Feb 2025 AXO IRC by akaaxo

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AKA’sobservedValentine’sDaybecauseitisadaytocelebrateloveand connection, aligning with the core values of sisterhood, unity, and servicetothecommunity,oftenexpressingthisthroughactsofkindness towardsoneanother.

Therefore, committee chairmen have planned meaningful, authentic, thoughtful,involved,communityfocusedeventsforyouandresidents ofthesouthernsectorofDallasduringthemonthofFebruary. Your attendance to scheduled events, such as the Leadership Development Committee’sworkshopforallsororsinterestedinbecomingagraduate advisorinthefuture,canmakeaworldofdifference. Notonlydowe wantyoutoattendplannedevents,butthechairmenrequestthatyou inviteotherstoourpubliceventstoexudewecare TheConnectionand Social Justice Committee will focus on education and ensure that we havere-trainedtoregistereligibleindividualstovote. Stayingpolitically astuteandengagedisaseriousmatter! Wemustkeepdribblingtheball sowecanpassonbestpracticesforgenerationstocome. Theworkis stillplentiful.

Severalofoursororsarebeinghonoredinthenexttwomonths,please purchaseaticketsoyoucanhelpcelebratethemandthehonorthathas beenbestoweduponthem. ChairmenoftheOurSeniorsCommittee haveencouragedustojointheminsendingcardsthatindicateweare thinkingoftheEmeraldsandthatwelovethem. Sendacardtosayhello, happybirthday,orhaveafabulousBlackhistorymonth.

Stayconnectedbyutilizing theAlphaXiOmega ChapterMembers-Only pageonFacebook.

Lest we forget, AKA is known for its commitment to community service,andValentine’sDaywasatimetoextendactsofloveandcareto thoseinneed Thismonthistheperfecttimetoalignwithourmottoof “Service to All Mankind”. Remember to post your Pink Goes Red picturesonFacebook.

Clickon“Featured”to learnaboutweekly activitiesandevents.

Kudos to the Mental Health Awareness Committee for planning a Love Clinic on February26,2025,attheAfricanAmericanMuseum.Seeyouthere.

Finally,ithasbeenconfirmedthatwewillbeattendingthe93rdSouthCentralRegional ConferencefromMarch30toApril4,2025,inLittleRock,Arkansas Moreinformation willbesharedsoontobetterprepareforARealDiamondExperience!

RoseMary Bolden

Sincerelyandwithsincerelove, SororRoseMaryBolden Basileus-2024-2025

SisterlyRelations AXiO

Sisterhood-I'mLovingIt!

RANDOM ACTS OF KINDNESS

Muchlikerandomactsofkindness,randomactsofsisterlinesshavethe powertobrightenaSoror'sdayinunexpectedways.Whetherit'sholding thedoor,leavingakindnote,orpayingforsomeone'scoffee,thesesmall gesturescancreatearippleeffectofpositivity.Kindnessdoesn'trequire grandeffort—justathoughtfulheartandamomentofyourtime.Younever knowhowmuchasimpleactcanmeantosomeonewhomaybestruggling.

Byspreadingkindness,weremindothersthattheyareseen,valued,and caredfor.Let'srememberthatthesmallestactsoftenleavethebiggest impacts.Together,wecanbuildaculturewherekindnessbecomesthe norm,nottheexception.Itmattersmorethanweknow.Let'sembracethese opportunitiestomakethesisterhoodalittlebrighter,onekindactatatime.

FinancialWellness&PlannedGiving AXiOM. T.I.C.Authentic

The Pearled Portfolio: Cultivating Financial Wisdom

WewantedtotakeamomenttorecognizeandcelebratethetopthreeSororswhosavedthemostduring our$19.29PearlfectSavings2024Challenge thattookplacefromApril2024toDecember2024.

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Joinusinrecognizing:

HugeCongratulations �� tothese3fortheiramazingwork.Their dedicationanddisciplinehavehelpedthemcollectivelysavewellover$10,000 collectivelytowardsourchapter’s2024SavingChallengegoal.Thisisa reminderthatcommitmentandconsistencypayoff.AmazingJob!

AlphaKappaAlphaSorority,Incorporated hassignificantlyimpactedBlackhistory.As the first nationally incorporated African Americansorority,ithaschampionedcivil rights,providededucationalopportunities, and spearheaded community service initiatives focused on healthcare and i t Thi l of dly

Thisisa1910"AlphaChapter"photoofAlpha KappaAlphaSorority.FromLefttoRight:Ethel JonesMowbray,NormaBoyd,AliceMurray,Joanna BerryShields(inthehat),SarahMeriweatherNutter (center),CarrieSnowden,andHarrietTerry.

In1908,whenopportunitiesforBlackwomeninhighereducationwereseverelylimited–with fewerthan1,000Blackwomenenrollednationwide–16remarkablewomenfoundedAlpha KappaAlphaSorority,Inc.TheircorepurposewastoempowerBlackwomen,advocatefor socialjustice,andimprovethelivesoftheircommunities.

Justliketheirancestorswhohadrecentlytastedfreedom,thewomenwhofoundedAlpha KappaAlphaSororityaskedthemselvesapowerfulquestion:'HowcanI,asaBlackwoman, helpbuildafairer,morejustAmericaforeveryone,nowandforthegenerationstocome?'

OURSENIORS

HealthyYou:ChairYogaforSeniors Therearemanyhealthbenefitsfromperformingyoga. Whynottakeayogaclassfromthecomfortofyour homeandfavoritechair?

OurSeniorsCommitteeannounces“Fit‘nFun”,a ChairYogaclassonMonday,March31,2025,at7pm viaZoom.Youdon’thavetobeaseniormembertojoin thisinteractivesession,sharethelinkwithfriendsso thattheymayalsojointhefun! Clickheretoregister.

Ourveryownfitnessinstructor,SororAmberMinion, willleadthisentertainingsession Besuretohave availableacomfortablechair,towel,hydrationand optionallightweightsifyoudesireamoreintense workout!Don’tforgettotunein! Welookforwardtoseeingyou!

OurSeniorsCommitteeisontheMove: OurSeniorsCommitteewasverybusyduringtheholidayseason,spreadinggiftstoourEmerald Sorors.CallsweremadetoourEmeraldsduringthewinterstormstoensuretheyweresafeand comfortable.It’simportantthatourEmeraldsknowthattheyareappreciatedandmissedby ourchapter.HelpthemstayinvolvedbybecominganEmeraldPartner.Ifinterested,please contactGoldenSororSandraBibbtovolunteer.ThisyearwerecelebratingOurEmeralds birthdayseachmonthbyannouncingthem atchaptermeetings.Wewanttoencouragesorors toshowthemlovebysendingbirthdaycards.

OurSeniorsCommittee DonnettaHenry,Chairman

SPRINGGARDENINGTIPS

Tistheseasontostartplanningyourspringflowerandvegetable gardens.Takestockofwhatthrivedandwhatmetanearlydemise.

1.Userecommendedvegetablesandflowersforourareaofthestate,

2.Takeasampleofyoursoilandhaveittestedevery2to3years.

3.Applypreplantfertilizertothegardenintherecommendedamount.

4.Afterplanting,examineyourgardenoftentokeepaheadofpotential problems.

5.Keepthegardenfreeofinsects,diseasesandweeds.

6.Usemulchestoconservemoisture,controlweeds,andreducegroundrot.

7.Waterasneeded,wettingsoiltoadepthof6inches.

8.Thinplantswhentheyaresmall.

9.Avoidexcessivewalkingandworkinginthegardenwhenthefoliageandsoilarewet.

10.Washyourgardentoolsandsprayerwellaftereachuse.

11.Keeprecordsofyourgardenactivitiesfornextyear’splanning.

SororSquads

Under the administration’s Strengthen Our Sisterhood initiative, AKA Soror Squads are being realigned under Sisterly Relations. We want every Soror to actively participate in an AKA Soror Squad. These small groups are organized around common interests and activities to foster stronger bonds.

Let’sstrengthenoursisterhoodthroughSororSquads!

Complete Registration: Select your 1st, 2nd, and 3rd preferences.

Squad Assignment: Based on interest and availability.

Commitment: 6 months to 1 year of active participation to build relationships within your squad.

Activities: Planned and led by Soror Squad Leads.

Committee Connection

Scholarship Committee

TheIvyTreasuresprizeforMarchisa“SpringBreakEssentials” basketwhichincludesone(1)paidregistrationtothe2025South CentralRegionalConference.Thebasketwillalsoinclude restaurantandmoviegiftcards,aSpringBreaksnackbag,books authoredbysororityauthorsandentrepreneurs,essentialsfora dayofrelaxation,AKAessentials,andothersurprisesThanksto theSupportingWomenEntrepreneursandBlackDollarDays Committeeforsponsoringthismonth'sIvyTreasures

50/50 Raffle

Your continued support of the 50/50 Raffle benefiting the Lisa Little Scholarship for books is appreciated The deadline to purchase tickets for this month's raffle is Thursday, February 27, 2025, at 5:00 p m Purchase 50/50 raffle tickets using this link.

ThedeadlinetopurchaseticketsisThursday,February27,2025, at5:00p.m.

UsethislinktopurchaseIvyTreasurestickets.