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MyDearestSorors,

HappyFounders’Day!Weareone,andthat’sthewayitis!

This was the message or sentiment conveyed to us by likemindedwomenbefore,during,andafterjoiningthegreatest sisterhood on earth. Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated®isonlyasgreatasourperceptionandwemake it. It is up to us to make it greater. If Alpha Xi Omega Chapteristoadvanceandsoarforanother117years,itmust happenthroughouractions,conversations,work,andtalents. Givethebestyouhaveinside.

Ifyouhavebecomedisillusionedorweary,pushtherestart, refresh,andrecommitbuttonstobecomereinvigorated.The workisstillplentiful,andwearestillattemptingtocapturea visionfair.Letusnotbecomewearyinwelldoing,forindue seasonweshallreapifwefaintnot.(Galatians6:9).

Be intentional in focusing on participating in meaningful, authentic,involved,andcommunity-basedservice.Sororsare expected to donate, visit, and serve on behalf of Alpha Xi OmegaChapteratseveralnon-profitorganizations,andIam excited to soar even higher in the service opportunities planned For we represent Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated®,andthat’sthewayitis!

Remembertopracticehumility. LetusaskGodtosetawatch beforeourmouthsandkeepthedoorofourlipssothatwe won’t offend or must seek forgiveness for negative words spoken. Uplift, push, pull, and do whatever it takes to encourageeachothertogettothefinishlinewiththeAlpha XiOmegaspirit. Afterall,weareone!

Sincerelyandwithheartfeltgratitude,

RoseMary Bolden

SororRoseMaryBolden

Basileus-2024-2025

Stayconnectedbyutilizing theAlphaXiOmega ChapterMembers-Only pageonFacebook.

Clickon“Featured”to learnaboutweekly activitiesandevents.

SisterlyRelations AXiO

CapturingaVisionFair:

Founders’Day/Reclamation

117yearsago,thefoundersofAlphaKappaAlpha Sorority, Incorporated® not only paved the way butalsohada"VisionFair.""VisionFair"isaterm usedtorefertoastrongfocusonfuturegoalsand communityimpact.Foundeduponthefoundation of overcoming inequalities and being collegeeducatedBlackfemales,oursororitywasborn.

OnewouldbeinclinedtothinkAlphaXiOmegaisalignedwiththepurposethatwassetforth. Better yet, we are exceeding expectations by maximizing opportunities to move forward progressivelythroughserviceandsisterhood.

•TOCULTIVATE&ENCOURAGE

•TOPROMOTEUNITY&FRIENDSHIP

•TOSTUDY&HELPALLEVIATEPROBLEMS

•TOBEOFSERVICETOALLMANKIND

Youareimploredtowatchthedocumentary,"TwentyPearls,"viaamajorstreamingplatforms.It examinesthesorority'shistory,beginningwithitsfoundingmembersandcontinuingintocurrent times.Itisrefreshingandremindsyoujusthowfarwehaveovercomeasasorority.

Unlikediamonds,rubies,emeralds,andmore,pearlsrequirenocuttingorpolishingbeforeuseand aresimplystunninginthewaytheynaturallyform.

AXiOM. T.I.C.Authentic

Black Brilliance Business Spotlight: Elevating Women Entrepreneurs

& The Black Dollar

CherylPolote-Williamson FoundingSoulReborn

Throughoutmyentrepreneurialjourney,I’vebeen gratefultolearninvaluablelessonsthatIhopewillinspire thosejuststartingout.Oneofthebiggestinsightsisthe importanceofaligningyourworkwithyourpassions. FoundingSoulRebornhasallowedmetouplift marginalizedcommunities,fuelingmydriveeveryday

Asanaward-winningauthor,filmmaker,transformational globalspeaker,andphilanthropist,I’vealsocometo appreciatethepowerofstorytellingServingastheEditor inChiefforaglobalmagazine,I’vewitnessedhow authenticnarrativescanfosterdeepconnectionsand inspiremeaningfulchange.

Embrace your unique story; it can truly set you apart in a competitive landscapeBuildinganetworkofsupportivementorsandfellowentrepreneurs isequallyvital Lastly,maintainingapositivemindsetandresilienceintheface ofchallengescanleadtoextraordinaryachievements Embracetheselessons andmayyourpathtosuccessbefulfilling!

AngelAdamsSalvino

DedicatedFounderofPremierMentalWellness

AngelAdamsSalvino,founderofPremierMentalWellness,hasover11 yearsofexperienceinnursing,dedicatinghercareertopsychiatriccare.Her passionformentalhealthledhertoestablishPremierMentalWellnessin 2019,wheresheservesasaMentalHealthNursePractitioner.Inthisrole, Angelprovidescomprehensivecaretoherpatients,includingdiagnosing conditions,prescribing,andmanagingmedications,andofferingtailored therapytomeetindividualneeds.

Angelisastrongadvocateforaspiring entrepreneurs,encouragingthemtosetclear timelinesandbusinessgoalsforeffective execution,whileremainingadaptableto navigatingunexpectedchallenges.

Beyondhercontributionstomentalhealth, Angel’scurrentandfutureventuresextendinto diverseindustries,includingrealestate,retail, andentertainment.Herinnovativespiritand commitmenttoexcellenceensurethatshe continuestomakeameaningfulimpactonall herendeavors.

BuildingOurEconomicWealthSupportingWomenEntrepreneurs SupportBlack-ownedbusinesses!

YourspendingempowersBlackcommunities. Trackspendingtoseeyourimpact. Shareyourpurchasesonsocialmediato inspireothers.

Make2025ayearofaction! Trackyourspendingbyclickinghere!

SupportingWomenEntrepreneurswillfocus effortstopromote,celebrate,enhance,reach, raisevisibilityandofferaccessforgreater revenue-generatingopportunities.

Let'supliftBlackcommunities!

BlackDollarDays

BlackDollarDayswillbeheldduringthemonthof Junewithafocusonleveragingourcollective buyingpowertofunnelrevenuetoBlack-owned businessesandbrands.

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 Email:tjones7887@sbcglobal.net Phone:817-793-7887

SororYvonneHall Email:ydhall2004@yahoocom 817-807-7751

MonthlyMeetingsDates/Times 2ndTuesdayofeverymonthviaZoom @7:00pmCST

AXiOM.A. I.C.Thoughtful

HappyFounders'DaySorors

AlphaKappaAlphaSorority,Incorporated®

AlphaXiOmegaChapter

Aswecelebrate117yearsofserviceand sisterhood,letuspausetoreflectonthe profoundimpactourFounders,the Twenty-TwoPearls,havehadonour livesandtheworldaroundus.Their vision,courage,andunwavering commitmenttoacademicexcellenceand servicetoallmankindcontinueto inspireustoday.

Thisyear,letusrecommitourselvestotheprinciplesofAlphaKappaAlpha. Letusstrivetoembodythevaluesofscholarship,service,sisterhood,andfiner womanhoodinallthatwedo.Letuscontinuetobuilduponthelegacyofour Foundersbymakingapositivedifferenceinourcommunitiesandempowering otherstoreachtheirfullpotential.

HappyFounders'Day!

SororDominiqueHaggen SororJudySolomon

InitiationYear:Fall2009,Delta

ZetaChapter,MichiganState University

Professionally:SeniorManager, ITConsulting,specializingin Strategy,PM,andChange Management

FunFactaboutme:Itraveledfor SouthAfrica

InitiationYear:2003,AlphaXi

OmegaChapter

Professionally:Project ManagerwithXeroxCorpof26 years

FunFactaboutme:Iamthe lifeoftheparty,evenwhenI'm nottryingtobe

AXiOM.A.T.Involved REACTIVATED & TRANSFER SORORS

SororYolandaAppleberry

InitiationChapter&Year: AlphaXiOmega-Fall2003

Occupation:HighSchool Counselor-FriscoISD

FunFact:Mylastchapterwas RhoNuOmegainSeoul,South Korea,whereIlivedforfouryears from2018to2022.

SororBrittanyOwens

Initiationyearandchapter:1963

SchoolorCity:TexasCollege Profession:RetiredFederal Government2009

Funfactaboutyourself:Iama performingartist,Jazzand Opera,performedatLincoln CenterinNewYorkCity.

SororTinaJackson,PhD

InitiationChapter:2022,Chi OmicronOmega, UniversityofTexasatAustin

Profession:Assistant Commissioner,Workforce Education

FunFact: IamthefirstAfrican Americanwomantoserveas AssistantCommissioner, WorkforceEducationatTHECB

ThetimeforactionisNOW! JoinyourConnectionandSocialActioncommittee aswemobilizeforchange.

This data highlights the significant work ahead. As we register voters this year, voter educationwillbeakeyfocus.We'llhostpublic events for Sorors and the community. Stay tuned for details. We also urge you to write letterstolocalandstaterepresentatives.Letterwriting tables will be available at chapter meetings.

SchrettaStewart-Mays

ChairmanofConnection&SocialActionCommittee

Co-Chairmen:

LaShawnBoyd-Russell

SandraJackson

CorettaSigler

DeborahKilgore-Webb

ThispastyearyourConnectionandSocial ActionCommittee:

Registeredover300newvoters. Wroteandmailedover750ofthe Operation1908letterwritingcampaign tolocalandstaterepresentatives. Reachedover4700individualsviaour votereducationmessagingcampaigns

LeadershipDevelopment

LeadershipDevelopmentCommitteeMini-Series

TheLeadershipDevelopmentCommitteewillpresentathree-part,mini-seriesdesignedto engageChapterOfficers,CommitteeChairman,Co-ChairmanandChaptermembers.

ChapterOfficersand Chapterleadersarecharged withconductingthebusiness oftheSororityand supportingtheir communitiesby implementingserviceprojects alignedwiththecurrent InternationalProgram.

ChapterOfficerswillclearly communicatethechapter’sgoalsand responsibilities.Additionally,chapter officerswillprovideleadership developmentopportunitiesto strengthentheChapter’scapacityand supportfuturesuccessionplanning. Themini-serieswillincludecoaching andmentoringopportunitiesfor committeemembersandchapter members.

PersonalAccountabilitySection

The“GlowandGrow” Frameworkwillcreate opportunitiesforSororsto ensurealignmentwith objectives,learnfromone another,gainfeedback, celebrateachievements,and identifyareasofgrowth.

DonnaS.Freeling-Blackburn~Chairman Co-Chairs:Nesa-SasserHartford,AaliyahHaqq,LaKishaLogan

Advisor:GoldenDonnettaHenry

NewYear’sResolutionsandMentalHealth

Approximately40percentofAmericansmakeNewYear’sresolutionsatthebeginningofthe year,andlessthanhalfaresuccessfulaftersixmonths.Keepinggoalsrealisticmakesresolutions achievableandincreasesthelikelihoodforcompletion. Whilemanyfocusonphysicalgoals,itis alsoimportanttosetrealisticgoalsforyourmentalhealth

TheNationalCouncilForMentalWellbeingoffersthefollowingself-carestrategiesfor

Maketimeforself-care: Scheduledailyactivitiesthatbringyoujoy(e.g.,exercise,walks,timewithlovedones).Practiceselfcompassionandforgiveyourselfformistakes Bekindtoyourself.

Changecanbehardandoftentakestime Allowyourselftohavefeelingsandforgiveyourselfformistakes Youarehereanddoingyourbest,andthat’swhatcounts Makesleepapriority

Aimforearlierbedtimestoimprovesleepqualityandoverallmentalhealth. Limityourscreentime.

Beawareofscreentimeanditsimpactonyourwell-being.Usesocialmediamindfully. Learnmoreaboutmentalhealth. LearnaboutmentalhealththroughresourcesandconsideraMentalHealthFirstAidcourse

Whencreatingyourgoalsandresolutions,createafewthatwill havealong-lastingimpactonyourmentalhealthandhappiness.

Soror Myrna Dartson, Chairman

Committee Connection Scholarship Committee

TheIvyTreasuresprizeforFebruaryisaHeartHealthGiftBasketthatwill include:two(2)massages,aSmartwatch,wineandtwo(2)wineglasses,hair washandstyle,andagiftcard.ThankstotheEncountersandSocialJustice Committeesforsponsoringthismonth'sIvyTreasures

ThedeadlinetopurchaseticketsisThursday,January30,2025,at5:00p m

UsethislinktopurchaseIvyTreasurestickets