THE ENLIGHTENMEN
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THE ENLIGHTENMEN
NOVEMBER 2021 VOLUME 37, ISSUE 9
Giving Thanks
Giving Thanks
for the
for the
Sisterhood &
Sisterhood &
Sisterliness
Sisterliness
"Showing gratitude is one of the simplest yet most powerful things SISTERS can do for each other."
"Showing gratitude is one of the simplest yet most powerful things SISTERS can do for each other."
- Randy Pausch
- Randy Pausch
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LEADERSHIP MOMENT:
“The challenge of leadership is to be strong but not rude; be kind, but not weak; be bold, but not a bully;
be humble, but not timid; be proud, but not arrogant; have humor, but without folly” ~ Jime Rohn
Greetings, my Lovely Lambda Omega Sorors!
WOW! I cannot believe that we are in the 11th month of my first term. Our Sorors have experienced
incredible highs and heartbreaking lows, but God has been Faithful. As we enter this season of
Thanksgiving, let’s take a moment to count our blessings. No matter what we face, we know that Jesus
Christ is Great. Greater than the pandemic. Greater than the Delta Virus. Greater than the crippling pain
of loss and heartbrokenness. Greater than tragic school shootings. Greater than shocking diagnoses.
Greater than unemployment. Greater than depression. Greater than the fears of uncertainty. So during
this period, “give thanks unto the Lord; for he is good: for his mercy endureth forever. O give thanks
unto the God of gods: for his mercy endureth forever. O give thanks to the Lord of lords: for his mercy
endureth forever. To him who alone doeth great wonders: for his mercy endureth forever. To him, that
by wisdom made the heavens: for his mercy endureth forever. To him that stretched out the earth above
the waters: for his mercy endureth forever. To him that made great lights: for his mercy endureth
forever: The sun to rule by day: for his mercy endureth forever: The moon and stars to rule by night: for
his mercy endureth forever” (Psalm 136:1-9 (KJV).
I would like to take this opportunity to thank all the 2021 Chapter Officers. Your dedication to
Excellence has positioned this amazing Chapter to continue the year strong. I salute all the Chairmen
and Co-Chairmen of each Standing, Special, and Program Committee! Your willingness to serve has
been priceless. Special Thanks to my Advisory Team for your Leadership and Love, ensuring I stayed on
task with the assignment entrusted to me.
Now we are approaching another major milestone, End of Year Reports. It is essential to understand
the strategic plans of this great sisterhood and how each Chapter contributes to those plans. Program
Reports are due December 1, 2021, and all other reports are due preferably by December 15, 2021.
If you are interested in finding out more, regarding these required reports, please visit the Corporate
website, www.aka1908.com. After logging into “Members Only”, select “Resources”, then select “Forms
and Documents”. Scroll down to the search box, type in the word “Reports.” The EOY Chapter Report
Books will appear.
Report 01 - 2021 Chapter Budgets (Excel)
Report 02 - 2020 Statement of Financial Operations (Excel)
Report 03 - 2020 W-9 Forms (Excel)
Report 04 - Excellence Program Submission Instructions
Report 05 - Standards End of Year Reporting Form
Report 06 - Sorors Graduate During the Year Form
Report 07 - Connection End of Year Reporting Form
Report 08 - Chapter Membership Form
Report 09 - Archives End of Year Reporting Form
Report 10 - Annual Chapter Hotel Expenditure Form
Report 11 - Foundation/Incorporated Entity/Not for Profit Organization Annual Compliance Form
I am confident that all required reports will be submitted on time. We Can Do This!!
Sisterly,
Soror Samantha RDL Richards, MPA
Basileus
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Greetings Sorors,
It’s November already and we are celebrating National Caregivers Month. President Barack
Obama, in his Presidential Proclamation declaring November National Caregivers Month in
2014, stated the following:
“Each day, courageous individuals step forward to help care for family members in need, their
quiet acts of selflessness and sacrifice telling a story of love and devotion. Across our country,
parents and children, siblings and spouses, friends and neighbors heroically give of themselves
to support those in their lives affected by illness, injury, or disability. During National Family
Caregivers Month, we salute the people who play difficult and exhausting roles, and we
recommit to lifting up these Americans as they care for their loved ones while protecting their
dignity and individuality.”
Caregiving is a challenging job filled by those who love, sacrifice, and devote unrestricted time
and attention to ensure someone else’s needs are met. It is one of the most selfless acts a person
can undertake. We love and salute our caregivers!
Kudos to our amazing Target Program chairmen for leading your committees in this impactful
work. You are seven months away from closing out 2018-2022 Exemplifying Excellence
Through Sustainable Service programs. As you reflect on your work as a chairman or co-
chairman, think about areas you saw success and areas that were challenging. I will be sending a
short survey in December to collect your feedback. Please be honest as this is how we grow and
improve our practices. Thank you for hanging in there through a hard yet rewarding journey.
Our grand celebration is only seven months away.
The holidays are approaching. This is the time of year when we all look forward to seeing family
and friends as we celebrate what is really important, the people who matter in our lives. The
holiday season can be a daunting one for those who are grieving the loss of a loved one, dealing
with an illness, or have had limited connection to the world outside of their homes since the
onset of the pandemic. Check on friends and family, send cards or letters, or drop by for a quick
porch conversation. Help someone get through the holidays knowing that someone sees them, is
thinking of them, and cares tremendously about them.
Sorors, keep bringing the L.O.V.E as we lead and organize valiantly to engage with our
community and have a wonderful Thanksgiving!
Warm sisterly regards,
Soror Karen Bazemore-Person
First Anti-Basileus
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“MEMBERSHIP IS PEARLFECTION” - SOROR TRACEY MORANT
Thank you Lambda Omega for your perseverance to maintain sisterly connections throughout
the pandemic. We hope you are excited to end 2021 with a fun-filled sisterly event. Sisterly
Relations and the Social Committee are collaborating to plan an end-of-year event that
everyone can enjoy. Please be on the lookout for dates, times, and zoom registration
information.
Your Membership Intake Process Committee Chairman, Soror Tiffany Geddie-Suggs, has been
busy supporting the Graduate Advisory Council as it prepares for NU Epsilon’s (Christopher
Newport University) upcoming MIP.
October’s Secret Soror was Camille Harvey. Soror Camille was born prematurely at 28 weeks. She had a work of art published in
the Washington Post when she was in elementary school. She once lived in Bangkok, Thailand, and attended an international
school while there. In addition, she loves animals and originally wanted to pursue a career as a veterinarian. She also loves pizza,
old-school cartoons, shark week, Lifetime/Hallmark movie thrillers, and crime channels.
Thank you for sharing Soror Camille!
November’s Secret Soror
When this soror lived in Guam she was without power for three full weeks. Our soror LOVES to cook gourmet meals. She is a
trained dancer and enjoys the styles of ballet, tap, jazz, and praise. While in high school she was a gymnast and a cheerleader. In
addition, at the age of five, this mysterious soror began competing in pageants. She also lived in San Diego California for 10 years
starting when she was only 3 months old.
Who is this intriguing Soror?
October’s Inspirational Quote “It’s better to be PEACEFUL than right. Allow God’s righteousness to reign!”
-Valerie E. Robinson, National Chaplin NPHC
Soror Lakisha Ireland
Proud Second Anti-Basileus
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Sorors must register in advance for this meeting - click the link below:
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0 rde6vpj8uHNJCGtgSOmvUXeECuhlA__Wb
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
CHAPTER BUSINESS MEETING AGENDA
Zoom Meeting
Saturday, November 20, 2021 – 9:00 AM
Soror Samantha RDL Richards, Basileus - Presiding
Call to Order Soror Samantha RDL Richards, Basileus Standing Committee Reports
Meditation Soror Ebony Griffin, Chaplain Finance/Budget (Vote: Proposed 2022 Budget)
Greetings Soror April Raines, Hodegos Nominating (Vote: 2022 New Officers)
Connection
Adoption of Agenda Courtesy
Sisterly Relations Activities and Soror Denise James
Birthdays Special Committee Report
Minutes Soror Emma Flood, Grammateus Salvation Army – Ringing of the Bell
Correspondence Soror Sylvia Hunter, Epistoleus
Unfinished Business
Officer Reports 69th Mid Atlantic Regional Conference
Basileus Soror Samantha RDL Richards
First Anti-Basileus Soror Karen Bazemore-Person New Business
Second Anti-Basileus Soror LaKisha Ireland End of the Year Reports
Pecunious Grammateus Soror Camille Harvey
(Funds Received/Transmittals) Next Chapter Business Meeting
Tamiouchos Soror Carolyn Smith Saturday (Zoom) – December 18, 2021, at 9:00 AM
(Accounts/Operations/Savings)
Graduate Advisor Soror Gail Jenkins Dates to Remember/Upcoming Events
November 19, 2021- AKA Caregivers’ Day
Exemplifying Excellence Through Sustainable Service Observance
Soror Karen Bazemore-Person, Program Chairman November 19, 2021 – AKA Caregivers’ Event
Announcements
Program Committee Reports:
Target 1: HBCU for Life: A Call to Action Adjournment
Target 2: Women’s Healthcare and Wellness
Target 3: Building Your Economic Legacy
Target 4: The Arts
Target 5: Global Impact
Impact Days
November 19, 2021 – AKA Caregivers’ Day Observance
January 17, 2022 – Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. International Day of
Service
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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)
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meeting.
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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.
Important Announcement:
Technology team members are needed! No previous experience is necessary but helpful.
Training is provided! Interested? Please email [email protected] by Nov. 21!
A meeting will be held the first week of December.
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].
Technology team members are still needed! Committee Reports & Slides:
Thank you in advance for your As a reminder, committee reports, and PowerPoint slides should be forwarded to technology
understanding and patience. If interested, for upload (website) or insert (PowerPoint slideshow) no later than 72 hours prior to executive
please email committee meeting (Saturday prior) or chapter meeting (Wednesday prior).
[email protected]. Note: There may be situations where this is not possible, but please notify Technology in advance!
Training provided.
- Your LO Tech Team
Soror Danielle Hitchcock, Co-Chairman
Soror Joy Johnson, Co-Chairman
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Tip 1: When emailing Enlightenment newsletter articles
please be sure to put in Subject Line the following
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Remaining Dates for 2021*: December 9
*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
Stay Tuned! November 19, 2021-
Stay Tuned!
Stay Tuned!
AKA Caregivers’ Day Observance
November 19, 2021–
AKA Caregivers’ Event
December 18, 2021, at 9:00 AM-
Lambda Omega Chapter Meeting
Correspondence by
Soror Sylvia H. Hunter, Epistoleus
Happy Birthday
Happy Birthday
Happy Birthday
The following correspondence was received: Sorors!
Sorors!
Sorors!
BB&T Bank – Checking Account Statement. November Birthdays
BB&T Bank – Savings Account Statement.
National Pan-Hellenic Council of the Peninsula 2 Elicia Cardona
– Receipt for dues paid.
CNA Surety – Notice of Premium due. 2 Jacqueline Ortiz
The Boys and Girls Club of the Virginia 3 Tracye Watts
Peninsula – Request for donation. 6 Crystal Bell
Soror Dakota Holman – Thank you for the kind 7 Dina Brown
expressions of sympathy for the passing of her 11 Chanda Dunlap
father. 11 Shaybrean Henson
Golden Soror Maggie Macklin – Thank you for 13 Regina Flood
the cards and calls during her recent illness. 15 Malinda Harris
Soror LaKisha Ireland – Thank you for the cards
and calls for the passing of her and Honey-Do 16 Shirley Bacote
Ed’s brother. 17 Kayla Watkins
Adriana Allen – Thank you and update from 17 Margaret Lee
2016 Scholarship Recipient. 18 Jerrelle Griffin
Christopher Cain, son of Soror Karen Hinton – 21 Brenda Love Johnson
Thank you for your kind words and support 22 Audrey Williams
during his difficult time. 30 Sharon Russell
Soror Joy Johnson – Letter of Resignation as
Technology Co-Chairman.
Soror Danielle Hitchcock – Letter of
Resignation as Technology Co-Chairman.
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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
Target 1- HBCU for Life: A Call to Action (Promote and Market) Committee will be
highlighting Spelman College for the month of November. On Tuesday, November 16, 2021,
we collaborate with #CAP.
https://spelman.edu
Motto: Our Whole School for Christ
Mission Statement: Spelman College, a historically Black college and a global leader in the education of
women of African descent, is dedicated to academic excellence in the liberal arts and sciences and the
intellectual, creative, ethical, and leadership development of its students. Through diverse learning modalities,
Spelman empowers the whole person to engage the many cultures of the world and inspires a commitment to
positive social change.
Founded April 11, 1881, as the Atlanta Baptist Female Seminary, we became Spelman College in 1924. Now
a global leader in the education of women of African descent, Spelman is accredited by the Southern
Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC), and we are proud members of
the Atlanta University Center Consortium. Today their student body comprises more than 2,100 students
from 43 states and 10 foreign countries. Spelman empowers women to engage the many cultures of the world
and inspires a commitment to positive social change through service. They are dedicated to academic
excellence in the liberal arts and sciences and the intellectual, creative, ethical, and leadership development of
our students. Spelman is proud of its 76 percent graduation rate (average over six years), one of the best in the
nation, but their support does not stop once you step on stage to take your diploma. Spelman has a global
alumnae network that is strong, and provides connections and helping hands to Spelman graduates as they
begin on their path of global engagement.
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
Did you know: “HBCU for Life” is Target I of the sorority’s program?
EAF is a separate business entity affiliated with the sorority that has the IRS tax
designation of 501(c)(3) allowing donors to receive tax deductions for their
donation to the entity. The mission of EAF is to promote lifelong learning.
Annually, EAF awards scholarships and community grants. EAF also manages
the AKA HBCU Endowment, a key initiative Target I. Donors receive a tax
deduction for their gift to the AKA HBCU Endowment, and EAF disseminates
the proceeds of the endowment to established endowments at each HBCU.
Our featured HBCU for the month of November is Spelman College.
If you would like to make a donation. Please use the following link:
SpelmanLane - Make A Gift – Your Gift
https://securelb.imodules.com/s/501025/18/interior.aspx?
sid=1025&gid=1&pgid=1068&cid=2768&appealcode=AGWeb20
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
Soror Pamela Birdsong, Chairman
Soror Emma Flood, Co-Chairman
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TARGET 2- WOMEN'S HEALTHCARE
AND WELLNESS
Care for the
Caregivers
Golden Soror Norma Gaither, Chairman
Soror MiKayla Raines, Co-Chairman
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TARGET 3- BUILDING YOUR
ECONOMIC LEGACY
Credit Repair &
Monitoring
Soror Alicia Thornwell, Chairman
Soror Nicole Talton, Co-Chairman
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TARGET 5- GLOBAL IMPACT
Soles 4 Souls
Sisterly,
Soror Parnetha Callahan, Chairman
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Lambda Omega
Committee Updates
November 2021 Vol 37 Issue 9
STANDING COMMITTEE
UPDATES
Finance
Proposed 2022 Budget
Please review the proposed Chapter budget that
was presented at the October 16 Chapter Meeting.
You will be voting on the budget at the
November 20th Chapter Meeting.
Soror Carolyn Smith, Tamiouchos
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STANDING COMMITTEE
UPDATES
Membership
Membership Matters!
Hear Ye! Hear Ye!
Sorors, if you are turning Silver, Golden, or Pearl in 2022, you can log onto
www.aka1908.com, effective January 2022, to complete the paperwork. Upon
completion, submit your payment (no personal checks) to Corporate.
Your 2022 dues must be paid prior to submitting your paperwork and payment.
The application is based on the year of your initiation, not the month/day.
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
Archives
Archives Donor Record Form
Archives Request Form
End of Tenure Checklist Form
Soror Joyce Cofield, Chairman
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UPDATES
Courtesy
Hodegos Corner
Condolences
Golden Soror Berniece Johnson’s son (Billy Johnson) went to be with our Lord.
Golden Soror Flora Davis Crittenden (former Lambda Omega Chapter member)
became an Ivy Beyond the Wall.
Soror Yvette Person’s mother (Ms. Margaret Stephens) went to be with our Lord.
Soror Cheryl Fields’ mother Ms. Norma Whiting Fields went to be with our Lord.
Prayer Requests
Continued Prayers for Soror Deadre Johnson as she was hospitalized.
Continued Prayers for Soror Camille Harvey’s Godmother (Ms. Jane Collins).
She had a quadruple bypass and is recovering well.
Continued Prayers for Soror Brenda Johnson’s son (Ramon).
Continued Prayers for Soror Garnise Dennis as she had surgery.
Continued Prayers for Soror Angela Spranger’s husband.
Continued prayers to all sorors and family members.
Announcements/AKAlades
Soror Margaret Bernice Smith Bristow thanks Lambda Omega Chapter for the prayers, cards,
calls, and inquiries concerning her sister (Brenda M. Smith).
Golden Soror Berniece Johnson thanks Lambda Omega Chapter for the prayers, cards, calls,
and condolences for the passing of her son (Billy Johnson).
Congratulations to Soror Ebony Butler on her new position as an Accounting Specialist with
Drucker and Falk Multifamily Management and Commercial Real Estate Firm in Newport
News.
Congratulations to Soror Demetria Petty-Manes on being honored at the SWE, Society of
Women Engineers, 2021 Conference. She is the Prism Award recipient (for being a technical
expert and role model for women in a male-dominated field; for demonstrating the value of
academic excellence and artistry; and for lifelong dedication to community service.
Please send all health, praise reports, prayer request, condolences, graduations, and
congratulations notices to Soror April Raines [email protected].
I would like to provide timely acknowledgments.
Soror April Raines, Hodegos
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STANDING COMMITTEE
UPDATES
History
Hugh Harrell, III was chosen as the subject for Native American Heritage Month because Soror Dr. Margaret Bristow
and Golden Soror Audrey Williams worked closely with him and his organization in promoting a relationship be
African Americans and Indians!
Hugh Harrell —Bringing the Red and Black Together by Dr. Margaret Bernice Smith Bristow
Hampton Roads lost an icon when Hugh Harrell, III passed away from complications from heart disease in 2020.
Why? Because one of his raison d’etre was to promote black history always admonishing us to be as blacks-- more
collaborative in sharing it with the public. He also advocated making black history more visible at Ft. Monroe,
cautioning us to market our history before someone else did. And as part of his sharing black history was his passion
for promoting the connection between African Americans and Native Americans (Indigenous)—he being black and
part Chickahominy, Pamunkey, and Mattaponi. Thus, he and his wife Anita—she being black and part Cherokee and
Shoshone-- worked toward bringing the “ red and black people” together in their establishment of the Weyanoke
Association and the Legacy of Weyanoke. Visit their well-designed web page weyanoke.org to find their mission is to
“promote research in and the sharing of Black (African and African American, Red (Native American or Indian)
history and culture and places where they intersect.”
Using songs and stories of these various connections, he and the association which has been operating since the early
’90s have done more to make these connections more visible and appreciative to the Hampton Roads community than
any other group. Mention Native Americans and blacks and Weyanoke-- which according to Hugh in an interview
on the Round Robin TV show means sassafras-- instantly comes to mind! The Weyanoke Indians of Charles
City-County was there when the Africans were forced to arrive in 1619. Thus, a very appropriate choice to name this
organization that is now according to a highly informative historical essay written on its web page by his wife Anita
Harrell, recognized “officially by the Commonwealth of Virginia as a legal body of Red and Black people dedicated to
acquiring and promoting a greater understanding and appreciation of our ancestry by encouraging and raising public
awareness.” Weyanoke also has full 501C3 status also. Having earned a grant from the Virginia Humanities, in 1994
Hugh along with his wife was able to present a six-month-long symposium which he entitled “Red and Black—the
Legacy of Native and African People in Charles City County.” (I spoke on the image of the Native American in Black
Literature in one of the events.) This brought together better relations with the Chickahominy Native Americans.
This led to the start of an annual event celebrated every August in which blacks and Native Americans get together
for sharing history, food, drumming, and dance. It is now called The Coming Together which was held in August
this year making it over 20 years old. We owe this to Hugh’s dedicated efforts in view of the fact 95% of blacks could
have Indian ancestry! Once you visit its web page you will see ten important bulleted links which include the 2021
Coming Together festival and other important, highly informative links. Of note on the web page, are salient
connections between Native Americans and blacks, such as both groups experienced forced removal—noting that the
Europeans took the Native Americans’ land and used the black people’s labor to work that land, both have strong oral
traditions, both were enslaved by the British settlers, both groups were called savages to name a few. In conclusion, let
us not forget Hugh’s Weyanoke as we celebrate November, Native American Heritage Month!
History Committee
Golden Soror Audrey Williams, Chairman
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SPECIAL COMMITTEE
UPDATES
EAF
November is EAF Awareness Month
EAF History https://akaeaf.org/history
Do you know the EAF Staff? https://akaeaf.org/people
Do you know that EAF has a 2021 Calendar?
2021-EAF-Program-Calendar.pdf
Do you know that EAF has partners and Matching Gifts Programs?
https://akaeaf.org/about
Do you know EAF has a Campaign and Recognition chart?
Campaign-Recognition-Chart.pdf.pdf
Do you know that we have HBCU Donation Individual and Chapter Forms?
https://akaeaf.org/uploads/files/HBCU-Individual-Contribution-Form.pdf
https://akaeaf.org/uploads/files/HBCU-CHAPTER-Contribution-Form.pdf
Do you know about all of the EAF Scholarships, fellowships, and
endowments?
https://akaeaf.org/uploads/files/Scholarship-Corner-Quick.pdf
https://akaeaf.org/scholarships
https://akaeaf.org/fellowships
https://akaeaf.org/endowments
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SPECIAL COMMITTEE
UPDATES
EAF
Do you know that EAF has an Annual report?
https://akaeaf.org/uploads/files/2020-EAF-Annual-Report.pdf
Do you know that there is a Chapter Path to Platinum status?
https://akaeaf.org/uploads/files/Path-to-Platinum.pdf
Do you know that EAF has merchandise that can be purchased?
https://akaeaf.org/merchandise
Soror April Raines, EAF Captain
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UPDATES
Golden Soror
Relations
Glimpses of Gold
Golden Soror Sharon Russell
Real Estate Trailblazer
Golden Soror Sharon Russell was initiated 50 years ago into Alpha Delta Chapter, Morgan State College
(now University), Baltimore, MD. Soror Sharon served as Grammateus for her undergraduate chapter. She
has been a member of Gamma Upsilon Omega (Hampton) and Pi Rho Omega (Richmond). However, the
majority of her sorority membership has been with Lambda Omega where she served as Second Anti-
Basileus, committee chairman of Black Dollar Day, Economic Development, Sisterly Relations, and on
numerous other committees. For the past 4 years, she has served as fundraising chairman for the 20 Pearls
Foundation, Incorporated.
Soror Sharon was born in Newport News, VA to Walter and Ethel Russell. Although she was the couple’s 3rd
child, she had the distinction of being the first to be born in a hospital, then the first to go to kindergarten,
and the only one to start first grade in New York with her Aunt Vivian. (Her parents didn’t want her to sit
out of school for a year just because she wouldn’t be 6 until November.) Her older sister, Sandra, and Sharon
are her family’s first-generation college graduates. It was instilled in them by family, teachers, guidance
counselors, and the community at large that the way to get ahead in life was to “get a good education.”
Because Sandra became an AKA at Tuskegee, Soror Sharon knew before she stepped foot on Morgan’s
campus that she wanted to be an AKA too! She said she had 4 goals for her college life: become a majorette,
Miss Morgan, an AKA, and graduate with honors. She accomplished 3 out of 4 and will let you guess which
ones.
Soror Sharon received a degree in Social Welfare in 1974 and went on to receive an MSW at Howard
University. After graduate school, Soror Sharon returned to Hampton and worked as a Social Worker at the
Hampton Social Services Department for 3 years. She also served as a Clinical Social Worker with the US
Public Health Hospital in Norfolk, VA, and as a professor at Thomas Nelson Community College. While
working as a medical social worker, Sharon met Moses Easter, a prominent real estate broker, who owned his
own real estate company and she decided to get her license and sell part-time. After less than 6 months in the
business, she decided to work full time in the field of real estate. By the time she was 23, she had purchased
her first house and really saw real estate and homeownership as a different path to freedom…financial
freedom. Sharon has earned numerous awards as a top producer, owned her own real estate franchise, and
currently owns a property management company. Someone looking from the outside might think Soror
Sharon wasted her college education but she believes that the social worker in her has been present in every
transaction, helping people realize their dreams.
She has also given generously to her church, Agape Live, her alma mater, serving on several community
boards including the Sickle Cell Anemia Foundation, YWCA Virginia Peninsula (President and Executive
Director) and has taken two mission trips to Kenya. Soror Sharon was formerly married to Donald S. Hunt
and to this union was born the joy of her life, Candace J. Hunt. Soror Sharon and Candace work in the real
estate business together and she is anxiously preparing to pass the torch on to Candace so that she can spend
the majority of her time in philanthropic work, travel the beaches of the world, and live her life like it’s
Golden, because it is!
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CHAPTER DIRECTORY
MAILING ADDRESS:
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PO Box 120273
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Website: Lambda Omega Chapter (lambdaomegaaka.org)
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