May 2025 AXO IRC Mag by akaaxo

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Greetings,MembersofAlphaXiOmegaChapter,

As you all know, I had an opportunity to observe the legacyparadewithwomendressedingreenandadorned withgorgeouspearlsonSaturday,May10,2025. They participated in the parade with heads held high while walking arm-in-arm with their mother, daughter, grandmother,auntorniece. Itwasabeautifulaffairto behold. The legacy parade caused me to reflect on the difference I would like to make in this world and the indeliblelegacyIwouldliketoleavewhenIdie. WhenI depart this life and my sisters look back over my life, I wouldlikethemtosaythatIwasanethicalSororwho honored her vows, kept her word, and served scrupulouslywithpride.

TolivemybestAKAlife,IplantoClingtoeveryword printedintheSororCodeofEthics,foritoutlinesthe expectedconductformembers.Ourcodereiterateshigh moral and ethical standards, respecting the Sorority’s reputation, and promoting the values of scholarship, service, and sisterhood. Know and review your documentsoftenespeciallytheSororCodeofEthicsto grow and become a stronger AKA who is equipped to perpetuallystrengthenoursisterhood.

The Soror Code of Ethics empowers Sorors to mentor others efficaciously. Finally, it empowers Sorors to providemeaningful,authentic,thoughtful,involved,and communityfocusedservicefromtheheart.

Stayconnectedbyutilizing theAlphaXiOmega ChapterMembers-Only pageonFacebook.

Clickon“Featured”to learnaboutweekly activitiesandevents.

RoseMary Bolden

Sisterlyandwithlove, SororRoseMaryBolden Basileus-2024-2025

SisterlyRelations AXiO

Legacies:NurturingtheVine

Nurturingthevinebeginswithintention.It’saboutcreating spaceforgrowth,strength,andsustainabilitywithinour sisterhood.Legaciesareavitalpartofthatgrowth womenwho carryourvaluesforwardandrepresentthefutureofourbond. Welcomingandupliftinglegaciesensuresthatthefoundationwe standoncontinuestothrive.It’snotjustaboutpassingatorch— it’saboutpreparinghearts,shapingleaders,andpreserving purpose.

Youdon’tneedtohavealegacybybloodtonurtureoneinspirit. Betheexample.Shareyourwisdom.Offeryoursupport.The wayyoushowuptodayshapesthesisterhoodoftomorrow.

Everyconnection,everymomentofencouragement,and everyactofmentorshipaddstothevine.Aswenurture legacies,wenurtureeachother—andweensureour sisterhoodremainsstrong,vibrant,andeverlasting.

Black Brilliance Business Spotlight: Elevating Women Entrepreneurs & The Black Dollar AXiOM. T.I.C.Authentic

Courtney Johnson is the own founder of Timeless with Co aesthetics practice specializing in fillers, IV hydration, weight lo hormonereplacementservices.

As an experienced Women’s NursePractitionerwithover14 nursingexperience,Courtneyhas reputation for exceptional patie and satisfaction. Her backgro women ’ s health, preventative ca patientadvocacyformsthefound herapproachtoaestheticsandwel

In addition to her hands-on expertise in IV therapy, she is skilled in creating individualized treatment plans and comprehensive patient management.

Courtney’s advanced qualifications include a Doctor of Nursing Practice(DNP)andNurseInjectorCertification,whichallowherto provide top-tier, results-driven services. Her practice, Timeless with Coco,reflectshercommitmenttoenhancingboththeinnerandouter well-being of her clients through personalized, medically informed treatments.Courtneyhasbeenpublishedinpeer-reviewedjournalsand featuredinDMagazine’sExcellenceinNursing.

Tiffany Stanmore is the newly published authorofFAITHS ColorfulCreations,a motivationalcoloringbookforpreschoolers and kindergarteners that helps build selfesteemwhileteachingthealphabet

Herentrepreneurialjourneyhastaughther thatflexibilityispower youdon’thaveto followonepathtosucceed.Everychallenge she faced became a chance to grow. From workinginfilmandtelevisiontowritingan eBook and now publishing her coloring book, Tiffany turned doubt into determination.

Heradvice:Don’tletfearholdyouback faceitandkeepmoving.Oneof Tiffany’sfavoritequotesis:“Wedon’tgettochoosetobeanexample.We onlygettochoosewhatkind.”–FreddieStanmore

ToconnectwithTiffanyorlearnmoreaboutFAITHSColorfulCreations, visitwwwfaithscccom,emailfaithscc25@gmailcom,orcall(972)310-9205

BuildingOurEconomicWealthSupportingWomenEntrepreneurs SupportBlack-ownedbusinesses!

rspendingempowersBlackcommunities. Trackspendingtoseeyourimpact. Shareyourpurchasesonsocialmediato inspireothers.

Make2025ayearofaction! Trackyourspendingbyclickinghere! pportingWomenEntrepreneurswillfocus ortstopromote,celebrate,enhance,reach, aisevisibilityandofferaccessforgreater 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

ofMaypaintourworldwithrenewedlifeandenergy,Ihopethis lourishinginyourownuniqueways.Thismonth,oftenassociatedwith n,andreflection,providesuswithabeautifulopportunitytoconnect, ethelegacyofourbelovedAlphaKappaAlphaSorority,Incorporated.

Beyondtheblossomingflowersandwarmerdays,Mayholdssignificanceformanyreasons. It’satimewhenweoftencelebratetheachievementsofgraduatingstudents,apoignant reminderoftheimportanceofeducationandthebrightfutureswestrivetoempower.It’s alsoamonthwherewemaypausetohonortheincrediblewomenwhohaveshapedour lives,whetherthroughMother'sDayorsimplythroughquietappreciationforthestrong femalefiguresaroundus.

Withinourchapter,Maypresentsuswithchancestofurtheroursisterhoodandservice.As yourEpistoleus,Iencourageyoutostayengagedwithupcomingeventsandinitiatives.Let uscontinuetosupportoneanotherinourpersonalandprofessionalendeavors,embodying thetruespiritofsisterlylovethatbindsustogether.

Pleasebesuretocheckyouremailsandourchaptercommunicationchannelsforimportant updatesregardingmeetings,communityserviceprojects,andanyupcomingcelebrations.Your activeparticipationiswhatmakesourchapterthriveandallowsustocollectivelymakea meaningfulimpactinourcommunity

LetusembracethespiritofMay–aspiritofgrowth,gratitude,andunwaveringsisterhood. Maythismonthbringyoujoy,inspiration,andcontinuedblessings.

With sincere sisterly love, Epistoleus Committee

Arlisha Francois, Epistoleus

correspondence@akaaxo.org|OntheVineannouncementssendto:axonews@akaaxo.org

SororJasmineBailey

Initiationyearandchapter: Spring2023-ThetaEta, HendersonStateUniversity

Profession: AthleticAcademic CoordinatorGAatAbilene ChristianUniversity. FunFact:IlovetodoCrossFit inmyfreetime.

SororBettyeLipscombBerry

Initiationyearandchapter: Spring1978-AlphaXiOmega Profession:Attorney FunFact:Lovestoread.During herlife,Bettyehasreadwellover 500booksforfun.

SororBrittanyBoston

Initiationyearandchapter: Spring2014-DeltaMu,Temple University

Profession:Producer/Account

Executive FunFact: Iwasvoted'MostLikely toSavetheWorld"inhighschool

AXiO REACTIVATED & TRANSFER SORORS

SororMarquitaDeLoach

Initiationyearandchapter: Spring1998-AlphaRho, UniversityofArkansas-PineBluff

Profession:Accountant FunFact:FashionBlogger.The NextChapterCuratedon Instagram

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Profession:RadiationSafetySpecialistat UTSouthwesternMedicalCenter.

FunFact:I’vemovedfromSanDiego, California,toGrambling,Louisiana,to Memphis,Tennessee,toDallas,Texas,all forbetteropportunitiesthathaveshaped meintothewomanIamtoday!

AXiOM.A.T.

SororJadaJoseph

Initiationyearandchapter: Spring2023-KappaMu,Southern MethodistUniversity Profession:CommercialReal Estate

Funfact:Isharemybirthdaywith theholidayseason thedayafter Christmas!

C.Involved REACTIVATED & TRANSFER SORORS

SororCoymelle("Coy")Murchison

Initiationyearandchapter:Fall1992ThetaTheta,PaulQuinnCollege CharterMemberofOmegaAlphaOmega Profession: HIPAAPrivacyManagerfor TexasHealthResources

FunFact:Relatedtoformer1stBlack DallasCityMayorProTem,The HonorableAlbertLipscomb FormerCivil RightsleaderA MaceoSmithandRev Dr FredericDouglasHaynes,III Periodically,Irunpoliticalcampaigns.

SororJamilahWay

Initiationyearandchapter: Spring2002-EpsilonMu, UniversityofNorthTexas Profession:Attorney

FunFact:Sinceage2,I'vebeen addictedtoABCsoapsandam nowhookedonBravo's Housewives!

Involved OUR SENIORS COMMITTEE OUR SENIORS COMMITTEE

OurSeniorsCommitteesponsored“Fit‘nFun”,aChairYogaeventduringFebruary. SororAmberMinion,ourveryownchaptermemberledaveryengagingsessionasour fitnessinstructor.Thissessionwasnotjustdesignedforseniormembersbutforthose wantingagentleandprovenmethodtorelaxandstayinshape.Theeventwasopento thepublic.Participantsenjoyedthesessionsomuchthattheyrequestedanadditional session,and“Fit‘nFun”PartIIwasheldonApril17,2025.

Thisyear,wearecelebratingourEmeraldandPearlSororsbirthdaysby acknowledgingthematchaptermeetings.Wearehighlightingtheirpicturesand birthdaysduringthebirthdayrecognition.Wewanttoencouragesororstoshowthem lovebysendingbirthdaycards.It’simportantthatourEmeraldsandPearlsknowthat theyareappreciatedandmissedbyourchapter.

Upcomingactivitiesincludethefollowingforums:Whichdocumentsdoyouhavein place?Achecklistforgettingyouraffairsinorder,ProtectionfromElderFraudanda sessiononMedicareChangesisscheduledfortheFall.ASeniorFairwillalsobeheld thisFallwithrepresentativesfromlocalcommunityorganizations.Detailsforthe eventwillbefeaturedinupcomingchapterarticles.

EARTHDAYCELEBRATIONS EARTHDAYCELEBRATIONS

WhileAprilbringsimportantenvironmentalcelebrationslikeArborDayandEarthDay,AlphaXi Omega'scommitmenttotheenvironmentextendsthroughouttheyear,includingthemonthofMay

ArborDay,rootedintheLatinwordfor"tree,"honorstheplantingandpreservationoftrees.Although nationallyobservedonthelastFridayinApril,Dallas'swarmerclimateencouragesearlierplanting.

Reflectingthis,AlphaXiOmegaplantedanimpressive66treesthisyear,buildinguponthe16planted lastApril.EarthDay,markingits55thanniversaryinApril2025,wasfoundedtoaddressthelackof environmentalprotections.

BeyondtheseAprilobservances,AlphaXiOmegaactivelychampionsenvironmentalsustainabilityyearround.ThisMay,andthroughouttheyear,ourchaptercontinuesinitiativessuchasrecyclingeyeglasses andelectronics,cleaningparks,maintainingourcommunitygarden,anddonatingitsproducetothe

CedarHillTexasFoodBank.Oureffortsalsoincludedselling AlphaXiOmegaRecyclableGroceryBags, andwestillhave75available

DeloresShaw,Chairman

SororSquads AKA

GreetingsSorors,

PleasecompleteyourregistrationforΑΞΩSororSquads dynamicgroupsformedaroundshared interestsandcommongoals.Thisinitiativeisdesignedtofosterdeeperbonds,increaseengagement,and upliftsisterlysupport.

ImportantNotes:

Youmayonlyparticipateinonesquadatatime. MembershipisacommitmentthroughDecember31,2025(endofthecurrentadministration). Eachsquadwillmeetregularly,planactivities,andbuildconnectionsundertheguidanceofaSquad Lead.

SquadFormation&Capacity:

Squadswillideallyconsistof10ormoreSorors. Wewilldoourbesttohonoryourfirstchoice,butplacementissubjecttocapacity. Squadslackingenoughmembersoraleadwillbeplacedonholduntiltheycanbeproperlyformed. Ifasquadreachescapacity,anewleadmustvolunteerbeforeadditionalmemberscanbeadded.

SororSquadLeadershipOpportunity:

WeareactivelyseekingSquadLeads!

Ifyou’reinterestedinleading,you’llreceivefullsupportandregularcheck-insfromthe SisterlyRelationsCommittee.

AlreadyRegistered?

Pleasedon’tregisteragain.Ifyouhaven’theardfromyourSquadLead,contactSororDionne Winnatdionnewinns@gmail.com.

Note:SquadchangesrequireapprovalfromMadamChairmanKenessaGalloway.

Registerhere:ΑΞΩSororSquadRegistrationForm

Let’sconnect,serve,andgrow together! SisterlyRelationsCommittee

Committee Connection ScholarshipCommittee

IVYTREASURES

TheIvyTreasuresprizeforJuneisaChanel-inspired"LeadingWithClass"giftbasket ChanelinspiredgiftbasketsponsoredbytheLeadershipDevelopmentCommittee. ThedeadlinetopurchaseticketsisThursday,June5,2025,5:00p.m.

50/50RAFFLE

Yourcontinuedsupportofthe50/50RafflebenefitingtheLisaLittleScholarshipfor booksisappreciated.Thedeadlinetopurchaseticketsforthismonth'sraffleis Thursday,June5,2025,at5:00p.m.

Purchase50/50raffleticketsusingthislink.

NationalMentalHealthAwarenessMonthisobservedinMayandservesasanationwideefforttoraiseawareness,reduce stigma,andpromotepositivementalhealthpractices.MentalHealthAmericainitiatedthemonthlongobservancein1949to encourageconversationsaboutmentalhealth,providesresource,andadvocateforpoliciesthatsupportmentalwell-being.

Hereareafewhelpfulresourcesforanyoneincrisisneedingtospeaktosomeoneimmediately:

AlphaXiOmegawillraisementalhealthawarenessbyparticipatinginNAMIWalksonMay17,2025,from8:00a.m.to 10:30amatGrandscapeRegistertowalkand/orhelpusachieveourdonationgoalbyusingtheQRcodeorlinkontheflyer

Soror Myrna Dartson, Chairman

Committee Connection

LeadershipDevelopmentCommittee

TheLeadershipDevelopmentCommitteewillpresentmini-seriesdesignedtoengage ChapterOfficers,CommitteeChairs,Co-ChairsandChapterMembers.TheChapter officerswillclearlycommunicatethechapter'sgoalsandresponsibilities,additionally,the chapterofficerswillprovideLeadershipDevelopmentopportunitiestostrengthenthe chapter'scapacityandsupportfuturesuccessionplanning

TheLeadershipDevelopmentCommitteecompletedits1stMini-Series onMarch26,2025,andreceivedravereviewsfromChaptermembers. TheMiniSeriesentitled:AConversationwiththeGraduateAdvisors.

TheSecondpartofourMini-Serieswillinclude:AConversationwiththe Grammateus, Epistoleus, and Anti-Grammateus which will be held on April23,2025.

ThethirdpartofourMini-SeriesisscheduledforMay 29, 2025.The LeadershipDevelopmentCommitteewillfeature"AConversationwith our Parliamentarian, Hodegos, Philacter, and Ivy Leaf Reporter. Click heretoregister.

ThefourthpartofourMiniSeriesisscheduledforSeptember10,2025. TheLeadershipDevelopmentCommitteewillfeature"AConversation withourBasileus,FirstAnti-Basileus,andSecondAnti-Basileus.

The fifth and final Mini-Series is scheduled for September 17, 2025. TheLeadershipDevelopmentCommitteewillfeature"AConversation withourTamiouchos,Anti-Tamiouchos,andPecuniousGrammateus.