In this issue MLK Day of Service Sisterhood & Service Pink Goes Red Inspirational Corner President’s Message
A Quarterly Insight into the Omicron Psi Omega Chapter ISSUE 1 | MAY 2019
ΟΨΩ Newsletter SONJA HOPKINS, PRESIDENT
Sisterhood & Service Omicron Psi Omega represented well at the 66th MidAtlantic Regional Conference in Raleigh. Chapter members enjoyed sessions, fellowship, the Gala and service projects! Our regional conference service projects included a glasses collection for the Southeast Raleigh Lions Club and new or gently used shoes for Soles4Souls. All in all, the donations netted 2,484 pairs of glasses and 4,055 pairs of shoes!
Omicron Psi Omega Chapter Observe MLK Day of Service Omicron Psi Omega
influence of Martin Luther
Chapter members kicked
King Jr., played trivia
off the MLK Day of Service
games, and sang uplifting
with hands-on service
songs!
activities. We began the
The day culminated with
day by donating toiletries
our participation in the
and educational materials
Davidson County NAACP
for families at the Genesis
MLK Parade where we
House - a family shelter
honored our Silver and
that provides relief for those
Golden sisters, passed out
impacted by homelessness.
MLK pamphlets about
Our second service activity
voting, and showcased
lead us to Brookstone
our 2018 Little Miss AKA
Assisted Living where we
pageant winner, Kayon
educated residents on the
Hargrave.
Inspirational Corner I was so encouraged by our Regional Conference and hearing all the good things that are going on in the Mid-Atlantic Region. More excited that Regional Director, Sister Jennifer King Congleton is a family
Founders’ Day Fun Omicron Psi Omega celebrated
member of our own Golden Sister
Founders’ Day and AKA Reactiva-
Mary Randolph Dunn.
tion Day by fellowshipping with each
Good news is always uplifting but
other and inactive sorority members
life reminds us that it takes courage
at Olive Garden. It was full of fun,
to lead. Courage like Esther is the
games and laughter!! Members en-
Bible. We so often do only what is
joyed connecting with each other and
easy or popular. Even if, deep in-
taking lots of photos. It was an event to
side we know what the right thing to
enjoy and remember!!
do is, we hold back because we are afraid of what happens as a result. If it looks like things will go easily for us, we will take a stand, but if there is any risk involved in standing up for what we know be right, we will play it safe. Our leadership locally and nationwide knew that: God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and a sound mind” (2 Timothy 1:7). Though we may never face what Esther did: don’t give in to fear. Humbly Submitted, Bonnie Henderson, Chaplain
Pink Goes Red for a Day Chapter members wore red in support of Pink
members and community volunteers, provided
Goes Red, aimed at promoting heart health and
socks and served a heart healthy meal at the
preventing heart disease and strokes. In addition,
Cooperative Community Ministry in Thomasville.
Becoming Book Study On March 8, chapter and community members enjoyed conversation about First Lady Michelle Obama’s inspirational book “Becoming” at our Book Study. Check out some pictures below!
President’s Message Welcome to the Omicron Psi Omega Chapter quarterly
Building Your Economic Legacy, Target 4: The Arts!, Target 5: Global Impact. The members of Omicron Psi Omega chapter of
newsletter! Now that
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, have
Spring is here, we are
already been very busy “Exemplifying Excellence
excited to continue
Through Sustainable Service”. In this issue you
to “spring” into the
will get a glimpse of some of the programs that im-
activities and events
pacted the Davidson County community as well as
that support the Alpha
member celebrations for the quarter.
Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. program theme for
As you explore and enjoy our newsletter, I invite
2018-2022, “Exemplifying Excellence Through
you to continue to connect with us on our website
Sustainable Service”.
www.akaomicronpsiomega.org, Facebook, Twitter
Implemented by International President Glenda
and Instagram pages.
Glover, the theme includes five program targets designed to advance the mission of the sorority. Target 1: HBCU for Life: A Call to Action, Target 2: Women’s Healthcare and Wellness, Target 3:
Yours in service,
Sonja Hopkins Upcoming Chapter Events
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