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Rho Mu Omega

Chapter Committees

 Standing Committees
 Operational Committees
 Ad-Hoc Committees
 Advisory Teams

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Standing & Operational Committees

Archives [email protected]
The Archives Committee has the responsibility of keeping an ongoing record of all chapter
activities.

Audit
The purpose of the Auditing Committee is to review the financial records of Rho Mu Omega
chapter.

Bylaws
The Bylaws Committee is responsible for proposing needed changes in the Bylaws and
Standing Rules of Rho Mu Omega chapter, carefully examining all proposed amendments
from other sources and preparing them for circulation. The committee shall ensure that
proposed changes are in accordance with the Constitution and Bylaws and Manual of
Standard Procedures of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.

Connection
The AKA Connection Committee is responsible for mobilizing the chapter to influence
political, social, and economic issues; linking with sorors and others throughout the city,
state, region, and country for common purposes; establishing a mechanism for
communication, coordination, and collective action in responding to issues.

Courtesy [email protected]
The purpose of the Courtesy Committee is to show respect and consideration to Rho Mu
Omega sorors as they experience an AKA anniversary, bereavement, birth, birthday,
illness, marriage, and personal accomplishments. It is the policy of the Courtesy
Committee to respect the privacy of all sorors and maintain confidentiality when the
situation warrants.

Educational Advancement Fund (EAF) [email protected]
The EAF Committee is responsible for educating the chapter about our international
foundation and its offerings.

Executive
It shall be the duty of the executive committee to act during the months when the chapter
does not meet and whenever emergencies arise that may need immediate action; to see
that chapter programs and activities are executed.

Finance [email protected]
The Finance Committee coordinates and supervises the annual budget of Rho Mu Omega
chapter, promotes support for any current fund-raising drives, and is responsible for the
auditing of all accounts not otherwise assigned.

Leadership Development
To provide leadership development activities and information that will support the current
chapter leadership, and prepare Rho Mu Omega sorors to assume leadership roles within
the sorority as well as personally.

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Standing & Operational Committees

Membership [email protected]
The Membership Committee is responsible for the retention, reclamation, and reactivation
of sorors as well as membership intake. The membership committee also provides sisterly
relations activities and social activities for the sorors of the chapter.

Nominating [email protected]
The Nominating Committee is nominated by the body to conduct orderly nominations for
chapter officers, elected committee positions, Regional Conferences and Boule. Nominating
Procedures (2016).

Programs [email protected]
The Program Committee shall keep before the membership of Rho Mu Omega chapter, the
ideals of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated through planning and implementing the
International Program of the Sorority. The program will be presented in October and voted
on in November of each year. The Second Anti-Basileus shall serve as the chairperson.
Scholarships are administered under the Programs Committee.
([email protected]) Programs Calendar (2017)

Protocol
The purpose of this committee is to ensure the chapter is always abreast of and utilizes
proper etiquette as it relates to chapter practices and procedures.

Public Relations and Marketing [email protected]
The public relations committee’s objectives are the following: 1) To compile a working list
of media contacts in the Washington, DC Metropolitan area (newspapers, radio, television,
etc.); 2) To create press releases for every chapter community service/social event that is
open to the public; 3) To publicize each press release at least one week prior to the event
date using media contact list; 4) To have at least one member of the committee present
at EACH chapter community service/social event who will write a brief summary of the
event. This summary will be submitted to the chair for possible revision and publication in
the Ivy Leaf magazine.

The Marketing Committee develops the marketing materials such as ads, flyers and social
media images that visually communicates the PMQ and DCPIII Brand and its activities to
the community. It is responsible for creating a brand document which provides the
guidelines and protocols for creating flyers and ads, as well as when to use the sorority
and chapter logos. This committee will also serve Rho Mu Omega chapter and DC Pearls
III Foundation with marketing materials.
[SEE SOCIAL MEDIA THE AKA WAY 2017]
[SEE PR/MARKETING COMMITTEE REQUEST FORM]

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Standing & Operational Committees

Sisterly Relations [email protected]
The Sisterly Relations Committee shall execute the sorority’s sisterly relations program. It
shall be responsible for planning and implementing chapter activities that foster sisterly
relations and supports the core values of the Soror Code of Ethics.
Standards [email protected]
The Standards Committee is responsible for making sure the chapter is operating properly
by conducting evaluations such as surveys and workshops to gain insight on how sorors
feel about chapter programs, leadership, etc.
Technology [email protected]
The purpose of the Technology Committee is to serve as the focal point for the
development and implementation of technology that will enhance the effectiveness of
chapter operations and contribute information relative to the policies, plans, priorities and
successful practices of Rho Mu Omega.

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Ad-Hoc Committees

Awards [email protected]
The Awards Committees is responsible for any and all chapter and individual soror
submission for the North Atlantic regional conference awards.

Building & Properties [email protected]
This committee serves as a liaison with Xi Omega Center and oversees the chapter
property and equipment.

Chorale
To serve Rho Mu Omega Chapter, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., and all mankind by
singing uplifting and inspirational songs.

Editorial Board [email protected]
The Editorial Board is headed by the Epistoleus and assists with the monthly
publication of Pearls III (Chapter newsletter). The Epistoleus serves as the Chairperson
and the Ivy Leaf Reporter is a member of the Board with other members appointed by the
Basileus.

Emergency Fund
The Rho Mu Omega Emergency Fund is a limited restricted fund developed to assist sorors
in paying chapter dues and assessments. The Emergency Fund was developed in an effort
to retain sorors in the chapter who might otherwise become inactive due to financial
hardship.
[SEE Brochure and Application ]

Employment Services
To provide overall employment services support (e.g., resume review/writing, Knowledge
Skills and Abilities (KSA) coaching, writing and review sessions, and overall career
coaching/counseling) to chapter members in need.
[See Employment Services Individual Assistance Form ]

Founders Day
The purpose of the committee is to plan the activities for the chapter in conjunction with
Founders Day. This may also include working with other local chapter, the regional director
and/or international office on Founders Day commemorative events.

Meditation [email protected]
The Meditation Committee will meet once a month in person. After which, it will meet via
teleconference regularly in order to collaborate with one another to discuss and carry out
the duties charged to each member of the committee.

Pan Hellenic Council
This committee serves as chapter representatives to the DC Pan Hellenic Council and will
notify the chapter of all events sponsored by the council.

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Ad-Hoc Committees

Risk Management
The Risk Management Committee: 1) assesses the risks and potential threats to Rho Mu
Omega chapter and members; 2) develops strategies and risk management approaches
for use by Rho Mu Omega; 3) drafts an overall risk management plan for the chapter; and
4) interfaces with the sorority's legal team and insurance professional to ensure that risk is
being managed properly. Risk factors include hazing, brand management and reputational
harm, as well as other potential legal liabilities are the focus of the task force

Rituals
Rituals Committee shall have the responsibility to facilitate any rituals in which the chapter
chooses to participate in; to include Rededication, Ivy Beyond the Wall, Membership
Intake and any other rituals as needed. The Rituals Committee Chairman shall work
closely with the Archivist to ensure that the proper items are maintained, available and
retrieved from storage when needed. The rituals committee members will work closely
with the Basileus in carrying out their duties and be an active member of the Protocol
Committee.

Strategic Planning
This committee assists in developing and implementing strategies that shape and guide
the future outlook of the chapter.

Telephone Tree
This committee is responsible for contacting members of Rho Mu Omega chapter by
telephone that do not have access to the internet and/or chapter listserv. Important
information is related to this committee by the Rho Mu Omega chapter Basilei.

Tellers
This committee is an offshoot to the Bylaws committee and reports to the Bylaws Chair/
Parliamentarian. The goals of the Tellers Committee are to: (1) to train all Rho Mu Omega
sorors interested in serving as tellers; and (when called upon) (2) to have its members
serve as teller (e.g., count votes/ballots for an election, delegate selection, etc.) during
Rho Mu Omega's chapter meetings.

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Advisory Teams

Advisory

Legal
Legal Review Team will consist of no more than four (4) sorors with legal
backgrounds (stenographer, paralegal, or attorney). The Basileus will appoint the
team members. The purpose of this committee is to work alongside the Basileus to
review any legal documents presented to the chapter to ensure that the chapter is
legally compliant. The team must review all contracts and as well as any other
documents, which may need further legal interpretation prior to signing by the
Basileus. The team is to be given a minimum of one (1) weeks’ notice prior to the
due date of the document

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Standing & Operational Committees

Nominating Procedures

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NOMINATING COMMITTEE

COMMITTEE PURPOSE / OBJECTIVE

The Nominating Committee is nominated by the body to conduct orderly nominations for Chapter
Officers, Elected Committee Positions, Regional Conferences and Boule Delegates.

SERVICES PROVIDED

 Facilitate nominations for Rho Mu Omega

KEY PROJECTS AND PROGRAMS

 Facilitate nominations for Rho Mu Omega Chapter Officer and elected committee positions –
Oct. /Nov.

 Facilitate nominations for Rho Mu Omega Delegates attending Regional Conference – Jan.
/Feb.

 Facilitate nominations for Rho Mu Omega Delegates attending Boule – April/May

 Review current nominating procedures and timelines of nominating process for necessary
revisions and additions.

COMMITTEE CHAIR & CO-CHAIR

Joan Nesmith Turner [email protected] 202.726.1054
Joyce Adair [email protected] 301.910.1420

COMMITTEE MEMBERS

Stephanie Clark [email protected] 202.329.3704

Doxie McCoy [email protected] 202.746.0072

Joyce Nixon [email protected] 202.277.8946

Holli Townsend, ex-officio [email protected] 410.905.8606
member

SCHEDULED MEETING DATE / REHEARSAL

The committee meets as needed usually via teleconference. Meetings are determined based upon tasks
to be accomplished. Meetings are generally held during the election periods – (Chapter Officers
Election, Boule Delegates and Regional Conferences Delegates.

HOW TO THE JOIN THE COMMITTEE

Soror must be elected to this committee.

FORMS / WEBSITE / RESOURCES

Listserv: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/RhoMuOmega
Chapter Calendar: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/RhoMuOmega/cal Nominating Procedures

NOMINATING PROCEDURES FOR CHAPTER OFFICERS AND
ELECTED COMMITTEES

1. The Nominating Committee will oversee the election of chapter officers and
representatives to the Nominating and Emergency Fund Committees.

2. The Nominating Committee shall announce at the June meeting of the even
numbered year that nominations are being taken for all offices and elected
committees.

3. Sorors wishing to run for a chapter office must meet the eligibility guidelines
according to the chapter bylaws (Article VI, Sections 8-9).

4. All nominees for chapter officers and elected positions will be contacted by the
Nominating Committee via e-mail or by phone to notify them of the nominating
procedures and deadlines.

5. All nominees for chapter officers and elected positions are required to submit their
Candidate Qualification Forms (CQF) to the Nominating Committee Chairman by
the dates indicated in the Nominating Process Timeline (see Table 1). Nominated
candidates will be disqualified if the forms are not received by the designated
deadlines.

6. Candidate Qualification Forms must be typewritten. Electronic submissions are
strongly encouraged and should be submitted in Microsoft Word format. The final
version of the CQF will be presented to the chapter in PDF format.

7. The CQF will be reviewed and certified by the Nominating Committee according
to the chapter bylaws (Article VI, Sections 8-9).

8. Candidates running for an elected committee position do not have to meet the
eligibility requirements, however, they are required to submit the CQF, which
specifies why they feel they are best suited to serve on the committee.

9. A slate of those nominated by August 1st and certified by the nominating
committee will be presented at the September executive and chapter meetings.

10.The Basileus will open the floor for nominations for all elected offices and
committee positions at the September chapter meeting.

11.All nominees for chapter offices and elected positions at the September chapter
meeting must submit their CQF by September 30th.

12.The Nominating Committee shall review and certify all sorors who were
nominated for chapter offices at the September meeting according to the chapter
bylaws (Article VI, Sections 8-10).

13.The Nominating Committee shall submit to the Executive Committee and the
general body at the October chapter meeting, a written report detailing the
nominations received at the September chapter meeting. The chapter’s website
(members only section) report will include the eligibility of those sorors
nominated for any office, as well as the nominees who have submitted their CQF
for the elected committee positions.

14.The floor will be re-opened at the October chapter meeting for nominations for
any office or elected position in which there are no nominations or qualified
candidates.

15.The Nominating Committee shall determine the qualifications of candidates
nominated at the October chapter meeting by October 31st.

16.The Nominating Committee shall place the completed CQF on the Rho Mu
Omega website (members only section) no later than three days prior to the
November Executive Meeting for all sorors who are certified to run for an office,
as well as the CQF’s received for elected committee positions. The CQF will be
presented as submitted by the candidate.

17.Paper copies of the available completed CQF will be provided at the October and
November chapter meetings for review.

18.The final ballot will be presented and voted upon at the November chapter
meeting. A soror must be in good financial standing, with the chapter, in order to
participate in the voting process.

19.The Nominating Committee will qualify all nominations received by the stated
deadlines.

20.Sorors found not to be qualified will be contacted by the Nominating Committee
Chairman within 3 days of the determination.

CANDIDATE TIMELINE

1. Sorors wishing to nominate sorors or themselves for chapter offices or elected
positions prior to the September chapter meeting must specify in writing to the
nominating committee chairman no later than August 1st.

2. Candidate Qualification Forms for candidates nominated prior to the September
chapter meeting must be postmarked or e-mailed to the Nominating Committee
Chairman by August 15th.

3. Candidate Qualification Forms for candidates nominated during the September
chapter meeting must be postmarked or emailed to the nominating committee
chairman by September 30th.

4. Candidate Qualification Forms for candidates nominated at the October chapter
meeting must be postmarked, e-mailed, or hand delivered to the Nominating
Committee Chairman no later than one week (7 calendar days) following the
October chapter meeting.

5. Candidates will be disqualified if the forms are not received by the designated
dates.

6. New officers will be installed at the December chapter meeting.

CANDIDATE INFORMATION SPEAK FORUM

1. A mandatory Candidates Information Speak Forum will be held at least one week
prior to the November chapter meeting.

2. All candidates for chapter offices and elected committee positions will be
permitted to give a verbal campaign speech. The total duration of the verbal
speech must not exceed two minutes. Candidates are asked to keep their speeches
“sisterly” and avoid attacks and references to other candidates. Speeches should
focus on a qualifications and vision for the office in which the candidate is
running.

3. An official timekeeper will ensure that candidates adhere to the time limit.

4. Candidates are not permitted to use audio/visual media to enhance her campaign
speech.

5. Distribution of novelties, gifts, flyers, brochures and confetti is prohibited.

CAMPAIGN MATERIALS

Campaigning is defined as “an organized effort that seeks to influence the decision
making process within a specific group.” Campaign techniques include but are not
limited to written materials (e.g., hand-outs, flyers, pamphlets, e-mails, online
communities, etc.), favors/gifts, and/or verbal solicitations to obtain votes.

1. All candidates and nominees are prohibited from using campaign techniques other
than the Candidate Qualification Form, a singular statement indicating that the
soror is interested in running as a write-in candidate and/or participation in the
mandatory Candidate Information Speak Forum.

2. Violation of campaign rules and policies will result in disqualification of the
candidate running for the respective office/position. The final determination on
the disqualification of the candidate will be made by the Nominating Committee
Chairman in consultation with Nominating Committee members.

DISQUALIFICATION AND APPEALS

With regards to the election process and infractions during the Candidate Information Speak Forum

1. Complaints and inquiries regarding possible infractions by a candidate must be
submitted in writing to the Nominating Committee Chairman.

2. The Nominating Committee Chairman must receive a signed complaint within
three calendar days of the alleged infraction.

3. The Nominating Committee will review the allegation and recommend
appropriate action.

4. In the event that a candidate is decertified (no longer qualified) she shall be
notified of decertification within three days of a decision.

5. When notified by the Nominating Committee of a decertification the candidate
may appeal the decision in writing to the Nominating Committee Chairman within
three days of receiving notification.

6. After reconsideration of the candidate’s appeal, the Nominating Committee’s
decision stands.

7. The candidate will be notified in writing of the decision by the Nominating
Committee Chairman.

8. The 1st Anti-Basileus will receive a written report of the Nominating Committee’s
final decision.

WRITE-IN CANDIDATES

1. Write-in candidates will be allowed.

2. Write-in candidates must submit their singular statement after the September
Chapter meeting and before voting begins at the November chapter meeting to the
Nominating Committee Chairman.

3. These statements will be made available to financial sorors before voting begins at
the November chapter meeting.

4. Write-in candidates must meet all of the qualifications of those sorors who have
been certified, including payment of assessments by one hour after the call of the
October chapter meeting.

5. Any monies paid after that time will not be considered in determining a sorors
qualification as a write-in candidate.

VOTING

1. Voting will take place at the November chapter meeting between the hours of 9:30
a.m. to 11:30 a.m. only. Ballots will not be accepted after the designated polling
time.

2. Ballots will be distributed by the Nominating Committee to all financial sorors as
their names are validated by the Philacter.

3. Upon receiving the ballot, only ONE vote is permitted per office with the
exception of the Nominating Committee and Emergency Fund Committee,
whereby up to FIVE votes are cast for each committee. Casting more vote than
slated for in an allotted selection will deem that section illegal.

4. Space is also available below each office to allow for write-in candidates. Write-in
candidates must meet all of the qualifications of those sorors who have been
nominated, including payment of assessments.

5. Upon completion, the ballot should be folded in half.

6. The Basileus will call for all ballots to be cast before the voting is closed.

7. At the conclusion of polling, the ballots will be collected by tellers selected by the
Basileus.

8. Candidates running for a chapter office or elected positions are disqualified to
serve as a teller.

9. Any extra ballots that are not cast are secured by the Nominating Committee
chairman or the Nominating Committee designee.

10.The number of tellers selected will be based on the number of voting sorors,
representing an adequate ratio of tellers to ballots.

11.Head teller reads the report, number of votes cast, and any illegal votes, as
applicable. The nominees are read from highest to lowest.

12.The Head teller hands the report to the Basileus and the Basileus declares the
winners based upon the majority vote.

13.The Head Teller must complete a teller’s report which is given to the Chapter’s
Archivist for appropriate filing with the chapter’s documents.

ABSENTEE VOTING

1. The Chapter will have absentee voting for elected positions.

2. Absentee voting will be by prior written request only.

3. Absentee ballots must be requested no later than seven days following the October
chapter meeting.

4. Absentee ballots will be mailed to the requesting soror and should be returned to
the attention of the Nominating Committee chairman via the chapter’s post office
box by the Wednesday preceding the November chapter meeting.

5. Anyone requesting an absentee ballot will not be allowed to vote in person at the
November meeting, even if she is present.

6. Each ballot that is cast shall remain anonymous. Accordingly, each absentee ballot
contains two envelopes; one to place the ballot in and one for mailing. No
identifiers shall be placed on the ballot itself or the envelope containing the ballot.

7. The outside envelope must list the name and return address of the soror casting the
absentee ballot, in order to verify that all absentee ballots have been properly
received and accounted for.

8. The Nominating Committee will verify the outside envelope, open it and transfer
the absentee ballot envelope to the head teller. The absentee ballot envelope will
remain sealed until opened by the appointed head teller.

Table 1.

CANDIDATE TIMELINE

Due Date Candidate Timeline

June 2nd Saturday Announcement of nominations for chapter offices and
July elected positions
Aug. 1st
Aug. 15th Nominations and Candidate Qualification Form submitted
2nd Saturday to the Nominating Committee Chairman.
Sept. 30th Submission of nominees for chapter offices and elected
Sept. 2nd Saturday positions due to the Nominating Committee Chairman.
Oct.
Candidate Qualification Form due from nominees received
through August 1st due to the Nominating Committee
Chairman.

Floor opened up for nominations for all offices and elected
positions.

Candidate Qualification Form due from nominees at the
September chapter meeting.

Floor re-opened for any vacant positions.

Oct. 7 calendar days Candidate Qualification Form due from nominees at the

after chapter October chapter meeting.
meeting

Deadline to request Absentee Ballot.

Oct. 31st All nominees certified and posted to the list serve.

Nov. Wednesday Absentee ballot must be received via chapter post office
preceding the box
Nov. November chapter
Dec. meeting Chapter voting, 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. Final ballot cast and
tallied.
2nd Saturday Installation of new officers

2nd Saturday

NOMINATING PROCEDURES FOR DELEGATES TO BOULE AND
REGIONAL CONFERENCES

1. Sorors who are interested in serving as a delegate to a Regional Conference or
Boule must be in good financial standing with Rho Mu Omega Chapter.

2. Elections for delegates will be conducted prior to the submission deadline of
delegate forms set by Regional or Boule Conference Committees.

3. The Basileus, 1st Anti-Basileus, and 2nd Anti-Basileus automatically serve as
delegates to all conferences during their term in office.

4. Ballots are distributed by members of the Nominating Committee and/or selected
tellers to financial sorors that have been certified by the Philacter.

5. At the conclusion of polling, the ballots will be collected by the tellers selected by
the Basileus. Candidates running for a delegate are disqualified to serve as a
teller.

6. The number of tellers selected will be based on the number of voting sorors,
representing an adequate ratio of tellers to ballots.

7. Head Teller reads the report, number of votes cast and any illegal votes, as
applicable. The nominees are read from highest to lowest.

8. The Head Teller hands the report to the Basileus and the Basileus declares the
winners based upon the majority vote.

Standing & Operational Committees

Programs Calendar

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Launching New Dimensions of Service
Rho Mu Omega Chapter 2017 PROPOSED Program Calendar

Prepared by Soror Arnitra Duckett, 2nd Anti-Basileus & Program Chairman
and the Program Target Chairmen and Co-Chairmen

First (1st) Quarter

Target January
Educational Enrichment
ASCEND Workshop
Health Promotion Mid-Year Backpack Supply Donation
Family Strengthening Soror HBCU Donations
Enviornmental Ownership Scholarship Application Review and Planning
Global Impact NBC4 Your Health Expo
Fitbit Challenge
Target MLK Impact Day
Educational Enrichment MLK Seasonable Wrap Collection and Donation
AKA Green Agent @ Sorority Meeting: More About Recycling
Health Promotion UNA-USA Globalization ASCEND Workshop
Ghana Adopt-a-Village Kickoff
Family Strengthening
Enviornmental Ownership February
Global Impact
Target ASCEND Workshop
Educational Enrichment Soror HBCU Donations
Edit, Draft, Approve, and Mail Scholarship Application
Health Promotion Pink Goes Red Recognition at Chapter Meeting
Family Strengthening Pink Goes Red Impact Day at Local Salons
Enviornmental Ownership Pink Goes Red Zumba Class
Global Impact Pink Goes Red Prayer Call
National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Activity
Fitbit Challenge
Financial Literacy Event
AKA Green Agent @ Sorority Meeting
Acts of Green Arts & Crafts with Community Recreation Center

March

HBCU Middle School College Tour
ASCEND Workshop
Soror HBCU Donations
NARC Backpack Donation
Scholarship Follow-up with Guidance Counselors
Fitbit Challenge
ASCEND Financial Literacry Workshop
AKA Green Agent @ Sorority Meeting: Promotion of Bring your Own Cup/Mug
ASCEND Collaboration

Launching New Dimensions of Service
Rho Mu Omega Chapter 2017 Program Calendar (Proposed)

Second (2nd) Quarter

Target April
Educational Enrichment
ASCEND Workshop on Scholarship
Health Promotion Soror HBCU Donations
Family Strengthening Scholarship Application Deadline
Enviornmental Ownership Mental Health Impact Day
Global Impact Fitbit Challenge
Childhood Hunger Weekend Bag Donation
Target AKA Green Agent @ Sorority Meeting
Educational Enrichment Anacostia Watershed Clean Up Day
UNA-USA Model Classroom on Climate Change with ASCEND Students
Health Promotion
Family Strengthening May
Enviornmental Ownership
Global Impact ASCEND Workshop & Cultural Outing
Soror HBCU Donations
Target Scholarship Awards Ceremonies
Educational Enrichment Chapter Exercise Event
Fitbit Challenge
Health Promotion Summer Seasonable Wrap Collection and Donation
Family Strengthening AKA Green Agent @ Sorority Meeting
Enviornmental Ownership 1908 Playground Impact Day
Global Impact Little Dress Party
Ghana Adopt-a-Village shipment and mailing

June

ASCEND End of Year Celebration
Soror HBCU Donations
Scholarship Awards Ceremonies
Alzheimer's Impact Day
HBCU Alliance Run/Walk
Bright Beginnings Parternship Activity
AKA Green Agent @ Sorority Meeting

Launching New Dimensions of Service
Rho Mu Omega Chapter 2017 Program Calendar (Proposed)

Third (3rd) Quarter

Target July
Educational Enrichment
Health Promotion Soror HBCU Donations
Family Strengthening African American Men's Health Walk (could be
Enviornmental Ownership
Global Impact August

Target Back to School Back Pack Collection & Donation
Educational Enrichment Soror HBCU Donations
African American Men's Health Walk
Health Promotion Back to School/Winter Seasonable Wrap Collection & Donation
Family Strengthening
Enviornmental Ownership September
Global Impact
ASCEND Cycle III Kick-Off
Target Soror HBCU Donations
Educational Enrichment HBCU Pride Day @ Chapter Meeting and Wear Your Paraphernalia Day

Health Promotion Chapter Exercise Event
Family Strengthening Bright Beginnings Partnership Activity
Enviornmental Ownership AKA Green Agent @ Sorority Meeting
Community Shred Day
Global Impact Ghana Project Kick-off Phase 2

Launching New Dimensions of Service
Rho Mu Omega Chapter 2017 Program Calendar (Proposed)

Fourth (4th) Quarter

Target October
Educational Enrichment
ASCEND Workshop
Health Promotion Soror HBCU Donations
Mnetal Illness Awareness Week
Family Strengthening ASCEND Mental Illness presentation
Enviornmental Ownership Childhood Hunger Impact Day - Hunger Bag Collection & Donation
AKA Green Agent @ Sorority Meeting
Global Impact Wheatley EC Playground Beautification Follow-up
2016 UN Day
Target UNA-USA Global Classroom
Educational Enrichment
November
Health Promotion
Family Strengthening HBCU College Tour
Enviornmental Ownership ASCEND Workshop
Global Impact Cluster I Backpack Donation
Soror HBCU Donations
Target ASCEND Health Workshop
Educational Enrichment Thanksgiving Baskets Creation and Donation
AKA Green Agent @ Sorority Meeting: focus on Carpooling and Transportation
Health Promotion
Family Strengthening December

Enviornmental Ownership ASCEND Workshop & Holiday Celebration
Global Impact Soror HBCU Donations

Holiday Seasonable Wraps & Food Collection
Financial Wine & Cheese
AKA Green Agent @ Sorority Meeting
Africare Year End Celebration and Gala
Ghana Project Shipement and Delivery

Standing & Operational Committees

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How To Use Social Media

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 Facebook Page  Fac

 Public by default 
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 Visible and searchable on 
the internet

 Can post Photos, Video 
and Events

 Become a Fan (Like our
Page) and receive updates
in your personal
newsfeed (attached to
your profile)

 PMQ has 1200+ fans as of
3/1/2017

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Designed for Small Group
Communications

Our Group is public but
members must be
approved.

Broad range of posting
options, including photos,
video, events, polls, upload
files or host discussions.

Like Pages, posts are
received in your personal
newsfeed of members.

PMQ has 556 members as
of 3/1/2017

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 At #AKAImpactDay with @alexadun2017
#AKANAR1908 #AKA_PMQ
 Microblogging – short, frequent po
 Tag People - with @ symbol
 Use Hashtags (#) to be part of conv

 Ensure you have the correct hashtag
will select photos for conference hig

 Can add links, photos, and video
 Limited to 140 characters
 PMQ has 241 followers as of 3/1/201

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 Tips for Instagram

 This is a MOBILE social networking site
and video. (Best used via mobile devic

 Rho Mu Omega posts are public and ca
with Instagram account.

 Follow us @RhoMuOmega
 Video is limited to 15 sec.
 Be creative. Consider photo effects, ad

collages.
 Keep text short. Hashtags encouraged.

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 PMQ has 393 followers as of 3/1/2017

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 Live Streaming - Periscope an
feature to allow users to live-
from the app to their newsfe

 Buy and/or Donate Button –
people making their primary
donations online continues to

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attention of your audience, c
in a video. The big rule of thu
short and be creative.

 Best times to post – Evening
most interactions.

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Do & Don’t for Social Med

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Hazing Policy, Protocol and other
setting standards for Soror behav
communication

• DO use discretion when posting p
and information, especially inapp
or non members.

• DON’T use social media to campa
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• DON’T post, tweet, blog, etc. any
Alpha business, includes chapter
sessions, executive board, rituals
intake process

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photos, comments
propriate behavior

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meeting, plenary
and membership

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Test Your Social Media
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