Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Theta Theta Omega Chapter arts and humanities committee reports

April 5,2003 Arts and Humanities Committee
The committee met at the home of Soror Bertha Pendleton on March 23" and again on March 30*. The goal of the committee is to sponsor two programs activities focusing on arts, humanities or both each year.
Program ideas explored were :
. A young person’s art show featuring art exhibits and performances from Las Vegas youth.
. A series of Book Reviews highlighting contributions of Black authors.
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Presentation to the community of a noted speaker .
. A mother-daughter Tea honoring AKAteens and their mothers w/artist presentations.
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A grant from the Nevada Humanities Commission to sponsor a major program.
Currently, the committee is planning a Mother-Daughter Tea in honor of AKAteens and their mothers. It is scheduled for May 18,2003,2-4 p.m. It is tentatively to be located at the West Las Vegas Art Center on Lake Mead. The program, scheduled from 3-4 p.m. will be called “Young at Art” and will feature AKATeens and sorors.
The committee will meet today following the regular chapter meeting.
Sisterly,
Soror Bertha Pendleton, Co-Chair
Soror Edna States, Co-Chair
ARTS AND HUMANITIES COMMITTEE JUNE 7, 2003
Reminiscent of the intergenerational cultural experiences of our youth was the recent other Daughter Tea. The tea was held on May 18 at the Holy Trinity AM.E. Church, from 2-4 p.m.
The AKAteens, a select group of high school young ladies under the mentorship of the chapter was featured in a special tribute to their mothers. Joining them were several sorors, many of whom brought their daughters and mothers.
Tables were adorned with fine linens, lace, silver and crystal( all from the Theta Theta Omega store houses). Pink and white roses added the fragrance and ambiance of elegance. For engaging conversations and interaction, promoting the bonds of sisterhood and motherhood for which Alpha Kappa, Alpha proudly stands.
Sorors were true models of tea hostesses. Attired in their Sunday afternoon finery, heels and hats, everyone enjoyed a delectable menu of tea, tea sandwiches, frappe, punch and delicious cake. The program for the afternoon was just as delectable.
The theme of the program, “Young at Art”, featured talent presentations of poetry, song and dance by talented AKAteens and sorors. On display were several pieces of art by local African American artists and loaned to us for the occasion by the Trinity Gallery of Black Art. Soror Barbara McCants-Hill provided beautiful background music on the piano. Our Basileus gave a warm and gracious welcome. AKAteens , sorors, and guests alike applauded this first Mother-Daughter tribute and expressed hope that it will become a tradition in our chapter.
The Arts and Humanities Committee provided leadership for the activity.
Committee members are: K.weeda Adams, Betty Bell, Annette Craighead, Sharon Walton, Willa White, Lavonne Lewis, Barbara Mcants-Hill, Wuin Rivers, Celese Rayford, Ina Dorman, Rosalind Williams, Jacqulyn Shropshire, and Sandra Bass. Sorors Barbara Kirkland and Ethel Archibald and Pendalita Toney , and other sorors, assisted significantly. Bertha Pendleton and Edna States chaired the committee. Our sincere
thanks to these and other sorors for their donations and work toward this first effort.
Arts and Humanities Financial Report
Amount Budgeted
Expenses:
Facility rental
Custodial Assistance
Flowers
Punch
Ice Cream
Napkins, forks, etc
Cake
Dinner mints
Reimbursements to:
Soror Celese Rayford
Soror Bertha Pendleton
$300.00
100.00
20.00
32.00
5.78
5.69
20.09
41.90
5.99
Total 231.61
$41.90
89.71
Submitted By Bertha Pendleton >
ARTS AND HUMANITIES Mother-Daughter Tea Report o?
Event: Mother-Daughter Tea, May 18,-3^0ftp.m.-5^09 p.m.
Where: Holy Trinity Methodist Church, multi-purpose room.
Who: AKATeens and their mothers; Sorors of TTO and their mothers or sorors.
Budget: Submitted and approved earlier, earlier.
Still Needed:
1.
Silver Tea Service
2.
Silver trays
3.
24 glass cups
4.
Glass plates
If you can help with these things, please sign the sheet that is being circulated. Be sure the
sheet comes back to me. Thank you.
We would like this event to be memorable for the AKATeens and their mothers. We ask
sorors to please come out and participate: This will ensure the success of the event.
Committee members are asked to arrive early to help set up and please stay afterwards to
help load dishes in cars, etc.