Yatcha Barnes

Standing/Ad Hoc Committee Monthly Report

Committee: Fundraising

Date: March 7, 2023

Members Present: Yatcha Barnes, Raelyn Holmes, Turquoise Brown, Ruth Hightower, Chattorria Glymph, Adia, Stokes, Tamika Slack,

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:

The committee is working to compile a “Wish List” of items to be donated for the well wagon raffle which will be collected over the April and May chapter meetings. 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 at $10. Each Soror is asked to sell 10 tickets to assist in the chapter’s fundraising efforts, a nd the goal would be $5000.

Casino Royal planning has b egun. The committee has secured the venue, casino company and DJ to date. The budget will be reviewed during the next meeting in which the ticket price as well as the assessment will be determined. The goal for the committee is to have the sponsorship packets ready for distribution by the end of March and will present the motion for the assessmen t in April’s chapter meeting.

OUTCOMES AND CONCLUSIONS:

The committee is planning for the Chapter to host the Well Wagon raffle May 1st – 20th 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 TBD.

RECOMMENDATIONS FOR ACTION OR CHAPTER CONSIDERATION:

Standing/Ad Hoc Committee Monthly Report

Date: March 2023

Committee: Scholarship Target:

Members Present: Connie Gore, Latricia Stubbs, Tamika Slack, Andrea Robinson, Turquoise Brown, Teria Hines, Chiquita Cooper

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:

• As of 3/9/23 the committee is in receipt of 4 app lications:

SFHS- 3 applications

CALC – 1 application

St Lucie County -0

• After discussing the pros and cons members decided to extend the application deadline to March 24, 2023. All submitt ed applications must be received by that date.

• Committee applications review date is March 29 th at 6:30.

• Soror Yatcha will update our social media with information regarding the extension.

• Reminder for committee members assigned to individual schools to check with their assigned school Guidance department to inform them of the extension and continued promotion of the scholarship program. Members assigned to Martin County Schools will be proved a list of eligible seniors for the ir assigned school.

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 TBA at 7:00 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

Action Required

Motion(s):

Chairman Signature: Connie Gore

Program Committee Monthly Report

Committee: Childhood Hunger Initiative Power Pack (CHIPP)

Date: 3/10/2023

Members Present:

GOAL:

Allison Jones, Chattorria Glymph, Charlene Edwards, Tia Anderson -Brown, Leesa Davis, Keianna Simon, Jailyn Brown, Carol Washington, Chiquita Cooper, Rona LeBlanc-Rivera, Andrea Robinson, Jasmine Crews, Turquoise, Brown, Arnater Dowers, Raelyn Holmes

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.

MISSION:

To provide children with none perishable meals for the holiday breaks

MEETING SUMMARY:

The meeting started at 8:03 pm The Meeting Adjourned at 8:29 pm

Holiday Service Location Approval

Boys & Girls Clubs Ken Pruitt Unit 10673 Se Lennard Rd Port Saint Lucie, FL 34952

Members: 110

Martin County Recreational League – Unable to reach an agreement. Next Meeting March 23rd

RECOMMENDATIONS FOR ACTION OR CHAPTER CONSIDERATION: Continue to build relationships and make preparations to provide AKA Power Packs to students during Summer Break.

*A revised sponsorship letter was submitted to the Committee Members, Summer Sponsorships are Due By May 1st for Summer Distribution.

*Feeding Florida – Commitment to grand for the Committee. Suggest that the Chapter explore partnerships if desired.

Chairman Signature: Arnater Dowers and Raelyn Holmes

Program Committee Monthly Report

Committee: Black Dollar Days

Date: March 2, 2023

Members Present: Turquoise Brown, Tia Anderson-Brown, Carla Parker, Michelle Ross

MEETING RECAP:

Call to Order 8:04PM

The Committee will postpone the “Support with Us” event as the grand opening of the Soul Food restaurant is scheduled for December. For the month of March, the committee is planning to highlight local Women Entrepreneurs via our social media platforms. The goal is to focus on Soror-owned business but will expand to Black women-owned businesses as well.

Adjourn 8:20PM

OUTCOMES AND CONCLUSIONS:

Psi Pi Omega will highlight local Black Women Owned Business via social media in recognition of Women’s History Month.

RECOMMENDATIONS FOR ACTION OR CHAPTER CONSIDERATION:

Please provide recommendations of any know businesses

EVENT SUMMARY AND EVALUATION FEEDBACK (FINAL REPORT ONLY) :

Motion(s): N/A

Chairman Signature:

Action Required

Program Committee Monthly Report

Committee: Tree Planting Program

Date: March 8, 2023

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

MEETING RECAP:

- Introduction of the Tree Planting Program

- Plant or Assist with planting trees in the month of April

- Options to purchase trees from Corporate or local nursery

- Partner with an already existing program or find an area to plant trees

- Potential Partners: City of Stuart, Community based organizations, Beautification program, Assisted living facility, East Stuart Community Center

OUTCOMES AND CONCLUSIONS:

- Soror Lauren will contact city of Stuart to determine areas of need

RECOMMENDATIONS FOR ACTION OR CHAPTER CONSIDERATION:

- Once determined, dates and times for the event to take place

Motion(s): N/A

Chairman Signature: KJArthur