Beta Xi Omega Chapter Newsletter

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1 Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Beta Xi Omega Chapter Newsletter Volume 96, Issue 1 January 8, 2010 Reflections from the Basileus Happy New Year Sorors! This is a new year, a new beginning with new challenges, and we are very excited and happy to be here! In the year 2010, our primary focus must be on "how to have a good year in AKA." Sorors, as your elected chapter leader, we must continue to serve through the values and principles established over a century ago. As members of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, we must maintain our commitment to serve. I often hear the phrase "We are not getting paid." You are correct. AKA is a story of dedication to an ideal sustained and cherished over 100 years - "service to all mankind." We must nourish the seeds planted a century ago so that it will blossom achievers in this century of service and extend our services. Although much has been achieved, more needs to be accomplished. A special thank you, as always, to my dear sorors for submission of our annual reports in a timely manner. I am happy to say "they are in the mail." Remember the true meaning of our sisterhood - to work together for the common good of our sorority. Go forth in the year 2010 to make a significant impact in providing service to our community. Again, Happy New Year, and I wish for each of you and your families countless blessings and great prosperity in the year Sisterly love, Soror Ann Brown In This Issue Reflections from the Basileus...1 Programs...2 Activities & Announcements...3 Meeting Agenda...4 Committees & Hostesses...5 Protocol Tips...6 Birthdays & Anniversaries...6 Courtesies...6 1

2 Platform V: Countywide PTA Meeting Beta Xi Omega co-sponsored a countywide PTA meeting at BTW High School on December 10. The guest speaker was Soror Kathy Elmore Sawyer who spoke about mental health. Platform III: CST Dancers CST Dancers, sponsored by Beta Xi Omega, performed beautifully at the BTW High School Christmas Program held on December 16. Platform III: Celebrating with our Veterans Christmas gifts were purchased, presents were given, carols were song, and birthdays were celebrated with CAVHCS veterans on December 19. Sorors made the holiday season and birthdays extra special for the resident veterans. 2

3 A Rededication Ceremony will be held at the regular monthly meeting on Friday, January 8. Sorors are asked to wear black (NO PANTS). This year's MLK Day of Service is a food drive. Please bring canned meats, soups and peanut butter to the January meeting or drop your items off at Soror Mary Hooks' house (2924 McFadden) on or before Monday, January 18. The MLK Breakfast will be held January 18 at the Kellogg Conference Center at 8:00 a.m. Contact Soror Mary Hooks at or for $20 tickets. The speaker will be our very own Honorary Soror Joyce A. Ford. (This is a Connection Committee Census Project.) The annual Founders Day Observance will be held Sunday, January 31 at Washington Chapel Church at 2:00 p.m. The speaker will be Soror Juanita Sims-Doty, South Eastern Regional Director. Sorors are asked to wear black (NO PANTS) and their sorority corsages. The 78 th South Eastern Regional Conference will be held in Jackson, Mississippi, March 11 14, The registration postmark deadline is January 8, A $50.00 late fee will be assessed after the January 8 deadline. Late registration must be postmarked by no later than February 5 and include the $50.00 late fee. Registration packets received after February 5 will be returned unprocessed. Chapter Dues: 2010 chapter dues of $ must be paid by the January meeting or no later than February 1, Chapter Handbook Pictures: If you did not have your picture taken for the chapter handbook at the December sorority meeting, you may do so at the meeting on January 8. Graduate Advisors Certification: All sorors interested in becoming certified as a Graduate Advisor during the 78 th South Eastern Regional Conference in Jackson, Mississippi should see Soror Annie L. Brown at the January meeting to obtain an application. Regional Conference Awards: Awards submissions are due on January 22, Please send your submissions to Soror Truenetta Meadows by no later than January 19, 2010 so they can be compiled and submitted on time. Beta Xi Omega Chapter will be competing in the medium chapter division. Standards Operation Workshop: The Joint Standards Operations Workshop with Gamma Kappa will be held February 6 from 9-12 at Greater St. Mark; registration starts at 8:30 am. 3

4 Kellogg Conference Center Friday, January 8, :30 p.m. I. Call to Order Basileus Annie L. Brown II. Meditation Soror Shirley Griffin III. Greetings Soror Mary Drisker Adoption of Agenda IV. Minutes Soror Karen Peterson V. Correspondence Soror Margaret Jones VI. Report of Officers Basileus Anti-Basileus Pecunious Grammateus Tamiouchos Graduate Advisor Hodegos Soror Annie L. Brown Soror Mary Hooks Soror Nunciata King Soror Roberta Taylor-Jones Soror Kim Ortiz Soror Mary Drisker REDEDICATION CEREMONY VII. VIII. IX. Report of Committees A. Basilei Council Soror Faye Haygood B. Connection Soror Gwen Collier C. EAF Soror Rosemary Wright D. Exhibits & Awards Soror Truenetta Meadows E. Membership Soror Deborah Biggers F. Observance Soror Lyn Thompson G. Standards Soror Dandy Maxwell H. Veteran Activity Soror Emma Brown Unfinished Business New Business X. Announcements XI. Adjournment 4

5 THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Basileus...Annie Lucas Brown Anti-Basileus...Mary Hooks Grammateus...Karen Peterson Anti-Grammateus...Belinda Thorpe-Ward Pecunious Grammateus...Nunciate King Parliamentarian...Deborah Biggers Tamiouchos...Roberta Taylor-Jones Epistoleus...Margaret Jones Graduate Advisor...Kim Ortiz Ivy Leaf Reporter...Vernetta Patrick Hodegos...Mary Drisker Philacter...Jada Meadows Newsletter Editor...Natasha Brown OTHER EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBERS Connection Chair...Gwen Collier Standards Chair...Dandy Maxwell Archives/History/ Properties Chair...Amelia Peterson EAF Captain/Chair...Rosemary Wright Nominating Chair...Ollivette Core Membership Chair...Jeanette Newhouse Basilei Council Chair...Faye P. Haygood CHAPTER MEETING HOSTESSES January 8, 2010 February 12, 2010 ~Debra Baldwin Dorothy Webber Annie Brown Margaret Jones Natalie Davis Mae Doris Williams Natasha Brown ~Cynthia Kitt ~Bernice Frazier Philicity Williams Deborah Biggers Dandy Maxwell Georgia Simpson ~Co-Chairs ~Ollivette Core Kim Ortiz Bridgett Gray Belinda T. Ward ~Co-Chairs Executive Committee Meeting Hostess December 29, Amelia Peterson Executive Committee Meeting Hostess February 2, TBA 5

6 Maintain proper decorum in all business meetings and at all chaptersponsored events. For example: Dress in appropriate business attire Turn off all electronic communication devices Get to the event early to greet guests as they arrive Provide assistance before, during, and after an event Maintain chapter business within the chapter - From the Official Guide to Alpha Kappa Alpha Protocol Judith Baldwin, Jan. 11 Carla Jackson-Bell, Jan. 18 Christine Boyd, Jan. 21 Hannah Comer, Jan. 3 Dorothy Conley, Jan. 12 Beverly Ebo, Jan. 9 Yvonne Noble, Jan. 26 Philicity Williams, Jan. 18 Ollivette (John) Core, Jan. 19 Shirley (Luther) Curry, Jan. 14 Juanita (Ulysses) Roberts, Jan. 3 Rosemary (Frank) Wright, Jan. To those sorors who are under medical care or are experiencing difficulty or loss at this time, we send our heartfelt prayers and support. 6