2022 Great Lakes Awards Booklet

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated ®

2022 Great Lakes Regional Awards Booklet

Soror Carrie J. Clark, Great Lakes Regional Director REVISED DECEMBER 2021

TABLE OF CONTENTS Welcome Great Lakes Regional Director…….……………………………………………………………………….……………………………..………………2 Welcome Great Lakes Regional Awards Committee………………….………………………………………….…………………………………..………….3 Great Lakes Regional Directors……………………….………………………………………………………….…….…………………………..………….........4 Great Lakes Awards Chairmen………………….………………………….…………………………….………….…………………………..……………………5 Great Lakes Awards Steering Committee …………………………….………………………………………….………………………….……………………..6 Chapter Responsibilities …………………………………..………………………………………………….……………..……………………………………..….7 Judge Responsibilities ………………………………..…………………………………………………………………………….…………………..……….…… 9 Regional Awards Committee Guidelines, Judging Policies……………………. ………………………………………..………………………….…..…..10 Award - Process Timeline, Submission Fee, Award Entry Form……………….…………………………………………………………………….….……11 Trophy Information, Scrapbook Guidelines…………………………………..…………………………………………………………………………………..12 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)……………. ……………………………………………………………………………………….…….…..…………….…16 GRADUATE AWARD CATEGORIES…………………………………………………………………………………………….….…………………………………..21 Margaret Davis Bowen – Outstanding Graduate Basileus…………………………………………………………….……………………..……………….22 Mattie D. Jackson – Helping Hand………………………………………………………………..……………………….…………………………….…..……..23 Beulah T. Whitby Award – Outstanding Graduate Chapter ………………………………………………………………………..….………………..…… 24 Wilbretta P. Johnson – The Great Communicator……………………………….……………………………………………….…………………………….. 25 Ruth M. Thomas Hargrave – Focus on Youth…………………………………………………………………..………………………………………………… 26 Fanette B. Norris – Outstanding Graduate Advisor…………………………………………………………………..………………………………………… 27 LaRue Frederick – Outstanding Graduate Soror ……………………………………………………………………………………………..………………… 28 Eva L. Evans – Graduate/Undergraduate Relations ……………………………………………………………………………..…………………………… 29 Madelyn M. Hairston Giddens – Caring and Sharing ………………..………………………………………………………………..……………………… 30 Gloria Stephens Smith – Political Impact …………………………………………………………………………………………………..…………………… 31 Emma Lilly Henderson – International Program ………………………………………………………………………………………………..……………… 32 Phyllis E Robinson – Outstanding Newsletter …………………………………………………………………………………………..…………..…………..33 Patricia A. Petty Wilson Exhibit – Exemplary Chapter Activities ………………………………………………………………………………….…………34 Rachel Ashburn Mallory – Outstanding Membership ……………………………….…………...………………………………………………….………..35 Pamela Lynn Redden – Outstanding Silver Star ……. ……………………………….…………...………………………………………………….………..36 Schylbea J. Hopkins – Golden Soror of the Year……………………………………………………………………………………………………….………. 37 Charlene Truitt Nelson – Outstanding Graduate Website ………………………………………………………………………………..…………………. 38 Toni S. Kendrick – Mentoring ………………………………………………………………………………………………….………………………………….… 39 Carrie J. Clark Pearl Soror of the Year…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….…………40 Great Lakes Rise-Up Honey Do Award………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..…….………41 General Member Exemplary Recognition Award…………………………………………………………………………………………………………..…….42 Great Lakes Connection Award – AKA Connection ……………………………………………………….………………………………….………………. 43 UNDERGRADUATE AWARDS CATEGORIES ………………………………………………………………………………..…………………………………… ..44 L. Pearl Mitchell – Outstanding Undergraduate Chapter ……………………………………………………………………………….…………………… 45 Thelma C. Hollis – International Program …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………46 Altha C. Brown – Outstanding Undergraduate Basileus…………………………………………….…………………………………………………………47 Laura T. Lovelace – Outstanding Undergraduate Soror ……………………………………….…………………………………………………..……..…. 48 Bernice I. Sumlin Outstanding Individual Cumulative Grade Point Average ….…………………………………………………………………..……. 49 Bernice I. Sumlin – Outstanding Chapter Semester Average ……………………………………………………………………..………………..……… 50 Irene Graves – Focus on Youth ………………………………………………………………………………..…………………………………………..………. 51 Juanita Davis Webster – Political Impact ……………………………………………………………………………………..………………………..……….. 52 Great Lakes Connection Award – AKA Connection …………………………………………………………………………………………..……..………… 53 Ann Colbert Battles – Helping Hand …………………………………………………………………………………………….………………………………. 54 Bella Gilchrist Parker – Outstanding Essay ……………………………………………………………………………………………………….……………. 55 Patricia A. Petty Wilson Exhibit – Exemplary Chapter Activities ………………………………………………………………………………..…………. 56 Rachel Ashburn Mallory – Outstanding Membership ………………………………………………………………………..……..……………………….. 57 Charlene Truitt Nelson – Outstanding Undergraduate Website ………………………………………………………………………..…………………...58 Carrie J. Clark Rise-Up Undergraduate Soror……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….…….59 EXCELENCE INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS --………………………………………………………………………..…………………..………………………. 60 Exemplifying Excellence Through Sustainable Service Awards General Guidelines ………………………………………..………..……..……… 61 Target 1: Signature Program #CAPSM………………………………………………………………………….……………………..………………………….. 66 Target 1: HBCU for Life: A Call to Action …………………………………………………………………………………………...…………………………… 66 Target 2: Women’s Healthcare and Wellness ………………………………………………………….………………………..…………………………….. 68 Target 3: Building Your Economic Legacy ………………………………………………………………………………….…………………………………... 69 Target 4: The Arts! …………………………………………………………………………………………….……………………..……………………………….. 70 Target 5: Global Impact ………………………………………………………………………………………..………………..…………………………………… 70 Overall Excellence ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………..…..…………………………..……… 71

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Welcome From the Great Lakes Regional Director Soror Carrie J. Clark Dear Sorors, I have been so pleased with how chapters have stepped up to participate in the awards process as we pivoted to a virtual process. The Regional Awards Competition is a longstanding tradition of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated®. It is a tradition that I believe is one of the cornerstones of our region, so I have nothing but pink roses for each of you who made the awards competition a huge success for the past three years. This will be the final year in my administration, and due to Covid-19 guidelines and protocol, the awards evaluation process will again be virtual.

I am very excited about the new graduate, and undergraduate awards introduced over the past few months and hope to see a few submissions for these new awards. In addition to the new awards, some of the awards’ criteria have been updated to add more clarity and include additional events to meet the requirements. Therefore, I encourage each of you to review this awards booklet.

The change that I am most excited about is awarding trophies for the Eva L. Evans – Graduate/Undergraduate Relations award. Trophies will be presented to the graduate and undergraduate chapters submitting this award.

Either chapter may take the lead with the approval and support from the other chapter.

Remember that this is the time to show each other how we provide “Service to All Mankind.” The timeframe for the awards will be January 1, 2021 – to December 31, 2021, unless a different timeframe is stated in the notes section for the award. This is also the last year to highlight our contributions for Exemplifying Excellence Through Sustainable Service administration, so let’s show the other regions what Great Lakes has done to show their support.

I also ask that you review what you have accomplished during the year and submit awards that honor our former Regional Directors. Let’s make the 91st Great Lakes Regional Conference the conference with the highest awards submission in history.

This awards booklet contains the guidelines and criteria for all awards regarding Regional Graduate and Undergraduate awards and the Excellence International Program. As you are creating your scrapbooks, the criteria in the awards booklet should be your guidepost.

As a reminder, to be eligible for the Regional Director’s Rise Up Exemplary Award, chapters must submit two awards – one must be a Regional award, and the second must be an Excellence International award along with meeting the other criteria. This information is provided in a separate communication directly to chapter Basilei.

I want to take this opportunity to thank the following sorors who have given tremendously of their time to make the awards competition a great success during the Excellence administration: Soror Rhonda Barnes Orr, Great Lakes Regional Awards Committee Chairman; Soror Felicia T. Hepburn, Great Lakes Regional Awards Committee, Cochairman; Soror Angela Reed, Great Lakes Representative to the International Programs Committee; the Great Lakes Regional Awards Committee as well as chapter awards chairmen and judges.

So, let’s “rise up” and “carry on” as we continue to show the impact that the Great Lakes region has had on our communities.

Carrie J. Clark Soror Carrie J. Clark Great Lakes Regional Director

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Welcome From the Great Lakes Regional Awards Committee

Soror Rhonda Orr GLR Awards Chairman

Soror Felicia T. Hepburn GLR Awards Co-Chairman

Dear Sorors, This will be our last year serving as the Chairman and Co-Chairman of the Great Lakes Regional Awards Committee. It has been quite a journey as we migrated to an electronic awards evaluation process. We have to say that you stepped up and showed your sisterly support as we implemented the new process. We were thrilled by the response to submit your scrapbooks and to embrace the virtual judging process.

For 2022, our goal is for you to continue to show your support and submit awards for all of the categories. We would love to celebrate this final year with having another year of increased participation. As announced, we have made this process more easier and are excited to introduce new regional awards – a) Carrie J. Clark – Pearl Soror of the Year b) Carrie J. Clark Rise Up Undergraduate Soror c) General Member Exemplary Recognition Award d) Great Lakes Rise Up Honey Do and, e) Charlene T. Nelson – Outstanding Undergraduate Website.

We look forward to working with each of you as we highlight what Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority means in our collective communities when we demonstrate “Service to All Mankind.”

Since the awards evaluation process will be electronic, the scrapbooks will be required to be in pdf format and uploaded to DropBox. The scrapbooks will be available for viewing during the 91st Great Lakes Regional Conference.

The criteria for each award are listed in the awards booklet. The awards booklet is divided into three sections: 1) Regional Awards - Graduate, 2) Regional Awards - Undergraduate, and 3) Excellence International Program awards.

It is also required that, for each entry (both regional and international awards), the chapters must submit a name of a soror who has volunteered to be a judge. Simply stated, the number of entries and judges for each chapter should be the same. However, chapters may submit more judges than their submissions. Please send an email to us with the appropriate information. The judge information is submitted simultaneously with the awards entries on the online Awards Submission Form. Judges will evaluate the submissions from other chapters and will not evaluate their chapter size entries. The GLRA Chairman should be notified of any changes at least one week before the conference.

We encourage you to read this booklet and look for future emails from the committee with important information and due dates. Please email the Great Lakes Regional Awards Committee at glregionalawards@gmail.com if you have any questions. However, we have added a Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) section to address some of the common questions that we received in the past.

We both look forward to your participation in the 91st Great Lakes Regional Conference.

Sisterly,

Rhonda Barnes Orr

Felicia T. Hepburn

Soror Rhonda Barnes Orr Great Lakes Regional Awards Chairman

Soror Felicia T. Hepburn Great Lakes Regional Awards Co-Chairman

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Great Lakes Regional Directors (1929 – Present) Soror’s Name

Term Served

Chapter Affiliation

City & State

Lottie Pearl Mitchell

1929-30

Alpha Omega

AΩ

Cleveland, OH

Margaret Davis Bowen

1931

Sigma Omega

ΣΩ

Cincinnati, OH

Mattie Dalton Jackson

1932 – 34

Sigma Omega

ΣΩ

Cincinnati, OH

Beulah Tyrrell Whitby

1934 – 36

Alpha Rho Omega

AΡΩ

Detroit, MI

Wilbretta Pope Johnson

1937 – 38

Alpha Omega

AΩ

Cleveland, OH

Irene A. Graves

1938 – 40

Alpha Rho Omega

AΡΩ

Detroit, MI

Juanita Davis Webster

1941 – 42

Alpha Sigma Omega

AΣΩ

Columbus, OH

Laura Thelma Fife Lovelace

1942 – 45

Sigma Omega

ΣΩ

Cincinnati, OH

Ruth Marie Thomas Hargrave

1946 – 49

Rho Omega

ΡΩ

Wilberforce, OH

Fanette B. Norris

1950 – 54

Alpha Rho Omega

AΡΩ

Detroit, MI

Gwendolyn C. Goldston

1954 – 58

Alpha Omicron Omega

AOΩ

Institute, WV

LaRue Walker Frederick

1958 – 62

Alpha Alpha Omega

AAΩ

Pittsburgh, PA

Bernice Irene Sumlin

1963 – 66

Beta Eta Omega

BHΩ

Dayton, OH

Thelma Crumpton Hollis

1966 – 68

Alpha Rho Omega

AΡΩ

Detroit, MI

Altha C. Brown

1968 – 72

Rho Omega

ΡΩ

Wilberforce, OH

Eva Lois Evans

1972 – 74

Delta Tau Omega

ΔTΩ

Lansing, MI

Madelyn M. Hairston Giddens

1974 – 78

Alpha Alpha Omega

AAΩ

Pittsburgh, PA

Gloria Stephens Smith

1978 – 82

Delta Tau Omega

ΔTΩ

Lansing, MI

Bella Gilchrist Parker

1982 – 86

Zeta Theta Omega

ZΘΩ

Akron, OH

Ann Colbert Battles

1986 – 88

Zeta Alpha Omega

ZAΩ

Toledo, OH

Emma Lilly Henderson

1988 – 90

Alpha Sigma Omega

AΣΩ

Columbus, OH

Phyllis E. Robinson

1990 – 94

Eta Iota Omega

HIΩ

Inkster, MI

Patricia A. Petty Wilson

1994 – 98

Beta Beta Omega

BBΩ

Charleston, WV

Rachel Ashburn Mallory

1998 – 02

Alpha Sigma Omega

AΣΩ

Columbus, OH

Pamela Lynne Redden

2002 – 06

Alpha Omega

AΩ

Cleveland, OH

Schylbea J. Hopkins

2006 – 10

Alpha Rho Omega

AΡΩ

Detroit, MI

Charlene Truitt Nelson

2010 – 14

Beta Eta Omega

BHΩ

Dayton, OH

Toni S. Kendrick

2014 – 18

Alpha Alpha Omega

AAΩ

Pittsburgh, PA

Carrie J. Clark

2018 – 20

Lambda Pi Omega

ΛΠΩ

Detroit, MI

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Great Lakes Awards Chairmen (1976 – Present)

Date

GRLD

Awards Chairmen

Chapter

January 1976

Madelyn M. Hairston Giddens

Delphine Briscoe

Alpha Alpha Omega

January 1981

Gloria Stephens Smith

Sheila Taylor

Sigma Omega

January 1983

Bella Gilchrist Parker

Helen Felton

Eta Iota Omega

January 1987

Ann C. Battles

M. Loretta Gray

Beta Eta Omega

January 1991

Phyllis E. Robinson

Frances J. Tyus

Alpha Omega

January 1995

Patricia A. Petty Wilson

Marjorie Ball Walker

Alpha Rho Omega

September 1998

Rachel Ashburn Mallory

Barbara Tucker

Zeta Alpha Omega

October 2003

Pamela L. Redden

Michele T. Jackson

Zeta Theta Omega

November 2006

Schylbea J. Hopkins

Patricia Easterling

Beta Theta Omega

December 2007

Schylbea J. Hopkins

Jennie C. Murry

Delta Psi Omega

November 2011

Charlene Truitt Nelson

DeLisle C. Horton-Willis

Alpha Rho Omega

November 2014

Toni S. Kendrick

Jennie C. Murry

Delta Psi Omega

November 2018

Carrie J. Clark

Rhonda Barnes Orr

Tau Alpha Omega

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Great Lakes Awards Steering Committee glregionalawards@gmail.com Name

Chapter

Rhonda Barnes Orr - Chairman

Tau Alpha Omega

Felicia Hepburn – Co-Chairman

Delta Nu Omega

Donna King

Beta Eta Omega

Tamara Nelson

Theta Lambda Omega

Ada Nicole Smith

Alpha Rho Omega

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Chapter Responsibilities 1. Chapter Basileus should appoint a Chapter Awards Chairman.

2. Chapter Basileus and Chapter Awards Chairman should review the current awards booklet.

3. Chapter Awards Chairman should Identify the award category/categories for which the chapter will submit an entry. A chapter may enter only one scrapbook per award, except for the Great Lakes Rise Up Honey Do award.

4. Chapter Awards Chairman recommends to chapter members the entry category/categories once the committee has decided which areas to pursue.

5. Chapter Basileus should decide who is going to submit the awards information by the due date and submit the awards payment at the same time.

6. Undergraduate Chapter Basileus should work closely with the Graduate Advisor.

7. Chapter Basileus should approve and ensure that confirmation from Sorors is obtained prior to their names being submitted to serve as a judge.

8. Chapter Basileus and/or Chapter Awards Chairman should review the awards booklet and ensure that each Soror volunteering to serve as a judge is familiar with the awards booklet.

9. Chapter Basileus should ensure that the information submitted on the awards entry form is accurate – award submission chapter size and judges contact information. The form should se submitted only once. But if multiple forms are submitted, the last form submitted will be the one that will be accepted. The link to the form is located on page 11.

10. Chapter Basileus or the Chapter Awards Chairman should communicate any changes immediately to the Great Lakes Regional Awards Chairman.

11. Chapter Awards Chairman verifies that chapter scrapbooks meet the specifications as stated in the Awards Booklet. This includes as a minimum - the name of the award, size of the entry, format of the entry, and for Excellence entries – the cover sheet is included with the submission.

12. Chapter Awards Chairman should ensure that the Soror who has volunteered to serve as a judge has completed her assignment. This year, the Chapter Awards Chairman will be copied on all emails sent to the judges, i.e., confirming assignments and the completion of judging responsibilities.

13. Chapter Basileus or Chapter Awards Chairman should ensure that the chapter scrapbooks are uploaded by the due date and in the required pdf format and no larger than 500mb. Scrapbooks not in the required format or correct size. won’t be evaluated.

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14. Chapter Basileus and/or Awards Chairman should ensure that the number of chapter entries and judges are the same. If the number of judges is less than entries then five (5) points will be deducted from the entry without a corresponding judge. Entries include both Regional and Excellence (International Program) awards. Chapters will be contacted prior to judging to confirm judges, but won’t be contacted the day of judging. Judging assignments will be reassigned to a supplemental judge if the assignment isn’t completed by the due date.

15. Chapter Basileus and/or Chapter Awards Chairman should notify the Great Lakes Regional Awards Chairman of any changes to the judges or awards being submitted prior to the due date. If notification doesn’t occur prior to due date; the chapter is still responsible to having the number of judges equal to the number of awards submitted.

16. Chapters Awards Chairman should send an email to glregionalawards@gmail.com if they have additional sorors who would like to volunteer to serve as awards judges. The email should include the contact information for the soror.

17. Chapter Awards Chairman will send an email confirming that the sorors in her chapter have completed their judging assignment. The confirmation email should be sent to glrcjudges@gmail.com

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Judge Responsibilities 1. A soror volunteering to serve as a judge should expect to receive emails from glrcjudges@gmail.com. So, ensure that these emails aren’t going to your spam folder.

2. If a soror is no longer available to serve as a judge, she should communicate to her Chapter Basileus and Awards Chairman. If she receives an email from glrcjudges@gmail.com, she should respond indicating that she is no longer serving as a judge. The email should not be ignored.

3. The judge should review the awards criteria that has been assigned to them. The soror is encouraged to review the scrapbooks assigned to them prior to scoring any of the scrapbooks to establish a baseline for their scoring.

Only one evaluation form should be submitted per scrapbook. If more that one form is received, then the last form submitted will be the form that will be used for the evaluation of the scrapbook.

4. The soror is encouraged to attend the awards training sessions and should be familiar with the award criteria that has been assigned.

5. Each judge shall complete an evaluation form for each entry without collaboration or input from other judges.

6. The soror should be mindful of the time and effort required to present a quality book. The soror serving as a judge should allow adequate time for the evaluation of the scrapbooks. If points are deducted, then comments/feedback should be provided.

7. The judge should provide comments on the evaluation form and not in Dropbox.

8. Each judge should include their name and chapter and select the correct chapter that they are evaluating on the electronic evaluation form.

9. The soror serving as a judge should complete their assignment on the evaluation day. The soror should send an email to her chapter awards chairman indicating that they have completed their judging assignment. The chapter awards chairman will then send one email to glrcjudges@gmail.com indicating that the judging assignment has been completed for her chapter.

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Regional Awards Committee Guidelines and Responsibilities Organization: The Regional Director will select all members of the Regional Awards Committee and she will appoint a chairman for the committee.

Responsibilities: This Committee will be responsible for the following: 1. Overseeing the Regional Awards process. The goal is to encourage and promote entries from the various chapters in the region. These entries, submitted in the form of scrapbooks and exhibits, include illustrated and documented accounts of chapter activities that help preserve the history of each chapter.

2. Revising the Awards Booklet annually. Each category should be evaluated yearly for its pertinence to the goals of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated®.

3. Establishing a budget in consultation with the Regional Tamiouchos.

4. Communicating with the Regional Pecunious Grammateus to maintain a record of the Regional Awards fees collected.

5. Establishing the Dropbox for the awards submissions.

6. Providing orientation for award judges.

7. Organizing the process for evaluation of awards.

8. Overseeing the process for evaluation of awards.

9. Distributing trophies and emailing participation certificates.

10. Making recommendations to the Regional Director regarding the process and procedure.

Judging Policies Each chapter should submit the awards electronic award entry form with the chapter awards submission and the names & contact information for the soror (s) to serve as Regional Awards judges. The electronic entry form is a hyperlink found on page 11 of this document.

The following policies will be upheld by the Regional Director: 1. If a chapter has an entry in an award category, a member of that chapter may not serve as a judge of the award.

The only exception is for awards that is evaluated by chapter size.

2. Awards will be evaluated by Sorors who are not members of the Regional Awards Committee.

3. Each judge shall complete the award evaluation form for each entry competing for an award without collaboration or input from other judges.

4. Each award will be evaluated by at least three Sorors.

5. Judges should be mindful of the time and effort required to present a quality book. They should allow adequate time to evaluate each scrapbook that has been assigned. Judges should complete their evaluation during the awards judging timeframe.

6. Scrapbooks not received by the due date won’t be evaluated.

7. Chapters should adhere to the following timeline:

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Award Process Timeline 1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

January 22, 2022 – Chapters will submit entries and judges’ information.

February 7, 2022 – Judges will receive their assignment, awards criteria, and register for training.

February 12 and 13 2022 – Conduct judges training sessions.

February 13, 2022 – Email Dropbox link to upload scrapbooks.

February 19, 2022 – Due date to upload scrapbooks (only the pdf format will be accepted. Awards not received by the due date won’t be evaluated.

6. February 26, 2022 – Awards will be evaluated 8:00 am – 6:00 pm. Judges will receive link by 7:00 am.

7. March 26, 2022 - Great Lakes Regional Conference Event – Winners to be announced during conference.

8. April 30, 2022 – Certificates will be emailed.

Award Submission Fees ONCE FEES ARE SUBMITTED THERE WILL BE NO REFUNDS One (1) Award Category Graduate Chapters Undergraduate Chapters Each Additional Award Category Graduate Chapters Undergraduate Chapters

$50.00 $30.00 $10.00 $10.00

The Regional Pecunious Grammateus and Tamiouchos are responsible for the receipt, deposit, and bookkeeping of the fees.

Award Entry Form The registration form and payment for the Regional awards may only be accessed at the following link: Regional Awards Submission Link Once you have selected the awards your chapter will be submitting, you will be taken to a summary screen which will display your total amount due. The total will be used when the form transfers you to the payment screen. The payment may be sent electronically or by check. Checks should be sent to the Regional Pecunious Grammateus.

Refer to FAQ # 16 for the payment detail steps.

All questions on electronic form submittals should be directed to: akaglr.techhelp@gmail.com. Questions related to the awards process should be directed to glregionalawards@gmail.com

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Trophy Information 1. Two trophies will be awarded per award category: First Place and Second Place.

2. In the event of a tie, two trophies will be awarded for that place. The scores have been rounded to the fourth decimal place.

3. The scrapbook MUST receive a minimum score of seventy-five (75) points to win a trophy. This is the final score after any penalties have been assessed.

4. A Certificate of Participation will be awarded to each entry.

5. A Certificate of Appreciation will be awarded to each Soror serving as an award judge.

Scrapbook Guidelines Based on feedback request from chapters to improve their future award submission, the Awards Committee has found the most common reasons chapters receive deductions: ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●

Noncompliance with the judging criterion (published in Award Booklet) Using documentation that is outside the scope of the timeframe (items from the year before) Missing information Written summary and / or other information too small to read Insufficient information Some pages have too much information, difficult to understand Using a background that makes reading the text difficult Journaling without supporting documentation

Scrapbook Guidelines The following guidelines for the submission of scrapbooks must be followed: 1. SUBMIT NO MORE THAN ONE (1) SCRAPBOOK PER CATEGORY except for the Great Lakes Rise Up Honey Do award. FIVE (5) points will be DEDUCTED if multiple scrapbooks are submitted for a category.

2. The size of a scrapbook must not exceed the dimensions 18 inches by 20 inches. This applies to the scrapbooks that are only displayed at the Regional Conference.

3. Only activities and documentation covering the time period from January 2021 to December 2021 shall be considered.

NOTE: The only exceptions to this policy are the awards which have their specific timeframe included in the award criteria.

4. The format of the scrapbook should be organized in the same sequence as the criteria for each award category.

5. The following information is to be included in the design of the cover of your scrapbook: 1) name of the award 2) name of chapter, and name of Soror if applicable.

6. For essays, the cover page should include the name of the soror submitting the essay and her chapter.

7. Documentation in the scrapbook may include newspapers and magazine articles, calendars, letters on official letterheads, pictures, event programs, etc.

8. Documentation is to be limited to no more than the number of pages listed below. However, since some of the criteria will require less than one page, the GL Regional Awards Committee has developed the table listed below as guidance. The chapter determines how to allocate the number of pages. These number of pages excludes divider and title pages. As a reminder the information on the divider and title pages won’t be considered in the evaluation, but may provide a roadmap for highlighting the information included in the scrapbook.

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Name of Great Lakes Regional Graduate Award Margaret Davis Bowen – Outstanding Graduate Basileus Mattie D. Jackson – Helping Hand

RECCOMMENDED PAGES (excludes divider and title pages) 27 Pages per year in office 15

Beulah T. Whitby Award – Outstanding Graduate Chapter

48

Wilbretta P. Johnson – The Great Communicator

30

Ruth M. Thomas Hargrave – Focus on Youth

21

Fanette B. Norris – Outstanding Graduate Advisor

21

LaRue Frederick – Outstanding Graduate Soror

27

Eva L. Evans – Graduate/Undergraduate Relations

21

Madelyn M. Hairston Giddens –Caring and Sharing

9

Gloria Stephens Smith – Political Impact

30

Emma Lilly Henderson – International Program

30

Phyllis E. Robinson – Outstanding Newsletter

Patricia A. Petty Wilson Exhibit – Exemplary Chapter Activities Rachel Ashburn Mallory – Outstanding Membership

Actual chapter monthly (10) newsletters will be evaluated.

All newsletters are required to be in one pdf document.

Multi-media/videos (up to 10 minutes) 24

Pamela L. Redden – Outstanding Silver Star

27

Schylbea J. Hopkins – Golden Soror of the Year

15 Actual website will be evaluated 15

Charlene Truitt Nelson - Outstanding Graduate Website Toni S. Kendrick – Mentoring Carrie J. Clark – Pearl Soror of the Year

27

Great Lakes Connection – AKA Connection

12

General Member Exemplary Recognition

27

Great Lakes Rise Up Honey Do

24

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Name Great Lakes Regional Undergraduate Award

RECCOMMENDED PAGES (excludes divider and title pages)

L. Pearl Mitchell – Outstanding Undergraduate Chapter

51

Thelma C. Hollis – International Program

30

Altha C. Brown – Outstanding Undergraduate Basileus

27 Pages per year in office

Laura T. Lovelace – Outstanding Undergraduate Soror

30

Bernice I. Sumlin – Outstanding Individual Cumulative Grade Point Average Bernice I. Sumlin – Outstanding Chapter Semester Average

Soror must email letter indicating the submission Chapter Basileus must email letter indicating the submission

Irene Graves – Focus on Youth

21

Juanita Davis Webster – Political Impact

30

Great Lakes Connection Award – AKA Connection

12

Ann Colbert Battles – Helping Hand

15 At most five (5) pages Cover Page must include the Soror’s Name and Chapter

Bella Gilchrist Parker –Outstanding Essay Patricia A. Petty Wilson Exhibit – Exemplary Chapter Activities

Multi-media/videos (up to 10 minutes)

Rachel Ashburn Mallory – Outstanding Membership

27

Carrie J. Clark Rise Up Undergraduate Soror

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Journaling Guidelines NOTE: Narrative booklets are NO longer required.

Requirement: Journaling on the pages within a scrapbook replaces the submission of separate narrative booklets.

Journaling is a convenient way to guide the reader of one’s scrapbook through the story the person is telling in the pictures selected for the scrapbook. Through the art of journaling, it is possible to describe, explain or accent the photographs and artifacts on each scrapbook page.

Submission of Awards Materials The policies for the submission of materials are as follows: 1. All entries must be uploaded according to the established due date in the appropriate format.

2. A Dropbox link will be provided.

3. The completed scrapbook must be submitted as one pdf document. This also applies to the newsletter submissions. All ten newsletters must be submitted as one pdf document. The timeframe should be indicated if not monthly, so that the judge is aware of the number of newsletters to be reviewed.

4. The soror submitting the award for the chapter is certifying that the entry is completed and has been approved by the Chapter.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions 1)

How do you count the number of pages in the scrapbook? Ø Pages are counted front and back, so one sheet equals two pages Ø The cover page, inside front cover, inside back cover and back cover do not count as pages Ø Divider pages do not count in your pages counts. Divider pages shouldn’t include information that is considered as meeting the criteria for the award. Divider pages aren’t evaluated.

2)

How do you determine the number of allowable pages? Ø Suggested number of pages are included as follows: Regional Graduate awards – page 13; Regional Undergraduate awards – page 14; and Excellence International Programs awards – page 65. The chapter determines how to allocate their documentation on the pages.

3)

What are the awards requirements for the Regional Director Rise Up award? Ø The chapter must submit at least one regional award (which are named after the prior Great Lakes Regional Directors) and one Excellence International Program award (which includes one of the Targets or the Overall Excellence Achievement Award). Ø This information is sent directly to the chapters by Madam Regional Director.

4)

Do I need to attend training? Ø Training is optional; however, by participating in the evaluation process, the Soror is certifying that she understands how to execute her responsibilities. Ø Training information is sent to the soror volunteering to serve as a judge, so that she may review the information and ask any questions during the training.

5)

What time do I need to arrive to perform my duties as a judge? Ø Judges have from 8:00 am – 6:00 pm to complete their assignment. All assignments must be completed by 6:00 pm. At 6:00 pm scrapbooks will be assigned to another judge.

6)

When should I inform the Great Lakes Regional Awards Committee (GLRAC) if a soror is no longer able to serve as a judge? Ø Notification should be communicated as soon as a change is known but no later than February 3, 2022.

7)

When should the chapter inform the GLRAC if there is a change to the chapter’s awards submission? Ø Changes should be communicated prior to February 3, 2022.

8)

When are the judges’ assignment completed? Ø Judges will receive their judging assignments by February 26, 2022.

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Frequently Asked Questions (Cont.)

9)

Who should judges communicate that they have completed their judging assignment? Ø Sorors should send an email to the Chapter Awards Chairman unless indicated differently by the chapter. The Chapter Awards Chairman should send an email to glrcjudges@gmail.com indicating that chapter Sorors have completed their judging assignments.

10) Should the judge provide comments on the evaluation sheet? Ø If points are deducted, then the reason for the deduction should be included on the evaluation form, not in Dropbox.

11) Who validates that the scrapbooks are the appropriate size? Ø Great Lakes Regional Awards Committee validates the size of the scrapbook. Judges are responsible for validating the number of pages.

12) What is the timeframe for the awards? Ø Chapter awards – January – December 2021 Ø Basileus – time in office Ø Outstanding Graduate Soror – timeframe as a Graduate Soror Ø Outstanding Undergraduate Soror – 2019-2021 Ø Outstanding Silver Star – three years preceding the award submission Ø Golden Soror – five years preceding the award submission Ø Pearl Soror – the past fifteen (15) years 13)

What information is required by the awards deadline date? Ø Online form submission that includes chapter contact information, judges contact information, awards category and payment – All information by the deadline.

14)

What is the ratio between the number or awards submission and judges? Ø The ratio is 1:1. The chapter must submit a judge for each award submitted to avoid points being deducted. However, as there is always a need for additional judges, more names may be submitted by sending the soror’s contact information to glregionalawards@gmail.com.

15)

If the chapter changes the number of awards does this automatically change the number of judges? Ø No, the change in the number of judges must be discussed with the GL Regional Awards Chairperson.

The impact on the judges’ assignment will need to be reviewed.

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Frequently Asked Questions (Cont.)

16)

How do I submit the payment for the awards? (Applies to both graduate and undergraduate chapters) Ø Online – Login to the Ivy Boutique i. Select GLRC First Award Graduate - $50.00 (Graduate Chapter) ii. Select GLRC First Award Undergraduate - $30.00 (Undergraduate Chapter) iii. GLRC – Additional award -$10.00. Enter the number of additional awards being submitted. Ø Mail a check to Regional Pecunious Grammateus i. Payable to - Alpha Kappa Alpha Great Lakes Region ii. Soror Wilma Dixon Great Lakes Regional Pecunious Grammateus P.O. Box 70625 Rochester Hills, MI 48307

17)

When are the trophies for the awards presented? Ø Graduate Regional Awards – View Conference Schedule Ø Undergraduate Regional Awards – View Conference Schedule Ø International Awards – International Program Presentation at Plenary Session – View Conference Schedule Ø First Place – Outstanding Graduate and Undergraduate Soror, First Place Outstanding Silver Star, First Place Pearl Soror of the Year, First Place Outstanding Golden Soror, and Great Lakes Rise Up “Honey-Do of the Year – Formal Banquet

18)

What is the process for dropping off the scrapbook for the awards? Ø Chapters will receive an email with the DropBox link to upload the scrapbooks

19)

What is the process if there is a tie? Ø If there is a tie, then multiple trophies are presented. After the trophy is ordered, it will be mailed to the chapter.

20)

What is the process for assigning judges? Ø The main factor is that sorors aren’t assigned to judge awards for any category submitted by their chapter of the same size

21)

Who should be contacted regarding questions related to the awards? Ø Great Lakes Regional Awards – Soror Rhonda Barnes Orr, Great Lakes Regional Awards Chairperson – glregionalawards@gmail.com or 248.613.0340 Ø International Awards – Soror Angela Reed, Great Lakes Representative to the International Program Committee- angelareed@gmail.com or 269.599.4636 Ø Technical (issues with on-line form or website) – akaglr.techhelp@gmail.com

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Frequently Asked Questions (Cont.)

22)

Where can I find the awards criteria information? Ø All information related to the awards is included in the awards booklet. The awards booklet contains all the information related to the Regional and Excellence awards.

23)

What are the chapter size categories? Ø Regional Awards i. Graduate Chapters – Small (8-50), Medium (51-130), Large (131-200), and Extra Large (201+) ii. Undergraduate Chapters – Small (10 or fewer), Medium (11-20), Large (21-30) and Extra Large (31+) Ø International Awards i. Graduate Chapters - Small (75 or less), Medium (76 to 200), and Large (201+) ii. Undergraduate Chapters – Small (30 or less), Medium (31 to 50), and Large (51+)

24)

Is it possible for chapters to receive feedback related to their score to assist with the development of the next year’s scrapbook? Ø Chapter Basilei may request feedback and if feedback has been provided by the judge, it will be summarized and provided. Judges’ information won’t be provided with the feedback. Chapters won’t receive information related to who conducted the evaluation of their scrapbooks.

25)

What document is used by the judges to perform the evaluation of the scrapbooks for the awards? Ø Judges use the same form that is provided in the awards booklet. Most judges follow the form to evaluate the awards, so the scrapbooks should be created in the same order as the criteria.

26) What is the process and payment for the Bernice I. Sumlin awards? Ø Undergraduates no longer have to submit an official transcript for the Bernice I. Sumlin awards. The official transcripts already provided to the region will be reviewed for those undergraduate and chapters that submit for the awards. Ø There is no fee for the Bernice I. Sumlin awards if the chapter has submitted two other awards.

27) What is new this year? i. New Award - Great Lakes Rise Up Honey Do ii. New Award- General Member Exemplary Recognition iii. New award - Carrie J. Clark Pearl Soror of the Year iv. New Award - Carrie J. Clark – Rise Up Undergraduate Member v. New - Charlene T. Nelson – Outstanding Undergraduate Website vi. New - Both graduate and undergraduate chapters submitting for the Eva L. Evans – Graduate/Undergraduate Relations will receive a trophy vii. Revision - University based activities will be included as community- based activity viii. Revision - A “Haze Free” environment will be expanded to include activities beyond the MIP.

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Great Lakes Regional Graduate Awards

Margaret Davis Bowen – Outstanding Graduate Basileus Evaluation Criteria: This award is presented to an outstanding GRADUATE Basileus for outstanding leadership in each of the following four (4) chapter size categories: 8-50 members| 51-130 members|131-200 members|201 or more members

CRITERIA

Max Points

GENERAL LEADERSHIP SKILLS – 35 POINTS I

General Leadership Skills

35

A. Planning B. Leading C. Organizing D. Coordinating

II

CHAPTER GROWTH AND EFFECTIVENESS -35 POINTS Chapter Growth/Effectiveness

35

A. International Programs B. Local Programs C. Retention and Reclamation D. Bridging

WHAT MAKES YOU AN OUTSTANDING BASILEUS – 20 POINTS III

A. Proof for outstanding Basileus

20

CLARITY AND NEATNESS (Overall Appearance) - 5 POINTS (Easy to follow, clear and concise, appropriate grammar and appropriate # of pages)

COVER - 5 POINTS (Should include chapter name, name of award, and chapter location) Notes: The chapter of the Basileus submitting an entry for this category MUST have at least one other regional award entry at this conference or a PENALTY of ten (10) points will be imposed.

Documentation may reflect the entire term of office as Basileus, but is limited to a maximum of 3 pages per category per year in office as Basileus. For example, a Basileus who served 2 years would have a maximum of 54 pages total; one who served 4 years would have a maximum of 108 pages.

Scrapbook with journaling required

TOTAL POINTS POSSIBLE:

100

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Mattie D. Jackson – Helping Hand Evaluation Criteria: This award is presented to the Graduate chapter who excels in the following categories of service:

CRITERIA

Max Points

ACTIVITIES - 90 POINTS I

Areas of Service A. Women Survivors – Chapter shows evidence of developing strategies to assist local, international programs or creates and establish programs for women in need with problems related to domestic violence, HIV, drug or alcohol dependence and catastrophic illness.

18

B. Single Parents – Chapter shows evidence of collaborating with other agencies to implement programs or developing chapter strategies to assist this group of fragmented citizens.

18

C. Children at Risk – Chapter shows outstanding evidence of developing programs to assist/enhance the self-worth of children of all ages.

18

D. Senior Citizens – Chapter shows evidence of assisting and developing strategies for elderly persons, especially those living in group homes or alone, who are in need of emotional and economic support.

18

E. Homeless Persons – Chapter shows evidence of interacting with established community agencies or establishes independent methods for assisting people in need of food, shelter and clothing.

18

CLARITY AND NEATNESS (Overall Appearance) - 5 POINTS (Easy to follow, clear and concise, appropriate grammar and appropriate # of pages)

COVER - 5 POINTS (Should include chapter name, name of award, and chapter location) Notes: Scrapbook with journaling required. Maximum # of pages - 15

TOTAL POINTS POSSIBLE:

100

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Beulah T. Whitby Award – Outstanding Graduate Chapter Evaluation Criteria: This award is presented to an outstanding GRADUATE chapter in each of the following four (4) size categories: 8-50 members| 51-130 members|131-200 members|201 or more members Max CRITERIA Points

OVERALL CHAPTER ACTIVITIES - 90 POINTS I

Activities within the sorority A. Published agenda for each scheduled meeting B. Communications to sorors

II

III

C. Documentation of chapter representation at Boule/Leadership, Regional Conference, and Cluster/Undergraduate Round-Up D. Documentation of financial contribution to Corporate Office (that is, per capita, C.O.I.P), EAF, Chapter contributions, EAF 100% individual member contributions E. Founders’ Day Observance F. Membership Documentation i.e. - Membership Intake Process, program for reclaiming inactive sorors, program for transfer of Undergraduate sorors into graduate chapter, or soror mentoring G. Social activities that foster sisterly relations, and joint activities with other local/regional Alpha Kappa Alpha Chapters H. Contributions to the Undergraduate Chapter and/or undergraduate sorors I. Submission to the Ivy Leaf magazine and other public relations programs (as announced via print media, radio, television, video, et cetera) J. Fund-raising projects Scholarships and Attainment (honors, citations, presentations) A. Individual soror attainment (honors, citations, presentations) B. Chapter attainment Community service and contributions A. Health, tutorial and/or community welfare services, and participation in community organizations B. Chapter execution of Targets C. Educational, cultural and religious activities D. Chapter membership in and/or financial contributions to other organizations

2 4 6 3 2 5 6 2 2 6 6 6 15 15 5 5

CLARITY AND NEATNESS (Overall Appearance) - 5 POINTS (Easy to follow, clear and concise, appropriate grammar and appropriate # of pages)

COVER - 5 POINTS (Should include chapter name, name of award, and chapter location)

Notes: Scrapbook with journaling required – Maximum # of pages 48

TOTAL POINTS POSSIBLE:

100

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Wilbretta P. Johnson – The Great Communicator Evaluation Criteria: Presented to a Graduate Chapter that best utilizes the full range of communication tools to keep its members and others who have a need-to-know, informed.

CRITERIA

Max Points

ACTIVITIES - 90 POINTS I

Forms of communications A. Utilizes electronic communication and facilities accessed by chapter members

10

B. Newsletter – distribution on a regular basis with inclusion of necessary information

10

C. Dissemination of chapter calendar

10

D. Emergency notification system (i.e. notification of call meetings, illness/death)

5

E. Chapter roster

10

F. Distribution of Regional Director’s newsletter

10

G. Outreach to inactive sorors

5

H. Chapter minutes accurately reflect meetings and are made available

10

I.

Correspondence addressed to chapter is shared appropriately

10

J.

Effectively communicates with Regional Director or Regional Director’s Designee (i.e., staff), other Chapters in the city, Corporate office, and Undergraduate chapters

10

CLARITY AND NEATNESS (Overall Appearance) - 5 POINTS (Easy to follow, clear and concise, appropriate grammar and appropriate # of pages)

COVER - 5 POINTS (Should include chapter name, name of award, and chapter location)

Notes: Scrapbook with journaling required. Maximum # of pages - 30

TOTAL POINTS POSSIBLE:

100

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Ruth M. Thomas Hargrave – Focus on Youth Evaluation Criteria: This award is presented to an outstanding program targeting youth.

CRITERIA

Max Points

EFFORT TO EXPAND OPPORTUNITIES AND INVOLVE YOUTH IN COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS – 20 POINTS I

Examples include: UNCF, NAACP, Urban League

20

A. Memberships and youth committees B. Chapter activities which promote youth involvement and commitment to these organizations C. Collaborative projects with other community organizations

CHAPTER SPONSORED YOUTH GROUPS -20 POINTS II

Youth Groups

20

A. Groups involving boys and/or girls that are under the direct supervision of the chapter B. Involvement of these youths in service projects (examples include senior citizens, community clean up)

FOCUS ON YOUTH DEVELOPMENT – 20 POINTS III

Development in the areas of leadership, social skills and the performing and creative arts

20

OTHER ONGOING CHAPTER ACTIVITIES RELATED TO YOUTH – 30 POINTS IV

Scholarship, tutorial and mentoring programs, educational events, trips, tours, and services to: homeless children, abused children, physically and developmentally disabled children, Special Olympics

30

CLARITY AND NEATNESS (Overall Appearance) - 5 POINTS (Easy to follow, clear and concise, appropriate grammar and appropriate # of pages)

COVER - 5 POINTS (Should include chapter name, name of award, and chapter location)

Notes: Scrapbook with journaling required. Maximum # of pages 21

TOTAL POINTS POSSIBLE:

100

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Fanette B. Norris – Outstanding Graduate Advisor Eligibility – The undergraduate chapter affiliated with the graduate advisor must have been operating with complete privileges for the entire year for which this entry is submitted. The undergraduate chapter must also submit either a Regional or Excellence award. Review notes section for additional information.

Evaluation Criteria: This award is presented to an outstanding GRADUATE Advisor who exemplifies the following:

CRITERIA

Max Points

LEADERSHIP SKILLS - 90 POINTS I

Leadership Skills A. Demonstrates strategies for interpretation and implementation of Alpha Kappa Alpha programs

15

B. Attendance at undergraduate activities

15

C. Demonstrate participation with graduate sorors

10

D. Communicates with Regional Director/Graduate Chapter Basileus on behalf of the undergraduates

15

E. Utilizes Alpha Kappa Alpha rules and regulations as prescribed in the various sorority documents

15

F. Promotes sisterly relations within the undergraduate chapter

10

G. Facilitates transition of graduating seniors to graduate chapter membership

10

CLARITY AND NEATNESS (Overall Appearance) - 5 POINTS (Easy to follow, clear and concise, appropriate grammar and appropriate # of pages)

COVER - 5 POINTS (Should include chapter name, name of award, and chapter location) Notes: The Undergraduate chapter of the Graduate Advisor submitting an entry for this category MUST have at least one current award entry or a ten (10) point penalty will be imposed.

Scrapbook with journaling required. Maximum # of pages 21

TOTAL POINTS POSSIBLE:

100

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LaRue Frederick – Outstanding Graduate Soror Evaluation Criteria: This award is presented to an outstanding GRADUATE Soror.

CRITERIA

Max Points

SORORITY – CONTINUOUS LEARNING - 25 POINTS I

Continuous Learning

25

A. Attendance at Chapter meetings B. Attendance at Cluster meetings/Regional Conferences C. Attendance at Boule/Leadership Conferences

SORORITY LEADERSHIP -15 POINTS II

Offices held at the Chapter, Regional and/or International levels

15

SORORITY INVOLVEMENT-25 POINTS III

Sorority Involvement –chapter/regional level

25

A. Committee chairmanship and/or committee membership B. Participation and contributions to chapter programs and projects C. Participation and contributions to the International Programs

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT- 15 POINTS IV

Program projects with other organizations, churches, or schools, speeches, et cetera

15

PERSONAL ATTAINMENTS – 10 POINTS V

Scholarship, awards, self-improvement

10

CLARITY AND NEATNESS (Overall Appearance) - 5 POINTS (Easy to follow, clear and concise, appropriate grammar and appropriate # of pages)

COVER - 5 POINTS (Should include chapter name, name of award, and chapter location)

Notes: Entries for this award must be submitted with the approval of the chapter submitting the entry and signed by the Basileus of that chapter. Documentation may cover the lifetime of the soror at the graduate level. Total pages should not exceed 27.

Scrapbook with journaling required. Maximum # of pages - 27

TOTAL POINTS POSSIBLE:

100

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Eva L. Evans – Graduate/Undergraduate Relations Evaluation Criteria: This award is presented to the outstanding GRADUATE/UNDERGRADUATE chapters that promotes and fosters cooperative activities for their chapters.

CRITERIA

Max Points

CHAPTER INTERACTION - 90 POINTS I

Chapter Interactions A. List of joint activities

II

III

10

Nature of the activities A. Social Events

10

B. Individual graduate/undergraduate events

10

C. Leadership development workshops

15

D. Program planning

15

E. Scholarship awarded to undergraduates in chapter

15

Assessment of the activities A. Include outcomes and productivity

15

CLARITY AND NEATNESS (Overall Appearance) - 5 POINTS (Easy to follow, clear and concise, appropriate grammar and appropriate # of pages)

COVER - 5 POINTS (Should include chapter name, name of award, and chapter location) Notes: This award is to be prepared jointly by the associated graduate and undergraduate chapters. The signature of each Basileus of the associated graduate and undergraduate chapters is required on the first/title page of the scrapbook. Trophies will be awarded to both the graduate and undergraduate chapters.

Scrapbook with journaling required. Maximum # of pages 21

TOTAL POINTS POSSIBLE:

100

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Madelyn M. Hairston Giddens – Caring and Sharing Evaluation Criteria: This award is presented to the Graduate Soror who has exemplified caring and sharing without expectation of reward

CRITERIA

Max Points

ACTIVITIES - 90 POINTS I

Humanitarian and Caring – Soror’s activities and behavior show evidence of consistently demonstrating and communicating humanitarian concern and caring in relation to her A. Family

30

B. Sorors

30

C. Community

30

CLARITY AND NEATNESS (Overall Appearance) - 5 POINTS (Easy to follow, clear and concise, appropriate grammar and appropriate # of pages)

COVER - 5 POINTS (Should include chapter name, name of award, and chapter location)

Notes: Documentation may cover the Soror’s lifetime of evidence as a person who cares for and shares with others.

Scrapbook with journaling required. Maximum # of pages 9

TOTAL POINTS POSSIBLE:

100

30

Gloria Stephens Smith – Political Impact Evaluation Criteria: This award is presented to the Graduate chapter that has rendered distinguished service in fostering and implementing programs of action which impact the “Political Arena”.

CRITERIA

Max Points

CHAPTER INITIATIVES - 90 POINTS I

Chapter Initiatives A. Concentrated educational activities, political forums, political awareness, voter education, etc.

15

B. Inter-group collaboration

5

C. Related proposals – funded and implemented

5

D. Involvement of citizens

5

E. Scope of influence (locally, regionally, nationally)

10

F. Chapter volunteer service

10

G. Long-range planning

10

H. Media campaign as it relates to above activities

10

I.

Identification and clarification of issues for community

10

J.

Responding to issues as a collective voice

10

CLARITY AND NEATNESS (Overall Appearance) - 5 POINTS (Easy to follow, clear and concise, appropriate grammar and appropriate # of pages)

COVER - 5 POINTS (Should include chapter name, name of award, and chapter location)

Notes: Scrapbook with journaling required. Maximum # of pages 30

TOTAL POINTS POSSIBLE:

100

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Emma Lilly Henderson – International Program Evaluation Criteria: This award is presented to the GRADUATE chapter with the most outstanding local program in support of International Program Initiatives during current Program Year.

CRITERIA

Max Points

EXCELLENCE Targets – 80 POINTS I

A. HBCU for Life: A Call to Action

16

(include #CAP, Promote and Market HBCUs, $upport HBCUs) II

B. Women’s Healthcare and Wellness

16

III

C. Building Your Economic Legacy

16

IV

D. The ARTS!

16

V

E. Global Impact

16

COMMUNITY IMPACT DAYS - 14 POINTS I

A. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. International Day of Service

2

II

B. Pink Goes Red for Health Day

2

III

C. AKA International Day of Prayer

2

IV

D. AKA HBCU Day

2

V

E. Breast Cancer Awareness Day

2

VI

F. AKA Caregiver Day

2

VII

G. AKA Global Impact Day

2

CLARITY AND NEATNESS (Overall Appearance) 4 POINTS (Easy to follow, clear and concise, appropriate grammar and appropriate # of pages)

COVER – 2 POINTS (Should include chapter name, name of award, and chapter location)

Notes: Scrapbook with journaling required. Maximum # of pages 30.

TOTAL POINTS POSSIBLE:

100

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Phyllis E. Robinson – Outstanding Newsletter Evaluation Criteria: This award is presented to the Graduate chapter for excellence in communication to chapter membership.

CRITERIA I

Max Points

Newsletter Layout A. Eye-catching: overall aesthetic appeal; impact

20

B. Originality of design: artistry and creativity C. Neatness: finished look II

Organization of Newsletter A. Format clearly defined

20

B. Follows same format each issue C. Logical sequence of information III

Content of Newsletter A. Indicates name and address of chapter and date

30

B. Contains information on how to contact Chapter Basileus C. Recognizes chapter sobors’ achievements D. Highlights chapter program E. Contains chapter program calendar IV

Reflects all sources of Relevant AKA Information A. Contains ongoing information about Alpha Kappa Alpha documents, rules and protocols

20

B. Includes relevant Alpha Kappa Alpha international, cluster, regional and local information

CLARITY AND NEATNESS (Overall Appearance) - 5 POINTS (Easy to follow, clear and concise, appropriate grammar and appropriate # of pages)

COVER - 5 POINTS (Should include chapter name, name of award, and chapter location)

Notes: All newsletters should be combined into one .pdf document. If the newsletter is published monthly the all 10 newsletters must be included. If published less frequently then every issue must be included and a note indicating the frequency.

TOTAL POINTS POSSIBLE:

100

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Patricia A. Petty Wilson Exhibit – Exemplary Chapter Activities Evaluation Criteria: This award is presented to the Graduate chapter whose exhibit best exemplifies chapter activities. Exhibits may be of the traditional type or those that employ graphic arts, audiovisual and/or computer technologies. All exhibits must be identified by chapter and specify a theme.

CRITERIA

Max Points

OVERALL CRITERIA – 100 POINTS I

Layout/Set-Up: Neatness and clarity of presentation

20

II

Creativity: Uniqueness of presentation

30

III

Content: Clearly demonstrates the AKA program

50

SUGGESTIONS I

Have a brainstorming session on what the chapter will exhibit.

II

Decide on a subject which is:

A. Timely B. Informative C. Has true educational value D. Has virtue or simplicity E. Has focal points of interest III Work out a caption. Here, originality is the most important consideration.

IV Consider a humorous treatment of a subject, provided it is done in good taste.

V For good ideas or good points of departure, explore song-books, movie titles, proverbs and idiomatic phrases.

VI Gather material. Keep it clear, complete, concise, attractive and colorful.

VII Decide on lettering. Use string, rope, ribbon or cut out letters in varied sizes.

Notes: Entry must be submitted in a .pdf format, but may include videos and other types of multimedia up to ten minutes.

TOTAL POINTS POSSIBLE:

100

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Rachel Ashburn Mallory – Outstanding Membership Evaluation Criteria: This award is presented to the Graduate chapter for excellence in communication to chapter membership.

I

II

III

IV

V

VI

CRITERIA

Max Points

Haze Free Environment (include documentation from the categories listed below) – 15 Points A. Chapter shows evidence of adherence to the International Membership Intake Process (MIP) guidelines during the MIP conducted in the past year. (i.e., calendar of MIP, a communication to and from the Regional Director) B. Chapter provides evidence that they are adhering to Corporate guidelines regarding maintaining a haze free environment.

C. Chapter has implemented a risk management plan addressing any membership issues.

Assimilation of new members into the chapter – 20 Points A. Chapter implements strategies to promote the immediate active participation of new members in the chapter. (i.e., chapter programs and activities)

15

Time Management – 20 Points A. Chapter shows evidence of implementing strategies to assist graduate members with balancing life with sorority activities.

Undergraduate to Graduate Transition – 10 Points A. Chapter implements strategies to assist undergraduate sorors transitioning from undergraduate to graduate chapter or general membership.

Reactivation – 20 Points A. Chapter presents evidence of strategies implemented to reclaim inactive sorors.

B. Chapter documents the actual number of sorors who reactivated in the past year.

Overall Growth of the Chapter – 10 Points A. Chapter presents data to document its increase in the size compared to the previous year.

20

20

10

20

10

COVER and Overall Appearance - 5 POINTS (Easy to follow, clear and concise, appropriate grammar and appropriate # of pages)

(Should include chapter name, name of award, and chapter location)

Notes: Scrapbook with journaling required. Maximum # of pages 24

TOTAL POINTS POSSIBLE:

100

Pamela L. Redden – Outstanding Silver Star Evaluation Criteria: This award is presented to Silver Star Soror of the Year

CRITERIA I

Max Points

SORORITY MEMBERSHIP– 10 POINTS

II

A. A. Must have been recognized by the Corporate Office as a

5

25 –year Soror B. Must have been financially active with participating chapter at least three (3) years preceding award submission.

5

SORORITY ATTENDANCE– 20 POINTS A. Attendance at Chapter meetings/Regional Conferences (demonstrate regular attendance for preceding 3 years) B. Attendance at Cluster meeting/Regional Conferences – (at least three during the prior three years.

C. Attendance at Boule/Leadership Conferences – (at least three during the prior three years.

III

10 5 5

SORORITY INVOLVEMENT – 40 POINTS A. Office positions held (chapter/regional/international) B. Committee chairmanship and /or committee membership C. Participation and contributions to chapter programs and projects D. Participation and contributions to the International Programs E. Mentorship

IV

PERSONAL ACHIEVEMENTS – 20 POINTS A. Educational

attainment, Professional development, Community Involvement, Awards, Publications.

V

20

OVERALL APPEARANCE – 10 POINTS

Notes: Entries for this award must be submitted with the approval of the

chapter submitting the entry and signed by the Basileus of that chapter.

Documentation should cover the past three years. Sorors must be a Silver Star when submitting the award. Documentation may include activities prior to becoming a Silver Star. Total pages should not exceed 27.

Scrapbook with journalism required

TOTAL POINTS POSSIBLE:

100

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Schylbea J. Hopkins – Golden Soror of the Year Evaluation Criteria: This graduate award is based on achievements of the Golden Soror in your chapter.

Consideration will be given to leadership and support of ideas and goals of the Sorority. Each category will be validated with supporting documentation. A soror must be nominated by her chapter and she must attend this Regional Conference or provide evidence of incapacities.

CRITERIA

Max Points

OVERALL CRITERIA – 90 POINTS I

Must have been recognized by the Corporate Office as a 50-year Soror.

20

II

Must have been financially active with participating chapter at least five (5) years preceding her chapter’s nomination

20

III

Provide evidence of active participation with three or more committees at least two years preceding her nomination

20

IV

Be a Life Member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated

10

V

Present evidence of volunteer community service during the last five (5) years preceding her chapter’s nomination

20

CLARITY AND NEATNESS (Overall Appearance) - 5 POINTS (Easy to follow, clear and concise, appropriate grammar and appropriate # of pages)

COVER - 5 POINTS (Should include chapter name, name of award, and chapter location) Notes: Scrapbook with journaling required. Date of documentation should be as listed in each of the bullets. Maximum # of pages 15

TOTAL POINTS POSSIBLE:

100

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Charlene Truitt Nelson – Outstanding Graduate Website Evaluation Criteria: This award is presented to the Graduate chapter with the most outstanding/favorable website design. The internet is a rapidly changing communication medium that enables our organization, via a website, to disseminate accurate, current and relevant content to a large number of sorors and non-sorors at one time.

CRITERIA

Max Points

OVERALL CRITERIA – 90 POINTS I

Must meet the approval of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. by obtaining a favorable website evaluation from the Regional Technology Committee

30

II

Website documents, pictures of current, community service activities – Standing or International Targets activities. Posting must be within three (3) months of the current date.

20

III

Website’s design is user friendly and allows for easy navigation. The overall appearance should be appealing, clarity and neatness, proper grammar and AKA terminology.

15

IV

Upcoming events are listed on Home Page

5

V

Website has links to payment options (i.e. – PayPal, Eventbrite, etc.) for paying dues, purchasing ticket, and making donations

10

VI

Website’s Home Page list Reactivation information

5

VII

Website includes/lists Members Only section

5

VIII

Website includes links for Social Media (e.g., Facebook, Twitter, Instagram), name of Basileus, Chapter’s mailing address, telephone, etc.

Enhanced communication to the community.

Social Media is appropriate and easy to navigate.

10

Total Points Possible EXTRA CREDIT – 10 POINTS Website has a mobile app Notes: This award will be evaluated by the Regional Technology Committee prior to the Regional Conference.

TOTAL POINTS POSSIBLE with extra credit:

38

100

10

110

Toni S. Kendrick – Mentoring Evaluation Criteria: This award is presented to the Graduate chapter with a mentoring program that enriches the membership experiences of sorors. Mentoring provides a supportive and nurturing environment.

Mentoring is a two-way street with interchangeable roles in the relationship with each soror acting both as a giver and receiver.

Chapters may choose one or all three of these programs: 1) Graduate to Undergraduate 2) Newly initiated sorors 3) Transfer or reactivated sorors

CRITERIA

Max Points

OVERALL CRITERIA – 90 POINTS I

Explain the goals and objectives for the chapter’s mentoring program

25

II

Highlight the specific mentoring activities and how they align with the goals and objectives

25

III

Describe how the mentoring program has increased or maintained sorors active status in the chapter

20

IV

Describe how the chapter’s mentoring program is evaluated and how the feedback is used to monitor and adjust the program

15

V

Describe how the chapter celebrate success or recognize mentors and mentees

5

CLARITY AND NEATNESS - 5 POINTS (Easy to follow, clear and concise, appropriate grammar and appropriate # of pages)

COVER - 5 POINTS (Should include chapter name, name of award, and chapter location) Notes: Scrapbook with journaling required. Maximum # of pages 15

TOTAL POINTS POSSIBLE:

100

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Carrie J. Clark – Pearl Soror of the Year Evaluation Criteria: This award is presented to the Pearl Soror of the Year.

CRITERIA

Max Points

SORORITY – MEMBERSHIP - 5 POINTS I

Sorority Membership A. Must have been recognized by the Corporate Office as a 65-year membership Soror B. Is a Life Member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated®

SORORITY EVENTS AND ATTENDANCE – 30 POINTS II

Sorority Events Attendance during the past 15 years A. Attendance at Chapter meetings (demonstrate regular attendance) B. Attendance at Regional Events i.e., Cluster, AKA Day at the Capitol, Regional Conferences or other Regional events C. Attendance at International Events i.e., Boule, Leadership Conferences, Founders’ Day or other International Events

SORORITY INVOLVEMENT- 40 POINTS III

Sorority Involvement – chapter/regional/International level during past 15 years.

A. Office positions held (chapter/regional/international) B. Committee chairmanship and/or committee membership C. Participation and contributions to chapter programs and projects D. Participation and contributions to the International Programs

COMMUNITY OUTREACH - 20 POINTS A. Volunteering with other organizations B. Participation with mentoring program with Sorority or Community

COVER, CLARITY, AND NEATNESS - 5 POINTS Notes: Total pages should not exceed 30.

Scrapbook with journaling required to support the documentation.

TOTAL POINTS POSSIBLE:

100

40

Great Lakes Rise Up Honey-Do of the Year Evaluation Criteria: Honey-Do is a term of endearment and was introduced by the 18th Supreme Basileus Mattelia Bennett Grays to recognize the support provided to a Soror in assisting with the implementation of the vision and goals of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Max Points

CRITERIA What Makes This Honey-Do Exceptional – 40 POINTS In no less than 500 words, describe what makes this “Honey-Do” exceptional?

I

A. May be submitted by any Soror who is a member of the chapter receiving the support.

B. Photos and other documentation may be submitted with the paragraph.

Sorority Social Events Involvement – 30 POINTS

II

A. Attends Regional Conferences, Boules, and local social chapter events. (a minimum of three events should be included in the documentation) B. Demonstrates support for social chapter events (i.e., effort, monetary donations or in-kind donations for at least five events) C. Volunteers or performs other behind the scene tasks supporting social chapter events (a minimum of five events should be included in the documentation)

Sorority Community Service Involvement – 20 POINTS

III

A. Volunteers in person or performs other important behind the scene tasks at community service activities (a minimum of three events should be included in documentation) B. Demonstrates support for community service activities (i.e., monetary donations or in-kind donations for at least three events) C. Attends community service activities

Clarity and Neatness (Overall Presentation) – 5 POINTS

IV

Easy to follow, clear and concise, appropriate grammar, and correct # of pages

COVER – 5 POINTS

V

(Include the Soror’s Name, Chapter and name of the “Honey Do”

Notes:

Submissions must not exceed 24 pages. Documentation may include more than the number of events listed. The timeframe for this award is the five years prior to the submission of the award.

Scrapbook with journaling required. Chapters may submit more than one scrapbook for this award.

TOTAL POINTS POSSIBLE:

100

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General Member Exemplary Recognition Award Evaluation Criteria: This award is presented to a GRADUATE General Member. The documented activities should only highlight the Soror’s involvement as a General Member for a minimum of four (4) years prior to submitting for the award.

CRITERIA

Max Points

SORORITY MEMBERSHIP - 35 POINTS I

Membership and Attendance D. Must have been recognized by the Corporate Office as a General Member

5

E. Attendance at Regional events, i.e. Cluster, Regional Conferences, AKA Day at the Capitol, Regional Founders’ Day, and Other Special Events for the past four years

15

F. Attendance at International Events i.e., Boule, Leadership Conferences, Founders’ Day, and other Special Events. Attendance at these events may cover the past four years of general membership.

15

in good standing for four consecutive years prior to submitting for the award

SORORITY INVOLVEMENT - 50 POINTS II

This list shows examples of activities that demonstrate sorority involvement. The Soror also may include other activities to demonstrate her involvement. A minimum of two years of activities should be highlighted: A. Leadership positions held at the Regional and/or International levels (i.e., officer, committee chairman, or committee member) B. Participation at Regional events as a volunteer, workshop facilitator, guest speaker, etc.

C. Participation at International events as a volunteer, workshop facilitator, guest speaker, etc.

D. Participation and support for local chapters’ programs, projects, and fundraising. The name of the chapter must be included.

E. Participation and support for International programs, projects, and fundraising, i.e., EAF and HBCU – “One Million Dollars in One Day”

PERSONAL ATTAINMENTS – 10 POINTS III

Scholarships, awards, self-improvement for the past four years

10

CLARITY AND NEATNESS (Overall Appearance) - 5 POINTS (Easy to follow, clear and concise, appropriate grammar and appropriate # of pages)

COVER - Must include Soror’s Name, City and State of Residence Notes: Scrapbook with journaling required. Submissions must not exceed 30 pages. More than two years of documentation maybe provided; but at a minimum two years must be included.

TOTAL POINTS POSSIBLE:

100

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Great Lakes Connection Award – AKA Connection Evaluation Criteria: This award is presented to the Graduate chapter with the most outstanding Connection Activities.

CRITERIA

Max Points

ACTIVITIES - 90 POINTS I

Describe your chapter’s Connection activities for the previous year.

Indicate target groups, collaborative efforts and results A. Describe activities hosted by the chapter. Activities are listed in the Connection Resource Guide – i.e. AKA Day at the Capitol, “Be the Voice”, and Souls to the Polls to name a few

30

B. Describe implementation procedures

20

C. Describe soror participation and involvement of the chapter in the community

20

D. List basic achievements

20

CLARITY AND NEATNESS - 5 POINTS COVER - 5 POINTS Notes: Scrapbook with journaling required. Submit at most three 3) pages for each of the parts lettered A through D. Maximum # of pages 12

TOTAL POINTS POSSIBLE:

100

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Great Lakes Regional Undergraduate Awards

L. Pearl Mitchell – Outstanding Undergraduate Chapter Evaluation Criteria: This award is presented to an outstanding UNDERGRADUATE chapter in each of the following

three size categories: 10 or fewer members| 11-20 members |21-30 members |31 or more members Max Points

CRITERIA OVERALL CHAPTER ACTIVITIES - 90 POINTS I

Activities within the sorority A. B.

Published agenda for each scheduled meeting Documentation of chapter representation at Boule/Leadership, Regional Conference, and Cluster/Undergraduate Round-Up C. Documentation of financial contribution to Corporate Office (that is, per capita, C.O.I.P, Insurance payment), EAF, Chapter contribution, EAF 100% individual member contributions D. Founders’ Day observance E. Membership Documentation: Membership Intake Process and/or, plan for transfer of graduating sorors into a graduate chapter or the participation in a mentoring program F. Social activities that foster sisterly relations G. Joint activities with graduate chapters H. Published submission to the Ivy Leaf magazine and other public relations programs (as announced via print media, radio, television, video, et cetera) I. PanHellenic activities

II

Scholarship and Attainment presentations, et cetera)

(scholarships,

honors,

3 6 6 4 2 2 5 5

citations,

A. Individual scholarship and attainment B. Chapter scholarship and attainment

IV

3

Educational Objectives A. Program to stimulate academic achievement within the chapter B. Scholastic average of the chapter for the last two semesters/two trimesters/ three quarters

III

4 6

5 5

Community service and contributions A. Health, tutorial and community welfare services, and participation in community B. Chapter execution of International Program

12

C.

5

Educational, cultural, and religious activities

D. Participation in Greek-sponsored and/or college-sponsored activities

12

5

CLARITY AND NEATNESS - 5 POINTS (Easy to follow, clear and concise, appropriate grammar and appropriate # of pages)

COVER - 5 POINTS (Should include chapter name, name of award, and chapter location) Notes: Include citations and awards from participation in any of the above referenced activities.

Scrapbook with journaling. Maximum # of pages 51

TOTAL POINTS POSSIBLE:

100

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Thelma C. Hollis–International Program Evaluation Criteria: This award is presented to the Undergraduate chapter with the most outstanding local program in support of International Program Initiatives during current Program Year.

CRITERIA

Max Points

TARGETS – 80 POINTS EXCELLENCE Targets I II III IV V

HBCU for Life: A Call to Action Women’s Healthcare and Wellness Building Your Economic Legacy The ARTS Global Impact

16 16 16 16 16

COMMUNITY IMPACT DAYS - 14 POINTS I

MLK Day of Service

2

II

Pink Goes Red for Health Day

2

III

AKA International Day of Prayer

2

IV

AKA HBCU Day

2

V

Breast Cancer Awareness Day

2

VI

AKA Caregiver Day and Global Impact

2

VII

AKA Global Impact

2

CLARITY AND NEATNESS – 4 POINTS (Easy to follow, clear and concise, appropriate grammar and appropriate # of pages)

COVER – 2 POINTS (Should include chapter name, name of award, and chapter location) Note: Scrapbook with journaling. Maximum # of pages 30

TOTAL POINTS POSSIBLE:

100

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Altha C. Brown – Outstanding Undergraduate Basileus Evaluation Criteria: This award is presented to an outstanding UNDERGRADUATE Basileus for outstanding leadership in each of the following three (3) chapter size categories: 10 or fewer| 11-20 members| 21-30 members|31 or more members

CRITERIA

Max Points

GENERAL LEADERSHIP SKILLS – 35 POINTS I

General Leadership Skills A. Planning

35

B. Leading C. Organizing D. Coordinating

CHAPTER GROWTH AND EFFECTIVENESS -35 POINTS II

Chapter Growth/Effectiveness A. National Programs

35

B. Local Programs C. Retention and Reclamation D. Bridging

WHAT MAKES YOU AN OUTSTANDING BASILEUS – 20 POINTS III

A. Proof for outstanding Basileus

20

CLARITY AND NEATNESS - 5 POINTS (Easy to follow, clear and concise, appropriate grammar and appropriate # of pages)

COVER - 5 POINTS (Should include chapter name, name of award, and chapter location) Notes: The chapter of the Basileus submitting an entry for this category MUST have at least one other regional award entry at this conference or a PENALTY of ten (10) points will be imposed.

Documentation may reflect the entire term of office as Basileus, but is limited to a maximum of 3 pages per criterion per year in office as Basileus. For example, a Basileus who served 2 years would have a maximum of 54 pages total.

TOTAL POINTS POSSIBLE:

100

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Laura T. Lovelace – Outstanding Undergraduate Soror Evaluation Criteria: This award is presented to the outstanding UNDERGRADUATE soror for the time period of 2019-2021. She must submit her award entry during her years as an undergraduate student or within the first year after she has earned her baccalaureate degree.

CRITERIA

Max Points

SORORITY – CONTINUOUS LEARNING - 25 POINTS I

Continuous Learning A. Attendance at Chapter meetings

25

B. Attendance at Undergraduate Round-Up (mandatory for years covered by award entry) C. Attendance at Cluster meetings/Regional Conferences D. Attendance at Boule/Leadership Conferences

SORORITY LEADERSHIP -10 POINTS II

Offices held at the Chapter, Regional and/or International level

III

Sorority Involvement –chapter regional level

10

SORORITY INVOLVEMENT-25 POINTS 25

A. Committee chairmanship and/or committee membership B. Participation and contributions to chapter programs and projects C. Participation and contributions to the International Programs

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT- 15 POINTS IV

Program projects with other organizations, churches, or schools, speeches, et cetera

15

PERSONAL ATTAINMENTS – 15 POINTS V

Scholarship, awards, self-improvement

15

CLARITY AND NEATNESS - 5 POINTS (Easy to follow, clear and concise, appropriate grammar and appropriate # of pages)

COVER - 5 POINTS (Should include chapter name, name of award, and chapter location) Notes: Documentation may cover the lifetime of the soror at the undergraduate level. Total page should not exceed 30.

Scrapbook with journaling required.

TOTAL POINTS POSSIBLE:

100

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Bernice I. Sumlin – Outstanding Individual Cumulative Grade Point Average Evaluation Criteria: This award is presented to a JUNIOR or SENIOR UNDERGRADUATE currently active in the Sorority with the highest cumulative grade point average.

CRITERIA

Max Points

This award is presented to a JUNIOR or SENIOR UNDERGRADUATE currently active in the Sorority with the highest cumulative grade point average I Even though, the official GPA information provided to the Regional Director will be used to evaluate for this award.

To be considered for this award, the soror MUST do the following: A. Prepare a formal, typed and signed business letter addressed to the Regional Director notifying her that the letter-writer (the potential candidate) is applying for the Bernice I. Sumlin Individual Award.

B. The letter should be emailed to the Great Lakes Regional Awards Chairman at glregionalawards@gmail.com: The subject line should be Sumlin Award (Soror Name and Chapter) DEADLINE FOR RECEIPT is February 19, 2022 Notes: There will be no fee for this award if the chapter has submitted two other awards that don’t include a Bernice I. Sumlin award. Chapters won’t be considered for this award unless the letter is received by the deadline.

TOTAL POINTS POSSIBLE:

100

Note: Each college/university explains in its official, published documents how that school’s registrar’s office computes a student’s GPA. The Registrar’s Office is to be contacted for any detailed clarification that is needed on the GPA for an individual student. The GLRC Awards Committee neither receives nor reviews the GPA documents sent to the Great Lakes Regional Director. The outcome of this award is determined by the GPA information received by the Regional Director. GLRC Awards Committee will only be monitoring who is applying the for the award by receipt of the letter.

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Bernice I. Sumlin – Outstanding Chapter Semester Average Presented to an UNDERGRADUATE CHAPTER with the highest semester grade point average and having three (3) or more chapter members.

CRITERIA

Max Points

To be considered for this award, the following steps MUST be followed: I Even though, the official GPA information provided to the Regional Director will be used to evaluate for this award.

II

To assist the Regional Director distinguishing Bernice I. Sumlin entry transcripts from those sent for other reasons, the chapter MUST do the following: A. Prepare a typed and signed business letter to the Regional Director notifying her that the chapter is applying for the Bernice I. Sumlin Chapter Award.

C. The letter should be emailed to the Great Lakes Regional Awards Chairman at glregionalawards@gmail.com: The subject line should be Sumlin Award (Chapter) DEADLINE FOR RECEIPT is February 19, 2022

Notes: There will be no fee for this award if the chapter has submitted two other awards that don’t include a Bernice I. Sumlin award. Chapters won’t be considered for this award unless the letter is received by the deadline.

TOTAL POINTS POSSIBLE:

100

Additional Information: Each college/university explains in its official, published documents how that school’s registrar’s office computes a student’s GPA. The Registrar’s Office is to be contacted for any detailed clarification that is needed on the GPA for an individual student.

The GLRC Awards Committee neither receives nor reviews the GPA documents sent to the Great Lakes Regional Director. The outcome of this award is determined by the information received by the Regional Director. The GLRC Committee is only monitoring who is applying for the award by receipt of the letter.

50

Irene Graves – Focus on Youth Evaluation Criteria: This award is presented to the UNDERGRADUATE chapter for an outstanding program targeting youth.

CRITERIA

Max Points

EFFORTS TO EXPAND OPPORTUNITIES AND INVOLVE YOUTH IN COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS – 20 POINTS I

Examples include: UNCF, NAACP, Urban League , and Other Organizations A. Memberships and youth committees

20

B. Chapter activities which promote youth involvement and commitment to these organizations C. Collaborative projects with other community or university organizations

CHAPTER INVOLVEMENT YOUTH GROUPS -50 POINTS II

Youth Groups A. Chapter activities with youth groups in the community or sponsored by the university in the areas of leaderships, social skills, and the performing arts. Community services may include any of the following or additional activities: homeless children, abused children, physically and developmentally disabled children, Special Olympics B. Involvement of these youths in service projects (examples include senior citizens, community clean up)

30

20

FOCUS ON YOUTH DEVELOPMENT – 20 POINTS IV

Chapter demonstrates support of the following youth activities – scholarship awareness, tutorial and mentoring programs, and educational events.

20

CLARITY AND NEATNESS - 5 POINTS (Easy to follow, clear and concise, appropriate grammar and appropriate # of pages)

COVER - 5 POINTS (Should include chapter name, name of award, and chapter location) Notes: Scrapbook with journaling required. Maximum # of pages 21

TOTAL POINTS POSSIBLE:

100

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Juanita Davis Webster – Political Impact Evaluation Criteria: This award is presented to the Undergraduate chapter that has rendered distinguished service in fostering and implementing programs of action which impact the “Political Arena”.

CRITERIA

Max Points

CHAPTER INITIATIVES - 90 POINTS I

Chapter Initiatives A. Concentrated educational activities, political forum, political awareness, voter education, etc.

15

B. Inter-group collaboration

5

C. Related proposals – funded and implemented

5

D. Involvement of citizens

5

E. Scope of influence (locally, regionally, nationally)

10

F. Chapter volunteer service

10

G. Long-range planning

10

H. Media campaign as it relates to above activities

10

I.

Identification and clarification of issues for community

10

J.

Responding to issues as a collective voice

10

CLARITY AND NEATNESS - 5 POINTS (Easy to follow, clear and concise, appropriate grammar and appropriate # of pages)

COVER - 5 POINTS (Should include chapter name, name of award, and chapter location) Notes: Scrapbook with journaling required. Maximum # of pages 30

TOTAL POINTS POSSIBLE:

100

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Great Lakes Connection Award – AKA Connection Evaluation Criteria: This award is presented to the Undergraduate chapter with the most outstanding Connection Activities.

CRITERIA

Max Points

ACTIVITIES - 90 POINTS I

Describe your chapter’s Connection activities for the previous year.

Indicate target groups, collaborative efforts and results A. Activities included in the Connection Resource Guide – i.e. AKA Day at the Capitol, “Be the Voice”, and Souls to the Polls to list a few

30

B. Describe implementation procedures

20

C. Describe soror participation and involvement of the chapter in the community

20

D. List basic achievements

20

CLARITY AND NEATNESS - 5 POINTS (Easy to follow, clear and concise, appropriate grammar and appropriate # of pages)

COVER - 5 POINTS (Should include chapter name, name of award, chapter location) Notes: Scrapbook with journaling required. Submit at most three 3) pages for each of the parts lettered A through D. Maximum # of pages 12

TOTAL POINTS POSSIBLE:

100

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Ann Colbert Battles – Helping Hand Evaluation Criteria: This award is presented to the Undergraduate chapter that excels in the following categories of service:

CRITERIA

Max Points

ACTIVITIES - 90 POINTS I

Areas of Service A. Women Survivors – Chapter shows evidence of developing strategies to assist local, international programs or creates and established programs for women in need with problems related to domestic violence, HIV, drug or alcohol dependence and catastrophic illness.

18

B. Single Parents – Chapter shows evidence of collaborating with other agencies to implement programs or developing chapter strategies to assist this group of fragmented citizens.

18

C. Children at Risk – Chapter show outstanding evidence of developing programs to assist/enhance the self-worth of children of all ages.

18

D. Senior Citizens – Chapter shows evidence of assisting and developing strategies for elderly persons, especially those living in group homes or alone, who are in need of emotional and economic support.

18

E. Homeless Persons – Chapter shows evidence of interacting with established community agencies or establishes independent methods for assisting people in need of food, shelter and clothing.

18

CLARITY AND NEATNESS - 5 POINTS (Easy to follow, clear and concise, appropriate grammar and appropriate # of pages)

COVER - 5 POINTS (Should include chapter name, name of award, and chapter location) Notes: Scrapbook with journaling required. Maximum # of pages 15

TOTAL POINTS POSSIBLE:

100

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Bella Gilchrist Parker – Outstanding Essay Evaluation Criteria: This award is presented to the Undergraduate soror with the most outstanding essay covering the topic presented below. Nominations for this award must be submitted by a chapter.

CRITERIA

Max Points

TOPIC: As we recognize the Fifty Anniversary of Title IX, which is a civil rights law that was passed as a part of Education Amendments of 1972. What achievements do you think have been made and what do you feel still needs to be accomplished?

I II III

Creativity – Unique and interesting Style – Tone, sentence structure, word choice Content – Well defined and developed and grammatically correct

15 20 35

Organization – Logical presentation with appropriate conclusion Documentation – Facts documented and sources given Guidelines for the submitted essay: I Inclusion of a cover sheet: Must included the name of the submitting soror and chapter name II Typewritten on plain white paper with one-inch margin on each side III Double spaced IV At most five (5) pages of essay text V Well documented references/sources of information VI Required signature of the Graduate Advisor Notes:

20 10

IV V

Essay should be no more that 5 pages double spaced. The name of the soror submitting the essay and her chapter must be listed on the cover page or five points will be deducted.

TOTAL POINTS POSSIBLE:

100

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Patricia A. Petty Wilson Exhibit – Exemplary Chapter Activities Evaluation Criteria: This award is presented to the Undergraduate chapter whose exhibit best exemplifies chapter activities.

Exhibits may be of the traditional type or those that employ graphic arts, audiovisual and/or computer technologies. All exhibits must be identified by chapter and specify a theme.

CRITERIA

Max Points

OVERALL CRITERIA – 100 POINTS I II III

Layout/Set-Up: Neatness and clarity of presentation Creativity: Uniqueness of presentation Content: Clearly demonstrates the AKA program

I II.

SUGGESTIONS Have a brainstorming session on what the chapter will exhibit.

Decide on a subject which is: A. Timely

20 30 50

B. Informative C. Has true educational value D. Has virtue or simplicity E. Has focal points of interest III.

Work out a caption. Here, originality is the most important consideration.

IV Consider a humorous treatment of a subject, provided it is done in good taste.

V. For good ideas or good points of departure, explore song-books, movie titles, proverbs and idiomatic phrases.

VI Gather material. Keep it clear, complete, concise, attractive and colorful.

VII Decide on lettering. Use string, rope, ribbon or cut out letters in varied sizes.

Notes: Entry must be submitted as a .pdf format for evaluation., but may include videos and other types of multimedia up to ten minutes.

TOTAL POINTS POSSIBLE:

100

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Rachel Ashburn Mallory – Outstanding Membership Evaluation Criteria: This award is presented to the Undergraduate chapter with the most outstanding membership activities.

I

CRITERIA

Max Points

HAZE FREE ENVIRONMENT (INCLUDE DOCUMENTATION FROM THE CATEGORIES LISTED BELOW) - 25 POINTS

25

A.

B. C. D. II

Chapter implements strategies to promote the immediate active participation of new members in the chapter. (i.e. Chapter programs and activities).

15

Chapter shows evidence of implementing strategies to assist undergraduate members with balancing life with sorority activities.

25

UNDERGRADUATE TO GRADUATION TRANSITION – 25 POINTS A. B.

VI

20

TIME MANAGEMENT – 15 POINTS A.

IV

Chapters provides evidence that they are adhering to Corporate guidelines regarding maintaining a haze free environment.

Chapter has implemented a risk management plan addressing any membership issues.

ASSIMILATION OF NEW MEMBERS INTO THE CHAPTERS – 20 POINTS A.

III

Chapter shows evidence of adherence to the International Membership Intake guidelines during membership intake processes conducted in the past year. (i.e. Calendar of MIP, communications to and from the Regional Director).

Chapter presents verification from the Regional Director that its membership intake process was totally haze free and without incident.

Chapter show evidence of strategies implemented to promote the immediate transfer of undergraduates to a graduate chapter.

Chapters presents data to document the number of graduating sorors from its chapter who transferred to a graduate chapter in the past year.

5

MAINTAIN OR GROW CHAPTER SIZE – 5 POINTS A. Chapter document plans to conduct MIP as needed to maintain or grow chapter size.

CLARITY AND NEATNESS - 5 POINTS (Easy to follow, clear and concise, appropriate grammar and appropriate # of pages)

COVER - 5 POINTS (Should include chapter name, name of award, and chapter location) Notes: Evaluation will be based on the highest percentage of sorors who graduated to the number of sorors who transferred into a graduate chapter. For example, if (10) sorors graduated and five (5) transferred, then the percentage would be fifty percent (50%). The chapter should work with the Graduate Advisor to develop timeline for conducting MIP to maintain or grow the chapter size.

Scrapbook with journaling required. Maximum # of pages 27

TOTAL POINTS POSSIBLE:

100

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Charlene Truitt Nelson –Outstanding Undergraduate Website Evaluation Criteria: This award is presented to the Undergraduate chapter with the most outstanding/favorable website design. The internet is a rapidly changing communication medium that enables our organization, via a website, to disseminate accurate, current and relevant content to a large number of sorors and non-sorors at one time.

CRITERIA

Max Points

OVERALL CRITERIA – 100 POINTS I

Must meet the approval of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. by obtaining a favorable website evaluation from the Regional Technology Committee Website documents, pictures of current, community service activities – Standing or International Targets activities. Posting must be within three (3) months of the current date.

40

III

Website’s design is user friendly and allows for easy navigation. The overall appearance should be appealing, clarity and neatness, proper grammar and AKA terminology.

15

IV

Upcoming events are listed on Home Page

10

VII

Website includes/lists Members Only section

5

VIII

Website includes links for social media (e.g., Facebook, Twitter, Instagram), name of Basileus, Chapter’s mailing address, telephone, etc.

Enhanced communication to the community. Social Media is appropriate and easy to navigate.

10

II

Total Points Possible

20

100

Notes: This award will be evaluated by the Regional Technology Committee prior to the Regional Conference.

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Carrie J. Clark Rise Up Undergraduate Soror Evaluation Criteria: This award is presented to the Undergraduate soror who supports her chapter and Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc by her many activities and contributions to achieving annual objectives.

Max Points

CRITERIA I

SORORITY ATTENDANCE – 25 POINTS A. Soror involvement to show commitment may be related to attending chapter events, regional or international activities/events. Provide documentation for at least five events, include in the journaling what you learned or your role at the event.

20

B. Attendance and active participation in monthly chapter meetings. Please provide evidence that you have attended over half of the scheduled meetings.

II

SORORITY MEMBERSHIP – 30 POINTS A. Demonstrates commitment to the sorority by serving on chapter committees.

Please elaborate on your role and involvement.

B. Demonstrates commitment to the sorority by participating in activities that fosters sisterhood i.e., sisterly relations, mentoring, activities with graduate chapters and other undergraduate chapters.

III

5

20

10

COMMUNITY OUTREACH – 35 POINTS A. Participates in community service i.e., sorority sponsored (chapter, regional, or corporate) community, or university sponsored activities

15

B. Represents the chapter in university or NPHC sponsored activities

10

C. Supports political issues with the chapter or as an individual

10

CLARITY AND NEATNESS - 5 POINTS (Easy to follow, clear and concise, appropriate grammar and appropriate # of pages)

COVER - 5 POINTS (Should include chapter name, name of award, and chapter location) Notes: Activities for this award may all occur at the chapter or university level. Regional and corporate activities may be included if the soror has the opportunity to participate at these levels.

Maximum # of pages 21

TOTAL POINTS POSSIBLE:

100

International Programs

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Excellence International Program Awards

2021 Exemplifying Excellence Through Sustainable Service International Program Awards

Chapter program activities from January 1, 2021 - December 31. 2021 were conducted in a virtual and in-person environment.

Soror Glenda Glover, Supreme Basileus Soror Ora B. Douglass, International Program Committee Chairman Soror Angela Reed, Great Lakes Representative to the International Program Committee

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2021 Exemplifying Excellence Through Sustainable Service Chapter Awards Guidelines The International Program Committee is pleased to present criteria and guidelines for Exemplifying Excellence Through Sustainable Service awards for the 2022 regional conferences. All award criteria are being sent to each Regional Director to share and to guide the Regional Awards Committee Chairman and the Regional Awards Committee in the selection of chapter award winning recipients. Each region is responsible for the selection of chapter award recipients using the criteria herein. Information in this packet should be included in the Regional Awards Booklet or via appropriate communications as approved by each Regional Director.

Key factors to note:

•

Alpha Kappa Alpha has performed Exemplifying Excellence Through Sustainable Service in a virtual and in-person environment throughout 2021.

•

All chapter awards submissions for Excellence program activities can reflect virtual and in-person environment program/community service activities.

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Award selection will be handled by the respective Regional Award Committee and will follow the process set forth by the Region.

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The International Program Committee will not be involved in the selection of Regional Award Winners.

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Each Region should determine winners for Small, Medium and Large Chapter Categories.

Each award will include one graduate and one undergraduate winner and one graduate and one undergraduate runner-up.

Each award will have one Graduate and one Undergraduate winner and one Graduate and one Undergraduate Runner-up among Small, Medium, and Large Chapters. Award judges should utilize chapter program activity suggestions in the International Program Resource Guide, the Guide to Virtual Program activities and Resources, and the Phased-In Service Program Activity Protocol as well as the criteria in this document to determine winners.

If you have any questions related to the International Program criteria, please contact: Soror Angela Reed Great Lakes Representative to the International Program committee angelareed1908@gmail.com or 269-599-4636

** The cover sheet should accompany each award submission. Chapter Award submissions should follow the guidelines of the region. Regional Award Committee Chairmen should describe permissible submission formats for each award submission. **

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ALPHA KAPPA ALPHA SORORITY, INCORPORATED® Exemplifying Excellence Through Sustainable Service International Program Awards 2021

(Cover Sheet) Questions regarding the International Program Awards should be e-mailed to the Regional Representative to the International Program Committee Soror Angela Reed Name of Chapter:

at

angelareed1908@gmail.com or 269-599-4636

Chapter Location (City, State):

Basileus Name:

Basileus Email:

Basileus Signature:

Phone Number:

(For Undergraduate Chapters Only) Graduate Advisor Name:

Graduate Advisor Email:

Check the appropriate box related to your chapter size.

Graduate Small (75 members or less) Medium (76 to 200 members) Large (201 or more members)

Undergraduate Small (30 or less members) Medium (31 to 50 members) Large (51 or more members)

Check the appropriate box related to the award category entry. * Target 1: HBCU for LIFE: A Call to Action #CAPsm Signature Program (Graduate Only) HBCU for Life: A Call to Action § Promote and Market HBCUs § $upport HBCUs Target 2:

Women’s Healthcare and Wellness Include all Target activities: Breast Cancer Awareness and Prevention, Heart Health, Nutrition and Wellness for Life, and Care for the Caregivers.

Target 3:

Building Your Economic Legacy Include all Target activities: Financial Planning and Asset Accumulation, Credit Repair and Monitoring, Entrepreneurship and the Black Dollar 365, and Operation AKA Assist.

Target 4:

The ARTS! Include all Target activities: Salute to the Harlem Renaissance and Salute to the Blacks Arts Movements.

Target 5:

Global Impact Include all Target activities: Global Assistance Activities, Refugees in America Assistance Program (RAAP).

Overall

Overall Excellence Achievement Award Exemplifying Excellence Through Sustainable Service: Include all Program Target Activities for Targets 1 - 5.

COMPLETE ONE FORM FOR EACH ENTRY! DATE RECEIVED:

2021 Exemplifying Excellence Through Sustainable Service Chapter Awards General Guidelines Individual Target Awards Each of the Excellence Targets will have one Graduate winner and one Graduate Runner-up and one Undergraduate winner and one Undergraduate Runner-up among small, medium and large chapters.

Target 1: HBCU for Life: A Call-to-action Award • Promote and Market HBCUs • $upport HBCUs Target 1: Signature Program - #CAPsm Award Target 2: Women’s Healthcare and Wellness Award • Breast Cancer awareness and Prevention • Heart Health • Nutrition and Wellness for Life • Care for the Caregivers • $upport HBCUs Target 3: Building Your Economic Legacy Award • Financial Planning and Asset accumulation • Credit Repair and Monitoring • Entrepreneurship and the Black Dollar 365 • Operation AKA Assist Target 4: The Arts! Award • Salute to the Harlem Renaissance • Salute to the Black Arts Movement Target 5: Global Impact Award • Global assistance Activities • Refugees in America Assistance Program (RAAP)

Overall Exemplifying Excellence Through Sustainable Service Award The Overall Excellence Award will have one Graduate winner and one Graduate Runner-up and one Undergraduate winner and one Undergraduate Runner-up among small, medium and large chapters.

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Includes Excellence Program Targets and Impact Days January 1, 2021 – December 31, 2021 Excellence in providing service in a virtual and in-person environment January 1, 2021 – December 21, 2021.

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GREAT LAKES REGIONAL GUIDANCE FOR INTERNATIONAL PROGRAM AWARD SUBMISSIONS

Name of International Program Award

RECCOMMENDED PAGES* (excludes divider and title pages)

Target 1: HBCU for Life: A Call to Action

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Target 1: Signature - #CAPSM

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Target 2: Women’s Healthcare and Wellness

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Target 3: Building Your Economic Legacy

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Target 4: The Arts!

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Target 5: Global Impact

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Overall Exemplifying Excellence Through Sustainable Service

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*Recommended number of pages is no more than, scrapbooks may contain less pages to highlight the criteria for each award

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Award Descriptions and Judging Criteria

Target 1: HBCU for LIFE: A Call to Action

#CAPsm Signature Program – To be completed by Graduate Chapters Only 50,000 high school students will be assisted with their college application and enrollment process (2018 2022). Graduate and undergraduate chapters will work with community high schools to identify juniors and seniors who need assistance initiating and completing the college application process by using the STEPP approach.

Judging Criteria (100 - points): (10 points) (20 points) (10 points) (50 points)

(10 points)

Overall presentation of program activity – creativity, visual appeal, and neatness.

Provide number of high school students enrolled in #CAPsm program and assisted with the college application and enrollment process.

Overall #CAPsm implementation calendar.

Provide documentation* of executing the implementation of #CAPsm § #CAPsm Kick-off and overall strategy § College application boot camp/sessions/enrichment workshops for parents and students that focus on each component of STEPP § Activities provided for #CAPsm that include promoting HBCUs § Provide the number of enrichment workshops, community service activities, and cultural excursions § Indicate partnerships or collaborations with other organizations and chapters including undergraduates where applicable Documentation should include dates, pictures, programs, workshop materials, letters of support and any additional appropriate materials that chronicle the activities

Target 1: HBCU for LIFE: A Call to Action

Promote and Market HBCUs Enlighten the community regarding HBCUs as institutions of excellence with historical and current significance through Promoting HBCUs and $upport HBCUs by raising $10 million dollars (2019- 2022).

Judging Criteria (40 - points): (10 points) (20 points)

(5 points) (5 points)

Overall presentation of program activity – creativity, visual appeal, and neatness.

Provide documentation* of the community-based events to raise awareness and encourage youth to enroll in HBCUs to include: § College Fairs & HBCU Fairs § Activities surrounding HBCU Football Classics § HBCU Alumni collaborations § Activities promoting HBCUs and other relevant information about HBCUs Provide specifics pertaining to the adoption of an HBCU Other activities to Promote and Market HBCUs to include § Participation in HBCU Day and HBCU Week

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Target 1: HBCU for LIFE: A Call to Action $upport HBCUs Enlighten the community regarding HBCUs as institutions of excellence with historical and current significance through Promoting HBCUs and $upport HBCUs by raising $10 million dollars (2019- 2022).

Judging Criteria (60 - points): (30 points)

Provide details of the funds raised to support the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated HBCU Endowment Initiative through the EAF Endowment Initiative portal (What is the monetary amount donated?)

(30 points)

Provide details of chapter activities/fundraisers to raise funds and provide financial $upport for HBCUs. § Annual chapter contributions to the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated Endowment Initiative § Soror contributions of at least $35 to support the HBCU Endowment Initiative § Giving Challenge within the chapter to support HBCUs § Text to Give platform to submit contributions and donations to support HBCUs § Alumni giving activities for HBCUs § Company matching funds for employee giving

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Target 2: Women’s Healthcare and Wellness

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated has a goal to reach 100,000 women (2019-2022) through

community awareness of critical health issues impacting African-American women. The focuses will be Breast Cancer Awareness and Prevention, Heart Health, Nutrition and Wellness for Life, and Care for The Caregiver.

Judging Criteria (100 - points): (10 points) (80 points)

Overall presentation of program activity – creativity, visual appeal, and neatness.

Provide documentation* of the various activities in each focus area.

Breast Cancer Awareness and Prevention Activity Documentation includes: § Participation in Breast Cancer Awareness Day/Month § Collaborations to provide mammograms § Breast cancer workshops and awareness activities § Participation in Mammogram Awareness Day (MAD) § Other Breast Cancer program activities Heart Health Activity Documentation includes: § Walk with The Supreme § Soror participation in 8,000 steps per day § Heart health workshops and awareness activities § Distribution of educational materials § Other Heart Health program activities Nutrition and Wellness for Life Activity Documentation includes: § Workshops and other outreach strategies regarding healthy eating and proper food preparations § Personal gardens/herb or container gardens § Collaborations with local food banks § Distribution of educational materials § Other Nutrition and Wellness for Life activities Care for the Caregivers Activity Documentation includes: § Participation in Care for The Caregiver Impact Day § Resources provided to the community for best practices tips on reducing emotional and physical issues associated with caregiving § Collaborative workshops provided to educate on caregiver syndrome § Other Care for The Caregiver activates

(10 points)

Indicate and document* how social media was used (i.e., provides number of posts, likes, tweets, etc.)

*Program documentation should include activity description including date, program goals/objectives, target audience – impact of the activity, and a description of the innovation/creativity of the activity.

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Target 3: Building Your Economic Legacy Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated will emphasize financial planning and asset accumulation, credit repair and monitoring, entrepreneurship and the Black Dollar 365 and Operation AKA Assist in the effort to increase fiscal awareness and lead to increased savings and asset accumulation in the African-American community.

Judging Criteria (100 - points): (10 points)

Overall presentation of program activity – creativity, visual appeal, and neatness.

(80 points)

Provide documentation of Building Your Economic Legacy activities.

Personal Financial Planning and Asset Accumulation Activity Documentation includes: § Financial seminars conducted through partnerships with financial institutions § Personal financial planning, savings and investments, and wealth building activities § Partnerships established for financial planning and asset accumulation § Week/Month long savings challenge § Other Personal Financial Planning and Asset Accumulation program activities Credit Repair and Monitoring Activity Documentation includes: § Partnerships established for improving credit § Distribution of credit repair guidelines § Other Credit Repair and Monitoring program activities Entrepreneurship and Black Dollar 365 § Activity Documentation § Dollars spent utilizing Black Businesses § Chapter use of African American vendors § Chapter sponsored Buy-Black activities § Activities to develop a Black owned business directory § Sponsor networking opportunities with minority businesses § Other Entrepreneurship and Black Dollar 365 program activities Operation AKA Assist Activity Documentation includes: § Select one or more homeless shelters or transitional homes § Conduct community drives to assist with items needed by the shelter § Participation in advocacy to support Operation AKA Assist § Collaborate with other organizations § Conduct workshops on the plight of the homeless § Other activities

(10 points)

Documentation should include dates, donation letters to verify the number of donations made, pictures, flyers, letters of support and/or any memorabilia from the program activity.

Provide the total number of financial awareness activities provided and documentation.

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Target 4: The Arts!

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated will significantly increase opportunities for youth engagement and community wide awareness of visual and performing arts during the Harlem Renaissance and the Black Arts Movement, and their influence on contemporary African American art and culture.

Judging Criteria (100 - points): (10 points)

Overall presentation of program activity – creativity, visual appeal, and neatness

(80 points)

Provide documentation of increasing opportunities for youth engagement and community wide awareness of visual and performing arts during the Harlem Renaissance and the Black Arts Movement.

Activity Documentation includes: § Educational activities for the two movements § Showcase of Artists for the two movements § Evidence of encouraging youth for careers in the Arts § Evidence of chapter fundraisers to highlight the two movements

(10 points)

Indicate partnerships or collaborations

Target 5: Global Impact Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated will conduct a large-scale community service project that reaches across regions, borders and oceans, engaging both youth and adults in an impactful outreach while increasing their knowledge and understanding of their status as world citizens.

Judging Criteria (100 - points): (10 points)

Overall presentation of program activity – creativity, visual appeal, and neatness.

(70 points)

Global Assistance Activities § Implement Soles4Souls shoes collection § Implement Lions Club International eyeglasses collection § Implement Pillowcase Dresses/Shirts project

(20 points)

Refugees in America Assistance Program (RAAP) § Assist with tutoring at ESL Centers § Development and distribution of local refugee fact sheets § Identification of community support for the program § Other Refugees in America Assistance program activities

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Exemplifying Excellence Through Sustainable Service Overall Excellence Achievement Award Award Descriptions/Judging Criteria

There is one Overall Excellence Achievement Award. This award will be given to a Graduate and an Undergraduate Chapter who has successfully executed program activities in each of the Excellence Target areas (January 1, 2021 – December 31, 2021).

Exemplifying Excellence Through Sustainable Service Program Activities Judging Criteria (100 - points): (10 points)

Overall presentation of program activity – creativity, visual appeal, and neatness. Indicate the total number of activities completed.

(80 points)

Provide documentation* for Exemplifying Excellence Through Sustainable Service implementation for each of the Program Targets § Include each activity description including date § Include each program goals/objectives § Include each target audience – impact of the activity § Include a description of collaborations and partnerships of each activity ü Target 1: HBCU for Life: A Call to Action § Promote and Market HBCUs § $upport HBCUs ü Target 1: Signature Program - #CAPsm ü Target 2: Women’s Healthcare and Wellness § Breast Cancer Awareness and Prevention § Heart Health § Nutrition and Wellness for Life § Care for the Caregivers ü Target 3: Building Your Economic Legacy § Financial Planning and Asset Accumulation § Credit Repair and Monitoring § Entrepreneurship and The Black Dollar 365 § Operation AKA Assist § $upport HBCUs

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ü Target 4: The Arts! § Salute to the Harlem Renaissance § Salute to the Blacks Arts Movement ü Target 5: Global Impact § Global Assistance Activities § Refugees in America Assistance Program (RAAP) ü Community Impact Days § AKA International Day of Prayer § AKA HBCU Day § Breast Cancer Awareness Day § AKA Caregivers’ Day § Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. International Day of Service § Pink Goes Red for Heart Health § AKA Global Impact Day

(5 points)

Indicate the total number of sorors participating for each activity.

(5 points)

Indicate how the project was publicized including flyers, newspapers, list-serves, social media.

*Documentation may also include, program flyers, workshop agendas, pictures, letters, receipts, and any memorabilia from the program activity.

Chapter program activities from January 1, 2021 – December 31. 2021 were conducted in a virtual and in-person environment.

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