Volume 2

Issue 2

February 2013

Upcoming Events

Feb. 2nd - Metropolitan Joint Founder’s Day

at Hyatt Regency Chicago

Feb. 3rd —Pan Hellenic Council at Holy

Angels Church—615 East Oakwood Blvd.

Chicago, Illinois 60653

Feb. 5th —TPF Board of Directors and

Executive Committee Meetings at St. Andrews

Church 18850 Riegel Road, 6:30 PM Home-

wood, Illinois Hostesses (Toni G, Rashea,

Carol S. and Melody Ferguson)

Feb 9th—EYL Mock Trial Activity See Sharee

Haywood for details

Feb. 9th—TPF Membership and LTO Chapter

Meetings at United Christian Church 4351

West 180th Street, Country Club Hills, Illinois

Feb. 24th—LTO 35th Anniversary Celebration

at Dream Palace Lynwood, Illinois

Check website calendar for other event dates

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

“Wrap Your Gifts and Pass Them On”

Greetings Sorors,

We have been given the charge from Soror Peggy Lewis LeCompte to wrap our

gifts and pass them on. As we prepare to pay tribute to Black History month lets

also take time to acknowledge trailblazers in our chapter who had a vision to

start a chapter in the far south suburban area of Chicago. Eighteen bright and

determined young women had gifts that we as a chapter are now enjoying. A

special thank you is extended to our charter members who had a vision in 1978

to breathe life into Lambda Tau Omega Chapter.

Ethel T. Brown*, Willene Buffett, Ruby Campbell, Audrey Carter*, Janie Cooper,

Soror Bessie Flint, Soror Carolyn Hutton, Soror Tanyra Johnson-Spight, Lois Merritt,

Maxine Morgan, Jeanette W. Rogers*, Beverly Roseborough, Jacqualine F. Scott*,

Constance Shorter, Gertrude Tandy, Anita Walker, Carol Washington, and Yvonne

West * Still Active in Chapter

"For-Some" is a termed coined by human capital experts. It

deals with the manner in which colleagues address one an-

other. The "For-Some" format is simple and most people are

very familiar with the practice. It is rooted in the adage "If you

cannot say something good.Don¹t say anything at all."

What makes "For-Some" unique is that in addition to a

compliment, the feedback or comment includes a suggestion

for improving upon the original idea presented. Complaints are

omitted.

When applied to daily life, most people have the capacity of

finding fault. While it is true that everyone is entitled to an

opinion; if one takes the time to voice an opinion, it's only

reasonable that it should be heard. For most, negative opinions

aren't easily heard or understood. Negative opinions often

create a void between the speaker and the listener(s).

"For-Some", eliminates the void between the speaker and those

that listen. It's easier for the speaker to hear a friendly audible

voice that

compliments and then makes suggestions. Productivity surges

in friendly receptive environment.

In your next meeting - Choose not to disagree ­ Choose to in-

spire!

"For-Some" allows for productive conversation. "For-Some"

states that some of the content was agreeable and provides the

opportunity for a friendly suggestion to improve the intended

outcome.

Try "For-Some" using the following 4 Rules of "For-Some."

1. Add a Smile to your face

2. State our position by noting the positive aspects of the idea/

situation with a compliment. Remember, there is something

good in everything!

3. Follow with an alternative suggestion for improving the

situation or idea. Bring your constructive solutions to the table

for consideration!

4. Do not speak until you are able to abide by rules 1-

3. Refrain from voicing any negative comment regarding the

situation, idea or person. Don't spoil the fun!

Submitted by Audrey McFarlin

The Alpha Kappa Alpha Pledge

All sorors should be able to recite the Pledge

by memory.

When reciting the Pledge, there is no “s” on

the word strength.

The Pledge should be recited at the beginning

or end of chapter meeting.

When reciting the Pledge after the Hymn,

keep arms crossed (right over left) and hands

clasped. Conclude with a gentle inconspicuous

hand squeeze before releasing hands.

The Pledge should never be printed on any

item.

The Pledge should not be recited publicly.

Submitted by June Mitchell

LTO Standing Committee Chairmen

By-Laws - Toni Austin-Johnson

Social - Meesha Townsen and Lora Alexander-Flaherty

Connection - Alice Tittle and Paula Rogers Daniels

Technology - Kimberly Mitchell

Historian - Judy Rush

Standards – Carol Harris and Mary Reeves

Leadership Development - Lynda Tarver

Love Magnet

Have you ever come across a person who has certain magnetism about them? This same person has a way of drawing

people to them without effort. You feel good when you are in their presence and there character is genuine without

pretence. If so you have just met love.

Most of us think of love as an emotion and have difficulty separating it from our feeling nature. The human feeling of

love is a lot easier for us to relate to because it is directed to those we know and whom we come in constant contact. We

have made a bond with these people and the love is based on that bond.

However, God has placed in us a little use faculty of love that is a magnet and when implemented at the highest level

draws to us loving people, loving experiences, loving relationships, and loving outcomes.

And just as a magnet it will repel those things that would harm us or wish us ill. This kind of love requires no persuasion,

manipulation or clique to work for God (good). It just is. You would find it as difficult to explain as you would to explain

spirit. You feel it or not. This magnet of love is there within each of us. Those of us that are aware of its presence are able

to experience a stronger attraction. It starts with no one but you; it is there, just allow it to take over. 1 Corinthians 13: 4-8

LTO Ad Hoc Committee Chairmen Metropolitan Joint Founder’s Day - Judy Rush, Rep.

Pan Hellenic Council - Cheryl Cage, Kristin Hamb and

Robin Akins

Sisterly Relations – Toni Grayer and Rosalind Backstrom

Conference - Carol Sharp

June Luncheon - Bernice Deloney, Karla Barton and

Patricia Parrish

December Luncheon - Cynthia Robinson

and Barbara McCreary

Protocol—June Mitchell

Rituals—Pam Martin and Carol Sharp

2013 LTO Officers

Joyce L. Nelson, Basileus

Jan Reed, Anti-Basileus

Leah Hill, Grammateus

Tiffany Wicks, Anti-Grammateus

Marilyn Hamb, Tamiouchos

Sarah Lewis-Weaver, Anti Tamiouchos

Veneeta Phelps, Epistoleus

Donna Fowler-Canty, Pecunious Grammateus

Marva Campbell-Pruitt, Anti Pecunious Grammateus

Michelle Clark, Ivy Leaf Reporter

Audrey McFarlin, Membership

Antionette Austin-Johnson, Parliamentarian

Judy Rush, Historian

Rashea Ratliff, Hodegos

Joyce L. Duke, Philacter

Jennifer Lyle Moore, Chaplin

Toya Harvey—Graduate Advisor

Chaplin’s Corner Jennifer Lyle Moore

Meet the Debutantes

2013 Miss Prominent Pearl Cotillion:

Extraordinary Treasures

Giselle is a junior

at Marion Catho-

lic High School.

She is senior class

Vice-President

and plays varsity

tennis and soccer.

She is also a

member of Top

Teens of America.

Giaelle Beebe

Ahriel Fuller

Ashley is a senior at

Marion Catholic High

School. She speaks

Spanish and enjoys vol-

unteering for the home-

less.

Ashley Hamilton

.

Nia Long

Maya Lucas

Myeisha

Hansbrough

Jasmine Mitchell

Deja Rollins

Sydney Jones

Jasmi

Jasmine Tolson

Ahriel is a senior at

Longwood Charter

School. She plays

basketball and soft-

ball and has received

several sports compe-

tition awards.

Myeisha is a sen-

ior at Marion

Catholic High

School. She is

senior class Presi-

dent and captain

Nia is a junior at

Homewood-

Flossmoor High

School. She plays

volleyball and also

enjoys reading and

cheerleading.

Maya is a junior at

Homewood-Flossmoor

High School. She has

been involved in Pre-

cious Pearls and plays

basketball. She also

sings in the choir. She

is the granddaughter of

Soror Vivian Hudson-

Jasmine is a sen-

ior at Homewood-

Flossmoor High

School. She is

captain of the var-

sity pom pons

team and enjoys

all forms of dance.

She also speaks

Spanish and plays

the violin.

Deja is a senior at Rich

Central High School.

She runs varsity cross

country and track. She

is President of Jack and

Jill of America, Inc.,

South Suburban

Chap-

Sydney is a CVCS

senior and is an all-star

cheerleader. She has

been involved in Pre-

cious Pearls and en-

joys cooking and read-

ing. She is the grand-

daughter of Soror

Saundra Jones.

Divin

Divinity Stephens

-Divinity is a senior

at Homewood Floss-

moor High School.

She plays basketball

and runs track. She

is the goddaughter

of Soror Leah Hill.

Jasmine is a senior at

Queen of Peace High

School. She plays var-

sity tennis and is a

member of the

Physician Scientist

Millicent Borishade,

Cotillion Chairman

Kimberly Mitchell,

Cotillion Co-Chairman

February Birthdays

Soror Sheridan Banks February 5th

Soror Rose Butler- Hayes February 10th

Soror Marydale Donald February 11th

Soror Ayesha Searcy February 11th

Soror Toni Austin- Johnson February 12th

Soror Toni Grayer February 17th

Soror Leah Hill February 23rd

Soror Meesha Towsen February 26th

Soror Lynsey Mitchell February 28th

Wedding Anniversaries Soror Audrey McFarlin & Honey-Do Novik February 14th

Soror Onquanette Nowels-Pierce & Honey-Do Wilson February 14th

AKAversaries Soror Judy Rush February 4th

Soror Linda Varnado February 4th

Soror Kimberly Mitchell February 20

th

Prayer Request

Please continue to keep the following Sorors uplifted in your thoughts & prayers:

Soror Joyce Nelson

Soror Barbara McCreary

Soror Mary Reaves

Soror Cheryl Cage

Soror Donica Jackson

Soror Shawn Jackson

Soror Caletha White

Soror Tina Hughes-Burke

Soror Sharee Haywood

Soror Pamela Bates Porch

Pendelton Family

Submitted by Rashea Ratliff