Sorors,
September marks the season of new beginnings; reflection, planning, and renewed momentum. There are several opportunities for chapter members to display gratitude for blessingsbestoweduponusthroughouttheyear. Therefore, letusspringintoactionthroughourparticipationinscheduled activities.
Iadmitthatwemayfalter;butthroughGod’sgrace,wegetup andtryagainbecauseitisimperativethatwepersistinrealizing themissionandvisionofthegreatestsororityandchapteron earth. Thereisstillsomuchworktobedone,anditisthrough ourworkthatGodgetstheglory.
Thereisnodoubtthatwebecomewearyandoftentimesfeel tatteredandtorn;butletusrestandkeepgoinguntilchapter goals are realized. We must continue to move forward to completethemeaningful,authentic,thoughtful,involved,and community focused opportunities ahead of us as did our foundersalmost118yearsago. Wherewouldwebetodayhad theydecidedtositdownwithallthetalenttheybroughttothe table?
Thislifeisprecious,andwemusttreatitassuch. Stayengaged by attending workshops and meetings, reading AKA documents, uplifting our community through service, and adheringtosoundadvice. Stayconnectedbycallingsistersto checkonthemduringthemonthofOctober.Weneedeach other. Encourage your sisters to stay woke and centered. Aboveall,praywhileitisday,andrememberthatweareour sisters’keeper!
Sisterlyandwithlove,
RoseMary Bolden
SororRoseMaryBolden Basileus-2024-2025
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BacktoChapter,BacktoSisterhood
Justlikethefirstdayofschool,it’stimetograbourtools, packoursupplies,andstepbackintothespacewhere sisterhoodthrives.Summerbreakgaveustimetorestand recharge,butnowit’stimetogetbacktowork together. Aswereuniteforchaptermeetings,let’sbringourbest selves,ourbrightestsmiles,andourmostwillinghearts. TheSisterlyRelationsCommitteeisheretospark connection,encouragekindness,andstrengthenthebonds thatmakeoursisterhoodunshakable. Solet’ssharpenourpencils,openourhearts,andgetready towriteournextchapter sidebyside,inservice,inlove, andintruesisterhood.
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It specializes in Project Management including Business Planning and Leadership As a Certified Project Manager for 20 yrs., Carolyn supported companies in retail, health care, telecommunication, manufacturing and government.
Carolynfirmlybelievesthatprojectmanagementistheartofcoordinating resources and directing disciplinary groups so that the components of workperformedachievethedesiredobjectivesandgoalsofthebusiness. Shedevelopsbusinessplansintoroadmapsforachievingsuccessfulproject delivery She believes that through planning and skillfully launching projects,leadershipskillsaredeveloped Carolynwasrecentlyrecognized bytheCityofPlano.
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Chairman
SororQuinnieNichols Queenish1@yahoo.com 972-748-6798
Co-Chairmen
GoldenSororDeborahJ Kilgore Email: djkilgore60@yahoocom 214-232-1350
SororLaRondaEHicks
Email:laronda34@sbcglobal.net 214-288-8827
SororTarranceJones
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SororYvonneHall Email:ydhall2004@yahoocom 817-807-7751
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TotheRadiantWomenofAlphaXiOmega
AswegatherforHomecomingundertheelectrifyingtheme “SettingitOfffromSparkletoFlame,”weareremindedofthe brilliancethateachofyoubringstoourchapterandthelegacywe continuetoignite.
Fromthefirstglimmerofsisterhoodthatdrewustogethertothe blazingtrailwenowwalkasleaders,mentors,andchangemakers; thisseasonisacelebrationofourevolution.Wearenotjust returninghome;wearereignitingthefirethatfuelsourpurpose, ourpassion,andourpower.
LetthisHomecomingbemorethanareunion.Letitbearevival.A momenttohonorthesparkleofoursharedmemoriesandtheflame ofourfutureimpact.Whetheryouaresteppingontotheyard,into leadership,orsimplyintoanewchapterofyourjourney,knowthat yourlightmatters.Andtogether,weshinebrighter.
Solet’ssetitoff!Withelegance,withexcellence,andwiththe unstoppableenergythatdefinesAlphaXiOmega.
With sincere sisterly love, Epistoleus Committee
Soror India Davis SororIndiaDavis
Initiationyearandchapter: 2024,EpsilonSigma,EastTexas
A&MUniversity
Profession: ProjectEngineer
FunFact:I’mawomaninthe
ConstructionFieldasa1st GenerationCollegeGraduate
AXiOM.A.T.
Soror Creslond Fannin SororCreslondFannin
Initiationyearandchapter: 1999,AlphaXiOmega
Profession:Education
Administration
FunFact:I’maprouddogmom withapugnamedGucci.
C.Involved REACTIVATED & TRANSFER SORORS
Soror Heather D. Johnson SororHeatherD.Johnson
Initiationyearandchapter: 2003,XiPsiChapteratTexasA&M University,CollegeStation,TX
Profession:AssistantGeneral CounselforanOilandGas company
FunFact: Ienjoytraveling,reading, cyclingincentury(100+mile)bikerides, andsupportingmykidsincompetitive soccerandvolleyball.
Soror Taylor Scott SororTaylorScott
Initiationyearandchapter: 2018,EtaKappaChapteratLSU Profession:First-yearcommercial litigationattorneyatBradleyArant BoultCummings,LLP FunFact:Ilovetocookandenjoy hostingmyfamilyandfriendsfor dinnersandevents.Iamtrulythe “hostesswiththemostess”
AXiOM.A.T.
Initiationyearandchapter: 2018,AlphaThetaChapter atThe GramblingStateUniversity Profession:Accounting Professional Funfact:Afunfactabout yourself-IrecentlymetIssaRae!
C.Involved REACTIVATED & TRANSFER SORORS
Soror Rhyann Lindsey SororRhyannLindsey
Initiationyearandchapter: 2023,EpsilonMuChapterat UniversityofNorthTexas Profession:Startinggraduate schooltoobtainaMaster'sin
SocialWork FunFact:Iamlefthanded
Soror Alician White SororAlicianWhite
Afterabriefbreak,AlphaXiOmega's"UpliftOurLocalCommunity"initiativecamebackstrongwith serviceprojectforourchapterretreat.Thisyear,wepartneredwithViola’sHouse,aDallasmaternityho thatprovidessafehousingandsupportforteenmothersfacinghomelessness
Ourmembersgenerouslyansweredthecallfordonations.ThroughanAmazonWishListanddirect contributions,weprovidedover3,000essentialitems,includingdiapers,wipes,andsanitarynapkins,alo with$1,303inmonetarygifts.Oureffortsareatestamenttoourcommitmenttosupportingmothersa childreninneed.
OnAugust7,wecontinuedourservicetraditionbypartneringwiththeAmericanCareFoundationan othercommunitygroupstoserveover500studentsfromOakCliff Wehelpedpreparethemforthene schoolyearbyprovidingfreehaircuts,lunch,andbackpacksfilledwithschoolsupplies,uniforms,andto AlphaXiOmegacontinuestobeashiningexampleofserviceandsisterhood.
Self-CareAwarenessMonthisrecognizedinSeptember.Theobjectiveisto emphasizetheimportanceofunderstandingone’sownthoughts,feelings,and behaviorstoeffectivelymanagementalhealth.Duringthismonth,practicebeing goodtoyourself,andtaketimetogrowinself-careandpersonalwellness.
Hereareafewwaystoexerciseself-care:
∙PrioritizeSelf-Care:Engageinactivitiesthatpromoterelaxationandwell-being,such asexercise,mindfulness,spendingtimeinnature,orpursuinghobbies.
∙ConnectwithOthers:Buildandmaintainstrongsocialconnections,aspositive relationshipsarevitalformentalhealth.
∙LearnNewSkills:Engageinactivitiesthatchallengeyouandpromotepersonal growth,suchaslearninganewlanguageorskill.
∙SeekProfessionalHelp:Ifyouorsomeoneyouknowisstrugglingwithmentalhealth challenges,don'thesitatetoseeksupportfromamentalhealthprofessional.
∙SupportOthers:Reachouttofriends,family,orcommunitymemberswhomaybe experiencingmentalhealthchallenges.
∙BeMindfulofYourBodyandMind:Payattentiontoyourphysicalandmental needs,suchasgettingenoughsleepandstayinghydrated.
SororMyrnaDartson,Chairman
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On the Vine: Roses & Pearls (bi-weekly announcements)
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