The REPORT
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Happy Holidays Sorors!
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Together In Purpose and Spirit Sorors, I would like to share a story in this issue: Once upon a time, there was a man who worked very hard just to keep food on the table for his family. This particular year a few days before Christmas, he punished his little five-year-old daughter after learning that she had used up the family's only roll of expensive gold wrapping paper. As money was tight, he became even more upset when on Christmas Eve he saw that the child had used all of the expensive gold paper to decorate one shoebox she had put under the Christmas tree. He also was concerned about where she had gotten money to buy what was in the shoebox. Nevertheless, the next morning the little girl, filled with excitement, brought the gift box to her father and said, "This is for you, Daddy!" As he opened the box, the father was embarrassed by his earlier overreaction, now regretting how he had punished her. But when he opened the shoebox, he found it was empty and again his anger flared. "Don't you know, young lady," he said harshly, "when you give someone a present, there's supposed to be something inside the package!" The little girl looked up at him with sad tears rolling from her eyes and whispered: "Daddy, it's not empty. I blew kisses into it until it was all full." The father was crushed. He fell on his knees and put his arms around his precious little girl. He begged her to forgive him for his unnecessary anger. An accident took the life of the child only a short time later. It is told that the father kept this little gold box by his bed for all the years of his life. Whenever he was discouraged or faced difficult problems, he would open the box, take out an imaginary kiss, and remember the love of this beautiful child who had put it there. In a very real sense, each of us has been given an invisible golden box filled with unconditional love and kisses from our children, family, friends and God. There is no more precious possession anyone could hold. As we celebrate the holidays and remember our loved ones that were called to glory this past year, I wish everyone the kisses of love, peace and hope. God Bless you all. Sisterly, Twyla 3
INSIDE THIS ISSUE a quarterly publication WINTER 2018 vol. 1, Issue 2
Features
3 Regional Director’s Message 5 Mid-Western Region’s P.E.A.R.L . Report Team 6 89th MWR Conference Chairmen Letter 7 P.E.A.R.L. Ministry Moments 8 Soror Spotlights 10 IMPACT DAYS 13 New Regional Website Departments
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Program Information and Updates
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Educational Information from Corporate Office and International Committees. Plus highlights from Undergraduate Sorors,
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Accolades and Achievements of Our Magnificent Mid-Western Sorors Reflections and Remembrances Sisterly Relations
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Looking Ahead - Important Dates and Calendar Information
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The P.E.A.R.L. Report Team Soror Twyla Woods-Buford Mid-Western Regional Director
P.E.A.R.L. Submission Deadlines March 24, 2019 June 30, 2019 August 25, 2019
Soror Rhonda Harris International Communications and Public Relations Soror Kelly G. Loeb Editor-In-Chief Soror Angela Stevens MWR Information Officer Soror Ramona E. Davis Technology and Design & Layout
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89th Mid-Western Regional Conference Sorors of the Magnificent Mid-Western Region: Get Ready! Get Ready! Get Ready! Sorors of Cluster B have been putting down tracks in preparation for the 89th Mid-Western Regional Conference. We have been working hard to ensure that you are on track for Exemplifying Excellence by planning workshops, officer training and membership development. We hope you enjoy time reconnecting with and meeting new sorors, learning in our workshops, volunteering with our community project and exploring the Big O. We are confident there are plenty of things to fuel your enthusiasm for Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. and the Mid-Western Region. Pack your bags, put on your dancing shoes and get ready for a fabulous ride on the Pearl Express! We look forward to serving you in Omaha, Nebraska, March 14 -17, 2019.
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An Unhurried Holiday "So they hurried off and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby, who was lying in the manger." Luke 2:16 (NIV) "Hurry up! We're going to be late to the choir concert!" "Come on kids. Help me unload these groceries right now. I've got to get these cookies baked before bedtime." "Is it 6 A.M. already? I gotta get to that door buster sale as soon as it opens so I don't miss out on the deals!" With the holiday season upon us, the music at the mall announces that folks are dreaming of a white Christmas.
hurried off to find Him lying in a manger. If I had been one of those shepherds, I would have been quiet and amazed once I got there. Being around a newborn baby makes me speak in a hushed tone and feel such awe as I see new life. In the presence of Jesus I wonder if those men too were settled and silent. Maybe we could do the same today. In the midst of our holiday hustle and tasks, we could stop, we could slow down long enough to hurry in another direction. We could put our activities on hold so we might quietly meet with our Lord. We could be settled and silent in the presence of Jesus. As a result we just might discover an unhurried holiday: a season that will strengthen us spiritually instead of sapping our energy and joy.
As a result, our calendars become overloaded, crowding out the spiritual significance of the season. I wonder if the participants in the original Christmas story ever dreamed that the celebration of Christ's birth would become so hassled and hurried. The shepherds? The angels? The wise men? Mary and Joseph too? Was hurriedness present the night Jesus was born? We might think that it was not. But actually, there was hurry present that night. However, it wasn't to the mall or grocery store that people were rushing. The shepherds were working in the fields when suddenly an ensemble of angels told them the Christ Child had been born. Luke 2:16 says they
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How about it? Will we pause and purpose to hurry into His presence instead of rushing from task to task? Dare we linger long enough to be refreshed by the company of the One whom the holiday is really about? Yes, Jesus is the real reason for this Holy Season. Dear Lord, remind me daily that it's You I should rush to during the holiday hustle. Not things. Not activities. I want to seek and find only You. This I pray in In Jesus' Name, Amen. ~Spiritual Oversight Committee
Soror Spotlights The Magnificent Mid-Western Region Soror Jacquie Easley McGhee and Soror Mary Sconiers Chapman of Iota Zeta Omega chapter were among 40 women who were recognized for "Breaking Barriers" by the Young Women Resource Center, during their 40 year anniversary of providing health and self esteem programming as well as support to young women in the Des Moines community.
Beta Omega member Soror Andrea Shelton-Hendricks is excited about her new position with Cerner as Senior Executive Director, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy at The Cerner Corporation—World HQ in Kansas City, Missouri. Soror Andrea remarked, “I am extremely excited about this newly created role and the opportunity to join an amazing global team/family.”
Soror Dr. Mae Colleen Jones was awarded the Woman’s Health Advocate Award by the Links Incorporated.
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Beta Omega Soror Kimiko Black Gilmore has begun her new role as Chief of Staff in the Chancellor’s Office at the University of Missouri-Kansas City. Gilmore is a proud UMKC alumna; she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology in 1989. Her most recent role as Assistant City Manager for KCMO has prepared her for her new assignment. She has extensive experience in successfully leading strategic initiatives and special projects, which will be the core functions of her role at UMKC. In addition to her UMKC degree, she has a Master of Public Administration from Troy State University and a Certificate of Completion for the Senior Executives in State and Local Government Program from Harvard University’s John F. Kennedy School of Government.
Soror Peyton Taylor Pi Xi Chapter Warrensburg, Missouri was a presenter at the MKN(Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska) – Education Opportunity Program
Soror Tanesha Thompson, member of Mu Omega Chapter and Mid-Western Representative to the International Program Committee, is pictured with Tim Pighee, National Alumni President of the University of Arkansas-Pine Bluff. Soror Thompson was awarded National Alumni of the Year at UAPB’s Homecoming.
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IMPACT Days, Gallery
Epsilon Nu Omega
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Connecting with Legacy Pointe Retirement Community in Iowa City, Iowa, members of Tau Psi Omega engaged with elders at Legacy Pointe Retirement Community in Iowa City on Saturday, November 17, 2018 as part of the Community Impact Day focusing on caring for caregivers. To start the day, Soror Moala Bannavti led the seniors and chapter members in chair exercise activities. Following the workout, Legacy Pointe residents had lunch with Soror Moala demonstrating what made the foods on the menu healthy. A fun bingo game after lunch rounded out the day.
Pictured left to right: Sorors Deborah Owens, Cheryl Booth, Colleen Venters, Joylyn Burdine and Delores Tarkington Upon the recommendation of Dr. Glenda Glover, National President of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Beta Omicron Omega Chapter participated in the WHEN WE ALL VOTE program under the leadership of Michelle Obama. The chapter conducted a voter registration program in Shawnee, Oklahoma in front of Walmart from 10:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m., making contact with more than 500 people. Most were already registered and many assured us that they indeed would be voting. We registered twenty-five new individuals to vote.
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Alpha Iota Omega Chapter honored sorority members Donna Patterson and Linessa Frazier as caregivers of their mothers. We know the love and care they show in helping their mothers comes from a place of strength and dedication. Today and always we are praying for their strength and continued
CAREGIVERS IMPACT DAY: At the November Chapter meeting, Iota Zeta Omega Chapter recognized members who were caregivers. Also, Iota Zeta Omega members were presented with information on caregiving from Mercy Hospital and the local AARP organization.
Soror Desiree Terrell. Mammogram Screening
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Alpha Iota Omega Chapter walked in the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer event and celebrated with two members who are survivors of breast cancer: Linessa Frazier and Teresa White.
New MWR Website visit aka1908.com/midwestern MWR Director Reception Photos
2018 Cluster Photos
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Bears will be available for pick up at Regional Conference 13
Programs
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Theta Upsilon Omega Chapter of Lawton, Oklahoma adopted a street to help keep the local community clean and beautiful. Sorors of Theta Upsilon Omega were thrilled and honored to welcome this service project. Sorors dedicate several hours each month to picking up trash and debris. This Adopt-A-Street service project affects not only the local community but has global impact.
IOTA ZETA OMEGA MEMBERS WALK FOR MENTAL HEALTH: Each year, members of Iota Zeta Omega Chapter participate in the annual NAMI Walk to increase awareness of mental health issues and education regarding policies that support increased funding and program needs. This year, the walk was held on September 29.
Theta Upsilon Omega Chapter Adopt A Street. From left: Sorors Tiffany Hamilton, Cheryle Sherman, Tiffiney Dimery and LaTarsha Freeman.
Upsilon Rho Omega Chapter of Overland Park, KS spent a November weekend supporting scholars at HBCUs, nurturing their spirits and sweetening sisterly relations. In this season of gratitude, URO is thankful for uplifting, remarkable and outstanding service to all mankind.
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On Tuesday, October 16, 2018, Delta Epsilon Omega (Omaha, NE) members and their family and friends packed 3,708 meals at the Omaha Against Hunger event. Food banks in the Omaha metro-area will distribute the food to children and families.
HBCU 4 LIFE: Iota Zeta Omega Chapter participated in the annual Invest In My Future Table Affair to benefit a nonprofit college prep organization which provides college tours to Historically Black Colleges for local African American students. This year, Iota Zeta Omega Chapter members decorated a Pep Rally theme table.
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HBCU Gathering on The Vine. Kansas City, Mo.
Basilei of Xi Tau Omega, Upsilon Rho Omega and Mu Omega. HBCU Game Day, Kansas City, Mo.
HBCU Gathering on The Vine. Kansas City, Mo.
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UG Highlights
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Delta Tau Chapter Initiates 32 New Members On November 11, 2018 the Delta Tau Chapter inducted 32 new Members (S.S. V.E.R.D.E.). The new initiates are scholars and leaders on the University of Missouri campus. All are committed to serving and helping the chapter fulfill the mission of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated. The New Member Luncheon, held at the Holiday Inn Executive Center in their honor, gathered over 200 members, family, and friends to celebrate their achievement and welcome them into lifelong sisterhood and service.
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Pi Xi Sitting Pretty Breast Cancer Event
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Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated Alpha Kappa Chapter
90th Anniversary Celebration
Greeley, CO -- Alpha Kappa Chapter recently commemorated its 90th Anniversary with a weekend celebration in Denver and Greeley in November. The Alpha Kappa Around the World event concluded with a bench plaque dedication outside the University Center at the University of Northern Colorado – the first Greek-lettered organization to be so honored on the campus. The chapter was chartered November 9, 1928 at the University of Denver and the University of Northern Colorado in Greeley, which was then known as Colorado State Teachers College. The Greeley institution did not allow blacks to join any student organizations. Undaunted, eight courageous young women who were students at the teachers’ college and the University of Denver chartered the chapter: Soror Gladys Butler, Soror Doris Jenkins, Soror Frances L. Ross, Soror Annie Laura Jackson, Soror Alice Kinchelow, Soror Fannie Pitt, Soror Florida Pitt and Soror Roselle Parsons.
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Alpha Kappa was the first chapter of the sorority in Colorado and now encompasses five universities in the metro Denver area. Former members flew in from other states and drove miles to come together to celebrate. The weekend began with a Friday evening reception at the Blair-Caldwell African American Research Library in Denver, where historical artifacts of the sorority were on display along with exhibits of the history of blacks in Colorado. At the Saturday luncheon at the University Center in Greeley, Soror Jane Pigford, the daughter of charter member and Ivy Beyond the Wall Soror Florida Pitt, enthralled attendees with stories of the chapter’s challenging early years, when the university refused to recognize their high scholastic achievements. Alpha Kappa eventually earned the Silver Cup scholastic award in 2003.
Accolades & Achievements
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Soror Janet Buckner, District 40 Representative, CO General Assembly
Soror Kendra Coleman, District 7, Office 9 Judge (Oklahoma City)
Soror Gail Finney, District 84 Representative, KS House of Representatives
Soror Rhonda Fields, District 29 Representative, CO General Assembly
Soror Vanessa Hall-Harpe City Council (Tulsa, OK)
Soror Barbara Ann Washington, District 23 Representative, MO House of Representatives
Soror Sharon Holmes, District 14 Judge (Tulsa, OK)
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ALPHA KAPPA ALPHA SORORITY, INC. – BETA OMEGA CHAPTER Hosts Reception for New Mid-Western Regional Director On Saturday, December 1, 2018, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Beta Omega Chapter of Kansas City, MO hosted a congratulatory reception for Soror Twyla Woods-Buford at Magnolia’s at Caenen Castle in Shawnee, KS. In July of this year Soror Woods-Buford was installed as the Mid-Western Regional Director at the sorority’s 68th Boule in Houston, Texas. With a Harlem Renaissance theme, sorors wore fashionable attire reflecting the roaring 1920s to the reception focused on Supreme Basileus Glenda Glover’s Arts Target under her 2018-2022 International Program, Exemplifying Excellence Through Sustainable Service. Soror Barbara Graham was chairman of the Regional Director’s reception. Elected officials from local and state government and other National Pan-Hellenic Council Greekletter organizations attended. Alissia Canady, councilwoman for the 5th District in Kansas City, MO, brought greetings on behalf of the city. Soror Barbara Anne Washington, representative for Missouri’s 23rd State House District, shared a proclamation from the office of Missouri Governor Michael L. Parson. Mr. Damon E. Roath of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., Beta Lambda Chapter of Kansas City, MO also brought congratulatory greetings.
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Three former Mid-Western Regional Directors, Soror Delorise A. Gines (19th) of Missouri, Soror Brenda A. Lewis (25th) of Oklahoma and Soror Jan M. Carpenter-Baker (29th) of Kansas attended and brought congratulatory greetings and inspirational words of wisdom. Soror Charnissa Holiday-Scott, Basileus of Beta Omega (Kansas City, MO), Soror Sharon Hayes, Basileus of Mu Omega (Kansas City, KS), Rhonda Harris, immediate past Basileus of Xi Tau Omega (Grandview, MO) and Ashley Hall, Basileus of Upsilon Rho Omega (Overland Park, KS) greeted attendees. Sorors appointed to regional and international committees by the Regional Director and Supreme Basileus also attended the program and were recognized. Soror Woods-Buford is a retired educator who began her career in the Des Moines, IA public schools as a teacher associate. After earning her bachelor’s master’s and education specialist degrees from Drake University, she worked as a teacher, principal, assistant director of elementary education, associate superintendent of human resources and chief of staff. Soror Woods-Buford was initiated into Iota Zeta Omega Chapter in Des Moines, IA in 1978. After moving to Kansas City, MO, Soror Woods-Buford transferred to Beta Omega Chapter. She is a life member of the sorority with forty years of uninterrupted active service. Beyond her sorority service, Soror Woods-Buford enjoys spending time with her husband Robert Buford, her retirement and her church, Friendship Baptist Church of Kansas City, MO.
ALPHA KAPPA ALPHA SORORITY, INC. THETA UPSILON OMEGA CHAPTER DEBUTANTE COTILLION AND BEAUTILLION Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Theta Upsilon Omega Chapter presented the Biennial Debutante Cotillion and Beautillion formal event on July 28, 2018, at the Hilton Garden Inn in Lawton, Oklahoma. The contestants participated in several activities and workshops promoting community service, black history and college preparation. Emeralds of Elegance was the theme for the 20th Biennial Debutante Cotillion and the theme for the 5th Biennial Beautillion was Men in Black. Soror Cheryl Monts is the Chairman of the Debutante-Beautillion Committee and Soror Marketta Jones is the Co-Chairman. Other members of the committee are Sorors Iesha Carter, LaTarsha Freeman, Arlie Hampton, Gwendolyn Monts, Michelle Monts, Jasmine Redd and Willetta Walker. From left are: DeVanta Whetstone, Mr. Beautillion 2018; Shayla Certain; Eboneisha Armstrong, Miss Debutante second runner up; Sh’Kyra McArthur, Miss Debutante 2018; Mi’Kayla Logan, Miss Debutante first runner up; Akilah Charles; and Simeon Hughes, Mr. Beautillion first runner up.
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Tau Psi Omega Chapter of Iowa City Celebrates Milestones Four of Tau Psi Omega’s chapter members achieve special status in 2018: Diana Henry is a Golden Soror, and Barbara Haack, Carol Cater-Simmons and Barbara Osgood are Silver Sorors this year. Chapter Basileus Barbara Haack, who also serves on the International MIP Committee, was initiated in Epsilon Iota Omega Chapter in 1993. Soror Barbara Osgood, who played a significant role in establishing Tau Psi Omega, was initiated into this chapter in 1993, and Soror Carol Cater-Simmons (initiated in Eta Mu Chapter) has been instrumental in membership recruitment and retention and in serving as graduate advisor for several years. Soror Diana Henry, initiated in Omicron Chapter in 1968, is the chapter’s current Grammateus and has held several other chapter offices. Congratulations to these sorors for contributing their time and expertise to Tau Psi Omega and the sorority!
On Sunday November 18, 2018, Alpha Chi Omega Chapter in Tulsa, OK held its New Members' Initiation Luncheon at the Hilton Garden Inn Hotel, initiating 13 new sorors. Soror Tracy White-Davidson is Membership Chairman and Soror Tracye Love Chandler is Basileus. The new members are: Soror Crystal Barnes, Soror Ashton Blake, Soror Kirsten Burnett, Soror Kimberly Chatman, Soror Jole'sa Day, Soror Candace Fields, Soror Ceatta Foster, Soror Paula Gradney-Garner, Soror Jorrie Jones, Soror Danielle Martin, Soror Teneshia Patton, Soror Kaleb Vaughn
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Alpha Iota Omega Chapter of Topeka and Upsilon Chapter of Washburn University have achieved 90 and 95 years of service to all mankind respectively. The chapters held a joint celebration on Sunday, October 14, 2018 in honor of this milestone. Aurora, CO- Pink on the Greens - 2018! Mu Omega Omega Chapter hosted its signature Pink on the Greens event at Murphy Creek Golf Club in Aurora, Colorado. This event, in partnership with the Ivy Community Fund, gave attendees in our community an opportunity to learn the best golf practices from the pros! Clinics included instruction and practice in the areas of pitching, chipping, putting, and full swing. Following a slightly competitive clinic (one lucky guest received an award for Most Improved), a delicious lunch was served to the women while our Chapter Basileus, Evetta McMillian-Walker, offered a few closing remarks. Funds raised from this amazing event will help provide educational scholarships for students and benefit local community organizations. It was another awesome chapter event! Left: Little Miss AKA Pageant hosted by Xi Tau Omega. Winner Miss Chamberlain Webster.
Right: Beta Omega Chapter presented its 66th Debutante Ball as a means of encouraging high scholastic achievement among young ladies. This year’s winner is Miss Payton Williams. The Debutante Ball is an avenue used to introduce deserving and outstanding young ladies as Debutantes to Kansas City society in a formal setting. A Debutante is a young lady who has been prepared in the social graces, trained to dance formally, and who is community service oriented. She is then presented to her community in a formal presentation, which is her first public appearance into society.
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Reflections & Remembrances Sympathy Notes from Madame Regional Director I am lost for words to express my sadness during this holiday season as I acknowledge the homegoing of our beloved 20th Mid-Western Regional Director, Wanda Fleming Johnson. Please keep her family and her chapter, Beta Sigma Omega of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma in your prayers for strength and comfort. Services were held Saturday, December 8, 2018. I also want to acknowledge the passing of two of Mid-Western Region's Diamond Sorors: Voltie Nelson of Mu Omega Chapter, Kansas City, Kansas and Nora Jane Holliday, a charter member of Epsilon Nu Omega, Denver, Colorado. They were true examples of life long membership and service to our Sisterhood. Golden Soror Sandraliece McDonald became an Ivy Beyond the Wall on Saturday, December 1, 2018. The Ivy Beyond the Wall Ceremony for Soror Sandraliece, former Beta Omega Basileus and mother of Soror Shelly McDonald, was held Saturday, December 8, 2018.
Soror Clemme Rambo, of Overland Park, KS passed away on Sunday, November 11, 2018. Born on September 10, 1940 in Sherril, Arkansas, Soror Clemme graduated from Soldan High School in St. Louis and Lincoln University in Jefferson City, Missouri. She retired as a first-grade teacher from Kansas City, KS’ District 500 and then began her beloved second career as an outreach coordinator for the Alzheimer’s Association – Heart of America Chapter. She was also a devoted member of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People –Johnson County, KS branch and Legacy Christian Church. Initiated into Mu Omega Chapter in 1991, Soror Clemme was passionate and committed to all aspects of the sorority’s programming, most
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especially the Debutante Ball and scholarship awards. She served as the chapter’s Anti-Basileus and Basileus and specifically focused on the Ivy Reading AKAdemy. During her term as Basileus, Mu Omega celebrated its 75th anniversary; Soror Clemme chaired that committee and was instrumental in securing Supreme Basileus Linda Marie White as the event’s guest speaker. Soror Clemme’s most recent chapter affiliation was with Upsilon Rho Omega in Overland Park, KS, where she was most proud of the Alzheimer’s Awareness Community Impact Day. Soror Clemme is survived by her husband, Bonnie Rambo, sister Lois Townson, brother Curtis Hill, adopted daughter Ramatu Deen and a host of nieces, nephews, grandchildren and special friends.
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KC Pearls Step Team 2018
LOOKING AHEAD Together In Purpose and Spirit
Looking Ahead 2019 AKA Days at the Capitol February 12, Colorado February 14, Iowa February 21, Kansas March 26, Missouri March 27, Nebraska April 3, Oklahoma Founders’ Day & AKA Reactivation Day January 15
Twyla Woods-Buford P.O. Box 16748 Kansas City, Missouri 64133 Twbuford@AKA1908.com
MLK Day of Service January 21 AKA Pink Goes Red February 1 89th MWR Conference March 13 -17 Omaha, Nebraska Leadership Conference 2019 June 27- June 30 Nashville, TN
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Regional Director's Calendar NOVEMBER 2-4 6 7
Directorate Meeting in Chicago Chapter Basilei Call and Graduate Advisors Call Cluster Coordinator Meeting and Directorate Meeting Conference Call Directorate Meeting 8 89th MWRC steering Committee Meeting 13 Regional Conference Committee Meeting 14 Cluster Coordinator Meeting 15 Regional Conference Committee Meeting 16/17 Attended 90th Anniversary for Alpha Kappa Chapter Denver Colorado 18 Meeting Regional Protocol Meeting with Regional Communications Team 20 Regional Conference Executive Committee Meeting Regional Connection Team Meeting 23 Attended Debutante Ball hosted by Beta Omega Chapter Kansas City, Mo. 26 Directorate Meeting Regional Conference Committee Meeting 27 Excellence Program Update Conference Call – Chapter Basilei and Program Chairmen Regional Conference Committee Meeting 28 Meeting with International MIP Committee Chairman 29 Attended Homegoing Service Regional Conference Committee Meeting DECEMBER 1 2 4 5 6 7 8 10 11 12 13
Attended Regional Director Celebration hosted By Beta Omega Chapter, KCMO Meeting/ Technology and Logistics Attended Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Founders Day Reception KCMO Meeting with International MIP Committee Chairman Meetings for Regional Conference Attended IBTW and Homegoing for Diamond Soror, Mu Omega Chapter, KCKS Attended IBTW for Soror Beta Omega Chapter, KCMO Regional Conference site walk through in Omaha Nebraska Attended Homegoing Service Regional Steering Committee Conference Call Cluster Coordinator Meeting Regional Conference Executive Committee Meeting Regional Registration Review for Launch 14/15 Training Workshop for Regional Investigators 20 Regional Conference Executive Committee Meeting 21/26 Holiday Break 27 Regional Conference Executive Committee Meeting JANUARY 2019 1
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