Volume 1

Issue 4

April 2012

Upcoming Events

10th—TPF Board Meeting and LTO

Executive Committee Meeting at

Flossmoor Library 6:30 pm

14th—ZUMBA and LINE DANCING at

12:45 PM St. Andrew’s Church

Homewood, IL. and Live Auction after

chapter meeting.

14TH—TPF Membership Meeting and

LTO Chapter Meeting at St. Andrews

Church 18850 Reigel Road Homewood,

IL. 2:00 PM LTO Chapter Meeting im-

mediately following TPF meeting

21st—Earth Day see Sorors Caletha and

Shawn for details

22nd—Miss Prominent Pearl Cotillion at

Georgio’s Banquets 8800 West 159th

Street, Orland Park, IL. 4:00 PM

25th - 29th—78th Central Region

Conference in Madison, WI

B a s i l e u s M e s s a g e J o y c e L . N e l s o n , E d . D .

Greetings Sorors,

Are you feeling STRESSED out? When was the last time you visited your

physician? Well, the concept of stress is often confused with challenge, but

these concepts are not the same. According to researchers, challenge energizes

us psychologically and physically, and it motivates us to learn new skills and

master our roles as a mother, educator, healthcare professional or corporate ex-

ecutive. When a challenge is met, we feel relaxed and satisfied. When the chal-

lenge has not been met, it turns into demands that cannot be met. This is when

the stress starts pouring on. Relaxation has turned to exhaustion, and a sense of

satisfaction has turned into feelings of stress. In short, the stage is set for illness,

injury, and job failure.

This year marks the 20th year in a row that April 1-30 has been officially desig-

nated as National Stress Awareness Month. During this thirty day period, our

health care professionals and committee members of Lambda Tau Omega will

encourage you to join forces with them and take advantage of this great opportu-

nity to make your communities more aware of the different types of stress; how

stress might be affecting their health, relationships, work life and what steps can

be taken to manage it. Lambda Tau Omega will kick off the month as a chapter

by participating in ZUMBA and Line Dancing at 12:45 PM on April 14, 2012.

This event will occur before TPF Membership meeting at St. Andrews Church.

The cost is $5 per soror. Come on out Sorors in your paraphernalia and relieve

some stress. This will be an opportunity also for you to wear AKA workout at-

tire and attend the meeting in a relaxed fashion. The Soror or Sorors in a group

of no more than five with the cutest outfit(s) will win a prize.

Lastly, research also supports when individuals are acknowledged for their hard

work they feel more relaxed in that environment and work even harder. I would

like to acknowledge six outstanding committees for their hard work demon-

strated during the first four months of the year. January: Leadership Develop-

ment Committee; February: Pan Hellenic Council Committee; March: Initiative

Three - Global Poverty Committee and April: Social Justice and Human Rights

and Scholarship Committees. Good Job! Sorors

APRIL 15, 2012

P i n k P e a r l s o f P r o t o c o l &

R e g i o n a l C o n f e r e n c e U p d a t e

This month’s “tips” are taken from information provided by and adapted from the International and Regional Protocol Committees

found within the Regional Conference Registration Booklet. We wish the Sorors of Lambda Tau Omega to be in great form at the

upcoming Regional Conference so please take note of the “tips.”

1. Business attire, unless otherwise noted, is required for Plenary Sessions. Flip-flop type shoes are unacceptable.

2. Sorors must wear their badge for all meetings and events.

3. Only members with badges will be admitted to plenary sessions and workshops.

4. Stand for the procession of dais members.

5. Receive the Regional Director and Supreme Basileus by standing when they are introduced.

6. Refrain from walking during dais introductions, the meditation and when the Regional Director or the Supreme Basileus is

giving her address to the delegation.

7. Respect designated seating for delegates, Diamond/Golden Sorors, the Sorors with physical disabilities, and reserved seating for

conference guests.

8. Please wait to be acknowledged from the presiding officer when at the designated microphones.

9. Turn off all electronic communication devices. Please step out of the meeting if you must use a phone.

10. Table hostesses are beneficial during meal functions to remind us to keep quiet during presentations and/or performances at the

dais.

11. Please be considerate of other conference attendees and take only ONE gift when they are distributed at functions.

12. Refrain from overloading your plate during receptions. One or two pieces of each food item are appropriate.

s u b m i t t e d b y M a r i l y n H a m b

REMINDERS

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!! Soror Audrey in Who’s

Who in Black America.

Please limit walking and talking during meetings.

Please review Fund-raising documents on website re-

garding sponsorship process.

Congratulate our SILVER SORORS Sonya L. Bowen

and Ellen Douglas. Others sorors will also be recog-

nized who missed their recognition in June.

Don't forget to wear your paraphernalia to ZUMBA

and Line Dancing 4/14/12 at 12:45PM and bring

paraphernalia 1 item for $15 LTO Bucks and 5 items

for $100 . LIVE Auction after chapter meeting.

Please review program reports on website for updates

on events. Congratulations Initiative III and IV on

your successful March events.

submitted by Marva Campbell=Pruitt and Carol Sharp

Scholarship Chairman, Rashea Ratliff and committee conducted

approximately 17 interviews at Thornwood High School on Satur-

day, March 31, 2012. The committee is working hard to award

scholarships to deserving youth throughout the south suburban com-

munities.

Soror Sonya L. Bowen was

initiated into Epsilon Rho

Chapter at Purdue University,

West Lafayette, Indiana on

April 6, 1987. This year she

along with her nine T.T.D sis-

ters are celebrating 25 years of

service to our great sisterhood.

After graduating from Purdue,

she transferred her membership

to Lambda Tau Omega Chapter

where she has held numerous

offices; Basileus, Anti -

Basileus, Tamiouchos (3

terms), Pecunious Gramma-

teus, and Parliamentarian. She

has also chaired and served on

numerous committees. Under

her leadership as Basileus,

“Twenty Pearls Foundation,

Incorporated,” a 501(c)3 entity

was established and thus she

became the 1st President of the

foundation. On the regional

level, she has served as Chair-

man of Time & Place Regional

Conference Committee, Gen-

eral Chairman of the 68th Cen-

tral Regional Conference,

which was held in Chicago,

Illinois. This conference was

the first conference in the his-

tory of Central Region to have

almost 2,000 Sorors in atten-

dance. She has also served as

Co-Chairman, Graduate Advi-

sors Training Institute and

Chairman of the Recommenda-

tions Committee. Presently,

she is serving as the Central

Region Protocol Chairman.

Soror Sonya is currently em-

ployed by The University of

Chicago, Department of Medi-

cine as a Financial Administra-

tor – Team Lead. She is the

proud daughter of Mr. & Mrs.

Charles I. Bowen, Jr. and the

God Mother to Paige McClam

and Victoria Symoné Lewis.

She is also a member of Fel-

lowship Missionary Baptist

Church in Chicago, Illinois. A

Christian and an Alpha Kappa

Alpha woman on the go, her

motto is “Treat others as you

would want them to treat you,”

and she truly believes in what

is stated in Philippians 4:13, “I

can do all things through

Christ which strengthened

me.”

34 years; she will be doing

the “happy” dance when she

retires this June. Soror Carol

has been active in many or-

ganization such as Girl

Scouts, NAACP, Church

Groups, Top Ladies of Dis-

tinctions, etc. During her

tenure with Lambda Tau

Omega, she has served on

Carol Sharp was born on the

Southside of Chicago and at-

tend ed Chicago P ub l ic

Schools. She received her BS

from Southern Illinois Univer-

sity Carbondale and her MS

from Chicago State University

and Governor State Univer-

sity. She has worked for Chi-

cago Public Schools for almost

many committees. After she

retires, she plans on indulging

herself in activities she has put

on the back burner waiting for

that happy occasion. She is the

proud parent of one daughter,

Latryce and her dog, Anubis .

S o n y a L . B o w e n 1 9 8 7

C a r o l S h a r p 2 0 0 1

J o y c e L . D u k e 1 9 9 4the Chapter Grammateus from

2005 - 2006. I have always

been interested in checking out

a number of committees to

become better acquainted with

LTO. This has played a major

role in me get acquainted with

the member of Lambda Tau

Omega during my 11 years

with the chapter This year

alone I am a member of the

f o l l o wi n g C o m mi t t e e s :

Budget, June & December

Luncheon, Fund-rais ing,

Membership, EYL and as a

member of Miss Prominent

Pearl Cotillion I am the Finan-

cial Secretary. I have also

served twice on the Twenty

Pearls Foundation Board from

2004-2007, and again from

2009-2011.

1 am honored to serve my

Chapter wherever I am needed

and this year I answered the

call to be the Chapter’s Philac-

ter, Whew!! That’s why I love

to unwind with my new toy,

the iPad. II, I love it.

I was initiated into Beta Gamma

Omega Chapter on June 12th

1994. I transferred to Lambda

Tau Omega Chapter in February

2000. Since becoming a mem-

ber of AKA I have attended 10

Regional Conferences, 4 Boules,

and 4 Cluster Retreats.

After joining LTO, I have been

chairman of the following com-

mittees: Connection 2001,

Scholarship 2002, and Nominat-

ing 2009. I have also served as

Silver Soror 2012

AKABirthdays

Ashley Mitchell—April 8th

Audrey Mc Farlin—April 10th

Jennifer Moore - April 10th

Paula Daniels - April 17th

Andrea Turner—April 21st

La Tasha Southall—April 24th

Cheryl Cage—April 27th

Bernice Deloney - April 29th

Wedding

Anniversaries

Sarah Lewis- Weaver & Honey- Do

Steve -April 1st

Leah Hill & Honey- Do Arthur

April 10th

Natalie Chadwell & Honey- Do

Charles -April 24th

AKA Anniversaries

Audrey Carter -April 1954

Sandra Perkins- Butler -April 1965

Jeanette Rogers -April 1967

Jan Reed -April 1969

Sharon Cruse- Armstead -April 1971

June Mitchell - April 1979

Sonya L. Bowen -April 6, 1987

Michelle Clark -April 14, 1990

Mary Reeves -April 4, 1993

Arlethia Wright -April 4, 1993

Donna Fowler- Canty -April 17, 1994

Michelle Moore -April 23, 1995

Equasta White -April 28

M e m b e r s h i p U p d a t e s u b m i t t e d b y S a u n d r a J o n e s

Chaplin’s Corner

Jennifer Lyle Moore

The Bible, in Job 13:5 it states, “If only you would altogether be silent that,

would be your wisdom”. Different versions of the Bible replace the word

silent with peace but it generally means the same thing. At this time, Job was

frustrated with the supposed wise physicians. Each one of us can and proba-

bly will have our own Job like experiences in life.

But in silence, there is the ability to listen to your “Divine Intuition”. It is

within each one of us, some call it the still small voice but whatever the name,

it is your advisor within. This advisor does not steer you wrong. It is what can

take you from ego to enlightenment; from agenda to achievement.

We would all agree this is the Technological Age, while this is a good thing,

everything has its place. Daily, some more than others of us have phones and

gadgets constantly beeping, singing, ringing, texting and twitting. And

through these devices we are consciously and subconsciously influenced and

manipulated to do this are that. We become consumed by the other peoples

wants, needs, advice and on and on. Could it be that we are the last things we

really want to work on? Could it be that it is easier to work on other people?

Could it be that it’s too hard or not the in thing to do? Could it be that we

don’t always want to hear that still small voice by not making ourselves avail-

able? How would it be if God did not make himself available to us?

But that is not the case, is it? We are all on our own journey to spiritual

enlightenment, while there will be friends and companions along the way, it is

a solo undertaking. You get to choose, the scenic route, the bumpy ride, third

class. Well, I’m trying to go first class, what about you?

Congratulations LTO Sorors, our reactivation efforts are on track! Our finan-

cial membership has increased from 82 to 87! Soror Andrea Tracy Browning

was officially added to LTO’s roster after our March Chapter meeting. Wel-

come home Soror! Let’s continue our work to double the goal of reclaiming

twelve “Lost Pearls” in 2012! Remember the ongoing goal for membership is to

Reclaim, Reactivate & Retain all “Lost Pearls”. It is not too late to invite “Lost

Pearls” to the Cotillion! This is a great opportunity to reintroduce Sorors to

Lambda Tau Omega and to showcase one of our premier programs.

Reminders…All Sorors are encouraged to complete a Sponsor/Co-Sponsor

Application. If you plan to Sponsor, you must bring a completed [typed]

application to the April chapter meeting. Applications will be sent via email.

HAVE AN AWESOME APRIL!

Volume 1

Issue 5

May 2012

Upcoming Events

5th—AKApollo at Beggers Pizza

“Sisterly Relations”

6th— Emerging Pearls Hat Brunch

6th—Pan Hellenic Council Meeting at

3:00 PM Good Sheppard Church

8th—TPF Board Meeting and LTO Ex-

ecutive Committee Meeting at Flossmoor

Library 6:30 pm

9Th—Deveine 9 at Illinois State Capitol

Springfield, Illinois

9th—Sorors Saundra Jones and Sonya L.

Bowen have lunch with First Lady

Michelle Obama in Washington, DC.

12th —TPF Membership Meeting and

LTO Chapter Meeting at St. Andrews

Church 18850 Reigel Road Homewood,

IL. 2:00 PM LTO Chapter Meeting im-

mediately following TPF meeting

17th—EYL’s at Markham Court House

Markham, Illinois

19th—”Walk for Lupus” at Bicentennial

Park Olympia Fields, Illinois

B a s i l e u s M e s s a g e J o y c e L . N e l s o n , E d . D .

Happy Mother’s Day Sorors,

A mother is someone to protect and guide us, to shower us with love in what-

ever we do, she has warm understanding and endless patience, and wonderful

gentleness, too. How often a mother gives swift encouragement in soothing our

worries. How lovingly mothers watch over our children and treasurer them all

through the years! The heart of a mother is filled with forgiveness for any mis-

take, big or small, and she is kind always in helping her family whose needs she

has placed before hr own. A mother can utter a word of concern and make all

our worries go away. She can brighten a home with a smile on her face and

make life delightful and gay. A mother possesses incredible understanding and

wonderful insight and skill. Every heart has a special place which only a

MOTHER can fill! Sorors take time to honor a mother today as well as your-

self.

Sorors as we move toward the mid-year, I am pleased that this administration’s

theme “The Dream is Easy, The Journey is Not” is resonating throughout Cen-

tral Region. Yes! The dream was easy but the journey was not. We worked hard

for our awards at the 78th Central Regional Conference. Congratulations

Lambda Tau Omega on capturing 1/8 individual awards and 5/5 Program Initia-

tive Awards. You worked hard and the fruits of your labor was evident in Madi-

son, WI. I am looking forward to presenting you with additional recognition at

the June Luncheon. We had 53 sorors in attendance in Madison, WI and that is

an all time high for our chapter in the past 10 years. Your are simply the BEST.

Congratulations also to the stroll team lead by Soror Tracy Netter and Confer-

ence Chairman Soror Carol Sharp. The outfits were definitely memorable and

the stroll was dynamic too. We also had seven delegates representing us and

reports will be posted on the website. Please take time to review and see how

your delegates worked on your behalf in Madison, WI. Thank you delegates for

serving on behalf of LTO.

Lastly, I would like to introduce a new selection to our newsletter. It is the “Ivy

and Pearls Spotlight”. Sorors, if you have an accomplishment you would liked

shared, please let an officer know so we can place you in the Ivy and Pearl Spot-

light.

Lambda Tau Omega had 53 Sorors registered for the Central Regional

Conference and the bus ride down was fantastic. Although we were not

recognized as having the largest percentage of chapter members present,

we represented LTO well. We showed up and showed out; we looked

fantastic and strolled equally as well. Our logo for this year was a big hit.

I have two (2) vest sizes XL for sell and one (1) tee shirt size 3X for sale,

they can be purchased at chapter meeting. If anyone else is interested in

ordering either item, please let me know at chapter meeting. Chapter

aprons can also be ordered at chapter meeting for $20.00.

Thanks to the fabulous Sorors of LTO for making the 78th Central Regional

Conference a memorable event. A special thanks to the conference com-

mittee for their help and support from the beginning to the end.

Boule is around the corner July 21st thru 29th in San Francisco. In order to

complete the directory, I will need to know who is going, when you are

arriving, what hotel you are staying at, and emergency information. If you

have any suggestions for a chapter social event, please let me know.

Again thank you for your support and congratulations to all recipients

who received awards.

L a m b d a T a u O m e g a m e m b e r s a r e

G o i n g t o W a s h i n g t o n , D C .

Ambra Rogers, a 2011 graduate of Rich East High School, Park

Forest, Illinois and former Precious Pearl just completed her first

year at Grand Valley State University in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

She made the Dean's List both first semester and second semester.

Congratulations Ambra.

Submitted by Jeanette W. Rogers, Grandmother

Tierney Smith a Precious Pearl from 2006 is currently studying at

Joliet Junior College. She is majoring in Early Childhood Education

and plans to attend University of Illinois upon completion at Joliet

Junior College. You Cab Do It Tierney!

Submitted by Tiffany Wicks, Sister

Cherie Allen one of the first Precious Pearls to enter the group when

it started and she is finishing up at Southern Illinois University.

Cherie has a double major and will complete the second one May

2013. You GO GIRL! Submitted by Joyce L. Duke, Mentor

REMINDERS

Sorors keep Soror Jackie Scott lifted up in prayer as

she continues to recover from recent hospital stays.

Soror Jackie is doing well with her physical therapy.

Soror Jeanette spoke with her recently.

Soror keep Soror Veneeta lifted up in prayer as she

recovers from a recent surgery. Soror Veneeta is

home resting. Please call before you visit so arrange-

ments can be made to let you in.

Former Precious Pearls Update

Sorors we have an Ivy and Pearl Spotlight. Please join me in congratulating Sorors Saundrra Jones and Sonya L. Bowen on their

invitation to the First Lady’s Luncheon. The invitation was extended by Congressman Danny Davis’s wife Soror Vera Davis on

behalf of the Congressional Club. The luncheon will be held in the International Ballroom at the Washington Hilton in Washington,

Dc on Wednesday, May 9, 2012. Sorors are expected to depart for Washington on Monday, May 7, 2012. Congratulations Sorors

and we know you will represent Lambda Tau Omega with confidence and class.

submitted Marilyn Hamb

Welcome Home from the Central Regional Conference Dele-

gates!! I trust you had an enjoyable conference. I sat with you as

we received the information and I personally witnessed all taking

copious notes. In order to receive your $150 Registration Fee reim-

bursement, you will need to submit a green voucher. Attached to

the voucher should be your conference registration receipt along

with your Plenary Report.

Committee Chairmen and Committee Members, please remember

that supporting documentation is a must. Per Alpha Kappa Alpha

Sorority, Incorporated, original receipts with detail of the date, items

purchased and costs are needed. This is true for both merchandise

and services.

The finance team greatly appreciates your timely submission of pay-

ments and vouchers. Please turn them in as early as possible so that

we can process your payments equally as timely.

submitted by Leadership Development Team

Committee Chairmen submit five copies of your report

to Grammateus at Executive Committee and Twenty

Pearls Foundation Board Meetings.

Committee Chairmen are to hold (2) live meetings a

year. Teleconference calls do not count.

AKABirthdays

Soror Jaronda Hall—May 7th

Soror Sandra Lee—May 9th

Soror Kim Mitchell—May 20th

Soror Stacy Oates—May 22nd

Soror Katrina Randle—May 30th

Wedding

Anniversaries

Michelle Clark & Honey- Do Frank -

May 24th

Audrey Carter & Honey-Do Edward

May 28th

AKA Anniversaries

Soror Ethel Brown - 1960

Soror Toni Austin Johnson—1971

Soror Marilyn Hamb—1977

Soror Maurice Jones—1978

Soror Toya Harvey—1988

Soror Pam Martin—1989

Soror Tracey Netter— 1991

P i n k P e a r l s o f P r o t o c o l s u b m i t t e d b y S a n d r a P e r k i n s - B u t l e r

Chaplin’s Corner

Jennifer Lyle Moore

Mother or not, You are a “Powerhouse”

A familiar quote by an unknown author reads,” I never knew how much love my

heart could hold until someone called me Mommy”. I would like to give a special

tribute celebrating “mother hood”. The principle involved in being a mother biologi-

cal or otherwise is a principle of love and nurturing. It is this principle that is most

important in bringing forth a child, an organization or a project. Mothering is neces-

sary prior to and during the birthing process. So to all Mothers, I salute you for all

you do: for your families, your organizations and the world.

We are all aware of the power of a mother’s love, this month I’d like to briefly take a

look at Spiritual Power. In II Timothy 1:7, Apostle Paul writes, “For God has not

given us the spirit of fear: but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind”. In this

scripture I believe Paul is telling us that we can all have freedom. We are not bound

by any one, in any way and are encouraged to act and react from a position of love

and inner spiritual direction. Not only are we directed to appreciate our freedom but

that others in our spiritual path must be allowed freedom also.

In an organization you may think this may be a difficult thing to do, not so. Yes, any

organization needs a governing body and protocols to run smoothly but this should

not and does not hamper your individual spiritual power. I f you can stay centered in

your own spiritual power, take time to spiritually discern situations and act and react

from your own indwelling spirit you retain your integrity. Remember, this is your life

and earth experience how will you choose to live, in fear or love?

What is Protocol in Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated?

The method in which every soror should conduct business at the chapter, regional or

international levels. Protocol is the graciousness and courtesies passed throughout our

elite organization’s glorious history.

Protocol Points to Remember

The term “former” will be used to refer to officers who have completed their term of

office. Examples: the former Supreme Basilei or the former Regional Directors.

“To Madame Supreme Basileus [Madame Regional Director at Regional Confer-

ences], to our Former Supreme Basilei, Members of the Directorate, (and all others who

love and serve Alpha Kappa Alpha-this phrase should not be used in public), Good

Morning… This greeting, or other appropriate wording, is stated only by the first

speaker of the event. All others who follow, need only acknowledge the leader – our Su-

preme Basileus or at Regional Conferences, the Regional Director and the Supreme

Basileus (if she is in attendance.)

The phrase, “Protocol having been established…” is out of order and should never

be used.

Use the term “Chairman” or “Chairmen” not “chair,” “chairperson” or

“chairwoman.” Reference our Manual of Standard Procedure not Manual of

Standard Procedures.

MEMBERSHIP UPDATE

submitted by Saundra Jones

Volume 1

Issue 6

June /July 2012

Upcoming Events

June 3rd—Pan Hellenic Council Meeting

at Good Shepherd Church 3:00 PM

June 5th—Twenty Pearls Foundation

Board of Directors and LTO Executive

Committee Meetings at Flossmoor Library

6:30PM

June 9th—Twenty Pearls Foundation

Membership and LTO Chapter Meetings

at Matteson Holiday Inn and Convention

Center 8:30 AM—11:30 AM and June

Luncheon at Matteson Holiday Inn and

Convention Center 12:00 PM—3:00 PM

June 10th—Pan Hellenic Council Picnic:

See Soror Cheryl Cage for details

June 23—Global Poverty Event.

See Sorors Caletha and Shawn for details

July 22-27th—65th Boule Conference in

San Francisco, CA

August 18th—Chapter Picnic

B a s i l e u s M e s s a g e

Dear Sorors,

With a current membership of over 87 diverse, renowned and gifted women, it

is evident that our sisterhood boasts a sincere love for Alpha Kappa Alpha

Sorority, Inc. We possess a strong sense of sisterhood and commitment to our

communities and the Chicagoland areas. Our chapter members share these

attributes within the chapter and the community as they work to implement

Global Leadership Through Timeless Service, as mandated by our International

President, Carolyn House Stewart, Esq.

This is our last meeting before we go on our summer break and return in

September, but we still have several activities and events that we must com-

plete. At the conclusion of this month’s meeting we will host our June Lunch-

eon which will showcase our Signature Program: Emerging Young Leaders -

Graduates, Mentoring Groups, Scholarship Recipients and Sorors. You do not

want to miss this very exciting and well planned program. A special thank you

is extended to Soror(s) June and Ashley Mitchell and the June Luncheon Com-

mittee for their hard work. If you have not done so, please secure your ticket

today. Monday, June 4, 2012 is the deadline to purchase tickets.

Please contact Soror Carol Sharp, Conference Chairman if you plan to attend

the 65th Boule in San Francisco, Ca. She will make sure your information is

forwarded to the committee and placed in the directory that will be distributed.

In addition, keep your fingers crossed as we are a contender in the first Interna-

tional judging of programs in San Francisco.

As we continue to move forward we will face new challenges that will require

us to mount with renewed fervor and tenacity. We must keep open minds and a

willingness to do tasks differently to achieve maximum success. Each of us is a

valued member, and collectively we are becoming even greater than what we

have been. I look forward to seeing you at chapter meeting on Saturday, June 9,

2012 at the Matteson Holiday Inn in Matteson, Illinois and congratulations to

2012 graduates, scholarship and soror award recipients.

Soror Joyce

San Francisco, CA July 21-27 2012

Gateway to Global Leadership through Timeless Service

General Information

All activities will be held at the Miscone Center in San Francisco

There will be NO ON SITE REGISTRATION

You must have your badge to be admitted to ALL events. Lost badges are subject to a $15.00 replacement fee

Badges are to be worn by registered attendees only. There will be a $50.00 fee to have a confiscated badge returned to you

Only financial sorors can participate in activities sponsored by the sorority

Neither financial or non-financial sorors can be guest of financial sorors at Boule

Sorors please bring your chapter vest so we can wear them at our social event and refer to your directory and conference program for

final itinerary and schedule of events. See you there!

L a m b d a T a u O m e g a m e m b e r i s e s c o r t i n g

h e r h o n e y - d o t o W a s h i n g t o n , d c .

REMINDERS

Sorors keep Sorors Jackie Scott , Rosel Washington,

Jeanette W. Rogers, Karla Barton and Toni Austin-

Johnson lifted up in prayer.

On June 27, 2012, Golden Soror Audrey Carter’s Honey Do, Edward Carter will receive the esteemed

Congressional Gold Medal of Honor from President Barack Obama.

Soror Audrey and Honey Do Edward CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!

December Luncheon

submitted Ruby Roberson

Olympia Fields Country Club

Olympia Fields, Illinois December 8, 2012

Ticket Price: Adult $50.00 Child $20.00

Tickets will be available for purchase beginning in September

submitted by Leadership Development

All contracts should be reviewed by a chapter attorney

(Sylvia T., Kim M., Ellen D. or Toya H.) before submit-

ting to Basileus for approval

Remember to bring your documents to chapter meeting

submitted by Carol Sharp

AKABirthdays

Soror Joyce D. June 12th

Soror Caletha June 19th

Soror Rashea June 28th

Soror Lynda July

P i n k P e a r l s o f P r o t o c o l

Chaplin’s Corner

Jennifer Lyle Moore

Spring is here and if you are anything like me you are looking forward to the lazy days

of summer. How that idiom came to be is unclear to me because to me June represents

a time to relax and imagine all the things you wish to accomplish. It is a time to visual-

ize enjoying a life full of love, peace and joy.

Whether you know it or not everything that you have accomplished in life has had its

origin in your imagination. This is why you need to consistently hold positive thoughts

and visual pictures in your mind concerning your life and affairs. While your imagina-

tion starts the manifestation of the desires of your heart, it takes a lot more. Your atti-

tude, aptitude and altitude pay a major role. Hopefully you are still with me but if not

here’s a brief explanation.

Your attitude is your way of thinking or behaving toward a certain situation. This has

little to do with how you will be perceived by people but more about you maintaining

your upward and positive feelings (energy) about anything and everything in spite what

may be going on around you. In truth you will succeed.

Your aptitude is determined by your willingness to work, learn and stay in tuned with

your indwelling spirit through prayer and meditation. Notice, I am not talking here

about working on others. This is your evolution on your journey.

Your altitude is determined not by how many people you can influence or manipulate it

is determine by your own spiritual thoughts. Thoughts in mind manifest after their own

kind. Visit that upper room of your spiritual consciousness. Listen to the direction.

There are no hurt feelings or agendas there.

We must always tender our thoughts and actions with discernment remembering as in

Matthew 22: 36-39. To love is the most important instruction given to us. And so it is.

As we prepare for the 65th Boule in San Francisco let’s all speak and dress properly.

Please review the following:

Pronunciation Key:

Basilei Baa suh lee Hodegos Hah de goss

Phi Fi (tie) Tau Tah (saw)

Xi Zigh Chi Ki

Dais Day us

Business Attire: Closed toe shoes or peep toe always with hose, knee length, no sleeve-

less, pants suits ok.

Business Casual: May be bare legged, sleeveless

Rituals: Unadorned white dress or suit, white shoes (peep toe or sling back), white or

flesh tone hose, sleeves, no pants.

Tentative Schedule: Sunday, Thursday and Friday-Business Attire; Global Leadership

Scarf on Monday; Shades of Green on Tuesday; Formal Attire (conservative, no cleav-

age showing) Have a wonderful and safe journey.

Soror Sarah Lewis-

Weaver, June 1st

Soror Angela Bailey June 18th

Soror Ethel Brown June 20th

Soror Veneeta Phelps June 24th

Soror Millicent

Borishade June 27th

Soror June Mitchell June 30th

Soror Linda Varnado June 30th

Soror Jacqualine Scott July 7th

Soror Carol Sharp

Soror Carol Harris

July 12th

July 15th

Soror Mary Reeves July 17th

Soror Vivian Hudson-

Davis July 20th

Anntionette June 15th Pervis

Jaronda June 15th Michael

Barbara June 17th Richard

Tracy June 21st Victor

Mary June 21st George

Kim June 30th Rod

Saundra

July 9th

John

Deshirnette July 12th Joe

Equesta July 21st Daniel

Donna July 28th Steve

Rashea July 29th Tony

AKAVERSARIES

Submitted by Cheryl Cage, Ed.D.

Image This!

Wedding Anniversaries

Volume 1

Issue 7

August/

September 2012

Upcoming Events

Sept. 2nd —Pan Hellenic Council Meeting

at Good Shepherd Church 3:00 PM

Sept. 4th—Twenty Pearls Foundation

Board of Directors and LTO Executive

Committee Meetings at Flossmoor Library

6:30PM

Sept. 8th—Twenty Pearls Foundation

Membership and LTO Chapter Meetings

at St. Andrew Church in Homewood , IL.

2:00PM

Sept. 15th—Precious Pearls “Feed My

Starving Children”: See Soror Jennifer

for details

Sept. 29th—EYL Summit: See Soror Jan

for details

B a s i l e u s M e s s a g e

Dear Sorors,

It has been a long, meticulous, hot and FUN-filled summer!. I trust that each of

you have enjoyed some time away via vacations and or breaks from your busy

schedules. First, a special thank you to Lambda Tau Omega members that trav-

eled to the 65th Boule in San Francisco, CA. “Gateway to Global Leadership

Through Timeless Service” July 21– 27, 2012. Sorors enhanced their leader-

ship experience by attending plenary sessions, thought provoking workshops

and forums. The interactive sessions were designed to enrich Sorors personal

and professional growth in the sorority and in the community. Reports are

posted under August. Please review at your leisure.

Second, I am proud to say that Lambda Tau Omega continues to respond to the

world’s increasing complexity and continues to empower our communities

through exemplary service initiatives and progressive service programs. Con-

gratulations to Soror Jan Reed and the program committees as they continue to

keep our programs alive and serving all mankind kind. The June Luncheon,

Scholarship, Health, EYL and Global Poverty committees did a fantastic job

highlighting the good things our youth are doing academically and socially in

the south suburbs during the summer months.

Third, sorors this is my ninth month serving as your Basileus and our first year

journey together is swiftly approaching an end. Therefore, I need you to put

yourself in over drive. We must finish the year with a bang as we begin our fall

program activities. In addition, we are in the preliminary phase of a membership

intake process. Sorors remember membership in Alpha Kappa Alpha is an in-

vestment and we must focus on the “New Century Membership Process:”

Alpha Kappa Alpha is a SERIOUS MATTER! I encourage each of you to em-

brace positive attitudes and actions. Kudos to our Membership Chairman and

Co-chairman Sorors Saundra and Audrey and the membership committee on

providing an inclusive process involving the entire membership.

Lastly, congratulations to Committees of the Month: June — June Luncheon

Committee; July—Health (Back To School Rally) and Internal Leadership

(Boule) and August—Sisterly Relations ( LTO and Kappa’s Picnic) and Fund-

raising ( AKA Klassic).

Soror Joyce

Millicent Borishade, Chairman

October 14, 2012

Hello Sorors,

This is a message from the Protocol Committee. It is our

responsibility and purpose to ensure that each event committee

looks their best and is successful. We are not here to criticize

or impose on your committee, but to assist in any way possible

because we know if you look good then Lambda Tau Omega

looks good.

As your chapter Protocol Committee, our Pre-Event planning

roles consist of the following according to “The Official Guide

to Alpha Kappa Alpha Protocol’’. Please check the website.

L a m b d a T a u O m e g a C O N G R A T U L A T E S

S o r o r s S h a w n J a c k s o n , P r i n c i p a l a n d S t a c y O a t e s , A s s i s t a n t P r i n c i p a l

i n G l e n w o o d a n d C o u n t r y C l u b H i l l s , I l l i n o i s

a n d R e t i r e e s S o r o r s S a u n d r a J o n e s a n d C a r o l S h a r p

P r o t o c o l

December Luncheon Ruby Roberson, Chariman

Olympia Fields Country Club Olympia Fields, Illinois

December 8, 2012 Ticket Price: Adult $50.00

Child $20.00

submitted by Vivian Hudson-Davis

The 65th Boule is over and it was fantastic!!! San Francisco was

inundated with over 8,000+ ladies in PINK and GREEN from all

over the country including the newly chartered graduate chapter in

the Bahamas. Lambda Tau Omega was well represented by 26

sorors. The plenary sessions (all 7) were packed with the business

of Alpha Kappa Alpha and sometimes even had some spirited dis-

cussions. The weather was quite chilly but despite that and the full

agenda, the Sorors of Alpha Kappa Alpha found time to do one of

the thing they love to do..”SHOP”. Plenty of money was left in San

Francisco. There were several sightseeing tours available and res-

taurants all around.

Central Region showed up and showed out; we were over 800

strong. Our overall theme was based on the nautical concept.

There were treasure chest, pirate hats, big earrings, etc at each

event. We had two hospitality suites, a gathering and of course the

luncheon. Central region sorors had an opportunity to collect pearls

to win a prize at the luncheon. Three of your chapter sorors were on

the committee that made this happen. I think I can speak for all of

us when I say we worked hard to make this happen and enjoyed

every minute.

Sorors, our summer is coming to an end, (sigh!),and now we must turn

our attention to Fall Planning and the preparation of the 2013 Budgets

for Lambda Tau Omega and Twenty Pearls Foundation.

September: The Budget Committee will meet Wednesday, Septem-

ber 26, 2012 to prepare the Proposed Budgets for Lambda Tau Omega

Chapter and Twenty Pearls Foundation, Incorporated.

October: The Proposed Budget for LTO will be submitted to the

Executive Committee and general membership for review. The Pro-

posed Budget for TPF will be submitted to the TPF Board and general

membership for review.

November: The LTO membership will vote on the proposed budget

and upon approval, it will become final.

December: The proposed TPF Budget will be presented at the TPF

Board Meeting for approval. Upon the approval of the TPF Board, the

TPF budget will be final.

Effective January1, 2013 the approved LTO and TPF budgets will be

in affect.

Call to Action! If you are a Committee Chairmen or Officer,

please submit your budget requests for 2013 to Soror Marilyn

Hamb, marilynhamb@aol.com by Friday, September 21, 2012.

Your requests should be detailed with your planned spending for

the year. Please don’t hesitate to contact

Soror Marilyn Hamb with questions.

AKABirthdays

Happy Birthday and Anniversary to all sorors with birthdays and

anniversaries in August and September. Your names will be featured in the

Hodegos Report for September

Wedding Anniversaries

AKAVERSARIES

Submitted by Carol Sharp

Submitted by Marilyn Hamb

M e m b e r s h i p

Chaplin’s Corner

Jennifer Lyle Moore

Your Will or God’s?

I believe it is Darius Brooks that so aptly says in his well known song, “Your Will” it

is God’s will that is best for us. We often hear and sing along with the words, but are

we listening. When we hear something, that means the hearing structures in our ears

are present and working properly but when we listen, we give careful attention to

what is being said. I often and will continue to talk about the importance of listening

to that still small voice within all of us. This voice is constantly leading, teaching and

communicating to us in an always positive and upward direction. There are numerous

accounts of people who for some unknown reason have changed plans because of

what they recall as an intuition and because of this; they have saved themselves from

catastrophe.

We must be mindful that our personalities are governed by the ego which can be full

of loud and at times verbose ramblings that are geared for its protection and the per-

petuation of human thoughts and feelings. Ego often serves no purpose but to E- edge

- God, O- out. Give yourself time to carefully process what you hear to know God’s

will, remembering God’s will comes quietly as positive thoughts and words in a posi-

tive upward movement. Ego based thoughts are not consistent in this way.

I picked this topic this month because there are many scriptures that refer to the will

of God and these alone attest to the importance of this to our spiritual growth. All

require a submission process. Part of that submission process involves giving up your

control. So I submit to you. Where do you stand? Will or willful?

Greetings Sorors of Lambda Tau Omega!

I am pleased to report that your Membership Committee has been hard at work during

our summer break!

…Plans are being “fine-tuned” for a chapter RETENTIONRETENTIONRETENTION activity. Soror Audrey and

I are planning an informal “Movie, Munchies & Margarita’s” activity that will take

place after our September chapter meeting and repast location TBD.

…In an attempt to REACTIVATE…REACTIVATE…REACTIVATE…Post cards were mailed to inactive Sorors inviting

them to ‘party’ with LTO Sorors at the AKA klassic, compliments of the Membership

Committee!

…MIP UPDATE: We had a successful Chapter Orientation on August 23rd, followed

by 2 make up sessions. Special thanks to Sorors who helped to plan and present at the

orientation and make up sessions. Our MIP documents have been delivered and are

under review by our Regional Director. Stay tuned!

JUST A THOUGHT…

If you want to always get the last word…just apologize - UNKNOWN

Submitted by Saundra Jones

Sorors, after many annoying re-

minders from the Leadership Development

Committee, you’ve read your Alpha Kappa

Alpha Sorority, Inc. Bylaws and Constitu-

tion, Manual of Standard and even the

Lambda Tau Omega Chapter Bylaws. You

regularly attend chapter meetings having

attended over the 50 percent necessary to

run for office, although frequently a “little”

late. You attended Boule, Central Regional

Conference, area retreat or Leadership

Conference and now you’re ready to take

that leap into the leadership ring. You

can’t wait to host the executive meeting at

your glamorous downtown high rise office

so you can show sorors how you really do

it.

Don’t move to fast Sorors because

how you really do it is to read ALL of your

documents. The Standing Rules of

Lambda Tau Omega, state in Meetings,

Section 2: A soror must sign in within one

(1) hour of the start of the meeting to re-

ceive credit for attendance. So simply

showing up at a meeting before it adjourns

is not sufficient to qualify for running for

office. So you say I didn’t know about the

Standing Rules but I still made my re-

quired meetings so Willis Tower here we

come. Not so fast! Section 3. of that same

heading states that “All Lambda Tau

Omega Chapter, Executive Committee

meetings will be held within a 15 mile ra-

dius of Park Forest, Illinois. These are just

examples of the rules included in the

Standing Rules which, in addition to the

other documents mentioned, govern the

functioning of LTO and its members. You

will also have additional information pro-

vided at this month’s meeting regarding

the offices up for election and the qualifi-

cations. As we prepare for upcoming

nominations and elections, we encourage

each of you to read ALL of the national

and chapter documents so that you are

fully equipped as you jump into leadership.

Submitted by Toya Harvey

Volume 1

Issue 8

October 2012

Upcoming Events

Oct. 9th—Twenty Pearls Foundation

Board of Directors and LTO Executive

Committee Meetings at Flossmoor Library

6:30PM

Oct. 13th—Twenty Pearls Foundation

Membership and LTO Chapter Meetings

at St. Andrew Church in Homewood , IL.

2:00PM

Oct. 14th—Gabbay Douglas Mother/

Daughter Luncheon 12noon and Miss

Prominent Pearl Tea

Oct. 19th—Economic Security Networking

event 7:00 PM. See Melody Ferguson for

details

Oct. 21st.—Strands of Pearls Book Club

B a s i l e u s M e s s a g e

Do you resist change or embrace it? Why is it that some people can easily embrace change while others will

do everything in their power to prevent it?

Dear Sorors,

We are in transition from summer to fall, from having the summer off to getting

back to school or work. Our focus should be changing from the energy of

warmer days and desire to be outside, to moving our activities inside and draw-

ing our attentions inward and focusing on being of service to all mankind.

Nevertheless, many of us have a preconceived notion about change i.e. it

represents pain, failure, or rehashes negative experiences. From a learning

perspective, you can't change something you don't understand. Seek first to

understand, then the possibility for change is greater. Remember sorors, change

can be hard but good for all those involved overall.

Over the next few months we will be making some decisions and preparing for

some changes. We have recommended by-law changes, nominations for new

officers, nominations for individual soror awards and a budget to approve

that will effect many of us financially. Please note change can be the most

powerful tool for us to tap into and empower ourselves to realize our true poten-

tial. Personally, I love the change of seasons, and the changes I have seen over

the years that have made Lambda Tau Omega a premier chapter. Sorors I am

prepared to continue to work side by side with you as we continue to serve

Chicago’s south suburban communities and continue to bring positive

CHANGES to our communities.

Lastly, please keep Golden Soror Lois Parks in your prayers along with all

sorors in need of prayer.

Soror Joyce

Millicent Borishade, Chairman

October 14, 2012

Pink Pearls of Protocol

Disposal of AKA Documents

Submitted by Leah Hill, Protocol Committee Member It takes every member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incor-

porated to prevent improper use of materials by non-members.

This month’s on-line issue discuss: Placement of Documents,

Materials to shred, What to do with unused/no longer needed

Paraphernalia and our beloved Badge. Please be sure to read

and keep current on how to handle our sensitive items.

December Luncheon 2012 submitted by Ruby Roberson

We are not quite ready to sing “let it snow…”, but it is time to start

planning to attend the Twenty Pearls Foundation December Lunch-

eon. The luncheon will take place on Saturday December 8, 2012 at

the Olympia Fields Country Club at noon, following Foundation and

Chapter meeting.

Adult tickets are $50.00 each and tickets for children 12 and under

are $20.00. Luncheon payments will be accepted at Foundation and

Chapter meetings and Paypal. Payment can also be made by mail to

the Chapter PO Box.

The meal choices for adults are Chicken Caesar Salad or Salmon

Caesar Salad and Chicken Fingers and French Fries for children 12

and under.

The absolute last day to pay for the luncheon will be November 30,

2012. NO money will be accepted the day of the event.

This event is an opportunity to celebrate the holidays with sorors,

family and friends. Don’t miss it!!!!!

AKABirthdays & Anniversaries

Happy Birthday and Anniversary to all sorors with

birthdays and anniversaries in October. Your names will be

featured in the Hodegos Report for October.

Submitted by Marilyn Hamb

Huggable Change: We are about to usher in the

Fall season which for many years was not my favorite time of the year. My

mother used to love this time of year with the beautiful earth tones, the

cooler weather and the excitement of going back to school. In preparing

this article I took the time to examine just why I had felt this way about this

season. With some discernment I came up with this reason which is by no

means an excuse. I raised my family for the most part as a single parent

and as the primary person responsible for all the duties that holds a house-

hold together it was a stressful time. I was stuck reacting the same way to

the same experience every time. When I think about it now, I wasted my

time and probably some else’s time complaining.

I once read an article that stated, “Before you can create, you must forget.”

With my children grown I allow myself to forget the stress, and create a

new feeling. I learned that being wedded to how things have always been is

an impediment to growth and innovation. I also learned individuals that

can’t release the past find that they are unable to remain viable. T.D. Jakes

puts it this way” God can’t force a big idea into a mind that’s stuck on

small thinking. I’d like to add small and negative thinking.

Well, those old feelings are gone now. Thank God I’ve changed, just like

my appreciation for the colors of Fall. I’ve always loved orange, yellow

and red; I realize I spent years ignoring the things I loved that were present

all around me. I now feel charged and enthusiastic about the Fall season.

The big tip for today:

If you are having difficulty embracing change don’t say or do any-

thing, just allow change to give you a hug.

Membership

Greetings Sorors of Lambda Tau Omega!

Stay tuned for officially voting date for MIP.

Submitted by Soror Saundra Jones

LTO Membership Chairman

Chaplin’s Corner

Jennifer Lyle Moore

As 2011 draws to a close, please be reminded that all 2012

unspent budgets revert to $0. Please submit all 2012 out-

standing expenses requiring reimbursement prior to December

22, 2012.

Fundraising Credit summaries are published by the TPF Finan-

cial Secretary each month. Please access the report at

www.ltoaka.org to determine if you have an outstanding bal-

ance. All payment should be made to Twenty Pearls Founda-

tion, Inc. and submitted to Soror Angela Bailey, TPF Financial

Secretary. Any questions should be sent via email to angel-

bail4@aol.com.

The Budget for 2013 has been prepared by the Budget

Committee. All prior year obligations must be satisfied before

2013 Per Capita payments can be paid.

Volume 1

Issue 9

November 2012

Upcoming Events

Nov. 4th — Pan Hellenic Council

Meeting at Good Shephard Church

3:00 PM

Nov. 6th—TPF Board of Directors and

Executive Committee Meetings at

Flossmoor Library 6:30 PM

Nov. 10h—Twenty Pearls Foundation

Membership and LTO Chapter Meetings

at St. Andrew Church in Homewood , IL.

2:00PM

Nov. 14th—Cotllion parent meeting. See

Soror Millicent for details

Nov. 22nd—Happy Thanksgiving

B a s i l e u s M e s s a g e

“Why VOTE”

Greetings Sorors,

Make your voice heard ... Every Vote Counts! We have elections this month and

you have the opportunity to have your voice heard. So, if you are asking your-

self, why vote? The answer is BECAUSE YOU CAN and we control our

future through the power of our vote. Sorors VOTE November 6, 2012 and

November 10, 2012. Please check website under nominating report for

candidates running for office in chapter elections. Sorors all campaign literature

should be submitted at Executive Committee meeting on Tuesday, November 6,

2012 for approval.

Lastly, as we near our Thanksgiving Holiday, I would like to share a few things

that I am thankful for in Lambda Tau Omega Chapter:

I am thankful for sorors who fervently choose to be of service to all

mankind.

I am thankful for an amazing chapter where sorors can learn and grow

within our sisterhood.

I am thankful for chapter officers and committee chairmen who give

many hours of their day to provide quality programs to our deserving

communities. Last time I looked no one is on payroll.

I am thankful for members who care and show support by attending our

programmatic events.

I am thankful for our business partners and friends who assist us as

needed.

I am thankful for my Anti-Basileus who has assisted and shared in

leading our chapter on a journey to be remembered.

Five things to remember in November: set your clocks back November 4, 2012,

remember to vote November 6th and November 10th , get your turkey before it is

too late, call a soror who you have not spoken to this year via phone and pray

we have a record turn out to elect a president who cares about 100% of

Americans and not just 47%.

November 6, 2012

Pink Pearls of Protocol What is your PQ ? (Protocol Quotient)

Take Part I of our Protocol Quiz on the LTO Website to discover how

polished your pink pearls are where Protocol is concerned. Sorors, we

ask that you take a minute and answer the questions prior to attending

Chapter Meeting in November. The answers will be provided at the

meeting!

Nominating Committee There is a lot of activity surrounding elections during November. We all

realize the importance of voting at the local, state and national levels. Just

like we urge our members to take part in the electoral process governing

the community, it is equally as important that you exercise your right and

privilege to vote at the Chapter Level as well.

November is busy, busy, busy!!! The Polls will be open from 3:15 – 4:00

p.m. during the November LTO Chapter meeting for Chapter Officers.

It is always a wonderful time to nominate our dear hard-

working Sorors who have shown outstanding leadership and

service. We will be accepting nominations for Individual

Soror Awards at the November meeting. Please make certain

to reflect on deserving sorors and be prepared to submit

nominations.

We will be busy! There will be one, possibly two additional slates

presented. One, to fill three (3) seats on the Twenty Pearls Foundation

Board and the other possibility is for the Graduate Advisor.

AKABirthdays & Anniversaries

Happy Birthday and Anniversary to all sorors with

birthdays and anniversaries in November. Your names will be

featured in the Hodegos Report for November.

Submitted by Marilyn Hamb

Sorors please remember to keep our chapter and sorors in

your prayers and check the hodegos report for any soror names not

listed here for prayer.

Soror Lois Parks Soror Audrey McFarlin

Soror Angela Bailey Soror Jackie Toler

Soror Toya Harvey

Membership

COMING SOON TO LAMBDA TAU OMEGA… THE 2012

FALL MIP!

SORORS…THE TIME HAS COME! OUR CORPORATE OFFICE

AND REGIONAL DIRECTOR HAVE APPROVED US TO

MOVE FORWARD WITH OUR MEMBERSHIP INTAKE PROC-

ESS [MIP].

MIP BEGINS FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2012 AT ST. ANDREWS

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 18850 RIEGEL ROAD IN

HOMEWOOD, IL. START TIME IS 6:08 P.M.

A “REMINDER FOR SORORS” EMAIL WAS SENT WITH

INFORMATION THAT I HOPE WILL BE HELPFUL TO THOSE

OF YOU WHO PLAN TO ATTEND AND PARTICIPATE IN MIP

ACTIVITIES.

PLEASE NOTE THAT ON FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 9TH, THE

ATTIRE IS WHITE. THE FIRST CEREMONY OF THE MIP

WILL TAKE PLACE ON THAT EVENING.

REMINDER: ALL SPONSORS AND CO-SPONSORS ARE

REQUIRED TO BE IN ATTENDANCE AT ALL SESSIONS.

REACTIVATION NEWS – A BOUQUET OF ROSES AND IVY

ARE IN ORDER TO THE SORORS WHO INVITED FOUR

GUESTS TO OUR OCTOBER CHAPTER MEETING!

Prayer Corner

Proposed 2013 Budget During the November meeting we will vote to adopt the 2013 LTO Budget. The balanced 2013 Budget includes income of $32,915 and expense of

$32,915. Included in the Budget is the following proposed 2013 Dues structure:

Graduate Members $310 Graduate Life Members $220

Graduate Members (62*) $290 Graduate Life Member (62*) $200

Note:

1. All prior year Fundraising assessments must be met prior to paying 2013 Per Capita.

2. (62*) = Members that are 62 years or better, and have been financial with LTO for 2 years are eligible for a 10% discount

off the LTO dues.

We Help Each Other …In 2008 LTO established a fund to assist Sorors in need. We refer to this fund as the LTO Help Fund. Any Soror with a

need may request a grant (no need to pay it back) to assist with paying their 2013 Chapter Dues. To make a CONFIDENTIAL request for assis-

tance, please submit your documented request to Basileus, Soror Joyce Nelson. The We Help Each Other form can be found on the Financial

Information Page on www.ltoaka.org.

Submitted by

Marva Campbell-Pruitt

Submitted by Sandra P. Butler

DECEMBER LUNCHEON

The luncheon will take place on Saturday

December 8, 2012 at the Olympia Fields

Country Club following the Foundation and

Chapter meetings. Adult tickets are $50.00

each and tickets for children 12 and under are $20.00. Luncheon payments

will be accepted at Foundation and Chapter meetings and Paypal. Payment

can also be made by mail to the Chapter PO Box. 1516 Matteson, IL

60443.

Submitted by Saundra Jones

Submitted by Ruby Roberson