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Alpha Xi Omega Chapter
aythisseasonbringrenewed continuedpurpose,andaspiritof reflectionto eachofus.”
OnJune6,wewillcommemorateourchapter anniversaryanddosowithdeepgratitudeforthe richlegacyweshare,theenduringbondsof sisterhoodthatsustainus,andthemeaningful workthatcontinuesbeforeus.
Wehonorourchartermembers FlorenceHarllee Phelps,EthelBoswellDarden,AlbertaAdamsLott, AnnieLacyWatson,andJohnellaPattonLott whosevisionandcommitmentestablishedthe proudlegacyofAlphaXiOmegaChapter97years ago.
Withthefirstsixmonthsoftheyearcompleted,I extendsincereappreciationtoeachsororwho participatedinthe90-daycheck-inandcompleted theSororCodeofEthics.Whilemuchhasalready beenaccomplished,importantworkremainsahead, includingthecontinuationofourCandidateSpeak Series,additionalcommitteemeetings,Boule,and ourChapterRetreat.
Maythesummerseasonserveasatimeof rejuvenation,growth,andanticipationforwhatlies ahead.Aswemoveforwardtogether,letusremain steadfastinexcellence,unitedinsisterhood,and committedtoservingwithgrace,compassion,and faith.
Alpha Xi Omega Chapter For97years,ourchapterhasservedtheDallascommunitywithpurpose, distinction,andunwaveringcommitment.In1929,whenopportunitiesforAfrican Americanwomenwerelimited,ourfivecourageouschartermembersstepped forwardwithremarkablevisionandcourage.Theirleadershipcreatedalegacy thatstillshapeswhowearetoday.
Weowedeephomagetothesetrailblazers,whoseboldnessopeneddoorsfor generationsofwomentoleadandserve.Theirexampleguidesourworkaswe continuetoserveDallasthroughourinternationalinitiativesthatempowerour families,buildoureconomicwealth,enhanceourenvironment,advocateforsocial justice,andupliftourlocalcommunity.
Aswehonortheirstrengthandforesight,weembraceourchargetoservewiththat samevisionasourguide,ensuringeveryactofservicereflectsthecourageand brillianceofthewomenwhobeganthisjourney.
HappyJune!
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AStandingOvationforOurDecorationsTeam!
Ifyou’vewalkedintoarecenteventorchaptermeetingandadmiredthebeautiful backdrops,youhaveourDecorationsCommitteetothank!We’regivingahuge shoutouttothiscreativepowerhousefortheincredibledisplaysthey’vebeen designing.
Thiscommitteedoesmorethan“decorate” theycreatea tirelesslytomakeourmeetingsandeventslooktheirbest.T displaysprovidetheperfect“wow”factorforcapturingour memories.
JuneisaboutcelebratingourCharteringAnniversaryandre perspective. Let’skeepthemomentumgoingthroughour serviceprojectsandstayinspired.Wishingyouasunshine-f
Celebrating 97 Years of Service Alpha Xi Omega Chapter Carrying out the Mission where the members work tirelessly for the high ideals and lofty aims of Alpha Kappa Alpha: sisterliness, high ethical and moral standards Scholarship and Service
ProtocolEssentials ThissectionofIvyTimesisdesignedtoofferhelpfultips,reminders,andbest practicestosupporttheconsistentimplementationofourcurrentprotocolguidelines. Whetherpreparingforchaptermeetings,sororityactivities,orpublicevents,this sectionwillserveasaquickreferenceresourcetohelpensureourgatheringsreflectthe standardsofexcellence,respect,andorganizationthatdefineoursisterhood.
ProtocolisthesharedresponsibilityofallmembersofAlphaKappaAlphaSorority, Incorporated®.Consistentadherencetoprotocolstrengthensouroperationsand helpscultivatearespectful,welcoming,andtrulysisterlyenvironment.Throughthis section,weaimtoreinforcetheseprincipleswhileprovidingguidancethatsupports smooth,effective,anddignifiedchapteroperations.
HereareafewremindersasweheadtoLasVegasforthe72 Boule:ND
Besuretoreviewtheofficial“KnowBeforeYouGo”Guideonceitispublished. Beforepacking,refertothe72ndBouleRegistrationGuidefordailyattirethemes anddressrequirementsforspecialeventsandactivities.
Unlessotherwisenoted,businessattire(notbusinesscasual)isrequired.Philacters andhostesseswillassistinensuringattireguidelinesareobserved.
Pleasearrivepromptlyforallplenarysessionsandworkshops.Reservedseating signsshouldberespectedatalltimes.Philactersandhostesseswillbeavailableto helplocateavailableseating.
Pleaserefrainfrommovingabouttheroomduringintroductionsofdaisguests andprogramparticipants,themeditation,orwhiletheSupremeBasileusis addressingthedelegation.
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ProtocolEssentials Allmobilephonesandelectronicdevicesshouldbesettosilentorvibrateduring businesssessions.Unauthorizedphotography,videography,orrecordingduring businessmeetings,plenarysessions,workshops,andclosedsororityeventsisstrictly prohibited.Sororswhoareobservedrecordingortakingphotosoutsideof approvedoccasions,suchasluncheons,awardspresentations,orthepublic meeting,maybeaskedtodeletethematerialfromtheirdevices.
Bouledaysareoftenlongandphysicallydemanding.Considercarryingwaterand lightsnackstostayhydratedandenergizedthroughouttheday.
Keepthefollowingitemsreadilyaccessible:
ConstitutionandBylaws
ManualofStandardProcedure
Currentfinancialcard
Government-issuedphotoID
Bouleregistrationbadge
Packcomfortablewalkingshoes,asnavigatingtheconventioncenterandother eventvenuesmayrequiresignificantwalking.Alightjacketorsweaterisalso recommended,asmeetingroomscanbecool.
Additionalitemsthatmayenhanceyourexperienceinclude:
Asmall,silentpersonalfan
Handsanitizer
Portablephonechargerorpowerbank
Anyotherpersonalcomfortitemsyoumayneedthroughouttheday
Wearelookingforwardtoaproductive,enjoyable,andmemorableBouleexperience!
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® Health Committee “PrettyMindsMatter” ADementiaAwarenessOverview.
Dementiaisnotjustmemoryloss;itisaprogressivechangeinhowthebrainfunctionsanddailyindependence.Aswomenof AlphaKappaAlphaSorority®Incorporated,thisconversationisdeeplypersonalitisaboutprotectingourminds,honoringour elders,andeducatingourcommunities Aswepreserveourlegacy,wemustalsoprotectthemindsthatcarryit
Dementiaismorethanmemoryloss
Changesinbrainfuctions,thinking, behavior
Diffcultywithdailytasks
Languageandcommunicationproblems
Reducedjudgment
Moodshiftsandlossofinterest
UnderstandingDementiaBegins withRecognizing MajorTypes
Alzheimers’sDisease
VascularDementia
LewyBodyDementia
FrontotemporalDementia
MixedDementia
Allformsofdementiaarepreventable;weholdsignificantpowerinreducingriskthroughintentionallifestylechoices Aswomen ofAKA,ourroleistoeducate,advocateandelevateourfamiliesandchapter
Upcoming Health/Mental Health Events CampJubileeSend‑OffisscheduledforSunday,July5,2026.Thisannualeventsupportschildrenastheybegin aweekofadventure,friendship,leadershipbuilding,andconfidencegrowth.
Sororsareinvitedtojoinusat10:00am atChildren’sHealthSpecialtyCenterDallas2350NStemmonsFwy Campersarriveat11:00a.m.,andbusesdepartat1:00p.m.forCampJohnMarc.
VolunteersNeeded
Setuptheroomforcampersandtheirfamilies facilitategames
Providewaterforvolunteers
UpcomingHealth/MentalHealthEvents
SororDorothySanders-Thompson,Chairman
SororBrittanyEdwards,Co-Chairman
Pleasedonothesitatetocontactuswithanyquestions!
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Ourchapterwillalsoprepare80hygienekitsandsupport activities.
Weneeddonationsofthesuggesteditems:travel-sizetoiletries (toothpaste,toothbrushes,deodorant,soap,shampoo) smalltoys,and gallon-sizedZiplocbags.
WearealsoproudtocollaboratewithAlphaPhiAlpha,Inc®, AlphaSigmaLambdaChapter,astheywillbeproviding lunchforthebusridetocamp.
Invitesyoutoparticipateinthe6000Sisters,6000StepsforHopeBreastCancerWalk&HealthExpoonSaturday, September26,2026.Thissignatureeventunitesthousandsofwomeninsupportofbreastcancerawareness, education,andcommunitywellness.Tosupportthisimportantcause,youmayjointheteamormakeadonationby ClickingHere.
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iaGriffin Dr.Lauren McKinney OnreceivingherDoctoratefrom HoustonChristianUniversity Notonlydidsheearnthisincredible achievement,butshewas alsorecognizedastheTopDoctoral Studentfor2025–2026
OnMay5,2026,SororEllainiaGriffin wasselectedfromthousandsofIRS employeesnationwidetoreceivethe prestigiousIRSExcellenceAward This distinguishedhonoristhehighestaward bestowedbytheLB&ICommissioner andrecognizesindividualsandteamswho exemplifythecorevaluesoftheIRSand LargeBusiness&InternationalDivision
Dr.PatriciaWilliams Dr.Stephanie Drew DoctorofMinistry-Perkins SchoolofTheologyat SouthernMethodist University
Dr.MaleiaHardy EarningherDoctoratein OccupationalTherapyfromTexas Woman'sUniversityonMay9, 2026.
SororMaleiaisthedaughterof SororTheresaSneed-Hardy andthegreat-granddaughterof GoldenSororTheresaB Sneed (IvyBeyondtheWall) Weare incrediblyproudofher academicsuccessandthis significantprofessionalmilestone
OnMay7,2026,Dr.Patrici Adams-Williamsearnedher ofMinistryfromGeorgeFo University.Heracademicm alignsdirectlywithAlphaK AlphaSorority'sstrategic communityinitiatives.Thro herorganization,She EmpowermentGlobal,shee womenintheUnitedStates Ghanawithessentialeconom spiritual,andleadershiptools
SororTarrance Jones RecentlyelectedtoGrand PrairieISDSchoolBoard, Place2.Pleaseseeflyerfor theInstallationCeremony details.
about our about our HISTORY HISTORY tHrough the Years 1929 Founders' Day Luncheon was hosted at Ruby Curl's home. Eugena Long spoke on the subject titled, "Better Understanding" which informed members on local and global affairs. The presentation enlightened members what Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.® members should stand for in the global community.
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.® Alpha Xi Omega Chapter was established in Dallas, TX on June 6, 1929. The Chapter's history has been one of change, growth, and a relentless effort to meet family, educational, political, socio economic and environmental challenges.
Founders’ Day Program. The sisterhood grows and establishes a strong foundation of Scholarship and Service .
Supreme in Service to All Mankind. Answering the call to serve communities in the DFW area and across the nation. Their Leadership, Service, and Sisterhood helped shape Alpha Xi Omega Chapter into the thriving chapter it is today.
As we continue to Make the Net Work, we celebrate the women who carried Alpha Xi Omega Chapter into a new era of Service and Sisterhood.
97yeasofExcellence tHrough the Years 1990 -2000s Alpha Xi Omega Chapter remains rooted in our Legacy and Focused on the Future.
A Proclamation from the City of Dallas, Mayor and City Council was presented by Councilman Leo Chaney to the Chapter and declared June 6, 2004, as Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.®, Alpha Xi Omega Chapter Day.
COMPLETEFORMHERE:BlackDollarSpending Build Our Economic Wealth
Black Dollar Days COMMITTEE Black Dollar Days COMMITTEE Black Dollar Days COMMITTEE AswepreparetoobserveBlackDollarDaysMonthinJune,wecontinue ourcommitmenttointentionallysupportandcelebrateBlackowned businessesthroughoutourcommunity.
Manysororshavealreadybeendoingthisthroughout2026,andwewantto acknowledgethatdedication.
SharingyourtotalsthroughourBlackDollarDaysreportingallowsusto measureourcollectiveeconomicpowerandcontinuedrivingtruefinancial empowerment.
Yourparticipationhelpsusmeasureourcollectiveeconomicimpactand continueadvancingfinancialempowermentwithinourcommunity.
Thankyou,Sorors,foryourintentionalsupportandyourcommitmentto strengtheningBlackbusinesses.
Chairman:SororAmberReed
Co-Chairman:SororKinaMcMillian
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Undergraduate Undergraduate Corner Corner SouthernMethodistUniversity,KappaMu GradAdvisor: SororVelenaMcRae
SpringSemesterendedonahighnoteforKappaMusixsorors receivedSouthCentralRegionOutstandingGPARecognition.
·AmaiaMurphy–3.7-3.9
·AvaMcPhail–3.7-3.9
·CamrynMcPhaul–3.7-3.9·Ja’NiahCooper–3.7-3.9
·KairaNobles–3.7-3.9
·MeganManning–3.5–3.6
FiveKappaMusororsgraduatedfromSMUMay16,2026
SiyaDarby:BFAinDancePerformanceandminorinHumanRights
AdeleHarris:B.A.inEnglishandaminorinBusiness
AshleyJones:B.A.inPoliticalScience,B.A.inPublicPolicy,B.A. inEcon.
CamrynMcPhaul:B.S.Comp.Science,concentrationinAIandMachineLearning
KennedyYoungblood:B.A.Finance
EastTexasA&M,EpsilonSigma GradAdvisor:SororVernaFarmer
GradAdvisor:SororSherrieJackson
ShanetriceAllen
TeresaBeaudoin
MichelleBileyLeggins
ShirleyBoss
LaShawnBoyd-Russell
RhondaBranchYearby
SondraBrent
IngridM.Buchanan
BeverlyCalhoun
KarenCharlesParson
DominiqueCollins
AshleyDuncan
RhondaEdwards
TrinaEiland
PhilippaEvans
CarolRaneyFerrell
BrittanyFitten
TanyaFranklin
ArielGonzalez
AmaGrandberry
AlexandriaGriffin
TredisGriffin
MariaGuevara
ShakiraHall
DebraHopson
LaTeceIdlebird
GevelJackson
LatawnyaJohnson
DianeJones
ShaniceJordan
LynnKelly
MichelleKindred
DelvaKing
SherriKirby
DanielleKnighten
JacquelynnLongshaw
HeidiMathis-Adams
ShanterraMcBride
SandraMcCall
MattieMcClure
PreciousMcCowan
YaRondaMcDonald
CynthiaMcKinney-Smith
YulandaSmith
LydiaMiller-Sanders
ChontaMinick
Rossea'Moore
NitaMoorehead
NwadinobiOnyeagocha
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CarlaReynolds-Grogan
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