THE PEARL POST - April 2023

THE PEARL POST

Delta Upsilon Omega

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated®

NOTES FROM THE BASILEUS

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DUO Chapter Photo

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UNCF Gala Photo

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Hospitality Corner

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Getting to Know Eboard

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Standards/ Chapter Retreat

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Protocol

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Constitution & Bylaws

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Notes From the Basileus

Greetings Sorors,

Happy Spring and welcome to April! I hope you are enjoying the warmer weather and longer days.

Delta Upsilon Omega is embarking on the second quarter of our 2023 calendar year. As we add Programming events to our calendar, it will require Sorors full engagement and participation. Please take some time to connect with your committee chairman to inquire if there is anything you can do to assist with upcoming programming or events.

Special “pink tea roses” to our Ivy Leaf Reporter, Soror Adrienne Holmes, who organized and coordinated our beautiful 2023 chapter photo. Thank you for all your time, effort, and planning.

As you know, our 94th Far Western Regional Conference is just a few weeks away. There are many opportunities for you to still get involved and assist. There is a Stuffing Party where many hands are needed to assist with unpacking conference items and preparing conference bags. Please let me know if you are able to assist:

Saturday, April 15, 2023

9:00 AM- 5:00 PM

Hyatt Regency Bellevue

900 Bellevue Way NE Bellevue

I hope you are as excited about the Regional Conference as I am. The conference will be a wonderful opportunity to connect with Sorors and participate in engaging workshops. I look forward to seeing each of you there “Reigning in the Dynasty of Service and Sisterhood.”

I’m looking forward to seeing you soon.

ISSUE 4 April 2023

Sisterly with a smile, Kristie Thompson

Soror Kristie C. Thompson

Delta Upsilon Omega Basileus

INSIDE THIS ISSUE:

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated ® Delta Upsilon Omega Chapter Kristie Thompson—President Bonnie Thomas—Vice President

Hospitality Corner

• Congratulations Soror Sharon Turner on your appointment as Acting Regional Director, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Region 10

• Thank you, March hostesses, Sorors Jacquelyn, Alverta, Jessica, and Amia for graciously providing treats for chapter meeting.

• Please remember to sign-up to host in 2023 at the next chapter meeting,

Soror Fallin Ingram 4/4 Soror Dolores Booker 4/8 Soror Keysha Ross 4/8 Soror Terri Adams-Kincaid 4/9 Soror Nia Blassingame 4/13 Soror Mattie Bailey 4/14 Soror Tysha Tolfree 4/16 Soror Deryl Brown-Archie 4/20

Protocol

With the Regional Conference coming up, it is a good time to revisit some of our conference protocol reminders (from the conference booklet)

Attire:

Wear appropriate business attire to all plenary sessions unless otherwise noted.

Wear shoes that are appropriate and comfortable for all plenary sessions. Flip flops, house shoes and sneakers are never acceptable except under the direction of a physician for medical reasons.

Sorors must wear the conference badge for meetings and events.

Only members with badges will be admitted to the plenary sessions.

Voting delegates must wear delegate information and arrive early for proper seating.

Remember to remove badges when taking pictures.

Refer to the conference attire list included in the registration booklet for more details

Respect for Sorors:

Stand for the procession of dais members.

Stand when the Regional Director enters the room and when she is introduced.

Stand when the Supreme Basileus or former Supreme Basilei enter the room and when they are introduced.

Refrain from walking during the dais introductions, the meditation, and when the Regional Director or the Supreme Basileus addresses teh delegation.

Respect designated seating for delegates, Diamond/Golden Sorors, the physically challenged, and reserved guest Seating.

Speak only after first being recognized by the presiding officer.

Address the presiding officer as “Madame Regional Director” or “Madame Supreme Basileus.”

Address the delegation by clearly stating your name, chapter, chapter location, and where you are a delegate or non-delegate.

Technology:

Silence or turn of all electronic communication devices. Please step out of the session if you must use a phone

No Photographs, video, or audio recordings are allowed during the plenary sessions or workshop presentations. Posting, publishing or discussion conference presentations or plenary content is prohibited.

Respectfully Submitted,

Soror Nina Jennings Protocol