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These question-and-answer flashcards summarize key dates, people, symbols, initiatives, and organizational facts about Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated and the Beta Alpha Chapter at FAMU.

On what date was Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated founded?

January 15, 1908.

Where was Alpha Kappa Alpha founded?

Howard University, Washington, D.C.

How many women founded Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated?

Nine women.

What is the motto of Alpha Kappa Alpha?

“By Culture and By Merit.”

When was Alpha Kappa Alpha incorporated?

January 29, 1913.

What are the official colors of Alpha Kappa Alpha?

Salmon Pink and Apple Green.

What symbol represents Alpha Kappa Alpha?

The Ivy Leaf.

What flower is associated with Alpha Kappa Alpha?

The Pink Tea Rose.

What is the official badge of Alpha Kappa Alpha?

A green-enameled ivy leaf rimmed with pearls.

How many chapters does Alpha Kappa Alpha have worldwide?

1,096 chapters.

What is the official publication of Alpha Kappa Alpha?

Ivy Leaf magazine, first published in 1921.

Who is the current (2022-2026) International President & CEO of Alpha Kappa Alpha?

Danette Anthony Reed.

What is the membership size of Alpha Kappa Alpha?

More than 380,000 members initiated worldwide.

Name the five basic tenets of Alpha Kappa Alpha’s mission.

1) High scholastic & ethical standards, 2) Unity & friendship among college women, 3) Help alleviate problems of girls & women, 4) Maintain progressive interest in college life, 5) ‘Service to All Mankind.’

Which chapter is the first undergraduate chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha and where was it chartered?

Beta Alpha Chapter, chartered at Florida A&M University (FAMU) on May 21, 1932.

In which region is Beta Alpha Chapter located?

South Atlantic Region.

Who is the South Atlantic Regional Director?

Tiffany Moore Russell.

List the three states in the South Atlantic Region.

Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina.

What cluster is the Beta Alpha Chapter in?

Cluster 4.

Name any three nations (outside the U.S.) that have Alpha Kappa Alpha chapters.

Examples: Bahamas, Bermuda, Canada, Germany, Japan, Liberia, Nigeria, South Korea, South Africa, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, U.S. Virgin Islands (any three).

Who created the name, motto, and colors for Alpha Kappa Alpha?

Beulah Elizabeth Burke.

Which founder served as the first president of Alpha Kappa Alpha?

Lucy Diggs Slowe.

Which founder is known as the visionary and principal founder?

Ethel Hedgemon (Lyle).

Who was the first Ivy Beyond the Wall?

Majorie Hill.

Which founder was the first treasurer of the sorority?

Anna Easter Brown.

Who wrote the first constitution and bylaws of Alpha Kappa Alpha?

Margaret Flagg Holmes (helped write them).

Name the five women who chartered Beta Alpha Chapter at FAMU in 1932.

Bernice Gordon Greene, Vivian Lester Henry, Richie Bell Walker, Rhoda Cargyle, and Vivian Ellis Ingram.

Identify at least two of the six administration initiatives under 'Soaring to Greater Heights of Service and Sisterhood.'

Strengthen Our Sisterhood (foundation) and five program initiatives: Empower Our Families, Build Our Economic Wealth, Enhance Our Environment, Advocate for Social Justice, Uplift Our Local Community (any two of these).

What is the Foundation Initiative for the 2022-2026 administration?

Strengthen Our Sisterhood.

Which initiative includes the Childhood Hunger Initiative Power Pack (AKA CHIPP™)?

Empower Our Families.

What is 'For Members Only™ Federal Credit Union'?

The first Black-owned, woman-led, sorority-based digital banking financial institution in U.S. history, launched by Alpha Kappa Alpha.

During which month are Black Dollar Days held?

June.

Which program encourages chapters to plant trees and develop gardens?

Enhance Our Environment.

Name one focus area under Advocate for Social Justice.

Examples: Voter Education, Registration & Mobilization; Public Policy Forums; Candidate Forums; A Public Servant’s Guide (any one).

What is the mission phrase often used to describe Alpha Kappa Alpha’s service?

“Service to All Mankind.”

What phrase is used to describe Alpha Kappa Alpha as a premier organization?

Often hailed as “America’s premier Greek-letter organization for African American women.”

Who were 'The Sophomores' and why were they important?

Seven honor students from the Class of 1910 who were added without initiation to ensure continuity; they later helped incorporate Alpha Kappa Alpha.

Name any two of 'The Sophomores.'

Norma Boyd, Ethel Jones (Mowbray), Alice Murray, Sarah Meriweather (Nutter), Joanna Berry (Shields), Carrie Snowden, Harriet Terry (any two).

What are the four words represented by the T.U.N.E. acronym emphasized by Beta Alpha?

Transcend, Unite, Nurture, Empower.

What poem begins with “Excuses are tools of the incompetent…”?

“Excuses.”

Define the term 'Discretion' as recited in the lecture notes poem.

Using judgment of speech and action, recognizing much business one hears is not one’s own to share.

What happens to a member under suspension in Alpha Kappa Alpha?

She is disqualified from participating in all Sorority activities until restored to good standing by the Regional Director with approval of the International President.

What does expulsion mean in Alpha Kappa Alpha?

Permanent revocation of membership in the Sorority.

Where is The Ivy Center, Alpha Kappa Alpha’s corporate headquarters, located?

5656 Stony Island Avenue, Chicago, Illinois.

Who is the Executive Director at The Ivy Center?

Jacquelyn Lewis Young.

Which philanthropic arm of Alpha Kappa Alpha awards scholarships, fellowships, and grants?

Alpha Kappa Alpha Educational Advancement Foundation (AKA-EAF).

What year was the AKA Educational Advancement Foundation established?

1980.

Name one corporate sponsor mentioned in the notes.

Examples: AARP Real Possibilities, GEICO Member Discount, For Members Only Credit Union (any one).

What is the brother fraternity to Alpha Kappa Alpha?

Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated.

When and where was Alpha Phi Alpha founded?

December 4, 1906 at Cornell University.

What are Alpha Phi Alpha’s colors?

Old Gold and Black.

What is the “We Are One” AKA Service Day?

An annual MLK Day of Service where all members volunteer side-by-side in their communities.

Which program creates small groups to foster tighter bonds among sorors?

AKA Soror Squads.

Who is Miss Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated (Royal Court title) according to the notes?

Chloe Fisher.

Who is Miss Beta Alpha?

Sydney Bellamy.

What title does Erin Holloway hold in the Royal Court?

Miss Pink & Green.

How many international presidents has Alpha Kappa Alpha had to date?

Thirty.

What is the mission statement of AKA-EAF?

To promote lifelong learning by securing charitable contributions, gifts, and endowed funds to award scholarships, fellowships, and grants.