December 2021 Agenda & Committee Reports

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated
Alpha Kappa Omega Chapter

CORRESPONDENCE REPORT

Soror Mary Smith Johnson, Epistoleus
December 2021

Sisterly Thanks From...

Soror Phyllis Thomas – Thanks for the kind words and condolences on the passing of her cousin,
Soror Kaneisha Hill.

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Correspondence

Additional Correspondence

Houston & Southeast Texas Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association: Thank you for your $700
donation in support of the Walk To End Alzheimer’s which was received on 11/17/2021.

The DuBose Family, Soror Candice and daughter Joydan: Thank you for the donation for the
HBCU Hurricane Ida Assistance.
1st Supreme Anti-Basileus Soror Danette Anthony Reed: Holiday greetings.
Soror Shawn Emerson Simmons, Chairman International Impact Days: Holiday greetings.

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. - Alpha Kappa Omega Budget Actual Variance
Budget to Actual Comparison - November 2021 Chapter YTD Var 2021
Nov 2021 Nov 2021
Description YTD
MTD YTD
Income
4100 Membership Dues Page 2
4110 Per Capita
4120 Chapter Dues $ 62,500.00 $ 125.00 $ 73,081.00 $ 10,581.00
4130 EAF Dues - $ - - -
4140 Reactivation Fees
4150 Hostess Fees 7,000.00 10.00 8,720.00 1,720.00
4160 COIP - - 4,118.00 4,118.00
4170 Housing 70,191.85 12,793.85
4180 Constitution & By-Laws 57,398.00 82.00 1,600.00 1,600.00
Total 4100 Membership Dues - - 17,120.00 3,120.00
4200 South Central Region
4220 Regional Conference Assessment 14,000.00 20.00 - -
Total 4200 South Central Region - - 174,830.85
4500 Chapter Retreat 33,932.85
4600 Designated Contributions 140,898.00 237.00 87,924.19
4600.11 Foundation Storage 87,924.19 -
Total 4600 Designated Contributions - 3,476.83
4700 Interest 3,476.83 - 87,924.19
4800 Late Fees - -
4900 Other Income - - 87,924.19
4900.2 Visiting Soror Lunches - - - -
4900.3 Royalty Income - - 46.48 -
4900.4 Overpayments - - 1,366.65
4900.7 Bank Fees Income 685.00 4.12 - (685.00)
4900.I EAF Platinum Contribution 685.00 12.50 - (685.00)
4900.J Chapter Directory - - 1,538.00
4900.L Foundation Cost Sharing - - 112.52 46.48
4910 Prior Year Surplus (fr. Op Acct) - - 25.00 1,366.65
Total 4900 Other Income - - -
1,000.00 - - -
Total Income - - -
- - - 538.00
Expenses - 1,675.52 112.52
5100 Committee Expenses 500.00 - $ 265,843.69 25.00
5110 Finance 1,110.00 - -
5110.A Upgrade Financial System 131,309.00 3,730.45 (500.00)
5110.B Service Charges - Checks 133,919.00 (1,110.00)
Total 5110 Finance (131,309.00)
5115 Program $ 275,502.00 (132,243.48)
5115.1 Program Planning
5147 Exemplifying Excellence $ (9,658.31) under budget
5147.1 HBCU 4 Life A Call to Action
5147.2 Women's Health and Wellness $ -$ -$ -$ -
5147.3 Building Your Economic Legacy
5147.4 The Arts! 1,345.00 66.31 1,126.74 (218.26)
5147.5 Global Impact 350.00 - - (350.00)
5147.6 #CAP (568.26)
5147.7 EE Community Impact Days 1,695.00 66.31 1,126.74
5147.71 EE CI Day - MLK Day of Service
5147.72 EE CI Day - Reactivation 700.00 87.11 356.95 (343.05)
5147.73 EE CI Day - Pink Goes Red - - - -
5147.74 EE CI Day - Global Impact
5147.75 EE CI Day - HBCU Awareness Week 1,000.00 230.31 763.47 (236.53)
5147.76 EE CI Day - Breast Cancer
5147.77 EE CI Day - Caregivers 2,800.00 1,800.00 1,800.00 (1,000.00)
Total 5147.7 EE Community Impact Days
Total 5147 Exemplifying Excellence 2,000.00 189.75 1,229.42 (770.58)
5150 Chapter Programs 1,000.00 - 664.10 (335.90)
5150.1 Life Long Learning 1,000.00 - 389.37 (610.63)
5150.3 Senior Citizens
5150.4 Connection 4,000.00 - 966.32 (3,033.68)
5150.5 Sisterly Relations
5150.6 Leadership Academy 300.00 - 300.00 -
5150.8 African American History 300.00 - - (300.00)
Total 5150 Chapter Programs 500.00 - - (500.00)
Total 5115 Program 300.00 -
5160 Nominating 300.00 - 299.69 (0.31)
5165 Standards 500.00 - 219.76 (80.24)
5170 Membership 500.00 300.00 (500.00)
5170.1 All Kare Action 2,700.00 300.00 - (200.00)
5170.2 Chapter Retreat 14,500.00 2,520.06 300.00 (1,580.55)
5170.3 Reactivation 1,119.45 (7,567.87)
Total 5170 Membership 6,932.13
5175 Rituals
5180 Archives 1,000.00 - 772.66 (227.34)
5185 Technology 400.00 - - (400.00)
5185A Website Hosting Fees - - (4,600.00)
5185B Website Updates 4,600.00 - - (800.00)
5185C E- Automation 800.00 -
5185D Technology Hardware 500.00 - 500.00 -
Total 5185 Technology 200.00 - - (200.00)
Total 5100 Committee Expenses 2,607.17 (6,227.34)
7,500.00 - 1,272.66 (14,138.26)
22,700.00 - 8,561.74 (200.00)
- (250.00)
200.00 - -
250.00 - - -
300.00 - (300.00)
- 300.00 - (152.55)
300.00 - 647.45 (246.00)
800.00 379.00 (698.55)
625.00 - 1,026.45 (300.00)
1,725.00 -
300.00 110.84 (150.00)
- -
150.00 - (1,288.95)
644.05 (423.24)
1,933.00 249.25 311.76 (700.00)
735.00 - (372.66)
700.00 - (700.00)
360.09 1,247.34
1,620.00 3,333.57 (3,484.85)
700.00 - (19,789.92)
2,203.15
5,688.00 12,918.08
32,708.00

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. - Alpha Kappa Omega Budget Actual Variance
Budget to Actual Comparison - November 2021 Chapter YTD Var 2021
Nov 2021 Nov 2021
Description YTD
MTD YTD
5200 Administrative Expenses (14,000.00)
5201 AKOmega Housing (3,100.00) Page 3
5205 Audit/CPA 50.00
5210 Bank Service Charges 14,000.00 - - (3,000.00)
5215 Chapter Directory 3,100.00 - - (2,137.06)
5235 Courtesies 300.00 30.00 350.00 (31.00)
5245 Insurance/bonding 3,000.00 - - (500.00)
5250 Hospitality - Monthly Meeting - 9,362.94
5250.1 Food/Catering 11,500.00 - 269.00 (32,832.00)
5250.2 Room Setup 300.00 - - (2,157.38)
5250.4 Beverages 500.00 - 11,950.00 -
5250.5 Hospitality - Addtl Waitstaff 756.84 4,258.62 (2,250.00)
5250.6 Hospitality - Audio/Visual 44,782.00 - - (1,950.00)
5250.7 Hospitality - Security 6,416.00 - - (1,500.00)
Total 5250 Hospitality - Monthly Meeting - - -
5255 Hostess 2,250.00 - - (41,189.38)
5258 Decorations 1,950.00 756.84 16,208.62 (600.00)
5260 Committee Mtg Room Rental 1,500.00 - - (500.00)
5265 Newsletter/Minutes - - 159.80
5275 NPHC/Pan-Hellenic Council Dues 57,398.00 - 159.80 (844.00)
5278 PhoneTree Software/Maintenance 600.00 238.00 1,656.00 (350.00)
5280 Postage & Delivery 500.00 - 350.00 (212.26)
5285 Printing (includes monthly meeting) - 105.81 1,227.74 (981.44)
5290 Publicity - 518.56
5290.1 Ivy Leaf 2,500.00 88.76 432.46 (3,487.54)
5290.2 Ads 700.00 - - -
5290.3 Boule Ads - 847.04
5290.4 Regional Conference Ad 1,440.00 - - 247.04
Total 5290 Publicity 1,500.00 - - (1,000.00)
5295 Records Storage 3,920.00 - 275.00
5300 Scrapbook - 1,122.04 (500.00)
5305 Office Supplies - - 2,590.00 25.00
5306 Software 600.00 259.00 259.00
5315 Telephone 1,000.00 - 133.98 (1,227.96)
500.00 - 107.24 (590.00)
Total 5200 Administrative Expenses 250.00 - -
5400 International Assessments/Fees 2,350.00 1,478.41 34,747.38 (2,541.00)
3,180.00 (666.02)
5410 Per Capita Transmitted 2,800.00 262.50 62,900.00 (2.76)
5420 EAF Dues Transmitted 800.00 40.00 7,880.00 (450.00)
5430 COIP Transmitted 110.00 - 2,000.00
5440 Reactivation Transmitted 450.00 (75,700.62)
5450 Late Fees Transmitted 110,448.00 125.00 15,767.50
5460 Chapter Tax 25.00 712.50 400.00
5470 Constitution/Man'l Std Procedur 62,500.00 - 300.00 880.00
Total 5400 International Assessments/Fees 7,000.00 - - 2,000.00
5500 Chapter Activities - 15,767.50
5550 Joint Chapter Meeting - 452.50 89,560.00 712.50
5570 Designated Donations -
5575 Charity and appeals 300.00 - - -
5580 Contributions - - - -
Total 5500 Chapter Activities 19,760.00
5570.1 5570.1 - EAF Platinum 69,800.00 - 18,400.00
5600 Conference Expenses - 20,400.00 (2,100.00)
5610 Award entry fees 2,100.00 - -
5620 Boule expenses - 2,000.00
5625 Chapter Exhibit - (5,000.00)
5630 Cluster Retreat 5,000.00 - - (2,600.00)
5640 Founders' Day (HMAC) 21,000.00 - 1,400.00 (9,700.00)
5650 Leadership Conference 28,100.00 -
5660 Regional Conference - - -
5660.A SCRC Bus #1 2,000.00 -
5670 Undergraduate Round-Up - 100.00 (200.00)
Total 5600 Conference Expenses 200.00 - (1,900.00)
5690 Regional Conference Transmittal 3,300.00 - 72,754.08
Total 5600 Conference Expenses - - (300.00)
5700 Other Expenses 300.00 - - (100.00)
5705 Pandemic Expenses 100.00 - (600.00)
5706 PayPal Fees 700.00 74,254.08 (6,750.00)
5707 Hostess Pandemic Costs 6,750.00 - 67,124.08
5708 Electronic Voting Expense 5,630.00 -
5709 Finance Team Pandemic Cost -
Total 5705 Pandemic Expenses - (1,050.00)
5720 Miscellaneous 1,050.00 56,224.08
5725 IRS Taxes 18,030.00
5730 Contingencies -
5740 Chapter T-Shirt - -
Total 5700 Other Expenses -
Total Expenses
3,500.00 $ 59.00 2,964.01 (535.99)
Net (Loss) Income
1,050.00 59.00 - (1,050.00)
4,116.00 - 3,226.20 (889.80)
- -
450.00 - 450.00
9,116.00 - 6,640.21 (2,475.79)

- 59.00 - -
500.00 5,323.48 - (500.00)
4,800.00 2,691.75 (2,108.25)
-
- 9,331.96 -
14,416.00 $ 243,211.50 (5,084.04)
$ 275,502.00 $ (34,290.50) under budget

$ - $ (1,593.03) $ 22,632.19 $ 24,632.19
$ (0.00)

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. - Alpha Kappa Omega
Balance Sheet

As of November 30, 2021

Total Page 4

ASSETS $ 257,301.38
Current Assets 136,397.72
Bank Accounts 46,368.00
1010 Chase - Operating 19,175.50
1020 Chase - Housing
1030 Chase - Grant/Self-Sustaining $ 459,242.60
1040 Chase - Saving
Total Bank Accounts 1,066.05
Accounts Receivable $ 1,066.05
11000 Accounts Receivable
Total Accounts Receivable 0.00
Other Current Assets 8,344.16
1100 Other Receivables $ 8,344.16
1110 Prepaid Expense $ 468,652.81
Total Other Current Assets $ 468,652.81
Total Current Assets

TOTAL ASSETS

LIABILITIES AND EQUITY 6,834.37
Liabilities 0.00
Current Liabilities
Other Current Liabilities 4,819.48
2200 Prepayments $ 11,653.85
2300 Prepaid Founders' Day Tickets $ 11,653.85
2400 Accrued Liabilities
Total Other Current Liabilities $ 11,653.85
Total Current Liabilities

Total Liabilities

Equity 0.00
3000 Opening Balance Equity
5,000.00
3130 Net Assets With Donor Restrictions 429,366.77
(formerly Perm. Restricted Net Assets)
22,632.19
3150 Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions $ 456,998.96
(formerly 3150 Temp Restricted Net Assets $ 468,652.81
and 3200 Unrestricted Net Assets)
-
Net Income

Total Equity

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated Page 5
Alpha Kappa Omega Chapter
Monthly Bank Reconciliations 267,143.08
November 30, 2021 -

Reconciliation to Bank Statement - Operating $ (9,841.70)
Balance Per Bank Statement as of November 30, 2021 257,301.38
Add: Deposits In Transit
Less: Outstanding Transactions $136,397.72
-
Adjusted Bank Account Balance as of November 30, 2021 -

Reconciliation to Bank Statement - Housing $ 136,397.72
Balance Per Bank Statement as of November 30, 2021
Add: Deposits In Transit $46,631.52
Less: Outstanding Transactions -

Adjusted Bank Account Balance as of November 30, 2021 (263.52)
46,368.00
Reconciliation to Bank Statement - Grant & Self-Sustaining
19,175.50
Balance Per Bank Statement as of November 30, 2021 -
Add: Deposits In Transit -
Less: Outstanding Transactions
19,175.50
Adjusted Bank Account Balance as of November 30, 2021 $
459,242.60
Reconciliation to Bank Statement - Savings $
Balance Per Bank Statement as of November 30, 2021
Add: Deposits In Transit
Less: Outstanding Transactions

Adjusted Bank Account Balance as of November 30, 2021

Total Adjusted Bank Balance $

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. - Alpha Kappa Omega Page 6
Outstanding Checks
Amount (USD)
November 30, 2021 14.42

Date Ref No. Payee 300.00
1/15/2019 12421 Teyonda Manning Williams 24.00
12545 Madison High School 24.90
5/7/2019 12555 Community Artist Collective
5/17/2019 12616 Diana D. Johnson 125.00
12766 Sharon Murphy 22.50
8/6/2019 12769 Brigette Kelly Griffin
2/14/2020 12784 Alpha Merit Group Educational Foundation 150.00
2/14/2020 12837 Renee Lewis 59.32
2/15/2020 12869 Jennifer Rachal 50.00
5/11/2020 12927 Christina Beecham 30.00
7/27/2020 12931 Tonicia Riley 16.25
10/31/2020 12934 Karen Johnson
11/9/2020 12978 Lois Bullock 155.00
11/9/2020 12990 Pamela Walker 22.50
12/21/2020 12994 HMAC of AKA Sorority 6.48
12/29/2020 13139 Deirdre Holloway
13168 Pamela J. Nolley 275.00
1/6/2021 13170 Lucy Bremond 350.00
7/3/2021 13200 Kaitlyn Preston
8/20/2021 13201 Skye Thunder 16.65
8/20/2021 13223 Harris County Area Agency on Aging 101.92
10/2/2021 13220 Thedrial Jackson 200.00
10/2/2021 13227 Houston First Holdings 200.00
11/13/2021 13232 Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated 700.00
11/13/2021 13233 Janice Argudin
11/18/2021 13242 Thedrial Jackson 88.76
11/21/2021 13241 Diamond Simpson 1,000.00
11/22/2021 13243 Alicia Lacy-Castille
11/29/2021 13240 Willie Mae Evans 147.50
11/29/2021 13245 Rhonda Haralson 230.31
11/29/2021 13244 Lillie Lacy
11/29/2021 13239 Melanie Evans-Smith 25.00
11/29/2021 13238 Sakina Barker 25.62
11/29/2021 13234 Call Multiplier 25.00
11/29/2021 13235 Monica Arrington 25.00
11/29/2021 13236 J. Cherise Story 25.00
11/29/2021 13237 J. Cherise Story 25.00
11/29/2021 13247 Janice A Chilton 25.00
11/29/2021 13246 Wesley AME Church 24.48
11/29/2021 1,403.89
11/30/2021 300.00
11/30/2021 756.84
1,845.36
1010 Chase - Operating 25.00
1,000.00

9,841.70

DATE REF NO. PAYEE AMOUNT (USD)

12/21/2019 9723 Ronique Bastine Robinson 263.52
263.52
1030 Chase - Grant and Self-Sustaining

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Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated
Alpha Kappa Omega
#CAP Committee Report
December 17, 2021

Name of Committee: #CAP Date: December 9, 2021
Chairman: Erica Smith Time: 7:30 p.m.
Co-Chairmen: Chantule Bacchus, Bonita Morgan,
Location: Teleconference
Thearodesia Williams

Attendees (If you desire to list names)
(Soror Names)
Meeting Purpose:
The purpose of the meeting was to reflect on the November 18, 2021, meeting with #CAP
participants and to plan for the December 2021 meeting.

Meeting / Event Summary or Highlights

On November 18, 2021, members of the #CAP committee met virtually with students from
James Madison High School and Ross S. Sterling High School. The meeting’s focus was to
provide students with information on the importance of keeping up with MAJOR DUE DATES.
Each student was provided with custom designed planner on which they recorded upcoming
deadlines. The planner also serves as a place to store letters and other communication they
receive pertaining to college admissions, college fairs, and scholarships. The speaker for the
evening was Mr. Jarod Johnson, a college access coordinator for KIPP Southeast. Mr. Johnson
provided the students with many valuable tips and advice related to the planning for college.
Additionally, students were provided with a QR code that allowed them to join a #CAP GroupMe
so that they can ask questions that arise before our next meeting and #CAP members can
answer questions or share any information pertaining to scholarships as soon as possible.
Participating students were entered in a drawing for prizes.

The Global Pandemic has not slowed the mission of the Alpha Kappa Omega #CAP committee
to provide students with information and guidance as they navigate the College Admissions
Process. Eleventh and Twelfth grade students at Madison High School participated in
workshops, panel discussions and trainings on topics that included: how to budget for college
and beyond, understanding financial aid, important next steps, the spring semester ended with a
celebration for the class of 2021.

We stepped into the 2021-2022 academic year focused on continuing to support student by
expanding to include the 11th and 12th grade students at Ross S. Sterling High School as well as
Madison High School. A recruitment event was held on Senior Day at Sterling H.S where
members of the #CAP committee actively recruited the students for participation. Thus far this
year we have provided students with information on FASFA, college selection, and planning for
college. In December we plan to share tips and suggestions for completing essays and
successful testing strategies.

Respectfully submitted,
Soror Chantule Bacchus
#CAP Committee Co-Chairman

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated
Alpha Kappa Omega

HBCU for Life Committee Report
December 18, 2021

Name of Committee: HBCU for Life Date: December 18, 2021

Chairman: Soror Janice Argudin Time: N/A
Co-Chairmen: Soror Autumn Bean, Soror Sandra Campbell Location: N/A

Attendees: N/A

Meeting Purpose: Year-End Report

Meeting / Event Summary or Highlights:
The HBCU for Life committee had an adventurous year, despite the many challenges

during the on-going pandemic. We started of the year by partnering with the Membership
committee for the Mardi Gras Zoom party. There was HBCU trivia, line dancing, and even a
special surprise guest, Mr. George Clinton of Parliament-Funkadelic.

Next on our agenda was the partnership with Houston HBCU Alumni Association. The
chapter and HBCU Committee hosted the hospitality suite for the annual HBCU fair. The purpose
of the event was to bring awareness and opportunity to high school students on continuing their
education at Historically Black Colleges and Universities. Over 400 students and 30 HBCUs were
in attendance. Treats from Chick-fil-A and Panera Bread were provided along with coffee, water,
and various fruits and pastries.

HBCU Impact Day and week was full of activities as listed below.

Saturday, September 18, 2021 - Sorority Meeting
• Sorors were dressed in their HBCU paraphernalia and used a HBCU background for our virtual meeting.

Monday, September 20, 2021 - HBCU Impact Day Observance – One Million in a Day

• Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated raised over $2M in one day for the organizations on-going support
of HBCUs.

Tuesday, September 21, 2021 - Alumni Day

• Sorors joined their HBCU Alumni Chapter and posted pictures with their membership card.

• Sorors that were already members of their alumni chapter were highlighted.
Wednesday, September 22, 2021- Wow Wednesday – Then and Now

• Sorors posted pictures from attending their HBCU (homecoming, football game, chapter gathering) and were
highlighted on the chapter’s social media pages.

Thursday, September 23, 2021 - HBCU College Fair – Sterling High School

• Alpha Kappa Omega and the HBCU for Life committee partnered with Sterling High School and donate 10
gift cards for students attending the fair.

Friday, September 24, 2021 – Hurricane Ida Relief

• Alpha Kappa Omega donated mini grants of $200.00 to 7 students who received scholarships to Dillard,
Southern University-Baton Rouge, and Xavier of New Orleans. These students were displaced or in need of
assistance due to the effects of Hurricane Ida.

To wrap up the year, the committee partnered with Busy Bee Wellness Center and Busy Bee,
Inc. for their Annual Truck or Treat Halloween event. This organization provides accessible
healthcare to underserved communities. Candy was provided to the event were over 50 families
were in attendance.

Respectfully submitted,
Soror Janice Argudin

Soror Autumn Bean
Soror Sandra Campbell
HBCU for Life Committee Chair & Co-Chairs

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated

Alpha Kappa Omega
Target 2:

Women’s Healthcare and Wellness Committee Report
December 1, 2021

Name of Committee: Target 2: Women’s Healthcare and Wellness Date: December 1, 2021

Chairman: Soror Cheryl L Duncan Time: 6:30 p.m.

Co-Chairmen: Sorors Catherine Blackwell-Garner

Courtney Prewitt, Marissa Johnson

Location: Zoom Meeting

Attendees: 31

Meeting Purpose: General meeting to discuss November and February events!

Meeting / Event Summary

The Health Committee met to plan several events. The summary of plans and / or the

events is as follows:

A. November is National Family Caregivers Month! November 15, 2021, was
recognized as AKA Caregivers’ Day Observance. The Health Committee
presented “Caregiving: A Matter of the Heart and Labor of Love” virtual webinar
November 15, 2021, 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm. The virtual webinar “Fireside Chat’ had
family caregivers and resource providers. Valuable information and perspectives
on caregiving was shared, with an emphasis on self-care and preventive
healthcare practices for caregivers. The Caregiver Testimony -From a Caregiver’s
Heart was beautiful and warm from Motunrayo (Joy) Samuel about her daughter
living with sickle cell. She is a Lifting Families Together Caregiver. Before the
“Fireside Chat”, Basileus Cherise Story presented $700.00 donation to each
organization representatives to be used for the purchase of gift cards for
caregivers. The actual check presentations were delivered to Ava Holland,
Founder of Lifting Families Together; Keith Harris, Veterans Specialist/Counselor
for the Harris County Are Agency on Aging; Ann Marie McDonald, Chief Program
Officer, Alzheimer’s Association. In addition, a $500.00 donation was presented
to Debora Nixon, Founder of Nixon Adult Day Center to be used for the purchase
of gift cards for caregivers. The Caregivers Virtual Webinar door prize winners
were Melinda Caldwell, Shakita Prejean McGhie, and Mary Ann Donatto and
received a $25.00 Amazon gift card.

B. Pink Goes Red Impact Day is February 4, 2022, Virtual Webinar 7:00 pm to 8:30
pm

Thank you, Health Committee members, and everyone so much for your support and
participation. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year 2022!

Respectfully submitted,
Soror Cheryl L. Duncan, Chairman of Target 2: Women’s Healthcare and Wellness

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated

Alpha Kappa Omega
(Target #3 Building Your Economic Legacy)

Name of Committee: Target #3 Building Your Economic Legacy Meetings: December 8, 2021

Chair: Sahira Abdool at 7:00pm via Zoom

Co-Chairmen: Jennifer Meeks, Jeanie Jones

& Mary Greer-May

14 Sorors in Attendance via Zoom- Call To Order at 7:00pm and Adjourned at 7:52pm
This report provides a 2021 Year End Wrap-Up Summary.

BYEL- 2021 Year- At a Glance:

1. Money Month –April – Challenge: We kicked off Supporting Black Owned Businesses starting

with the Food Truck Takeover at the Power Center, April 9-11.Sorors supporting Black Owned

Businesses, Products and Events; Sunday’s on Southmore- Third Ward. We had a sisterly

wonderful time and for a great purpose. Our Chapter has invested/spent $23,875.21 from April-

November 2021.

2. May was AKA Assist- Monthly Service Project we adopted the Angela's House (for women
transitioning from incarceration or detention facilities) by providing a $500.00 donation and
contributed over 600 items; shoes, purses and zip lock bags on Friday-May 21st and Saturday
May 22, 2021.

3. Multi-Generational Financial Webinar Series 1-3; The committee successfully completed
Webinar #1 on September 22, 2021, titled ” How to Get Back On Track After a Pandemic” which
had 55 participants and the rating of the speaker’s knowledge was 100% Excellent to Good.
Webinar #2 was held, on October 21, 2021, titled “Get Your House In Order” had 69 participants
and the rating of the speaker’s knowledge was 100% Excellent to Good. The Webinar
Subcommittee reported on the details of the Run of the Show Program for Webinar #3 titled “A
Millionaire Mindset” was our November 11, 2021 at 7:30pm. It was another excellent show with
119 participants. This brought our total to 243 participants and with 100% Excellent to Good
Ratings overall on the Speaker’s Knowledge and the Webinar experience. Special
Appreciation to the hard work of Sub-Committee Members- Soror Mia Bradford, Soror Kim Topps,
Soror Jennifer Meeks, Soror Elnora Flewellen, Soror Imogene Felder and Soror Sahira Abdool.

4. Grow with Google Initiative Series- The Committee agreed unanimously to support this
program. Our Kick-Off Event was December 2, 2021 from 11am-12noon. We had three non-profit
organizations participating, Angela’s House, Bridge- Over-Troubled Waters and Change
Happens. We also had participation by our undergrad and area chapters with a total
participation of 93 attendees. We also conducted Mock Interviews with Angela’s House and
had an excellent response from all participants. Hats off to the Sub- Committee Members-Soror
Laura Allen, Soror Jennifer Meeks, Soror Idaena Wade, Soror Mary Greer May, Soror Monica
Adeeko and Soror Sahira Abdool. Program details will be forthcoming for the next Webinars
slated for February to March,2022.

5. Angel Tree Project-The Committee unanimously agreed to bring back the Angel Tree Project at
Change Happens for the Christmas Holiday. We were excited to hold the Program on December
11, 2021 from 8am-1pm at Change Happens. While observing best practices and protocols for
COVID-19 safety measures, we were able to serve 25 boys, 26 girls and 11 Families with toys
clothing, shoes, games, special requests and gift cards via a Drive Through Distribution. Very
special Kudos to the wonderful Sub-Committee Members; Sub-Committee Chair- Soror Juanita
Chretien and members- Soror Andrea Bonner, Soror Jennifer Meeks, Soror Laura Allen, Soror
Jennifer West, Soror Krystle Simpson, Soror Carla Prince, Soror Cassandra Bowers, Soror
Idaena Wade and Soror Sahira Abdool) we had a good time and turn out.

6. Stay Tuned for 2022 & Our Small Business Comeback Initiatives- Pink & Pearl Market
Place- Plans are gearing up for March,2022 a spectacular Event is being planned by the Sub-
Committee Members- (Soror Mary Ann Donatto, Soror Juanita Chretien, Soror Jennifer Rachal,
Soror Krystle Simpson, and Soror Andrea Bonner, Soror Jo Carolyn Goode and Soror Sahira
Abdool). If you wish to join this sub-committee, please reach out to Soror Sahira Abdool or text to
832.256.6053

*Reminder- Financial Freedom Challenge for the Remainder of 2021: Sorors please join us in the Financial

Freedom Challenge, which began in June through December 2021. Its not too late Sorors to invest and save using a
Black Owned bank. The two banks are Unity National Bank (Houston or Missouri City locations), or online banks;
Bankgreenwood.com or OneUnited.com. While voluntary, we welcome your confirmation of participation by sending
an email to Soror Sahira Abdool at [email protected] or text to 832.256.6053 with your first, last name and indicating
in the subject line or text “Taking the Financial Freedom Challenge”. No other information is required.

Respectfully submitted, Soror Sahira Abdool; Building Your Economic Legacy Committee Chairman

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated

Alpha Kappa Omega Chapter

Target 4: The Arts! Committee Report
EVENTS FOR 2021
February:” Bun Heads”
February: “I Too America”
February: Harlem Heritage Book Club
“Bun Heads” by Misty Copeland
September: Harlem Heritage Book Club
“Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom” by August Wilson
October: Poetry Slam

The Arts Committee had a successful year of virtual programming. Highlights for the year,
The committee donated five hundred dollars to the Ensemble Theatre Young Performers Program. The
donation provided scholarship for two students to attend the Young Performers Fall/Winter Session.
The month of February in honor of Black History Month, the Committee invited the chapter to view “I,
Too, Am America “presented by the Ensemble Theatre. In the spirit of Langston Hughes, one of the

leaders of the Harlem Renaissance, the program celebrated the contributions that African Americans
made to American culture.
The other event for the month of February, Harlem Heritage Book club featured book of the month was
“Bun Heads” by Misty Copeland. The purpose of this book selections was to promote careers in the
arts.
The month of September, the committee held the final Harlem Heritage Book Club for the year.
The feature book was “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom “by August Wilson.
The month of October, the committee held the Poetry Slam which featured talented and dynamic student
poets from middle school, high school, and 2 college freshmen. The guest poet was Se7en.He did 3
selections and provided feedback to the students.
In keeping with commitment to service several sorors volunteered for the Inner-City Nutcracker.
The committee closed the year with providing art supplies to Hodges Bend Middle School, Patrick
Henry Middle, School, and Welch Middle School. We also provided a flyer to middle schools with
holiday activities during the Christmas break.

On behalf of my co-chairs, Soror Yvonne Jackson and Soror Taylar
Lewis and myself would like to thank everyone who worked with the
Arts! Committee or participated in one of our events.!

Submitted by Soror Tracy Warner Arts! Chairperson
Soror Yvonne Co-Chairperson
Soror Taylar Lewis Co-Chairperson

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated
Alpha Kappa Omega

Target V: Global Impact Committee Report
December 2021

Name of Committee: Target V: Global Impact Date: December 15, 2021
Chairman: Clara B. Cooper Time: 6:00pm
Co-Chairmen: Michelle Lastrapes
Location: Teleconference

2021 Highlights
Since 2019, the Target V: Global Impact Committee has been involved with several program events and activities, community service
projects, Global Impact Days along with AKA National Global Impact initiatives and Partnerships such as the Lions Club, Soul4Soul,
ESL, and the Pillowcase Dress Making Project in support of Haiti. The Global Impact Committee of Alpha Kappa Omega Chapter is
proud to announce that it supported all targets in 2021.

2021 Events and Activities
A. January 2021 & February 2021 – Pillowcase Dress & Shirt Making Project
• During the months of February and March, the committee set a goal to make 100 dresses and 50 shirts by April 29th for the
SCR Regional Conference. The committee created over 50 kits which contained all needed supplies so that Sorors from the
chapters could make the dresses and shirts independently in the comfort of their own homes.
B. February 2021 – Adopting Refugee Families
• Member of the Global Impact collected items to support a refugee family (father with 2 daughters)
• Collectively, twelve members of the Global Impact Committee donated $300.00 in 2HEB and Walmart gift cards, $100.00
cash and approximately $500.00 in toiletry items for the father and the girls, nonperishable food, 3 cases of pull-ups, 3 cases
of size 5 diapers, diaper wipes, and toddler formula.
C. March 2021 – Supporting Additional Refugee Families
• Utilizing the $500.00 from the chapter, the committee presented two families with a $250.00 HEB Gift Card (each).
D. April 2021 – Global Day
• Sorors from the chapter along with our three undergraduate chapters collected food items for families of Refugee Services
of Texas.
• Sorors from Alpha Kappa Omega Chapter donated over 700 food items, which included the 327 items purchased by the
chapter from Kroger by using $300.00 from the Global Impact Day Budget.
E. April 2021 – Supported the 2021 South Central Regional Conference Service Project
• Submitted 241 Dresses; 50 Boys Shirts; and 17 Boys Shorts, surpassing our goal!
F. June 2021 – World Refugee Day Webinar & Panel Discussion
• On June 8, 2021, Alpha Kappa Omega partnered with Xi Alpha Omega Chapters to host a World Refugee Day Kickoff
Panel Discussion and Q&A event with representatives from organizations that provide support and services to refugees.
During this virtual event, over 160 participants were able to learn firsthand of the challenges and needs of refugees. Sorors
and members from the public also heard from refugee families who shared their personal stories through pre-recorded
videos.
G. June 2021 – Community Service Project
• Donation drive for Refugee Families benefitting families of Amaanah, FAM Houston, and Refugee Services of Texas
Impact
• Sorors from Alpha Kappa Omega donated over 400 women suits, shirts, slacks and skirts along with 36 pairs of shoes to
assist those refugee women seeking employment. In addition to business attire, over 200 school supplies items, 300 toiletry
items, 40 gardening tools, and 100 food items were collected. Financial support from the chapter was also provided for
Women’s Empowerment Group (FAM Houston) $250; Amaanah ($500), and Refugee Services of Texas ($500)
H. October 2021 – Supporting ESL
• The committee supported ESL by donating $100.00 to Literacy Advance Services c/o Memorial Assistance Ministries
I. November 2021 – Donation Drive for our International Communities
• Sorors collected over 374 pairs of shoes for Soles4Souls and collected 112 pairs of glasses for Lions Club International.

Respectfully submitted,
Soror Clara B. Cooper, Committee Chairman
Target V: Global Committee Chairman

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated
Alpha Kappa Omega
Finance Committee Report
December 18, 2021

Name of Committee: Finance Committee Date: December 9, 2021
Chairman: Soror Keri Love Time: 6:30 p.m.
Co-Chairmen: Sorors Meredith Johnson Location: Zoom
Rayya Carrington, & Pippa Brown-Andrews

This meeting was called to order at 6:29 p.m. Soror Keri Love provided the meditation.

The purpose of this meeting was to review and discuss some financial matters, to be presented
to the chapter to vote on at the December meeting.

1. A motion made and referred to the Finance Committee at the November Chapter meeting
to cover the $175 90th South Central Regional Conference Assessment for our Pearl
Sorors and for the Finance Committee to determine the source of the funds.

2. Madame Regional Director Joya T. Hayes requested that the Alpha Kappa Omega
Chapter sponsor the bench dedication and wreath laying ceremony in honor of Soror Faye
B. Bryant, 21st Supreme Basileus. The bench will be located at Booker T. Washington H.S.
Committee comments included that the timing is ideal, considering that this will be the first
South Central Regional Conference since she became an Ivy Beyond the Wall.

3. Madame Basileus received a letter from Soror Patricia Roberts requesting financial
support to defray the cost of the professional development, production, printing and
mailing of the required brochure for her candidacy for the position of Supreme
Tamiouchos. The brochure will be mailed to one thousand twenty‐four (1,024) Graduate
and Undergraduate Chapters throughout Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated as
well as current and former Directorate members. Funds were requested to be paid directly
to the vendor.

4. Chase Bank required Alpha Kappa Omega Chapter to have all new checking and savings
accounts set up as the initial accounts were set up incorrectly as a Corporation. The
accounts should have been set up as an Unincorporated Business Association. The 3
new checking and 1 savings account are effective with December 2021 activity.

Finance Committee Recommendation:
Motion carried for the chapter to cover the 90th South Central Regional Conference Assessment

for our Pearl Sorors with the funds coming from the Contingencies line item.

Motion carried for the chapter to support the bench dedication and wreath laying ceremony in
honor of Soror Faye B. Bryant, 21st Supreme Basileus in the amount of $3,000 with the funds

coming from the Contingencies line item.

Motion carried for the chapter to support Soror Patricia Roberts in her candidacy for the Supreme
Tamiouchos with $3,000 coming from the Contingencies line item.

Meeting was adjourned at 7:59 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,
Soror Keri Love
Finance Committee Chairman

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
Alpha Kappa Omega Chapter
Internal Audit 2018

The Audit Committee was charged with performing the Internal Audit of the financial records of Alpha
Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Alpha Kappa Omega Chapter for the year of 2018. The committee would like to
thank the financial officers of 2018, Sorors Felecia Ransfer, Diana Johnson, Tishauna Washington, LaTosha
McGill Clayton and Ticketron Chairman Soror Paulette Frederick and her committee for their service to
the chapter.

The audit was performed by the Audit Committee. Members of the audit committee are Soror Angela
Williams Chairman, Soror Autumn Bean, Soror Tracy McFolling, Soror Verdall Dawkins and Soror Paulette
Frederick. It was not discovered that Soror Paulette was the ticketron chairman until the audit review
meeting. She had no access in reviewing the ticketron files and the Pecunious Grammateus files. The
audit was performed virtually with each member reviewing certain months of the financial officers’
records and then the committee met via zoom to check transmittal reports between the Tamiouchos and
Pecunious Grammateus and Anti-Pecunious Grammateus. Each member reported their findings.
Questions were addressed, either by phone or in person with the financial Officers. Report was sent to
the financial officers for their review.

In 2018, two Sorors served as Tamiouchos, Soror Felecia Ransfer served from January-March 2018 and
Soror Diana Johnson served from April –December 2018. Soror Ransfer resigned due to work conflict.

FINDINGS:

The findings of the 2018 audit are that the files of the Tamiouchos were in good order and the Pecunious
Grammateus and the Anti-Pecunious Grammateus were in good order with the following items in
question. The audit committee would like to state that though they found some mistakes, we do not
believe there is any financial discrepancies regarding the financial officers’. The issues we discovered
occurred a couple of times throughout the year and only reference because they have internal control
concerns.

Tamiouchos – January –March 2018

` 1, 7 occurrences were Committee Chairman Signature was missing from Voucher.
2. 10 Occurrences where the voucher was not completely filled out. Mainly the section of the
disposition of check.
3. 1 Occurrence where the ACH was not signed by Basileus.
4. Per Standards, the files are to be kept in a plastic file box. The files were turned over in
cardboard box.

Tamiouchos – April – December 2018

1. 2 vouchers from investigation did not have appropriate support. Per Corporate office, we are
responsible for all expenses. These vouchers were made payable to investigation members.
This finding is listed only for internal control that all receipts should have documentation.

2. Negative Income in the financials – Due to an expense entered incorrectly as income in
Quickbooks

3. Missing Financials from records. The Bank Reconciliation for October. Bank Reconciliations
should be done every month including months that the Chapter does not meet. Also there
was not a Cash Disbursement Report or Journal included in months reviewed.

Pecunious Grammateus and Anti-Pecunious Grammateus:

1. 3 occurrences where corrections were made on the transmittal form but was not made to the
receipts.

2. 1 occurrence where the check was deposited but was not receipted.
3. 2 occurrence where money was receipted but no receipt number in Journal.
4. Transmittal reports with incorrect receipt range on Report
5. Pecunious Grammateus reports missing from financial. Reports are in the agenda packet but

not in financial records. They have been turned in after audit review.

RECOMMENDATIONS:
1. That the Constitution Committee change Article VI, Section3, to increase the number of

Audit Committee to at least 7 from 5. Rationale is that the number of members in the audit
committee has not changed in over 30 years, but the size of the chapter and the amount of
records have increased drastically.
2. Finance Committee create a sub-committee of past financial officers that will work with new
financial officers during the first quarter of their term. Most errors were done in the first
quarter of the year. The committee will review how they record and maintain their files and
available to answer questions. The Audit committee felt the records were hard to follow.

ALPHA KAPPA ALPHA SORORITY, INCORPORATED®
ALPHA KAPPA OMEGA CHAPTER

2022 South Central Regional Conference Delegates
2021 PANDEMIC ELECTION GUIDELINES

1. Only sorors who have active membership status as defined in Article VIII, Section 2, (p. 13) of
the Bylaws of Alpha Kappa Omega Chapter, Revised, December 23, 2019, are eligible to vote.
Article VIII, Section 2, (p. 13) states: An active member is a soror who meets all financial
obligations for the current year of both Alpha Kappa Omega Chapter and the international
body. Every active member is a member of the international body. Article XI, Section 4, (p. 18)
states: A Soror shall be eligible to be a delegate to the Regional Conference or to the Boule only
if she has been an active member of Alpha Kappa Omega for at least two (2) consecutive years
(24 months) and, did not serve as a delegate to the Regional Conference in the preceding year
or to the previous Boule; excluding the Basileus, Anti-Basileus of Programs, Anti-Basileus of
Operations, and Graduate Advisors who may serve consecutive terms as a delegate, if
reelected.

2. A plurality vote shall be required for election.

3. Nominations will only be taken via email to [email protected] from Monday,
December 13 - Monday, December 27, 2021. The names and photos of all nominated sorors for
conference delegate must be submitted by Monday, December 27, 2021 to appear on the
Sunday, January 9, 2022 ballot. All nominated sorors' chapter dues must be paid by Friday,
December 31, 2021 to be eligible to serve as a conference delegate.

4. Voting for delegates shall be by single secret ballot. All eligible members presented at the
Saturday, January 8, 2022 meeting will receive a ballot from Simply Voting on Sunday, January
9, 2022 to cast their vote. The voting window on Sunday, January 9, 2022 is between 9 am-5
pm.

5. A soror shall be eligible one time in any two-year period to be elected as a delegate.

6. A soror shall vote for 6 delegates.

7. In the event of a tie between candidates, an additional ballot will be issued to the
membership for a revote. Note, a tie does not constitute a plurality vote; and therefore, the
body will revote on a candidate until she receives a plurality vote. (Roberts Rules of Order, 12th
edition).

Respectfully submitted on December 18, 2021

2021 NOMINATING COMMITTEE

Sorors Jo-Carolyn Goode, Chairman; Sheri Cole, Co-Chairman; Creaque Charles, Cheryl Johnson,
Chantay Morris, Barbara Roberts, DiAnn Robinson, Terrie Tillman, and Tracy Warner.

According to Alpha Kappa Omega Chapter records, the following sorors are not
eligible to serve as delegates to the 2022 South Central Regional Conference as
they were delegates to either the 2020 or 2021 South Central Regional Virtual
Conferences or the 2020 or 2021 Boule Virtual Conference.

2020 Regional 2020 Boule 2021 Regional 2021 Boule
Conference Cherise Story* Conference Cherise Story*
Cherise Story* Cherise Story*

Staci Taylor Staci Taylor Laura Allen* Laura Allen*
Fullmighter* Fullmighter*

Diedra Fontaine* Diedra Fontaine* Andrea Bonner* Andrea Bonner*

VeRonique Williams* VeRonique Williams* VeRonique VeRonique
Williams* Williams*

Lisa Brooks* Jennifer Rachal* Jennifer Rachal*

Dina Williams* Dina Williams* Dina Williams* Dina Williams*

Laura Allen Mary Barnett Cheryl Duncan Mary Barnett

Andrea Bonner Monica Baynard Courtney White Monica Baynard

Eugenia Cain Thedrial Jackson Helen Houston Thedrial Jackson

Cherry Gooden Taylar Lewis Susan Bynam Darlene Johnson

LaDonna Harris Jennifer Rachal Angela Wright Taylar Lewis

Edwina Johnson Nedra Washington Renee Bourgeois Toni Smith

*Sorors were automatic delegates during the noted years due to their elected

positions.

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated
Alpha Kappa Omega

Strategic Planning Committee Report
December 18, 2021

Name of Committee: Strategic Planning Committee Date: August 2021 – October 2021
Location: (Virtual Meetings) Zoom
Chairman: Karen D. Reed
Co-Chairmen: Aiesha Odutayo

Shewanna Rochon

Attendees: Chairman and two (2) Co-Chairmen

Meeting Purpose: Review 2017 – 2020 Strategic Plan, and make any updates, revisions
and/or recommendations.

Meeting / Event Summary or Highlights:
The Strategic Planning Committee met biweekly during the months of August 2021 through
October 2021 to review the 2017 – 2020 Strategic Plan, and update the plan accordingly.

The following are the committee’s recommendations:

Recommendations of the St
Proposed 2021 -20

MEMBERSHIP GOAL 1: Di

Broaden and diversify the Current Language
membership base Continue to review the Membership Intak
Process (MIP) and the effectiveness of recr
members who have the above qualities.

MEMBERSHIP GOAL 1: Di

Increase and activate the Current Language
membership base Continue to encourage inactive and transfe
members to join Alpha Kappa Omega and
them into service on the committee level.

Encourage chapter members to participa
increase their involvement in programs,
chapter meetings, financially support pr
initiatives, physically support chapter, clust
regional activities.

trategic Planning Committee
025 Strategic Plan

istinguished Membership

ke Committee Recommendation
ruiting Review and revise the chapter’s MIP process to be consistent
with the new and/or updated virtual International MIP
guidelines, processes, and procedures

istinguished Membership

erring Committee Recommendation
lead Continue to encourage inactive and transferring members to
join Alpha Kappa Omega and lead them into service on the
committee level by encouraging participation in at least one
(1) committee and or /service project

ate and Encourage chapter members to participate and increase their
attend involvement in programs, attend chapter meetings, financially
rogram support program initiatives, physically support chapter, cluster
ter and and regional activities. Chapter members should strive attend
a minimum of six (6) chapter meetings

Recommendations of the St
Proposed 2021 -20

MEMBERSHIP GOAL 1: Di

Current Language

Reduce the generation No current language - new addition
gap

MEMBERSHIP GOAL 1: Di

Current Language

Create a framework Establish a resource database of chapter
for the merger of all members who can serve as speakers and
leadership training trainers according to their expertise and fie
training.
and development
initiatives under the
umbrella of the chapter’s
leadership development

program

Respectfully submitted,
Soror Karen D. Reed
Strategic Planning Committee Chairman

trategic Planning Committee
025 Strategic Plan

istinguished Membership

Committee Recommendation

When possible, develop activities, sessions, and/or training
that translates across generational groups, promotes
inclusiveness, and promotes interaction between all
generational groups.

istinguished Membership

Committee Recommendation

eld of Establish a resource database of chapter members who can
serve as speakers and trainers according to their expertise
and field of training. Trainings can also be pre-recorded for a
virtual training opportunity.

Volume 2, Issue 9 Gamma Psi and Delta Theta Pillow Talk…
December 2021 Highlighting Women’s Health and Mental Health

National Caregivers Day 2021

The Ladies of the Gamma Psi Chapter gifted 45 ($5.00) gift The Gamma Psi Chapter partnered with the Delta Theta
cards from Starbucks and giftbags with hand sanitizer and Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Incorporated on the
mask to the nurses, CNA’s, D.O.N. and therapist at the Campus of Texas Southern University to discuss and highlight
Oasis at Golfcrest for National Caregivers Day, thanking the importance of Women and Men’s Health and Mental Health.
them for their hard work and dedication to the community. Students had the opportunity to ask questions and have an open
The staff were elated to receive their thank you card and discussion around topics such as toxic relationships, women and
gifts! men’s health, and stress as a student on the campus of Texas
Southern University.

Texas Southern University Fall 2021 Graduation

Operation AKA Assist

Congratulations to the 5 graduates of the Gamma Psi Chapter,
Sorors Meagan Miller, Maiya Reaux, Morgan Jamison, Yasmine
Rhodes, and Leandra Dewitt. All Sorors graduate on December
11, 2021, with honors.

The Ladies of the Gamma Psi Chapter donated toiletries,
sanitizer, and other supplies to assist a Houston homeless
shelter for Operation AKA Assist.

Epsilon Lambda Chapter

Three time South Central Region Undergraduate Chapter of the Year, located on

the campus of University of Houston-Central!

Target 4:Inner City Nutcracker Performance Target 3: Tips and Treats/Financial
Literacy at Dream Academy
Epsilon Lambda joined the Alpha Kappa
Omega Chapter and volunteered with the On November 30, the Building Your
Inner City Nutcracker project. The Economic Legacy Committee handed out
undergraduate sorors created signage prepackaged candy attached to budgeting
encouraging guests to wear masks during tips that college students need to know. That
the performance. They also assisted with afternoon, they hosted a closed service
checking in and escorting young dancers event at the Dream Academy located on the
to and from the dressing rooms. campus of Foster Elementary. The sorors
read the students a book entitled, Money
Plan, discussed the importance of saving
money, and helped them to create their own
bank. The sorors are looking forward to
working with Dream Academy for future
projects.

UH Greeksgiving Angel Tree Project

Epsilon Lambda partnered with The Epsilon Lambda participated
Center for Fraternity & Sorority with Alpha Kappa Omega in
Life to collect donations to assist partnership with Change
families during the Thanksgiving Happens CDC for the Angel
Holiday Season. Tree Project benefiting 50
youth. The chapter donated
Congratulations to Epsilon Lambda Fall Graduates! gift cards and assisted with handing out gifts at
Good Luck with your future endeavors! the drive through event.

Fall Graduates (Graduates from left to right)
Sorors Alexis Gregory, Nkem
Nnam, Camryn LaCour,
Juliet Offidile, Raeven Ryan,
and Lyrik Walker.

Volume 4 ~ #11 ~ December 2021

THE IVY VINE

As my term comes to an end, I’m drawn to think back over my tenure as Graduate Advisor

to the Omicron Gamma Chapter at the University of Houston-Downtown. I am proud to

have successfully held five (5) Membership Intakes which brought in a total of thirty-eight

(38) Sorors. Omicron Gamma is a platinum chapter and has received several awards from

UHD and SCR. The chapter participated in Boule/Leadership, South Central Regional

Conferences, Undergraduate Roundups, and chats with the Regional Director. They
attended Founders’ Day and highlighted their Charter Day of July 2, 1986. Sorors, gave of

their time and talents in executing Program Target events, partnering with Alpha Kappa

Omega and their sister chapters. They served with Excellence on their campus and modeled

effective program planning and execution for their fellow Gators. In 2019 I received the
UHD Graduate Advisor of the Year Award and 2021 SCRC 2nd Place Graduate Advisor of
the Award. It’s now time to pass the torch, thank you for the opportunity to serve.

Observing international Caregivers’ Day November 16-17, 2021 December 3, 2021
UHD President Loren J. Blanchard invited students to
share campus concerns at his Inaugural Brown Bag
Lunch. Soror Taiya Youngs was an invited guest.

To the Omicron Gamma Founding Members, To my Graduate Advisory Committee, many who are not pictured below, have
thank you for always imparting wisdom and served with Excellence. I appreciate your service and would not have been
sharing your story with the young Sorors of able to complete such a huge labor of love without you. Thank you for always
Omicron Gamma. Your unwavering support answering the call.
has been AKAwesome, and I hope I made you Current Graduate Advisory Committee - Basileus Cherise Story, Sorors Pippa
proud. Brown-Andrews, Belinda Kay James, Michelle Lastrapes, Debra Lathan, Carol
McCree, Christi Newsome, Marsha Penn, Faye Phillips, Wanda Pierce, Kim
Topps, Angela Williams, Rene Lowe Williams, Vaniecia Williams, Vickie
Windham, Angela Wright, Felicia Wright, and Adrea Yoss.