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Greetings Sorors!

What better way to commemorate Black History Month than by reflecting on the recent Alpha Chapter Centennial Celebration which was entitled, “Return to Our Roots.” The blended history and eyewitness accounts of our National Founders’ Day Celebration attracted 2000 sorors from around the country and the International communities. Ten sorors from Zeta Chi Omega participated in this historic moment in time.

We worshipped at Andrew Rankin Memorial Chapel (Cramton Auditorium) and listened to words from Dr. Calvin O. Butts, III, Pastor, The Abyssinian Baptist Church, and President, The State University of New York College at Old Westbury, New York, NY. Sorors attended “A KAptured Century” Centennial Celebration and Tea Party hosted by Alpha Chapter at the Blackburn Center. Speaking of history, we met the oldest living Alpha Chapter Member, Diamond Soror Hazel Hanesworth-Young, who is 103. Soror Hanesworth-Young was initiated in Alpha Chapter in 1922. There were library dedications and markers placed on the campus.

The culminating event was the Blessing of the Pilgrimage and dedication of historical markers. So you see, Sorors, growth is good, from the first chapter in Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Alpha Chapter, we now stand strong with over 970 chapters throughout the country and overseas. This is history in making.

The greatness of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated is largely due to the many sorors who are committed to the common cause of being Supreme in Service. We have carried this mantra for over one hundred years. As we commemorate Black History Month, remember every soror who entered this great sisterhood has made the ultimate commitment to be of service to all mankind. This in itself is history. One hundred years is a significant milestone in history. Sorors, we will never forget from whence we have come!

Yours in service,

Joyce Henderson

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Inside this issue:

Letter from Basileus 2

ZCO Calendar 3

Officers Report 4-6

Committee Reports 7-11

Directions & Venues 13

NPHC Report 12

February 2008

Volume 08, Issue 02

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Exe. Bd. Mtg. @(FG) 7pm

1 2 Chapter Meeting @ CC Protocal Mtg. @9:30am (CC)

3 4 Tutoring. St John Baptist Church 4:30-7PM

Bowling Party Comm. @Lee Rec. Ct. 6:30pm

5 6 Step-out. Durant Center 4-5 PM

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Tutoring. St John Baptist Church 4:30-7PM

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RIF. Durant Center 4-5 PM

Cotillion Comm. Mtg. @(MV) 7pm

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14 Luncheon Fashion Show Committee @7pm (FG)

15 16 NPH-NOVA Dance and Games Night 8pm@(WR)

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Step-out. Durant Center 4-5 PM

Membership Commit-tee Mtg. @Durant 7pm

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24 25 Tutoring. St John Baptist Church 4:30-7PM

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∗ Sorors interested in participating and celebrating Black History, the Ft. Myer Gospel Service will hold it ‘s annual Black History Program, on Saturday, February 23, 2008 at 2 PM, at the Memorial Chapel.

∗ Boule Registration material can be located in the Winter 2007 edition of the Ivy Leaf Magazine. Sorors must pay chapter dues in order to participate in Boule. All dues and fees must reach the Corporate Office by February 1, 2008 in order to participate.

* Thanks to the following sorors who attended the National Founders’ Day Celebration: Karyn Berry, Margarette Peterson, Regina Crawley, Hazel Cameron, Rhonda Luss, Brenda Terry- Leonard, Blanche Maness, Maudy Mays, Edith Bartley, and Joyce Hender-son. It was an awesome and rewarding sisterly experience!

∗ Many thanks to the follow sorors who attended the AKA Legislative Day in Richmond, VA : Margarette Peterson, June Monterio, E. Elisabeth Palmer-Johnson, Lucretia McClenney, Mathelle Lee, Brenda Lamberson-Sias, Rochelle A. Brown, Julia C. Pryor, Gloria K. Bell, Yvette Hurst, Mildred Shiver, Rhonda Luss, and Joyce Henderson.

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Anti-Basileus Report

Sorors, as our Platform III description states, within the core of the black family, the black male faces potentially discour-aging challenges. Did you know that in Maryland, 46 percent of black male teenagers dropped out during the 2003-04 school year, compared with 22 percent of white males? In Virginia, 47 percent dropped out, compared with 27 percent of white male students, and in the District, the dropout rate for black males was 51 percent, compared with 5 percent of white males. Experts said the implications are stark: Dropouts struggle to find good jobs; they become teen fathers, get arrested and abuse drugs and alcohol at a much higher rate than that of their counterparts who graduate from high school. (Washington Post, June 15, 2007)

Platform III – The Economic Growth of the Black Family committee will have its first meeting on February 2nd at 9:00 am at the Carver Center (prior to chapter meeting) to discuss how Zeta Chi Omega can make a difference.

Submitted by Soror Sandra Shelby, Chair

Soror Kim Crabb, Co-Chair

Soror Tonya Perkinson, Co-Chair

Epistoleus Report

Correspondence Received during the month of January:

• Fairfax County Board of Supervisor’s proclamation ceremony in recognition of African-American Heritage

Month will be held on January 28, 2008 at 9:30am. This event will take place at the Fairfax County Govern-

ment Center.

• Received an invitation from the Prince William County Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. to

their 23rd Annual King Day Celebration and 18th Annual Martin Luther King Youth Oratorical Contest on Janu-

ary 21, 2008.

• LSE Financial Group has launched a new seminar series called “Financial Planning Boot Camp.” This free

seminar series will begin in February. For registration contact: Tiffany Tippins at (301)933-9343

• Newsletter from: Parent Educational Advocacy Training Center (The PEATC Press)

Sorors, let’s get in step with the Centennial Supreme Basileus and “GO GREEN.” Please sign up with the Technology

Committee, to receive your Ivyette on line. You will be notified when it is on line and have access to it quicker than by

mail! See our technology chairman, Leslie Dey!

Submitted by Soror Thomasine H. Coates, Epistoleus

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Philacter Report

Sorors, we will be updating the chapter roster and list serv, so when signing in at chapter meetings, please ensure that

your information is correct, and if not, please update it.

If you invite a guest soror to a meeting, please inform her to bring proper credentials in order to attend the meeting. The credentials required must be one of the following:

• a financial card (old or current)

• a copy of her certificate

• a Fax verification letter from the Corporate Office.

ZCO – January 2008 Roster Changes

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Address Changes

Barbara M. Brooks (until April 15th)

6126 Sunnyvale Drive

Orlando, FL 32822

H: 407-381-8288

Other

Beverly Anderson Email: [email protected]

Cassandra Borden

Email: [email protected]

Rebecca Dortch Brown Email: [email protected] Kathleen R. Collier

H: (703) 354-0356 W: (202) 685-0078

Email: [email protected] Beverly Ferguson C: 703-727-9963

Sandra Hemby


Jones, Dominique

1371 Peabody Street, NW. #203

Washington, DC 20011

C: 202-903-4524 W: 202-741-4713


Angelia Martin (name correction) Email: [email protected] Saundra McCullough-Cobey

H: 703-730-7850

Veronica S. Minor Email: [email protected] Melanie Pearson

Email: [email protected] Angela Russell Email: [email protected] Betty J. Smoot

Email: [email protected] Michele A. Washington


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Submitted by

Soror Leslie Dey

February Birthdays Brenda Lamberson-Sias 1

Robin Williamson 1

Jo Jewel Butler 5

Tonya Link 7

Doris Shannon 11

Chante English 12

Virginia Graves 18

Mildred Shiver 18

Pat Diggs 24

Alyssa Watkins Dove 26

Gaynelle Pearson 28

Ardelia Hunter 29

*Denotes Golden Soror

Chapter Repast

Sorors, we have had some wonderful meals for our repast in the last few years. Unfortunately, most of them have been over budget. In November 2007, the chapter voted to have the hostess amount lowered to $2,000 (or $200 a month) from $3,000 (or $300). At $300 a month it was difficult to find a caterer who could supply the food for 200 people. Soror Tanisha Bynum-Frazier and her honey-do Richard’s restaurant, Georgie Porgie’s, have generously provided us with refreshments for our repast at a dis-count for the last few months. Additionally, they provided refreshments for our January repast at a significant discount. We can no longer have the lavish repasts of the past every month. It is my plan to provide light refreshments and beverages for most meetings and have a special repast in March to celebrate Founders’ Day, in September to start the chapter year and in December as we celebrate the holidays and installation of new officers.

We are a 200+ chapter with a limited budget. Sorors, please plan accordingly when attending chapter meeting. Enjoy a full break-fast at home and then arrive at the chapter meeting ready to enjoy light refreshments. Or plan on fellowship with sorors after the meeting and enjoy a big lunch.

If you have some ideas or suggestions as to how we can provide a more lavish repast within our current budget constraints, please don’t hesitate to contact me at 703-569-1996 or [email protected].

Our Celebrations…

• Yvette Hurst on her engagement.

• Christina Rouse on her engagement.

Our Sorrows and Sympathies…

• Soror Rozena Killen-Johnson on the death of her father-in-law.

• Soror Barbara Evans on the death of her husband, Colonel (Retired) Herb Evans.

• Soror Julia Pryor on the death of her sister, Mrs. Ledonia C. Hill.

• Soror Jeanne Melvin- Martin lost her godfather, Bishop Ozro T. Jones, Jr.

• Soror Janice Evans on the death of her brother-in-law, Mr. Isadore Monroe.

Please keep our sorors and their families in your prayers.

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Chapter Repast

Sorors, we have had some wonderful meals for our repast in the last few years. Unfortunately, most of them have been over budget. In November 2007, the chapter voted to have the hostess amount lowered to $2,000 (or $200 a month) from $3,000 (or $300). At $300 a month it was difficult to find a caterer who could supply the food for 200 people. Soror Tanisha Bynum-Frazier and her honey-do Richard’s restaurant, Georgie Porgie’s, have generously provided us with refreshments for our repast at a dis-count for the last few months. Additionally, they provided refreshments for our January repast at a significant discount. We can no longer have the lavish repasts of the past every month. It is my plan to provide light refreshments and beverages for most meetings and have a special repast in March to celebrate Founders’ Day, in September to start the chapter year and in December as we celebrate the holidays and installation of new officers.

We are a 200+ chapter with a limited budget. Sorors, please plan accordingly when attending chapter meeting. Enjoy a full break-fast at home and then arrive at the chapter meeting ready to enjoy light refreshments. Or plan on fellowship with sorors after the meeting and enjoy a big lunch.

If you have some ideas or suggestions as to how we can provide a more lavish repast within our current budget constraints, please don’t hesitate to contact me at 703-569-1996 or [email protected].

Our Celebrations…

• Yvette Hurst on her engagement.

• Christina Rouse on her engagement.

Our Sorrows and Sympathies…

• Soror Rozena Killen-Johnson on the death of her father-in-law.

• Soror Barbara Evans on the death of her husband, Colonel (Retired) Herb Evans.

• Soror Julia Pryor on the death of her sister, Mrs. Ledonia C. Hill.

• Soror Jeanne Melvin- Martin lost her godfather, Bishop Ozro T. Jones, Jr.

• Soror Janice Evans on the death of her brother-in-law, Mr. Isadore Monroe.

Please keep our sorors and their families in your prayers.

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Presidential Primary Takes Place

February 12, 2008 PJ Palmer Johnson

Virginia will hold its Presidential Primary February 12, 2008. All registered voters in Virginia are eligible to vote in the Primary for the candidate of their choice at their respective precincts. However, if for any of the following reasons:

Students at academic institutions and their spouses Absent for business purposes Absent for personal business or vacation Scheduled to work at one’s workplace for at least 11 of the 13 hours the polls are open Unable to get to the polls due to a physical disability or illness Caretakers of confined family members Awaiting trial in confinement Serving time for a misdemeanor conviction Precinct Election Official Religious conflicts Active duty uniformed service or merchant marine personnel and their dependents Regularly employed outside the U.S. and dependents you will be unable to vote, you may request an Absentee Ballot Form from the Office of Voter Registrations and Elections 132 North Royal Street Alexandria, Virginia, 22314 Phone: 703.838.4050 Fax : 703.838.6449 or go online at http://www.sbe.virginia.gov/cms/Absentee_Documents/VA_Absentee_ballot_application.pdf

The following information is necessary for absentee voting in 2008:

Feb. 12 Presidential Primaries Nov. 4 General Election

Deadline to submit application for ballot to be mailed

5 p.m. on Tue., Feb. 5 5 p.m. on Tues., Oct. 28

Ballots must be received in order to be counted

7 p.m. on Election Day 7 p.m. on Election Day

In-person absentee voting Beginning on Jan. 12 and through 5 p.m. on Sat. Feb. 9

Beginning approximately Sep. 22 and through 5 p.m. on Sat. Nov. 1

Regular hours for in-person absentee voting

8-5 Mon-Fri (office closed Jan. 21)

8-5 Mon-Fri (office closed Oct. 13)

Extended hours for in-person absen-tee voting

Sat. Jan. 12, 8-5 Sat. Feb. 2, 8-5 Sat. Feb. 9. 8-5

Weekday extended hours will be posted when determined.

Sat. Oct. 4, 8-5 Sat. Oct. 25, 8-5 Sat. Nov. 1, 8-5

Weekday extended hours will be posted when determined.

Submitted by Soror Karen Newman, Chairman

Soror Elisabeth (PJ) Johnson, Co-chair

Soror Lolita Harris, Co-chair

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“Engaging Sorors Personally”

At the January general body meeting the Membership Committee introduced the Membership Theme for the year “Engaging Sorors Personally.” Efforts this year will focus on retaining and increasing membership through written and personal contact with active and inactive sorors. To kickoff off the New Year we asked sorors in attendance to share interesting facts about themselves. Did you know:

Soror Melanie Pearson was the first black military ball queen at VA Tech?

Soror Rhonda Luss is a certified foster parent?

Soror Michele Crawley Taylor was crowned Miss NCA&T 1989-1990?

If you thought the January General Body meeting was exciting, just wait and see what the Membership Committee has in STORE for you at the February meeting.

Sisterly Relations

Exciting Scintillating Pampering!

Sorors, if you missed the January meeting you missed the ESP excitement and you missed your opportunity to participate in the ESP drawings. In case you have not heard, Soror Chandois Phillips won the drawing for a free manicure and Soror Carol Gibson won the drawing for a free facial. Congratulations sorors!

Get ready sorors— the experts are coming! We have reached full capacity for manicures and facials however, it’s not too late to sign up for fitness, nutrition, and make-up consulting. Did we mention that the latest line dances will be taught as well? Bring a friend and join us for an afternoon of fun, relaxation, and pampering.

When: February 2, 2008 Time: 2pm to 5pm

Where: Samuel Tucker Elementary School, 435 Ferdinand Day Drive, Alexandria, VA. 22304

Reactivation

Sorors, please take time to welcome and get to know our newly reactivated and transfer chapter members. While we have done a great job reactivating lost pearls, we still have much work to do to get inactive sorors active before the Boule. The Membership Com-mittee will host a “Tea and Toast” on Sunday, February 24, 2008, 11:00am to 12:30pm at the Einstein Bros Bagels, 8317 Old Keene Mill Road, Springfield, VA. 22150. Please send the name, email address and telephone number of inactive sorors to Soror Connie Greene so that we can invite them to this reactivation event.

Movie Club

The Movie Club previewed the movie The Great Debaters on December 28, 2007 because the selected movie, This Christmas, was not showing until 10:45pm. If you have not seen The Great Debaters, please make plans soon and take your entire family! The Great Debaters is based on a true story and it is rich with history, education, and emotion.

On January 20, 2008 the Movie Club previewed First Sunday. We’ll tell you next month whether you should see it or skip it.

Join us on Sunday, February 24, 2008 at 3:00pm at the Hoffman Theater to preview the movie Vantage Point, starring Forest Whitaker and Zoe Saladana.

Fundraisers

We are still taking orders for personalized business cards. Please stop by the Membership Table during the February meeting and place your order with Soror Sandra Hemby.

Soror Rochelle Brown is still accepting orders for Chapter Polo and Oxford shirts. Stop by the Membership Table and place your order. Let’s wear our chapter shirts to the Regional Conference and Boule!

“Engaging Sorors Personally”

At the January general body meeting the Membership Committee introduced the Membership Theme for the year “Engaging Sorors Personally.” Efforts this year will focus on retaining and increasing membership through written and personal contact with active and inactive sorors. To kickoff off the New Year we asked sorors in attendance to share interesting facts about themselves. Did you know:

Soror Melanie Pearson was the first black military ball queen at VA Tech?

Soror Rhonda Luss is a certified foster parent?

Soror Michele Crawley Taylor was crowned Miss NCA&T 1989-1990?

If you thought the January General Body meeting was exciting, just wait and see what the Membership Committee has in STORE for you at the February meeting.

Sisterly Relations

Exciting Scintillating Pampering!

Sorors, if you missed the January meeting you missed the ESP excitement and you missed your opportunity to participate in the ESP drawings. In case you have not heard, Soror Chandois Phillips won the drawing for a free manicure, Carol Gibson won the drawing for a free facial. Congratulations sorors!

Get ready sorors— the experts are coming! We have reached full capacity for manicures and facials however, it’s not too late to sign up for fitness, nutrition, and make-up consulting. Did we mention that the latest line dances will be taught as well? Bring a friend and join us for an afternoon of fun, relaxation, and pampering.

When: February 2, 2008 Time: 2pm to 5pm

Where: Samuel Tucker Elementary School, 435 Ferdinand Day Drive, Alexandria, VA

Reactivation

Sorors, please take time to welcome and get to know our newly reactivated and transfer chapter members. While we have done a great job reactivating lost pearls, we still have much work to do to get inactive sorors active before the Boule. The Membership Com-mittee will host a “Tea and Toast” on Sunday, February 24, 2008, 11:00am to 12:30pm at the Einstein Bros Bagels, 8317 Old Keene Mill Road, Springfield, VA. 22150. Please send the name, email address and telephone number of inactive sorors to Soror Connie Greene so that we can invite them to this reactivation event.

Movie Club

The Movie Club previewed the movie The Great Debaters on December 28, 2007 because the selected movie, This Christmas, was not showing until 10:45pm. If you have not seen The Great Debaters, please make plans soon and take your entire family! The Great Debaters is based on a true story and it is rich with history, education, and emotion.

On January 20, 2008 the Movie Club previewed First Sunday. We’ll tell you next month whether you should see it or skip it.

Join us on Sunday, February 24, 2008 at 3:00pm at the Hoffman Theater to preview the movie Vantage Point, starring Forest Whitaker and Zoe Saladana.

Fundraisers

We are still taking orders for personalized business cards. Please stop by the Membership Table during the February meeting and place your order with Soror Sandra Hemby.

Soror Rochelle Brown is still accepting orders for Chapter Polo and Oxford shirts. Stop by the Membership Table and place your order. Let’s wear our chapter shirts to the Regional Conference and Boule!

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Golden Soror Highlight

This is another new feature of the Membership Report. Each month we will honor one of our very own Golden Sorors by sharing inter-esting facts about her life. Selected sorors will receive an inspirational gift as an expression of our appreciation for the many years of services to our beloved sisterhood.

This month we honor Soror Patricia Tutt. In February Soror Patricia will celebrate 58 glorious years as a member of Alpha Kappa Al-pha Sorority, Inc. Soror Patricia has been a member of Zeta Chi Omega for the past 30 years. Soror Patricia first joined our beloved sisterhood as a member of the Epsilon Chapter which is a City Chapter in Boston, Massachusetts. She served as the Basileus of this chapter and Anti-Basileus of Psi Omega which is also located in Boston. Her hobbies/interests include: traveling, playing golf, music, (she likes to sing and play the piano), reading, e-mailing friends (who are located all over the world), doing cross word puzzles, and cooking healthy foods. Soror Patricia is a retired elementary school teacher. She has taught in both Boston and Alaska. Soror Patricia attends Meade Memorial Episcopal Church in Alexandria, VA, where she serves as a lector. She also works out three times a week. Tea roses and pearls to Soror Patricia Tutt, our February Golden Soror.

Mid-Atlantic Regional Conference

The Membership Committee will sponsor a bus to the Mid-Atlantic Regional Conference in Greensboro, NC. The bus will depart Thursday, March 20, and return on Sunday, March 23, 2008. The bus will depart at 9am from the Silver Diner in Springfield, VA. The estimated return time on Sunday is 5pm. The cost per soror is $80.00. To reserve your seat, please stop by the Membership Table at the February meeting and provide a $50 non-refundable deposit. Please make checks payable to Zeta Chi Omega Chapter. All de-posits must be received by February 9, 2008. Sorors, we must sign a contract to secure the bus, as all funds are non-refundable. For more information, please contact Soror Yvette Hurst.

Soror Refresher Workshops

Our Centennial Membership Chairman, Soror Caroline L. Lattimore, asks chapter Membership Committees to conduct four separate Soror Refresher Workshops, one each quarter over a twelve-month period. The first of these workshops will be conducted during the February general body meeting. Subsequent workshops will be held throughout the year using a variety of interactive and written me-diums to communicate the information. The schedule for the year follows:

February- March Protocol/National and Local History

Financial Operations

May Constitution and By-Laws

Manual of Standard Procedures

Directorate/Role of the Regional Director

September Chapter/Standard Operations/Basic Parliamentary

Procedures/Roles of Officers and Committee Chairmen

November Rituals/Transfer Procedures/Corporate Office/Lifelong

Active Membership

The next membership meeting will be held Wednesday, February 20, 2008 at the Durant Center at 7pm, 1605 Cameron Street, Alexandria, VA.

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LFS Committee

Our first meeting will be February 14, 2008 at 7pm at the Franconica Governmental Office.

Submitted by Soror Doretta Davis, Chair

Soror Chandois D. Phillips, Co-Chair

Soror Judy Lopez, Co-Chair

Technology Committee

We will be updating the database of ACTIVE sorors emails addresses for the listserv. Please re-sign up for the Ivyette by signing the signup sheet available during the chapter meeting or by going to http://www.aka-zco.org/ivyette_signup After March 2008, all current email addresses will be purged. Please make sure you are on the list before then.

Submitted by Soror Leslie Dey, Chair

Music Committee

Join us at 9:45am at our February Chapter meeting as we pay tribute to Black History Month with a Black History Sing-Along. We will sing "Lift Every Voice and Sing" and some of our most well-known, favorite Negro spirituals. You will enjoy this beautiful singing. We will sound like the Fisk Jubilee Singers or some of our modern gospel singers! Music Committee members please arrive at 9:30 am and meet at the front left of the room.

Sorors! Do you enjoy singing, stepping, partywalking or just showing that "Old AKA Spirit" in any way? Then come join the MUSIC COMMITTEE and help us continue the tradition of using music and dance to build pride, and foster a greater sense of unity and sisterhood in our great sorority. Help plan activities for our chapter meetings and other functions. PUT A LITTLE FUN IN YOUR SOROR-ITY! TRY MUSIC. Join the MUSIC COMMITTEE!

Submitted by Soror Mathelle Lee, Chair

Soror Carolyn Lawton, Chair

Cotillion Committee

There will be sixteen (16) young ladies presented to society on April 19, 2008 at the Sheraton National. They had their first rehearsal on Jan. 12th with directresses Valerie Flournoy, Alyssa Watkins-Dove and Michele Crawley Taylor. They also had their ads/patrons reviewed and their pictures taken for the Souvenir Journal. On Saturday, Jan. 19th, the annual retreat was held. The presenters for the retreat were members of Zeta Chi Omega Chapter. The topics were on financial aid, etiquette and health issues. The retreat was very informative. The prospective debs turned in their ads and patrons for the Souvenir Journal on Jan. 26th.

The next meeting of the Committee will be Feb. 12, 2008 at 7:00pm at the Mt. Vernon Recreation Center.

Submitted by Soror Demaris H. Thompson, Chair

Soror Gloria K. Bell, Co-Chair

Soror Carolyn C. Rowe, Co-Chair

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Protocol Committee

EASY STEPS TO PROTOCOL

This committee will be sharing Easy Steps to Protocol monthly. We hope these will jog your memory and you will re-spond accordingly. For any further clarification, please contact any committee member. The members are as follows: Michelle Jones, Barbara Bellamy, Rhonda Luss, Moisette Green, Shirley Taylor, Pat Tutt, Brenda Lamberson-Sias and Chair, Chandois Phillips.

*Members are to maintain all sorority documents in a safe and secure location in the home.

*Maintain proper decorum in business meetings.

— Arrives before the official start time

— Avoids individual conversation during meetings

— Speaks only when recognized by presiding officer

*Maintain proper decorum at chapter-sponsored events.

—Assists before, during and after events

*Participate in chapter activities and events and attend all cere-monies.

*Maintain chapter business WITHIN the chapter

*ACCEPT committee appointments

*Complete assignments TIMELY

*Pay ALL dues and assessments PROMPTLY

The Protocol Committee will meet prior to chapter meeting on February 2nd @9:30am.

Bowling Party Committee

2008 Bowling Party

Greetings Sorors!

It’s time to prepare for the 2008 Bowling event. If you are interested in participating on the planning committee, please contact Soror Christina Rouse at [email protected] or Soror Thereze Green at [email protected]. Our next committee meeting will be held on Monday, February 4, at the Lee Center at 6:30 pm. Your assistance and support are greatly appreciated.

Submitted by Soror Thereze Green, Co-Chair

Soror Christina Rouse, Co-Chair

Spirit and Inspiration

A.S.A.P.

(always say a prayer)

There’s work to do,deadlines to meet, You’ve got no time to spare, but as you hurry and scurry,

always say a prayer.

In the midst of family chaos,”quality time” is rare. Do your best; let God do the rest,


It may seem like your worries are more than you can bear. Slow down and take a breather—


God knows how stressful life is: He wants to ease our cares, and He’ll respond a.s.a.p.—

always say a prayer

Submitted by Soror Jeanne Melvin-Martin

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Greetings Sorors,

February 16, 2008 marks the second DANCE and GAMES NIGHT Fundraiser for NPHC NOVA. It will take place on Saturday, Feb-ruary 16, 2008 from 8:00pm-12:00am at the Walter Reed Community Center in Arlington, Virginia at 2909 16th Street South , Arling-ton, VA. The cost is $20.00. We hope that you will be able to join us for an evening of fun, food, cards, black jack, games - Wii and Black History, a silent auction, dancing and more. Please see Soror Lolita Harris or Soror Angela Turner for tickets. I will have 6 -10 tickets at our February meeting. Note: Tickets can be obtained in advance only.

Yours in Greekdom, Soror Lolita Harris

Soror Lolita Harris President NPHC NOVA Chair, Pan-Hellenic Council

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General Body meetings will be held the first Saturday of the month, 10:00 am at the Carver Center.

Alfred Street Baptist Church (ASBC) - 301 S. Alfred St, Alexandria, VA

From 495, take the US Route 1, Alexandria (Old Town) exit, Continue on Route 1 (S. Patrick St.) to Duke St. The church is on the right on the corner of Duke and Patrick. (Parking across street, underground in Heron Medical Bld.) or on the street.

Carver Center (CC) - 1415 S. Queen St, Arlington, VA

From 395, take exit #8 towards Ridge Road, follow Columbia Pike/VA 244 exit towards Baileys Cross Roads, turn right on Columbia Pike, make quick left on S. Queen St. Carver Center is on the left.

Charles Beatley Library (CBL) - 5005 Duke Street, Alexandria, VA 22304

On the north side of Duke Street, east of Pickett Street, south of the Old Holmes Run Channel and directly across from the old Cameron Station.

Clarendon United Methodist Church (CUMC) - 606 N. Irving Street, Arlington, VA 22201

703-527-8574 http://www.morefaith.org/home.html (Free parking available; Please enter through rear of Church)

Durant Recreation Center(DRC)—1605 Cameron Street, Alexandria, VA

Merge onto I-495S/I95S/Capital Beltway towards Alex. VA/Richmond VA . Take US-1 N exit-EXIT 177B toward Alex. Make

SLIGHT RIGHT onto S. Patrick. Turn left on Cameron St.

Franconia Governmental Center (FG) - 6121 Franconia Rd., Alexandria, VA

From 495, take the Van Dorn Street exit towards Franconia, turn Right on S. Van Dorn Street, turn right on Franconia Rd., make a U-turn on Valley View Drive onto Franconia Rd.

George Washington Middle School (GWMS)-1005 Mt. Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA

From 495S, take the US-1 N exit-EXIT177B-towards Alex. Make SLIGHT RIGHT onto S Patrick St./US1 N. Turn LEFT onto King St. Turn RIGHT onto NWest St. Turn LEFT onto E.Braddock Rd. Turn RIGHT onto Mt. Vernon Ave.

Minnie Howard School (MH) - 3801 W. Braddock Rd, Alexandria, VA

From 395, take the King Street East exit, turn right on Quaker Lane and right on W. Braddock Road.

Mount Vernon Recreation Center (MTV) - 2701 Commonwealth Avenue., Alexandria, VA

From 495, take Route 1 North over the Monroe street bridge. Make a left on Monroe Street to Mt. Vernon Avenue. Make a right on Mt. Vernon Avenue to E. Uhler and make a left. Make a right on Commonwealth Avenue. From Washington DC, take Route 1 south to E. Clifford Street and make a right. Make a left on Commonwealth Avenue. Make a U-Turn on Commonwealth because the center is on the other side.

Nannie J. Lee Recreation Center (LC) - 1108 Jefferson St., Alexandria, VA

From 495, take the US Route 1 exit towards Alexandria/Arlington, exit 177B. Continue on S. Patrick St., turn Left on Wilkes St., turn Left on S. Fayette St., turn Right on Jefferson St.

Saint John’s Baptist Church (SJ) - 1905 Columbia Pike, Arlington, VA 22204-4569

From 395, take exit #8A towards Ridge Road, follow Columbia Pike/VA 244 exit towards Baileys Cross Roads, turn right on

Columbia Pike. Continue on Columbia Pike for two blocks. Church is on the right.

Samuel Tucker Elementary School (STE) - 435 Ferdinand Day Drive, Alexandria, VA 22304

From 495, take the Van Dorn exit toward Franconia. Turn left on S. Van Dorn St.; right onto S. Pickett St.; right onto Cameron Station Blvd.; right onto Harold Secord St.; right onto Ferdinand Day Drive.

Shiloh Baptist Church Worship Center (SBCWC) - 1429 Duke St., Alexandria, VA

From 495, take the US Route 1, Alexandria (Old Town) exit, Continue on Route 1 (S. Patrick St.) to Duke St. Make a left onto Duke Street and continue down a couple of block.

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