Greetings on behalf of the Regional Protocol Team
On behalf of our International Regional Director, Soror Carrie J. Clark, it is our esteemed pleasure to welcome you to the 33rd International Regional Conference under the theme “ Creating a Global Canvas of Sisterhood” as our Very Special Guest. This VSG Guide has been designed to serve as a reference for events and activities during the 33rd International Regional Conference. it is our hope that you find our VSG guide useful and helpful, as you enjoy the 33rd International Regional Conference.
Our Ingenious International Protocol Committee welcomes you with enthusiasm as we embrace together the creativity of our region . You are welcomed to embrace the global culture and diversity of our region , as you prepare to experience the upcoming activities, connect with Sorors, and experience new encounters.
We look forward to having you in the Dallas as we display the beauty and culture of the unique Canvas of our Sisterhood here in the Ingenious International region. We are confident that you will have an enjoyable experience at the 33rd International Regional Conference.
With Sisterly Love,
Soror Melissa D. Hanna International Region Protocol Chairman
Soror LaToya M. Brooks
International Region Representative to the International Protocol Committee
INTERNATIONAL REGION PROTOCOL CHAIRMAN
Melissa D. Hanna
LaToya M. Brooks
INTERNATIONAL REGION PROTOCOL REPRESENTATIVE
Carrie J Clark Regional Director +12482146833 cclark@aka1908com
Lasean Hardy Chief of Staff for International Region +17346371701 internationalregionoffice@gmail.com
Melissa Hanna Regional Protocol Chairman +12428123082 melissahanna92@hotmailcom
LaToya M. Brooks International Region Representative International Protocol Committee +1.870.718.1326 latoyamitchell1985@yahoo.com
Renée Rawlins Host Chapter Basileus +1.647.887.7797 renee@torontoaka.ca
Janine Clarke IRC Chairman +1.647 971 5442 akaintl.irc.chair@gmail.com
Kimberley Tull IRC Co-Chairman +1416 844 6486 akaintlirccochair@gmailcom
Aramide Boatswain Regional Technology Chairman +13162045047 akaintltechhelp@gmailcom
Dear Sorors,
Step into the heart of Dallas, TX, affectionately known as "Big D," with our VSG Guide tailored specifically for our special guests Within these pages, you'll discover indispensable information to ensure your conference experience is both productive and enjoyable From detailed schedules outlining event dates, times, and venue assignments to convenient insights on holding room locations, transportation options, conference attire, and essential contact details, every aspect of your stay is covered Get ready to immerse yourself in the excitement of the "Big D" as we eagerly anticipate your arrival!
VSG Guides and Registration Kits for members of the Directorate, Former Supreme Basilei, and Former Regional Directors will be signed out and delivered to respective VSG Hotel by the assigned escort
Please proceed to the designated holding room for each event at least thirty (30) minutes before the event start time. There will be no holding room for Plenary Session 2, Plenary Session 3, nor the Closing Banquet. Please proceed directly to the dais 30 minutes prior to the start of Plenary Session 2 and 3. Pearl 4 has been designated as the holding room for Plenary 1. Within the designated rooms for the Awards Luncheon, Global Spotlight, and Jewels Luncheon, distinct sections will be allocated for a holding area.
Dais or Reserved seating arrangement have been made for you. All dais participants are expected to arrive in the holding room thirty (30) minutes prior to the start time of an event If you are not scheduled to sit on the dais, seating has been reserved for you at all plenary sessions, meal functions, and social functions Please refer to page 09 to review if your presence is requested on the dais for a particular event.
Please bring a wrap or sweater to accommodate the varied room temperatures.
All meetings and events will be hosted at the Sheraton Dallas Hotel unless otherwise indicated. Times are subject to change.
TIME
EVENT
ROOM ASSIGNMENT ATTIRE
12:00 PM – 2:00 PM Host Chapter and Regional Team Check-in Press Club AKA Pink & Green Casual
3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Conference Registration Check-In Open Press Club AKA Pink & Green Casual
6:30 PM – 7:30 PM 33rd IRC Steering Committee Meeting Press Club AKA Pink & Green Casual
7:30 AM – 11:30 AM Conference Registration Check-In Open Press Club
AKA Paraphernalia or Cultural Attire
7:30 AM – 11:30 AM Soror Services Open Press Club AKA Paraphernalia or Cultural Attire
7:30 AM – 11:30 AM Delegate & Alternate Registration & Certification Press Club
10:00 AM - 2:30 PM Service Project
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
The Boys and Girls Club of Greater Dallas
Conference Registration Check-In & Soror Services Open Press Club
Delegate & Alternate Registration Check-in/ Certification Press Club
Regional Director’s Meeting with Conference Committee Chairmen Pearl 1
AKA Paraphernalia or Cultural Attire
Service Project T-shirt/AKA T-shirt, Long pants, Gloves, Hats & Gym Shoes
AKA Paraphernalia or Cultural Attire
AKA Paraphernalia or Cultural Attire
AKA Paraphernalia or Cultural Attire
3:00 PM – 6:00 PM Vendor Marketplace Press Club Foyer Casual Attire
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Regional Philacter’s Committee Meeting Cityview 1
AKA Paraphernalia or Cultural Attire
General Members Meeting (Election of delegates) Cityview 3 Business Casual
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Flag Ceremony Practice Regal Casual Attire
6:30 PM - 9:30 PM Welcome Reception Chaparral Ballroom Cultural Attire
All meetings and events will be hosted at the Sheraton Dallas Hotel unless otherwise indicated. Times are subject to change.
6:00 AM – 7:00 AM Early Morning Aerobics Remington Room Active Gym Wear. Pink and Green athletic attire
7:30 AM – 5:30 PM Conference Registration Check-In Open Press Club AKA Pink & Green Casual
8:30 AM – 11:30 AM Plenary 1 Rededication Ivy Beyond the Wall Flag Ceremony
12:00 PM – 1:30 PM (Paid Ticket Event) Leadership Awards Luncheon
2:00 PM – 5:00 PM Plenary 2
Austin Ballroom Ritual White
Lone Star Br A4 (Convention Side) Business attire
Austin Ballroom White or Gorgeous in Green
6:00 PM – 7:30 PM Global Spotlight Chaparral Ballroom
8:00 PM – 10:00 PM (Paid Ticket Event) Kreative Kanvas: A Paint and Sip Experience
10:00 PM – 11:30 PM
Lone Star Br A3 (Convention Side
Cultural Attire or Business Casual
Cultural Attire, Paraphernalia, Chic
Sisterly Relations Event Let’s Glow: Illiuminating the bonds of Sisterhood Hospitality Room Suite 4 Event T-shirt/Casual
All meetings and events will be hosted at the Sheraton Dallas Hotel unless otherwise indicated. Times are subject to change.
6:00 AM – 7:00 AM Early Morning Aerobics Remington Room Active Gym Wear Pink and Green athletic attire
8:00 AM – 12:00 PM Conference Registration Check-In Open Press Club AKA Pink & Green Casual
8:00 AM – 9:30 AM
10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Conference WorkshopsSeries A Cityview Rooms 3,6,7,8 Business attire
Conference WorkshopsSeries B Cityview Rooms 3,6,7,8 Business attire
12:00 PM – 1:30 PM (Paid Ticket Event) Jewels Luncheon Lone Star Br A4 (Convention Side) Business attire
2:00 PM – 2:30 PM Legacy Parade Austin Ballroom Matching Legacy Attire
2:30 PM – 5:30 PM Plenary 3 34th IRC Invitation 33rd Regional Conference Adjournment Austin Ballroom Pink & Green
7:30 PM – 11:00 PM Closing Gala Chaparral Ballroom Avant-garde
Seating arrangements are subject to change. Changes will be communicated with the VSGs
Secondary Tier Primary Tier Secondary Tier Primary Tier
Mia Nottage
Peggy Jones
Keiva Bland
Safiyyah Wrightsil
Julice Holder
Dawn Barnes
Quianna E E Christian
Lisa Mitchell Harris
Clarine Simpson Vaughn
LaSean Hardy
Misti-Dawn Curry
Tekea Saunders
Da’Shawn A Doars
Banti C. Zehyoue
Alicia Barnes
Katrina Ghazanfar
Tresa M Civil
LaToya M Brooks
Presleith McPhee
Helen R. Bailey
Ugonna Ibe-Ejiou
Renée N. Rawlins
Kimberly Tull
Janine Clarke
Maria Ford- Conliffe
Terri Barnette Coleman
Marshell Bain
Susan Edwards
Ramona Wells
Carrie J. Clark
Norma Solomon White
Shelby Boagni
Joy Elaine Daley
Gizette Canegata Thomas
Nadine C. Bonds
Nichole C Wilson
Charlene Truitt Nelson
Erika V Everett
Terri Bradford Eason
Rachel Ashburn Mallory
Secondary Tier
Elva Davis
Rashema Ingraham
Dawn Barnes
Michelle Flagg-Evans
Ilyandra Smith Bryan
Peggy Jones
Yvonne E. Pearson
Susan Edwards
LaSean Hardy
Terri Bradford Eason
Jacqueline Lewis Young
Nicole Barrett
Toria Fredrick
Nichole C Wilson
Shawn E. SImmons
Nichole S Jordan
Tresa Dunbar Garrett
Traci L Washington
Charlene Truitt Nelson
Erika V. Everett
Primary Tier
Quianna E.E. Christian
Nadine C. Bonds
Gizette Canegata Thomas
Joy Elaine Daley
Lauren Purchase
Imani Butts
Shelby Boagni
Anika Wilson Starling
Kiahna W Davis
Norma Solomon White
Romona Davis Wells
Carrie J. Clark
Danette Anthony Reed
Charletta Wilson Jacks
Alysse Elaine Guerrier
Carolyn Gause Randolph
Karla A Hall
Martha L Perine Beard
Elicia Pegues Spearman
Nadine Vargas Stewart
Tiffany Moore Russell
Gwendolyn L Kirtley
Tracey Morant Adams
Joya T. Hayes
Mia Nottage
Cherrise Woods
Peggy Jones
Dawn Barnes
E’thegra Symonette
Maria Ford- Conliffe
Terri Barnette Coleman
Lisa Mitchell Harris
Clarine Simpson Vaughn
LaSean Hardy
Misti-Dawn Curry
Tekea Saunders
Da’Shawn A Doars
Quianna E.E. Christian
Banti C. Zehyoue
Alicia Barnes
Katrina Ghazanfar
Tresa M. Civil
Presleith McPhee
Helen R Bailey
Cocktail
VSG Reserved Seating
Dais
E’thegra Symonette
Misti-Dawn Curry
Keynote Speaker
Carrie J Clark
Norma Solomon White
LaToya M Brooks
Tamia Kailyn Grant
Ugonna Ibe-Ejiou
Renée N Rawlins
Kimberly Tull
Janine Clarke
Maria Ford- Conliffe
Terri Barnette Coleman
Marshell Bain
Susan Edwards
Ramona Wells
Carrie J Clark
Norma Solomon White
Joy Elaine Daley
Gizette Canegata Thomas
Nadine C. Bonds
Nichole C. Wilson
Charlene Truitt Nelson
Erika V Everett
Terri Bradford Eason
Rachel Ashburn Mallory
Tamia Kailyn Grant
Theater Style
VSG Reserved Seating
Dais
Julica Russell
Nadine C. Bonds
Renee Rogers
Norma Solomon White
Carrie J Clark
Danette Anthony Reed
Charletta Wilson Jacks
Dominique Julius Williams
Dria Mayers
***Reserved seating will be arranged on the dais should Madam Supreme Basileus be in attendance at the event.***
Soror Carrie J. Clark
INTERNATIONAL REGIONAL DIRECTOR
Soror Alysse ElaineGuerrier
SECOND SUPREME ANTI-BASILEUS
Soror Martha L. Perine Beard
SUPREME PARLIAMENTARIAN
SororDanette Anthony Reed
SUPREME BASILEUS
Soror Carolyn G. Randolph SUPREME GRAMMATEUS
Soror Elicia PeguesSpearman
NORTH ATLANTIC REGIONAL DIRECTOR
Soror Charletta Wilson Jacks
FIRST SUPREME ANTI-BASILEUS
Soror Karla A. Hall
SUPREME TAMIOUCHOS
Soror Nadine Vargas Stewart
MID-ATLANTIC REGIONAL DIRECTOR
SororTiffany MooreRussell
SOUTH ATLANTIC REGIONAL DIRECTOR
Soror Joya T. Hayes
SOUTH CENTRAL REGIONAL DIRECTOR
Soror Shelby Boagni
FAR WESTERN REGIONAL DIRECTOR
Soror Gwendolyn Kirtley GREAT LAKES REGIONAL DIRECTOR
Soror Kiahna W. Davis
CENTRAL REGIONAL DIRECTOR
SororImani Butts
UNDERGRADUATE MEMBER-AT-LARGE
SororTracey MorantAdams
SOUTH EASTERN REGIONAL DIRECTOR
Soror Anika Wilson Starling
MID-WESTERN REGIONAL DIRECTOR
Soror Lauren Purchase
UNDERGRADUATE MEMBER-AT-LARGE
25TH SUPREME BASILEUS
28TH
29TH SUPREME
30TH SUPREME BASILEUS
Soror Glenda Glover
Soror DorothyBuckhanan Wilson
BASILEUS
Soror Carolyn House Stewart
SUPREME BASILEUS
Soror Norma SolomonWhite
Soror Bella G. ClinkscaleParker*
1ST INTERNATIONAL REGIONAL DIRECTOR
Soror Nadine C. Bonds
4TH INTERNATIONAL REGIONAL DIRECTOR
Soror Evelyn Sample- Oates
7TH INTERNATIONAL REGIONAL DIRECTOR
SororPhyllis E. Robinson
2ND INTERNATIONAL REGIONAL DIRECTOR
Soror Gloria Dickinson*
5TH INTERNATIONAL REGIONAL DIRECTOR
Soror Gizette CanegataThomas
8TH INTERNATIONAL REGIONAL DIRECTOR
*Ivy Beyond the Wall
Soror Wilma Holmes Tootle
3RD INTERNATIONAL REGIONAL DIRECTOR
Soror Norma JeanTucker*
6TH INTERNATIONAL REGIONAL DIRECTOR
SororJoy Elaine Daley
9TH INTERNATIONAL REGIONAL DIRECTOR
SororGizette Canegata Thomas Soror Nadine C. Bonds
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The Dallas World Aquarium 1801 N Griffin St
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