flamingos

flower

pink rose tea

how is membership in AKA classified

Undergrad- working toward bachelor's degree

Graduate- received a bachelors degree

General- soror who is financially active but does not belong to a grad chapter in her area

Associate- soror who did not complete her undergrad

Honorary- woman who is bestowed membership for high ethical standards

Life- soror who as been a member for 25+ years and has been financially active for 10+ years

what is the ivy leaf?

The official (organ) publication of the sorority. First published in 1921

Why was Alpha Kappa Alpha incorporated?

To ensure perpetuity (so the sorority can last forever and won't just go away over time - legally)

What is the founding date and university of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated?

December 4, 1906, Cornell University

What is the founding date and university of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated?

January 15, 1908, Howard University

What is the founding date and university of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Incorporated?

January 5, 1911, Indiana University

What is the founding date and university of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Incorporated?

November 17, 1911, Howard University

What is the founding date and university of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated?

January 13, 1913, Howard University

What is the founding date and university of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Incorporated?

January 9, 1914, Howard University

What is the founding date and university of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated?

January 16, 1920, Howard University

What is the founding date and university of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Incorporated?

November 12, 1963, Butler University

What is the founding date and university of Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Incorporated?

September 19, 1963, Morgan State University

what does the acronym T.U.N.E. stand for?

Transced any limitations we have put on ourselves

Unite and work together to reach our ambitous goals

Nuture one another in the beauty of this sisterhood we treasure so dearly; and

Empower ourselves and our communites through continuous learning and improvement

what is the motto?

by culture and by merit

who is the Mid-Atlantic Regional Director? what states does she oversee?

-Nadine Vargas Stewart-

131 chapters

North Carolina, The Common Wealth of Virginia

who is the South Atlantic Regional Director? what states does she oversee?

-Tiffany Moore Russel-

187 chapters 125 Grad Chapters 62 Undg Chapters

Florida, South Carolina, Gerogia

who is the Nouth Atlantic Regional Director? what states does she oversee?

-Elicia Pegues Spearman-

144 chapters

Massachusetts, Maine, Eastern NY, Eastern Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, New Jersey, Delaware, Connecticut, Maryland, Washington D.C, New Hampshire

who is the South Central Regional Director? what states does she oversee?

-Joya T. Hayes-

134 Chapters

Arkansas, Louisiana, Texas, New Mexico

who is the Central Regional Director? what states does she oversee?

-Kihana W. Davis-

94 Chapters

Wisconsin, Illinois, Kentucky, St. Louis, Cape Girardeau, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota

who is the International Regional director? what areas does she oversee?

-Carrie J. Clark-

18 chapters

Liberia

Bahamas

U.S. Virgin Islands

Germany

South Korea

Bermuda

Japan

Canada

South Africa

the United Arab Emirates

Nigeria

who is the South Eastern Regional Director? what states does she oversee?

-Tracey Morant Adams-

110 Chapters

Tennessee, Alabama, and Mississippi

who is the Great Lakes Regional Director? what states does she oversee?

-Gwendolyn L. Kirtley-

89 Chapters

Ohio, West Virginia, Michigan, Western Pennsylvania, Western NY

how many officers make up the current directorate?

18 Sorors

who is the supreme basileus?

Danette Anthony Reed

who is the first supreme basileus?

Charletta Wilson Jacks

who is the second supreme basileus?

Alysse Guerrier

who is the supreme grammateus?

Carolyn Gause Randolph

who is the supreme tamiouchos?

Karla A. Hall

who is the supreme parlimentarian?

Martha Perrine Beard

how many regional directors (regions) are there?

10

who are the two undergraduate members-at-large?

Imani Butts & Makayla Chanel Brown

what is the order of rank at chapter event?

chapter basileus, supreme basileus, regional director

what is the directorate?

the governing body of AKA when Boule is not in session.

what is the highest honor, which the sorority can give?

honorary membership

diamond - 75 years

who was elected as the first president?

Lucy Diggs Slowe

what is a sorority?

A society for women with selective membership limited by the invitation of persons who are already members.

differentiate between undergraduate and graduate chapters?

undergraduate: a student pursuing a bachelor degree

graduate: a member with a degree

which states make up the region where you live?

3

how often does Boule meet?

Biennially (every 2 years)

who is the Regional Director of your region? what is her role?

-Tiffany Moore Russel-

supervise the chapters within her assigned region and investigates any matters

how does AKA define hazing?

any activity expected of someone joining or participating in a group that humiliates, degrades, abuses, or endangers them regardless of a person's willingness to participate

what are the colors?

salmon pink and apple green

what is the Boule?

The periodic assembly of the total membership

name a significant event in your region?

clusters

First Friday

Alpha Kappa Alpha Street Way

who is the president of the chapter? what is her role?

-Jaliah Luciano-

preside over all meetings to insure due observance of the Constitution & Bylaws of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc

What does the designation "Ivy Beyond the Wall" signify?

a deceased soror

what is the sorority's board of directors called?

directorate

what is the purpose of the anti-hazing policy?

To ensure that all members are treated with dignity and respect.

what is the Greek word for President?

basileus

- ex-officio of every committee (member of all committees except audit and nominating)

- grants final approval to all things in the sorority

- runs chapter meetings.

what is the Greek word for Vice-President?

anti-Basileus

- automatically becomes Program chairman

- works with chairman of different committees and initiatives to execute program events.

what is the Greek word for Secretary?

grammateus

- makes sure that the chapter has accurate minutes (notes) sent out to the body for review

- records all motions and business transactions.

- serves on executive committee.

- anti Grammateus will step in, in absence of the grammateus.

what is the Greek word for Corresponding Secretary?

epistoleus

- ensures that chapter correspondence and communications are sent out accordingly

- edits and publishes the chapter newsletter

- runs chapter email address.

what at is the Greek word for Treasurer?

tamiouchos

- collects money from the Pecunious Grammateus

-never collects money directly from members

- makes deposits of fundsreconsiles monly reports

- serves as the chairmain of the budget community.

what is the Greek word for Financial Secretary?

pecunious grammateus

- collects money directly from members and hands to Tamiochous

- serves on the budget and finance committee.

- keeps a register of all sorors.

- sings checks in the absence of the Tamiochus or Basileus.

what is the Greek word for Hostess?

hodegos

- greets all members and introduces visitors

- serves on social committees.

what is the Greek word for Sergeant-at-Arms?

philacter

- guards the door and shall ascertain when a quorum has been reached and notify the Basileus

what are the six initiaties?

strengthen our sisterhood

empower our families

uplift our local community

build financial wealth

advocate for social justice

enchance our enviornment

what is initiation?

the ceremony at which a candidate takes the final vows to the sorority and declares an allegiance from which she cannot later withdraw

where is the soror code of ethics located?

the official guide to Alpha Kappa Alpha protocal, page 9n manual of standard procedure page 85

what is the corporate office address and their number?

5656 South Stony Island Avenue Chicago, IL 60637

773-684-1282

how many clusters are in our region?

19

By whom was Ethel Hedgemon Lyle influenced?

Tremain Robinson and Elizabeth Appa Cook, schoolteachers

soror

a term used by members of a sorority to refer to one another, and it means "sister"

when was the first national office opened?

October 8, 1949

when and where was Alpha Kappa Alpha founded?

January 15, 1908 at Howard University, Washington, DC

Minor Hall

when was the first international chapter charted? where was it located?

Eta Beta Omega Monrovia, Liberia in 1957

what is the purpose of soror code of ethics?

To provide structure and organization and provides a uniform guideline for members behavior

Who was the moving spirit in the establishment of Alpha Kappa Alpha?

Ethel Hedgeman Lyle

In 1965, Alpha Kappa Alpha became the first sorority to

operate a federal job training center for women (Job Corp)

state the sorority's purpose as written in the Constitution

1) To cultivate and encourage high scholastic and ethical standards.

2) To promote unity and friendship among college women.

3) To study and help alleviate problems concerning girls and women in order to improve their social stature.

4) To maintain a progressive interest in college life.

5) and to be of "Service to ALL mankind."

badge

green enameled ivy leaf embellished with a rim of pearls.

milestones

Silver star - 25 years

Golden - 50 years

Pearl - 65 years

Diamond - 75 years

when may the Bylaws be amended?

at a regular meeting of the Boule by two-thirds of the votes cast, provided that the proposed amendments shall have been circulated to chapters no later than April 30 preceding the Boule.

rank order of governing documents

1. Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Constitution and Bylaws2. Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Manual of Standard procedure.3. Chapter Bylaws4. Robert's Rules of Order

Leadership Fellows Program

A two-phase development program for undergraduates designed to improve their leadership skills via structured theoretical exposure and pragmatic training.

what programs have been developed to assist graduate members of Alpha Kappa Alpha?

Fellowships, Financial Aid, and Job Placement

The chapter cannot meet unless...

The presiding officer and grammateus are in attendance.

role of Chaplain

- connects people to spiritual resources calming presence

- listens to concerns

attends to others in times of bereavement

- educates about coping using spiritual means

brings forward ethical issues/concerns

How can a chapter use social media?

primary posts are service-based activities

events promoting events, informing and educating the public & dispel myths and stereotypes.

secondary post: of the chapter

What does the International Logo comprise of?

- Pink unity circle- unbounded and limitless nature of our organization connected by our common mission of service to all mankind.

- Torch- inspiration, dedication, and leadership showing us the path to greater aspirations and impact.

- 9 ivy leaves- 9 OG founders. Created the guiding light for the organization.

- Women- Alpha Kappa Alpha woman leading the charge represents the resiliency and courage, enabling her to embrace multiple life changing and complex service programs.

- 20 pearls - 9 OG founders and Sophomore 7 and incorporators

Name 5 Honorary Members.

Yolanda Adams

Maya Angelou

Coretta Scott King

Tracee Ellis Ross

Gladys Knight

Pattie LaBelle

In 1968, Alpha Kappa Alpha began publishing a series of brochures detailing the accomplishments of black women. What were these booklets called?

Heritage Series on Black Women

When was Nellie May Quander initated into the sorority?

1910

Who was elected as the first president of the Alpha chapter?Who was the first International President (Supreme Basileus)?

Lucy Diggs Slowe

Nellie May Quander

How many individuals were in the original group? Name and tell two facts about each person.

9 OG founders

1. Anna Easter Brown

- history teacher

- graduated from grad schoo

l- first treasurer of Alpha Chapter

2. Beulah Burke

- created the name, motto, and colors (brand creator)

- science teacher

3. Lillie Burke

- sister of Beulah Burke

- was part of the committee to help craft the logo

4. Marjorie Hill

- First Ivy beyond the wall

- poly sci teacher

5. Margaret Flagg Holmes

- School principal

- member of 1st Constitution & bylaws committee

6. Ethel Hedgemon Lyle

- only member to be named Honorary Supreme Basileus

- original founder of the sorority

7. Lavania Norman

- served as President in the Spring of 1909

- presided over 1st Ivy Day ceremony

8. Lucy Diggs Slowe

- 1st President of Alpha Chapter (Howard University)

- Valedictorian

- Star Athlete (American Tennis Association)

9. Marie Woolfolk Taylor

- served as 1st secretary

- Chartering Basileus for Kappa Omega (Atlanta)

Our naming convention/system

- 1921 Boule

- delegate opted to assign names for undergraduate and graduate chapters separetely, using "Omega" to distinguish the two.

- 1925 Boule

- having you outgrown the naming scheme, once all 24 greek letters had been used, each letter would be used as an adjacent.

What is Trademarked by Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority and how are the Trademarks identified?

Crest (Shield)

Ivy Leaf

Who was the first ever Supreme Basileus of Alpha Kappa Alpha?

Nellie May Quander (1913-1919)

Which former Supreme Basilei is still living?

Norma Soloman White, LHD ( 25th Supreme Basileus)

Carolyn House Stewart, Esq. (28th Supreme Basileus)

Dorothy Buckhanan Wilson (29th Supreme Basileus)

Glenda Glover, PhD, JD, CPA (30th Supreme Basileus)

How does a Soror become a member of an International Committee?

Must be appointed by the Supreme Basileus

How far in advance is the Supreme Basileus of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority elected? Does she hold this title at the time of her election?

The Supreme Basileus is elected every 4 years before their term while serving as the 1st Anti-Basileus

No, she does not hold this title at the time of her election

Regarding Alpha Kappa Alpha Constitution and Bylaws, when may the Bylaws be amended?

Must be amended at Boule by 2/3 vote, provided that the proposed amendments have been circulated to the chapters no later than April 30th

Must be amended at Boule by 2/3 vote, provided that the proposed amendments have been circulated to the chapters no later than April 30th preceding the Boule.

How many chapters are there in total in Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.

More than 1,085

What year was the South Atlantic region founded?

1953