90th NARC Conference Guide

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated®

90th NORTH ATLANTIC
REGIONAL CONFERENCE

MARCH 4-7, 2021 | PHILADELPHIA, PA

SOROR MARY BENTLEY LAMAR

North Atlantic Regional Director

SOROR GLENDA GLOVER
Supreme Basileus

SOROR MARY TAYLOR-ACREE

Conference Chairman

Conference Guide

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Welcome to the 90th North Atlantic Regional
Conference. From the time you click in between
March 4 - 7, 2021, this will be a regional conference
like none other you have attended. And it is the first
of the sorority’s regional conference season. The
North Atlantic Region will lead with a high note as
we virtually enter Philadelphia; the City of Brotherly
Love and Sisterly Affection. So, tune up now for
“Exemplifying Excellence with Perfect Pitch in Philly.”

With your help, we will sound the right note as we convene to conduct the business of
Alpha Kappa Alpha, honor our members who have done outstanding work and learn
from each other. You can expect the plenary sessions to be informative and inspiring.
And we hope you will take advantage of the engaging workshops and forums offered to
support strengthening your chapter operations. After we work hard, we will celebrate
the laurels we have won and honor those sorors whose work has been outstanding. We
especially pay tribute to our Diamond, Pearl, Golden and Silver Sorors.

The host sorors of Cluster II have shown great flexibility in preparation for your arrival,
first planning for an in-person experience and then deftly pivoting to the virtual world.
You can look forward to a whole new way of experiencing this regional conference. We
have built in mindful moment breaks and interactive activities to keep you engaged.
The NAR Kurrency is back and will take the form of points gained on the “Leaderboard”
that you may redeem for fun giveaways and discounts in the vendor area. Another
benefit of this virtual conference is the ability to visit the site and selected content until
April 4, 2021.

In spite of all that has occurred over the past program year of 2020, we have persevered
and made an impact in the communities we serve. Let’s continue to lead with a high
note as we realize the vision of Madam Supreme Basileus, Glenda Glover through the
Exemplifying Excellence Through Sustainable Service Program. I thank you in advance
for joining me and the Host Sorors of Cluster II as we all blend our voices to achieve
Perfect Pitch in Philly!

Leading With A High Note,

Mary Bentley LaMar 3
North Atlantic Regional Director

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Soror Mary Bentley LaMar
North Atlantic Regional Director
P.O. Box 413
Montclair, New Jersey 07042

Greetings Sorors:
It is my pleasure to extend greetings to you on the occasion of this historic 90th
North Atlantic Regional Conference under the theme, Exemplifying Excellence
with Perfect Pitch in Philly. I am pleased that you have demonstrated your
commitment to growing in Alpha Kappa Alpha by your presence and participation
in your regional conference.
As we continue to be undeterred in our service to all mankind despite the challenges
presented by this unprecedented public health crisis, I am gratified by the ingenuity,
determination and excellence on display at regional conferences across Alpha
Kappa Alpha in this virtual world. I expect that you will share my enthusiasm as you
participate in your virtual regional conference which has been thoughtfully planned over
the next few days.
I encourage you to peruse the virtual platform and enjoy all of the features it has to offer
as you attend training sessions and other events. Through interactive workshops, sisterly
relations activities, and sharing best practices, you will expand your knowledge of
Alpha Kappa Alpha and become even better equipped to serve and to lead. I am
humbled by your commitment to our sisterhood.
Enjoy the conference as, together, we continue Exemplifying Excellence
Through Sustainable Service.
Yours in Alpha Kappa Alpha Excellence,

Soror Glenda Glover
Supreme Basileus

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“Let us not become weary in doing good, for at
the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do
not give up.” Galatians 6:9 (NIV)

Greetings Sorors of the Notable North Atlantic Region!

It is my pleasure to welcome you to the Virtual 90th
North Atlantic Regional Conference. Although COVID-
19 has forced us to reimagine how we gather for the first
time in our Region’s history, the sorors of Cluster II are
excited to bring this conference to you under the theme
Exemplifying Excellence with Perfect Pitch in Philly.

Always Leading on a High Note, North Atlantic Region Director Soror Mary Bentley
LaMar is working in concert with the creative and dynamic sorors of Cluster II to bring
forth an informative, interactive, and engaging event.

Known for its musical history, the Philly sound will serve as our soundtrack as we pay
tribute to our new Diamond, Pearl, Golden and Silver sorors, “Tap In” with our
Undergraduate sorors, and bring the conference to a close with an evening dedicated
to our Founders during our Awards Gala.

Sorors, in addition to the great fun we have planned, there will be opportunities to
learn through workshops and institutes and we will celebrate our community awardees
at the Public Meeting. We will serve all mankind and enrich our sisterhood through
our Exemplifying Excellence through Sustainable Service projects.

The Cluster II sorors are warming their collective voices to bring forth a harmonious
conference that will be Exemplifying Excellence with Perfect Pitch throughout the
North Atlantic Region.

Yours in Pitch Perfect Sisterhood,

Soror Mary Taylor-Acree
90th North Atlantic Regional Conference Chairman

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Notable North Atlantic Region
Cluster II Host Chapters

Graduate

Zeta Omega Rho Theta Omega
Omega Omega
Delta Sigma Omega Sigma Zeta Omega
Epsilon Iota Omega
Epsilon Sigma Omega Tau Delta Omega
Iota Tau Omega
Kappa Theta Omega Phi Beta Omega
Xi Delta Omega
Omega Zeta Omega

Omega Mu Omega

Alpha Alpha Mu Omega

M.O.T. Pearls of Distinction

Undergraduate

Alpha Omicron Mu Chi
Delta Gamma Pi Epsilon
Sigma Lambda
Delta Iota Theta Iota
Delta Lambda Tau Alpha

Delta Mu Tau Xi
Epsilon Nu Tau Omicron
Gamma Epsilon
Lambda Gamma

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Helpful Hints

Dates and Hours: CONFERENCE PLATFORM INFORMATION

The vFairs conference platform will be accessible from March 4, 2021
until April 4, 2021. This will include access to conference sessions,
Vendors Hall and on-demand information.

Check-in Process: During the week of the conference, or before, you will receive the link
to the conference website:
1) Your login information will be your email address.
2) When you log into the conference website, you will see information

regarding the schedule of events.
3) To view the conference, you must use an internet browser such as

Google. The platform will not show well when using Internet
Explorer.
4) The Public Meeting, Ivy Beyond the Wall and Ecumenical Services
can be viewed on the vFairs platform as well as the North Atlantic
Region’s YouTube channel.

Chat Rooms: The “Sistership Chat” will be the area to engage in chat with conference
attendees. Chat content is not private. All conference attendees can view
the chat.

Workshops: You will be directed only to the workshops in which you are registered.

NARC Contacts

Conference Chairman [email protected]

Conference Grammateus [email protected]

Delegate Information [email protected]

Evaluations [email protected]

Logistics [email protected]

NAR Technology - platform access only: [email protected]

NARC Office/Help Desk [email protected]

Vendors and Exhibits [email protected]

Vice Chairman – Operations [email protected]

Vice Chairman – Programs [email protected]

Vice Chairman – Social [email protected]

Vice Chairman – UG Activities [email protected]

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Protocol Guidelines

GENERAL: “Attending” Virtual NARC

• Log-on to the NARC platform from a location that allows you to maintain the
privacy of sorority business and the professionalism of a business meeting.
Sorors should try to find a private area and/or use headphones during the
plenary sessions and workshops.
o Make sure that your device is turned to “Mute” and “video off” when you
log-on and as directed throughout the conference.

• Find a comfortable location and position, due to the length of the conference
and to stay mentally focused on the business of the sorority. However, it is not
recommended to participate reclining in bed or other such casual situations
other than for medical reasons.

• Make arrangements for childcare and guests when attending business
meetings, as these meetings are for sorors only.

• Arrive on time for meetings and events.
• Attire: Sorors who will be participating in the sessions as speakers, presenters,

or otherwise will be visible, are expected to be dressed in business attire for the
conference, unless otherwise noted.

CREDENTIALS

• Sorors should present the appropriate registration for the conference, as
requested.

• Voting delegates must present the appropriate credentials, as requested, and
arrive to the sessions on time.

FORMS OF ADDRESS

• Wait to speak until after being recognized by the presiding officer.
• Address the presiding officer as “Madam Regional Director” or “Madam

Supreme Basileus”.
• Address the delegation by clearly stating your name, membership affiliation

(chapter or general member), chapter location, and whether you are a delegate
or non-delegate.

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COMMUNICATION, TECHNOLOGY, AND SOCIAL MEDIA

• Sorors should not photograph, “screen print”, post, comment, tweet or in any
other manner share to any social media or blog on Alpha Kappa Alpha business
that is conducted during the conference plenary sessions, Ivy Beyond the Wall
recognition, or other occasions that are considered private and/or confidential.

• Using electronic devices to record business meetings (audio, photo, or video) is
prohibited.

• Disable the sound feature on any electronic communication device that may
interrupt the meeting.

NOTICE: Please be advised that attending and participating in any event within the
conference may result in the use of your name, image and/or likeness in printed and
electronic material, including but not limited to publication on the world wide web,
social network sites, press materials, and advertising and marketing materials. You
hereby specifically release Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. and its agents from any
and all claims arising from the uses stated above.

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Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated®

90th NORTH ATLANTIC
REGIONAL CONFERENCE

Conference Rules

Official Rules

1. The first order of business shall be the adoption of the agenda for the 90th North
Atlantic Regional Conference of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated®, in
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, as presented by Soror Mary Bentley LaMar, North Atlantic
Regional Director.

2. Rules of the 90th North Atlantic Regional Conference shall be governed by the 2018
Constitution and Bylaws and Manual of Standard Procedure of Alpha Kappa Alpha
Sorority, Incorporated®, as well as Robert’s Rules of Order Newly Revised, 12th Edition.

3. Soror Mary Bentley LaMar, North Atlantic Regional Director, is the Presiding Officer for
this Conference.

4. Soror Jayne Downing will be appointed the Regional Conference Grammateus.

5. Soror Dorothy Jackson will be appointed the Regional Conference Parliamentarian.

6. As recommended by the 2018 Official Guide to Alpha Kappa Alpha Protocol, the greeting
to be used is:

“To Madam Regional Director, Soror Mary Bentley LaMar, to Madam Supreme
Basileus, Soror Glenda Glover, Members of the Directorate, to our Former Supreme

Basilei, to our Former Regional Directors and all others who serve Alpha Kappa
Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, Good Morning/Afternoon/Evening.”

All others who follow need only properly greet Madam Regional Director and Madam
Supreme Basileus if she is present: “To Madam Regional Director and to Madam
Supreme Basileus” and proceed with their committee reports.

There is no greeting before offering a prayer, meditation, grace and/or invocation.
These guidelines are applicable for plenary sessions and events.

7. All meetings of this Conference shall start and end on time.

8. All electronic devices other than those employed for notetaking shall be turned off or
silenced during all business meetings, workshops, forums and events. If a soror must
take a call, she is asked to promptly excuse herself from the business
meeting/workshop/forum/event to address her call.

9. Picture taking, video and audio recordings shall be prohibited during business sessions,
workshops, and forums unless approved by the Presiding Officer.

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Conference Rules continued;

10. Texting, tweeting, and/or posting to any social media outlet regarding any information
discussed in business meetings including forums, workshops and certification institutes
shall not be permitted.

11. Sorors should wear appropriate Alpha Kappa Alpha business attire to all business
meetings, workshops and forums.

12. All sorors, including delegates, shall be registered attendees and comply with identity
verification requests in order to enter all meetings and functions.

13. Certified delegates of the Conference shall convene in the designated delegate areas for
all business meetings.

14. Certified delegates of the Conference shall be entitled to make motions, engage in
discussion, and vote. Non-delegates shall be allowed to utilize the Q&A function for
discussion during the plenary but are not allowed to make motions or vote.

15. A soror who wishes to pose a question or comment shall enter her submission via the
Q&A function of the meeting. Submissions will be recognized by The Presiding Officer.
The soror shall provide her name, chapter name, location of chapter and state whether
she is a voting delegate. A soror is asked to limit the number of comments to once (1) per
issue.

16. When the presenter has the floor, all others are to listen and refrain from distractions.

17. When a soror is recognized from the floor, all others are to listen and refrain from
distractions.

18. A delegate who must leave the Conference shall first notify her Chapter Basileus and
then email narc2021 [email protected] to surrender her delegate status. The
alternate taking her place will be notified by the Chapter Basileus and shall assume her
role as “delegate” for the remainder of the Conference, after certification by the
Registration Committee.

19. All reports shall be typed and provided electronically to the Regional Director, the
Grammateus, and the Conference Chairman immediately following presentation to the
Conference.

A 1-page summary report shall be submitted as well.

20. All sorors are asked to exhibit sisterly conduct when an issue is being addressed. No
debate or discussion that directs negative criticism to an individual or chapter shall be
permitted.

21. Notices to be announced during the business meeting shall be submitted via email to the
Conference Grammateus at [email protected] for reading.
Announcements shall be made prior to recess and may be posted on the virtual
platform.

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Conference Rules continued;

22. The Philacter shall be responsible for orderly conduct in the sessions.
23. All issues of concern under New Business must be submitted via the Conference

Grammateus at [email protected] via a certified delegate to the
Presiding Officer by the close of the second plenary session.
24. The voting strength for this conference shall consist of the certified delegates from the
chapters and general members, along with the Former North Atlantic Regional
Directors and the current North Atlantic Regional Director.

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Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated®

90th NORTH ATLANTIC
REGIONAL CONFERENCE

Schedule &A genda

DRAFT February 25, 2021

CONFERENCE SCHEDULE-AT-A-GLANCE

THURSDAY, MARCH 4, 2021

Ongoing NARC Office (Information Desk)
Ongoing Vendors Open (Closed During Plenary)
Various Times Regional Service Project
10:00 a.m. – 10:10 a.m. Vendor Ribbon Cutting
10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Diamond, Pearl and Golden Soror Lounge
3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. First Time, New & Reactivated Soror Forum
General Members Meeting, Delegate Election and
3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Meet and Greet
4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Workshop Facilitators and Recorders Meeting
4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Basilei and Graduate Advisor Town Hall
6:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Regional Committee Meetings
7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Regional Prayer Call
8:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Public Meeting
10:00 p.m. Public Meeting Reception

NARC Steering Committee

Ongoing FRIDAY, MARCH 5, 2021
Ongoing
Ongoing NARC Office (Information Desk)
Vendors Open (Closed During Plenary)
6:00 a.m. – 7:00 a.m. Chapter Exhibits
9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Movement and Mindful Moments
12:00 p.m.–1:00 p.m. 1st Plenary Session
Diamond, Pearl, Golden, Silver Celebration
2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. 2nd Plenary Session
4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Constitution & Bylaws Forum
5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Diamond, Pearl and Golden Soror Lounge
Finance Forum
5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Regional Director’s Jam Session (By Invitation Only)
7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Step, Stroll and Singsational
8:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.

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DRAFT February 25, 2021

SATURDAY, MARCH 6, 2021

Ongoing NARC Office (Information Desk)
Ongoing Vendors Open (Closed During Plenary)

Ongoing Chapter Exhibits

Various Times Regional Service Project

6:00 a.m. – 7:00 a.m. Movement and Mindful Moments

7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. EAF Celebration

8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. Workshop Session I
10:00 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. Workshop Session II
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Workshop Session III
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Diamond, Pearl and Golden Soror Lounge
12:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Undergraduate Celebration
2:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Legacy Parade
3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. 3rd Plenary Session
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Awards Gala

8:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. After Party

SUNDAY, MARCH 7, 2021

9:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. Ivy Beyond the Wall Tribute
10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m. Ecumenical Service

11:00 a.m. Vendors**
3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Cluster II Appreciation Meeting

*Subject to Change

**Available on conference platform through April 4, 2021

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Music CONFERENCE AGENDA

FRIDAY, March 5, 2021

The High Notes

FIRST PLENARY SESSION | 9:00am – 11:30am

Presiding Soror Mary Taylor-Acree, Chairman
90th North Atlantic Regional Conference

Kappa Theta Omega

Meditation Soror Wilma Holmes Tootle
28th North Atlantic Regional Director
Theta Iota Omega

Introduction of the Dais Soror Frances Frost, Chairman
North Atlantic Region Protocol Committee
Xi Sigma Omega

Welcome Cluster II Sorors

Soror Carol Parkinson Hall, Vice Chairman
90th NARC, Programs
Omega Omega

Response Soror Chenita Daughtry, Chairman
89th North Atlantic Regional Conference

Psi Omega

FORMAL OPENING OF THE 90TH NORTH ATLANTIC REGIONAL CONFERENCE

Presiding Soror Mary Bentley LaMar
North Atlantic Regional Director

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Seating of Delegates

Report of Registration Soror Joyce Farrare, Chairman
90th NARC Registration Committee
Delta Sigma Omega

Roll Call Soror Jayne M. Downing
90th NARC Grammateus

Omega Omega

Soror Tyler Lawson Conference, Vice Chairman
90th NARC Undergraduate Activities

Gamma Epsilon

Rules Committee Soror Carla Daniels, Chairman
90th NARC Rules Committee
Theta Phi Omega

Presentation and Adoption of Regional Conference Agenda

89th NARC Report Soror Kafi Meadows, Chairman
And Approval of Minutes 89th NARC Minutes Review Committee
89th NARC Grammateus

Psi Omega

Appointment of Conference Officers

Parliamentarian Soror Dorothy Jackson
Xi Omega

Grammateus Soror Jayne M. Downing
Omega Omega

Philacter Soror Gia James
Omega Zeta Omega

Head Teller Soror Sharon Wells
Epsilon Pi Omega

Introduction of North Atlantic Soror Roslyn Holmes Grant
Regional Director North Atlantic Region Representative
International Risk Management Committee
Beta Alpha Omega

State of the Region Report Soror Mary Bentley LaMar
North Atlantic Regional Director

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Connection International Committee Reports

Soror Erma Barron
North Atlantic Region Representative
International Connection Committee
Iota Gamma Omega
27th North Atlantic Regional Director

Constitution Soror Toyin Ajasin
North Atlantic Region Representative
International Constitution Committee
Eta Omega Omega

Soror Bonnie Washington Murdah
Supreme Parliamentarian
Chairman, International Constitution Committee
Rho Theta Omega

Program Soror Tonja L. Ringgold
North Atlantic Region Representative
International Program Committee
Epsilon Omega

Membership Soror Arla J. Bentley
North Atlantic Region Representative
International Membership Committee
Xi Sigma Omega

Membership Intake Process Soror Yvette Gray
(MIP) North Atlantic Region Representative
International MIP Committee
Upsilon Epsilon Omega

Logistics Soror Tina Wilson Alleyne, Vice Chairman
90th NARC, Operations
Xi Delta Omega

Graduation

Anna Easter Brown Soror Jacqueline McGuire, Dean
Leadership Institute Upsilon Epsilon Omega
Graduation
Kendra Brown, Associate Dean
Upsilon Epsilon Omega

Angela Williams, Associate Dean
Iota Lambda Omega

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Musical Prelude FRIDAY, MARCH 5, 2021

The High Notes

SECOND PLENARY SESSION | 2:00pm – 4:00pm

Presiding Soror Mary Bentley LaMar
Meditation North Atlantic Regional Director
Pandemic Task Force
Soror Evelyn Sample Oates
Disaster Relief 31st North Atlantic Regional Director
Omega Mu Omega

International Committee Reports

Soror Joy Elaine Daley, Chairman
International Pandemic Task Force
International Regional Director
30th North Atlantic Regional Director

Soror Jasmine Adkins Moore
Chairman, International Disaster Relief Committee
Iota Epsilon Omega

Soror Angela Parks
General Member

Standards Soror Nancy Gaskins
North Atlantic Region Representative
Educational Advancement International Standards Committee
Foundation (EAF) Xi Omega Chapter

Soror Brenda Lewis
Chairman, International Standards Committee

Soror Susan Peevy
North Atlantic Region Representative
International EAF Regional Coordinators Committee
Theta Omega Omega

Soror Erika Everett
Executive Director EAF Foundation

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Recommendations Regional Committee Reports
Awards
Announcements Soror LaKreisha Jean, Chairman
90th NARC Recommendations Committee
Constitution and Bylaws General Member
Finance Forum
Soror Aida Roberts-Bush, Chairman
North Atlantic Region Awards Committee
Pi Theta Omega

Soror Jayne M. Downing
90th NARC Grammateus
Omega Omega

RECESS

FORUMS

4:00pm-5:00pm
5:00pm-6:00pm

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SATURDAY, March 6, 2021

The Legacy Parade | 2:30 p.m.

THIRD PLENARY SESSION | 3:00pm – 4:30pm

Presiding Soror Mary Bentley LaMar
Meditation North Atlantic Regional Director
Introduction of the
Supreme Basileus Soror Meredith L. Henderson
State of the Sorority 33rd North Atlantic Regional Director
Undergraduate Activities Delta Mu Omega

Finance Soror Danette Anthony Reed
1st Supreme Anti-Basileus

Soror Glenda Glover
Supreme Basileus

International Committee Reports

Soror Jasmyne McCoy
2nd Supreme Anti Basileus
Lambda Upsilon

Soror Alysse Guerrier
Undergraduate Member-At-Large
Eta Iota

Soror Jasmine Williams
Undergraduate Member-At-Large
Beta Eta

Soror Gayle P. Miles-Scott
Supreme Tamiouchos
Chairman, International Finance Committee

Regional Finance Report Regional Committee Reports

Soror Shariah Dixon-Turner,
North Atlantic Region Tamiouchos
Chairman, North Atlantic Region Finance Committee
Rho Theta Omega

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Time and Place Soror Shekeitha Jeffries, Chairman
90th NARC Time and Place Committee

Pearls By The Bay Interest Group

Evaluations Soror Shavonne Bailey. Co-Chairman
90th NARC Evaluations Committee
Epsilon Iota Omega

Soror Milika Singleton, Co-Chairman
90th NARC Evaluations Committee
Omega Mu Omega

Final Report of Registration Soror Joyce Farrare, Chairman
90th NARC Registration Committee
Delta Sigma Omega

Resolutions Soror Nkenge Gilliam, Chairman
NARC Resolutions Committee
Theta Iota Omega

Invitation to 91st NARC Soror Sharon Falby, General Chairman
Rho Mu Omega

Soror Nicola Kennedy, Vice Chairman, Social
Psi Epsilon Omega

Soror Tonja Ringgold, Vice Chairman, Programs
Epsilon Omega

Soror Comelia Sanford, Vice Chairman, Operations
Xi Omega

91st NARC Host Cluster I Sorors

CLOSING REMARKS

Adjournment of the 90th North Atlantic Regional Conference

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SUNDAY, MARCH 7, 2021

Ivy Beyond the Wall Tribute
9:00 a.m.-9:30 a.m.
Ecumenical Service
10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.

We will see you in Baltimore!
91st North Atlantic Regional Conference

April 21-24, 2022

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90th NORTH ATLANTIC
REGIONAL CONFERENCE

Workshops

Workshop Schedule

Saturday, March 6, 2021

Session 1 Session II Session III
8:30am-9:30am 10:00am-11:15am 11:30am-12:30pm

Protocol Finance Soror Bill of Rights

Rituals Membership COVID-19
MIP -Undergraduate Program
(75 min) JPMorgan Chase
Technology Risk Management Financial Workshop

Connection Standards EAF
Undergraduate
Constitution Activities Exemplifying Service
MIP-Graduate with Servant
Sisterly Relations Leadership
MIP-Graduate
(Replay)

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Workshop Presenters

ANNA EASTER BROWN LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE

Kick-Off on February 27, 2021
Presenters: Jacqueline McGuire, Kendra Brown and Angela Williams

WORKSHOPS Erma Barron

Connection

Constitution Toyin Ajasin and Bonnie Murdah

COVID-19 Tiffani Middleton MD

EAF Susan Peevy

Finance Deborah Wilson, Gayle Miles Scott

Golden Lounge Carolyn Weeks

JPMorgan Chase Financial Workshop Terri Thomas

Membership Arla Bentley

MIP Yvette Gray

Graduate - MIP-Repeat/Rerun

Program Tonja Ringgold

Protocol Tracy Simmons-Hart

Risk Management Roslyn Holmes Grant

Rituals Stephanie Rawlings-Blake

Exemplifying Service with Adriane Blair Wise
Servant Leadership

Sisterly Relations Destiny Boykin

Soror Bill of Rights Arlean Leland

Standards Nancy Gaskins

Technology Andrea Webster

Undergraduate Activities Jasmyne E. McCoy

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Workshop Descriptions

2021 Regional Conferences

It is important to adhere to this numbering scheme. These numbers will ensure consistency
across regions for attendance tracking and recording. Should you have questions please
contact [email protected].

WK01 Financial Operations
Managing Chapter Financial Operations Using the Fiscal Fitness Guide for Chapter Financial
Operations
This interactive workshop provides participants with information on chapter financial
procedures and operations. Participants will learn the roles and responsibilities of the
financial officers, expectations of being a financial leader and guidelines for managing financial
operations. Sorors will become well versed on the information included in the Fiscal Fitness
Guide for Chapter Financial Operations, which includes budgeting, auditing, internal controls
and financial statement reporting.

WK02 Membership
Navigating Membership in the New Normal
As we live in this new normal, it is essential to navigate membership in a virtual manner while
continuing to stay connected in sisterhood. This interactive workshop will explore ways to
implement virtual membership operations centered on reclamation, retention and mentoring.
Recommendations will be offered for chapter retention and advocating the benefits of chapter
versus general membership. Sorors will walk away with new membership best practices to
undertake in their chapters using traditional and non-traditional approaches necessary to
ensure increased member satisfaction and chapter sustainability.

WK03 MIP Graduate
The 3 P’s of Implementing the Graduate MIP Process in A Pandemic: Planning, Preparing
and Pushing Forward
This workshop will provide chapters with a turn-by-turn directional Roadmap to ensure a
successful Graduate Membership Intake Process during a Pandemic. Sorors will learn to
successfully navigate the three Ps for the Modified MIP – Plan, Prepare and Push Forward by
Using CDC Guidelines and the MIP Manual

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WK04 MIP Undergraduate
The 3 P’s of Implementing the Undergraduate MIP Process in A Pandemic
This workshop will provide chapters with a turn-by-turn directional Roadmap to ensure a
successful Undergraduate Membership Intake Process during a Pandemic. Sorors will learn to
successfully navigate the three Ps for the Modified MIP – Plan, Prepare and Push Forward by
Using CDC Guidelines and the MIP Manual

WK05 Program
Exemplifying Excellence Through Sustainable Service
Programs remain the heart of our amazing sisterhood. Even in the midst of a pandemic,
Chapters demonstrated implementation of the Excellence Program Targets with enthusiasm
and tenacity and captured a vision fair! This workshop will review a sample of innovative
programs implemented during the pandemic by chapters within all regions, review at a high
level all international program webinars offered during 2020, provide the 2020 virtual regional
specific Excellence outcomes and suggest recommendations for beginning 2021 with main and
with might! by offering additional program activities for chapters.

WK06 Risk Management
311 State of Emergency: You Are Always Wearing Your Pearls
The Risk Management Task Force will discuss ways to effectively identify, assess, mitigate and
eliminate risk to Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority. Through this training with the virtual mandate
under which Alpha Kappa Alpha continues to operate due to the COVID-19 Pandemic as a
backdrop, the Risk Management Task Force will explore the evolution of risk management in
Alpha Kappa Alpha, discuss key risk management principles and reinforce the need for chapters
to develop risk management plans and for sorors to embrace their roles as risk managers.

WK07 Standards
Maintaining Excellence in Standards: A Snapshot of Best Practices in a Virtual World
This interactive workshop will review best practices of virtual chapter operations, including
chapter meeting management, chapter records management and retention, and preparing for
the chapter electronic evaluation.

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WK08 Undergraduate Activities
Undergraduates R.E.A.C.H. For Excellence: Resilience. Excellence. Ambition. Connection.
Heart.
Alpha Kappa Alpha is building leaders, change agents and the innovators of tomorrow! This
workshop will position undergraduates to R.E.A.C.H. their highest potential as individuals and
chapter members to propel AKA to greater heights. Join us as we take a closer look at the 2020-
2022 Undergraduate Activities Committee theme. Attendees also will discuss best practices for
programs, brainstorm future events, talk with other undergraduates about their unique college
experiences, and have the opportunity to interact with the members of the UAC.

WK09 Connection AKAs L.E.A.D. 3.0: Advocacy and Empowerment in Challenging Times
This workshop will reiterate the 2021 – 2022 AKA Legislative Agenda and provide best practices
for championing policies and legislation that will benefit the communities we serve. Speakers
will provide specific tips on how to identify the needs of our communities and increase elected
official engagement as we advocate in a virtual environment. Additionally, energized by the
historic election of Kamala Harris as Vice President of the United States, speakers will also
encourage sorors to run for public office and provide them with best practices for running
successful campaigns.

WK10 Constitution: Time to Get Constitutional
In this workshop you will use what you know by successfully applying your knowledge of our
documents and parliamentary procedure to the presented issues. Join with us in this
interactive workshop to role play the best answers to address constitutional questions.
Various participants will offer possible solutions to the same scenarios. Who will come up with
the answers that best explain and address the issues? Explore “why” an action taken was the
most useful.

WK11 Protocol: Exemplifying Excellence in Alpha Kappa Alpha Protocol
This workshop will review recent changes to the Official Guide to Alpha Kappa Alpha Protocol
and best practices during virtual operations at the chapter level. The workshop is designed to
assist sorors with navigating the newest era of protocol smoothly and with excellence.

WK12 Rituals: Our Sacred Rituals: Reverence, Reflection, and Renewal
Our rituals represent the spiritual foundation of our sorority. Join us for this reflective,
informative and interactive workshop to learn how to execute our ritual ceremonies.

WK13 Sisterly Relations: Strengthening our Pearls
This workshop will focus on addressing chapter and soror challenges and moving forward in
sisterhood and service. The goal of the workshop is to address strategies relating to self-
awareness, emotional intelligence, and conflict resolution.

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WK14 Technology: Chapter Excellence and Cyber Security in a Virtual AKA World
Sorors will learn how to use technology to solve Alpha Kappa Alpha chapter challenges in the
new "Virtual AKA World” This informative and interactive workshop will allow sorors to preview
technology tools to ensure effective chapter operations and protect chapter assets with cyber
security protocols.

WK15 Educational Advancement Foundation: Exemplifying EAF Excellence Virtually
Attendees will learn more about the Alpha Kappa Alpha Educational Advancement Foundation
(EAF), resources available to chapters and members, and ways in which donors, members and
chapters can support the EAF’s mission of promoting lifelong learning. The workshop will focus
on EAF Reporting from chapters, EAF scholarships and endowments, navigating the various EAF
initiatives, and ways to donate and support EAF including online giving and proper fundraising.

WK16 COVID-19
Join the North Atlantic Region’s Medical Response Team for an informative forum on emerging
COVID updates. This session includes presentations by leading medical and scientific experts.
Topics covered include, but are not limited to: vaccination updates, COVID variants, possible
events that occur when you are diagnosed with COVID and preventative strategies. Although
there will be time to answer live questions during the session, you can also submit your
questions early (see link below). We want you to feel empowered to make informed decisions
regarding maintaining your health as we navigate getting through this pandemic together.

➢ Questions: https://form.jotform.com/tmm505/2021-narc-covid-forum-questionnaire

WK 17 JPMorgan Chase Workshop
Financial workshop walking participants through establishing financial goals, understanding
spending habits and saving, as well as managing their credit/debt.

WK18 Soror Bill of Rights
The Soror Bill of Rights Committee will provide a general overview of any sorors’ basic rights
under the Alpha Kappa Alpha Constitution and Bylaws and other official documents of the
Sorority through scenarios which address fact patterns regarding frequently raised issues such
as information requests, membership status, financial obligations, due process and appeal
rights.

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WK19 Exemplifying Excellence Through Servant Leadership
Leadership expert John Maxwell says, “Why you lead and the way you lead are important. They
define you, your leadership, and ultimately your contribution.” Sadly, most people do not equate
leadership to service. In fact, too many leaders think being a leader means having power and
authority over others. However, some of the top performing companies like The Ritz-Carlton,
Starbucks, Whole Foods, and Chick-fil-A are led by self-described “servant leaders.” They value
service to others and are people-centric in their approach to leading. In this session, we will
explore the application of spiritual values and principles that can impact and influence your
leadership style, enrich the lives of others, while also building a stronger sisterhood and
organization.
F1 – Constitution Forum
All conference participants are invited to the Constitution forum to gain knowledge of the
proposed bylaw amendments that will be presented for adoption at Part II of the 2020 Boule.
F2 – Finance Forum
All conference participants are invited to the Finance forum to receive information regarding
the sorority’s proposed budgets for 2021 and 2022.

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Delegate Information

DELEGATE VOTING INSTRUCTIONS

Contact: Soror Sharon Wells, Head Teller
[email protected]

Voting Overview — the Process for Voters - Easy as 1,2,3.

When a voter receives a method to access the ballot (i.e. receives a notice to participate in an
election), the process is quite simple: click the link to vote, make your choices, verify your choices,
and submit your choices.

Voters DO NOT need an ElectionBuddy account to vote.

1. Open your voter notice and follow the instructions to access the ballot:

 For email notices, either click on the link in the email or copy the link and paste it
into your browser's address bar. Both methods will automatically take you to the ballot
for the election.

 For SMS (text message) notices, either click on the link in the text or copy the link and
paste it into your browser's address bar. Both methods will automatically take you to the
ballot for the election.

 You have also been assigned a unique access key and password which is necessary for
you to cast your votes, as business arises, during the conference. NOTE: The access key
= Your Financial Number. The password will be provided to you by email.

2. Enter your choices on the ballot:

Once at the ballot, the general process is "make your choices," - but the exact process will be
determined by the type of election that is being run. You should see instructions both at the top
of the page and at the top of each position or question on the ballot. The instructions specific to
each type of voting method being used per question will be outlined in the instructions specific
to each question. After you have filled out the ballot, click on "Verify Your Selection".

3. Verify the ballot and submit:

This will take you to the second page in the voting process: on this page, you confirm that your
ballot is filled out the way you would like, and then you click "Submit" to send your ballot to
ElectionBuddy to be counted. Following this step, click NEXT VOTE in preparation for pending
votes.

Upon a successful vote, a "Thank you!" message will appear on a confirmation page. You may
also receive a voting receipt; it will be sent to your email address, but only if it is enabled by the
election administrator. In either case, you can always print your confirmation page as a record
of your successful ballot submission.

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Delegate Strength

Undergraduate Chapters

Chapter Chapter Name Delegate Alternates Members
Number Strength
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1 Alpha 55 8
5 8
7 Epsilon 22 6
11 47
27 Eta 2 2 4
35 10
38 Lambda 22 4
55 8
57 Alpha Delta 55 12
74 1
75 Alpha Mu 22 5
95 5
101 Alpha Omicron 22 1
103 38
104 Beta Iota 22 11
125 2
128 Beta Lambda 22 8
156 11
197 Gamma Epsilon 33 4
210 2
235 Gamma Zeta 22 7
255 6
Delta Gamma 22 1
256
259 Delta Iota 22

Delta Lambda 22

Delta Mu 44

Epsilon Kappa 33

Epsilon Nu 22

Zeta Sigma 22

Theta Nu 33

Iota Gamma 22

Kappa Epsilon 22

Lambda Beta 22

Lambda Gamma 22

Lambda Zeta 22

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Chapter Chapter Name Delegate Alternates Members
Number Strength
3 11
270 Lambda Rho 3 2 6
2 2 3
273 Lambda Upsilon 2 2 3
2 2 4
274 Lambda Phi 2 2 7
2 2 3
280 Mu Delta 2 3 15
3 2 7
298 Mu Chi 2 2 1
2 2 3
306 Nu Eta 2 2 0
2 2 6
309 Nu Kappa 2 3 11
3 2 0
311 Nu Mu 2 2 0
2 2 1
333 Xi Lambda 2 2 7
2 2 0
334 Xi Mu 2 2 0
2 2 2
335 Xi Nu 2 2 8
2 2 2
336 Xi Xi 2 2 0
2 2 2
337 Xi Omicron 2 2 0
2 2 4
341 Xi Tau 2
135 397
352 Omicron Eta 135

353 Omicron Theta

361 Omicron Pi

373 Pi Epsilon

376 Pi Theta

377 Pi Iota

378 Pi Kappa

390 Pi Chi

394 Rho Gamma

399 Rho Theta

401 Rho Kappa

411 Rho Upsilon

412 Rho Phi
TOTAL- UNDERGRADUATES

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Delegate Strength

Graduate Chapters

Chapter Chapter Name Delegate Alternates Members
Number Epsilon Omega Strength

10472 12 12 278
10473
10481 Zeta Omega 12 12 247
10486
10490 Xi Omega 12 12 590
10491
10516 Tau Omega 12 12 206
10575
10579 Psi Omega 12 12 181
10580
10581 Omega Omega 12 12 554
10596
10602 Beta Alpha Omega 12 12 287
10603
10605 Delta Mu Omega 6 6 60
10607
10624 Delta Pi Omega 4 4 39
10659
10664 Delta Rho Omega 12 12 210

Delta Sigma Omega 7 7 77

Epsilon Iota Omega 10 10 122

Epsilon Omicron Omega 12 12 148

Epsilon Pi Omega 12 12 233

Epsilon Sigma Omega 7 7 72

Epsilon Upsilon Omega 7 7 80

Zeta Nu Omega 8 8 97

Eta Omega Omega 11 11 132

Theta Epsilon Omega 7 7 81

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Chapter Chapter Name Delegate Alternates Members
Number Theta Iota Omega Strength

10668 12 12 202

10669 Theta Kappa Omega 6 6 66

10675 Theta Pi Omega 12 12 266

10678 Theta Tau Omega 4 4 40

10680 Theta Phi Omega 6 6 58

10682 Theta Psi Omega 4 4 38

10683 Theta Omega Omega 12 12 246

10684 Iota Alpha Omega 5 5 43

10686 Iota Gamma Omega 12 12 608

10688 Iota Epsilon Omega 7 7 78

10694 Iota Lambda Omega 12 12 278

10702 Iota Tau Omega 5 5 45

10715 Kappa Theta Omega 5 5 49

10755 Lambda Omega Omega 5 5 48

10785 Nu Zeta Omega 9 9 113

10793 Nu Xi Omega 6 6 67

10785 Xi Delta Omega 8 8 86

10809 Xi Zeta Omega 12 12 235

10817 Xi Xi Omega 4 4 33

10821 Xi Sigma Omega 10 10 116

10825 Xi Chi Omega 5 5 43

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Chapter Chapter Name Delegate Alternates Members
Number Omicron Gamma Omega Strength

10830 7 7 77

10841 Omicron Xi Omega 9 9 101

10847 Omicron Upsilon Omega 5 5 44

10859 Pi Theta Omega 8 8 89

10860 Pi Iota Omega 9 9 101

10861 Pi Kappa Omega 6 6 67

10863 Pi Mu Omega 6 6 65

10865 Pi Xi Omega 6 6 59

10867 Pi Pi Omega 5 5 55

10872 Pi Phi Omega 3 3 16

10874 Pi Psi Omega 4 4 32

10878 Rho Gamma Omega 6 6 61

10880 Rho Epsilon Omega 4 4 39

10883 Rho Theta Omega 12 12 303

10885 Rho Kappa Omega 7 7 71

10887 Rho Mu Omega 12 12 283

10889 Rho Xi Omega 12 12 309

10905 Sigma Zeta Omega 11 11 140

10922 Sigma Psi Omega 6 6 62

10927 Tau Delta Omega 6 6 64

10936 Tau Nu Omega 4 4 37

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Chapter Chapter Name Delegate Alternates Members
Number Upsilon Delta Omega Strength

10951 6 6 67

10952 Upsilon Epsilon Omega 12 12 216

10966 Upsilon Tau Omega 12 12 181

10973 Phi Beta Omega 12 12 194

10978 Phi Eta Omega 5 5 50

11453 Chi Theta Omega 5 5 54

11474 Psi Epsilon Omega 12 12 482

11478 Psi Iota Omega 6 6 61

11480 Psi Lambda Omega 7 7 77

11490 Psi Phi Omega 4 4 38

11499 Omega Zeta Omega 5 5 54

11500 Omega Eta Omega 7 7 84

11505 Omega Mu Omega 8 8 100

11509 Omega Pi Omega 4 4 37

11516 Omega Psi Omega 4 4 26

11528 Alpha Alpha Lambda Omega 7 7 81

11529 Alpha Alpha Mu Omega 4 4 25

Total: Graduates 620 620 10,393
Subtotal Delegates/Members 755 755 10,790

General Members 12 12 2979

Total Delegates/Members 767 767 13769

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Interest Groups
M.O.T. Pearls of Distinction
Southern Pearls of PG Country
Pearls By the Bay
Hidden Pearls of Staten Island
Pink Pearls of Pascack Valley, New Jersey

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Corporate Sponsors

NORTH ATLANTIC
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CORPORATE SPONSORS

PLATINUM

BRONZE

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CORPORATE SPONSORS

SPECIAL

CONTRIBUTORS

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IVY SUPPORTERS

Soror Sanderal S. Brown
Ms. Charisee Lillie

Soror Patricia Massey
Soror Theresa Massey
Soror Lorina Marshall-Blake
Soror Kimberly McLurkin-Harris
Soror Carolyne Wright Hopkins

Dr. Ansley LaMar
Soror Regenia Moore-Lee

Soror Arlean Leland
Soror Lavdena Orr
Mr. Ishmael Shahid

Soror Nichell Watson Sumpter
Soror Lu-Shawn Thompson

Ms. Sharmain Matlock Turner
Soror Sandra E. Waite

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PEARL SUPPORTERS

Soror Yasmine Bell Allen
Soror Adrienne R. Benton
Soror LeKeita Deneen Carter

Ms. Andrea Custis
Ms. Dawn Holden
Soror Gia Lana James
Soror Cordell Johnson
Soror Dana Marie Lucas
Soror Joy S. Lucas
Soror Angela M. Parks
Soror Elicia Pegues Spearman
Soror Dianne Lorraine Stalling
Soror Emmylynn L. Taylor
Soror Mary Taylor-Acree
Dr. Elynn Jo Waller

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Leadership

ALPHA KAPPA ALPHA SORORITY, INCORPORATED® MARY BENTLEY LAMAR

90TH North Atlantic Regional Director
NORTH ATLANTIC
REGIONAL CONFERENCE MARY TAYLOR-ACREE

MARCH 4-7, 2021 | PHILADELPHIA, PA Conference Chairman

AKA1908.COM/NORTHATLANTIC

Soror Mary Bentley LaMar Soror Mary Taylor-Acree, Chairman

North Atlantic Regional Director [email protected]

Soror Tina Wilson Alleyne Soror Carol Parkinson-Hall Soror Sabrina Price-Powell Soror Tyler A. Lawson

Vice Chairman, Operations Vice Chairman, Programs Vice Chairman, Social Vice Chairman
Undergraduate Activities
[email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

Soror Jayne M. Downing Soror Shariah Dixon-Turner Soror Ruth Sturgis-Marcus Soror Renee Banks

Conference Grammateus Conference Tamiouchos Conference Financial Secretary Conference Assistant
Financial Secretary
[email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

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Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.®

DIRECTORATE

Glenda Glover Danette Anthony Reed
Supreme Basileus First Supreme
Anti-Basileus

Jasmyne E.McCoy Chelle Luper Wilson Gayle Miles-Scott
Second Supreme  Supreme Supreme

Anti-Basileus Grammateus Tamiouchos

Bonnie Murdah Alysse Guerrier Jasmine Williams
Supreme Parliamentarian Undergraduate Undergraduate
Member-At-Large Member-At-Large

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Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.®

DIRECTORATE

Mary Bentley LaMar Jennifer King Congleton Carolyn Randolph Carrie Clark
North Atlantic Mid Atlantic South Atlantic Great Lakes
Regional Director
Regional Director Regional Director Regional Director

Mitzi Dease Paige Joya Hayes Sonya L. Bowen Twyla Woods-Buford
South Eastern South Central Central Mid Western
Regional Director
Regional Director Regional Director Regional Director

Shelby D. Boagni Joy Elaine Daley
Far Western International

Regional Director Regional Director

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