O M E G A Z E T A O M E G A C H A P T E R DECEMBER 2023 | VOL. 8 ISSUE 10 ® BLOSSOMING NEWS ALPHA KAPPA ALPHA SORORITY, INCORPORATED CARLA STINNETTE-MILLER, BASILEUS YEARS OF SERVICE TO BUCKS COUNTY 8 OMEGA ZETA OMEGA
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THE C HRIST M AS SPIRIT SOROR VERNA HUTCHINSON-TOLER | CHAPLAIN WHEN THE CHRISTMAS SPIRIT SPRINGS TO LIFE IN THE HUMAN HEART EACH YEAR, THE WORLD BECOMES, FOR A LITTLE TIME. A HAVEN OF LOVE AND CHEER. THE POOR OF BODY ARE CLOTHED AND FED, AND THE LONELY KNOW ONCE MORE THE WARMTH OF HEARING A WELCOMING KNOCK ON A TOO LONG SILENT DOOR. FOR THESE FEW DAYS WE REMEMBER WELL THAT ALL OF MANKIND IS KIN, BOUND BY LOVE OF THE BABE WHO FOUND NO ROOM IN THAT LONG–AGO INN. BUT THE DAY GOES BY, AND THE SPIRIT DIES, SO BUSY WITH LIVING ARE WE, AND THE POOR AND THE LONELY ARE LEFT ONCE MORE IN HUNGER AND APATHY. I HAVE BEEN GUILTY, TOO. GOD KNOWS, TOO BUSY TO LEND A HAND, TOO BUSY TO STOP FOR A FRIENDLY CHAT, TOO BUSY TO UNDERSTAND. “NO MORE, NO MORE LET HIM HAPPEN TO ME, DEAR LORD.” I EARNESTLY PRAY “LET ME KEEP THE SPIRIT THE WHOLE YEAR THROUGH AS BRIGHT AS IT IS TODAY.” MAY THE PEACE AND JOY OF CHRIST BE YOURS THROUGH THE HOLIDAYS AND IN THE COMING YEAR. THE CHAPLAIN COMMITTEE SOROR VERNA HUTCHINSON SOROR LINDA WOOD SOROR MARGOT GOODSON S O UR C E : VIR G I N IA BLAN C K M O O RE , “ C O U N TRY C HRIST M AS” I D EALS PUBL ISHI N G C O RP O RATI O N 1 9 9 2 THE CHAPLAIN'S CORNER
Greetings OZOmazing Sorors! Happy Chapterversary, Merry Christmas, Happy Kwanzaa! And, to our Phirst and Phinest Line of 2019, Happy AKAversary! I appreciate your dedication to the AWESOME 2023 program year of SERVICE and SISTERHOOD. We, the sorors of OZO, recognize that SERVICE is who we are and what we do! Thank you for rolling up your pink and green sleeves, serving as officers, chairmen and actively involved committee members bringing informative and needed programs, events and scholarships to our community. To our outgoing 2023 officers and chairmen, we speak your name because we appreciate you and the path you led to get us to December 31st, 2023, and we thank you! 2023 Outgoing Officers and Chairmen First Anti-Basileus Trina Gipson Jones Anti-Grammateus Ramona Hollie-Major Epistoleus Naomi Hill Livingston Pecunious Grammateus Barbara Nichols Philacter Kristina Fripps Historian Carolyn James Weeks Parliamentarian Cheryl Cochran Member-At-Large-1 Lynne Peace Audit Denise Allen Williams Awards Carolyn James Weeks Bylaws Cheryl Cochran Connections and Social Action Lynne Peace Fundraising Spring 2023 Karin Coger Plummer Fundraising Fall 2023 Yolanda Williams & Carolyn James Weeks Leadership Development Trina Gipson Jones Program-Chair Trina Gipson Jones Risk Management Courtney Richardson Scholarships Jeanine Stewart Standards Janai Johnson Technology Gia James Empower Our Families Trina Gipson Jones Build Our Economic Wealth Courtney Richardson Advocate For Social Justice Lynne Peace Uplift Our Local Community Cheryl Brown & Cheryl Ammons Adopt-A-Family Kristina Fripps Juneteenth Jeanine Stewart Congratulations and thank you to our members who are recognized as our 2023 Sorors of the Year 2023 Soror of the Year: Cheryl Ammons 2023 Golden Soror of the Year: Carolyn James Weeks 2023 New Soror of the Year: Kristina Mason 2023 Caregiver of the Year: Linda Wood And, lastly but not least, we owe a debt of gratitude to the sorors who worked hard in delivering the chapter documents that are needed and/or necessary in concluding our program year. PINKY’S UP for completing the Transitions, Awards, and EOY documents and reports. Sisterly Yours, Soror Carla Stinnette-Miller Basileus
Carolyn James-Weeks Historian Verna Hutchinson-Toler Chaplain KristieKing Member-At-Large MicheleButler-Barge FirstAnti-Basileus CarlaStinnette-Miller Basileus MarissaReaves Anti-Grammateus FranchesscaDyer SecondAnti-Basileus KristinaMason Grammateus JanaiJohnson Epistoleus/ Member-At-Large JeanineStewart PecuniousGrammateus MargotGoodson Tamiochus AnitraYoung Anti-Tamiochos KarinCoger-Plummer Anti-PecuniousGrammateus GinaJanuary Philacter ToniCallas IvyLeaf Reporter CherylAmmons Hodegos LindaWood Archivist Thank you to our returning officers and congratulations to our newly elected officers: sorors 1st Anti-Basileus Michele Butler Barge, AntiGrammateus Marissa Reaves, Epistoleus and Member-At-Large Janai Johnson and Philacter Gina January. We look forward to supporting you in your new leadership roles.
Ome g a Z eta Ome g a cele b rates the s p ecial d e d icat i o n o f i t s memb er s SORORS OF THE YEAR Written By Soror Carolyn James-Weeks | Historian NEWTOWN, PA | DECEMBER 16 - Omega Zeta Omega sorors voted and selected the following members of the chapter as Sorors of the Year for 2023. The names of the sorors were announced during the chapter’s 8th Anniversary Luncheon and Celebration that was held at Bucks County Community College immediately following the December chapter meeting. The awardees are Soror Cheryl Ammons - Soror of the Year, Soror Kristina Mason - New Soror of the Year, and Soror Carolyn James Weeks - Golden Soror of the Year. The selection of the sorors was conducted by the Awards Committee. Sorors nominated sorors for the awards and then all chapter members were involved in the process to select the awardees from the list of nominees. The awardee of the New Soror of the Year - Soror Kristina Mason will be submitted to the North Atlantic Regional Conference Award Program for Regional New Soror of the Year. Thank you to all the chapter members who participated in the process. Congratulations to the award winners! Each of the awardees are well deserving of the honor. A K A
Inducted into the sorority through Omega Zeta Omega on December 15, 2019, Soror Kristina Mason was appointed Anti-Grammateus in her inaugural year. She served for two years before being elected the current Grammateus. She is also amember oftheAwards,Sisterly Relations, Public Relations Fundraising, Scholarship, TechnologyandGenNext committees. Soror Kristina began chairing the HBCU Fair Committee during her first year in the sorority and has remained the chair for the last four years. Under her leadership, the committee has grown from 50 to over 175 participants between 2020 and 2023. The committee introduces students and family members in Bucks County, PA, to HBCUs. HBCU graduates and students presently attending HBCUs come and provide information to the Bucks County community. The HBCU Fair Committee won NARC Program Awards in 2020, 2021, and 2022. Soror Kristina also served on the Virtual Tech team for the Philadelphia Metropolitan Chapters in2022. A graduate of HowardUniversity, Soror Kristina teaches 8th-grade science and engineering at the William H. Farquhar Middle School in Olney, MD. She is also the Science Department Head. part of the school’ s Instructional Leadership Team, holds a master ’ s in education from the University of Maryland, College Park and is presently pursuing a Certification in AdministrationfromMcDanielUniversity. Soror Carolyn James Weeks, a charter member of Omega Zeta Omega Chapter, became a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. ® in 1964 Delta Iota Chapter, Cheyney University of Pennsylvania and pursued an ambitious career as an active member in the Sorority. She holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Education and a master ’ s in early childhood education from the University of the Arts, Harvard University, and Arcadia University - Letter of Superintendent. As an educator, Soror Carolyn believes learning can be enhanced at all levels and strives to continue and promote that practice with sororitymembers and self.She is a chartermember of Omega Zeta Omega Chapter. This Golden Soror will celebrate 60 years of service to the sorority on April 19. 2024. Soror Carolyn served as the first Philactor oftheChapter. Soror Carolyn has chaired a number of committees but most recently she served as Chairman of the SisterlyRelationsCommittees.SororCarolyn has been the Omega Zeta Omega Chapter ’ s Awards Committee Chairman from 2019-2023. During her tenure, she chapter has won numerous awards, includingChapter oftheYear,Basileus oftheYear and New Soror of the Year. She also serves as the ChapterHistorian. Soror Cheryl Ammons, initiated November 1999 into Theta Pi Omega has been a member of Omega Zeta Omega since 2020. She will celebrate becoming a Silver Soror at the upcoming 93rd North Atlantic Regional Conference inAtlanticCity inFebruary. “Becoming the Omega Zeta Omega ’ s 2023 Soror of Year is a testament of how we devote our time and talents and is a remarkable honor, ” SororCheryl said. In addition to serving as the chapter ’ s Hodegos for the last four years, Soror Cheryl has cochaired the CHIPP, Uplift our Local Community and the Tailgate Decorations committee (Fall Fundraiser). She has also served as the 8th Chapter Anniversary Chair. She was a presenter of the Chapter Leadership (SOAR) Workshop in March, an awards judge and Philactor (Protocol Workshop) at the 92nd NARC. She has attended NARC’ s, Leadership Conference (July 2023), andClusterIIConference aswell as used her creative design skills to craft several flyers for the Sisterly Relations Committee activities and theCongratulationspages ofthenewsletter. Last year her daughter joined the chapter. Soror Cheryl said “it has been a joy sharing experiences and working together with her Legacy Soror AlexisAmmons ” who transferred into the chapter inJanuary2023. A M M O N S JAMES-WEEKS M A S O N Soror of the Year Golden Soror of the Year New Soror of the Year Pictured above l. to r.: Sorors Kristina Mason and Jaye West promote the Omega Zeta Omega’s signature HBCU Fair. Center: Sorors Cheryl Ammons and Kathleen Holt-Whyte - co-chairs for CHIPP make their first drop-off to Morrisville, Pa. school, and Soror Carolyn James-Weeks hands out winning prizes at during a book reading hosted by the chapter’s Sisterly Relations Committee.
C H A P T E R V E R S A R Y E I G H T S E R V I N G B U C K S C O U N T Y S I N C E 2 0 1 5 O M E G A Z E T A O M E G A Omega Zeta Omega Celebrate 8 Years of Service WR I T T EN BY SOROR CHE RYL AMMONS | HODEGOS /CHAP T E R ANNIVE R SARY CHAI RMAN NEWTOWN, PA | DEC. 16 - The 8th Chapter Anniversary luncheon was memorable and well planned, with surprises. Sorors, I want to extend a sisterly and gracious “Thank You” to the Chapter Anniversary Committee for all their dedication, preparation, time, ideas, and efforts to create this remarkable affair. Pink tea roses to the following: Golden Soror Carolyn James Weeks for the caterer, and organizing, Soror Kristie King for the delicious AKAOZO cake, Soror Julie C. Moore for the beautiful, creative holiday centerpieces, Soror Toni Callas for decorations & 8th Sisterhood video, Soror Franchessca Dyer for slide deck & acknowledgement (Picture of OZO’s First Line), Soror Anitra Staton Young for writing the occasion, Golden Soror Eldrean E. Attaway for ideas and support. SOROR CHE RYL AMMONS | HODEGOS /CHAP T E R ANNIVE R SARY CHAI RMAN Sorors are recognized and rewarded with beautiful bouquets for their diligent work on the celebration and works throughout the year. Pictured l. to r.: Sorors Anitra Young, Linda Wood, Basileus Soror Carla Stinnette-Miller, First Anti-Basileus Soror Franchessca and Soror Khrista White.
8 CONT INUED FROM PREVIOUS PAGE Soror Kristina Mason for the welcome, Soror Khrista White blessed us with her beautiful voice, Soror Linda Wood provided an inspirational grace. Soror Alexis Ammons photographer and as needed, Soror Janai Johnson (tech, presenter and other things), Soror Yolanda Williams presenter and Soror Gia James for her video assistance). We had visiting members of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., family members, and guests in attendance. We also supported two Black-owned businesses. The caterer, Pot of Essence, prepared a delicious culinary experience, and the florist, Spring Garden Flowers, provided the most beautiful floral bouquets. I would like to thank Madam Basileus for allowing me to serve as the Chairman of the 8th Chapter Anniversary Luncheon. It has been with her guidance and unwavering support that the 8th Chapter Anniversary was a success. Thank you OZO sorors who attended the luncheon as we continue to Soar in Sisterhood. RECLAIMING PEARLS SOROR CHE RYL AMMONS | HODEGOS /CHAP T E R ANNIVE R SARY CHAI RMAN SOROR F RANCHE S SCA DYE R | MEMB E R SHI P CHAI RMAN CHAI RMAN SOROR CAROLYN JAME S -WE EKS | S I S T E R LY R E LAT IONS COMMI T T E E CHAI RMAN ANNIVERSARY RICHBORO, PA | DEC. 9 - Six guest sorors attended the Omega Zeta Omega Reactivation Event to learn about becoming reacclimated to the sorority. They were joined by eight sorors from the chapter at the Free Library of Northampton Township. Two pearls were reclaimed - sorors Ida Jackson Woods and Eileen Burch. Welcome sorors! Sorors chat before lunch is served at the anniversary celebration. Madam Basileus Carla Stinnette-Miller, center poses with members of Omega Zeta Omega first group of initiates to the chapter.
We a r e d e l i g h t e d t o s h a r e a q u i c k r e c a p o f t h e a m a zi n g ti m e we h a d a t t h e Jo y f u l Ge nNE X T Ho l i d a y Ch a t a n d Ch ew t h a t t o o k p l a c e o n De c e m b e r 26t h fr o m 4 :00 PM t o 6:30 PM. T h e a t m o s p h e r e wa s a b s o l u t e l y OZO m a zi n g , a s So r o r s g a t h e r e d f o r a n e v e n i n g b ri m m i n g wit h g o o d v i b e s , d e l e c t a b l e d ri n k s , a n d t h e c h e ri s h e d c o m p a n y o f o n e a n o t h e r. Wh e t h e r c a t c h i n g u p wit h f a m i l i a r f a c e s o r m a k i n g n ew c o n n e c ti o n s , t h e e v e n t wa s a c e l e b r a ti o n o f s i s t e r h o o d a n d c a m a r a d e ri e . Ou r Ge nNE X T i n iti a ti v e tr u l y s h o n e t h r o u g h a s So r o r s , b o t h y o u n g a n d y o u n g - a t - h e a rt, c a m e t o g e t h e r t o m a k e t h i s e v e n i n g a m e m o r a b l e o n e . BY S O R O R JANAI J O H N S O N | G E N - N EXT C HAR M AN T h e m o r e , t h e m e rri e r – a n d t h e t u r n o u t r e fl e c t e d j u s t t h a t! We we l c o m e d So r o r s u n d e r 40 y e a r s o l d , e m b r a c i n g t h e o p p o rt u n it y t o c o n n e c t a c r o s s g e n e r a ti o n s . As we b i d f a r ewe l l t o 2023, t h e Jo y f u l Ge nNE X T Ho l i d a y Ch a t a n d Ch ew e v e n t s e r v e d a s a f a n t a s ti c wa y t o wr a p u p t h e y e a r. L a u g h t e r, s h a r e d s t o ri e s , a n d t h e j o y o f b e i n g t o g e t h e r c r e a t e d a n u n f o r g e tt a b l e e x p e ri e n c e t h a t wi l l s u r e l y l i n g e r i n o u r m e m o ri e s . T h a n k y o u t o e v e r y o n e wh o j o i n e d u s i n m a k i n g t h i s e v e n t a s u c c e s s .
Omega Zeta Omega Soror Linda Page, lead Pan-Hellenic Council representative, was honored with the prestigious William "Fox" Jones President's Award. The award was presented by President of the National Pan Hellenic Council of Southeastern Pennsylvania Tiana Phillips at the 16th Annual NPHC-Sepa Greek Gala on May 12, 2023 (pictured above). The NPHC-Sepa Greek Gala is an event that celebrates greek-letter organizations and members for their efforts in accomplishing the NPHC's global mission, which is to deal with matters of mutual concern. Soror Linda was recognized for her outstanding contributions towards supporting black-owned businesses by creating the NPHC-Sepa Digital Marketplace. A Collaborative Project with the Pan-Hellenic Council of Southeastern Pennsylvania During COVID-19 pandemic Alpha Kappa Alpha Kappa Sorority, Inc., Omega Zeta Omega Chapter and the Pan-Hellenic Council of Southeastern Pennsylvania put their heads together to support black-owned businesses during the pandemic with the launch of the NPHC-Sepa Marketplace, a groundbreaking initiative created to support black-owned businesses. As we all know, the pandemic hit small businesses hard. But thanks to this innovative platform, members of greeklettered organizations and vendors were able to buy and sell greek paraphernalia with ease. The NPHC-Sepa Marketplace is more than just a platform for buying and selling. It represents a mission to support Black-owned businesses, a nationwide issue of mutual concern for the NPHC. Written By Soror Linda Page | Pan-Hellenic Council Committee Chairman Link
Protocol Pearls GET YOURS @ AKA1908.COM Alpha Kappa Alpha Order of Rank Closely aligned to titles and forms of address is the rank an individual holds with Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated®. Rank determines seating, placement in receiving lines and courtesies extended. Some meetings and events may dictate the appropriateness for others to be seated on the dais. The presiding officer shall approve all dais participants and the protocol committee will prepare seating in accordance with the approved lineup. D. Order of Listing of Standing Committees Standing Committees should be listed in the order of origin. They are Constitution, Finance, Program, Nominating, Standards, Undergraduate Activities, Human Resources, Membership, Connection and Social Action, Building and Properties, Archives, Honorary Membership, Technology, Investments, Graduate Advisors Certification, Leadership Development, Protocol, Sisterly Relations, and Risk Management. Reference: The Official Guide to Alpha Kappa Alpha Protocol Soror Julie C. Moore PROTOCOL CHAIRMAN WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW. . . I k n ow c h e c k writi n g f o r m a n y o f u s h a s g o n e t h e wa y o f t h e d i n o s a u r s . B u t f o r t h o s e wh o s ti l l writ e c h e c k s j u s t a wo r d o r two o f c a u ti o n . R e c e n tl y , t h e r e h a s b e e n a n u p ti c k i n t h e ft o f c h e c k s fr o m m a i l b o x e s . T o s a f e g u a r d y o u r m a i l , d o t h e f o l l owi n g : Alwa y s u s e a n o n - e r a s a b l e b l a c k o r b l u e Ge l P e n wh e n writi n g y o u r c h e c k . 1. Us i n g a Ge l P e n p r e v e n t s t h i e v e s fr o m "wa s h i n g " y o u r c h e c k . Ch e c k wa s h i n g i s u s i n g c h e m i c a l s t o e r a s e i n k . Ge l P e n s r e s i s t c h e m i c a l s tri p p i n g . T h e r e b y p r e v e n ti n g wo u l d b e t h i e v e s fr o m r ewriti n g t h e c h e c k t o t h e m s e l v e s . 2 . Go t o t h e P o s t Offi c e t o m a i l y o u r c h e c k ( s ) r a t h e r t h a n u s i n g y o u r m a i l b o x o r a PO d r o p b o x a s t h i e v e s c a n fi s h o u t o r r e m o v e m a i l fr o m t h e s e b o x e s . 3. 4 . Gu a r d y o u r c h e c k b o o k a n d e x tr a c h e c k s . 5. Se t l i m it s o n y o u r a c c o u n t. 6. P a y b i l l s o n l i n e - d o n o t u s e a p u b l i c c o m p u t e r o r we b s it e . Finance Fact$ SOROR MARGOT GOODSON | FINANCE COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN Written By Soror Barbara Nichols | Finance Committee Member
T H E T E C H N O L O G Y C O M M I T T E E ’ S S H O R T C U T S A N D H A C K S H E L P Y O U U S E T E C H T O Y O U R A D V A N T A G E A N D M A K E Y O U R D A I L Y L I F E A L I T T L E E A S I E R . 1 . M u t e a n d U n m u t e Z o o m M e e t i n g s w i t h t h e S p a c e B a r W h e n y o u a r e c a l l e d t o s p e a k , s t o p s c r a m b l i n g t o c l i c k t h e m i c r o p h o n e b u t t o n . Y o u c a n p r e s s a n d h o l d t h e s p a c e b a r t o q u i c k l y m u t e a n d u n m u t e y o u r m i c w h e n o n a Z o o m c a l l . 2 . K e y b o a r d S h o r t c u t s W i n d o w s K e y + D – H e l p s y o u h i d e o r s h o w t h e d e s k t o p a t o n c e d e s p i t e h o w m a n y t a b s a n d w i n d o w s a r e o p e n e d o n y o u r d e s k t o p . S p a c e b a r – S c r o l l s d o w n t h e p a g e . S h i f t + S p a c e b a r – S c r o l l s u p t h e p a g e . W i n d o w s K e y + L e f t / R i g h t A r r o w – A l l o w s y o u t o s e l e c t a n d w o r k o n t w o w i n d o w s s i d e b y s i d e . A l t + T a b – S w i t c h e s b e t w e e n m u l t i p l e w i n d o w s q u i c k l y . W i n d o w s K e y + L – L o c k s y o u r c o m p u t e r i n a s e c o n d . T h i s c o m e s i n h a n d y i f y o u ’ r e w o r k i n g o n s o m e t h i n g c o n f i d e n t i a l a n d s o m e o n e c o m e s o v e r , a n d y o u n e e d p r i v a c y q u i c k l y . 3 . E x p a n d Y o u r V o c a b u l a r y i n D o c u m e n t s I n O f f i c e 3 6 5 , t h e b u i l t - i n t h e s a u r u s i s a h a n d y f e a t u r e . T o a v o i d r e p e t i t i o n w h e n w r i t i n g c o n t e n t , r i g h t - c l i c k a n y w o r d a n d s e l e c t “ s y n o n y m s . ” Y o u ’ l l g e t a f u l l s e l e c t i o n o f g r e a t a l t e r n a t i v e s . 4 . T e x t i n g H a c k W h e n y o u a r e a t t h e e n d o f a s e n t e n c e , a l l y o u h a v e t o d o i s t a p t h e s p a c e b a r t w i c e f o r a f u l l s t o p . I t w i l l i n s e r t a p e r i o d a n d a u t o m a t i c a l l y c a p i t a l i z e t h e f o l l o w i n g l e t t e r . SOROR GIA JAMES | TECHNOLOGY CHAIRMAN TECH SOUR C E : HT T P S : / /WWW. LUT Z .US
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BLOSSOMING NEWS | FEB. 2023 | VOL. 8 | ISSUE 2 1Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Soror Code of Ethics Omega Zeta Omega Core Values Contact us: Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® Omega Zeta Omega Chapter P.O. Box 127 Langhorne, PA 19047 Or email us: [email protected] Join us: Chapter meetings are held every 3rd Saturday of the month. 11a.m. - 1p.m. at Bucks County Community College 275 Swamp Road Newtown, PA 18940 www.akaozo.org www.facebook.com/akaozo www.instagram.com/aka.ozo https://linktr.ee/akaozo Respect Character Integrity Accountability We allow sorors to express their opinion without interruption. 1. We embrace our different personalities. 2. 1.We communicate openly. 2.We use our words wisely. 3.We speak with integrity. 4.We are thoughtful. 1.We are trustworthy. 2.We behave consistently. 3.We stand by our words. 4.We are transparent. 5.We are truthful in all matters. We take ownership of our actions and realize our impact on others and the chapter as a whole. 1. We recognize that all members are equal. 2. Ω OME Z GA ZETA OME Ω GA SERVING BUCKS COUNTY SINCE 2015 ALL SORORS PLEASE READ: SOROR CODE OF ETHICS SORORS VOLUNTARILY AGREE TO OBSERVE THE SOROR CODE OF ETHICS AS OUTLINED IN THE MANUAL OF STANDARD PROCEDURE MANUAL OF STANDARD PROCEDURE, 2022, PAGES 85-88. Please send your messages, program updates, events, activities and attach your photos in a JPG or GIF format and send to [email protected] by the 25th of the month for inclusion in the next newsletter. OZO Blossoming News Team Check us out: BLOSSOMING NEWS | JUNE 2023 | VOL. 8 | ISSUE 6 p.21