Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated Gamma Sigma Omega Chapter Meeting 10:00 AM, Saturday, February 08, 2014 Aaron L. Buschbaum Learning Center Soror Tarangula B. Scott, Presiding Call to order: 10:03 AM Hymn/Pledge: yes Prayer/Meditation: Soror Henrietta Gray: Theme: “Love” 1 st Corinthians 13 Adoption of Agenda: Add M.A.R.T.H.A./Precious Gem: Soror Terri Lewis to Unfinished business. It was moved by Soror Hope Johnson and seconded that we adopt the agenda with the addition. Adoption of Minutes: It was moved by Soror Virginia Parham that we accept the minutes as printed. Epistoleus: Soror Michelle Mincey-Gwyn – written: Thank you letter from Soror Lolita Hickman and Trinity Baptist Church for her installation as pastor, her 1st anniversary, and first Church anniversary. Basileus: Soror Tarangula Scott: written - Chapter pictures will be available for a nominal fee. South Atlantic Regional White blazers will be shipped starting February 24. Sorors were asked to please check the roster for correct email addresses. Hodegos: Soror Tara Scott-Brown: Written: Recognized February Birthdays. Visiting Sorors - Sorors Sharee Franklin, Ellen Evans and Deborah Hagins. Please contact Sorors Tara Brown and Nicole Williams for items that need to be retrieved from the storage unit. Pecunioius Grammateus: Soror Shelia Hutcherson: written: Highlighted Life membership amount. Soror had funds in savings. Tamiouchos: Soror Emma Conyers: Operation Bank Balance (12/31/2013) $47,032.98 Deposits 4,251.91 Disbursements 8,271.40 Outstanding Checks 2,653.00 Balance (01/30/2014) $40,360.49 Program Balance (12/31/2013) $1,168.54 Bank Transfer error (deposit) 85.00 Disbursements 617.23 Outstanding checks 85.00 Balance (01//30/2014) $ 551.31
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The following Sorors were nominated: Sorors Henrietta Gray, Hope Johnson and Tamika Minor
Wright. It was moved by Soror Vanessa Kaigler and seconded that we close on the three names.
The following Sorors were nominated to serve as alternates: Sorors Terri Lewis and Nicole
Fields. It was moved by Soror Vanessa Kaigler and seconded that we close on the two names.
Sorors who signed up to work on the South Atlantic Regional Conference committees names will
be submitted tomorrow. Soror Tarangula Scott reminded sorors of the deadline to register for the
South Atlantic Regional Conference.
Timeless History: Soror Emma Conyers. Order is ready to be sent off for the book. Awaiting
payment from Sorors.
Founders’ Day: Soror Taqwaa Saleem: Founders’ Day is February 22, 2014 at 11:30 AM.
Attire: Uninterrupted white. No pants. Golden Sorors will be spotlighted. We will wear chapter
corsages. Directions will be emailed.
Awards: Soror Audrey Singleton: We do not need to vote for Founders’ Day awards. There
were no ties. Regional Awards – Applications must be postmarked by February 14, 2014.
Please inform Soror Audrey Singleton if you are applying for an award because she needs to
mail an entrance fee.
Greenbriar Anniversary Celebration: We received a letter requesting Gamma Sigma Omega
to serve on committees for the anniversary. An Email will be sent for sorors to sign up to work
on committees.
Unfinished Business: Soror Terri Lewis – Precious Gems - Gave an update on Precious Gems
activities. Career Fair will be held today after chapter meeting. Names of Precious Gems, Team
Captains along with team members were read. Various suggestions for generating funds were
presented. i.e. write your check, sell dinners, ads and patrons, etc.
New Business: none
Philacter: Soror Melinda Miller: Congratulations to Soror Patricia Clark on her retirement from
the Georgia State Department of Revenue. Please see Sorors LaTonya Moore or Margaret Anne
Pearson to sign up for Relay for Life. Attendance: GSO 56 – 3 visiting sorors. $180 was
donated to Beach High School by sorors who are alumnae. Three new life memberships have
been submitted: Sorors Ivy Richardson, Vanessa Kaigler, and Renee McCollough. We have two
Silver Stars: Sorors Melinda Miller and Cheryl Davenport.
Adjourned at 11:37 AM.
Soror Mary Coleman, Grammateus
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Gamma Sigma Omega Chapter
Savannah, Georgia
Officer: Epistoleus Report
Executive Meeting: X Regular Meeting: X Date: March 8, 2014 Announcement_____ Report: X The following correspondence(s) were received: Thank You Card(s): From Chairman Al & Soror Diann Scott Other Cards: None Invitations: None Announcements: From candidates who are seeking election for the South Atlantic Regional Director’s position: Soror Shelia D. McMillan Soror Sarah R. Simmons Soror Sharon Brown Harriott Special Requests: None Soror Michelle Mincey-Gwyn Epistoleus
ALPHA KAPPA ALPHA SORORITY INC. GAMMA SIGMA OMEGA CHAPTER
SAVANNAH, GEORGIA
Officer: Basileus Executive Meeting: _____ Regular Meeting: ___X__ Date: _March 8, 2014 Announcement: _____X__ Report: ___X___ Recommendation: ______ As the official representative of our chapter, the following activities were completed:
February 13 – Phone conference with Soror Tara Scott-Brown re: Reinstatement of Gamma Upsilon
February 16 –Attended Reinstatement meeting for Gamma Upsilon
February 22 – Attended the Tri-Chapter Founders’ Day Luncheon in Midway, GA.
March 1 – Attended the Gamma Upsilon Chapter Operations workshop
March 2 – Attended Gamma Upsilon’s chapter meeting
March 5 – Attended the Keep Savannah Beautiful, Inc. and the City of Savannah Volunteer Appreciation Program
Kudos/Congratulations:
Congratulations to the 2014 Silver Stars: Soror Melinda Pippen-Miller and Soror Cheryl Dozier Davenport
Congratulations to Soror Mary Coleman on winning the Countess Cox Sisterhood Award! Upcoming Events:
SARC Registration closes March 7
April 2-6: South Atlantic Regional Conference, Jacksonville, FL
April Sorority meeting: Joint meeting hosted by Sigma Tau Chapter.
Operational Pointers:
Please remember that the Basileus is an ex-officio member of all committees; therefore, please inform the Basileus of all committee meetings/conference calls at least 48 hours in advance.
Sorors please remember that all officer/committee reports are required to be presented to the Executive Committee for discussion and/or approval before being presented to the body; therefore, following policies and protocol, I can no longer add you to the agenda at sorority meeting. If you have any questions and/or concerns, please let me know.
Please inform the Basileus and the Hodegos, Soror Tara Scott-Brown, of any sorors who experience a loss, become ill or are otherwise in need of our sisterly support and love.
Submitted by, Soror Tarangula B. Scott
ALPHA KAPPA ALPHA SORORITY, INC.
GAMMA SIGMA OMEGA CHAPTER
SAVANNAH, GEORGIA Officer: Hodegos
Executive Meeting __X__ Chapter Meeting __X__ Submitted: March 8, 2014
Chapter courtesies (cards) were extended to:
Soror Diann Scott for the loss of her Mother-in-Law
Soror Clemontine Washington for Day Surgery
Chapter Courtesies (gift cards) were extended to: none
Chapter Courtesies (flowers) were extended to: Soror Bette Milledge who was hospitalized
Ivy Beyond The Wall Ceremony: none
Kudos to the Sorors who served on our February Sisterly Chefs Team.
Below are the Sorors who are the designated Sisterly Chefs for the March & April meetings.
The captain/organizer is the first name listed for the month. Please remember that each group
has been allocated $90.00. Any amount over should be divided between the group members.
March April (Joint Meeting)
Queen Barnes Audrey Singleton
LaVertta Perry Jacquelyn Gilbert Grant
Lakecia Bryant Ethel Hunter
Annie Mahone Lolita Hickman
Albertha Collier Janice Bryant
Jessie Collier Deloach Eleanor Ginn
Ethel Hunter Lydia Young
Eleanor Murdock LaKyah Hatcher
Cheryl Dozier Elza Givens
Sheila Hutcherson Lucille Brown
Submitted by,
Soror Tara Scott-Brown, Hodegos
ALPHA KAPPA ALPHA SORORITY, INC. GAMMA SIGMA OMEGA CHAPTER
SAVANNAH, GEORGIA Committee: Program Executive Meeting ___ Regular Meeting _X___ Date: March 8, 2013 Announcement____________ Report ____X______ Recommendations ___X___
Overall Program Highlights
Soror Manitia Moultrie , South Atlantic Region Representative for the International Program Committee will submit our “MLK Day of Service” pictures and narrative to the Ivy Leaf.
The program committee will submit four scrapbooks for the Regional Program Awards. GSO Program committed presented an overview of Alpha Kappa Alpha Program to the
sorors of Gamma Upsilon on March 1, 2014
Keep Savannah Beautiful invited the Chapter to attend the “Keep Savannah Beautiful” Appreciation Banquet on March 4, 2014 at 5:30pm.
Gamma Sigma Omega Chapter Update I. Emerging Young Leaders Initiative –
1. The EYL members attended the Grand Festival Day on Saturday, February 8, 2014, at the Civic
Center.
2. The Emerging Young Leaders and Precious Gems participated a Career Fair on February 8 , 2014.
3. The EYL members will meet following our chapter meeting at the West Broad YMCA. Theme is
"Why is Community Service Important” and the guest speaker is Lady Mahogany.
II. Health Initiative- the chairpersons are LaTanya Thompson and Lorna Jackson.
1. On Friday, February 7, 2014 the Sorors hosted the “Pink Goes Red” event at the West
Broad YMCA. The following Sorors were present:
Julie Jackson Charlene Jones Dorothy Wilson Renee Grant Tarangula Barnes Sheila Hutcherson Albertha Collier Virginia Parham Connie Cooper Tara Scott-Brown Mary Coleman Maxine Jackson Denise Cooper Henrietta Gray Queen Barnes Dorothy Speed Terri Lewis Margaret Pearson Alvernia Jackson Joyce Dingle Emma Preer Latanya Thompson Moore Our Guest were:
Soror Debbie Hagins Soror Sheray Franklin Toby English
Melvin Nesbitt Melinda Bentley
2. The chapter will participate as a vender on Friday, April 11th for the Amerigroup Health Fair.
Asthma Awareness and Diabetics information will be distributed.
3. March is “Kidney Awareness Month” and “Colorectal Cancer Month”.
4. American Diabetes Alert Day is March 24th.
5. American Cancer Society “Relay for Life” will be held in May. Please see Soror Latanya, Soror Lorna
or Soror Margaret for more details.
III. Economic Security Initiative – the chairperson is Denise Cooper.
1. Our chapter will partner with EOA Savannah and City of Savannah to present a Housing Fair.
The first meeting was held on Tuesday, February 25, 2014 at 10:00am. Soror Renee and
Soror Terri attended the meeting. The next planning meeting will be held on March 11, 2014
at 10:00am.
2. There will be a “Balance your checkbook workshop” at the March Sorority Meeting for
“America Saves Back”.
IV. Social Justice and Human Rights Initiative – the chairperson is Clemontine Washington.
The March 6th “TakeBack the Night Walk” event in observance of Women
Empowerment Month will be rescheduled.
V. Global Poverty Initiative – the chairpersons are Taqwaa Saleem and Terri Lewis.
1. National Canned Food Month – On February 8, 2014 Gamma Sigma Omega, Alpha Kappa
Alpha Sorority donated non perishable food to “Blessings in a Book Bag” as part of the Global
Poverty initiative. These items were donated during the February Meeting.
Blessings In A Book Bag Inc. is a non profit organization based out of Savannah, GA at Bartow
Elementary that assist over 50 children and their families every Friday with a bag filled with non
perishable food to sustain them over the weekend. Blessing In A Book Bag Inc. is designed to
feed elementary school children on the weekends whose families qualify for the Free & Reduced
Meal Plan and have little or no food to eat on the weekends. Better test scores, improved reading
skills, positive behavior, improved health and increased attendance have all been attributed to the
success of this program. It costs $80 to feed one American school child in our program for an
entire 38-week school year. The Global Poverty Committee wishes to thank those Sorors who
generously donated to Blessing In A Book Bag Inc.
Elearnor Murdock Taqwaa Saleem Dorothy Wilson Margaret Pearson
Wanda Williams Terri Lewis Jessie Collier Deloach Latanya Thompson Moore
LaKiyah Hatcher Maxine Jackson Vedelle Williams Tamika M. Wright
Lakechia Bryant Tarangula Scott Vanessa Kaigler Dorothy Speed
Eleanor Ginn Joyce Dingle Charlene Jones Tara Scott-Brown
Virigina Parham Mary Coleman Renee Grant
The Old Savannah City Mission is a local 501 (c)(3) funded by people who care about the less fortunate
and demonstrate it by giving of their time, talent and treasure. The Old Savannah City Mission works
with a bare-bone Staff of seven employees. These dedicated servants work with hundreds of volunteers to
deliver services to our community most vulnerable and needy citizens in a highly cost effective way. The
Old Savannah Mission is located on 2414 Bull Street. The Global Poverty Committee wishes to thank
those Sorors who volunteered to participate at the Old Savannah City Mission. On March 3rd
, the
following Sorors participated Terri Lewis, Renee Grant, Mary C. Coleman, Virginia M. Parham, Charlene
E. Jones, Audrey B. Singleton, Joyce Dingle, Sharon Savage-Watson from Gamma Sigma Omega
Chapter and Christian Upkins, Samecia Smith, Erika Moultrie, and Lanea Dunn from Sigma Tau. They
served 68 and women meals on March 3, 2014. Gamma Sigma Omega and Sigma Tau chapters
volunteer to serve meals at the Old Savannah City Mission the first Monday of each month. The next
event will be held on Monday, April 7, 2014.
2. Proposal for Heifer International Fundraiser.
Don’t forget to have your Smart buck validated at each GSO Program event that you attend. At
the end of year, the Soror who attended the most GSO Program events will win a prize.
Submitted by
Soror Renee Grant
Anti-Basileus
Gamma Sigma Omega Chapter Fundraiser
Mini Ipad 32GB Raffle Proposal
Proceeds will be donated to Heifer International
Event: Fundraiser for Heifer International – Mini Ipad 32GB Raffle Proposed Dates: April – June 2014 or Fall 2014 Proposal: Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Gamma Sigma Omega Chapter, Global Poverty Committee is seeking approval for a fundraising event from April to June 2014 or Fall 2014 for the sole purpose of donating the proceeds to Heifer International. Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority selected Heifer International as one of its charities of choice during the term of International President, Carolyn House Stewart. Supporting the platform of "Global Leadership Through Timeless Service" Stewart rallied AKA's 260,000 members in the effort to raise awareness of and funds for the work of Heifer International in Kenya and Ecuador. Heifer International is a global nonprofit with a proven solution to ending hunger and poverty in a sustainable way. Heifer helps empower millions of families to lift them out of poverty and hunger to self-reliance through gifts of livestock, seeds and trees and extensive training, which provide a multiplying source of food and income. Proposed Estimated Budget:
Income figures:
IPAD Mini raffle figure is based on a donation of $10 per ticket for 200 tickets.
Donations are any additional income. Expense figures:
All expense figures are based on the estimated costs of: o Mini IPad 32GB - $339.00 - 399.99 plus taxes;
INCOME Budget
Mini Ipad 32 GB Raffle Tickets $2,000.00
Donations $50.00
INCOME TOTAL $2,050.00
EXPENSE
Mini Ipad 32 GB ($400.00)
Printed Tickets ($100.00)
Miscellaneous ($50.00)
EXPENSE TOTAL ($550.00)
o 200 printed tickets with perforated tabs; & o Miscellaneous - i.e. office supplies, additional printing.
Proposed Plan: Tickets will be provided at the April 2014 meeting for donations. The Basileus, Program Chair,
and Global Poverty Committee members (8 Sorors) will be given at least 10 raffle tickets for the
Mini Ipad. We will also ask other Sorors to assist us with the sale of the tickets. Additional
tickets will be provided upon request. The goal is to sell at least 200 tickets.
Heifer International charity will be highlighted throughout this fundraising effort.
Submitted by Global Poverty Committee
ALPHA KAPPA ALPHA SORORITY, INC. GAMMA SIGMA OMEGA CHAPTER
Remove the words “love and” from the introduction. The correct saying is “To Madam Basileus and all others who serve Alpha Kappa Alpha, Good Morning…”
This greeting is stated only by the first speaker
All others who follow, need only acknowledge the leader
The phrase, “Protocol having been established..” is out of order 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 Alpha Kappa Alpha National Hymn
Sorors should not sway while singing the Hymn
Do not cross arms when singing the Hymn in public
It is “we strive AND we do; It is NOT “we strive AS we do”
”to thy honor” copy righted version
”So together anew, we will pledge our faith and united we’ll forge a way” 61st South Atlantic Regional Conference Protocol reminders:
1. Business attire, unless otherwise noted, is required for plenary sessions. Flip-flop type shoes
and sneakers are unacceptable.
2. Sorors must wear their badge for all meetings and events.
3. Only members with badges will be admitted to plenary sessions.
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 of the Supreme Basileus is giving her address to the delegation
7. Respect designated seating for delegates, Diamond/Golden Sorors, the physically challenged
and reserved seating for conference guests.
8. Turn off all electronic communication devices. Please step out of the meeting if you must use
a phone.
9. Table hostesses are beneficial during meal functions to remind us to keep quiet during presentations and/or performances at the dais.
10. Please be considerate of other conference attendees and take only ONE
gift when they are distributed at functions.
11. Refrain from overloading your plate during receptions. One of two of each food item is appropriate.
12. Must purchase ticket to attend all paid meal functions including Mary Shy Scott Leadership
Breakfast, Norma Solomon White Legacy Luncheon, Undergraduate Luncheon (except Undergraduates) and Golden/Silver Star Reception.
2014 Regional Conference Attire
Event Attire
Pre-Conference Fun Night AKA Paraphernalia
EAF Luncheon Business Green/White
Committee Meetings Business Casual
Pre-Conference Workshop Business Casual
Diamond/Golden/Silver Star Ritzy with Silver and/or Gold
Public Meeting Business
Mary Shy Scott Leadership Breakfast Business
Plenary Sessions Business (No pants for Rededication Ceremony)
Solomon White Legacy Luncheon Pink & Green (Hat Optional)
Step Show and Stroll Competition Casual/AKA Paraphernalia
Workshops Business
Undergraduate Luncheon Chapter Business Attire
Plenary Sessions Business
Dinner/Dance Gala Semi-Formal (Glitz and Glam)
Ivy Beyond the Wall Ceremony Seasonal White dress or suit (no color trim), white shoes, and complimentary hose Pants and hats are not permitted
Ecumenical Worship Service Business
Closing Plenary Session Business
Submitted by, Soror LaShawna K. Mullgrav
ALPHA KAPPA ALPHA SORORITY, INC.
SIGMA TAU CHAPTER
ARMSTRONG ATLANTIC STATE UNIVERSITY
SAVANNAH, GEORGIA
Committee/Officer: Graduate Advisor– AASU Graduate Advisor: Soror Audrey B. Singleton
Executive Meeting _ _ Regular Meeting X _ Date 3-8-14
Good Afternoon Madame Basileus The Savannah Pan-Hellenic Council met on Monday February 10th, 2014, we are in the process of completing our calendar of activities/events for the year. Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., Mu Phi Graduate Chapter will be having their annual Omega Mardi Gras on Friday March 28th, 2014 at the Savannah Civic Center from 8pm-2:30am. Tickets are $25 in Advance, $35 at the door and $250 for a Table in advance. I have 10 tickets at this time if any sorors are interested. The Greek Picnic will be held on June 21st, 2014 at Lake Myer. The cost for each person will be $3.00, 12noon until 6pm; more information forthcoming. Homecoming is Saturday October 4th, 2014. The Pan-Hellenic Council will be having their Annual Greek Homecoming Celebration during Homecoming, date to be announced at the next meeting. Sisterly yours Soror Hope Johnson GSO-Pan-Hellenic Council Representative
ALPHA KAPPA ALPHA SORORITY, INC.
SIGMA TAU CHAPTER
ARMSTRONG ATLANTIC STATE UNIVERSITY
SAVANNAH, GEORGIA
Committee __AWARDS______________________
Executive Meeting _X____ Regular Meeting ______ Date _March 8, 2014_____