Doni Walker 4 Central Region Anti-Grammateus

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MARCH 2020

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#GREATER lives beyond the minutes!

TO VOTE

DONI WALKER

as your next Central Region Anti-Grammateus

USD $7.00

ISSUE NO 22

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GREATER REASONS

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CANDIDATE FOR CENTRAL REGION ANTI-GRAMMATEUS

DONI WALKER

Greetings Sorors! It is my distinct honor to be considered for the role of anti-grammateus for Central Region. I hope the credentials I have provided here will demonstrate how my previous experiences have prepared me for this important role.

I was initiated into Nu Psi chapter at Southern Illinois University, Carbondale in the Spring of 1999. As an undergraduate, I was very active in the chapter having served as anti-grammateus and basileus. In 2001, I was elected secretary of the Inter-Greek Council making me the first African-American member of the council outside of NPHC president. I went on to be voted 2002 Greek of the Year, the highest honor awarded among all Greeks on campus. Since that time, I have continued to grow as a leader in the sisterhood and served in a number of elected and appointed leadership roles, including committees, at the local, regional, and national levels.

I am a proud charter member of the Bloomington-Normal, Illinois Chapter of the National Pan-Hellenic Council where, until recently, I held the position of charter secretary. Professionally, I have worked as a training and development specialist for the last 15 years at Illinois State University, the University of Michigan, and currently at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Additionally, I served five years on the Midwest Region Council for the National Association of College and University Foodservices; first, as the education chair, and later as regional secretary.

01 Trainer.

As a training & development specialist, she is equipped to assess the training needs of other anti-grammatei and design training to meet their needs. Training will be available on-site, via webinars, and on-demand via the regional website.

02 Engaged.

Her commitment to the sisterhood is demonstrated through 20 active years serving in a number of roles included secretary. She will bring the same enthusiastic willingness to serve to the role of Central Region anti-grammateus.

03 Reliable.

With a "getter-done" approach, Soror Walker is a woman of integrity that is regularly relied upon to "make it happen". As anti-grammateus, she will ensure relevant, timely communications are shared with the membership.Â

04 Perspective.

With experience as an undergraduate soror, membership in 3 alumnae chapters of different sizes, and advisor to 2 undergraduate chapters, Soror Walker will use her unique perspective to represent the needs and concerns of the membership as a member of the regional board.

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07 GREATER REASONS TO VOTE FOR DONI

05 Creative.

Soror Walker is always seeking an efficient and innovative approach to processes, procedures, and daily activities. Her creativity and willingness to learn and try new ways of getting work done will help to streamline regional internal processes.

06 Meticulous.

Having professional experience in large scale event planning and training, she has developed keen attention to detail. This careful approach will help to ensure current, accurate communications are made available to the membership via email and the Central Region website.

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Servant Leader.

The true measure of a leader is reflected in how well they help others succeed. Soror Walker's giving nature is what makes her a servant leader. She gives freely of her time and talents and looks forward to the opportunity to expand her reach to the sorors of Central Region as your next antigrammateus!Â

S I G M A

Alumnae Involvement

Kappa Epsilon Sigma | Normal, IL Basileus | 2010-2014 Anti-Basileus | 2019-present Tamiochus/Grammateus | 2006-2010 Advisor to Gamma Rho chapter | 2011-2012 Carpe Diem Scholarship committee chair Regional and national conference delegate Youth Symposium chair

Rho Sigma | Detroit, MI 4th Anti-Basileus advisor to Iota Psi Chapter | 2016-2018 Youth Symposium chair | 2015-2018 Regional conference delegate Rho Sigma Strategic Planning Committee

Epsilon Eta Sigma | Peoria, IL Scholarship Banquet chair | 2005

Undergraduate Involvement

Nu Psi | Southern Illinois University, Carbondale Basileus | 2000-2001 Secretary, Inter-Greek Council | 2001-2002 Greek of the Year | 2002 Nu Psi Reunion Committee chair | 40th & 50th chapter reunion

regional Involvement

Nominations Committee | 2015-2016 Regional Fact-Finding Committee | 2012-2013 A3 4Life Certified Local Trainer | 2011-2015 Elections Committee Regional Outstanding Senior award winner | 2001

national Involvement

Leadership Training and Professional Development Strategic Planning Committee | April 2019-Present

nphc Involvement

Charter member | Bloomington-Normal Alumni Council Secretary | 2018-2019

professional profile

M.S. Ed. Training and Development | Southern Illinois University | 2004 B.S. Hospitality, Tourism Administration | Southern Illinois University | 2002 Training and Development Specialist | University of Illinois UrbanaChampaign | August 2019 – Present Certified Associate Professional in Talent Development | certified by the Association for Talent Development (ATD) | 2018 Midwest Region Education Chair & Secretary | National Association of College & University Food Service | July 2012 – July 2016 President | Illinois State University Association for Black Academic Employees (ABAE) | July 2012-2013

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R E S U M E

LIFE MEMBER #1418

As a training and development specialist, her profession requires keen attention to detail, accuracy in all communications, and technical savvy. These are the same attributes Soror Doni Walker brings to all of her roles. She recognizes that the role of regional anti-grammateus is more than the keeper of the minutes. The anti-grammateus is also a trainer that trains the board and other anti-grammatei on record keeping and document sharing platforms. She is responsible for distributing timely, accurate communications to the region via the regional newsletter and website. Equally as important, she is a supportive voice on the regional board and advocate for innovation and progress. Soror Doni Walker is an experienced servant leader uniquely equipped with a passion to help move the Central Region anti-grammateus position “Beyond the Minutes�.

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WHY SHE'S RUNNING...

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