OCTOBER 2025
ISSUE: 03
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® GAMMA PI OMEGA
NEWSLETTER UMPKI SP N ’ IT Gamma Pi Omega is dedicated to to raising awareness, supporting survivors, and promoting breast health education.
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Greetings, Gamma Pi Omega Sorors! We are in quarter three and rounding out the 2025 calendar year and we remain steadfast in our Service to All Mankind. Thank you, Sorors for your Service and continued Leadership!
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Homecoming is in our rearview mirror; however, it was a great time to enhance our mentor/mentee relationships. Whether you are mentoring an Alpha Beta Soror or a Gamma Pi Omega Soror, there’s “Pray without ceasing.” plenty of events through out the 1 Thessalonians 5:17 remainder of the year to support. Gamma Pi Omega now has a Prayer Remember, when mentoring an AB Request Form for sorors to share prayer Soror, it shall be in a group setting needs, praise reports, or words of and the Graduate Advisor or her thanksgiving. Requests are confidential, with GAC designee shall be present. Sorors, remember to engage to see if the option for follow-up or inclusion on the Intercessory Prayer Sister Squad your mentee is active on campus, an athlete, etc. and if so, attend her Prayer List event. Even if you are not an AB Submit your request here: mentor this season, AB would love to see GPO in the crowd. Below are a few GPO events. #ByMeritByCulture In Service & In Sisterhood, Soror Denise Word Eady Basileus
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Breast cancer remains one of the most common cancers among women, and early detection is the strongest defense. This month, we honor those impacted, celebrate courageous survivors—especially our strong sisters—and stand united in education and prevention. Take Action This October: Schedule a screening: Mammograms save lives. Know your risk: Talk with your doctor. Be self-aware: Report changes to your provider. Support the cause: Join walks, donate, and wear pink. As sisters of Gamma Pi Omega, let’s lead by example—encouraging family, friends, and our community to prioritize breast health. Together, we spread hope, honor survivors, and move closer to a world without breast cancer.
💚💗 Let’s think pink and take action this October! 💚💗
Soror Lakina Bembry Chaplain, Gamma Pi Omega Chapter
By: Soror Dorica L. Smith
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AWARENESS & PROTECTION Artificial Intelligence (AI) is part of daily life —whether unlocking your phone, asking Alexa, or using auto-suggestions. With the right oversight, AI can support chapter operations by streamlining attendance, scheduling reminders, improving writing, and creating checklists. Benefits for Chapters QR code sign-ins & attendance tracking Automated reminders & emails Writing support (e.g., Grammarly) Efficient event checklists & evaluations
Risks & Red Flags Odd or inconsistent content styles Suspicious emails or fake posts Manipulated images or unauthorized AKA branding Protective Protocols Follow all AKA brand & trademark standards Use two-factor authentication for finances & secure event platforms Verify authenticity of membership documents Prepare a crisis response plan for AI misuse Cross-check sources & use detection tools for questionable media Takeaway AI offers efficiency and innovation—but only with strong oversight, security, and brand compliance. Protecting our standards ensures Gamma Pi Omega continues to safeguard the reputation and legacy of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated®.
Certificates of Attendance Certificates of attendance for the 72nd SARC, Leadership Seminar, and Boule are available from your member profile on aka1908.com
2025-2026 Ivy Circle Membership Drive
All South Atlantic Region (SAR) sorors are invited to join. The 2025–2026 membership will be effective as of the date of payment. Your membership fee helps pay for undergraduates’ attendance at national and regional leadership training events. Membership in the new Tiffany & Friends Club helps support Graduate Advisors, remaining Legacy Bench donations, and the 73rd South Atlantic Regional Conference. Please T.U.N.E. in and select the Ivy Circle membership level below that is Pretty Perfect for You!
HAPPY HALLOWEEN Whether you’re passing out candy or rocking your pink & green with a festive flair, remember: there’s nothing scarier than a world without our beautiful bond of sisterhood.
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Stay safe, stay fabulous, and have a boo-tiful Halloween!
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Ivy Circle Membership Levels Rose Gold - $200 Emerald Club - $400 Platinum and Pearls - $750 Tiffany & Friends - $2,500 Monique B. Stallworth Risk Management Committee Chairman
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"Soaring to the Finale: A T.U.N.E. Celebration."
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CLUSTER V OCT 31-NOV 1 Georgia World Congress Center, Atlanta, GA
As we prepare to travel to the Cluster V Conference, please have your 1.Financial Card 2.Carry your documents: Manual of Standard Procedures 3.AKA Constitution and Bylaws
Virtual Meeting NEW! How to Register:
Go to aka1908.com and log in to the members-only section. Cost: $50 From the profile page, use the “Click here to view regional site” to log into the regional registration site.
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Here are a few dates and information for you to be aware of: Event/Dates SAR Third Quarter Reports
October 15, 2025
Breast Cancer Awareness Walk, Rozier Park Saturday,
October 25, 2025
Cluster V Conference, Atlanta, GA
Oct 31 – Nov 01 2025
Chapter Standards In-person Eval.
October 31 – November 01, 2025
Cluster V Town Hall Meeting
November 01, 2025
November Chapter Meeting*
November 06, 2025
Joint Chapter Meeting GPO and AB
November 20, 2025
EAF Raffle Thursday, December 4 December Chapter Meeting*
December 04, 2025
GPO Transition Meeting/Leadership Workshop; Holiday Brunch.
December 13, 2025
GPO EOY Reports
December 16, 2025
EOY Reports Due to Corporate
December 31, 2025
Chapters Foundation Deadline
December 31, 2025 +
Cluster V Virtual Joint Founders’ Day
January 11, 2026
118th Founders’ Day, Ghana, West Africa
January 12 – 18, 2026
*As voted by the Chapter
+ Informed at Leadership
Breast Cancer Awareness Walk
Select “Events” and look for the Cluster V registration page. A log-in will be sent to virtual registrants 24 hours before the meeting, which is scheduled for November 1, 2025. NOTE: Virtual attendance does not count towards qualifications for Membership Experience sponsorship. Virtual registration will remain open until October 28, or until the maximum capacity is reached. Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® , South Atlantic Region
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DATE: 25 OCTOBER 2025 TIME: 8:00 AM EST LOCATION: 1107 CREEKWOOD DR, PERRY, GA 31069 CREEKWOOD PARK
Join us in raising awareness about breast cancer. Scan to Register
Soaring to the Finale T.U.N.E. It’s Cluster Time! gpo1908@gmail.com
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Soror This Issue’s Feature: Soror Lenora Pinkett, Building Our Economic Wealth, Chairman
🌸 Years of Membership: 21 years 🌸 Committee Member/Group
Member: Risk Management, Crafting Squad, Fundraising/NCAP-Nonprofit, Membership, Nominating, Retired Squad, Executive Committee, Strategic Planning Committee, Enhance Our Environment Thanksgiving Baskets, Savings Sister Circle, Nursing Home Pageant
New and unopened pads, tampons, wipes, nail kits and washcloths are requested. Please remember to carry your service project items to those that are attending. If you are not, please find a Soror that can carry your donations for you. Collection Dates & Times: October 31st from 3 pm - 9 pm and November 1st 7 am - 9 am.
🌸 Lead Coordinator:
Requested Items: New and unopened pads, tampons, wipes, nail kits, and washcloths.
—Empowering Women Entrepreneurs —Black Dollar Days —Financial Literacy Seminar —FMO Membership
Beneficiaries: Helping Mamas, LLC, and Hearts of Hope
🌸 Favorite AKA Memory:
My favorite memory is when my lifelong dream of becoming as AKA was realized.
#WeHelpEachOther
🌸 Fun Fact:
I thoroughly enjoy bonding with my Sorors at conferences and having fun with them.
🌸 Words of Wisdom:
“Always look for the good in people and treat them with respect. ”
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Purchase Tickets at Oct-Dec Chapter Meetings
Know Your Rights Webinar Thank you for joining our Know Your Rights Webinar on September 30, 2025. We received great information from Jon Blazer and Maribel Hernandez Rivera of the ACLU. Special thanks to our role-playing volunteers. A recording and password to watch the webinar: https://blackvotersmatterfundorg.zoom.us/rec/share/Nyem5nBKXfZvmFA4vgxftUQhXqPlplCSq qeLkHwWpckTxzEgL13CnuX8xVFW9P.YWFLDDmNXn yb4UkH Passcode: W2qs8^ZK
📅 Drawing on Dec 04, 2025
📍 Fort Valley Family
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Development Center
Pink is more than a color — it’s a movement
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Jonathan Blazer, ACLU
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