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MessagefromtheBasileus

Sorors,

May’s theme is Rooted in Sisterhood: Growing in Unity. ThequestionIaskofyoutodayiswhatareyoudoingto ensurethatoursisterhoodissustainedandgrowinginunity?

Doyousmileandsayhellotoasisterwhosharesyourspace? Doyougenuinelycareabouthowsistersarefaring,orisitall about you? May we continue to strive to realize the true meaningofthethemewehavechosentoperpetuateinour organization? After the May chapter meeting, we will celebrate I&PFD scholarship recipient winners. Please remainwhenthemeetingadjournstogreetthewinnersand their parents. Let us shake hands with graduating senior scholarshiprecipientsandwishthemsuccessontheircollege journey.

Finally,weareonourwaytothe93rdSCRC!TheSCRC willbeginonApril30andendonMay4,2025.Enjoyand bringsomeinformationbacktothechapterthatwillgrow sorors in knowledge. If you have not purchased your AmazonorWalmartgiftcardstodonatetoCACarforthe SCRC service project in Little Rock, please contact Soror BeverlyRandall,ourPecuniousGrammateus,todayviatext, email, or phone. She, along with Soror Tamela Owens White,Anti-PecuniousGrammateus,willworkonwaysto help secure the donation. Help Alpha Xi Omega Chapter securetheirdonationgoalof$500.00plusforachapterour sizetosoarhigherinservice.

RoseMary Bolden

Sisterly, SororRoseMaryBolden Basileus-2024-2025

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GROWINGSISTERHOOD

GrowingRelationshipsandBonding

Asspringbringsgrowthandrenewal,it’stheperfecttimetonurtureour sisterhood.TakeamomenttoconnectwithyourAKAPalandgettoknow atleasttwonewSorors.Lendahelpinghandwithspringcleaningor surpriseaSororwithasmallgiftthatrepresentstheseason’sfreshenergy. Celebratemembershipmilestonesandreflectonthebondsthatmakeour sisterhoodstrong.Justlikenature,sisterhoodthriveswithcare,patience, anddedication.Asyouclearouttheold,resetyourintentionsonbuilding meaningfulconnectionsandfosteringloveamongyoursisters.Letthis seasonofgrowthinspireyoutostrengthenthetiesthatbindustogether.

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DearestSorors,

AsthevibrantenergyofspringunfoldsaroundusthisApril,paintingourworldinhues of renewal and growth, I find myself reflecting on the beautiful tapestry of our sisterhood.Justasnatureawakensfromitsslumber,maythismonthbringafreshsense ofpurpose,joy,andconnectiontoeachofourlives.

Apriloftenfeelslikeatimeofgentletransition.Thebusynessofwintergiveswaytothe promiseofwarmerdaysandnewbeginnings.It'sawonderfulopportunitytopause amidstourindividualjourneysandappreciatetheunwaveringsupportandcamaraderie wefindwithinourbond.Ihopethismonthencouragesusalltonurturetheseedsof ouraspirations,bothindividuallyandcollectively Let'scontinuetoupliftandinspire oneanother,celebratingeachother'striumphsandofferingcomfortduringmoments ofchallenge.Justlikethedelicateblossomsthatemergethisseason,ourindividual strengthscontributetothecollectivebeautyandresilienceofourchapter.

Let's also be mindful of the opportunities April presents for growth and service. Perhapswecanfindnewwaystoconnectwithourcommunity,embodyingthevalues that lie at the heart of our sisterhood Whether it's through a shared project, a thoughtfulgesture,orsimplylendingalisteningear,let'scontinuetomakeapositive impacttogether Asthedayslengthenandtheworldarounduscomesalive,maywe cherishtheuniqueandirreplaceablebondweshare.Let'sembracethespiritofrenewal, cultivatedeeperconnections,andcontinuetogrowtogether,supportingeachother everystepoftheway.

Wishingyouallamonthfilledwithwarmth,inspiration,andtheunwaveringloveof oursisterhood.

EpistoleusCommittee

Soror Karen Parson, Chairman

May 3, 2025

JointElection*

InTexas,theMayJointElection*isakeyopportunityforvoterstoparticipateinlocal governancebyselectingofficialssuchascitycouncilmembers,schoolboardtrustees,and othermunicipalrepresentatives.Theseelectedofficialsplayacrucialroleinaddressinglocal needs,fromeducationtopublicsafetyandcommunitydevelopment

KeyDates&Deadlines

Apr3

Apr 22

Apr.22

Apr.29

May3

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SchrettaStewart-Mays,Chairman

LaShawnBoyd-Russell,Co-Chairman

SandraJackson,Co-Chairman

CorettaSigler,Co-Chairman

DeborahKilgore-Webb,Co-Chairman

Strengthenoursisterhoodwithsmall,thoughtfulgesturesthatmakeabigimpact.Send anencouragingmessagetoasister,treatsomeonetocoffee,orofferahelpinghandwhen needed.Surpriseasisterwithahandwrittennoteorasmalltokenofappreciation. Celebratehersuccessesandupliftherduringchallenges.Asimpleactofkindness a smile,alisteningear,orathoughtfulgesture—candeepenconnectionsandremindeach otherofthepowerofsisterhood.Let’smakesisterlinessadailypractice,showinglove andsupportinmeaningfulways…Tag,you’reit!

Committee Connection Scholarship Committee

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50/50RAFFLE

Yourcontinuedsupportofthe50/50RafflebenefitingtheLisaLittleScholarshipfor booksisappreciated.Thedeadlinetopurchaseticketsforthismonth'sraffleis Thursday,May8,2025,at5:00p.m.

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PARLIAMENTARYPROCEDURETIPSFOR PRETTYPOLISHED,ANDPURPOSEFULMEETINGS

HeySorors!Readytokeepourmeetingsaspolishedasourpearlsandassmoothasourstrolls? Let’sbrushuponafewparliamentaryproceduretips becauseorderisalwaysinstyle!

Tip#1:MotionCommotion

Ifyou’vegotabrightidea(orjustwanttosuggestweaddextradesserts),youneedtomakea motion:“MadamBasileus,Imovethat…”Andwaitforasecond no,nottimepassing,but anotherSorortosay“Second!”beforewecandiscussit.Nosecond?Nogo!

Tip#2:DebatewithGrace

Speakonlywhenrecognizedbythepresidingofficer(aka themeetingqueen ��) Keep commentson-topic savetheteaandeyerollsforafterthemeeting.

Tip#3:KnowWhentoSayWhen

Tiredofgoingincircles?Youcanpolitelyenddebatebysaying:“Imovetheprevious question.”Iftwo-thirdsofthechapteragrees,westopthechatterandvote.Noshade,just business!

Tip#4:MinutesMatter

No,notthekindyoucountbeforebrunchstarts we ’retalkingaboutmeetingminutes! They’retheofficialreceipts ��.Oncecorrectedandapproved,what’swrittenstands.Ifit didn’thappenintheminutes…diditevenhappenatall?

Tip#5:KeepCalmandCarryOn

Ifthingsgettense(we’rehuman,ithappens),rememberRobert’sRulesareheretokeepus cute,coordinated,andconflict-free.Decorumisn’tjustafancyword it’soursuperpower.

InConclusion

Goodmeetingsarelikegoodsteproutines theyneedrhythm,respect,andalittlerazzledazzle.Let’scontinuetohandleourchapterbusinesswithgrace,order,andAKAflair!