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MAY 2009 Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated ® Zeta Chi Omega Chapter Arlington/Alexandria, Virginia
MAY 2009Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated®
Zeta Chi Omega Chapter
Arlington/Alexandria, Virginia
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Greetings Sorors of Zeta Chi Omega:
The month of May will be a very busy one for the sorors of Zeta Chi Omega. I’d like to wish a Happy Mother’s Day to all of the mothers.The role of the mother is a significant part of strengthening the Black family and is clearly linked to the philosophy of Platform III. Manythanks to the Program Committee along with Platform II (Literacy) as they continue to work closely with the girls from the “STEP OUT” Pro-gram. Sorors Doris Shannon, Louise Gordon, Regina Crawly, Alicia Hughes, Whitney Joyner and Kendra Gillespie are working diligently tohelp young African American girls with the basic skills to be successful in life. We cannot afford to look the other way or lose hope in ouryoung girls, many of them who cannot read, spell, write or do basic arithmetic. As Alpha Kappa Alpha sorors, we each took an oath to be ofservice and alleviate problems concerning girls and women and to improve their social stature. I ask, “what have you done with the Plat-forms to improving the social stature of girls and women?” If you can honestly say, “I don’t remember,” then I would ask that you commit togiving 45 minutes of your time on the second and fourth Wednesday, 5:00 p.m. at the Charles Houston Center working with the young girlsof “STEP OUT.” Your presence can help boost the esteem for many of the girls from “STEP OUT.” Please give the Anti-Basileus a call to sup-port this great initiative.
Congratulations to Soror Ardelia Hunter, the recipient of the Margaret Moss Retired Soror Award, and Soror Blanche Maness, the re-cipient of the Marguerite Adams Political Action Award. They were honored at the Mid-Atlantic Regional Conference in Ashville, North Caro-lina. Thanks to those who gave donations to the Mid-Atlantic Regional Conference’s Service Project.
Sorors of Alexandria, don’t forget that May 5th is a major election day. Be sure to vote for your city council and school board members.You can influence the political process at the local level! The chapter Connection Committee has once again answered the call of the Su-preme Basileus by participating in the National Conference, “CARE.” On May 5-6, 2009, we will have four chapter members to attend thistwo-day world conference held at the Ronald Regan Building in Washington, DC.
Sorors, be sure to get your bowling party tickets! See Soror Kendra Gillespie prior to the chapter meeting. Thanks to Soror AngelaTurner and Soror Lolita Harris for serving as our Pan-Hellenic representatives for the “Game Night” last month. It is always great fun tomeet and greet our brothers and sisters in Greekdom! You’re invited to attend the Black Scholars Program on May 17, 2009, 3:00-5:00p.m. at T.C. Williams High School in Alexandria. This is the only event in Northern Virginia that recognizes African American high schoolscholars. Come out to support our academic scholars. On another note, Platform III, chaired by Soror Sandra Shelby, will again put on the“Kiddie Prom” for the children of the Nannie J. Lee Center, 1101 Jefferson Street, Alexandria, VA., on May 22, 2009 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Itwas a wonderful and rewarding event for the graduating kiddies to hold their prom as we served as chaperones.
We have conducted the reading of the bylaws. The chapter will vote on the bylaws at the May meeting. Don’t forget that May is Mad-Hatter’s Meeting, so bring your hat to participate in this sisterly relations activity. The June chapter meeting will start at 11:00 a.m. due tothe Global Race for the Cure prior to the meeting. The attire for the June meeting will be relaxed.
So as you can see, the month of May is a fun-filled but very busy month. All of this work cannot be done without the support and dedica-tion of each and every one you. I thank you for giving your time, talents, and treasures to ensure the perpetuity of Alpha Kappa Alpha Soror-ity, Incorporated®.
Yours in service,Soror Joyce Henderson
Volume 09, Issue 5
The IvyetteLetter from the Basileus
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.®
Zeta Chi Omega Chapter
May 2009
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May 2009SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT
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May 2 — Madhatter’s
Chapter Meeting, Patrick
Henry Elementary School
May 2 — Platform V Meet-
ing, Patrick Henry Ele-
mentary School
May 2 — Courtesy and
Hospitality Committee,
Patrick Henry Elementary
School
May 2 — Leadership De-
velopment Workshop,
Patrick Henry Elementary
School
May 4 — Luncheon Fash-
ion Show Committee
Meeting, Charles Houston
Center
May 10 — Mother’s Day
May 16 — Ivy Bowl Party,
Bowl America
May 16 — Platform V
Blood Drive, Landmark
Mall
May 17 — Platform II
Black Scholars Program,
T. C. Williams High School
May 18 — Membership
Committee Meeting, Du-
rant Center
May 22 — Platform III
Kiddie Prom, Nannie J. Lee
Center
May 23 — Luncheon Fash-
ion Show Floral Design
Workshop, Charles Hous-
ton Center
May 25 — Memorial Day
Platform II:
Tutoring—Every Mon-
day, St. John’s Bap-
tist Church
Mentoring—2nd &
4th Wednesdays,
Durant Center
Literacy Sessions-3rd
Wednesday, Durant
Center
SCHEDULE OF EVENTSA l p h a K a p p a A l p h aS o r o r i t y ,I n c o r p o r a t e d ®
Zeta Chi Omega Chapter
P.O. Box 10627Alexandria, VA 22310
Phone: 703.370.0426
Fax: 703.751.5411
www.aka-zco.org
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Spirit & Inspiration
Joy for the Journey
Weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning. Psalms 30:5.
A LIFE OF INTIMACY WITH GOD IS CHARACTERIZED BY JOY. Oswald ChambersGod wants you to enjoy your life. Jesus said, "I came that they may have and enjoy life, and enjoy it to the fullest." (John 10:10). Your days can be
filled with an overflowing joy that will spill into the lives of others. You can experience joy all day long, if you start your day by spending time with God,reading His Word, praying, and listening for His direction. Listening to God from the outset of each day fills you with expectancy and favor for a betterday, and those days add up to a better life. The Lord wants you to have Him clearly in sight in order to follow Him. He is willing to wake you in the morn-ing and make your ear alert to His instruction. If you will seek Him with all your heart, He will renew your strength and make clear your pathway. (SeeIsaiah 40:31 and Proverbs 3:6).
Heavenly Father, help me to use the talents, gifts, and abilities You have bestowed upon me to be a blessing to my chapter,my sorority, and ultimately to the world. Show me how to be a beacon of service, kindness, and helpfulness to others, sothat I might prove to be a powerful representative of Zeta Chi Omega everywhere I go and with everyone with whom Icome in contact.
We need to be strong so we don't fall apart every time we have to face some situations we had not planned on. Jesus is the same yesterday, today,and forever, and he expects us to develop stability in our lives. We can be strengthened and renewed by drawing strength from God, by exercising ourfaith, and by doing what He tells us to do.
Now to Him, Who, by (in consequence of) the (action of His) power that is at work within us, is able to (carry out His pur-pose and) do superabundantly, far over and above all that we (dare) ask or think (indefinitely beyond our highest prayers,desires, thoughts, hopes, or dreams). Ephesians 3:20. The Amplified Bible.
OUR SENSE OF JOY, SATISFACTION, AND FULFILLLMENT IN LIFE INCREASES, NO MATTER WHAT THE CIRCUMSTANCES, IF WE ARE INTHE CENTER OF GOD'S WILL. Billy Graham
God uses common, ordinary people who have uncommon goals and visions. You should not be content to be average. Average is basically okay. It isnot bad, but it is also not excellent. It is just good enough to get by, and that isn't what God wants for you. You don't serve an average God. Therefore,you don't have to settle for an average life. Every single person can be mightily used by God. You can do great and mighty things, if you believe God canuse you, and if you will be daring enough to have an uncommon goal and vision. These things won't make sense to the mind - you have to believe God forthem, place them deep down within your heart and soul, and execute the vision God gives you. You do this by walking with Him day by day. Herein liesyour true, God-ordained and pre-destined joy.
May the righteous be glad and rejoice before God; may they be happy and joyful. Psalm 68:3.
JOY IN LIFE IS NOT THE ABSENCE OF SORROW. THE FACT THAT JESUS COULD HAVE UNSPEAKABLE JOY IN THE MIDST OF IN-TENSE SORROW IS PROOF THAT WE CAN EXPERIENCE THIS ,TOO. Warren Wiershe
Many women believe that happiness is a result of success. "When I find the right person to marry, I'll be happy." “When I achieve my career goals..."“When I can afford the home I really want..." The truth is that real happiness - deep inner joy - is the result of living in right relationship with God ratherthan the trappings of success. Regardless of what you may be facing - good and bad - be happy knowing you are pleasing your Heavenly Father.
ASK FOR THE JOY YOU WANT!Until now you have asked for nothing in My name. Ask, and you will receive, that your joy may be complete. John 16:24 Holman CSB.
HAPPY SPRING! Sisterly, Soror Jeanne Melvin-Martin, Chairman, Spirit and Inspiration Committee
Uncommon and Extraordinary Joy
Joyful, Joyful
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Officers’ ReportsPhilacter
Sorors, when signing in at chapter meetings, please ensure that your information is correct. If not, please update it. You may emailyour updated information to [email protected].
If you invite a guest soror to a meeting, please inform her to bring proper credentials in order to attend the meeting. The credentialsrequired must be one of the following:
A financial card (old or current) A copy of her certificate A fax verification letter from the Corporate Office
Soror Annie M. GoshayPhilacter
Zeta Chi Omega Roster Changes
Amber N. Dowdell260 S. Reynolds St, Apt 702Alexandria, VA 22304H: 571-312-4747 C: 719-439-7810Email: [email protected]
Steronica Dunston300 Yoakum Pkwy, Apt. 704Alexandria, VA 22304H: 703-334-8373 C: 202-344-6219Email: [email protected]
Eloise “Ellie” Hudgins7900 Inverton Road, Unit #102Annandale, VA 22003H: 703-992-6916 C: 757-343-8989Email: [email protected]
Address ChangesTransfers
Kimberly Mayo40666 Lenah Run CircleAldie, VA 20105H: 703-327-8775Email: [email protected]
Robin Mazyck2251 Eisenhower Ave., #509Alexandria, VA 22314H: 703-401-8520Email: [email protected]
Felecia Phillips-Welch8119 Bellingham CourtFairfax Station, VA 22039H: 703-690-1447 C: 703-981-6456Email: [email protected]
Other Changes
Barbara M. Brooks7446 Spring Village Drive, Apt. GT408Springfield, VA 22150H: 703-923-9551Email: [email protected]
Ade'Leaka GoreH: 202-321-6984Email: [email protected]
Carol GibsonEmail: [email protected]
Jeanne Melvin-MartinEmail: [email protected]
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Officers’ Reports (continued)Hodegos
May Birthday WishesKimberly Conner – 3
Tonya Latney Allen – 7Kellie Buck - 7
Mathelle Lee – 7Doretta Davis – 12
Barbara Bellamy – 13Patrice Pratt – 14
Channaile Gordon Clark – 18Thomasine Coates – 19Lula Lang-Jeter – 19*
Iburia Hall-Haynes – 21Barbara Evans – 28*
Anna Allen – 29Sherri Jordan – 29Tanya Brown – 30
Kathleen Collier – 30
* Golden Soror
Be sure that your birthday isincluded in the Ivyette. Contactthe Anti-Grammateus, Soror Glo-ria Bell, to ensure your birthdate is included in your member-
ship information.
CelebrationsSoror Naomi Brooks' son, Vincent K. Brooks, was promoted to Army Major General April 3, 2009 at Ft.Hood, Texas. He was immediately named Commanding General of the historic 1st Infantry Division at Ft.Riley, Kansas. Soror Naomi proudly attended both ceremonies. Her husband and two sons are amongthe few families in America’s history with the rare distinction of a father and two sons becoming gen-erals, and the only African American family with this distinction.
Soror Blanche Maness is the recipient of the Marguerite Adams Award for Political Action. She wasrecognized at the Mid-Atlantic Regional Conference Public Meeting.
Soror Ardelia Hunter is the recipient of the Margaret Moss Retired Soror Award. She was recognizedat the Mid-Atlantic Regional Conference Public Meeting.
Soror Alicia Hughes is the recipient of Alexandria's Rising Star Award. Soror Hughes was recognizedat the Salute to Women Program, sponsored by the Alexandria Commission on Women.
Soror C. Elisabeth Palmer-Johnson (PJ) was elected Chair of the Credentials Committee for the 20098th Congressional District State Convention. She will chair a committee of fourteen persons that willbe responsible for certifying the registrations of voters in Alexandria, Arlington, Falls Church, andFairfax County at the State Convention in Alexandria, VA.
Soror Jeanette Martin completed Phase I of the Command and General Staff College at Fort Belvoir onApril 24, 2009.
Get-Well WishesThe mother of Soror LaFrances Williams, Soror Mae Williams, is critically ill in the hospital. Pleasekeep the family in your prayers. At this time, the family is not accepting calls. Please send get wellcards to: 6970 Cromarty Drive, Alexandria, VA 22315.
SympathySoror Jeanne Melvin-Martin lost her aunt, Patricia Rose Barnes, of Cleveland, Ohio.
Soror Margarette Peterson lost her great-nephew, Brian Carter, of Suffolk, VA.
The Courtesy and Hospitality Committee will meet on Saturday, May 2, 2009 at 9:00 a.m. prior to theMay general body chapter meeting. Please plan to attend.
Happy Mother’s Day!Remember Mom with a simple carnation. This custom began in 1908 whenchurches across America gave carnations to mothers on Mother’s Day. Thecarnation is believed to represent sweetness, purity and endurance, all val-ued qualities of a good mother. The color of the carnation has significance onMother’s Day. Wear a red carnation if your mother is still living or white inremembrance of your mother. Source - ezinearticles.com
Soror Cora KingHodegos
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Platform Reports
Platform V: Health Resources Management and Economics
Soror Karyn Berry – Chairman, Soror Lucretia McClenney – Co-ChairmanPlatform V Meeting
Platform V will meet on Saturday, May 2, 2009 at 9:00 a.m. at the Patrick Henry Elementary School, Alexandria, VA (immediately be-fore the May chapter meeting). All are welcome!
Community Blood DriveZeta Chi Omega partners with the Northern Virginia Urban League’s Young Professionals Network to co-sponsor a community blood
drive on Saturday, May 16, 2009 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Landmark Mall, Alexandria, VA.
Needed: Sorors to volunteer & sorors to donate blood (Volunteer shifts are from 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.; 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.; and 1:00p.m. – 3:00 p.m.). Please contact Soror Karyn Berry to sign up to volunteer and/or donate blood.
May is American Stroke MonthStroke is the nation's third leading cause of death. The burden of stroke is greater among African Americans than in any other group. In fact,Blacks have almost twice the risk of first-ever stroke compared with whites, and Blacks 35–54 years old have four times the relative risk forstroke.
But there is hope. We have the power to fight stroke — and win! The power is in our hands to prevent and overcome stroke.Know these warning signs of stroke and teach them to others. Every second counts:
Sudden numbness or weakness of the face, arm or leg, especially on one side of the body
Sudden confusion, trouble speaking or understanding
Sudden trouble seeing in one or both eyes
Sudden trouble walking, dizziness, loss of balance or coordination
Sudden, severe headache with no known cause
Call 9-1-1 immediately if you experience symptoms!American Stroke Association, www.strokeassociation.orgSubmitted by Soror Loretta Berry
2009 Komen Global Race for the Cure – Saturday, June 6, 2009The 5K walk/run will be held on Saturday, June 6, 2009 in Washington, DC on the National Mall. This event raises funds and awareness for themovement to end breast cancer. On-line registration is now open. To register and join the Zeta Chi Omega team go towww.globalraceforthecure.org ; click on register now; then click on join a team; type in Zeta Chi Omega–Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc; selectnon-profit under team division. Please contact Soror Starr Garrett, our Team Captain, with any questions. Platform V encourages all sorors andfamily/friends to participate. Zeta Chi Omega sorors and friends will meet and walk as a group. The meeting location to be announced.
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Platform Reports (continued)
Platform V: Health Resources Management and Economics (continued)
Soror Karyn Berry – Chairman, Soror Lucretia McClenney – Co-Chairman
Zeta Chi Omega’s Biggest LosersThe Biggest Losers continues!
Easy ways to burn up to 100 more calories:
Set your alarm 15 minutes earlier and go out for a morning walk.
Stand up and walk around while on the phone at work.
Take your kids out for a bike ride after dinner.
Join a tennis league and play several times each week.
Go for a 15-minute walk on your lunch break.
Get off the subway or bus a stop earlier and walk the extra distance.American Dietetic Association Website, www.eatright.orgSubmitted by Soror Gerry Howell
Other Upcoming Community EventsThe inaugural Riverfront Revolution 10K, 5K, 1 mile Fun Run will be held on Saturday, May 9, 2009 at the new National Harbor. Additionalinformation can be found at www.riverfrontrevolution.com
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Committee ReportsMembership Committee
"Engaging Sorors Personally"Tea roses and pearls to Sorors Joyce Henderson, Barbara Bellamy, Gwendolyn Felder, Doris Shannon, Kayrn Berry, and Brenda Terry-Leonardfor serving as presenters at the annual Zeta Chi Omega Chapter Orientation which was held on Saturday, April 4, 2009 at the Patrick HenryElementary School. Recent transfer and reactivated sorors came out at 9:00 a.m. to participate in the orientation session.
The Chapter Orientation was organized by the Membership Committee with support from many sorors. Soror Henderson provided words ofwelcome and thanked our new sorors for selecting Zeta Chi Omega Chapter as their chapter of choice. Soror Bellamy served a dual role; shefirst provided a detailed overview of the history of the Marvelous Mid-Atlantic Region and was later called upon to facilitate protocol trainingwhich included tips and reminders on proper conduct within Zeta Chi Omega and Alpha Kappa Sorority, Incorporated®. Soror Felder providedan excellent overview of the history of Zeta Chi Omega Chapter and through discussion highlighted the chapter’s founding members and memo-rable activities and occasions throughout our 52 years of existence. Soror Shannon, along with Sorors Berry and Terry-Leonard, closed theorientation session with a detailed discussion about the chapter’s work to support our five national platforms.
Sorors, please take time to welcome our new sorors to our chapter by greeting them with a sisterly hug; invite them to join you at your nextcommittee or platform meeting; or make it a point to visit with them before the May general body meeting begins. It is through sisterly acts oflove and inclusion that we retain all sorors, so let’s live up to the Membership motto for the year which is “Engaging Sorors Personally.”
Wow! We can’t believe how much fun we had last month during our Chapter Pride celebration. Ivy Praise to Soror Tiffany Montgomery for or-dering our pom-poms. The room was full of collegiate color and AKA spirit. Sorors, you really showed how much love you have for our belovedsisterhood.
Madhatter’s Contest: Sorors, whether it’s a skimmer, bonnet, tam, ten-gallon, bucket, or sailor. . . Whether you call it your chapeau, fedora,sombrero, or lid. . .The Membership Committee invites you to wear a hat to the May Chapter Meeting. Yes, sorors, it is time once again for theMadhatter’s Contest! This year we will select hats and award prizes for the following categories:
1. Prettiest 2. Ms. AKA Spirit (pink and green) 3. Most Whimsical 4. Most Stylish
Sorors, search through your millinery collection or pick up a new “topper” and join in the fun with the Madhatter’s Contest at the May ChapterMeeting.
Entertainment: The Movie Sleuth and Entertainment Sleuth are both on hiatus until the month of June. Watch this section next month for thelatest entertainment activities.
Announcements: The Membership Committee is still taking orders for the purchase of Zeta Chi Omega chapter pins. The cost per pin is only$25.00. If you wish to purchase a pin, please stop by the Membership table at the next general body meeting. You will be asked to make a $10deposit. This deposit will enable the Membership Committee to order your pin. Sorors who previously ordered pins and paid the $10 deposit areasked to pay the balance at the May general body meeting. Upon verification of payment, sorors may retrieve their chapter pin before or afterthe May general body meeting. Please contact Soror Yvette Darnaby if you have questions regarding chapter pins.
Sorors interested in placing an order for either a chapter oxford or polo shirt should contact Soror Rochelle Brown. Soror Rochelle may bereached by calling (202) 736-2213.
The next membership meeting will be held Monday, May 18, 2009, 7pm at the Oswald Durant Memorial Center, 1605 Cameron Street,Alexandria, VA.
Submitted By: Sorors Connie Greene, Anita Holmes, Angelia Martin, Tiffany Montgomery and Yvette Darnaby
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Committee Reports (continued)
Luncheon-Fashion Show Committee
Sorors, mark your calendar for the 2009 Cooley-Moore Luncheon Fashion Show (LFS). The2009 Cooley-Moore LFS will be held on Sunday, November 15, 2009, at the Hilton McLean TysonsCorner.
Over the next several months the 2009 LFS Committee will hold a series of silent auctions.The first silent auction will be held on Saturday, May 2nd, starting at 9:00 a.m. The winner will beannounced at the conclusion of the meeting.
A special "thank you" to Soror Amelia Smith for hosting the 1st floral design workshop. Theworkshop consisted of basic floral design techniques and taught participants how to turn a basic store brought bouquet into astunning arrangement. The next workshop will be held Saturday, May 23rd from 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., at the Charles Houston Cen-ter. Please contact Soror Amelia at [email protected] or (301) 613-8235 if you plan to attend.
The 2009 Cooley-Moore LFS Committee is accepting referrals for fashion designers. If you have the name of a fashion designerand you wish to refer the name, please make your submission to Soror Judy Lopez at [email protected] no later than Satur-day, May 2nd.
Kudos and tea roses to Soror Demaris Thompson as the top raffle ticket seller. Soror Demaris sold 20 raffle books and is therecipient of a complimentary one-night stay for two and complimentary full breakfast for two at the Hilton McLean Tysons Corner.Congratulations to Soror Demaris for a job well done.
The 2009 Cooley-Moore Luncheon Fashion Committee is seeking sorors to chair the Program Committee and the Raffle Com-mittee. If you are interested in joining to assist with any aspect of the 2009 Cooley-Moore Luncheon Fashion Committee, pleasecontact Soror Doretta Davis, Soror Judith (Judy) Lopez, or Soror Chandois Phillips.
The next 2009 LFS Committee meeting will be held on Monday, May 4, 2009, Charles Houston Center, 301 Wythe Street, Alexan-dria, Virginia, 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Submitted by:
Soror Doretta Davis, ChairmanSoror Judith (Judy) Lopez, Co-ChairmanSoror Chandois Phillips, Co-Chairman
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Committee Reports (continued)
The Ivy Bowl Party is just around the corner. . .
and we need your support! Ivy Bowl will be held on Saturday, May 16, 2009 from 10:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. atBowl America, 6450 Edsall Road, Alexandria, VA 22312. This year’s lineup of activities include unlimited bowl-ing, Greek spirit style contest, bowl-off competition, DJ and exciting door prizes!
Whether you are able to attend or not, there are many ways in which you can support this year’s Ivy Bowl:
Become a sponsor or solicit sponsorship from local businesses
Purchase a ticket and donate it to a family member, friend, or Sigma Alpha soror
Encourage a soror, family member or friend to purchase a ticket and attend
Tell everyone you know about this year’s event.
YOU truly make the difference in our success.
Ticket SalesAs a reminder, tickets will NOT be sold at the door — tickets are pre-sale ONLY. With 400+ tickets still available, we need every soror to help usreach our goal of selling at least 450 tickets. Tickets are $25.00 per person. To purchase your ticket, please visit our table on Saturday, May 2,2009 or contact us at [email protected].
SponsorshipWe’d especially like to thank the following Zeta Chi Omega members who have committed as Ivy Bowl sponsors to date:
Gold ($500) — Dr. C. Elisabeth Palmer-Johnson
Bronze ($200) — Evelyn Bazemore, Joyce Henderson, Alicia Hughes
Pearl ($100) — Julia Cleckley, Carol Turner
Sponsorship opportunities are still available! All sponsorship forms and fees are due Saturday, May 2, 2009. To get your sponsorship packet,please contact us at [email protected] or Soror Kendra Gillespie via e-mail ([email protected]), or by phone (202.230.1431).
VolunteersFor those who plan to attend, we will need a host of volunteers to serve as greeters, lane checkers, Will Call attendants, and other duties. To signup as a volunteer, please contact us at [email protected] or visit our table on Saturday, May 2, 2009.
LET’S PARTY WITH A PURPOSE — See you on May 16th!!
Soror Kendra Gillespie, ChairmanSoror Angie Martin, Co-Chairman
Ivy Bowl Committee
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Committee Reports (continued)
Soror B. R. Bellamy, Co-Chairman — Soror C. Starr Garrett, Co-Chairman
Calling all Zeta Chi Omega’s Precious Pearls…
The Diamond Golden Silver Committee will recognize and salute our Golden and Sick/Shut-In
sorors AND Silver Stars at the May chapter meeting. We encourage all of our precious gems
to sit in the designated seating area (marked with balloons). Golden sorors, please feel free
to wear your special corsage previously presented. We also ask that the volunteer buddy so-
rors sit with her buddy.
REMINDER: If there are any newly reactivated or transferred sorors who are or will become Golden or
Silver this year, please contact the committee co-chairmen.
The Leadership Development Committee vision is to strive for a progressive, high quality chapter within the sorority. The Commit-
tee is moving forward with this vision by continuing to strengthen its relationship with the community and among chapter members
by developing and implementing mentoring and leadership training programs. The Committee plans to do the following during
CY2009:
Develop and present the following three leadership modules:
1. Becoming an Effective Communicator
2. Finding Your Personal Compass (Branding)
3. Knowing the Difference Between Leadership vs. Managing
The first series will take place at the general membership meeting on Saturday, May 2,
2009, from 9:00 a.m. to 9:45 a.m., and will be presented by Soror Kendra Gillespie.
Beginning in May, the Committee will move forward to begin pairing sorors who have expressed an interest in becoming a
mentor or mentee.
All chapter members are invited, including our officers, committee chairmen, those who signed up for the Mentoring Program, those
who attended the Leadership Workshop last October, and those who are aspiring to become leaders at work, home, school, or play.
Soror Kendra Gillespie is a Certified Coach, and she is passionate about the opportunity to share her knowledge with others so we can
further enhance our leadership skills. We are looking forward to seeing you at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 2, 2009.
If there are any questions, please contact Soror Hazel M. Cameron, Chairman, ([email protected] or les-
[email protected]), or by phone at 301.577.7558 (h).
Diamond Golden Silver Committee
Leadership Development Committee
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Committee Reports (continued)
The 2008-2009 Cotillion season is behind us. In order to begin planning for the 2009-2010 season, the Prospective DebutanteApplication is enclosed. Please complete and return to the chapter’s P.O. Box by September 12, 2009.
Any questions regarding the application can be directed to Soror Angela Turner, Chairman, Soror Mathelle Lee or Soror CourtnayWilliams, Co-Chairmen.
Submitted by:
Angela Turner, ChairmanMathelle Lee, Co-ChairmanCourtnay Williams, Co-Chairman
Cotillion Committee
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DEBUTANTE RECOMMENDATION FORM
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated®
Zeta Chi Omega Chapter
NAME OF PROSPECTIVE DEBUTANTE_________________________________________________(Full Name)
ADDRESS_________________________________________________________________________
TELEPHONE (inc. area code) _________________ ___________________ __________________(Home) (Cell) (Other )
E-MAIL ADDRESS___________________________________________________________________
AGE_______ BIRTH DATE___________________
SCHOOL______________________________________________________GRADE______________
NAMES OF PARENTS or GUARDIANS___________________________________________________
E-MAIL ADDRESS___________________________________________________________________
SPONSOR’S INFORMATION
NAME_____________________________________________________________________________
ADDRESS_________________________________________________________________________
TELEPHONE (inc area code) __________________ __________________ _________________(Home) (Cell) (Other)
E-MAIL ADDRESS___________________________________________________________________
CO-SPONSOR’S INFORMATION
NAME_____________________________________________________________________________
ADDRESS_________________________________________________________________________
TELEPHONE (area code) __________________ ___________________ __________________(Home) (Cell) (Other)
E-MAIL ADDRESS___________________________________________________________________
PLEASE RETURN FORM BY SEPTEMBER 12, 2009 TO: Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc®Zeta Chi Omega ChapterP.O. Box 10627Alexandria, Virginia 22310Attn: Cotillion Committee
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Chapter Directions and VenuesGeneral Membership meetings (GMM) are held on the first Saturday of the month, 10:00 a.m. at Patrick Henry Ele-mentary School, located at 4643 Taney Ave - Alexandria, VA 22304. Executive Committee meetings are held on theThursdays prior to the GMM, at the Charles Houston Recreation Center (7:00 p.m.).
Alfred Street Baptist Church (ASBC) - 301 S. Alfred St, Alexandria, VA -- From 495, take the US Route 1, Alexandria(Old Town) exit, Continue on Route 1 (S. Patrick St.) to Duke St. — on the right on the corner of Duke and Patrick.
Charles Beatley Library (CBL) - 5005 Duke Street, Alexandria, VA -- On the north side of Duke Street, east of PickettStreet, south of the Old Holmes Run Channel and directly across from the old Cameron Station.
Charles Houston Recreation Center (CHRC) - 901 Wythe St., Alexandria, VA -- From 495, take the US Route 1, Alex-andria (Old Town) exit, Continue on Route 1 (S. Patrick St.) to Wythe St. — make a right at the corner.
Clarendon United Methodist Church (CUMC) - 606 N. Irving Street, Arlington, VA -- directly across from the old Cam-eron Station.
Durant Recreation Center (DRC)—1605 Cameron Street, Alexandria, VA -- Merge onto I-495S/I95S/Beltway towardsAlex. VA/Richmond VA . Take US-1 N exit-Exit 177B toward Alex. Make slight right onto S. Patrick; left on Cameron Street.
Franconia Governmental Center (FG) - 6121 Franconia Rd., Alexandria, VA -- From 495, take the Van Dorn Street exittowards Franconia, turn Right on S. Van Dorn Street, turn right on Franconia Rd., make a U-turn on Valley View Drive ontoFranconia Rd.
George Washington Middle School (GWMS) — 1005 Mt. Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA -- From 495S, take the US-1N exit-177B-towards Alex. Make slight right onto S Patrick St./US1 N. Turn LEFT onto King St. Turn RIGHT onto N. West St.Turn LEFT onto E. Braddock Rd. Turn RIGHT onto Mt. Vernon Ave.
Minnie Howard School (MH) - 3801 W. Braddock Rd, Alexandria, VA -- From 395, take the King Street East exit, turnright on Quaker Lane and right on W. Braddock Road.
Mount Vernon Recreation Center (MTV) -- 2701 Commonwealth Avenue, Alexandria, VA -- From 495, take Route 1North over the Monroe street bridge. Make a left on Monroe Street to Mt. Vernon Avenue. Make a right on Mt. Vernon Avenueto E. Uhler and make a left. Make a right on Commonwealth Avenue. From Washington DC, take Route 1 south to E. CliffordStreet and make a right. Make a left on Commonwealth Avenue. Make a U-Turn on Commonwealth because the center is on theother side.
Nannie J. Lee Recreation Center (NJLRC) - 1108 Jefferson St., Alexandria, VA -- From 495, take the US Route 1 exittowards Alexandria/Arlington, exit 177B. Continue on S. Patrick St., turn Left on Wilkes St., turn Left on S. Fayette St., turnRight on Jefferson St.
Patrick Henry Elementary School (PHES) -- 4643 Taney Ave., Alexandria, VA -- From 495 (Fairfax) –take Van DornStreet to Duke Street, Exit (East), make left on Jordan Street, left on Taney Avenue, several blocks to school on the right. From395, (Fairfax) take Duke Street Exit (East) and follow directions above. From 395, (Washington, DC) take Seminary RoadEast Exit, make a right on Jordan Street, right on Taney Avenue, several blocks to school on the right. From 495, (WilsonBridge) to Telegraph Road, North to Alexandria, follow West to Duke Street/Landmark, continue on Duke Street; bear right ontoJordan Street (service entrance) immediately past Block Busters and Pier One, (turn right at light arrow) onto Jordan Street con-tinuing to left on Taney Avenue to school.
Saint John’s Baptist Church (SJ) -- 1905 Columbia Pike, Arlington, VA -- From 395, take exit #8A towards Ridge Road,follow Columbia Pike/VA 244 exit towards Baileys Cross Roads, turn right on Columbia Pike. Continue on Columbia Pike fortwo blocks. Church is on the right.
Samuel Tucker Elementary School (STE) -- 435 Ferdinand Day Drive, Alexandria, VA -- From 495, take the Van Dornexit toward Franconia. Turn left on S. Van Dorn St.; right onto S. Pickett St.; right onto Cameron Station Blvd.; right onto Har-old Secord St.; right onto Ferdinand Day Drive.
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