SAR Excellence Editorial, Volume 1, Issue 2

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CELEBRATING FOUNDER'S DAY Remembering our founders on the 111th anniversary of the sorority's creation.

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111 YEARS OF SERVICE A WORD FROM THE SOUTH ATLANTIC REGIONAL DIRECTOR Dearest Sorors,

Through the years as we struggle with main and with might ... there is one thing that spurs us to victory's height. That thing, my dearest sisters, is Alpha Kappa Alpha. For 111 years, she has spurred us – not to mediocrity, or to complacency, or to apathy. Instead, she has spurred us to victory. Each year in February, during Black History Month, the nation remembers our ancestors: the forebears who made historical impact in American culture.

A month before that, though, in January of every year, women of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated begin a celebration of Black excellence early. Today, we remember our founders for their forethought. We remember them for their selflessness. We remember them for their scholarship. We remember them for their excellence.

Victory and excellence are remarkable characteristics to which to aspire, and we have the blueprint set forth by a group of brave young women who could not possibly have imagined that their creativity would yield what we have here today.

Sorors, we often talk about excellence as though it’s a new concept – as though it began with us. The truth is that the young women who gathered together 111 years ago in Miner Hall, at Howard University were of exceptional mental faculty and tenacious spirit. They were enrolled at the mecca for Negro education.

In 1908, when our founders set about their work in the name of Alpha Kappa Alpha, around 40 percent of black people in the United States were illiterate. In the years leading up to 1908, these women were living among the Niagara Movement, streetcar protests, the Atlanta Race Riot, and the Brownsville Affray. When there was all manner of other things they could have concerned themselves with, they concerned themselves with all of them. By creating Alpha Kappa Alpha, they created a place where they could build each other up. They created a place where they could intelligently discuss and assess the issues of the day. They created a place where they could ready themselves to face, with dignity and skill, a world where they were despised and disrespected. They were excellent in their service to their race.

They were the first, and Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated -- because of them and because of you -- is, to this day, the finest. It is an honor for me to be a soror. It is an honor for me to be YOUR soror. Happy Founders' Day to you all.

God bless every one of you.

In sisterly love,

Soror Carolyn G. Randolph

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REGIONAL OFFICE OFFICE HOURS, CALENDAR AND STAFF CONTACTS MADAM REGIONAL DIRECTOR'S CALENDAR NOVEMBER 8-9 Zeta Phi Beta Regional Conference, Orlando, Florida

MADAM REGIONAL DIRECTOR'S OFFICE HOURS 9-11 Tuesdays and Thursdays

Cluster II Conference, Winterhaven, Florida

from 7 p.m. until 10 p.m.

12 Wednesdays

66th South Atlantic Regional Conference Planning

from 9 p.m. until 11 p.m.

Meeting

16-18 STAFF CONTACTS Bronwyn M. Hughes

Cluster VI Conference, Vidalia, Georgia

Regional Executive Assistant

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sarstaff2018@gmail.com

Eta Xi Chapter (Guest Speaker at New Member Luncheon), Athens, Georgia

Donna Mackey-Pollard Regional Administrative Officer

21-25

donnaessence694@gmail.com

Vacation

Lesha Crocker Regional Administrative Officer

DECEMBER 7-9

leshap13@gmail.com

Cluster IV Meeting

Dr. Angela Kimbrough

30 – January 1

Regional Office Manager

66th South Atlantic Regional Conference Planning

agkimbrough@gmail.com

Meeting

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CHAPTER NEWS

Annual Think Pink 365 Submitted by Soror Sheronna Ashford, 2018 Ivy Leaf Reporter, Chi Tau Omega Chapter

On Saturday, October 6, 2018, Chi Tau Omega Chapter joined in the third annual Think Pink 365 breast cancer awareness and prostate screening expo held by Helping Hands Outreach Clinic. More than 30 patients were provided free services including breast examinations, flu shots and HPV testing. During the event Chi Tau Omega was able to make a donation that provided 18 women free breast examinations and mammogram vouchers.

Helping Hands Outreach Clinic, located in Conyers, GA, provides residents with primary

The co-founders of the clinic are Janice and Tolbert Morris. Other

care and preventive health care services

sponsors of the event included Walgreen’s and several other local private

regardless of their ability to pay. The clinic

restaurants and businesses. Over 20 participants received flu shots, and

operates with the assistance of donations,

some were able to take home colorectal cancer kits. Participants were

sponsorships, pledges, ticket sales and

also given materials on health education, self-examinations and support

fundraising. They have served more than 21,000

groups. Chi Tau Omega is committed to bring awareness, support and

people without health insurance since 2005.

recognition to those impacted by a breast cancer diagnosis.

GRO Distributes Healthy Holiday Snacks to Local Students Submitted by Soror Felecia Leggett, Cluster III Coordinator

Gamma Rho Omega Chapter’s Global Impact (Soror

Jacquelyn Lee, chairman) and Women’s Health and Wellness Committees (Soror Patricia Gill, chairman) partnered and led the chapter in their fourth year of preparing healthy holiday snacks for students attending local elementary schools. Over 300 boxes were delivered to students attending four Jacksonville, FL, underserved elementary schools: Long Branch, North Shore, Sallye B. Mathis, and St. Claire Evans.

The chapter members decorated shoeboxes and gift bags throughout the year and concluded the project by inserting packages of instant oatmeal, juice packages, snack bars,

Willetta R. Richie serves as the basileus and Soror Joan T. Williams is applesauce, and cereal into each box. Soror

the Program Committee chairman.

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CHAPTER NEWS Eta Tau Omega Helps with the College Admission Program Signature Program: #CAP SM

Submitted by Soror Vivian D. Lee

two community college students who were seeking information on transferring. Thirty or more FAMU Alums and ETO Chapter members facilitated the program. The speaker was Dr. Yvonne Allen-Baker, a high school guidance counselor with the Marion County Public Schools. Also adding valuable information was Dr. Kim Lee, vice president for Institutional Effectiveness, Albany Technical College. Both are sorors.

Topics covered during the event included:

• Appropriate courses for students to take in high school to best prepare for college • College application process

On Saturday, November 10, 2018, at 2:00 p.m. several members of Eta Tau Omega Chapter (ETO) partnered with the Marion County Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (FAMU) Alumni Association at the Lillian Bryant Park Recreation Center to assist high school students and upcoming graduates in choosing an

• Financial aid process • Student life on a college campus • Academic rigor of college level courses • Transitioning to living as an adult on a college campus • Strategies for engaging with professors for supplemental academic support, if needed

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education. The Signature Program: #CAP under Target 1 for 2018-2022, is designed to assist students in the application and enrollment process as they seek admission to an institution of higher learning.

In addition to a robust presentation, attendees enjoyed a time of fellowship with food provided by the FAMU Alumni Association. The ETO Chapter’s support proved invaluable to the success of the event. Soror Fredna T. Wilkerson serves as the basileus of Eta Tau Omega Chapter and Soror Loretta P.

Approximately ten high school students from the seven high schools in Marion County were in attendance and

Jenkins serves as the chairman for the signature program: #CAP.

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Kappa Upsilon Omega Chapter Celebrated AKA International Day of Prayer Submitted by Soror Velice R. Cummings, Cluster VI Coordinator

The Kappa Upsilon Omega Chapter and Mu Lambda Chapter (USCA) of Aiken, SC, celebrated AKA International Day of Prayer by attending Women's Day Worship Service at Runs Missionary Baptist Church in Beech Island, SC, on August 26, 2018. Sorors filled several pews and had the

It was truly a blessing to pray with our sorors and fellowship

opportunity to hear Kappa Upsilon Omega 2018 Soror of

with so many as we sang, thanked God for being alive, and

the Year Reverend

Debbie McCain deliver a powerful

celebrated AKA International Day of Prayer together. The

sermon titled “Jesus Paid it All.” The theme for their

basileus of Kappa Upsilon Omega Chapter is Soror

Women's Conference/Day was "Mirror Mirror on the Wall."

Cummings.

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CHAPTER NEWS Gamma Mu Omega and Gamma Tau Chapters Honored for Community Service

Submitted by Soror Tangela Boyd, Ivy Leaf Reporter

On Sunday, November 11, 2018, the Gamma Mu Omega

Chartered on December 13, 1941, Gamma Mu Omega Chapter

and Gamma Tau chapters were honored for their

has expressed sensitivity to community needs through the

decades-long community service to the Greater Daytona

involvement of its members in diverse projects that promote

Beach community during the 40th Unity Day Celebration

youth educational excellence, economic empowerment,

hosted by St. Timothy's Episcopal Church of Daytona

health education and cultural activities. The chapter’s

Beach. “We do not do what we do for personal

signature youth programs include Men of Tomorrow, the

recognition, but it is nice to be recognized for all we as

Debutante Cotillion and Accent on Youth.

Alpha Kappa Alpha women do to support and uplift the community we serve,” says Soror

Jennifer Thomas,

president of the Gamma Mu Omega Chapter.

Additional community service initiatives and programs through the years have included: IVY Reading Academy; Junior Artist recitals; Thanksgiving basket giveaways to the needy;

The 2018 Unity Day Celebration theme, “Unity...Women in

backpack and toy donations; health, finance and

Times Such as This,” acknowledged the role of women in

homeownership seminars; and recognition of African-

our local communities and throughout the world.

American women entrepreneurs.

Gamma Mu Omega and Gamma Tau were recognized for their work in the community, as well as

The Gamma Tau Chapter was chartered on the campus of

their fundraising and support of Historically Black

Bethune-Cookman University in 1949. The chapter, which is

Colleges and Universities. Featured speakers at the event

sponsored by Gamma Mu Omega, serves not only its campus

included Dr. Stephanie P. Henry, interim dean of

community but the Daytona Beach area as well. Gamma Tau

education at Bethune-Cookman University and wife of

members generously volunteer their time with various non-

Daytona Beach Mayor Derrick Henry.

profit organizations, churches and schools.

Gamma Nu Omega Awards Scholarship Submitted by Soror Janice M. Oates, Basileus, Gamma Nu Omega Chapter

Gamma Nu Omega Chapter, in partnership with the Pink and Green Community Service Foundation, donated a scholarship of $1908 to Mr. James E. Clark, President of South Carolina State University to be awarded to a STEM student.

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CHAPTER NEWS Kappa Omega awarded Green Award from GreenHouse Foundation Soror LeKeisha D. Jackson, Kappa Omega Chapter President-Elect

On December 19, 2018, Kappa Omega Chapter was awarded the See Green Award at the 8th annual GreenHeart Holiday Gala held at the Callenwalde Fine Arts Center in Atlanta, GA. The GreenHouse Foundation was established to educate, inspire and influence school-aged children in disadvantaged areas to becoming responsible stewards of their environment, communities, and future. Kappa Omega was honored with the “See Green” Award for its environmental ownership and sustainability efforts, service to the community, and exemplary green program with school aged children. Kappa Omega was highlighted for its Atlanta park revitalization projects, community shred and recycling events, and partnerships with our local

Icey Johnson (president), LeKeisha D. Jackson (vice Keisha Pou Buchanan and Colette Upshaw Bolds (Environmental Ownership

public schools and organizations. Under the leadership of Sorors president/Program Committee chairman) and

and Sustainability Committee chairmen), Kappa Omega hosted multiple green events in the areas of: Restore, Refresh and Renew, Park Refreshers, Greening Our Schools, and Community Awareness and Recycling. The gala was hosted by the GreenHouse Foundation co-founders CeeLo Green and Shedonna Alexander, and Soror

Rashan Ali served as the mistress of

ceremonies. The evening consisted of honoring individuals and groups who serve the Atlanta community, a live and silent auction, and live musical performances.

Lambda Lambda Chapter Volunteers at Cluster VIII Meeting in October Submitted by Soror Ti’Mani White, Basileus The Iota Upsilon Omega Chapter, of Greenwood, SC, hosted the October Cluster VIII meeting with 256 members in attendance. Lambda Lambda was asked to collect and process donations for the Soles4Souls Project which involved collecting, sorting, and boxing for shipment over 800 pairs of gently-worn shoes that were donated by the entire cluster. Soror

Ti’Mani White, outgoing basileus of the chapter

said, “This was one of the biggest projects that we’ve done so far! Even hough we just finished donating about 50 pairs of shoes for Round Up in Columbus, GA, I am beyond proud of my sisters for having the eagerness to show up and provide service for our cluster. When we were asked to volunteer, we did not hesitate at all. This is what being a member of Lambda Lambda Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® is all about!”

Lambda Lambda was recognized for their participation and service by South Atlantic Regional Director

Carolyn Randolph

as well as other members who attended the meeting. Lambda Lambda was the ONLY undergraduate chapter in attendance at the Cluster VIII Meeting.

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Gamma Theta Omega Chapter Welcomes Soror Yolanda Adams Submitted by Soror Deb Barnes

CHAPTER NEWS Yolanda

Gamma Theta Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha

Among them, was singer and Honorary Soror

Sorority, Incorporated has had a long-standing

Adams of Houston, TX. Adams’ message was to

relationship in mentoring and supporting events involving

motivate students to pursue their dreams but also to

the students of Hillsborough County School district.

realize that their first goal isn’t always necessarily the

Hillsborough County School district is the eighth largest

pathway to success. Sometimes one’s goals are inspired

school district in the country and has been lauded for its

by others. Soror Adams gave a personal story of her early

many accomplishments under the leadership of

years and the warm relationship she had with her

Superintendent Jeff Eakins. One of such schools that the

grandfather, who ultimately was a driving force in her life

chapter has supported is Ferrell Middle School. Ferrell

before his death. The students listened intently and were

Middle School established in 1993, later re-named Ferrell

serenaded by the gospel singer at the end of her

Middle Magnet Girls Preparatory School, currently has a

message. Twenty Gamma Theta Omega chapter

population of 505 students: 48.1% African-American,

members along with Basileus

28.5 % Hispanic, and 15.8% White. The school has the

Anti-Basileus

Deborah Barnes and First

Elaine Bryant were in attendance.

distinguished honor of being a three-time recipient of the title “Apple Program of Distinction.”

Soror Adams received gifts, hugs, and a warm welcome from the local chapter. Hillsborough County Public

Ferrell Middle School Preparatory Academy for Girls in

Schools’ Chief of Schools Mr. Harrison Peters and school

(Hillsborough County) Tampa, FL, closed its winter break

Principal Ms. Karen French and Asst. Principals Soror

with a motivational assembly featuring well known vocal

Carla White and Mr. Robert Chisholm were also present

artists and an ex-pro athlete.

for this spectacular event.

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Celebrating Excellence: Sorority Panel Unveiled at University of South Florida Submitted by Soror Crystal Pruitt, Communication Committee Chairman,

AKALADES

South Atlantic Region More than 100 members representing chapters from across the region joined together to honor 28th Supreme Basileus

Carolyn

House Stewart during an unveiling ceremony to commemorate the sorority's panel in the National Pan-hellenic Council Plaza at the University of South Florida in Tampa.

Through the unified efforts of the USF NPHC, Student Government Association, administration, and student body, the National Pan-Hellenic Council Plaza symbolizes the achievements of NPHC members along with their contributions to college/university campuses and surrounding communities both locally and nationally. The plaza opened following an official ribbon cutting held in September. The site is noted as the only structure at a non-HBCU campus recognizing the Divine 9 at a preeminent state university in Florida.

The sorority’s panel is significant because it includes the image of Soror Stewart, who completed her term as the sorority’s international president in 2014. She earned her B.A. degree in history and social science education from the University of South Florida in 1974 and her J.D. degree from the University of South Carolina Law Center in 1977.

Since being initiated in Zeta Upsilon Chapter in 1972, she has ascended to various leadership roles including International Program Committee chairman. In 2002, she was elected international secretary, and in 2006, she was elected vice president. She became the 28th international president in 2010 and adopted Global Leadership through Timeless Service as the theme of her administration including the development of Emerging Young Leaders as her signature program.

Soror Stewart has also served on various local and national boards including the Florida Board of Bar Examiners from 2006 to 2011 and the Heifer International board of directors from 2014 to 2017. She was also honored by the National Bar Association, Florida Commission on the Status of Women, and Keep Tampa Bay Beautiful and was one of three women inducted into the 2019 Hillsborough County Commission on the Status of Women Hall of Fame.

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AKALADES Soror Latrice Powell to Serve in Position Under House Speaker Nancy Pelosi The Honorable Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, has selected Xi Omega member

Latrice Powell to serve as the Deputy Floor Director for the House of Representatives. Ms. Powell will be the first African-American and woman to hold this position for the Speaker of the House. Please join Xi Omega in congratulating Soror Powell on this prestigious position! (Photo by R. Dione Foto)

Soror

Nikema Williams of Theta Omicron Omega Chapter was elected to

Soror Nikema Williams Elected to Georgia State Senate

the Georgia State Senate, District 39 on December 5, 2017, in a special election and re-elected to a full term on November 6, 2018. District 39

Submitted by Soror Sandra Roberts

includes Atlanta and portions of neighboring cities. Soror Williams is the first woman elected to serve this district, which was once held by civil rights leaders Julian Bond and Horace Ward. She has been appointed to the influential Economic Development and Tourism, State and Local Government Operations, Retirement, Special Judiciary and Urban Affairs committees. She leads the Senate Study Committee on Historically Black Colleges and Universities. She is also a member of the Georgia Legislative Black Caucus, Georgia Working Families Caucus, Women’s Caucus, NOBLE Women and the National Black Caucus of State Legislators.

Soror Williams serves as the first vice chair of the Democratic Party of Georgia and on the Executive Committee of the Democratic National Committee. She is a graduate of Talladega College, where she was initiated into Chi Chapter in 1999. She and her husband, Leslie Small, have a 2-year-old son, Carter, and two rescue Yorkshire Terriers, Ginger and Belle. She is a member of Central United Methodist Church.

Soror Meshon Rawls Wins Elections Submitted by Soror Felecia Leggett, Cluster III Coordinator History was made when Soror

Meshon Rawls of Mu Upsilon Omega Chapter,

Gainesville, FL, became one of two African-American women elected to a judicial seat in Alachua County, FL. Judge Rawls was successful in her campaign, beating her opponent 51.8% to 48.2% for the county judge’s seat. She is an attorney and a distinguished law professor at the University of Florida. Judge Rawls’ political platform is “Continuing Public Service from a Different Perspective.”

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Ivies Beyond the Wall Soror

Theodora S. Smith became an Ivy Beyond the Wall in November 2018.

Soror

Charlease Kelly Jackson of Tau Epsilon Omega became an Ivy Beyond the Wall in December 2018.

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CLUSTER CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHTS CLUSTER II MEETING: "EXEMPLIFY EXCELLENCE THROUGH SUSTAINABLE SERVICE" - VETERAN'S SALUTE SUBMITTED BY SOROR SYLVIA BLACKMON-ROBERTS, CLUSTER II COORDINATOR

With excitement in the air and their sisters on their minds, the Cluster II host chapter, Kappa Omicron Omega, under the leadership of Soror

Cassandra Denmark,

Basileus; Chairman, Soror Stacey Threatt; Co-Chairmen,

Danielle Devine and Nikita Lyons-Smith, welcomed South Atlantic Regional Director Carolyn G. Randolph; Cluster Coordinator, Soror Sylvia BlackmonRoberts; 28th Supreme Basileus, Soror Carolyn HouseStewart; 17th South Atlantic Regional Director, Soror Marsha Lewis Brown; 14th South Atlantic Regional Director, Soror Sonja W. Garcia; Current Cluster Sorors

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Coordinators; International Committee Members; and more than 450 sorors of Cluster II to Winter Haven, FL, November 9-10, 2018.

The evidence of Kappa Omicron Omega’s hard work showed in their ability to provide attendees with an experience of excellence in the hospitality, venue, sisterly environment, and the atmosphere to learn. The meeting format followed the standard outline, but a highlight of the meeting was a tribute to veterans lead by Soror

Karen Warren, U.S. Navy, Retired. Soror Warren saluted each veteran and thanked her for her service. Each veteran was presented a flag pin and encouraged to wear it as a symbol of appreciation for the service she provided to our country. The tribute was closed out with the official songs of each military branch that boosted the moment with patriotic pride and resounding applause for soror veterans.

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CLUSTER CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHTS SERVING SIGNIFICANTLY IN CLUSTER VII: HBCU PRIDE

SUBMITTED BY SOROR DELCIA HARPERBAXTER, IVY LEAF REPORTER, ETA ZETA OMEGA CHAPTER “Serving Significantly in the Pursuit of EXCELLENCE”, Cluster VII met September 21-22, 2018, in Sumter, SC. This was the first cluster meeting under the leadership of South Atlantic Regional Director

Carolyn G. Randolph and Soror Andrea Favor, Cluster

VII coordinator. Hosted by Eta Zeta Omega, the meeting was held on the 110-year-old campus of Morris College. The cluster meeting was an appropriate and successful continuance to the sorority’s international focus on support of Historically Black Colleges and Universities, with 496 members in attendance.

Morris College campus welcomed the sorors on their beautiful campus, adorned with pink and green welcoming banners and flags!

Soror

Melissa Epps, basileus of Eta Zeta Omega Chapter,

presided over the Cluster VII meeting along with Cluster VII Coordinator Andrea Favor. Greetings from the city were given by representatives from the city and the county council as well as the South Carolina Senate, District 35. Madam Regional Director received a key to the city from the office of the mayor.

Proclamations were presented to Cluster VII from the City of Sumter, Sumter County Government, and letters of recognition and acknowledgement were presented from the South Carolina Senate and Morris College. Dr. Leroy Staggers, the 10th president of Morris College, extended a warm greeting to the sorors, and he was presented with a $5000 EAF Fellowship for Morris College from the host chapter.

Embracing Target V of the International Program, Global Impact, Cluster VII sorors donated over 750 pairs of schools for the Soles to Soles sub-committee. The shoes have been shipped to the designated location for

Sorors were entertained and welcomed to the conference by performances from both the graduate and undergraduate chapters in Sumter. Both were energetic, enthusiastic, and full of

Sandra Williams and Charlene Miller served as Cluster VII Conference chairman and codistribution. Sorors

chairman, respectively.

AKA love and spirit.

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CLUSTER CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHTS CLUSTER V COORDINATOR CELEBRATED; CONTINUES TO MAKE COMMUNITY IMPACT SUBMITTED BY SOROR CATHY HOPE, IVY LEAF REPORTER, PI ALPHA OMEGA CHAPTER

A warm gathering of Cluster V sorors met at Atlanta Technical College

Melanie Key Bales on her appointment. Her designation is an historic one for Pi on Sunday, September 9, to celebrate Cluster V Coordinator

Alpha Omega Chapter, as Soror Bales, former basileus and Soror of the Year, is the first from PAO to be appointed to this position. The reception was hosted by Soror Bales’ chapter, Pi Alpha Omega, and Sigma Sigma Chapter of Clayton State University.

With over 31 years of nursing experience, Soror Bales serves as a nursing supervisor for the Cobb County School District. In an effort to support her passion for healthcare, members of Cluster V donated to the charity of her choice: Center for Black Women’s Wellness Center in Atlanta.

CBWWC is a community-based, family service center committed to improving the healthcare and well-being of underserved Black women and their families.

The program included a welcome from Pi Alpha Omega Chapter Basileus Francine O. Greer and the introduction of Soror Bales by her daughter, Soror Lauren Bales. After Soror Melanie Bales offered greetings, Soror Jemea Dorsey, president and CEO of CBWWC, gave remarks and a celebratory toast.

Regional Prayer Call Join us for prayer the fourth Tuesday of each month at 6 a.m. and 7 p.m. The conference call details are below:

Number: 712-832-8330 Code: 5519432#

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MEET THE TEAM

THE APPOINTED CABINET MEMBERS AND CLUSTER COORDINATORS OF THE CURRENT ADMINISTRATION

Regional Technology Soror Dawn Cooper, Chairman Soror Deidre Gray-Wood

Regional Assistant Financial Secretary

(Registration Support)

Soror Evelyn Abron

Soror Harriett Williams (Website Reviews)

Regional Treasurer

Regional Graduate/Undergraduate

Cluster Coordinators CLUSTER I

Soror LaQuita Brooks

Services Coordinators

Soror Kay Madry Sullivan

CLUSTER II

Soror Rosalyn Shavers, Chairman Regional Grammateus

Soror Shiann Williamson

Soror Makisha Cheeks

Soror Rochelle Jones

Soror Sylvia Blackmon-Robert

CLUSTER III

Regional Hodegos

Regional Logistics Coordinator

Soror Clemontine Washington

Soror Ivadella Walters

Regional Parliamentarian

Regional Transportation Coordinator

Soror Tremelle I. Howard, Esq

Soror Cassandra Jenkins

Regional Philacters Chairman

Regional Hospitality Coordinator

Soror M. Sue Stephens-Jackson

Soror Neshanta Banks

Soror Felicia Leggett

CLUSTER IV Soror Joyce Barl

CLUSTER V Soror Melanie Key Bales

CLUSTER VI

Regional Communications Officer

Corporate Sponsorship

Soror Crystal Pruitt

Soror Tammy Smith, Chairman

Regional Communications Liaison

Regional Spiritual Oversight Team

Soror Rowena Loadholt

Soror Henrietta Gray, Chairman

Editor-in-Chief

Soror Donna McCree Soror Rosalind Osgood

Soror Velice Cummings

CLUSTER VII Soror Andrea Favor

Soror Sharon Berrian

CLUSTER VIII

Soror A. Kenyatta Greer

Soror Regina Campbell

Soror Kyshia Carey, Editorial Assistant

Regional Appointments

Regional Multi-Media Coordinator

Regional Medical Response Chairman Soror Connie Hampton

Soror Towanda Davila-Davis Regional Executive Assistant Soror Bronwyn Hughes

Regional Vendors Chairman Regional Social Media Coordinator

Soror Maxine Lee

Soror Britney Llantin Regional Administrative Officers

Regional Tellers Chairman

Soror Donna Mackey-Pollard

Regional Protocol Chairman

Soror Lesha Price Crocker

Soror Rosalind Cook-Hillman

Regional Office Manager

Regional Technology

Soror Leslie Plunkett, Chairman

Soror Angela Kimbrough

Soror Dawn Cooper, Chairman

Soror Kira Reaves, Co-Chairman

Regional Financial Secretary

Soror Deidre Gray-Wood

Strategic Resource Chairman

Soror Bettie McGuire

(Registration Support)

Soror Angela Onianwa

Soror Gussie Lofton-Broadway

Undergraduate Roundup Task Force

Soror Harriett Williams (Website Reviews)

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