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VOLUME 5 ISSUE 2

1934 NEWSLETTER:
THE PROPEL EDITION

The Official Newsletter of Beta Alpha Omega Chapter
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporate

THE LATEST FROM THE GREETINGS SORORS!
CHAPTER:
Dear Soror,
2021 Administrative Theme - 2 Welcome back from summer break. I'm happy to share with you the 1934
69th Boule Recap- 4 Newsletter: Propel Edition Volume 5 Issue 2. I truly hope you were able to relax
Celebrating Our Honorees -7 and recharge. As we continue to embark on "Propelling the Mother Pearl of NJ
International Day of Prayer -9 Forward in Sisterhood, Service, and Scholarship" enjoy some highlights of what
Sisterly Celebrations -12 we've accomplished during our third quarter. May grace and mercy be yours as
The RDSLA - 14 we continue to live through COVID-19 and all it has presented. And let us not
Tech Team SOS - 15 grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give
BAO Happenings - 16 up... Galatians 6:9

Scholarship Recipients- 18 Pink tea roses to Sorors Donnette A. Brown. Esq., Editor and Dr. Shae Brie Dow,
Juneteenth - 20 Co-Editor. As always, you can contact me directly at
Diaper Drive - 22 [email protected]. Hugs and stay safe!
Sorority's History Book - 23
Bookbag Drive - 24





69TH BOULE
RECAP

The 69th Boule Part II & Leadership Seminar has concluded!
Members of the Beta Alpha Omega chapter of Alpha Kappa
Alpha Sorority, Inc. gathered virtually for the ‘Pink Easy’! Here
is a highlight of some of our activities. We look forward to
seeing our amazing, and beautiful members at the 70th Boule
in Orlando, Florida. Continue enjoying your summer, stay safe
and remember to ‘shine’!

69TH BOULE
RECAP

69TH BOULE
RECAP

For We Know There’s No Other

LIKE OUR SISTERHOOD

Welcome the newest honoree members to our sisterhood!
Congratulations to the eight new members.We look forward
to sharing in Sisterhood, Service, and Scholarship!

International Day
of

Prayer

Thank you for supporting Beta Alpha Omega chapter's InternationalDay of Prayer
2021 where we demonstrated "An UnshAKAble Faith." In light of all that is

occurring in the United States and around the world, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority,
Inc. members worshiped together as a sign of solidarity while making

intercessions for peace worldwide, covering for our sisterhood, and the work we
perform inservice to all mankind.

Our BAO program included virtual worship service, brunch on
your own, and a community service project donation of Our
Daily Bread Prayer Books, packaged Healthy Snacks and
Bottled Water along withPersonal Prayer to cover the seniors
and residents at 1 Court Street in Newark.

Special thank you to all of the Sorors on the program who shared your
spiritual gifts to be a blessing to the chapter and the community.

Peace & Blessings,
International Day of Prayer Committee

and SIS: Spiritual Team Committee

International Day
of

Prayer

International Day
of

Prayer

International Day
of

Prayer

SISTERLY
CELEBRATIONS

Acknowledging our sisterly accomplishments.

SOROR AISHA
MULLINGS

Soror Aisha started a new career wth Goodwin Proctor, LLP.
The firm is located in the heart of Times Square, NYC but her
role is 100% remote. Addtionally, Soror Aisha has recently
earned her NJ Real Estate Agent's license. She is working with
Proter Plus Realty, LLC, a family brokerage located in
Jackson, NJ.

Initiation Year: 1998
Initiation Chapter: Nu Kappa

SOROR SHARON PRICE-
CATES, ESQ.

Soror Sharon Price-Cates, Esq., Arbitrator, was
admitted and completed the Federal Mediation &
Conciliation Service, Institute for Conflict Resolution,
Arbitration course for experienced labor-management
professionals. She received a scholarship from the
American Arbitration Association-International
Center for Dispute Resolution Foundation, to assist
with the cost of this professional development.

She is currently on the Arbitration rosters of the
American Arbitration Association, the New Jersey
State Board of Mediation and the Financial Industry
Regulatory Authority (FINRA).

Initiated Year: 1975
Initiation Chapter: Iota Psi

SOROR ALLISON
JAMES-FRISON

Soror Allison was recently elected as
one of the Essex County Alumni
Association's Executive Board
Memembers.
Initiation Year: 2018
Initiation Chapter: Gamma Zeta

SOROR STEPHANIE
BOWLES-JONES

Soror Stephanie was bestowed the
honor of University High School's
Teacher of the Year.
Initiation Year: 2013
Initiation Chapter: Theta Phi Omega

LEAD ING TO PROPEL FOR ARD
W
RUTH
DONCASTER-SMITH
LEADERSHIP ACADEMY

On April 1, 2021 the Ruth Doncaster-
Smith Leadership Academy (RDSLA)
of Beta Alpha Omega Chapter of
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
launched! Ruth Doncaster-Smith was
Beta Alpha Omega’s first president.
Therefore, it is only fitting that the 1st
BAO leadership academy, under the
leadership of President Samantha
Dow-Hankerson, be named after her.

An open house was held on Thursday,
April 15th for RDSLA. Our third class
was held on June 29, 2021 where
Sorors heard what it means to be an
'ACTIVE' member of Alpha Kappa
Alpha Sorority, Inc.

The RDSLA will be an exciting
experience for members to enhance
their leadership skills within the
chapter and the sorority. A special
thank you to taskforce members
Sorors Dawn Wilkins, Laurie Johnson,
and Camelia Valdes. BAO is
“Propelling Forward in Sisterhood,
Service & Scholarship.”

TECH TEAM
IS AT THE
READY!

Sorors - Your Fearless technology team is ready and at your
service!

Introducing the SOS TECH! program - a series of one-page,
quick-hit tech tips to try as a way to troubleshoot common
technical issues. Our series starts with chapter meeting support.
Virtual meetings are the new way to connect. The Technology
Team receives several requests (typically at the start of our
general body meetings) that generally have the same themes.
Since, technology is focused on facilitating our virtual meetings,
it’s a challenge to get to every request timely. To get ahead of
this, we ask you to proactively try these steps to ensure you can
get into the meeting to enjoy the content. If you give these steps
a try and still need help, drop SOS TECH! in the BAO GroupMe
chat and someone from the technology team will assist.

If you have an idea you would like our team to explore for a future
SOS Tech edition, please email your idea
[email protected].

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On June 26, 2021 Target 1: HBCU for Life and #CAP hosted a Graduation Celebration
for graduating high school seniors in the Newark, Hillside, and Irvington school area.
The graduation celebration was an in-person (all COVID-19 protocols were followed)
drive-up event. 13 students registered for the celebration and the students received
gift bags filled with sweet treats and personal care items.

BETA ALPHA OMEGA CHAPTER OF ALPHA
KAPPA ALPHA SORORITY INC., JUNE CHAPTER
MEETING MEMBERS DRESSED IN HATS,
GLOVES, AND PEARLS. THAT SUNDAY WE
ACKNOWLEDGED THE 2021 BAO SCHOLARSHIP
RECIPIENTS AND AWARDED $30,500 IN TOTAL.

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL
YOUNG LADIES. WE PRAY
FOR YOUR SUCCESS AS
YOU PURSUE YOUR
DREAMS.



The ladies of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority
Incorporated, Beta Alpha Omega chapter, and
men of Alpha Phi Alpha, Incorporated, Zeta Nu
Lambda chapter invited you to join us for our
2021 Juneteenth Virtual Celebration &
Scholarship Fundraiser.

1ST
ANNUAL

It was a

1ST
ANNUAL



The Sorority's history book was presented and
are now a part of our service areas local
libraries in Newark, Irvington, and Hillside.

Hillside
Presentation

Irvington
Presentation

BOODKrBivAe CK

Sorors Shelly
Pettiford,Allison
Frison,Golden Soror
Gloria Morton dropping
off their bookbags

The 7 book bags and
supplies were dontated by
Sorors Cherelle Tolor,
Dewanna Johnson,
Shanique Thames, Chandra
Cole, and Yolonda Reid.

KG and PreK The Goodson family picking up
enjoying their their book bags from our
bookbags. Pearl Soror June. McKenzie,
Grant, Madison and mother
Jessissica Goodson, she is home
schooling her three children.

If you would like to feature a committee,
event, program, or Soror in the third

quarterly edition of our newsletter, kindly
send your information to

[email protected]
by Thursday, December 16, 2021.