DCPIII AR 2017 v2

A N N U A L






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R E P O R T

BOARD MEMBERS




Kashuna Fair Doxie McCoy

Lois Hayes-Howerton Caneka McNeil

Holli Holliday Makeda Okolo

Dana Lucas Shani Walker





OFFICERS






Sharon Falby President

Saundra Roberts Executive Director

Holli Townsend Vice President
Phyllis Throckmorton Vice President for Development

Erika Goodwin Corporate Secretary

Jacqeline Hardy Treasurer

Angela Thornton-Young Assistant Treasurer

Sandra Montgomery Financial Secretary
Monica Carter Assistant Financial Secretary

Darlene Allen Parliamentarian

Teresa Scott Attorney Advisor

Arnitra Duckett Ex-Officio

LaDonia Wilkins Ex-Officio

2017


D.C. Pearls III Foundation, Inc
















Annual Report Contents









Leadership Messages









Community Impact








Scholarships









Fundraising








Financials









Donor Appreciation

Message from the


President














































































Sharon B. Falby

Message from the


Executive Director

















































































Saundra R. Roberts

Community Impact








For over a century, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority,

Incorporated has served her community through
impactful initiatives that focus on education, health,

finance, and social justice. Launching New Dimensions
of Service (LNDS) combines traditional programs with
new concepts that are designed to improve the lives of those we serve. To "be

of service to all mankind" through innovative, high-impact programs has
been the hallmark of our sisterhood since 1908. For almost 30 years, the ladies

of Rho Mu Omega chapter have been committed to honoring the legacy of

Alpha Kappa Alpha by donating their time and talents to the betterment of
the Washington, DC Metropolitan community.

Target I:


Educational Enrichment









Through ASCEND℠ , Rho Mu Omega motivates, engages and assists high

school students in reaching their maximum potential. Focusing
on Achievement, Self-Awareness, Communication, Engagement, Networking,

and Developmental Skills, about 25 students in the ASCEND℠ Program
participated in the following workshops:

Building Your Brand
Mental Health and Stress Management

Preparing for College
Finances and Money Management

Volunteer work and Community Service

Careers in STEM


Ensuring students have the proper school supplies helps contribute to over

learning outcomes. Rho Mu Omega has donated over 350 backpacks through

our One Million Backpacks℠ initiative. Recipients include: Barnard
Elementary School, DC Prep Charter School, hurricane Harvey and Maria

survivors, and Friends of the Superior Court of the District of Columbia.



Over 40 students were able to attend the 21st Annual HBCU college tour in
support to our Think HBCU℠ initiative. Students visited Spelman, Morehouse,

Clark Atlanta, South Carolina State, Claflin, Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Central, Johnson C. Smith, Hampton, and Virginia State University.

Target II:


Health Promotion








Through innovation and engagement, Rho Mu Omega promotes health
awareness in three areas: Alzheimer's Disease, Heart Disease and Stroke and

Mental Illness.



Rho Mu Omega celebrated The Longest Day to bring awareness of Alzheimer's
Disease by cycling for 16 hours in spin classes as well as bike riding throughout

DC parks and our neighborhoods. Raising over $7,200 for awareness and

research and generation hundreds of social media "likes", the chapter was
recognized as the leading AKA fundraiser both locally and nationwide by the
Alzheimer's Association.




Pink went Red in February as we raised awareness of Heart Disease. Blood
pressure screenings, Zumba, a prayer call, and a heart health happy hour

touched over 300 lives and raised over $500 for research. The chapter also
hosted a 3-mile Billy Goat Trail hike, a hydrospin class, and partnered with

BikeShare DC for a biking tour of the Washington monuments.



#iamstigmafree served as the theme for Rho Mu Omega Mental Health
programs. Social media campaigns reached more than 200 people and over 20

DC students created PSA's that included poems, raps, skits, and dances to
educate their peers on mental health.

Target III:


Family Strengthening











Alpha Kappa Alpha’s Family Strengthening Programs target critical issues
facing many families, including lack of food, shelter and financial means. Rho

Mu Omega has launched community based Childhood Hunger Initiative in
partnership with local agencies, food banks and community pantries. Rho Mu

Omega partnered with both the Backpack Project (serving the families of the

Cedar Heights community) and Bright Beginnings. Our Family Seasonal
Wraps℠ Program collects and donates hats, gloves, socks, scarves, coats,

sweaters and other seasonal wraps for families in need. Through Fiscal
Responsibility Programs we work with partner organizations and families to

help increase their understanding of budgeting, basic financial planning and
benefits of home ownership

Target IV:


Environmental Ownership











Alpha Kappa Alpha’s Family Strengthening Programs target critical issues
facing many families, including lack of food, shelter and financial means. Rho

Mu Omega has launched community based Childhood Hunger Initiative in
partnership with local agencies, food banks and community pantries. Rho Mu

Omega partnered with both the Backpack Project (serving the families of the
Cedar Heights community) and Bright Beginnings. Our Family Seasonal

Wraps℠ Program collects and donates hats, gloves, socks, scarves, coats,
sweaters and other seasonal wraps for families in need. Through Fiscal

Responsibility Programs we work with partner organizations and families to
help increase their understanding of budgeting, basic financial planning and

benefits of home ownership

Target V:


Global Impact



Partnerships










In order to execute efficient and productive programs, Rho Mu Omega
partnered with several local organizations to assist with the

implementation of the Launching New Dimensions of Service programs.

These mutually beneficial relationships helped to promote service and
community outreach throughout each ward in Washington, DC



































Jet Set



Hair


Designs














Xi Zeta Omega Natural Kinks
Uzuri Braids

Scholarship Impact










Our educational scholarship funds support Washington, D.C. high school

graduates to continue their education at Historically Black Colleges and
Universities (HBCU). Scholarships are awarded to students who demonstrate

academic excellence, leadership skills and community service. A minimum of four
$2,000 scholarships are awarded annually to students who have been accepted

and plan to attend an HBCU.



In addition to awarding scholarships to high school seniors, our scholarship funds
also provide recipients with funding for an additional three years at $1,000 per

year provided the recipient meets the qualifications. Most recipients requesting
the continuing fund maintain a 2.5 or higher grade point average.








General Presidential


Academic excellence, A history of leadership

leadership skills and and volunteer service

community service activities









Linda Latney STEM


An Eastern Senior High Demonstrates achievement

School Student who exhibits in Science, Technology,

academic excellence, Engineering or

leadership skills and Mathematics (STEM)
community service activities

HBCU


College Tour













































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Fundraising
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Our 5th Biennial Pearl Ball Cotillion was truly

A Portrait of Elegance!



The nine lovely Debutantes were to society and these

young ladies are now poised to make their contribution
to the world as each was awarded college scholarships
to get them started!









Out 2nd Pink & Green on the Greens

Golf Tournament



The nine lovely Debutantes were to society and these
young ladies are now poised to make their

contribution to the world as each was awarded college
scholarships to get them started!










Our Annual Jazz Brunch Auction



The nine lovely Debutantes were to society and these

young ladies are now poised to make their
contribution to the world as each was awarded college

scholarships to get them started!

Fundraising Donate

Activities Here








D.C. Pearls III Sponsored Crowdfunding

































Member Sponsored Fundraising Donations

















1518 U Street, NW
Washington DC 20009

A member sponsored
birthday celebration

where a percentage
of the tab
was donated to
DC Pearls III Foundation.

Finances:


Balance Sheet








Sound financial management results in our financial

stability and positions us to not only fund Rho Mu Omega's

community service programs but to also consider


increasing our scholarship funds.






























































Accrual Basis Accounting
* Balance Sheet is unaudited and provided for management purposes only.

Financial Highlights











As of October 31, 2017, our income is properly offset by our

expenses to validate the strength of our budgeting.


How to account for $13,000 in scholarships paid????










INCOME
Fundraisers $ 46.9
PMQ Signature Programs 11.4
Member Assessments 4.0

Direct Public Support 1.6
Restricted Scholoarships 1.3
Fees & Other NEC 0.8


TOTAL INCOME $ 66.2















EXPENSES
PMQ Programs Grant $ 27.3

Genenral Administration 10.8
Restricted Scholarships 1.0

TOTAL EXPENSES $ 39.2

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Donors:


Members




As of October 31, 2017



Above $1,000


Arnitra Duckett Gabrielle Bebel

Monica Elston Angela Bell Ruby Freeman
Towana Friend
Jan Elston Courtney Bell
Brenda Jackson Shawna Berry Dyanna Gardner
Dana Lucas Tamika Beverly Nkenge Garret
Tamara McCants Glinic Black Tiffany Gillis
Sharon Gomillion
Dianna Salisbury Chuksorji Blessed
Gina Scott Chelsea Boone Carmela Gonzalez
Teresa Scott Cydney Boone Angela Hammond
Sophoria Westmoreland Felicia Brown Jackie Hardy
Khadijah Harvin
Dionne Calhoun Asia Heatly
Dorothy Carter
$500 to $999 Pamela Carter-Coleman Alesha Hernandez


Joary Casey Lotia Hoover
Johnine Clark Edwina Casteberry Kanita Howard
Kashanna Fair Geraldine Chanel Louis Howerton
Holli Holiday Stephanie Clark Voncea Howerton
Veronica Matthewson Talene Cook-Wilson Kimbria Jackson
Carla McAllister Leslie Cooper Jenea Johnson
Theresa McDougald Phyllis Cureton Lisa Johnson

Holli Townsend Treneisha Jones-Gaston
Janice Daugherty Monica Jordan
Donna Davis
$200 to $499 Dionne Dillard Denisse Keeling
Ciji Dodds Monica Lewis
Robin Abrams Valerie Ducker Daneka Lucas
Darlene Allen Alexandra Duncan Sheila Maness
Melissa Allen Cipriana Eckford Tahia Marable
Chiquanna Anderson Pam Ellis Tanita McCleary
Erin Andrews Sharon Falby Shari McCoy
Donna Armstrong Wendy Featherson Doxie McCoy

Lisa Baxter Olette Fortune-McCoy Kelly McCoy
Caneka McNeil

Donors:


Members




As of October 31, 2017







Erika Mercer-Epps Gabrielle Bebel

Briana Mitchell Denise Roper Faquita Wright
Angela Yancey
Penny Mitchell Charice Roper-Williams
Tahira Mohamed Mone Ross Pat Young
Shery Montgomery Donna Salmon Donica Young
Sandra Montgomery Charnetta Scott

Stephanie Moore Shunita Secrease Less than $200
Grace Moss Atiya Shambly
Susan Nelson Shercoda Shaw Joyce Adair
Joyce Nixon Journet Shaw Stephanie Allen
Deborah Norton Gayle Shufford Precious Barnes
Sylvia O'neal Brenda Silvis Nadia Beckum
Makeda Okolo Sharelle Stagg Cheryl Betts
Roz Parker Barbara Streeter Adriane Blair-Wise

Katrice Pasteur Angela Thompson Alita Bown
Monica Prince Angela Thornton-Young Vanessa Boyd-Napper
Bridget Reavis-Tyler Phyllis Throckmorton Thyra Benoit
Blayre Redrick Jordy Tillman Ronya Burns
Chrystal Reed Mikyla Tuggle Donna Carter

Kenya Reese JoAnn Turner Sharon Farmer
Antonia Reynolds Joan Turner Malika Foreman
Robin Rice Roslyn Walker Angela Galloway
Kirsten Roach Shani Walker Keana Green
Vernice Roane Arvenita Washington Allyson Jankowski
Saundra Roberts Keysha Webb Christina Lane
Tonya Robertson Antoinette Wells Susan Leigh

Karen Robinson Cinthia Wheeler Tyus Lewis
Mary Rogers LaDonia Wilkins Jamila McGhee
Tyra Williams Ernestine McKnight
Courtney Wimbush Tina McKnight
Karen Wingfield Renee Mott

Donors:


Members




As of October 31, 2017







Erika Mercer-Epps

Mildred Musgrove
Sara Parks-Jackson
Sydney Porter
Harriet Richmond
Valencia Rodgers

Landria Sheffey
Candince Townsend
Dirdia Ward
Alfreda Ward-Lee
Frankie Willis
Rasheena Wilson
Adriane Wise
Charissa Woods

Faye Wright

Donors:

Non-Member




As of October 31, 2017


Above $1,000 Less than $200


Cherise Cole Stephanie Lewis Jeff Thorton
DCS Capital Group, LLC Michale Jones Stephanie Deas
Donna Drakeford Keisha Knowles-Phelps Joy Royes Page
Earline Davis Kimani Forema Antoinette Cox
Kiesa Bryant Amelia French Shernae Kay

Larry Fitgerald Darlene Ford Stanley Richards Jr.
Pinnacle Talent Acquisition, LLC Debra Brown John Kelsey Jr
The DMP Group Michelle Cromwell Keana Green
Shindana Lawson Ronald Cole Malika Foreman
Bernadette Cammack Alita Brown
$500 to $999 Stars Branding Network Sarah parks Jackson


Arvida Woods Trust Carlisa Williams
Alpha Omega Chapter Michael and Patricia Banks Claire Wilson
Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc Debra Brown Dana Wilson

Baker-Schillings Smith Kathy Brown Janet White
Elizabeth Cammack Keisha Keigler Takiyah Wilder
Henry Smith Olivia Pearson Shaunia Wallace Carlyle
LaTanya Felder H.L Pearson Danaeka Spear
LaTonya Hayes Lisa Thomas Mary Rogers
Law Offices of Johnine Clark ADA Inc. Jamil Raspberry
Marc and Dale Lippman Robin E Davis Donna Pressley

Naima Jefferson Noble Davis Dionne Pollard
Paris Kennedy - At Salon Paris Claire Douglas and Kimberly Patrick
Premium Tile & Escrow, LLC Gregory Campbell Crystal McKenzie
Tranquillity Dental Care Stephen Watley Shanterra McBride
Vanessa Balgobin Trevor White Bernard Marable

Xi Zeta Omega Angela Lee
$200 to $499 Accelerated Development & Jerry Lane

M Sheila Vannoy Support Corporation Musung Kim
Sheila Vannoy Carlton Bell Sam Kegler
Veronica Shields Soulfully Speaking Glen Josey
Ralpha Redrick Photography, LLC Rosa Jones
Crystal Marable Roberta Moore Alan Jones

Monica Lewis Rachel Anderson Alia Johnson

Donors:

Non-Member




As of October 31, 2017

Jacqueline Jiles Annette Tyree-Debisette Evelyn Ingram
Gregory Jefferson Carnita Hodge Michelle Gill

Shindana Jackson Sharnita A Brockenberry Thomas Nelson
James Hunt Sandra A Yates Charisse Brossard
Natasha Hudgins Carol J. Hamilton Kimberly Green
LaTanya Higginbotham Leila M. Williams William and Carol Clay
Lynette Hayes Bobby & Linda Livingston Doris Vanburen Coles
Debbie Greene Brenda Pettus Bellamy Pediatrics Andrienne Wells
Belinda Gordon Battle Vanessa Gordon Mona Calhoun

Melanie Geter Clifton & Evelyn Johnson Red Bloom LLC
Nikol Ford Chik-Fil-A Bowie Derek and Michelle Gill
Patricia Favreau Network for Good Carmen Sneed
Elizabeth Evans Jameelah Donaldson Cheryl Campbell
Bernadine Dykes M.L. Minter The Westmoreland Group, LLC
Frances Dumont Harriet Harper Marion and Robert Williams

Sharman Davis Charles Moore Carolyn Davis
Jennifer Ford Unique Hair Salon Nina McGrew
Sharon Danqua Lula Doman Tracey Snyder
Kathy Buchhofer Eric Jones John Scott
George Brown Michelle Evans Juanita Scott
Kyra Boise Debra Flowers Christina Lans
MaQueish Barnes Joan Oliver Cheryl Nathaniel

Debbie Bens Ora Darby Sharrie Warner
Donna Crawford-Townsend Ethel Sligh Keia Howell
O So Nice Catering Karla McKanders Willie Lee
Nicola Kennedy Alesha Jones Paula Edwards
Tangle Coffee Jerry O Bens Katrina Scott
Dionne Clyburn Sew Exquisite Kamilah Rashid

Shannon and Kamaron Cloman Unique Hair Salon Carlon Chambers
Zieta Charles Dorothy Bartley Cynthia Jones
Doris Cammack-Spencer Rachel McCarter Tiffany Murray
Phillip Burke Madison Jenkins Jr Alfreda Reavis
Anita Lewis Pauline Pinckney Richard Donald Jackson
Debra J Speed Barbara Ballou Brenda Boswell
Camille Adams Jones Michael Lamb
Richard D Jackson

Donors:

Non-Member




As of October 31, 2017

Tiffany Vickers
Paula Williams

LaDedra Drummond
Carla Partlow
Khristina Pullings
Caroline Swan
Ingrid Watson-Miller
Telesis Consulting

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D.C. Pearls III Foundation, Inc. is the nonprofit fundraising arm

of the Rho Mu Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority,

Inc. In the year of 2000, Rho Mu Omega voted to establish the

Foundation as its fundraising partner to aggressively pursue
grants, corporate sponsorships, and other donations. Two years

later, D.C. Pearls III

was incorporated as a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization.



The D.C. Pearls III Foundation and Rho Mu Omega jointly sponsor

fundraising events to fund our community service programs. Our

major fundraising events include the Paint and Pearls Party, the
Jazz Brunch Auction and the Debutante Cotillion. Our

fundraising efforts are vital to our shared mission of awarding

scholarships to area high school students and providing

dedicated and committed service to the D.C. community.



DC Pearls III Foundation, Inc.

PO Box 91436
Washington, DC 20090-1436


[email protected]

Federal Tax ID 75-3062797
www.dcpearlsiii.org