Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Theta Theta Omega Chapter "Tea Rose Talk" newsletter

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FEBRUARY, 2003
The Basileus Speaks—Soror Billie Rayford
Theta Theta Omega is sharing The Spirit of AKA in 2003! This has been a busy month and thanks to your commitment and participation in chapter activities, it has been a successful one. We were elated to have our dynamic Far Western Regional Director Soror Diana Shipley join us at the January Executive Board meeting. Sorors Barbara McCants-Hill and Sharon Savage, our Program and Operations chairs, are working overtime with committees to finalize plans for the 2003 program . We encourage continued support of ALL sorors in the planning and implementation of chapter programs.
As of January 27, 2003, Theta Theta Omega has 81 financial members and dues were mailed for two Boule members, Shawn Baccus Featherstone and Helen Cotton. We would like to extend a warm welcome to sorors transferring to Theta Theta Omega: Sonya Goldsboro from Boston, MA; and Rosalind Williams from California. Welcome back ten (10) reactivating sorors: Nakia Barker, Tasha Daniel, Tanya Flanagan, Dorothy Hatcher, Jennifer Jackson, Cassandra Johnson, Tisha Johnson, Ida Maxine Porter, Beverly Neyland, and Pendelita Toney.
Founders Day C<jmmittee-'V\v,u\V you so much for making Founders' Day 2003 a success. We ARE die PRIDE OF THE IVY! Two hundred thirty-two sorors and guests were inspired by die keynote speaker, our 25th Supreme Basileus Norma Solomon White. Soror Ouida Brown and the Founders' Day Committee along with the sorors who served as hostesses made diis a memorable day. Soror Tina Rimmey, thank you for facili- tating all of the Monte Carlo arrangements - diey were fantastic. Soror Kaweeda, thank you for launching TV station AKA:TTO - the purpose was exceptional, thanks to Soror Jacquelyn Caffey's efforts, AKA Founders Day appeared on the front page of the Las Vegas Sentinental Voice along with TV coverage on the community calendar. Sorors Darlene Hancock and Gwendolyn Gates-Bartlett, the printed program was beautiful. Soror Diane Stith, thank you for coordinating the hostesses, photo session, and for getting Kappa Xi involved. To Soror Barbara McCants-Hill and Monica Williams, daughter of Soror Mary Williams, and the harpist, the music was outstanding. Soror Barbara Kirkland, we thank you for coordinating the ticket sales and seating arrangements. To Sorors Lynette Boggs McDonald and Yvonne Atkinson-Gates, thank you for the proclamations recognizing AKA Founders' Day in the city and county. To ALL who made the day a success, I thank you.
Congratulations to the 2003 Thelma Tyree Award winner, our beloved Soror Ethel Archibald and to Soror Ashley Tisdale, winner of the Lois Tabor Ice Award.
Martin Luther King Parar/e-Kudos to Sorors Donnyss Rucker, Domini Calloway, Amanda McWilliams, Cashia DeVane, Katrina Dunn, and 32 AKA Teens for sharing the AKA Spirit during the 2003 MLK Parade festivities.
AKA Day of WbrsA/p-The members of Holy I rinity A. M. E. Church laid out the pink and green carpet for twenty-nine members of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority on Sunday, January 20, 2003. A special thank you to Sorors Darlene Hancock and Gwendolyn Gates-Bartlett for their efforts in making this day of worship so meaningful and special. Not only did the church have special seating for us, there was a musical selection dedicated to AKA guests, there was a reception after the service, and the reception area was decorated in pirik and green. The floral arrangements even included pink roses and ivy. Praises to all who made this day a success. Congratulations to Soror Wilhelmina Lee, winner of the “First to Arrive” prize.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service 2003 (An AKA Signature Program) - Sorors, YOUR donations of socks, toiletries, and general health care items brought lots of smiles and encouragement to tire residents of the North Las Vegas Care Center on January 20, 2003. Twenty sorors from Theta Iheta Omega and Kappa Xi Chapters along with future AKA Katelynn Adams assembled and delivered care packages to the 168 residents of the center. Sorors in attendance at the launch of this AKA Signature Program were: Kappa Xi members-Andrea Cox, Ebony Sullivan, and Levona Williams. Theta Iheta Omega member^Kaweeda Adams, Rhoda Anderson, Ethel Archibald, Ina Dorman (Committee Chair) , Josie Gaines, Jackie Hall, Barbara Kirkland, Wilhelmina Lee, Lavonne Lewis, Barbara McCants-Hill, Billie Rayford, Celese Rayford, Quin Rivers, Sharon Savage, Edna States, Diane Stith, and Roz Williams. Soror Brenda Dumas spent time on Sunday, January 19 visiting with the residents. Again, sorors your generous donations of materials, time and service are greatly appreciated.
Upcoming Events—
Chapter Operations Workshop February 15, 2003—Soror Shirley Carroll and the Leadership Committee are looking for sorors to assist with the Chapter Operations Workshop scheduled at the Desert Pines Country Club. The workshop will include a no host luncheon. Luncheon menu items range from $7.00—$15.00. This is a joint leadership training activity with Kappa Xi.
Day at the Nevada State Capitol—March 18, 2003—Registration materials will be available at the February meeting. A block of rooms have been reserved for the Reno Golden Phoenix Hotel (formerly Flamingo) for March 17, 2003. The cost will be $39.95 plus tax for double occupancy. Registration will include a luncheon. Our Far Western Regional Director Soror Diana G. Shipley will be in attendance along with sorors from northern and southern California. The goal is to make AKA Day at the Capitol a model for the Far Western Region. The focus of our platform will be health care for underserved populations. Soror Verlia Davis Hoggard and the Connection Committee are working furiously to put the final touches on the presentation to the Nevada Legislative Committee. The Connection Committee is requesting your involvement in the development of the platform along with your support and presence at the hearing on March 18, 2003 in Carson City.
Al ar di Gras Ball—Adarch 1, 2003—Sorors Jackie Hall, Marian Burns, and the Ways and Means Committee are working hard to make our major fundraiser a record breaker. Honorees for this year’s event will be named at the February 1 meeting.
—QT Western Regional Conference—April 3 0—May 6, 2 003—Please forward your name to Soror Virginia Ingram, Chair of Nominating Committee if you would like your name placed on the February 1, 2003 ballot to serve as a delegate to the Far Western Regional Conference. Also, if you are interested in serving as a workshop facilitator or recorder, please forward your name to Soror Billie Rayford so that it can be included in registration materials forwarded to the Far Western Region Conference Committee.
Sorors, 1 would ask for your continued efforts to provide written reports of your committee activities; include an evaluation of your program activity; and forward recommendations for future planning. Again, thank you for a great beginning to 2003.
DATES
TO
REMEMBER
Sorority Meeting......Feb. 1st 11:00 am
Holy Trinity Church - 700 Lola
Delta Sigma Theta's Founders Day ...Feb. 1st
12 noon. Golden Nugget Casino
Chapter Operations Workshop....Feb. 15th 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Desert Pines Golf Club NBL1C Meeting...Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2003
~ 1 West Las Vegas Library - 5:30 pm - meets third Wednesday of each month.
\ Executive Board Meeting...Feb. 19, 2003
Northwest Region Training Center located at 2480 Maverick Street on the campus of Brinley Middle School - 6:00 pm
Coming Later........
Mardi Gras Ball.....March 1, 2003
Monte Carlo Hotel & Casino 7pm - 12 am AKA Dav at the Capitol....March 18, 2003 Carson City, Nevada
Regional Conference.......April 30 - May 4
Anchorage, Alaska
AKA Leadership Seminar....July 9 - 12, 2003 Paris Hotel/Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada
From Your Editor...
I don't think it is too late to wish each of you a Happy New Year! I don't know how others felt, but I left our January meeting feeling that we had survived a difficult 2002 and were now pulling together in a real spirit of sisterhood and determination to make 2003 a great year, doing great things. I can remember officers begging members to participate on committees and projects. Our committee and project sheet showed more members participating and even asking why their name was not on a particular committee. We can only accomplish our goals and objectives if each member is willing to roll up their sleeves and give of their time and talents.
Let's keep this spirit up throughout 2003!
Happy Valentine's
Day
Sorors
Sisterly,
Soror Annette T. Craighead
Our Hodegos Reports...
February Hostesses
Sorors Jackie Brown-Harris Jacqulyn Shropshire
Maxine Randolph Edna States Jamie Hawkins
Anniversaries
2/13 Soror Donnyss Rucker
2/18 Soror Michele Perch Little
2/19 Soror Tisha Johnson
2/21 Soror Terri Polite
2/21 Soror Camille Bradley
2/22 Soror Helen Cotton
2/14 Soror LeVerne and Honey Do Thomas Kelley
2/26 Soror Jacquelyn and Honey Do Leroy Caffey
Congratulations
2/23 Soror Sharon Savage
2/26 Soror Rosalyn Guy
Soror Shirley Carroll on her promotion to Coordinator of
2/28 Soror Lea Alves
Career and Technical Education in CCSD
Get Well Wishes
Soror Thais Baccus thanks all for their prayers and well wishes and asks for your continued prayers.
Soror Penny Toney is recovering at Health South from injuries received in a car accident.
Soror Dawn Barnes is home recuperating from surgery.
Soror Kaweeda Adams on her promotion to Director, Human Resources, Licensed Personnel in CCSD
Welcome to Theta Theta Omega
Transfers: Sorors Sonya Goldsboro, Debra Lopez, Rosalind Williams.
Reactivating: Sorors Nakia Barker, Tasha Daniel, Tanya Flanagan, Dorothy Hatcher, Jennifer Jackson, Cassandra Johnson, Tisha Johnson, Beverly Neyland, I. Maxine Porter, Pendelita Toney, Veronica Williams.
New Address: Domini Calloway: 1623 Marion Bennet Dr., LV, 89106 New phone 647-3925-H 523-3793 -C 648-5954-W
Prayers for Jackie Caffey and Josie Gaines Honey Dos who have undergone surgery.
Soror Lynette Boggs McDonald is back to work after undergoing minor surgery.
What sweetness is left in life, if you take away friendship? Robbing life of friendship is like robbing the world of the sun.
Cicero
Scholarhip Committee
The Public Education Foundation which we began a partnership las year will continue to facilitate the dissemination of our scholarships. Our partnership with the foundation cuts down on meeting time, expenses (mailing, copying, etc.) and assists with a smooth transition ensuring students receive their funds.
We now have the possibility of receiving matching funds from the Ronald McDonald House Charities. We had hoped to award $5000 in scholarships. Our partnership with the Ronald McDonald House Charities would enable us to give $10,000 in scholarships as they will match dollar for dollar what we give. It is crucial that the Mardi Gras Ball and Souvenir Journal are successful endeavors.
The Selection Committee Meetings will be held on March 24, 2003 through April 25, 2003. You will be informed of the meeting dates and time. May 2, 2003 through May 20, 2003 is the time frame in which recipients and non-recipients will be notified. The Foundation sponsored awards presentation is tentatively scheduled for May 21, 2003 - location TBA. June is when the scholarship funds will be distributed to colleges and universities.
The 2003 TTO Scholarhip Committee includes Sorors Kaweeda Adams, Ouida Brown, Domini Calloway, Darlene Hancock, Dennell Hoggard, Rosilyn McCann, Amanda McWilliams, Edna States, Willia White, and Gwendolyn Gates Bardett. Soror Sharon Savage is the chairman of the committee.
Ways and Means Committee
The committee is seeking gifts for the Mardi Gras raffle. If Sorors have contacts with corporate sponsors for comps to shows, day at the spa, airline tickets, rounds of golf, bowling, a car, electronic equipment, etc. Please use your resources to help make our fundraiser a success.
Arts and Humanities Committee
An art exhibit - "Magnificence of Nature" by Frank McBride will be shown from Jan. 24 through March 2 at the Charleston Heights Arts Center Gallery - 800 South Brush Street, Las Vegas. For more information call 229-4674. Free admission.
2003 Founders' Dav Committee
Kudos to Soror Ouida Brown and her Founders' Day committee for an outstanding program this year. We had 232 sorors and guests in attendance. Soror Billie suggests that we do a card shower to Soror Norma White , thanking her for making F.D. one to remember. Her address is in the Ivy Leaf.
Who Should I Contact?
1.
Overall Chapter Operations
2.
Questions about Operation Procedures
3.
Questions and the Chapter Program
4.
Checks (when deposited)
(Reimbursement checks disseminated at Executive Board and Chapter meetings only)
5.
Financial Cards - (Money given to chapter) Dues
6.
Vouchers
(to request reimbursement for money spent)
7.
AKA chapter Website
8.
Tea Tose Talk (Chapter Newsletter)
9.
Wedding Announcements, Deaths, Promotions, Illnesses, Birthdays, Anniversaries, Sisterly Relations
10.
Chapter concerns you would like Presented to Executive Committee
11.
Educational Advancement Foundation Cards
Soror Billie Rayford
Soror Sharon Savage
Soror Barbara McCants-Hill
Soror Celese Rayford
Soror Sami Randolph
Soror Sami Randolph
Soror Celese Rayford
Soror Ethel Archibald
Soror Annette Craighead
Soror Annette Craighead
Soror Quin Rivers
Soror Annette Craighead
Soror Ouida Brown
Soror Donnyss Rucker
2003 THETA THETA OMEGA Roster as of January 27, 2003
Adams, Kaweeda G.
Anderson, Rhoda
Archibald, Ethel
Baccus, Thais Devore
Barker, Nakia
Barnes, Dawn
Bell, Betty
Bolden, Lois
Brown, Jacqueline
Brown, Ouida
Burns, Marian
Caffey, Jacquelyn
Carroll, Shirley
Craighead, Annette
Crawford, Margaret
Daniel, Tasha
Dorman, Ina
Earle, Dorothy
Flanagan, Tanya
Gaines, Josie
Gates, Lillian
Gates-Bartlett, Gwendolyn
Goldsboro, Sonya
Guy, Rosalyn
Hall, Jacqueline
Hancock, Darlene
Hardy-Desmond, Stacey
Harrison, Mildred
Hart, Clair
Hatcher, Dorothy
Hawkins, Jamie
Hester, Patti
Hodges, Virginia
Hoggard, Dennell
Hoggard, Verlia Davis
Ice, Lois
Ingram, Virginia
Jennifer, Jackson
Johnson, Cassandra
Johnson, Dorothy
Johnson, Tisha
Keys-1 ta, Autumn
Kirkland, Barbara
Lee, W ilhelmina
Lewis, E. Lavonne
McCann, Rosilyn Russ
McCants-Hill, Barbara
McWilliams, Amanda
Mills, Greta
Neal-Johnson, Kenyatta
Neyland, MD, Beverly
Pendleton, Bertha
Perry, Frances
Pettis, W innie
Polite, Terri
Pollard, Diane
Porter, Ida M.
Randolph, Maxine
Randolph, Sami
Rayford, Billie
Rayford, Celese
Reid-Hill, Nadine
Rimmey, Tina
Rivers, Quin
Rucker, Donnyss
Savage, Sharon
Shaffer, Hora Murphy
Sheffield, Elizabeth
Shropshire, Jacqulyn
Stafford, Sandy E.
States, Edna
Stewart-Bass, Sandra
Stith, Diane E.
Toney, Debra
Toney, Pendelita
Washington, Gloria
White, Willa
W illiams, Mary
Williams, Rosalind
Williams, Veronica
Winston, Beverly
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6th annual mardi gras ball Las Vegas, Nevada Souvenir Journal
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