runner Up (Small Chapter) – Omicron Rho Omega, North Charleston, SC First Place (Medium Chapter) – Sigma Omega Omega, Douglas, GA Runner Up (Medium Chapter) – Psi Omega Omega, Peachtree Corners, GA First Place (Large Chapter) – Gamma Theta Omega, Tampa, FL Runner Up – Gamma Tau Omega, Columbus, GA HBCU Individual (Monetary) Phyllis Kitchens, Lambda Epsilon Omega LNDS: Target I – One Million Backpack First Place (Small Chapter) – Chi Delta Omega, Palm Coast, FL Runner Up (Small Chapter) – Pi Delta Omega, Miami, FL First Place (Medium Chapter) – Eta Alpha Omega, Rock Hill, Sc Runner Up (Medium Chapter) – Sigma Omega Omega, Douglasville, GA First Place (Large Chapter) – Delta Kappa Omega, Tallahassee, FL Runner Up – Lambda Epsilon Omega, DeKalb County, GA LNDS: Target 1 – HBCU Chapter First Place (Large Chapter) – Nu Lambda Omega, Atlanta, GA LNDS: Target 2 – Health Promotion Achievement Award First Place (Small Chapter) – Omicron Rho Omega, North Charleston, SC Runner Up (Small Chapter) – Nu Iota Omega, Maitland, FL First Place (Medium Chapter) – Chi Psi Omega, Coral Springs, FL Runner Up (Medium Chapter) – Phi Phi Omega, Alpharetta, GA First Place (Large Chapter) – Chi Tau Omega, Covington, GA Runner Up – Delta Omicron Omega, Orlando, FL LNDS: Target 3 – Family Strengthening Achievement Award First Place (Small Chapter) – Phi Phi Omega, Alpharetta, GA Runner Up (Small Chapter) – Omicron Rho Omega, Lakeland, FL First Place (Medium Chapter) – Zeta Upsilon Omega, St. Petersburg, FL Runner Up (Medium Chapter) – No submission First Place (Large Chapter) – Gamma Xi Omega, Charleston ,SC Runner Up – Delta Kappa Omega, Tallahassee, FL
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65th SARC: Regional Award Winners LNDS: Target 4 – Environmental Ownership Playground Mobilization Projects and Acts of Green First Place (Small Chapter) – Omicron Rho Omega, North Charleston, SC Runner Up (Small Chapter) – Omicron Kappa Omega, Lakeland, FL First Place (Medium Chapter) – Sigma Omega Omega, Douglasville, GA Runner Up (Medium Chapter) – Upsilon Xi Omega, Plantation, FL First Place (Large Chapter) – Kappa Omega, Atlanta, GA Runner Up – Gamma Sigma Omega, Savannah, GA LNDS: Target 5 – Global Impact Achievement Award First Place (Large Chapter) – Chi Tau Omega, Covington, GA LNDS: Overall Achievement First Place (Small Chapter) – Psi Pi Omega, Stuart, FL Runner Up (Small Chapter) – Chi Delta Omega, Palm Coast, FL First Place (Medium Chapter) – Phi Phi Omega, Alpharetta, GA Runner Up (Medium Chapter) – Psi Omega Omega, Peachtree Corners, GA First Place (Large Chapter) – Upsilon Alpha Omega, Lawrenceville, GA Runner Up – Psi Theta Omega, Orlando, FL Undergraduate Award Winners Georgia Schank Innovative Award First Place – Sigma Chi, Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, FL Second Place – Gamma Upsilon, Savannah State, Savannah, GA Mary Shy Scott Fine Arts Award First Place – Brianna Whitehead, Sigma Chi, Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, FL Ella Springs Jones Soror of the Region Award First Place – Alicia Montgomery, Gamma Upsilon, Savannah State, Savannah, GA Second Place – Jillian Woodard, Mu Pi, Spelman College, Atlanta, GA Homie Regulus Basileus Award First Place – Jillian Woodard, Mu Pi, Spelman College, Atlanta, GA Second Place – Colleah Gilbert, Beta Alpha, Florida A & M, Tallahassee, FL AKA Sharon Brown Harriott Connection Award First Place – Sigma Chi, Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, FL Delores H. Oliver Service to Mankind Award First Place – Alicia Montgomery, Gamma Upsilon, Savannah State, Savannah, GA Second Place – Jasmyn Cornell, Lambda Kappa, Georgia Southern University, Statesboro, GA Emory O. Jackson Journalism Award First Place – Jasmyn Cornell, Lambda Kappa, Georgia Southern University, Statesboro, GA 27
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65th SARC: Regional Award Winners Freddie L. Groomes-McLendon Caring Award First Place – Elana Harris, Mu Pi, Spelman College, Atlanta, GA Second Place – Brianna Watson, Mu Pi, Spelman College, Atlanta, GA Mayme E. Williams Outstanding Undergraduate Soror Award First Place – Taylor Blackwell, Sigma Chi, Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, FL Second Place – Margie Rene’ Ruffin, Mu Pi, Spelman College, Atlanta, GA Norma S. White Scholar Award First Place – Jasmine Stinson, Eta Mu, Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA Amori Washington, Gamma Nu, Claflin University, Orangeburg, SC Norma S. White Scholarship Award First Place – Gamma Nu, Claflin University, Orangeburg, SC First Place – Mu Pi, Spelman College, Atlanta, GA Second Place – Nu Iota, Edward Waters College, Jacksonville, FL Odessa S. Nelson New Member Award First Place – Jasmine Stinson, Eta Mu, Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA Second Place – Amori Washington, Gamma Nu, Claflin University, Orangeburg, SC Odessa S. Nelson Graduate Advisor Award First Place – Jacquelle Sconiers, Gamma Zeta Omega, Miami, FL Second Place – Thelma H. Jack, Gamma Rho Omega, Jacksonville, FL Margaret Davis Bowen Outstanding Graduate Soror Award First Place – Tiffany Moore Russell, Psi Theta Omega, Orlando, FL Second Place – Evelyn Singleton, Beta Zeta Omega, Orangeburg, SC Carolyn House Stewart Outstanding Silver Star Leadership and Community Service Award First Place – Donna Douglas, Gamma Theta Omega, Tampa, FL Second Place – Earlene Striggles Horne, Zeta Rho Omega, Fort Lauderdale, FL Vertelle L. Middleton Most Promising Undergraduate Soror Award First Place – Jasmyn Cornell, Lambda Kappa, Georgia Southern University, Statesboro, GA Marsha Lewis Brown Service Delivered Impact Award First Place – Eta Mu, Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA Second Place – Mu Pi, Spelman College, Atlanta, GA Stella J. Lett Undergraduate Leadership Award First Place – Alisha Montgomery, Gamma Upsilon, Savannah State University, Savannah, GA Second Place – Crystal White, Eta Mu, Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA 28
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65th SARC: Regional Award Winners Chapter Arts and Crafts Exhibit First Place – Nu Iota, Edward Waters College, Jacksonville, FL Individual Arts and Crafts Exhibit First Place – Taylor Blackwell, Sigma Chi, Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, FL Undergraduate Attendance Certificate First Place – Eta Mu, Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA Second Place – Mu Pi, Spelman College, Atlanta, GA LNDS: Target I – One Million Backpack First Place (Small Chapter) – Nu Iota, Edward Waters College, Jacksonville, FL LNDS: Target 1 – HBCU Chapter First Place (Small Chapter) – Nu Iota, Edward Waters College, Jacksonville, FL First Place (Large Chapter) – Mu Pi, Spelman College, Atlanta, GA LNDS: Target 2 – Health Promotion Achievement Award First Place (Small Chapter) – Sigma Chi, Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, FL First Place (Large Chapter) – Mu Pi, Spelman College, Atlanta, GA LNDS: Target 3 – Family Strengthening Achievement Award First Place (Small Chapter) – Sigma Chi, Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, FL First Place (Large Chapter) – Mu Pi, Spelman College, Atlanta, GA LNDS: Target 4 – Environmental Ownership Playground Mobilization Projects and Acts of Green First Place (Small Chapter) – Sigma Chi, Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, FL First Place (Large Chapter) – Mu Pi, Spelman College, Atlanta, GA LNDS: Target 5 – Global Impact Achievement Award First Place (Small Chapter) – Sigma Chi, Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, FL LNDS: Overall Achievement First Place (Small Chapter) – Sigma Chi, Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, FL First Place (Runner Up) – Nu Iota, Edward Waters College, Jacksonville, FL
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South Atlantic Welcomes New Chapters To Its Region The South Atlantic Region welcomed two new chapters in Georgia and Florida. Alpha Alpha Beta Omega Chapter in Miramar, FL, the second four-lettered graduate chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha, was chartered on April 15, 2018 with 58 charter members. Alpha Alpha Epsilon Omega Chapter in Evans, GA, was chartered on June 9, 2018, with forty-one (41) charter members. Alpha Alpha Theta Omega serving North Hillsborough and Pasco Counties, FL, was chartered on June 30, 2018. The South Atlantic Region covers South Carolina, Georgia and Florida with 175 chapters and more than 17,900 members.
Alpha Alpha Beta Omega Chapter Miramar, FL April 15, 2018
Alpha Alpha Epsilon Omega Chapter Evans, GA June 9, 2018
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Alpha Alpha Theta Omega Chapter North Hillsbourough and Pasco Counties, FL June 30, 2018
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Epsilon Chi Omega Florence, SC
Eta Alpha Omega Rock Hill, SC
Eta Tau Omega Ocala, FL
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Kappa Sigma Omega Sanford, FL
Lambda Theta Omega Kingstreet, SC
Nu Iota Omega Maitland, FL
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South Atlantic MIPs Nu Upsilon Omega Waynesboro, GA
Omega Tau Omega Fort Mill, SC
Pi Alpha Omega Atlanta, GA
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Rho Sigma Omega Americus, GA
Rho Zeta Omega Marietta, GA
Tau Pi Omega
Stone Mountain, GA
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Theta Omicron Omega Bartow, FL
Theta Xi Omega LaGrange, GA
Xi Beta Omega Griffin, GA
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Significant Newsmakers The South Atlantic Region Honors Founder Marie Woolfolk Taylor with Historical Marker in Atlanta, GA (Atlanta, GA) – On May 10, the South Atlantic Region and host chapter, Kappa Omega, paid homage to Founder Marie Antoinette Woolfok Taylor at her home church, First Congregational Church in Atlanta, GA. The historical marker located in the entrance of the church, includes the history of Soror Woolfolk as one of the founders of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., the chartering president of Kappa Omega Chapter in Atlanta, GA and the community assistant to the First Congregational Church’s first black pastor. Immediately following the ceremony, lunch was provided by the First Congregational Church to all of the participants, sorors and guests.
AKA 1908 Playgrounds Park Bench Dedication for Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (Miami Gardens, FL) – On April 29, the South Atlantic Region honored its 11th regional director and Florida’s 24th District Congresswoman, Frederica S. Wilson, during a dedication of her AKA 1908 Park Bench at the Dr. Frederica S. Wilson Skyway Elementary School in Miami Gardens on Sunday, immediately following the 65th regional conference in Fort Lauderdale, FL. 36
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Significant Newsmakers Unveiling Ceremony for 28th Supreme Basileus Carolyn House Stewart (Tampa, FL) – On June 29, the South Atlantic Region celebrated the unveiling ceremony for 28th International President Carolyn House Stewart’s Alpha Kappa Alpha Panel in the National Pan-Hellenic Council Plaza at the University of South Florida, her Alma Mater, on June 29, 2018.
AKA 1908 Playgrounds Park Bench Dedication for Soror Margaret Black Roach (Fort Lauderdale, FL) – On April 25, during its 65th regional conference, the South Atlantic Region honored Margaret Blake Roach, 6th South Atlantic Regional Director, during an AKA 1908 Playgrounds Park Bench Dedication at Joseph C. Carter Park in Ft. Lauderdale, FL.
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Pi Alpha Omega Leads through A.C.T.I.O.N. in Policy and Voter Education (Atlanta, GA) - The Pi Alpha Omega AKA Connection Committee began this year advocating for legislation that supported women and minorities and educating the community about elections in Georgia. The committee began with a chapter wide “Know Before You Go” voter awareness initiative at each chapter meeting, whereby chapter members could stop by the AKA Connection info table to check their voter registration status, update voter information and learn who their Federal, State and City elected officials were. Additionally, the AKA Connection committee hosted two successful voter registration drives at Atlanta Technical College benefitting over 50 voters here in Georgia. During the 2018 Georgia Legislative Session, the committee’s advocacy efforts included educating chapter members about crucial legislation that would impact women, children, and underserved communities. Pi Alpha Omega members contacted their State legislators through writing campaigns about voter suppression and redistricting bills. Connection committee members also partnered with the chapter’s Family Strengthening program initiative to lobby for a State earned tax credit that would benefit over one million Georgia families by helping them keep more of the money they earn and lift them out of poverty. A highlight of our A.C.T.I.O.N. efforts included the publication of our Voter Education newsletter “Be the Voice Guide” designed to educate chapter members and the metro Atlanta community about the primary elections in Georgia. Through their A.C.T.I.O.N. efforts, they were able to Advocate, Communicate, Train, Influence, Organize, Network and Be the Voice for our community.
Upsilon Alpha Omega Hosts Intergenerational Bonding Activity with Undergrads Members of Upsilon Alpha Omega Chapter and their undergraduate chapter, Tau Pi Oglethorpe University, participated in a day of sisterly bowling and dining together Sunday, April 15, 2018 at Bowlmor Atlanta. There were 35 Sorors in attendance bonding through bowling, eating, and fun fellowship. The hospitality committee of both chapters worked together to provide an opportunity for the nurturing of ivies through 38
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our Intergenerational Bonding Activity. Sorors of Upsilon Alpha Omega Chapter sponsored the Tau Pi Sorors to ensure all were able to participate and enjoy the bonding experience.
Zeta Rho Omega Participates in “110 Minutes Nurturing Our Ivy” Sing-Along (Fort Lauderdale, FL) - The AKAdemic Foundation, Inc. and Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Zeta Rho Omega Chapter participated in the historic MLK Day parade in observance of Alpha Kappa Alpha’s International MLK Community Impact Day and concluded with the Sisterly Relations “110 Minutes Nurturing Our Ivy” sing-along activity. Seventy-five members, fifteen ASCEND students, six Miss Precious Pearls, and twenty-six volunteers marched in remembrance of the late Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., with 100% collaboration from the sorority’s five International Targets: Educational Enrichment, Health Promotions, Family Strengthening, Economic Ownership and Global Impact. Members of each target contributed significantly in the following ways: high school members of the Signature Program ASCEND assisted with the distribution of materials to increase awareness of the International Targets (i.e. College Tour Flyers); Health Promotions members partnered with UM Sylvester Cancer Center, Broward Health and Broward South to provide Koozies, pink headbands for breast cancer, pens, stress balls, tic tacs, gum balls, and literature to address stroke and high blood pressure, respectively; members of Family Strengthening attacked the initiatives: End Childhood Hunger and Seasonal Wraps by providing granola bars and socks to children; Environmental Ownership added an “Acts of Green” touch by packing all items in a recycled bag. Lastly, Global Impact distributed literature about voting and the United Nations.
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Ivy Beyond the Wall CLUSTER II Mary Miller (Nu Beta Omega) April 5, 2018 Priscilla “Yvette” Carter Williams (Lambda Omicron Omega) April 30, 2018 Anna “Bonnie” Ivery Beauford (Gamma Theta Omega) May 26, 2018 CLUSTER III Bernidine Pinkney (Zeta Iota Omega) Apirl 12, 2018 CLUSTER IV Helen Yvonne Starke Stucks (Delta Kappa Omega) March 17, 2018 CLUSTER V Ruby Dunn (Epsilon Alpha Omega) July 7, 2017 Karen Saunders Eushery (Xi Beta Omega) February 4, 2018 Fredericka Hurley (Kappa Omega) February 18, 2018 Gizelle Davis Hopson (Tau Epsilon Omega) March 27, 2018 Charlye Kate Davenport (Kappa Omega) April 3, 2018 Geneva Woods (Xi Beta Omega) April 3, 2018 Bettye Sims Smith (Kappa Omega) April 8, 2018 Martha Hemmans (Kappa Omega) May 4, 2018 CLUSTER VIII Doris Johnson (Eta Alpha Omega) April 13, 2018 Doris Patricia Clark Oxner (Inactive) May 4, 2018
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