2019 InterMountain Cluster Conference

Cluster InterMountain

Conference

October 26, 2019

HENDERSON, NEVADA

PSI UPSILON OMEGA Carol R. Dixon

FAR WESTERN REGIONAL DIRECTOR

Glenda Glover

Supreme Basileus

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OFFICE OF: Carol R. Dixon Far Western Regional Director P.O. Box 730190 San Jose, CA 95173-0190 Phone: (408) 218-1714 Email: cdixon@aka1908.com

October 26, 2019 Greetings Sorors, Welcome to the 2019 Far Western Region InterMountain Cluster Conference. Psi Upsilon Omega, the host chapter has enthusiastically planned activities that will engage, empower and energize your dedication and commitment to our illustrious organization. This conference is bittersweet as it will be my last InterMountain Cluster Conference as your Regional Director.

The Cluster Theme “Excellence is: Daring to be Different” is all about you and your commitment to Exemplifying Excellence Through Sustainable Service. It is my hope when you leave the conference, you will be committed to dare to be different in our efforts to drive forward our international program and service.

Words cannot express how grateful I am for your support during this journey. I have been inspired and energized by your commitment to Alpha Kappa Alpha. It has been my honor to serve as your Far Western Regional Director.

Sisterly,

Carol R. Dixon Far Western Regional Director Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated®

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September 28, 2019 Soror Carol R. Dixon Far Western Regional Director P.O. Box 730190 San Jose, CA 95173 Greetings Sorors!

Welcome to the 2019 Far Western Region Cluster Retreat! Attending Cluster is a wonderful opportunity to expand your knowledge and connect with sorors in your area. It is imperative that all sorors are equipped with the knowledge to ensure that we are operating effectively and serving at the highest possible le el. Alpha Kappa Alpha s Fo nders en isioned a sisterhood that promoted service to all mankind; their legacy has ignited a desire in each of us to carry the torch of service, leadership, and sisterliness. Your leadership and dedication in your community has been amazing - we are certainly proud of your hard work! You continue to rise to the occasion as Alpha Kappa Alpha women.

This retreat will give you the opportunity to reflect on our first year of the Exemplifying Excellence Through Sustainable ServiceSM program. You will be able to share your s ccesses and identif a s to impro e and e pand o r chapter s impact in o r comm nities. In addition, you will identify strategies to build membership engagement and foster strong sisterly relationships. The smaller setting will allow you to share creative ideas and best practices that can be implemented across the region.

Soror Carol R. Dixon, your Far Western Regional Director, has assured me that this Cluster Retreat exemplifies EXCELLENCE at its best! She, along with your Cluster Coordinator and the 2019 Cl ster Retreat Committee, ha e orked tirelessl to ens re that toda s retreat is e ec ted flawlessly. They deserve our praise and appreciation for their efforts.

I look forward to visiting your region and hearing about your achievements! Be sure to interact with Soror Dixon and your Regional and International Leadership Committee Members during the da s acti ities and openl share o r ideas and feedback. Thank o again for e er thing o do on behalf of our beloved sorority!

Yours in Alpha Kappa Alpha Excellence,

Soror Glenda Glover Supreme Basileus InterMountain Cluster Conference | Excellence is Daring to be Different

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Greetings Sorors: As your InterMountain Cluster Coordinator, I am extremely excited to welcome you to the 2019 Cluster Conference! I consider it an honor to have served in this role, and look forward to closing out the cluster conference season with all of you in Heavenly Henderson, NV with my chapter as the host this year! I extend a special welcome to the sorors of Alpha Alpha Iota Omega as you attend your first cluster conference as the newest chapter chartered in our cluster.

The InterMountain Cluster remains proud of its engaged membership comprised of Alpha Kappa Alpha women who give their time, talents, and resources to meet the needs of their communities across the states of Nevada, Arizona and Utah. Under the Exemplifying Excellence through Sustainable Service program initiatives of our Supreme Basileus, Soror Glenda Glover, we remain committed to excellent programming and Service to All Mankind. While under the leadership of our Far Western Regional Director, Soror Carol R. Dixon, we know Excellence is Daring to Be Different.

I applaud the hard work of the dynamic sorors of our host chapter Psi Upsilon Omega under the leadership of Sorors Calisha Kelley and Ashley Barlow, Conference Chairman and Co-Chairman.

Along with the leadership of Basileus Cashia Kearney, they have worked tirelessly to plan a cluster conference full of informative updates as well as opportunities to strengthen the bonds of sisterhood among sorors.

Again, thank you to each of you for your continued support and contribution to a successful InterMountain Cluster Conference.

Sisterly blessings,

Soror Zephanye L. Sistrunk

Soror Zephanye L. Sistrunk InterMountain Cluster Coordinator Psi Upsilon Omega Henderson, NV InterMountain Cluster Conference | Excellence is Daring to be Different

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Greeting Sorors of the Intermountain Cluster!

The Sorors of the “Passionate, Uplifting, Outstanding” Psi Upsilon Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated located in Henderson, NV are elated to welcome you to the 2019 Intermountain Cluster Conference. It is our distinct honor to host the Intermountain Cluster Conference under the direction of our Fabulous Far Western Regional Director, Carol R. Dixon. Our Inspiring Intermountain Cluster Coordinator Zephanye L. Sistrunk and the Regional Leadership Team have designed today's Cluster Conference with you in mind. The Psi Upsilon Omega Chapter has worked to ensure a sisterly and innovative experience that encourages all of us to “Exemplify Excellence Through Sustainable Service.”

As part of our ongoing effort to participate in the Lions Club International eyeglass initiative, our community service activity involves the collection and donation for gently used eyeglasses to support our local Lions Club. This initiative was designed to prevent blindness, help restore eyesight, and improve eye health and eye care for millions of people around the world. Thank you Sorors for your donations!

Once again, we welcome and look forward to seeing all of you in the tranquil Henderson, NV at Lake Las Vegas. We can’t wait to create everlasting memories as we continue to trail blaze and “Dare to be Different.” We are honored and excited to host you!

Sisterly Yours,

Soror Cashia Kearney Soror Cashia Kearney Basileus Psi Upsilon Omega

Soror Calisha Kelley

Soror Ashley Barlow

Soror Calisha Kelley Chairman 2019 InterMountain Cluster

Soror Ashley Barlow Co-Chairman 2019 InterMountain Cluster

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Psi upsilon omega chapter roster

Sheika Adams Ashley Barlow Harriet Etta Barlow Robi Burns Tanya L. Butler Calisha Cooks-Brown Dorothy B. Cowan Jennifer C. Cruse LaFrances Dancy Katrina Dunn Mattie Rutherford Harding Chrystal Morris Harry Iva Inez Harris Lisa Morris Hibbler Lissa Brown Hines Ardell D. Jackson Cassandra Lei Johnson Dena M. Jones

JoElla L. Julien Cashia Kearney Tamela D. Ketchmore Lisa Mack Rosa Lewis McNair Alexandra T. Mitchell Karen Montgomery Deja Murray Jordan Nelson Mona-Lisa Paulo Evelyn Portis-Sutton Essence T. Prymus Ashley Reagor Tiffani C. Robinson Juanita Roper Jasmine Russell

Emma M. Sutton Breeanna Ottey Karen Taylor Lauretta Carla Thomas Betty J. Thomas-Orr Kimberly Toldson Travenna Turner Chaeli Y. Wallace Charlotte Watkins Renee T. Watson Tori E. Williams Victoria Williams Crystal J. Wilson Stacey Youngblood

Zephanye Sistrunk Nancy Smith

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Agenda Saturday, October 26, 2019 8:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

The Westin Lake Las Vegas Resort & Spa Henderson, NV Soror Zephanye L. Sistrunk, InterMountain Cluster Coordinator, Presiding 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.

Registration & Breakfast

9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.

General Session

Opening and Introductions

Soror Zephanye L. Sistrunk InterMountain Cluster Coordinator Psi Upsilon Omega Soror Sheika Adams Cluster Conference Registration Chairman Psi Upsilon Omega Soror Chaeli Wallace Protocol Committee Member Psi Upsilon Omega

Welcome

Soror Calisha Kelley Cluster Conference Chairman Psi Upsilon Omega Soror Cashia Kearney Basileus Psi Upsilon Omega Soror Ashley Barlow 1st Anti-Basileus & Cluster Conference CoChairman Psi Upsilon Omega

Meditation

Soror LaVern S. Tarkington 23rd Far Western Regional Director Delta Beta Omega InterMountain Cluster Conference | Excellence is Daring to be Different

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Agenda Greetings from Supreme Basileus (video)

Soror Glenda Glover Supreme Basileus

Introduction of Regional Director

Soror Cashia Kearney Basileus Psi Upsilon Omega

Excellence is “Daring to be Different” Soror Carol R. Dixon Far Western Regional Director Rho Delta Omega

workshops/ reports 10:00 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.

InterMountain Cluster Report

Soror Zephanye L. Sistrunk InterMountain Cluster Coordinator Psi Upsilon Omega

10:15 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.

Risk Management

Soror Keysa Rogers Far Western Region Representative International Risk Mgmt Committee Theta Theta Omega

11:15 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Break

11:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Sisterly Relations Activity

Soror Tiffani Robinson Sisterly Relations Chairman Psi Upsilon Omega

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Agenda 12:00 p.m.

Invocation

Soror E. Lavonne Lewis 22nd Far Western Regional Director Far Western Region Representative International Foundation Committee Theta Theta Omega

Lunch is Served 1:15 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Conflict Resolution

Soror Billie Rayford Far Western Region Representative International Graduate Advisors Certification Committee Theta Theta Omega

2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Chapter Operations

Soror Lanee S. Burns Far Western Region Representative International Standards Committee Mu Lambda Omega

3:00 p.m. – 3:15 p.m.

Opportunity Drawing Conference Wrap Up

Soror Calisha Kelley Cluster Conference Chairman Psi Upsilon Omega Soror Ashley Barlow 1st Anti-Basileus & Cluster Conference CoChairman Psi Upsilon Omega

3:15 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Closing Remarks

Soror Carol R. Dixon Far Western Regional Director Rho Delta Omega

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Workshop PRESENTERS Soror Lanee S. Burns Soror Lanée S. Burns is the Far Western Regional Representative to the International Standards Committee. Initiated as a General Member in 1997 at Sonoma State University, she is currently a member of Mu Lambda Omega Chapter in Culver City, California.

Professionally, she owns her own Sales Consulting Firm, Lanée S. Burns and Associates, LLC., where she represents some of the top manufacturing firms in the hospitality industry. She has spent 21 years in this industry and 15 of those years investing and building her own company.

She has a daughter, Tyrah who attends San Jose State University.

Soror Billie Knight Rayford Soror Billie Knight Rayford is a Life member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. and serves as the Anti-Grammateus of Theta Theta Omega Chapter in Las Vegas, Nevada. She currently serves as the Far Western Region Representative to the International Graduate Advisors’ Certification Committee. Soror Rayford previously served as the 2018 Intermountain Cluster Chairman, a member of the Far Western Region E-Team, Las Vegas Steering Committee Chairman for 2017 AKA Leadership Seminar held in Las Vegas, Far Western Regional Treasurer, and Intermountain Cluster Coordinator. This native Texan is a graduate of Abilene Christian University and the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. She serves as vicepresident of the Board of Directors for Zion Nat’l Park Forever Project and is a member of 20 Pearls Foundation Board of Directors.

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Workshop PRESENTERS Soror Keysa Rogers

Soror Keysa Rogers is a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Theta Theta Omega Chapter. Soror Keysa has served in various leadership roles in Theta Theta Omega. Soror Keysa currently serves on the Far Western Region Leadership Team as the Undergraduate MIP Liaison and is the Far Western Region Representative to the International Risk Management Committee. Soror Keysa is also a member of the following organizations: The Links Incorporated Las Vegas Chapter (Chapter Treasurer), The Society Inc. Las Vegas Chapter (National Financial Secretary), Top Ladies of Distinction (Chapter Parliamentary) and The Las Vegas Silhouette Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. (Chaplin). A native of Shreveport, Louisiana she traveled throughout her childhood living in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and Mayslanding, New Jersey. Soror Keysa is the wife of (Honey-Do) Elder. James M. Rogers Jr. and the proud mother of three children.

Soror Zephanye L. Sistrunk Soror Zephanye L. Sistrunk is a charter member of Psi Upsilon Omega Chapter in Henderson, NV, the 2nd chapter to be chartered in the state of Nevada in nearly 50 years. Her commitment to Alpha Kappa Alpha began when she was initiated into the Gamma Kappa chapter 19 years ago on the campus of Tuskegee University, an HBCU in Tuskegee, AL. Professionally, Soror Zephanye is a highly respected clinical pharmacist. She received her Doctorate of Pharmacy degree from Florida A&M University, an HBCU that leads the nation in the production of African-American pharmacists. She was recently promoted to Director of Pharmacy Services at a local Las Vegas hospital. As a member of Psi Upsilon Omega chapter, Soror Zephanye is currently serving in her second term as Tamiouchos and Chair of the Connection Committee. She is honored to serve in her first Regional appointment as the InterMountain Cluster Coordinator.

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GRADUATE CHAPTERS Delta Beta Omega – Phoenix, AZ Eta Epsilon Omega – Tucson, AZ

Theta Theta Omega – Las Vegas, NV Upsilon Beta Omega – Salt Lake City, UT Psi Upsilon Omega – Henderson, NV Alpha Alpha Iota Omega - Maricopa County, AZ

UNDERGRADUATE CHAPTERS Zeta Alpha – Arizona State University Iota Tau– University of Arizona, Tucson Kappa Xi – University of Las Vegas, Nevada

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