Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Theta Theta Omega Chapter executive committee agendas

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Theta Theta Omega Chapter Executive Committee Meeting
December 13, 2005 - 6:30 PM
Call to Order
Meditation
2005 Chapter Goals
^'Reactivate inactive members
^Enhance undergraduate and graduate chapter relations
^Develop the leadership skills of chapter members
Soror Billie Rayford, Basileus
Officer Reports
Grammateus
Tamiouchos
Pecunious Grammateus
Epistoleus
Hodegos
Ivy Leaf Reporter
Graduate Advisor
Standing Committee Reports
Program
Operations
Bylaws
Membership
Ways and Means
Standards
Special/Ad-hoc Committees
National Family Volunteer Day/SIDS
AKAteens
Black Family
Founders Day 2006
Economics
Ivy Akademy
TTO Foundation Study
Unfinished Business
End of year reports
New Business
Adjourn
Announcements
Soror Tisha Johnson
Soror Tina Rimmey
Soror Tasha Daniel
Soror Ethel Archibald
Soror Quin Rivers
Soror Adrienne Hester
Soror Donnyss Rucker
Soror Barbara McCants-Hill
Soror Edna States
Soror Ouida Brown
Soror Maxine Randolph
Soror Peggy Selma
Soror Jacqueline Brown
Soror Amanda McWilliams/Soror Denell Hoggard
Soror Jackie Hall (AKA Teen Party December 17, 2005- Texas Station)
Soror Ina Dorman
Soror Kenyatta Neal-JohnsonJBarbara Kirkland
Soror Sami Randolph
Soror Jacqueline Caffey
Soror Sonya Horsford/Soror Tisha Johnson
Executive Board Meeting Report Alpha Kappa Alpha Theta Theta Omega Chapter December 3, 2005
IVY LEAF Submissions for 2005
o Newsmaker - submitted Rose Coker press release and photo for winter book o Undergraduate Update (photo)
o Regional Listing - Emerald Scholarship Ball
o Newsmaker - Soror Donnyss Cotton Rucker (photo)
o Ivy Beyond the Wall - Soror Barbara Jean Crear (photo)
o Far West - Founder’s Day
Local Media Advisories
o Writing and will distribute money matters seminar press release
o Health Fair (KVBC Ch. 3/ KLAS Ch. 8)
o 76th Far Western Regional Conference Public Meeting - (Las Vegas Life/ KVBCCh.3)
o Emerald Ball )
o Founder’s Day (Las Vegas Sun)
MISC.
o Presenting informational brochure sample for consideration
Submitted by Adrienne Hester, Ivy Leaf Reporter
To: Theta Theta Omega Chapter From: E. States, 2nd Anti-Basileus Re: Officer Report
The chapter is operating smoothly and we are on time with our current By-Laws and Operating Procedures.
1.
Your Executive Committee met on schedule and continued the task of working with the By-Laws Committee to prepare the By-Laws for the final voting.
2.
TTO was well represented during the Kappa Xi MIP. Many Sorors were present for the entire weekend. Yours truly attended the luncheon on Sunday.
3.
I met with the Standards Committee met as scheduled to discuss and finalize the language of the Year-end Report that is sent to National.
4.
1 met with the Membership Committee and the committee agreed upon final plans for the Chapter Operations/Leadership Workshop to be held January 7th. The committee focused on getting all of TTO out for this important workshop. Although the chapter is doing well and we have met our goals for retention and reactivating Sorors, there is always room for improvement. The committee encourages Sorors to bring their suggestions for improvement to the workshop or you may send them to Soror Maxine.
5.
Today after the Installation of our continuing and new officers, we request that a; Sorors greet our officers in a Receiving line. Soror will lead the chapter through the receiving line and then be seated for the holiday luncheon. We thank you in advance for your cooperation.
6.
Are there any questions.
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Theta Theta Omega Chapter Executive Committee Meeting
October 19, 2005 - 6:00 PM
Call to Order Meditation
Officer Reports
Grammateus
Tamiouchos
Pecunious Grammateus
Epistoleus
Hodegos
Ivy Leaf Reporter
Graduate Advisor
Standing Committee Reports
Program
Operations
Bylaws
Membership
Ways and Means
Standards
Nominating Connection
Special/Ad-hoc Committees
A KA teens
Senior Citizens
Black Family
Founders Day 2006
National Family Volunteer Day/SIDS Economics
Ivy Akademy
TTO Foundation Study
Unfinished Business
Sisterly Relations Committee Hurricane Katrina Relief 2006 Regional Elections 2005 InterMountain Cluster
New Business
Adjourn
Announcements
2005 Chapter Goals
^'Reactivate inactive members
^Enhance undergraduate and graduate chapter relations
^Develop the leadership skills of chapter members
Soror Billie Rayford, Basileus
Soror Tisha Johnson
Soror Tina Rimmey
Soror Tasha Daniel
Soror Ethel Archibald
Soror Quin Rivers
Soror Adrienne Hester
Soror Donnyss Rucker (Kappa Xi Rush - Saturday, October 22, 2005)
Soror Barbara McCants-Hill
Soror Edna States
Soror Ouida Brown
Soror Maxine Randolph
Soror Peggy Selma
Soror Jacqueline Brown
Soror Nadine Reid-Hill
Soror Verlia Hoggard
Soror Jackie Hall
Soror Annette Craighead
Soror Ina Dorman
Soror Kenyatta Neal-Johnson/Barbara Kirkland
Soror Amanda McWilliams/Soror Denell Hoggard
Soror Sami Randolph
Soror Jacqueline Caffey
Soror Sonya Horsford/Soror Tisha Johnson
ALPHA KAPPA ALPHA SORORITY, INC.
Theta Theta Omega Chapter Executive Board Meeting Minutes September 21, 2005
The meeting was called to order by 2nd Anti-Basileus, Soror Edna States at 6:12 p.m. at the Rainbow Library. Soror Amanda McWilliams led the meditation.
OFFICER REPORTS
GRAMMATEUS: Soror Tisha Johnson presented the minutes from the August E- board meeting. Soror Ethel took the minutes for that meeting and provided the written report. A quorum was not held, the minutes were tabled for a vote until the next meeting when a quorum will be held.
TAMIOUCHOS: Soror Tina Rimmey reported the following ending balances for the
statement ending in the month of September: Operating Account = $22,552.52, Fundraising Account = $16,768.08, and Community Account = $1,771.82. The report will be filed for audit.
PECUN1OUS GRAMMATEUS: Soror Tasha Daniel report the following money was collected for the month of September, 2005: Operating Account = $3,209.33, Fundraising Account = $142.00, and Community Account = $0.00, for a Grand Total of $3,351.33. The report will be filed for audit.
EPISTOLEUS: Soror Ethel Archibald presented the October and November
Chapter Calendars. There was no correspondence.
HODEGOS: Soror Ethel Archibald recognized the sorors with birthdays and anniversaries in the month of September. She advised E-cards were sent to those sorors with e-mail addresses.
IVY LEAF REPORTER: No report.
GRADUATE ADVISOR: No report.
STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS
PROGRAM: No report.
OPERATIONS: No report.
MEMBERSHIP: No report.
WAYS AND MEANS: Soror Peggy Selma reported the Monte Carlo Hotel has two
possible dates open for the Emerald Ball in 2006, March 11 or March 25. She would
prefer March 25. It was agreed the Emerald Ball will be held on March 25, 2006. Sorors will be asked to sell ads and tickets for the Ball. Discussion was held regarding holding Founder’s Day in February.
STANDARDS: No report.
CONNECTIONS: No report.
NOMINATIONS: Soror Edna States reported resumes for offices open for election in
November are due to Soror Nadine Reid-Hill by September 30.
SPECIAL/AD-HOC COMMITTEES
NATIONAL FAMILY VOLUNTEER DAY: Soror Amanda McWilliams advised
the committee met on September 18 to discuss this year’s events. The committee is planning to hold an all inclusive event at Doolittle Community Center on November 19. The event will feature a health fair, coat drive, thanksgiving baskets, flu shots, NBLIC booth, SIDS booth, and CPR training. The event will be held in collaboration with SIDS and NBLIC. The Health Fair will be held from 9 am to 1 pm. The committee is looking to see if a church will donate a “jumping” machine for children. There will be face painting and a story telling room. The committee is looking into the possibility of having food or small treats available for participants. The Ivy Leaf Reporter will be contacted to assist in coordinating publicity for the event. The committee will need 3 rooms at Doolittle Center, the room fee is $100/room.
AKATEENS: Soror Tisha Johnson reported a meeting was held on September 17 for all returning members of AKAteens. The tea will be held on September 24, 2005 at 11:00 am at Doolittle Community Center.
BLACK FAMILY: No report.
IVY READING ACADEMY: No report.
HEALTH/NBLIC: No report.
TTO FOUNDATION FEASIBILITY COMMITTEE: Soror Tisha Johnson reported
the committee will meet on September 28, 2005 at 6:00 pm at Nevada Partners.
BY-LAWS: Soror Edna States reported we did not have a quorum in order to discuss the proposed changes to the Chapter Bylaws. Discussion was held regarding the timeline to present changes to the body and vote on the proposed changes.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Soror Cashia Devane and Soror Tameka Bacon presented a proposal for the “Sisterly Yours” Committee. Discussion was held regarding the design of the flyers and the
purpose of the committee. The sorors were assisted by Soror Peggy Selma and will present their proposal at the next business meeting.
NEW BUSINESS
None.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
None.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:16 p.m.
Respectfully submitted, Soror Tisha Johnson, Grammateus
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Holy Trinity AME Church
Call to Order Meditation Pledge Moment of Silence
Officer Reports
Grammateus
Pecunious Grammateus Tamiouchos
Epistoleus Hodegos Ivy Leaf Reporter Graduate Advisor
Standing Committee Reports
Program
Operations
Membership
Ways and Means
Nominations
Connection
Standards
Special/Ad-hoc Committees
AKAteens
Health/NBLIC
Ivy Academy
TTO Foundation Feasibility Study Black Family
Unfinished Business
New Business
Adjourn/Hymn
Announcements/Celebrations
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Soror Billie Rayford, Basileus
Soror Barbara Kirkland, Chaplain
Ivy Beyond the Wall Former Supreme Basileus Barbara K. Phillips
Ivy Beyond the Wall Rosalyn Banks Guy
Families and Communities impacted by Hurricane Katrina
Soror Tisha Johnson
Soror Tasha Daniel
Soror Tina Rimmey
Committee chairmen submit 2006 budget requests by Oct 1, 2005
Soror Ethel Archibald
Soror Quin Rivers
Soror Adrienne Hester
Soror Donnyss Rucker
Soror Barbara McCants-Hill
Soror Edna States
Soror Maxine Randolph
MIP 2005/2006
Chapter Retreat - October 29-30, 2005 - Salt Lake City, Utah
Soror Peggy Selma/Soror Diane Stith
Soror Nadine Reid-Hill ((Resumes due Sept. 30, 2005)
lsr Anti-Basileus, Anti-Grammateus, Tamiouchos, Graduate Advisor, Philacter, Member-at-Large
Soror Verlia Davis Hoggard (AKA Public Policy Conference 9/22-25/2005)
Soror Jacqueline Brown
Soror Jackie Hall
AKA Teen Tea - September 24, 2005 - 11:00 a.m. -Doolittle Center Soror Dorothy Johnson
Sorors Jackie Caffey
Soror Sonya Horsford/Soror Tisha Johnson
Soror Ina Dorman (Hurricane Katrina Pack It Up Activity - AKAs in Action)
Letter from Supreme Basileus Linda M. White
1.
Sorors, Thank you for a tremendous job at the 76th Far Western Regional Conference. You gave new meaning to the terms teamwork, service, and sisterhood. The accolades continue to pour in from all over the country regarding the outstanding job that you did on this conference. You are the model for "Stepping Up the Spirit of Service." Yon- are the BEST!!!! - Warmest sisterly thanks and love, Soror Billie Rayford, Basileus; Soror Barbara McCants-Hill, First Anti-Basileus; Soror Edna States, Second Anti-Basileu; Theta Theta Omega Executive Committee; Soror Kaweeda G. Adams, Chairman 76'h Far Western Regional Conference, and Far Western Regional Director Soror E. Lavonne Lewis
2.
Kudos to Membership Committee Chairmen Maxine Randolph and Wilhelmina Lee for organizing a fun-filled, revitalizing AKA Summer Bash held at Arizona Charlie's in August. Sorors, we gave new meaning to the electric slide.
3.
Inter-Mountain Cluster - October 29, 2005 - Salt Lake City, Utah - Refer to Handout for Registration Information
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Theta Theta Omega Chapter Executive Committee Meeting/ Program Planning
July 19, 2005 - 6:00 PM
Home of Soror Barbara McCants-Hill
Call to Order
Meditation
2005 Chapter Goals *Reactivate inactive members
*Enhance undergraduate and graduate chapter relations
^Develop the leadership skills of chapter members
Soror Billie Rayford, Basileus Soror Barbara McCants-Hill
Officer Reports
Grammateus
Tamiouchos
Pecunious Grammateus
Epistoleus
Hodegos
Ivy Leaf Reporter
Graduate Advisor
Standing Committee Reports
Program
Operations
Membership
Ways and Means
Standards
Nominating
Special/Ad-hoc Committees
2005 Far Western Regional Conference AKAteens
Health/NBLIC
TTO Foundation Feasibility
Ivy Academy
Connection
Soror Tisha Johnson Soror Tina Rimmey
Soror Tasha Daniel Soror Ethel Archibald
Soror Quin Rivers Soror Adrienne Hester
Soror Donnyss Rucker
Soror Barbara McCants-Hill
Soror Edna States
Soror Maxine Randolph
Soror Peggy Selma/Soror Diane Stith
Soror Jacqueline Brown
Soror Nadine Reid-Hill (Candidate Resumes due September 30, 2005)
Soror Kaweeda Adams
Soror Jackie Hall
Soror Dorothy Johnson
Soror Sonya Horsford/Tisha Johnson
Soror Jackie Caffey
Soror Verlia Hoggard (Public Policy Conference 9/22-24/2005)
Unfinished Business TTO Step Team Proposal MIP 2005/2006
New Business
Adjo urn/Hymn
Announcements
ALPHA KAPPA ALPHA SORORITY, INC. Theta Theta Omega Chapter Executive Board Meeting Minutes April 20, 2005
The meeting was called to order by Basileus, Soror Billie Rayford at 6:42 p.m. at the Northwest Training Center. Soror Tisha Johnson led the meditation.
OFFICER REPORTS
GRAMMATEUS: No report.
TAMIOUCHOS: Soror Tina Rimmey reported the following ending balances for the
statement dates April 2 - 19, 2005: Operating Account = $25,395.61, Fundraising Account = $23,403.03, and Community Account = $1,531.82. The report will be filed for audit.
PECUNIOUS GRAMMATEUS: Soror Tasha Daniel report the following money was collected for the month of April, 2005: Operating Account = $1,807.00, Fundraising
Account = $620.00, and Community Account = $0.00, for a Grand Total of $2,427.00. The report will be filed for audit.
EPISTOLEUS: Soror Ethel Archibald presented the May and June Chapter
Calendars. An invitation from was read to host a booth at the Juneteenth Celebration to be held at Sammy Davis, Jr. Plaza on June 18. A thank-you note was read for TTO’s participation with the Links at the Women’s Health Symposium from 11-2 p.m. on April 16, 2005. A Chapter picture will be taken at Charlotte Hill Elementary School on April 23 at 11:00 a.m. Soror Ethel reported there are photos of the Far Western Regional Director, E. Lavonne Lewis, as well as other TTO Chapter sorors in the Spring Ivy Leaf.
HODEGOS: Soror Quin Rivers recognized and thanked this month’s hostesses: Sorors Denise Levi, Deneen Butler, Elsie Bryant, Winnie Pettis, and Natasha Williams. The April hostess for the Executive Board meeting will be Soror Edna States. Hostesses for the May meeting will be Sorors Lillian Gates, Thais Baccus, Maxine Randolph, Sami Randolph, and Tamara Trowell.
Happy Birthday wishes were extended to Sorors Sandra Douglas Morgan, Clair Hart, Lillian Gates, Jeanne Richard Jones, Thais Baccus, Shirnice Villano, and Debra Toney. Happy Anniversary acknowledgements were extended to Soror Bertha Pendleton and Honey Do Oscar, Soror Betty Curtis and Honey Do Russell, and Soror Rose Igeleke and Honey Do Zebedee.
Congratulations were extended to Soror Donnyss Rucker for being recognized at the UNLV Unity Fest Recognition and her completed certification as a children’s etiquette consultant.
Get Well Wishes were extended to Soror Dorothy Johnson recovering from treatment for her severe back pain, Soror Tanya Flanagan for her grandmother Rosie Lee Flanagan, Soror Celeste Brown’s daughter Sarah, Soror Ethel Archibald and her parents, Soror Dorothy Earle and Honey Do Robert, Soror Barbara McCants-Hill, and Soror Flora Shafer’s granddaughter Megan..
Sympathies were extended to Soror Gwen Bartlett Gates for the loss of her mother and Soror Patti Hester for the loss of her uncle. Welcome back was extended to Soror Elizabeth Sheffield, Soror Dorothy Hancock, and Soror Lavonne Lewis.
IVY LEAF REPORTER: No report.
GRADUATE ADVISOR: No report.
STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS
PROGRAM: Soror Barbara McCants-Hill reported that the Young Authors program will be held at Hoggard Elementary School with the 5lh grade classes. This year, they expect to have 2 winners. The committee is looking for copies of the 2004 entries.
OPERATIONS: Soror Edna States reported she attended the By-laws Committee
meeting, she participated in the Chapter Operations Workshop conducted during the March Executive Board Meeting, and consulted with Soror Maxine Randolph to develop an introduction kit with “little known TTO facts” for sorors transferring to TTO.
MEMBERSHIP: No report.
WAYS AND MEANS: No report.
STANDARDS: Soror Tisha Johnson reported that the committee met on April 16,
to tally the results of the mid-year surveys. The results will be presented to the chapter at the May meeting.
SPECIAL/AD-HOC COMMITTEES
AKATEENS: Soror Keysa Rogers reported the committee is looking for a venue to host the Senior Appreciation Dinner in honor of the 2004 graduating seniors. The event will be held on May 27, 2004 at 7:00 p.m. Graduating AKAteens will attend the event for free, AKAteens will pay $15/person, and sorors and AKAteen parents/family will pay $20/person
IVY READING ACADEMY: Soror Jackie Caffey thanked sorors who volunteered
to be interviewed for the book being written about African-American educators in Las Vegas. Soror Jackie advised the book will soon be sent to the printer. Soror Jackie requests that all those who were interviewed submit a photo for the book, as additional photos are needed.
HEALTH/NBLIC: No report.
TTO FOUNDATION FEASIBILITY COMMITTEE: Soror Tisha Johnson reported
the committee will meet again after the Regional Conference and plans to have a proposal prepared for the chapter to review by the 3rd quarter 2005.
SCHOLARSHIP: Soror Billie Rayford reported the Scholarship Reception will be
held on May 2, at the Rio Hotel. Alexia Smith and Brittany Rayford are the recipients chosen for the President’s Scholarship to be given by the Chapter and matched by the International Office. Each recipient volunteered more than 100 hours of community service.
CONNECTIONS: Soror Billie Rayford reported AKA Day at the Capitol will be held
on April 24 in collaboration with the 100 Black Women. The fee is $75 and includes lunch and transportation to the hotel; airfare and lodging are not included and should be purchased and scheduled by the individual soror. To date, 10 people have RSVP’d. A meeting will be held Sunday, April 24 once all have arrived at the hotel to discuss the issues to be discussed with the legislature.
PANHELLENIC COUNCIL: Soror Tina Rimmey reported the dues were paid.
BY-LAWS: Soror Ouida Brown presented the committees suggestions for changes to the Chapter By-laws. The suggestions were read and discussed amongst the Executive Board Members. The committee willl review the Executive Board’s suggestions and then prepare a copy of the suggested changes to be presented to the body at the September Chapter meeting.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None.
NEW BUSINESS
None.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
None.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:45 p.m.
Respectfully submitted, Soror Tisha Johnson, Grammateus
ALPHA KAPPA ALPHA SORORITY, INC. Theta Theta Omega Chapter Executive Board Meeting Minutes June 22, 2005
The meeting was called to order by Basileus, Soror Billie Rayford at 6:25 p.m. at the Northwest Training Center.
OFFICER REPORTS
GRAMMATEUS: Soror Tisha Johnson presented minutes from the April 20, 2005 meeting. A quorum was not present. Voting on April 20, 2005 minutes will be held until the July E-board meeting.
TAMIOUCHOS: Soror Tina Rimmey reported the following ending balances for the
June statement: Operating Account = $23,603.14, Fundraising Account = $19,820.87, and Community Account = $1,771.82. The report will be filed for audit.
PECUNIOUS GRAMMATEUS: Soror Tasha Daniel report the following money was collected for the month of June 2005: Operating Account = $75.00, Fundraising Account = $0.00, and Community Account = $120.00, for a Grand Total of $195.00. The report will be filed for audit.
EPISTOLEUS: Soror Ethel Archibald presented the June and July Chapter
Calendars. Thank you notes were read from Soror Princess Allen and Soror Norma White in recognition of the Chapter’s efforts and hospitality at the 76th Far Western Regional Conference; and Kimberly Holford a TTO Scholarship recipient. An events calendar from the West Las Vegas Library Theatre and 10th Year Anniversary Celebration.
HODEGOS: Soror Billie Rayford extended June Happy Birthday wishes to Sorors Amanda McWilliams, Quin Rivers, Darlene Hancock, Alberta Mitchell, Rhoda Anderson, Sami Randolph, Mona Lisa Paulo, Aruni Dissanayake, Lois Ice, Winnie Pettis, Celeste Brown, Lois Bolden, Sonya Goldsboro, Mary WilliamsHappy; and July Happy Birthday Wishes to Brenda Taylor, Sharon Walton, Maria Williams, Cassandra Johnson, Adrienne Hester, Diane Hughes Pollard, Tanya Flanagan, Josie Gaines, Ouida Brown, Barbara Jean Powell, Della Bates, Lynette Boggs-McDonald, Gloria Washington, and Sandra Stewart- Bass. June Happy Anniversary acknowledgements were extended to Soror Ina Dorman and Honey Do Dwight, Soror Kaweeda Adams and Honey Do Eric, Soror Brenda Dumas and Honey Do Joseph, Soror Lillian Gates and Honey Do John, Soror Ouida Brown and Honey Do Thomas, Soror Sandra Morgan and Honey Do John, Soror Shirnice Villano and Honey Do William, Soror Diane Pollard and Honey Do Anthony, Soror Rosilyn McCann and Honey Do Patrick, Soror Wilhelmina Lee and William, Soror Clair Hart and Honey Do James, Soror Joan Martin and Honey Do Charles, and Soror Ethel Archibald and Honey Do Harold; July Happy Anniversary acknowledgements to Soror Sonya Horsford and Honey Do Steven and Soror Robi Burns and Honey Do Robert.
Get Well Wishes were extended to Soror Billie and Honey Do Lee Rayford and Soror Dorothy Earle and Honey Do Robert.
IVY LEAF REPORTER: No report.
GRADUATE ADVISOR: No report.
STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS
PROGRAM: Soror Billie Rayford advised there will be a 2005-2006 Chapter Planning Meeting held on July 22, at Soror Barbara McCants-Hill’s Clubhouse.
OPERATIONS: Soror Edna States reported she will assist with the Planning
Meeting to be held on July 22. Soror Edna volunteered to assist in research and preparing the proposal for the formation of a “Step Show Committee”. Soror Edna made the suggestion that we consolidate Programs for the next year and narrow the Chapter’s focus to concentrate the skills and efforts of the Chapter members. The suggestion was made to present “Teacher Grants” to teachers in the Las Vegas Metro area.
MEMBERSHIP: No report.
WAYS AND MEANS: No report.
STANDARDS: No report
SPECIAL/AD-HOC COMMITTEES
AKATEENS: Soror Tisha Johnson reported the committee has changed the date of the Senior Appreciation Dinner in honor of the 2004 graduating seniorso to July 22, 2005 at 7:00 p.m. at Nevada Partners. Graduating AKAteens will attend the event for free, AKAteens will pay $15/person, and sorors and AKAteen parents/family will pay $20/person
IVY READING ACADEMY: No report.
HEALTH/NBLIC: No report.
TTO FOUNDATION FEASIBILITY COMMITTEE: Soror Tisha Johnson reported
the committee will meet again after the Regional Conference and plans to have a proposal prepared for the chapter to review by the 3rd quarter 2005.
SCHOLARSHIP: No report.
CONNECTIONS: No report.
PANHELLENIC COUNCIL:
No report.
BY-LAWS: No Report.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None.
NEW BUSINESS
Soror Cashia DeVane and Soror Tamika Bacon presented a proposal to form a “Step Show Committee . Discussion was held. The proposal will be refined and presented to the body at the September Business Meeting.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
None.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:09 p.m.
Respectfully submitted, Soror Tisha Johnson, Grammateus
June 22, 2005 - 6:00 PM
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
2005 Chapter Goals
Theta Theta Omega Chapter Executive Committee Meeting
’’''Reactivate inactive members
^'Enhance undergraduate and graduate chapter relations
^Develop the leadership skills of chapter members
Call to Order Meditation
Soror Billie Rayford, Basileus
Officer Reports
Grammateus
Tamiouchos
Pecunious Grammateus
Epistoleus
Hodegos
Ivy Leaf Reporter
Graduate Advisor
Soror Tisha Johnson
Soror Tina Rimmey
Soror Tasha Daniel
Soror Ethel Archibald
Soror Quin Rivers
Soror Adrienne Hester
Soror Donnyss Rucker
Standing Committee Reports
Program
Operations
Membership
Ways and Means
Standards
Soror Barbara McCants-Hill (Program Planning July 22, 2005)
Soror Edna States
Soror Maxine Randolph
Soror Peggy Selma/Soror Diane Stith
Soror Jacqueline Brown
Special/Ad-hoc Committees
2005 Far Western Regional Conference AKAteens
Health/NBLIC
TTO Foundation Feasibility
Ivy Academy
Young Authors
Connection
Scholarship
Panhellenic Council
Soror Kaweeda Adams
Soror Jackie Hall
Soror Dorothy Johnson
Soror Sonya Horsford/Tisha Johnson
Soror Jackie Caffey
Soror Barbara McCants-Hill
Soror Verlia Hoggard (Public Policy Conference 9/22-24/2005)
Soror Celeste Hunter
Soror Tina Rimmey/Sharon Savage
Unfinished Business
New Business
1. TTO Step Team Proposal
Soror Cashia DeVane
Adjourn/Hymn
Announcements
ALPHA KAPPA ALPHA SORORITY, INC. Theta Theta Omega Chapter Executive Board Meeting Minutes April 20, 2005
The meeting was called to order by Basileus, Soror Billie Rayford at 6:42 p.m. at the Northwest Training Center. Soror Tisha Johnson led the meditation.
OFFICER REPORTS
GRAMMATEUS: No report.
TAMIOUCHOS: Soror Tina Rimmey reported the following ending balances for the
statement dates April 2 - 19, 2005: Operating Account = $25,395.61, Fundraising Account = $23,403.03, and Community Account = $1,531.82. The report will be filed for audit.
PECUNIOUS GRAMMATEUS: Soror Tasha Daniel report the following money was collected for the month of April, 2005: Operating Account = $1,807.00, Fundraising
Account = $620.00, and Community Account = $0.00, for a Grand Total of $2,427.00. The report will be filed for audit.
EPISTOLEUS: Soror Ethel Archibald presented the May and June Chapter
Calendars. An invitation from was read to host a booth at the Juneteenth Celebration to be held at Sammy Davis, Jr. Plaza on June 18. A thank-you note was read for TTO’s participation with the Links at the Women’s Health Symposium from 11-2 p.m. on April 16, 2005. A Chapter picture will be taken at Charlotte Hill Elementary School on April 23 at 11:00 a.m. Soror Ethel reported there are photos of the Far Western Regional Director, E. Lavonne Lewis, as well as other TTO Chapter sorors in the Spring Ivy Leaf.
HODEGOS: Soror Quin Rivers recognized and thanked this month’s hostesses: Sorors Denise Levi, Deneen Butler, Elsie Bryant, Winnie Pettis, and Natasha Williams. The April hostess for the Executive Board meeting will be Soror Edna States. Hostesses for the May meeting will be Sorors Lillian Gates, Thais Baccus, Maxine Randolph, Sami Randolph, and Tamara Trowell.
Happy Birthday wishes were extended to Sorors Sandra Douglas Morgan, Clair Hart, Lillian Gates, Jeanne Richard Jones, Thais Baccus, Shirnice Villano, and Debra Toney. Happy Anniversary acknowledgements were extended to Soror Bertha Pendleton and Honey Do Oscar, Soror Betty Curtis and Honey Do Russell, and Soror Rose Igeleke and Honey Do Zebedee.
Congratulations were extended to Soror Donnyss Rucker for being recognized at the UNLV Unity Fest Recognition and her completed certification as a children’s etiquette consultant.
Get Well Wishes were extended to Soror Dorothy Johnson recovering from treatment for her severe back pain, Soror Tanya Flanagan for her grandmother Rosie Lee Flanagan, Soror Celeste Brown’s daughter Sarah, Soror Ethel Archibald and her parents, Soror Dorothy Earle and Honey Do Robert, Soror Barbara McCants-Hill, and Soror Flora Shafer’s granddaughter Megan..
Sympathies were extended to Soror Gwen Bartlett Gates for the loss of her mother and Soror Patti Hester for the loss of her uncle. Welcome back was extended to Soror Elizabeth Sheffield, Soror Dorothy Hancock, and Soror Lavonne Lewis.
IVY LEAF REPORTER: No report.
GRADUATE ADVISOR: No report.
STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS
PROGRAM: Soror Barbara McCants-Hill reported that the Young Authors program will be held at Hoggard Elementary School with the 5th grade classes. This year, they expect to have 2 winners. The committee is looking for copies of the 2004 entries.
OPERATIONS: Soror Edna States reported she attended the By-laws Committee
meeting, she participated in the Chapter Operations Workshop conducted during the March Executive Board Meeting, and consulted with Soror Maxine Randolph to develop an introduction kit with “little known TTO facts” for sorors transferring to TTO.
MEMBERSHIP: No report.
WAYS AND MEANS: No report.
STANDARDS: Soror Tisha Johnson reported that the committee met on April 16,
to tally the results of the mid-year surveys. The results will be presented to the chapter at the May meeting.
SPECIAL/AD-HOC COMMITTEES
AKATEENS: Soror Keysa Rogers reported the committee is looking for a venue to host the Senior Appreciation Dinner in honor of the 2004 graduating seniors. The event will be held on May 27, 2004 at 7:00 p.m. Graduating AKAteens will attend the event for free, AKAteens will pay $15/person, and sorors and AKAteen parents/family will pay $20/person
IVY READING ACADEMY: Soror Jackie Caffey thanked sorors who volunteered
to be interviewed for the book being written about African-American educators in Las Vegas. Soror Jackie advised the book will soon be sent to the printer. Soror Jackie requests that all those who were interviewed submit a photo for the book, as additional photos are needed.
HEALTH/NBLIC: No report.
TTO FOUNDATION FEASIBILITY COMMITTEE: Soror Tisha Johnson reported
the committee will meet again after the Regional Conference and plans to have a proposal prepared for the chapter to review by the 3rd quarter 2005.
SCHOLARSHIP: Soror Billie Rayford reported the Scholarship Reception will be
held on May 2, at the Rio Hotel. Alexia Smith and Brittany Rayford are the recipients chosen for the President’s Scholarship to be given by the Chapter and matched by the International Office. Each recipient volunteered more than 100 hours of community service.
CONNECTIONS: Soror Billie Rayford reported AKA Day at the Capitol will be held
on April 24 in collaboration with the 100 Black Women. The fee is $75 and includes lunch and transportation to the hotel; airfare and lodging are not included and should be purchased and scheduled by the individual soror. To date, 10 people have RSVP’d. A meeting will be held Sunday, April 24 once all have arrived at the hotel to discuss the issues to be discussed with the legislature.
PANHELLENIC COUNCIL: Soror Tina Rimmey reported the dues were paid.
BY-LAWS: Soror Ouida Brown presented the committees suggestions for changes to the Chapter By-laws. The suggestions were read and discussed amongst the Executive Board Members. The committee willl review the Executive Board’s suggestions and then prepare a copy of the suggested changes to be presented to the body at the September Chapter meeting.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None.
NEW BUSINESS
None.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
None.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:45 p.m.
Respectfully submitted, Soror Tisha Johnson, Grammateus
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Theta Theta Omega Chapter
Executive Committee Meeting January 20, 2005 - 6:00 PM
Call to Order Meditation
2005 Chapter Goals
^Utilize completed “Visiting Soror” information to facilitate follow up contact by chapter members.
*Facilitate undergraduate members ’ transfers into graduate chapters.
*Ensure that all chapter members are familiar with procedures, officer responsibilities, and chapter operations.
Soror Billie Rayford, Basileus
Hostess
Officer Reports
Grammateus
Tamiouchos
Pecunious Grammateus
Epistoleus
Hodegos
Ivy Leaf Reporter
Graduate Advisor
Standing Committee Reports
Program
Operations
Membership
Ways and Means
Standards
Special/Ad-hoc Committees
2005 Far Western Regional Conference AKAteens
Health/NBLIC
Arts and Humanities
Founders Day 2005
MLK Parade
TTO Foundation Feasibility
Economics
Unfinished Business
Officer Roster
End of year reports
New Business
Soror Tisha Johnson Soror Tina Rimmey Soror Tasha Daniel Soror Ethel Archibald Soror Quin Rivers Soror Adrienne Hester Soror Donnyss Rucker
Soror Barbara McCants-Hill
Soror Edna States
Soror Maxine Randolph
Soror Peggy Selma
Soror Jacqueline Brown
Soror Kaweeda Adams
Soror Jackie Hall
Soror Dorothy Johnson
Soror Bertha Pendleton
Soror Flora Shaffer/Kenyatta Johnson - Final Report
Sorors Nakia Barker/Cashia Devane
Soror Sonya HorsfordJTisha Johnson
Soror Kaweeda Adams - Final Report
Adjourn/Hymn
Announcements
ALPHA KAPPA ALPHA SORORITY, INC. Theta Theta Omega Executive Committee Meeting December 15, 2004
The meeting was called to order by Basileus Billie Rayford at 6:45 p.m. at her office. Soror Tina led the meditation.
OFFICER REPORTS
GRAMMATEUS — Soror Gloria Washington presented the minutes of the last meeting.
*Motion by Soror Gloria to accept the minutes of the November 30 Executive Committee meeting. Second by Soror Ethel Archibald. The motion carried.
TAMIOUCHOS - Soror Tina Rimmey presented a statement of the financial activity for December. The following balances were reported: Operating Account- $22,062.35, Fundraising Account-$12,415.53 and Community Account - $8,717.78. The report was filed for audit.
Soror Tina said she needed guidance from Soror Lavonne about transferring the Community Account to a Regional Conference account.
PECUNIOUS GRAMMATEUS - Soror Sami Randolph reported that on December 4 she collected $8,537 for the Operating Account and $80 for the Fundraising Account. The report was filed for audit.
EPISTOLEUS - Soror Ethel Archibald presented calendars for January and_£ebruary. She had no mail. She
reported that she had sent a card to the family of Soror Willie Sanford.
Soror Ethel submitted an End of Year report for the Scrapbook Committee.
HODEGOS - Soror Quin Rivers reported that Soror Kaweeda’s surgery is scheduled for December 16. Soror Celeste Brown has returned from North Carolina because her father has had no changes. Only two sorors had returned Secret Soror forms. Honey Do Hancock was home from the hospital.
Congratulations were extended to Soror Rosilyn McCann who has been promoted to counselor at Marion Earl Elementary School. Soror Celese Rayford has been appointed principal of Mabel Hoggard Elementary School.
Sorors complimented Soror Quin on the holiday luncheon and complimented Soror Barbara Kirkland for the beautiful tables.
IVY LEAF REPORTER - Soror Jacquelyn Caffey distributed an article from the Sentinel about the Economics Seminar. Soror Jackie submitted an End of Year Report for the Ivy Reading AKAdemy.
Soror Billie congratulated Soror Jackie for earning the Thelma Tyree award.
GRADUATE ADVISOR - Soror Billie said that Kappa Xi is active but needs to hold elections. Two activities are planned. A retreat is scheduled with Kappa Xi and the Standards regional chairman. Soror Billie will meet with the Regional Director and Graduate Advisor on December 16.
STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS
PROGRAM - No report.
OPERATIONS - Soror Sharon Savage had no report. She was thanked for a job well done during her term in office. Soror Billie announced that Soror Sharon will be the chapter liaison to the centennial celebration of the Women of Diversity.
MEMBERSHIP - No report.
WAYS AND MEANS - Soror Billie noted that the committee is already working hard.
STANDARDS - Soror Billie said that she had received an End of Year report of the committee.
SPECIAL /AD HOC COMMITTEES
AKATEENS - Soror Billie said that the chapter will need two entry forms if the AKAteens participate in the MLK parade.
HEALTH / NBLIC - No report.
ARTS AND HUMANITIES - No report.
ECONOMICS - Soror Billie said the seminar was well attended by youth and adults. The youth were very attentive and loved the money prizes.
EAF - No report.
2005 FAR WESTERN REGIONAL CONFERENCE - Soror Billie announced that only members of TTO may make reservations at the Flamingo Hotel after December 20. The registration booklet will go out after the first of the year. Other sorors may then make their reservations.
FOUNDERS’ DAY 2005 - Soror Flora Shaffer presented the budget of the committee. She gave an update on the logistics and planning for the luncheon on January 8. Committee members will underwrite the cost of limos for Soror McKinzie. The count for meals is due 48 hours before the event. Only 91 tickets had been sold. Sorors were urged to sell more tickets in order to cover expenses of $3,583.70.
MLK PARADE - Soror Cashia DeVane and Soror Aruni Dissanayake presented plans and a budget for participation in the MLK parade which will be held on Saturday, January 15 at 10:00 a.m. The theme will be Alpha Kappa Alpha “Living the Dream: Las Vegas Celebrating 100 Years.” The committee will confer with the AKAteen advisor to determine their participation in the parade.
TTO FOUNDATION - No report, but the committee had met on December 14.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
OFFICER ROSTER - Soror Billie said the roster for 2005 must be signed. It is due in the corporate office by December 20.
END OF YEAR REPORTS - Soror Billie asked committee chairs to submit their reports if they had not done so already.
NEW BUSINESS
None
ANNOUNCEMENTS
None.
The meeting adjourned at 7:50 p.m.
Submitted by Soror Gloria Washington, Grammateus