16
O FFICERS V O L U M E 2 , I S S U E 3 N O V E M B E R 2 0 1 6 Anika Wilson Basileus Monica Finley First Anti-Basileus Ameyka Pittman Second Anti-Basileus Brenda Walker Grammateus Georgetta James Anti-Grammateus Karolyn Ruffin Tamiouchos Lillie Osborn Anti-Tamiouchos OPEN Pecunious Grammateus Anastasia P. Pitre Anti-Pecunious Grammateus Vinata Johnson Historian LaTreece Langston Graduate Advisor Beta Beta Chapter Maggie A. Green Epistoleus Joyce Smith Parliamentarian Linda Samuel Jaha Ivy Leaf Reporter Michelle Chapple Hodegos Carmen Butler Archivist Felecia Moriels Philacter Basileus Communiqué Welcome sorors to the beautiful month of November. I hope your Thanksgiving will be a happy one and that you spend enjoyable time with your family and friends. This month of November is usually a very busy one as we work to complete yearly activities for Beta Sigma Omega. Elections for the offices of: Second Anti-Basileus, Pecunious Grammateus, Anti-Pecunious Grammateus and Grammateus will be conducted at this sorority meeting. BSO’s Connection, Public Affairs and Standards committees have been busy in efforts to keep our program targets moving. Your hard work and dedication to our community impacts is very much appreciated. A HUGE thanks is extended to all sorors who have had a hand in executing this success We will vote for chapter representatives, for regional awards and meeting location for 2017. Be reminded that our sorority meeting is November 19, 2016 at 11am at Millwood High School. As a reminder, Soror Monica will be completing end of the year reports for all program committees and I will be reporting on all other committees. Please be mindful and diligent to help us complete all reports in a timely manner. The due date for report completion is December 31 st 12 midnight (CST). Sorors, have you marked your calendars, spread the word and purchased your ticket(s) to the Winter Ball? Holiday planning1908--AKA/ BSO Ivy Foundation presents: "A Winter Wonderland" December 16, 2016 at Gaillardia Country Club from 8:00 p m to 12:00 am. The attire is formal and tickets are $75.00. Tickets available on website only. We will raffle off this mink vest! Get your tickets!!Please contact Sorors Cynthia Roach, Chairman or ShelNeko Northington, Vice-Chairman-Winter Ball Committee. As a reminder, BSO Ivy Foundation will hold its general membership meeting prior to chapter meeting on Saturday, November 19, 2016 at 9:30amat Millwood High School—Commons area. Sisterly Love, Soror Anika A. Wilson NOVEMBER by Margaret Morgan Now is November, Trees are nearly bare; Red and fold and brown leaves Scattered everywhere. Dark now, are the morning Cold and frosty too; Damp and misty evenings Chill us through and through Busy are all creatures, Winter food to hide; Nests to make all cozy Warm and sage inside.

Basileus Communiqué - Beta Sigma Omega Chapter AKAlogin.betasigmaomega.org/FILES/SWAG_Newsletter_VolTwo_IssueT… · Cynthia Roach, Winter BallChair ShelNeko Northington, Vice-Chair,

  • Upload
    others

  • View
    1

  • Download
    0

Embed Size (px)

Citation preview

Page 1: Basileus Communiqué - Beta Sigma Omega Chapter AKAlogin.betasigmaomega.org/FILES/SWAG_Newsletter_VolTwo_IssueT… · Cynthia Roach, Winter BallChair ShelNeko Northington, Vice-Chair,

O FFI CERS

V O L U M E 2 , I S S U E 3

N O V E M B E R 2 0 1 6

Anika Wilson

Basileus

Monica Finley First Anti-Basileus

Ameyka Pittman Second Anti-Basileus

Brenda Walker Grammateus

Georgetta James Anti-Grammateus

Karolyn Ruffin Tamiouchos

Lillie Osborn

Anti-Tamiouchos

OPEN

Pecunious Grammateus

Anastasia P. Pitre Anti-Pecunious Grammateus

Vinata Johnson Historian

LaTreece Langston Graduate Advisor

Beta Beta Chapter

Maggie A. Green Epistoleus

Joyce Smith

Parliamentarian

Linda Samuel Jaha

Ivy Leaf Reporter

Michelle Chapple Hodegos

Carmen Butler Archivist

Felecia Moriels Philacter

Basileus Communiqué

Welcome sorors to the beautiful month of November. I hope your Thanksgiving will be a happy one and that you

spend enjoyable time with your family and friends. This month of November is usually a very busy one as we work

to complete yearly activities for Beta Sigma Omega. Elections for the offices of: Second Anti-Basileus, Pecunious

Grammateus, Anti-Pecunious Grammateus and Grammateus will be conducted at this sorority meeting.

BSO’s Connection, Public Affairs and Standards committees have been busy in efforts to keep our program targets

moving. Your hard work and dedication to our community impacts is very much appreciated. A HUGE thanks is

extended to all sorors who have had a hand in executing this success

We will vote for chapter representatives, for regional awards and meeting location for 2017. Be reminded that our

sorority meeting is November 19, 2016 at 11am at Millwood High School.

As a reminder, Soror Monica will be completing end of the year reports for all program committees and I will be

reporting on all other committees. Please be mindful and diligent to help us complete all reports in a timely manner.

The due date for report completion is December 31st 12 midnight (CST).

Sorors, have you marked your calendars, spread the word and purchased your ticket(s) to the

Winter Ball? Holiday planning1908--AKA/ BSO Ivy Foundation presents:

"A Winter Wonderland" December 16, 2016 at Gaillardia Country Club from 8:00 p m to 12:00 am.

The attire is formal and tickets are $75.00. Tickets available on website only. We will raffle off this

mink vest! Get your tickets!!Please contact Sorors Cynthia Roach, Chairman or ShelNeko

Northington, Vice-Chairman-Winter Ball Committee.

As a reminder, BSO Ivy Foundation will hold its general membership meeting prior to chapter meeting on Saturday,

November 19, 2016 at 9:30amat Millwood High School—Commons area.

Sisterly Love, Soror Anika A. Wilson

NOVEMBER by Margaret Morgan

Now is November, Trees are nearly bare;

Red and fold and brown leaves Scattered everywhere.

Dark now, are the morning Cold and frosty too;

Damp and misty evenings Chill us through and through

Busy are all creatures,

Winter food to hide; Nests to make all cozy Warm and sage inside.

Page 2: Basileus Communiqué - Beta Sigma Omega Chapter AKAlogin.betasigmaomega.org/FILES/SWAG_Newsletter_VolTwo_IssueT… · Cynthia Roach, Winter BallChair ShelNeko Northington, Vice-Chair,

P A G E 2

COMMITTEE LISTINGS

Gayle Caldwell, Connection Chair Anastasia P. Pitre, Vice-Chair Connection

Gayle M. Scott, Decorating Chair Cara Davis, Vice-Chair Decorating

Sherrye Cravens, Economic Ownership Chair Tameka Darby, Vice-Chair Economic Ownership

WyAngela K. Singh, Education Chair Glimerine Ware, Vice-Chair Education

Courtland Fisher, Fashionetta Chair Barbara Potts, Vice-Chair, Fashionetta

Dorothy C. Franklin, Founders’ Day Chair Valerie Hurte, Vice-Chair, Founders’ Day

Lisa Griffin, Fundraising Chair Tracey Tate, Vice-Chair Fundraising

Latricia Morgan, Health Chair Shelia Arinwine Terrell, Vice-Chair Health

Angela Long, Membership Chair Patricia Hunt, Vice-Chair, Membership

Shante' Fenner, Protocol Chair

Alice McCann, Vice-Chair, Protocol

Carlisa Curry, Public Affairs Chair Tara Williams, Vice-Chair, Public Affairs

Linda S. Jaha, Public Relations Chair Antonia Walker, Vice-Chair, Public Relations

Michelle Chapple, Sisterhood Chair

Joanne Davis, Standards Chair Tiffani Bates, Vice-Chair, Standards

Mary Carey, Technology/Newsletter Chair Charese Jones, Vice-Chair, Technology

Sandra A. Aziz, Yearbook Chair LaTeka Alexander, Vice-Chair, Yearbook

Cynthia Roach, Winter Ball Chair ShelNeko Northington, Vice-Chair, Winter Ball

Joannie Wade, Nominating Chair

SUB-COMMITTEES

Basilei Council Vivian Miller Joyce Henderson

Mentorship (Membership) Terri Hurte

Rituals (Sisterhood) Priscilla Metoyer Collette Houchen

Sisterly Relations Sue Starr

Sherrell Thompson

Spiritual Oversight Team Lorraine Liggins Carolyn Gray

Strategic Planning Greta Stewart Patrina Sattiewhite- Walter

Step Mistress Cessnie Shelton

Leadership Development Gloria Wilson

ASCEND Linda Johnson-Huggins

Social Media Charese Jones Deveda Mason Destiny Darby

Chapter Photographer Alycia Brown

Anti-Basileus Report

Greetings Sorors!

We are bringing to a close another year of service to our community. BSO has continued to make an impact.

Thank you to Soror Gayle Caldwell and the rest of the Connection committee for all of your efforts for the "Be The Voice" campaign. Most recently they coordinated the "Go Vote" yard signs and participated in the March to the Polls. BSO really represented!

We also had an AKA impact day which was "Childhood Hunger Awareness Day." Thank you to our chairman, Soror Carlisa Curry, vice-chairman, Soror Tara Williams and the Public Affairs committee for organizing this initiative. Several sorors visited a youth center where they were educated on healthy eating on a budget and played games.

Please see the information below from the Education committee regarding backpacks for the November meeting.

Education Backpacks! Backpacks! Backpacks!

BACKPACKS, ORDER YOUR BACKPACKS!

Click on the link below or copy and paste into your browser and enter your ID ALP032. You can order backpacks until November 20th. Let's support this initiative. Contact Soror WyAngela Knight-Singh for more information 405-990-3950.

https://www.educationalproducts.com/donate/

Sisterly,

Soror Monica Finley First Anti-Basileus

Page 3: Basileus Communiqué - Beta Sigma Omega Chapter AKAlogin.betasigmaomega.org/FILES/SWAG_Newsletter_VolTwo_IssueT… · Cynthia Roach, Winter BallChair ShelNeko Northington, Vice-Chair,

V O L U M E 2 , I S S U E 3 P A G E 3

Beta Sigma Omega extends its sincere condolences to the following:

Sorors Gloria and Anika Wilson, who lost their cousin in San Antonio, Texas

Soror Linda Wright-Eakers whose husband’s uncle passed away

Please continue to pray for:

Sorors JaQuilla Burrell-Love and Gloria Burrell

Soror Latrice Vaughn’s grandson, Devin, who has been released from the hospital.

Soror Tonia Franklin for health concerns.

Soror Ann Allen’s husband, Nathaniel Allen Jr., health concerns

All sorors who are Pearl Pals

There are no words to adequately express our feelings of sorrow for our beloved sisters who have passed away or who have lost family members or for our concern for our Sorors who have been ill, but I am sure that whether it be a phone call or a visit, they would appreciate hearing from you.

Sorors, please continue to keep us UPDATED on any news you would like for us to share with the chapter. It is our hope that whether you are in cri-sis, celebrating a victory or family achievement, that you know that our hearts and minds are with you!

**Sorors, let's keep all sorors, family members and friends in prayer. Let's remember to keep everyone uplifted up in prayer. It HAPPENS after prayer!

BETA BETA CHAPTER—UNIVERISTY OF CENTRAL OKLAHOMA

The Beautiful Beta Beta chapter was pleased to partner with the Alpha Phi Alpha’s (graduate and undergraduate

chapters) for the annual tailgate festivities for Homecoming. They fed many people, fellowshipped with many people as

well reunifying with alumni. Thank you to all sorors who supported (financially or physically) in making this endeavor a

success. Thank you Soror LaTreece Langston for your guidance and spearheading this event. Congratulations to Sorors

Bria Bowler and Danielle Jackson on a GREAT tailgate!

Undergraduate Corner

Sisterhood Updates

Page 4: Basileus Communiqué - Beta Sigma Omega Chapter AKAlogin.betasigmaomega.org/FILES/SWAG_Newsletter_VolTwo_IssueT… · Cynthia Roach, Winter BallChair ShelNeko Northington, Vice-Chair,

V O L U M E 2 , I S S U E 3 P A G E 4

Congratulations to Soror Joyce Smith on her retirement from Learning and Development—Oklahoma Office of Management and Enterprise Services/Division of Human Capital Management/Learning and Development Services on November 1st. Rest and relax as you have earned your time to do so.

Congratulations to Soror Holle Hooks on her recent marriage to Mr. Anthony Waddell on Sunday, October 30, 2016. Congratulations and marital bliss to this union.

Congratulations to Sorors Joanne Davis and Tiffani Bates for a FABULOUS and SUCCESSFUL Standards workshop. The title of the workshop was to “Know Her is to Love Her….STANDARDS.

Congratulations to Soror Devona Whitfield’s daughter Gabrielle Whitfield and granddaughter to Soror Cheryl Williams has been selected from her school to participate in the Meaningful Economics and Entrepreneurship Competition (MEE) hosted by the Oklahoma Council on Economic Education at the University of Central Oklahoma on November 17, 2016.

Congratulations to Soror Anastasia Pittman Pitre on an outstanding run for County Clerk 2016. You ran a fair and equitable race and the sorors of Beta Sigma Omega salute you.

Our November Chapter meeting will be full of business and plenty of bountiful food. This year, I would like us to carry out the business of BSO and include a wonderful Thanksgiving luncheon.My Eboard team will be responsible for all meat items. We are asking all other sorors, to provide sides, drinks, eating utensils, and deserts. We are dividing up by last names as follows:

If your last name begins with: A - F bring sides (potatoes, vegetables, salads, etc) G - L bring deserts (cakes, pies, cookies, cupcakes, etc) M - R brings drinks (bottle water, sodas, ice, coolers etc) S - Z brings paper goods (table cloths, plates, cups, silverware, napkins, trash bags, etc)

Alphabet Luncheon Leaders: A-F Soror Marian Brown 405-650-5596 [email protected] G-L Soror Anita Jones 405-401-2362 [email protected] M-R Soror Linda Matthews 405-808-7900 [email protected] S-Z Soror Marie Walker 972-948-8445 [email protected] (walker_marie)

Soror Marie Walker will be our luncheon leader assisted by Soror CeCe Jones-Davis. We are asking each alphabet group to contact your alpha- bet leader to report the dish you will provide. Please provide enough food for 60-100 sorors. Contacting your leader, will ensure we do not have too much of one item. The Alphabet Leaders will communicate with Soror Marie what each person has committed to bring.

We are looking forward to a full agenda and now we will not have to worry about being hungry as we review and vote on action items.

Remember sorors, this is a voluntary contribution of food. You will be able to eat if you are NOT able to prepare/bring food. Thanks in advance for your preparation.

Thanksgiving Sisterly Feast

Congratulations Corner

Happy Veteran’s Day to all sorors who have served in the military! We salute you and thank you for your service.

Teresa Hill

Brenda Walker

Tracey Tate

Gina Anderson Darby

Page 5: Basileus Communiqué - Beta Sigma Omega Chapter AKAlogin.betasigmaomega.org/FILES/SWAG_Newsletter_VolTwo_IssueT… · Cynthia Roach, Winter BallChair ShelNeko Northington, Vice-Chair,

V O L U M E 2 , I S S U E 3 P A G E 5

Sorors Loraine Liggins & Carolyn Gray

November-1 Chronicles 16:34 (NIV)

34 Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever

Sorors remember to celebrate our many blessings this Thanksgiving! Remember that despite the challenges and diffi-

culties that come into our lives to “Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever" 1 Chronicles 16:34

(NIV)

Spiritual Support The power of God within you is greater than the pressures of troubles around you. Our power to survive challenges re-

sides not in us but with God, who dwells within us. Christians are not exempt from the punches that life throws at us, or

from the storms that inevitably threaten our stability. With full confidence in God’s power to sustain us in all circum-

stances, we can say with Paul, “We are hard-pressed on every side, yet not crushed; we are perplexed, but not in des-

pair; persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed” (2 Corinthians 4:8-9).

Save the Date: The Cultured Pearls of Springfield Interest Group has been approved for chartering! The chartering ceremony and celebration will be held on Saturday, December 10. Beta Sigma Omega chapter will be receiving an electronic invitation shortly.

Sorors in Cluster A are working on the 87th Mid-Western Regional Conference Registration and Awards Packet and we will have this information to you in early December.

The Technology and Social Media Teleconference Workshops will be held next Tuesday, November 15th. Conference Call Information: 515-739-1020 Access Code: 116091#

Soror Danielle Sidney - Web Presence & Registration Processes - 7-8:00 p.m. CST (Interactive presentation on how to register as an individ- ual and group for regional meetings and conferences. Web presence will also be discussed) Soror Danielle’s email: [email protected]

Soror Jauqua Wilkins - Maximizing Chapter Social Media Presence - November 15 at 8:15 - 9:15 p.m. CST (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and other social media and how to maximize your chapter's events, programs and activities) Soror Jauqua’s email: [email protected]

Reminder: Mid-Western Regional Conference is March 30-April 2nd in Denver, Colorado

From the Office of the Regional Director

Plug into the Power of Prayer

SPIRITUAL OVERSIGHT TEAM

Page 6: Basileus Communiqué - Beta Sigma Omega Chapter AKAlogin.betasigmaomega.org/FILES/SWAG_Newsletter_VolTwo_IssueT… · Cynthia Roach, Winter BallChair ShelNeko Northington, Vice-Chair,

V O L U M E 2 , I S S U E 3 P A G E 6

MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION - Chapter dues due to corporate office by January 1. Sorors, our submission of paperwork for Membership Intake Process will be submitted mid-January. If you want to sponsor or co-sponsor someone, it is advised to pay your dues by January 1, 2017.

EDUCATIONAL ADVANCEMENT FOUNDATION - The educational Advancement Foundation succeeds through generosity of friends, corporate and community supporters and sorors like us. Generous contributions make it possible for individuals from all walks of life to complete a program of study, obtain seed money to transform an idea into a reality or start of complete a research project. Making a difference would not be possible without the commitment of EAF donors. With that being said, wouldn’t you like to make PLATIUM LEVEL 2017? We need to raise

$1500.00 over and above the $500.00 we give every year. WE CAN DO THIS AGAIN!! More information to come from our Second Anti-Basileus & EAF Captain, Soror Ameyka Pittman.

ELECTION DAY - Beta Sigma Omega has done it again! You should be proud of yourselves. We rocked the polls. We showed up & showed out to get out the vote. Many of you took family members to the polls, provided rides to the polls, assist with the return of absentee ballots, remind people to vote, provided registration and education information and Vote! Thanks for doing your part!

Pink & Green Presence In addition to the Be the Voice signs, make or purchase signs with slogans such as “Vote”; “Today is Election Day”; “Have you voted today? etc. Beta Sigma Omega selected high volume traffic intersections, walking, waving, carrying signs to remind citizens today to vote. Way to go BSO!!!

Public Affairs and ASCEND students will go to the Regional Food Bank, Tuesday December 13th from 6:30pm- 8:30pm to box food and other activities planned to help Oklahoma families. 15 volunteers are needed. Please see Soror Carlisa Curry at the November sorority meeting to sign up!

Sorors, please remember to bring TOYS for the DHS children. Items will be collected during the November and December sorority meetings.

“AROUND

THE

IVY VINE”

Page 7: Basileus Communiqué - Beta Sigma Omega Chapter AKAlogin.betasigmaomega.org/FILES/SWAG_Newsletter_VolTwo_IssueT… · Cynthia Roach, Winter BallChair ShelNeko Northington, Vice-Chair,

V O L U M E 2 , I S S U E 3 P A G E 7

The Sisterly Relations committee is extending an invite for 2017 cruise we have planned for next year. The cruise is 3 days to the Bahamas. This is open to your friends and families. Let's sail away sisters. Deadline is November 15, 2016 for first payment.

Cruise for AKA’s —- 3 Day Bahamas Cruise

Cruise Line: Carnival Victory

Date: NOV 3, 2017 – NOV 6, 2017

Itinerary: Day Port of Call Arrival Time Departure Time Fri Miami, FL 4:00PM Sat Nassau, Bahamas 10:00AM Sun Nassau, Bahamas 7:00AM Sun Fun Day at Sea Mon Miami, FL 8:00AM

Cost: Balcony Room 459.15 Ocean View 364.15

Inside State Room 349.15

* Rooms are based on double occupancy. Transfer Fee’s not included (ground transport airport to port)

From Miami Airport $33.00 round trip From Ft. Lauderdale $62.00 round trip

Vacation Protection Package not included 49.00

**THIS IS A NEW DEADLINE DATE: Deposit is 50.00 per Room Due by November 15, 2016

Next payment Due 100.00/person due June 29, 2017 Final payment to be paid in full by August 28, 2017

Information below to pay your cruise deposit: There is the information needed so that she may get you registered and set up. Legal Name:

Address: Billing address if different from regular address: Date of birth: US Citizen: What kind of room (Balcony, Ocean View/Stateroom)? Deposit via credit/debit how your name is on your card Checks: make out to KHM Roommate Name or if you will be sharing a room Please email Ms. Moore with your information Contact: [email protected] KHM Travels

Sisterly Relations

Page 8: Basileus Communiqué - Beta Sigma Omega Chapter AKAlogin.betasigmaomega.org/FILES/SWAG_Newsletter_VolTwo_IssueT… · Cynthia Roach, Winter BallChair ShelNeko Northington, Vice-Chair,

V O L U M E 2 , I S S U E 3 P A G E 8

Page 9: Basileus Communiqué - Beta Sigma Omega Chapter AKAlogin.betasigmaomega.org/FILES/SWAG_Newsletter_VolTwo_IssueT… · Cynthia Roach, Winter BallChair ShelNeko Northington, Vice-Chair,

V O L U M E 2 , I S S U E 3 P A G E 9

Page 10: Basileus Communiqué - Beta Sigma Omega Chapter AKAlogin.betasigmaomega.org/FILES/SWAG_Newsletter_VolTwo_IssueT… · Cynthia Roach, Winter BallChair ShelNeko Northington, Vice-Chair,

V O L U M E 2 , I S S U E 3 P A G E 10

PEARLS of PROTOCOL for CHAPTER MEMBERS

Protocol for Chapter Members Characteristics Of A Second

Century Leader -Maintains proper decorum in business meetings Second Century Leaders have integrity, and are

trustworthy, Honest and candid. Today’s leader has the

ability to inspire others to act by:

-Dresses appropriately -Fostering collaboration

-Arrives before the official start time -Involving others in the process

-Silence all electronic communication devices -Creating an atmosphere of trust and respect

-Speaks only when recognized by the presiding

officer.

-Empowering other.

-Projects voice or moves to a microphone when

speaking so everyone can hear.

Second Century Leaders lead by example and establish

and maintain a culture of trust and opportunity for

participation of all members.

-Addresses the [residing officer before speaking

(Example: Madam Basileus, I move that…)

A few basic principles for establishing and maintaining

culture of trust include:

-Respects the Alpha Kappa Alpha Protocol and

Order of Rank

1. Lead by example.

-Keeps remarks brief and concise 2. Seek first to understand and them to be under-

stood; clarifying rather than persuading is the goal.

-Accepts the decision of the majority. 3. Focus on the issue and interest related to it, not on the

individual. Successful dialogue requires differing points

of view be explored without the fear of personal attack.

-Avoids individual conversations during meetings. 4. Keep all players strong---commit to the success of

team members. Competition among members of a team

can be motivating and healthy if done with sisterly

intentions. Recognition that focuses on the team’s

accomplishment of its own goals is more likely to inspire

trust than recognition that singles out individuals, since

no team is stronger than its weakest member, rely on

collaborating to build capacity as a major strategy to keep

all players strong.

-Avoids bringing children to business meetings

(unless allowed by chapter)

-Avoids walking during meditation periods.

Page 11: Basileus Communiqué - Beta Sigma Omega Chapter AKAlogin.betasigmaomega.org/FILES/SWAG_Newsletter_VolTwo_IssueT… · Cynthia Roach, Winter BallChair ShelNeko Northington, Vice-Chair,

V O L U M E 2 , I S S U E 3 P A G E 11

The Leadership Development Committee designed by Soror Gloria Wilson; Co-chaired by Sorors

Joyce Henderson and Vivian Miller and all members of the Basilei Council Team were delighted to

report and be a part of the planning of activities to help all members, including present leaders and

aspiring leaders opportunities, to learn and grow. None of us has likely reached our full potential or

learning curve. The Basilei Council committee was anxious to plan, but looked to you, BSO mem-

bers, for input and suggestions for the workshops, topics and to serve as presenters in your areas of

expertise. I am happy to report that we have met the requirement set forth by our Regional Director

and here is a glance of the draft memo sent. Thank you too all sorors who worked tirelessly to layout

all modules, present and those who participated in each sessions. Sorors, you rock!

D R A F T To: Soror Jan Carpenter‐Baker,

Midwestern Regional Director

From: Soror Joyce A. Henderson, Co‐Chair Soror Vivian Miller, Co‐Chair Basilei Council, Beta Sigma Omega Chapter

Thru: Soror Anika Wilson, Basileus

Beta Sigma Omega Chapter

Subject: Completion of Modules Presentations

Date: October 25, 2016

Beta Sigma Omega Chapter, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., has successfully completed its Leadership Development Plan. The goal was: “To Build a Better and Stronger Chapter and Create a Legacy of Leadership in Perpetuity.” Soror Anika Wilson, Basileus and the Leadership Development Committee, with your approval, outlined Ten Modules for implementation. Those modules are:

Module I – Facts to Know (International Officers; Programs; Regions; Soror Code of Ethics; Member Responsibilities; and, Where to Find it Reference List)

Module II – Officers (Officer Training – A Member of Executive Board and Officer Training B – Preparation to be an Officer)

Module III – Committees (Committee Training, Include Development of Committee Budget) Module IV – Know Your Documents (Governing Documents; Standards Reference List; and A Walk around the Ivy

Leaf)

Module V – Standards Workshop (Chapter Operations) Module VI – Standards Workshop (What Makes a Good Leader Module VII – Sisterly Relations

Module VIII – Financial Operations Module IX – Mentoring (Joint training with Undergraduates) Module X ‐ Technology

(continued on p. 12)

Page 12: Basileus Communiqué - Beta Sigma Omega Chapter AKAlogin.betasigmaomega.org/FILES/SWAG_Newsletter_VolTwo_IssueT… · Cynthia Roach, Winter BallChair ShelNeko Northington, Vice-Chair,

V O L U M E 2 , I S S U E 3 P A G E 12

(continued from p. 11)

The following are dates and presenters who delivered the Leadership Modules in Beta Sigma Omega Chapter meetings

Date Modules Presented Presenters

Saturday, March 12, 2016 Modules I & IV Sorors Deborah Burroughs &

Maggie Green Saturday, June 18, 2016 Modules V, VI & IX Soror Joanne Davis Saturday, September 17, 2016 Modules II & III Sorors Georgetta James &

Alice McCann Saturday, October 15, 2016 Modules VII, VIII, X Sorors Gloria Wilson, Ameyka

Pittman, & Terri Hurte

We thank our Regional Director for your leadership, guidance, and support.

Page 13: Basileus Communiqué - Beta Sigma Omega Chapter AKAlogin.betasigmaomega.org/FILES/SWAG_Newsletter_VolTwo_IssueT… · Cynthia Roach, Winter BallChair ShelNeko Northington, Vice-Chair,

V O L U M E 2 , I S S U E 3 P A G E 13

Sorors, if Beta Sigma Omega chapter wishes to propose Constitution and Bylaw changes/amendments, the deadline is December

1, 2016. Please contact Soror Anika Wilson—405.816.8260.

REGIONAL CONFERENCE INFORMATION

Proposed Bylaw Amendments for Discussion at the 2017 Regional Conferences

Reference:

2014 Constitution and Bylaws – Article XIII – Amending the Bylaws (Page 55)

2014 Manual of Standard Procedure – (Page 51)

A proposed change to the Sorority’s Constitution and Bylaws must receive a 2/3 vote of the votes cast by the chapter making

the recommendation. The proposed change must be sent to the Regional Director and the Region’s representative on the In‐

ternational Constitution Committee for consideration by the Regional Conference, no later than December 1 prior to the re‐

gional conference at which the proposed amendment(s) will be presented.

The December 1 deadline allows time for the proposed change(s) to be sent to and reviewed by all chapters in the region prior

to the regional conference.

Any proposed changes, approved at the 2017 conference, will be forwarded to the International Constitution Committee for

review and discussion. It will then be forwarded to the Directorate for review and discussion. Proposed changes would then

be discussed at all 2018 regional conferences and included in the Spring 2018 mailing to chapters. The proposed change would

then be presented to the 2018 Boule for review, discussion and vote.

In summary, any chapter desiring to submit a proposed change to the Sorority’s Constitution and Bylaws for discussion at

the 2017 regional conference must submit the proposed change to the Office of the Regional Director and the region’s repre‐

sentative of the International Constitution and Bylaws Committee by December 1, 2016.

Soror Jan M. Carpenter‐Baker

Mid‐Western Regional Director

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated®

P.O. Box 171163

Kansas City, KS 66117

Soror Taj Brimmer

Mid‐Western Region Representative

International Constitution and Bylaws Committee

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated®

7411 Georgia Avenue

Kansas City, KS 66109‐2445

Announcements

Page 14: Basileus Communiqué - Beta Sigma Omega Chapter AKAlogin.betasigmaomega.org/FILES/SWAG_Newsletter_VolTwo_IssueT… · Cynthia Roach, Winter BallChair ShelNeko Northington, Vice-Chair,

V O L U M E 2 , I S S U E 3

November Calendar 2016 P A G E 1 4

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1

Plug Into the Power of

Prayer

712.770.1010 Access

code: 274707#

2

Last day to request an

absentee ballot

3

Early Voting

4

Early Voting

Standards Work-

shop Committee

Meeting @9pm

(Teleconference)

5

Walk to the Polls

(NPHC)—Early Voting

Standards Workshop

@ OCU @ 1130am-

2pm

UCO Homecoming

6 Day Light

Savings Time

7

Fundraising Commit-

tee Meeting @ 6pm

@Panera Bread

8 Election Day 9 10

BSO Ivy Foundation

Board Meeting

(Bylaws) @ 530pm @

Hideaway Pizza—

Western Ave.

Education Committee

Meeting @ 7pm @

Waterford Hotel-

Room: Currant A

Winter Ball Commit-

tee Meeting @ 8pm

(Teleconference)

11 Veterans Day 12

13 14

Executive Board

Meeting @ 6pm @

Millwood High

School—Media Cen-

ter

15

Fashionetta Commit-

tee Meeting @ 630 pm

@ Kamp’s 1910

Regional Conference

Call (For any Soror)

@7pm

(Teleconference) Web

Presence & Registra-

tion Process 515-739

-1020 Access Code:

116091#

16 17

ASCEND Meeting @

12pm @ Northeast

Academy (Group

Photo)

18

ASCEND Meeting

@ 12pm @ North-

east Academy

(Group Photo)

Ivy & Pearl Con-

nection Mentor-

ing Program

Fireside Chat

dinner @ 7:30pm-

9:30pm @ at

Johnny Carino ’s

2905 W.

Memorial Road

19

BSO Ivy Foundation

(General Members

Meeting) @ 930am @

Millwood High

School—Commons

Area

November Sorority

Meeting @ 11am @

Millwood High

School—Commons

Area

Sisterhood (Sub-

Committee)—Pearl

Pal Basket Assem-

bling @ 1pm @ Mill-

wood High School

20 21

Founders’ Committee

Meeting @6pm @

Johnnie’s Char-

broiled Hamburger

(Britton Rd)

22

Sisterhood Committee

Meeting (TBA)

23 24

Thanksgiving

25 26

27 28 29 BSO Ivy Founda-

tion Board Meeting @

530pm @ Hideaway

Pizza--Western Ave.

30

Page 15: Basileus Communiqué - Beta Sigma Omega Chapter AKAlogin.betasigmaomega.org/FILES/SWAG_Newsletter_VolTwo_IssueT… · Cynthia Roach, Winter BallChair ShelNeko Northington, Vice-Chair,

V O L U M E 2 , I S S U E 3 P A G E 1 5

NEXT SORORITY MEETING— INVITE A SOROR OR INACTIVE SOROR TO SORORITY MEETING

Date: Saturday, November 19, 2016 Time: 11:00 am Location: Millwood High School—Commons Area‐‐ 6724 N. Mar‐ tin Luther King Avenue OKC, OK 73111

*Lunch will be served starting at 10:30am.

Page 16: Basileus Communiqué - Beta Sigma Omega Chapter AKAlogin.betasigmaomega.org/FILES/SWAG_Newsletter_VolTwo_IssueT… · Cynthia Roach, Winter BallChair ShelNeko Northington, Vice-Chair,

Beta Sigma Omega Chapter

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated

PO BOX 14712

Oklahoma City, OK 73113

Web address— http://www.betasigmaomega.org