Winter 2019 PTO Pearl

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Winter 2019
PTO Pearl

Fro Des Of Our
Basileu

Dear Sorors:

I am excited about my
second term as the
Basileus of this
illustrious Chapter.
We had a busy and
eventful year in 2018!!!
Please note our 2018
accomplishments in
this issue. All I can
say is Thank you,
Thank you and Thank
you again!!!

Fro Des Of Our
Basileu

As usual we began the year as busy as ever!!! We started the year
honoring our illustrious founders’ at our Reclamation event and
Founders’ Day celebration. We welcome our newly reactivated, transfer
and sorors who continued their membership with Pi Theta Omega.

We served and celebrated Martin Luther King, Jr and the children of our
community through the #CAP and AKA GEMS programs. We continue
serving the needy at the Table of Hope. Through our NJ HBCU
Consortium we served with several HBCU Alumni Associations at the
New Jersey Community Food Bank packing and picking food to go to
families and other food banks in New Jersey.

We worked tirelessly to highlight the hard work and dedication of the
work of the sorority through Pi Theta Omega. As the North Atlantic
Region Awards Chairman I thank Pi Theta Omega for your support and
send a special shout out to the sorors who assisted in the Awards Judging
process.

Sorors please read this issue and reflect on all we do in sisterhood and
service. Thank you to Soror Alyssa Manners our Ivy Leaf Reporter for her
hard work on her inaugural issue. Enjoy!!!

Fro Des Of Our
Basileu

Fro Des Of Our
Basileu

Fro Des Of Our
Basileu

A Not Fro Our 1s
Ant -Basileu & Progra

Chairma

Greetings Sorors!

And welcome to a new Program
Year!

As we continue to embrace the
2018-2022 International
Program Theme:
Exemplifying Excellence
Through Sustainable Service,
Pi Theta Omega Chapter
continues to serve with
excitement and enthusiasm as
we implement programs to
serve our community!

We “kicked off” the New Year
honoring our founding
members and embracing our
history while welcoming new
and reactivating Sorors.

A Not Fro Our 1s
Ant -Basileu & Progra

Chairma

Throughout the first quarter of this year we have also implemented
spectacular
AKA-Community Impact Days:
· e Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service, and
· Pink Goes Red for a Day.
Our outstanding & ongoing programs of service through “Excellence”
Targets have also included:
· Target 1: HBCU For Life (Day of Service @ the Community
FoodBank with the NJ-HBCU Consortium and an additional Chapter
contribution);
· AKA Signature Program: #CAPSM (Monthly programs focusing on
multiple aspects of the college application process and enrichment for
High School Teens);
· Target 2: Women’s Health & Wellness (Heart Health
Education/Initiatives & “Walking with the Supreme”);
· Target 3: Your Economic Legacy (Operation AKA-Assist: thru the
Table of Hope & monthly Food Drives for the InterFaith Food Pantry; and
Tracking Black Dollars- 365)
· Target 4: The Arts! (Tour of the Robert Taylor African Art Collection;
participation with our youth in the MNH/Cornerstone Family Programs
Black History Month Cultural Celebration; PTO’s inaugural “EXPRESS
YOURSELF” Youth and Teen Arts Contest); and
· Target 5: Global Impact (Ongoing collection of shoes for Soles 4 Souls
and a presentation of eyeglasses to the local Lions Club International)

A Not Fro Our 1s
Ant -Basileu & Progra

Chairma

All of our PTO Committees continue
to function strong, and throughout
the first quarter of this year, we have
also benefited from outstanding
programming and presentations
through our: Membership, Youth,
Sisterly Relations, Graduate Advisors,
AKA-Connection, Public Relations,
and Leadership Development
Committees.

A special Thank you, to our
Committee Chairmen and PTO
members for your leadership and
continued commitment to
EXCELLENCE! We look forward to a
Program year filled with promise,
purpose, and praise to our God for
using PTO in service to all mankind!

Yours in Sisterhood and Service,
Soror Carolyne
Soror Carolyne Wright Hopkins
1st Anti-Basileus, Program Chairman

A Not Fro Our 1s
Ant -Basileu & Progra

Chairma

2019 Pi Theta Omega Chapter

“Exemplifying Excellence for Sustainable Service”

Excellence Program Target Committee Chairmen:

Target 1: HBCU For Life: A Call To Action
Soror Eloise Stewart
AKA Signature Program-#CAPSM
Soror Darlene Winkler

Target 2: Women’s Healthcare and Wellness
TBA

Target 3: Building Your Economic Legacy
Soror Francine Medley

Target 4: e Arts!
Soror Norma Jean Mackey

Target 5: Global Impact
Soror Katrina Robinson Moore

A complete list of Chapter Standing Committees and Standing Chairmen may be accessed through the
Members Only Section of the chapter website.

A Not Fro Our 2n
Ant -Basileu & Membership

Chairma

Greetings, Sorors of
Pi Theta Omega

Happy New Year! We are
so proud to celebrate
Thirty Three years of
service in 2019. I’m very
excited
and honored to serve as Pi
Theta Omega’s 2nd Anti
Basileus and Membership
Chairman for 2019-2020.
PTO stands at 87 members
strong. I’m elated we are
continuing to grow as a
chapter and “Leading with
a
“High Note.”

A Not Fro Our 2n
Ant -Basileu & Membership

Chairma

First order of business for We will partner with the

the membership sisterly relations

committee in 2019 was to committee to create fun

plan and execute an event and exciting events for

on Founders’ Day. Our our membership. Lastly

founders’ day event was a we plan to continue the

fun filled event with 52 mentorship programs we

sorors coming out to have in place today for

sistership, stroll and new members in order to

celebrate with PTO for the keep them informed and

evening. In addition we educated on chapter

had a special moment of business and events. We

remembrance for our will encourage sisterhood

founders. Our Goal for and sistership with our

2019 is to Reactivate, “Sorors Circle” program

Retain our current which allows an intimate

membership, and group of sorors to support

welcome new members one another throughout

looking for a chapter. the year.

A Not Fro Our 2n
Ant -Basileu & Membership

Chairma

I would like to give a warm welcome to all seven new
PTO members. We are so pleased to have you in our
chapter and look forward to all the knowledge and

dynamic skills that each of you will bring to our
chapter.

Alfreda Ward
Sivona Blake
Sharanda Bennett
Sharon Simmons
Shantanai Sealy
Joanne Browne
Stacyann Freckleton

Sincerely,

Soror Reba Blake
2nd Anti Basileus, Membership Chairman

Welcom New Soror !!!

There’s nothing like sisterhood!!!
Pi Theta Omega welcomes SEVEN new sorors to our Oh

So Pretty chapter!

Soror Alfreda Ward

Soror Sharanda Bennett
Soror Sivona Blake

Soror Sharon Simmons

Welcom New Soror !!!

There’s nothing like sisterhood!!!
Pi Theta Omega welcomes SEVEN new sorors to our Oh

So Pretty chapter!

Soror Joanne Browne

Soror Shantanai Sealy Soror Stacyann Bullen

Jump Int
Januar !!!

2019 Regiona Leadership
Summi

“S Together Anew”

Jan. 5, 2019- Pii Theta Omega
was pretty in pearls and
present with enthusiasm as the
North Atlantic Region kicked off
2019 with the Regional
Leadership Summit themed “So
Together Anew” on Sat.,
January 5th. Our own Madam
Basileus Soror Aida
Roberts-Bush led with a high
note her first AKA Workshop,
“Everything You Need To Know
About Awards But Were Afraid
To Ask.”

2019 Regiona Leadership
Summi

“S Together Anew”

In a room beyond its capacity,
sorors were gifted proverbial
“Pearls Of Wisdom” from
Madam Basileus for a very
informative and fruitful
workshop. Special PTO soul
clap to one of our newest
members, Soror Kathy
Williams, for aiding with
registration and Sorors Norma
Jean Mackey & Shkeirra Riley
for helping with the
registration of the North
Atlantic Region’s Basilei.

#J15 Founder ’ Da
&

Reclamatio Even

Jan. 15, 2019-Pii Theta Omega opened its
sisterly arms to present, past and
prospective Sorors in celebration of
Alpha Kappa Alpha’s 111th Founders’
Day & Reactivation Event at Hibiscus
Restaurant!!!
The room was filled with big smiles, a
hint of strolling and hearts pouring
over with Skee-Wees as we reflected on
our rich history, gave thanks for our
present and prepared for our limitless
future.

#J15 Founder ’ Da
&

Reclamatio Even

Set It Off On The Left, Set It Off On The Right!!!

Smiles & Fun Abound For These PTO Pearls!!!

Communit Impac Da :
MLK Da Of Servic

Jan. 21, 2019- Pi Theta Omega Chapter continued its commitment of service to all
mankind in the Morris County community on MLK Day Of Service with not only
one, but TWO events.

First, PTO served as Hostesses for The 34th Annual MLK-Morris Clergy
Interfaith Breakfast held at the Hyatt Hotel in Morristown.

Our former ASCEND & EYL student Sarah Williams was also the senior speaker.

Madam Basileus Soror Aida and 1st Anti-Basileus are seen with MLK Observance
Committee Founder Dr, Jamison.

Communit Impac Da :
MLK Da Of Servic

Jan. 21, 2019- Following the
breakfast, PTO Pearls
participated in The 49th
Annual MLK Community
Worship Service held at The
Calvary Baptist Church in
Morristown. Sorors were
included in a Divine 9
processional alongside other
community service
organizations.

This was our first "Excellence"
Community Impact Day for
2019!

Book a Bin U

Thanks to the
diligence of

Madam Basileus
Soror Aida

Roberts-Bush
and Chapter
Grammeteus

Soror Laquana
Best, Pi Theta
Omega’s 2017
Minutes have
officially been

bound!!!

Forever Grate
Februar !!!

Pin Goe Re For
Hear Healt

Feb. 1, 2019- Pi Theta
Omega was clad in
crimson (one time
only deal) to impact
the Morris County
community for “Pink
Goes Red For Heart
Health”!!!

Pin Goe Re For
Hear Healt

(con’t) Pi Theta Omega provided Heart
Health literature from the American
Heart Association, snacks, CPR
Demonstrations and had fun
participating in the Wobble & a
"Walkercise"!!!

Pin Goe Re For
Hear Healt

Sorors Wobble and
“Walkercise” for
Heart Health!!!

HBCU-NJ Da Of Servic

Feb. 2, 2019- There
was no better way to
kickoff Black History
Month than
partnering with our
HBCU-NJ
Consortium friends
for a day of service
preparing food for
families in need!!!

HBCU-NJ Da Of Servic

(con’t) As part of Target 1- HBCU 4 Life & Target 3- Economic
Legacy Initiatives, Pi Theta Omega alongside Upsilon Theta

volunteered to sort and pack dry bulk and frozen foods which will
be shipped to food banks and food pantries throughout New Jersey

in an effort to help individuals and families in-need.

Cluster IV Founder ’ Da &
Rededicatio Ceremon

Feb. 9, 2019- Adorned in pearly
whites, Pi Theta Omega
attended Cluster IV Founders'
Day Luncheon and
Rededication Ceremony.
Congratulations to Soror
Darlene Winkler who received
the Phenomenal Woman
Award!!!

Morristow Neighborhoo
Hous & Cornerston Blac

Histor hibi

Feb. 23, 2019-In conjunction with
our AKA GEMS & #CAP students,
Pi Theta Omega engaged in Target
4- The Arts! with a visit to the
Morristown Neighborhood House
& Cornerstone Black History Art
Exhibit.

Morristow Neighborhoo
Hous & Cornerston Blac

Histor hibi

(con’t) Including works by Bisa Butler, Ronald Ritzie and pieces from the
late Vikie Craig’s collection, our Sorors & Students alike were able to take
in beauty & social commentary as we step forward into the Black Future.

Rober Taylor Africa Ar
Collectio

Feb. 23, 2019- In addition to
our visit to the Morristown
Neighborhood House &
Cornerstone Exhibit,
Students & PTO Sorors were
also privy to an intimate
viewing of the African Art
Collection of Robert Taylor.

Rober Taylor Africa Ar
Collectio

(con’t) Sorors & Students learn about the rich history
found in the eclectic collection of artwork on display.

#CAP & AKA GEMS
Workshop

Feb. 24, 2019- Who
said networking can’t
be fun? #CAP & AKA
GEMS students
enjoyed a Soul Food
Meal & tips to the
networking trade that
filled both their
tummies & their
skillset.

#CAP & AKA GEMS
Workshop

(con’t) Students also participated in African-American History
game & were introduced to Mrs. Marcia Hicks, Director of

Minority Achievement for the Maplewood/South Orange School
District.

Movin Wit
Purp
Marc !!!

Gree Sunda !!!

March 10, 2019- Pi Theta
Omega was pretty in pink,
gorgeous in green for
Bethel A.M.E. Church’s 4th
Annual Greek Sunday with
Guest Preacher Rev.
Kimberly L. Williams who
is also a Soror and
Member of Beta Alpha
Omega. Soror Erin Scott
delivered a word in PTO
Perfection.

Gree Sunda !!!

Sorors show Greek Unity love with members of the Divine 9.
(con’t) Soror Erin Scott delivered a word in PTO Perfection.

New Member ’ Brunc

March 9, 2019- The Award Judging was held
at the Newark Boys Chorus School in Newark,
NJ with an estimated 120 Sorors from the
North Atlantic Region congregating together
to judge over 265 awards submissions
celebrating the accomplishments and service
of Chapters and individual sorors. The
award results were revealed at the North
Atlantic Regional Conference. Thank you to
the PTO Sorors who assisted Madam Basileus
as the North Atlantic Region’s Award
Chairman, Sorors who attended the Awards
Judging Sorors Carolyne Wright Hopkins,
Reba Blake, Darlene Winkler, Kisha
Pippins-Fields, Bianca Toliver, Tammy
Williams, Norma Jean Mackey, Special thanks
to Soror Patricia Bing who worked the entire
day assisting with the social/refreshment
aspect.

New Member ’ Brunc

March 10, 2019- Did
someone say Brunch?
New & newly reactivated
Sorors were welcomed
into the Pi Theta Omega
fold with a beautiful
brunch! Members were
treated to ice breakers,
refresher sessions and a
bit of strolling as we
indulged in fun, sisterly
activities.

New Member ’ Brunc

(con’t) Selfie time!!! Soror Aida & Soror Reba snap a photo and get
caught in the moment while new Pi Theta Omega members catch

up on a little sisterly chat.
Thank you to Soror Tia Hopkins for opening her home!!!

Tabl Of Hop

March 15, 2019- As Alpha Kappa Alpha Women, we are dedicated to
serving our communities in both big & small ways. On Friday,
March 15th, Pi Theta Omega served meals at the Table Of Hope, an
AKA-Assist Program designed to support and assist those in need.

pres Yourself Yout Progra
Blac Histor Mont Contes

March 24, 2019- Pi Theta Omega
& Pearls Of Wisdom Foundation,

Incorporated hosted the First
Annual “Express Yourself Youth

Program Black History Month
Contest” designed to provide

students an outlet of
self-expression with the centric
theme, “Reflections On The Black

Arts Movement.”

pres Yourself Yout Progra
Blac Histor Mont Contes

Congratulations to all of the
wonderfully talented
participants!!!

AKA Da A Capita !!!

March 25, 2019- Led by
Soror Carol Lynn Patterson,

the NJ Connection/Social
Action Coordinator & Soror
Tammy Williams is the PTO

Chapter
Connection/Social Action
Chairman. AKA Day at the
Capitol is an annual Cluster

event
hosted by all Regions. More
than 100 Alpha Kappa Alpha
women gathered in Trenton

on March 25th for the
sororities’ annual AKA Day

at the Capitol in Trenton
under the

2019 theme “Awareness,
Knowledge, Action”!

AKA Da A Capita !!!

(con’t) The Alpha Kappa
Alpha Legislative

Agenda touches every
target under the
Excellence

Administration. The focus
and work of

Connection Committee is
continuous. The

Connection Committee
will enthusiastically

collaborate with Alpha
Kappa Alpha chapters,

community partners,
educators, legislators

and civil rights
organizations.

AKA Da A Capita !!!

We will perform this collaboration
in a non-partisan

approach as we engage our
membership for heightened
attention on issues that impact
our constituency and marginalized
communities for the Alpha Kappa

Alpha Legislative
Agenda.

Through this effort, we will
facilitate voter registration drives,
education forums
and be at the forefront to increase
diversity of candidates for public
office.

Intergenerationa
Gam Nigh !!!

March 29, 2019-Pretty
Competitive? Pretty
Much!!!

The Sisterly Relations
& Membership

Committees joined
forces as Sorors put
their best pearly foot

forward as we
congregated for games,

laughs and a healthy
dose of sisterly jest for
our Intergenerational

Game Night!

Intergenerationa
Gam Nigh !!!

Sorors were split into teams for a dueling game of “For The
Culture.”

You’ve never seen unity quite like a group of sister battling
for Phirst Place!!!