33rd International Regional Conference Registration Booklet

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® INGENIOUS INTERNATIONAL REGION

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04 Message from our Regional Director 05 Message from our Supreme Basileus

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Airport Information - DFW

06 Message from the Host Chapter Basileus

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Host Hotel

07 Message from the Conference Chairman

28 The 8 Best Things to do in Dallas

08 Message from the Conference Co-Chairman

30 Scooter and Wheelchair Rentals

09 33rd Regional Conference Host Chapter

32 High Tea - for Undergraduates only 11

Conference Attire Summary

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Pre-Conference at-a-Glance

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Conference at-a-Glance

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Conference Deadline Checklist

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Conference Event Fees

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Souvenir Journal Ads

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General Conference Information and Instructions

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Workshop Sessions

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Regional Conference Contacts

33 Service Project 34 Welcome Reception 35 Aerobics 36 Leadership Awards 38 Global Spotlight 39 Paint and Sip Experience 40 Jewels Celebration Luncheon 41

Legacy Parade

42 Closing Gala 43 4th of July Picnic

45 T-Shirt Orders 21

Registration Fees and Instructions

46 Vendor Market

22 Registrations, Cancellations and Refunds

47 Health and Safety

23 Individual and Group Registrations

48 Protocol Reminders

24 Digital Forms and Links

49 Conference Attire Inspiration 50 Conference Packing List 51

Notice of Possible Use

52 Follow Us on Social Media

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Greetings Sorors of the Ingenious International Region It is time to get ready for our 33rd International Regional Conference “deep in the heart of Texas.” Meet me in Dallas July 1-3, 2024 as we execute our exciting theme: “Curating a Global Canvas of Sisterhood.”

If you’ve never been to Dallas, you are in for a treat!

Dallas is a vibrant and diverse city with plenty of shopping, dining and activities. At the same time, you’ll experience the southern, friendly charm that will make you feel right at home.

I’m sure you know that we are approaching this conference as if it is a masterpiece. That’s because it is!

A lot of work has gone into preparing for your arrival.

Our Conference Chairman Soror Janine Clarke and CoChairman Soror Kimberley Tull, along with our amazing host chapter Alpha Alpha Delta Omega, under the leadership of Chapter Basileus Soror Renée Rawlins, are hard at work to deliver hospitality that is second-to-none.

Each soror is making every effort to ensure your International Regional Conference experience is elevated.

Meanwhile, everything you need to know is in this conference registration book. Sorors, take some time to read through the pages that detail the conference schedule, special events, registration deadlines and much more. Our time together will be filled with celebrations, premier workshops and plenaries to ensure we are handling the business of Alpha Kappa Alpha and the International Region.

Registration for the 33rd International Regional Conference is NOW OPEN! Do not delay registering, and securing your travel arrangements if you have not done so already. We will also share information for you to make your hotel reservations very soon.

Sorors, grab your palettes with your favorite shades of pink and green. I look forward to seeing you in Dallas and “Curating a Global Canvas of Sisterhood.“

Carrie J. Clark Soror Carrie J. Clark International Regional Director

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Greetings to my incredible sorors from the Ingenious International Region, We invite you to the 33rd International Regional Conference, taking place amidst a thriving arts scene, an iconic cowboy culture, and an exquisite array of unique cuisine – the city of Dallas, Texas.

On behalf of the Alpha Alpha Delta Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® , I bring you greetings from the 6ix, Canada’s largest city, and one of the most multicultural cities in the world - Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

This year’s conference is themed, “Curating a Canvas of Global Sisterhood.” The conference is a fusion of various arts, cultural diversity, inclusion, and sisterhood that beautifully represents the uniqueness of our region and the sorors who create the global tapestry of our sorority.

We are infusing the arts with the business of Alpha Kappa Alpha. We are highlighting the array of cultures within our sisterhood. We are celebrating diversity with a focus on global issues and global triumphs. We are bringing the multicultural canvas of Toronto to Dallas, and we look forward to sharing our views from the 6ix. We asked you at the 32nd International Regional Conference in 2023, and we are asking again … Are you ready?

The 33rd International Regional Conference is staged for you to gain a renewed sense of sisterhood, a reinvigorated excitement to serve our communities, and a rededication to the perpetuity of our organization.

We look forward to curating a canvas of global sisterhood with you in Dallas!

Sisterly,

Renée N. Rawlins Soror Renée N. Rawlins Alpha Alpha Delta Omega Chapter Basileus

Dear Sorors, It is with immense pleasure that I extend to you a heartfelt invitation to the 33rd International Regional Conference, set to be held in the vibrant city of Dallas, Texas, July 1-3. Our theme, “Curating a Global Canvas of Sisterhood,” encapsulates our collective vision to create a masterpiece of global unity, support, and empowerment.

This conference is more than just an event; it's a celebration of the spirit of service and sisterhood that binds us together globally.

Throughout the event, we will be painting strokes of sisterhood to create lasting memories and moments that will be etched onto the canvas of our region forever.

Under the leadership of our visionary International Regional Director, Soror Carrie J. Clark, the Planning Committee has put great thought and care into curating an enriching experience for you, sorors.

From having an opportunity to get updated on the business of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.®, to interactive workshops, thought-provoking discussions on topics of global interest, and a service project that will leave a legacy that extends far beyond our time together in Dallas, every aspect of the conference is being meticulously designed to elevate your event experience.

This conference is not just an opportunity to gather; it’s a chance to bring our region together— uniting hearts, minds, and efforts. Together, we will create a symphony of shared purpose, celebrating the diversity and strength of our sisterhood.

Join us as we curate this global canvas of sisterhood, creating a masterpiece that will highlight the diversity, unity, and love in the Ingenious International Region. We look forward to seeing you in July!

Sisterly,

Janine Clarke Soror Janine Clarke Alpha Alpha Delta Omega Conference Chairman

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Greetings Sorors of the International Region!

I am excited for our 33rd International Regional Conference in beautiful Dallas, Texas, and hope you are too!

Our conference theme this year is “Curating a Canvas of Global Sisterhood”. We are building on the unmistakable artistic energy that flows through Dallas, as the largest, contiguous urban arts district in the United States, and the unique and creative spirit that thrives in cosmopolitan Toronto, where arts, culture and entertainment are embedded into the fabric of our city. This year, we turn our focus to the collective cultural and artistic diversity and beauty of our International Region.

With intention and care, we have curated an exciting and comprehensive experience for you, under the guidance of our International Regional Director, Soror Carrie J. Clark. We have worked hard to provide opportunities for engagement, growth, social connection, and to share ideas and promising practices. All towards a collective purpose to enhance our sorority, region and the global communities we live in.

Together, we will create a mosaic with the colours, vibe, culture, music, fashion and love of our region. The 33rd International Regional Conference will weave the sights and sounds of our region into a beautiful tapestry--the common thread being sisterhood and service.

Whether you are attending the International Regional Conference for the first or thirty-third time, we treasure your trust in what we have to offer and we promise it will be an experience to remember!

Sorors, the countdown to July 2024 is in full swing. We hope you’re ready!

Sisterly,

Kimberley N. Tull Soror Kimberley N. Tull Alpha Alpha Delta Omega Conference Co-Chairman

Our Value Statement

With great unity, respect, integrity and love – we embrace the principles of Afrocentricity to co-create a sisterhood that provides a voice to our communities and empowers our sorors to be listeners, learners and leaders. All the while, celebrating the collective successes of Black people.

Charter Date: June 9, 2018 CONTINENT: North America COUNTRY: Canada CITY: Toronto

Population: 39,000,000

Official Languages: English, French Main Industry: Financial Services, Real Estate, Wholesale and Retail Trade

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MONDAY, JULY 01, 2024 Registration Check-In

AKA Paraphernalia

Regional Service Project

AKA IR Service Project T-Shirt, AKA Paraphernalia, Tennis shoes, comfortable clothing.

General Members Meeting

Business Casual

Welcome Reception

Cultural Attire or Chapter Outfits. Represent your country wearing your cultural pride. Chapters are encouraged to creatively dress alike.

TUESDAY, JULY 02, 2024 Aerobics

Active Gym Wear. Pink and Green athletic attire.

Plenary 1

Ritual White.

Conservative, solid seasonal white dresses, or skirted suits with sleeves (without adornment, embellishment, color trim or edge); flesh tone or white hosiery; and seasonal white shoes. Jewelry worn should be conservative; white pearls are recommended. A single strand of pearls is not mandatory. Colored pearls (ex: pink and/or green) are not to be worn during any of the “all-white ceremonies.”

(No Pants and No Hats for ceremonies)

Leadership Awards Luncheon

Business attire

Plenary 2

Gorgeous in Green. Sorors are welcomed to wear the White attire from Plenary 1.

Global Spotlight

Business attire.

Kreative Kanvas: Paint & Sip

Casual Chic

WEDNESDAY, JULY 03, 2024 Aerobics

Active Gym Wear. Pink and Green athletic attire.

Workshop Series A & B

Business Attire

Jewels Luncheon

Honorees – represent your Silver, Gold, Diamond or Pearl milestone

Legacy Parade

Matching Legacy Attire

Plenary 3

Pink & Green

Closing Gala

Avant-garde (Avant-garde style is a term used to describe a type of fashion that is characterized by its bold, experimental, and often unconventional designs.

You are the canvas tonight, and are encouraged to dress in a way that uniquely celebrates your personal style and represents the boldest version of you.)

No Jeans or Denim

THURSDAY, JULY 04, 2024 Patriotic Pearls and Ivy: A July 4th Spectacular in Dallas

Casual, Paraphernalia with Pearls. Pink and Green.

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All meetings and events will be hosted in the host hotel unless otherwise indicated.

Times are subject to change.

SUNDAY, JUNE 30, 2024 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM Host Chapter and Regional Team Check-in

3:00 PM – 6:00 PM Conference Registration Check-In Open

6:30 PM – 7:30 PM 33rd IRC Steering Committee Meeting

MONDAY, JULY 01, 2024 7:30 AM – 11:30 AM

3:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Conference Registration Check-In Open

Regional Director’s Meeting with Conference Committee Chairmen

7:30 AM – 11:30 AM Soror Services Open

3:00 PM – 6:00 PM Vendor Marketplace

7:30 AM – 11:30 AM Delegate & Alternate Registration & Certification

4:00 PM – 5:00 PM Regional Philacter’s Committee Meeting

12:00 PM – 2:00 PM Service Project Uplifting Our Local Community Through Literacy and The Arts Partnering with The Boys and Girls Club of Greater Dallas

4:00 PM – 5:00 PM General Members Meeting (Election of delegates)

4:00 PM – 5:00 PM Flag Ceremony Practice

3:00 PM - 6:00 PM Conference Registration Check-In & Soror Services Open

3:00 PM - 6:00 PM Delegate & Alternate Registration Check-in/ Certification

6:30 PM – 9:30 PM Welcome Reception The Exhibition: A Mosaic of Global Sisterhood

All meetings and events will be hosted in the host hotel unless otherwise indicated. Times are subject to change.

TUESDAY, JULY 02, 2024 6:00 AM – 7:00 AM

12:00 PM – 1:30 PM

Early Morning Aerobics Harmony in Motion

Leadership Awards Luncheon (Paid Ticket Event) A Pearlfect Picture of Global Service

7:30 AM – 5:30 PM

2:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Conference Registration Check-In & Soror Services Open

Plenary 2

6:00 PM – 7:30 PM 8:30 AM – 11:30 AM Plenary 1 Rededication Ivy Beyond the Wall Flag Ceremony

Global Spotlight Panel Discussion: Minding Our Minds - It’s a Serious Matter

8:00 PM – 10:00 PM Sisterly Relations Event (Paid Ticket Event) Kreative Kanvas: A Paint and Sip Experience

WEDNESDAY, JULY 03, 2024 6:00 AM – 7:00 AM

2:00 PM – 2:30 PM

Early Morning Aerobics Harmony in Motion

Legacy Parade

2:30 PM – 5:30 PM 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM Conference Registration Check-In & Soror Services Open

Plenary 3 34th IRC Invitation 33rd Regional Conference Adjournment

8:00 AM – 9:30 AM Conference Workshops - Series A

5:30 PM – 6:30 PM Soror Services Open

10:00 AM – 11:30 AM Conference Workshops - Series B

7:30 PM – 11:00 PM Closing Gala Kultured - An Artistic Fusion

12:00 PM – 1:30 PM Jewels Luncheon (Paid Ticket Event) Glitter Meets Glam Jewels Celebration

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Please take a moment to review the instructions before completing the various forms. For your records, retain a copy of each form submitted. Conference registration materials may also be found on the International Region Website.

Please review all details and instructions BEFORE completing your registration.

NOTE: Sorors MUST have an email address in their profile on the AKA Corporate Website in order to register online for the conference. If you do not have an email address listed and need help, your chapter Technology Committee Chairman is available to assist.

Due Date

What is Due?

Complete Online/Send to

Monday, February 26, 2024

33rd International Regional Conference

www.aka1908.com/international (Select "Events" on the menu bar)

Sunday, March 31, 2024

Hotel Reservation Needs

Hotel Reservation Needs Form

Monday, April 1, 2024

33rd International Regional Conference Late Registration Opens

www.aka1908.com/international (Select "Events" on the menu bar)

Friday, April 19, 2024

33rd International Regional Conference Registration Closes

Wednesday, May 1, 2024

Chapter Delegates Submission

Delegation Form

Wednesday, May 1, 2024

Resolution Submission

Resolution Form

Wednesday, May 1, 2024

Country Flag Participation

Country Flag Participation Form

Wednesday, May 1, 2024

Substitute Registration/Refund Request

Substitute/Refund Request Form

Wednesday, May 1, 2024

Ivy Beyond the Wall Submission

Ivy Beyond the Wall Form

Friday, May 10, 2024

Diamond/Pearl/Golden/Silver Soror Jewels Recognition

Jewel Recognition Form

Friday, May 10, 2024

Legacy Parade Participation & Photos

Legacy Form

Regional Awards Submission Entries

Regional Awards Submission Form

Souvenir Journal Advertisement Information

Souvenir Journal Advertisement Contract

Friday, May 10, 2024 Friday, May 10, 2024 Friday, May 10, 2024

Souvenir Journal Advertisement Payment

Payment to Regional Pecunious Grammateus

Friday, May 10, 2024

Sponsorship Request

Sponsorship Request Form

Friday, May 31, 2024

Authorization to Pick Up Conference Package

Authorization to Pick Up Form

Monday, July 1, 2024

General Member Delegate Certification

Onsite Delegate Registration Booth

Monday, July 1, 2024

Ivy Beyond the Wall Last Submission

Submit at Soror Services Center

REMINDER: Only registered and financial sorors may participate in conference activities.

Neither financial nor non-financial sorors may be guests of registered sorors at the conference.

Late fees do not apply to guests and children.

Children

Event

Graduate Undergraduate

Guest

REGISTRATION - until March 31, 2024 (includes Closing Gala)

$250

$125

$150

$75

LATE REGISTRATION - April 1-19, 2024 (includes Closing Gala)

$300

$175

$150

$75

Jewels Luncheon

$65

$65

$85

$55

Paint and Sip

$45

$45

$55

Awards Luncheon

$75

$75

4th of July Picnic

$25

$25

Souvenir Journal Ads

Cost

Size & Orientation

Premium Page – Outside Back Cover

$325

8.75” x 11.25” portrait

Premium Page – Inside Front Cover

$275

8.75” x 11.25” portrait

Premium Page – Inside Back Cover

$275

8.75” x 11.25” portrait

Full Page

$150

8.5” x 11” portrait

Half Page

$125

8.5” x 5.5” landscape

Quarter Page

$ 75

4.25” x 5.5” portrait

Service Project Kits

Cost

$25

Donations to benefit service activities $19.08 and book drive can be made by purchasing a service kit.

This is optional

Additional kits to support book drive

multiple kit donations welcome

$19.08 (each)

(12 and under)

$25

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Don’t miss an opportunity to engage with sorors by purchasing an ad in the 33rd International Regional Conference souvenir journal. Our International Regional Conference attracts several hundred of our members who will travel from at least 11 countries and territories around the world: The Bahamas, Bermuda, Canada, Germany, Japan, Liberia, Nigeria, South Africa, South Korea, United Arab Emirates, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

Our souvenir journal captures details of the event and also offers the opportunity to promote chapters, celebrate members, and advertise businesses.

Souvenir journal ads are a great opportunity to highlight, support or congratulate conference achievements and participants, such as: Our International Regional Director Our newest jewel sorors Chapter’s new initiates Host conference chapters Legacies and sorors Entrepreneurial ventures Local community work Chapter milestones and recognitions

We invite you to submit an ad to be placed in this publication.

The deadline for ad submissions is May 10, 2024.

All payments are due by May 10, 2024, for inclusion in the Souvenir Journal.

PLEASE NOTE: All ads should be submitted in jpg or pdf format Include a copy of the completed souvenir journal ad with your payment A full page ad is 8.5” x 11” in portrait format A half page ad is 8.5” x 5.5” in landscape format A quarter-page ad is 4.25 x 5.5” in portrait format Ads should be print-ready and will be printed as submitted The submission deadline is May 10, 2024 Make checks payable to Alpha Kappa Alpha – International Region

Mail a copy of the completed electronic ad form and payment by May 10, 2024, to: AKA International Regional Conference Maria Ford Conliffe P.O. Box 70625 Rochester Hills, MI 48307-9998, USA

For questions, please contact AKA IR Technology at akaintl.techhelp@gmail.com

COVER/FULL PAGE

QTR PAGE

8.5X11 PORTRAIT $325, $275, $150

4.25 X 5.5 PORTRAIT $75

HOTEL RESERVATIONS The 33rd International Regional Conference will convene on July 1, 2024, in Dallas, Texas.

Before we open the hotel reservation process, you must complete the Hotel Needs Form which will provide us with details on your hotel room preferences. Please be sure to complete the form as soon as possible after your online conference registration. Keep in mind, that completing the form does not guarantee a hotel reservation.

JEWELS LUNCHEON: DIAMOND/PEARL/GOLDEN/SILVER SOROR Forms must be completed for Diamond, Pearl, Golden, and Silver sorors initiated in 1949, 1959, 1974, or 1999 respectively, and submitted online by Wednesday, May 10, 2024. For more information, contact Soror Anise Hodge at akaintl.irc.jewels@gmail.com.

RESERVED SEATING Seating for meal functions will be open on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Exception: Diamond, Pearl, and Golden Sorors as well as select VSG guests will have reserved seats at all functions.

Delegates will have reserved seating at all plenary sessions.

CONFERENCE FORMS DEADLINE Please adhere to the requested deadlines for the submission of various forms.

Deadline dates are located on the form.

MOBILITY, MEALS AND ALLERGIES Please indicate on the Registration Form if accommodations are needed for food requirements or allergies. Please contact the hotel directly for special room accommodations. Preliminary information on scooter rentals can be found on the scooter informational in the Key Reminders section of this registration guide.

IVIES BEYOND THE WALL Forms will be accepted for all sorors who have become an”Ivy Beyond the Wall” since the 32nd International Regional Conference until May 1, 2024.

If a soror becomes an Ivy Beyond the Wall after this date her name may be submitted to Soror Services until Monday, July 1, 2024, at noon.

Sorors are reminded that the attire for this solemn ceremony is unadorned, seasonal white, including shoes and flesh tone hosiery, with one (1) single strand of pearls. Pants, pantsuits, and hats are not allowed.

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Conference Workshops will be held on Wednesday, July 3, 2024.

All workshops are open to undergraduate and graduate sorors unless otherwise indicated.

SERIES A | 8:00 AM – 9:30 AM

SERIES B | 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM

WK02 | Soaring to Greater Heights of Chapter Operations Learn the fundamentals of effectively operating a chapter and increase your knowledge of best practices and tools that result in successful chapter operations.

The International Standards Committee will assist you in understanding how to implement chapter and committee improvement processes. The workshop will offer information on conducting efficient chapter and committee meetings, understanding officers’ roles and responsibilities, improving your chapter’s knowledge, and creating an environment to ensure your chapter is “Viewing Standards Through a Different Lens: SOARing to Operational Proficiency and Perpetuity.” Chapter basilei and chapter standards committee chairmen and members are encouraged to attend.

Presented by: International Standards Committee

WK09 | Soaring to Greater Heights of Academic Achievement by Amplifying the EAF brand in Your Chapter & Beyond Where are you or your chapter in your EAF journey?

Chapter basilei, captains and members are you ready to “Soar to Greater Heights of Academic Achievement with EAF?” Enhance your fundraising success by leveraging your chapter’s capability in a fun and energizing workshop.

Presented by: Educational Advancement Foundation (EAF) Committee

WK04 | How to SOAR: Planning and Executing HighImpact Programs Learn strategies and best practices for planning highimpact programs under the Soaring to Greater Heights Administration. Topics will include the three (3) key steps to create impact in your community, budgeting, funding strategies, and more. Chapter basilei, anti-basilei, program committee chairman, and graduate advisors/council are encouraged to attend.

Presented by: International Program Committee WK06 | Finance Essentials and the 2025 - 2026 Sorority Budget This workshop will focus on key essentials of the Financial Operations Guide and provide an overview of the proposed 2025-2026 sorority budget.

Presented by: International Finance Committee WK07 | Preparing Your Chapter for a Membership Experience This workshop aims to equip chapters with the tools to effectively plan for an upcoming Membership Experience. The International Membership Committee will cover key aspects such as chapter health, financial readiness, chapter culture/integration, sponsor requirements, retention, and reclamation.

Presented by: International Membership Committee

WK11 | Soaring to New Heights: Enhancing the Application of Alpha Kappa Alpha Protocol This basic protocol workshop will continue to emphasize the key protocol practices that all members should know and practice for Alpha Kappa Alpha meetings, activities, and events. Discussion topics will include: appropriate terminology, attire, general protocol committee responsibilities, order of rank, and proper use of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Brand.

Presented by: International Protocol Committee WK14 | Soaring, Sailing and Swirling in Sisterhood: Understanding and Unleashing YOUR Power as a Sister A hands-on workshop, this experience will bring real-time discussion, opportunities and activities for understanding how to engage and model true sisterliness at every level.

During this FUN and interactive workshop, participants will be led through a series of growth exercises and affirmations focused on developing, taking ownership, and purposefully reflecting on how they express, participate, and show true support to other sorority members.

Presented by: International Sisterly Relations Committee WK15 | AKA Brand: Who are We? With the ever-changing advancements in technology and how information can travel the world with the click of a button, we must foster positive media relations when we communicate Alpha Kappa Alpha’s rich history and stellar brand. The main goal of this workshop is to learn how to communicate your chapter’s newsworthy message, story, or information via the appropriate media outlets. By serving as a credible, third-party endorsement, media relations is a powerful tool that can enhance your chapter’s brand reputation and ultimately, influence the perceptions and behavior of your target audience. Chapter basilei, antibasilei, graduate advisors/council, membership chairmen, and Ivy Leaf® reporters and their respective committee members are encouraged to attend.

Presented by: International Media Relations & Production Committee

Soror Name

Title

Email Address

Carrie J. Clark

Regional Director

cclark@aka1908.com

Lasean Hardy

Chief of Staff for International Region

internationalregionoffice@gmail.com

Renée Rawlins

Host Chapter Basileus

renee@torontoaka.ca

Janine Clarke

IRC Chairman

akaintl.irc.chair@gmail.com

Kimberley Tull

IRC Co-Chairman

akaintl.irc.cochair@gmail.com

Monique Taylor-Yee Shui

Decorations Committee Chairman

akaintl.irc.decor@gmail.com

Keiva Bland

Emergency/Medical Response Committee Chairman

akaintl.irc.emr@gmail.com

Valerie Hardee-Belfon

Closing Gala Committee Chairman

akaintl.irc.banquet@gmail.com

Michelle Rawlins

Closing Gala Committee Co-Chairman

akaintl.irc.gala@gmail.com

Dominique Julius-Williams

Jewels Luncheon Committee Chairman

akaintl.irc.jewels@gmail.com

Dria Mayers

Jewels Luncheon Committee Co-Chairman

akaintl.irc.jewels@gmail.com

Anise Hodge

Legacy Parade Committee Chairman

akaintl.irc.legacy@gmail.com

Alicia Barnes

Global Spotlight Event Chairman

akaintl.irc.global@gmail.com

Cherrisse Woods

Regional Service Project Committee Chairman

akaintl.irc.serviceproject@gmail.com

Julice Holder

Registration & Soror Services Committee Chairman

akaintl.irc.sororservices@gmail.com

Lucinda Parsons

Registration & Soror Services Committee Chairman

akaintl.irc.services@gmail.com

Richeena Campbell

Welcome Reception Committee Chairman

akaintl.irc.welcome@gmail.com

Rashema Ingraham

Workshop & Vendors Committee Chairman

akaintl.irc.workshops@gmail.com

Maria Conliffe

Regional Pecunious Grammateus

maria.conliffe@gmail.com

Janine Clarke

Sponsors

akaintl.irc.sponsor@gmail.com

Terri Barnett Coleman

Regional Tamiochous and Flag Ceremony Chairman

terribcol@aol.com

Aramide Boatswain

Regional Technology Chairman

akaintl.techhelp@gmail.com

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REMINDER: Only registered and financial sorors may participate in conference activities.

Neither financial nor non-financial sorors may be guests of registered sorors at the conference.

THERE WILL BE NO ON-SITE REGISTRATION Early registration must be completed on or before March 31, 2024.

Late registration will be from April 1, 2024, to April 19, 2024.

A late fee of $50 will be applied. However, the late fee does not apply to children and guests.

All registration times are reflected in Eastern Time Zone (ET)

Regular Registration: Ends - Sunday, March 31, 2024, 11:59 PM Late Registration: Monday, April 1, 2024, 12:00 AM - Friday, April 19, 2024, 11:59 PM

INDIVIDUAL REGISTRATION FEES Event

Graduate

Undergraduate

Guest

Children

REGISTRATION (includes Closing Gala Ticket)

$250

$125

$150

$75

LATE REGISTRATION (includes Closing Gala Ticket)

$300

$175

$150

$75

Jewels Luncheon

$65

$65

$85

$55

Paint and Sip

$45

$45

$55

Awards Luncheon

$75

$75

4th of July Picnic

$25

$25

$25

$25

The registration fee includes the Closing Gala and a conference gift. However, you MUST register for the Closing Gala and the conference gift.

Additions to activities or events to your 33rd IRC registration must be made before Friday, April 19, 2024 by 11:59 PM ET.

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ONLINE REGISTRATION

CANCELLATIONS & BREFUNDS

Registration will only be available online by accessing the International Region website, in the EVENTS SECTION. Upon registering online, all registrations are PENDING. Once your 2024 financial status has been confirmed, final email notifications of your CONFIRMED status will be sent. If your 2024 financial status is not confirmed before the conference, registration will be canceled with no refund.

Cancellation requests must be submitted via Cancellation & Refund Form to Soror Terri Barnett Coleman, International Region Tamiouchos at terribcol@aol.com

Sorors from other regions who wish to attend the conference should go to the corporate website at aka1908.com and use the Member Assistance Form to request that their profile is synced with the International Region. Note that you will be unable to log in and register for events using your email address and financial card number until this process is completed. This will take roughly 3-5 business days to process at which time you can attempt to log into the regional website again.

Cancellation requests must be received by April 19, 2024. The International Regional Director must approve all requests for refunds. A minimum processing fee of $50 for graduate sorors, $25 for undergraduate sorors, and any other associated ticketed event expenses will be assessed and deducted from the refund amount.

Refunds will be returned via the payment and delivery method by which they were received.

There will be no on-site refunds.

All registrations must be completed ONLINE on or before March 31, 2024, to avoid a late fee.

All refunds will be processed at least 90-120 days following the conclusion of the Regional Conference. Cancellation requests made after the close of registration will not be considered.

Registration after March 31, 2024, will incur a $50 late fee.

Late registration will be accepted until April 19, 2024.

Registrations after April 19, 2024, will not be processed.

Only registered financial sorors may participate in conference activities (except where designated).

A $50.00 handling fee will be assessed for any chapter check returned from the bank, and chapter registration will be delayed until the matter is cleared.

If you plan to bring a guest, please complete and add "Guest information" to your conference registration.

Soror and Guest Registration should be completed online as part of your registration.

ACCESSING THE ONLINE REGISTRATION SYSTEM To log into the registration system, click the Login link on the left menu. Your login is your email address (which must be the same one on file at the corporate office) and your password is your financial card number.

To register online, go to: https://netforum.avectra.com/eWeb/StartPage.aspx?

Site=AKAINTERNATIONAL If you have trouble logging in, please email akaintl.techhelp@gmail.com for instructions or assistance. A reply will be sent to you within 48 hours of receipt.

All cancellation requests should include your contact information and documentation supporting your request.

No refunds will be afforded to those who violate Alpha Kappa Alpha Policies or Documents (withdrawal of privilege, suspension) in the period between conference registration and the actual conference date.

Upon registering online, all registrations are PENDING. Once 2024 financial status has been confirmed, final email confirmation of CONFIRMED status will be sent. If 2024 financial status is not confirmed before the conference, registration will be canceled with no refund.

For refund requests, complete the Substitution /Refund Request Form before April 19, 2024.

Requests after April 19, 2024, will be at the discretion of the Regional Director on an individual basis. Please email this form to Soror Terri Barnett Coleman, International Region Tamiouchos at terribcol@aol.com Refunds will be processed after the conference bills have been paid. A processing fee of $50.00 and/or any additional expenses incurred will be assessed. There will be no on-site refunds or registration.

INDIVIDUAL REGISTRATION A single online registration should be submitted for the registering soror, and non-member guest(s) attending the conference.

All registrants must register for the appropriate graduate, undergraduate, non-member guest, late registration, and event fees. All improper registrations will be canceled.

Special activities and events are uniquely priced. Only registered financial sorors and registered guest(s) may participate in conference activities.

Sorors may not register another soror using their own login information. Non-financial sorors may NOT be guests of registered financial sorors at the conference.

Registration may be paid with Visa, MasterCard, American Express credit cards, or debit cards with the MasterCard or Visa logo.

Registration confirmations will be sent via email to the email address on file with the Corporate Office.

Additions to activities or events to your 33rd IRC registration must be made before Friday, April 19, 2024 by 11:59 PM ET.

GROUP REGISTRATION Group/Chapter Registration will be available online.

Payments can be made via major credit card, debit card (with MasterCard or Visa logo), Chapter Check, Cashier's Check, Wire Transfer or Money Order. Group registrations are PENDING until payment is made and applied to the group registration record.

Only the authorized chapter officer who remitted the Group Registration will receive the registration confirmation for the group.

If paying by wire transfer, contact the Regional Pecunious Grammateus Soror Maria Ford Conliffe for instructions (maria.conliffe@gmail.com), prior to sending the transfer.

If paying by chapter check or money order, please select PURCHASE ORDER at checkout. Cashier's checks and money orders should be made payable to: "Alpha Kappa Alpha International Region" and mailed to: AKA - International Regional Conference Maria Ford Conliffe P.O. Box 70625 Rochester Hills, MI 48307-9998, USA

SUBSTITUTE REGISTRATION All substitutions must be approved by the International Regional Tamiouchos and completed by April 19, 2024. The substitution can only be with a soror that is financial at the time the request is made. There will be no on-site substitutions.

A soror may request to substitute her registration for another soror. To initiate a substitution request, the originally registered soror must submit the Substitute/Refund Request Form online for review and processing: Requests must be received by Friday, April 19, 2024.

The substitute registration selections (events, workshops, and meal functions) cannot be changed. Additional events may be added to the original registration via the registration portal.

All transfers of funds must be handled between the sorors involved.

REGISTRATION MATERIALS, SOUVENIRS, AND CERTIFICATES Conference attendance certificates will be emailed to sorors who attend the conference.

A registered soror unable to attend the conference may complete an Authorization to Pick Up Form in order for the Chapter Basileus, a delegated soror, or a Graduate Advisor (Undergraduate Chapters Only) to pick up her registration materials and conference gift during open Soror Services hours only.

Giving permission to release registration materials and conference gift must be submitted

by May 31, 2024.

The soror picking up the registration materials and conference gift will be required to present her financial card, a valid form of identification, and must sign the Authorization to Pick Up Form.

Certificates of attendance will not be distributed to sorors who do not attend the conference.

Registration materials and conference gifts will not be mailed.

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ABOUT DALLAS FORT WORTH INTERNATIONAL (DFW) AIRPORT

The Dallas Fort Worth Regional (later International) Airport was dedicated in September 1973 and became operational for its first time on January 13, 1974.

At the time of the opening, the airport had only nine operating airlines. In addition, extensive facilities were in business, including a 600-room hotel, a post office, and a few shops and restaurants. At the time, it was the biggest airport in the world.

Today, Dallas Fort Worth International (DFW) Airport warmly welcomes more than 73 million customers along their journey every year, elevating DFW to a status as one of the most frequently visited superhub airports in the world.

DFW Airport customers can choose among 193 domestic and 67 international nonstop destinations worldwide. Additionally, 22 cargo airlines provide worldwide freighter service positioning DFW as the ideal cargo gateway to the world. DFW is also elevating the customer experience with modernized facilities and updated amenities.

Centered between its owner cities of Dallas and Fort Worth, Texas, DFW Airport also serves as a major economic generator for the North Texas region, producing over $37 billion in economic impact each year by connecting people through business and leisure travel. https://www.dfwairport.com/

PICKUP AT DALLAS FORT WORTH INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (DFW)

Open your app to request a ride When you’re ready, open the rideshare app to request a ride to your destination.

Choose the DFW transportation option that suits your group size and luggage needs.

Exit on the arrivals level You’ll get directions about DFW pickup points directly in the app. Pickup locations may vary by terminal. Rideshare pickup signs might also be available at Dallas Fort-Worth Airport.

Confirm your location Go to your assigned DFW pickup location as specified by the app. Please note: this location may not always be at your nearest exit. Your driver’s name, license plate, and car color will show in the app. Verify your ride before you get in. If you can’t find your driver, contact them through the app.

TO RESERVE A ROOM ONCE THE CONFERENCE BLOCK IS OPEN, PLEASE CONFIRM YOUR NEEDS VIA THE BUTTON BELOW

PLEASE NOTE THAT SORORS ARE RESTRICTED TO ONE ROOM, AND A CHOICE OF DOUBLE OR KING ROOM. PREFERENCE IS NOT GUARANTEED AND IS SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY.

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Dallas Arboretum & Botanical Gardens This 66-acre botanical garden is one of the top botanical gardens in the world, offering spectacular nature exhibits throughout the year, such as the largest floral festival in the southwest, Artscape (an arts and crafts show), and jaw-dropping pumpkin and Christmas displays in the fall and winter.Wander along the Texas Skywalk for spectacular views, relax on rooftop of the Moody Oasis, and walk under a waterfall at the Cascades.

The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza The Museum chronicles the life and assassination of JFK from a historical, social, and cultural perspectives.

Poke through more than 90,000 artifacts and stand in front of the window from which Lee Harvey Oswald fired his rifle. Afterward, head to the Grassy Knoll to see the “X” in the street where JFK was fatally shot before making your way to the John F. Kennedy Memorial Plaza a few blocks away.

Reunion Tower Seattle has the Space Needle, New York has the Empire State building, and Dallas has the Reunion Tower. This skyline icon is more than just a pretty observatory— partake in permanent and seasonal activities on the deck like yoga, painting, and a revolving restaurant and bar. On the lookout for over-the-top romance?

Lovers can also book a “Love Is in the Air” proposal package to pop the question with bubbles in a private section.

The George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum This place of interest might not sound like a barrel of laughs, but this is a fascinating treasure trove of early 21st-century history. In addition to a significant exhibit on the 9/11 attacks, the museum includes an exact replica of the Oval Office, plus incredible insights into the Bush dynasty. The standout attraction, however, is the strangely addictive Decision Points Theater, where visitors make decisions based on genuine evidence the President had at his disposal.

Spoiler: Being president isn't as easy as it looks.

McKinney Avenue Trolley Dallas has more than just pickup trucks— jump on the city’s trolley, which trundles up and down the lively McKinney Avenue in Uptown and the downtown Arts District. Founded in 1983, it usually operates 365 days a year and is free of charge. Hop on and off as you sample the best pubs in town (one particular highlight is The Standard Pour, known for its barrel-aged cocktails), or hop off at Klyde Warren Park or even the Dallas Museum of Art to see what downtown has to offer.

Stockyards Championship Rodeo Pop your rodeo cherry in Fort Worth at the Stockyards Championship Rodeo. Held in the historic 1908 Cowtown Coliseum, this was the site of the world’s first indoor rodeo. Fast forward to the modern day, and it still hosts events starring the finest cowboys and cowgirls in town. Befriend gregarious Texans while you’re there and hit up Refinery 714 on Main Street for the after-party.

The Dallas World Aquarium Arts District Dallas boasts the largest contiguous urban arts district in America: a 118-acre expanse packed with museums, restaurants, and theaters. Get your bearings on a scavenger hunt or walking tour before deciding where to invest your time. Highlights include the Dallas Museum of Art, Nasher Sculpture Center, Crow Museum of Asian Art, and the AT&T Performing Arts Center, a multi-venue music and theater complex centered on the striking drum-shaped Winspear Opera House.

The adventure at The Dallas World Aquarium begins at the top of the rainforest exhibit, where exotic birds, such as Cocks-of-the-rock and many species of toucans, can be seen. Lounging around are Two-toed and Three-toed sloths. Endangered animals, such as Orinoco crocodiles, Giant river otters, Antillean manatees and several species of monkeys are part of the many conservation projects. The aquarium portion displays interesting marine life, including Japanese crabs, jellyfish, Leafy, Weedy and Ribbon seadragons. Blackfooted and Blue penguins can be seen swimming as guests enjoy the outdoor South Africa exhibit. Sharks, rays and sawfish are only a few of the fish living in the Mundo Maya cenote. Safe from Neotropical eagles, are euphonias, tanagers and hummingbirds.

Reptiles and amphibians, both of significance to the Maya culture, can be seen throughout the exhibit.

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Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® 33RD INTERNATIONAL REGIONAL CONFERENCE

High Tea

FOR UNDERGRADS ONLY

9:30 AM | JULY 1

REGIONAL DIRECTOR SUITE

with Soror Carrie J. Clark INTERNATIONAL REGIONAL DIRECTOR

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Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® 33RD INTERNATIONAL REGIONAL CONFERENCE

Uplifting the

Community THROUGH LITERACY & THE ARTS

TRANSPORTATION PROVIDED BOOK DRIVE DONATIONS VIA THE INTERNATIONAL REGION BOUTIQUE ENCOURAGED REGIONAL SERVICE T-SHIRTS

IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE

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4816 WORTH STREET, DALLAS, TX

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® 33RD INTERNATIONAL REGIONAL CONFERENCE

s c i b o Aer Registration Required

TUESDAY, JULY 2 WEDNESDAY, JULY 3 6:00 AM – 7:00 AM HOST HOTEL

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Soaring International Program Awards 2023 Outstanding Graduate/Undergraduate Chapter Program Award Outstanding Graduate/Undergraduate Program Exhibit Award International Standards Committee S.O.A.R. Award Outstanding Graduate/Undergraduate Graduate Chapter Award Outstanding Graduate Advisor Outstanding Soror Through the Years Award Outstanding Chapter Newsletter Award Membership Best of the Best Award Outstanding Diamond Soror Jewel Award Outstanding Pearl Soror Jewel Award Outstanding Golden Soror Jewel Award Outstanding Silver Soror Jewel Award Outstanding Undergraduate Chapter Award Outstanding International Scholar Award Outstanding Chapter Scholastic Achievement Award

Please refer to the 2024 Awards Guide

Outstanding Graduate Soror Outstanding Undergraduate Soror Outstanding Graduate Basileus Outstanding Undergraduate Basileus

Global Spotlight Honorees

Kreative Kanvas:

TUESDAY, JULY 2 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM LOCATION: THE HOST HOTEL

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CLOSING GALA

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A 4TH OF JULY SPECTACULAR IN DALLAS

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Community THROUGH LITERACY & THE ARTS

Order at aka1908,org/ international

Limited Hours

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If planning to travel, visit https://covid.gov/ for current state orders and updated information.

Sorors and guests who are under isolation or quarantine orders should not attend the conference.

If at any point during the conference, a Soror or Guest tests positive for COVID-19, they and their traveling party may be required to isolate.

Guests agree to abide by any and all applicable health-and-safety requirements.

Please note the following recommendations for your awareness: The current COVID-19 variants spread easily through airborne transmission. In addition, the current variants are more infectious than the original virus and can result in reinfections for those who might have been previously infected.

As part of our commitment to creating the safest possible environment for our in-person events, we strongly recommend that all attendees do the following for all in-person meetings regardless of the CDC COVID-19 Community Level: Stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccinations, including all primary series doses and boosters for their age group and Wear a mask in indoor settings if you are at high risk for severe illness.

PROTOCOL COURTESY Sorors must display their badges to gain access to conference meetings, events and vendor areas.

Only members with badges will be admitted to plenary sessions. Be on time for all sessions.

Do not hold seats. Be courteous. Be sisterly.

Observe designated "reserved seating" for delegates, Very Special Guests (VSGs), Diamond/Golden sorors, the Emergency Medical Team (EMTs) or physically challenged sorors.

CONFERENCE ATTIRE Adhere to appropriate conference attire.

Refer to Conference Attire Summary and "The Official Guide to Alpha Kappa Alpha Protocol" for details.

Meetings and Luncheons: Business Attire.

Ivy Beyond the Wall Ritual: Uninterrupted White.

Rededication: No Pants.

No flip-flops or tennis shoes. Adhere to conference attire recommendations per event.

EVENT ETIQUETTE Stand when the dais processional enters the room.

Stand when the Regional Director, Supreme Basileus, and Former Supreme Basilei enter the room.

Enter through assigned doors only.

Do not walk during program introductions, meditations, and when the Regional Director or Supreme Basileus is addressing the audience.

Turn off all electronic communication devices. Please step out of the meeting if you must use a phone.

Table hostesses are beneficial during meal functions to remind us to remain silent during the presentations and/or performances at the dais.

Do not audio, video record, or take photos of presentation slides during business meetings and workshops.

Please be considerate of other conference attendees and take only one gift when they are distributed at functions.

Refrain from overloading your plate at receptions. One or two pieces of each food item is appropriate.

Do not come onto the dais at any time.

Please remove badge when taking photos (individual or group photos).

Please arrange for child care and guests when attending business meetings as these meetings are for sorors only.

Please wear delegate identification and arrive early for proper seating.

Please speak to the body only after being recognized by the presiding officer.

Address the presiding officer as “Madam Regional Director.”

Address the delegation by clearly stating your name, chapter, chapter location, and whether you are a delegate or nondelegate.

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BUSINESS ATTIRE

AVANT-GARDE INSPIRATION

CEREMONIAL WHITE

TOILETRIES ☐ Toothbrush, Toothpaste, Floss, Mouthwash ☐ Soap, Shower Gel, Shower Cap ☐ Facial Cleanser, Toner, Cotton balls ☐ Deodorant ☐ Lotion ☐ Razor, Shaving Cream ☐ Contact Lens, Cleaning Solution ☐ Eyeglasses/Case ☐ Personal Hygiene Items ☐ Sunscreen ☐ Other BEAUTY ☐ Perfume, Body Spray ☐ Makeup Remover ☐ Hair Products, Combs, Brush ☐ Flat Iron, Curling Iron ☐ Hair Scarf, Bonnet ☐ Fingernail Polish ☐ Other: _________________________ MEDICATION ☐ Personal Prescription ☐ Aspirin ☐ Ibuprofen ☐ Diarrhea Medicine, Laxative ☐ First Aid Kit ☐ Other: _________________________ PERSONAL ITEMS ☐ Comfy Shoes ☐ Workout Gear, Tennis Shoes ☐ Socks ☐ Panty Hose - flesh-tone, white ☐ Swimsuit ☐ Coat, AKA Jacket, AKA Sweater, Wrap ☐ AKA Umbrella ☐ Robe, Pajamas ☐ Foundations, Bra ☐ Undergarments ☐ Other: _________________________

DOCUMENTS ☐ Constitution and Bylaws ☐ Manual of Standard Procedure ☐ Protocol Manual ☐ Workshop Materials ☐ Financial Card, Driver’s License, Other ID ☐ Registration Confirmation ☐ Chapter or Professional Business Cards ☐ Pen, Pencil, Notepad ☐ Cash, Checks, Credit Cards ☐ Passport ELECTRONICS ☐ Laptop, IPad, Tablet, Stylus ☐ Travel Speakers ☐ Camera, Spare SD Card, Batteries ☐ Flash Drive ☐ Cell Phone ☐ Chargers and Charging cables ☐ Ear Buds, Earphones ☐ Watch ☐ Other: _________________________ EVENT ATTIRE ☐ Registration: AKA Paraphernalia ☐ Welcome Reception: Native Attire, Chapter/Cultural Pride ☐ Awards Luncheon: Green Business ☐ Global Spotlight: Pink & Green Business ☐ Jewels Luncheon: Sparkle (Diamond), Pearl, Gold, Silver ☐ Plenary I: Ritual White – No Pants ☐ Plenary II: Green Business ☐ Plenary III: Pink & Green Business ☐ Legacy Parade: Matching Attire ☐ Closing Gala: Avant-Garde

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NOTICE OF POSSIBLE USE OF YOUR NAME, IMAGE, AND/OR LIKENESS Soror and Guests:

Please be advised that attending and participating in any event, associated with the International Regional Conference may result in the use of your name, image, and/likeness in printed and electronic material, including but not limited to publication on the World Wide Web, social network sites, press materials, and advertising and marketing materials.

You hereby specifically release Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated®, and its agents from any and all claims arising from the use of your name, image, and/or likeness based on any of the uses stated above.

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