June 2022 Enlightenment

THE ENLIGHTENMENT
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JUNE 2022 THE ENLIGHTENMENT
VOLUME 38 , ISSUE 6
JUNE 2022
VOLUME 38 , ISSUE 6
Happy Juneteenth
Happy Juneteenth

June 2022 Vol 38 Issue 6







LEADERSHIP MOMENT:
“Leadership is about making others better as a result of your presence and making sure that impact lasts in
your absence.”- Sheryl Sandberg (COO, Facebook)




Greetings, my Lovely Lambda Omega Sorors!

As we head into the Summer break, I would like to take this opportunity to Thank You for a
Job Well Done! Thank you for your continued efforts to work outside the box, ensuring that
the Lambda Omega Chapter carried out all International Targets of this illustrious sisterhood,
under the Exemplifying Excellence Through Sustainable Service platform. Supreme Basileus,
Soror Glenda Glover and her International Leadership Committees have truly elevated our
worldwide levels of service. Her administration will not only go down in Alpha Kappa
Alpha’s history, but the world has taken a renewed glance at the great contributions and
initiatives promoted by our Sorority. During the 70th Boule, a very important transition will
occur, the Sorority will introduce a new administrative platform that will guide us for the
next four-years. The First International Supreme Anti-Basileus, Soror Danette Anthony Reed
will be introducing her strategic outline, as the incoming Supreme Basileus. Exciting things
are on the way, and I believe the over 110,000 active Sorors will be ready to lead the charge.


The Marvelous Mid-Atlantic Region will also be embarking on a transition. Madam Regional Director, Soror Jennifer
King Congleton will be turning over the “Regional Gavel” to Madam Regional Director Elect, Soror Nadine Vargas
Stewart. The International Nominating Committee provided the Region with Soror Stewart’s vision statement. I vow
to be a leader who's impactful, fiscally responsible, responsive, and delivers as the region excels. “Her vision for this
region is to protect the rich legacy we stand on, with careful thought on how to move the region to the next level of
sustainability. To achieve this, she plans to: 1. recognize and respect the diversity of our undergraduate and graduate
members, fostering a connected sisterhood; 2. boldly lead the region to new heights of service and sisterhood; 3.
provide opportunities to develop and nurture new leaders across the region.”

In November of 2022, Lambda Omega will also have the important opportunity to elect new officers that will guide us
to higher heights. It has been a blessing to serve as the Basileus of this amazing chapter. Our goals during January of
2021 through December of 2022, were clear – Strengthening Our Foundation: Sisterhood and Sisterliness. The
overarching theme was simple, but rich – Love and Respect for the Sorority and one another.

During our break, I would encourage you to conduct a self-examination. How have or how could you improve upon
the task of being your Soror’s sister. In May, I had the opportunity to attend the Peninsula Executive Leadership
Forum, where Alexis Swann, President, Peninsula and Williamsburg TowneBank, was the keynote speaker. She
provided several points of leadership: Always lead with love; Be kind; Learn to appreciate other’s difference; Serve your
team, Leave a legacy; Help people be strong; Lead with integrity; and Know your job and organization. It was an
awesome event.

I look forward to seeing you at the 70th Boule, - The Magic of Excellence In the City Beautiful.





Sisterly,
Soror Samantha RDL Richards, MPA
Basileus



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Greetings Sorors,

Father’s Day is celebrated during the month of June. Take time to visit, call, or remember the
special men in your life who have supported, protected, and loved you and your family.
Happy Father’s Day to the amazing men who have impacted your life.


It is hard to believe we are nearing the end of the 2018-2022 Exemplifying Excellence
Through Sustainable Service programs. It has been a wonderful journey. We have learned to
pivot how we deliver service. We have discovered the hidden talents of sorors and developed
new skills in the virtual world. While we have missed our in-person gatherings, we have been
able to adapt and grow during the pandemic. As we regroup and prepare to get back
together, bring the skills and lessons learned so that our chapter can enhance the way we
impact young and seasoned members of the community. We do not want to revert back to
the way we have done things before. Let us plan to move forward and do things better than
we did before.


Leadership is a vital component of how we function and achieve our goals. During the 70th Boule, we will meet our
new administration and the new programs will be revealed. As we prepare for the new programs, we need sorors to
team up and serve as committee chairmen. If you are interested in serving as a committee chairman, please reach out to
me. We realize there may be some hesitation since members do not know what programs will be launched. However,
do not let that deter you from sharing your desires as you do not have to committee until after the programs are
launched. We have some exciting activities lined up to get chairmen equipped with the skills and resources to launch
target programs. Let’s get ready for this next chapter of excellence!

We have come to that time of the year when sorors must take time for self-care and family care over the summer. I
hope you find time to enjoy your hobbies, read a book of your choice, take a much need trip, tackle a home project, or
simply exhale a little more. Relax, refresh, and recharge during the summer break! When we return, we will be ready to
continue delivering excellence as we serve with love. I cannot wait to see you in August!
























Warm sisterly regards,
Soror Karen Bazemore-Person
First Anti-Basileus




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Greetings Sorors,

Welcome to June, and June 1 was National Say Something Nice Day. The purpose of
this holiday is to counteract mistreatment and the lack of respect and common courtesy
that is increasing among people in today’s world. I remember my grandmother telling
me “If you cannot say something nice, do not say anything at all.” Think about the nicest
soror you know. Take a prompt from them and put one of their better attributes into
practice. Say something nice to or about a soror. Let us bring a smile to a soror’s face for
the utter joy of seeing them smile. Seek no reward other than knowing that the soror’s
day is better because a nice word was delivered.


Sorors please take time today and throughout the summer to stay connected with as many Lambda Omega Chapter sorors
as you can. Sorors share your thoughts. Staying connected can simply mean communicating more frequently. We want to
continue to reinforce soror relationships. With this in mind, pull out your phone or your pretty pink and green stationery
and put your heart on paper. Sorors you all can share a memory that popped up or simply tell a soror what you love most
about them. You all can make this a daily, weekly, or monthly practice throughout the summer.






















Our “Two in 2022” Secret Sorors for the month of April will reveal themselves at the Lambda Omega Chapter meeting on
Saturday, June 18, 2022.


Secret Soror #1 – She traveled to 2 Continents, 2 Countries, 36 States, and 139 Cities
She was 11 pounds at birth
She is the twelve years away from being a Golden Soror
She is the 7th child

Secret Soror #2 – She loves to hula hoop
She loves candy that is anything “gummy”
She loves the animated movie Beauty and the Beast
She has on her bucket list to visit all 50 states






Yours in Service and Sisterhood,
Soror April Raines, 2nd Anti-Basileus


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Sorors must register in advance for this meeting - click the link below:
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMvceGtrDkuGNQYel6655K64G7XiEOTRwDs

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

CHAPTER BUSINESS MEETING AGENDA
Zoom Meeting
Saturday, June 18, 2022 – 9:00AM

Soror Samantha RDL Richards, Basileus - Presiding


Call to Order Soror Samantha RDL Richards, Basileus Standing Committee Reports
Meditation Soror Ebony Griffin, Chaplain Connection and Soror Valerie Price
Greetings Soror LaTanya Turner, Hodegos Social Action
Courtesy Soror LaTanya Turner
Adoption of Agenda Credentials Soror Darleen Hart
Minutes Soror Emma Flood, Grammateus Membership Soror Tiffany Geddie-Suggs
Nominating Soror Cherise Jennings
Correspondence Soror (Open), Epistoleus
Strategic Planning Soror Tamra Cobb
Officer Reports Special Committee Report
Basileus Soror Samantha RDL Richards Chapter Retreat Soror Ebony Griffin
First Anti-Basileus Soror Karen Bazemore-Person
Second Anti-Basileus Soror April Raines Sisterly Relations Activities and Birthdays
Pecunious Grammateus Soror Camille Harvey Soror Denise James/Soror April Raines
(Funds Received/Transmittals)
Tamiouchos Soror Veronica Boston Unfinished Business
(Accounts/Operations/Savings) 70th Boule: July 10 – July 15
2021 External Audit Report Results Internal/External Chapter Audit
2017, 2018, and 2019 Special Committee Review
New Business
Ivy Leaf Reporter Soror MiKayla Raines
Graduate Advisor Soror Gail Jenkins Next Chapter Business Meeting
Saturday (In-Person) – September 17, 2022, at 9:00 AM

Exemplifying Excellence Through Sustainable Service Dates to Remember/Upcoming Events
Soror Karen Bazemore-Person, Program Chairman
Announcements
Program Committee Reports:
Adjournment
Target 1: HBCU for Life: A Call to Action
Target 2: Women’s Healthcare and Wellness
Target 3: Building Your Economic Legacy
Target 4: The Arts
Target 5: Global Impact


Impact Days











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To obtain credit for attendance you must register in advance for this
Zoom meeting and connect to the meeting on the day of:
By clicking on the link on the agenda on the previous page (Pg.4)

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information on how to join the
meeting.


1. Arrive a few minutes early.
2. DO NOT announce yourself when you join the Zoom meeting, ESPECIALLY if you are late
and the meeting is already underway.
3. Mute your mic or phone during the meeting unless you are called upon to speak.
4. Do not forget to take your mic or phone off mute if you are speaking.
When you take your mic or phone off mute, make sure background noise is kept to a
minimum so you are not distracting others.
When you finish speaking, remember to put your mic or phone on mute.
5. Treat the virtual meeting as if you were meeting face to face:
Don’t interrupt speakers – speak one at a time because it is impossible to understand the
speakers when two or more are speaking at once.
State your name and be recognized by the Basileus before speaking.
Speak loudly and clearly.
Don’t multitask because it rarely works with virtual calls or meetings. To fully participate in
the meeting, eliminate as many distractions as possible, and be focused and committed to the
call.
6. Maintain good computer and phone signal – try to remain in a place where you have a
good phone signal. If you drop the meeting call, do not announce yourself when you
call back in.





Reminders:
Sending Chapter Emails:
Committee Chairmen and Officers can send emails to the chapter, however,
ALL messages should be approved by the Basileus prior to sending. For
instructions on sending messages and/or confirmation that your name/email has
been added to the “permissions list,” email [email protected].

Committee Reports & Slides:
As a reminder, committee reports, and PowerPoint slides should be forwarded to
technology for upload (website) or insert (PowerPoint slideshow) no later than 72
Technology team members are still needed!
Thank you in advance for your hours prior to executive committee meeting (Saturday prior) or chapter meeting
understanding and patience. If interested, (Wednesday prior).
please email Note: There may be situations where this is not possible, but please notify Technology in
[email protected]. advance!
Training provided.
- Your LO Tech Team









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Tip 1: When emailing Enlightenment newsletter

articles please be sure to put in Subject Line the
following information:“(month) (year)
Enlightenment article—(committee name)”

Example: January 2022 Enlightenment article-Bylaws
Committee @




Tip 2: Limit word count to 150-200 words.
Focus on the key points of the
information you’d like Sorors to know.


Note: there will be some situations where there’s an
exception to this rule dependent on first approval by the
Basileus and the information being reported

(ex. Golden Soror Bios)




Tip 3: Send your articles in either Microsoft Word or
PDF format (Preferably Microsoft Word)

Note: In your Enlightenment article, include any links that
you would like to be embedded in your article.

(Ex: Zoom, Google forms, etc. )



Tip 4: Submit article by 10 p.m. the Thursday
following the Executive Committee Meeting

to [email protected]

Next Dates for 2022*: September 8, October 6,
November 3, December 8
*subject to change




If you have any questions or concerns,

Contact Soror MiKayla Raines, Newsletter Editor/Chairman at
[email protected]



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L A M B D A O M E G A C H A P T E R

BULLETIN BOARD








DATES TO REMEMBER/
CERTIFICATIONS & WEBINARS UPCOMING EVENTS


70th Boule- July 10-15, 2022
Stay Tuned! Chapter Retreat (In-Person)-August 2022
Stay Tuned!
Stay Tuned!

Chapter Meeting -Saturday (In-Person) –
September 17, 2022, at 9:00 AM






Happy Birthday
Happy Birthday
Happy Birthday
Correspondence by
Sorors!
Sorors!
Soror Rachel Whiteman, Epistoleus Sorors!

The following correspondence was received:
100 Black Men of America, Inc. (VA Peninsula Chapter)- Give Local June Birthdays
757! Campaign Fundraiser Donation Request.
Soror Rachel Whiteman- Resignation from Epistoleus Position effective 1 Kelsey Holloman
5/30/2022. 2 Dianne Blakeney
Truist Bank- Checking account statement summary. 8 Denise James
Alpha Kappa Alpha Corporate Office- 2022 Handbooks and Manuals
(Executive Director Letter, Archives, Building and Properties, 9 Lorraine Bell
Nominating, Program, Protocol, Rituals, Strategic Planning Guides). 9 Erma Price
Fear 2 Freedom, Inc.- Postcard announcing relocation downstairs in 13 Betty Ware
Huffman & Huffman building. 17 Tristian Pickens
Riverside Foundation- Donation Request for Health Clinic. 18 Alexandria Huggar
Soror Charletta Wilson Jacks (Candidate for First Supreme Anti-
Basileus)- Thank you card for kindness and support. 22 Syretta Smith
Soror Camille Birdsong- Thank you card for graduation gift. 24 Luxtracia Gregory
Soror Carolyn Porter- Thank you card for love and support during the 28 Gloria Hamlette
passing of her mother. 29 Ebony Griffin
Soror Deborah Jean Leslie- Thank you card for expressing condolences
for the passing of her brother, Willie James Leslie. 30 Dakota Holman
Sorors Marcia and Valerie Price- Thank you card for sympathy during 30 Janice Bell Underwood
the passing of Rosa Belle Charity Price.
Golden Soror Audrey Williams- Thank you card for love and prayers
for a successful surgery and complete recovery.
Soror Towana Boone- Thank you card for thoughts and prayers during
the loss of her loved one.
University of Chicago Press- The Journal of African American History
(Spring 2022).










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International Program









Targets









2018-2022



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TARGET 1- HBCU FOR LIFE:


A CALL TO ACTION



Promote and Market

HBCUs




































































Soror April Raines,
Target 1: HBCU for Life: A Call to Action (Promote and Market) Chairman

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TARGET 1- HBCU FOR LIFE:

A CALL TO ACTION







$upport HBCUs




Our featured HBCU for the month of June is Tennessee State University. If you

would like to make a donation. Please use the following link:



https://epay.tnstate.edu/C20204_ustores/web/index.jsp



Text TSU10 to 50155









































Sisterly,
Soror Veronica Boston
Target 1: HBCU for Life: A Call to Action
(Support), Chairman


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SM
TARGET 1- #CAP







College Admissions
Process




Congratulations Class of 2022 #CAP Scholars!




On June 3, 2022, #CAP had the Senior Send-Off & End of the School Year Celebration!
Our #CAP alumni participated in a round table discussion with our current #CAP scholars.
The alumni were the following: Ivi Edlow (Xavier University), Soror Asharea Peele
(Norfolk State University), Parish Thompson (Old Dominion University), and Matthieu

Watts (Norfolk State University). They gave our current #CAP scholars excellent insight
and tips to help prepare them for college! Our #CAP seniors received a certificate and a
crate with their college name and colors on it. The seniors received dorm sheets, Clorox

wipes, hygiene items, shower shoes, a shower caddy, towels, wash cloths, and lastly a six
plug outlet. In addition, the #CAP Committee recognized three seniors and two juniors for
participation. Our committee also recognized five juniors who will receive a certificate and
a $20 Target gift card for participation. These five juniors were Jalen Calicut — Heritage
High School, Jahmir Callahan — Phoebus High School, Yesenia Diaz — Denbigh High

School, Alexia Jennings — Kecoughtan High School, and Paige Taylor — Warwick High
School We are very proud of our #CAP scholars!
























Soror Pamela Birdsong, Chairman
Soror Emma Flood, Co-Chairman




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SM
TARGET 1- #CAP







College Admissions
Process
































































Soror Pamela Birdsong, Chairman
Soror Emma Flood, Co-Chairman





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TARGET 2- WOMEN'S HEALTHCARE
AND WELLNESS




Care for the

Caregivers





































































Soror MiKayla Raines, Chairman


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TARGET 3- BUILDING YOUR

ECONOMIC LEGACY




Entrepreneurship and

The Black Dollar 365









































































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Committee Updates

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STANDING COMMITTEE

UPDATES




Membership

















Calling All Sorors who reactivated or transferred into Lambda Omega in 2021 and 2022.



The Lambda Omega Membership Committee will hold a virtual orientation event on Sunday, June
26th at 2pm.



Topics will include technology, mentoring, and protocol just to name a few.. Email invitations
including the Zoom link will be sent out soon.


Join us to learn more about connecting with the lovely ladies of Lambda Omega!



Jewels 2021-2022
If you became a Life Member, Pearl Soror, Golden Soror or Silver Star in 2021-2022 please forward a
copy of your congratulatory letter to [email protected] for the chapter files.



















Sisterly,
Soror Brenda Johnson, Membership Chairman
Soror Renae Black, Membership Co-Chairman

Soror Tiffany Geddie-Suggs, Membership Co-Chairman




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STANDING COMMITTEE

UPDATES




Awards






































































Soror Sherry Hunt, Chairman






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STANDING COMMITTEE

UPDATES




Courtesy


Hodegos Corner



Condolences
Soror Deborah Leslie on the loss of her oldest brother Willie James Leslie, of Huntsville, Alabama

Soror Marcia Price on the loss of her grandmother, and Soror Valerie Price on the loss of her mother-
in-law Mrs. Rose Bell Charity Price who passed at the age of 103.
Soror Jackie Williams for the loss of her father-in-law, Mr. Edward Williams.
Golden Soror Carolyn Lyons Smith and Soror Cocheyes Smith on the loss of their cousin, Ernest Lyons.



Prayer Request
Soror Erma Price during her illness.
Continued prayers to all Sorors and family members. Amen.



Congratulations
Soror Cherise Jennings on her promotion to the IT Director-3rd Party Business Enablement.
Soror Danielle Hitchcock on her new position with the U.S. Air Force within the 633d Medical Group

on Langley Air Force Base as a LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) Case Management Supervisor.
Soror Jasmine Jordan- Denny and her Honey-do Joshua Denny on the birth of their baby Julian
Maksanty Jordan Denny on 5/26/2022.
Soror Katrina Hines on her retirement as a Student Support Specialist (Student Assistant Counselor)

after 39 years of service to both Newport News and Hampton City Schools.
Soror Keisha Cook on her position as the Clinical Care Access Coordinator at the CHKD Children’s
Pavilion.
Soror Doris H. Dancy on her honorary doctorate from TIUA in Atlanta, GA on Saturday, June 4, 2022.

Sorors can view the graduation on YouTube at 220604-TIUA Graduation.
Soror Janet Eanes and her husband Ralph Eanes on their 40th Wedding Anniversary on June 10th. May
God continue to bless this union!







Soror LaTanya Turner, Hodegos





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STANDING COMMITTEE

UPDATES




Courtesy






































































Soror LaTanya Turner, Hodegos





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STANDING COMMITTEE

UPDATES




Courtesy






































































Soror LaTanya Turner, Hodegos





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STANDING COMMITTEE

UPDATES




Courtesy






































































Soror LaTanya Turner, Hodegos





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STANDING COMMITTEE

UPDATES





Connection and
Social Action









































































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STANDING COMMITTEE

UPDATES






Credentials



































































Soror Darleen Hart, Chairman





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STANDING COMMITTEE

UPDATES





Leadership
Development





Leadership Development Committee Check-in


Did you know that the Manual of Standard Procedure contains the Alpha Kappa Alpha

Sorority, Incorporated® Code of Ethics (Revised 11/5/2021)? The Code sets forth that all
members will “…voluntarily agree to observe [rules pertaining to] the following:”

1. General Rules of Conduct
2. Membership Matters
3. Soror to Soror
4. Financial Accountability
5. Corporate Office Relations
6. Community Relations

7. Reputation and Brand Management
8. Sorority Commitment


Do you know that the rank order of authority of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated®
documents is as follows?

-Charter
-Constitution and Bylaws
-Manual of Standard Procedure
-Robert’s Rules of Order, newly revised (parliamentary authority used by the Sorority)
-Other procedural documents/publications listed in the Manual of Standard Procedure


Although sorors may not commit this information to memory, it is important to possess and
always refer to the sorority’s governing documents and publications and chapter bylaws. The
Leadership Development Committee looks forward to checking-in with sorors during the

retreat and months to come to further explore our documents and resources.





Soror Tamra Cobb, Chairman




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STANDING COMMITTEE

UPDATES





Social Activities









Calling all sorors to the shore!!!

Greetings lovely Lambda Omega Sorors! We are excited to
announce the Save the Date for our annual Lambda Omega Picnic!




The WHEN: September 18th, 2022 from 2 pm until 5 pm

The WHERE: Buckroe Beach, Hampton, VA

The WHO: FULLY vaccinated sorors and their family members

The WHAT: Time to interact with you sorors in a relaxed

atmosphere


The HOW: Sign up on GOOGLE document that will be provided




We are looking forward to ending our summer days with our

Lambda Omega family! Stay tuned for more information…

hope to see you there!




















Soror Kim Freeman, Chairman



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SPECIAL COMMITTEE

UPDATES



Golden Soror
Relations

Glimpses of Gold
Golden Soror Sharon Urquhart Richardson
A Global View

Soror Sharon, a Golden Life Member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated ®, was initiated in 1972 into the
Gamma Theta Chapter at Hampton (Institute) University. She has been in the Lambda Omega Chapter since 1980.
Soror Sharon has served as the Anti-Basileus of this chapter, long serving chair of the Global Perspectives Committee
and was appointed to the Mid-Atlantic Region’s Global Impact Committee by Soror Joyce Henderson, 18th Mid-
Atlantic Regional Director.

Soror Sharon was born in Baltimore, Maryland, the youngest of six children in the Strickland family. After the
sudden death of her parents when she was five years old, she was brought to Newport News by Samuel and Naomi
Urquhart, her maternal uncle and his wife, who lovingly adopted her as their only child. She was an honor student in
Newport News and Hampton public schools where her life was positively influenced by teachers who later became
her sorors. Soror Sharon graduated with honors from Hampton Institute in 1974 with a B.A. in Sociology and
continued her education at The Ohio State University in Columbus where she earned a Master of Social Work
Degree in 1976. She has certifications as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and an Elementary Counselor.

After graduating from OSU, Soror Sharon, her Liberian husband and their infant son, moved to Liberia, West Africa,
where she affiliated with the Eta Beta Omega Chapter, our sorority's first international chapter. As one of the
country's first master’s level trained social workers, she was employed by the Liberian Ministry of Health and Social
Welfare as Director of Rehabilitation. In that position, she established that country's first School for the Blind in
1977. She was later made the Director of Family Welfare and was instrumental in the establishment of the SOS
Children’s (Orphanage) Village-Liberia in 1980. Both facilities continue to serve Liberian children. A coup d’etat in
1980 made it necessary for Soror Sharon and her children, John and Corey, to flee Liberia to Newport News. Upon
her return, she became an Assistant Professor at Hampton University, teaching Sociology and Social Work. She
worked as a School Social Worker in Newport News Public Schools for 33 years, retiring in 2014. Soror Sharon
reared her two sons as a single parent and is now a grandmother of five granddaughters.

Soror Sharon is a member of Second Baptist Church East End and is active in the Women’s Ministry. She is also a
40-year member and past president of the Newport News Chapter of The Links, Incorporated; has served on their
National Ethics and Standards Committee, was appointed as the National Director of International Programs, and
currently serves as National Chairman of The Links’ educational programs in Africa. She has served the city of
Newport News on numerous boards and commissions. Soror Sharon introduced Operation Smile to Liberia and
traveled with them as a volunteer on three medical missions. Her humanitarian service, earned her one of Liberia's
highest honors, bestowed by the President, The Order of the Star of Africa. She was the Peninsula Pan Hellenic
Council’s Greek of the Year; the first recipient of the AKA Mid-Atlantic Region’s Leah K. Frazier Award for Service
from a Global Perspective; Evelyn Syphax AKA Mid-Atlantic Regional Award for Creative Expression; Hampton
Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated International Development Award, and was
recognized as an outstanding graduate of Huntington High School. In her leisure time, Soror Sharon enjoys tap and
line dancing; traveling, painting, reading, and riding her pink and green tricycle, she calls her "AKAcycle", along the
bay.
Her advice to younger sorors: “Live a life of faith, love, purpose, determination and humor.”


























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OFFICERS



















Soror Samantha RDL Richards Soror Karen Bazemore-Person Soror April Raines Soror Emma Flood Soror Pamela Taylor
Basileus First Anti-Basileus Second Anti-Basileus Grammateus Anti-Grammateus
[email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

















Soror Veronica Boston Soror Dakota Holman Soror Camille Harvey Soror Morgan Byron Soror Rachel Whiteman
Tamiouchos Anti-Tamiouchos Pecunious Grammateus Anti-Pecunious Grammateus Epistoleus
[email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]
















Soror MiKayla Raines Soror Gail Jenkins Soror Joyce Cofield Soror Evelyn Ligon-Moton Soror Ebony Griffin
Ivy Leaf Reporter Graduate Advisor Archivist Business Manager Chaplain
[email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]
















Golden Soror Audrey Williams Soror LaTanya Turner Soror Jerrelle Griffin Soror Chanda Dunlap
Historian Hodegos Parliamentarian Philacter
[email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]


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CHAPTER DIRECTORY





MAILING ADDRESS:
Lambda Omega Chapter
PO Box 120273
Newport News, VA 23612

Website: Lambda Omega Chapter (lambdaomegaaka.org)

SOCIAL MEDIA:

Facebook: Lambda Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Facebook

Instagram: Lambda Omega (@lambdaomega_aka)


BASILEUS EPISTOLEUS PHILACTER
Soror Samantha RDL Richards Soror Rachel Whiteman Soror Chanda Dunlap
[email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

FIRST ANTI-BASILEUS IVY LEAF REPORTER DIRECTORY
Soror Karen Bazemore-Person Soror MiKayla Raines Soror Kelsey Holloman
[email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

SECOND ANTI-BASILEUS GRADUATE ADVISOR MEMBERSHIP
Soror April Raines Soror Brenda (Love) Johnson
Soror Gail Jenkins
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GRAMMATEUS ARCHIVIST NEWSLETTER
Soror Emma Flood Soror Joyce Cofield Soror MiKayla Raines
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ANTI-GRAMMATEUS BUSINESS MANAGER NOMINATING
Soror Pamela Taylor Soror Evelyn Ligon-Moton Soror Cherise Jennings
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TAMIOUCHOS CHAPLAIN PUBLICITY
Soror Veronica Boston Soror Ebony Griffin Soror MiKayla Raines
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ANTI-TAMIOUCHOS HISTORIAN TECHNOLOGY
Soror Dakota Holman Golden Soror Audrey Williams [email protected]
[email protected] [email protected]
VIRTUAL TEAM
PECUNIOUS GRAMMATEUS HODEGOS [email protected]
Soror Camille Harvey Soror LaTanya Turner
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ANTI-PECUNIOUS GRAMMATEUS PARLIAMENTARIAN
Soror Morgan Byron Soror Jerrelle Griffin
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