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Anti Basileus – Barbara McCreary,

M.D.

Tamiouchos – Sarah Lewis Weaver

Anti Tamiouchos- Carol Sharp

Grammateus – Marva

Campbell Pruitt

Anti Pecunious Grammateus – Joyce

Parliamentarian – Joyce L.

Nelson,

Ed. D.

ntionette Austin Johnson – Sergeant-

at-Arms

Historian – Audrey CarterArchiveest –

Ethel Brown

Chaplain – Tina Hughes Burke

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Greetings Sorors,

Happy Mother’s Day to all LTO mothers and mother figures! Mothers are sometimes described as the sweetest gift

from Gods to us. There is no way we can ever really thank our mother for all she does for us nevertheless, we

must make it a habit to keep reminding ourselves of the various sacrifices she made while raising us. Sacrifices

are often still made when we are adults. Mothers' Day is the best time to say in words how much we love and

care for our mothers. My hope is that your special day is fantastic!

Miss Prominent Pearl Cotillion 2014-An Evening of Enchantment & Elegance was held on 5/4. Miss Prominent

Pearl was Jacqueline Boose. First runner-up was Symone Fowler-Canty and second runner-up was Jordyn

Bush. Congratulations to these winners and to all the debutantes and escorts.

In January I stated that there is a wealth of talent among our diverse chapter members. Here are some examples.

Chairman Saundra Jones and co-chairman Allison Bonner Evans, along with their committee, worked very hard

in planning our 2014 cotillion. They implemented several new ideas. This was a beautiful event and I

appreciate their efforts. I suspect this fundraiser will be quite profitable.

Planning for AKA Klassic and our Jazz event are well underway. I thank co-chairs

Angela Williams and Rosalind Backstrom, along with their committee, for the pro-

gress made in implementing this event. These young sorors have everything under

control!

With all of her other duties, Marva Campbell Pruitt has graciously taken the lead in

planning our Jazz Event. With short notice, she has hit the ground running as she

chairs this committee. I truly appreciate her efforts.

Committee chairman Pat Parrish has been very organized and creative as she plans

our June Luncheon. She and her committee have had plans underway to provide a

luncheon that is both enjoyable implements our targeted programs. Kudos to Pat and

her committee.

Judy Rush and the December Luncheon committee have great plans for us as this

luncheon. We will celebrate at a new and different venue with entertainment you are

sure to enjoy. She has been organized and personable as she leads her committee.

I am proud of the accomplishments and efforts of the chairs, co-chairs and committees

listed above. We have sorors from diverse backgrounds and age groups working to-

gether to accomplish great things for our chapter.

(Continued on p. 6)

(Our diversity is our beauty and our strength.)

Volumes 5 May, 2014

5/10 – TPF & LTO Meetings

5/10 & 5/12 – Scholarship In-

terviews & Mtg

5/12 – Health Committee Mtg.

5/13 – Conference Comm Mtg

5/14 – AKA Day at Capitol

5/15 – Ad Hoc Committee Mtg

5/17 – Lupus Walk

5/19 – Dec. Luncheon Mtg.

5/20 – Connection Comm Mtg

5/26 – Global Pov Comm Mtg

6/2 – Bylaws Committee Mtg

6/3 – Program Committee Mtg

6/5 – Standards Comm Mtg

6/7 – EYL Swim Party

6/9 – Economic Security Mtg

Happy Mother’s Day

She speaks with wisdom, and faithful instruction is on her tongue. She watches over the affairs of her household and does not eat the

bread of idleness. Her children arise and call her blessed; her husband also and

he praises her; many women do notable things, but you surpass them all.

Charm is deceptive and beauty is fleeting but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised.

Honor for all her hands have done, and let her works bring her praise at the city gate

Proverbs 31:26-31

The Precious Pearls have been busy doing community service. They partnered with the director Lucy Kokal

at St. Andrew UMC and the PADS program (public action to deliver service) which is held there every

Wednesday during the winter months. The Precious Pearls helped to set up for the guests that need shelter at

the church. They also partnered with the Global Poverty initiative, lead by Sorors Leah Hill and Marva

Campbell Pruitt. The Precious Pearls made blankets for Mantanya's Hope, a nonprofit organization that

provides services to the people of Kenya in Africa. Also, the Precious Pearls donated canned goods and their

favorite cereal to Respond Now, which services the South Suburban area.

Sisterly,

Soror June Mitchell, Chairman

Precious Pearls Committee

We had two Precious Pearls attend the Teen Esteem youth skate party

with Soror June Eichelberger from Xi Nu Omega Chapter. Soror June

was very gracious and we had a wonderful time. Thank you for sending

the invitation and here is the picture of Precious Pearls, Armina Collins

and Monica Johnson.

Sisterly, Soror June

On Saturday, May 3, 2014, the EYL committee conducted their Leadership

Summit at Dolphin Lake Clubhouse in Homewood, Illinois. This mentor group

was presented workshops on hygiene, computer safety, etiquette and other topics.

The presentations were well received by the girls.

5 Easy Steps on How to Make a

Motion During a Meeting Parliamentary Procedures

Submitted by Joyce L. Nelson, Chairman

1. Ask to be recognized so that you can obtain the floor to speak. You can do so once the last speaker is finished making a statement. The appropriate way to be

recognized is to say "Madam Basileus." Then wait for her to address you.

2. State your motion after being recognized. Your phrasing should be: "I move that we... ." Robert's Rules of Order suggest that you always state your motion in the affirmative. For instance, try not to move that the group "does not" do something.

3. Wait for your motion to be seconded. The Basileus may ask if anyone wishes to second the motion. Or a member will move to second the motion without being prompted.

4. After the motion is seconded, the Basileus will restate the motion and open the topic for discussion. At this point, the members will discuss the topic. The member who moves on a matter can speak first during a debate.

5. After discussion the Basileus will call for the question and move to vote. This occurs after the debate has ended.

6. The motion will either be voted for (in favor) or not (not in favor)

WE VOLUNTEERED AT A CAREER FAIR SPONSORED BY OUR

COMMUNITY PARTNER AT HUTH MIDDLE SCHOOL.

(Continued from p.1)

Boule will be held July 12-18, 2014 in Charlotte, North Carolina. Chapter delegates and alternates will

be chosen at Saturday’s meeting. We will choose 4 additional delegates and 9 alternates. (Our bylaws

state that our Basileus, Anti Basileus, Grammateus, Tamiouchos, and Graduate Advisor are automatic

delegates.)

In our Spring Mailing, we received a list candidates running for international offices. We have

received brochures from these candidates which are available for you to review at the May meeting. I

will be asking for chapter recommendations on how delegates should vote at the June meeting.

Chapter Reminders

June Luncheon payment will be accepted at the May meeting

Chapter property should be stored in our storage facility. Get items to Basileus or Anti

Basileus.

May sure that the Basileus and Protocol Chair are copied on flyers submitted for approval.

Also copy the Program Chair on programmatic flyers.

Sisterly Submitted,

Jan Reed, Basileus