June PPO Konnection 2023

KONNECTION KONNECTION

ASSOCIATED WITH A COMMON PURPOSE OF SERVICE & SISTERHOOD

PSI PI OMEGA VOLUME 2 | JUNE 2023

OFFICERS OFFICERS

Basileus Tamika Slack

Anti Basileus

Grammateus

Anti Grammateus

Epistoleus

Tamiouchos

Anti Tamiouchos

Pecunious Grammateus

Anti Pecunious Grammateus

Ivy Leaf Reporter

Parliamentarian

Historian

Hodegos

Philacter

Chaplain

Member At Large

Chiquita Cooper

Charlene Edwards

Devora Parke

Yatcha Barnes

Turquoise Jolly

Raelyn Holmes

Chattoria Glymph

Jasmine Crews

Latricia James

Penny Birch

Carol Gipson

Rona LeBlanc-Rivera

Connie Gore

Andrea Robinson

Arnater Dowers

PSI PI OMEGA T H E K O N N E C T I O N

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STANDING COMMITTEE STANDING COMMITTEE CHAIRMEN CHAIRMEN

*Bylaws

*Budget & Finance

*Program

Nominating

Standards

Membership

Connection

*Archives

Awards & Exhibits

Technology

Protocol

Sisterly Relations

Risk Management

Penny Birch

Turquoise Brown

Chiquita Cooper

Rona LeBlanc-Rivera

Michelle Ross

Yatcha Barnes & Latricia James

Latricia James

Carol Gipson

Janieta Washington

Allison Jones

Ruth Hightower

Yatcha Barnes

Kortney Arthur

*Soror serves as officer and must be chairman of designated committee

PSI PI OMEGA P P O K O N N E C T I O N

AGENDA AGENDA

C a l l t o O r d e r

M e d i t a t i o n

Q u o r u m V a l i d a t i o n

A d o p t i o n o f A g e n d a

A p p r o v a l o f M i n u t e s

C o r r e s p o n d e n c e

O F F I C E R R E P O R T S

B a s i l e u s

A n t i B a s i l e u s

P e c u n i o u s G r a m m a t e u s

T a m i o u c h o s

H o d e g o s

M e m b e r a t L a r g e

S T A N D I N G C O M M I T T E E R E P O R T S

B u d g e t & F i n a n c e

P r o t o c o l

T a m i k a S l a c k , B a s i l e u s

A n d r e a R o b i n s o n , C h a p l a i n

C o n n i e G o r e , P h i l a c t e r

T a m i k a S l a c k , B a s i l e u s

D e v o r a P a r k e s , A n t i - G r a m m a t e u s

Y a t c h a B a r n e s , E p i s t o l e u s

T a m i k a S l a c k

C h i q u i t a

C o o p e r

C h a t t o r i a G l y m p h

T u r q u o i s e J o l l y - B r o w n

R o n a L e B l a n c - R i v e r a

A r n a t e r D o w e r s

S i s t e r l y R e l a t i o n s | S t r e n g t h e n O u r S i s t e r h o o d

S P E C I A L / A D H O C R E P O R T S

F u n d r a i s i n g

N a t i o n a l P a n h e l l e n i c C o u n c i l

S c h o l a r s h i p

S t r a t e g i c P l a n

T u r q u o i s e B r o w n

R u t h H i g h t o w e r

Y a t c h a B a r n e s

C h i q u i t a C o o p e r

D a s h a n P e r s o n

C o n n i e G o r e / L a t r i c i a J a m e s

L a u r e n L e a n d r e

E X E C U T I V E B O A R D M E E T I N G | M A Y 3 1 | 8 P M | M E E T I N G I D : 8 3 6 4 1 1 4 7 5 1 3

CHIPP

M e n t a l H e a l t h A w a r e n e s s - F i n a l R e p o r t

C o m m u n i t y & H o m e G a r d e n s

A r n a t e r D o w e r s

A n d r e a R o b i n s o n

Y a t c h a B a r n e s

U n f i n i s h e d B u s i n e s s

N e w B u s i n e s s

A n n o u n c e m e n t s

M e e t i n g A d j o u r n e d

T a m i k a S l a c k

P R O G R A M I N I T I A T I V E S R E P O R T S

Epistoleus Report

June 2023

P . O . B o x C o r r e s p o n d e n c e :

N o c o r r e s p o n d e n c e

E m a i l C o r r e s p o n d e n c e :

A d v e r t i s e m e n t

T i k T o k

I S S U U

P . O . B O X 8 0 2 S T U A R T , F L 3 4 9 9 5 | A K A P P O @ P S I P I O M E G A . O R G

SUMMER ESCAPES

G r e e t i n g s S o r o r s ,

Summer, Summer, Summer, Time!!! Let’s just sit back and unwind. Sorors as we approach our summer “break” I pray you have time to enjoy your families, vacation, relax, and enjoy all the special moments the summer months bring The time has come where we take a break from chapter business and use the time to reenergize ourselves to prepare for a busy fall season We will come out swinging in the month of September with programs, Casino Royale planning, Retreat, and most importantly building our strategic plan

Please remember that while we are on a “break” there will be some meetings planned (i.e.-retreat) so we are prepared to host a spectacular event for you in September.

If you will be attending Leadership, I look forward to seeing you in the windy city We will also plan to meet up at the South Atlantic Region Gathering

Madam Regional Director asked that each chapter donate to the gathering. Our chapter size was requested to donate $100. The check has been mailed to the regional office as requested.

Sorors please mark your calendars for a joint Cluster 1 Founders’ Day Celebration February 9-11, 2024 The celebration is in the early planning phase and I will have more details in the near future Let’s prepare to show up in PPO style with as many chapter members as possible

I look forward to seeing all your pictures and posts from many of your fun filled vacations and family gatherings. I pray you all have a safe and wonderful summer break.

Dr Tamika C SlacK

Proud Basileus

Psi Pi Omega Chapter

T I M E T O T A K E A B R E A K

P P O K O N N E C T I O N | 7

EXCELLENCE

Leading in

In The Know

Executive Board Meeting

EBOARD-August 30th | 8PM | Zoom

Upcoming Chapter Meetings

o September 9th | 10:30AM | Tutto Fresco

o October 14th | 10:30AM | Tutto Fresco

C O N F E R E N C E S

Cluster I Joint Founders’ Day

February 9-11th, 2024

REGIONAL CONFERENCE

April 3-7, 2024 | Orlando, FL

SARC 2026 | Fort Lauderdale, FL

LEADERSHIP

o 2023 | July 12-16th | Chicago, IL

o 2025 Anaheim, CA

BOULE

o 2024 Dallas, TX

o 2026 Las Vegas, NV

2024 - Years 2021, 2022 & 2023

PLEASE SUBMIT REPORTS ON TIME-ON OR BEFORE DUE DATE

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K O N N E C T I O N K O N N E C T I O N

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Living in the moment means letting go of the past and not waiting for the future. It means living your life consciously, aware that each moment you breathe is a gift.

– Oprah Winfrey

Bylaws

Penny Augustin-Birch*

Terrye Branch

Turquoise Brown

Charlene Edwards

Alexis Gary

Elizabeth Gordon

Rona LeBlanc-Rivera

Devora Parke

Budget & Finance

Turquoise Brown*

Mahogany Campbell

Chiquita Cooper

Jasmine Crews

Chattoria Glymph

Ruth Hightower

Raelyn Holmes

Mishka Symonette

Standards

Raelyn Holmes

Allison Jones

Lauren Leandre

Membership

Yatcha Barnes*

Latricia James*

Panayotta Birch

Chiquita Cooper

Connie Gore

Carol Gipson

Chattoria Glymph

Janieta McCarthy

Social Media

Yatcha Barnes*

Teria Hines

Latricia James

Keiarra Slack

Technology

Allison Jones*

Yatcha Barnes

Mahogany Campbell

Teria Hines

Latricia James

Tesa Languedoc

Crystal Nesbeth

Keiarra Slack

S T A N D I N G

Connection

Latricia James*

Didi Abbate

Pamela Welmon Coleman

Kendra Ford

Alexis Gary

Protocol

Ruth Hightower*

Kortney Arthur

Panayotta Augustin-Birch

Arnater Dowers

Charlene Edwards

Program

Chiquita Cooper*

Nominating

Rona LeBlanc-Rivera*

Yatcha Barnes

Mahogany Campbell

Janieta McCarthy

Vacancy

Standards

Michelle Ross*

Kortney Arthur

Chiquita Cooper

Charlene Edwards

Alexis Gary

Carol Gipson

Chattoria Glymph

Elizabeth Gordon

Rona LeBlanc-Rivera

Teria Hines

Lauren Leandre

Claire Nesbeth

Devora Parke

Adia Stokes

Publicity

Latricia James*

Teria Hines

Michelle Ross

Adia Stokes

Carol Washington

PSI PI OMEGA P P O K O N N E C T I O N

A D H O C S P E C I A L

Strategic Planning

Lauren Leandre*

Panayotta Augustin-Birch

Mahogany Campbell

Chiquita Cooper

Charlene Edwards

Alexis Gary

Carol Gipson

Rona LeBlanc-Rivera

Dashan Person

Keianna Simon

The Thread

Tia Anderson-Brown

Jaylin Brown

Connie Gore

Chattoria Glymph

Carla Parker

PSI PI OMEGA P P O K O N N E C T I O N A D H O C S

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Anti-Basileus Report

May was Mental Health Awareness month, and we hosted a program, Mentally Aware, where licensed clinician expert, Aurilia Gray-Grimes provided information about the warning signs of anxiety, depression and trauma. PPO also participated in the CCK 1K for Kids and Story Stroll and provided personal care items for the . June is the month for Black Dollar Days and per Our Supreme Basileus, we are charged to Wear Pink, Spend Green, and Buy Black! Our goal is to collectively spend $8 million in one month! In addition, each Friday is "PINK FRIDAY" highlighting different industries where you can funnel your dollars to black-owned businesses within each category listed:

June 2: Restaurants

June 9: Self-care and personal care services

June 16: Retail Shops and Boutiques

June 23: Purchase Black-owned brands at Walmart (Patti’s Good Life Foods and Miss Jessie’s products) and G.L.A.M. products (Target only)

June 30: Restaurants

On "PINK FRIDAYS," showcase your support on social media by Wearing Pink, Spending Green, and Buying Black. Use the hashtags #AKAPinkFridays #BlackDollarDays #BuildEconomicWealth and tag @akasorority1908. Let's make an impact and Build our Economic Wealth together during our inaugural "Black Dollar Days" in June!

UPCOMING PROGRAMS

Black Dollar Days

Financial Wellness & Planned Giving

Community and Home Gardens

Waste Reduction and Shredding/Recycling

“Soaring to Greater Heights of Service and Sisterhood”

INITIATIVE 1: STRENGTHEN OUR SISTERHOOD THE SIGNATURE PROGRAM

This initiative will focus on our Sisters via the following:

· AKA Soror Squads

· AKA Pals

· Random Acts of Sisterliness

· “We Are One” AKA Service Day

· Leadership Development

INITIATIVE 2: EMPOWER OUR FAMILIES

This initiative will promote families by focusing on:

· Childhood Hunger Initiative Power Pack (CHIPP™)

· Youth Leadership Institute (YLI)

· Mental Health Awareness

· Our Seniors

INITIATIVE 3: BUILD OUR ECONOMIC WEALTH

This initiative will continue to focus on key strategies that build on personal and community economic wealth:

· For Members Only™ Credit Union

· Financial Wellness & Planned Giving

· Sister Circles

· Supporting Women Entrepreneurs

· Black Dollar Days

INITIATIVE 4: ENHANCE OUR ENVIRONMENT

This initiative will promote the adoption of more sustainable and responsible practices.

· Tree Planting

· Community and Home Gardens

· Waste Reduction

· Shredding and Electronics Recycling Day

INITIATIVE 5: ADVOCATE FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® will continue to stand in the gap by equipping our community with the tools, knowledge, and support to actively engage in Social Justice via

· Voter Education, Registration, and Mobilization

· Public Policy Forums

· Candidate Forums

· Public Servant’s Guides

INITIATIVE 6: UPLIFT OUR LOCAL COMMUNITY

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority® will celebrate excellence, promote a focus on service, stimulate effective culture and showcase best practices through implementing the following recognition programs.

· Celebrating Local Community Impact

· Chapter Collaborations Recognition Program

“Soaring to Greater Heights of Service and Sisterhood”

2023 Psi Pi Omega Program Calendar

JAN 16 WE ARE ONE MLK DAY

FEB BLACK DOLLAR DAYS

FEB 3 PINK GOES RED

FEB 4 GALENTINES GAME NIGHT

MAR 3 STRIKE SQUAD BOWLING

MAR 13 CHIPP

STRENGTHENING SISTERHOOD

ECONOMIC WEALTH

STRENGTHENING SISTERHOOD

EMPOWER OUR FAMILIES

MAR 25 SARC/SENIOR CARE 70TH SARC SENIOR CARE CARE PACKAGES

APR FINANCIAL WELLNESS/PLANNED GIVING

APR YOUTH LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE

APR 22

EARTH DAY - WASTE REDUCTION, RECYCLING

ECONOMIC WEALTH

EMPOWER OUR FAMILIES

ENHANCE OUR ENVIRONMENT

APR 22

APR

MAY 20

ARBOR DAY - TREE PLANTING

SARC CHAPTER DINNER

WE KARE CCK 1K

WALK & PERSONAL CARE DONATIONS

ENHANCE OUR ENVIRONMENT

STRENGTHENING SISTERHOOD

EMPOWER OUR FAMILIES

MAY 24

MENTALLY AWARE ZOOM SEMINAR

JUNE YOUTH LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE

JUNE 3 PPO FAMILY PICNIC

JUNE BLACK DOLLAR DAYS

EMPOWER OUR FAMILIES

STRENGTHENING SISTERHOOD

ECONOMIC WEALTH

DATE P R O G R A M / A C T I V I T Y I N I T I A T I V E

SEP

APR 22

GROUNDEDFUNDAMENTALS OF GARDENING

EARTH DAY - WASTE REDUCTION, RECYCLING

ENHANCE OUR ENVIRONMENT

SEP BLACK DOLLAR DAYS ECONOMIC WEALTH

OCT VOTER REGISTRATION, EDUCATION, MOBILIZATION

ADVOCATE FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE

NOV SUPPORT OUR SENIORS EMPOWER OUR FAMILIES

DEC BLACK DOLLAR DAYS ECONOMIC WEALTH

DEC CHIPP EMPOWER OUR FAMILIES

DATE P R O G R A M / A C T I V I T Y I N I T I A T I V E

2 0 2 3 P s i P i O m e g a P r o g r a m S i g n U p

Psi Pi Omega Financial List 2023

Gaone Abbate

Tia Anderson-Brown

Kortney Arthur

Panayotta Augustin-Birch

Yatcha Barnes

Jailyn Brown

Turquoise Brown

Marian Carpenter

Arica Carter

April Cheeseboro

Shinita Coachman-Beavers

Carol Connor Gipson

Chiquita Cooper

Jasmine Crews

Claire Dickson-Nesbeth

Arnater Dowers

Charlene Edwards

Kendra Ford

Elmira Gainey

Chattorria Glymph

Elizabeth Gordon

Constance Gore

Ruth Hightower

Teria Hines

Raelyn Holmes

Pamela Joseph

Allison Jones

Contesa Languedoc

Lauren Leandre

Rona Leblanc-Rivera

Crystal Nesbeth

Mahogany Newell

Devora Parke

Carlistein Parker

Dashan Person

Andrea Robinson

Michelle Ross

Keianna Simon

Tamika Slack

Keiarra Slack

Tierra Smith

Adia Stokes

Latricia Stubbs-James

Mishka Symonette

Carol Washington

Janieta Washington

Pamela Welmon

Miretha Wiley

*Updated June 2023 - 49 members

Standing/Ad Hoc Committee Monthly Report

Committee: Hospitality Committee

Date: May 22, 2023

Members Present: Arica Carter, Carol Washington, Tia Anderson-Brown, Keianna Simon, Dashan Person, Turquoise Jolly, Rona LeBlanc-Rivera, Tamika Slack

GOAL/OBJECTIVE OF COMMITTEE (Statement of Task): To support the office of Hodegos.

SUMMARY:

o June chapter meeting location: Peter and Julie Cummings Library (Community Room) 2551 SW Matheson Ave. Palm City, FL 34990

No food/beverage service. We must leave the library by 2pm

June theme: Sundresses

Committee members, and available chapter members, are asked to assist with setup and breakdown. The timeslots are as follows:

o 10am-10:30am setup tables and chairs

o 1:30pm-2pm breakdown (return tables and chairs to original locations)

Soror Turquoise and Soror Tamika will be the main contacts that day. Soror Carol W will hand out birthday sashes

-September’s chapter meeting location: Tutto Fresco

o June Birthdays (please return sashes to Hospitality)

6/9 – Soror Kortney

6/11

Soror Chiquita

6/22 – Soror Connie

6/25

Soror Tia

6/29 – Soror Penny

Song:

Happy Happy Birthday on your special day

Happy Happy Birthday we are here to say

Happy Happy Birthday may all your dreams come true

Happy Happy Birthday from PPO to you Woo!!!

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o AKAversaries

6/12 – Sorors Devora, Jasmine, Jailyn, Tia, Lauren, Didi, Tessa, Kendra, Allison, April, Alexis, Carol W., Adia

6/11 – Soror Connie

6/23- Soror Marian

6/28- Soror Dashan

6/30 – Soror Arica

• Congratulations!

-Soror Allison has shared she’s expecting a boy

• Prayer requests

OUTCOMES AND CONCLUSIONS:

RECOMMENDATIONS FOR ACTION OR CHAPTER CONSIDERATION: Action Required

Motion(s):

Chairman Signature: Rona LeBlanc-Rivera

Committee Budget Budget Spent to Date Amount Remaining To Date $5512.00 $1,255.55 $4,256 45

Program Co mmittee Monthly Report

Committee: Member At Large

Members Present: Arnater Dowers

GOAL:

Date: 05/28/202 3

To provide assistance to all members to help accomplish the chapter’s overall goals.

MISSION:

To provide problem-solving and alternative measures, that support retention, and increase motivation and commitment for the betterment of quality programming

MEETING S:

1. Confidential

2. Scheduled via text @ 772 -475 -7057 ; amdowers@yahoo.com

MONTHLY NOTE:

Dalai Lama

Motion(s): N/A

Chairman Signature: Arnater Dowers

“Do not let the behavior of others destroy your inner peace.”

Committee Budget Budget Spent to Date Amount Remaining To Date $0 $0.00 $0

Standing/Ad Hoc Committee Monthly Report

Committee: Budget and Finance Committee Date: 5/22/2023

Members Present: Chattoria Glymph, Jasmine Crews, Tamika Slack

GOAL/OBJECTIVE OF COMMITTEE (Statement of Task):

The committee met to review ongoing tasks prepare for transition of cluster account funds and upcoming budget request deadlines.

MEETING RECAP:

Audit Review and Recommendations

Financial procedures and Bylaws Update

Cluster Account

Budget Requests

OUTCOMES AND CONCLUSIONS: Cluster account will be closed and funds will be credited Budget Requests due no later than September 15 th

RECOMMENDATIONS FOR ACTION OR CHAPTER CONSIDERATION

Cluster account to be closed. The committee recommends to transfer funds into operating account and reduce upcoming per capita for currently active sorors who paid cluster assessment.

Motion(s):

Transfer funds into operating account and reduce upcoming per capita for currently active sorors who paid cluster assessment.

Chairman Signature: Turquoise Brown

Committee Budget Budget Spent to Date Amount Remaining To Date $0.00 $0.00 $0.00

S I S T E R L Y R E L A T I O N S | S I S T E R H O O D

Meeting Attendance : 5/23/23 - Sub-Committee Meeting

Yatcha Barnes, Jasmine Crews, April Cheeseboro

O B J E C T I V E

W e w i l l i n t e n t i o n a l l y t a k e t i m e t o f e l l o w s h i p a n d f o r m l i f e l o n g r e l a t i o n s h i p s b a s e d o n a f f i n i t y , l o v e , t r u s t , r e s p e c t , a n d s h a r e d g o a l s a n d i n t e r e s t s , w h i l e c o n c u r r e n t l y b u i l d i n g o n o u r f o u n d a t i o n t o s e r v e o t h e r s .

M E E T I N G R E C A P

S i s t e r l y R e l a t i o n s | S t r e n g t h e n O u r S i s t e r h o o d t o r u n c o n c u r r e n t l y f o r a c o m b i n e d o b j e c t i v e P l a n n i n g f o r t h e f o l l o w i n g a r e a s o f f o c u s :

R o o t s , R h y t h m & R e l a y s - P P O F a m i l y p i c n i c p l a n n n i n g a n d l o g i s t i c s

O U T C O M E S A N D C O N C L U S I O N

F i r s t F r i d a y F e l l o w S A R s o r o r s o n t h e f i r s t F r i d a y o f e a c h m o n t h a r e a s k e d t o d e m o n s t r a t e o u r c o m m i t m e n t t o t h i s i n i t i a t i v e b y u s i n g t h i s d a y t o s p e n d t i m e w i t h o u r l i n e s i s t e r s , c h a p t e r s o r o r s , o r s o r o r s q u a d s .

2 0 2 3 C a l e n d a r o f E v e n t s :

J u n e 3 r d

R o o t s R h y t h m & R e l a y s P P O F a m i l y F i e l d D a y | J e s s i c a C l i n t o n P a r k | 1 2 - 5 p m

T h e c o m m i t t e e w i l l p r o v i d e h a m b u r g e r s . h o t d o g s , a n d c h i c k e n . S o r o r s a r e a s k e d t o b r i n g s i d e i t e m s a n d o t h e r i t e m s n e e d e d . P l e a s e u s e t h e s i g n u p g o o g l e d o c u m e n t t o i n d i c a t e t h e i t e m s y o u w i l l b e b r i n g i n g .

* I f y o u h a v e a s p e c i a l i t y i t e m o r s o m e t h i n g y o u d o n ’ t s e e o n t h e l i s t t h a t y o u w o u l d l i k e t o b r i n g , p l e a s e l e t S o r o r J a s m i n e C r e w s k n o w s o t h a t s h e c a n a d d i t .

F a m i l y T - S h i r t C o n t e s t - T o m a k e t h i n g s f u n , d e s i g n a n d w e a r a f a m i l y t - s h i r t a n d / o r o u t f i t f o r t h e d a y .

A C T I O N R E Q U I R E D M O T I O N ( S ) B U D G E T / B A L A N C E $ 5 3 0 / $ 5 3 0 Yatcha Barnes P S I P I O M E G A S T A N D I N G C O M M I T T E E R E P O R T - J U N E 2 0 2 3

Roots Roots Roots Rhythm Rhythm Rhythm Relays Relays Relays & S A T U R D A Y , J U N E 3 R D F O O D F O O D F O O D M U S I C M U S I C M U S I C F U N F U N F U N P P O F A M I L Y FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY JESSICA CLINTON PARK PORT ST. LUCIE 12:00 - 5:00 PM

Fundraising

Standing/Ad Hoc Committee Monthly Report

Committee: NPHC of Treasure Coast

Members Present: Dashan Person

MEETING RECAP:

• Call to order

• Prayer/Inspirational Moment

• Acknowledgment of Sick and Shut-in Members

• Approval of April minutes.

• Officer’s Report

• Guest Speakers: Gertrude Walker, Supervisor of Elections

Sabrina Taylor, League of Women Voters

Date: May 18, 2023

Jay Lundy, Youth Employability Program Director

Fundraising Committee

• Car Wash Raffle on May 27th and winner will be announced at NPHC Cook-out. At the time of meeting 5 organizations submitted payment and raffle tickets.

• NPHC t-shirt and polo sale (T-shirts $15-$20) ( Polo $30)

• Champicnic or something like it more information coming later.

Calendar of Events

• June 3rd Bowling Sigma Gamma Rho 1-3pm

• June 23rd Southern University Alumni Association presents a taste of Louisiana

• June 17th Kappa Alpha Psi White Party @ 7pm at Manor of Meadowood Golf Club

• Sunday, Sept. 10th Unity Church Day @ River of Life in Ft. Pierce 10:00 am.

Social Action Committee Restructuring : Looking for someone that might be interested.

Swim Grant: This is an international program of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. Adopted Little Angel Daycare/ Summer Camp $55 per kid and 30 kids will be participating. $2,381 is dedicated to this program in the budget.

OUTCOMES AND CONCLUSIONS:

• PPO has paid $100 dues to NPHC Treasure Coast and PPO has paid $100 for NPHC Cook-out

RECOMMENDATIONS FOR ACTION OR CHAPTER CONSIDERATION: Action Required

Motion(s):

Chairman Signature: Dashan Person

Committee Budget Budget Spent to Date Amount Remaining To Date $0.00 $0.00 $3924.96

Standing/Ad Hoc Committee Monthly Report

Date: June 2023

Committee: Scholarship Target:

Members Present: Connie Gore, Latricia Stubbs, Tamika Slack, Andrea Robinson, Turquoise Brown, Teria Hines, Chiquita Cooper, Carol Washington, Kendra Ford and Adia Stokes

GOAL/OBJECTIVE OF COMMITTEE (Statement of Task):

• To provide a minimum of four scholarships to African American female high school seniors.

• Two students from any Martin County high school and two students from high schools within the City of Port St. Lucie. Participating high schools are listed on the eligibility criteria page.

• The scholarships will be announced/awarded in April or May 202 3.

MEETING RECAP:

• Interviews were held on May 23rd and May 26 th .

• Based on submitted applications and interviews the following listed below are our 2023 winners:

Amani Braswell- JBHS

Deanna Allen – JBHS

Taylah Davis- SFHS

Rekik Amme - CALC

In lieu of the Prize Patrol this year the winners will be invited to our June chapter meeting to receive their awards.

• Key Dates: June 10- Winners introduced at the chapter meeting.

Next Meeting TBD

RECOMMENDATIONS FOR ACTION OR CHAPTER CONSIDERATION

• Committee will recommend to the chapter a dding a 5th scholarship reserved for HBCU applicants due to our HBCU permanent initiative in our International bylaws

• Increasing the budget from $8250 to $10 500 to cover the additional scholarship

Action Required

Motion(s):

Chairman Signature: Connie Gore

Committee Budget Budget Spent to Date Amount Remaining To Date $10500 $0.00 $10500

Standing/Ad Hoc Committee Report

Committee: Strategic Planning

Date: 5/23/2023

Members Present: Lauren Leandre; Tamika Slack; Rona LeBlanc -Rivera ; Keianna Simon; Dashan Person

GOAL/OBJECTIVE OF COMMITTEE:

The committee will develop, track, update and provide oversight of the strategic plan; measuring goals and effectiveness.

The goals are measured using the implementation plan and updates are provided by the stakeholders.

GOAL 1 Membership: By December 31, 2023 Psi Pi Omega will work to protect loss of current membership from internal forces as well as broaden and diversify the membership to 50 members by retaining, reclaiming and conducting membership intake.

GOAL 2 Program Execution: By December 2023 Psi Pi Omega will be known throughout the Southern Treasure Coast area as a top community service organization by collaborating with other organizations and increasing community participation while reducing expenses and increasing revenue streams via fundraising through Project Pink and Green Foundation.

GOAL 3 Sisterly Relations: By December 2023 the Sisterly Relations Committee of Psi Pi Omega will have incorporated sisterly relations activities that strengthen the sisterly bonds among our members.

GOAL 4 Leadership: By December 2023 Psi Pi Omega members will be well trained women ready to lead the Chapter in meeting our targets, executing our programs, and serving the community.

MEETING RECAP:

5/23/23 7:30 pm

• Implementation plan updates

• Create survey for anonymous completion at retreat via QR code; question type discussed

OUTCOMES AND CONCLUSIONS:

• Develop and present survey at annual retreat. Target date: September 2023

• Host working session for creation of new strategic plan. Target date: October 2023

RECOMMENDATIONS FOR ACTION OR CHAPTER CONSIDERATION:

None

Action Required Motion(s):

Chairman Signature: Lauren Leandre

None Committee Budget Budget Spent to Date Amount Remaining To Date $0.00 $0.00 $0.00

ALPHA KAPPA ALPHA SORORITY, INCORPORATED®

Psi Pi Omega Chapter 2021-2023 Strategic Plan

INTRODUCTION

Chartered on December 10, 2011, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Psi Pi Omega Chapter was established with the mission to serve all mankind in the Southern Treasure Coast region it represents.

The purpose of the strategic plan is to define the results Psi Pi Omega seeks to accomplish in alignment with Alpha Kappa Alpha’s Mission and in fulfillment of its Vision. The sorority’s mission and vision drive the goals, objectives and activities of Chapter planning. The Plan answers a fundamental question-where do we want to be and what are we doing to get there?

The plan serves as Psi Pi Omega Chapter’s primary planning guide, which focuses on long-term goals, objectives and action plans. The Goals are specific, measurable, and time-defined and they also emphasize results, not process.

The Plan is developed to cascade from the Basileus to Committee Chairmen to Committee Members and ultimately to the entire chapter.

The Strategic Plan represents the “voice” of Psi Pi Omega Chapter members for desired outcomes they would like to achieve over the next three (3) years.

MISSION STATEMENT

The purpose of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. is to cultivate and encourage high scholastic and ethical standards; to promote unity and friendship among college women; to study and help alleviate problems concerning girls and women in order to improve their social stature; to maintain a progressive interest in college life; and to be of service to all mankind.

VISION STATEMENT

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated is the premier unique sisterhood of distinguished professional women united to serve humankind.

VALUE STATEMENT

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., has 14 Guiding Principles. Psi Pi Omega Chapter determined that the following 5 guidelines to be the most important to this body. They are as follows in ranked order:

1. Sisterhood- Our behavior will cultivate an atmosphere in which women are encouraged to achieve their highest goals, hopes and dreams

2. Unity- Our performance will foster unity and friendship among people of all races, gender, ages, nationalities, religion and cultural backgrounds

3. Communication- Our organization will foster an environment of effective communication

4. Leadership- Our activities will advance the training and development of leaders

5. Family- Our initiatives will enhance family life

ANALYSIS AND KEY FINDINGS

In the last quarter of 2020, the Strategic Planning Committee drafted questions based on the 2018-2020 Strategic Plan as a tool to solicit input from the members of Psi Pi Omega Chapter for the 2021-2023 Strategic Plan. The 2018-2020 Strategic Plan was then forwarded to each member of the chapter for review prior to a committee member conducting an one on one interview. After the interviews were completed, the data was compiled and the Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats (SWOT) were listed as follows:

NOTE: Seventy-six percent (76%) of the members participated in the data collection

Instrument Timeline Results Key Findings

One on One interviews

11/2020 Strengths:

• Programs

• Community Involvement

• Fundraising

Weaknesses:

• Conflict Resolution

• Membership Retention Opportunities:

• Collaboration with other groups

Threats:

• Internal bickering

• Lack of collaboration

• Cliques

• Dominate member(s) who only sees their idea(s)

• Inconsistent behavior

• Lack of knowledge

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STRATEGIC PLANNING ACTION

The data collected from the members and the SWOT analysis was used to identify the 2021-2023 Strategic Planning goals. These goals should be Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic and Timely (SMART) and will serve the ultimate goal of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Psi Pi Omega Chapter of providing service to all mankind.

❖ Specific- The more special the goal is, the more likely the chapter is to achieve it.

❖ Measurable- There must be a way to determine whether or not the chapter is making progress toward the goal and there needs to be a way to clearly define the movement when the goal is met.

❖ Attainable- Will the goal lead to the desired outcomes? Does the goal accomplish the mission of the organization or contribute meaningfully to the mission?

❖ Realistic- Do we have time, resources to meet the goals?

❖ Time Specific- Tying a goal to a deadline is critical. Goal achievement is linked to the deadline.

GOAL 1 Membership: By December 31, 2023 Psi Pi Omega will work to protect loss of current membership from internal forces as well as broaden and diversify the membership to 50 members by retaining, reclaiming and conducting membership intake.

GOAL 2 Program Execution: By December 2023 Psi Pi Omega will be known throughout the Southern Treasure Coast area as a top community service organization by collaborating with other organizations and increasing community participation while reducing expenses and increasing revenue streams via fundraising through Project Pink and Green Foundation.

GOAL3 Sisterly Relations: By December 2023 the Sisterly Relations Committee of Psi Pi Omega will have incorporated sisterly relations activities that strengthen the sisterly bonds among our members.

GOAL4 Leadership: By December 2023 Psi Pi Omega members will be well trained women ready to lead the Chapter in meeting our targets, executing our programs and serving the community.

IMPLEMENTATION PLAN

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Utilize the curre nt Me ntoring Program as de signe d to support ne w me mbe rs afte r MIP for 1 ye ar to cultivate siste rly re lations and navigate the proce ss of be ing an active graduate me mbe r Assign re turning AKA wome n to a PPO Pal to acclimate the m to the Chapte r' s busine ss practice s and to support siste rly re lations

The Me mbe rship Committe e will contact inactive me mbe rs and invite to Chapte r Me e tings, Chapte r Programs and Community activitie s to ge t the m e xcite d about re activation

The Me mbe rship Committe e will use thre e (3) tools to incre ase Chapte r size ; Re tain, Re claim and MIP

Goal 2 : Program Exe cut i on Obje ctive s

Collaborate with Othe r G roups to incre ase outre ach

Incre ase Community Participation and Outre ach

Me asure me nt Proce ss (Re d / Ye llow / G re e n)

Madame Basile us, in conjunction with se le ct me mbe rs of the chapte r will ide ntify organizations to partne r with to furthe r PPO' s se rvice to all mankind in the Southe rn Tre asure Coast are a 03/31/21 Coope r Chapte r Basile us x x x

Ide ntify additional Marke ting Strate gie s to e nsure the targe te d audie nce and communitie s are re ache d Ongoing Ne sbe th

Madame Basile us in conjunction with the Pre side nt of P& G Foundation will ide ntify me mbe rs to form a committe e to solicit financial partne rs to support Programs and Scholarships

r at Large x x Goal 4 : Le ade rs hi p Obje ctive s

Know your AKA Protocol

Know your Chapte r Ope rations

The Protocol Committe e will provide me mbe rs training on AKA protocol Monthly Birch Protocol Chairman x x

The Standards Committe e will provide me mbe rs training on Chapte r Ope rations

Monthly Le Blanc- Rive ra Standards Chairman x x

Se lf- G uide d Training

The Te chnology Committe e will post all Chapte r G uide line s and Corporate Mailings 2021 to W e bsite to act as a le arning library for all me mbe rs Ongoing Ne sbe th

Publicity and Te chnology Chairman x Transition Me e ting Training

Standards Committe e will sche dule Transition Me e ting Training and e ncourage all me mbe rs of the chapte r to atte nd Annually Le Blanc- Rive ra Standards Chairman X

Le ade rship Acade my De ve lop Le ade rship W e binar and Tips for Le ade rship succe ss Annually Briggs- G oldson x

Timing Stake holde r YEAR 2 and 3 Stake holde r Obje ctive s Ke y Actions 2021 Owne r 2022- 2023 Owne r Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4

Goal 1 : M e mbe rs hi p

te ntion

Ongoing Jame s/Slack Ongoing Me mbe rship Chairman x x

Re claim

03/15/21 Birch January Me mbe rship Chairman x

Size

TBD Jame s/Slack TBD Me mbe rship Chairman x x x x

Incre ase Chapte r

Publicity

Te

Chairman

Expe

and

chnology

x x x x Incre ase Income Stre ams/Re duce

nse s

3/22/2021 Coope r/Barne s Basile us/ Pre

Foundation x x x x Goal 3 : Si s t e rl y Re l at i ons Obje ctive s Promote Unity and Siste rhood Plan (3) Siste rly Re lations Activitie s Ye arly March, June , Se pt Barne s Chairman of Siste rly Re lations x x x Promote Unity and Siste rhood Vote on Me mbe r at Large Nov Le Blanc- Rive ra Nominating Committe e x Promote Unity and Siste rhood Sche dule Ye arly Conflict Re solution Activity De c Me mbe

side nt of

MAINTENANCE OF PLAN

The Strategic Planning Committee will have oversight of the Plan with the Standards Committee reviewing the plan to determine its effectiveness.

• Review and track progress at Chapter Meetings

• Redefine Plan components as needed, with Chapter buy-in, or approval as determined

• Keep current version of Plan posted on Chapter website for review

• Submit updated Plan on annual basis to Regional Director as required

• Maintain updated Plan in Chapter files for Chapter self-assessment and evaluation purposes

Conclusion

The 2021-2023 Strategic Planning Committee would like to thank the Chapter and Leadership Team for its full participation to successfully develop and implement this plan.

Strategic Planning Committee Members:

Terrye Branch-Chairman

Christie Briggs-Goldson

Keturah Chambliss

Melody Creese

Carol Gipson

Chasity Harry

Janieta Washington

Utilize the current mentoring program as designed to support new members after MIP for 1 year to cultivate sisterly relations and navigate the process of being an active graduate member. Assign returning AKA women to a PPO Pal to acclimate them to the Chapter’s business practices and to support sisterly relations.

The Membership Committee will contact inactive members and invite to chapter meetings, chapter programs and community activities to get them excited about reactivation

The Membership Committee will use 3 tools to increases chapter size: Retain, Reclaim and MIP

Collaborate with other groups to increase outreach

Madam Basileus, in conjunction with select chapter members will identify organizations to partner with to further PPO’s “service to all mankind” in the southern Treasure Coast area

Identify additional marketing strategies to ensure the targeted audience and communities are reached (Social Media)

Madam Basileus in conjunction with the Project P&G Foundation President will identify members to form a committee to solicit ﬁnancial partners to support programs and scholarships

Protocol Committee will provide members training on AKA protocol

Committee will provide chapter members training on chapter operations

Standards Committee will post all chapter guidelines and corporate mailings to website to act as a learning library for all members

Implementation Plan Objectives Key Actions Stakeholder Target Date Current Status YR 2021-2022 YR 2022-2023 Goal 1: Membership Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Retention

Membership chairman Continuous On-going x x x Reclaim

Membership Chairman January-annually Complete x x Increase Chapter Size

Membership Chairman 2022 Complete x x x x Goal 2: Program Execution

Chapter Basileus Continuous On-going x x x x x Increase community participation

and outreach

Ivy Reporter Continuous On-going x x x x x x Increase income streams/ Reduce expenses

Basileus/ President of

Foundation 2021 Adjusted x x x x Goal 3: Sisterly Relations Promote Unity and Sisterhood Plan 3

Sisterly Relations Chairman Quarterly On track x x x x x Promote Unity and Sisterhood Vote

Nominating Committee Nov-annually Complete x Promote Unity and Sisterhood Schedule annual

activity Retreat Chairman Annually Complete x x Goal 4: Leadership Know your AKA Protocol The

Protocol Chairman Quarterly On track x x x Know your Chapter Operations The

Standards Chairman Monthly In- progress x x x Self-Guided Training The

Publicity and Technology Chairman Ongoing In-progress x Transition Meeting Training The

Standards Chairman Annually Complete x x Leadership Academy Develop leadership

and

for leadership success Protocol Chairman Annually Needs Attention x 1

Project Pink & Green

sisterly relations activities annually

on Member- at-Large

conﬂict resolution

Standards

Standards Committee will schedule a transition meeting and encourage all members of the chapter to attend

webinar

tips

Program Co mmittee Monthly Report

Committee: Childhood Hunger Initiative Power Pack (CHIPP)

Date: 5/25/2023

Members Present: Arnater Dowers, Allison Jones, Lauren Leandre, Jasmine Crews, Pamela Joseph, Andrea Robinson, Miretha Wiley, Tia Anderson

GOAL:

CHIPP provides weekend and holiday meals for children within local communities and is targeted to be Alpha Kappa Alpha’s most ambitious childhood hunger program to date.

PPO Goal – 500 students each holiday

MISSION:

To provide children with none perishable meals for the holiday breaks.

MEETING SUMMARY:

The meeting started at 8:14 pm

The Meeting Adjourned at 8:34 pm

Summer Break Saint Lucie County Location :

APPROVED Boys and Girls Clubs Ken Pruitt location – 110 Members

Order Pick Up & Assembling of Power Packs

Date: Thursday, June 15 th

Time: 6:30 pm

Location: Veranda Gardens Tennis Courts, 238 Southeast Veranda Gardens

Boulevard, Port Saint Lucie, F L 34984

Power Packs Delivery

June 16 th

Time: TBA

Martin County Options: No Confirmed Partnership

Donations:

Summer Break Donations Due: May 1 st

Thanksgiving Break Donations Due: November 1 st

Winter Break Donations Due: December 1st

Spring Break Donations Due: March 1 st

Chairman Signature: Arnater Dowers and Raelyn Holmes

Committee Budget Budget Spent to Date Amount Remaining To Date $1050.00 $0.00 $1050.00

Standing/Ad Hoc Committee Monthly Report

Committee: Mental Health Awareness Month

Members Present:

Date: April 23, 2023

GOAL/OBJECTIVE OF COMMITTEE (Statement of Task): Educate the Chapter and the community on relevant mental health issues.

MEETING RECAP:

Theme: Mental Health in the Black community….It’s no longer a secret!

Activities:

1. Weekly Mental Health Minutes

2. Collecting toiletries and given to CCK at the walk on May 20th. 75 bags were given on behalf of Psi Pi Omega Chapter

3. Mental Health Roundtable, May 24th at 7pm via zoom. We had 57 individuals present (31 were visitors).

OUTCOMES AND CONCLUSIONS:

RECOMMENDATIONS FOR ACTION OR CHAPTER CONSIDERATION:

None at this time

1.

Motion(s): n/a Committee Budget Budget Spent to Date Amount Remaining To Date $0.00 $0.00 $0.00

Action Required

Chairman Signature:

C O M M U N I T Y & H O M E G A R D E N S

Committee Chat: 5/26/23

Yatcha Barnes, Adia Stokes, Chattorria Glymph, Claire Nesbeth, Debora Parke, Janieta Washington, Lauren Leandrea, Chiquita Cooper, and Tamika

Slack

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