INSIDE THIS ISSUE:
NOTES FROM THE BASILEUS
Page 2
94TH FAR WESTERN REGIONAL CONFERENCE& REIGN SCARF
Page 3—4
WORDS OF INSPIRATION & PARAPHENALIA SWAP
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ROSTER UPDATE
Page 6
HOSPITALITY CORNER
Page 7
PEARL POST SUBMISSION DATES
Page 8
FINANCIAL OPERATIONS
Pages 9-12
CHAPTER PHOTO
Pages 13-14
TECHNOLOGY
Pages 15-16
EAF
Pages 17-18
PHOTOS
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ISSUE 2 February 2023
Greetings Sorors,
Welcome to February, the month of love! This month we celebrate Black History and Valentine’s Day. I hope you feel Black Pride and experience moments of heart-felt love every day of the month. Since our January meeting, our Standing Committee Chairs and Officers met for the 2023 Eboard Kickoff meeting. We had a wonderful time of sisterly bonding while Sorors began planning and preparing to best serve you. Sorors, we are at our best when we feel connected while working together sharing our time and talents. If you have not yet signed up to serve on at least one Standing Committee, please sign up now using the provided QR Code.
Here are a few reminders:
1) Dues: If you did not pay your 2023 dues and Regional Conference Assessment by February 1st, you have now incurred a lapse in membership. Please email: treasurer@akaduo.org if you still need to pay your assessment and dues. If there are circumstances pertaining to your dues that you would like to discuss, please contact me.
2) The 94th Far Western Regional Conference: Registration is now open. Information about registration and hotel accommodations have been emailed. Additionally, guests can now purchase tickets to the Masquerade After Party through Eventbrite for $50. Please spread the word so guests can purchase tickets to this “Masked Affair”. Check your email for more details.
3.) Delegates: We will vote on delegates for Regional Conference at the February chapter meeting. You must meet the requirements as outlined in our Chapter Bylaws in Article V to be considered as a delegate.
I hope to see you at our February Chapter meeting and our Founders’ Day Observance immediately following our Chapter meeting on February 11th .
Sisterly with a smile, Kristie Thompson
Soror Kristie C. Thompson
Basileus | Delta Upsilon Omega Chapter
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated®
Congratulations to Soror Patricia Hunter for being named Interim Pastor of Mt. Zion Baptist Church.
Thank you, January hostesses, Sorors Regina, Val, Shirley, Princess, and Phyliss for providing a delicious spread of treats during chapter meeting.
Please remember to sign-up to host in 2023 at the next chapter meeting.
February 6 - Soror Shanique Chester
February 13 - Soror Beverly D. Hawkins
February 16 - Soror Quiana Childress
February 25 - Soror Stephanie Mills
February 27 - Soror LaNesha DeBardelaben
Soror Val Thomas Matson—Chaplain God of stillness, quiet my soul. Bear witness to my deepest fears & desires.
May we in stillness find strength to join in deeper union. For my soul’s desire; rest, restored for true communion. We who raise our voices to praise you with shouts of adoration, quiet our songs. Let our praises be still to discern your whispered gifts to lift us even higher.
God of stillness, quiet my soul.
"Time to Clean Out & Share"
Most of us have more paraphernalia than we know what to do with. Why not search through your stash and set aside those items that you no longer want or worse yet can no longer fit into? For the next two months there will be a table set up for "Nalia Swaps" After chapter meeting in February and March, browse the table and help yourself to what catches your eye. The price is definitely right. "FREE". Don't forget to share your items as well. Any items remaining will be disposed of according to AKA guidelines. Contact Soror Shirley Young for more details.
The Anti-Grammateus, Soror Ada Hardy, is seeking you’re immediate help to update our chapter roster.
Sorors please take a moment to fill out the linked form 2023 DUO Chapter Roster Update. Capturing your most recent contact information and data is critical in maintaining our chapter directory and helping keep you informed, especially during these ever-changing times. Additionally, we want to be sure we recognize your special moments like your birthday and initiation date!
Sorors, we love & appreciate you and want to stay connect! Please take just four (4) minutes or so to fill out the linked form, 2023 DUO Chapter Roster Update, providing your latest and greatest information. Please reach out to Soror Ada Hardy, adachardy@hotmail.com, if you have any questions or need additional support!
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Mailbox will be checked on the 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month.
March PEARL POST Dropbox Link - Due February 20th
The 94th FWR Conference is Thursday, April 20th – Sunday, April 23.
Sorors in the PNW Cluster (HOST Chapters) are asked to purchase the pictured scarf as part of our FWR conference attire. The scarf is available on Amazon and normally $14.99.
Pure Mulberry Silk Scarfs Women Small Square Scarf 21" x 21" Breathable
Lightweight Neckerchief Printed Headscarf (B-60 Green dot) at Amazon Women’s Clothing store
• 2022 Individual Donations were due by 1/20 to be included in the Chapter Funds report to the Corporate offices.
• Chapter deadlines were February 1st!
• New! 2023 Campaign Recognition and Donation Requirements. Stay Educated and Informed to Soar!
Soror Melanie Curry, EAF Captain
94th Far Western Regional Conference Update: Guest tickets are now available for purchase of $50 on Event- brite for the Masquerade After Party on April 22, 2023.
Soror Jai-Anana Elliott Basileus 2021-2022 (left)
Soror Kristie Thompson Basileus 2023–2024 (right)
Soror Kristie Thompson—Basileus 2023-2024
Soror Katrina Hunt 94th Far Western Regional Cluster Coordinator
DUO Sorors showcasing their SASHES...
2023 DUO EBoard Kickoff
Soror Kristie Thompson
Soror Saunjah Brantley, Pecunious Grammateus
Soror Melanie Curry, EAF Captain
Soror Ada Hardy, Anti Grammateus
Soror Rachel Hughes, Technology
Soror Millicent Borishade, Epistoleus
Soror Maya Dillard, Hodegos
Soror Adrienne Holmes, Public Relations
Soror Val Thomas-Matson, Chaplain
The next edition of The Pearl Post will be distributed during the first week of March. Eachmonththe linkfortheDropboxchanges,sobeonthelookoutfromourBasileusfortheMarchlink.
For questions about The Pearl Post, please email:
Soror Millicent Borishade, Epistoleus at mborishade@aol.com