2022 Michigan Cluster Conference

WELCOME AND GREETINGS

Great Lakes Regional Director

Supreme Basileus

Great Lakes Graduate Cluster Coordinator

Great Lakes Undergraduate Cluster Coordinator

Michigan Graduate Cluster Coordinator

Michigan Undergraduate Cluster Coordinator

Host Chapter Basileus

Cluster Conference Chairman

Gretchen Whitmer, Governor of Michigan

David Coulter, Oakland County Executive

Bob Gatt, Mayor, Novi, Michigan

Dear Sorors:

Welcome to the 2022 Cluster Season! Implementation of the International Programs will be the focus of this Cluster Season. Sorors will have an opportunity to gain valuable knowledge, information, and best practices to ensure the successful implementation of the International Program “Soaring to Greater Heights of Service and Sisterhood.” I know that under the leadership of the Great Lakes Regional Director, Soror Gwendolyn Kirtley sorors will implement the programs with fidelity and Sisterly Service.

We are excited that sorors will have an opportunity to meet in person and reacquaint themselves with sorors we have missed over the last three years during Cluster Season due to Covid. We know that as a Sisterhood we are “Greater Together!”

The Cluster meeting will provide an opportunity for chapters to highlight the accomplishments of their chapter and the sorors in their chapters. We will start the Cluster Meetings in Utica, NY, continue to Pittsburgh, PA, then on to Novi, Michigan, back over to Beckley, Michigan, and our final Cluster meeting in Cincinnati, Ohio.

We are excited that you are planning to join us in this in-person Cluster Season. I want to personally thank Sorors Tanya L. Davis, Alexandria T. Brown, Staci Freeman Smith, Jasmine Fox, Vanessa Coakley, Makayla Sumrall, Antionette Brooks, Arianna Spaulding, Shannon Teague, and Mackenzie Fields. These Graduate and Undergraduate Cluster Coordinators have worked to ensure that each of you have an informative and actively engaging Cluster meeting.

In addition, I extend a heartfelt thank you and appreciation to our host chapters and the leadership of the host chapters. Special thank you to Cheryl Minor, Basileus and Olivia Paul, Chairman and all the members of Nu Psi Omega Chapter for their work on the Western NY Cluster. Soror Emma Lucas-Darby, Basileus, Rhonda Taliaferro, Chairman, and the members of Alpha Alpha Omega Chapter for their work on the Northern Ohio/Western, PA Cluster. Soror Jamila Taylor, Basileus, Soror Paulina Johnson, Chairman and Members of Tau Alpha Omega Chapter for their work on the Michigan Cluster; Soror Anita Law Basileus, Soror Ann Coleman Chairman, and the members of Tau Alpha Omega Chapter; Soror Carolyn Patton, Basileus, Soror Alisha Mitchell, Chairman, and members of Phi Psi Omega Chapter.

We are looking forward to an exciting Cluster Season! As our Great Lakes theme states, “We are Greater Together” Sorors.

Sisterly, Gerri Horton

Soror Gerri Horton

Graduate Great Lakes Cluster Coordinator

Gamma Phi Omega Chapter

To my Oh So Pretty Sorors,

Welcome to the 2022 GREAT Great Lakes Region Cluster Conference! I am beyond blessed to hold the position of Undergraduate Great Lakes Cluster Coordinator. As my last semester begins, I am ecstatic to spend it traveling to meet my fellow sorors across the region and make meaningful connections.

I would like to thank Madam Regional Director Gwendolyn Kirtley and her team, Graduate Great Lakes Cluster Coordinator Geraldine Horton, and all my Graduate and Undergraduate Cluster Coordinators who have worked tirelessly to make this Cluster one of a kind. I would also like to thank my graduate advisors, Soror Tamra Billinghurst-Black and LaToya Smith and my Omega sorors for supporting me while taking on this new position.

As we start today’s programs, I hope that you’re able to grasp new concepts and develop new ideas to integrate into your remarkable chapters. As you soak in all this information today, don't forget to get a few laughs in and say hello to those sorors you haven't seen in a while but also make new connections, and exchange numbers because at the end of the day we are extremely blessed to be able to gather together as one to serve the greatest sorority.

Soror Selena Carter Undergraduate Great Lakes Cluster Coordinator Omega Chapter

Sisterly, Selena Carter

Greeting Sorors of the Michigan Cluster, Welcome to Novi Michigan, a northern suburb of Metro Detroit, where the shopping, food and entertainment are as plentiful as the small lakes created by gravel pit mining and stormwater retention areas.

Sorors feel the excitement as we prepare to meet in person for our Michigan Cluster, something that has not taken place since October 19, 2019. Our sisterhood has learned to adapt and be greater together with virtual meetings and programs. The sorors of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated found unique and creative ways to serve our community during the global crisis.

This year we changed administration and will soon learn more about our new initiatives, including our foundational initiative - Strengthening our Sisterhood. I can think of no better way to be greater together than to strengthen the bond within our chapters, clusters, region, and entire organization.

As we prepare to embark on our new initiatives, I know the Michigan sorors will implement first class programs that will elevate their chapters to premier status in our beloved sorority!

This has been another record setting year for attendance for the Michigan Cluster hosted by the phenomenal sorors of Tau Alpha Omega Chapter, in Redford Michigan. Soror Jamila Taylor, Basileus and Soror Paulina Johnson, Cluster Chairman have done a wonderful job in leading the Cluster Planning Committee.

It has been an honor to serve as your Great Lakes Michigan Graduate Cluster Coordinator. I am excited to have Soror Makayla Sumrall, Beta Mu join me as the Michigan Undergraduate Cluster Coordinator. Under the leadership of Madam Regional Director, Soror Gwendolyn L. Kirtley, Soror Makayla and I will continue to keep your chapters informed and engaged as each of us prepare to Soar to Greater Heights of Sisterhood and Service by being Greater Together!

With Sisterly love,

Vanessa A. Coakley

Soror Vanessa A. Coakley Michigan Graduate Cluster Coordinator Iota Sigma Omega Chapter

Greetings Undergraduate Sorors of the Michigan Cluster,

I am Soror Makayla Sumrall, the Undergraduate Cluster Coordinator for Michigan and the Financial Secretary for the ‘Bold & Beautiful’ Beta Mu Chapter in Detroit, Michigan. I graciously welcome each of you to the 2022 Michigan Cluster. This cluster is filled with plentiful opportunities to learn and review procedures, policies, sisterly activities and our new initiatives for our dear sorority. I challenge each of you to spend this time networking amongst our fellow undergraduate sorors and build some new bonds outside of your

Undergraduate Sorors continue to help strengthen our sisterhood and uphold the integral standards of our sorority. I commend you for the time and effort it took for you to be in this very moment with me and hope that you can take pride in the commitment and efforts you’ ve shown to our illustrious organization. I can’t wait for you to enjoy the rest of the cluster and become greater in sisterhood and service!

Sisterly, Makayla Sumrall

Soror Makayla Sumrall

Michigan Undergraduate Cluster Coordinator Beta Mu Chapter

Dear Sorors,

On behalf of the 152 sorors of the Tau Alpha Omega chapter, I welcome you to this gathering of sorors in the Great Lakes state of Michigan! We are elated to host you all at this in-person Cluster the first since 2019 and the largest attended in history! This Cluster is especially memorable-we welcome many new initiates to our sisterhood, we welcome reactivated sisters back into the fold, and we embrace all those beautiful, sisterly, familiar faces back to face-to-face gatherings. Our chapter has worked diligently to ensure this Cluster is special for each and every one of you. Every detail of your arrival, accommodation, and acquisition back to a post-COVID normal has been prayerfully considered and planned with you in mind.

We know this day will be packed with critical information for our chapters as we Soar Greater Together! This phenomenal panel of presenters is prepared to give us all the integral details to grow our service, understand changes to our operations, and have a greater community impact while strengthening our sisterhood. As you are listening and taking copious notes, please make one of your hosting sorors aware if there is anything we can do to enhance your learning and experience while with us.

We are extremely grateful to our Regional Leadership who has worked hard to get our state off to a strong program launch! Many thank yous and pink tea roses to Madam Regional Director, Soror Gwendolyn L. Kirtley for your support, and our Great Lakes and Michigan Cluster Coordinators-Sorors Geraldine Horton and Vanessa Coakley, respectively. You all have toed the line of being one with our chapter during every step of planning and we are grateful for your time, interest, and availability.

None of what we witness today could be possible without strong leadership and a supporting cast. I want to acknowledge the tenacious, talented, tactical sorors of Tau Alpha Omega; your diligence, attention to every detail, and collaboration between committees allowed for our seamless organization of this year's Cluster. To the entire Steering Committee-your leadership kept Tau Alpha Omega on task and on time to deliver this beautiful experience to our Michigan sorors. To our Michigan Cluster Chairman, Soror Paulina Johnson, thank you for your commitment to executing with excellence! Tau Alpha Omega will never be able to repay any of you for the sleepless nights and sweat equity you put into this conference-but know you have won the affection and appreciation of your chapter, state, and Region! My heart is full at knowing the generosity of each Tau Alpha Omega soror that filled in the gaps, went the extra mile, gave a little more of her resources, and collaborated with our Regional leadership to make this Cluster a success. As your Basileus, I am extremely proud and grateful for such sisterly support, and I look forward to celebrating with you soon!

As our planning has come to a close, we are grateful for the opportunity to have been your host and look forward to the memorable experience our Detroit Metro 9 sorors of Pi Tau Omega have in store for 2023!

Sisterly Soaring Together, Jamila N. Taylor

Soror Jamila N. Taylor, Basileus Tau Alpha Omega Chapter

Welcome Beautiful Sorors of the

Michigan Cluster,

I am so honored to serve as the 2022 Cluster Conference Chairman and elated to welcome you to the Michigan ve called my home over the last ten years, Novi. Novi continues to be one of the fastest-growing cities in Michigan and is a major shopping destination in the Detroit Metropolitan area. Novi's economy includes international corporations with local and regional offices as well as owner-operated businesses serving the local ’

s first in-person cluster since 2019 was electrifying! Sorors, you sold out this Cluster Conference in less than a week with record numbers. The day is planned to be filled with many educational presentations, sisterly relations activities and networking opportunities that will be rewarding. Let me not forget to mention, we have vendors you will enjoy! Take advantage during the day to connect, reconnect, and love on your Sorors!

It has been a pleasure and unique opportunity to plan and execute such an exciting Cluster Conference. Thank you to the Host Chapter Basileus Jamila N. Taylor and all Sorors of Tau Alpha Omega for your creativity and tenacity to ensure the day was efficient, memorable and fun! Thank you to Madam Regional Director, Gwendolyn L. Kirtley, Vanessa A. Coakley, Michigan Graduate Cluster Coordinator, and Gerri Horton, Great Lakes Graduate Cluster Coordinator, for your vision, leadership, and support throughout the entire planning process. I also want to thank all the Regional Leaders who worked behind the scenes to ensure all needs were met for the Cluster Conference. We truly have Soared Greater Together in Service and Sisterhood.

Sisterly, Paulina Johnson

Soror Paulina Johnson

2022 Michigan Cluster Conference Chairman Tau Alpha Omega Chapter

AGENDA

Soror Mershira Oliver All Stand Great Lakes Regional Protocol Committee Member Tau Alpha Omega

Entrance of Dais

Welcome

Opening Remarks

Introduction of the Dais & VSGs

Greetings from Host Chapter Basileus

Greetings from Cluster Conference Chairman

Safety Plan

Morning Meditation

Introduction of the Great Lakes Regional Director

Soror Vanessa A. Coakley Graduate Cluster Coordinator Iota Sigma Omega

Soror Makayla Sumrall Undergraduate Cluster Coordinator Beta Mu

Soror Tammi Jenifer Protocol Chairman Tau Alpha Omega

Soror Jamila N. Taylor Tau Alpha Omega

Soror Paulina Johnson Tau Alpha Omega

Soror Stephanie Booker Risk Management Conference Co-Chairman

Soror Mellannie Porch-Doneghy Chaplain Tau Alpha Omega

Soror Vanessa A. Coakley Graduate Cluster Coordinator Iota Sigma Omega

State of the Region: Greater Together in Sisterhood and Service

Soror Gwendolyn L. Kirtley Great Lakes Regional Director Alpha Omega

Greetings from Supreme Basileus

Great Lakes Region Graduate Cluster Coordinator Report

Michigan Cluster Coordinators’ Report

Soror Danette Anthony Reed Supreme Basileus Omicron Mu Omega

Soror Geraldine Horton Gamma Phi Omega

Soror Vanessa A. Coakley Graduate Cluster Coordinator Iota Sigma Omega

Soror Makayla Sumrall Undergraduate Cluster Coordinator Beta Mu

Introduction of Presenter

2022-2026 Standards

Introduction of Presenter

2022-2026 Membership Experience (ME)

AGENDA

Soror Clarissa Pickens Standards Chairman Tau Alpha Omega

Soror Linda Hamlet

Great Lakes Representative to the International Standards Committee Omega Epsilon Omega

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Soror Sonya A. Giles Membership Chairman Tau Alpha Omega

Soror Lisa E. Dubose

Great Lakes Representative to the International Membership Committee Zeta Alpha Omega

Entertainment Spirit and Truth Director: Reverend Amani K. Henry

Educational Advancement Foundation

Invocation

LUNCH

Soror Shawnda Duncan-Hill EAF Captain Tau Alpha Omega

Soror Karra Evans Sisters in Spirit Committee Tau Alpha Omega

Introduction of Presenter

2022-2026 International Program

Introduction of Presenter

Strengthen Our Sisterhood

Soror Lynda Dandridge Anti-Basileus & Program Chairman Tau Alpha Omega

Soror Jackie Davis-Betserai

Great Lakes Representative to the International Program Committee Eta Iota Omega

Soror Yvonne Taylor

Sisterly Relations Chairman Tau Alpha Omega

Soror Kenyatta Jackson Lewis

Great Lakes Sisterly Relations Committee Activity Eta Iota Omega

Soror Nia Elvin Tau Alpha Omega

AGENDA

Registration Reports & EAF Update

Soror Delores A. Brown

Cluster Conference Registration Chairman Tau Alpha Omega

Soror Shawnda Duncan-Hill EAF Captain Tau Alpha Omega

Cluster Conference Wrap-Up

Soror Jamila N. Taylor Basileus Tau Alpha Omega

Invitation to the 2023 Cluster Conference

Pi Tau Omega, Host Chapter Soror Mary Neyland Moore, Basileus Soror Palina Drake, Anti-Basileus

Great Lakes Regional Director Remarks

Acknowledgements

Soror Gwendolyn L. Kirtley Great Lakes Regional Director Alpha Omega

Soror Geraldine A. Horton Great Lakes Region Graduate Cluster Coordinator Gamma Phi Omega

Soror Vanessa A. Coakley Graduate Cluster Coordinator Iota Sigma Omega

Soror Makayla Sumrall Undergraduate Cluster Coordinator Beta Mu

Soror Jamila N. Taylor Basileus Tau Alpha Omega

SORORITY HYMN

As Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated regions increased in size, strategies were sought to assist the Regional Directors in the supervision and monitoring of chapters. There was a growing need to open the lines of communication between the different segments of the organization. During Soror Madelyn Hairston’s tenure as Regional Director, the Cluster concept was the Great Lakes Region’s proposal for the realignment alternatives. When Soror Gloria Stephens Smith became Regional Director, she organized the Great Lakes Region into Clusters. Michigan became the first official Cluster and the model for Cluster Meetings in the Great Lakes Region. Currently, the Great Lakes Region of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated is geographically divided into five cluster areas: Michigan, Northern Ohio/Western Pennsylvania, Southern Ohio, Western New York, and West Virginia. Michigan is the largest of the Clusters with nineteen (19) graduate chapters and thirteen (13) undergraduate chapters.

CONCEPT

The planning for what would become known as the Michigan Cluster began immediately after the 1976 Boulé. Meetings were held on the back porch of Soror Gloria Stephens Smith’s home in Lansing, Michigan. Throughout the summer and into the early fall, the committee met in Lansing to determine workshops, formalize the program and contact chapters for their input. The planning committee consisted of Soror Lois West and Soror Macke Jackson of Alpha Rho Omega chapter; Soror Joan Vaughn Walker of Theta Lambda Omega; Soror Roslyn Wofford McQueen of Eta Upsilon Omega; Soror Edna Joseph States of Theta Chi Omega; and Soror Barbara (Cook) Wesley and Soror Nina Jones of Zeta Beta Omega. Their challenge was to develop a strategy/plan that would enable all sorors to obtain the latest sorority information. Their plan resulted in the first Michigan area meeting, then called a “RETREAT.” It was held at the MEA Conference Center at St. Mary’s Lake in Battle Creek, Michigan on November 5 and 6, 1976 and hosted by Delta Tau Omega Chapter in Lansing with Soror Gloria Stephens Smith as chairman.

PURPOSE

The purpose of the Clusters is to facilitate the work of the Regional Director. Clusters provide an opportunity for the Regional Director to communicate the needs, programs, policies, and problems of Alpha Kappa Alpha. The Cluster Meeting also provides an opportunity for more sorors within a smaller geographical area to be informed, updated, and involved with the sorority. In essence, “it brings the sorority to the sorors.”

OBJECTIVES

The Cluster objectives are:

• to promote closer relationships between chapters

• to aid in the development of chapter programs

• to provide closer working relationships between undergraduate and graduate chapter

• to improve sisterly relations

• to allow smaller chapters the opportunity for broader participation in sorority activities and affairs

• to promote efficient chapter operations

• to aid in the development of leadership potential

• to promote a closer relationship between the regional director and the sorors

GRADUATE CHAPTERS

Alpha Rho Omega Detroit, MI

December 15, 1922

Delta Tau Omega Lansing, MI December 17, 1947

Delta Psi Omega Ann Arbor, MI December 4, 1948

Zeta Beta Omega Flint, MI January 24, 1953

Eta Iota Omega Inkster, MI February 6, 1960

Eta Upsilon Omega Saginaw, MI February 10, 1962

Theta Lambda Omega Pontiac, MI November 19, 1966

Theta Chi Omega Grand Rapids, MI

October 4, 1969

Iota Iota Omega Benton Harbor, MI

October 7, 1972

Iota Sigma Omega Kalamazoo, MI

October 27, 1973

Lambda Pi Omega Detroit, MI September 10, 1977

Mu Alpha Omega Midland, MI April 22, 1978

Nu Phi Omega Muskegon, MI April 12, 1984

Pi Tau Omega Southfield, MI May 16, 1987

Tau Alpha Omega Redford, MI March 23, 1991

Chi Epsilon Omega East Lansing, MI October 20, 2002

Psi Kappa Omega Battle Creek, MI February 7, 2009

Omega Epsilon Omega Novi, MI December 13, 2015

Omega Xi Omega New Haven, MI December 11, 2016

International and Regional Positions

• Soror Remonia Chapman Regional Spiritual Oversight Committee Member

• Soror Asenath Jones-Richmond Regional Philacter Committee Member

• Soror Denise Marshall-Walker Regional Rituals Committee Member

• Soror Janecki Nance Regional Resolutions Co-Chairman

• Soror Cynthia Reaves Regional Secretary

• Soror Staci Reed Regional Teller Chairman

• Soror Staci Reed Regional Spiritual Oversight Committee Member

• Soror Ada Nicole Smith Regional Awards Chairman

Chapter Awards/Honors/Recognition

• Minority Organ Tissue Transplant Education Program (MOTTEP) Outstanding Team

• Rhonda Walker Foundation Spirit Award Regional Awards

• First Place Soror Beulah T Whitby Outstanding Graduate Chapter

• First Place Soror Toni S. Kendrick Mentoring

• Regional Directors Rise Up Exemplary Chapter Award

• EAF Platinum Level Award

• EAF Regional Chapter Award Target 1: HBCU For Life: A Call to Action International Awards

• First Place Target 4: The Arts

• Second Place Signature Program: #CAP

• Second Place Target 3: Building Your Economic Legacy

• EAF Platinum Level Award

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• Soror Jeanine Brunson

• Soror Monique Cunningham-Sims

• Soror Theresa Doss

• Soror Heather L. Farrow

• Soror Chaundra Frierson-Hayes

• Soror Patricia L. Harold-Barrow

Significant Soror Achievements - 2022 Jewels

Silver Star Sorors (continued)

• Soror Jennifer R. Hockenhull

• Soror TarLisha C. Holsey

• Soror Gwendolyn J. Jackson

• Soror Kia R. Jackson

• Soror Leniya Leonard

• Soror Tia’Von Moore-Patton

• Soror Ayisha D. Mumin

• Soror Kisha Murray-Dread

• Soror Joyce M. Parks

• Soror Lisa A. Phillips

• Soror Betty Jean Price

• Soror Leshaun J. Ridgeway-Burgess

• Soror Carlyn Joyce Robinson

• Soror Nelda M. Rudolph

• Soror Freda G. Sampson

• Soror Mary Bowden Smith

• Soror Katherine E. Wade

• Soror Iris Willis

Achievements

• Soror Sheila L. Armstrong, was elected as 96th President, National Dental Association

• Soror Denise Brooks-Williams is the new Senior VP and Market CEO of Henry Ford Health System.

• Soror Angela Cadwell, received a Master of Arts Degree in Pastoral Ministry & Business Office Director/MPBH

• Soror Carolyn Carter, is the new Vice President of Institutional Advancement, Saint Augustine & University

• Soror Remonia A. Chapman, received the inaugural Clive Callender, MD Circle of Excellence Award

• Soror Kate Civil, received the Old Newsboy & Goodfellow Fund Certificate w/ 30 Years of Membership Service

• Soror Rose Dady, received a Presidential appointment to the Biden/Harris administration National List

• Soror Staci Huddleston, became a Master Logistician Certificate- Advanced Level - Master Logistician by The Department of the Army’s Assistant Deputy of Staff, G-4

• Soror Maxine Hudgins celebrated 10 years cancer free (endometrial/uterine cancer survivor)!!

• Soror Tiffany Jones is the new Software Manager for Ally, including Governance, Risk & Compliance Technology Lead

• Soror Asenath Jones Richmond was promoted to Principal of Eastpointe High School

• Soror Dana Lasenby, received the Michigan Chronicle Women of Excellence Award -March 2022

• Soror Shayla Manning was promoted to Manager of Integrated Resource Planning at DTE Energy

• Soror Monica Martin was promoted as Nordstrom Rack Service Experience Manager, received President’ s Cup Award

• Soror Janelle McQueen received her Board Certification with the American Board of Orthodontics

• Soror India Ramsey-Scott was a 2022 Michigan Chronicle 40 under 40 Honoree

• Soror Myrina Scott was promoted Senior Director of Literacy Intervention & Support for Detroit Public Schools

• Soror Patricia White was promoted to Market Director of Business Development for Tenet Healthcare.

Program Highlights Signature Program

#CAP partnership with TRIO Educational Opportunity Center at Wayne State University

• Provided services to East English Village Preparatory Academy, Osborn HS, Garden City HS, AKA Teens of Detroit, and the YMCA

• The #CAP Committee hosted “Navigating Postsecondary Education on Both Sides of the Border” with Alpha Alpha Delta Omega Chapter from Toronto on March 2 nd , which included application process, curriculum, costs, importance of HBCUs, scholarship and financing, essays, and recommendation letters

Program Highlights Signature Program (continued)

HBCU for Life: A Call to Action

• Adopted GLR HBCU Wilberforce University

• Provided scholarships totaling $7K to 5 students matriculating to HBCUs

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Women

s Healthcare and Wellness

• Held panel discussions with male and female breast cancer survivor; supported

• Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure. Participated in the Heart Health Walk:

• American Heart Association, raised over $13,000.00 in donations.

• Participated in “Walking with the Supreme” with weekly walking group

• Hosted Impact Day: “Pink Goes Red for Heart Health”

• Maintained the DBCFSN membership drive, with the black-run Detroit People’s Food Co-op

Building Your Economic Legacy

• Personal Financial Planning and Asset Accumulation - provided youth and community virtual workshops.

• Credit Repair and Monitoring - Provided guidelines for obtaining credit reports, and opportunities to work with at risk women and youth.

• Entrepreneurship and the Black Dollar 365 - maintained a Business Directory of Black-owned, Women-owned, and/or Minority-owned businesses in Metropolitan Detroit; continued to track all dollars spent in with minority businesses Totaling: $1,139,414.18

• The Black Business Shop Mobs in partnership with Good Cakes and Bakes and Celine Christine Handcrafted Bath and Body brought in a total of $1,136.69.

• Operation AKA Assist - Partnered with Alternative for girls and Homeless Network of Detroit to provide support and community outreach

• Operation AKA Assist Jackets for Jobs Clothing Drive on Saturday, March 19th and collected over 1,000 clothing items.

The ARTS!

• Provided insight & learning opportunities for the Harlem Renaissance & Black Arts

• Partnered with a local youth program - Pretty Brown Girls

Global Impact

• Partnered with Southfield Chapter Pi Tau Omega and Psi Tau Omega

• Chapter of Diepsloot, Gauteng, South Africa for Pink Table Talks

• Re-engaging Freedom House Detroit for volunteer opportunities

• Little Dresses and Shirts: sewed over 800 dresses and shirts

• For National Reading Month, the AKA Lions Club International Committee hosted a successful Eyeglass and Children’s Book Drive on Saturday, March 5th and collected 425 pairs of glasses and 1,501 children’ s books

Community Collaboration/Projects

• Detroit MOTTEP Foundation – Annual Life Walk - Belle Isle Park Detroit

• Goodfellows

• American Heart Association 5K/10K Walk/Run

• Rhonda Walker Foundation Get Fit 5K/10K Walk/Run

• Detroit MOTTEP Foundation Silver Night Under the Stars

• NAACP/Connection Voter Engagement and Education Forum

Chapter Events/Special Programs (including NPHC activities)

• Ronald McDonald House Support Service

• Metro Detroit NPHC weekend of activities

• MLK Day of Service- collected over 2K items (COVID 19 Kits- masks, gloves, various sanitizers soap, water bottles) for COTS Detroit and Mariners Inn

• Metro Detroit Divine 9 Presidents and NAACP Voting Rights and Engagement Community Discussion partnership activities

Chapter Events/Special Programs (including NPHC activities)

• Joint meetings with undergraduates from Beta Mu Chapter (Wayne State University) and Theta Tau Chapter (University of Detroit, Mercy)

• During Joint meetings held break out rooms with “getting to know you” and career conversations

• MLK Day of service virtual activities

• Supported MIP activities

• Recognized at annual June Breakfast program

Fundraising Activities & Successes

• Five Graduating Seniors attending HBCUs 

Total awarded: $7000

Purpose: Scholarships

• Metro Detroit High School Students

Total awarded: $15000

Purpose: Scholarship Undergraduate & Graduate

Recruitment and Reactivation (including sisterly relations activities)

• J15 virtual activities

• Morning walks on the waterfront

• Book Club

• Homecoming Celebration

• Reactivations: 26 Transfers: 9 Bridging: 8 AKA Reactivations Day: 10

Conferences Attended

• Boule/Leadership Seminar 175 Sorors attended

• Undergraduate Roundup & Basilei Leadership Conference 24 Sorors attended

• Michigan Cluster Conference 168 Sorors attended

• Great Lakes Regional Conference 343 Sorors attended

International and Regional Positions

• Soror Mia D. McNeil-Leonard International Constitution Committee (2018-2022)

• Soror Mia D. McNeil-Leonard International Connection and Social Action Committee Regional Connection and Social Action Chairman (2022 - 2026)

• Soror Veronica Wilkerson Johnson Great Lakes Protocol Committee (2022-2026)

• Soror Jeanette Patterson Great Lakes Membership Committee (2022-2026)

• Soror Brittany P. Edwards Great Lakes Standards and Evaluation Committee (2022-2026)

Chapter Awards/Honors/Recognition

Regional Awards

• Tied First Place Soror LaRue Frederick Outstanding Graduate Soror Award - Soror Mia D. McNeilLeonard

• Second Place Soror Margaret Davis Bowen Outstanding Graduate Basileus (Medium Chapter) - Soror Sharon Rogers

• Second Place Target 3 - Building Your Economic Legacy (Medium Chapter)

• Recognized by EAF - two endowed scholarships

 Dorothy Kennedy/Margaret Groves Keepers of the Dream Scholarship  Dr. Olivia Letts Commitment to the Dream Scholarship

• Regional Directors Rise Up Exemplary Chapter Award

• EAF Platinum Chapter Award

Significant Soror Achievements

2022 Jewels

Pearl Sorors

• Soror Patricia Fitzpatrick

• Soror Elnora Bryant

• Soror Ruby Frazier

• Soror Mildred Richardson

Golden Sorors

• Soror Margaret Alston

• Soror Brenda Hairston

Silver Sorors

• Soror Edith Killins

Achievements

• Soror Sarah Anthony is State Representative of the 68th House District in Lansing, Michigan

• Soror Kristen Simmons is a judge in the 54-A District Court in Lansing, Michigan

• Soror Veronica Wilkerson Johnson was elected in the August 2022 Michigan Primary Election as a Democratic Precinct Delegate in Ingham County, Precinct 4

• Soror Cameo King received the ATHENA Young Professional Leadership Award from the Lansing/East Lansing Chapter of The Links, Incorporated at their 11th Annual White Rose Gala in August 2022

• Soror Courtney Bryant-Shelby earned her PhD in Organizational Psychology from Michigan State University in 2022

• Soror Sharon Rogers published her first children’s book entitled, Nana’s Summertime Treats

Program Highlights Signature Program

HBCU For Life: A Call to Action

• 43rd Annual Senior Salute & Scholarship Celebration – At Delta Tau Omega’s annual signature community program saluting graduating high school seniors, the chapter awarded an HBCU Scholarship to Lela Jinnah who will attend Tennessee State University in the fall of 2022.

#CAP

• College Prep Workshop Series – This was a collaborative three-part virtual workshop series between the HBCU For Life and #CAP committees. The series was held monthly (April – June 2022) and covered the topics of applications and standardized testing, transition to college (with an emphasis on the HBCU experience), and financial aid and scholarships. Delta Tau Omega partnered with the Capital Area College Access Network for Workshop III on financial aid by having their Executive Director as our presenter.

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Women

s Healthcare and Wellness

• African American Maternal and Infant Mortality: An American Crisis – Delta Tau Omega and Chi Epsilon Omega chapters partnered to sponsor this virtual workshop. Workshop presenters were Sorors Renee Branch Canady and Alane Laws-Barker. Attendees learned about the disparities in material and infant mortality rate, and what is being done to improve access to prenatal care.

• Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk – Delta Tau Omega volunteered, walked, and raised $1,411 for breast cancer research, awareness, and services through the American Cancer Society.

• Care for the Caregiver – Delta Tau Omega honored its members who are caregivers at the November 2021 virtual chapter meeting with a slide presentation of members and the family member they care for.

• Pink Goes Red – Delta Tau Omega and Delta Zeta chapters sponsored a virtual program to observe this Community Impact Day. Attendees learned heart health facts for women from Kristen Dessouki, DNP, FNP with the American Heart Association and engaged in some low-impact Zumba exercises with Soror Kristen Simmons, certified Zumba instructor.

• Delta Tau Omega Summer Walking Club – Delta Tau Omega organized a walking club to meet monthly at different locations in Lansing, Michigan during the summer (June – September 2022). This activity promotes heart health and strengthens the bonds of sisterhood as sorors interact with one another.

• Greater Lansing Food Bank Volunteering – Delta Tau Omega organized volunteer outings at the Greater Lansing Food Bank in May and August 2022. Sorors sorted and packaged food to be donated to meet the nutritional and wellness needs those less fortunate in the Greater Lansing community.

• Letts Community Garden Donation and Tour – Delta Tau Omega members toured the Letts Community Garden after making a $200 donation to help gardeners purchase additional supplies. This garden serves 18 families from various cultural backgrounds. The money was used to purchase a weed trimmer and native perennials. Funds were donated to this garden to honor Ivy Beyond the Wall, Soror Olivia Letts.

Building Your Economic Legacy

• Delta Tau Omega Buy Black Tracker – Delta Tau Omega initiated its Buy Black tracker in 2021 for members to record their patronage of Black-owned businesses. At the end of 2021, sorors reported spending over $50,000 with Black-owned businesses. The tracker continues in 2022 and as of September 1, 2022, chapter sorors report spending over $13,000 with Black-owned businesses.

• Delta Tau Omega Black Business Directory – Delta Tau Omega initiated its Black Business Directory in 2021 and published it in early 2022. The directory was adapted after the purpose and history of the Green Book in African American culture. The directory is a 23-page document that focuses on entertainment, family services, food and catering, health and beauty, professional services, travel services, and retail.

• Fill the Truck Community Donation Drive – Delta Tau Omega held an outdoor community drive in October 2021 to collect needed items to benefit homeless infants, children and teens served by the Lansing City Rescue Mission, Hannah's House, and Advent House in Lansing, Michigan. We also collected books from beginning to advanced reading levels (K-6th grade), inspirational journals for teens, and fun and educational toys for boys and girls to distribute as gifts during the holiday season.

• Entrepreneurial Panel Discussion – Delta Tau Omega held a virtual entrepreneurial program in December 2021 on advice and strategies for those interested in starting a business or nonprofit. Our panelists were African American female entrepreneurs: Soror Brittany P. Edwards (Owner, B.P. Edwards Consulting Group, LLC), Kamryn Whitfield (Owner, Color Square Vintage), and Brandee Cooke-Brown (Executive Director, 100K Ideas Management Consulting).

• Credit Awareness Month Social Media Campaign – A credit awareness social media program was conducted in March 2022 in support of Credit Awareness Month. Information was shared on Facebook and Instagram. Three topics of credit awareness were promoted: Credit safety, credit score, and the importance of teaching youth and young adults how to establish and maintain good credit/credit health.

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Building Your Economic Legacy

• Credit Awareness Month Social Media Campaign – A credit awareness social media program was conducted in March 2022 in support of Credit Awareness Month. Information was shared on Facebook and Instagram. Three topics of credit awareness were promoted: Credit safety, credit score, and the importance of teaching youth and young adults how to establish and maintain good credit/credit health.

• 06/08 Day in Lansing – In partnership with the NPHC of Lansing Delegate and the Connection and Social Action committee, Delta Tau Omega participated in the inaugural 06/08 Day with the Lansing Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., and Chi Epsilon Omega Chapter. Each chapter was assigned items to donate to the household necessities bags given to those individuals and families less fortunate in the community. Delta Tau Omega donated 211 dish soaps and 249 cleaning sponges. Additionally, we volunteered to distribute food at the mobile food distribution sponsored by the Greater Lansing Food Bank.

• Community Drive – This collaborative community drive between Delta Tau Omega’s Investment and Economic Legacy and Global Impact committees took place in June 2022. We collected 134 pairs of shoes for Sole4Souls, 21 pairs of eyeglasses for Lions Club Intl., men’s, and women’s clothing for refugee families in the Lansing School District, and household cleaning items and toiletries for Advent House Ministries.

The Arts!

• African American Author Book Drive – In April 2022, Delta Tau Omega identified three Lansing area Black-owned day care centers (Little Dreamers, Little Blessings, and God's Little Angels) and the children they serve to donate books that focus on Black characters and/or by Black authors. The day care centers received books to add to their reading library; and the children received books to take home. The chapter partnered with WKAR (local PBS station), Galilee Baptist Church, and the Lansing Association of Black Social Workers to purchase and donate the books.

Global Impact

• Global Impact Initiatives – Delta Tau Omega engaged in multiple service projects in observance of Global Impact Day in April 2022. The chapter held a Shoe and Eyeglasses Drive that resulted in us collecting 161 pairs of shoes for Soles4Souls and 64 pairs of eyeglasses for Lions Club Intl. We supported Omega Theta Omega (Dubai) by attending their virtual recycling workshop entitled “Saving Our Planet” on April 9, 2022. Lastly, we held a virtual fundraising campaign for Samaritas Refugee Foster Care in Lansing, Michigan. A total of $521.95 was raised from chapter members and community donors.

• World Refugee Day Observance – Delta Tau Omega learned that there was a need to support refugee and English as a Second Language (ESL) students participating in the district’s ESL summer program at Gardner International Magnet School in Lansing, Michigan. Students needed items for swim class. Chapter members donated 24 bath towels and 17 pairs of flip-flops to the school for the students to use.

• Collection for Soles4Souls and Lions Club Intl. – From September 1, 2021-September 2, 2022, Delta Tau Omega donated approximately 700 pairs of shoes and 400 pairs of eyeglasses.

Impact Days

• Care for the Caregiver – Delta Tau Omega Chapter honored its members who are caregivers at the November 2021 virtual chapter meeting with a slide presentation of the chapter member and the family member they care for.

• MLK Day of Service – Delta Tau Omega Chapter held a virtual fundraising campaign in January 2022 for Homeless Angels, a Christian street-based ministry in Lansing, Michigan. A total of $702.13 was raised from chapter members and community donors.

• Pink Goes Red – Delta Tau Omega and Delta Zeta chapters sponsored a virtual program to observe this Community Impact Day.

• Global Impact Day – Delta Tau Omega engaged in multiple service projects in observance of Global Impact Day in April 2022.

• World Refugee Day – Delta Tau Omega donated to refugee and ESL students participating in the district’ s ESL summer 2022 program at Gardner International Magnet School in Lansing, Michigan.

Community Collaboration/Projects

• Lansing Juneteenth Parade and Festival – Delta Tau Omega continued its active participation and partnership with the Lansing Juneteenth Celebration Committee in June 2022. Chapter members volunteered to supervise the check-in process for parade entrants, walk in the parade, and work with the Lansing City Clerk’s office with a voter education/information table at the festival.

Community Collaboration/Projects (continued)

• Michigan State Conference NAACP – Divine Nine Advocacy Day – Delta Tau Omega participated in the planning of this collaborative event; and attended the actual event in June 2022. This event included a panel discussion with the Michigan Legislative Black Caucus, a legislative reception and briefing on juvenile justice issues; and education, public policy, voting rights, election, and civil rights legislation updates.

• Sister2Sister Mentoring Program – Delta Tau Omega partnered with J.W. Sexton High School to mentor girls (9th-12th grade) on personal, professional, and academic development during the 2021-2022 school year.

• Memorial Tribute to Dr. Joan Jackson Johnson – Delta Tau Omega volunteered and supported the memorial tribute in recognition of Dr. Johnson’s legacy of service to those less fortunate in Lansing, Michigan.

Chapter Events/Special Programs (including NPHC activities)

• 43rd Annual Senior Salute & Scholarship Celebration – Delta Tau Omega partnered with the Pearls of Excellence Foundation, Inc. to execute this virtual event and award college scholarships to Greater Lansing area high school seniors. Senior Salute is the chapter’s signature community program. The chapter and foundation recognized 71 seniors and awarded 10 scholarships totaling over $10,000 in 2022.

Scholarship Donations

Delta Tau Omega Chapter and the Pearls of Excellence Foundation, Inc. partnered to award the following scholarships in 2022:

• Honorine Akono, Lansing Catholic High School, General Scholarship

• Devin Carter, Everett High School, General Scholarship

• Jahleel Rollins, Waverly High School, General Scholarship

• Chierie Chieh, Waverly High School, General Scholarship

• Aryssa Graham, Holt High School, General Scholarship

• Kyle Foster, East Lansing High School, Dorothy Kennedy/Margaret Groves EAF Keepers of the Dream Scholarship

• Matthew Zeleke, East Lansing High School, Clara Betty Anderson Scholarship

• LeLa Jinnah, Everett High School, HBCU Scholarship

• Olivia Hunter, J.W. Sexton High School, Marguerite K. Gooden Scholarship

• Breannyn Black, Everett High School, Dr. Olivia Letts EAF Commitment to the Dream Scholarship

Undergraduate & Graduate Partnership Activities

• Joint Meetings – Delta Tau Omega and Delta Zeta members participated in joint meetings focused on Self Care (November 2021) and Sorority History/Sisterly Relations (April 2022).

• Mentoring Program – Delta Tau Omega and Delta Zeta members participated in the virtual kick-off and orientation session of the mentoring program in January 2022.

• Pink Goes Red – Delta Tau Omega and Delta Zeta chapters sponsored a virtual program to observe this Community Impact Day.

Recruitment and Reactivation (including sisterly relations activities)

• Fall Round-Up – Delta Tau Omega held its annual Fall Round-Up virtually in October 2021 with a theme of “Where in the world are our sorors?”, which focused on sorors’ travel experiences.

• “You in 2022” Reactivation Celebration – Delta Tau Omega held a virtual reactivation celebration entitled, “Activate, Konnect. Accelerate” in January 2022.

Conferences Attended

• Great Lakes Undergraduate Roundup and Basilei Conference: 4 sorors attended

• Great Lakes Cluster: 32 sorors attended

• Great Lakes Regional Conference: 19 sorors attended

• Boule: 9 sorors attended

International and Regional Positions

• Soror Mary Hall-Thiam Chairman of the Regional Time and Place

• Sorors Debra Butler and Regional Gala at Boule Planning Committee

• Gayle Richardson Regional Gala at Boule Planning Committee

• 7 Sorors Regional Award Judges

Chapter Awards/Honors/Recognition

Regional Awards

• EAF Platinum Level

• Membership Committee: Best of the Best in Great Lakes Region

• First place for the Soror Beulah T. Whitby Award - Outstanding Graduate Chapter scrapbook

• Honorable mention for Target 2 - Women’s Health Care & Wellness scrapbook

Significant Soror Achievements

Pearl Sorors

• Soror Lola Jones

• Soror Zerilda Palmer

Golden Sorors

• Soror Francetta Ampey

• Soror Gloria Huddleston

• Soror Gayle Richardson Recognized in 2021

• Soror Alicia Smith

Silver Sorors

• Soror Agnes Kilgore Recognized in 2021

• Soror Christina Dennis,

• Soror Marshell Lambert,

• Soror Lisa Lewis,

• Soror Robin McFerrin,

• Soror Jennie Murry,

• Soror LaVerne Somervville

• Soror Kay Wade

Achievements

• Soror Mary Hall-Thiam attained Democratic Party leadership positions. Soror Hall-Thiam was awarded the 12th Congressional District Volunteer Awards District.

• Soror Nakisha Chaney was appointed as an adjunct professor at University of Michigan Law School.

• Soror Sharnita Harris was the Recipient of Michigan Medicine Department of Pediatrics 2021 Outstanding Chair Award. She was also awarded a Department of Equity & Inclusion grant to improve access to behavioral health care.

• Soror Tiffany Porter qualified for a third trip to the Olympics.

• Soror Lisa Lewis was elected to Superior Township Board of Trustees

• Soror Christina Jenkins was appointed to the Senior Pastor Position at Mt. Zion AME Church in Battle Creek, Michigan.

Program Highlights Signature Program

HBCU For Life: A Call to Action

• A walk was held to raise funds for the EAF to support HBCUs

• A raffle was held to encourage Sorors to make their donations for a total donation of total of $2835.00, the equivalent of 35.00 per member.

Women

’s Healthcare

and Wellness

• Let’s get more active: Gallup Park Walk 4 Saturdays during the summer, Pink Goes Red Yoga 4 Saturdays were cosponsored with Sisterly Relations.

• Learn how to improve your health: Dr. Wilks made a virtual Presentation on Diabetes and the Heart Health Connection;

• Co-sponsored University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center Focus on Women Webinar, sponsored ‘Learn about Alzheimer’ s’ presentation

• during chapter meeting.

• Fund Raising: Alzheimer’s Walk - Alzheimer’s online donation of $485.00

• Gift baskets for care givers. Five Caregivers in the chapter were recognized.

Building Your Economic Legacy

• As an Ozone House Partner, virtual donations were provided.

• Held a ‘Build Your Economic Legacy Workshop’ with the U of M Legal Aid Clinic

• Held an online shopping spree with Black entrepreneurs.

The Arts!

• Intellectual Growth: Sponsored a virtual BOOK CLUB with My Remarkable Journey by Katherine Johnson and a Movie Discussion on the movie ‘Passing.’

Global Impact

• Donations were made to Jewish Family Services ($265) for service to African refugees.

• Multiple Shoe Collections were held. More than 400 pairs of shoes were donated.

• Multiple glasses collections were held. More than 140 pair of glasses were donated.

Impact Days

• Martin Luther King Day of Service: Several sorors read to 3rd and 4th grade Elementary Students Virtually.

• International Day of Prayer: Eight Sorors attended Triumph Church together.

• Pink Goes Red: Virtual Yoga events were held each Saturday in February.

Community Collaboration/Projects

• Helped plan and participated in the Detroit Stay Well Health Fair with The Detroit Metro 9 AKA Chapters and other community groups.

• Participated in a community Easter Egg Hunt with the Ann Arbor NPHC and other community organizations.

• Joined the Divine Nine and the NAACP for Legislative Advocacy DAY at the Capital of Michigan on June 28

• Helped organize and attended Juneteenth Celebrations in Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti.

• Global Impact Webinar with Omega Theta Omega Chapter in Dubai

• Ypsilanti Black History Month Observation Basileus Richardson joined Divine 9 organizations and other community organizations in an event held by the Ypsilanti Rotary Club to highlight scholarship opportunities in the area for students

• Focus on Youth: Helped Plan and attended the Youth and Family Financial Literacy Workshop created by The Detroit Metro 9 chapters of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated®

• Helped Plan and Attended Joint Founders’ Day with The Detroit Metro 9 chapters of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated®

Chapter Events/Special Programs (including NPHC activities)

• The Sisterly Relations Committee did a great job of keeping us connected through the pandemic in 2021 and 2022 with these activities:  8@8 – Monthly Moments of Meditation;  Sisterly Relations Game Night;

Pink Master Chef - Apple Pie

Pink Master Chef - Gumbo

Apple Picking

Flat Soror Fashion Show  AKAuction of paraphernalia

• The Virtual Chapter Retreat was a two-day event including a day of social interaction and a day of learning about issues relevant to corporate and chapter topics.

• The Community Service Committee held Two Grow with Google workshops: ‘Electronic Organization’ and ‘Productivity and Digital skills.

• Membership Committee: sponsored a Chapter Founders’ Day reactivation event with a ‘watch party’ for the virtual corporate Founders’ Day event

• Annual Celebration of Black Men: Virtual Hall of Fame recognized men who received awards in previous years.

Fundraising Activities & Successes

• Paraphernalia ‘AKAuction’ Raised $1860 that was donated to Pearls and Ivy Foundation for scholarships.

• Individual Donations to EAF for Target 1- HBCU for Life

• Donated $5000 for scholarships to Pearls and Ivy Foundation Incorporated

Recruitment and Reactivation (including sisterly relations activities)

• Reactivation Day ‘5K Reclamation’ and Founders’ Day Event with a ‘Watch Party’ to view the corporate Founders’ Day activities. Thirty-three Delta Psi Omega Members attended 10 Sorors interested in reactivating were also present.

• Chapter Anniversary and Membership Round Up was attended by 53 sorors. Awards were given to 24 sorors for their hard work during the year.

• Delta Psi Omega MIP 2022 was held. 26 new members were initiated.

Conferences Attended

• Undergraduate Roundup/Basilei conference was attended by two Graduate Advisors and the Basileus

• Cluster Conference 2021 was attended by 17 members

• Virtual Boule II /Leadership was attended by 42 members

• Virtual Regional Conference was attended by 52 members

• 91st Regional Conference was attended by 27 sorors

• 70th Boule in 2022 was attended by 26 members

International and Regional Positions

• Soror Eboni Stith Regional Newsletter Chairman

• Soror Brenda Rogers-Grays Regional Medical Response Team

• Soror Corey Taylor Regional Sponsorship Committee

Chapter Awards/Honors/Recognition

• Best of the Best Chapter for Membership Reactivation - 91st Great Lakes Regional Conference

• EAF – Gold Status 91st Great Lakes Regional Conference

Program Highlights Signature Program

2022 MLK Day of Service - Part One & Part Two

Part One: Collected pajamas, socks, underwear, and twin-sized sheet sets to ensure youth at Whaley Children’s Center (residential foster care facility) in Flint, MI had a good night’s sleep.

Part Two: On Monday, February 21, 2022, excess items collected were donated to the Ennis Cen ter for Children, which also provides foster care services.

School Supply Drive

Donated 75 book bags filled with school supplies to Crossover Outreach Center in Flint, MI. Crossover supplies back to school items for children in need across Genesee County.

Economic Legacy/Welcome Home Baskets 2021 

2021 marked year four of the chapter's compilation of "Welcome Home" baskets for families exit ing the Shelter of Flint.

Eight baskets were donated and included a set of pots/skillets, bath towels, kitchen towels, per sonal care items, household cleaning supplies, bed linens, and laundry detergent amongst other items.

HBCU Trunk Expo

HBCU Trunk Expo held on Sunday, September 19th, 2021, at Metropolitan Baptist Tabernacle in Flint, MI.

Sorors showed out with decorated cars and tables repping their HBCU and PWIs!

Students were able to personally hear from & chat with alumni about various colleges while also enjoying music, food, and a photo booth.

Breast Cancer Awareness Impact Day/Month

Virtual seminar, "The D.N.A. of Breast Cancer, " held on October 19th, featuring expert knowledge from Dr. Jacquelyn Roberson of the Henry Ford Health System.

Dr. Roberson explained genetics as it relates to cancer and provided information on the advances of genetic testing and the impact such knowledge can have on health outcomes for women.

Zeta Beta Omega sorors participated in and raised over $1300 for the Making Strides Breast Can cer Walk in Flint, MI 

Pink Sunday at New Creation Church of God-Sorors attended worship service and provided infor mational pamphlets on breast cancer as well as pink ribbon pins.

Care for the Caregiver: Two-part celebration 

Catered meal delivered to the staff at Willowbrook Manor nursing/rehab facility in Flint, MI.

A sorors only “Sister Circle,” which was an event for sorors to love on and support other sorors who are caregivers.

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Pink Goes Red (February 4, 2022)



"Zumba with Zeta Beta Omega" emphasized how important movement is in maintaining a healthy heart. We learned about blood pressure guidelines, signs of stroke, the link between diabetes and heart health and exercise all before getting our hearts pumping with Zumba Instructor Jenna Murray.  Program supported two Black-owned businesses. Jenna Murray, who led our class, offers private & group fitness instruction and Denise Summers of DanDee Enterprise DIY Arts & Crafts made our custom Pink Goes Red t-shirts.

Zeta Beta Omega Chapter Walking Club

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Sundays at 5 PM from May-August sorors and guests met in spots across Genesee County to get their steps in, led by the Women’s Healthcare and Wellness Committee.

Community Collaboration/Projects

• Salvation Army: 

In 2021, after a two-year hiatus, the sorors of the Zeta Beta Omega Chapter and the Akettes Youth Group triumphantly returned to bellringing for the Salvation Army! We brought the house (and mon ey) down with our pretty smiles, enthusiasm, Christmas cheer and caroling.

• Community Outreach/Carriage Town Ministries:  Sorors delivered ice cream treats to compliment dinner service at Carriage Town Ministries (a homel ess shelter and support agency) in Flint, MI.

• Community Outreach/Beauty for Ashes Project 

On Monday, March 14, 2022, sorors delivered storage bins to Beauty for Ashes in Flint, MI as they are continuously growing and found they were running out of ways to neatly store all the donations they have received.

 Beauty for Ashes is a Christian based organization that ministers to women who are survivors of hu man trafficking and those at risk of sexual exploitation and addiction.

• Community Outreach/Bethel United Methodist Church: 

Sorors assisted with the "Feed a Family for Easter" food giveaway organized by Flint Bethel United Methodist Church on April 16, 2022. Over 100 families received a box from Flint Fresh filled with the fixings to make an Easter dinner. Candy was also donated by the Mayor of the City of Flint and chil dren had the opportunity to take pictures with the Easter Bunny.

• Juneteenth Parade: 

On June 19, 2022, Zeta Beta Omega Chapter members decorated their cars and paraded thru the city as part of the City of Flint’s Juneteenth Parade. Our Soror, Dr. Beverly Walker-Griffea, was the parade grand marshal.

• Crim Festival of Races: 

On August 25, 2022, Zeta Beta Omega members volunteered at the 45th Annual Crim Festival of Rac es. Tasks included volunteer check-in, runner-check in, t-shirt pick up, and food tent services.

Chapter Events/Special Programs (including NPHC activities)

• Founders’ Day 2022/Excellent and Essential: Pearls on the Frontline: 

On February 19, 2022, The Founders’ Day Committee presented a Virtual Founders’ Day Celebration, Excellent and Essential: Pearls on the Frontline. This event honored the very essence of our Founders and Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. 

Highlights 

A beautiful invocation from Chaplain, Soror Michelle Brock.

Welcome by Basileus Dellisa Lewis that embodied the intentionality of our founders with every word she spoke. 

Purpose delivered by Anti-Basileus Lauren Perkins with the conviction of Soror Nellie Quander. 

Alpha Kappa Alpha history by Soror Carol Avery 

Zeta Beta Omega Chapter history by Soror Sharena Roland.  Serenade by Soror E. Yvonne Lewis.  “Still I Rise” recitation by Soror Detra Fields 

Emotional tributes to Sorors who have labored and sacrificed during the COVID-19 Pandemic as frontline workers.

Chapter Events/Special Programs (including NPHC activities)

• Women's Healthcare & Wellness/Wellness Workshop: 

Virtual “Women’s Wellness Workshop” held on Saturday, April 30, 2022. Soror Timiya Banks taught us several yoga poses while taking us along a relaxing mindfulness journey.

• NPHC-Flint: 

Zeta Beta Omega members along with the Divine Nine Organizations within the city of Flint attended the last home game for the Flint United Basketball team.

• Zeta Beta Omega Chapter/Alpha Phi Alpha-Epsilon Upsilon Lambda: 

On August 6, 2022, the Flint chapters of Alpha Kappa Alpha and Alpha Phi Alpha hosted a “08/06” Kick-Back at Buffalo Wild Wings where Geeks and non-Greeks had the chance to fellowship with one another and the Flint Phirst Pham in a casual environment.

Fundraising Activities & Successes

• Sipping on Sunshine 2021:  The chapter sold packages of wine (sweet, mixed, or day) along with snack packs as part of a Virtual Wine Tasting Experience. St. Julian Winery, the oldest family-owned winery in Michigan, gave a his tory of each wine and the food that best goes with each wine. Proceeds benefitted chapter scholarships and programs.

• Valentine’s Day Basket Raffle 2022:  Zeta Beta Omega hosted a live virtual raffle for five Valentine’s Day Themed Baskets.  Themes: Couples, Singles, Black-Owned, Non-Alcoholic, and Premium.

Undergraduate & Graduate partnership Activities

• N/A. There were no members in Xi Chi Chapter for the 2020-2021 and 2021-2022 school years.

Recruitment and Reactivation (including sisterly relations activities)

• “Zeta Beta Omega: What’s the 411?”



Virtual workshop on October 2, 2021, for newly initiated, newly reactivated and transfer sorors; however, all sorors were invited to attend. The workshop reacquainted sorors with Zeta Beta Omega Chapter, chapter programs and events, chapter Bylaws, Standing Rules, etc.

• Virtual Fall Roundup (Friday Night, Under the Pink and Green Lights)



On Friday, November 5, 2021, we held a virtual tailgate where sorors shared their best “game day” recipes, developed AKA themed chants and cheers, and showed off their game day attire. Reactivation information was shared with all guest sorors.

• Reactivation Day 2022:  Reactivation Day, “AKA and You in 2022,” was held virtually Saturday, January 15th. 31 current members of Zeta Beta Omega logged on and celebrated membership in our wonderful organization while hopefully encouraging inactive sorors in the community to come back.

Conferences Attended

• One Region One Sisterhood Virtual Cluster Meeting: 35 sorors attended this virtual conference.

• 91st Great Lakes Regional Conference held in Detroit, MI had 20 sorors of Zeta Beta Omega Chapter in attendance.

• Boule 2022 held in Orlando, Florida had 7 sorors in attendance.

International and Regional Positions

• Soror Jackie Davis-Betserai International Programs, Great Lakes

• Soror Katrina Patillo Emergency Management Chairman

Great Lakes Chapter Awards/Honors/Recognition

• Overall Excellence Award, 1 st Place for Program Targets

• Rise-Up Exemplary Awards, Top Award from Regional Director

• Margaret D. Bowen Extra Large Chapter, Outstanding Basileus 1 st Place, Soror Jackie Davis-Betserai

• Beulah T. Whitby, Extra Large Chapter, 2 nd place Outstanding Chapter Award

• EAF Platinum Award

• Rise-Up Fitness Walking Challenge Award

• Membership Best of the Best Award

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HBCU

for

Life

• The chapter held a virtual HBCU tour for middle and high school students and parents in December.

• A virtual HBCU Round-Up workshop was held in March featuring HBCU graduates who discussed their school experiences. There were over 100 participates online.

• The chapter participated with Wayne-Westland HBCU fair entitled Wayne Westland on the Yard.

• Eta Iota Omega Chapter gave eight scholarships to high school graduates who will attend college in the fall.

• Eta Iota Omega Chapter participated in the UNCF Walk in August and raised over $3,000.

’

Women

s Health

• The chapter held a virtual Pink Goes Red event which focused on healthy hearts beats COVID.

• Eta Iota Omega chapter participated in the Walking Challenge and received a certificate of achievement.

• Eta Iota Omega held a virtual cooking class entitled Pretty Girls’ Meal Prep which featured healthy recipes and how to prepare them. There were over 50 participants.

• The Women’s Health committee’s Wellness Wednesday featured different health recipes on our social media page.

• The chapter participated in the Joint Founders’ Day observance pop-up clinic.

Economic Legacy

• The chapter participated in the 31 st annual (drive-by) Community Baby Shower held by the National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women’s Club Inc. at Henry Ford Hospital.

• Eta Iota Omega Chapter held a virtual workshop on Retirement and Investment Planning.

• The chapter presented a virtual workshop on the origin, purpose, and future of crypto-currency and how to invest.

• A link was created so Sorors could log their investment in Black-owned business.

• The chapter participated in the Great Lakes Regional Conference Operation Assist Service Project.

The Arts!

• The Arts and Global Impact committee featured a virtual panel discussion entitled The Impact of Jazz on the Civil Rights movement held by the United Nations Association.

• The chapter held a virtual panel discussion on Black authors.

• The committee created a website entitled Black Excellence Sustaining Our Stories featuring Harlem Renaissance and current authors.

Program Highlights Signature Program (continued)

Global Impact

• The Arts and Global Impact committee featured a virtual panel discussion entitled The Impact of Jazz on the Civil Rights movement held by the United Nations Association.

• The chapter collected school supplies for the school, Christ Shalom, in Ghana.

• Collected over 400 shoes for Soles 4 Souls.

• The committee made pillowcase dresses and submitted a dress in the GLRC contest.

Chapter Events/Special Programs (including NPHC activities)

• Christmas Countdown Movie Festival

• HBCU Virtual Tour

• J15 Virtual Mixer

• MLK Day of Service

• Secret Cupid

• Pink Goes Red virtual event

• Fashion Show Raffle

• HBCU Round Up- virtual event

• Inkster Easter Egg Hunt

• Black Authors Book Panel- virtual event

• Pretty Girls Meal Prep – virtual event

• Retirement and Investment Workshop- virtual event

• MIP completed

• Inkster Memorial Parade Day

• Cryptocurrency Workshop- virtual event

• June Breakfast – virtual event

• Relay for Life

• UNCF Walk

• Inkster Back to School Backpack event

NPHC

• The chapter participated in the Day at the Capital in Lansing with the Divine 9.

• Chapter members participated in Greek Unity Week.

Scholarships

• The chapter awarded eight scholarships to students attending Spelman College, Howard University, Clark Atlanta University, Oakland University (2), University of Michigan, University of Michigan Flint, Central Michigan University. The scholarships were funded by various fundraising events

Fundraising Activities

• The chapter held a virtual/in person 60th anniversary scholarship fundraiser.

• Eta Iota Omega held a Fashion Show raffle for our programs of service.

• The chapter held their annual Birthday Calendar fundraiser.

• The chapter participated and raised funds for the Relay for Life walk.

• The chapter participated and raised funds for the UNCF walk.

Community Collaborations

• The chapter collaborated with Inkster Unity in the Community with the Easter Egg Hunt and the Inkster Back to School Backpack Initiative.

• Eta Iota Omega collaborated with the city of Inkster on the Memorial Day Parade and won second place in the float competition.

• The chapter collaborated with Wayne Westland school district with their HBCU initiative.

• The chapter collaborated with Judson Center and Detroit Equity Coalition on our Pink Goes Red event in February.

• Eta Iota Omega partnered with Zaman International and Mother’s Pantry in Inkster in the drive-thru donation drive for MLK Day of Service.

Recruitment and Reactivation (including sisterly relations activities)

• The chapter held a virtual event on Founders’ Day and Reactivation Day entitled It’s Our Time to Shine.

• Eta Iota Omega completed the Membership Intake Process (MIP) on May 29, 2022. We have 64 new Sorors.

• Sisterly relations conducted a Secret Cupid gift exchange activity.

• Sisterly relations conducted a Christmas Movies Festival

Conferences Attended

• Michigan Cluster 2021: Number of Sorors attended was 143

• 91st Great Lakes Regional Conference: Number of Sorors attended was 126

• 70th Boule: Number of Sorors attended was 113

International and Regional Positions

• Soror Marcia Thomas Great Lakes Cluster Coordinator

• Soror Roslyn McQueen International Reinstatement Committee

• Soror Lisa Coney Great Lakes Day at the Capital Planning Committee

• Soror Sandra Haughton Great Lakes Day at the Capital Planning Committee & Great Lakes Connection & Social Action Committee

Chapter Awards/Honors/Recognition

• Overall Excellence Program 2nd Place Midsize Chapter - 91st GLRC

• “Best of the Best” Membership Regional Award- 91st GLRC

• EAF Platinum Level

Significant Soror Achievements

• Soror Gwendolyn McMillon was named to the Michigan PreK-12 Literacy Commission by Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer. She was also recognized by the Presidential Literary Research Association in Atlanta, GA.

• Soror Theresa Doyle, Soror Ceylon Williams Bettis, and Soror Janice Anderson celebrated 25 years in the Sorority.

• Soror Lizzie Barnett, Soror Stella Taylor, and Soror Faye Phillips celebrated 50 years in the Sorority.

• Soror Marcia Thomas completed a successful term as Michigan Cluster Coordinator.

• Soror Stacy Davis-Diggs was promoted as the Director of the 70th District Court of Saginaw County Probation Department. She was also recognized as one of the Phenomenal Black Businesswomen of Saginaw.

• Soror Marcia Thomas acted as the Honorary Chair for Delta College Foundation “Chocolate After Dark Affair” which took place on November 4th at the Horizons Conference Center.

• Soror Ceylon Bettis was appointed to the State Saginaw County Department of Health and Human Services Board.

• Soror Carol Walker is the new president of the Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity - Saginaw Silhouettes.

• Soror Kimberly Horne, who became a Life Member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.®. was selected to participate in McKinney’s Black Leadership Academy Management Accelerator program for rising leaders.

• Soror Tiffany Pruitt was promoted to Executive Director of Human & Labor Relations for Saginaw Public Schools.

• Soror Athena Thomas was promoted to Senior Director Ops Integration and Learning & Development, on track to becoming Vice President at Wing Stop.

• Soror Lisa Coney won her primary election as Saginaw County Commissioner for District 10.

• Soror Imani Coney was promoted to Manager at Accenture Consulting.

• Soror Roslyn McQueen was the winner of a Mercedes Benz SUV of the EAF Virtual Raffle at the 90th GLRC

Program Highlights Signature Program

Target 1 - HBCU & CAP

• The CAP Committee conducted a College & Scholarship Essay Writing Workshop in collaboration with Saginaw Valley State University’s Writing Center on April 21, 2022.

• Soror Tequila Cornelious facilitated the hour-long workshop and The Writing Center Tutors provided the training materials.

• The Target 1 HBCU Committee held a Pink Table Talk on May 18, 2022. The panel shared their perspectives on why they chose an HBCU and how it shaped their lives.

• There was an interactive Battle of the Bands virtual show and the audience got to vote on the best band.

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‘Pink Goes Red’ and Breast Cancer Awareness

• Eta Upsilon Omega Chapter partnered with The Mustard Seed organization delivering books for the children and care packages for the at-risk women and children who are residents.

• We also participated in a zoom Zumba class with the women.

• We partnered with Great Lakes Bay (GLB) Health Center for “Pretty in Pink” held on 10/1/21. The webinar was filled with personal Breast Cancer Survivor stories from Sorors and panelists.

• GLB Mammography department completed a video demonstration of how mammography is conducted.

• There were 60 participants registered and 41 attended from all over Michigan.

Building Our Economic Legacy

• Eta Upsilon Omega Chapter donated $4500 in February of 2022 to charitable organizations in the Saginaw community whose goals and mission were in alignment with our five Target programs.

• In November of 2021, we donated $800 to the following charitable organizations pictured below.

The Arts!

• In September of 2021, members of the Target 4 The Arts! Committee read books written by African American authors, including Madam Vice President Kamala Harris, to elementary school students.

Global Impact

• Eta Upsilon Omega chapter collected several pairs of glasses to donate to The Lions Club of Saginaw, Michigan.

• Shoes were also collected to benefit the citizens of Haiti and Africa. 332 boys and girls dresses were made by sorors and in collaboration with the Mt. Olive Baptist Church ‘Reap What You Sew’ ministry.

• In addition, we participated in the 91st Great Lakes Regional Conference in Detroit, Michigan, donating new socks for the sock drive to help those in need as an initiative by Madam Supreme Glover.

Community Collaborations

• Hats Off to Mom Scholarship Program

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Eta Upsilon Omega chapter sponsored our annual ‘Hats Off To Moms’ scholarship program virtually on May 7, 2022.

 This was held as a combined effort as a 60th year celebration of the chapter’s service to mankind in the Saginaw area and beyond.  Scholarships were awarded to fifteen deserving graduating high school seniors to help them further their college education.

• Memorial Day Parade 

Chapter Sorors walked in Saginaw’s Memorial Day Parade on May 30, 2022, carrying our chapter ban ner and American flags to honor those veterans who have died for our country.

• Dr. MLK, Jr International Day of Service 

Eta Upsilon Omega collaborated with Mu Phi Chapter, the undergraduate chapter of Saginaw Valley State University, to collect and deliver caps, gloves and coats to students at Stone Elementary.

Chapter Events/Special Programs

• HBCU Week - September 2021

• Breast Cancer Awareness - October 2021

• Care for the Caregiver - November 2021

• Building Economic Legacy Donations - November 2021

• The sisterly relations committee sponsored our team building workshop to strengthen our sisterly bonds on January 29, 2022. This event was facilitated by Soror Barbara M Littles, Esq.

• Eta Upsilon Omega co-hosted the NAACP Meeting on March 6, 2022, in which we hosted a panel discussion with health and wellness professionals on “Women United in Self Care” honoring Women’s History Month.

• The Sisterly Relations Committee of Eta Upsilon Omega hosted a Virtual Women’s Empowerment Panel on March 18, 2022. Sorors from multiple generations in the chapter shared insights on how we can be empowered and uplifted in both our personal and professional lives. It was a very powerful event.

• Chapter Sorors walked in Saginaw’s Memorial Day Parade on May 30, 2022, carrying our chapter banner and American flags to honor those veterans who have died for our country.

Chapter Events/Special Programs (continued)

• Chapter Sorors and their families participated in the Saginaw Pan Hellenic Council Family Gathering on Saturday, August 27, 2022. Soror Janice Moore is the Secretary of the Saginaw Pan Hellenic Council.

Fundraising Activities & Successes

• Our Annual Hats off to Mom Scholarship Fundraiser was held virtually on May 7th, 2022. Eta Upsilon Omega celebrated 60 years of service and raised over $20,000 for scholarships.

• A Designer Purse Raffle Fundraiser was conducted from May 10th- September 1st, 2022; over $4,000 was raised for scholarships.

Scholarship Donations

• Chapter Sorors and their families were able to make donations through Memorial Scholarships that were awarded to students at the Hats off to Mom Fundraiser.

• 2022 Memorial Scholarship Donors (ranging from $500-$2000 each):  Willett Galloway Johnson Memorial Scholarship – Soror Roslyn and Adolph McQueen

Frances Elnora Moton Carter Memorial Scholarship – Soror Judyth Carter Norris

Zoetta Williams Davis Memorial Scholarship – Soror Cynthia Townsend, Soror Lucille and John Chaffer, Dante and Courtney Chaffer, Marlana and Shaun Guerra, Soror RoShawndra Phillips, Soror Rowena Taylor, Soror Allison Taylor, Dr. Doris and Dr. David Austin 

Mabel Holloway Memorial Scholarship – Soror Tequila Cornelious

Margaret G. Brown Memorial Scholarship – Soror Pamela Maloy and Family

Mary F. Jackson Memorial Scholarship – Soror Kendra Brown

Ruth Jones Smith Memorial Scholarship – Soror Athena Thomas, Soror Jeanelle and Arik Smith

Undergraduate & Graduate Partnership Activities

• The Undergraduate Chapter, Mu Phi, joined Eta Upsilon Omega’s December Chapter Meeting and Sisterly Relations’ Christmas Celebration via Zoom on December 19, 2021.

• Founders Day - Mu Phi Sorors joined Eta Upsilon Omega for a joint Founders Day Celebration on February 12, 2022. The undergraduate sorors participated in the program sharing the chapter history.

Recruitment and Reactivation

• Sorors Kanah Walker Franklin and Wendy Burns Skinner both reactivated October 2021 and April 2022.

• We initiated 23 new Sorors on November 21, 2021.

Conferences Attended

• Cluster 2021 - Approximately 27 Sorors attended

• 91st Great Lakes Regional Conference - 43 Attended from Eta Upsilon Omega

• 70th Boule - 15 Sorors attend

International and Regional Positions

• Soror Angela Davis International Reinstatement Task Force Committee member

• Soror Janice Green Great Lakes Regional Standards Committee member

• Soror Tamara Nelson Great Lakes Regional Awards Committee member

Chapter Awards/Honors/Recognition

• Great Lakes Regional Director’s Rise Up Exemplary Graduate Chapter Award

• Educational Advancement Foundation Platinum Level Award

• International Membership – 2022 Membership Best of the Best Award

• Emma Lily Henderson – International Program Award: 1st Place

• Exemplifying Excellence International Program Award – Target 3 BYEL – 1st Place

Significant Soror Achievements

Silver Star Sorors

• Soror Mashonda Wilson

• Soror Margie Young Achievements

• Soror Reeshemah R. Howard was appointed Regional Protocol Chairman of Jack and Jill of America, Incorporation, Mid-Western Region.

• Soror Anisha Hannah was named to the Pontiac School Board as a Trustee.

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#CAP

• The CAPSM Committee held a workshop for high school students focusing on preparing and studying for the SAT and ACT tests. High School Seniors were awarded college application fee scholarships and college preparatory workbook scholarships during the program.

HBCU 4 Life: A Call to Action

• Theta Lambda Omega Chapter awarded a $250 stipend to 3 students and a $50 gift card to 6 students who attend a HBCU. Schools attended: Alabama A&M, Jackson State University, Spelman College, Winston-Salem State University, Benedict College.

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Women

s Healthcare and Wellness

• Theta Lambda Omega Chapter held Virtual Women’s Wellness Meet Up sessions with the community. Each “Meet Up” session included a health topic presentation and a guided yoga meditation. Topics presented during the Meet Up sessions: Growing Your Own Greens; Emerging from the COVID Crisis: Strategies for Coping; Behind Closed Doors – Black Women and Domestic Violence; and LOL Laughter is the Best Medicine.

Building Your Economic Legacy

• Theta Lambda Omega Chapter conducted a virtual event, entitled “Pink Saturday – A Black Entrepreneur Panel Discussion.” Three entrepreneurs, an owner of a Catering business, a fashion boutique owner, and a couple who owned a mobile paint party business, discussed the reasons for starting their business, experiences bringing their businesses to fruition, and various pitfalls to avoid when starting a business. Sorors participated in the “Pinky Pledge” Budget Plan where sorors committed to quarterly savings and spending accountability. All Sorors met their individual goals saved a total of $42,900! Virtual financial seminars were presented for the Community. Topics included “Is Your Financial House in Order?” and “Financial Challenges of the Sandwich Generation.”

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Building Your Economic Legacy

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Operation AKA Assist – Theta Lambda Omega Chapter donated $450 worth of socks to the 91st Great Lakes Regional Conference “Knock Your Socks Off” initiative. We also donated $1,000 to the Hope Warming Center and 3 local churches in Pontiac, MI, to aid in their community feedings. The Committee also purchased clothing listed on the Center’s wish list in the amount of $500.

The Arts!

• Theta Lambda Omega Chapter continues to support students from International Technology Academy with enrichment presentations such as Visual Arts, Poetry, and Vocal Arts. The Target 4 Committee hosted Joseph Boone, Sneaker Artist, via zoom with the students during their monthly virtual session. The students also participated in an Open Mic Night that featured local Pontiac talent. The show was filmed at Pontiac’ s Little Arts Theater for virtual viewing online.

Global Impact

• Theta Lambda Omega Chapter participated in the Great Lakes Regional Service Project and collected $600 for Soles4Souls donations. Also, the chapter donated 175 eyeglasses to the Lions Club of Pontiac, Michigan.

AKA Teens –

• The AKA Teens participated in several enrichment seminars that included topics pertaining to Entrepreneurship, Resume Building and Mental Health.

Impact Day

• MLK Impact Day

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Theta Lambda Omega Chapter donated 50 lunches to Grace Centers Hope, a rescue mission in Pontiac, MI, per their request on Monday, January 17, 2022.

• Pink Goes Red for Heart Health Impact Day Theta Lambda Omega Chapter’s Target 2 Committee hosted a virtual dance party via Zoom on Friday, February 4, 2022, open to members of the community. Prior to the dance party, Dr. Wilfred M. Allen, Assistant Professor of Nursing, University of Detroit Mercy, presented information on the importance maintaining a heart healthy diet and exercise plan, and the impact they have on our overall heart health. After the educational presentation and other information from the from the American Heart Association, the participants enjoyed a heart health trivia game with giveaways. The dancing began and offered hustle lessons. Each activity promoted heart health.

• Global Impact Day – Observed on April 8, 2022. Theta Lambda Omega Chapter and guests viewed a virtual Docu-Series “Homeland: Immigration in America” and participated in a discussion on Refugees in America.

• HBCU Impact Day – Observed on September 20, 2021. Theta Lambda Omega Chapter donated over $1700 toward the EAF initiative, “$1 million in 1 Day.”

• Breast Cancer Awareness Day – Theta Lambda Omega Chapter donated 30 mastectomy pillows to the Alice Gustafson Cancer Center at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Oakland and the Karmanos Cancer Center at McLaren Oakland Hospital. The pillows will assist in the healing process for women after receiving a mastectomy. Additional items, including lip balms, lotions, socks, eye masks, hand sanitizers, crossword puzzle and word search books were donated for women receiving chemotherapy treatments in the infusion centers.

• Care for the Caregiver Impact Day – Sorors served lunch to the staff at Randall Residence, an assisted living facility in Auburn Hills, Michigan.

Chapter Events/Special Programs (including NPHC activities)

• 55th Chapter Anniversary – Theta Lambda Omega Chapter shared its virtual 55th Chapter Anniversary Celebration with the Pontiac Community on November 19, 2021, titled “An Enchanted Evening of Emeralds & Excellence.” The celebration began with a virtual spirit week by posting photos on social media designating a celebratory theme for each day. Soror Phyllis E. Robinson, 22nd Great Lakes Regional Director & 2nd International Regional Director, was keynote speaker for the evening. The program consisted of recognition from community organizations that have partnered with Theta Lambda Omega through the years; musical selections by saxophonist, Daryl Beebe; a poem written specifically for Theta Lambda Omega by Soror Ajanae Dawkins titled “Emeralds & Excellence,” in recognition of our charter Sorors; and closing remarks by Soror LeBertha Thomas Johnson and Soror Joyce Tucker, two of our charter Sorors.

• Kwanzaa Celebration- The chapter continues to host a Kwanzaa celebration with the Pontiac community. Due to the pandemic, we held a virtual event on December 19, 2021, where sorors and their family members explained and demonstrated the principles of Kwanzaa. We were educated and entertained about how drums are part of African/African American culture. We were able to bless community members with gift cards as part of our virtual raffle for virtually attending the event.

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• 2022 Founders’ Day

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Theta Lambda Omega Chapter celebrated 2022 Founders’ Day by co-hosting the Detroit Metro 9 Virtual Joint Founders’ Day with Tau Alpha Omega Chapter. The theme for the observance was Sisterhood and Service Reimagined While Persevering with Excellence! This celebration consisted of a special tribute to the Sorority, highlighted each chapter’s program activities, and musical entertainment. Sorors were given the opportunity to take a picture via a virtual photo booth and the observance ended with a vendor trunk show. Our service component for JFD was a partnership with Wayne Health Mobile Units and the Tri-County Breast and Cervical Cancer Control Program where Pop-Up Clinics provided free health care screening and hygiene supplies in Pontiac, MI; Detroit, MI; and Redford, MI.

• 50th Debutante Scholarship Cotillion 

Theta Lambda Omega Chapter, with Tolling for Education Foundation, Inc., presented 8 high school senior girls. The Cotillion event was a hybrid presentation with an in-person audience and virtual audience via YouTube.

• Theta Lambda Omega Chapter remains active in the Pontiac Chapter of the NPHC  We joined the other D9 organizations in the Pontiac City Wide Clean-Up and cleaned up a local city park. We helped plan the first annual Pontiac NPHC Greek Fest that was held in June and attended by D9 members from all over the State of Michigan. We donated book bags, filled with school supplies, and delivered them to the local high school. We look forward to continuing collaborative efforts with the other Greek organizations as we uplift and support the Pontiac community.

Fundraising Activities & Successes

• Theta Lambda Omega Chapter hosted our 39th Annual Fashion Show on September 18, 2021, with the collections of world-renowned designer Beulah Cooley and a live raffle with wonderful prizes. This was Theta Lambda Omega’s 1st virtual Fashion Show; 240 guests joined us virtually for this momentous occasion.

Scholarships and Donations

• Theta Lambda Omega, with Tolling for Education Foundation, Inc. held our 50th Annual Debutante Scholarship Cotillion in May. A total of $75,000 was awarded in scholarships to the Debutantes and Escorts.

• Theta Lambda Omega, with Tolling for Education Foundation, Inc. also awarded 4 Pontiac community high school Seniors a scholarship in the amount $1000 and one student a scholarship in the amount of $2000, totaling $6000. Undergraduate College Grants were awarded to two students enrolled in college in the amount of $500 per grant, totaling $1000.

• Theta Lambda Omega awards a Nu Phi Soror $500 for obtaining the “Highest Grade Point Average” for the Fall and Winter Semesters.

Undergraduate & Graduate Partnership Activities

• Nu Phi partnered with Theta Lambda Omega with Pink Goes Red Impact Day. Nu Phi created moves on TikTok to promote Heart Health.

• Theta Lambda Omega and Nu Phi Chapters conducted a joint meeting in April which was hosted by Theta Lambda Omega. Nu Phi will host the second joint meeting of the year in November.

• Theta Lambda Omega partnered with Nu Phi for a Target 1 #CAP presentation on preparing for college.

• We have an ongoing Mentor and Mentee program, where a Theta Lambda Omega Soror is paired with a Nu Phi Soror to assist them with professional and personal goals, tutoring needs, and is designed to bridge the gap between graduate and undergraduate Sorors.

Recruitment

• Virtual Round Up – Theta Lambda Omega Chapter Presents: “Follow the Golden Brick Road to the Wonderful Land of AKA” October 29, 2021 Retention

• Mentor/Mentee

• Mentor/Mentee

• Mentor/Mentee

• Mentor/Mentee

to Soror Real Talk (Virtual) November 15, 2021

Soror to Soror Real Talk (Virtual) February 21, 2022

Soror to Soror Real Talk (Virtual) March 21, 2022

Soror to Soror Real Talk (Virtual) June 15, 2022

• Sorors, Family & Friends Picnic August 21, 2022

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• Virtual Reactivation Day – January 14, 2022: Theta Lambda Omega Presents: “Since You’ve Been Gone” The Membership Committee created a 5-minute video informing the Sorors of the current Directorate, International Programs, and current activities and initiatives within the chapter.

• Three Sorors reactivated with Theta Lambda Omega in 2022. One Soror transferred into the chapter from Nu Phi Chapter, the Undergraduate chapter that Theta Lambda Omega supervises.

Sisterly Relations Activities

• We held a virtual game night October 2021, where we caught up on each other’s activities, told stories, and laughed with one another, with the antics of friendly competition, while playing a trivia game. The winners won gift cards, bragging rights, and recognition in the chapter newsletter.

• In December 2021, during chapter meeting, we were able to showcase our festive side and wear an ugly (or cute) Christmas sweater or any other holiday wear. It was a joy to see Sorors in a beautiful display of sweaters, Santa hats, and even reindeer ears.

• We held a successful Pearls of Wisdom panel discussion in April 2022, during which we heard from 3 Basilei who served as Basileus in three different decades. We had a fun and informative time hearing Soror Carolyn Hadley, Soror Billie Fair, and Soror Angela Davis share their journey and experiences as Basileus. They also provided “pearls of wisdom” concerning steps to take if a Soror is interested in taking on a leadership role in the chapter.

• Our Sisterly Tea was held in June 2022. Our theme was, “Give Her, Her Flowers.” We donned pretty hats, fascinators, our best flower accessory, and, of course, pearls, and fellowshipped, sipped tea, and awarded deserving Sorors for their hard work and service throughout the past year. We awarded six Sisterly Awards, which included the Soror of the Year award. Each Sisterly Award was explained with the description of a certain flower. The tea celebration also included prizes for the best flower accessory and for a person who registered early for the tea. We took the opportunity to posthumously recognize Soror Alesha Mitchell, who recently became an Ivy Beyond the Wall, for her display of service, sisterhood, support, and for truly being a representation of an Alpha Kappa Alpha woman.

Conferences Attended

• 21 Sorors attended the Virtual Cluster in 2021

• 33 Sorors attended the 91st Great Lakes Regional Conference held in Detroit, MI

• 28 Sorors attended the 70th Boule in Orlando, FL

• 2 Sorors attended the Virtual Undergraduate Round-up and Basilei Retreat in 2021

International and Regional Positions

• Soror Doretha Merriett

Great Lakes Regional Philacter

Chapter Awards/Honors/Recognition

Local

• Soror LaKiya Thomson Jenkins was named the new Executive Director of LINC UP

• Charter Member Soror Helen Claytor and TCO member Laura Moody were honored by NIA Centre of GR

• Soror Lisa Oliver-King, Director of Our Kitchen Table showcased and shared her food experiences and vision for a more equitable food system in Kent County

• Soror Tanya Powell-May served as a panelist for the Virtual Economic Empowerment Conference and was selected to be part of the Grand Rapids Area Realtors Leadership Academy Class of 2022

• Soror Gert Croom participated in interview with Eight West (local news station) regarding her active role on the Kent County Black Vaccination Resource Committee

• Soror Tiesha Hogue hosted a successful Pop-Up event where products from local Black businesses were sold

• Soror Shantonya Scott received the 2021 Million Dollar Club award from Keller Williams Rivertown for real estate sales

• Soror Susan Gunn was recognized by GR Business Journal as one of the 50 Most Influential Women in West Michigan

• Tree planting ceremony held honoring IBW Soror Alisa Thomas

Regional

• 91st Great Lakes Regional Conference – 1st Place for Soror Beulah T. Whitby Outstanding Graduate Chapter

• International

• Educational Advancement Foundation Platinum Status

Significant Soror Achievements

Jewels

Golden Sorors

• Soror Camilla Carter

• Soror Olivia Margo Anderson

• Soror Diane McMillan

Silver Star Sorors

• Soror Denise Torres

• Soror Aliya Armstrong

• Soror Felicia Williams

IBTW

• Soror Eva Gillespie Matthews

Program Highlights Signature Program

#CAP

• Tanisha Kuykendall presented students with a wealth of information about the financial aid process, the difference in aid, and when to apply for scholarships

• HBCU/PWI College Panel in conjunction with HBCU For Life

HBCU for Life: A Call to Action

• Dine with a purpose fundraiser held in collaboration with Buffalo Wild Wings to support HBCU Scholarships

• HBCU virtual college fair held for students in grades 8th-12th. Students engaged in a rich conversation about HBCUs and participated in breakout sessions focused on college career planning

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Women’s Healthcare and Wellness

• TCO participated in 2021 Komen West Michigan MORE THAN PINK Walk to raise awareness regarding breast cancer and importance of getting mammograms

• Provided mobile mammograms, covid vaccines, voter registration, blood pressure screening and free veggies during breast cancer awareness month

• National Alliance of Mental Illness walk to raise awareness regarding mental health and the stigma attached to seeking treatment

• Caring For Caregivers virtual panel shared information on how to support caregivers and the importance of self-care

• During Mental Health Awareness Month, TCO spotlighted Mental Health Professionals of Color

• Social media blast occurred on Pink Goes Red Impact Day. TCO raised awareness of cardiovascular disease by sharing Facts and Myths

Building Your Economic Legacy

• In partnership with Clarity Tax Service, a virtual event was held highlighting tax preparation

• Black businesses were highlighted and promoted on TCO social media platforms

• Panel discussion regarding the mortgage process. Information provided included preapproval process, credit score, income requirements, types of mortgage loans and best practices to navigate the process

• Author of “Soar Your Score, Tiffany Coleman provided a virtual event and shared tools to increase, build and rebuild credit score. All participants received a copy of her E-Book

• Virtual event held regarding Crypton Crash for beginners

• Today’s Housing Market…What to Expect virtual event held to enlighten participants on today’s housing trends

• Virtual event held regarding year-end tax planning. Experts shared information about important tax deadlines, tax credits, checklists and strategies used to get your business up to speed and ready for the coming tax season

• Black business spending challenge amongst TCO members

• Donated funds for Packing Heat to assist with needs of homeless community

The Arts!

• Arts committee hosted two virtual Bedtime Story sessions reading the books “Black Is A Rainbow Color” and “What Is Light”

• Virtual Creative Arts Expression where Soror Lianna Norris (choreographer) demonstrated various styles of dance

• As the first Black Greek organization to sponsor a Black Book Exchange Box in the Grand Rapids area, TCO continued to collect and donate books written by Black authors, free for children in the community. The Black Book Exchange Box is in honor of our fifteen Charter members

• Art supplies donated to schools in the Greater Grand Rapids area

Global Impact

• Donated health kits to Afghan refugees

• Personal hygiene products donated to Refugee in American Assistance Program

• During Global Impact Day of Observance, phase two of the Ghana Water Project was shared via social media

• Donated winter wear items to refugees from Congo, Cuba, Nicaragua, Rwanda and Haiti.

Community Collaboration/Projects

• Partnership with Grand Rapids African American Health Institute and Black Nurses Association to host covid vaccine clinics in Greater Grand Rapids

• Community collaboration with Greater Grand Rapids National Panhellenic Council for the Benton Harbor water drive and helped stock food pantry at GVSU

• Partnership with Betty Ford Breast Care Services to provide mobile mammograms

• Partnership with Black Book Box Exchange to promote literacy and awareness of books by Black authors and people of color

• Partnership with Spread The Warmth GR to collect new and used blankets for the homeless population

• Partnership with Grand Rapids PROACTIVE for voter registration drive

• Partnership with Black Impact Collaborative for dumpster/shredding event

Chapter Events/Special Programs (including NPHC activities)

• Kookin’ & Konnectin’ with TCO

• Soulful Sunday with Sorors

Fundraising Activities & Successes

• TCO secured several sponsors for Derby Day Scholarship Fundraiser. YMCA, Experience Grand Rapids, D.A. Blodgett St. John’s, Grand Rapids Art Museum, Broadway Grand Rapids, American Heart Association, Mercantile Bank, Mary Free Bed, Consumers Energy, Spectrum Health, LCB & Associates, Legacy Home Grand Rapids, Grand Rapids Community Foundation, Spectrum Health are committed to supporting scholarships for youth in the Grand Rapids community

Scholarship Donations

• Kayla Harmon $2,000 College Scholarship

• Cameron Lovelady $2,000 College Scholarship

• Floyd Tucker $1,000 College Scholarship

• Charlie Jones $1,000 College Scholarship

• Dylan Melton $1,000 College Scholarship

• Jasmin Smithers $500 Educational Camp

Undergraduate & Graduate Partnership Activities

• Women’s Healthcare and Wellness Health Fair

• Joint Founders’ Day Celebration

• Reactivations (19)

• Transfers (5)

Conferences Attended

• Boule – 17 Sorors attended

• Undergraduate Roundup & Basilei Leadership Conference – 6 Sorors attended

• Michigan Cluster Conference – 11 Sorors Attended

• Great Lakes Regional Conference – 13 Sorors attended

International and Regional Positions

• N/A

Chapter Awards/Honors/Recognition

• 2021-2022 Best of the Best Chapter for Membership for the third straight year

• Great Lakes Rise Up to Fitness Class B Winner

• EAF Platinum Chapter

Significant Soror Achievements

Pearl Soror

• Soror Pearl Blaylock became Pearl Soror Pearl on 4/1/2022

Achievements

• Soror Crystal Cizmar completed her Ed.D. Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership

• Soror Georgia Moss published a book titled Uncle Buddy

• Soror Taylor Elliott graduated from Central State University and became an active member of Iota Iota Omega.

Program Highlights Signature Program

HBCU for Life

• Awarded a $500 Scholarship to attend an HBCU

• 41 Sorors donated for a total of $790 for HBCU Impact Day

Women

’s Health and Wellness

• 2 Community members were honored through Care for Caregivers. Both recipients received a $50 gift card, a framed certificate of appreciation and a copy of their letter of recommendation.

• 43 community members and Sorors participated in a virtual Pink Goes Red event that included a talk on heart health from a local physician, a virtual workout, and some fun activities that included a word scramble and a scavenger hunt. Winners were sent gift cards by mail.

Building Your Economic Legacy

• 23 Community Members and Sorors participated in a virtual workshop on wealth building and the need for insurance.

• Items collected and donated to the Emergency Shelter to help women during their time at the shelter and when they settle into new housing

The Arts!

• Local Benton Harbor High School students researched and presented on The Black Arts Movement and the Harlem Renaissance. Awards were given to the top 3 presenters.

Global Impact

• 27 boy shirts, 16 girl dresses were sown by Sorors

• 101 pairs of eyeglasses were collected and donated to the Lions Club

• Household items collected and donated to Bethany Christian Services Refugee Community Services program

Community Collaboration Projects

• Iota Iota Omega Sorors volunteered at the Ironman 70.3 Steelhead Triathlon

• Annual partners with the Berrien County Road Commission to clean up and maintain 0.6 miles of road in Benton Harbor

• Partnered with the League of Women Voters of Berrien and Cass Counties for a forum on racism and challenges to voting in Berrien County given by the Berrien County Chief Judge

• Partnered with Harbor of Hope Church, City of Benton Harbor, and the State of Michigan to pass out water to residents during lead water crisis

Chapter Events/Special Programs

• A drive-thru parade was held in honor of Pearl Soror Pearl Blaylock becoming a Pearl Soror and turning 85 years old

• Seven new Sorors were initiated into Iota Iota Omega on January 23, 2022

Fundraising Activities & Successes

• Awarded $550 from the Ironman 70.3 Steelhead Triathlon for volunteerism to fund our community service projects

Scholarship Donations

• Jacklyn Alsbo AKA Scholarship $1,000

• De’Asia Branch AKA and HBCU Scholarship $500 and $500

• Zaria Rimpson AKA Scholarship $750

• Sanjana Kona AKA Scholarship $1500

Recruitment and Reactivation

• Summertime Fun Party on July 23, 2022

• Friday Fun Night on August 12, 2022

• Chapter Retreat on August 13, 2022

Conferences Attended

• Great Lakes Regional Conference – 12

• 70th Boule – 4

International and Regional Positions

• Soror Angela Reed 2022 Great Lakes Region Executive Assistant & Strategist

• Soror Vanessa Coakley 2022 Great Lakes Region Michigan Cluster Coordinator

• Soror Angela Reed 2021 International Program Committee

• Soror Vanessa Coakley 2021 Co-Chair of Undergraduate Activities

• Soror Patsy Moore 2021 Regional Scholarship Committee

Chapter Awards/Honors/Recognition

• Iota Sigma Omega received a satisfactory Chapter Evaluation

• Iota Sigma Omega received recognition as Educational Advancement Foundation (EAF) Platinum contributor at $1,700 level

Significant Soror Achievements

Jewels

Golden

• Soror Celeste Shelton-Harris Silver

• Soror Terri Benton-Ollie,

• Soror Teah Floyd

• Soror Nicole Wallace Achievements

• Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Incorporated honored Soror A. Celeste Shelton-Harris, and Soror Keshia Dickason for their professional and community contributions at their 9th Annual Mother’s Scholarship Brunch

• Soror Vanessa Coakley helped to coordinate another successful Undergraduate Roundup as Co-chair of Undergraduate Activities

• Soror Angela Reed presented the International Programs at Undergrad Roundup and Cluster meetings

• Soror Patsy participated on the Regional Sponsorship committee that secured donations to give away at the Undergrad Roundup and Leadership Workshop

• Soror Gabrielle Ivie received her “white coat” from Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine

• Soror Cyekeia Lee was appointed Executive Director, Detroit College Access Network (DCAN)

• Soror Adriene Davis was appointed as Special Ed Supervisor, Heritage Southwest Intermediate School District

• Soror Keshia Dickason was appointed to Executive Director for Girls on the Run Southwest Michigan

• Soror Erika Driver was appointed Coordinator of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Portage Public Schools

• Teresa Baker’s Brown Boy Brown Girl book and Reach for the Stars one-subject notebooks are featured in Meijer stores

Program Highlights Signature Program

#CAP

• Hosted a HBCU & PWI Fair, where various colleges came to present information to #CAP students on their respective colleges or universities

HBCU for Life

• Celebrated our HBCU Pipeline by giving via online, text or by mail

• Participated in HBCU Fair for Kalamazoo alternative high school students to show the benefits of attending a HBCU

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Women

s Healthcare and Wellness

• Bleed Pink, You’re Somebody’s Type, a Great Lakes Region blood drive to support the community service for undergraduates during Undergraduate Round-Up

• Walk for the Health of It, a virtual walk held weekly between November and May to encourage better health by reducing risk of certain health conditions, maintaining a healthy weight, and enhancing mental well-being

• Breast Cancer Awareness Month included videos from chapter breast cancer survivors, a walk and an awareness day focusing on knowing your risk, getting screened, knowing your normal, and practicing a healthy lifestyle

• Iota Sigma Omega partnered with Run this Town Kalamazoo for a weekly networking while running, walking, or jogging.

Build Your Economic Legacy

• Grow your business with Google, a training on the search engine optimization to attract new customers, expand online reach and discover tools to improve how customers search for a business

• Members of Iota Sigma Omega participated in Operation AKA Assist by conducting over 400 random acts of kindness in the city of Kalamazoo, Portage and Detroit. The various acts included grocery shopping, purchasing coffee, lunches, gift cards, gas and supporting Black businesses.

• Iota Sigma Omega Chapter purchased blankets, towels, and gas cards for WMU Seita Scholars, students who are transitioning out of foster care.

The Arts!

• Iota Sigma Omega partnered with Kalamazoo College for a night of local hip hop!

• Iota Sigma Omega partnered with the Helen Fox gospel Center to help host a concert put on by local students. The performances included playing musical instruments, singing and dance. The chapter donated $500 to the center to continue its outreach in introducing low-income students to the arts!

Global Impact

• Iota Sigma Omega collected school supplies to donate to refugee students.

IMPACT Days

• MLK Day, stocked a stand-alone pantry in the Kalamazoo Community for the homeless.

• Pink Goes Red, developed a video featured during the month of February, which coincided with the 28 days to a healthier heart calendar. The actual day included a zoom video consisting of exercise, cooking and health tips.

Community Collaboration/Projects

• Increase in registered voters – The chapter participated in National Voter Registration Day with registration tables around the community

• Increase heart health awareness - The chapter was recognized for participation and fund raising to combat heart disease in the American Heart Association walk

• Demonstrated solidarity with Divine 9 and other community organizations - The chapter participated in the National Pan Hellenic Council sock/toiletries drive for Ministry with Community Day Shelter, volunteered at the registration table for the 3 on 3 basketball tournament and participated in the joint scholarship celebration.

• Support for equal rights for all – The chapter supported the NAACP Freedom Fund Virtual Event by purchasing an ad

• Recognized and appreciated first responders – The chapter provided Care for Caregivers basket of goodies to Bronson Hospital employees

• Demonstrated to our senior citizens that “ we care” – The chapter collaborated with the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety “Shop with a Senior” sponsored shopping spree

• Increased awareness of critical issues – The chapter participated in the community march and rally to commemorate “Bloody Sunday,” the march across the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma and a call for Congress to pass the John Lewis Voting Rights Bill

Community Collaboration/Projects (continued)

• Increased awareness of Earth Day – The chapter partnered with NPHC of Kalamazoo for Clean the Vine, in which Sorors cleaned the streets in the Vine Neighborhood

• Support of a commitment to service in our youth – The chapter collaborated with the City of Kalamazoo and sponsored a Community Service Award for a high school student in the amount of $300

• The Target 3 Committee coordinated Operation AKA Assist – The chapter delivered over 40 blankets and towels, and $200 in gift cards to the Western Michigan University Seita Scholars Foster Care Transition Program; and partnered with the Ecumenical Senior Center to donate 35 Easter baskets to Seniors

• Supporting Youth and the Arts – The chapter presented a $500 check at the Helen L. Fox Gospel Music Center 5 Year Anniversary Celebration Showcase. The Center is a not-for-profit community service organization focused on providing music education to urban and underserved youth as a pathway for success and excellence in all areas of life.

• Increased awareness of the richness Historically Black Colleges and Universities - The chapter participated in 2022 Kalamazoo HBCU College Fair at Phoenix High School

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• Easter Baskets – sponsored event and presented baskets to Ecumenical Senior Center patrons

• Shower of Love – provided Thanksgiving meals for Ecumenical Senior Center patrons

• International Day of Prayer – prayed with other organizations for our schools, youth, teachers, staff, and families

• Iota Sigma Omega - Sisterly Relations and chapter retreat weekend

• Founders’ Day 2022, January 15, 2022 - little pink and green elves were seen all over town sprinkling random acts of kindness to commemorate the special day

Fundraising Activities & Successes

• Beauty in the Bag, Iota Sigma Omega Chapter raffled 21 designer purses via Facebook Live on December 16th

Scholarship Donations

• The chapter presented $2,850 in scholarships to six recipients

Academic $750 Chanel Wilson University of Michigan

Community Service $750 Morgan Scott Western Michigan University

HBCU $750 Aria Wilson Howard University

HBCU Book Scholarship $200 A’Mya Newson Delaware State College

HBCU Book Scholarship $200 Samuel Branhan Morehouse College

HBCU Book Scholarship $200 Alaila Walker Lincoln University

Undergraduate & Graduate partnership activities

• Iota Sigma Omega and Delta Chi Chapters held a joint meeting and Officer Installation

• Iota Sigma Omega and Delta Chi Chapters hosted a virtual Pink Goes Red event

• Iota Sigma Omega partnered with Delta Chi on a Blood Drive, “Bleed Pink: You’re Somebody’s Type”

• Iota Sigma Omega and Delta Chi participated in one-on-one mentor and mentee activities such as dinner, movies, and other outings

• Iota Sigma Omega and Delta Chi held a sisterly relations brunch

• Iota Sigma Omega and Delta Chi partnered on many programs and IMPACT days including #CAP and MLK Day

Recruitment and Reactivation

• Membership and Sisterly Relations Committees collaborated to host a Virtual Reactivation Day event

• 3 Sorors Reactivated and 2 Sorors Transferred to Iota Sigma Omega

• 14 Sorors Initiated during November 2022 Membership Intake Process

• Sisterly Relations Committee hosted 4 Book Club Meetings and established Sistah-to-Sistah partners to encourage developing new significant relationships within the chapter

Conferences Attended

• Virtual Undergraduate Round up and Basilei Retreat 8 Sorors Attended

• Michigan Cluster 26 Sorors Attended

• Great Lakes Regional Leadership Conference 12 Sorors Attended

• Great Lakes Regional Conference 40 Sorors Attended

• Boule 8 Sorors Attended

International and Regional Positions

• Soror Carrie J Clark International Regional Director Former Great Lakes Regional Director

• Soror Maureen Stapleton Risk Management Task Force Resource

• Soror Dolores Sturdivant International Membership Committee (2018 – 2022) International Constitution and Bylaws Committee (2022 – 2026)

• Soror Lanie Dixon International Technology Committee (2018 – 2022) International Basilei Certification Committee (2022 – 2026)

• Soror Jacqueline Newman International Disaster Relief

• Soror Cheryl Hudson International Foundations Committee Program Committee member (2022 -2026)

• Soror Nikoji Smith Social Media Chairman (2018 – 2022) International Technology Committee Representative (2022 – 2026)

• Soror Chloe Godbold International Constitution and Bylaw Committee

• Soror Wilma Dixon Regional Pecunious Grammateus (2018 – 2022; 2022 – 2026)

• Soror Jamilah Wright Great Lakes Chief of Staff to Regional Director

• Soror Tisha Lewis Administrative Assistant

• Soror Colleen Joseph Decorations Chairman

• Soror Nikoji Smith Great Lakes Webmaster; Social Media Chairman, Technology Committee

• Soror Marion McGhee Great Lakes Regional Sisterly Relations Committee

• Soror Crystal Sewell 90th GLRC Hodegos

• Soror Chiara Clayton Great Lakes Regional Communications Committee (2018 – 2024)

• Soror Chloe Godbold Great Lakes Regional Communications Committee (2022 – 2024)

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Significant Soror Achievements Achievements

• Soror Wendye Mingo appointed to Oxford Bank Board of Directors

• Silver Star Soror Latoya Hall-King promoted to Principal of Old Redford Academy

• Soror Erika Brown received her Doctorate, Clinical Psychology from Michigan School of Psychology

• Soror Capri Scott opened Foundation First Childcare Development Center

• Soror Emma Epps received Lifetime Achievement award from National Alliance of Black School Educators

• Soror Yvette Williams was selected as Pontiac School District Staff Member of the Month (September 2021)

• Soror Jamila Whitaker was named Principal of PACE Academy

• Soror Rodnicka Hills was named Middle School Assistant Principal at PACE Academy

• Soror Dr. Ebony Harpool received her MBA from University of Tennessee at Knoxville, Haslam School of Business

• Soror Doria Barnes started Grind Essentials Agency, LLC., a brand management and strategy firm

• Soror Lanie Dixon joined Essentia Health as Vice President of Patient Experience

• Soror Tiffany Cartwright, founder of GLAM Body Scrubs secure nationwide distribution at Wal-Mart stores

• Soror Elena Smith-Moulden accepted to Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice Program at Georgetown University in Washington D.C.

• Soror Monique M. Harlan was awarded Chamber Advocate by Troy Chamber of Commerce

• Soror Kacey Joseph became Dr. Kacey Joseph passing veterinary boards on first time

• Soror Glenda Price honored by Detroit Symphony Orchestra at the 44th Annual Classical Roots Celebration

• Soror Nacala Brandon received Doctor of Jurisprudence from University of Houston Law Center

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• The committee hosted several events throughout the year to support local high school students and their families through the college application admissions process. These events included a virtual college fair focused on financial aid/FAFSA process, scholarships opportunities, HBCUs, and NCAA eligibility. The committee also partnered with Girl Scouts of Southeastern Michigan and hosted a career workshop featuring two black male professionals for students. The committee organized a series of onsite and vrtual college campus tours in partnership with Oakland University and Cass Technical High School and concluded the 2022 school year with a send-off event for graduating seniors.

Target 1: HBCU for Life: A Call to Action

• The committee hosted a series of events for middle, high school students and parents during the months of September 2021 through May 2022 including “HBCUs ROCK! - Fireside Chat” with notable individuals in radio, sports and entertainment with guests Soror Frankie Darcell syndicated radio personality, Brad HolmesDetroit Lion General Manager, Soror Codie Elaine Oliver - creator of OWN TV series “Black Love and Soror Leigh Davenport - creator of the Starz series “Run the World.”

• In March 2022, we partnered with Howard University Alternative Spring Break initiative and sponsored dinner for 30 students. Based on various donation efforts, the committee raised $9,931 in donations in support of both 2021 HBCU Day of Giving and scholarship funds to two local HBCU alumni chapters, Tennessee State University and Central State University.

Target 2: Women & Healthcare and Wellness

• The committee spearheaded several activities in support of heart health and mental wellness. The Pink Goes Red Impact Day was in partnership with the American Heart Association and Beaumont Hospital with “A Healthy Heart” virtual Forum with over 300 guests focusing on heart disease, yoga, meditation, and CPR demonstrations. Throughout the year, the committee continued monthly virtual program series entitled “Real Talk, Real Tools” which focusing on heart health and mental wellness. The committee planned chapter-only heart health initiatives including: “Tasty Tuesday” sharing heart healthy recipes and weekly workout session held each Wednesday in the month of February. The committee participated with the American Heart Association Wear Red and Give Campaign under the team’ s name “Lambda Pi Omega Pink Allstars” and raised over $3,000 in donations, exceeding the $2000 goal.

Target 3: Building Your Economic Legacy

• In November 2021, the Target 3: Building Your Economic Legacy committee collaborated with other metropolitan AKA chapters to host Youth and Family Financial Literacy Conference and donated Thanksgiving baskets to over 40 families. In March of 2022, the committee hosted a credit repair virtual workshop awarding two attendees with free credit repair services. In April 2022, under the initiatives “AKA Assist” in partnership with Target 5, we provided food trucks for residents in refugee housing.

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Target 4: The Arts!

• The Arts! committee organized a Legend & Legacy in The Arts! series - focusing on Detroit’s contribution to The Black Arts Movement & Spoken Word featuring Legend: Dr. Gloria Aneb House and Legacy: Soror Marsha Carter. The Lambda Pi Omega chapter “Pretty Pearls & Pages Literary Society” hosted several book club events in partnership with Black & Female Owned Bookstore. The committee also partnered with local Detroit Public Libraries, local museums (Detroit Institute of Arts’ Friends of African American) and art auxiliaries to increase awareness. Through the efforts of The Arts! Committee, donations totaled $600 to The National Conference of Artists and The Black Arts Library.

Target 5: Global Impact

• The Global Impact committee organized several activities throughout the year to increase outreach and support within the community. Among these events included: Snip, Stitch, & Sew Pillowcase Project benefiting the Haiti Pillowcase project, Adopt a Party Freedom House Festival of Abundance, Lions Club International Eyeglass Collection and working with Zaman International.

• In March 2022, the committee raised donations in support of Freedom House initiative, “Warmth & Peace for Refugees”. In April 2022, the International Impact Day activities included: Soles 4 Souls Shoe Collection Drive and supported World Refugee Day with Refugee Informational Facts shared via all chapter social media platforms.

Community Collaboration/Projects

• Collaborated with Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., Gamma Lambda Chapter, Detroit to conduct virtual weekly candidate forums in October 2021 leading up to Election Day. Featured Detroit Mayoral candidates, Detroit City Council and City of Detroit Clerk.

• Collaborated with Metro 9 chapters of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. and other D9 organizations to host Detroit Stay Well Community Health Fair and Vaccine Event, November

• Lambda Pi Omega launched the Ray of Hope program June 2022 to partner with The Empowerment Plan to support not only the creation and distribution of sleeping bag coats, but also programs to tear down barriers to employment such as programs to close the skills gap and resources to support financial stability.

Chapter Events/Special Programs (including NPHC activities)

• 45th Charter Anniversary of Lambda Pi Omega Chapter, Detroit

• Lambda Pi Omega sorors led return of the NPHC Motor City Greek Weekend events including frat house crawl, Teen Summit, White Party Scholarship Fundraiser of $13,000, Unity Worship Service and NPHC Cookout. Soror Chiara Clayton, Chairman of the entire Weekend, Soror Raina Rawlings, Chairman of the Teen Summit, featuring Michigan Lieutenant Governor Garland Gilchrist and Soror Janeene Montgomery, Chairman of the NPHC Cookout.

• Multitude of sisterly outreach for births, deaths, marriage, graduations, and prayer requests

• Continued monthly virtual Power Hours with committees such as Protocol and Rituals to provide training and development regarding operations and practices of the Sorority.

Fundraising Activities & Successes

• June 2022 - Return of the Afterwork AKAsion – raised $17,465 for Community Programs

Scholarship Donations

• HBCU Day of Giving - $9,931

Undergraduate & Graduate partnership activities

• Joint Programs

• Supported University of Michigan Xi Phi Chapter Spring 2021 Skee-Week

Recruitment and Reactivation

• Monthly thematic Sisterly Relations events including, but not limited to, Honoring Chapter Veterans, Intergenerational Connections, 2022 Summer Chapter Picnic

• Conducted virtual reactivation event January 2022 and reactivated 32 sorors since January 2022

• Spring 2022 MIP – 157 new initiates

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International and Regional Positions

• Soror Octavia Cabey Regional Strategic Planning Committee Member

• Soror Iris Haynes Regional Music Director Co-Chairman

• Soror Carolyn Hunter Regional Spiritual Oversight Chairman

Chapter Awards/Honors/Recognition

Local

• EAF Silver Level Award

• Rise Up to Fitness Walking Challenge Recognition

Significant Soror Achievements

• 2022 Golden Sorors: Soror Octavia Cabey, Soror Alma Forte, Soror Janis Smith

• Soror Carolyn Hunter recognized as a Heritage Member at the 70th Boule

• Soror Betty Jones authored and published her third book titled Pass It On: Sharing Our Story, Telling Our Truth. African Americans in Midland MI 1860-2020

• Soror Octavia Cabey named to Delta College Foundation Board of Trustees

• Soror Eyana Carballo appointed by the Chancellor to serve as a DC Public School Board Member for the 2022-2023 school year

• Soror Germaine Foley completed courses to become a Certified Life Coach

• Soror Tiffany Torain accepted the role of Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity Relationship Manger for the Dow Chemical Company

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Target 1 - HBCU for Life

• Recognized and promoted HBCUs in the monthly chapter newsletter and via Social Media outlets. Sorors contributed individually and as a chapter to the HBCU Initiative.

Target 2 - Women’s Health and Wellness

• Collaborated with local agencies in supporting and operating the refueling station at the annual Dow Chemical Run/Walk Race.

• Hustle and Flow – Pink goes Red for heart health virtual Hustle Class for the community. Soror Danielle Finch and Soror Elisa Malone taught Detroit style hustles in a fun environment that allowed participants to get up and move!

• Donated to the American Red Heart Association Silent Auction which raises funds to support the organization

• I’m Every Woman clothing drive for women’s shelters. We collected and donated over $3000 worth of clothing to the Underground Railroad Inc and Midland Women’s Shelter.

• Collected and donated toiletries and undergarments to make 50 personal necessity bags that were given to the Underground Railroad Inc. These bags are distributed at the time of registration

Target 3 - Economic Legacy

• The Value of a Financial Plan – Financial Advisor from Stanley Morgan led a seminar discussing different planning and savings strategies.

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Target 4 - The Arts

• Mu Alpha Omega Book Club – During the first half of 2022, 5 books were selected that were written by African American women authors. We invited the community to join us via Zoom to discuss each book with pre-determined questions that sparked conversation and debate with women across varying age groups.

• Co- sponsored book signing and Prominent Black Author display with Midland Center for the Arts at their venue. Over 100 community members came to learn about the history of African Americans in the Great Lakes Bay Region, specifically Midland.

Target 5 – Global Impact

• For Refugees in America Assistance Program (RAAP) we partnered with Good Samaritan-Rescue Mission of Bay City, MI and donated dental hygiene products towards the refugee crisis.

• Assisted in setting up the exhibit for Sole for Souls at the 70th Boule.

Community Collaboration/Projects

• Replenish the Pantry Project where Sorors collected non-perishable food items to donate to the Midland Food Pantry.

• Collaboration with Midland Public Schools to create a robust recruitment strategy that will give an opportunity for African American teachers to work in the district to promoting diversity and inclusion in the Midland Community.

• Sponsored a mural in collaboration with the Cultural Awareness Coalition, an initiative of the Midland Area Community Foundation, for Neighboring Week. This event promotes inclusive connections, invitations, awareness, and availability.

• Great Lakes Bay Region Chapter of Jack and Jill of America Inc.

• First Baptist Church of Midland Chapter Events/Special Programs

• Mu Alpha Omega 44th Anniversary community event. Theme: Celebrate Good Times. members of the community came to celebrate Mu Alpha Omega’s 44 years of service to the community and membership milestones.

• Saginaw NPHC Picnic

Scholarship Donations

• Summer Enrichment Grant – $250 to Kamilla McCray to attend local summer camps.

• Eleanor Jones Carothers Scholarship in the amount of $1000 and the Mu Alpha Omega Chapter Scholarship in the amount of $500 were both awarded to Semaj Victoria Imani Torain.

• Mu Alpha Omega named scholarship at the Midland Area Community Foundation in the amount of $1000 was awarded to Sadie Thomas.

Recruitment and Reactivation (including sisterly relations)

• 2022 Virtual Founders’ Day Celebration inviting Sorors who have newly relocated to the area.

• Let the Music Play! – a collection of memorable songs submitted by members of Mu Alpha Omega.

• Kindness Countdown to our 44th Anniversary – Sorors of Mu Alpha Omega were invited to participate in a Secret Soror style activity where each Soror would receive a weekly small token of sisterly love from another member. The last gift was given in person at a special anniversary luncheon that was open to the entire chapter.

• Spring 2022 membership intake initiating 5 new members.

• Chapter Brunches – 2021 End of Summer Brunch 2022 Brunch with MAO

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Michigan Cluster – 6 Sorors attended

Great Lakes Regional Conference – 7 Sorors attended

Boule – 7 Sorors attended

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Chapter Awards/Honors/Recognition

Local

• Nu Phi Omega was recognized at the Great Lakes Regional Conference for its participation in the 4th Great Lakes Walking Challenge.

Significant Soror Achievements

• Soror Delsa Chapman was recognized by the Great Lakes Region as a trailblazer at the AKA Great Lakes Regional Conference.

• Soror Kimberly Thornton, a certified Athletic Administrator and member of the National Interscholastic Amateur Athletic Association, was asked in March 2022 to become a member of the MIAAA/ MHSAA Strategic Planning Committee.

• Soror Tamara Jackson-Gatewood became a registered Parliamentarian

• Soror Dee Dee Smith was named to the 2022-2023 national conference planning committee for the Wilberforce University Alumni Association.

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Target 1: HBCU for Life: A Call to Action

• As our project for HBCU Week 2021, the HBCU Committee of Nu Phi Omega Chapter collected items for the Mission Store on the campus of Wilberforce University. The Student/Mission Store is a project of the Third Episcopal District of the African Methodist Episcopal Church. Students can stop by the store to get needed goods such as toiletries, food, and clothing.

• The HBCU Committee of Nu Phi Omega Chapter took part in a college virtual fair hosted by the Kalamazoo Public Schools on Thursday, March 18. Over 40 HBCUs participated including Southern University, Central State University, Jackson State University, Philander Smith College, Grambling State University, Shaw University, and Wilberforce University. Current HBCU students who graduated from the Kalamazoo Public Schools also spoke.

• The HBCU For Life Program committee would like for the chapter to take part in the Retool Your School project sponsored by Home Depot. Home Depot is investing up to $1 million dollars in HBCUs.

Target 2: Women & Healthcare and Wellness

• PGR Day for Heart Health – Sorors wore red and posted pictures to their social media accounts.

• Breast Cancer Awareness – Sorors were encouraged to schedule their mammograms and to donate to the Susan G. Koman Breast Cancer Foundation.

Target 3: Building Your Economic Legacy

• Soror Tamara, the Programs chair, has the sorors tracking and calculating the money the chapter members spend with black businesses every month.

Target 4: The Arts:

• In May, members of Nu Phi Omega attended the production of The Dance Theater of Harlem at the Frauenthal Theater. They also sponsored seats for some children.

Target 5: Global Impact

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Community Collaboration/Projects

• Soror Kimberly Thornton served as a voting pole watcher for two election campaigns on August 2, 2022.

• Soror Tamara Jackson-Gatewood attended the MLK Unity Breakfast in June 2022 (it was postponed from January). In August 2022, collaborated with 5 other business people on a project, Cosmopolitan Under The Stars, to help promote multicultural unity in Muskegon County.

• Sorors Tamara and Kimberly were a part of a panel discussion, Let’s Talk Business. Soror Tamara was the facilitator of the event that consisted of bankers and business owners. Soror Kimberly spoke about AKA and how it has been recognized as an organization of professional women making their mark in the business world and on the economy.

• Soror Tamara Jackson-Gatewood was a co-chair for Casablanca Under The Stars. The purpose of the event, which was modeled after Dinner En Blanc, was to encourage unity among different cultures and races by exposing the attendees to the different cultures/races in Muskegon County.

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Recruitment and Reactivation

• Sorors Wendy Thompson Burrel and Karen Jones requested to attend a chapter meeting. Soror Wendy was interested in joining our chapter and information was sent to her with the requirements. She has not turned in the paperwork as of this report. Soror Karen was in Muskegon taking care of her mother and asked if she could attend a meeting. Although she lives in another state, she mentioned that she would possibly like to join Nu Phi Omega if she returns to take care of her mom permanently. Former Nu Phi Omega member Soror Letha Fox has expressed reactivating her membership and will at the end of this year.

Conferences Attended

• Soror Kimberly Thornton attended the 2021 Cluster and Undergraduate Roundup/Basileus Retreat and the 2022 Great Lakes Founders Day. Soror Kimberly also attended the One Love Tour.

• Soror Tamara Jackson-Gatewood attended the 2022 Boule’.

• Soror Ayesha Jackson attended the 2021 Grad Advisor Conference and Great Lakes Cluster and the 2022 Great Lakes Regional Conference.

• Soror Tiyler Morton attended the 2022 Great Lakes Regional Conference.

• Soror Joy Robinson attended the 2021 All Region Cluster.

International and Regional Positions

• Soror Yvonne Solomon Co-Chair Great Lakes Region Vendors Committee (2022)

• Soror Autumn Kyles International Membership Committee (2021-22)

• Soror Nisette M. Gray Regional Fitness Chairman (2021-22)

• Soror Terry E. Mann Regional Investigation Team - Regional Investigator (2021-22)

Chapter Awards/Honors/Recognition

• Platinum EAF Chapter

• Membership Best of the Best

• Great Lakes Regional Director’s Rise Up Exemplary Chapter

• Great Lakes Region - Rise Up for Fitness Award – First Place (4th consecutive year)

• Target 1 HBCU4Life – 1 st Place (Large chapter)

• Overall Excellence in Programs – 2nd Place (Large chapter)

• Phyllis Robinson: Outstanding Newsletter – 1st Place (Large chapter)

• Pi Tau Omega celebrated its 35 th anniversary on May 16, 2022

Significant Soror Achievements

• Kyra Harris Bolden nominated by Michigan Congresswoman Brenda Lawrence as candidate for Michigan Supreme Court. If elected in November 2022, Bolden will be the first African American woman to serve on Michigan Supreme Court

• Ebony Bagley named to Oakland County Michigan “Elite 40 Under 40”

• Aya Waller Bey - Published article in Forbes Magazine

The ‘T’ Word: Resisting Expectations To Share Trauma In College Essays (forbes.com)

• Joan Britton artwork selected to be featured at the Detroit Historical Museum exhibition titled People, Places & Things on display through October 9, 2022

• Ebony Cochran became a new Little Caesar’s Hot-N-Ready Franchise owner

• Rain Cotton hired as first female and first Black Varsity Girls Basketball Coach in the Clintondale (MI) Public School District

• Lauren Daniels completed the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Business Entrepreneurial Accelerator as a part of Chicago Cohort 32

• Raeigen Evans appointed Judge, 36th District Court by (MI) Governor Gretchen Whitmer

• Dr. Vivian Greenway elected to Board of Directors, Case Management Society of America

• Dr. Kim Hurns appointed to Executive Leadership post as Vice Chancellor for Student Services, Oakland County College (MI). She was also selected as a 2021-22 Aspen Presidential Fellow

• Cheryl Kern named to 2022 Top 10 Influential Women in Diversity, by Diversity Global Magazine

• Judge Denise Morris-Langford retired with 30 years’ service on the Oakland County (MI) Circuit Court. Langford-Morris was the first African American chief judge to serve on the court

• Danay Lacey graduated from Washington University medical school and is pursuing a residency in obstetrics and gynecology

• Dr. Stephanie Lincoln Lee named 2022 Esteemed Woman of Michigan by Burnstein Community Health Clinic of Pontiac, MI

• Hawa Massaquoi-Carter certified as a Certified Workforce Development Professional, CWDP from the National Association of Certified Workforce Development Professionals (NAWDP)

• Carlyn Nichols appointed to serve on the Michigan Governor’s Mental Health Diversion Council and the MHDC Subcommittee on juvenile justice until 2025

• Leslie Love Smith-Thomas promoted to Math Master Teacher (Elementary), The School at Marygrove

Significant Soror Achievements (continued)

• Nilda Thomas named to the National Small Business Association (NSBA) Leadership Council to promote the interests of small businesses to policymakers in Washington, D.C.

• Dr. Nancy Quarles elected Chairman of the Oakland County (MI) Democratic Party Pi Tau Omega New Jewels (2022)

• Golden Girls: Soror Arma Brown, Soror Janather Mason, Soror Veretta Nix, Soror Connie Orr

• Silver Stars: Soror Kim Brannon, Soror Bessie Burden, Soror Teressa Butler, Soror Cassandra Hall, Soror Cynthia Kelly-Sims, Soror Zena Kyles, Soror Angela Lewis, Soror Bridget Lindsey, Soror Amina Malone, Soror Davida Williams, Soror Ann Williams, Soror Diane Winn

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Impact Days:

• ’21 HBCU Impact Day – Pi Tau Omega raised $10,099 through a friendly in-house HBCU team competition.

• ’21 Breast Cancer Awareness Day – Collaborated with Tau Alpha Omega, Omega Epsilon Omega, Psi Upsilon Omega, and Psi Tau Omega on “Pink Goes Pink without Borders” to educate international community on risk factors, treatment options and prevention. 885 total participants, including 336 community members. More than $7K raised and donated to charities in Grand Bahama and South Africa.

• ’21 AKA Caregiver’s Day – Hosted “A Labor of Love” to celebrate caregivers and provide education/resources on caregiving. Showcased diversity of caregivers and the spirituality of caregiving. 112 participants.

• ’22 MLK Day of Service – Partnered with Southfield MLK Taskforce on Drive for Justice parade, zoominar and food drive. 1070 participants and 150 sorors volunteer hours.

• ’22 “Pink Goes Red for Heart Health” – Collaborated with American Heart Association for internal soror education on heart health facts. 85 sorors attended and raised more than $1K. Hosted “Reclaim Your Rhythm” community panel discussion with cardiologist, cardiac nurse, and mental health clinician to share facts on heart disease in women, impact on Covid-19 vaccines and the impact mental health on the heart. 300 participant views.

• ’22 Global Impact Day – Educational webinar provided resources to help mitigate the dangers of social media as it relates to human trafficking. Law enforcement officials discussed state laws and regulations created to protect the community from traffickers. 158 participants.

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• CAP STEPP in Webinar – hosted to prepare rising high school seniors and their parents/guardians with the information and resources necessary for the college application process including how to research careers, how to research and apply to college, best practices for essay writing -65 participant

Target 1: HBCU for Life: A Call to Action

• HBCU documentary viewing and panel discussion educated high school students on HBCU history and experiences of recent graduates. 75 students/parents and 61 Sorors attended

Target 2: Women & Healthcare and Wellness

• Women’s Health & Wellness –“Community Voices on Mental Health” panel addressed resources available for the community to manage mental health as it pertains to Covid-19. 44 community members and 54 Sorors attended; Sorors packed 360 food boxes at Forgotten Harvest to support food-insecure families; 48 Sorors participated in American Heart Association Walk/Run and raised more than $5,500

Target 3: Building Your Economic Legacy

• Building Your Economic Legacy – Held Credit Consciousness Workshop focused on credit score basics and strategies for credit maintenance and repairs. 192 participants; Hosted 14th Annual Youth and Family Financial Literacy Conference focused on Youth Entrepreneurship, Digital Investing (Cryptocurrency) with keynote from Comerica Bank on First-time Home Buying. 311 total participants, including 140 community members; In support of Operation AKA Assist, Pi Tau Omega sorors purchased 1,010 toiletry, clothing and food items which were donated to support three homeless community organizations

Target 4: The Arts:

• Hosted Spotlight on Local Artists with video performances from different genres and including panel discussion on paths to a career in the arts – 102 total participants, including 19 students; Held book discussion of The Conjure Man Dies by Harlem Renaissance author, Rudolph Fisher. The book is the first-known murder mystery by a Black author. 62 participants, including 31 community members; Harlem Renaissance Trivia Night – Virtual event included live jazz singer and pianist; a music and dance trivia contest; HarlemRenaissance themed dances, fashion show and poem recitations. 131 participants

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Target 5: Global Impact:

• Made and donated 46 pillowcase dresses and 5 shirts; Donated 127 pairs of eyeglasses to Lions Club; 213 pairs of shoes donated to Soles 4 Souls

Community Collaboration/Projects

• Juneteenth Celebration in collaboration with the Pearls of Service Foundation and City of Southfield (MI).

• Participated in Juneteenth flag-raising, Mayor’s Walk, Family Fun Day, and virtual commemoration

• “Bleed Pink” Blood Drive with American Red Cross generated 20 pints of blood targeted for sickle cell patients

• AKA Metro 9 Chapters hosted a Community Health Fair and Vaccine Event providing Covid-19 and flu vaccinations, blood pressure screenings, Covid-19 survivor panel discussion in partnership with The Cobb Institute and local health organizations

Chapter Events/Special Programs

• NPHC Activities: 2021 Trunk or Treat in collaboration with Hope United Methodist Church

• 2022 Greek Unity Weekend including Greek crawl, White Party, worship service and cookout with stroll competition

• Southfield Public Schools: Supported district-wide school fair providing school supplies.

• Supported two schools to welcome (clap-in) students and teachers back for the 2021-22 year

Fundraising Activities & Successes

• 2021 Virtual Pink Hustle fundraiser was held House Party style with two DJs, hustle instructor, comedian, and jazz saxophonist. Event raised more than $5,000 for service programs and scholarships.

• In collaboration with The Pearls of Service Foundation, the 16 th Annual Pink &White Scholarship Ball was held showcasing our graduating AKA Teens and rising underclassmen. More than $25,000 was raised to support AKA Teens achievement awards and community scholarships.

Scholarship Donations

• Pi Tau Omega awarded three scholarships on the chapter side in 2022. Two young women entering HBCUs as freshmen were awarded $1,365 each and a college junior majoring in education was awarded a scholarship of $2,000.

• Our chapter-affiliated foundation, the Pearls of Service Foundation awarded more than $30,000 in scholarships to students in 2022.

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Undergraduate & Graduate partnership activities

• N/A

Recruitment and Reactivation

• Hosted Soror Round-Up event focused on reactivating members. Sorors reactivating the most Sorors were recognized and rewarded. In January 2022 we held our virtual J15 Founders’ Day and Reactivation event. 16 Sorors reactivated in 2022.

• Held “Inter-generational Black Excellence” Sisterly Relations Hangout with music and movie trivia, and bingo.

• Sisterly Relations along with our Chaplain hosted bi-weekly prayer calls to uplift our national, state, and local elected officials; international, regional and chapter sorority leadership and chapter member prayer requests

• On May 29, 2022, Pi Tau Omega initiated and welcomed 104 new Sorors into the sisterhood on our Spring ’22 line.

Conferences Attended

• ‘21 Michigan Cluster – 115 sorors attended

• ‘22 - 91 st Great Lakes Regional Conference - 102

International and Regional Positions

• Soror Mershira Oliver Great Lakes Spiritual Oversight Committee

• Soror Rhonda Orr Great Lakes Regional Awards Chairman

• Soror Jamila Taylor International HBCU Task Force Committee, Great Lakes Representative

• Soror Kelly Tinsley Great Lakes Administrative Assistant to Madam Regional Director, Soror Carrie J Clark

Chapter Awards/Honors/Recognition

• Rise Up Carrie Clark Exemplary Chapter Award

• Membership: Best of the Best

• Rachel Ashburn Mallory Outstanding Membership, 1st Place

• Charlene Truitt Nelson Outstanding Graduate Website, 2nd Place

• Great Lakes Connection Award, 2nd Place

• Margaret Davis Bowen Outstanding Graduate Basileus, 2nd Place: Soror Paulina Johnson

• Honey Do of the Year, 2nd Place: LaTawn Crocker, Honey Do of Soror Jamila Taylor

• HBCU for Life, 1st Place

• Building Your Economic Legacy, 1st Place

• Global Impact, 1st Place

• EAF Platinum Chapter

Significant Soror Achievements

2022 Jewels

Golden Sorors

• Soror Linda C. Allen

• Soror Jacquelyn Vaughn-Whitaker

Silver Sorors

• Soror Sonya A. Giles

• Soror Althea Kyles

• Soror Charmaine Maxwell

• Soror Jennifer Norman

• Soror Clarissa Pickens

• Soror Audrey Price

• Soror Valerie Stansbery

• Soror Courtney Valentine

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Soror Mitzi Davis, Chair and Soror Danielle Sligh, Co-Chair

• Hosted a virtual financial and scholarship workshop with a representative from the Michigan

• Office of Postsecondary Financial Planning. High school student and parents attended and received information on types of aid, the application process, and other financial assistance.

• Retool Your School – Tau Alpha Omega sorors voted to support their favorite HBCU in the Home Depot Retool Your Campaign.

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Target 1: HBCU for Life: A Call to Action

Soror Dana Bartell, Chair and Soror Danielle Sligh, Co-Chair

• Tau Alpha Omega Sorors participated in a chapter wide HBCU Challenge. Sorors completed tasks through the Action Bound app to earn points and win prizes. Example tasks: joining an HBCU Alumni Association, following an HBCU on social media and completing HBCU trivia attended

Target 2: Women & Healthcare and Wellness

Soror Dana Beaurem, Chair and Soror Victoria Cohen, Co-Chair

• Collaborating with the American Heart Association, Tau Alpha Omega hosted virtual Hustle for Heart Health on the Pink Goes Red Impact Day. Dance studio owner and Tau Alpha Omega Soror, Toni Smith lead an exciting, upbeat, hustle session; the chapter continued its monetary support to the American Heart Association and the Redford Interfaith Relief pantry.

• Tau Alpha Omega hosted a virtual Nutrition & Intermittent Fasting webinar, lead by Beverly Cameron, RD of Ascension; practical health tools and common intermittent fasting myths were discussed.

Target 3: Building Your Economic Legacy

Soror Lydia Butler, Chair and Soror Brandi Jai Marable, CoChair

• Tau Alpha Omega hosted a contactless drive by to collect baby supplies for YWCA Interim

• House. As part of the Great Lakes Regional Conference project, the chapter donated 208 pairs of socks.

• Tau Alpha Omega hosted a virtual webinar ‘Calculating your Real Return on Investment on College Education.’ Soror Tiffany Tippins, Wealth Strategist/CEO of Impactful Wealth Solution facilitated this webinar focusing on financial planning for your college education.

• For 30 years, Tau Alpha Omega has participated in the National Association of Negro

• Business and Professional Women’s Club Annual Baby Shower, providing supplies for infant born at Henry Ford Hospital.

• Tau Alpha Omega sorors packed toiletries and non-perishables in 145 new or gently used purses to the Oasis Shelter in Detroit.

Target 4: The Arts:

Soror Karen Currington, Chair and Soror Sydni Parrish, Co-Chair Tau Alpha Omega

• Hosted a virtual museum tour for 25 Girls Scouts of Southeastern Michigan. All Girl Scouts attended were gifted with a museum tour patch.

• Tau Alpha Omega collectively attended the virtual concert at the Carr Center “To Stevie, with Love” -a jazz tribute to the music and magic of Stevie Wonder

Target 5: Global Impact:

Soror Rhonda Thomas, Chair and Soror Danielle Stevens

• Sorors Linda Allen, Marva Brown and Carlis Gaddis serve in elected positions with the UNA USA -Greater Detroit Chapter. Tau Alpha Omega collaborates with the local UN chapter throughout the year.

• Check donations were made to the Have Faith Haiti Mission and United States Committee for Refugees and Immigrants.

• Tau Alpha Omega participated in the Soles 4 Souls, Lions Club, and pillowcase dress/shirt donations.

Connections/Social Justice

• Tau Alpha Omega continued its collaboration with the League of Women Voters of Detroit and Delta Sigma Theta, Detroit Alumnae Chapter on virtual candidate forums: In both 2021 and 2022, the forums were held prior to the August Primary Election, providing pertinent information about candidates and community elections.

• August 20, 2022, Tau Alpha Omega participated along with other Metro Nine Chapters and other members of the National Panhellenic Council to visit with Governor Gretchen Whitmer at the Historic Alpha House in Detroit. The purpose of the visit was to engage the members of Divine Nine in discuss regarding voter registration and mobilization, and state specific issues.

Chapter Events/Special Programs

Metropolitan Detroit 9, 2022 Joint Founders’ Day

• Soror Paulina Johnson, General Co-Chairman

• Soror Clarissa Pickens, Steering Co-Chairman

30th Charter Anniversary

• Tau Alpha Omega Chapter celebrated 30th Anniversary

Fundraising Activities & Successes

• 2021 Tau Alpha Omega hosted a virtual raffle and other short fundraising ventures; 2022 fundraising has mostly been through chapter donations with events planned for second half of 2022.

Scholarship Donations

• Carmen Cook $1,000 Vision Fair Foundation Scholarship (for four years)

• Raisiah Worthy $500 HBCU Book Award

• Micah Sanders $500 Tau Alpha Omega Book Award

• Michael Phillips $500 Tau Alpha Omega Book Award

• Rhea Sridhara $1,000 Soror Gail White Award

• Gabrielle Watts $500 Tau Alpha Omega Book Award

• Gabriel Gampala $500 Tau Alpha Omega Book Award

• Laura Montgomery $500 Tau Alpha Omega Book Award

• Amonya Woods $500 Promise Award

• Arianna Davis $1,000 Delores A Brown Graduate Scholarship

• Tiara Morris $1,000 Starlett Burrell Community College and Vocational Scholarship

• Paris Foster $1,000 Starlett Burrell Community College and Vocational Scholarship

• Khamani Thomas $250 Oceans

• Carrie Ester $500 Soror Book Award

• Mackenzie Jarvis $500 Soror Book Award

• Imani Peterson $500 Soror Book Award

• Dori Booker $500 Soror Book Award

Undergraduate & Graduate partnership activities

• N/A

Recruitment and Reactivation

• The chapters recruitment efforts yielded 16 reactivated and transferred Tau Alpha Omega Sorors

• Collaborating with Sisterly Relations, the 2nd annual virtual Soulful Yoga session was instructed by Lauren J. Williams, Detroit Wellness Yoga; breathing exercises, movement, sound therapy and mediation were introduced during the session.

• Target 2, Target 3, and Sisterly Relations hosted a Fitness Day for Chapter Members Only. This event was held at a park in Redford, Michigan. Tau Alpha Omega engaged in hustle lessons, Zumba sessions, chair aerobic, outdoor fitness court, and strolling. Proper workout techniques were demonstrated by certified fitness instructor and healthy refreshment for all attendee

Conferences Attended

• Boule 28 Sorors attended

• Michigan Cluster 65 Sorors attended

• Great Lakes Regional Conference 45 Sorors attended

• Leadership Seminar 37 Sorors attended

International and Regional Positions

• Soror Alane Laws-Barker Regional Basilei Council

Chapter Awards/Honors/Recognition

Local

• Samaritas “Rock” Star Volunteer award Regional Awards

• 1st Place Carrie J. Clark, Pearl Soror of The Year Soror Claudette Nelson

• 1st Place Target 1 HBCU For Life: A Call-to-Action Scrapbook Award

• Recognized a Certificate of Excellence for the 2021 Membership Best of the Best at the 2022 Great Lakes Regional Conference

• 2nd Place Great Lakes Regional Conference Step & Stroll Competition Winners

Significant Soror Achievements

• Soror LaKeeya Tucker began her term as Chief of Medical Staff for Sparrow Hospital

• Soror Sandra Seaton, Librettist, had many of works performed at venues across the country

• Soror Laurin’ Thomas received the Davis-Dunnings Bar Association Distinguished Barrister Award

• Soror Candid Brandon published two children’s books entitled “Oh Brother, Little Brother” and “Unapologetic Hair.”

• Soror Kay Porter was appointed to serve as Pastor of St. Matthew A.M.E. Church in Detroit, MI

• Soror Tanisha Sanders is the Senior Vice President of Corporate and Legislative Affairs for ITG Brands

Program Highlights Signature Program

HBCU for Life: A Call to Action

• UMBC HBCU Fair – Chi Epsilon Omega was the Co-Sponsor for the Union Missionary Baptist Church (UMBC) Annual HBCU Fair. Sorors provided educational information and donated five $25.00 gift cards that were used for the participants.

• West Virginia State University Detroit Alumni Chapter – Chi Epsilon Omega partnered with the WVSU Alumni chapter to provide support, care packages, and gift cards to two students.

• Social Media Features for HBCU Week – Chi Epsilon Omega featured Sorors on our Facebook and Instagram who are graduates of HBCU’s.

• HBCU Impact Day – Chi Epsilon Omega contributed $3,395 to the Education Advancement Foundation for the HBCU Impact Day.

• HBCU Exhibit - Chi Epsilon Omega provided materials such as contact information, admissions information, and answered questions regarding HBCU’s.

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s Healthcare and Wellness

• “It’s a Breast Thing” – Chi Epsilon Omega contributed $500 to the non-profit organization “It’s a Breast Thing,” to assist breast cancer patients with out-of-pocket expenses not covered by insurance.

• Pink Goes Red for Heart Health –February 4, 2022, Sorors and guests were educated on heart health and the importance of maintaining a healthy lifestyle by Soror LaKeeya Tucker. Sorors and Guests also line danced their way to healthier hearts instructed by Soror Tiffany Norde.

• Healthy Sisters’ Tea – On May 22, 2022, Sorors and Guests participated in Chi Epsilon Omega’s annual Healthy Sisters’ Tea. The roundtable discussion focused on Care for the Caregiver. Additionally, information was provided to help support caregivers.

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Building Your Economic Legacy

• On February 22, 2022, Chi Epsilon Omega held an interactive discussion where Sorors were provided information on how to build your personal and professional brand. Soror Quinetta Roberson and Soror Shantel Roberts discussed leveraging your brand to stand out in all aspects of life.

The Arts

• Chi Epsilon Omega held a virtual watch party for the opera "Night Trip," written and introduced by our very own Soror Sandra Seaton.

Target 5 Global Impact

• Soles For Soles-Chi Epsilon Omega Chapter collected new and gently worn shoes. Chi Epsilon Omega donated 268 pairs of shoes.

Signature Program #CAP

• Chi Epsilon Omega had a three-workshop series entitled, School's in Session: Preparing for College 101! This workshop assisted students in their efforts to enter college by providing a hands-on approach that includes all the steps from researching various colleges to completing the application process.

Soaring to Greater Heights of Service & Sisterhood Administration

Strengthening Our Sisterhood

• Our annual chapter retreat was held on August 20, 2022, where we were Pretty in Our Pearls and Dutiful in our Denim as we had various sisterly relations activities to build the bonds of sisterhood.

• Our chapter has implemented sister circle’s where groups of two to three Sorors are grouped together to help foster sisterly bonding.

Uplift Our Local Community

• Chi Epsilon Omega uplifts our local community on the first Wednesday of each month by distributing food to 200+ families

Community Collaboration/Projects

• Haven House-Partnership to house and home homeless families

• NAACP Silver Life Membership

Chapter Events/Special Programs

• Annual Healthy Sisters’ Tea – Educational round table on Care for the Caregivers

• Chi Epsilon Omega currently partners with Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated ® Delta Tau Omega chapter and Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated Kappa Delta Lambda chapter to distribute food to the greater Lansing community

• Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated ® Chi Epsilon Omega 20th Anniversary Jazz Brunch will be held on December 3, 2022.

Fundraising Activities & Successes

• N/A

Scholarship Donations

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$1000.00 College Scholarship Awarded to Samuele Bradley

• $1000.00 College Scholarship Awarded to Jason Washington

• $1000.00 College Scholarship Awarded to Conner Long

• $1000.00 College Scholarship Awarded to Zarreya Payton-Benford

• $1000.00 College Scholarship Awarded to Richard Smith

• $1000.00 College Scholarship Awarded to Ji’Ri Ash-Shakoor

• $1000.00 College Scholarship Awarded to James L. McCurtis III

• $1000.00 College Scholarship Awarded to Kianna J. Tucker

• Donated $1,000.00 to Haven House to provide support for homeless families

• Donated $1000.00 to Building Child and Families Initiatives to help support and strengthen families

Recruitment and Reactivation

• Virtual Founders’ Day Celebration where we invited inactive Sorors to “Come Grow with Chi Epsilon Omega”

• Chi Epsilon Omega Chapter held its annual cookout where Sorors, community members, and families came together for food, fellowship, and fun.

Conferences Attended

International and Regional Positions

• N/A

Chapter Awards/Honors/Recognition

• Rise EAF Platinum Status

• Rise Up Exemplary Graduate Chapter Achievement Award

Significant Soror Achievements

SOROR VIVIAN DAVIS:

• Starr Commonwealth Night of Stars & Stand Tall Award” - A Celebration for those who are Driven to Heal Children - September 2021.

• NAACP and Substance Abuse Prevention Program “Health Hero Award” - For Outstanding Commitment and Leadership in Addressing the Health Disparity Calhoun County -October 2021.

• W.D. Boyce Leadership Award 2021 - American Boy Scouts of America.

• Appointed as Albion Precinct 5 Councilwoman on July 18, 2022.

• Elected to Calhoun County Board of Health - October 2021.

SOROR CHANDRA YOUNGBLOOD:

• NAACP 2022 Black Excellence Award: For service in uplifting and amplifying the African American community

SOROR JOYCE BROWN:

• Self-published a book, My Soul Cries Out, available on Amazon

Program Highlights Signature Program

• Juneteenth Battle Creek – passed out health information and water.

• Juneteenth Albion – passed out health information.

• MLK Day of Service: Charitable Union donation of $500 worth of period products and supplies.

• Pink Goes Red – distributed heart health information

• Global Impact Day – donated 57 pillowcase dresses. 71 shirts, 20 pairs of new shoes, 38pairs of used shoes, 22 eyeglasses.

Community Collaboration/Projects

• Urban League MLK 2022 Celebration - $250 Ad

• BCCHS Career Academies Partnership: Goodwill Connects

• Charitable Union - $500 donation of products.

• Safe Place - $150 donation for purchase of items for women and children’s shelter.

• Albion Big Red, 2021 & 2022

• Albion Back to School Drive with the Albion Chapter of NAACP, 2021 &; 2022

Chapter Events/Special Programs

• N/A

Fundraising Activities & Successes

• Raised $704.58 in Chicagoland Popcorn Company fundraiser

• Raised $1,850 in pecan sale fundraiser

Scholarship Donations

• 2022 Psi Kappa Omega scholarship winner: Aaliyah Roberts, Marshall High School

• 2022 Psi Kappa Omega scholarship winner: Avonna Phillips, Battle Creek Central HS

• Donated $230 to the scholarship fund at Maranatha Original Church of God. Chapter Founders’ Day Observance

Undergraduate & Graduate partnership activities

• N/A

Recruitment and Reactivation

• Game Night for sisterly relations activity

• Multiple sisterly relations activities during MIP

• Getting to know your Soror for sisterly relations activity during chapter retreat

Conferences Attended

• 2021 Boule Part II/Leadership - 5 Sorors attended virtually.

• 2021 Michigan Cluster – 6 Sorors attended virtually.

• 2022 Great Lakes Regional Conference – Detroit, MI – 3 Sorors attended in person

• 2022 Boule – Orlando, FL – 6 in person, 4 virtual

International and Regional Positions

• Soror Linda B. Hamlet Regional Special Projects Chairman, 2018-2022 Member Great Lakes International Programs Committee, 2018-2022 Great Lakes Standards Committee Chairman, 2022-2026 Representative to International Standards Committee, 2022-2026

• Soror Gwendolyn M. Bynum Member Great Lakes Basilei Council 2018-2022

• Soror Jacquenita Jordan Chairman Great Lakes Sponsorship Committee, 2018-2022 Board Chairman International EAF Committee, 2022

• Soror Gwendolyn D. Bush Chairman Great Lakes Newsletter, 2022-2026 Co-Chairman Great Lakes Undergraduate Activities, 2022-2026

• Soror Joi M. Silver Co-Chairman Great Lakes Protocol Committee, 2022-2026

Chapter Awards/Honors/Recognition

• Best of the Best Chapter Great Lakes Region, 2021-2022

• Explementary Chapter Great Lakes Region, 2021-2022

• Second Place Beulah T. Whitby Scrapbook Award, 2021

• First Place Connections & Social Action Committee Scrapbook Award, 2022

• Emergency Soror Contact Form - Best Practice 2021 Corporate Risk Management Guide

• EAF Platinum Award Great Lakes Region, 2021-2022

• Great Lakes Chapter Evaluation - Received highest score (4) 2022

• Membership - Best Practice 2021 & 2022 (During Reactivation Time)

Significant Soror Achievements

• Soror Jacquenita Jordan - First African American Female General Manager - Toyota Tsusho AmericaAKA Mission Possible Trailblazer - 2022

• Soror Tammi Dukes - Elected to Board of Regents Kentucky State University Vice President of Global Sustainability – Adient

• Soror Shamari Hamlet - Juris Doctorate, Western Michigan Cooley Law School - 2021

• Soror Zaundra Wimberley - Published Book and Signing “From Bossed to Boss” - 2022

• Soror Wendy Turner-Miller - Graduate of Goldman Sachs (AKA Partnership Program) Awarded contract with “Waste Management Company” which is a Fortune 500 Company.

• Soror Lekisha Maxwell - Appointed to Westland Housing Commission, Westland MI - 2022

• Soror Tammi Hart - Promoted to Director of Purchasing - Supplier Diversity - Tenneco, Inc.

• Soror Loretta Bush - Grand opening 4th Medical Clinic, Detroit Michigan

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• Provided National ; State Standardized Testing Workshops in 2021 & 2022. Due to the COVID-19 restrictions, hosted Senior graduate drive-by Open House recognitions 2021 & 2022.

Target 1: HBCU for Life: A Call to Action

• Hosted dress down days during chapter meetings to raise scholarship funds, including a scholarship to the undergraduate chapter at LeMoyne-Owen College in 2021. Through our normal scholarship program, book scholarships were awarded 2021-2022. During HBCU week,

• Hosted an HBCU Tailgate Party where sorors vehicle trunks were lifted with refreshments. This was a great event to fellowship during COVID-19.

Target 2: Women & Healthcare and Wellness

• Target II hosted several events during 2021-2022 that included Mind Body & Soul, to assist Sorors in taking care of the entire body during COVID-19. We participated in a blood drive with Pi Tau Omega and the American Red Cross where Omega Epsilon Omega provided sandwiches and snacks to the Red Cross workers. Hosted Detroit Health Fair in 2021 facilitated by former Supreme Basileus, Soror Dorothy Buckhanan Wilson.

Target 3: Building Your Economic Legacy

• Target III hosted their annual Black Dollar Expo in 2021and 2022, where speakers were present to give insight to starting your own company; how to become a supplier to major organizations through diversity programs; and financial stability in being an entrepreneur.

Target 4: The Arts:

• Target IV partnered with Target II in a fun day of education, art, and exercise. This event was held on Juneteenth Day and was an opportunity to engage in our Black history.

Target 5: Global Impact:

• Notable programs included Mercy Ships, over $12,000 dollars was donated for surgeries for children and females aboard the African Mercy Ship. Omega Epsilon Omega provided funds to Mission with a Vision to purchase 3 Singer sewing machines and monthly sanitary products for 100 teens residing at the safe house in Kenya. An annual MSNBC scholarship was awarded to a female in Malawi to attend high school.

Community Collaboration/Projects

• Novi Palooza - 2022 with the City of Novi

• Novi Memorial Day Parade - 2022 with the City of Novi

• Pink Pearls (Walk/Run Campaign for Insulin) - 2022 with Ascension Hospital Foundation

• Pearls of Wisdom (St. Jude) - 2021 with St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital

• House - World Refugee Day Brunch - 2021; 2022 with Freedom House-Detroit

• Impact Day - Freedom House & Nothing But Nets - 2021; 2022

• Sponsor – Veterans’ Day with Michigan Veterans Foundation - 2021

• Annual Scholarship Award to Legacy of Leadership Foundation $1000 - 2021; 2022

• Annual Scholarship Awards to Legacy of Leadership Foundation $500 Bucks for Books - 2021; 2022

• Community Black History Program - Family Quilts - 2021; 2022 with Marla Jackson

• International Pink Goes Pink Beyond Borders - Breast Cancer w/Pi Tau Omega - 2021

• Omega Epsilon Omega & Pi Tau Omega - Blood Drive - 2021 with American Red Cross

Chapter Events/Special Programs

• Black History Program - 2021; 2022

• Connections Committee – Lansing, MI Legislature 101 Workshop - 2021

• Omega Epsilon Omega Founders’ Day - 2021; 2022

• ALICE Active Shooter Training 2021

• Omega Epsilon Omega Chapter Retreat - 2021

• Membership Intake Process - 2021

• Omega Epsilon Omega Quarterly Chapter Training - 2021 &; 2022

• New Member Speak-Easy Sessions - 2021 & 2022

• Established Pearls of Wisdom Committee for Pearl Sorors - 2021 & 2022

• Established Pink Oasis Faith Based Sessions – 2021 & 2022

• Strategic Planning Workshop - 2022

• Standards Training Video - 2022

Chapter Events/Special Programs (continued)

• Risk Management - Medical Response Team Guide - 2021 & 2022

• Sisterly Relations - Generational Musical Playlist - 2021

• Pretty Girls Read Book Club - 2021 & 2022

• NPHC Events (Church Service & D9 Picnic) - 2022

Fundraising Activities & Successes

• Bucks for Books Scholarship $500 (Students attending HBCUs)

• Omega Epsilon Omega Chapter Scholarship $1000

Scholarship Donations

• Gabrielle Black & Sydnee Chamberlain

$500/each Omega Epsilon Omega tuition, etc. 2022

• Sheree Martin & Paige Thacker HBCU Bucks for Books $500/each book 2022

• Kennedi Bryant Omega Epsilon Omega $1000 tuition, etc. 2021

• Jerelle Hannah, Asia Anderson, and Sage T. Golden, HBCU Bucks for Books $500/each Books 2021

Undergraduate & Graduate partnership activities

• N/A

Recruitment and Reactivation

• Membership Reactivation 2021

• Membership Homecoming 2021

• Membership Reactivation 2022

Conferences Attended

• Cluster Attended (30) - 2021

• Undergraduate Roundup Attended (1) - 2021

• Regional Conference Attended (52) - 2022

• Boule Attended (31) – 2022

Future Omega Epsilon Omega Activities

• Pearls of Wisdom (St. Jude Fall Tea) September 18, 2022

• Undergraduate Roundup & Basileus Retreat - September 16-17, 2022

• Membership Reactivation - Homecoming September 25, 2022

• 2022 Michigan Women’s Chess Championship - October 1, 2022

• Omega Epsilon Omega Mercy Ships Campaign - October 9, 2022

• Freedom House Refugee Christmas Dinner - December 16, 2022

• MSNBC Lawrence O’Donnell Female Scholarship Award (Malawi) December 2022

International and Regional Positions

• Soror Cynthia Miree-Coppin Member, Economic Impact Study Committee Great Lakes Region Representative (International)

• Soror Pamela K. Tinsley Chairman, Great Lakes Region HBCU Committee

Chapter Awards/Honors/Recognition

Regional Awards

• Regional Director’ s “Best of the Best” Award

• Overall Excellence in Programs (2nd Place)

• Regional Director’s Exemplary Chapter Award

• Rise Up for Health and Fitness Award

• Mattie D. Jackson Helping Hand Award (2nd Place)

• Target II: Women’s Health and Wellness (2nd Place)

• Target V: Global Impact (1st Place)

International Awards

• EAF Platinum Level Award

Significant Soror Achievements:

• Soror Montisa Watkins received her Doctorate in Educational Leadership from Central Michigan University.

• Soror Jacquelynne Burge was promoted to Pastor of Vincent Chapel AME Church in Clinton Township, MI.

• Soror Michella King received a Civilian Service Achievement Medal for her work on a three-year special project for the U.S. Army.

• Soror Robyn Murphy was appointed to the Aviation Advisory Board of Hampton University and Maryland Eastern Shore University.

• Soror Charo Earle has been added, as one of two African American Women, to the National Network of Healthcare Providers.

• Soror Keia Perry-Farr’s Production Company, New Day Entertainment, was honored to be one of the first African American Production Companies to feature a 6 concert summer series at the Freedom Hill Amphitheater.

• Soror Tomara Nolen was appointed as a State Board Member of Habitat for Humanity.

• Soror Pamela K. Tinsley retired from the U.S. Army after 35 years of Civilian Service.

• 2022 Silver Star: Soror Sandra Boykins – Beta Mu Omega Chapter

Program Highlights Signature Program

Signature Program: #CAP

• #CAP Orientation hosted 15 students. Various workshops included: How to choose an HBCU, financial aid, your support system, and work-study.

• #CAP Financial Forum - Dr. Ashley Johnson of the Kresge Foundation discussed gaining access and removing barriers to financial aid. Over 60 participants attended.

• #CAP Senior Recognition Day: 15 students participated. Awards for attendance, and leadership were given.

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HBCU for Life: A Call to Action

• HBCU Week: Promoted HBCUs through social media and celebrated the chapter’s 14 Alumna who attended HBCUs.

• Conducted a panel discussion on the history of HBCUs.

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Women

s Healthcare and Wellness

• Partnered with Turning Point, a shelter for abused women and their children, to donate over 100 Bras, personal hygiene items and a financial donation to help with housing and other supplies.

• Care For the Caregiver: Caregivers were provided self-care baskets that contained relaxation items, plus tips and information on mental health, and stress. 50 Caregivers were impacted.

• Pink Goes Red - Ask a Doctor: Guests asked questions about health concerns. Nurse Practitioner Tonia Willis shared valuable information on living a healthy lifestyle, and how to keep your numbers low when it comes to stroke and heart health. A Zumba class followed the presentation. 80 participants were impacted.

• Relay for Life: The chapter raised over $2,000 and had over 20-chapter members and guests who walked for the cause.

• Tara’s Walk: In collaboration with Turning Point, over 30 members participated in the walk. Omega Xi Omega participates yearly and has raised over $5,000 for the cause.

Building Your Economic Legacy

• Adopt a Family Project: This project has helped to build relationships and made a positive impact on the family, school, and community. The family of 4 was surprised and grateful for the generous donation.

• Youth and Family Financial Literacy Conference: Detroit Metro 9 chapters hosted workshops on entrepreneurship, bitcoin knowledge, and home ownership for youth. Over 300 participated. Residents from Macomb, Wayne, and Oakland County were impacted.

• Home Buyer’s Seminar: In partnership with Baker and Associates Realty Group, LLC., information on owning and buying a home, financing options, the closing process, and pros and cons to buying a home were presented. There were 65 participants.

• Estate and Will Planning: During this highly informative event, presenters discussed financial tools to protect you and your legacy. Over 60 participants learned about wills and estates, choosing the right caregiver, and when to get the courts involved.

• Financial Planning 101: Focused on budgeting tips, debt repayment, several types of saving plans and the pros/ cons, and credit repair. There were over 60 participants.

The Arts! – Salute to the Black Arts and the Harlem Renaissance

• “The Crown Act”: In collaboration with the Charles Wright African American Museum, the Connection & Social Justice Committee and the Arts Committee program impacted over 200 people. The event recognized the social injustices associated with African American hair and included a panel of professionals presenting black hair care tips, poetry, and experiences. Ms. Black USA-Michigan, Soror Tanisha Kelly Garrett and MI State Representative, Soror Sarah Anthony, who introduced the Crown Act, also provided informative and insightful information. There were over 60 participants and the program impacted over 150 people.

• “A Virtual Neighborhood Art Gallery: Remembering Harlem Renaissance Era”: A unique experience that displayed the history of the Renaissance era. There were 68 participants.

Global Impact

• Human Trafficking-Part II: In collaboration with Pi Tau Omega Chapter, valuable information was shared by law enforcement and organizations that address human trafficking. With social media as the main topic, there were over 200 participants.

• World Refugee Day: $150 was donated for translators, dictionaries, and used for other items that will assist refugees looking for a permanent residency.

• Omega Xi Omega works with MDOT Adopt-A-Highway and has adopted a portion of Highway in Macomb County. Currently, there are 2,800 groups that have adopted over 6,400 miles of highway and collected over 1 million bags of trash to beautify the Macomb County area.

Community Collaboration/Projects

• Martha T. Berry Senior Center, Clinton Macomb Public Library, Lenox Township Public Library, OneMacomb, Turning Point, Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT), Play Place for Autism & Special Needs Center, Detroit Area Agency on Aging (Meals on Wheels), UNA-USA Detroit, Macomb Chapter NAACP, New Haven Public Schools, Macomb Community College, Bethany Christian Services

Events/Special Programs

• Omega Xi Omega Chapter celebrated 5 Years of Sisterhood and Service to Macomb County on December 11, 2022.

• Detroit Stay Well: Hosted by the Detroit Metro9 chapters provided a community health clinic. Over 45 Covid-19 vaccinations administered, and 5 Flu shots were distributed.

• Connection & Social Justice –“Together We Rise”: In collaboration with the Delta Sigma Theta Alumna Chapter of Macomb County, the program highlighted how one might enter the political arena for those interested in running for a local or state office. There were over 145 guests in attendance.

• Connection & Social Justice –“Make the Connection”: This event defined how the composition and activities of the local political and legal environment impact the lives

• of citizens every day.

• MLK Day of Service: In collaboration with Macomb Community College, Sorors used kits to make lunch bags, toys, bookmarks and wrote notes to soldiers. Over 200 kits were dispensed with impact on 5 local shelters and 1, 000 homeless in the area.

• NPHC Charles H. Wright Membership Competition

• NPHC D9 Day at the Capitol

• Michigan Veterans Foundation

• International Day of Prayer: Hour of Power

• JFD Service Project with Theta Lambda Omega Chapter at the Bowen Center (Pontiac, MI)

• UNA-USA Membership Drive

SCHOLARSHIP DONATIONS

• 8 Book Scholarships of $250 each were given to Macomb County Graduating Seniors

RECRUITMENT AND REACTIVATION

• Welcome Home -You in 2022: Welcomed over 15 inactive Sorors home to learn about the chapter and come back home to AKA. At this Reactivation and Founders’ Day event, 8 Sorors reactivated with Omega Xi Omega in 2022!

• Sisterly Relations and Target IV committee hosted Paint & Sip. The event strengthened the bond between Sorors, and brought Sorors together as they fellowshipped, shared stories, and expressed their unique talents through painting. There were 35 members that participated.

• Sisterly Relations: Sorors played Kahoot as a “Getting to Know You” event.

• OXO hosted a Halloween Scavenger Hunt that included a mask design contest.

• OXO Soror Buddy: Each Soror Buddy spent time together, through activities and interactions, and served as mentors to review AKA processes and protocol.

CONFERENCES ATTENDED

Undergraduate Roundup & Basilei Retreat

Soror Attended One Cluster Conference

Sorors Attended Joint Founders’ Day 2022

Sorors Attended 91st Great Lakes Regional Conference

Sorors Attended 69th Boule (Part II)/Leadership

UNDERGRADUATE CHAPTERS

Beta Eta

University of Michigan Ann Arbor, Michigan

Chartered: June 3, 1933

Beta Mu Wayne State University Detroit, Michigan

Chartered: April 3, 1936

Xi Eastern Michigan University Ypsilanti, Michigan

Chartered: January 22, 1949

Delta Zeta

Michigan State University East Lansing, Michigan

Chartered: February 3, 1954

Delta Chi Western University Kalamazoo, Michigan

Chartered: December 3, 1965

Theta Tau

University of Detroit-Mercy Detroit, Michigan

Chartered: April 23, 1974

Mu Phi

Saginaw Valley State University University Center, Michigan

Chartered: March 30, 1979

Nu Theta Grand Valley State University Allendale, Michigan

Chartered: April 19, 1980

Nu Phi Oakland University Rochester Hills, Michigan

Chartered: April 26, 1981

Xi Phi University of MichiganDearborn Dearborn, Michigan

Chartered: June 16, 1984

Sigma Zeta Albion College Albion, Michigan

Chartered: April 8, 2001

International and Regional Positions

• N/A

Chapter Awards/Honors/Recognition

• Regional – 1st Place in L. Pearl Mitchell: Outstanding Undergraduate Chapter 31+

• Regional – 1st Place in Bernice I. Sumlin: Outstanding Chapter Semester Average

• Regional – 1st Place in Charlene Truitt Nelson: Outstanding Undergraduate Website

• Regional – 1st Place in Target 2: Women’s Healthcare & Wellness

• Regional – 1st Place in Target 3: Building Your Economic Legacy

• Regional – 1st Place in Target 5: Global Impact

• Regional – 1st Place in Bella Gilchrist Parker: Outstanding Essay – Soror Monique Wheeler

• Regional – 2nd Place in Step Show

Significant Soror Achievements

• Leadership Fellow – Soror Erinn English

• 2021 Undergraduate Roundup Co-chair - Soror Johari Summerville

Program Highlights

• Held two successful “Skee Weeks” to educate our campus community about each of our 5 international targets

• Successful annual Fantasy in Pink Scholarship Ball where 3 scholarships were awarded

• Made dresses and shirts for the youth in Haiti through the “PillowKase Project”

• Hosted a Zumba event to encourage students to stay active and educate them on the significance of heart health and our Pink Goes Red for Heart Health Awareness initiative

• Completed 13 consecutive days of service to the Ann Arbor/Washtenaw areas

Community Collaboration/Projects

• Partnered with the Sigma Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc. to host a team at the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk in Ann Arbor raising over $500 to support breast cancer research and programs

• Hosted a Blood Drive through the Ann Arbor and Livonia Red Cross Blood, Platelet and Plasma Donation Centers

• Partnered with the Delta Rho Chapter of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Inc. for a Bone Marrow Registry Event, helping people find matches to help combat and eliminate blood cancer

• Made blessing bags for distribution at a local homeless shelter in Ann Arbor

• Partnered with the Sexual Assault and Prevention and Awareness Center in honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month to discussed healthy vs. unhealthy relationships and the resources the university has for survivors.

• Gave out fresh produce and groceries to 54 University of Michigan students

• Read books to Pre-K-2nd grade students in Southeast Michigan

Chapter Events/Special Programs

• Founders’ Day Celebration

• Fantasy in Pink Scholarship Gala

• Welcome Week Picnic

• Meet The Greeks NPHC Week

• Black History Month Gala

• Game Night

Fund Raising Activities & Scholarships

• Raised over $500 for Hurricane Ida Relief

• Raised over $400 for Ukraine Refugee Fund

• Collected donations to get recess equipment for a local teacher’s classroom

• Adrianna Farmer – $500 EAF Scholarship Recipient

• Kennedy Smith – $500 EAF Scholarship Recipient

• Jasmine Wisniewski – $250 EAF Scholarship Recipient

Recruitment and Reactivation

• 26 New Members were initiated into the chapter in Fall 2021.

• Senior Celebration

• Friendsgiving

• Secret Santa

• Basketball Watch Party

• Ice Cream Social

Conferences Attended

• Undergraduate Roundup & Basilei Retreat 21 Sorors in Attendance

• Michigan Cluster Conference 7 Sorors in Attendance

• Great Lakes Regional Conference 33 Sorors in Attendance

• Boule 6 Sorors in attendance

International and Regional Positions

• Undergraduate Sergeant-At-Arms: Soror Alexis Montgomery

• Undergraduate Michigan Cluster Coordinator: Soror Makayla Sumrall

Chapter Awards/Honors/Recognition

• L. Pearl Mitchell- Outstanding Undergraduate Chapter 11-20 (regional)

• Bernice I. Sumlin- Outstanding Chapter Individual Cumulative GPA (regional)

• Altha C. Brown- Outstanding Undergraduate Basileus (regional)

• Soror Mycah Slade was the scholarship recipient for the Metro Detroit NPHC 2021 scholarship

Program Highlights:

Women’s Clothing Drive (Jan 10 – Jan 14, 2022)

• For this event, we had a 4-day window where we allowed students from Wayne State’s campus as well as others to donate their gently used clothing so that we could send them to a homeless shelter. At the end of the fourth day, we were able to donate over 10 large bags of clothes to the Homeless Shelter!

Kredit 101 – Building your Economic Legacy (April 4, 2022)

• This event was the first of many during our Skee-Week 2022. In this, we talked to a group of around 30 students about the importance of credit, how to build your credit, and keep your credit, and made them aware of things that could harm your credit. At the end of the presentation, we played a game to learn about budgeting and after talking with the students, most felt that the event was extremely helpful in giving information about which they previously had not known.

For the Love of Ivy – The Arts! (April 5, 2022)

• At this event, we gave a presentation on the history of different African American artists, and movements to promote more about the arts! We included our own arts and crafts by having the participants paint small flowerpots that would later be used for a different event during the week! This event allowed us to bring more awareness to African American artists and their contributions to modern music!

Pink Table Talk – Women's Healthcare and Wellness (April 6, 2022)

• This event was all about mental health! We provided journals for each participant that they could have for their own personal use, while we also had conversations about mental health as Black women, resources to help, ways to cope with different stressors, etc. The conversation left a grave impact on several of the participants. We were able to have an incredibly open and honest conversation and connect on a deeper level.

Plant Your Roots – Global Impact (April 7, 2022)

• For the Global Impact target, we had an event that was connected to the event that happened on April 5, 2022. We took the flowerpots we had painted, and we gave out different plant seeds to be used in the flowerpot. The importance of eating healthy foods as well as the impact of food deserts was talked about through this event. Ways to grow your own food, and to help prevent a food desert.

College Hill: Life of post bachelor's degree – HBCU For Life (April 8, 2022)

• This event allowed us to talk about different post-bachelor programs that HBCUs post-bachelor programs that HBCUs offer. This was a good event for students who go to a predominately white institution, learning about HBCU’ s programs, scholarships, and other ways to get that experience was very impactful.

Community Collaboration/Projects

• Women’s Clothing Drive donating to Christnet Homeless Shelter

• Valentine's Day Letters to the Sick and Shut In

• Canned Food Drive During Skee-Week

Chapter events/Special programs

• Tips for Success in High School & College’ Discussion (May 3rd, 2022)

• Black and Brown Solidarity (February 23rd, 2022)

• Apex Scholars Greek Panel (July 12th, 2022)

• Performed at Pistons Half Time Show (February 26th, 2022)

• FestiFall 2022 & Welcome Black (August 29th, 2022)

• N/A

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• 91st Great Lakes Regional Conference

• March 24th-27th, 2022

• Huntington Place Detroit, MI

• Hosted by Alpha Rho Omega, Beta Mu, and Theta Tau chapters

• 8 Sorors attended

• Participated in step show

• 70th Alpha Kappa Alpha Boule

• July 10th – 15th, 2022

• Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, FL

• 2 Sorors attended

• L.O.N.G Aw8ted

• Study Dates

• Lunches and Dinners

• Ice skating

• Birthdays

• Vacation

International and Regional Positions

• N/A

Chapter Awards/Honors/Recognition

• Chapter EAF Award (Silver)

Significant Soror achievements

• Chantia Perkins- Fall 2021 Graduate. Attending graduate school for Education Policy

• Morgan Jolly- Winter 2022 Graduate. Attending graduate school for Medical Social Work

• Kiera Osborn- Fall 2021 Graduate. Attending graduate school

• Sophie Jackson- Fall 2021 Graduate. Attending graduate school

• Chantia Perkins- UNA-USA Detroit Chapter Board Member

• Damari Loretz- The National Society for Leadership and Success

• Carley Burton-Winter 2022 Dean’s List

• Chantia Perkins- Fall 2021 Dean’s List

• Carley Burton-Winter 2022 Dean’s List

• Morgan Jolly- Fall 2021 Dean’s List

Program Highlights

• Xi chapter successfully completed programs on health, academics, HBCUs, Black wealth, Black businesses, and the arts. The goal was to excite the campus community about attending events and programs. We had

• 2030 students per event. Our campus community responded in a positive way to our events and initiatives.

Community Collaboration/Projects

• Boys and Girls Club Volunteer Project

• Ypsilanti Love Stand

• Food Gatherers Community Project

• Soles4Souls Project

• Palmer Park Community Clean Up Project

Chapter 2022 Report of Program, Activities & Highlights

• Chapter Events/Special Programs (including NPHC activities)

• HBCU Impact Day

• HBCU Awareness Day

• Black Arts Showcase

• Xi Chapter Homecoming Tailgate

• SkeeWEEK (Pretty Girl’s Klassified Kollege Survival Guide)

• Sunday Bible Study

• Student Loans 101

• Black Arts Movement (BAM) Virtual/Passive Event

Chapter 2022 Report of Program, Activities & Highlights (continued)

• Breast Cancer Panel

• Water Bottle Drive for Flint

• What’s that HBCU?

• Girl2Girl: Let’s Talk About it

• Always A Lady 101

• Study Tables

• Healthy Minds, Healthy Bodies partnership with Fullbred Athletics

• Painting with a Twist

• Meditation with a Meaning

• AKA Week

• Church with the AKAs (Spirituality)

• Stop Breaking the Bank 101 (Budgeting)

• The Black Arts Trivia

• Heroe’s in Healthcare

• Soles 4 Soles Shoe Donation

• HBCU Jeopardy Edition

• NPHC Black Excellence Mixer Partnership Event

• Girl, we got you! Campus Partnership Event

• Summer Book Klub Featured Book All About love: New Visions

• Xi Chapter Eastern Michigan University’s Men’s Basketball Glow Night

Fund Raising Activities &, Scholarship

• Chipotle Fundraiser

• Candle Sale Fundraiser

• Women’s Appreciation Raffle in partnership with the European Wax Center

• Received Scholarship donations for the Chapter’s Scholarship (Edith Penn Scholarship) for EMU Students.

Undergraduate &; Graduate partnership activities

• 70th Anniversary Event

• Leadership Training

• Conference Attendance Training

• Conferences Attended

• 2021 Undergraduate Roundup

• 3 Sorors

• 2022 Regional Conference

• 5 Sorors

• 2022 Boule

• 2 Sorors

• 2022 Undergraduate Roundup

International and Regional Positions

• N/A

Chapter Awards/Honors/Recognition

• Soror Tristyn Griffin, Bernice I. Sumlin Award

• Soror Kennedy McCullers, Carrie J. Clark Rise Up to Excellence Scholarship

Significant Soror Achievements

• Soror Alexis Armstrong, The Dr. Ronald C. Hamelink Scholarship

• Soror Mikayla Cooper, The Capital Campaign College of Natural Science Faculty/Staff Distinguished Scholarship

• Soror Krysten Butler, The Dr. Barbara Pieper Nursing Scholarship

• Soror Krysten Butler, The Dr. John A. Sandin II Endowed Scholarship

• Soror Marisa Washington, Walter R., and Margaret W. Yates Memorial Scholarship

• Soror Madison Whitaker, Outstanding Spartan Leader Award

• Soror Najla Hollins, Sinclair Broadcast Group Diversity Scholarship

• Soror Najla Hollins, Investigative Journalism Scholarship in Memory of CBS News Correspondent, Ed Bradley

Program Highlights

HBCU for Life: A Call to Action

• Hosted a HBCU trivia event held on Zoom in the fall semester of 2021, which allowed participants to grow their knowledge on a variety of HBCU topics.

• Promoted HBCU’s via social media and encouraged individuals to donate to our sorority’s HBCU Impact Day. This gave individuals three ways to donate to our “1 Million in 1 Day” goal.

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Women

s Healthcare and Wellness

• In the fall semester of 2021, Delta Zeta hosted a self-care event specific for women to help distress from finals and relax by participating in yoga.

• Participated in the American Cancer Society’s Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk at the Michigan State Capitol in Lansing, Michigan.

• Hosted a blood drive in partnership with The American Red Cross.

• Partnered with Delta Tau Omega Chapter to host “Pink Goes Red for Health Heart” Impact Day.

Building Your Economic Legacy

• Held an event on Navigating Student Loans during Skee-Week to help students learn more about money management in college.

• Hosted a Black Women in Business Panel during Skee-Week that featured five Black businesses and their owners who gave tips on entrepreneurship.

• Taught the importance of financial literacy and budgeting at the Pretty Paid: SeKure the Bag event during Skee-Week.

Program Highlights

The Arts

• Sponsored “Dancing with the Ivies,” which was an event that featured a hustle class made available for undergraduate students to attend.

• Held an event during Skee-week that gave women the opportunity to not only connect with others but gave them a chance to paint anything they wanted with all the available tools provided.

• Hosted an open mic night event that gave young women the chance to have fun and showcase their skills, while also meeting new people.

Global Impact

• Held a virtual blood drive where people invited to sign up and join the pledge to help the chapter reach its goal. This event was held in a partnership with the American Red Cross.

Community Collaboration/Projects

• Served food and cleaned up at the Lansing City Rescue Mission Women’s and Children Shelter.

• Hosted a Backpack and Coat Drive at Michigan State University that provided outerwear for students in need of Whitehills Elementary School in East Lansing, Michigan.

• Partnered with Reading is Fundamental at the Eastside Community Action Center to distribute books to youth in grades 5-8.

• Created and donated Easter baskets to the Lansing Housing Commission Learning Center and Downtown Campus of Mount Hope Church.

Chapter Events/Special Programs

• Hosted a HBCU trivia event held on Zoom in the fall semester of 2021 that allowed participants to grow their knowledge on a variety of HBCU topics.

• Promoted HBCU’s via social media and encouraged individuals to donate to our sorority’s HBCU Impact Day. This gave individuals three ways to donate to our “1 Million in 1 Day” goal.

• In the fall semester of 2021, Delta Zeta hosted a self-care event specific for women to help distress from finals and relax by participating in yoga.

• Participated in the American Cancer Society’s Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk at the Michigan State Capitol in Lansing, Michigan.

• Hosted a blood drive in partnership with The American Red Cross.

• Partnered with Delta Tau Omega Chapter to host “Pink Goes Red for Health Heart” Impact Day.

• Held an event on Navigating Student Loans during Skee-Week to help students learn more about money management in college.

• Hosted a Black Women in Business Panel during Skee-Week that featured five Black businesses and their owners who gave tips on entrepreneurship.

• Taught the importance of financial literacy and budgeting at the Pretty Paid: SeKure the Bag event during Skee-Week.

• Sponsored “Dancing with the Ivies,” which was an event that featured a hustle class made available for undergraduate students to attend.

• Held an event during Skee-week that gave women the opportunity to not only connect with others but gave them a chance to paint anything they wanted with all the available tools provided.

• Hosted an open mic night event that gave young women the chance to have fun and showcase their skills, while also meeting new people.

• Held a virtual blood drive where people invited to sign up and join the pledge to help the chapter reach its goal. This event was held in a partnership with the American Red Cross.

• Hosted “Keep it Konfidential Pillow Talk” event where women were invited to attend in their pajamas to sit and talk about various topics.

• Hosted the chapter’s Charter Day Tea on February 6, 2022, to celebrate Delta Zeta’s chartering on February 3, 1954.

• Sponsored the HERstory Founders’ Day event held to celebrate the sorority’s 114th Founders Day in January 2022.

• Volunteered at the Greater Lansing Food Bank to sort, organize and pack Kids Kits food packages for their We Serve Kids Program. The program actively partners with school districts and member agencies to provide crucial food through backpack distributions, school pantries or mobile food distributions for youth.

Chapter Events/Special Programs (continued)

• Participated in the NPHC of MSU Finals De-Stressor event.

• Participated in NPHC of MSU Greek Week by holding an event every day of the week.

• Participated in the annual NPHC of MSU Yard Show, held every fall semester.

Fundraising Activities & Successes

• Established the Kome Home for Christmas Fundraiser where the chapter adopted a family of seven from Oak Grove AME Church (Detroit, Michigan) to provide Christmas gifts during the holiday season.

• Hosted a Charter Day Luncheon Celebration Fundraiser where $1,250 was raised and donated to Helping Women Period, a nonprofit organization in East Lansing that is committed to supplying menstrual health products for low income and homeless individuals.

Scholarship Donations

• N/A

Undergraduate & Graduate partnership activities

• Participated in Joint Meetings with Delta Tau Omega Chapter in Fall 2021 and Spring 2022 covering topics of self-care (yoga class) and AKA History Trivia, respectively.

• Participated in the Mentor/Mentee Meet and Greet and Orientation with Delta Tau Omega Chapter in January 2022.

• Jointly sponsored with Delta Tau Omega Chapter “Pink Goes Red for Heart Health” Impact Day in February 2022.

• Participated with Delta Tau Omega Chapter at the American Cancer Society’s Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk in Lansing, Michigan in October 2021.

Recruitment and Reactivation

• Conducted “Soror Shout Outs” during Chapter Meetings.

• Created a “Happy Birthday Calendar” to recognize and celebrate chapter sorors birthdays.

• Held a Virtual Vision Board Party.

• Participated in Delta Tau Omega-Delta Zeta Mentoring Program.

Conferences Attended

• 2021 Undergraduate Roundup & Basilei Retreat (virtual) 62 Sorors Attended

International and Regional Positions

• 2022 - Tori’Ana Jackson – Undergraduate Roundup Committee

• 2021 - Kierra Abrams served as the Great Lakes Region Michigan Undergraduate Cluster Coordinator

Chapter Awards/Honors/Recognition

• 2021 Platinum level for EAF.

• 2021 GPA Recognition for Soror Jessica Taylor,

• Soror Maisie Rosemond, Soror Tori’Ana Jackson,

• Soror Taylor Eaton, and Soror Kierra Abrams

• Delta Chi Celebrated 56 years of service on the campus of Western Michigan University

Significant Sorors Achievements

• Soror Ariel Slappy received an internship with Jennings Development Interplex.

• Soror Tori’Ana Jackson gained entry to Western Michigan University’s School of Nursing.

• Soror Jessica Taylor, Soror Calise Chiddick, and Soror Kierra Abrams received the Fatima Platter Scholarship.

• Delta Chi participated in the 2021 Marchdown for Western Michigan University Homecoming

Program Highlights

HBCU for Life

• Created a virtual HBCU 3 Quick Facts slide show for HBCU for Life Week

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Women

s Health

• “Kare Packages for Karegivers,” created PPE packages to give local caregivers in the Kalamazoo area

• Bend & Snap – Self-defense workshop, learn how to protect yourself during an emergency

• Dance with Lambdas – partnered with another Greek organization on campus and held a dancing with the stars type of event

Economic Legacy

• Gain financial wealth – creating a budget, managing credit card debt, and improving credit score

The Arts

• “Name that Kase” - Song identification event where we acknowledged popular music in the past and used snippets to identify them.

Global Impact

• “Anywhere You Go” – Talked about the importance of Global impact and accepted used shoes and eyewear.

• Gain financial wealth – creating a budget, managing credit card debt, and improving credit score

Impact Days

• Created a “It’s the 4th and Final Quarter” flyer and posted on social media of HBC Impact Day

• Pink goes Red for Heart Health – zoom event that offered fashion, exercise, and heart tips

NPHC

• The chapter participated in the Day at the Capital in Lansing with the Divine 9.

• Chapter members participated in Greek Unity Week.

Chapter Events

• “Harvard or Socialite? – College students learn how to navigate through the game of life.

• Chapter Retreat – The ladies of the Delta Chi Chapter along with Soror Dana Boyd, the chapter’s graduate advisor, held a dinner for the chapter to catch up on each other’s lives as well as create a vision for the upcoming school year. (Strengthen Our Sisterhood)

• Pretty Girls on The Move – Helped the Western Michigan University student community to move back into their dorms. (Uplift Our Community)

• Preschool Kids Drive – Delta Chi Sorors will be collecting school supplies for preschool kids located at Soror Ariel Slappy’s internship Jenning’s Development Interplex. (Empower Our Families)

Community Collaboration/Programs

• Attend Black Student Union’s welcome week to further support the Black student population at Western Michigan University.

• Dorm Move In help along with the Gamma Beta chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. and the Upsilon Gamma chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.

• “Bleed Pink,” You are somebody’s type! Was a blood bank drive designed by the Undergraduate Round-Up and in partnership with the graduate chapter and American Red Cross.

Chapter Events / Special Programs

• Meet the Pretty Girls at Bronco Bash – Allow for students at Western Michigan University to come to the Delta Chi Chapter’s Bronco Bash table to meet with sorors from the chapter and learn more about our sorority.

• (Upcoming) Greeks Take Over the VDC – Delta Chi Sorors will participate in this NPHC week event where they will be able to enter the Valley Dining Center (Western Michigan University’s campus eatery) and bond with the community in hopes to further educate the new student body on what the Divine 9 is.

Fundraising Activities & Successes

• (Upcoming) 2022 Fundraiser with a local Kalamazoo restaurant where the community will be able to buy a meal from the establishment at a lower price and Delta Chi will receive a percentage of funds raised from purchases.

Scholarship & Donations

• Delta Chi Sorors and Graduate Advisor Soror Dana Boyd from Iota Sigma Omega attended a chapter retreat to bond more before the school year starts.

• Delta Chi and Iota Sigma Omega partnered in the induction of both chapter’s officers.

• Graduate sorors participated in one-on-one activities such as dinner, movies, and other outings with undergraduate mentees.

• Sisterly relations brunch with Delta Chi and Iota Sigma Omega sorors.

• Delta Chi and Iota Sigma Omega partnered for many programs and IMPACT days including #CAP, Pink goes Red, MLK Day and a blood drive

Recruitment &

• Initiated 16 beautiful sorors on April 11, 2021

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Undergraduate Round-Up - 18

International and Regional Positions

• N/A

Chapter Awards/Honors/Recognition

• At the 91st Great Lakes Regional Conference, Soror Makalah McDougal won 2nd place for the 2022 Bella Gilchrist Parker Award for her outstanding essay.

• The Theta Tau chapter received recognition at the 91st Great Lakes Regional Conference for their participation in the 2022Great Lakes Region Walking Challenge.

• The Theta Tau chapter received a silver award for chapter recognition at the 91st Great Lakes Regional Conference.

• Soror Micah Carey won Membership Development, Emerging Leader, and Outstanding Member awards at the University of Detroit Mercy 2022 Greek Council Award Ceremony.

• Soror Ashley Bivins won Greek Life Spirit and Being Most Involved on Campus awards at the University of Detroit Mercy 2022 Greek Council Award Ceremony.

• Soror Ashley Bivins graduated from the University of Detroit Mercy in May 2022 with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in Marketing and has successfully started working in Toledo, Ohio.

• Soror Micah Carey made the Dean’s list for the fall 2021 and winter 2022 semesters.

• Soror Micah Carey received the Titan Club Award from the University of Detroit Mercy’s Athletic Department for her excellent performance both academically and athletically.

• Soror Ashley Bivins was awarded the Anthony Stremecki Scholarship for academic achievements at the University of Detroit Mercy’s Honor Convocation 2022.

• Soror Amber Johnson accepted an internship at Walbridge to help further her experience as she pursues a degree in Civil Engineering.

• The Theta Tau Chapter hosted the Undergraduate Luncheon alongside Beta Mu at the 91st Great Lakes Regional Conference.

• Soror Micah Carey was awarded Most Valuable Player from the University of Detroit Mercy Track and Field Coaching Staff for her performance during the 2022 indoor season.

Program Highlights:

HBCU for Life: A call to action

• Theta Tau organized multiple events to help spread awareness and information on Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU). For HBCU Impact Day 2021, Theta Tau did an informational on HBCU graduate programs as well as encouraged people to donate to help raise 1 million in a day for HBCUs. We also organized trivia and game night events during Skee Week to help people learn more about HBCU’ s.

Women’s Health Care and Wellness

• Theta Tau put together and participated in multiple events to promote women’s health care and wellness. The chapter participated in the 2022 Great Lakes Regional Walking Challenge where they received recognition for at the 91st Great Lakes Regional Conference. They also put on yoga and exercise events as well as encouraging people to donate to the Bleed Pink You are Somebody’s Type blood drive.

Building Your Economic Legacy

• Theta Tau helped build your economic legacy by promoting Black business. For Skee Week fall 20221 and winter 2022, the chapter made a Black business book with a QR code that led to a list Black business that you could support.

The Arts!

• Theta Tau highlighted the arts by doing a virtual tour at a museum as well as a panting pretty event which allowed its members and guests to experiment with their artistic side.

Global Impact

• For Global Impact Theta Tau organized several events. The chapter donated two full boxes of canned goods to the forgotten harvest. The chapter also gave care packages to caregivers to show appreciation for all the work that they do.

Community Collaboration/Projects:

• Theta Tau organized a clean-up campus event where they picked up trash and recycled plastic at the University of Detroit Mercy.

• Theta Tau donated two full boxes of canned food to the forgotten harvest.

• Theta Tau did a shoe drive and donated the collected shoes.

• Theta Tau read to the children of Hope Elementary in Detroit, Michigan.

• Theta Tau gave toys away at Holiday Extravaganza hosted by Royal Oak Parks and Recreation and Ferndale High School.

• Theta Tau gave caregivers a care package to show appreciation for all the challenging work they do.

Chapter Events/Special Programs:

• Theta Tau passed out popsicles at first-year student move in 2022.

• Theta Tau had a table at the University of Detroit Mercy’ s Organization Fair.

• Theta Tau helped host and plan the University of Detroit Mercy’s Greek Picnic.

• Theta Tau put on study table and pretty planner events to promote success throughout the semester.

• Theta Tau did a Founders’ Day Celebration by giving information on our illustrious sorority.

• Theta Tau participated in everyday of Skee Week.

• Theta Tau encouraged people to donate to HBCU’s and EAF to help perpetuate HBCU’s and continue to advance education.

• Theta Tau did a Charter Day Scholarship Tea celebration.

• Theta Tau helped organize an NPHC yoga night.

• Theta Tau did a Martin Luther King Junior Day where we highlighted MLK Jr’s work and gave some ideas to volunteer to serve on campus.

Fundraising Activities and Scholarship

• Theta Tau did a Charter Day Scholarship Tea Celebration where they charged money for tickets and used that money for the scholarship

• Theta Tau gave out a 300-dollar academic scholarship to a female undergraduate student at the University of Detroit Mercy if they had a 3.0 cumulative GPA or higher and completed the 500-word essay.

Undergraduate and Graduate Partnership Activities:

• Theta Tau partnered with Alpha Rho Omega and Beta Mu to host the 91st Great Lakes Regional Conference.

• Theta Tau partnered with Beta Mu to perform in the 91st Great Lakes Regional Conference Step Show.

Recruitment and Reactivation

• Theta Tau has done multiple sisterly relation activities such as going out to eat, studying, and stroll practices.

Conferences Attended

• Undergraduate Round-Up. 4 sorors attended.

• Regional Conference. 2 sorors attended

Chapter Awards/Honors/Recognition –Local, regional, and international awards

• Soror Chelsea Booker was acknowledged during the 2021 undergraduate round up for receiving a GPA between 3.5 - 3.99.

• Soror Rachel Ridley was acknowledged during the 2021 undergraduate round up for receiving a GPA between 3.5 - 3.99.

• EAF- Platinum Level

Significant Soror achievements

• Soror Chelsea Booker received bachelor’s degree.

• Soror Chelsea Booker served as a member of the Great Lakes Region Undergraduate Roundup Committee and served as a speaker.

• Soror Rachel Ridley received bachelor’s degree.

• Soror Raven Boraders became a member of the OBU E-Board as the Volunteer Coordinator at Saginaw Valley State University.

• Soror Reanna Brown-Deacon was accepted into Saginaw Valley State University Nursing Program.

• Soror Jordan Harvey served as a member of the Great Lakes Region Undergraduate Roundup Committee and served as a speaker.

• Soror Alexis Lenoir served as a member of the Great Lakes Region Undergraduate Roundup Committee and served as a speaker.

• Soror Alexis Lenoir received Dean’s list recognition for the Fall 2021 and Winter 2022 semester.

• Soror Jala Smith received bachelor’s degree.

Program Highlights

HBCU For Life: A Call to Action

• HBCU 4 Life: This event educated students about HBCUs. During the program, we covered HBCU history, benefits, and guest speakers discussed their experiences.

• Considering Graduate School? The chapter addressed how to get a master's degree from an HBCU on Instagram. It discussed Howard, Alabama State, and Lincoln's admittance standards.

• I Love The Game!: The event supported HBCUs and tested attendees' HBCU knowledge. A Kahoot was made with 31 questions about HBCU history and famous alumni. Winner received a $25 Visa gift card for most correct answers. This event supported HBCUs, educated others about their heritage, and encouraged increased attendance.

Women’s Healthcare and Wellness

• Breast Cancer Awareness Day: On Breast Cancer Awareness Day, the chapter explored women's health, breast cancer, and symptoms. Two breast cancer survivors spoke on the necessity of yearly mammograms.

• Workout Wednesday: Every Wednesday for the month of October, we participated in a 30-minute workout via Zoom.

• Mental Health Monday’s: A social media post regarding the seriousness of mental health and resources.

• The Shake Up: The chapter highlighted the importance of staying fit and building good habits during the event. Chapter members gave attendees a workout. Overall, the activity was developed to enhance women's health and fitness, with heart health as a focus.

• Pink Goes Red for Heart Health: Mu Phi explored the significance of maintaining a healthy lifestyle and learning more about heart disease. During the event, a guest spoke about her challenges with heart health and gave advice on how to achieve an optimal health.

Building Your Economic Legacy

• PHine Finances: The chapter organized an event to discuss collegiate financial challenges, budgeting, and panel discussion on spending habits. Speakers covered credit, how to increase it, the pros and cons of credit card use.

• Working Nine to 1908: The chapter created a free space to discuss building our economic legacy with the attendees. The discussion promoted financial knowledge and the need of keeping a balanced life balance to support mental health, which can be affected by personal finance practices.

The Arts!

• Respect the Arts: The chapter showed Respect, the Aretha Franklin Movie, which highlighted her legacy. The movie was selected based on how Aretha Franklin's civil rights work touched her community, music business, and world.

• Raw Talent: Mu Phi made a call to action to help support black excellence. The chapter encouraged guest to stop by the Saginaw Arts museum to view the “Black Hand Side,” created by Kevin Jones.

• Kevin Jones, creator of Blactiquing, joined via Zoom as a guest speaker. Jones spoke about the “Black Hand Side,” and the importance of embracing and supporting black artists. Art pieces from the museum were displayed.

Global Impact

• Warm & Cozy Drive: The chapter held a warm & cozy drive to benefit Stone

• Elementary. Gently used or new hats, scarves and gloves were accepted. Donation boxes were located around the campus. Over 100+ items were collected and donated.

• Thanksgiving Canned Food Drive: Mu Phi conducted a food drive to collect non-perishable food items. All items were donated to the Hidden Harvest Non-profit organization.

• Love Thy Community: The chapter held a garment drive titled "Love Thy Community." The Underground Railroad received a donation of 70 pairs of shoes and 200+ clothing items.

• Adopt a Family: Mu Phi teamed up with Adopt a Family to help a family in need for the holidays.

Community Collaboration/Projects

• Mu Phi participated in Skee-Week.

• Sorors Alexis Lenoir, Chelsea Booker, Rachel Ridley, and Jordan Harvey volunteered at the Saginaw Eastside Soup Kitchen.

• Mu Phi participated in blood drive conducted by Madam Regional Director Soror Carrie.

• Promoted donating blood to the Versiti Blood Center of Michigan.

• Provided addresses of locations to donate blood.

Chapter Events/Special Programs

• Mu Phi participated in “Red Pride Picnic” on campus.

• Students were able to come to the chapters table and learn more about the organization. A sign-up sheet was provided for attendees to receive emails about future events on campus.

Undergraduate & Graduate partnership activities

• Soror Alexis was joined by two members of graduate chapter during Mu Phi’s Warm and Cozy Drive at Stone Elementary School in Saginaw Michigan.

• Sorors Chelsea Booker, Rachel Ridley, and Jordan Harvey spoke at the graduate chapters Founders Day event.

• Soror Alexis Lenoir gave greetings during graduate chapters’ annual fundraising event, Hats Off to Moms.

Conferences Attended

• Boule – 0 Sorors Attended

• Undergraduate Roundup and Basilei Leadership Conference- 7 Sorors Attended

• Michigan Cluster Conference- 1 Soror Attended

• Great Lakes Regional Conference- 4 Sorors Attended

• Leadership Seminar- 0 Sorors Attended

Chapter Awards, Honors & Recognition

• Soror Amiya Carreras – CSLC Laker Active Citizen Award

• Soror Jasmine Wilson – Recognition of Exelmplary Leadership (Student Life Award)

• Soror Jasmine Wilson – GVSU National Pan-Hellenic Greek Council Dean’s list

• GVSU Student Life Outstanding Educational Program Award

• GVSU Student Life - CSLC Community Impact Award

• Winter 2022 – Highest National Pan-Hellenic Council GPA

Program Highlights

• ProKect Yourself- Self-Defense Techniques were taught by Instructor Shonk. The program taught physical self-defense tactics while also reinforcing the importance of working out. This program was nominated for Outstanding Educational Program.

• Pretty Mindful-Presentation given by Soror Dana Lasenby discussing mental health and how to adapt healthy stress management techniques.

• Real Deal with the Doula’ s- A presentation is given by Doula’s who discussed the work that they do with expectant mothers and their influence in closing the gap between mortality and Black mothers. This program received the Outstanding Educational Program award at the Student Life Award ceremony.

• The PEARLfect Plate was an event that promoted healthy eating and heart health. We made a nutritional meal for the attendees who came and discussed the benefits of healthy eating.

Community Collaboration Projects

• Prevent Zone Hazing Prevention 101: College Edition 101 - Completed by each member of the chapter

• Sexual Assault + Domestic Violence Seminar – Completed by each member of the chapter

• Gift of Life Co-Presentation

• Winter Student Organization Showcase

• GVSU Community Service with CSLC

• YBBW’s Beautiful Week in Color

• Royal Dancers Dancing Through the 2000’s

• Kirkhof Blackout

• GVSU Pickard Pizza Party

• BSU’s Cafe Mahogany

Fundraising Activities

• Balloon Pop: Fun prizes were given out for students who decided to pop a balloon for a dollar. 2 Days $119 profit.

• Candy Grams: Candy Grams were available for purchase prior to Valentine’s Day for students to send to other students or faculty members on Valentine’s Day. 2 Days $94 profit.

• Flint Water Drive: Cases of Water and monetary donations were collected to donate to an elementary school still suffering from effects of the Flint water crisis. 3 Days $200 dollars in monetary donations collected and donated to Flint.

Scholarship Donation

• The Nu Theta Chapter awarded two Women of Color on Campus (Tiarrah Judkins and Lauren Lucas) scholarship of $500 each. They were awarded The RemArKAble Women Scholarship based on Academic Standing and GPA! The purpose of this scholarship is to award women on campus who demonstrate remarkable leadership in their community.

Community Service

• CSLC Drop-in Days of Service (January-April)

• GVSU MLK Day of Service

• CSLC Community Outreach Week

• Heartside Park Lunch Delivery

• GVSU Days of Community Action

• Kids Food Basket

• The Other Way Ministries

• Humane Society dog toy making

• Writing letters to retirement communities

• Great Lakes Regional Conference: EAF Breakfast

• Over 50 hours of community service completed this semester

Conferences Attended

• Soror’s Amiya and RaKya served as voting delegates for the Nu Theta chapter at the Great Lakes Regional Conference where business sessions were held along with fellowship and activities with undergraduate and graduate sorors in the region. Nu Theta received two distinctions during the conference

 Gold EAF Chapter Contribution

 Undergraduate Chapter with perfect MIP submission in the spring of 2021

• Association of Fraternal Leadership and Values (AFLV Central)

• Soror RaKya represented the Nu Theta chapter at this conference that entailed main and individual sessions along with an NPHC town hall

Recruitment and Reactivation

• All Sorors attended Kirkhof Blackout Event to talk about Greek Life and Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.

• Sorors Lauren Thomas, Amiya Carreras and RaKya Collins attended the Winter Student Organization Showcase to promote the Nu Theta Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated.

International and Regional Positions

• Soror Michonni Ward – Undergraduate Activities Committee Undergraduate Round-up Committee

Program Highlights Signature Program

Impact Days - celebration and activities:

• Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® Founders’ Day – Nu Phi attended the GLR virtual Founders’ Day Celebration.

• Pink Goes Red Day of Heart Health – Nu Phi collaborated with Theta Lambda Omega hosting a virtual event. Nu Phi created a fun and entertaining Tik Tok highlighting heart health facts.

Community Collaboration / Projects

• Nu Phi hosted Women’s Healthcare and Wellness information via zoom during the 2022 Skee-Week.

• Nu Phi continues to give back to the Pontiac Community by giving women’s hygiene products to the Pontiac Lighthouse and speaking on college panels to high school students for Project Upward Bound.

 Nu Phi assisted the OU NPHC in volunteering for the Pontiac’s Walton Charter Academy back to school bash.

 Nu Phi hosted a back to school, school supply drive on Oakland University campus.

Chapter Events / Special Programs

• Oakland University Pan Hellenic Council raised funds for their NPHC fund. Nu Phi sorors raised the most money in Winter 2022 semester and again in the Fall of 2022.

• Chapter Basileus – Soror Najae’ Ratcliff is serving as a peer mentor of the Project Upward Bound-OU Chapter.

• Chapter Member – Soror Shalom Byrd will be studying abroad in London, England in the Fall 2022 semester.

Undergraduate & Graduate Partnership Activities

• Theta Lambda Omega and Nu Phi Chapters had a joint meeting in April 2022 which was hosted by Theta Lambda Omega.

• An ongoing Mentor and Mentee program, in which a Theta Lambda Omega soror is paired with a Nu Phi soror to assist them with professional and personal goals, tutoring needs, and is designed to bridge the gap between graduate and undergraduate sorors.

• Theta Lambda Omega and Nu Phi shared moments together during the Regional Conference.

Recruitment and Reactivation

• Fall of 2021 Nu Phi had Membership Intake for 6 new members: Soror Shalom Byrd, Soror Daija Hayes, Soror Najae’ Ratcliff, Soror Michonni Ward, Soror Faith Washington, and Soror Deja Yeargin.

• Winter of 2022 Nu Phi had Membership Intake for 4 new members: Soror Elisa Love, Soror Tamera Turner, Soror Aaiyana West and, Soror I’Mari Williams.

Conference Attendance

• Five (5) Sorors attended the 2022 Great Lakes Regional Conference in Detroit, Michigan.

International and Regional Positions

• N/A

Chapter Awards/Honors/Recognitions

• Soror Chloe Godbold graduated Fall 2022 from the University of Michigan-Dearborn with a Bachelor of Arts majoring in Journalism and Screen Studies with a minor in Political Science with Honors and is continuing her career in the journalism field as Multimedia Journalist at Mid-Michigan Now.

• Soror Mychelle Brady graduated Fall 2022 from the University of Michigan-Dearborn with a Bachelor of Arts majoring in Communications with a minor in Digital Marketing with High Honors and is continuing her career at Plante Moran as a B2B Marketing Coordinator.

• Soror Jaida Futch graduated Spring 2022 from the University of Michigan-Dearborn with a Bachelor of Arts majoring in Early Childhood Education and is continuing her career in teaching.

• Soror Sadé Lemons graduated Spring 2022 from the University of Michigan-Dearborn with a Bachelor of Science majoring in Biology and is continuing her career in Entrepreneurship and work in her field.

• Soror Alanna Harris graduated Spring 2022 from the University of Michigan-Dearborn with a Bachelor of Science in Engineering majoring in Mechanical Engineering and is pursuing her career as a Product Development Manager at Mattel, Incorporated.

• Soror Kylar Cartiér Daniels was awarded three awards at the University of Michigan-Dearborn’s 2022 Annual Student Leadership Awards Ceremony receiving the following:  Distinguished Student Leader  Commitment to Service Certificate  Bridge Builder & Campus Connecter Certificate

• Soror Kylar Cartiér Daniels was the recipient of the Richard M. Haddrill Scholarship for the 2021-2022 school year and was awarded a certificate at the Celebration of Excellence Ceremony at UM-Dearborn.

Program Highlights

• Virtual Study Tables (September 27th, 2021) 

For this event, students were able to kick off their semester of studies by studying with members of the Xi Phi Chapter virtually where we talked about everyone’s goals for the school year.

• Big Bang Global Impact: Afghanistan Refugee Care Kits - Global Impact (October 17th - October 23rd, 2021)

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For this event, we had a 7-day window where we allowed students from the University of MichiganDearborn campus as well as others to be able to donate items at the Involvement Hub that can be used to make and create Refugee Care Kits (i.e. sanitary items) that we can donate to Afghanistan Refugees at the organization Samaritas, one of the largest providers of refugee services, resettling families from all over the world. We were able to donate over 30lbs of sanitary items.

• Virtual Church Service at Alfred Street Baptist Church - Undergraduate Day of Prayer (October 17th, 2021)

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For this event that took place during our Skee Week, students from the University of MichiganDearborn were welcomed and invited to participate in a virtual church service that included meditation at the Alfred Street Baptist Church.

• Skyrocket your Economic Legacy - Building your Economic Legacy (October 18th, 2021)

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This next virtual event that took place during our Skee Week featured guest speaker Soror Lynnorra Phillips who is the owner of Optix Financial Services who spoke to 4+ students online about different finance building accounts, taxes, and retirement accounts.

Program Highlights (continued)

• Universal Poetry - The Arts! (October 19th, 2021)

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The third Skee Week event held involved providing history of trailblazing Black women poets and writers during the Harlem Renaissance and students sharing their favorite poem.

• Bossanova Step - Women’s Healthcare and Wellness (October 20th, 2021)

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This fourth Skee Week event was about being fit and healthy while still having fun. We invited university students to participate in a step class hosted by Soror Micah White who is the owner of Miic’s Way. Students had fun breaking a sweat enjoying their favorite songs playing in the background and learned the importance of staying active.

• Hidden Stars: HBCU Jeopardy - HBCU For Life (October 22nd, 2022)

• This fifth Skee Week event was held virtually to educate university students about what HBCUs are, the importance of them, and how we can keep the longevity of them. Students were then able to be quizzed through a fun Jeopardy game activity to test their knowledge.

• Sisterly Relations at Plymouth Orchards & Cider Mill - Sisterly Relations (October 23rd, 2021)

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For this final event of Skee Week, university students were encouraged to relax and have a little bit of fun by coming to the Plymouth Orchards & Cider Mill where they got to know Sorors of the Xi Phi Chapter a bit more and enjoyed carving pumpkins as well in addition to eating food.

• Not Applicable for Spring 2022 or Summer 2022 - No Programs were held for this time.

Community Collaboration/Projects

• Go Blue Bash Event (August 31st, 2021)

• Meet the Greeks Showcase (September 9th, 2021)

• UM-Dearborn NPHC Week (October 11th - October 14th, 2021)

• Westminster Church of Detroit Thanksgiving Drive (November 25th, 2021)

• Meet the NPHC (March 17th, 2022)

• A Girl’s Dream - Pack and Jam STEAM Kits Volunteer Event (February 5th, 2022)

• Go Blue Bash Event (August 26th, 2022)

Scholarship Donations

• Not Applicable - No Scholarship Donations.

Conferences Attended

• 91st Great Lakes Regional Conference March 24th-27th Huntington Place Detroit, MI

Hosted by Alpha Rho Omega, Beta Mu, and Theta Tau chapters

1 Soror attended and served as a Delegate

• 70th Alpha Kappa Alpha Boule July 10th-15th, 2022

Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, FL

1 Soror attended and served as Delegate

Recruitment and Reactivation

• The EKsKwisite 1 (Fall 2021)

• Table at University Events (i.e., Go Blue Bash)

• Dinners

International and Regional Positions

• Soror Larhonda Richardson 2021 Undergraduate Roundup Committee Chairmen

• Soror Hollie Ballentine 2021 Undergraduate Roundup Planning Committee Member

• Soror Kai Bratton Musical Selection 2021 Undergraduate Roundup

Chapter Awards/Honors/Recognition

• Soror Hollie Ballentine

Elected Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer for the Panhellenic Council on Albion College Campus.

• Soror Cianna Brown

Graduated from Albion College on May 7, 2022

MIAA Triple Jump Champion

MIAA 4x400 Meter Relay Champion

Brit 2022 Comeback Award

• Soror Lauren Reed

Winning Breakout Athlete of the Year

MIAA Athlete of the Week

SAAC Student-Athlete Spotlight Winner

11.5 PPG, 7.4 RPG, 3.1 A/G.

• Soror Layla Wilks

Graduated from Albion College on May 7, 2022

MIAA 4x100 Rely Champions

Program Highlights

• Living Pretty Fall ‘21 

Protect Yo Income! 

A virtual workshop on Zoom with Victoria and James Lockett taught us the importance of financial stability, generational wealth, and how to take the steps to start saving money correctly.

• Horror Talk

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Guest Speaker Denae Hill, a credited writer for Jordan’s Peele award-winning film Candy Man, joined Sigma Zeta to discuss the struggles and importance of Black film writers, and the inspiration behind the film.

• Pretty Girl 101: How to be healthy.  Dr. Dafina Allen led a virtual workshop where she talked about dieting practice, and exercise, and even gave everyone a free diet consultation with her.

• Thursday Night Lights! 

We talk about the history and legacy of different HBCU Football teams, the importance and impact the players have/had, lastly, we showed clips from different football games

• Ivy GameΣZ 

Squid Game-themed fundraiser for Children of Haiti and Refugee Projects. Participants were asked to do small challenges to win points for their team, in total we raised $100.

Program Highlights Signature Program (continued)

Spring 22

• Black Business Matter 

Sigma Zeta started Skee-Week SPR’ 22 by highlighting black-owned businesses on our Instagram (@aka_sigmazeta), keeping up with a campus tradition on March 17, 2022, Sigma Zeta partnered with Albion College Poetry Club to host

• Speak out Your Feeling: Poetry Slam, 

Sigma Zeta partnered with Albion College Poetry Club to host our 3rd open mic on campus. We had Soror Kai Bratton showcase her talent by singing multiple pieces and Soror Hollie Ballentine sharing written poems as well.

• Put Ya Back in It: Trap Zumba 

Soror Lauren Reed led 15 participants (including sorors) in rhythmic exercising for an hour. informational posts via Instagram, we highlight

• Power: Africa’s Land and Culture 

Sigma Zeta posted informational post about the Swahili Language and its rich history, while promoting different organizations to donate and/or learn more/

• HBCU exhibit 

Sigma Zeta Highlighted Delaware State University, North Carolina Central University, Tougaloo College, and Elizabeth City State University, we gave background information on the HBCUs and showed off their beautiful campuses.

• Trunk or Treat 

Sigma Zeta participated in the annual trunk or treat hosted by the Panhellenic Council and InterFraternal Council, this event is open to the Albion Community.

• Sigma Zeta’s Birthday 

On Sigma Zeta’s Charter Day we had a short tabling event on campus where we have out cake and ice cream. We talked to students and faculty about the history and importance of Sigma Zeta on Albion College’ s campus.

• Ugly Christmas Sweater Game Night on campus.  We played multiple games during the night, but towards the end, all participants came together to play a Christmas-themed family feud where the winners were given bragging rights and candy.

Community Collaboration Project

• Harrington Mentor Project 

Sorors planned and managed multiple volunteers to spend one hour at the local elementary school once a week for 3 months. The group produced activities to do with the kids, a craft, and an educational portion.

Fundraising Events

• Children of Haiti and Refugee Projects 

During Skee-Week we raised $100 towards COHRP by hosting a Squid Game themed game night

• AWARE Inc 

Donation boxes was set up around campus to collect hair products for black hair to make a gift basket and donate to AWARE Inc.

• Sigma Zeta Chapter  We hosted an event called Pie an Alpha where the proceeds went toward Sigma Zeta conference budget and raised $200 a new best for Sigma Zeta.

Conferences Attended

• Great Lakes Region 91st Regional Conference. 

Soror Lauren Reed participated in the Legacy Parade with her mother Soror Lisa Reed.

Soror Gwendolyn L. Kirtley Great Lakes Regional Director

Soror Gwendolyn L. Kirtley was installed as the Great Lakes Regional Director of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® in July 2022 at the 70th biennial international convention in Orlando, Florida. She will execute her term under the dynamic leadership of Danette Anthony Reed, the sorority’s International President & CEO.

As Regional Director, she is responsible for leading over 7,000 accomplished, educated, and service-oriented women who commit daily to enhancing the lives of their respective communities. With a vision for a “Greater” Great Lakes Region, Ms. Kirtley has galvanized members from the great states of Michigan, Ohio, Western Pennsylvania, NOWPA, and Michigan to grow “Greater Together” in service and sisterhood. Ms. Kirtley was initiated as a charter member of Nu Upsilon Chapter at Capital University in 1981. With more than 40 years of committed service to her beloved sisterhood, she is both a Silver Star and a Life Member. She is the epitome of an Alpha Kappa Alpha woman on a mission to serve all mankind. She has leveraged her professional and business acumen at every level of the organization with a focus on raising the next generation of the sorority’s leaders, prioritizing mentorship, collaboration, and inclusion. As a member of the sorority’s first graduate chapter, Alpha Omega, she has held numerous roles including: President; First Vice President; Second Vice President; Chairman of Membership, Program, and Standards Committees; and Chairman of the Alpha Omega Foundation, Incorporated®. At the regional level, she has served as the Michigan Cluster Coordinator, Chairman of the President’s Council, Protocol Chairman, and Co-Chairman of the 87th Great Lakes Regional Conference. Internationally, as a member of the Leadership Development Committee, she co-designed the curriculum and has facilitated training for hundreds of members who have earned various sorority certifications. She has presented nearly one hundred sorority workshops and has served as Founders’ Day keynote speaker for celebrations in the region. Ms. Kirtley is a recipient of numerous awards and accolades of distinction, notably the Great Lakes Region Margaret Davis Bowen Graduate Basileus Award and the Pamela L. Redden Outstanding Silver Star Award.

Professionally, Gwendolyn Kirtley retired with over 36 years of experience with State Farm Insurance as a Claims Service Support Supervisor and Claims & Litigation Specialists. As an active member of the State Farm Weather & Catastrophe Team, the largest catastrophe team and fleet in the insurance industry, Ms. Kirtley directed disaster relief and provided aid amid the impact of Hurricanes Katrina, Sandy, Harvey, Irma, Maria, and Andrew. She is a former board member of the American Red Cross, Berea Family & Children Services, Garfield Heights Community Center, and Ivy Plaza Management Corporation. She is currently an active member of her local NAACP chapter, and ambassador with the local United Way and the American Red Cross organizations.

Gwendolyn Kirtley received her Bachelor of Arts in Art Therapy from Capital University. She is a devoted mother of two adult children, Nichole A. Kirtley, who is also a member of the sorority and Carl Marsalis Kirtley, both of whom are HBCU graduates, Howard University and Clark Atlanta University, respectively. She is engaged to Mr. Paul Redd. Her fiancé, children, and church family are treasured blessings and constant reminders of her favorite scripture, that to whom much is given, much is required.

Soror Geraldine Horton

Graduate Great Lakes Cluster Coordinator

Soror Geraldine Horton (Gerri) is a graduate of Buffalo State College with a Bachelor’s degrees in Business Education, Master’s Degree In Business Education, and a CAS in School Administration and Supervision. In addition, she holds a certificate of School Transformation and Turn Around from Harvard University Graduate School of Education. Gerri was an employee of the Buffalo Public School System for 30 years prior to her retirement in August of 2012.

Gerri is a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church serving as Church Council Secretary, serving on The Daily Bread Food Truck Committee, member of The LINKS, Inc, Buffalo Chapter, Member of Leadership Buffalo and a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® Gamma Phi Omega Chapter.

Gerri is currently serving Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® Great Lakes Region as the Great Lakes Graduate Cluster Coordinator, Membership Chairman of Gamma Phi Omega Chapter, she has served the sorority on the International Standards Committee during the Excellence Administration. She has previously served Alpha Kappa Alpha as the Great Lakes Cluster Coordinator, NOWPA Cluster Coordinator, Chairman of the 85th Great Lakes Regional Conference, President and Vice President of Gamma Phi Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® .

Gerri’s motto: it is through service that we gain our greatest reward. It is most rewarding to have had an opportunity to serve the students and the community of Buffalo, New York as a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® .

Soror Selena Carter

Undergraduate Great Lakes Cluster Coordinator

Soror Selena Carter the Secretary of the Outstanding Omega Chapter in Cleveland, Ohio. During her time on Notre Dame’s Campus, she currently serves as the President of the Black Student Union, and a mentor and leader at the First Generational Center. What led her to Ohio from New Jersey was her love for lacrosse, in which she played the past 12 years earning her first ever Conference Championship title in 2021. Selena’s main goal is to bring the NDC campus together as one and give equal opportunities to all.

Within the sorority, she has held the position of Secretary and her current position as The Undergraduate Great Lakes Region Cluster Coordinator. She has also become the first recipient of the Marian B Wallace scholarship, which was awarded to the Soror who served her chapter, her community, and her university with excellence. Outside of sorority and college life, she works as a home health aide bringing bedside care to the ill, elderly, and disabled

Her love for helping her community continues to build new connections and relationships with people she meets. In her free time, she loves cooking, traveling, and practicing self-care.

Soror VanessaA. Coakley Michigan

Graduate Cluster Coordinator Iota Sigma Omega

Soror Vanessa A. Coakley serves as the Great Lakes Region Michigan Cluster Coordinator. She has been a proud member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated®, Iota Sigma Omega Chapter for over 20 years and was initiated into the Iota Sigma Omega Chapter on December 2, 2001. She is the immediate past Great Lakes Region Undergraduate Activities Co-chairman. Soror Vanessa has also served on the tellers committee, undergraduate activities committee, scrapbook judge, philacter, recorder and as a Regional Conference presenter for the Great Lakes Region. At the chapter level she has served as Basileus, Anti-Basileus, Tamiouchos and 13 years as the Graduate Advisor for the Delta Chi Chapter at Western Michigan University. She has chaired fundraising, program, scrapbook, and audit committees in addition to serving on several committees during her tenure. Soror Vanessa has won Graduate Advisor of the year twice.

Soror Vanessa is the first African American Managing Director for Empower and responsible for plans over $500 million in the Not-For-Profit market. Vanessa is responsible for contract negotiations and leading a team of subject matter experts who assist with strategic-level aspects of the client’s retirement plan, including participant education and communications, plan design and benchmarking. Vanessa joined the company in 1994 and has over 28 years of experience in the retirement services industry.

Soror Vanessa has been married for 28 years to Vernon L. Coakley Jr. He is a member of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.®, Pi Lambda Sigma Chapter, and the Chief of Public Safety for the City of Kalamazoo. Their union produced three beautiful children, Vernon III, Soror Valerie, Iota Sigma Omega Chapter and Vincent, Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.®, Delta Kappa Chapter. Both of her sons are serving in the United State Marines Corp as Lance Corporals. She is the proud Love (grandma) to two-year-old Elijah!

Soror Vanessa received her bachelor’s in business administration from Western Michigan University and her MBA from the University of Phoenix, West Michigan Campus. She is a member of Way of Life Family Christian Center and a former Northside Rocket Football Cheerleading Coach. In her spare time Soror Vanessa enjoys reading and creating jewelry.

People will try to limit your success and doubt your ability. We are not expected to break barriers. Know that failure is not an option; challenges help you grow, and success is your promise from God. I desire to inspire women to be “Greater Together” by uplifting one another, collaborating, uniting, removing limitations, and pushing each other to “soar to greater heights”!

Soror Makayla Sumrall

Undergraduate Cluster Coordinator

Soror Makayla Tariah Sumrall is the financial secretary of the Beta Mu Chapter at Wayne State University. In addition to being financial secretary, she has served as the Wayne State University Women Field Captain where she was elected to the monthly Athletic Leadership Luncheons.

Within the university, she has spent much time serving her community and mentoring younger pre-medical students. Outside of her time within the community and inside of the classroom, she spends a lot of time perfecting her craft on the track. Within just the past year Ms. Sumrall has broken four school records, one conference record, earned USTFCCA Honorable Mention American, had the fastest time in the Midwest region in the 60m dash, and had two of the top five fastest 100m dash times in the Midwest region.

Ms. Sumrall was initiated in 2021 into the Beta Mu Chapter at Wayne State University in Detroit, MI.

Ms. Sumrall is pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in Neuroscience, with a psychology minor. As a Neuroscience major, Ms. Sumrall has been active in the university’ s pre-medicine club. During the pandemic, Ms. Sumrall worked on the frontline as a Medical Assistant for a family physician’s office. She now works for the University’s Department of Chemistry as a Solution & Chemical Assistant for all chemistry laboratories on campus. In addition to her career pursuit, she has been on the Dean’s List for Fall 2021 and the Winter 2022 semester; with a 4.0 during the Fall 2021 semester. Furthermore, she was the recipient of the D2 ADA Academic Achievement Award, and GLIAC Conference All-Academic Excellence Team for both the indoor and outdoor track and field seasons. Upon graduation, Ms. Sumrall plans to attend medical school. She is interested in psychiatry with a concentration in sports psychiatry and partnering with a university.

Soror Jamila N. Taylor, MD Basileus

TauAlpha Omega Chapter

Soror Jamila N. Taylor, a native Detroiter is the 16th Basileus of the Tau Alpha Omega chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. She attended Hampton University in Hampton, VA, exposing her to the richness, influence, and power of the African American story and Black experience. It became imperative that after college Jamila create a life that not only brought personal success and satisfaction, but demonstrated the success of minorities in America, and served as an example in her community. Jamila returned to Detroit to attend Wayne State University School of Medicine to pursue her medical degree and with hopes to address the numerous conditions plaguing underserved

After becoming a board-certified Family Physician, Jamila chose to use her medical knowledge and skills to directly support underserved communities in Detroit through her work at The Bowman Community Health Center. The desire to give back to her own neighborhood through education and empowerment was her main focus during her tenure there, however her passion for residency education brought her back to Ascension Providence in 2014, when she joined the clinical faculty. She enjoys the opportunity to share knowledge with patients, medical learners and the community, and has quickly established herself as one of the departmental speakers-taking every opportunity to represent primary care, her practice, and engage and partner with all looking to take control of their health. Since her return to the Ascension Health System, Jamila has participated in many aspects of the residency curriculum, currently serves on several health system committees and currently holds the position as the Medical Director of the Ascension Providence Deighton Family Practice-she was also recently selected to become a part of the MI Ascension Medical Group Board of Directors.

Soror Jamila knows that medicine is one of her callings, and healthy living is more than sharing medical knowledge and encouraging lifestyle modifications-spiritual relationship, uplift and guidance is just as important, perhaps a more important adjunct to the medical advice she provides. As an engaged member, previous adult Sunday school instructor, and worship leader at the Spirit of Christ Ministry in Eastpointe, MI. Jamila also serves in the ministry of helps and travels with the Tish Walker Empowerment Ministries.

While Soror Jamila finds significance in serving God, her community and the sisterhood, her commitment to family is just as important. Being the wife to LaTawn and mother to Naima are her most coveted responsibilities.

Soror Paulina Johnson, MBA Cluster Conference Chairman

TauAlpha Omega Chapter

Soror Paulina Johnson was initiated into Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated®, Nu Lambda Chapter at Indiana University Northwest in 1996. She is the immediate past Basileus of Tau Alpha Omega Chapter.

As a proud Silver Star, Life Member, and Member of the Heritage Club, Soror Paulina has served in various leadership roles within the sorority. At the chapter level, she has served as Health Promotion Chairman, Philacter, Membership Chairman and Basileus of Eta Kappa Omega Chapter. At the regional level, she served on the Illinois State Connection Committee, Public Relations/ Communications Chairman for the 88th Great Lakes Regional Conference, and as a General Co -Chairman for the 2022 Metro Detroit 9 AKA Joint Founders serving as the Great Lakes Regional Communications Chairman under the leadership of Gwendolyn L. Kirtley, Great Lakes Regional Director.

As a great granddaughter of Nathaniel Beasley (Patient Number #30 in the Tuskegee Experiment), Soror Paulina has known since she was a young girl, the legacy she has come from and the call that is on her life to achieve, inspire and help others. With a passion for mentorship, education, community service and development, she founded the non organization, Achieve Against All Odds, a mentoring organization, in 2013. In addition, Paulina self-published her first memoir, “I AM YOU – Achieving Against All Odds” to inspire others to pursue their dreams despite any obstacle they face. Soror Paulina has extensive organizational leadership experience and is a sought-after career coach and motivational speaker.

Soror Paulina has spent the past 20 years of her corporate career in the sales department of ArcelorMittal, the world’s leading steel producer. She has held several key roles with ever increasing responsibility, culminating with her current position, Ford Global Account Manager. In this role, she is responsible for providing commercial leadership and management, developing and implementing a selling strategy, and driving global cooperation and decision-making for the Ford account. While managing a diverse global team she continues to be recognized as an industry leader. Paulina counts it a privilege as she is the only African American senior leader within ArcelorMittal.

Soror Paulina’s life achievements have been featured in various media outlets and she is the recipient of numerous awards and honors. She beams with joy at her most significant achievement, motherhood, and is the proud mother of four children, Paul, Soror Kylar, and twins Phineas and Phoenix.

Soror Paulina has a strong faith in God, infectious laugh and sense of humor. She has a love of people and prides herself on never meeting a stranger.

Soror Lisa E. Dubose, EdD, M.Ed., BBA Great Lakes Representative to the International Membership Committee

A proud Silver Star and Life Member, Soror Lisa Dubose was initiated into Alpha Lambda Chapter at the University of Toledo in 1987. She is currently an active member of Zeta Alpha Omega Chapter where she has served in a variety of positions, including its Centennial Basileus, Anti-Basileus, Epistoleus, Graduate Advisor, Membership Chairman, Fundraiser Chairman, Parliamentarian, Basilei Council Chairman, and Cluster Conference Chairman. Soror Lisa received 1st Place Outstanding Basileus award and honored during the chapter’s, 2022 Founders’ Day Black Girls’ Who Rock with a ‘pearl award’ for service.

Soror Lisa has also had the pleasure of serving on committees at the regional level, such as the Resolution and Program Committees; as the 2018-2022 Northern Ohio and Western Pennsylvania Cluster Coordinator; the 2022 Great Lakes Region Leadership Institute Chairman and the Great Lakes Region 2022 Boule gala co-chairman. Soror Lisa is honored to currently serve as an International Membership Committee member and the Great Lakes Region Membership Chairman.

Professionally Soror Lisa is dually certified in the field of Human Resources, as an HRCI Senior Professional HR; a SHRM Senior Certified Professional and also is a Certified Affirmative Action Professional. As an adjunct professor, she has taught a master’s Strategic Human Resources course for the University of Notre Dame for several years. Soror Lisa is employed with Bowling Green State University and is Director of HR, Employee Relations and Professional Development. She also directs the annual, 4-month HR Leadership Academy and was honored with a Woman of Distinction award for her university contributions.

Soror Lisa is a woman of strong faith, devoted to family and friends, and is an advocate for justice, having served as lead investigator on cases of discrimination and harassment. She served as a steering committee member and ultimately as the statewide co-chairman of the State of the State (SOS) conference for Ohio universities and businesses focusing on equity, diversity, and opportunity. Soror Lisa is also the Vice President of the Toledo Chapter of Girl Friends, Inc.

Soror Lisa has Bachelor of Business Administration and Master of Educational Leadership degrees, both with an emphasis in Human Resources, from the University of Toledo; and earned her Doctorate in Leadership from Bowling Green State University.

Soror

Jackie Davis-

Betserai,

MSA, PMP Great Lakes Representative to the International

Program Committee

Soror Jackie Davis-Betserai is a Life Member, Silver Star, and active member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated®, Eta Iota Omega Chapter, Inkster, Michigan. She was initiated into Zeta Rho Chapter at Central Michigan University in 1985. Over the past 36 1/2 years, Soror Jackie has held leadership positions at the graduate and undergraduate levels, including Basileus, Grammateus, Great Lakes Regional Michigan Cluster CoChairman, Michigan Joint Founders' Day Technology Co-Chairman, 88th Great Lakes Regional Conference Corporate Sponsorship Chairman, Ways & Means Chairman and on various committees. In addition, Soror Jackie served as Service Builders Foundation Chairman and recently completed a 4-year term as Great Lakes Regional EAF Coordinator. She is a member of the Heritage Club and has received recognition as Great Lakes Region Outstanding Graduate Basileus and Eta Iota Omega Chapter Outstanding Graduate Soror. Soror Jackie currently serves on the International Program Committee as the Great Lakes Regional Representative and as Great Lakes Regional Program Committee Chairman. Soror Jackie is committed to helping sorors SOAR with the 2022-2026 international program initiatives.

Professionally, Soror Jackie Davis-Betserai is the owner of Jackie Davis State Farm Insurance in Canton, Michigan, and co-owner of Vail Technology Consultants. She brings a refreshingly practical, no-nonsense, and engaged approach to project management consulting, coaching, and speaking. Her clients appreciate her insights, sense of humor, and commitment to the success of others as her definition of her success. With 25+ years of real-world corporate leadership and hands-on management experience spanning automotive, information technology, insurance, healthcare, higher education, and non-profit service, Soror Jackie has managed organization portfolios, programs, and projects with budgets of up to $13million. She is an experienced leader who can oversee cross-functional teams on concurrent projects in diverse and complex environments.

Soror Jackie is a dynamic entrepreneur known for motivating and empowering youth and women around the metro-Detroit area in financial literacy, life skills, and career development. She coaches and mentors several young professionals and volunteers as a mentor and speaker for local high schools, colleges, and the Detroit Economic Club's Youth Financial Education Program. In addition, she is featured on the Detroit Economic Club's website for the student financial education program.

Soror Jackie has received numerous honors as a community leader, volunteer, and inspirational speaker. She recently received the 2021 Eta Iota Omega Chapter Diamond Community Leader Award. In addition, Soror Jackie has been featured in "Who's Who in Black Detroit," recognized as a 2014 Michigan Chronicle Woman of Excellence, and honored as a 2015 Woman of Achievement recipient. She was the 1st African-American female Project Manager in Compuware Products Lab, Farmington Hills, and possesses a BS degree in Organization Administration and an MSA degree in Information Resource Management from Central Michigan University. She also holds the prestigious Project Management Professional (PMP) credential, a Six Sigma Green Belt, and an Online Teaching certification. Soror Jackie is also a fully licensed and credentialed Insurance & Financial Services Professional and Rocket Mortgage Loan Originator.

Recognized for her volunteer work and successful fundraising efforts, Soror Jackie serves as a coach and mentor for several young professionals. She is 1st Vice President of Donahey Boys & Girls Club Advisory Council, a member of the Harvard Business Review Advisory Council, a member of the Project Management Institute, a member of the National Association of Women Business Owners, a member of Inforum Michigan, a Life Member and an Associate Member of Jack and Jill of America Inc; and a member of the Detroit Chapter of The Moles.

Soror Jackie is a member of Triumph Church. Together, Soror Jackie and her family enjoy a life focused on giving back and serving in community service-based organizations. Her favorite scripture is Luke 12:48, "To whom much is given, much will be required."

Soror Linda Hamlet

Great Lakes Representative to the International Standards Committee

Soror Linda Hamlet is a 22-year member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® and was initiated into the Theta Lambda Omega Chapter June 2000. Currently, Linda serves as Basileus of Omega Epsilon Omega Chapter in Novi, Michigan where she is a Charter Member and was recently appointed to the International Standards Committee representing the Great Lakes Region.

Linda has served in leadership roles at the local and regional levels, including Great Lakes Regional Conference Co-Chairman, Great Lakes Conference Evaluation Chairman and Michigan Cluster Chairman. Most recently, Linda has served as the Great Lakes Special Projects Chairman, member of Great Lakes Region Programs Committee, and Anti-Basileus and Basileus, Omega Epsilon Omega. Linda has been recognized for her committee work within Alpha Kappa Alpha and Omega Epsilon Omega.

As Special Projects Chairman, Linda facilitated the chartering of Alpha Beta Beta Omega Chapter, Canton, Ohio in 2021, facilitated the Underground Railroad and Ask The Doctor Mental Health webinars in 2020 and 2021, Co-Chairman 2022 Great Lakes History Book, and Lead – 2022 Great Lakes Region Cookbook.

Professionally, Linda is a retiree of General Motors/Delphi with 40 years of combined service, where she held several management positions in Global Purchasing and Contracts Management.

Linda is active at her church and serves as a member of the Building & Facilities Ministry, Black History Ministry Chairman and Travel Ministry Chairman.

Linda serves on the Michigan Veterans Foundation Board of Directors, Maximum Output Track Club (USATF- AAU) Board of Directors, and General Chairman for the annual Soar Like An Eagle Veterans Day Conference & Celebration.

Linda is the mother of Soror Shamari Hamlet, Rochester Hills, Michigan and Je’ree Nelson, Washington, DC.

Soror Kenyatta Jackson Lewis Great

Lakes Sisterly Relations Committee

Soror Kenyatta Jackson Lewis is an active member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® Eta Iota Omega Chapter, Inkster Michigan, where she was initiated in 1999.

Soror Kenyatta is a proud “worker-bee” soror, who has served in chapter executive committee roles as Grammateus and Anti-Grammateus, and member of the Nominating Committee, Eta Iota Omega Chapter. Soror Kenyatta was also a Charter Member of Omega Epsilon Omega Chapter in Novi, Michigan, where she served as the first chapter Epistoleus, and Legacy of Leadership Foundation Co-Chair.

Soror Kenyatta served at the regional level as the Co- Chairman of the 89th Great Lakes Regional Conference Legacy Parade and is excited to continue to SOAR with AKA® and grow “Greater Together” as a newly appointed member of the Great Lakes Region Sisterly Relations Committee.

Soror Kenyatta s chapter committee work experience throughout the years encompasses membership on multiple committees including The Arts, Black Family, Bylaws, Education, Health, June Breakfast, Membership, Pearltones, Protocol, Ringing Pearls, Scholarship, Sisterly Relations, Sorrelles, and Ways & Means. She has also served as Chairman/Co-Chairman of the following committees: Community Reception, Founders’ Day, Fundraising, June Breakfast, Protocol, Round Up, Scholarship, Sisterly Relations, and Sorrelles.

Professionally, Soror Kenyatta is a Manager at the Michigan Office of Children's Ombudsman, where she oversees the day-to-day operations of the department’s Intake Unit. Additionally, Soror Kenyatta enjoys her second career as a successful Realtor® with Charles Reinhart Realtors, Ann Arbor, Michigan.

Soror Nia T. Elvin

Great Lakes Sisterly Relations Committee

Soror Nia Elvin was initiated into Tau Alpha Omega Chapter in March of 2010. She has remained active and has had numerous positions within the chapter. Nia has held the positions of Global Impact Chairman, Family Strengthening Chairman, Technology Chairman, Epistoleus, Membership Chairman, Sisterly Relations Chairman and Ivy Leaf Reporter. She is happy to serve as a member of the Great Lakes Region Sisterly Relations Committee.

Nia is the proud wife of 16 years to Al H. Elvin, Jr., Esq. and mother to Matthew, Jaylin, and Cameron. Professionally, she is employed by the State of Michigan Department of Health and Human Services in Child Welfare where she works closely with families and the legal system to ensure children are protected from abuse and neglect.

My Michigan Sorors, we are “Greater Together” as we focus on sisterhood and service! I would like to take the opportunity to extend a special thank you to Madam Regional Director, Gwendolyn L. Kirtley, for the opportunity to serve in the Great Lakes Region as the Michigan Cluster Coordinator, I look forward to learning and growing under your guidance. I know our region will soar to greater heights under your leadership.

Thank you to Soror Geraldine Horton, Graduate Great Lakes Cluster Coordinator for your mentorship. The Great Lakes Cluster Coordinators will thrive with you leading the way! Soror Makayla Sumrall, you are a strong and confident soror and I am so excited to work a longside you as the Michigan Undergraduate Cluster Coordinator. I look forward to the fresh energy and ideas you are bringing forth for the undergraduates in the Michigan cluster.

This year, I have the pleasure of working alongside four amazing sorors, who each bring their creativity and leadership to our team as Cluster Coordinators. Sorors Staci Smith, Shannon D. Teague, Tanya Davis, and Toni Brooks, I am excited to work with each of these phenomenal women!

To my brilliant, graceful, and hardworking sorors of Tau Alpha Omega Chapter, there are not enough words to express my sincere gratitude. You made my first cluster the best experience ever and certainly exhibit the true meaning of sisterhood and service! Under the leadership of your chapter Basileus, Jamila N. Taylor and the Michigan Cluster Chairman, Paulina Johnson, the Michigan cluster has soared to greater heights by breaking records for attendance and selling out in less than one week! You worked with the sorors in your chapter on efficiencies and empowered the committees to serve our cluster with the ultimate pink and green charm!

To the Great Lakes Regional team – you are some hard-working sorors! Thank you for the countless hours, seen and unseen, to ensure our region and this conference is nothing less than spectacular!

To my chapter Iota Sigma Omega, a special pink and green thank you for your love and support! Last, but not least, I send pink and green hearts to my beautiful Michigan sorors and sorors of the Great Lakes Region for your kindness and positivity as we prepared for this year’ s cluster! It has been one for the records!

As we continue to soar to new heights with record breaking attendance and showcasing top notch programs in the Greater Great Lakes Region, let us emulate the words of our fearless leader “We are Greater together!”

In Service and in Sisterhood,

Soror Vanessa A. Coakley

Michigan Graduate Cluster Coordinator

Iota Sigma Omega