things

International connection and social action committee

Identify + study national and international issues which impact quality of life

Empower ‘08

2026-2030 advocacy agenda

Connection + social action committee

Educating and engaging individuals in voting

Voter turnout and civic participation

AKA is a ____ nonprofit organization

501( c ) ( 7 )

Empower ‘08 calls To action

Educate

Mobilize

Get out the vote (GOTV)

Educate

Educate 8 people in regards to voting/elections

Register

Register 8 people to Vote

Get out the vote

Get 8 people to the polls- rides, reminders, accountability partners

2026-2030 primary initiative name

Championing service

2026-2030 signature program

AKA foster the future

Educational supper + advocacy

Initiative 1

Support students of all ages

Advocacy, appreciation, professional development

Expand access to college readiness.

Family matters

Initiative 2

Promoting connection, safety, stability

Health and well being awareness

Imitative 3

Improving health and wellbeing in our communities

Economic growth + success

initative 4

Sustainable wealth, financial stability, entrepreneurship, economic opportunity

Environmental and sustainable action

initiative 5

Environmental responsibility and sustainability

art advocacy and cultural awareness

initiative 6

preserving and celebrating the arts; highlight AA culture/contributions; expand education;support emerging artists

the global community

initiative 7

strengthening global awareness and international impact

the undergraduate impact agenda

initiative 8

internal program

empowering undergraduate members through support, leadership development, advocacy, and opportunities

AKA brand is

a concept held in our minds and hearts when though of

a promise of what the organization represents and what it means to those who engage

brand guidelines

consistency and recogntion

consistent use of the logo, font, photographic style, and key messages

sorority crest

registered with a trademark by the US patent and trademark office

january 15, 1908

where is the trademark located on the sorority crest

the 20 minute mark (as if looking at a clock), the bottom left corner, below the banner/ribbon

verifying authorized v. unauthorized crests

check for accuracy in the greek symbols, etc. colors may vary regardless.

branding DONT’S

distort the image of the crest

place the image of the crest over an image

terms like “the k’s” or “J15”

pose like any fraternities

tattoo any sorority symbols/branding

logo placement

cod of arms should be to the left

no more than two logos on any media

3 intentions with branding

promoting public awareness

informing and educating the public

dispel myths and stereottypes

For Members Only Federal Credit Union

first black owned, woman led, sorority based digital banking financial institution

primary photography

action based

not posed

service, events

secondary photography

posed

forums, events etc

social media guidelines

posting regarding AKA business

displaying inappropriate messages/pictures of members or chapters

no using the title “soror” or any sorority greek titles

chapter accounts ran entirely by the chapter

what do when there are branding errors?

remove immediately

use as a teaching moment

notify the regional representative to the communications committee

Boule

the governing legislative body AND the biannual convention

neophyte

member on a line of newest initiates

“Supreme”

designation that precedes titles of key directorate offices (basileus, anti-basileus, secretary, etc.)

Basileus

highest ranking international or chapter officer

Anti Basileus

Second in command to the basileus

PEARLS of conflict

P-Perspective

E-Engage and Emphasize

A- Acknowledge

R- Resist involving other members

L- Listen actively/watch nonverbal language

S- suggest ways you can move forward

P in PEARLS of conflict

Perspective- try to understand

7 keys to conflict resolution

1. Identify the root of the problem

2. Never assume

3. Be the best communicator

4. Anticipate conflict

5. Be strategic

6. Don’t be afraid to ask for help

7. Listen