Ivy Syndicate - Volume I, Issue V - Special Edition

The Ivy Syndicate is the Official Organ of the T.U.N.E. Administration

AlphaKappaAlphaSorority,Incorporated South Atlantic Region

Soror Tiffany Moore Russell

South Atlantic Regional Director and Editorial Director

Soror Daya Taylor

Chief Editor

Soror Sherri Owens

Communications Chairman

Soror Florida Bridgewater-Alford

Communications Co-Chairman

Newsletter Chairman

Soror Kimberly Willis Green

Communication Co-Chairman

Media Relations & Social Media Chairman

NEWSLETTER TEAM

Soror Cheryl Brown

Soror Tameke' Davis

Soror Charmere N. Gatson

Soror Geanine Wester - Lead

A MESSAGE FROM THE REGIONAL DIRECTOR

Greetings, Sorors!

I hope you’ve had some time to relax and make memories with friends, family and sorors this summer. Many of us enjoyed a great time of learning and fellowship at the Leadership Seminar in Chicago together and then took a brief hiatus from sorority events.

Now, it’s time to get back to work!

By now, most of you have attended our chapter’s strategic planning meeting and I’m sure you’re excited about the service projects and sisterhood activities planned for the months ahead. I hope you are equally excited about your upcoming Cluster Meeting. This is an ideal opportunity to come together with sorors in your area in a smaller, more intimate setting to network, share ideas and get further insight on how to implement our international programs and our region’s signature initiatives with fidelity.

Lastly, I want to express my gratitude to all of you for an outstanding first year for the T.U.N.E. administration. As I mentioned in the State of the Region address at the 70th South Atlantic Regional Conference, we are exceeding expectations and leading the way for other regions throughout our sisterhood. It’s time now to continue what we’ve started. I’m looking forward to another year of significant service and sisterhood as we SOAR to greater heights together.

In Service and Sisterhood,

Soror Tiffany Moore Russell

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated South Atlantic Regional Director

SororJasmineAdkinsMoore Chairman

SOARing

The International Membership Committee is excited to share that since launching the inaugural Membership Experience (ME) Facilitators Certification in November 2022, 980 sorors have been certified, including 100 sorors from the South Atlantic Region. Congratulations to the following chapters with certified members:

Alpha Alpha Beta Omega

Alpha Alpha Pi Omega

Alpha Beta

Beta Gamma

Beta Sigma

Chi Gamma Omega

Chi Upsilon Omega

Delta Eta

Epsilon Beta Omega

Epsilon Omega Omega

Eta Iota

Gamma Mu Omega

Gamma Nu

Gamma Pi Omega

Gamma Rho Omega

Gamma Sigma Omega

Gamma Tau

Gamma Tau Omega

Gamma Upsilon

Gamma Zeta Omega

Iota Lambda

Iota Nu

Iota Xi

Kappa Eta

Kappa Eta Omega

Kappa Sigma Omega

Kappa Upsilon

Lambda Epsilon Omega

Lambda Iota Omega

Lambda Theta

Mu Iota Omega

Mu Pi

Mu Upsilon Omega

Nu Alpha Omega

Nu Beta

Nu Gamma

Nu Iota

Nu Lambda Omega

Omicron Delta

Pi Delta Omega

Pi Psi

Psi Theta Omega

Rho Eta

Rho Pi

Rho Tau

Rho Zeta

Sigma Alpha Omega

Sigma Chi

Sigma Nu

Sigma Phi

Sigma Pi

Sigma Tau

Sigma Upsilon

Sigma Xi

Tau Epsilon Omega

Tau Pi

Tau Theta Omega

Theta Nu Omega

Upsilon Alpha Omega

Upsilon Nu

Upsilon Xi Omega

Zeta Omicron

Zeta Upsilon

InternationalMembershipCommittee

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SororDawnBeatriceGriffin SouthAtlanticRegionRepresentative InternationalMembershipCommittee

2022ReactivationWinners

During the South Atlantic Regional Conference, chapters were recognized for reactivating the most members in 2022, based on data received from the Corporate Office. Congratulations to the following chapters:

SmallChapter

KappaZetaOmega

Anderson,SC

MediumChapter

PhiTauOmega

Hapeville,GA

Large Chapter

NuLambdaOmega

Atlanta,GA

As we move into summer, chapters are encouraged to continue focusing on reclamation. The Soar with Membership 2023 Reactivation Toolkit is an excellent resource with guidelines to assist chapters with their reclamation goals. The Reactivation Toolkit can be found in the Members Only forms and documents section of www.aka1908.com. Stay tuned for the upcoming release of our comprehensive mentoring guide which will be provided to chapters in the Fall mailing.

BestoftheBest

Alpha Alpha Beta Omega

Alpha Alpha Epsilon Omega

Alpha Alpha Phi Omega

Alpha Alpha Pi Omega

Alpha Alpha Psi Omega

Alpha Omega

Beta Zeta Omega

Chi Delta Omega

Chi Psi Omega

Chi Tau Omega

Chi Upsilon Omega

Delta Eta Omega

Delta Kappa Omega

Delta Omicron Omega

Epsilon Beta Omega

Epsilon Chi Omega

Epsilon Omega Omega

Eta Alpha Omega

Eta Eta Omega

Eta Tau Omega

Eta Zeta Omega

Gamma Mu Omega

Gamma Nu Omega

Gamma Pi Omega

Gamma Sigma Omega

Gamma Xi Omega

Gamma Zeta Omega

Iota Pi Omega

Iota Upsilon Omega

Kappa Eta Omega

Kappa Kappa Omega

Kappa Omega

Kappa Omicron Omega

Kappa Upsilon Omega

Lambda Epsilon Omega

Mu Upsilon Omega

Nu Alpha Omega

Nu Delta Omega

Nu Lambda Omega

Nu Omega Omega

Nu Rho Omega

Nu Theta Omega

Nu Upsilon Omega

Omega Gamma Omega

Omega Omega Omega

Omega Tau Omega

Omicron Omicron Omega

Phi Omega Omega

Phi Phi Omega

Phi Pi Omega

Pi Eta Omega

Pi Zeta Omega

Psi Alpha Omega

Psi Omega Omega

Psi Theta Omega

Rho Rho Omega

Rho Sigma Omega

Rho Zeta Omega

Sigma Omega Omega

Sigma Omicron Omega

Sigma Upsilon Omega

Tau Epsilon Omega

Tau Pi Omega

Tau Theta Omega

Theta Nu Omega

Upsilon Alpha Omega

Upsilon Omega Omega

Upsilon Xi Omega

Zeta Iota Omega

Zeta Rho Omega

Zeta Upsilon Omega

Zeta Xi Omega

Congratulations to all Best of the Best chapters. Keep up the great work!

We enjoyed seeing you in Chicago for the 2023LeadershipSeminarandtheMembership Experience(ME)FacilitatorCertifications.

Soror Dawn Beatrice Griffin, South Atlantic Region Representative, International Membership Committee, South Atlantic Region, is standing by to answer any questions you may have regarding all things Membership Experience. Please reach out to her at SARmembershipexperience@gmail.com.

Prayer of ope

Lord Jesus, increase my ability to have hope in You. I know by the Holy Spirit:

Hope Overcomes

Hope Heals

Hope Restores

Hope Conquers

Hope Frees

Hope is your gift

To overcome adversity and trials

Hope always and trust God in everything

To the world, we pray you never give up hope! In this we pray

Glory to God forever

God bless each of you!

Amen

Written by Soror Lottie Otto

Spiritual Oversight Committee Chairman

Alpha

Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated

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Atlantic Region

DiamondSororshinesbrightlyonthetrack

Diamond Soror Clara Satterfield of Upsilon Omega Omega Chapter in Irmo, S.C., was invited to carry the state banner at the National Senior Games for the Celebration of Athletes at the Pittsburgh Pirates Baseball Stadium in July.

Soror Satterfield, 96, also participated in the 50-meter dash, the 100-meter dash and a relay. She received gold medals because she was the only person in her age group and she finished the races. “I beat the 90-yearolds in the heats, so I am happy,” she said in a letter to South Atlantic Regional Director Soror Tiffany Moore Russell.

Sorors cheered her on in person and on social media.

“The outfit I wore was gifted to me by my chapter, Upsilon Omega Omega,” she wrote. “They have really been supportive.”

Last year, Soror Satterfield and her daughter, Evelyn Wilson, competed together at the 2022 National Senior Games in Fort Lauderdale, where Soror Satterfield earned gold and noted that powerwalking had lowered her blood pressure. The two powerwalked together again this year in Pittsburgh.

“Thank you for the publicity and the well wishes I received,” Soror Satterfield wrote. “I sincerely hope I inspire my sorors to keep moving and to take care of themselves so they can care for others.”

Greatness on the Horizon After the

2023 Leadership seminar 2023 Leadership seminar

More than 9,000 sorors gathered July 12-16 in Chicago for the 2023 Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated LeadershipSeminar.Withthetheme“PathwaystoSOAR:ExpandingYourLeadership Potential,” the conference was the largest Leadership Seminar by registrants and attendees in the sorority’shistory.

Spanning venues along the Magnificent Mile, activities for the five-day conference included the For Members Only (FMO) Federal Credit Union ribbon cutting ceremony; tours of the Corporate Office; a high-energy opening celebration at the Navy Pier; a joint regional gathering with Central and Mid-Western regions; networking sessions; andanall-whitesummersashextravaganza.

Most importantly, sorors learned for personal, professional, and sorority development and also participated in two communityserviceprojects.Forthreedays, sororshadopportunitiestotakepartinnine certifications and 96 workshops under the PATHWAYS TO SOAR leadership development program of the 2022-2026 SOARadministration.

Pathways to Soar: Expanding Your Leadership Potential

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OPENING SESSION OPENING SESSIONThe Navy Pier

EAF Luncheon

Members of the South Atlantic Region walked away with many awards from the EAF luncheon. South Atlantic Regional Director Soror Tiffany Moore Russell received two Constance K. Holland Overall AchievementAwardsonbehalfoftheSouth AtlanticRegion;anumberofplatinum-level SAR chapters participated in the platinum parade;andseveralsororswererecognized as EAF Women of Excellence for their significantcontributionstoEAF.

South Atlantic Regional Director Soror Tiffany Moore Russell and other members of the Directorate, including Soror Carolyn G. Randolph, Supreme Grammateus, participated in an inspiring panel discussion that spanned two days. Soror Charletta Wilson Jacks, First Supreme Anti-Basileus, moderated the exciting discussions of two distinguished panels.

“Doing the Work: Positioning Yourself for Growth in AKA” allowed participants to hear from board members on how to ascend to leadership positions at chapter, regional, and international levels within the sorority.

Undergraduate Step Show & Graduate Showcase

Blazer Day Blazer Day

Moments of Service Moments of Service ... because serving is what we do

Additionally, during the Leadership Seminar, sorors assisted in packing Luv & Huggies diaper-changing essentials for low-income mothers. Sorors also packed CHIPP “Power Packs” for school-aged children. The mission was accomplished, thanks to every soror who committed to serve!

School buses were on-site for the CHIPP bags to be loaded and transported directly to the schools where the bags would be shared with students and families.

Thousands of sorors volunteered

> 100,000 food items donated

> 15,000 CHIPP bags packed

> 7 school districts received food

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summer sash summer sash

Extravaganza

Ecumenical Service &Brunch

To conclude the conference, sorors gathered for an ecumenical service in which the renowned Rev. Dr. Otis Moss III, pastor of Trinity United Church of Christ in Chicago, shared a message. Sorors fellowshipped in pretty pink attire during a sisterhood brunch

“We Have Nothing to Lose” Mark 5: 1-20

Thankyouforsupportingthe LeadershipSeminarRegionalGathering!

TheSouthAtlanticRegionalGatheringsCommitteewasreadytowelcomesorors from the South Atlantic Region with high energy, fun and style. They planned an evening of sisterhood and fun with the Central and Mid-Western region on Thursday, July 13. The attire was chic pink and green bling with denim, and sorors were encouraged to wear the new Region Bling Jersey that has been sold forweeksthroughtheSARBoutique.

Attendees enjoyed a 360 photo booth, Chicago-style stepping, a replica of the Celebration of 50 years of Hip Hop the South Atlantic Way, and many more surprises.

Chapterswereaskedtocontributefinanciallytohelpdefraycostsofthisexciting event.Theamountoftherequestwasbasedonthesizeofthechapter.Graduate chapters with 50 members or fewer were asked to donate $100, 51-90 members $200, 91-170 members $300, 171+ members $400, and all undergraduate chapters were asked to contribute $50. Thank you to the following chapters that heeded thecallforcontributions.

GRADUATECHAPTER

$500

OmicronOmicronOmega

GRADUATECHAPTER

171+ Members$400

BetaZetaOmega

ChiTauOmega

DeltaKappaOmega

EpsilonTauOmega

EtaAlphaOmega

GammaRhoOmega

GammaSigmaOmega

GammaThetaOmega

GammaXiOmega

GammaZetaOmega

KappaEtaOmega

KappaOmega

LambdaEpsilonOmega

NuLambdaOmega

PhiPhiOmega

PhiPiOmega

PhiTauOmega

PiAlphaOmega

PsiAlphaOmega

PsiOmegaOmega

PsiThetaOmega

RhoZetaOmega

SigmaOmegaOmega

TauEpsilonOmega

TauPiOmega

UpsilonAlphaOmega

ZetaRhoOmega

ZetaTauOmega

ZetaXiOmega

GRADUATECHAPTER

91-170members$300

AlphaAlphaBetaOmega

AlphaAlphaEpsilonOmega

AlphaAlphaPhiOmega

ChiPsiOmega

ChiUpsilonOmega

DeltaEtaOmega

DeltaIotaOmega

EpsilonBetaOmega

EpsilonChiOmega

EpsilonOmegaOmega

EtaEtaOmega

GammaPiOmega

GammaTauOmega

IotaPiOmega

IotaPsiOmega

LambdaOmicronOmega

LamdaXiOmega

MuIotaOmega

MuPhiOmega

MuUpsilonOmega

NuDeltaOmega

NuIotaOmega

NuRhoOmega

OmegaPhiOmega

OmegaTauOmega

OmicronKappaOmega

PiDeltaOmega

PiEtaOmega

RhoRhoOmega

SigmaEpsilonOmega

ThetaOmicronOmega

UpsilonOmegaOmega

XiBetaOmega

ZetaUpsilonOmega

GRADUATECHAPTER

51-90members$200

AlphaAlphaPsiOmega

AlphaAlphaUpsilonOmega

AlphaBetaEtaOmega

AlphaBetaLambdaOmega

ChiDeltaOmega

EtaTauOmega

IotaOmegaOmega

IotaUpsilonOmega

KappaKappaOmega

KappaOmicronOmega

KappaZetaOmega

MuRhoOmega

NuOmegaOmega

OmicronRhoOmega

SigmaOmicronOmega

SigmaUpsilonOmega

TauChiOmega

TauThetaOmega

ThetaXiOmega

UpsilonXiOmega

XiOmegaOmega

XiPiOmega

GRADUATECHAPTER

50membersorfewer$100

AlphaAlphaPhiOmega

AlphaBetaEpsilonOmega

AlphaBetaOmegaOmega

AlphaBetaSigmaOmega

ChiGammaOmega

ChiPiOmega

IotaThetaOmega

KappaSigmaOmega

LambdaIotaOmega

LambdaRhoOmega

NuBetaOmega

NuTauOmega

NuThetaOmega

OmicronZetaOmega

PhiDeltaOmega

PiBetaOmga

PsiPiOmega

SigmaAlphaOmega

TauOmicronOmega

XiOmicronOmega

UNDERGRADUATE

CHAPTER $50.00

AlphaBeta

AlphaPi

BetaSigma

DeltaEta

EtaIota

EtaMu

GammaNu

GammaSigma

GammaUpsilon

IotaLambda

IotaNu

IotaOmciron

KappaEta

KappaUpsilon

LambdaKappa

LambdaLambda

Mu

MuLambda

MuPi

MuXi

NuAlpha

NuGamma PiPhi

PiPsi

RhoEta

GRADUATE

GeneralDillonCountyMembers--$75

GeneralMember--$50

PearlsofMagicInterestGroup--$200

RhoTau

SigmaChi

SigmaNu

SigmaPi

SigmaTau

TauPi

UpsilonZeta

ZetaEta

ZetaOmicron

ZetaUpsilon

CHAPTER NEWS

Alpha Alpha Theta Omega Hosts "She Looks Like Me" Event for Tampa Bay Community

AlphaAlphaThetaOmegaChapterhostedacaptivatingand family-friendly private screening event of "The Little Mermaid"onSaturday,May27.Theevent,titled"SheLooks Like Me," aimed to emphasize the importance of representation in media and its profound impact on the mental health and self-esteem of young Black girls. Following the delightful movie screening, guests were presented with a unique opportunity to engage in a postmovie discussion. The discussion was skillfully moderated by Soror Linsey Davis, a celebrated two-time Emmy-Award winner, ABC News Live anchor, and best-selling author. Soror Davis delved into the significance of having diverse characters and narratives on the big screen. By featuring charactersthatmirrorthediversityofoursociety,theevent servedtoupliftyoungBlackgirls,enablingthemtodevelop a stronger sense of self and empowering them to confidentlypursuetheirdreams.

Chi Upsilon Omega's Annual Pink Hat Tea Turns Out a Soaring Success

The 2023 Pink Hat Tea, presented by Chi Upsilon Omega Chapter which serves Leon and Jefferson counties in Florida, was held on June 3 at Four Points by Sheraton Tallahassee. A go-to for over 10 years, the S.A.V.V.Y. (Successful, Ambitious, Vibrant, Victorious, You) Brunch provided inspiration, food, fellowship and fun. It was attended by 200 women -- sorors and guests – wearing their favorite hats. “Mastering a Visionary Mindset” was the theme. Dr. Teion Wells Harrison, a licensed clinical psychologist and soror, was the keynote speaker. She encouragedattendeestomoveinthedirectionofavisionarymindset.“Whyhaven’tyoumovedonyourdreamor idea?” she asked. Dr. Harrison said embracing a visionary mindset requires controlling one’s fears -- fear of failure,success,discomfortorsomethingelse.“Don’tstaystucklookingintherear-viewmirror,”shesaid.“Shift, focus,accelerate,lookforward.Ifyoumoveonthatidea,youwillsoar!”

Lambda Omicron Omega Enhances the Environment

Lambda Omicron Omega partnered with its Youth Leadership Institute and local entrepreneur David Daniels of Divine Designs to enhance the environment in Palmetto, Florida. The chapter received tree donations from theArborDayFoundationandDivineDesignstobeautifythecity’sAnnaGayle Community Center. Youth learned the importance of trees to the global environment, the basics of tree planting, and the importance of supporting boththeirneighborhoodandtheenvironment.

Nu Beta Omega, Clearwater, FL, Meets “Empower Our Families” Initiative

SororsofNuBetaOmegaChapterhosted10youngladies for its “Girl Talk” program on May 19. Sorors invited local middle school and high school girls to the event where theyenjoyedactivitiesinasafeplace.

Held in recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, the event provided an interactive workshop with licensed clinicalsocialworkerPamelaMilbry.Attendeesdiscussed healthy relationships, self-esteem, and mental health issuesfacingteenagersandyoungadults.

This was punctuated with a self-care discussion and hands-on demonstration by Santana, a licensed cosmetologist.TheprogramconcludedwithanILAC(Iam LovedandCapable)exercisepresentedbySororMonique Griggley, chapter Epistoleus. The young ladies were able to learn, grow, and create new friends. “Girl Talk” is intended to be an ongoing series with different focuses throughouttheyear.

Pi Eta Omega Hosts Mental Health Awareness Community Event

Pi Eta Omega Chapter in Orange Park, Florida, hosted a mental health awareness event at Orange Park Mall on May 13 in recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month. This event focused on highlighting resources in the community for adults and children while addressing the stigma related to mental health. The event featured mental health professionals aswellasself-careinteractiveactivitiessuchas Zumba and yoga. Thirteen vendors provided practical,purposeful,andcurrentinformationto morethan120attendees.

Service and Symbolism: Remembering Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

On Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the members of Sigma Chi and Upsilon Xi Omega chapters participated in a day of service with Pace Center for Girls in BrowardCounty.PaceCenterprovidesyounggirlsandwomenwithanopportunity for a better future through education, counseling, and advocacy. The day was dedicated to mentorship and planting a tree in a community garden. The tree planting symbolized growth and unity. Chapter members shared tools to inspire the girls to pursue their dreams and tips to overcome obstacles. The beautification project consisted of removing weeds and planting trees and flowersatthePaceCenter.AfterasymbolicdiscussionaboutDr.King,therewas acollectivedecisiontomakeaheartdesignoutoftheflowers..

Tau Chi Omega Celebrates Its 30th Anniversary

On May 20, the Tau Chi Omega Chapter located in DeLand, Florida,celebratedits30thchapteranniversarywithanannual jazzbrunch.TauChiOmegaChapterwascharteredonMay22, 1993, to serve the West Volusia County area. The 19 charter members are Gayle Lee*, Pamela Brown, Elsie Bryant, Mildred Coulter*, Flora Fair, Ora Harris*, Sonya Jenkins, Marcia Jones, KimberlyJohnson,JoyBradleyLeonard,CarnettaOdom,Miriam Patterson, Ruby Robinson*, Angelia Nealy Smith, Billye Staples, Donna Staples, Carol Thames, Jacquelyn Wright, Cheryl Whitted*, and Tonya Young-Bradley. Led by Basileus Soror Kendra McNeil, Tau Chi Omega Chapter organized the "Gems and Gents" Jazz Brunch fundraiser to bring the community together while supporting youth scholarships. Congratulations on this milestone of exemplary service to all mankind.(*IvyBeyondtheWall)

Broward County Chapters Work Together to End Period Poverty

In a collaborative effort spearheaded by Zeta Rho Omega Chapter under the leadership of Soror Kaysandra Lockhart-Hurry, chairman of the Uplift Our Local Community Committee, the sorority’s Broward County chapters came together for a “Pack & Sip Day to End Period Poverty” at Northgate Neighborhood Park in Lauderdale Lakes, Florida. Sorors in Zeta Rho Omega, Upsilon Xi Omega, Chi Psi Omega, and Alpha Alpha Beta Omega chapters, along with Soror Ciara Bostick's organization, God's Gift, collected and packaged more than 2,000 maxi pads and panty liners that will be distributed to low-income girls and women. Additionally, chapter Basileus Soror Rosalind Osgoodcoordinatedanon-siteCOVID-19mobilevaninpartnershipwithMount OliveDevelopmentCorporation.

Xi Pi Omega Chapter Celebrates 40 Years of Excellence

The sorors of Xi Pi Omega Chapter celebrated 40 years of service with a special exhibition which was open from January 16 to February 17 at Spady Cultural Heritage Museum. With the theme “Soaring to Greater Heights of Service and Sisterhood,” The Spady Museum exhibit featured the history and contributions of Alpha Kappa Alpha and Xi Pi Omega’s service to Palm Beach County. Celebrations concluded with a 40th anniversary gala in Boynton Beach, Florida. Basileus Soror Dwanne Jackson Clayton and chapter members received a letter of recognition from Delray Beach Mayor Shelly Patrolia and received recognition from the City of Boynton Beach. These honors highlight the work of Xi Pi Omega in each community and the collaboration of efforts between city officials and the chapter to move the community forward and championthesorority’sinitiatives.

Lambda

OmegaEnhancesOurEnvironmentWithTrees

Lambda Epsilon Omega continues to enhance the environment throughout Dekalb County, Georgia by planting trees. The chapter partnered with Trees Atlanta, a non-profit organization that collaborates with members of the community to plant and care for trees in their own community. Dozens of chaptermembers,includingBasileusYaTonyaCody-OliverandAntiBasileus, TonjuaKing,planteddifferenttypesoftreesthroughoutneighborhoodsthat lackedtreesandenvironmentalresources.SororTonjuaKingsharesthatthe chapter has planted 54 trees with the goal of enhancing the environment, aiding energy conservation while improving the health and well-being in the community. In addition to planting trees, Trees Atlanta offers environmental education, designed to build awareness of the benefit of trees. Lambda Epsilon Omega plans to continue planting trees as well as providing the community with the knowledge and skills to protect the natural resources thatareessentialtoourqualityoflife.

Sigma

OmegaCelebratesArborDay

Sigma Epsilon Omega Chapter shares in the commitment to Enhance Our Environment. On April 28, 2023, National Arbor Day, eleven Sorors, alongside ten middle school students, one teacher and three parents, planted a Cherry Blossom (Okame) tree at the North Houston Sports Complex in Warner Robins, Georgia. Each year, National Arbor Day is recognized on the last Friday in April. This annual celebration is a time to plant and preserve trees and highlight the benefits of trees for planet Earth andhealthierlocalcommunities,todayandforyearstocome.SigmaEpsilon Omega appreciates the opportunity to support and contribute to this importantinitiative.

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Lambda Epsilon Omega partners with Trees Atlanta to plant trees throughout the community

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Sigma Epsilon Omega plants tree on National Arbor Day 2023

TauEpsilonOmegaHostPinkandGreenEntrepreneurTankEvent

TauEpsilonOmegaChapter,TheTwentyPearlsFoundation,Inc.,andthe Georgia Microenterprise Network (GMEN) held their inaugural Pink and Green Entrepreneur Tank on June 16, 2023. The event provided a platform for the entrepreneurs to pitch their businesses for funding, partnerships, and mentorship opportunities in a Shark Tank-inspired competition. It was a great success in promoting women entrepreneurs and providing economic empowerment. Tau Epsilon Omega was crucial in supporting ten (10) finalists' entrepreneurial journeys. Over $90K in funding was awarded to the entrepreneurs and demonstrated the commitment of Tau Epsilon Omega Chapter and The Twenty Pearls Foundation, Inc. to support and promote women economically under the “Build Our Economic Wealth” initiative. Additionally, selected entrepreneurs received potential product placement in Target stores. This successful venture will significantly boost the visibility and growth ofbusinessesinandaroundtheHartsfield-JacksonInternationalAirport area.

PinkOwnBlackEntrepreneurialExpo

Tau Pi Omega Chapter organized the "Pink Own Black Entrepreneurial Expo" as part of the Black Dollar Challenge, aiming to promote and uplift local black businesses. The event garnered participation from over 48 black-owned enterprises, providing them with valuable exposure and support. Workshops were conducted during the expo to empower aspiring entrepreneurs in developing effective business proposals, establishing budgets, and mastering wealth management skills. SororPiperWilliams,leaderoftheBuildingOurEconomicWealth initiative, led the event. Through this event, Tau Pi Omega Chapter aimed to foster economic growth and empowerment within the black community by showcasing and nurturing the entrepreneurialspirit.

The inaugural Pink and Green Entrepreneur Tank provided a platform for the entrepreneurs to pitch their businesses in a Shark Tank-inspired competition.

Tau Pi Omega Chapter Members posing with Bank of America workshop presenter Don Hunter at Pink Own Black Entrepreneurial Expo

PhiPiOmegaChapterandTheHederaFoundation,Incorporated collaboratestohostScholarsRecognitionExperienceEvent

AlphaKappaAlphaSorority,Incorporated ,PhiPiOmegaChapterandTheHedera Foundation, Incorporated held the "2023 Scholar Recognition Experience" at FayetteCountyHighSchoolonSaturday,May6,2023.Scholarshipswereawarded to eighteen deserving students within Fayette, Coweta, and surrounding counties. The scholarships were given in five categories: service, college-bound, HBCU, trade school, and H.Y.P.E. (Helping Young People Elevate) an educational leadership program led by Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated , Phi Pi OmegaChapter.TheeventfeaturedstudentleadperformancesbyFayetteCounty High School String Quintet, Choral Ensemble and a spoken word from a Fine Arts student. Phi Pi Omega Chapter dedicated their 2023 scholarships to the Ivies Beyond the Wall as they continue their legacy of Service, Scholarship and Sisterhood. Ms. Juanita Bryd, Ms. Annie Clowers, Ms. Theresa Curry, Mrs. Stacy Chandler Franklin, Mrs. Marie Sims, Ms. Emma Pickney Simmons and Mrs. Mildred White. Phi Pi Omega Chapter and The Hedera Foundation, Incorporated, congratulates "the scholarship recipients and their families and expresses a specialthankyoutoeveryonewhoservedtomakethisasuccessfulevent."

ZetaXiOmegaHonorsGraduatingHighSchoolStudents andCommunityOrganizations

Zeta Xi Omega awarded over $31,000 in college scholarships to graduating high school seniors and over $2,000 in grants to local community partners. This year, chapter members soared beyond past contributions by awarding more than 31 scholarships to students and five community partners across the CSRA. The money provided for these scholarships was garnered through fundraisers, as well as contributions in honor of two Ivies Beyond the Wall, beloved Soror HelenaThompson,whoprovidedmorethan65yearsofselflessservice to the sorority, and Soror Evelyn Louise Williams Tanner, who was initiatedinZetaXiOmega.Thestudentsandtheirfamilieswereinvited to a reception where they, along with the Community Organizations, werehonoredonSunday,May21,2023.

2023 Scholars Recognition Experience recipients with Tiffany Callaway Ferrell, President, Phi Pi Omega Chapter and Eulene Evans Paulk, President and CEO, The Hedera Foundation, Incorporated

Dena Pickett, Scholarship Chairman, Tameka Allen, Basileus, and Dwanette Pullings, First Anti Basileus with scholarship recipients.

AlphaAlphaEpsilonOmegapresentspublic #MentalHealthMattersWebinars

On May 22nd and May 31st, sorors and community members tuned in to learn and engage on matters of mental health during Mental Health AwarenessMonth.AlphaAlphaEpsilonOmega’sEmpowerOurFamiliesand AdvocateforSocialJusticecommitteescombinedeffortstohostatwo-part virtualseriestitled"Don'tSufferinSilence"thatbroadcastedonFacebook Live.Partoneoftheseriesfocusedonhowthecommunitycanadvocatefor mental health awareness through voting, legislation, policies, and policing. The forum, moderated by AAEO chapter member, Dr. Samantha Jones, consisted of a total of four panelists from local government, the county sheriff’s department, and a licensed professional counselor, chapter member and Soror Jill Ballesteros‐Bowman. Part two of the virtual series provided an overview of mental health diagnoses, the impacts on African American families, and coping skills. The keynote speaker for this webinar was Soror Kierra Lloyd-Fernandez, LCSW-S, a clinical therapist and South CentralrepresentativetotheInternationalHealthandWellnessTaskForce.

Advocate for Social Justice and Connection and Social Action Committees hosted a Black Maternal Health workshop, “When the Bough Breaks”, facilitated by Dr. Rena Dixon. In solidarity with Advocacy Agenda Program Initiative “Empower the Family”, SOO hosted a letter writing campaign to support the Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act. Members wrote and mailed 131 letters to US Senators Charles Schumer, Majority Leader, and Mitch McConnell; and the US House of Representatives Kevin McCarthy, (Speaker) and Hakeem Jeffries. The letter writing campaign continued to build on the efforts put forth by the 118th Congresswomen Lauren Underwood, Alma Adams, Senator Cory Booker, and the Black Maternal Health Caucus. The purpose is to encourage Congress to pass legislation thatwilladdresstheMaternalHealthCrisisinAmerica.JanetSwiftservesas Chairman of both committees; Shekesha Owens serves as AntiBasileus/ProgramChairman;NiaM.BrownservesasBasileus.

Maternal Health Letter Writing Campaign

BlackMaternalHealthLetterWritingCampaign

UpsilonAlphaOmegaChapterRegistered HighSchoolStudents toVote

Theresultsarein!DuringthemonthofApril,theConnectionandSocialJustice Committee of Upsilon Alpha Omega (UAO) Chapter registered 418 students to voteatninehighschoolsinGwinnettCounty.Throughpartnershipwithschools andcollaborationwithSorors,theyaccomplishedsuchanoutstandingnumber. When you share the responsibility of getting individuals registered, our democracy works best. Engaging students in the registration process early helps establish a sense of responsibility and awareness of their rights and responsibilities as citizens. The empowerment to participate in local, state and nationalelections,allowtheirvoicestobeheardonissuesthatdirectlyimpact ouryoungadults.UAOisnowgearingupforNationalVoterRegistrationDayin September. The Connection & Social Action Committee Chairman is Soror Iris Hamilton.SororMichelleReynoldsisVice-Chairman.SororGeorgetteSherman serves as Basileus and Soror Anika Doucette as First Anti-Basileus/Program Chairman.

RibbonCuttingforSocialJustice

Rho Rho Omega members attended the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony celebrating the opening of Senator Jon Ossoff's Columbus Office on Monday,June26th,attheHeritageTower.TheColumbus,GAofficewill provide assistance to constituents who need assistance navigating Federalservices,resourcesandbenefits–includingissueswiththeVA, SocialSecurity,IRS,Medicaid,Passportdelaysandmore.

Voter Registration at Buford High School

Pictured from left to right: Rho Rho Omega members Valerie Alexander, Audrey Battle Wheeler, Senator Jon Ossoff, and Dolly Baker

RhoSigmaOmegaChapter HostsMartinLutherKingJr.Celebration

OnJanuary16,2023,membersoftheRhoSigmaOmegaChapter,hosteda Martin Luther King Jr. celebration at Friendship Baptist Church in Americus, GA. The theme was, “The Power of the Dream." The goal of the programwastohonorthelifeandlegacyofDr.King.Thechapterwanted tomakesurethatthelocalcommunityrememberedthesacrificesthatthe civil rights icon and those who fought with him for social justice are remembered. The keynote speaker, Bishop Nathan Paige, challenged thoseinattendancetoupholdandexpandthedreambybecoming,“Dream Developers.” In addition, chapter members served the community by providinglunchandhelpingtodistributeclothingtothoseinneed.Itwasa “day on and not a day off.” Dr. Hollie Walters serves as the 2023-2024 chapterbasileus.

StufftheBus/Back-2-SchoolFair

The 2nd annual Stuff the Bus event, organized by Alpha Alpha Pi Omega in partnership with the National Council of Negro Women Gwinnett section, was a resounding success. Thanks to the tremendous support from the community, over 5,000 school supplies were generously donated. These supplies will make a significant difference in the lives of students. The donated supplies will be distributed during the annual Back-2-School fair. This event aimstoensurethatstudentsintheSouthGwinnettcommunityhave a promising start to the upcoming 2023-2024 school year. Moreover, the Back-2-School fair will provide additional services to the community, including dental and vision screenings. In addition, barber and beauty services will be offered, ensuring that students arenotonlywell-equippedacademicallybutalsolookandfeeltheir best. Together, these efforts aim to create a solid foundation for a successfulschoolyearahead.

Members of Rho Sigma Omega Chapter in attendance, Soror Hollie Walters, Basileus

AAPiO Sorors Stuffing the Bus

KappaOmegaCommemorates100YearsofService:1923-2023

Atlanta, GA- On March 1, 2023 Kappa Omega honored founder Marie Antoinette Woolfolk Taylor, one of ten charter members, during the Centennial Pilgrimage and Wreath Laying Ceremony at the Oakland Cemetery. Kappa Omega Chapter President Bridgette Grant led the gravesite procession. Sorors were greeted by the sounds of violinistSororTriciaLakesandtheCentennialChoir’sperformanceofanoriginalsong by Soror Eloise Dukes. Sorors also bore witness to the reading of a proclamation in Soror Taylor’s honor. Notable attendees included Supreme Anti-Basileus Soror Charletta Wilson Jacks, the 29th Supreme Basileus Soror Dorothy Buckhanan Wilson, Undergraduate Member-at-Large Soror Makayla Chanel Brown, the 18th South Atlantic Regional Director Soror Sharon Brown Harriott and South Atlantic Region Graduate Cluster V Coordinator Soror Angela Campbell. At the ceremony’s conclusion, the 13th South Atlantic Regional Director and Centennial Chairman Soror LucretiaPaytonStewartthankedallforattending.

Pilgrimage and Wreath Laying Ceremony in honor of Soror Marie Antoinette Woolfolk Taylor March 1, 2023

NuAlphaOmegaHosted Budgeting&Financial PlanningWorkshop

NuAlphaOmegahostedasuccessful BudgetingandFinancialPlanning WorkshoponFebruary25,2023.

KUO-EnhanceOurEnvironment –JuneFirstFridayCleanup

MembersfromtheKappaUpsilonOmegaChapter andEnhanceOurEnvironmentInitiativeparticipated inacommunitytrashcleanuponEdgefieldHwy/ MLKJr.MemorialHighwayonFriday,June2,2023. AsanAdopt-A-Highwaygroup, wearerequired tocleanfourtimesperyear.

Immediatelyfollowingtheserviceproject, Sororsfellowshippedandconversedoverbreakfast atWhat'sCookinrestaurant.Weareactivelywillingto keepourcommunityandhighwayinAikenCountyclean andbeautiful.

ChaptermembersincludeCabinetMember of the SC Connection and Social Action Coordinator and Former Cluster VI Coordinator Soror Velice Cummings, Basileus Soror Stephanie Franklin, AntiBasileus Soror Michelle Bush, and Environment Initiative Chairman Soror Lauren Hall, Soror Jalisa Darien,Co-Chairman.

Photo caption: Soror Felicia Ward (center) of Nu Alpha Omega is all smiles while attending the Budgeting and Financial Planning Workshop.

Photo caption: Kappa Upsilon Omega Chapter Members

GammaXiOmega-PinkgoesOrange forGunViolenceAwareness

Charleston, SC - As a part of the movement against gun violenceandinmemoryofthemanylivestakenandthose woundedbyguns,membersofGammaXiOmegaChapter’s AdvocateforSocialJusticeinitiativeorganizedaPinkGoes OrangeWalkonSaturday,June3,2023.June2-4,2023,has beendesignatedasNationalGunViolenceAwarenessDayand WearOrangeWeekend.Thousandsthroughoutthenationwear orangetohonorthemorethan40,000peoplekilledwithguns andapproximately85,000shotandwounded.TheGammaXi Omega’s Advocate for Social Justice Initiative Committee Members spearheaded the walk. Initiative Chairman Soror Tammy Curry and Co. Chairmen Sorors Tisa Whack and CathedraMillerorganizedtheevent.Basileus,SororVickie Stuckey,alongwithchaptermembers,woreorangeshirtsand walkedinHamptonPark,oneofCharleston’soldesthistoric parks.

EpsilonChiOmega SupportingOurLocalGovernments

Florence,SC–AlphaKappaAlphaSorority,Inc.,®EpsilonChi OmegaChaptermembersandAdvocateforSocialJustice committeemembersdemonstratedtheirstrengthinnumbers. Theyralliedtogethertosupporttheircommunitiesattheir localCityandCountyCouncilMeetingsinFlorenceand Darlington, South Carolina. The public was given an opportunitytoaskquestionsofimportancethatimpactedtheir communitytothecouncil’sagendasandallowedforlive debatestocomeupwithresolutionstobenefitthecommunity. Thisgavethecommunityanopportunitytointeractwith councilmemberstoaddressthecity’sinfrastructuralgrowth. Severalcitizenswerehonoredforserviceinthecommunity. TheDarlingtonCityCouncilwelcomedchaptermembersas theylistenedtothedebatesandconcernsofthecitizensfrom thecommunity.

Photo Caption: Epsilon Chi Omega Supporting Our Local Governments

Sorors Who Soar

EXCELLENCE IN ACHIEVEMENT

Sorors Who Soar

Golden Soror Barbara Lumpkins Receives NPHC Lifetime Achievement Award

Golden Soror Barbara Lumpkins, a member of Zeta Rho Omega Chapter in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, received the Broward National PanHellenic Council (NPHC) Lifetime Achievement Award. This award is presented to outstanding members of the Divine Nine, who have been dedicated to giving back to their community. Through her 50-plus years of membership, she has been tireless in her commitment to service while consistently providing leadership, support, and participation in her chapter. Golden Soror Lumpkins has served in leadership roles under eight administrations. She has chaired several committees, served on the executive board, and has been both Basileus and First Anti-Basileus of her chapter. She is currently the Ethics and Rituals Committee chairman. Golden Soror Lumpkins said, “The true sense of fulfillment throughout these 50 wonderful years has been bonding with and working alongside my AKA sisters to honor the pledge of commitment and joy of service to mankind.”

Soror Frances Holman honored with the 2023 Community Service Award

Soror Frances Holman is a true embodiment of “Service to all Mankind.” Her gift of motivation and gentle persuasion promotes others to join her efforts. She collaborated with members of the Divine 9 and other agencies to organize and participate in virtual projects providing services during the COVID-19 global pandemic. For example, she coordinated the sewing and distribution of masks to healthcare workers. During the Excellence Administration, in addition to facilitating her chapter sewing more than 1,000 pillowcase dresses and shirts, she traveled to Atlanta to provide services to refugees. Her impact has been and remains relevant and ongoing. As a 40-year breast cancer survivor, she provides resources and support to the Good Shepherd Cancer Ministry. She is instrumental in keeping the Black culture alive through the Daufuskie Island Gullah Geechee Community Foundation. She also supports the First Tee Golf Youth Camp and the "Get Out The Vote" postcard campaign.

New Principal and Soror of the Year Accolades

Rho Sigma Omega Chapter members congratulate their basileus, Soror Hollie Walters, on two recent outstanding accomplishments. This year, Soror Walters was named the new Principal of Dooly K-8 Academy in Pinehurst, GA. In addition, Soror Walters was chosen as Soror of the Year, 2023-2024. Soror Walters’ excellence extends throughout her community. In 2022, she was named as one of six new members to the Georgia Southwestern State University Alumni Board. During her undergraduate years, she served as the basileus of the Nu Zeta chapter and was also chosen as homecoming queen. Soror Walters earned her doctorate in curriculum and instruction from Liberty University. She is a faithful member of Union Tabernacle Baptist Church in Americus, GA. She is married to Reginald Keith Walters, Sr. and together, they have four children: Reggie Jr., Ryan, Eryn and Trey.

SOUTH CAROLINA Sorors Who Soar

DelaineOverseesPGBAOperations

OmegaOmegaOmegaChapterisdelightedtoannounce thepromotionofSororStephanyDelainetoVicePresident ofMajorGroupOperationsatBlueCrossBlueShieldin Florence,SouthCarolina.SheisthefirstAfrican-American femaletoholdthisposition.Duringherimpressive28-year tenureatBlueCross,shehasexcelledinvariousleadership roles,includingasAssistantVicePresidentofMajorGroup Operations.Herresponsibilitiesincludedoverseeingclaims processing,benefitscoordination,customerservice,testing, refunds,andplansupport.SororDelaine’sexpertiseextends toGovernmentPrograms,whereshepreviouslyservedas theDirectorforPGBA.HerachievementsencompassedVA CommunityCareNetworkCustomerService,Medicaid LongTermCare,ReviewChoiceDemonstration,and CommercialSupportOperation.InhernewcapacityasVice President,SororDelainewillleadPGBAOperations, specificallysupportingtheTriWestVACCNOperations.

DavisElectedFirstAfricanAmericanChairof

SalemAcademyandCollegeBoardofTrustees

SalemAcademyandCollegeinWinston-Salem, N.C.,announcedtheelectionofSororPatrice BlackDavis,Ed.D.,asthefirstAfricanAmericanto chairitsBoardofTrustees.SororDavisgraduated fromSalemCollegein1989andbeganherboard serviceatSalemin2017.ShebeganservingatwoyeartermaschaironJuly1,2023.SororDavishas workedinhighereducationfor33yearsand servesastheVicePresidentforStudentServices atTridentTechnicalCollegeinCharleston,S.C.

SOUTH CAROLINA Sorors Who Soar

ExcellenceinAchievement

SororAlfredMaeDrakefordisamemberofIota OmegaOmegaChapterinCamden,S.C.,where SororDrakefordservesasMayor.SororDrakeford istheFirstAfrican-AmericanMayoroftheCityof Camden.SororDrakefordhasrunsuccessfullyfor Mayornotoncebuttwice.SororDrakefordwas recentlyrecognizedbytheSCHouseof Representativesforhermanyyearsofdedicated leadershipandserviceinthecommunity.She servesonmanyboardsandformerlyservedas ClusterVIICoordinatorfortheSouthAtlantic RegionunderSororIreneMcCollumandon variousothercommittees.

TurnerMaybank honoredbyCharlestonCityCouncil

SilverSororVanessaTurnerMaybank,memberof GammaXiOmegaChapterinCharleston,S.C.,was honoredbytheCharlestonCityCouncilduringa specialsession.MayorJohnTecklenburgannounced thataportraitofSororVanessawillbehungin CharlestonCityHallChambers.Shewasthefirst African-AmericanClerkofCourtandthefirst DirectorofTourismfortheCityofCharleston.Soror VanessaservedasbasileusofGammaXiOmega

fromJanuary2002toDecember2003.Shehasalso heldlocal,regionalandinternationalpositions withinAlphaKappaAlphaSorority,Incorporated . ®

NEWSLETTER GUIDELINES

HOW AND WHEN TO SUBMIT ARTICLES TO THE IVY SYNDICATE

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated , South Atlantic Region, invites chapters to submit brief articles for the region’s newsletter, “The Ivy Syndicate.” We welcome:

“Chapter News,” highlighting significant accomplishments and activities that align with our current program initiatives, and Individual accolades for accomplishments from “Sorors who Soar.”

SUBMISSION GUIDELINES

Articles should be submitted by the chapter's Ivy Leaf Reporter with chapter name, city and state. Please keep all submissions to 250 words or less (not including headings and captions). Include a heading and photo caption, not to exceed five names. Submit only one article per section per issue. There is a one photo limit per article.

The content of each article should be timely and to-the-point. Please adhere to our sorority brand guidelines.

PROTOCOL NOTES FOR SUBMITTING ARTICLES

We will use Greek titles in this publication, since it is only sorority-facing.

We will use "soror" (lowercase) when referencing sorors in general. "Soror" will be capitalized before all names.

Never use "Soror Dr." or "Soror Mrs." in the sorority publication, the word "Soror" is a courtesy title, unless referencing someone by elected or appointed title on the first instance.

The word Madam should never include an "e". Include chapter name when including a soror's name.

Use "chairman," never "chair" or "chairwoman"

Submit photos with variety, not always posed shots.

ARTICLE SUBMISSION DEADLINES

OCTOBER 15, 2023

WINTER ISSUE

JANUARY 15, 2024

SPRING ISSUE

APRIL 15, 2024

UPDATE YOUR EMAIL ON AKA1908.ORG

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If you have never logged into your profile, please follow the instructions below.

Your default login information is as follows:

Your login is your financial card number.

Your default password is as follows:

First letter of your first name

The first FOUR letters of your last name

And your zip code at the time of initiation

For example, Ivy Lyle who lives in Atlanta, Ga., has a password of ilyle30311. All letters are lower-cased.

If you still cannot log in with this information, please request your access information by completing and submitting a Member Assistance form. The Corporate Office will respond promptly with information on how to access the private side of the site.

Lastly, if you’ve been alerted that an email is coming from the region and you haven’t received it, always check your spam or junk folders. This is especially important for virtual participants in regional events.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

Happy birthday blessings to all of our South Atlantic Region sorors born in May, June and July. As the summer sun warmed our days we were reminded of how much sisterhood with you has warmed our hearts. I pray that the year ahead brings you many more happy days.

With Sisterly Love,

Soror Tiffany Moore Russell

Regional Director

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated®

South Atlantic Region

CONTACT THE REGIONAL DIRECTOR

South Atlantic Regional Director

Soror Tiffany Moore Russell sartmrussell@gmail.com

Mailing Address

Soror Tiffany Moore Russell

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated®

South Atlantic Region

P.O. Box 784312

Winter Garden, Florida 34778

Phone

(407) 476-1291

Tues., Wed., Thurs. 8 p.m. to 11 p.m.

Find the Regional Director Speaker Request Form on our website at AKA1908.com/southatlantic under the “Contact Us” tab. Please submit your requests within a minimum of 30 days in advance of the date you need her to provide a message in person, in writing or in a video recording.