Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Theta Theta Omega Chapter AKAteens reports

AKAteen Report
Thirty-two (32) AKAteens and 5 Sorors participated in the Martin Luther King Day Parade on January 11,2003. A Banner and 2 Automobile Magnetic door signs were purchased as follows:
Banner_____________$99.00
Signs_______________$58.66
Graphic____________$ 10.00
Total_______________$167.66
Tax_________________$12.16
Total Price_________$179.82
We are still looking for a place to meet. Our meetings are scheduled for every first Saturday and third Sundays. Second Saturdays are scheduled tutoring days. We are in desperate need for tutors to help with passing the proficiency tests in Math and English.
Aesthetic enrichment is scheduled for Sunday February 2 from 3-5 at the Charleston Heights Arts Center. We will be attending the “Magnificence of Nature” exhibit by local artist Mr. Frank McBride. There is a required essay also for all attendees.
February 4th is scheduled for Palo Verde High School at 7pm. We will be featuring our Step show from the Martin Luther King Day Parade at Palo Verde’s request. Shows at Cheyenne, Rancho and Eldorado are pending. We are planning our second intake for March. Multicultural shows are scheduled for February.
Respectfully Submitted, Donnnyss Rucker Domini Cdloway
AKAteen Report
The Akateens have been busy! They are making positive strides and impacting die community on several levels during the month of February.
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The Akateens participated in an art exhibit, “The Magnificence of Nature” with artist Frank McBride. Thirty-two AKAteens, family and friends viewed the exhibit. They spoke with the artist and participated in a two hour presentation by the artist on technique, inspiration and vocation. He rewarded each question with a signed print.
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The AKAteens participated in a Multicultural Show hosted by Rancho High School. They were among groups showcasing the art of music, dance and precision stepping. Twenty AKAteens participated. This affair was attended by local political and Clark County School District dignitaries.
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The AKAteens were invited to participate in the Clark County Water District’s Black Histoiy month celebration. They participated in two of the three shows. This event featured local and Water District talent in storytelling, poetry, song, interpretive dance, African love and precision stepping. The AKAteens along with the Sigma Beta Club sponsored by the men of Phi Beta Sigma, Fraternity Inc. were the only two youth groups invited. The Water District provided a catered soul food meal, certificates and letters to the High Schookfor each participant. Twenty-five AKAteens participated.
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We have included a Calendar of events for March, April, May and June for the young ladies. It is the group’s desire to celebrate Senior Graduation with some form of evening celebration with the graduates, members of the Sorority, family and friends.
Respectfully subnutted,
Donnyss Rucker and Domini Calloway Advisors
Members of the Akateen Committee
Schedule
Sleep over Sisterhood Weekend
March 14-16
Home of Soror Donnyss
6845 Cedar Basin Ave. 89142
March 14: Sleep over, Crafts, Movies, Fun
6pm-until
March 15: Breakfast
Step Team Try-outs (pick 15 girls and 5 alternates)
March 16: General Meeting
West Las Vegas Library
4-5pm
March: Step Practices Thursday: 6-8pm, Friday: 6-8pm, Saturday: 4-6pm West Las Vegas Library 20,21,22,27,28
April: General Meeting April 5 2-4pm
West Las Vegas Library
Step Practice: April 3, 4, 5, 10, 11, 12
Spring Break: 14-17, 24, 25, 26
Community Service: April 27th
April 6: Movie Night: “Chicago”
May: General Meeting May 11th (West Las Vegas Library) 2-4pm Step Practice: 8, 9, 10, 15, 16, 17, 22, 23, 24
June 14th: Senior Farewell Soiree
AKA TEENS
Officers
Presidents
Vice Presidents
Recording Secretary
Corresponding Secretary
Treasurer
Craigen Rucker, Britney Whaley
Princess Chiles, Jarvis Graham, Dominique Seymore
Kathryn Hampton, Teairra Hamond
Kendra Lawson, Chelsea Wilder
Shalicia Lewis
Members
Jade Alupay Tiffanny Coranado Craigen Rucker Kiesha Ellis TaReon Lofton Kathryn Hampton Ninia Price Patrice Virgil Courtney Williams Tishara Austin Shawnika Danielson Ashley Norris Kendra Lawson Krystal Simpson Nicole Baines Patrice Cheatham Alexisdaekson- Bittney Whaley Rudi Phillips Lanaya Watree Shauntell Brown Brandi Richardson Jocelyn Austin Nicole Eagle Jarvis Graham Mikiala Fleming Soyraia Phillip Antoinette Taylor Special Hartwell Dominique Semore
Shalicia Lewis Chelsea Wilder Shalita Singleton Trish Carter Ashlee Jackson Jennifer Carey Dennaya Famous Pamela Gray Teairra Hammond Shamkika Samm Shavonya Samm Brittney Harris Octavia Stevens Michelle Carter Princess Chiles D’ondreea Durr ---------------------------Dutchess Pettaway-------------------
Candice Hatcher Tiara Johnson Camila Lott Danetia Jefferson Kimberly Young Joy Lee Ashley Dodson Michelle Watson Furlena Hampton
\ Rancho High School
Academies of Aerospace • Medical • Allied Health * Bio-Medical Engineering Robert Chesto~Principal
AKA - Teen Advisor: Mrs. Rutger
Rancho High Black Student Union is extending our invitation for you to participate in our annual Black History Prognun, on February 20,2003 at 6:00 pjn. until 8:00 pan. We are hoping that you may assist us in our quest to display a positive image to our African American Culture, Rancho Students, and the surrounding community. If you decide to participate please contact Thomas Bywaters (Club Advisor) at 799-7000.
Your presence will be greatly appreciated.
Thank You,
Thomas Bywaters
Rancho B.S.U Advisor
1900 E. OWENS AVENUE • NORTH LAS VEGAS, NEVADA 89030
(702) 799-7000 • FAX (702) 799-8316
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Rancho High School
Black Student Union
Presents
Reflections of African American History
February 20,2003
6:00p.m. - 8:00p.m.
Presentation of Colors...................................................Rancho H.S. R0TC
National Anthem. Rancho H.S.................................Performance Choir
Mistresses of Ceremony......................................Hot 97.5, Quittanu King
Cheri Harris
Black National Anthem.....................Rancho H.S. Performance Choir
Welcome.......................................................................Rancho H.S. Principal
Mr. Robert Chesto
Song Selection............................................................Andre Agassi CoUege
(“Please Grant My Wish For Peace”) Preparatory Academy
AFJROTC UDT
Standing at Attention
Special Guest.................................Grace and Mercy Christian Ministry
Performance Choir...............................................Victory Baptist Church
Award Presentation...................................................Mrs. Jackie Brantley
Director of Constituents Services, Governor’s Office Step Team Performance...................................................Jim Bridger M.S.
Special Guest..............................................R.H.S. Hispanic Student Union
Presentation.......................................Rev. Clayton M. Bywaters, Pastor
Grace and Mercy Christian Center Sun City Boulevard, Summerlin, Nevada Award Presentation........................................Gibson Community School
Step Team Performance...................................................................Akateens
Poem Selection.
'liZhy Did You Make Me Black’
Tiffany Shipman
Poem Selection.
S ) What If I Am A Black Woman'
Poem Selection
Still I Rise’
Cheri Harris
Valonne Givens
Special Guest.
Presentation..
Dance Presentatlor... African Praise Dan se Special Guest................
Step Team Perform ... Old School Church......
Dance Performance... Award Presentation..
............................Non- Stop Clowns ..............................Denise Me Curry
Municipal Court Judge ..........................R.H.S. Dance Team ..........R.H.S. Black Student Union .........................North Town Group Wendell P. William Elementary .........R.H.S. Black Student Union ...........R.H.S. Black Student Union
Doolittle Community Center.
Award Presentatioi Special Guest...........
The Musical Sound Performance Choir Award Presentatio i
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Step Team Performance... Step Team Performance- Special Guest..........
Dance Presentati
...................................David.Washington First Black Fire Chief ...............................................................Elite Jam Squad and Itty Bitty Jammers ..............Revival Temple Youth Choir ..................................Sista’s in the Spirit
of Jazz, Reggae, and R&B...............................The Puzzle
..............................Calvary Southern Baptist Youth Choir Greater New Jerusalem New Generation .......................Sigma Bates ...................Kappa League .................AH Star League .......The Authentic 2003
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Grand Finale
Pop Lockers High Steppers
Gelebra^
In Honor Of Black History Month
"Celebrating Yesterday, Embracing Tomorrow... Today11
Las Vegas Valley Water District February 28, 2003
11 a.m.
Black National Anthem Kiwa Jefferson & Donnell Hogan
"Lift Every Voice and Sing"
Welcome
Pat Mulroy General Manager
Essay Contest Winner
Fashion Show
Yvonne Lewis
Reading
Kevin Bridgewater
Dramatization
Penny Tootle
Musical Selection
Portrayal of Temptations
Introduction of Speaker
Pat Mulroy
Guest Speaker
Lorenzo Creighton President, Flamingo Las Vegas
Introduction of the Sisters of AKATeen, Inc. Donnyss Rucker
Trivia Drawing
Closing Remarks
Soul Food Tasting

AKAteen Report
Thirty-two AKAteens attended sisterhood sleep-over weekend at the home of Soror Donnyss Rucker.
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young ladies looked at movies
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watch 2001 and 2002 Step Show Tape
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ate, fellowshiped, and played games
Sorors: Domini Calloway, Nakia Barker, Dorothy Hatcher, Tina Rimmmey, and Donnyss Rucker attended step show try-outs.
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General Meeting March 16th Sorors Dorothy Hatcher, and Donnyss Rucker attended.
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March Step Practice 03-20,21,22,27,28 at Bonner Elementary School^Sorors Dorothy Hatcher, Jackie Harris, and Donnyss Rucker)
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Sorors: Rucker and Hatcher attended Unity Council Meet: March 20,27
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April 3,10th Soror Donnyss Rucker attended Unity Council Meeting x
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April 3,4: Step Practice (Soroirs: Hariris, HutcUe*; Racket- a
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April 4th Meeting Step Team Selected: Sorors Donnyss Rucker, Dorothy Hatcher, Nakia Barker, Jackie Harris attend
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Movie Night Postponed (Proficiency Test Preparation)
Calendar Additions;
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April 17th: Unity Council Picnic from 12-6 (cooks arrive by 10am) at Lorenzi Park We need AKA Chaperons (8-10)
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Need: $75.00 (requested from each youth groups: AKAteens, Del-Uniqeiss, Divas, Sigma Beta Club, Kappa League, Omega Gents, Men of Tonjorrow.)
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Due: April 10th we expect 200+youth
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May 18th: Mother-Daughter Tea collaborative effort£fTO Arts and Humanities Committee)
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May 31: Unity Fest Step Show^Xrtemis Ham Hall UNLv)
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June 14th: Senior Soiree
Fifteen girls out of twenty-seven girls were selected based on GPA, practice attendance, physical ability and team spirit, there names are as follows:
Kiesha Ellis
Ashley Dodson
Brandi Richardson
Britney Whaley
Danetia Jefferson
Dominique Seymour
Candace Hatcher
Craigen Rucker
Kathryn Hampton
Nicole Eagle Princess Chiles Jarvis Graham Kendra Lawson Shalicia Lewis Michelle Cater
Respectfully Submitted^
Membership Committee
Sorors: Rucker, Calloway, Hatcher, Harris, Barker
AKAteen Committee Report June 7, 2003
The AKAteens participated in the 9th annual Unity Fest Step Show on May 31, 2003 as Artemis Ham Hall at UNLV. They came in second. Soror Kenyatta Neal- Johnson served as our judge. We received a participation trophy.
15 of our graduating Seniors will be attending college, one will be joining the military. 14 of our 16 Seniors have decided to participate in the Senior Soiree on June 21 Respectfully submitted te the AKAteen committee
It must be bourne in mind that the tragedy of life does not lie in not reaching your goal. The tragedy lies in having no goal to reach. It is not a calamity to die with dreams unfulfilled, but it is a calamity not to dream. It is not a disgrace to reach that stars, but it is a disgrace to have no stars to reach for. Not failure, but low aim, is a sin.
Dr. Benjamin E. Mays
1895-1984
October 4, 2003
AKAteen Report Theta Theta Omega Chapter
The Akateen youth group has been active for approximately 9 years. Its purpose is to provide enrichment, and opportunity to young ladies grades 9- 12. The Akateen youth group is not all work. It is an organization geared to learning, having fun, meeting and relating to others; all of which are part of a child’s growth and success.
2001: Soror Donnyss Rucker was appointed as Advisor to this committee. Active membership in Akateens was 13 girls (6 committee members; 3 actively participated.)
2003: Membership was increased to 89 girls with 54 remaining active. (Active status being participation in 2 service projects; attending 50% of workshops and 50% of meetings)
7 committee members
3 committee members remained active
Akateen Participation: 2002-2003
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Membership Teas
15 Meetings held
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Parties including Christmas party jointly with the Sigma Beta Club sponsored by Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. with 142 in attendance.
3 Sleep-overs
2 Service Projects- Candy for Hospitals, and canned food drives
11 Workshops including:
Etiquette and social graces
Economic Workshop
Money Matters Work Shop
Study skills
“Is He a Contender” (dating for the future)
College preparation
Proficiency test preparation
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Art Exhibit/ Enrichment Lecture by artist “Magnificence of nature”
Participation in MLK Parade
Gas Company Black History Month Programs
Unity Fest Picnic Senior Soiree
Mother Daughter Tea
60 practices for step-show Unity Fest Step-Show
Senior Soriee
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A joint venture with Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. (Sigma Beta Club)
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Fee per child was ($25.00)
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This event was totally self- sufficient. All bills were paid including $500 to the Palace Station Hotel (remaining $500 paid by the Sigma Beta Club)
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Medallions, plaques, certificates awarded
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15 rehearsals were given for Akateens, dates, fathers and mothers.
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$80 in checks turned over to the sorority
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out standing Bill for Printing $71.82 to be reimbursed to Soror Rucker
Because of the sweet spirit of Soror Sandra Stewart-Bass who contributed $100 to the Akateens the 4 participants were given $25.00 each in the form of a scholarship. Our beautiful Basileus, Soror Billie Rayford donated silver boxes lined in velvet to our participants.
Special Thanks to Sorors Ethel Archibald, Annette Craighead, and Sandra Stewart Bass. They provided printing, calligraphy, monetary support and were dance partners at the event for children whose mothers could not attend. Special Thanks, also to Ehraeda Rucker, daughter of Soror Donnyss who choreographed step show steps, parade steps and dance routines for Akateens dates, fathers and mothers.
I have intervened in 6 parent conferences, 4 school conferences, numerous intervention phone calls with girls, parents and their boyfriends. This year we lost no active members to teen-age pregnancy. We had one suicide attempt.
8 of our 12 seniors are attending 4 years colleges
3 are attending Junior Colleges
1 is attending Beauty College in California
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joined the US Marine Corps
3 of our graduates were Akateens for 4 years (9-12 grade)
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were members for 3 years (10-12 grade)
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were members for 2 years (11-12th grade)
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were members for their Senior year only.
The 3 remaining advisors attended ALL functions. There was never a function or activities were the advisors were not present. The 3 remaining advisors spent $2,189.02 of personal funds to support this group. The figure does not include gas amounts, picking up and bringing girls home after events, functions or meetings. Paying for Parade, and step-show outfits and shoes for children of parents unable to afford the clothing. Feeding them at events and functions are remaining circling back to make sure all is clear and there are no walks down lovers’ lane.
2 recommendations:
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That the Akateen youth group take a hiatus for 1 year to give Theta Theta Omega Chapter the opportunity to plan a viable and workable plan of action devoted to mentoring 60 plus young ladies.
This plan needs to include a
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A budget of more than $100
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A committed committee of more than 3 members
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By-Laws
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Rules and regulations
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Liability insurance that covers our participation with minor children at events, functions, and , meetings
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Safe meting place
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Inclusion in Chapter scholarship program
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That $100 of the 2003-2004 Committee funds be presented to Candice Hatcher daughter of Soror Dorothy Hatcher who graduated with a 4.4 grade point average and is attending the college of William and Mary in Williamsberg, Va.
Respectfully submitted,
Jackie Harris
Dorothy Hatcher
Donnyss Rucker, Chair
AKATEEN TASK FORCE MEETING November 17, 2003 5:30pm
The task force met and decided on our purpose. The task force purpose was to discuss the viability of continuing the AKATEEN Teen enrichment program and if we decided to continue than how would be make changes and what changes would be made.
The task force decided that the group was viable and we got to work discussing any needed changes.
TARGET GROUP - * The current members would be allowed to stay. *Next group would be 9-11th grade.
*12th grader could also become a part with a recommendation from and active Theta Theta Omega Soror.
A letter will be sent to all current members advising them that we are restructuring the group and that we will begin again in February 2004.
PURPOSE - * Soror Tisha and Soror Nakia will develop a purpose/motto for the AKATEENS
MEETING PLACE - Doolittle Community Center will be explored for the workshop Meeting place.
FIRST MEETING - February 21, 2004
Parent/Child Orientation
COMMITTEES -
Academics - Domini & Tasha
Workshops - Tisha, Jackie, Marian^1'*0'”'*
Social/Cultural - Vicki, Isabel
Community Service - Nakia, Cashia
Awards - Nakia, Keysa
Senior Recognition/Awards Presentation
Mother - Daughter Tea
NOTEBOOKS
PARENTS
AKATEEN
COMMITTEE MEMBERS/TTO BASILEUS/TTO 1st Anit-Basileus
NEEDED FORMS/PAPERWORK
Transportation Wavier
Notice of Receipt for notebooks
Not for Profit letter
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE
Rotation calendar will be created.
AKATEENS will meet 2nd and 4th Saturday
2nd Saturday - Workshops
4th Saturday - Community Service or Social/Cultural activity Workshops - 2 to 3 sorors in attendance Social/Cultural - 5 to 6 sorors in attendance
Community Service - 5 to 6 sorors in attendance
AKATEEN MEETING December 30,2003 5:30pm
Members present: Marian Bums, Lavonne Lewis, Domini Calloway, Rhoda Anderson, Tina Rimmey, Tasha Daniels, Nakia Barker, Jacqueline Hall, Keysa Rogers, and Belisa Brownlee
Copies of the purpose was given to all members present. Belisa agreed to look at the purpose and change the wording. Thanks was given to Tisha and Nakia for coming up with the original words for the purpose.
We are still gathering the names and addresses of the current AKATeens.
Sharon Savage drafted the letter to be sent to the current members and their parents. The letter will be changed incorporating suggestions made by the committee. Jackie will make the changes. It will be ready for signature at the next regular meeting.
The welcome back tea is set for February 28, 2004. Doolittle community center is not available at all during that month. Tina R. will check with her church ’ if the multi purpose room would be available. Belisa will check with her apartment’s clubhouse, and Jackie will check with the Libraries around town.
A list tentative dates for AKATeens meetings, community service, and social activities were distributed to the committee. The first workshop is set for March 13, 2004.
Jackie and Tasha will work on the inserts for the notebooks. Domini, Keysa, and Belisa will purchase the notebooks to be used for the committee & AKATeens. The parents’ folders will be different.
Several forms need to be developed: permission slip, school progress forms, and pick up list by parents.
The next meeting is set for January 27, 2004.