PPO KONNECTION MAY 2023

KONNECTION KONNECTION

ASSOCIATED WITH A COMMON PURPOSE OF SERVICE & SISTERHOOD

Make

Your Mental Health A Priority

PSI PI OMEGA VOLUME 2 | MAY 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

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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

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K o r t n e y A r t h u r

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N e w B u s i n e s s

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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

April 2023

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

P a n a y o t t a A u g u s t i n e - B i r c h U n i t e d S t a t e s M a g i s t r a t e J u d g e - T h a n k Y o u C a r d

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

S u r v e y M o n k e y

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

Greetings Sorors,

I am EXCITED, MOTIVATED, INSPIRED, and ENCOURAGED at the conclusion of our 70th South Atlantic Regional Conference I am excited because our region is continuing to SOAR in service and sisterhood. I am motivated and inspired by the members who continue to dedicate your time and commitment to the success of Psi Pi Omega I am encouraged because a few of our newest members attended the conference and they had the opportunity to learn more about chapter operations, programs, and the overall business of the sorority

The month of May is Mental Health Awareness Month. We began our Mental Health Awareness Initiative on the 1st of May.

At some point in our lives, we may have been affected or know of a friend and/or family member that has dealt with some form of mental illness

Whether you have dealt with anxiety, depression, grief, or a form of trauma, please remember there is always support available for you on a national and local level

Our chapter will focus on raising awareness and reducing the stigma surrounding mental illness. Remember to reach out and continue to support each other

BASILEUS REPORT May 2023

I would like to salute all the mothers, aunties, godmothers, and all the mother figures in our chapter You are women who gave life, nurturers, teachers, confidants, advice givers, supporters, problem-solvers, and so much more. You are women who I admire and inspire me by the roles you play in your children’s’ lives daily Regardless of the role you serve I wish you all a blessed and Happy Mother’s Day.

Sorors, I challenge you to continue to SOAR I challenge you to attend Leadership, Chapter Retreat, Cluster, and the different conferences the sorority utilizes to increase our knowledge, which allows us to grow our chapter and enhance our programs We want to always be the best of the best and elevate ourselves above the rest. As the 29th Supreme Basileus Dorothy Buckhanan Wilson stated in the leadership breakfast, “we must not think like the small birds, and we must be proficient at new ways of thinking ”’ Let us continue to T U N E In and execute the initiatives and chapter operations to the highest of standards.

Sisterly, Leading in EXCELLENCE Soror Tamika C SlacK

In The

M E E T I N G S

Executive Board Meeting

EBOARD-May 31st | 8PM | Zoom

Upcoming Chapter Meetings

o May 13th | 10:30AM | Tutto Fresco

o June 10th | 10:30AM | Tutto Fresco

C O N F E R E N C E S

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

S T A Y I N G C O N N E C T E D

V O L . 2 W W W . P S I P I O M E G A . O R G

E P O R T I N G

Know

There’s no love like a mother’s, Her heart is filled with care. With Christ as her example, Her Savior’s love she’ll share. A mother’s love is endless, Not changing for all time. When needed by her children, A mother’s love will shine. God bless these special mothers, God bless them every one. For all their tears and heartaches, And special work they’ve done. When days on earth are over, A mother’s love lives on, Through many generations, God’s blessings on each one. Be thankful for our mothers, Who love with higher love, From power God has given, And strength from up above.

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*

Leesa Davis

Teria Hines

Andrea Robinson

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

The Tree Planting committee hosted Sisters, Shovels & Soil on April 22nd, Earth Day. We planted 2 oak trees at the soon to be Poppleton Creek Park. As we move into May, which is Mental Health Awareness month, we will host a program offering information, spreading awareness and support, while working to decrease the stigma around mental health. Financial Wellness & Planned Giving under the Build Our Economic Wealth initiative will be hosted at a later date and the committee is looking to collaborate with a Financial Specialist in the area of $aving.

UPCOMING PROGRAMS

Mental Health Awareness

Financial Wellness & Planned Giving

Community and Home Gardens

Black Dollar Days

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

ARBOR DAY - TREE PLANTING

SARC CHAPTER DINNER

MAY YOUTH LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE

MAY MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS

JUNE YOUTH LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE

JUNE 3 PPO FAMILY PICNIC

JUNE BLACK DOLLAR DAYS

ENHANCE OUR ENVIRONMENT

STRENGTHENING SISTERHOOD

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 COMMUNITY AND HOME GARDENS 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

Standing/Ad Hoc Committee Monthly Report

Committee: Hospitality Committee

Date: April 12, 2023

Members Present: Arica Carter, Carol Washington, Tia Anderson-Brown, Keianna Simon, Jailyn Brown, Pamela Joseph, Turquoise Jolly, Rona LeBlanc-Rivera

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

UPDATES:

• May chapter meeting location:

Tutto Fresco Italian Grille 9501 Reserve Blvd

Port Saint Lucie, FL 34986

Lunch will be available May theme: (none)

• The committee discussed the Policies & Procedures regarding courtesies.

• May Birthdays (please return sashes to Hospitality)

5/9 – Soror Pamela C

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!!!

• AKAversaries

5/15 – Soror Pam J

• Congratulations!

-Soror Alexis is expecting a baby

-Soror Devora has a new job

• 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 $1,043.55 $4,468 45

Program Co mmittee Monthly Report

Committee: Member At Large

Members Present: Arnater Dowers

GOAL:

Date: 04/30/202 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:

Motion(s): N/A

Chairman Signature: Arnater Dowers

“

The qua lity of our lives depends not on whether or not we have con flicts, but on how we respond to t hem”

– Thomas Crum

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

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Standing/Ad Hoc Committee Monthly Report

mittee: Nominating Committee Date: Apr. 13, 2023

Members Present: Yatcha Barnes, Mahogany Campbell, Rona LeBlanc-Rivera

GOAL/OBJECTIVE OF COMMITTEE (Statement of Task):

The committee evaluates the qualifications of candidates and oversees the elected slate.

MEETING RECAP:

• The committee started discussions on simplifying the form for Soror of the Year nominations

• The committee discussed the upcoming Nov officer elections. 9 officer roles, plus the Nominating Committee, will be open for nominations later this year.

• Sorors are reminded that no officer may remain more than four consecutive years (2 terms) in the same office.

Per our Bylaws, Article IV, Section 2 Term of Office: a.) On odd years the offices of Basileus, Anti-Basileus, Grammateus, Pecunious Grammateus, Tamiouchos, Chaplain, Ivy Leaf Reporter, Philacter and Member-at-Large shall be filled for a two-year term. On odd years a nominating committee of five (5) members shall be elected for a two-year term.

The qualifications and duties of officers, as listed in our Bylaws, are attached for reference.

OUTCOMES AND CONCLUSIONS:.

RECOMMENDATIONS FOR ACTION OR CHAPTER CONSIDERATION:

Chairman Signature: Rona LeBlanc-Rivera

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Action Required Motion(s): Committee Budget Budget Spent to Date Amount Remaining To Date $50.00 $0.00 $50.00

From Bylaws, Article IV, Section 3d, Eligibility: To be eligible for office, a Soror must be an active, participating member with this Chapter as defined in ARTICLE Ill under membership. She shall have met financial obligations by October 1 of an election year.

i) Basileus -A candidate for the office of Basileus must have been an active member of the chapter for two (2) consecutive years prior to election, and must have met the following: Attended One 1) Boule or one (1) Leadership Conference over the past five (5) years; must have attended one (1) Regional Conference, or Cluster Conference within a twelve month period prior to an election; and have 70% attendance and participation in chapter programs.

ii) Anti-Basileus - A candidate for the office of Anti Basileus must have been an active member of the chapter for one (1) year prior to election, and must have met the following: Attended one 1) Boule or one (1) Leadership Conference over the past five (5) years; and must have attended one (1) Regional Conference, or Cluster Conference within a twelve month period prior to an election; and have 70% attendance and participation in chapter programs.

iii) A Soror to be a candidate for any other office must have been a financial member of the chapter for one year prior to election, must have attended one Leadership Training Workshop, must have attended one of the last three (3) Boules or Regional Conferences, and attended a majority of meetings and participated in chapter activities

From Bylaws, Article IV, Section 1: The Duties of the Officers are:

a.) Basileus - It shall be the duty of the Basileus to preside as Chief Executive at all meetings of the Chapter She shall perform all duties pertaining to her office corresponding to those outlined in the Constitution and Bylaws of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated®.

i) She shall prepare the structure and direction needed for meetings.

ii) She shall serve as Chairman of the Executive Board Committee.

iii) She has the authority to delegate to others, appoint committee chairmen and review all financial records of the Chapter.

iv) She shall be the official representative of the Chapter.

v) She is the link to the Regional Director and the corporate office

vi) She is an ex-officio member of all committees except the Nominating Committee.

vii) She shall be bonded.

viii) She shall be an authorized signer on the bank accounts (two signatures required).

b.) Anti-Basileus - It shall be the duty of the Anti-Basileus to preside in the absence of the Basileus and serve as Chairman of the Program Committee.

i) She represents the Chapter in the Basileus' stead upon request of the Basileus and/or general body at meetings, conferences, and other social and civic affairs.

ii) She is an ex-officio member of all committees except the Nominating Committee

iii) She is the official representative of the Chapter at the Leadership Conference.

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iv) She is responsible for the implementation of the Chapter International and local Programs.

v) She shall be bonded.

vi) She shall be an authorized signer on the bank accounts (two signatures required).

c.) Grammateus - It shall be the duty of the Grammateus to serve as the recording secretary of the Chapter.

i) She shall keep an accurate account of the Chapter proceedings.

ii) She shall maintain a file of all Chapter official documents, including minutes; committee reports, Executive Board and called meetings. These documents shall be maintained as permanent records, subject to audit.

iii) She shall maintain an alphabetical list of the active members.

iv) She shall serve on the Bylaws Committee.

v) She shall assist the Basileus in agenda preparation.

vi) She shall preside in the absence of the Basileus and Anti-Basileus

e.) Tamiouchos - It shall be the duty of the Tamiouchos to receive all monies from the Pecunious Grammateus and deposit in the Chapter bank account. All monies shall be banked in accounts in the name of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated®, Psi Pi Omega Chapter and all bills paid thereof.

i) She must have some basic knowledge of bookkeeping or accounting and other financial skills.

ii) She shall keep a current record of all disbursements and balances.

iii) She shall prepare and distribute detailed monthly written reports regarding financial matters of the Chapter to the body.

iv) She shall prepare and distribute to the Chapter members a written financial report in December.

v) She shall respond in a timely manner to any request(s) from the Audit Committee for the Chapter financial books and records for the purposes related to the semi-annual and annual audits. Upon receipt of the completed internal audit, she shall respond within thirty (30) days to the Executive Board Committee.

vi) She shall serve as Chairman of the Budget and Finance Committee.

vii) She shall repay all financial requests submitted for repayment with the proper documentation no later than thirty (30) days of the request on/or before the next Executive Board Committee Meeting.

viii) She shall deposit intact all funds received from the Pecunious Grammateus in the Chapter bank account. The deposit should be made within 5 - 7 business days of receipt of funds from the Pecunious Grammateus.

ix) She shall be bonded.

x) She shall pay vouchers for reimbursement that must be submitted within ninety (90) days after the event otherwise the vouchers may not be paid. Such approval will be granted by the Basileus.

xi) She shall maintain a file of all financial documents, including original bank statements, receipts, vouchers, chapter financial reports. These documents shall be maintained as permanent records, subject to audit.

xii) She shall be an authorized signer on the bank accounts (two signatures required).

xiii) She shall receive financial certification at the Regional or Boule Conferences during the first year of her administration.

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g.) Pecunious Grammateus - It shall be the duty of the Pecunious Grammateus to receive and record all monies for the Chapter.

i) She shall give receipts for all income and maintain duplicates of all receipts in a receipt book.

ii) She shall submit all funds received to the Tamiouchos along with a signed statement indicating the source of income.

iii) She shall maintain the Cash Receipts Journal for the Chapter, recording all income received by source, as shown in the receipt book.

iv) She shall maintain a current alphabetical list of financial members.

v) She shall maintain a current record of funds submitted to the Tamiouchos.

vi) She shall keep a record of all payments made by each Soror and bring the record to Chapter meetings.

vii) She shall serve on the Budget and Finance Committee.

k ) Chaplain - It shall be the duty of the Chaplain to recite or lead the meditation and inspirational expressions for the Chapter at each meeting and or special program.

i) She shall provide the invocation and benediction at public meetings and programs, upon request.

ii) She shall assist in promoting a sisterly atmosphere in the Chapter.

iii) She shall assist in the Ivy Beyond the Wall Ceremony

I.) Ivy Leaf Reporter - It shall be the duty of the Ivy Leaf Reporter to send news of the Chapter activities and notable achievements of members to the Ivy Leaf and other appropriate media for publication.

i) She shall maintain a file of all articles submitted to the Ivy Leaf and to the local media

ii) She shall arrange for coverage of all major Chapter activities

iii) She shall arrange for photographs of major Chapter activities, following the guidelines for submissions to the Ivy Leaf and standard practices of local newspapers

iv) She shall serve as Chairman of the Publicity Committee.

v) She shall maintain a file of all media contacts

o.) Philacter - It shall be the duty of the Philacter to serve as the Doorkeeper/Sergeant at Arms for the Chapter.

i) She shall guard the doors and announce all alarms.

ii) She shall check credentials or eligibility of Sorors arriving late

iii) She shall deny entrance to unauthorized persons

iv) She shall assist in maintaining order, upon request of the Basileus

v) She shall collect fees of Sorors arriving late to chapter meetings

p.) Member-at-Large - It shall be the duty of the Member-at-Large to serve as the liaison of the Chapter.

i) She serves as liaison between the members and officers of the chapter.

ii) She devises plans to foster wholesome relationships among chapter members in a confidential and non-threatening manner

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From Bylaws, Article IV, Section 3:

a.) The Nominating Committee is an elected committee that evaluates the qualifications of officer and delegate candidates and oversees the elected slate. The Committee shall consist of no more than five (5) members who shall be elected the odd election year. The Nominating Committee Chairman is the Soror receiving the highest number of votes.

The Nominating Committee shall:

i) Receive names and qualifications from Sorors seeking office.

ii) Distributes a criteria sheet to the chapter and oversees the nominations and voting for Soror of the Year

iii) Submit the slate of officers to the membership in October of an election year, for each office based on the qualifications specified in the Chapter Bylaws

iv) Prepare the ballots for all elections.

v) Make recommendations to fill vacant offices as needed during the year

vi) Present the slate of officers, as well as nominations from the floor, to the membership in October, to be voted on with a secret ballot in November and installed in December.

vii) Establish a check list, subject to the approval of the Executive Board, to ensure that nominating rules are strictly followed.

viii) Provide a forum for Sorors deemed ineligible candidates for offices to respond to the committee

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Standing/Ad Hoc Co mmittee Report

Committee: Advocate For Social Justice

Date: 5/2/2023

Members Present: Latricia James, Tameka Slack, Lauren Leandre, Didi Abbate, Adia Stokes, Teria Hines, Devora Parks

GOAL/OBJECTIVE OF COMMITTEE (Statement of Task):

To stand in the gap to empower our community and act in the best interest of all people through social advocacy and justice. To equip communities with the tools, knowledge and support to activate their voic es and mobilize self -help to empower communities to help themselves.

MEETING RECAP:

Sorors met to discuss initiatives given by our Regional Director. Based on these action items the Social Justice and Action Committee will do the following: create a PSA to inform voters about the specifics of HB 999 and SB 266. We will also create a online petition that can/will be shared via social media to our community and followers. In addition, PPO will complete a print campaign in the form of an opt-ed to be shared with our local newspaper outlets.

OUTCOMES AND CONCLUSIONS:

Sub committees were formed to ensure the tasks as outlined above are accomplished by our next meeting date of 5/8/23. Duties and specific tasks were given to include technology and protocol. The PSA will be filmed at our June meeting. Sorors are asked to wear pink and green if participating in our PSA.

RECOMMENDATIONS FOR ACTION OR CHAPTER

NSIDERATION: N/A

Chairman Signature: Latricia S. James

Required Motion(s): Committee Budget Budget Spent to Date Amount Remaining To Date $0.00 $0.00 $0.00

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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 : 4/11/23

Yatcha Barnes, Allison Jones, Jasmine Crews, Lauren Leandrea, Kortney Arthur, Tesa Languedoc, DaShan Pearson, Carol Gipson, Arica Carter, Teria Hines, Andrea Robinson , April Cheeseboro, Chiquita Cooper, and Tamika Slack

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 :

2 n d q u a r t e r 2 0 2 3 p l a n n i n g

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 :

F r i d a y A p r i l 2 8 t h - 7 0 t h S A R C C h a p t e r D i n n e r | E d d i e V ’ s O r l a n d o | 7 : 3 0 p m

F r i d a y , M a y 5 t h - F i r s t F r i d a y F e l l o w s h i p“ F o o d T r u c k s ” a t T r a d i t i o n | 6 - 9 p m

M a y 2 0 t h - C r a f t i n g C r e a t i v e s P a l m C i t y , F L T i m e : T B D

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

AKA PAL & Leadership Development Focus Area activities will be determined by the corporate office.

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

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 - M A Y 2 0 2 3

Yatcha Barnes

Creative Squad Creative Squad Creative Squad

A K A P A D D L E

C r e a t e a d e c o r a t i v e k e e p s a k e r e p r e s e n t i n g s i s t e r h o o d t o k e e p o r t o g i f t t o s o m e o n e

A K A S A V I N G S

C r e a t e a s a v i n g s f u n d j a r w h e r e y o u c a n s e t a s i d e c a s h f o r c h a p t e r d u e s , a s s e s s m e n t s , c o n f e r e n c e s a n d / o r v e n d o r s

S H A D O W B O X

C u s t o m i z e d y o u r s h a d o w b o x a n d d i s p l a y a l l k i n d s o f p r e c i o u s m e m o r i e s

A r e y o u r e a d y t o r o l l u p y o u r s l e e v e s , a n d c r e a t e a n A K A D I Y

m a s t e r p i e c e t h a t y o u c a n b e p r o u d o f f o r y e a r s t o c o m e ?

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R H O O D

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

Standing/Ad Hoc Committee

Committee: Audit Committee

Monthly Report

Date: 4/30/2023

Members Present: Sorors – Mahogany, Carol, Liz, Adia, Devora, Carla

GOAL/OBJECTIVE OF COMMITTEE (Statement of Task):

To provide the chapter with an assessment of financial statements and documents as outlined by financial and operational procedures.

MEETING RECAP:

Meeting took place on 4/5 at 7:00 PM – virtual:

Committee completed the following:

• Review of electronic documents uploaded in Microsoft Office by financial officers

• Review of the revised fiscal fitness guide for understanding of electronic policies

• Plan for completing the 202 2 Audit:

o Committee will create a new audit checklist (Random 6 months selected) - COMPLETE

o Audit assignments will be provided to committee members - COMPLETE

o Quality audit will be conducted by audit chairman – COMPLETE

o Audit findings will be provided to financial officers for response in 7 days – COMPLETE

o Update: Final findings will be provided to executive boar d 5/3, followed by the chapter 5/13

OUTCOMES AND CONCLUSIONS:

• All questions were addressed by the financial officers

• Committee members completed the audit and findings were provided to the financial officers

RECOMMENDATIONS FOR ACTION OR CHAPTER CONSIDERATION:

• See audit reports attached

Motion(s): NA

Chairman Signature:

Action Required

Committee Budget Budget Spent to Date Amount Remaining To Date $150.00 $0.00 $0.00

Psi Pi Omega Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated

Re: Notice of Review – Year 2022 – Tamiouchos

As the internal audit committee for the Psi Pi Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, we are informing you we have performed a review for the chapter internal financial audit in accordance with the “Fiscal Fitness: Guide to Chapter Financial Procedures” revised by the Sorority

Below is our final response to the audit. The procedures for the audit was designed to determine with reasonable, but not absolute, assurance:

1. Whether the Chapter has received and used funds in accordance with designated purpose of the funds.

Response: Compliant

2. Whether the Chapter is maintaining effective accounting control over assets, liabilities, receipts, and expenditures

Response: Compliant

3. Whether the records, books and records of the Chapter adequately record its financial and fiscal activities and provide a basis for review of accountability

Response: Compliant

4. Whether tests of the Chapter’s fiscal operations reveal evidence of reportable conditions, fraud or defalcation or other weaknesses

Response: Compliant

5. Whether the Chapter has complied with laws, rules and regulations

Response: Compliant

Recommendations:

• Ensure all checks that are shown on statement and report are in the folder for that month

o Perform a self-audit and make sure all items for the month are in the required folder

Thank you for your support with this audit. This information will be provided to the chapter and documents provided to the external auditor to meet the audit deadlines.

Mahogany B. Newell Audit Committee Chair

April 17, 2023

Psi Pi Omega Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated

Re: Notice of Review – Year 2022 – Pecunious Grammateus

As the internal audit committee for the Psi Pi Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, we are informing you we have performed a review for the chapter internal financial audit in accordance with the “Fiscal Fitness: Guide to Chapter Financial Procedures” revised by the Sorority.

Below is our final response to the audit. The procedures for the audit were designed to determine with reasonable, but not absolute, assurance:

1. Whether the Chapter has received and used funds in accordance with designated purpose of the funds.

Response: Compliant

2. Whether the Chapter is maintaining effective accounting control over assets, liabilities, receipts, and expenditures

Response: Compliant

3. Whether the records, books and records of the Chapter adequately record its financial and fiscal activities and provide a basis for review of accountability

Response: Compliant

4. Whether tests of the Chapter’s fiscal operations reveal evidence of reportable conditions, fraud or defalcation or other weaknesses

Response: Compliant

5. Whether the Chapter has complied with laws, rules and regulations

Response: Compliant

Recommendations:

• Separate reporting or logging for electronic transactions

o Transmittals should reconcile to monthly deposits made

• Establish a method of reconciliation with monthly report and Tamiouchos report and or bank statement

o Money collected should reconcile to monthly deposits made

Thank you for your support with this audit. This information will be provided to the chapter and documents provided to the external auditor to meet the audit deadlines.

Mahogany B. Newell Audit Committee Chair

April 17, 2023

Final Cluster Meeting 2022 Report

May 2023 General Body Meeting

● Region Tamiouchos Update: Seed money had to be used first. before a Region check would be. issued.

Per MRD, any profit made from the Cluster Meetings is considered region money and will not be reimbursed to the host chapters.

● Cluster Account needs to be closed. The balance will be divided and returned to sorors who paid assessments.

● Minutes need to be reviewed and finalized.

● Transition Meeting with Cluster Coordinator and 2023 Cluster Meeting Chairman completed.

Yours in Sisterly Service,

Soror Penny Birch 2022 Cluster Meeting Chairman

Standing/Ad Hoc Committee Monthly Report

Committee: Fundraising

Date: April 26, 2023

Members Present: Yatcha Barnes, Raelyn Holmes, Turquoise Brown, Chattorria Glymph, Adia, Stokes, Tamika Slack, Chiquita Cooper, Mahogany Newell

GOAL/OBJECTIVE OF COMMITTEE (Statement of Task):

Develop Fundraising activity for program year. Current Fundraiser will fund programs for the Chapter as well as scholarships for the Foundation

MEETING RECAP:

Call to Order: 7:33PM Conclusion:8:01PM

Bar Cart Raffle: The committee has complied a “Wish List” of items, which is available on Sign-up Genius and donations will need to be collected at the May chapter meeting. In addition to the wish list of items, Sorors can opt to provide items they may already have or donate cash for the committee to utilize for the wagon and/or spirits. The Raffle will consist of a wagon full of adult beverages and tickets will be priced a t $10, $25 and $50. Each Soror is asked to sell 10 tickets to assist in the chapter’s fundraising efforts, and the goal would be $5000.

Casino Royal planning has begun. The committee has secured the venue, casino company and DJ to date. Then ticket prices will be $100 and the committee will motion for the financial assessment to be $250 . The sponsorship packets will be ready for distribution at the May meeting and we will present the motion for the assessm ent as well

OUTCOMES AND CONCLUSIONS:

The committee is planning for the Chapter to host the Bar Cart raffle May 1st – 19th and host Casino Royale November 4th. The ticket sales goal for the raffle will be 10 tickets per Soror and the financial assessment for Casino Royale is asked to be $250.

RECOMMENDATIONS FOR ACTION OR CHAPTER CONSIDERATION:

Action Required

Motion(s):

I move that the Financial Assessment for 2023 be $250 for the Casino Royale fundraising event.

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

Chairman Signature:

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FOR AS LITTLE AS $10 YOU CAN WIN A CART FILLED WITH 25+ BOTTLES OF FOR AS LITTLE AS $10 YOU CAN WIN A CART FILLED WITH 25+ BOTTLES OF QUALITY SPIRITS, LIQUORS , WINES, QUALITY SPIRITS, LIQUORS , WINES, MIXERS AND SO MUCH MORE! MIXERS AND SO MUCH MORE!

WINNER WILL BE ANNOUNCED MAY 20, 2023

BUY ENTRIES OR MAKE A GENERAL DONATION TODAY!

Drink responsibly. Must be 21 or older to play.

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L E A D E R S H I P A K A D E M Y

Meeting Attendance : 4/20/23

Tamika Slack , Yatcha Barnes, Shinita Beavers, Janieta Washington, and Miretha Wiley

L e a d e r s h i p d e v e l o p m e n t

C r e a t i n g t h e m i s s i o n : O u r g o a l i s t o c r e a t e a n d b u i l d a n e n v i r o n m e n t w h e r e e v e r y i n d i v i d u a l h a s t h e o p p o r t u n i t y t o r e a c h t h e i r f u l l p o t e n t i a l t h r o u g h i n n o v a t i v e a n d i n c l u s i v e l e a d e r s h i p . T h e P P O L e a d e r s h i p A K A d e m y w i l l h e l p d e v e l o p p r o c e s s e s a i m e d a t h e l p i n g e x p a n d t h e c a p a c i t y o f i n d i v i d u a l s t o p e r f o r m i n l e a d e r s h i p r o l e s w i t h i n P s i P i O m e g a , w i t h s k i l l s t h a t a r e t r a n s f e r a b l e . T h i s l e a d e r s h i p t r a i n i n g w i l l d e v e l o p s o r o r s t o f a c i l i t a t e a n d e x e c u t e t h e c h a p t e r ’ s s t r a t e g y t h r o u g h b u i l d i n g a l i g n m e n t , g e n e r a t i n g a w i n n i n g a n d g r o w t h m i n d s e t , w h i l e d r i v i n g c h a n g e a n d g r o w t h t h r o u g h a c o m m i t m e n t o f e x c e l l e n c e .

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

b u t i n f l u e n c e e n g a g e m e n t , p u r p o s e a n d d i r e c t i o n .

T h e c o m m i t t e e w i l l w o r k o n p r o g r a m d e v e l o p o v e r t h e n e x t s e v e r a l m o n t h s w i t h a t e n t a t i v e l a u n c h i n t h e F a l l o f 2 0 2 3 . S t a y t u n e d f o r m o r e i n f o r m a t i o n .

Yatcha Barnes

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

E 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 N / A

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

O B J E C T

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 - M A Y 2 0 2 3

Standing/Ad Hoc Committee Monthly Report

Committee: NPHC of Treasure Coast Date: April 20, 2023

Members Present: Dashan Person

GOAL/OBJECTIVE OF COMMITTEE (Statement of Task):

MEETING RECAP:

• Approval of February minutes.

• Purchase cards and stamps for sick and shut-in

• New Laws concerning voting by mail. Will have a speaker to talk with us and take it back to our organizations

Fundraising Committee

• 4/18 meeting to discuss options for fundraising

• Fundraiser bowling

• Double Pop-corn

• Car Wash raffle cost $10 (full detail) (25 tickets per chapter)

• T-shirt sale

• Unity Greek Step Show

• Champicnic or something like it in October. Possible locations for this event fairgrounds or Mansion in Jensen Beach.

NPHC Cook-out

• May 27, 2023 @ Pepper Park from 11am to 2pm under Large Pavilion

• Need headcount of members attending from chapter by May 7 th

• DNT caterers: hot dogs, hamburgers, potato salad, seafood salad, water, lemonade, and tea.

Calendar of Events

• 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

• Juneteenth Mr. March is asking Greek organizations if they would put on a step show

• Asking May 28th Road clean-up Unity Day

• Added PPO Casino Royal to calendar of events

Social Action Committee Restructuring. Has not been a functioning committee. Looking for someone that might be interested. The duties would be to attend the different political meetings, register people to vote, and keep up with the politics.

Swim Grant: Partnered with safe kids and now starting from scratch due person over it has changed and cost. Aquatics with county already have swim clinics, 5 -week sessions. They are only accepting kids from summer camps. This is an international program for Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. $2, 381 is dedicated to this program in the budget

OUTCOMES AND CONCLUSIONS:

• PPO owes $100 dues to NPHC Treasure Coast

• PPO owes $100 for NPHC Cook-out

RECOMMENDATIONS FOR ACTION OR CHAPTER CONSIDERATION:

Chairman Signature: Dashan Person

Required

Committee Budget Budget Spent to Date Amount Remaining To Date $0.00 $0.00 $5, 682.26

Action

Motion(s):

R E T R E A T

Meeting Attendance : 4/25/23

Yatcha Barnes, Chattorria Glymph, Shinita Beavers, Turquoise Brown, Claire

Nesbeth, Arica Carter, Dashan Person, Kendra Ford, Kortney Arthur, Mahogany Campbell, Tierra Smith, Tamika Slack

P l a n n i n g o f a n n u a l c h a p t e r r e t r e a t

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

E x p e n s e a n d b u d g e t d i s c u s s i o n

P r i v a t e l i n k f o r r o o m b l o c k t o b e d i s t r u b u t e d O

2 0 2 3 A n n u a l R e t r e a t

D a t e s : S e p t e m b e r 2 9 - 3 0

L o c a t i o n : H u t c h i n s o n S h o r e s R e s o r t a n d S p a

C o s t : $ 8 5 A

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

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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

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 - M A Y 2 0 2 3

Chattorria Glymph

Standing/Ad Hoc Committee Monthly Report

Date: May 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:

• No committee meeting as of this report. Committee in the process of setting up interviews.

• Report will be updated for May meeting.

• As of 3/24/23

Martin County - 3 additional applications were received St Lucie – 0 applications received

OUTCOMES AND CONCLUSIONS:

• High School Assignments

Port St. Lucie High - Michelle

Centennial Latricia

Treasure Coast - Charlene

Martin County - Connie

South Fork Andrea

CALA- Connie

Somerset Prep - Janieta

• Key Dates:

Applications due February 28, 2023is now extended to March 24, 2023

Martin County Scholarship Award Night Dates:

CALC April 18th

JBHS April 20th

MCHS April 26th

SFHS April 27th

St. Lucie/Martin Spring Break March 13th - 17th

Last Day of School Martin County - May 26th

Last Day of School St Lucie County -June 1st

Next Meeting is scheduled March 29 at 6:30 pm

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

Motion(s):

Action Required

Chairman Signature: Connie Gore

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

Program Co mmittee Monthly Report

Committee: Childhood Hunger Initiative Power Pack (CHIPP)

Members Present:

GOAL:

Date: 4/25/2023

Allison Jones, Lauren Leandre, Panayotta Birch, Charlene Edwards, Keianna Simon, April Cheeseboro, Tamika Slack, Chiquita Cooper , Andrea Robinson, Liz Gordon, Jasm ine Cre w s

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

MISSION:

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

MEETING SUMMARY:

The meeting started at 8:07 pm

The Meeting Adjourned at 8:27 pm

Summer Break Saint Lucie County Location:

APPROVED Boys and Girls Clubs Ken Pruitt location – 110 Members Delivery TBA

Martin County Options:

Working: on approval

Motion:

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 15th and 21st, 2023

15th: Sorors Tamika S., Chiquita C., Charlene E., Kierra S, Lauren L., Teria H., Tierra S., Torquise B., Kendra F.

21st: Sorors Tamika S., Chiquita C, Adia S., Didi A, Keionna B, Tierra S.

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. Sorority Mental Moment (at end of chapter meeting, May 13th)

3. Collecting toiletries to be delivered to CCK for foster kids , due by May 19th so that they can be packaged and delivered. Mental health information to be included in the bags

4. Mental Health Roundtable, May 24th at 7pm via zoom. Including chapter mental health specialists (Kieonna and Tierra) and a community mental health specialis t (Aurilia Grimes) to be the panelists

OUTCOMES AND CONCLUSIONS:

1. Topics of focus: Anxiety, Depression and Trauma

RECOMMENDATIONS FOR ACTION OR CHAPTER CONSIDERATION:

None at this time

Motion(s): n/a

1. Action Required

Chairman Signature:

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

M E N T A L H E A L T H A W A R E N E S S P S I P I O M E G A postpartum depression M e n t a l H e a l t h M i n u t e

Program Committee Monthly Report

Committee: Tree Planting Program

Date:

Members Present: Kortney Arthur, Yatcha Barnes, Chiquita Cooper, Lauren Leandre , Keianna Simon

MEETING RECAP:

• Soror Lauren reported on her meeting with the city director:

o New location, Poppelton Park

o We will purchase two trees from the city nursery

o City will pre-dig the holes for the tree

o Provide assistance, water, shovels, etc.

• Open invitation to community, family, and friends

• Time of the event 9:00am

• Ask Sorors to wear green

• Only Sorors will be allowed to participate in the actual planting of the tree

• Short program and dedication

• Items to consider:

o Plaque to be placed at a later date

o Wording for the plaque

OUTCOMES AND CONCLUSIONS:

• The tentative date for the tree planting program will be on April 22 nd

EVENT SUMMARY AND EVALUATION FEEDBACK (FINAL REPORT ONLY) :

• Event was successfully executed

• Two trees planted near water

Motion(s): N/A

Chairman Signature: KJArthur

NDATIONS FOR ACTION

CHAPTER CONSIDERATION:

RECOMME

OR

Committee Budget Budget Spent to Date Amount Remaining To Date $300.00 $300.00 $0.00

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

Meeting Attendance : 4/26/23

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

Slack

O B J E C T I V E

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

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

T h e c o m m i t t e e d i s c u s s e d t h e s c o p e o f t h e E n h a n c e O u r E n v i r o n m e n t - G a r d e n i n i t i a t i v e . T h e p r o p o s e d p r o g r a m w i l l b e t o h o s t a n i n p e r s o n c o m m u n i t y p r o g r a m f o r y o u t h a g e s 6 - 1 2 d i s c u s s i n g t h e i m p o r t a n c e o f g a r d e n i n g o n o u r e n v i r o n m e n t a n d p r o v i d e a h a n d s o n t u t o r i a l o n h o w t o p l a n t a g a r d e n .

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

D a t e : J u n e , 2 0 2 4 ( E x a c t d a t e T B D )

A p r o x i m a t e S e r v i c e P a r t i c i p a n t s : 2 0

C o s t t o p a r t i c i p a n t s : $ 0 F r e e E v e n t

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 $ 4 0 0 / $ 4 0 0

Yatcha Barnes

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