Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Theta Theta Omega Chapter graduate advisor reports

GRADUATE ADVISOR REPORTFOROCTOBER and NOVEMBER 2002There are 9 members of Kappa Xi:1. Andrea Cox2. Chrystal Harris3. Levona Williams4. Erica Moncoduit5. Ebony Sullivan6. Erin Dangerfield7. Samaria Williams Johnson8. Simone Tyree9. Ashley TisdaleThe graduating members of Kappa Xi are Ashley Tisdale and Simone Tyree.During the months of October and November Kappa Xi met four times with the some of the Graduate Advisor’s Task Force. The following activities were planned and carry out by Kappa Xi members:1. Meals on Wheels-October 19,2002- 250 lunches were made and distributed2. Sex in the Dark - October 19,2002- A well attended seminar on dating and relationships was held at UNLV.3. Breast Cancer Awareness Day - October 23,2002- Pamphlets and Breast Cancer Awareness ribbons were distribute on UNLV campus.4. Blood Drive Bank- October 29,2002- Flyers were made and distributed throughout the campus.5. Buckle Up Day - November 14,2002-Distrubute informative pamphlets and posted statistical data on posters concerning traffic accidents with out belts, around the sidewalks of the campus.6. National Family Day- November 16,2002 - Volunteered their time and services at the St. Vincent Soup Kitchen.7. Thanksgiving Day — November 23,2002 — 3 Thanksgiving baskets were prepared, decorated and distributed.T ^jl ^)DOONew officers were elected: Basileus - Andrea Cox Anti-Basileus — Levona Williams Grammateus - Erin Dangerfield Tammiouchos - Ebony Sullivan Epistoleusg Ebony Sullivan
Graduate Advisor Report October 5, 2002The Undergraduates held their first meeting of the semester on August 15, 2002.There are eight girls currently active this semester. Four of them are seniors: Simone Tyree, Ashley Tisdale, Samaria Johnson-Williams, and Erin Dangerfield.At the beginning of the semester the undergrads had an Economic activity. They created a black business directory for the incoming Freshman^, that provide information on different businesses that were available in the city; such as beauty salons, barber shops, and fast food restaurants. They also attended the Orientation for the New Students.On September 25th, they hosted an Art showcase on the campus of UNLV, where different students displayed their various talents. There was a great turn out.On September 18, the Regional Director, under the leadership of the 26th Supreme Basileus, Soror Linda White sent out a letter concerning Undergraduate intake. Effective September 17, all undergraduates, membership intake will be suspended until the November Board meeting, There will be no approvals of either sorors or chapters who have been suspended being returned to active status until the November Board meeting at which the process will be reviewed. There will be no Rush or Intake activities in the Far Western Region for the Undergraduate Chapters only. The Graduate Chapters are not affected by this decision. It was recommended that they spend time on chapter retreats, cluster, and finding ways to implement “The Spirit of Alpha Kappa Alpha.”The next Undergraduate meeting will be held on Sunday, October 13th, at 4pm.Respectfully SubmittedRhoda Y. AndersonGraduate Advisor Assistant
GRADUATE ADVISOR REPORT
FOR
MAY 2002
During the month of April the following events occur:
1. April 5-7 MIP Weekend: Results 2 new sorors
a. Ebony Sullivan
b. Erin Dangerfield
2. April 13 Annual Picnic (purpose: to thank other Greek org. for their support)
3. April 28 Greek Life Awards Kappa Xi received:
a. Academic award to students with 3.5 or better:
Natalie Ward
Ashley Tisdale
B. Katrina Dunn: Outstanding chapter member
c. Outstanding Educational program:
4. April 28 Meeting:
Calendar of next school year were proposed
5 May 2-5 Far Western Regional Conference
a. In attendance were:
Ashley Tisdale
Katrina Dunn
Tasheba Davis
Levone Williams
B Participants:
Levonne Williams was a Presenter: Topic of discussion was: What makes
UG’s tick
C. Awards received at the Regional were:
a. Regional award for GPA of 3.0 or higher
*Z1. Natalie Ward
2. Ashley Tisdale
B. Received a check of $200.00 for their Buckle-Up Program
C. Outstanding Recognition for their EAF and On TRACK programs
6. May 17,2002, will be the “Black Graduation Day” T he speaker will be
Soror Mara L. Jones, Poet. It will be held at the Student Union Bldg. Rooms
201-204 at 7:00 PM
7. May 18,2002 Graduation at 9: 00 Thomas & Mack auditorium
8. While at the Far Western Regional, I attended and completed the Graduate
Advisors Institute Workshop. The information and the presenters were
informative and well organized. I acquire a lot of knowledge, leadership
techinques and valuable “slick sense” In addition, I was privilege to be a
delegate and represent TTQ in the meetings and voting.
Graduate Advisor’s February ReportFeb 12,2002At the monthly Greek Leadership meeting. Kappa Xi ofAKA was informed that they are one of two chapters receiving the Overall Excellence Award for chapter development at Greek Leadership Day. This event will take place March 3 at the Student Union Bldg.Feb.24,2002Five members will be going to the 73rd Regional. Three members volunteered to be facillators at the regional and two will be presenters.Rush Chairman and co-chairman were chosen. Dates were submitted and approved by the regional.Mar. 17 RushMar. 18 VotingApr. 5-7 MIP
Graduate Advisor’s January ReportJan .04-06 I attended and participated in the Grad Adv. Retreat, conducted by Soror Diana Shipley, Far Western Region Director. I was informed about some of the duties and responsibilities of a Grad. Adv. I met and fellowship with other Grad Advisors from the region. The retreat was very informative and enjoyable. Our presenters, Kaweeda Adams, Billie Rayford and Willa White did a magnificent job.Jan. 11-13 Ashley Tinsley, Chapter Basileus of Kappa Xi, served as a facilitator for the Greek retreat. The agenda covered leadership and leadership skills. As a results of the retreat, 5 common values for the Greek community were identify: Respect, Education, Relationships, Understanding and Loyalty. The Greek Community of UNLV identified the following goals for the school year:A. Improve communicationsB. Promote the benefits of Greek life.C. Increase community PRD. Provide positive interactive Greek programs
Jan 20 An informal meeting was held at Ashley’s home. The following was discussed:
A.
Preliminary plans for their Founder’s Day recognition.
B.
Rhoda and I were introducing to the chapter as the new Graduate Advisor and Assistant.
C.
A transferred undergraduate, Erica Monconduit, from Louisiana State U. was introduced to the chapter. We are in the process of obtaining her records
Jan 22 Sharon, Ashley and I met with the Greek Life Advisor Council at the Student Union Bldg. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss the floor plans of the future Greek House and inform us that certain forms were due to the Council.
Jan. 27 A formal meeting was held at the Student Union Bldg. Sharon and Rhoda were in attendance.
A.
Plans for Founder’s Day were finalize. They decided the date, time, what refreshments would be served, what kind of posters needed to be made, who shall make them, and the type of literature that would be on display for visitors
B.
Ideas and activities for the months of Feb. and March were discussed and assigned to sorors for further discussions and formations of plans.
1.
Feb. 1 Rededication at Soror Quida’s home
2.
Feb. 2 Founder’s Day at Monte Carlo
3.
Feb. 12 Matt Kelly Elem. School
4.
Feb.24 Formal mtg
5.
Mar. 3 Formal mtg.
6.
Mar. 4 Skee Week
7.
Mar. 16 Mardi Gras Ball
8.
Mar. 17 Rush Week and Formal mtg.
Jan. 29 Founder’s Day was celebrated by Kappa Xi sorors in a very festive way. It was held in room 210 of the Student Union Bldg, from 10; 30 - 1:30. Each soror rotated their time to man the room and talk to visitors about the sorority and future activities of the Sorority. It was well attended and well decorated. Their goal of informing students about the sorority and the Founders’ of the sorority were met.. Sorors Rhoda and Tina were in attendance.
Feb 1 Rededication service, at Soror Quida’s house, was attended by all Kappa Xi members’ that were not working that evening.
Feb. 2 Founder’s Day was attended by all Kappa Xi members, except for Natalie Ward, who was visiting a graduate school. Natalie was the recipient of The Lois Ice Scholarship Award. The members of Kappa Xi acted as hostess and were also instrumental in assisting with the program. Thank You TTQ for donating your tickets for the Kappa Xi members.