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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.

Breathing life into our 2017 mission, "A Sisterhood of Service Impacting Our
Community", Rho Mu Omega implements the sorority's international

programs on a local level focusing on Educational Enrichment, Health
Promotion, Family Strengthening, Environmental Ownership, and Global

Impact.

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 and shelter, appropriate seasonal

clothing, and financial means.



In 2017, our Childhood Hunger Initiative helped to feed over 150 families in

transitional homes through an MLK Day of service project in conjunction with
Xi Omega and Xi Zeta Omega chapters of Alpha Kappa Alpha. Our partnership

with Bright Beginnings allows Rho Mu Omega to assist with re-stocking the
food pantry, twice a year, by providing over 250 non-perishable food items.

Over 100 families are serviced and homeless infants and toddlers are able to
have access to nutritional foods.



Rho Mu Omega members collected and donated a record number of Seasonal

Wraps℠ including hats, gloves, socks, scarves, coats, sweaters and
other warm and cold weather clothing articles for families in need.



Fiscal Responsibility helps families increase their understanding of budgeting,

basic financial planning and benefits of home ownership. Through a social
media campaign spearheaded by DC Government, Rho Mu Omega shared fiscal

responsibility tips to the DC community.

Target IV:


Environmental Ownership










Every child deserves the right to access a safe place to play. Partnering with
Orr Elementary School in Southeast Washington, DC, members of Rho Mu

Omega helped to revitalize, restore and refresh the playground. As a part of
the 1908 Playground Initiative, flowers were planted, mulch was laid, bushes

were pruned, and garbage disposed to create an environment that enhances
the play experience for the children of Orr and its community.



Reduce, Reuse, Recycle is the mantra for Acts of Green. From using composted

culinary utensils (plates, forks, and knives) to properly sorting and disposing of
plastic, glass and aluminum waste, Rho Mu Omega works hard to reduce its

carbon footprint. Our 4th annual Shred Day allowed the community to shred

and recycle over 100 pounds of paper and electronic equipment and offered the
opportunity for the chapter to forge a new community partnership with Alice
Deal Middle School. And lastly, the Anacostia River and its tributaries is one

of the nation's capital most treasured natural environments. Members helped

to clean up various areas of the Anacostia by disposing of waste that
contributes to the river pollution.

Target V:


Global Impact










Alpha Kappa Alpha has always had a global footprint and Rho Mu Omega
extends that footprint across the ocean and seas. As a part of our continued

efforts to support the goals of AfriCare, Rho Mu Omega adopted a Ghanaian

village, The Village of Abidjan Nkwanta, Kumassi, Ghana in Kumassi, Ghana.
Rho Mu Omega has supplied over 100 Pillow Case dresses, backpacks,
toiletries, and children's books to the village.




Our UNA-USA collaboration has provided our ASCEND students with the
opportunity to participate in mini UN simulations as outlined in the UNA-USA

curriculum. Impacting the lives of young adults and challenging them to think
outside of their immediate world, the simulations focus on key areas that are

of global concern: geoscience, climate change, and girls in education.



UN Day provided an educational opportunity for members of the community to
learn more about the refugee crisis. Working in conjunction with Xi Omega

and Xi Zeta Omega chapters, an audience of over 100 participants learned of
the struggles and challenges of fleeing your home land and starting anew in a

"foreign" place.



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 high school graduates from the

District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS) to continue their education at
Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU). Four $2,000

scholarships are awarded to students who demonstrate academic excellence,
leadership skills and community service and are accepted and enrolled in an

HBCU their freshman year.



In addition to awarding scholarships to recent high school graduates, our
scholarship funds also support prior awardees who are continuing to

matriculate at an HBCU. Each year, students are eligible to receive $1,000 for
each year they are still enrolled. Most recipients requesting the continuing

fund maintain a 2.5 or higher grade point average.





General Presidential


Awardees exhibit Awardees must have a

academic excellence, history of leadership and

leadership skills and volunteer service
community service activities







Linda Latney STEM


Awarded to an Eastern Students must

Senior High School student demonstrate achievement
who exhibits academic in Science, Technology,

excellence, leadership skills Engineering or
and community service Mathematics (STEM)

activities

HBCU

College Tour

Fundraising
Tickets

Events
Here










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!









Our 2nd Pink & Green on the Greens Golf Tournament

was a day enjoyed by all!



Golfers and non-golfers had wonderful day at the
Potomac Shores Golf Course. We are thankful for all

of the attendees who through their participation
helped raise money for our educational initiatives and

community service programs.






Our Annual Jazz Brunch Auction is our last, major
fundraising event of the year.




We are pleased that Musically Yours Entertainment
featuring Tamika Law will entertain us with jazzy

tunes while Guy Lambert of WPGC 95.5 will engage us
in bidding on the live auction items.

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 fund Rho Mu Omega's community service programs and increase our
investment in scholarship funding.



































































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.















INCOME (000's)
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 (000's)
PMQ Programs Grant * $ 27.3
Genenral Administration 10.8
Restricted Scholarships 1.0


TOTAL EXPENSES $ 39.2


* Includes $13.0 awarded in scholarships

Donors:


Members




As of October 31, 2017



Above $1,000


Arnitra Duckett Gabrielle Bebel

Monica Elston Angela Bell Atiya Frame-Shamblee
Ruby Freeman
Jan Elston Courtney Bell
Brenda Jackson Shawna Berry Towanna Friend
Dana Lucas Tamika Beverly Dyanna Gardner
Tamara McCants Gynic Black Nkenge Garrett
Tiffany Gillis
Dianna Saulsbury Chelsea Boone
Gina Scott Cydney Boone Sharon Gomillion
Teresa Scott Felicia Brown Carmela Gonzalez
Sophoria Westmoreland Dionne Calhoun Angela Hammond
Jackie Hardy
Dorothy Carter Khadijah Harvin
Pamela Carter-Coleman
$500 to $999 Joary Casey Asya Heatley


Edwina Casteberry Alesha Hernandez
Johnine Clark Geraldine Chanel Lolita Hoover
Kashanna Fair Blessed Chuksorji Kanita Howard
Holli Holiday Stephanie Clark Louis Howerton
Veronica Matthewson Talene Cook-Wilson Voncea Howerton
Carla McAllister Leslie Cooper Kimbria Jackson
Theresa McDougald Phyllis Cureton Jenea Johnson

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

Lisa Baxter Olette Fortune-McCoy Doxie McCoy
Kelly McCoy

Donors:


Members




As of October 31, 2017







Caneka McNeil Karen Robinson Frankie Willis

Erika Mercer-Epps Mary Rogers Courtney Wimbush
Brianna Mitchell Denise Roper Karen Wingfield
Penny Mitchell Charice Roper-Williams Faquita Wright
Penny Mitchell Mone Ross Angela Yancey
Tahira Mohamed Donna Salmon Donica Young

Sheri Montgomery Charnetta Scott Pat Young
Sandra Montgomery Shunita Secrease
Stephanie Moore Shercoda Shaw
Grace Moss Journet Shaw
Mildred Musgrove Gayle Shuford
Susan Nelson Brenda Silvils
Joyce Nixon Sharelle Stagg
Deborah Norton Barbara Streeter

Sylvia O'Neal Angela Thompson
Makeda Okolo Angela Thornton-Young
Roz Parker Phyllis Throckmorton
Katrice Pasteur Jordyn Tillman
Monica Prince Mikyla Tuggle

Bridget Reavis-Tyler JoAnn Turner
Blayre Redrick Joan Turner
Crystal Reed Roslyn Walker
Kenya Reese Shani Walker
Antonia Reynolds Arvenita Washington
Robin Rice Keysha Webb
Kirsten Roach Antoinette Wells

Vernice Roane Cynthia Wheeler
Saundra Roberts LaDonia Wilkins
Tonya Robertson Tyra Williams

Donors:

Non-Member




As of October 31, 2017





Above $1,000 $200 to $499



Kiesa Bryant Accelerated Development & H.L Pearson
Cherise Cole Support Corporation Ralpha Redrick
Earline Davis ADA Inc. Veronica Shields
DCS Capital Group, LLC Rachel Anderson Soulfully Speaking
DMP Group (The) Arvida Woods Trust Photography, LLC

Donna Drakeford Michael and Patricia Banks Stars Branding Network
Larry Fitgerald Carlton Bell Lisa Thomas
Shindana Lawson Debra Brown M Shelia Vannoy
Pinnacle Talent Acquisition, LLC Debra Brown Sheila Vannoy
Kathy Brown Stephen Watley
Bernadette Cammack Trevor White

$500 to $999 Ronald Cole Xi Zeta Omega
Michelle Cromwell
Robin E. Davis
Alpha Omega Chapter Noble Davis
Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc
Baker-Schillings Smith Claire Douglas and Gregory
Vanessa Balgobin Campbell
Elizabeth Cammack Darlene Ford
Kimani Forema
LaTanya Felder
LaTonya Hayes Amelia French
Naima Jefferson Michale Jones
Law Offices of Johnine Clark Keisha Keigler
Keisha Knowles-Phelps
Marc and Dale Lippman
Paris Kennedy - At Salon Paris Monica Lewis
Premium Tile & Escrow, LLC Stephanie Lewis

Henry Smith Crystal Marable
Roberta Moore
Tranquillity Dental Care
Olivia Pearson

Thank you to our members




and non-members for your



financial support. You




make it possible for us to




award scholarships and




provide community services



in the Washington




metropolitan area.

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 Pearl Ball Debutante Cotillion, the Pink

and Green on the Greens Golf Tournament and the Jazz Brunch Auction.
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