Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Theta Theta Omega Chapter AKAteen reports

AKATEEN REPORT January 22, 2004
Candle Sale - The AKATEENS raised $745.00
December 11th - 29 young ladies attended the Economics Conference. Several young ladies won the savings bonds and the other door prizes.
December 18th- Christmas Party held at Doolittle Community Center. Each young lady brought a gift and a gift exchange was held. They talked, listened to music, and learned dance steps in preparation for the parade.
January 8th - There were 31 young ladies in attendance at the Founders’ Day Luncheon held at the Golden Nugget Hotel. Twenty tickets were paid for with the money that was raised for the candle sell. The meals for 11 young ladies were paid for by the members of Theta Theta Omega.
January 15th - There were 36 young ladies who participated in the Martin Luther King , Jr. Parade. They walked behind the Sorority truck and performed dance strolls to music. Each girl was dressed just alike in Jeans, White men’s button down shirt, pink t-shirts, with pink ties. Each young lady wore the same Tennis Shoes. The young ladies paid for their own outfits.
The next meeting for the AKATEENS will be on February 19th at_________________.
This will be a workshop on Maintaining Positive Relationships.
The next committee meeting will be held at the home of Soror Jackie Hall on February 19th, 2005, immediately following the AKATEEN Workshop.
Upcoming events:
More workshops, more community service, UNITY FEST.

AKATEENS is a teen enrichment program sponsored by Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, Theta Theta Omega Chapter. We aim to enrich the lives of teenage women by encouraging high academic achievement, high ethical standards, and responsible social behavior. Our goal is to promote interests in higher education and provide service to all mankind.
AKATEENS is a Teen Enrichment Program sponsored by Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, Theta Theta Omega Chapter.
We are dynamic young women ages 14-18.
We promote sisterhood, responsible social behavior, academic success, and service to all mankind.
AKA Teem Workshop Etiquette Workshop March 13, 2004
The Art of Thank Vou
THANK VOU is the ultimate expression that acknowledges someone's kindness and thoughtfulness.
THANK VOU is about all the little details in life and our ability to accept the gifts of caring and love, no matter how big or how small
THANK VOU, when thoughtfully planned, is both a joy and a meaningful experience. How you choose to thank someone becomes a way to express your uniqueness.
THANK VOU is a two-way street. Inner satisfaction can come from taking the time to tell someone else that he or she is special.
WHOM ARE VOU GOING TO THANK?
Parents Sisters/Brothers Grandparents Relatives Minister
Teacher Mentor Friends Co-workers Store Clerk Employer Scholarship Donor Workshop Presenter Others...
Make a daily project - Think of four (4)people to thank each day for__________.
1. 2. 3. 4.
THANK VOU - Dos and Don’t!
J Make the thank-you match the gesture... Notes, gifts,
■/ K thank-you is always appropriate, no matter how big or how small the action.
•/ Be timely with the thank-you, the sooner the better. Make it your goal to send a written thank-you note within a week, no later than four to six weeks.
■/ Be specific with your thanks. Example: "I really appreciated the greeting card you sent me for my birthday." Or, "Thank you for the beautiful necklace you sent me for graduation. I will think of you each time I wear it."
J Add your personal touch.
V Plan ahead. Thanks for birthday gifts, academic awards, graduation gifts, prom activities, athletic events, others...
•/ Involve others when possible. Set an example for your peers by involving them in giving a thank you to______.
J Use the THANK VOU motto and be prepared. Have cards and small items available that you can make.
AKA Teens Workshop
03/13/04
The Art of Thanh Vou
Billie Rayford
CLEVER PHRASES AND WORDS
"Warmest thanks to a real jewel."
"How do I thank someone as___________as you."
"Thank you to one of my most___________friends."
"You are a________of a friend."
"No one can_____________you."
"You're someone I really value."
MOM - Marvelous Outgoing Mine
DAD - Dedicated Amazing and Determined
TEACHER - Terrific Educator Always Caring Happy Ecstatic Reasonable
SUSAN - Super Unique Sweet And Number 1
YOUR FRIEND___________________________________________________________
"You are one of the_____________people I know."
"Your excellent taste shows up in everything you do."
"You always know the perfect thing to say and do."
"You will always be my mentor and someone I look up to."
Other Phrases ________________________________________________________
Words to Describe Voar Feelings off Thanbs
Delighted touched honored moved
appreciative speechless grateful enjoy beholding to indebted to
inspired obliged
thankful complimented
delight in
Words to Describe the Gift or Deed
Thoughtful colorful adorable awesome lovely
exciting lovable
gracious charming friendly
phenomenal dazzling
genuine
unforgettable
memorable compassionate
NOTE
ENVELOPE
AKA Teens Workshop
03/13/04
The Art of Thanh You
Billie Rayford
AKATEENS
TEEN ENRICHMENT PR OGRAM
INTEREST FORM
What arg some ideas you have for community service projects?
What types of social or fun activities would you like to do?
What types of workshops would interest gou?
What are fundraising ideas that gou have?
What ideas do you have for attracting new members?
AKATEEN UPCOMING EVENTS
AKATEEN Workshop
Date: March 13, 2004
Time: 11:00 AM
Place: East Las Vegas Community Center (Corner of Eastern/Stewart)
AKATEEN
Community Service
Date: March 20, 2004
Time: 8:00 A.M
Place: Greater New Jerusalem Baptist Church
SPONSORED THROUGH ALPHA KAPPA ALPHA SORORITY INC. THETA THETA
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Nearly 34.6 million people lived in poverty in the United States. The national poverty rate was 12.1 percent. In 2002, 12.1 million children were in poverty, or 16.7 percent of all kids, up from 11.7 million, or 16.3 percent, the previous year.
Your mission today will be to distribute food and clothing to families in need within the Las Vegas metropolitan area . This will take place at Greater New Jerusalem Community Outreach Center
You would need to dress in a pink shirt with blue jeans. Please wear comfortable shoes and warm clothing.
The AKATEEN Community Service will be held at:
Greater New Jerusalem Baptist Church 1100 N “D” Street Las Vegas, NV 89106
Major cross streets (Washington &“D”)
Community Service Activity sponsored through Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. Theta Theta Omega Chapter
If you have any questions please contact:
Nakia Barker (II) 399-1523 or (C) 767-9668 Cashia Deuane(H) 396-364 7 or (C) 401-1154 Keysa Rogers (H) 655-9383 or (C) 289-1769
AKATEEN RULES
1.
No cursing
2.
Disrespect for other AKATEENS, parents, or advisors will not be tolerated.
3.
AKATEENS are not to use the following terms or symbols that relater to Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated members:
The Letters AKA
The hand raised with the pinky finger up
The IVY leaf
The call - SKEE WEE
The colors pink and green together
4.
The AKATEEN’s only symbol will be a Pink Rose
5.
DRESS CODE
No see through shirts, unless a tank top is underneath
No mid drift tops
No shorts that show your buttocks
No mini skirts above mid thigh
WORKSHOP ATTIRE
Dress, skirt and top, slacks and top - no jeans Panty hose or tights with a short dress/skirt
6.
No drinking (alcoholic beverages), NO illegal drugs, NO smoking
7.
No FIGHTING (verbal or physical)
8.
AKATEENS are not to engage in inappropriate public displays of affection
(EX. - long exaggerated French kissing, fondling, sitting on a boys lap)
9.
AKATEEN workshops and other events are closed to friends and boyfriends. PARENTS ARE ALLOWED AT ALL EVENTS AT ANY TIME, THEY ARE ENCOURAGED TO PARTICIPATE
10.
No talking during presentations
11.
Give and show all AKATEEN related papers to your parent or guardian.
12.
DON”T HOLD UNOFFICIAL AKATEEN FUNCTIONS. (An unofficial function is one that is not set up by or approved by an active financial member of Theta Theta Omega chapter member) AN AKATEEN ADVISOR MUST BE PRESENT FOR ALL OFFICIAL AKATEEN FUNCTIONS
13.
If you attend an AKATEEN event you must remain until the end of the event unless your parent notifies one of the advisors that it is OK for you to leave early.
14.
You must be picked up by a parent, guardian, or other relative unless your parents give permission for someone else to pick you up.
15.
Be on time for all events and activities.
We understand that the rules can be modified (changed) as necessary by the AKATEEN advisors.
AKATEEN
PARENT
DATE:
DATES FOR AKATEEN ACTIVITIES
February 28,2003
March 13
March 20
April 17
April 24
May 22
May
May 29
June 12
June 26
July 10
July 24
August 14
August 28
September 11
September 25
Welcome Back Tea
Workshop
Community Service
Workshop
Social Activity
Workshop
Community Service
Senior Recognition
Workshop
Social Activity
Workshop
Community Service
Workshop
Social Activity
Workshop
Community Service
October 9
October 23
November 13
November 20
December 11 or 18
Workshop
Social Activity
Workshop
Community Service
Christmas Party
Underlined dates are CONFIRMED