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My Dear South Atlantic Region Sorors,

Memories of serving as your Regional Director have filled my mind over the past four months. These memories I shall cherish for the rest of my life. Memories of:

• getting to know the sorors of the Region better — up close and personal;

• bringing many new members into the sisterhood, chartering two chapters, and reactivating the largest number of sorors;

• speaking engagements for chapters’ functions and Founders’ Day observances;

• having record-setting numbers and outstanding Undergraduate Roundups, Cluster Meetings, and Regional Conferences;

• being faced with challenges and obstacles;

• mourning Ivies Beyond the Wall, especially those who were so special to me;

• winning Program, EAF, and other recognitions at Boules, especially this year for the Youth Business Plan;

• having eight excellent and sisterly Cluster Coordinators; a skilled Administrative Assistant; faithful Personal Assistants; the best Webmaster and On-Line Technology Assistant; a devoted and accurate Regional Tamiouchos; committed Regional Committee Members; expressive Spiritual Advisors; hard working State Connection Coordinators; knowledgeable and productive International Committees Members, and a money raising EAF Representative; a creative Boule Luncheon chairman and imaginative committee members; and effective and devoted Chapter Basilei, Graduate Advisors, and sorors in the Region;

• helping and encouraging former South Atlantic Regional Directors and two former Supreme Basilei from the Region; and

• receiving thank you notes and cards, gifts, and well wishes from chapters and sorors.

All that I can say is “thank you” for the memories and “thank you” for your love, support, and tangible gifts. I love each of you.

Sisterly,

Soror Ella

Ella Springs Jones 16th South Atlantic Regional Director

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GLOBAL LEADERSHIP THROUGH TIMELESS SERVICE PROGRAMS TO

ADDRESS THE NEEDS OF THE GLOBAL COMMUNITY

Join in this second century of service as we continue our legacy of Service to all man-kind. Our legacy of commitment to global service and leadership is the inspiration and impetus for our 2010-2014 program and theme - Global Leadership through Time-less Service.

The challenge before us is important so be-gin your program transitions now. How? Chapters must evaluate current programs and map them to our 2010-2014 Program Initiatives. We’ve traditionally focused on Education, Health, The Family, Economics, and the Arts. So ask yourself, “What are we doing now that works for our community and what is supported by the membership?” In addition, ask “What strategies can be used to maintain current partnerships and collabora-tions?”

Our guiding principles and imperatives were developed with our traditional areas of ser-vice in mind combined with the relevant is-sues in our modern society – they are deeply rooted in SERVICE: S for Sisterhood, E for Economic Security, R for Human Rights, V for Vitality and Health, I for Innovative Pro-grams, C for Collaborative Partnerships, and E for Environmental Security.

We also have to work SMART! Each pro-gram initiative is Strategic, Measureable, Attainable, Relevant and Transferable for the most impact. Sorors, take leadership in your chapters using Awareness, Advocacy, and Action as the building blocks of your 2010 — 2014 Program Initiatives.

Awareness means education. We must edu-cate ourselves and our communities as to why these initiatives are important and the cold hard facts that support them. For exam-ple, 1 in every 9 African Americans has dia-

betes, but only 1 in 4 is aware that they are living with this danger-ous condition. But awareness isn’t enough, we must Advocate. We’ve partnered with key international and national agencies to collaborate and share resources. Regions and chapters are en-couraged to take advantage of these partnerships and ones that you’ve already established. View videos of our sorority’s partner-ships at http://www.aka1908.com/about-aka/partnerships.html. And finally, Sorors, we must Act. Our chapters and program initia-tives can host fairs, forums, and screenings at AKA events along with other innovative approaches.

This great mission: Global Leadership through Timeless Service and its six initiatives start with the signature program of this admini-stration, the Emerging Young Leader Program.

Initiative I - Emerging Young Leader Program, The Signature Pro-gram Initiative, is designed to significantly impact the lives of young girls in 6th through 8th grades in the areas of leadership develop-ment, civic engagement, educational enrichment and character building. Sorors, you can partner with a local school or boys and girls club to select your participants. We will impact the lives of thousands of girls as they develop into leaders of their communi-ties, our country, and the world.

Initiative II - Health Initiatives are designed to promote personal fitness and healthy lifestyles while focusing on two signature pro-grams and partnerships: Asthma Prevention and Management and Environmental Stewardship and Sustainability. Partnerships in-clude the American Diabetes Association, the American Heart/Stroke Association, the American Kidney Fund, the American Can-cer Society, and Health Promotion the undergraduate emphasis program. Environmental Stewardship encompasses eco-living, en-vironmental education, advocacy and stewardship. Chapters will disseminate information to encourage and sponsor youth to apply for the President's Environmental Youth Awards, http://www.epa.gov/enviroed/peya/index.html.

Initiative III - Global Poverty is intended to fight to end hunger and malnutrition, preserve the environment, and empower women. Key program partnerships are where the greatest number of children are suffering from PEM (protein-energy malnutrition). We will part-ner with HEIFER, http://www.heifer.org/#, an international organiza-tion whose mission is to provide food and training in self-reliance through gifts of livestock and training in environmentally sound agri-culture. We will also co-sponsor a project in Africa and South America to create opportunities for women self-sufficiency. Women will be equal partners in ending hunger and poverty.

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Initiative IV- Economic Security Initiative is

designed to continue Alpha Kappa Alpha’s

efforts to build wealth, allocate resources,

promote homeownership, asset protection,

estate planning, access to capital, support

and empower female-owned businesses

and urban enterprise zones.

Initiative V - Social Justice and Human

Rights initiative is designed to advocate for

social justice and human rights for all.

Through awareness campaigns, support of

legislation, and global campaigns, we will

be advocates for changes in laws that ad-

dress Domestic Violence Prevention and

the protection of victims of Human Traffick-

ing. We will seek for the protection of

rights for Children of Incarcerated Parents

and Youth Aging Out of Foster Care.

Through our advocacy in these areas, we

must educate voters and constituents and

empower them to make the positive

changes needed.

Initiative VI - Internal Leadership Training

for External Service is designed to provide

leadership training for members at all levels

within the sorority as well as professional

leadership skills for leadership in other or-

ganizations. For example, we will now cer-

tify our Financial Officers like we’ve certi-

fied our Graduate Advisors.

We’ve Got Work to do Sorors! Join in this

second century of service as we enrich our-

selves and enrich the lives that we touch

through our commitment to service while

continuing our wonderful legacy. Your In-

ternational Program Committee stands

ready to partner with you.

Sisterly,

International Program Committee

Soror Sharon Bridges, Chairman

Soror Manitia Moultrie

South Atlantic Region Representative

[email protected]

4606 6th St. South

St. Petersburg, FL 33705

International Program Committee, Continued

Join Us at

Founders’ Day

2011 As We

Focus on Our

Programs and

Service to All

Mankind!

See You in

Little Rock,

Arkansas!

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STANDARDS FOR SEC-

OND CENTURY LEADERS

Under the leadership of the

Supreme Basileus, Soror

Carolyn House Stewart, the

2010-2012 International

Standards Committee will

continue the charge as out-

lined in our Constitution and

Bylaws and the Manual of

Standard Procedure.

The role of the International

Standards Committee is to

establish and implement the

criteria for evaluating chap-

ters. The 2010 Standards

End of the Year (EOY) Re-

port is due on December

31st.

A signed copy of this re-

port is to be sent to three

individuals:

Signed Copy #1: Regional

Director

Signed Copy #2: Soror

Joyce Henderson, Interna-

tional Standards Committee

Chairman

Signed Copy #3: Regional

Representative to the Inter-

national Standards Commit-

tee.

Sorors you have the option

to forward your signed EOY

reports by US Mail or by

email.

You may secure a copy of

the revised 2010 Standards

End of the Year (EOY) Re-

port on the AKA website,

from the Fall Mailing, or in

the revised Standards Re-

source Guide. It is impor-

tant that as we implement

the programs of Alpha

Kappa Alpha Sorority, In-

corporated, chapters com-

plete and submit in a timely

manner their EOY reports.

In order to compete for re-

gional and national awards,

chapters are reminded to

submit the report to all three

individuals by the published

deadline date. As Second

Century Leaders, we have

to do our part in supporting

the program efforts while

being efficient and effective.

We look forward to hearing

from you in the months to come!

Sisterly Yours,

International Standards Committee

Soror Joyce Henderson, Chairman

Soror Sonya Finney

South Atlantic Region Representative

[email protected]

10960 Pine Creek Lane

Port Saint Lucie, Florida 34986

The proposed amendments

related to a change in the

grade point average for

membership; chapters in-

corporating as separate

entities; and establishing

the Graduate Advisors Cer-

tification Committee as a

standing committee. After

review, discussion and vot-

Pursuant to Bylaw Article XIII, Section 1, subdivision c), page 56, the Bylaws may be amended at a regu-lar meeting of the Boule by two-thirds of the votes cast.

At the July 2010 Boule in

St. Louis, the delegates

considered three proposed

amendments to the Bylaws.

ing, the delegates approved two of the proposed

amendments. Changing the grade point average

failed.

Soror Cantessa Charles Davis, Chairrman

Soror Cassandra Denmark South Atlantic Region Representative

[email protected]

4317 Dinner Lake Dr.

Lake Wales, Florida 33859

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Setting High Standards

In his book, The 22 Non-Negotiable Laws of Wellness, author Greg Anderson wrote, "Let us be about setting high standards for life, love, creativity, and wisdom. If our expecta-tions in these areas are low, we are not likely to experience wellness. Setting high stan-dards makes every day and every decade

worth look ing forward to."

He also reminded us that, "When we change our perception, we gain control. The stress becomes a challenge, not a threat. When we commit to action, to actually doing some-thing rather than feeling trapped by events,

the stress in our life becomes manageable."


Supreme Tamiouchos Tidbits Soror Delores Y. McKinley

Most chapters should have already started planning the budget for 2011. I have included a few reminders that might facilitate that process:

1. The Budget or Finance Committee should meet no later than September to prepare the budget. The Tamiouchos normally serves as the committee chairman. The Tami-ouchos should have already obtained input from the various committees.

2. The Pecunious Grammateus and the Program Committee Chairman should also serve on the committee. It is neces-sary that the chapter determines its program activities for the year in order to establish the cost of implementing the pro-grams.

3. Timetable for Budget a. In October, the budget should be presented to the Chap-ter. b. In November, the Chapter should approve the 2011 budget.

4. Use your 2010 budget as a guide in preparing the 2011 budget.

5. On the income side, add $5 each for the Constitution and Bylaws and Manual of Standard Procedures, $10 total. These are mandatory documents for all Sorors.

6. Remember to add EAF dues for each member of $10.

Expenses 7. Remember the International Founders’ Day in Little Rock, Arkansas in January 2011. Please plan to have representa-tion, if your budget so allows.

8. 2011 is a Leadership Seminar year. This year it will be in Atlanta. Please budget for your Basileus to attend.

9. Include a contingency line item for emergencies that may arise.

10. Chapters must use funds raised through the community exclusively for scholarships and/or community service pro-jects. It is required that these funds be budgeted separately and maintained in a separate bank account.

Other Financial items 11. Chapter Tax and per capita are due by January 1st. Per

Capita is considered late if not postmarked by February 1, 2011. Do not wait until the last week in December to process electronic payments of per capita, as we experience heavy processing during this time.

12. Pay close attention to items in the Fall mailing and the Chapter Report Booklet. Please remit your annual Budget and Statement of Operations Report by February 1, 2011 to the Corporate Office, Regional Director and Supreme Tamiouchos. This is required to facilitate the preparation of the IRS form 990 Group Tax Return for Chapters.

THERE IS A FORM 990 QUESTIONNAIRE THAT MUST ALSO BE COMPLETED. Chapters that do not submit reports on time will be responsible for filing their own tax returns to the IRS and will be left off the corporate return. Further, if these chapters do not respond to the final request for information, they will be subject to disciplinary actions from the Regional Director.

13. To facilitate transferring of fiscal responsibilities, the Tamiouchos should be prepared to have the signatures changed on the bank accounts and the fidelity bond in December. Alpha Kappa Alpha’s Bylaws require each chapter to (fidelity) bond its Tamiouchos and Pecunious Grammateus. We also recommended any other soror handling funds also be bonded. Source: Fiscal Fitness, Guide to Chapter Financial Procedures, November 2008.

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“If women did not exist, all of the money in the world would have non meaning.”

Aristotle Onassis

Greetings from your Second Supreme Anti- Basileus! Soror Jocelyn McDaniel

Undergraduates, it is our time to lead the way. We will lead the way by providing local service with a global per-spective. As we move forward in this second century of service, may we commit ourselves to protecting the legacy of our dear Founders by putting on the armor of the whole Alpha Kappa Alpha woman. Dress yourselves with leadership, service, and scholarship. Don’t leave home without this armor. This AKA armor will protect our status as America’s premiere black Greek-lettered organization. We must also protect our legacy by adhering to our keystone documents and obeying the mandates sent down by our International leadership. In the spirit of sisterhood, we will unite as one to accomplish our Global mission of service to all mankind.

Undergraduates, I welcome you on this journey of Global Leadership through Timeless Service.

Greetings on behalf of the 2010-2012 Undergraduate Activities Committee!

The Undergraduate Activities Committee (UAC) has been extremely busy serving as the voice for the under-graduates. Regional Round Ups were a success as we presented pertinent information and encouraged open dialogue and constructive feedback. We are currently looking forward to the unveiling of the new UAC Blog on the members only section of the international website as well as restarting the monthly Basilei calls. The UAC hopes that you all have a very productive school year as you strive to excel in your academics. So-rors, our focus is service so let’s stay positive and energized as we promote “Global Leadership Through Timeless Service.” We are here to serve you so please feel free to contact your respective regional represen-tative to the Undergraduate Activities Committee. We look forward to hearing from you and serving you for the next two years. We wish you Godspeed with all of your Sorority and academic endeavors! Soror Jocelyn R. McDaniel, Chairman

Soror Kristen Reed, South Atlantic Region Representative [email protected]

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Kudos for the 2010 Undergraduate Round Up

Soror Marsha,

Just wanted to send you a note to let you

know how much I enjoyed the Undergrad

Roundup in Savannah. The sessions were

very informative and the information

very timely.

Soror Jasmine and Soror Ella’s presenta-

tions were “on point” and I left with no

doubt of how the different situations

should be handled or conducted.

The location was excellent and the spirit

of sisterhood could be felt in the air.

Congratulations on a truly successful re-

treat and much continued success

throughout your administration.

Soror Trish Atwater

Rho Zeta Omega Chapter

Marietta, GA

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Leadership Fellows Program

The program was created to do the following:

Provide leadership training for outstanding undergraduate members of the sorority

Develop a cadre of responsible undergraduate members for key leadership roles in the sorority

Help the par ticipants to have a better knowledge of the policies and procedures that govern the sorority

Develop a cadre of responsible undergraduate members of the sorority for key leadership roles in the corporate world

Increase the pool of qualified corporately prepared women

During a week of intense, rigorous, informative and fun training sessions, the par ticipants are provided with opportunities to network

with peers and to develop lasting mentoring relationships. All par ticipants are assigned a mentor and many are offered intern ships as

well as employ ment.

Workshops are conducted by leaders in the sorority as well as co-sponsoring corporate or organization executives on the following

subjects and much more:

Branding

Board Responsibilities and Code of Conduct

Parliamentary Procedure

Managing Conflict

Protocol

Effective Resume Writing & Interviewing

Networking

Team Building

Financial Literacy

All applicants must meet the follow ing qualifications:

Be an active member of the sorority

Have at least a 3.0 overall GPA

Be classified as a sophomore, junior or senior

Submit the application along with:

An official transcript

Recommendation letters from the graduate advisor; an instructor; and a community leader

An essay (topic selected by the co-sponsoring company or organization)

A 5X7 color photograph

Sorors majoring in the following subjects are strongly encouraged to apply; however, all majors are elig ible:

Business (Accounting, Finance, Marketing, Risk Management)

Mathematics

Information Technology

Science

Human Resources (Industrial & Labor Relations, Organizational Behavior, Psychology)

Physics

Engineering (Chemical, Industria l, Electrical, Mechanical, Nuclear, Aero, Computer)

Airfare to and from the training site and housing are provided for each Fellow. In 2011, there will be a Summer Leadership Fe llows Pro-

gram and a Winter Leadership Fellows Program. Applications can be found in the Fall and Winter Ivy Leafs; on the AKA web site ; and

on the Undergraduate Blog. All Regional Directors and Graduate Advisors will also have copies.

Contact Soror Audrey Cooper-Stanton, Leadership Fellows Committee Chairman with questions and/or concerns at

[email protected], 773/374-7898 (h/o); or 773/329-5786.

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Sorors...

“How wonderful

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need wait a single

moment before

starting to

improve the

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Cluster VI Conference

September 10th – 11th

Charleston, SC

(Omicron Rho Omega)

Cluster VII Conference


Conway, SC

(Mu Iota Omega)

Cluster V Conference


Atlanta, GA

(Nu Lambda Omega)

Cluster III Conference

October 1st – 2nd

Jacksonville, FL

(Pi Eta Omega)

Cluster IV Conference

October 8th – 9th

Tallahassee, FL

(Chi Upsilon Omega)

Cluster I Conference

October 15th – 16th

West Palm Beach, FL

(Zeta Tau Omega)

Cluster VIII Conference

October 29th – 30th

Greenwood, SC

(Iota Upsilon Omega)

Cluster II Conference

November 12th – 13th

Tampa, FL

(Gama Theta Omega)

CLUSTER I Jennifer B. Tims

Xi Pi Omega [email protected]

CLUSTER II Jeraldine Sims

Delta Omicron Omega [email protected]

CLUSTER VIII Gladys Feely Robinson

Eta Alpha Omega [email protected]

CLUSTER IV Diane Williams-Cox

Chi Upsilon Omega [email protected]

CLUSTER III Bonnie C. Atwater Gamma Rho Omega

[email protected]

CLUSTER VII Linda F. Wright Mu Iota Omega

[email protected]

CLUSTER VI Thuane B. Fielding Gamma Xi Omega

[email protected]

CLUSTER V Angela M. Williams Tau Omicron Omega

[email protected]

Regional Director Supports Supreme Basileus at AKA Asthma Launch

Supreme Basileus, Carolyn House Stewart, launched the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority

Asthma Prevention and Management Initiative during the celebration of the National

Head Start Awareness Month on October 20, 2010 in Tampa, Florida. As part of the

Initiative, the sorority will provide information on asthma early diagnosis, treatment op-

tions, parental education and advocacy. Hillsborough County Head Start Director, Soror

Evelyn McFadden, was the chairman for the celebration attended by sorors from chapters

across the Tampa Bay area.

National Shriners Honor Supreme Basileus

Supreme Basileus, Carolyn House Stewart was presented a Woman of

Distinction award for her outstanding leadership and community service dur-

ing a centennial celebration of the Imperial Court, Daughters of Isis, in Tampa, Florida.

Founded in 1910, the Imperial Court, Daughters of Isis is an auxiliary of

female family members of Prince Hall Shriners. The 100-year celebration was

part of the many activities and public events highlighted during the Shriners’ annual convention.

Tampa Bay Business Journal Honors Hosetta Coleman

Soror Hosetta Coleman of Gamma Theta Omega Chapter was recognized as a finalist for Tampa

Bay Business Journal’s 2010 Business Women of the Year award in the Financial Services category.

Finalists were chosen from among more than 300 nominations.

Deborah Figgs-Sanders Named Executive Director for Childs Park YMCA

The YMCA of Greater St. Petersburg recently named Soror Deborah Figgs-Sanders as Executive

Director for the Childs Park YMCA. Soror Deborah is currently the Basileus of Zeta Upsilon

Omega Chapter in St. Petersburg, Florida.

Cassandra Jenkins Appointed to Florida Parole Commission

Soror Cassandra D. Jenkins was recently appointed to serve a six-year term on Florida’s

Parole Commission beginning January 2011. An active member of Delta Kappa Omega

Chapter in Tallahassee, Soror Cassandra has more than 27 years of experience working

with law enforcement agencies, social service agencies, and civic organizations.

Erma Jenkins Named Superintendent for Emanuel County Schools

Soror Erma Jenkins, a 35 year educator, was recently appointed Superintendent of Emanuel

County Schools in Swanesboro, Georgia. Soror Jenkins is a member of Nu Upsilon Omega

Chapter and served on the South Atlantic Region Heritage Committee.

This Inaugural Edition could not house all of the exciting news from sorors in the South Atlantic Region;

therefore, congratulations is extended to all of our Fall 2010 newsmakers.

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African School Task Force — Soror Delsha Stewart, General Member

Black Women’s Agenda — Soror Gail Williams, Gamma Theta Omega

Communications — Sorors Betinna Benoit Durant, Upsilon Alpha Omega &

Deborah Figgs-Sanders, Zeta Upsilon Omega

Conference Planning/Medical Response — Soror Joy Barnes, Delta Kappa

Omega

Diamond/Golden/Silver Sorors — Soror Bertha Padgett, Gamma Rho Omega

Financial Officer Certification — Soror Angela Friall, Tau Pi Omega

Global Initiatives/UNECOSOC/NGO — Soror Patricia Russell-McCloud

Global Initiatives Special Haiti Project

Soror Martine Fils-Aime, Gamma Theta Omega

Soror Stacy Lawrence Grooms, Rho Zeta Omega

Internal Leadership Training for External Service — Sorors Regina Crothers, Nu

Lambda Omega & Patricia Moore Henegan, Upsilon Sigma Omega

Leadership Fellows — Sorors Sarah Lewis, Upsilon Alpha Omega & Jatisha

Marsh, Pi Alpha Omega

Legacy Endowment Fund and Corporate Support — Soror Kimberly

Hankerson, Mu Upsilon Omega

Protocol

Soror Velice Cummings, Kappa Upsilon Omega

Soror Tara Dixon, General Member

Soror Miriam Dorisca, Gamma Theta Omega

Soror Cassandra Jenkins, Delta Kappa Omega

Soror Delsha Stewart, General Member

Reinstatement Task Force — Sharon Brown Harriott, Gamma Nu Omega

Rituals Soror Evelyn Ellison McFadden, Gamma Theta Omega

Soror DoLoris Ham Oliver, Epsilon Beta Omega

Soror Barbara Jefferson Ragin, Gamma Theta Omega

Soror Shevawn Broxton Young, Phi Phi Omega

Strategic Planning — Sorors Alfredene Scott Benton, Kappa Omega & Linda

Johnson, Gamma Zeta Omega

Vendor Relations — Soror Delicia Stewart-Muhammad, Psi Alpha Omega

Education Advancement Foundation (EAF) - Sorors Sarah Simmons, Epsilon

Beta Omega & Kay Madry Sullivan, Gamma Zeta Omega

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Remembering Our Ivies Beyond the Wall


We extend our deepest sympathy to all Chapters and family members who experienced the loss of a dear

soror during the last few months. Let‟s continue to lift each other up in prayer and keep a special place in our heart for all of our Ivies Beyond the Wall.

The information provided below was shared with the Regional Director.

Soror Carol Babcock, a former Zeta Xi Omega soror, passed September 17th. An Ivy Beyond the Wall

Ceremony was held on September 21st, and her funeral was on September 22nd.

Former North Atlantic Regional Director Soror Nellie Wolfe Gaylord„s Ivy Beyond The Wall service was on

October 14th on the Clark-Atlanta University Campus. The Memorial service was on October 15th.

Soror Vicki Glass became an Ivy Beyond the Wall on Sunday, October 31st. She was a charter member of Tau Epsilon Omega Chapter in East Point/College Park.

Charter Member Soror Vonnine Charleston Gore of Mu Iota Omega Chapter, Conway, South Carolina passed. The Ivy Beyond the Wall Ceremony was held on September 21st. Funeral Services were held on

September 22nd.

Soror Genita H. Jackson became an Ivy Beyond the Wall on October 31, 2010. She was a charter member of Chi Psi Omega Chapter. The Ivy Beyond the Wall Ceremony was held on November 4th.

Soror Wilhelmina Jakes Street, whose courageous refusal to move to the back of a crowded bus led to the 1956 Tallahassee Bus Boycott, became an Ivy Beyond the Wall on August 17th. She was a member of Zeta

Rho Omega Chapter in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida.

Soror Vivian Williamson, an active member of Kappa Omega in Atlanta, GA, passed on September 19th. Her Ivy Beyond the Wall Ceremony was held on September 24th.

My Soror has departed, but will be remembered forever and a day, She is an Ivy Beyond the Wall within dear AKA.

God has said the words, “servant well done.”

My Soror gave her very best, and her victory has been won.

In her honor, we will continue to grow the ivy vine. For we are the keepers of the ivy as we continue to serve all mankind.

2010 December 15th: Deadline to register for Founder’s Day with late fee

December 24th—28th: Regional Office Closed for Holidays 2011 January 13th – 16th: Founder’s Day Celebration (Little Rock, Arkansas)

January 15th: Opening of On-line Registration for the 58th South Atlantic

Regional Conference

February 1st: Postmark Deadline for End of Year Reports

February 21st: AKA Day at the Capital — Georgia

To Be Announced: AKA Day at the Capital — Florida

April 19th - 24th: South Atlantic Regional Conference (Ft. Lauderdale, Florida)

May 13th: AKA Day at the Dome — South Carolina

July 13th - 17th: Leadership Conference (Atlanta, Georgia)

Please note the following dates and reminders and respond with required

information.

2011 Chapter Roster of Officers due to the Regional Director by 12/15/10

End of the Year Reports are due to the Corporate Office and to the Regional

Director by 12/31/10; Please forward reports due to the Regional Director

in one mailing.

Remember to send the Regional Director a copy of your chapter newsletter

monthly

Fall Semester grades due to the Regional Director by 1/15/11

Online registration for the 58th South Atlantic Regional Conference will be

available via the website after 1/15/11

Waive a signature requirement on your mailings to the Regional Director

As you update your chapter bylaws, be sure to include an effective date of

approval at the end of the bylaws

Postmarked Calendar of Events for 2010-2011


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Important Announcements/Reminders

Sorors…

“Every time

you tear a leaf

off a calendar,

you present a

new place for

new ideas and

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The Pearls and Ivy Courier is the official newsletter of the South Atlantic Region. Infor-

mation will be accepted from Chapter Basilei, Graduate Advisors and Cluster Coordinators.

Please use the contact information shown below for submissions.

The following submission deadlines will be observed:

Winter Issue – December 22nd

Spring Issue – March 15th

Soror Marsha Lewis Brown

South Atlantic Regional Director

P. O. Box 49064

Tampa, Florida 33646-0126

Important Note: Please mail items waiving a signature requirement.

South Atlantic Region Website: akasouthatlanticregion.org

Email Address: [email protected]

Office Hours: Tuesday—Thursday (8:30 p.m.—11:00 p.m.)

(813) 973-2876

Administrative Assistant/Newsletter Editor — Soror Iva B. Carter, [email protected]

Communications Assistant — Soror Phyllis R. Lee, [email protected]

Regional Information Officer — Soror Crystal Pruitt, [email protected]

Regional Parliamentarian — Soror Trudie Carmichael, [email protected]

Regional Tamiochous — Soror Yvette Hall, [email protected]

Web Mistress — Soror Towanda Davila Davis, [email protected]

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