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Pink goes Red

Don’ t f o rg e t t o Wear Red f o r

Chap t e r Mee t ing!

February 2014 Kappa Omega Newsletter

Volume 4, Issue 32

Promoting a Legacy of Service, Leadership and Sisterhood  

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. P.O. Box 50081 Kappa Omega Chapter Atlanta, GA 30302

The Sisterhood Connection  

The Si s t e r hood Con nec t i on

2014 Chapter Officers

Basileus Franka H. Young

Anti-Basileus

Charlotte M. Atkins

Grammateus Katrina Wilson

Anti-Grammateus

Joyce Spaulding

Epistoleus Antwoinette Burney

Tamiouchos

Lynn Jones

Pecunious Grammateus Annette Hall

Hodegos

Kecia Bonds

Philacter Mary Jimerson

Parliamentarian

Muriel Jones

Ivy Leaf Reporter LeKeisha D. Jackson

Graduate Advisor

Richardean Few

Historian Doris Stroud

Chaplain

Melva Costen

Custodian Delores Cross

Standards Chairman

Janis Drake  

A Sisterly Message from the Basileus Greetings Sorors, I hope that you were safe and warm these past few days while we endured yet another winter storm after only two weeks of recovering from Winter Storm Leon. For those of you who lost power for several hours or a few days, I hope that not only has your power been restored, but your sense of safety and normalcy as well. February is heart and history month. I hope you take the time to spend quality time with your loved ones to let them know how much they mean to you! Happy Valentine’s Day! This is also the month that we celebrate innovative Black Americans who cemented footsteps in American History. In 1976, the informal expansion of Negro History Week to Black History Month was officially recognized by the U.S. government, as a part of the United States Bicentennial. President Gerald Ford urged Americans to "seize the opportunity to honor the too-often neglected accomplishments of black Americans in every area of endeavor throughout our history. We honor all of our Black history makers…past, present, and future!!! Did you know that one woman dies every minute from heart disease? Black women suffer rates of heart disease twice as high as those among white women. Some of the factors that contribute to this disparity include higher rates of overweight and obesity, higher rates of elevated cholesterol levels and high blood pressure and limited awareness of our elevated risks. This is no longer a “man’s disease”, but it is a “silent killer” because it often has no symptoms or presents pain that is barely noticeable. Although chest pain is the symptom most commonly associated with a heart attack, women may have chest pain that is not the most prominent or troubling symptom or may not experience chest pain at all. Sorors, please educate yourselves and love your heart. Don’t forget to wear RED to chapter meeting in recognition of the American Heart Association’s “Go Red” initiative and Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority’s commitment toward “Pink goes Red.” With Sisterly Love,

Soror Franka H. Young Basileus

DON’T FORGET TO WEAR Red ON SATURDAY!!!

The Si s t e rh ood Conne c t i on The Si s t e rh ood Conn ec t i on

Anti-Basileus & Program Chairman

GLOBAL LEADERSHIP THROUGH TIMELESS SERVICE

The love in your heart wasn’t put there to stay,

Love isn’t love until you give it away.

LOVE – LOVE LOVE

Yes, Sorors. February is indeed the Love Month and I love, I love, I LOVE a WHOLE LOT OF THINGS. I love the way Kappa Omega welcomes our visitors and embraces them warmly. I love the way our Initiative Chairpersons emcompass the vision and seek to make it a reality. I love the way Sorors responded to the Initiatives on Parade and signed up in large numbers to become new or returning members to our National Initiatives/Committees. I love the way Soror Sarah Williams decided to mentor Soror Tameka Dukes and Voila – OUTSTANDING EYL SUMMIT was the result. I love the way Soror LeShunder McQueen eased the worries of Soror Brenda Moss when Soror Brenda found herself incapacitated for a few weeks and unable to serve. I love the way Soror Melva Costen inspires us with meditative moments. I love the way Soror Antwoinette Burney, a recent graduate of Valdosta State University, has assumed the role of Epistoleus with much grace and sophistication. I love the way our Basileus, Soror Franka, is cognizant of our time and seeks to make every moment memorable. I love, I love, I love a whole lot of things. I love the way Soror Kimberly Alexander seeks to keep us healthy by exercising and eating nutritious foods. I love the way Soror Jan Hilliard is leading us with finesse to become outstanding leaders both in the Sorority and other Civic organizations. Yes, Sorors, I love Soror Tracy Rolle’s insistence on our becoming Economically Secure. I love having Soror Shelia Driver at the forefront of our involvement with Social Justice and Human Rights. I love how we all work together to ensure the successes that we continue to enjoy.

I love it that most of the Initiatives are beginning to prepare scrapbooks to be displayed at the South Atlantic Regional Conference. I love, I love, I love. I love a whole lot of things. I love that PINK is going RED this month at our February 15th. Chapter Meeting. We are wearing RED and we are each bringing $1 to donate to the American Heart Fund. I love that on Friday, February 21st. the Health Initiative is inviting us to Roc House Fitness and Spa for Women’s Only Event – 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. (see Flyer).

February is traditionally thought of as the month of love and so I add my love note to each one of you, my dear Sorors.

LOVE is Patient, LOVE is Kind – I am Yours, and YOU are mine.

Love ya,

                                                                                                                                                               Soror Charlotte M. Atkins [email protected]

kmko  

Hodegos Report Prayer Request

• Soror Brenda Moss had a bad fall on January 26th and cracked her pelvis. She is now recuperating at home. 2478 Wynncreek Dr. SW Atlanta, GA 30331 404-349-1807

• Soror Clara Williams had surgery in January and

hasn’t been able to get out to any sorority activities. She has 3 more weeks of recovery and is now resting at home. 44 River Park Dr. NW Atlanta, GA 30328 404-797-5730

• Soror Nellie Myers is having a procedure to determine if she can have surgery. Nellie L. Myers 500 Richard Allen Blvd. #334 Atlanta, GA 30331 404-505-5035

Please keep our Sorors in your thoughts and prayers.

Soror Kecia Bonds, Hodegos C: 404-617-7204 E: [email protected]

The Si s t e rh ood Conn ec t i on

Nominating Report Congratulations are extended to the following Kappa Omega Sorors elected to serve during our upcoming South Atlantic Regional Conference (SARC) in April:

• Mae Austin • Antwoinette Burney • Monica Dukes • Monica Goolsby • Lynn Jones • Fredreca King • Tuwaner Lamar • Tracy Rolle • Sherry Ware

Sorors Sharalyn Daniel & Sharon Willis will serve as our alternate delegates. Due to unforeseen scheduling conflicts for Soror Tuwaner Lamar and Soror Antwoinette Burney, they will not be able to attend our SARC. Our 2 Alternate Delegates will serve in their place. Now that we have taken care of our SARC Delegate Elections, we will now begin preparations to elect our Boule Delegates to attend our conference in Charlotte, North Carolina during July. Please come prepared to submit names from the floor of our sorors who have NOT served as a Delegate within the last five years (5) and are financially active. The Nominating Committee is respectfully asking for fifteen (15) names from the floor during our February Chapter meeting to insure that we can successfully fill the nine (9) slots assigned to Kappa Omega, along with the three (3) automatic slots for our Basileus, Anti-Basileus & Grad-Advisor. During our Chapter Meeting in March, we will conduct our on-site electronic election of our '2014 certified Boule delegates. All delegates are asked to return from their respective conference attended with a written report for Kappa Omega. Sisterly Submitted, Soror Willene White-Smith Nominating Chairman

The Si s t e rh ood Conn ec t i on

Pearls of Membership

The Membership committee would like to welcome the following 2014 Reactivation/Transfers:

Karen Beck Marie Blake Frances Booker Courtenay Bussey Sulean Carruthers Jenay Christy Verna Colson Geraldine Dodson Nakia Fowler Kenya Fulton Bridgette Grant Rosa Hadley Betty Hall Norma Heard Gwendolyn Hyman Eleanor Robinson Shirlene Rogers Jacqueline Rose Sandra Leslie Deborah Lewis Tanya Mitchell Shirley Seymour Rebecca Dashiell-Mitchell Hattie Shipp JoAnn Simpson Mary Ware Annette Wright Sorors, please welcome our Pearls with open arms. We are so glad that they have decided to make Kappa Omega their home!! Sisterly, Soror Anna Jones, Membership Chairman

Soror Ethel Foster, Co-Chairman

Soror Betty Johnson, Co-Chairman

Health - Initiative II  

February’s Healthy Recipe

The  Best  Chocolate  Pudding  (It’s  Chocolate  Avocado  Pudding!)  Ingredients:  ½  very  ripe  medium  avocado  2  TB  cocoa  powder  2  TB  milk  1  TB  honey  1/2  tsp  vanilla      Directions:  Blend  it  all  together  in  a  food  processor  and  enjoy!      

Have you…..

…..been told by people that you can burn?

…..found a way to make traditional dishes more healthy?

……always wanted your recipes put in a cookbook for all to see?

Submit your recipe to the Kappa Omega Health Initiative for a chance to be published in our 1st annual healthy cookbook. Recipes must be submitted by February 15th at the chapter meeting.

Be a part of Kappa Omega history!

Soror Kimberly Alexander, Chairman

The Si s t e rh ood Conn ec t i on

Let’s  Do  It  Again!!  

Become  a  Deputy  Registrar  

We need at least 25 Sorors, so please sign up.

Contact Soror Freidia Dinkins @ [email protected] or 770-949-0033.

A sing up sheet will also be available at our next Sorority Meeting.

The Deputy Registrar Training workshop will be held at the Ivy Community Center.

The workshop will be in March, date TBA.

The AKA Connection Committee

Movin' To Cure Heart Disease

The Health Initiative will host the Party Hearty Zumbathon where proceeds go to the American Heart Association in support of women and the treatment of cardiovascular disease. The event will be held on Friday, February 21, 2014 from 5:30pm – 7:00pm:

Roc House Women’s Fitness Spa 3402 Piedmont Rd, NE, Atlanta

(In Buckhead, near Peachtree and Piedmont)

$10 in advance / $15 at the door

Dance for a great cause!

Ivy C ommuni t y Foun da t i on , In c.

The Ivy Community Center offers:

• Event room with 16,350 Square feet • Food prep area • Tables and chairs available • DJ Booth • Dance Floor • Stage • Coat Room / Ticket Booth • Separate Garden room ( 2100 square feet) • Parking • Accessible to persons with disabilities

Don't Wait, Book Today! For Booking Information please contact the Building manager.

Ms. Bettye Boyd, Building Manager [email protected]

404-696-2312 404-349-9682

Hours: By Appointment Only

Visit us at www.ivycommunityfoundationga.org

2014 Pink Cultured Pearl Cotillion

The 2013-2014 Debutante Program & Cotillion will be starting very soon and we are looking forward to a wonderful year. We are looking to have at least 30 pre debs and 30 debs. Please see me for more information. Also, we are always looking for more committee members so please let me know if you are interested. Sincerely, Mrs. Billette Owens-Ashford Debutante Cotillion Chairman [email protected]  

Foundation New Center Projects

Have you noticed a new face to our building including the signage? Thanks to Thelma Bowen and her group for the signage and Delores Cross and her group for the painting of the front of the building. Thanks to all of those Sorors who participated financially to make these accomplishments possible. There are other groups working to accomplish additional projects. Please join one of them. There will be sign-up sheets again at our next meeting.

• Francis Pinkston – steps to main floor • Mae Austin – water leaks • Billette Owens-Ashford – front entrance • Sherry Ware – audio system • Ethel Mallory – black top parking lot • Shirlene Johnson – baseboards • Linda Thompson – garden room air

Let’s all join together to make our building the showcase we want it to be.

THE SISTERHOOD CONNECTION IS A

PUBLICATION OF THE KAPPA OMEGA

CHAPTER OF ALPHA KAPPA

ALPHA SORORITY, INCORPORATED

THE SISTERHOOD CONNECTION ALPHA KAPPA ALPHA SORORITY, INC. KAPPA OMEGA CHAPTER P.O. BOX 50081 ATLANTA, GEORGIA 30302  

TO ALL SORORS BORN IN THE MONTH OF

FEBRUARY  

Important Dates to Remember

February 17, 2014 – AKA Day at the Capitol April 2-6, 2014 – South Atlantic Regional Conference, Jacksonville, FL Early Bird Registration is $150.00 and ends February 15. Late Registration is $225.00 and ends March 7. Please visit the South Atlantic website at akasouthatlanticregion.org to register.