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

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
Theta Theta Omega Chapter
Tea Rose
Basileus, Billie Knight Rayford
Newsletter
Editor, Celese Rayford
Volume I, Issue I
February 6, 2004
Calendar of Events
February 14:
Sorority Meeting
Holy Trinity AME
11:00 a.m.
February 18:
Exec Board Meeting
NW Region Office
6:30 p.m.
March 6:
Sorority Meeting
Holy Trinity AME
11:00 a.m.
March 17:
Exec Board Meeting
NW Region Office
6:30 p.m.
March 27:
Emerald Ball
Monte Carlo Hotel
7:00p.m.—12:00 a.m.
April 3:
Sorority Meeting
Holy Trinity AME
11:00 a.m.
2004-2005 Officers
Basileus
1st Anti-Basileus
2nd Anti-Basileus
Grammateus
Anti-Grammateus
Tamiouchos
Pecunious Grammateus
Epistoleus
Hodegos
Graduate Advisor
Asst. Graduate Advisor
Philacter
Ivy Leaf Reporter
AAember-At-Large
AAember-At-Large
Billie Knight Rayford
Barbara AAcCants-Hill
Sharon Savage
Gloria Washington
Ouida Brown
Tina Rimmey
Sami Randolph
Ethel Archibald
Quin Rivers
Donnyss Rucker
Tisha Johnson
Domini Calloway
Jacqueline Caffey
Annette Craighead
Edna States
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Welcome toTTO
Denise Bryant
Jacquelyn Dawson
Victoria Franklin
Mary Lee Watson
Loveda Minley Ford
Peggy Selma
Cassandra Williams
Elsie Williams
Betty Williams Curtis
Boule
Yvonne Dean Brown
Moving to New Pink & Green Pastures
Brenda Childs
10937 Tradition View Drive Charlotte, NC 28269 ******* A- *********
Terri Polite
1924 6th Street Brunswick, GA 31520
Zeta Iota Omega Chapter
CONGRATULATIONS
Soror Jackie Hall
We are so proud to announce that Jackie Hall has been selected to chair the Evaluations Committee at the Regional Conference. Way to go!
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Young Authors
Last spring, Theta Theta Omega held its first Young Authors writing competition. Darielle Schroder was awarded first place for her entry entitled If I Were President. As a result, her essay was submitted to the region and was selected as one of two from the Far West in the 2-3 category. Her entry was awarded an honorable mention. Darielle Schroeder will be recognized as receiving the honorable mention at Boule. The entry will also be included in a publication that recognizes all winners at the national level.
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EMERALD BALL
Saturday, March 27,2004 - Monte Carlo Hotel ~
Live band A dancing
Sit down dinner (salmon and chicken)
Crowning of the Emerald Ball King and Queen
Door prizes
Community recipients honored
Ticket Collection Schedule:
2/14 - before/after sorority mtg.
2/18- exec, board mtg.
3/6- before/after sorority mtg.
3/17- exec, board mtg.
3/20- Marian Burns' home
1620 Bluestone
1:00 p.m.—5:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m.—midnight
The final deadline for selling ads for the souvenir journal is March 6, 2004.
Please contact Sorors Marian Burns or Jackie Hall if you have any questions.
Get Out The
If you would like to submit an article for the newsletter, please send via email or give to Soror Celese Rayford.
Articles must be submitted by executive board meetings each month. Thanks.
Email: CRA V2816@aoL com
Hostesses Needed
We are looking for hostesses for our general meetings. A sign-up sheet will be distributed at the February sorority meeting. We encourage you to volunteer. Thanks.
Soror Lois Ice
Regional Conference
If you plan on attending the Regional Conference, please submit your registration and money no later than February 14,
Thank you.
Soror Yvonne Atkinson-Gates invites you to Get Out The Vote training on Saturday, March 6, 2004 at Nevada Partners from 8:30 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. If you are interested in the training please call the State Democratic Party or Soror Yvonne at her office, 455-0855, or home, 633-0035.
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Theta Theta Omega Chapter
Tea Rose Newsletter
Basileus, Billie Knight Rayford Editor, Celese Rayford
Volume I, Issue 2
Calendar of Events
March 6:
Sorority Meeting
Holy Trinity AME
11:00 a.m.
March 17:
Exec Board Meeting
NW Region Office 6:30 p.m.
March 27:
Emerald Ball
Monte Carlo Hotel 7:00p.m.—12:00 a.m.
April 3:
Sorority Meeting
Holy Trinity AME 11:00 a.m.
April 21:
Exec Board Meeting
NW Region Office 6:30 p.m.
April 29-May 2:
Regional Conference
Portland, Oregon
March 2, 2004
Left picture ~ Judge Vicki Miles-LaGrange and Soror Billie Rayford; Right picture ~ Soror Clair Hart, Judge Vicki Miles-LaGrange, and Soror Lois Ice
Founders' bay was held Saturday, February 7, 2004 at the Golden Nugget Hotel and Casino. The theme for this year was "Keeping the Spirit of AKA Alive." We had over 250 guests and sorors in attendance. The Founders' bay Entertainers, directed by Soror Clair Hart saluted the founders with a skit and several songs. What an extraordinary performance! The keynote speaker was Judge Vicki Miles-LaGrange from the U.S. bistrict Court of Western Oklahoma. She received a standing ovation for her passionate speech about keeping the AKA spirit alive. Proclamations were presented to Judge Miles-LaGrange by Councilwoman Lynette Boggs-Mcbonald and Commissioner Yvonne Atkinson-Gates. The spectacular event ended with the signing of our national hymn. Special thanks to Soror Frances Perry, chairman, and the Founders' bay Committee for making this a very memorable day. Job well done!
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Lights, Camera, Action!
Graduate Advisor’s Council
Many sorors have made inquires about qualifications for appointment to the Graduate Advisor's Council. The following are the qualifications that
will be considered when making appointments to the Council:
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Two (2) years of active service in a graduate chapter
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Graduate Advisor's Certification (Must be completed at the conclusion of the 2004 Far Western Regional Conference)
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Willingness to adhere to the guidelines on the sorority's documents and procedures
On Saturday, March 6, Soror Ethel Archibald will be taking pictures for our scrapbook . She is requesting that all officers, charter members, Silver
Sorors and Golden Sorors wear pink or green. If you are new to TTO and were not photographed last year, please wear black. Please contact Soror Ethel should you have further questions, 898-6071.
Arts/Humanities
Committee
The Arts Humanities Committee is scheduled to meet prior to the sorority meeting Saturday, March 6, 2004, 10:00 a.m. at Holy Trinity Church. If you plan to attend, please contact Soror Edna States, 804-5989 or send an e-mail to edupal@cox.net.
I Oth Annual NBLIC Public Health Conference:
Addressing Minority Health
Monday, April 5,2004 - Monte Carlo Hotel
Topics include:
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Breast and Cervical Cancer
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Colon and Prostate Cancer
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Nutrition/Exercise
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Ophthalmology
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Women's
Health
$100 registration fee includes:
-^Continental Breakfast
~ Lunch
~ Conference Kit
Boule Hospitality Committee
Theta Theta Omega was quite involved at the 2002 Boule in Orlando, Florida. Soror Della Caver would appreciate your assistance in Nashville. If you would like to serve on any of the subcommittees, please contact Soror Della by e-mail at rdbcaver4@msn.com, 559-287-9247 (cell) or 559-292-6336 (home).
Subcommittees
Luncheon/Arrangements
Protocol/Hospitality/Courtesies Souvenirs
Decorations
Program/Music
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Obesity
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Dermatology
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Cardiology
Contact Person
Dorothy Johnson
655-3752
All Committee Chairpersons
Please submit to Soror Ethel Archibald by March 6, 2004 any pictures or articles that you would like displayed in the scrapbook for the regional conference.
Voter Registrar Training
March 10, 2004 ~ 10:00 a.m.
965 Trade Dr. , Suite A (NLV)
455-0076
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Volume 1, Issue 4
May 4, 2004
Regional Conference
May 8:
Sorority Meeting
Portland, Oregon
Holy Trinity AME
April 29 to May 2
11:00 a.m.
May 9:
Mother’s Day
May 15:
Scholarship Reception
Time and Place- TBA
May 16:
Art in the Afternoon
Charleston Heights Centre
3:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m.
May 19:
Exec Board Meeting
NW Region Office
6:30 p.m.
May 31:
Memorial Day
June 5:
Sorority Meeting
Holy Trinity AME
11:00 a.m.
Sorors of Theta Theta Omega,
I am proud to announce that Soror E. Lavonne Lewis was elected the 22nd Far Western Regional Director at the 75th Far Western Regional Conference in Portland, Oregon. Her election will be ratified at the 2004 Boule in Nashville, Tennessee. Sorors, thank you so much for your vote of confidence and support of Soror Lavonne. We will celebrate on May 8.
Thirty plus sorors from Theta Theta Omega and Kappa Xi led by 2005 Far Western Regional Conference Chairman Kaweeda Adams extended an outstanding invitation to Las Vegas. You have every reason to be proud of the image presented of Theta Theta Omega and Kappa Xi. Las Vegas was in the HOUSE! Kudos to ALL of you on a job well done!!!
Soror Billie Rayford
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Southern Nevada
Black Nurses Association cordially invites you to a luncheon honoring
Soror bebra Toney
Candidate for First Vice President National Black Nurses Association
Saturday, May 8, 2004 11:00 a.m.—1:30 p.m. Sweet Georgia Browns 2600 E. Flamingo Road Donation: $25.00
Sorors On The Move
Soror Lynette Boggs McDonald was sworn in as Clark County Commissioner on Tuesday, April 20, 2004.
Soror Constance Burrell is the new Assistant Manager of Employee Services at the Bellagio Hotel and Casino.
Soror Jamie Hawkins will be graduating from University of Nevada, Las Vegas on May 15, 2004 with a Master of Public Administration with a concentration in Health Care.
Soror Adrienne Hester has accepted the position of Publicist with Greenspun Media Group. She will be working with the national magazine VEGAS.
Soror Tisha Johnson received a promotion at State Farm Insurance.
Soror Keysa Rogers was promoted to the position of Deputy Administrator for EOB Housing and Development.
Soror Rosilyn Russ McCann is receiving her Master of Arts in Education with a specialization in Educational Counseling from the University of Phoenix on May 16, 2004.
Soror Jacqulyn Shropshire was appointed to the Board of the Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies in Washington, DC.
Soror Sherese Warren will be graduating from the University of Phoenix on May 16, 2004 with a Masters in Global /Management.
Charleston Heights Art Centre 800 Brush St.
Sunday, May 16th
3:30pm- 5:30pm
Friendly Reminder
Please return your Black Dollar bay$ register to Soror Celese Rayford at the May sorority meeting. Thanks.
Young Authors Reception
Kudos to Soror Patti Hester and her committee for doing an outstanding job with the Young Authors Reception! The reception was held Wednesday, April 21, 2004 at the Clark County District Education Building. Commissioner Lynette Boggs-McDonald was the guest speaker. The overall winners in each category were:
Grades 2-3
Isaih Favela—Second Grade Frank Kim Elementary School Teachers: Mrs. Lisa Gallagher & Ms. Cynthia Santongue Principal: Ms. Salwa Zaki
Grades 4-6
Kelle Worth- Fifth Grade Charlotte Hill Elementary School Teacher: Mrs. Julie Darwick Principal: Mrs. Jacqueline Brown
The essays of Isaih Favela and Kelle Worth will represent Theta Theta Omega in the Far Western Regional competition. Hopefully, we will have another winner to represent our chapter in the national competition.