Hey sorors! It’s June and we can’t believe how much time has elapsed. We are moving aggressively ahead for the betterment of our great sisterhood, Beta Sigma Omega Chapter and we are proud. We are proud of committees working together. We had a few deadlines dates that needed to be met for corporate office such as listing of 2016 delegates, estimate of pillowcase dresses survey, attendance on several conference calls. All deadlines were met! We are proud of our involvement in the community and we are very proud to be sisters. Upon our return in September, we will have one month to finalize our Cluster conference which will be held in Langston University-OKC Campus located at Millwood Arts Academy on October 21-22. We are still soliciting recruitment for Fashionetta event, which we are hopeful will occur in November. We solicit your sisterly support in making this event memorable and successful. In the month of May, our ASCEND committee took the 10th graders at Northeast Academy to an unimaginable level, exploring the Oklahoma History Center. Students explored areas of interest from Black History museum, Space Mission museum to American Indian museum. I am proud to have dedicated and committed sorors within our great sisterhood, who accompanied these students on this field trip; Sorors Lois Mosley, Linda Matthews, Sylvia Menser, Ana Sharp, Alice Duke, Kimberly Anderson, Rosetta Cravens, Alva Ewing, Charese Jones, Glimerine Ware, Linda Huggins, WyAngela Knight-Singh, Carla Smitherman and Anita Jones. Thank you Soror Sue Starr, principal of Northeast Academy, for allowing us to continue to education your students with hand-on learning and life lessons. DEDICATION and COMMITMENT are two gigantic words, which I feel confident, will lead our chapter successfully with ASCEND and all programs. As Soror Sherrell and Sue mentioned in February’s edition: “ So, in this month of Love, embrace your Heart Sister, expand your circle of love and be ever mindful that “A sister is a gift to the heart, a friend to the spirit, a golden thread to the meaning of life.” (Isadora James). In addition, I mentioned in March, “The fabric of any membership organization is judged by the number, loyalty, and the active involvement of its members”. So I say, Let the work you do speak for you. “In conclusion, I say together, we can strengthen the success of our great sisterhood for generations of sorors to come. With God, our founders, past and present sorors, I am prayerful that the remaining months will be peaceful, prosperous and pleasurable. Remember sorors, June is AKA paraphernalia month or wear your favorite HBCU gear. Whatever you decide to wear, we will be taking an HBCU or collegiate school photo. This will be our last communication for a couple of months and I cannot pass up the opportunity to let each of you know how thankful I am to God for his guidance and to each of you for your support, hardwork, and most of all, the love that you’ve shown since I became Basileus. I have truly enjoyed these first six months and I fully realize that the chapter’s success thus far this year is because we have very dedicated, conscientious officers, committee chairman, committee vice chairman and sorors. God bless and keep each of you and have a FANTASTIC summer! My monthly prayer: “No weapon formed against you shall prosper, and every tongue which rises against you in judgment You shall condemn”. Isaiah 54:17 Sisterly Love, Soror Anika Wilson Basileus Communiqué JUNE 2016 VOLUME I, ISSUE 6 OFFICERS Anika Wilson Basileus Monica Finley First Anti-Basileus Ameyka Pittman Second Anti-Basileus Brenda Walker Grammateus Georgetta James Anti-Grammateus Karolyn Ruffin Tamiouchos Lillie Osborn Anti-Tamiouchos LaTreece Langston Pecunious Grammateus Anastasia P. Pitre Anti-Pecunious Gram- mateus Vinata Johnson Historian Tracy Smith Graduate Advisor Beta Beta Chapter Maggie A. Green Epistoleus Joyce Smith Parliamentarian Linda Samuel Jaha Ivy Leaf Reporter Michelle Chapple Hodegos Carmen Butler Archivist Felecia Moriels Philacter INSIDE THIS ISSUE: PLUG INTO THE POWER OF PRAYER 3 SOROR ACCOMPLISHMENTS 3 ANNOUNCEMENTS 7 CALENDAR 8 CELEBRATIONS 4
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Hey sorors! It’s June and we can’t believe how much time has elapsed. We are moving aggressively ahead for the betterment of our great sisterhood, Beta Sigma Omega Chapter and we are proud. We are proud of committees working together. We had a few deadlines dates that needed to be met for corporate office such as listing of 2016 delegates, estimate of pillowcase dresses survey, attendance on several conference calls. All deadlines were met! We are proud of our involvement in the community and we are very proud to be sisters. Upon our return in September, we will have one month to finalize our Cluster conference which will be held in Langston University-OKC Campus located at Millwood Arts Academy
on October 21-22. We are still soliciting recruitment for Fashionetta event, which we are hopeful will occur in November. We solicit your sisterly support in making this event memorable and successful. In the month of May, our ASCEND committee took the 10th graders at Northeast Academy to an unimaginable level, exploring the Oklahoma History Center. Students explored areas of interest from Black History museum, Space Mission museum to American Indian museum. I am proud to have dedicated and committed sorors within our great sisterhood, who accompanied these students on this field trip; Sorors Lois Mosley, Linda Matthews, Sylvia Menser, Ana Sharp, Alice Duke, Kimberly Anderson, Rosetta Cravens, Alva Ewing, Charese Jones, Glimerine Ware, Linda Huggins, WyAngela Knight-Singh, Carla Smitherman and Anita Jones. Thank you Soror Sue Starr, principal of Northeast Academy, for allowing us to continue to education your students with hand-on learning and life lessons. DEDICATION and COMMITMENT are two gigantic words, which I feel confident, will lead our chapter successfully with ASCEND and all programs. As Soror Sherrell and Sue mentioned in February’s edition: “ So, in this month of Love, embrace your Heart Sister, expand your circle of love and be ever mindful that “A sister is a gift to the heart, a friend to the spirit, a golden thread to the meaning of life.” (Isadora James). In addition, I mentioned in March, “The fabric of any membership organization is judged by the number, loyalty, and the active involvement of its members”. So I say, Let the work you do speak for you. “In conclusion, I say together, we can strengthen the success of our great sisterhood for generations of sorors to come. With God, our founders, past and present sorors, I am prayerful that the remaining months will be peaceful, prosperous and pleasurable.
Remember sorors, June is AKA paraphernalia month or wear your favorite HBCU gear. Whatever you decide to wear, we will be taking an HBCU or collegiate school photo.
This will be our last communication for a couple of months and I cannot pass up the opportunity to let each of you know how thankful I am to God for his guidance and to each of you for your support, hardwork, and most of all, the love that you’ve shown since I became Basileus. I have truly enjoyed these first six months and I fully realize that the chapter’s success thus far this year is because we have very dedicated, conscientious officers, committee chairman, committee vice chairman and sorors. God bless and keep each of you and have a FANTASTIC summer! My monthly prayer:
“No weapon formed against you shall prosper, and every tongue which rises against you in judgment You shall condemn”. Isaiah 54:17 Sisterly Love, Soror Anika Wilson
Basileus Communiqué
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O F F I C E R S
Anika Wilson Basileus Monica Finley First Anti-Basileus Ameyka Pittman Second Anti-Basileus Brenda Walker Grammateus Georgetta James Anti-Grammateus Karolyn Ruffin Tamiouchos Lillie Osborn Anti-Tamiouchos LaTreece Langston Pecunious Grammateus Anastasia P. Pitre Anti-Pecunious Gram-mateus Vinata Johnson Historian Tracy Smith Graduate Advisor Beta Beta Chapter Maggie A. Green Epistoleus Joyce Smith Parliamentarian Linda Samuel Jaha Ivy Leaf Reporter Michelle Chapple Hodegos Carmen Butler Archivist Felecia Moriels Philacter
I N S I D E T H I S I S S U E :
PLUG INTO THE POWER OF PRAYER 3
SOROR ACCOMPLISHMENTS 3
ANNOUNCEMENTS 7 CALENDAR 8
CELEBRATIONS 4
P A G E 2
COMMITTEE LISTINGS Gayle Caldwell, Connection Chair Anastasia P. Pitre, Vice-Chair Connection Gayle M. Scott, Decorating Chair Cara Davis, Vice-Chair Decorating Sherrye Cravens, Economic Ownership Chair Tameka Darby, Vice-Chair Economic Ownership WyAngela K. Singh, Education Chair Glimerine Ware, Vice-Chair Education Courtland Fisher, Fashionetta Chair Barbara Potts, Vice-Chair, Fashionetta Dorothy C. Franklin, Founders’ Day Chair Valerie Hurte, Vice-Chair, Founders’ Day Lisa Griffin, Fundraising Chair Tracey Tate, Vice-Chair Fundraising Latricia Morgan, Health Chair Shelia Arinwine Terrell, Vice-Chair Health Angela Long, Membership Chair Patricia Hunt, Vice-Chair, Membership Shante' Fenner, Protocol Chair Alice McCann, Vice-Chair, Protocol Carlisa Curry, Public Affairs Chair Tara Williams, Vice-Chair, Public Affairs Linda S. Jaha, Public Relations Chair Antonia Walker, Vice-Chair, Public Relations Michelle Chapple, Sisterhood Chair Joanne Davis, Standards Chair Tiffani Bates, Vice-Chair, Standards Mary Carey, Technology/Newsletter Chair Charese Jones, Vice-Chair, Technology Sandra A. Aziz, Yearbook Chair LaTeka Alexander, Vice-Chair, Yearbook Cynthia Roach, Winter Ball Chair ShelNeko Northington, Vice-Chair, Winter Ball Joannie Wade, Nominating Chair
SUB-COMMITTEES Basilei Council Vivian Miller Joyce Henderson Mentorship (Membership) Terri Hurte Rituals (Sisterhood) Priscilla Metoyer Collette Houchen Sisterly Relations Sue Starr Sherrell Thompson Spiritual Oversight Team Lorraine Liggins Carolyn Gray Strategic Planning Greta Stewart Patrina Sattiewhite- Walter Step Mistress Cessnie Shelton Leadership Development Gloria Wilson ASCEND Linda Johnson-Huggins Social Media Charese Jones Deveda Mason Destiny Darby Chapter Photographer Alycia Brown
Anti-Basileus Message
Sorors, It is hard to believe that summer is here! As we take a moment to reflect and recharge, take great pride in the accomplishments in what Beta Sigma Omega has done in the community with our programs. On behalf of the program committees - Connection, Education, Environmental Ownership, Health and Public Affairs, thank you for your support. Please review the list of the program activities that have been done this year: MLK Day of Service
Voter Registration Drive
ASCEND
OETA Telethon
One Church One Child
No Vote No Voice Church Blitz Campaign
Read Across America
Acts of Green
Twenty Pearls Luncheon
American Heart Association Walk
AKA Day At The Capitol
ONE OKC
Connection Writing Campaign
Regional Food Bank
Seasonal Wraps
NAMI Walk Let us go into the summer break strong by supporting the following two activities this month: (1) The Longest Day Alzheimer's Support activity after the June Sorority meeting (Potluck Cookout) *See Flyer
(2) AKA Playground Mobilization for F.D. Moon Elementary School and St. John Christian Heritage Academy (*more information at the June Sorority meeting)
I am so proud to serve as your First Anti-Basileus and program chairman. This is just the beginning as we continue Launching New Dimensions in Service! Sisterly,
Soror Monica Finley First Anti-Basileus
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Plug into the Power of Prayer Sorors in life, we will certainly be met with many challenges. There are times when things become so difficult we may want to give up. However, remember Philippians 4:19 " And my God will meet ALL your needs according to the riches of His glory in Christ Jesus". Remember that God is always with us and He is willing and able to bring us through any difficulties if we let Him.
Sorors, remember the first of every month, to Plug Into the Power of Prayer. The next date is Friday, July 1st. This is a great way to jump start of your day, week and month. Please join us for an awe inspiring and moving hour of sisters praying together.
Will McCary, Soror Alice McCann’s grandson, received a Master of Science Degree in Mechanical and Energy Engineering from The University of North Texas on May 10, 2016. Will won $2,000 as the second place prize in a contest to defend his Master’s Thesis on Wind Sustainability. DeVaughn Durham, Soror Alice McCann’s grandson, graduated from North Garland High School in Garland TX on June 4, 2016. DeVaughn also recently achieved the rank of Eagle Scout. DeVaughn plans to attend The University of North Texas School of Mu-sic. Soror Dorothy Swift, the mother of Soror Tiffany Swift-Broiles, passed Wednesday, June 1st. Cards/food can be sent to 2616 NW 121st Street Oklahoma City, OK 73120. Soror Dorothy was initiated at Langston University, Alpha Zeta chapter, 1973. No Ivy Beyond the Wall ceremony was requested. Judge Charles L. Owens' state's first appointed black judge, dies at 86, husband of Soror Edythe Owens. His services were Wednesday, June 1st at Corpus Christi Catholic Church. Soror Edythe was active in Beta Sigma Omega many years ago. Soror Michelle Chapple and husband, Michael’s nephew, Mark Eric Johnson II, passed on Sunday, May 29, 2016. Services were held on Saturday, June 4, 2016 at 1:00pm at Greater New Zion Baptist Church.
Soror Cessnie Shelton celebrated the graduation of her daughter, Christen Shelton, on May 13th from Texas Women's University. Christen has earned a Degree of Criminal Justice.
Soror Latricia Morgan graduated with her Master’s in Public Health from the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center. The convocation was Saturday, May 14, 2016. Soror Latricia Morgan also passed the Certified in Public Health national exam.
Soror Michelle Chapple and husband, Michael celebrated their daughter's graduation from Bethel College in Newton, Kansas on May 21, 2016.
Mekale has successfully completed her Degree of Nursing in a three year time frame and will be honored Cum Laude of her class.
Soror Gayle Caldwell's daughter, Chelsie Caldwell, graduated on May 14th from the University of Oklahoma with a BA in African American Studies. She will be continuing her education at OU for graduate school for a Master’s in Education.
Soror Accomplishments
Soror Updates
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Celebrations The Honorable Vicki Miles-LaGrange was honored with a presentation of a self-portrait by the US District Court-Western District of Oklahoma. She finished her 7 year term as Chief Judge on June 1st and her portrait will hang among other Chief Judges at the District Court Chambers. Soror Vicki is the first African American woman to be sworn in as US Attorney for the Western District as well as the first to be elected to the Oklahoma Senate. Congratulations Soror Vicki! Dr. Ann Allen was honored on May 27, 2016 with a reception from her peers for her retirement from Oklahoma City Public Schools. Congratulations Soror Ann! Soror Gina Darby was the guest speaker at the benefit event for the Oklahoma Youth Literacy Program on June 10, 2016. The event was held from 5:30pm-7:30pm with a ticket cost of $35.00 each. Musicman, Roy Henderson, served as DJ and Comedian. This was a VZND: BY:GOD presentation of "A Woman's Worth: Beauty In Its Time."
Soror Judy Wakefield, PhD joined the University of Central Oklahoma in 1986 and has taught Technology for Teachers and courses that prepare school librarians. She is retiring at the end of this school year. Congratulations Soror Judy!
Soror Georgetta James' granddaughter, Brooke Morgan West, graduated from Summit Middle School in Edmond on May 17th as a President Obama Honor Student (all As during entire middle school). Congratulations Soror Georgetta! Soror Sherrell Thompson was chosen as the Urban League Volunteer of the Year for helping to implement a clothing voucher program. She will be honored at the June 25, 2016 gala at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum. Congratulations Soror Sherrell! Soror Dorothy Cox-Franklin retired June 1st from Oklahoma State Department of Health, after 32 years of diligent service. Congratulations Soror Dorothy! Rest & relax.
A message was shared with Soror Joy Ahmad from Ayisha McMillan, a former prima ballerina for the Houston Ballet and others. She is the granddaughter of one of our Beta Sigma Omega founders and maybe first basileus, Vida Lois
Milton Van Brunt. The Van Brunts were long-time friends of Soror Joy’s parents and members of my dad's church in Los Angeles. Their daughter, Constance (Connie) was my sister's best friend during our teens. The photo of Mrs. Van Brunt with the snowy white hair shows how she looked toward the end of her life. Mrs. Van Brunt was Soror Joy’s interest in AKA started from her influence. Thank you Soror Joy for this history moment and sorors this is definitely a piece of history for our knowledge!
BSO Founder Spotlight
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Go back to basics. Plan activities that require little or no equipment or facilities. Such as walking, jogging, jumping rope, yoga and dancing. Find out what programs your community recreation center offers for free or minimal charge.
What do these songs have in common? You must be present at the June sorority meeting to get in on this information. You don’t want to miss!
Billy Ocean-Carribbean Queen Christopher Cross-Sailing Bob Marley-Don’t Rock the Boat Commodores-Sail On Isley Brothers- Nothing but Smooth Sailing
The C.H.A.T. Mid-Western Region Newsletter Staff: We are looking for very creative sorors who are interested in reporting, design and layout of the region's newsletter. These positions are open to Graduate and Undergraduate sorors. If you are interested in serving on this very important team, please send an email to [email protected] no later than June 30, 2016 to include your qualifications and interest. Mid-Western Region Technology Team: Are you "Tech Savvy"? We are looking for Graduate and Undergraduate sorors who are interest-ed in serving on the region's Technology Team! Your technology skills will be utilized to provide technology during conferences, update the region's website, compose and send eblasts, and monitor the region's email account. If you are interested in serving on this team, please send an email to [email protected] no later than June 30, 2016 to include your qualifications and interest. The "Chapter Finance" Teleconference workshop was scheduled for Thursday, June 2 from 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Over 71 sorors were in attendance. Thank you Soror Gayle Miles-Scott for an awesome workshop!
Cluster Coordinator(s): The Cluster Coordinator positions are being opened for sorors who are interested and meet the requirements in-cluded on the application. The form is fillable and must be typed and returned via email. Please see the link below. Cluster Coordinator Application https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B90i6VhYEIyXWjYzc2U0TldiVVU/view?pref=2&pli=1
Tips for being more active h p://1.usa.gov/1fDRTEZ
Let’s Move… Warm Weather Fun! h p://1.usa.gov//1sczea9
Health Tip
Sisterly Relations
Sorority News
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Tickets for the EAF Awards Breakfast held on Tuesday, July 12, 2016 in Atlanta, GA during Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.’s 67th International Conference are still available for purchase. Tickets are $65.00. Seating is limited so purchase by Wednesday June 15th 12:00 AM. Go to DONATE.AKAEAF.ORG. Make sure to wear peach with a splash of green for your breakfast attire! Raffle tickets still available chapter members reach out to your regional coordinators or you may also purchase on-line DONATE.AKAEAF.ORG. Don’t miss out on the exciting new prizes!
fÉÜÉÜá, thank you for joining the Budget Forums hosted at the 2016 Regional Conferences and online during the month of May. The forum presentation is now posted to the Members Only section of www.aka1908.com. From the Members Only section, access the document from the Forms & Documents page, located in the Re-sources section. Type the keyword "Finance" into the Search box.
IT IS TIME TO EXPERIENCE ATLANTA! The 67th Boule Hostess Commit-tee is excited to welcome you to Atlanta during two fun filled nights. Experience Atlanta has something for everyone. The Jazz in Pink Lounge is available for those that want a more laid back vibe. The Stepping & Line Dancing Room will feature a fantastic DJ so you can dance the night way. Finally, Host Chubb Rock is bringing together some of his friends for a night of old school hip hop and R&B.
EAF Breakfast Tickets - It’s Not Too Late!
Announcements
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Sorors don’t forget to rep your school by wearing paraphernalia from your school or alma mater to the Experience Atlanta event. Sorors have the option to attend the Downtown edition on July 9 or the Atlanta Airport edition on July 12. Space is lim-ited for each and you may choose one evening to attend only. Registration Instructions:
Access your Boule registration HERE or by visiting the Boule website athttps://events.aka1908.net/. Click on Update Registration Click on Soror Activities Select July 9 or July 12 and select one of the below from the Soror Activities list.
July 9 (Downtown Atlanta Edition): Jazz in Pink Lounge July 9 (Downtown Atlanta Edition): Strolling/Line Dancing Room July 9 (Downtown Atlanta Edition): Chubb Rock & Friends July 12 Atlanta Airport Edition
Repeat the same process for your guest Experience Atlanta is open to registered Sorors and guest only. Each registered Soror or guest will receive a wristband to be worn with his or her conference badge to gain entry to this event. If a Soror or Guest is missing one or both items, she or he will not be granted access. This event is NOT open to the public. Please access your registration no later than June 15 to select your Experience Atlanta activity.
BSO Healthy Potluck will be held on Saturday, June 18th following chapter meeting, at the home of Soror Sheila Arinwine-Terrell. Her
address is 3501 Maloney Drive, OKC, OK 73121. See attached flyer Sorors, are you looking for a job? A new job? A career? Please see the attachment from the Metropolitan Library System. See attached
flyer Sorors, if you are attending Boule', please contact Soror Georgetta James at 405.771.3632 or [email protected] with your name,
arrival time, hotel information and emergency contact.
MEETING LOCATION CHANGE
Sorority meeting will be held at Millwood High School 6724 Martin Luther King Avenue Oklahoma City, OK 73111 at 11am. Don’t
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