Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Theta Theta Omega Chapter: overview of history

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
Theta Theta Omega Chapter p
and
Kappa Xi Chapter
Fulfilling the Vision of
Our Founders
Swuvvity, <Qn&.
Ethel Hedgeman Lyle: Gateway to the SPIRIT
of Alpha Kappa Alpha
Norma Boyd, Anna Ester Brown, Beulah T. Burke,
Lillian Burke, Marjorie Hill, Margaret Flagg Holmes,
Ethel Jones Mowbray, Alice P. Murray,
Lavinia Norman, Sara Merriweather Nutter,
Joanna B. Shield, Lucy Diggs Slowe,
Carrie Snowden, Marie Woolfolk Taylor,
Harriet J. Terry
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Many of the conditions for African Americans in the early 19,60s were seen as qn injustice. Basic civil rights were ■
a dream, and the reality was African Americans were still facing prejudice and racism. Alpha Kappa Alpha
Sorority, Inc. was well known for its efforts to secure justice for all people. A few Alpha Kappa Alpha women had a
dream to find their sisters and a vision to place our sorority on .the map in the: Las Vegas desert.
At the end of the second' year, with the number still at twelve, ail of the necessary requirements were completed
| and approved. The chartering took place in: May of 1965 with charter members Florence White, Lorrayne HalHM
j Jacqueline Hoggard, Betty Forshee, Jeanne Penn, Hamlett Robinsbn, Lois Bolden, Margaret Crawford, Barbara
! Kirklapd, Dorothy‘Von-Phul; Marilyn Brooks and Anri Beth Carter.
In 1962, six ladies of Alpha Kappa Sorority, Inc. came together with the idea of starting a graduate chapter in: Las
Vegas, Nevada. In order to make this dream a reality, the search was on to find other members that would be
interested in accomplishing this goal. Notices were posted at the Clark County School District and Nellis Air Force
Base in search of potential members for their interest group.
After completing their first year, the members of “Le Debonaires” had proven their ability to organize and succeed
in accomplishing their goals and carrying out their plans. The group was allowed!© change its name to Alpha
Kappa Alpha Women and proceed with the process of chartering a chapter. The greatest fear was that one of
the sorors from Nellis Air Force Base would be transferred before the chapter requirements for chartering could '
be met.
In addition to the hotel industry, there were African American service men and women stationed at Nellis Air
Force Base, who brought with them their families^yhere were also members of the African American community
employed by the Clark County School District as classroom teachers and support staff members. The first
African American principal was not appointed until 1956 and the first African American female principal, not until
1965.
Within a few years, chapter membership decreased to eight members when sorors from Nellis Air Force base
were relocated. Through the arrival of sorors into the city and the intake of many new members, the chapter’ s
membership has steadily grown over the years. Theta Theta Omega has continued to build its membership and
is a pillar in the Las Vegas Community. There are currently 110 active members. We are truly blessed that seven
charter members of Theta Theta Omega, are still alive. Two of the charter members continue to be active in the
chapter. The women of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. have vision and continue to make history.
During the early 1960s, Las Vegas was a segregated city, and the majority of its African American citizens lived
on what is known as the Westside. At that time, the primary occupation:of African Americans was work in service,
positions in the hotels and casinos. Most African American females were employed as maids, and the majority of
African American males were employed as porters. African American entertainers, such as Bill “Bojangles”
I Robinson, Lena Home, Louis Armstrong, Billy Eckstine and Nat King Cole, were not permitted to perform on the
j Las Vegas strip until the 1950s. It would be 1960 before these performers would be allowed to stay at a strip hotel
land African Americans would be allowed to attend the shows.
The group was called “Le Debonaires” and functioned as a club for one year. They elected officers, planned
projects and provided service in the community. “Le Debonaires” maintained their twelve members for one.year
and reported directly to the Regional Director, who was Soror Leadie M. Clark. At this time, Soror Julia B. Purnell
w.asrJhe?;Supreme Basileus. ?
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Lois Bolden Margaret Crawford Jacqueline HoggardbHarriet Robinson^
Marilyn Brooks Betty Forshee . Barbara Kirkland Dorothy Von-Phul
Ann Beth Carter Lorrayne Hall U Jeanne Penn Florence White
Ks we oWbrateAyeafs of^sterLioeMn^Wrvice?
Snife that time the chapter has steadily grown (presently 128) through the arrival ofsorors
the citY and through intake of new members. As one of the charter members, I feel
greatly rewarded for the struggle and work in the early years to form a local chapter.
°thCr charter Ethers, I know that six are still alive, Florence White lives in ?
Lorrayne Hall, Jacqueline Hoggard, Margaret Crawford, Lois Bolden, and
Jtiyself, Barbara Kirkland are all in Las Vegas. Betty Forshee, Anna Beth Carter, Marsh
the Wa,L 1 do not know where or what happened to Jean Penh,.
Van-Phul and Harriet Robinson. They all left the city many years ago. -
SwS Jtz' 8or«r Barbara KirMWAi!; -
Charter Member of Theta Theta Omega
At the end of the second year, with our number still twelve and all necessary requirements
completed and approved, the chapter was charted on May 23,1965 by 8oror Leadie Clark.
Florence (Pat) White had been the president of the club and was elected to become the first
Basileus of Theta Theta Omega. Within a couple of years, we were down to eight members
when sorors from the base were relocated. Our membership was increased with the arrival
of Sorors Jennie H. Crawford, Thelma Tyree, Lois T. Ice and the intake of several new
Members.
Ml)q^fheWw^^U^ofT962> the idea of starting a
that time, there were six known sorors in the city. They
Bolden, Lorrayne Hall, Margaret Crawford, Jacqueline (Jackie)
Barbara Kirkland. Twelve sorors were needed to start the chapter. The search
jfmd more sorors. Notices were posted at Nellis Air Force Base. From the base
Sour sorors - Betty Forshee, Dorothy (Dottie) Von-Phul, Jean Penn and Marilyn
1 hrough inquires within the school district, we found two more sorors — Harriet RobihsOn
and Anna Beth Carter. We even had a couple of would be pretenders respond.
After getting the twelve sorors we needed, we were required to form a kind of club. With^J?
all of the officers and all, we called our groupB “Lc Debonaires.” We were not suppose ££>
include any reference to AKA at that time. It was necessary for us to successfully function T
as a club with officers, projects, etc... and report to the Regional Director for a year. W^D
also had to maintain the twelve members.
After the year was completed, we had proven our ability to organize and succeed in
accomplishing our goals and plans. We were allowed to change our name to Alpha Kappa
Alpha Women and start the process for chartering a chapter. The greatest fear was that
one of the sorors from the base would be transferred and all of the past work would be for
nothing. With diligence and determination, we pressed forward to complete the
requirements as set forth by the Regional Director — who was Soror Leadie Clark.
THETA THETA OMEGA
CELEBRATES
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Theta Theta Omega Chapter was chartered in May with twel
charter members. The charter members of the Chapter a
shown with the Far Western Regional Director. Seated I. to
are Sorors Lois Bolden, Marilyn Hall, and Margaret Crawfoi
Standing I. to r. are Sorors Florence White, Dohie von Plii
Bettye Foshee, Jacqueline Hoggard, Harriet Robinson, An,
Beth Carter. Barbara Kirkland, and Jeanne Penn.
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA—Enthusiasm was the key word
on Sunday, May 23, 1965, as twelve Alpha Kappa Alpha
Women of Las Vegas, Nevada were officially installed
as charter members of Theta Theta Omega Chapter.
The home of Soror Lorrayne Hall was- the site for
tne chartering services which were conducted by Soror
Leadie Clark, Far-Western Regional Director.
Immediately after the services, the following Sorors
were installed as officers of Theta Theta Omega Chapter.
They were Sorors Florence White, Basileus; Lorrayne Hall
Anti-Basileus; Margaret Crawford, Grammateus; Dottie
von Phul, Epistoleus; Barbara Kirkland, Tamiouchos-
Jeanne Penn, Parliamentarian; Betty Foshee, Historian’
and Lois Bolden, IVY LEAF Reporter.
After the chartering services Soror Barbara Kirkland
presented the Far Western Regional Director, Soror Leadie
Clark, with a gift as an expression of love- and apprecialxon:
E Chapter received flowers and a telegram from
Supreme Basileus-Elect, Soror Larzette G. Hale.
The group met at Alpine Village where the festivities
continued over a delicious dinner that climaxed the activities
for the day.
ALPHA KAPPA ALPHA SORORITY, INC
DECEMBER. I9L5
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—Soror Lois Toliver Bolden
back in the day
LAS VEGAS VOICE Thursday, February 16, 1967
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home of continuing Basileus, Margaret 1CratforZ’orherp f h' imPressive ceremony at the
gard, Anti-Basileus; Dorothy von Phul ^ft) are Incline Hog-
dBeann,k sI,v yR eLgeioanf alR Deiproerctteorr.; TFlho™renc e^ Whit e Tamiehnn^’ ^^ao^^rrayan cK iHrkallal,n dP, aErlpiaismtoelneutasr; iaLno;i sL Bauorla-
Sorors. yree and Marilyn Brooks complete the roster of local AKA
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It’s Official!
Charter Members
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA—Enthusiasm was the kev word
on Sunday. May 23, 1965, as twelve Alpha Kappa Alpha
Women of Las Vegas, Nevada were officially installed
as charter members of Theta Theta Omega Chapter.
The home of Soror Lorrayne Hall was the site for
the chartering services which were conducted by Soror
Leadie Clark, Far-Western Regional Director.
Immediately after the services, the following Sorors
j were installed as officers of Theta Theta Omega Chapter.
They were Sorors Florence White. Basileus; Lorrayne Hall.
> Anti-Basiieus; Margaret Crawford. Grammateus; Dottie
j von Phul, Epistoleus; Barbara Kirkland, Tamiouchos;
i Jeanne Penn, Parliamentarian; Betty Foshee, Historian:
I and Lois Bolden. IVY LEAF Reporter.
After the chartering services Soror Barbara Kirkland
j presented the Far Western Regional Director, Soror Leadie
Clark, with a gift as an expression of love and appreciation.
The Chapter received flowers and a telegram from
Supreme Basileus-Elect. Soror Larzette G. Hale.
The group met at Alpine Village where the festivities
I continued over a delicious dinner that climaxed the acti-
| vities for the day.
—Soror Lois Toliver Bolden
Theta Theta Omega Chapter was chartered in May with twelve I
charter members. The charter members of the Chapter arc!
shown with the Far Western Regional Director. Seated 1. to r, f
arc Sorors Lois Bolden, Marilyn Hall, and Margaret Crawford. '
Standing I. to r. are Sorors Florence White, Dottie von Phul, \
Bettye Foshee, Jacqueline Hoggard, Harriet Robinson, Anna '
Beth Carter, Barbara Kirkland, and Jeanne Penn.
Seated: Soror Lois Bo [den
Standing [eft: Soror (Barbara l\ir£fand
| andSororJacquetine (Hoggard
Charter Members
Theta Omega Chapter
Lois <Bolden
Marilyn (Broods
Annie A Carter
Margaret Crawford
iBetty Foshee
Lorrayne Matt
Jacqueline Hoggard
(Barbara Kirhfand
Jeanne Fenn
(Dottie Von Fhul
Harriet Fphinson
Florence White
UUing Rights Act
Supreme Basileus
Juliea B. Purnell
| Thet£ Theta Omega Chapter
Was established in Las Vegas]
rMIMKWada. 1965
embraced
President Lyndon B. John
“Great Society” X —
signature program jF
• ■ Job Corps
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8ft "WfcrSL Sa^z7afe(/_
It was during
Supreme Baileus
Larzette G. Hale’s
“Heritage Series”,
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Lois Bolden - modeling S
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Jacqueline Hqggard - Hot pi
velvet two piece.
Carolyn Harris - Grey Nehru
Dress.
Barbara Kirkland - "Fake
of Chinchilla” in Black C
cul lamb.
Florence White - Classic
silver lame shirt dress.
Dr. Jack McCauslin accepting
Scholarship fund with a kiss for
Basileus Margaret Crawford.
(Special Report
"A thing Of beauty
most appropriate way
lavished and successful Luncheon-Fashionetta
presented by Theta Theta Omega Chapter, Alpha
Kappa Alpha Sorority at die Hotel Sahara, Congo
Room. We were told by Basileus Margaret
A. Crawford, who very capably presided over
the well-planned and plush affair, that "the
word ‘Fashionetta’ is a trade name patented by
Alpha Kappa Alpha for all fashion shows."
Immediately following the very tasty and
refreshing luncheon of Tomato Juice, Fresh
Spring Chicken Salad on Bed of Lettuce, Rolls
and Butter, AKA Ice Cream Nut Roll, Coffee
or Tea, Basileus Crawford greeted the audience
and in her introductory remarks pointed out
AKA’s Seven-point target program whose Objectives
are; Scholarship and Travel Grants,
Negro Heritage, Social Action, Job Corps,
Leadership School, Federal Information and
Projects, and Career Guidance. She further
stated that "this project is within the realm of
the Program of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority—
a Sorority dedicated to the high ideals of finer
womanhood."
The show, divided in four categories, began
with a smashing Scene One which not only served
to introduce all Sorors but to accentuate the
positive: the sorority colors of Salmon Pink
and Apple Green. Hence, the very fitting theme
for Scene One was "A Touch of Pink and
Green.**
"Black Beauty" couldn’t have been any
lovelier as Sorors Barbara Kirkland, Anti-
Basileusj Lois Bolden, Grammateus; Jennie
H. Crawford, Epistoleus; Jacqueline Hoggard,
Tamiouchos; and Sorors Inez Dean, Lorr ay ne
Hall, Carolyn Harris, Thelma Tyree, and Florence
White made their triumphant debut in
modeling looking so relaxed, resplendent, wellcomposed,
exquisite and beautiful, wearing
dresses from Miss Bobbie’s and Ronzone’s of
Las Vegas.
After making a quick change, lovely
“ Jackie" Hoggard stole the show in Scene Two
"Wonderful World of Fashions" as she wore
a stunning "hot pink" velvet two-piece jacket
and dress. Top of die dress was light pink. The
jacket was centered with a gorgeous American
Beauty Rose giving "Jackie" that truly radiant
all-American look—the same look which won
for Syble Shephard the title "Model of the
Thursday, October 17,
AKA’S Hold Fabulous Fall Fashionetta Program
by Grace Me Glothen)
is a joy forever" — a
to describe the very M
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Fashionetta
MA? PLANS — Members of Thefa TWA Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha
shown making plan? for fhs thapier’s Fall FashioneHa are Lois Bolden, Grammaieus;
Jennie Crawford, Epistoleus; Lorray ne •Hath Margaret Crawford, Baslleus,
Date of the Fashioheita is Saturday, 12 n oon, Sahara Hotel —- Space Center..
Space Center]
Theta Theta Omega chapter]!
of Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority 11
is planning its first Fall Fash-] I
ionetta Saturday, 12 noon, in ths! I
new Space Center of the Sahara]!
Hotel.
Included will be a luncheon, I
souveniers. door prizes and the I
latest.in fall fashions modeled I
by sorors of Alpha Kappa Alpha ll
and men of Alpha Phi Alpha I
Fraternity. I
Models will stroll in luxury!
amid decorations of pink and]
green on the stage of the Sa-1
hara’s new Space Center, one of I
ihp lar^esl in the nstisr, ,
Fashions for this occasion are
being furnished by two of Las
Vegas’ leading- department
stores, Benzene’s and Miss Bobbie’s.
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Tickets may he obtained from a
any soror of Alpha Kappa Alpha |
or by calling 642-7143 or 642-2238.1
Funds received from the sale |
of tickets are to be used to es-1
tablish an Alpha Kappa Alpha]
I Scholarship Fund for a deserv-1
I ing young woman attending]
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MW LORRAVNK HALL
is pictured, left, modeling
a lavender jersey pantsuit
for the A.K.A/S
Fadnonetta. Proceeds
fryM the afternoon event
'will be placed in the Alpha
Kappa Alpha scholarship
fund, established at
the 'University of Nevada.
Las Vegas.
•FASHIONS WITH A
FLAIR” — This is the
theme for the Fashionetta
planned by the members
of Theta Theta Omega
Chapter of Alpha.
Kappa Alpha Sorority.
Shmvn at right, is Mrs,
Loh L. BIB modeling
a three piece Junior
Hanse pantsiui.
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OFFICERS
Theta Theta Omega Chapter
Basileus Margaret A. Crawford
Anti-Basileus Barbara Kirkland
Grammateus . Lois Bolden
Epistoleus Jennie H. Crawford
Tamiouchos .........................................Jacqueline Hoggard
Sorors
Inez Dean Carolyn Harris
Lorrayne Hall Thelma Tyree
Florence W White
MENU
TOMATO JUICE
FRESH SPRING CHICKEN SALAD ON BED OF LETTUCE
ROLLS AND BUTTER
AKA ICE CREAM NUT ROLL COFFEE TEA
PROGRAM
Greetings
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Luncheon
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This Is Alpha Kappa Alpha
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FASHIONETTA
Scene One A Touch of Pink and Green
i Scene Two Wonderful World of Fashions
Intermission
I Scene Three, Fashions Extraordinaire
| Scene Four................................................. Sharing In The Early Fall
Thank You
.Fashions Courtesy of Miss Bobbie’s and Ronzones of Las Vegas.
Guest Commentators Were Verle Caro and Sandy Barnes.
MOST MEMORABLE MOMENTS
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• The occasion that I planned, organized and helped manage a class to teach second
year high school students the skills necessary to succeed in the labor market (how to i
look for a job and how to keep it).
• I thought it was a very wonderful experience to work at the chapter literacy
center. There were so many people who were helped by those who donated their
time to teach. The smiles on those faces said it all when they learned to read!
Soror Sandral Daniell
Los Angeles Sentinel"
^hulrsdayS
Kappa Alpha's Responsibility-"
was the highlight for all
activities conducted
throughout the sessions.
Workshops. Seminars, Rap
Sessions. Exhibits — M adpanted
to member. of the Alpha Koppa Alpha Sorority during'their
f Vea°S' NOVOd°' "** Week »f J“"» 24- Receiving
z “l„, Mrsv M,ldr”d Robinson, far Western regional director, Pasadena front Mayor Bill
Xs Brio? b-mice I. Sutnlin, national president of AKA Sorority, l“c.° and
Mrs. Barbara Ktrkland, local Basileus, Theta Theta Omega, hostess chapter Las Vegos.
dressed the involvement of
Alpha Kappa Alpha women in
the affairs of todays challenging
world.
Theta Theta Omega
V^gas, Nee
with Mrs. Barbara Kirkland
president, and Miss Margaret
Crawford, chairperson,
were hostess to
nearly 4VS members
and National Officers, including
the National President
Miss Bernice I. Sumlin of !
7 .r .... Ohio; Mrs. AnlEi
Davis, executive secretary. I
Chicago. Till; Mrs. Eugenia I
Scott, financial director. Los I
Angel^. Calif; Mrs. Elizabeth I
. r. n a t i o n a. 11
parliamentarian. Charlotte, j
N.C.; Miss JoAnn Pyles, pro-1
grig?specialist. Chicago. Mr |
gram chairperson. Arir ' 22__ w
central region director. South
Bend. Ind.: are! Mrs. Deraiyn
Davis, south central regional
director. .Ft. Worth. Tex.
Also included in the attendance
of more than 150 members
from the Los Angeles
area were Alpha Kappa Alpha
members. Basileus Mrs.
Charlene Caradine. Alpha
Gamma Omega chapter;
Basileus Mrs. Phyllis
Nicholson, Theta Mu Omega
chapter: Past Regional Directors,
Atty. Audrey Jones, Mrs.
Lucille B. Bryant and Mrs.
Winifred Rhodes.
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority.
Inc., was the first Greek
Letter organization founded j
for black college women. The
first chapter was chartered at
Howard -University.]
Washington; DC. in 1908, with
16 women. Today, the membership
in graduate and uri-a
dergraduate chapters!
throughout the United States.!
the Bahamas and Monrovia.!
Liberia totals over 70.000.
AKA SorontyJn^JlosL
46th Regional Conference
The Far-Western Region of
the Alpha Kappa Alpha
Sorority. Inc . conducted its
46th Regional Conference in
Las Vegas. Nev. June 26-29. at
Far Western Regional Director;
Mrs. Mildred Robinson of
Pasadena. Calif, coordinated
the conference which exceeded
all previous conferences
in attendance.
The Program booket for the
conference, was dedicated to
the Founders’ of the sorority Dayton
with special commemoration “
to Miss Beulah E. Burke, one
of the Founders* who passed
away earlier,ths year. The __ ____ _____ _
Keynote address was de- Randalvh
llvered by Miss Sunlit, the • P"
National President. .
The Conference Theme # in«w> m.
...... Tucson.
Mrs. Gloria Bond.
uuuiares aka wppR Alpha8 vZeU%wTOhefimBrbare haS decl£,red June 22-29 Alhna X
land, left, 6aseIiu'?ofU^ke pr^i^ullon while Mrs. Barfe Ki?k!
regional conference chairwoman look on’ M1SS Mar8aret Crawford,
BILL BRIARE
Equal Rights Amendment Passed
Bradley is
[Three Mile Island
K&H
Was a call to action
Supreme Basileus
Dr. Mattelia B. Grays
“Personal Involvement Now
to our heritage with
“The Founders’ Window
Supreme Basileus
Bernice I. Sumlin worked
Roe v. Wade
Academies
IMM MW! 2 Supreme BasEus^
Dr. Barbara K. Phillips
March On Washington NWjaved from Bankruptcy Developed additional
Strategies with
“Influencing Decisionsourt
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The sororit K.S™hA1!^a SoipOnty ,a“c' shown above W* Miss Ella Fitzgerald, Honorary Sorer,
clawford Basi eS rf tS« Th Sorors, F1?rence WMte’ Barbara Kirkland, Margaret
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LAS WAS VOICE
Maya Angelou
Alicia Keys
Star Jones Reynolds
W Woman to Supreme Court
Bombing in Beirut
1980'S
Jesse' Jackson Runs for Presidbir
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With the rapid changes’. *
Supreme Basileus
Janet J. Ballard
Recognized the importance
of expanding the sorority’s
“Global Perspective99
Supreme Basileus
Fave B. Bryant
realized the power that women
possessed and established her
signature program
“POWER99
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AKATEENS IN THE 1980'8
A TEEN ENRICHMENT PROGRAM
AKATeen provides opportunities for youth to plan
and implement community service projects that will
be of benefit to their peers, the community, and to
themselves as individuals. Through recreational,
educational, and career exploration activities teens
■can explore careers and discover
important
encouraged to take an interest
growth and development, and
potential
adults.
ways to make
personal developments. Teens are
n their personal
to realize their
leadership ability as responsible young
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Soror Loveda Ford’
keepsake
as a first-time attendee
of the
1989
Nevada/Arizona Cluster
Theta Theta Omega, Delta Beta Omega, Eta Epsolon Omega
NEVADA/ARIZONA
Joint Founder's Day/Cluster/Reactivat ion
February 11, 1989
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
9:00 - 9:45 REGISTRATION AND CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST
9:45 - 10:15 GENERAL SESSION
B. Purpose/Overview
10:15 - 10:30 BREAK
10:30 11:10 Financial Planning
fartgaMieafi
11:10 11:30 Juvenile Court
11:45 - 1:00 LUNCH
KEYNOTE SPEAKER:
1:15 - 1:35
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2:15 BREAK
2:30 Rededication and Founder's Day Celebration
Soror LaFrancis Dancy
Co-Chairperson Cluster Program
Mrs. Rose McKinney-James
Member Public Service Commission
- Jean Morris p
Probation O-Hicer
Juvenile Court Services
Undergraduates - Iota Tau
Theta Alpha
Kappi Xi
Soror Margaret Craw-ford
Theme: "Alpha Kappa Alpha Women in the '90's: The Dream Continues
A. Introduction/Welcome Soror Ouida Brown
Basi1ous, Theta Theta Omega
WORKSHOPS
Soror Jo Hubbard
WORKSHOPS/PANELISTS
- Jerry Lockart z
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ALPHA KAPPA ALPHA < TEA
SORORITY, INC
KAPPA XI CHAPTER
WELCOME
INVOCATION
ICEBREAKER
REGINA SARTER
JOANN WEDDLE
SISTERLY BENEFITS GRADUATE SORORS
PLEDGING REQUIREMENTS LOVEDAMINLEY
QUESTIONS L ANSWERS KAPPA XI
GAMES & REFRESHMENTS
ALL SORORS
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SHERYNE RICHARDSON
0U1DA BROWN
ALPHA KAPPA ALPHA
HYMN
ALPHA KAPPA ALPHA
HISTORY
ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE
L LETTER FROM REGIONAL
DIRECTOR
ALPHA KAPPA ALPHA
SORORITY, INC.
KAPPA XI CHAPTER
TEA
TEA
COMMUNTIY ORGAMZATIOxNS
Renewal
onomic Development
C alendor
Fundraiser
Programs of Seivice
ThU Month: Halley‘a Comet risible with unaided eye JO decrees iilmte
western horizon during etenlny twilight.
MINORITIES & ADVOCATES FOR MINORITY
ADDITIONS
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR THE
ADVANCEMENT OF COLORED PEOPLE
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF CNTVERSITY WOMEN
NEVADA BLACK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
NEVADA HI.VCK POLICE ASSOCIATION
PM EGA PSI PHI FRATERNITY
ORDER OF EASTERN STAR -
Dcscri Rose Chapter
I'll I BETA SIGMA FRATERNITY INC. -
Ejtsllon Psi Sigma Cliatiter
PIH DELTA KAPPA SORORITY
PRINCE HALL GRAND LODGE. F. & A M
PROFESSIONAL BLVCK FIREFIGHTERS OF
CLVRK COUNTY. NEVADA
SILVER STATE CHAFFER NO. 10 O.ES
SICKLE CELL FOl’NDATION OF NEVADA
ST. MARK NO. 15 MVSONic I.O1XJE
THE (OSMETIQl’ES
WOMEN’S Al NT LIARY TO TJIE
NATIONAL MEDICAL ASSOCIATION
ZETA PHI BETA SORORITY
Organizational Impact
and Collaboration
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Theta Theta Omega Chapter
ALPHA PIH ALPHA FRATERNITY
Las Vegas Alumni Chapter
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Prelude
Welcome Kaweeda G. Adams
Musical Selection GECJ Quartet
Acknowledgements Quin Rivers
Ethel Archibald
Brenda Dumas
E. Lavonne Lewis
Kenyatta Neal-Johnson
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Kim R. Russell
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Sojourner Truth: Feminist, Preacher, Former Slave
Toni Morrison: Pulitizer Prize Winning Novelist
Introduction of Kim Russell Kenyatta Neal-Johnson
Special Thanks
Nevada Humanities Committee
CCSN-West Charleston Campus
Michele Zahm
Theta Theta Omega
Arts and Humanities Committee
Billie Rayford
Celese Rayford
Quin Rivers
Sharon Walton
Willa White
such play, Tuskegee Love Letters created from her original short I
story, is taken from actual letters from her mother and father about
life as one of America’s Tuskegee Airmen, the first Black pilots for the |
military. Set during the 1940's the play is a musical drama. He
most recent play, Seeing Blues and Hearing Art, is a musical tracing
the history of the Blues. It is performed three days a week at th
House of Blues for Las Vegas/Clark County school age children.
As a producer, Ms. Russell has produced “Rememberin
The Freedoms” a festival and celebration of African American contri
buttons for three years running. The event is sponsored by the Las
Vegas-Clark County Library District and Women of Diversity Produc-j
tions, Inc. She has provided countless artists, actors, dancers, singers
and craiismeii ait opportunity to snowcase anu sen tneir inercnanois
and talent to a cross section of the Las Vegas community.
In the past year, Ms. Russell was selected by the Nevada,
Screen Actors Guild Nevada Conservatory to produce their tribute t
Broadway, starring "Mr. Whipple" Dick Wilson. Other honors include:
KLAS-TV, Las Vegas, Channel 8 Community Pride 2000 Award; Las.
Vegas Clark County Library District moderator of Wednesday's!
Woman; Nevada NOW Equality Award; Role Model Awards at thd
14* Annual Rose Awards; Honorary Secretary of State in Louisiana
for her volunteerism
Ms. Russell lives in the Spring Valley with husband,■■
Wendell Russell. Her early youth was spent in New York and San I
Francisco, but she graduated high school from Concord Academy in I
i Concord, Massachusetts, married to Ultimate Electronics salesperson I
Wendell Russell. Her early youth was spent in New York and San I
Francisco, but she graduated high school from Concord Academy in ■
Concord, Massachusetts. Ms . Russell is a graduate of Chapman I
University in Orange, California.
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Foundation in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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Arts in Education Roster of Artists. Ad
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classroom includes teaching students
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being with an audience and imaginative
ways for problem solving using heroes and icons as models.
Kim Russell’s original one-woman show on the life of a
19* century abolitionist and feminist called Sojourner Truth: “I Sell
the Shadow has won numerous awards including making her one of
the 1999 Nevada Arts Council Fellowship recipients.
Ms. Russell has written and staged one musical, two!
biographical plays, one radio mystery play and a documentary. One
GECJ Quartet
DEPARTMENT OF
LEISURE SERVICES
DIRECTOR
P. JACKSON, DPA
CITY OF LAS VEGAS
400 STEWART AVENUE
VEGAS, NEVADA 89101
LAWRENCE WEEKLY
MICHAEL MACK
JANET MONCRIEF
CITY MANAGER
DOUGLAS A. SELBY
VOICE 702.229.6297
TTY 702.386.9108
www.ci. las-vegas.nv. us
MAYOR
B. GOODMAN
CITY COUNCIL
GARY REESE
(MAYOR PRO-TEM)
LARRY BROWN
B. MCDONALD
January 7, 2004
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
Theta Theta Omega Chapter
P.O. Box 270520
Las Vegas, NV 89127
Dear Members:
The Doolittle Seniors Club would like to thank you for the five (5)
Christmas baskets that were donated for needy senior citizens. Your
generous donations brightened the holidays for the recipients. The names
of the individuals receiving the baskets are:
1. Barry Beaver
2. Anthony Odom
3. Arlene Nelson
4. George McGhee
5. Rochelle Seymour
Again, we thank you for your assistance and generosity. We look forward
to extending our partnership in the future.
Sincerely,
Jerlys Henderson
Doolittle Senior Center Coordinator
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Dear Quin Rivers,
The Annual Freaky Fright Night will take place on October 28th at the
Cambridge Community Center, 3930 Cambridge Street, Las Vegas, Nevada.. A
highlight and main stay of this event has always been the game booths and we
would love to have you join us this year. If you’ve done one in the past, you know
how much fun it is. If you’re new to this event, we’re asking you to create a
carnival type game, staff it for all three hours, and provide inexpensive prizes or
wrapped candy for trick- or- treating children. We will provide a table and two
chairs for the booth if needed, and you provide the decorations for the booth.
Call us if you need help with anything!! Prizes will be awarded for the most
creative booth team. We would also like to invite you to donate candy,
decorations and/or trick or treat bags. There are many options to become a part
of this community event and are very open for suggestions and excited about your
possible involvement!
The actual event runs from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. and serves
approximately 500 families and kids 12 and under. This event is free to the
community. Events such as these give people a chance to become involved and
offers a positive social outlet. As you may know, our community is located in an
at-risk area and we strive to keep our events free, while at the same time provide
quality events and programs. This really is a lot of fun and work too, but it’s a
wonderful way to give something back to the community as well as to help us
provide a high quality event.
Please give this request a lot of thought and get back to me as soon as you
can, at least by October 11th. Booth spaces are first come first served and only
have some power. Please call me at 455-7^69 or mail your forms to 393°
Cambridge Street, Las Vegas, NV 89119. I look forward to working
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outstanding step dancing. The dancers ended their performance with an
invitation to the audience to come on stage and learn the various step?
to the aforementioned dances.
Mb participate in Theta Theta Omega's multi-cultural Dance Festival
Theta Theta Omega Chapter and the Nevada Business Service are
considering making this worthwhile experience an annual event.
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Las Vegas, NV — A grant of $ 1,000 from the Nevada Business Services
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for a unique Multi-Cultural Dance Festival. Theta Theta Omega Chapter
co-hosted the event with the Nevada Business Service on Saturday,
November 16,2002 at the Cambridge Recreational Center in Las Vegas,
Nevada. The purpose of the event was to provide exposure of the fine
arts from a multicultural perspective to underprivileged/at risk youths
in the community.
Theta Theta Omega Chapter AKATeens as well as over 100
underprivileged youths and adults attended the affair. They experienced s
the talents of many dance performers and their styles of dancing such
as Polynesian, Flamenco, Mexican, Caribbean, African, and Native
American. Members of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity added their
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lunch to seniors at Doolittle Senior Center as
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2006 Parade Winners
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a. 1 st Place Martin Luther King Elementary School
b. 2nd Place—Rose .Warren Elementary School
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b. 2nd Place - Francis Cortney Middle School
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a. 1st Place - Mohave High School
b. 2nd Place - Valley High School
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a. 1st Place — Jo Mackey Elementary School
b. 2nd Place — Paul Culley Elementary School
I 5. Best Drill Team
a. 1st Place - Las Vegas High Steppers
b. 2nd Place - Dance Team
K 6. Best Community Float
a. 1 st Place - Nellis AFB African American Cultural Assoc. I b. 2nd Place — Clark County Library District
■ 7. Best Religious Float or Entry
a. 1st Place - Great Commission ID Church
b- 2nd Place - Victory.Missionary Baptist Church
I 8. Best Greek Sorority
a. 1st Place—Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc.-
b. 2nd Place — Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
■ 9. Best Greek Fraternity
a. 1st Place — Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity
b. 2nd Place — Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity
I 10. Best Greek Float
a. 1st Place — Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity
b. 2nd Place—Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc.
I 11. Most Unique
a. 1st Place - Nellis AFB African American Cultural Assoc I I 12. Best Military (ROTC) Unit
a. 1st Place - Rancho High School ROTC
■ b. 2nd Place-Clark High School ROTC
I 13. Best School Drill Team
a. 1st Place - Andre Agassi Cheer & Drill Team
b. 2nd Place - Cram Middle School
I 14. Best Overall Entry
a. 1st Place-Nellis AFB African American CulturalA^soc. I I 15. Best Fraternity Youth Group
a. 1st Place — Kappa League
■ b. 2nd Place - Sigma Beta Club
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Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
Attn.: Theta Theta Omega Chapter
Dear Women,
On behalf of our resident’s I would like to thank you. Thank
you for volunteering your time and money to come and bring a
little sunshine into the lives of our resident’s. The resident’s
thoroughly enjoyed the gift bags that were put together for
them. The resident’s will be able to use and enjoy all the
items that were in the bags.
Again, a big thank you to all for your volunteer work within
our community.
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
Theta Theta Omega Chapter
AKA Day at the Capitol
Carson City, Nevada
March lS, 2003
Diana G. Shipley, Far Western Regional Director
BHIie K. Rayford, Basileus
Verlia Davis Hoggard, Nevada Connection Chair
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A RES0LVT10N CONCERNING MINORITY HEALTH IN
NEVADA
WhereAS,
NevAdA Minorities trie At a rAte thAt is 50% higher thAn CaucasiAns,
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WhereAS,
NevAt>A rAnks 44*’’ in prenAtal CAre for AfricAn AmericAns And 46th
for Hisp Anics during the first trimester resulting in high inf Ant mortality
And low birth weights. And
WhereAS,
NcvAdA ranks 59*’’ in the rAte of Acquired Immunodeficiency
Syndrome (AIDS) with the Minority rAte of infection is one And one-hAlf
times the rAte of Caucasiams, And
WhereAS,
NevAdA Minorities hAve higher rAtes of Dtabetes, High Blood
Pressure And HeArtDiseAse thAn the NAtionAl AverAge for Minorities; And
WhereAS,
AfricAn AmericAns Are more likely to develop And die from CAncer
thAn persons of Any other rActal or ethnic group; And
WhereAS,
AfricAn Americans in NevAdA develop 20% more HeArt DiseAse
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N ow therefore be it resolved, thAt Theta Theta Omeg a ChApter of AlphA
Kappa AlphA Sorority, Las VegAs, NevAdA, caIIs upon the NevAdA
LegislAture to Amend ChApter 225 of the NevAdA Revised Statues or NRS
459.65O or a pertinent statue regArding heAlth, to include the creAtion And
funding of An Office of Minority HeAlth. The office will Assist Minority
Consumers in gAining informAtion And Access to CAre for illnesses thAt
occur At a higher incidence level in the Minority populAtion.
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author of the resolutions
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SOROR DIANA G. SHIPLEY
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Young Authors Program
The following Chapters submitted entries for the Young
Authors Program. Much appreciation to the following
chapters for being a part of this exciting project:
■ Xi Kappa Omega
■ Alpha Gamma Omega
■ Epsilon Xi Omega
■ Theta Uieta Omega
Grades 4-6 Kelle Worth - 5th grade, Charlotte Hill ES
Teacher: Mrs. Julie Darwick
Principal: Mrs. Jacqueline Brown
Grade level winners:
Second Grade: Teachers: Mrs. Lisa Gallagher, Ms Cynthia Santongue-Frank
KimES 1 j Second place grade level: Tino Perez
’ Third place grade level (tie): Austi Martines and Ryan Mullinax
The overall winners in each category are:
Grades 2-3 "If I Were a Parent in 2004, What Values would I Teach My
Child?"
Isaih Favela - 2nd grade, Frank Kim ES
Teachers: Mrs. Lisa Gallagher, Ms Cynthia Santongue
Principal: Ms SalwaZaki
Third Grade: Teacher: Mrs. Paula Fey-Frank Kim ES
First place grade level: Alexis Bell
Second place grade level: Filip Popvic
Third place grade level: Beatriz Roque
Teacher: Mrs. Juliann Barron-Charlotte Hill ES
Third place grade level: Alec Wadkins
Fourth Grade: Teacher: Mrs. Janet Black-Charlotte Hill ES
Second place grade level: Nikki Pagliero
Third place grade level: Chyna L. Mapel
Fifth Grade: Teacher: Mrs. Julie Oarwick-Charlotte Hill ES
First place grade level: Kelle Worth
Second place grade level: Miranda Groh
Third place grade level: YeremiaNakhaima
Cleo Ball
Guest Speaker: Councilwoman Lynnette Boggs-McDonald
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Judges:
Frank Amaditz
Principals:
Salwa Zaki-Frank Kim ES
Dr. Christine Clark Eunice Martin DnH<ich
Jacqueline Brown-Charlotte
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Young Author Honor Roll Chapters
Rho Omega Chapter, Wifexforre, Ohio
Eta Upsilon Omega Chapter, Saginaw, Michigan
SOROR JUANITA SIMS
DOTY, CHAIRMAN
NATIONAL PROGRAM
SOUTH CENTRAL REGION COMMITTEE
SOROR CHERYL HEGWOOD WILLIAMS
The National Program Committee promised to continue to
- keep ypu informed about the wide-ranging Impact and
■progress of our SPIRIT programs. Look to this section for
timely articles and updates.
NORTH ATLANTIC REGION
SOROR KIMBERLY KOURKIN-HARRIS
SOUTH EASTERN YOUNG AUTHORS ADDITIONS
ALPHA PI OMEGA - KNOXVILLE, TN..
Malik McKenzie 4fh Grade
Marshall Dockery 3rd Grade
CHI MU OMEGA-MOUND BAYOU, MS
Alexis Woods 4th Grade
Renaldq Scott 3rd Grade
MU XI OMEGA - VICKSBURG, MS
Delethia Wicks 2nd Grade
Raheem Davis 4th Grade
Did you know that in 2003
I and 2004, Alpha Kappa
'\ Alpha women across the
world provided three million
?l hours of service in our comj
munities, benefiting 16 million
people? We also invested
more than $20 Million in our
communities. Alpha Kappa
Alpha, you deserve a
standing ovation I Please
continue to do the great work
in our communities.
Theta Omega Omega Chapter, Site Spring, Maryland
Omega Omega Chapter, Philadelphia, Fennsyteria
Kappa Theta Omega Chapter, Easton, Maryland
Omkron Gamma Omega Chapter, Glsn Bamie, Maryland
Xi Sigma Omega Chapter, Goiltenbwg, Maryland
Nu Zeta Omega Chapter, Waldorf, New Ybtk
MID-ATLANTIC REGION
Alpha Omega Chapter, Cleveland, Ohio
Alpha Sigma Omega Chapter, Columbus, Ohio
SOUTH EASTERN REGION
SOROR FAYE POND HAYGOOD
Alpha Dello Omega Chapter, Nashvdle, Tennessee
Belo Delta Omega Chaplet, Jackson,, Mississippi
Alpha Pi Omega Chapter, Knoxville, Tennessee
Alpha Kappa Omega, Houston, Texas
Alpha Too Omega, San Antonio, Texas
Alpha Xi Omega, Dallas, Texas
Omiaon Mu Omega, Dallas, Texas
Zeta Psi Omega, lake Charles, Louisiana
MIDWESTERN REGION
SOROR JAN CARPENTER-BAKER
On behalf of the National Program Committee, we thank
you, too, for your committed efforts and contributions to
the Hurricane Katrina fund to assist our displaced sorors
and others affected by this tragedy. We know that many
sorors and chapters provided needed services and
support across the country. We thank you for your
service to our communities.
MU GAMMA & ETA THETA OMEGA
GREENVILLE, MS
DeAsia Sias 3rd Grade
Tyler Sutton 4th Grade
BETA DELTA OMEGA - JACKSON, MS
Jessica Spann 3rd Grade
SOROR SHUANA TUCKER
Upsilon Omega Chapter, Richmond, Vstgrnio
Pi Rho Omega Chapter, Richmond, Virginia
Belo Iola Omega, Greensboro, North Carolina
Beta On Omega, Roanoke, Virginia
Rho psi Omega, Charlotte, North Carolina
lambda Omega, Newport News, Virginia
SOUTH ATLANTIC REGION
SOROR SHARON BROWN HARRIOTT
Gamma Zeta Omega Chapter, Miami, Florida
Upsilon Alpha Omega Chapter, Lawrenceville, Georgia
Gamma Nu Omega Chapter, Columbia, South Carolina
Epsilon Chi Omega Chapter, Florence, South Carolina
Gamma Sigma Omega Chapter, Savannah, Georgia
Lambda Theta Omega Chapter Kingstree, South Carolina
lota Omega Omega Chapter, Camden, South Carolina
Nu Beta Omega Chapter, Clearwater, Florida
Zeta Xi Omega Chapter, Augusta, Georgia
Pi Beto Omega Chapter, Newberry, South Carolina
Delta Eta Omega Chapter, Albany Georgia
Lambda Epsilon Omega, Decatur, Georgia
Kappa Zeta Omega Chapter, Anderson, South Carolina
Epsilon Omega Omega Chapter, Macon, Georgia
GREAT LAKES REGION
Beto Nu Omega Chapter, Montgomery, Alabama
EpsaSon Gamma Omega Chapter, Huntsville, Alabama
Bota X, Omega Chapter, Tuskegee, Alabama
Delta Theta Omega Chapter, Mobile, Alabama
Kappa Lambda Omega Chapter, Nashville, Tennessee
Rho lambda Omega Chapter, Jackson, Mississippi
Theta Sigma Omega Chapter, Hattiesburg, Mississippi
Upsdon Eta Omega Chapter, Leeds, Alabama
CENTRAL REGION
SOROR ROSE BUTLER HATES
Eta Omega Chapter, Louisville; Kentucky
Gamma Omega Chapter, St. louis, Missouri
Upsilon Mu Omega Chapter, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Epsilon Kappa Omega Chapter, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
lambda Alpha Omega Chapter, Naperville, Illinois
Lambda Mu Omega Chapter, Chicago, Illinois
lambda Toy Omega Chapter, Matteson, Illinois
Phi Kappa Omega Chapter, Evergreen Pork, Illinois
Toy Gamma Omega Chapter, Oak Park, Iffinois
Theta Omega Chapter, Chicago, Illinois
Xi Nu Omega Chapter, Chicago, Illinois.
Iota Sigma Chapter, University of Kentucky,
Lexington, Kentucky
Pi lambda Chapter, DePauw University
Greencastle, Indiana
Mu Omega Chapter, Kansas Gty Kansas
Beta Omega Chapter, Kansas City Missouri
Alpha Upsilon Omega Chapter, Langston, Oklahoma
Epsilon Nu Omega Chapter, Denver, Colorado
Theta Upsilon Omega Chapter, Lawton,. Oklahoma
Mu Omega Omega Chapter, Aurora, Colorado
Iota Zeta Omega Chapter, Des Moines, Iowa
FAR WESTERN REGION
SOROR IRENE OUTLAW
Alpha Nu Omega, Oakland, California
Delta Zeta Omega, Son Francisco, California
Epsilon Xi Omega, San Diego, Californio
Eta Rho Omega, Son Jose, Cohfomia
Kappa Gamma Omega, Monteray Boy California
Rho Delta, UC Son Bernardino, Californio
Theta Alpha Omega, Long Bench, Californio
Heta Mu OmM Lr» Angeles, Calikmja
Upsiloa Beta Omega, Salt Lake Gty
Upsilon Gamma Omega, Eugene, Oregon ’&
Xi Gamma Omega, Oakland, California
Xi Psi Omega, Anchorage, Alaska
YOUNG AUTHOR CHAPTER WINNERS
In the Summer Ivy Leaf, names of Young Author Chapter
winners were included in our program article. The list at
right shows the additional chapter winners. We congratulate
all of our Young Authors.
YOUNG AUTHOR HONOR ROLL
The National Program Committee also asked chapters to
purchase, at least, five Young Author books and they
would become a part of our YOUNG AUTHOR
HONOR ROLL! We thank the following chapters (see
next page) for your support of our Young Authors. Congratulations
to all Young Author Honor Roll Chapters!
Sierra Shelby 4th Grade
UPSILON UPSILON OMEGA - CANTON, MS
Quantravious Grant 3rd Grade
Jasmine Lyons 3rd Grade
NU EPSILON OMEGA-COLUMBUS, MS
...Mrg.'Rringle HndGradD
SOUTH ATLANTIC YOUNG AUTHORS ADDITIONS
ETA ALPHA OMEGA - ROCK HILL, SC
Erin Carter & Trdvelle Crank 4-6 Grade
Nicholas M. Brown 2-3 Grade
MID ATLANTIC YOUNG AUTHOR ADDITIONS
CHI OMEGA CHAPTER- ROCKY MOUNT, NC
IVY LEAF Fall 2005 — 3
INTERNATIONAL REGION
SOROR ELLENOR PAUL
SOROR CHARLENE TRUITT NELSON
Beta Eta Omega Chapter, Dayton, Ohio
Pi Nu Chapter, Northeastern Illinois University,
Chicago, Illinois
Mu Gamma Omega Chapter, Chrislionsted, Virgin Islands
Delta Psi Omega Chapter, Ypsilanti, Michigan Beto Gty Chapter, Chicago, Illinois
Iota Sigma Omega Chapter, Kalamazoo, Michigan
Gamma Phi Omega Chapter, Buffalo, New York
Zeta Beta Omega Chapter, Flint, Michigan
Theta Lambda Omega Chapter, Pontiac, Michigan
Tou lambda Omega Chapter Trotwood, Ohio
Sigma Omega Chapter, Cincinnati, Ohio
Phi Psi Omega Chapter, Forest Park, Ohio
Alpha Rho Omega Chapter, Detroit, Michigan
Gamma Chi Chapter, Northwestern University
Evanston, fflinois
Sigma Gamma Chapter, lake Forest College,
lake Forest, Illinois
Xi Kappa Chapter, Chicago Stole University
Chicago, Illinois
Omkron Alpha Chapter, Aurora University,
Aurora, Illinois
Chi Epsilon Omega Chapter, East Lansing, Michigan
lambda Phi Omega Chapter, Cleveland, Ohio
Hi — IVY LEAF Fall 2(X)5
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J. B. Knighten Chapter
REGISTRATION CONFIRMATION
OF AVIATION
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Training
Survivors
To Witness...
Greater Evergreen Missionary Baptist Church
1915 Lexington Street
Las Vegas, Nevada 89106
The Rev. Dr. Welton T. Smith, III
Fact:
A New Aitroaci
To Saving Live
Tn Partnership with:
The Mammogram-van for Nevada
Every woman over 40 needs
to have a Mammogram every
year.
The Women’s Health Connection
CALL:
1-877-581-6266
FOR A FREE MAMMOGRAM—
low income women
age 40 and over will receive a
mammogram, pap smear, and
clinical breast exam at no
cost!
You must make an appointment!
Description of Event;
• A live presentation covering
the Witness Project® will be
presented.
» A box lunch will be available to
all participants to the above.
NBLIC PRESENTS TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC
OUR LATEST PROJECT—THE WITNESS
PROJECT® of Las Vegas.
NBLIC is an outreach program of the National Cancer Institute.
The Witness Project® is a national trademark program.
It is a culturally competent, community-based
cancer education program through which cancer survivors
and lay health advisors increase awareness,
knowledge, screening, early detection behaviors and
follow-up treatment in the rural and lower income African
American population in an effort to reduce the
mortality and morbidity from cancer.
In Church,
People Witness to Save Souls.
At The Witness Project®,
They Witness to Save Lives.
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
Healthy Living”
(702)365-7111
l-(888)-365-7111
Tuesday
March 26, 2002
The Orleans Hotel and Casino
4500 W. Flamingo Road
Las Vegas, NV 89103
" LAS VEGAS COALITION
■ional Black Leadership
Initiative on Cancer
and
Down Home
National Black Leadership Initiative on Cancer
Las Vegas Coalition
Presents
7th Annual Health Conference
“Cultural Competence in the 21st Century”
W^’ve Done
TO: Theta Theta Omega, AKA Sorority, Inc
From: National Black Leadership Initiative on Cancer, Las Vegas Coalition
November 3, 2001
Wednesday, November 7, 2001, NBLIC Western Region Director and her Program Coordinator
will travel from Los Angeles, CA to Las Vegas to facilitate a training session for our members.
is an educational intervention aimed at decreasing colorectal cancer risk through diet physical
activity, and awareness of cancer early detection. It is a Best Practice of the National Black
Leadership Initiative on Cancer II: Network Project (NBLIC II), a network of 60 volunteer
coalitions, 31 clinical partners and 16 community partners working together to help educate
African Americans about cancer prevention, early detection and treatment.
Down Home Healthy Living as an outgrowth of the NBLIC Philadelphia Coalition 5-A-day Produce
Stands, NBLIC II launched the program to assist African Americans around the country in qettina
back to the basics of good health. a
> Components:
o Get With It! - Diet & Nutrition
■ Get Down/ - Physical Activity
• Get Smart! - Colorectal Cancer Education & Awareness
o Role Playing Participants
Proactive plans include presenting this program to targeted black churches, possibly
some schools and our annuaI health program.
them where the children can see them.
For the members of St James Church present in this meeting,1 have brought two posters
for your church children's environment advertising the 5-A-Day Program. Please post t
Las Vegas Coalition, Inc.
Overview
After Ten Years
National Black Leadership Initiative on Can^ "'- --
/ ie„ ?!“'? J** Initiative on Cancer I
ject (NBLICII) established in 2000, is a Special Populatior
I 11 ’ a pro|ram of the National Cancer Institute aimed a
hy cancer disproportionately affects different ethnic am
I economic populations. “me an<
I contrnihL°U8h a cooperative agreement, NBLIC II will imp
! control, prevention, research and training programs th^
I and ethnic minorities and other high risk^oups
NBUC’S Tenth
Public Health Conference
Addressing Minority Health
Disparities
“Little Known Health Hints in Closing the Gap"
Witness Project® of Las Vegas
, Oorprimary mission is to encourage people from th
work with scientists to help find ways of addrefsm?tanoi
about the burden of cancer in the African S X
1- U ^compliance with these aims, the Las Vegas Coalitic
chirches^d Pr°JeCt® ofLas VeS™ which offers p,
eenxu^rmchaetsi oannd, goitvhee irn oforgrmanaitziaotnio onns aovna bilraebales tr heeasltoh uWned te a
?nd cXC°^mamm°8ramS tO cl^ble persons under ?he
(CDC) anCef r°8ram of the Center of Disease and
this program, we have trained 22 volu
• ducted Slx church presentations, one sorority presentation
' lor community center presentation reaching 182 African ?
women including 37 inmates of the Las Vegl Wome^m
1 he , I™JUSt completed our second year of mammogra
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Sponsors
NBLIC Western Region
(W \ Charles R. Drew University of Medicine & Science
\ \'J J Los Angeles, California
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
Theta Theta Omega Chapter
Las Vegas, Nevada
U. S. Public Health Service-Region IX
The Office of Women’s Health
San Francisco, California
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NATIONAL BLACK LEADERSHIP
INITIATIVE ON CANCEH (NBLIC) LAS
Chronic Disease Among Adults Age SO and Older,
by Race/Ethnicity
Per cont of adult, age so and older dlagnoaad with chronic dlaaaca*
n^nttan ancf^el^ncf
Their Backs
SIDS
Or write to: Back to Sleep/NICHD, 31 Center
Drive, Room 2A32, Bethesda, MD, 20892-2425.
questions about your baby’s sleep
health, ask your doctor or nurse.
Babies Sleep
Safest On
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Ii
theta Theta Omega chapter
Las Vegas, Nevada
Back to Sleep campaign sponsors include:
National Institute of Child Health and Human Development
Maternal and Child Health Bureau
American Academy of Pediatrics • SIDS Alliance
Association of SIDS and Infant Mortality Programs
Partners in this outreach include:
National Black Child Development Institute
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority
Chi Eta Phi Sorority • Chicago Department of Health
Congress of National Black Churches
District of Columbia Department of Health
National Association for the Advancement of Colored People
National Coalition of 100 Black Women
National Medical Association
National Association of Black Owned Broadcasters
Pampers Parenting Institute • Zeta Phi Beta Sorority
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- Back to Sleep campaign,
call toll-free, 1-800-505-CRIB (2742)
Reduce the Risk of Sudden
Infant Death SyndromefSIl
Dorothy M. Johnson
Mrs. Dorothy M. Johnson, a retired registered professional nurse, moved to Las Vegas in 1990 after working in up-state New York Nurse Clinician, Industrial Nurse, Prison Nurse: M/is moved around the state] with
her electrical engineering husband; who worked for thSiGeneral Electric Company after [graduating from Renssalaer,Polytechnic Institute in Troy, N.Yjtk
When sheamoved to liasj/egas i fiM99O. she thouaht'she would spend ths bulk of her retirement with a?good book; ^asking in the warm sunshine, near the pool. Instead, sW has been giving her creative and intellectual best to the community championing thel cause of better health and the prevention of cancer among African-American^^
She founded the. Las il'orb National Black Leadership initiative HI
Cancer after becoming aware A the plight of LadWegas black community in their fight for,-survival M dealing with cancer.. This was (if the ‘health
ad^iti^sgof Alpha KappaEAlpha Sorority, 1nc& Theta Theta Omega Chapter.
servedL^gHealth Chairmap,under five admMffiSaitone and ffi theChairman*
of One Las VegajpCoalition, In^whichJ^a SOEli-S profit organization.
‘in May 1997, she organized and Implemented Nevada’s first African-American Wellness Conference held at the newly opened Oriearfs Hot^and^slnp. Co-sponsors “Df this •event includes the Nevada State Health Division, AmericantCahce&sSociety; 'Susan G. 'Komen Breast Capcep^punddidbi^ridt^hP Uniyersit^ of Nevada WsMWk/MKcksns/sn
maintained inJieatth
health awarbriestI Seminars arid cancer su^yprship1 progran^pmilplarining^^ritipn'dhd diet, seminarsJ In 2002, sh&testablished thewtnessiProject ofiasj/egas which teaches breast self-i ^raminptipri (BSE) and address i^fficakatiper, p^jsmears anq&cpufapdp yearly To-datej^^i'gmiip has torched approximately 187 women through partnerships with local churches and. cjvicorganizationel Each member of the group must bePcertified bydaiXending ah eighth-hour training session. ^lOjec^^^Natiprial Programbm of the University of Arkansas Gancer^nters jittle iRock. W

NBLIC
Las Vegas, Nevada
The Las Vegas Nation Black Leadership Initiative Coalition,
Inc. of Las Vegas was established as the Witness Project of
Las Vegas in the summer of 2002 with Mattye Willis and
Charlie Stayton officiating.
This project is designed to increase the number of women
who practice regular cancer screening through breast self
examination, mammography and clinical breast examination
Soror <Dorthy Johnson, WBLIC Chairman,
Accepts the 2005 Jfeahth Jiwarchfor
‘Theta Theta Omega Chapter
■ ■
LAS VEGAS COALITION >
T Hation^ B’ack Leaderships
* Initiative on Cancer $
(NBLIC) ?
It is an effort to reduce mortality and morbidity rates of breast
cancer that is prevalent in the African American Community
and it is a culturally, competent, community based breast
and cervical education program which stresses the
importance of screening and early detection that saves lives.
It addresses the fears and beliefs held by some wome’*
regards to cancer and it empowers women to take
responsibility for their health needs.
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Ronald McDonald House Charities
of Greater Las Vegas,
McDonald’s and our Conununity Partners,
The 2006 RMHC
Scholarship Reception
Saturday, June 3,2006
Open House -11:00 AM to 3:00 PM
The Ronald McDonald House
The Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) of Greater Las
Vegas Scholarship Program is a collaborative effort between
McDonald’s, RMHC of Greater Las Vegas, and our local community
partners.
Since 2000, die RMHC of Greater Las Vegas Scholarship Program
lias awarded over $1 million in scholarships to over 800 local liigh
school seniors who express academic excellence, community
involvement, and financial need.
Locally, McDonald’s and die McDonald’s Owner/Operators of
Greater Las Vegas help support the RMHC Scholarship program by
contributing a portion of their in-store Reviewjoumal newspaper sales.
RMHC of Greater Las Vegas also partners with the following local
organizations to offer a wider scope of scholarship opportunities widiin
the RMHC Scholarship program:
100 Black Men of Las Vegas, Inc.
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
Anthony L. Pollard Foundation—Rainbow of Dreams
Area Technical Trade Center
Boricua Association of Las Vegas
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
Frederick Douglass Educational Fund
Hispanic Educators Association of Southern Nevada
Hlocano America Association of Nevada
Las Vegas Hawaiian Civic Club
The Links, Inc., Las Vegas Chapter
Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.
Southern Nevada Hispanic Employment Program
Urban Chamber of Commerce
United Firefighters of Southern Nevada
FAR-WESTERN
[IVY LEAF Summer 2003
IVY LEAF Summer 2005
Tbela Theta Omega hy^udh^ABdaey Ssdatfs S«r Off Their
Theta Theta Omega’s
Founders’ Day Celebration
Theta Theta Omega toy leading AKAdemy
Students Participate In Book Club
IVY LEAF • SUMMER 2002
Soror Larzette G. Hale (left),
rtb past Supreme Basile us. is
shown with Soror Oida Brown,
chairman of the Founders'Day
Program.
Theta Theta Omega's Mardi Gras
Ball King and Queen Soror Ethel
Archibald and busband Harold
Archibald
husband Harold Archibald-The money
raised from this elegant Wack-tie affair
goes towards scholarships for
outstanding young ladies as they
prepare to attend college.
Theta Theta Omega Hosts
Fifth Mardi Gras Ball
Las Vegas. NV - Over ZOO guests
enjoyed the splendor of the New
Orleans - themed fifth Mardi Gras
Ball at the Monte Carlo Hotel &
I Theta Theta Omega’s Founders’ Day Comes Alive
Las Vegas, NV — Theta Theta Omega Chapter held its 2004 Founders’ Day
Celebration by portraying Alpha Kappa Alpha’s Founders. It was as if the
audience was actually present as the sorority was started in 1908. Soror Clair
Hart wrote the skit and several original songs, which were performed by The
Theta Theta Omega Founders’ Day Entertainers. The Founders’ Day
Celebration took place in downtown Las Vegas, Nevada at the Golden Nugget
Hotel and Casino on Saturday, February 7, 2004. More than 320 sorors and
guests were in attendance. The theme for the occasion was “Keeping the Spirit
of AKA Alive.” The outstanding keynote speaker was Judge Vicki Miles-
LaGrange from the ILS. District Court of Western Oklahoma. She is also a
member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority. Judge Vicki Miles-LaGrange received a
standing ovation for her passionate speech about keeping the AKA spirit alive.
Councilwoman Lynette Boggs MacDonald and Commissioner Yvonne Atkinson-
Gates, both of whom are Alpha Kappa Alpha women, presented her with
proclamations. This wonderful Founders’ Day program was co-chaired by
Sorors Frances Perry and Darlene Hancock.
“The Spirit of AKA — Celebrating the Arts.” In her speech she dared the
300 Founders’ Day participants to embrace the Spirit of AKA like Ethel
•Hedgeman Lyle who had the inspiration and the audacity to give us our
start 95 years ago. She also dared us to appreciate the artistic talents of
founders Lucy Stowe and Marie Woolfolk-Taylor and those talents of our
honorary members, Marian Anderson, Maya Angelou and Lauren
Anderson. Other African-American artists that she dared us to appreciate
the talents of were Jessye Norman, Alvin Ailey, Dean Dixon, Brandon
Massey, Duke Ellington, Sidney Power, Quincy Jones, Halle Beny, Denzell
Washington and Marla Gibbs. She concluded by going into the audience
to greet each attendee as only Soror NOrma Solomon White can do. The
coveted tyree Award was given to Soror Ethel Archibald and the
undergraduate Lois Ice Award went to Ashley Tisdale. TWo proclamations
from city government were presented to our newly elected hastens, Billie
Knight Rayford and celebration chairman Soror Ouida Brown.
Soror Noma Solomon White (center) 25tb Supreme Basileus is flanked to the left by Soror
Ouida Brown, Founders’Day chairman, and Io the right by Basileus Billie K. Rayford
L*s Vegas, NV—Theta Theta Omega Chapter of Las Vegas and guests felt
so privileged to be in the audience to hear 25th Supreme Basileus, Soror
Norma Solomon White continue the Legacy Supreme with her speech,
Theta Theta Omega
Celebrates Founders’ Day
Las Vegas. NV - Theta Theta
Omega Chapter was honored to
have Soror Larzette G. Hale. 17th
past Supreme Basileus, as its keynote
speaker at its Founders' Day
program. Over 350 guests and
members heard Soror Hale’s
inspirational address on "Blazing
New Trails Through Economics."
Also honored and present was Far
Western Regional Director, Soror
Diana Shipley. During the program,
which was held at the Monte Carlo
Hotel and Casino, community awards
were given by the chapters to many
organizations in the fields of
education, health, economics and
the humanities. The coveted Thelma
Tyree award, which is presented to
an outstanding Soror in the chapter;
went to Soror Billy Knight Rayford.
th*'
Casino on March 16, 2002. Guests
enjoyed dancing to the band music
of Total Class.The New Orleans style
buffet was a hit with all the
attendees. Guests also .received
souvenir medallions and a souvenir
booklet. Sorors did their second line
strut with their colorful parasols:
which has become a tradition of this
event. The highlight of the evening
was the crowning of the Mardi Gras
King and Queen who are voted on
by the members of the chapter but
not revealed until announced at die
BalLThis year’s festivities were reigned
over by the fifth Mardi King and
Queen - Soror Ethel .Archibald and her
Theta Theta Omega’s Second Annual Emerald
r Scholarship Ball
Las Vegas, NV - The members of Theta Theta Omega Chapter hosted the second
Emerald Scholarship Ball on March 19,2005, at the Monte Carlo Hotel & Casino
_ in las Vegas. Theta Theta Omega Chapter raised more than $10,000 for five deserving
IVY LEAF Slimmer 2004 ® I ^hool students and honored Black community leaders. The evening was hosted
I h H by mistresses of ceremonies, Mya Lake Reyes, manager of diversity marketing for the
I las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority and Christina Brown, weekend
i; anchor/reporter for KTNV Channel 13 Action News. Selected students received a
51,000 gift from Theta Theta Omega Chapter and a $1,000 match-gift from Ronald
McDonald House Charities. Honored community leaders included Marion L. Bell for
education. Ms. Bums is the National President for the Bennett College Alumnae
Association which raised more than a million dollars in the last two years; Dr. Weston
'< Craig Rucker, MD, for health, provides medical care to uninsured residents of Las Vegas
' and Clark Counties and the Miriam and Sheldon Adelson Clinic for Drug Abuse,
Treatment and Research; Rev. Emmanuel Wasson, III, for economics, brings various
: services to disadvantaged communities; Thaddeus Foster, for arts & humanities, brings
' the creativity of art to children; and Dr. Robert Fowler, pastor for Black Family, has
■ successfully developed ministries and programs that make a strong impact on both
1 church and secular communities by strengthening families.
CalinibeHatRm^erKdiabwesli^
Las Vegas, NV—Theta Theta Omega Chapter began its Ivy Reading AKAdemy
Program in October 2003 at Wendell Williams Elementary School in Las Vegas,
i Nevada. The cornerstone of the chapter's program is to give each student a new
* book of his or her own to read each week. The students were given a book
I container entitled “Home Library” to bouse their new books at home. The
! books were previewed before the students took than home. At the end of this
! year’s program the students who have attended each week will have received a
; total of 30 new bools. Book reports and tests are required for some books.
!- Ttoo of the books that were given to the students were written by sorors. I
I Won’t Let It Happen to Me was written by Soror Alice L. Johnson and Little
I, Martin Coloring Book was written by Soror Jacquelyn 8. Caffey. When the
Ji students received passing scores on the tested books and/or displayed mastery
j;; of other skills, they received incentives. Some of the incentives have included
' Cat in the Hat paraphernalia, school supplies, edible treats, silver and bronze
! coins, calculators, key chains, jigsaw puzzles and small toys.-The tutors for the
; Ivy Reading AKAdemy Program are mostly members of the sorority. They range
: ftom founding members to Golden and Silver sorors as well as new sorors. At
* the closing event, the students will receive certifii
: three-month calendar of homework activities. Th
< receive plaques of appreciation.
Special Advertising Supplement
IVY LEAF Spring 2004
ADAMS LEA'IT'RED ON THE COVER
OF EDUCATION IN HAND MAGAZINE
New UC Berkeley
project leads students on
underwater adventure
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Soror Kaweeda Adams, former principal of Bob
Miller Middle School in Clark County, Nev., has
been instrumental in leading the handheld
revolution in the country’s sixth largest school
district. When a teacher introduced the idea of
using handhelds (Palm Pilots) in the classrooms
instead of computers, Soror Adams was
concerned about the educational value of such
an innovative idea. However, after participating in
many training arid demonstration sessions and
doing her own research, she was convinced.
Handhelds are being used at Bob Miller Middle
School in every classroom and in every
discipline. Soror Adams and her technology
teacher recently made the cover of the November
2003 issue of Education In Hand magazine,
which is a national periodical. Not only was the
idea for using handhelds in the classroom
educationally sound, it was economically sound.
For the money the school was spending on a
single classroom computer complete with
software, the principal could provide 10 kids
with Palm computers. Soror Adams has also used
her knowledge of technology to enhance Alpha
Kappa Alpha Sorority presentations. Soror Adams
presently serves as the Director of Human
Resources for Secondary Licensed Personnel in
the Clark County School District. The district
includes Las Vegas and is the second largest
employer in the state of Nevada behind the
casinos. a..
Bet How Treasure Island
led the nation’s sixthlargest
district to
win big with handhelds
New Zire and Tungstens j
offer speed and power j
Florida’s portable
science curriculum to go
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Principal Kaweeda
Adams and
Educational
Computing
Strategist Charles
Sinicki of Clark
County School
District in Nevada
Alive
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The LAS VEGAS SENTINEL-VOICE
/33
April 1,2004/9
Dr. Anthony Pollard
(See Pollard, Page 9) ■
meant providing educational
scholarships to students committed
to their goals, promoting
education, achievement
and confidence.
Sophistication, style and
graduating high school seniors
in the Clark County
School District to help them
pursue higher education.
As you entered tire room
filled with the who’s who,
nounced the approval by
the city of the charter
school site at 916 W. Lake
Sentinel-Voice photo by Randy Men
Gaines, Marie McMillan, Alice Key antfLois Icejittended the gala honoring Key.
Pollard —
(Continued from Page 2)
shrimp andallthevegetable
trimmings.
Dr. Pollard was presented
with several awards
during the evening.
Paulette Simpson presented
a proclamation Oh
behalf of U.S. Sen. Jon
Ensign, Congresswoman
Shelley Berkley, represented
by Piper Overstreet,
awarded Dr. Pollard with a
congressional recognition.
Ida Gaines, representative
for U.S. Sen. Harry Reid,
gave words of praise.
Fire Chief Dave Washington
and his charming
wife, Marcia, were there to
honor Dr. Pollard.
“I am so elated for that
brother and his wife for
their continuous positive
—ntributions. They con-
|* jue to make abetter com-
M Unity for all of us/* Chief
■ ashington said.
[Several Las Vegans
no traveled to Atlanta for
i Trumpet Awards were
-sent, including Mrs.
me Bailey, wife of Dr.
illiam “Bob” Bailey,
dge Wdndy Cooley,
artha Jordan,. Rita
ileman, actor Zake
okae and his gracious Black mayor of a major U.S.
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city; tarry Mosley, president
of 100 Black Men;
Cynthia Evans; engineer
Ken Erwin; Barbara
Wright, Kiara Jones,
Dwayne Morgan, North
Las Vegas Podiatrist Dr.
Christie Clark, Dr. Sandra
Mack and husband, Danny
Mack; and Debraca Foxx-
Davis, daughter of the late
great Redd Foxx.
The author pf “Just
Imagine” children’s book
series, Tamara Butler, was
among the many wellwishers,
as was Wiliam
French Smith, retired public
school safety engineer
of Denver, Colo.
Diane Pollard,who was
instrumental m starting the
Rainbow Dreams Academy
and the Pollard Chari-
By Dianna Saffold
Sentinel-Voice
The sweet smell of freshly
manicured landscaping embraced
a warm breeze as old
and new money entered the
circular drive of the prestigious
Tournament Players
Club to honor philanthropic
darling Dr. Anthony Pollard.
“Awards are great for recognition
to perpetuate and use
as a tool to give back to the
community in good spirit.”
These words, spoken by
award-winning clinic
founder, Dr. Anthony Pollard,
set the pace for the congratulatory
social gathering
given by his lovely wife,
CO f)
The charming event was
in honor of Dr. Pollard’s recent
acceptance of the Trumpet
Award in philanthropy.
In its 12th year, the distinguished
award recognizes
achievements by Blacks in
politics, law, business and entertainment
Dr. Pollard, an
obvious example of business ‘ Academy for aj________ ______
success, started Rainbow The Foundation gives Kam- Making Dreams Come true.
Medical in 1939 with 6,000 bow Dream scholarships to This display of generosity
ceipt of a $69,000 grant.
The evening was a tremendous
success, •
As he lives his dreams,
the man with the aura of
humility continues to make
the dreams of so many others
come true. Congratulations,
Dr. Anthony Pollard.
wife Mandy.
The list of shakers and ---------------—-——
movers was long: Hannah J*We Foundation, anp
fho nnnrnvol nV
Brown, Urban Chamber of
Commerce; Verlia D.
Hoggard; Dr. Joe Lubritz,
Ear, Nose and Throat specialist;
and Carla Perez, CEO
of Spring Valley Hospital.
Also in attendance was
former FBI Agent in Charge
Bobby Sellers, now of the
Gaming Commission;
Cordell and Genie Stokes, son
of the late Carl Stokes, first
Family and friends gathered recently at the Tournament Players Club to celebrate Dr.
Anthony Pollard's Trumpet Award, which honored his extensive history of civic service.
Pollard received the honor at ceremonies in Atlanta. From left to right: Dwayne Morgan,
Dr. Christe Clark, Dr. Sandra Mack, Danny Mack, Lavert Davis and Debraca Foxx-Davis.
square feet of office space.
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clinics totaling more than
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to continue to forge ahead,”
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CARlfjO CASAS/REVIEW-JOURNAL
State Supreme Court Justice Michael Douglas hugs Lynette Boggs McDonald after swearing her
in as the newest Clark County commissioner Tuesday. The former Las Vegas City Council member
represents District F, which lies in the southwest corner of the Las Vegas Valley.
Job means more political power
New county
commissioner
takes her seat
Sox' or'
lynette Boggs McDonald sworn in as
Mark James’ replacement in District F
By ADRIENNE PACKER_______________
REVIEW-JOURNAL
Former Las Vegas City
Councilwoman Lynette Boggs
McDonald made the transition
to the most powerful board in
the state Tuesday when she
was sworn in to the Clark
County Commission.
Settled into her District F
seat, her surroundings, colleagues
and workload
changed. But not everything
was completely foreign.
During the public comment
portion of the meeting, an
irate woman / complained
about the county’s social services.
She also angrily suggested
that Gov. Kenny Quinn
made a mistake by appointing
Boggs McDonald to the commission
seat.
City Hall and the Clark
County Government Center
aye separated by a few office
buildings and railroad tracks,
but they share the same political
gadflies.
“I’m familiar with her, she’s
been to City Council meetings,”
Boggs McDonald said.
Guinn appointed Boggs McDonald
to replace Mark
James, who abruptly resigned
his commission post last
month. She will serve until
January. An election will be
held for the seat in November
with the winner to serve the
remainder of James’ term,
which expires in January
2007.
Boggs McDonald appeared
unaffected by the transition.
Her new district includes
much of her City Council
Ward 2 with many of the same
northwest residents who share
concerns.
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she told the
e was interested
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F it about me,”
tonaid said. “The
$60,000 a year, council members
make $40,664.
She had to store some of her
office decorations from City
Hall to move into a smaller
space in the county. But she
said she enjoys a better view
from the sixth floor of the
Government Center.
“I’ve got a great view, a
great view of Ann Taylor,”
Boggs McDonald said of the
clothing store at the Las Vegas
Premium Outlets across the
street from the county building.
“Of course I can’t fit into
any of those clothes right
now.”
junty Commission
J belong to me. It
belongs to the constituents in
that district.”
Boggs McDonald has held
several jobs in the public sector,
including as an assistant
city manager for Las Vegas,
and in public relations for the
county-operated UMC and the
University of Nevada, Las
Vegas.
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Soror Denell Hoggard receives honor at UNLV's TRIO/GEAR UP Day Celebration at the Rio
Hotel on February 25, 2006.
Far Western Regional Director E. Lavonne Lewis, Sorors Willa White, Billie Rayford,
Jackie Hoggard, and Sherri Sullivan are all smiles as Soror Denell, an 1980-83 UNLV Upward
Bound Program participant was honored for her academic and professional
accomplishments.
Soror Denell is a 1989 graduate of UNLV with Bachelor of Science in Business
Administration and a second major in Human Resources Management. Soror Denell is an
Arson Investigator with the Clark County Fire Department, a commissioned peace officer,
and a paramedic. Soror Denell is on the Nevada history books as second African-American
female firefighter is Clark County.
Congratulations to Soror Denell Hoggard - 2006 UNLV National TRIO/GEAR UP Day Honoree
Congratulations 2005 Scholarship Recipients
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The fgllDwmpt^ei^ received scholarships for 2005 from
the Theta Theta Omega ChHeZW
ptAlpha Kapp,a Alpha.S ororityDNEMH from;;
the annual Emerald Ball are used to
, sponsor these scholarships^
W so that local yfaung people'
jmay realize their.dreams of a college education
Ronald McDonald Charities ($2000 each)
N. Cooks - Rancho Highschool
| Kiara J. Firman - Valley High-School
8 Paris S. Hefcrell - Mojave Higlf School
Kimberly S. Holford - Coronado Highschool
f Alisha L. Prim&p - Valley HighSchpW^
Presidential FreedonlScholarship (SLODQeach)
Brittany L. Rayford - Bishop Corman HigEchool
AlexiM^mith Mothill High School
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Las Vegas, NV 89149
May 2005
Dear Sorors of the Far Western Region:
Sisterly,
Operations Chairman
Soror Billie K. Rayford
Logistics Chairman
Soror Sharon Savage
General Chairman
Soror Kaweeda G. Adams
22nd Far Western Regional Director
Soror E. Lavonne Lewis
Program Chairman
Soror Jacqueline E. Brown
Under the dynamic leadership of our fabulous Far Western
Regional Director, Soror E. Lavonne Lewis, the conference
committees have been working to ensure a successful
conference. We hope that you take advantage and attend
the plenary sessions, the educational workshops, the public
meeting, and the social events of the conference.
Viva Las Vegas !!! Welcome, welcome, welcome to the
76th Far Western Regional Conference! We are excited to
have you in our city. The conference committee has been
worked diligently to present to you a motivating and
inspiring conference. In addition, we would like you to take
time to visit our great city and enjoy the exciting amenities
that Las Vegas has to offer.
During this regional conference, we hope that you gain
valuable information and help conduct the business of the
sorority while enjoying the fellowship with our sorors.
Together, we can continue “Steppin’ Up in the Spirit of
Service” by actively participating in all aspects of the
conference.
Soror Kaweeda G. Adams
General Chairman
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Lastly, we wish to thank you for all your support in the 76th
Far Western Regional Conference!
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74th Far Western Regional Conference
Undergraduate
• Luncheon
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Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc.
74th Far Western Regional Conference
Anchorage, Alaska
Undergraduate Mixer
Friday May 2, 2003
10:00 pm- 1:00am
Chart Room - 15th Floor
Hilton Hotel
Mistress Of Ceremony
Undergraduate Chapter Parade
Musical Selection
Invocation
Lunch
Fur Fashion Show
Presentation of Undergraduate Awards
Fur Wrap Raffle
Closing Remarks Soror Shanicka Bradley
Soror Shanicka Bradley
Undergraduate Activities
Soror Ellen De Sharer
Awards Chairman
Soror Diana Shipley
Regional Director
Welcome And
Introduction Of Directorate
Courtesy Of David Green
Master Furrier
Anchorage, Alaska
MC: Mrs. Shani Green
Soror Jatisha Marsh
Second Supreme Anti-Basileus
Soror Nichole Alexander
Pi Sigma
Soror Mary Ann Opuku
Alpha Nu
Soror Jennifer Jackson
Rho Chapter
‘Keeping The Spirit Warm"
I Friday, May 2,2003
12:00 Noon- 2:00 PM
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The LAS VEGAS SENTINEL-VOICE
Victoria Franklin, former Miss Nevada Teen USA, is looking
forward to representing Nevada in the national contest,
and I went to watch a .Miss saidduringarecentinterview.
Nevada Teen USA and Miss “I was fascinated by the girls
Nevada USA pageant," she that wereon stage. They were
ticularly pleased with the responses
she has received from
the Las Vegas community
since she won Miss Nevada
USA. Some have called her
mother, Karen Johnson, and
asked about helping the family
in some way.
Franklin said her father, \
Ronnie Franklin, has always
been supportive of each of
her endeavors.
“I talk to him at least once
a day,” she said.
If Franklin’s pageant titles
are viewed in the same light
as the triple sprint, the 100-
meters, 200-meters and the
400-meters, then the 19981
Miss Nevada Teen and 20041
Miss Nevada USA leaves herl
One short of a tripip crown. 1
There will be winners!
from all 50 states and one!
from the District of Colum-I
bia at the 2004 Miss USA
Pageant. Nevertheless, the
winner of the big title conic
come from Las Vegas,
Soror Victoria Fran^Rn, Miss Nevada 'USA,
with proud aunts, Soror Jacqueline Nad (left),
andSoror Lisa McNetf
ever, she settled in for some
serious studies after enrolling
in August 1999. Franklin
graduated in May 2003. She
even pledged Alpha Kappa
Alpha Sorority Inc.
She is currently a dance
instructor at the Doolittle
Community Center. The 23-
year-old, who is as warm as
she is beauty with that pleasant
smile, wants to be considered
a “role” model for other
young ladies. She seeks to
help them focus on mentoring
children.
Although she didn’t take
any courses in oratory or
drama in school, Franklin said
she uses the period in a pageant
when asked what she
thinks about society to express
her beliefs about this
country’s inadequacies.
This comes from her training
as a Toastmaster at Victory
Missionary Baptist
Church.
Franklin admits she is parnot
only beautiful but they
were also quite intelligent.
So I decided that was something
that I wanted to work
toward.”
Franklin’s training, preparation
and entrances into other
pageants led to her being
named the 1998 Miss Nevada
Teen USA in November
1997.
At that time, she was the
only African-American in the
competition. The prize
money was placed in die bank
for her college
tuition .Meanwhile, the young
lady utilized her versatility in
other school activities such
as cheerleading, playing in
the marching band, running
sprints on the El Dorado track
team during her junior and
senior years. She also took
piano lessons. .
There was a period of adjustment
for the young lady
from 24-sevey Las Vegas to
Tucson. After a while, how-
I By Huel Washington
I Special to Sentinel-Voice
With the crown of 2004
[Miss Nevada USA adorning
[her dark tresses, Victoria
iLaShay Franklin, recently
[declared this year’s reigning
[state beauty, now has her eyes
[set on becoming Miss. USA.
The lovely ladies from all
over the country will grace
the stage before NBC live
cameras in March.
Although* those aspirations
seem like a tall order,
the statuesque 5-foot-7 graduate
of El Dorado High School
has exhibited an unrelenting
determination, resulting in a
number of. successful endeavors,
Franklin is arecentgraduate
of the University of Arizona.
She has a degree in
communications with a minor
in sociology.
Franklin began appearing
in pageants as a 12-year-old.
“I became very interested
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Photo exhibit journeys through Africa
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the shape of the continent of
Africa. Murphy didn’t realize
the uniqueness of the
photo until long after she had
taken the picture. “I was
floored because I didn’t even
know that until I was [home]
on my computer,” she said.
Murphy credits her niece
for inspiring her. “My niece
is actually the one who inspired
me to do what I’m doing
now. I have always taken
photographs, but she was that
impetus who made me realize
that photography is actually
more than just taking
pictures. People would say,
‘Oh you take such pretty pictures,’
and I acknowledged
their validation, but I would
think, ‘This is something I do
cultivate her talent for photography
while in her teens.
“I have been doing photography
all of my adult life.
I have always considered it
as just a hobby. I would take
pictures of things that attracted
me. I didn’t just concentrate
on one particular
category. I guess you could
say that I am an eclectic photographer,
I take pictures of
things that interest me.”
Murphy has a connection
to Ghana through her cousin
who lives in the West African
country with his nativeborn
wife.
' Another connection came
when Murphy was visiting
her home state. While there,
ByChelsiCheatom
Sentinel-Voice
The West Las Vegas Arts
Center hosts “Africa: Journey
of Adventure,” an exhibit
by Helen Murphy, a local
photographer’s showcase of
photos taken during her travels
to the nation of Ghana in
recent months. The center,
located at 947 West Lake
Mead Blvd., will display her
exhibit through April 23.
Murphy used digital photography
to document the
beauty and culture of the
Ghanaian people in their everyday
life. The exhibit also
includes pictures of Ghanaian
nature and lanriscape, as
well as photos of the historic
Sentinel-Voice photo by Ramon Savoy
Photographer Helen Murphy hosted show opening at the
West Las Vegas Arts Center exhibit of her Ghana trip photos.
can Burial Ground. Here, she past mistakes in order to
discovered another connec- build a successful future.
. tion m CchatzA.M Sankofa, “I just thought that it was
“Last year, I was very fortunate
to actually go to
Ghana for the first time. That
certainly made it a lot easier
for me to visit the places that
a normal tourist would never
see, and certainly not be able
to photograph,” said Murphy.
When I was in Ghana, I traveled
through almost half of
the country. I was there for
almost four weeks and had an
excellent time of it all,” she
added.
“When you see the exhibit,
you’ll see that the photos
are of people just going
about their daily business.
It’s like I’m not even there.”
Of all the photos in the
exhibit, Murphy has two
which are her are very per-
- ibe time’. She’s the one
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Democratic Assemblyman Wendell Williams shares a light
moment with Verlia Hoggard during the 2003 Martin
GAINES RECEIVES HIGHEST
AWARD FROM THE LIONS
CH IBS INTERNATIONAL
I Soror Josie Gaines, of Theta Theta Omega Chapter, Las I
Vegas, Nev., was honored by the Lions Clubs Interna-1
I tional with their highest award, the Melvin Jones I
I Fellowship. The Melvin Jones Fellowship honors Melvin B I Jones, the founder of Lions Clubs International. This I
fellowship program meets many of the humanitarian I
needs in communities worldwide.
Soror Gaines was chair of the Hons Clubs Interna-1
tional program that obtained eyeglasses for needy I
adults and children. She also participated and sup- I
ported the Lions Clubs program “Help the Lions, Help I the Blind.". '
Lions Clubs International is the world’s largest service
club organization with more than 1.4 million members.
The Lions Club International Foundation programs unite
I more than 42,000 Lions Clubs in a worldwide endeavor
I to eliminate preventable and reversible blindness. Soror
I Gaifes feels her work with the Lions dubs is truly help- |
I Ing all mankind. Her husband also received the Melvin
Jones Fellow award in February 2000.
Hoggard fountain of wisdom
County employee’s career distinguished by service
By Tanya Flanagan
Special to Sentinel-Voice
Verlia G. Davis Hoggard
has watched Las Vegas
change for .nearly 35 years
from a place of cheap buffets
into a “family vacation
destination” with resort Casinos
boasting gourmet dining
and upscale adult entertainment.
The lights, glamour and
glitter that make Las Vegas
famous and attract millions
each year never lured her.
Instead, she immersed herself
in the Las Ve^as beyond
the Strip and dedicated
herself to improving
the lives Of the people who
call this city home. For the
past 30 years, she has
ment striving to service thousands.
Her service includes a
population that makes up the
city's working poor, homeless,
AIDS victims, disabled
and the list grows. On March
31st, she will retire.
“There have been a lot of
highs and lows,'' Hoggard,
said last week seated behind .
the mahogany desk in her
Pinto Lane office near Martin
Luthef King Boulevard.
“Highs come in seeingpeople
get a job and become self
sufficient. Highs come in seeing
some of the staff who
started as eligibility workers
complete degrees in social
work.”
Shannon West, assistant
director of Clark County Luther King Jr. banquet in January.
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Young seminar attendees show off tbeir prizes and pose for tbe cameras during
Theta Theta Omega's financial seminar.
Theta
Nevada
Omega Hosts Chapter Retreat
IVY LEAF Spring 2004
Billie Knight Rayford, basileus of Theta Theta Omega Chapter and
Diana G Shipley, Far Western Region Director review the resolution
for Nevada legislators.
Las Vegas, NV — Twenty-two Alpha Kappa Alpha sorors traveled to the;
capitol of Nevada to provide support for establishing an Office of Minority ■
Health for the growing minority population in Nevada. Twelve sorors came i
from Nevada, including Sorors Billie Knight Rayford, basileus Theta Theta
; Omega Chapter and National Connection Committee Member and Verlia
Davis Hoggard, Nevada Connection Chairman. Other sorors traveled from
; southern and northern California including of Soror Diana G. Shipley, Far
Western Regional Director.
Sorors met in RenO, Nevada on March 17,2003 for an evening session in
which plans and strategies for accomplishing the mission were discussed.
The next morning, March 18th, sorors took a bus from Reno, Nevada to
Carson Qty, Nevada; They met with the Legislative Chief of Staff who
provided information about the capitol building and the legislature. He led
sorors oh a tour of the capitol building. Sorors visited committee meetings
and a session of the Assembly. Alpha Kappa Alpha was recognized as being :
present during die Assembly session Sorors Rayford and Shipley were
asked to sit on the Assembly floor. Assemblyman Morse Arberry
recognized Soror Verlia Hoggard for her 30 years of service to the state of
Nevada and city of Las Vegas while she sat at his desk.
The Alpha Kappa Alpha sorors held a luncheon honoring Senator Joe ;
Neal, Assemblymen Wendall P. Williams and Morse Arberry; all of las
Vegas. At this luncheon, Sorors Rayford and Shipley presented the final j
draft of the resolution. The resolution was incorporated into a bill entitled:
SB 462; it established an Office of Minority Health in Nevada.
After the sorors of Theta Theta Omega received Bill SB 462, they beat the
pavement passing out and mailing literature about the bill and asking
! citizens to contact their legislators for their votes. On April 7,2003, the
Government Affairs Committee conducted a hearing for SB 462 at the
Government Building in Las Vegas. In spite all of the efforts of the chapter
members, the bill did not survive. However, this has not deterred the
. sorors, they are already gearing up for next year’s AKA Day at the Nevada
CapitoL The overall goal is to make AKA Day at the Capitol a model for the
Western Region.
IVY LEAF Winter
IVY LEAF Fall 2003
Las Vegas, NV—Theta Theta Omega Chapter in collaboration with Omega Psi
Phi Fraternity sponsored their fifth successful annual “Money Matter^ Financial
Seminar” for high-schoolers on Saturday, December 13, 2003 at the
Community College of Southern Nevada, West Charleston Campus. The students,
sponsors and speakers first met in the large auditorium to set the tone for the
day. The seminar was broken into two sessions, The students had a choice of
four workshops to attend. The speakers were professionals from the
community and professionals from the sorority and die fraternity. The students
received excellent information about money that they could use now and in the
future. The handouts received by the participants were exceptional. The
attendance was wonderful. In the last session, prizes, which included
calculators, key chains, wristbands, books and money, were given out
Favorable evaluations were filled out and collected. This event was co-chaired
by Soror Sami Randolph of Theta Theta Omega Chapter and Timothy McElroy
'f Omega Psi Phi Fraternity of Las Vegas, Nev.
Theta Theta Omega Sponsors
Money Matters Financial Seminar
Las VegaSj NV — Forty-two Theta Theta Omega Chapter sorors had a fun
filled and informative time at their Annual Retreat held at the Las Vega
Library. Chairmen Maxine Randolph and Wilhelmina Lee planned am
executed an excellent program. The theme of the retreat was “Capturing th
Spirit of AKA." The focus was promoting sisterhood, calendar of events, nex
j year’s budget and our sorority’s history. Basileus Billie Rayford welcome!
i guests with an icebreaker. The following subjects were discussed: Pearls o
i Service, AKA History/AKA Bingo, Treasure our Traditions-Protocol, Sistert
' Relations Creative Activity, The Different Roles at MIP Rituals and VISA
I “Don’t Leave Home Without IL” Soror Barbara McCants-Hill, first anti
! basileus, rounded off the presentations with AKA Songs. Great prizes wen
; given out as incentives for those who were the fastest at answering question
■ about the aforementioned topics. The pink cap incentives were a big hit will
he Alpha Kappa Alpha/Theta Theta Omega Sorority members.
Theta Theta Omega sorority retreat lucky pink cap winners.
at the Capitol