The Ivy Connect Feb 2015

Save the Date!

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VOL 1: Issue 2

In This Issue Save the Date 1

Basileus Message 2

Sisterly Yours 3-‐4

Twenty Pearls, Inc. 5

Janufest 6

Family Strengthening 7

MLK Day of Service 8

AKAlades 9

Founders’ Day 10

Health 11

Standards 12

Connections 13

Calendar 14

Pink Goes Red for a Day February 6

Heart Healthy February 7 Join the Health Committee for a heart healthy lunch at Ruby Tuesdays

Worship Service February 8 Let’s worship with the Debs-‐elect & Escorts at St. Mark Missionary Baptist Church

F E B R U A R Y 2 0 1 5

Line dancing at Fourth Baptist Church

Sorors and Guests enjoyed the highly acclaimed movie that recounts the activities that led to

the signing of the Voting Act of 1965.

62nd Mid-‐Atlantic Regional Conference April 9-‐12

Richmond, VA Hostesses • The registration for the regional conference is available. You will find all

information related to the conference at http://midatlanticaka.org/marc.html . If you need assistance with registration, please review the booklet to identify your workshops and events that you would like to attend. Please bring p32 of the booklet completed AND payment to the February meeting.

Connie Mabry Joyce Ashe

Sylvia Creekmur Brenda Williams Tara Jones

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Sorors, The month of January has been extremely busy for all of us. We have gathered to watch a historical movie, celebrated our sisters and founders, entertained our guests who support us annually, worshipped together, trained our young people and praised them as they showcased their talent, fed the homeless, danced while collecting food and supported the men of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. I even got to rub elbows with the VPOTUS and attend a meeting in the White House. January 2015 is very memorable for me! “Service to all mankind” means you. Together, we can get the job done and make Alpha Kappa Alpha resonate all over the city of Portsmouth. I want the community of Portsmouth, Va and the surrounding areas to always ask “what are those AKAs doing now?” I believe we are well on our way. It is my goal that in 2016, when the regional conference is in Virginia Beach, VA, that we will sweep the awards while we are home. Who’s with me? I need you to help the chapter reach that goal. That means I need you to show up and show out or in the vernacular of our young people “turn up!” How do we turn up? By assisting in the development of award-‐winning activities, by supporting the execution of those activities, by spreading the word and DOCUMENTING our success. Gamma Delta Omega has been executing exemplary programs for years but we neglect to evaluate those programs with the chapter and with those we serve. We are getting better but we still have opportunity for improvement. I am very confident that WE can do it! As we move into February we have an International Impact Day to implement as “PINK goes RED” for the day. Join us on Friday and Saturday as we wear RED to support the American Heart Association. Be prepared to assist with ASCEND and join us in worship with the debutantes and escorts at my church, St. Mark Missionary Baptist. How many met my challenge to attend 4 activities in the month of January? Are you willing to accept the challenge for the month of February? Sorors, together, we can be the change we want to see! Let’s do it!! In Service, Soror Aurelia T. Williams, PhD Basileus

A Message from the Basileus Submitted by Soror Aurelia T. Williams


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Sisterly Yours Submitted by Soror Gracie Bowers, Chairman

Jan. 3: The Sisterly Relations Committee prepares in celebratory style for the official chapter recognition of

Launching New Dimensions of Service.

Nurturing the Ivy: “Selma” Jan 9: Sorors along with family and friends joined together on opening night to see the Golden Globe nominated movie "Selma." (Front Cover photo)

Sisters nurture one another by standing guard and lending a hand where needed.

The Sisterly Relations Committee worked diligently during the January chapter meeting.

Jan 15: Our International Sisterly Relations Day was held on January 15 in honor of our founders. This was a day for sorors to strengthen the bonds of sisterhood. Let us continue to "nurture our ivy" and strengthen the bonds by constantly showing care and concern for our sorors. In February we recognize Heart Health Month. Have a Pink Hearts Celebration and do something special that will warm the heart of a Soror. Send a candy gram, have a gift exchange, honor a Soror by sharing a story on Instagram or Twitter, or simply call a Soror you haven't seen or talked to in a while. No matter how small the act of kindness, it's demonstrating that you genuinely care that warms the heart!

International Sisterly Relations Day


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Sisterly Yours (cont.) Submitted by Soror Gracie Bowers, Chairman

Upcoming Events!

What: Buffalo Riders Annual Parade When: Feb. 21, 2015 Lineup at 9:00a.m.

Where: Lineup at I. C. Norcom High School

The Buffalo Riders are a local African American equestrian group that rides in honor of the Buffalo Soldiers and black cowboys of the Old West. An invitation has been extended to GDO to join in the eight mile parade beginning at Norcom, proceeding up High St to Frederick Blvd, Portsmouth Blvd, Effingham St. and back to Norcom. In years past, our golden sorors rode in cars in the parade. Let's assemble to watch this annual historical event commemorating an important part of Black history.

Soror Patricia Saunders Nixon’s scheduled performances: February 1, 2015 at 3:00 p.m. Slover Library accompanied by Geraldine T. Boone. February 6, 2015, 6pm I will be singing the "Star Spangled Banner" at the MLK, Jr. Program at TCC in Virginia Beach 6:00 p.m. On Thursday February 12, 2015,7pm-‐9pm, Urban Control Entertainment Crew “Annual Love Concert” at NSU, New Student Center 149. February 14 -‐ 15, Legacy of Weyanoke will be singing at the Jamestown Settlement 3:00 p.m and at Bethsemany Baptist Church, 5405 Roanoke Avenue, NN, VA 23605. February 28, 2015 Van Wyck Branch Library, 2:00 p.m. Performing a Lecture Recital on Harry T. Burleigh's Artsongs: A Forgotten Repertory accompanied by Geraldine T. Boone. 1368 DeBree Avenue, Norfolk, VA 23517

In Concert


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Twenty Pearls, Inc. Submitted by Pearl Tamara Jones, President

Twenty Pearls, Inc. hosted the annual silent auction and 50/50 raffle at this year’s Janufest. Guests and sorors had an opportunity to bid on a variety of items from hotel stays to a set of golf clubs and a 40” LED TV. Through the generosity of several of our Pearls and community supporters, the silent auction raised over $1,900 that evening. This includes a monetary donation presented by Mr. Clifton Jones, owner of Anytime Home Care, in the amount of $600. We are grateful for our success and would like to offer you the opportunity to bid on the remaining auction items in the February Chapter meeting. We are able to accept cash, check, and credit cards. Item Value Starting Bid Bid

Increments Headphone set $20 $5 $5 Women’s Umbrella and scarf set $20 $5 $5 Gold Picture Frame $25 $5 $5 Tracey Lynn Fashion Pearl necklace $28 $10 $5 5th Avenue crystal picture frame $45 $10 $5 Florist Gift Certificate – Bloom Where You’re Planted

$45 $10 $5

Tea and Candle Gift box Set $60 $15 $5 3month Western Branch YMCA Family Membership

$300 $100 $10

Progress Fitness Personal Training – 8 sessions $325 $100 $10 Town Point Club Discovery Membership & Lunch $400 $125 $10 As TPI approaches its 10 year anniversary, we will work on creative ways to utilize this important asset of Gamma Delta Omega to increase charitable contributions and donations to sponsor local community projects and scholarships. Please look for information regarding 2 potential fundraisers – a shoe drive proposed for the months of March through May, and a golf tournament. So as you clean out the closets this Spring, set aside those shoes you would normally donate to the thrift store so that we can promote environmental responsibility while earning funds for TPI. All footwear can be donated – men’s, women’s, children, dress, boots, flip flops, sandals, evening shoes, sneakers, and virtually any other type of footwear -‐ as long as they are gently used and soles are intact. More details will be forthcoming. The support of each Pearl in the chapter and Board member is vital to our continued growth. We ask that you consider joining one of the following committees or serving in one of the four open Board positions: Community Outreach, Fundraising, Event Planning, Scholarship, Technology, Corporate Sponsorship, and Policies & Procedures. You may contact Pearls Tamara Jones, President or Pearl Karen Colden, Vice President.


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Happy Birthday Sorors!

9 Kenya Moore 10 Barbara Reynolds 12 LaEunice Brown 17 Yvette Wright 22 Valora Baskerville 22 Fredecia Lane Hawkins 23 Clarine Roberts 25 Diane V. Todd 25 Karen Colden

Janufest 2015 Submitted by Soror Tamara Jones

Congratulations on a job well done sorors! Janufest 2015 was a success and has been the buzz all over social media. Many positive comments have been received from our guests and their photos and posts on Facebook and Instagram reflect their enjoyment and excitement of the evening. We had regional level representation from our Regional Leadership Training Chairman Soror Renee Escoffery-‐Torres and of course our very own, Soror Aurelia, Technology Chairman, as well as many of our brothers and sisters in greekdom. The men of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. – Nu Delta Lambda chapter showered our Basileus with hugs and a bouquet of pink roses, while the men of the Zeta Iota Chapter of Omega Psi Phi cleared the dance floor in true Omega style! Sorors and guests crowded the dance floor throughout the evening and shared many sisterly interactions, smiles, and laughs. Your feedback is appreciated and we welcome your comments via the chapter survey. Please complete the Chapter Member survey located at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1xwWmBSrOK4HYu86P97NKiP39NAR3bbGXDuRrqmUMFOA/viewform?c=0&w=1 Additionally, all outstanding assessments will incur a late fee of 10% of the balance beginning March 11, 2015 per chapter bylaws. We would also like to remind you that we will begin accepting payments of the $175 alternative assessment during the months of April through June as opposed to selling eight tickets for a current assessment of $360 for the 2016 event. Please contact the committee if you have any questions. Special thanks to all of the Janufest Committee members for you dedication: Chair – Valora Baskerville, Krystal Moore, Vivian Moore, Hortense Cross, Jule’ Lawrence, Tanya Smith, Denise McClure, Tara Jones, Karen Colden, Barbara Reynolds, and Veronica Webster. We look forward to planning Janufest 2016 so save the date, Saturday, January 16, 2016!


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Family Strengthening Building Better and Stronger Communities

Submitted by Soror Jacqueline Dowdy

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Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated members believe stronger families work together to create stronger communities. Moreover, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated will continue its long-‐standing commitment to strengthening the family unit by implementing programs that address the three key areas of importance: Childhood Hunger, Family Seasonal Wraps and Financial Fitness. Gamma Delta Omega’s Family Strengthening Committee has accepted the challenge of working together to create stronger communities in Portsmouth, Virginia. Soror Joyce Harris along with ten other sorors and a guest led our first MLK Day Community Impact activity on Friday, January 16, 2015 by providing their services at Third Baptist Church’s Feed the Hungry Program. Their services made a significant impact to our local community because they volunteered their time, talent, and energy to serve approximately 100 neighbors in need hot meals. In pursuing MLK Day Community Impact activity further, Gamma Delta Omega sorors and guests participated in “Donate & Dance” featuring Reggie as the line dance instructor. The sorors danced and donated 201 non-‐perishable food items to replenish Portsmouth Department of Social Services’ food pantry. Soror Hortense Cross and her niece Taylor Whitehurst, Future AKA tracked the following donated food items: Canned Meats/Protein Total 21 Canned Vegetables Total 33 Canned Stews & Soups Total 23 Canned Fruits Total 3 Pasta & Sauces Total 121

***Grand Total 201 non-‐perishable food items***

Gamma Delta Omega Chapter extends their heartfelt thanks to Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., Portsmouth, Virginia for their commitment and support in delivering food items to our neighbors in need at Portsmouth Department of Social Services. Portsmouth Department of Social Services continues to open their doors to help those less fortunate. Your support and donations were very much appreciated. Additionally, the Family Seasonal Wraps including hats, socks, gloves, scarves, jackets with hoodies, jogging pants and other seasonal donations have increased from 39 items to 92 items giving us a grand total of 131 items. Soror Bernadette Fraser and Soror Janice Davis have been tracking the family seasonal wraps for the chapter. These items will be donated on Saturday, January 31, 2015 to the City of Portsmouth activity, Echoes of Joy from 11:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. at Neighborhood Facility Recreation Center, 900 Elm Avenue. Echoes of Joy activity is a day for caring for the homeless and disadvantaged. Thirteen sorors and two guests have volunteered their services to distribute the seasonal wraps and serve hot meals to our neighbors in need. Our purpose is to inspire individuals to keep striving during these times of uncertainty, and show them that people care. If any other sorors are available to support the City of Portsmouth endeavor, contact Soror Valora Baskerville. The attire is AKA paraphernalia. Recognizing, Childhood Hunger disproportionately affects African American children, Gamma Delta Omega will address childhood hunger in our communities. Twenty-‐five students at Douglas Park Elementary School have been identified for the Weekend Backpacks Program. On Friday, January 9, 2015 and January 23, 2015, these students took home healthy food items from these categories: Canned Meats/Protein (1), Canned Stews & Soups(1), Canned Vegetables(1), Canned Fruits(4), Healthy Snacks(4), and Grains, Boxed Pasta and Sauces (3). Soror Jacqueline Dowdy is tracking the Weekend Backpacks Program.


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Family Strengthening (cont.) Finally, Share your Love by donating the

following non perishable food items:

• meat spreads, peanut butter • Pasta and Sauces including spaghetti

noodles, spaghetti sauce, macaroni and cheese, noodles, boxed rice

Soror Syreeta Hill and Soror Sylvia Hill will be tracking the non-‐perishable food items for Portsmouth Department of Social Services’ food pantry. 82 non-‐perishable food items were collected on Saturday, January 3, 2015 and a monetary donation of $5.00 was given for purchasing food items.

AKAs Wanted! Family Strengthening Committee needs a resource person (soror) to conduct a financial seminar on financial responsibility to educate the local community on financial responsibility, budgeting and the benefits of homeownership. If you are available on Friday, February 13, 2015 and/or February 27, 2015, sign up for “Feed the Hungry Program” at Third Baptist Church. The time is 10:45 a.m. to 12 noon. The attire is AKA paraphernalia. Contact Person is Soror Joyce Harris.

Gamma Delta Omega Participates in MLK Community Impact Day Submitted by Soror LaEunice Brown

Two activities were chosen in order to impact our community the weekend of MLK Day celebration. On Friday, January 16, 2015, 10 sorors served meals at Third Baptist Church in Portsmouth. Sorors, dressed in AKA paraphernalia, prepared and served hot meals to 100 individuals. Soror Joyce Harris was chairman of this event. Many thanks to the sorors Janice Davis, Beth Smith, Phyllis Bolden, Tara Johnson-‐Williams, Hortense Cross, Ruth McLeod, Eldeana Jones, Julia Avery-‐Muse, and general soror Addie Marie Lenyon for coming out to participate in this event with Soror Joyce Harris. On January 19, 2015, 21 sorors and 6 guests gathered at the Riverpointe Clubhouse, 4601 Riverpointe Drive, Portsmouth, VA, to donate and dance. Sorors and guests donated nonperishable food items and participated in an hour line dance class. The 201 nonperishable food items collected were given to Portsmouth Social Services for the food pantry. Thank you to soror Hortense Cross for chairing the food collection part of this activity. Taylor Whitehurst, Hortense Cross and Beth Smith’s niece, was our outstanding tally person for this event. Taylor counted all of food items so that we could report the amount for our Family Strengthening Target. Many thanks to sorors Linder Belfield, Jacqueline Dowdy, Ruth McLeod, and Tanya Weaver for serving on the MLK Day Community Impact Planning committee.


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AKALades!!! – Sorors Who Are Perpetuating the IVY HONORED BY DAR CHAPTER

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Soror Mae Breckenridge-‐Haywood has been recognized by the Fort Nelson Chapter House of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution for her work in historic preservation. The society bestows the award and medal for extraordinary volunteer work over a long period of time in the historic preservation field. Breckenridge-‐Haywood received a certificate and medal Nov. 6 for her preservation of the Portsmouth Colored Community Library, and for her work with four historic African American cemeteries.

MLK Day Speaker

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Soror Shirrell Smith provided an encouraging message of leadership to the congregation of Bethany Baptist Church during its “Fulfilling the Dream” service on Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Soror Shirrell shared that characteristics of a great leader are that they 1) have total commitment to their cause, 2) disrupt the status quo (doing things differently is necessary for innovation), 3) lead with Christ like qualities and 4) have a dream – they communicate it and act on it.

NSU Alumni Soror Karen Settles will be recognized as one of NSU's Lifetime Alumni members at a breakfast on February 7, 2015. Congratulations!


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Celebrate our Founders’ #AKA107 Gamma Delta Omega Celebrates Founders ‘Day at Applebee’s Submitted by Soror LaEunice Brown The Gamma Delta Omega Chapter celebrated Founders’ Day in Style! On Thursday, January 15, 2015 starting at 6:00 p.m., 108 sorors and guests dined at Applebee’s Chesapeake Square. GDO collaborated with Twenty Pearls, Incorporated for a Dining to Donate dinner. At 8:00 p.m. our Basileus, Dr. Aurelia T. Williams led us in singing Happy Birthday followed by cutting a Founders’ Day cake. The event was evaluated by attendees and the condensed results are below. Ten percent of the proceeds from meals that were purchased on January 15, 2015 went to GDO’s Twenty Pearls Incorporated Foundation. Thank you to everyone for coming out and participating in this fun event! Total Surveyed: 82; 51 sorors 31 guests

1. Please check the box that best matches your

response to each statement 5=Excellent 4=Very Good 3=Good 2=Fair 1=Poor

Location of event 5(60) 4( 15 ) 3( 6 ) 2( ) 1( 1 ) Food 5(60) 4(12 ) 3( 5 ) 2(1 ) 1( ) Time & length of Activity 5(62) 4(10 ) 3(7 ) 2( ) 1( )

Overall, I enjoyed the event 5(66) 4(12 ) 3( 3 ) 2( ) 1( )

Gamma Delta Omega Celebrated & Rededicated Submitted by Soror LaEunice Brown On Sunday, January 25, 2015, Sorors of GDO and other guest sorors gathered at First Baptist Church-‐South Portsmouth’s Amlet Hall, in order to celebrate and rededicate our lives to sisterhood and service for Alpha Kappa Alpha, Sorority Incorporated. The meditation of scriptures for the morning was given by Soror Arminta Harris. Sorors were entertained by the GDO Ensemble and heard a special poem created for the occasion by our own author, Soror Regina Southall. A delicious breakfast was provided by Three M’s Decorating and Catering Services. Decorating services for the morning program was provided by the company as well. Sorors were surprised and delighted by a praise dance presented by our deb-‐elect Miss Jalaia Hazel and escort, Mr. Derwood Green,students at I. C. Norcom High school were our own soror, Dr. Rosalynn Sanderlin is principal. Their liturgical performance really “Set The Atmosphere.” Finally, our Basileus, Dr. Aurelia T. Williams led us in our short rededication ceremony. Sorors followed Soror Williams as we rededicated our hearts to service to all mankind. After the ceremony, the celebration ended with sorors attending the 11:00 a.m. Worship service at First Baptist Church South Portsmouth, home church of Soror Eldeana Jones. Thank you to the Founders’ Day committee for putting together a lovely event!


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Gamma Delta Omega Goes Red for Heart Health Awareness Submitted by Soror Tanya Weaver

Heart Disease is the leading cause of death for men and women in the United States. According to the American Heart Association, every year 1 in 4 deaths are caused by heart disease. The number is more prevalent in the African American community. The good news is Heart disease can often be prevented when people make healthy choices and manage their health conditions. Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. recognizes its impact within the communities that host the many chapters worldwide. Even more, Gamma Delta Omega Chapter is doing our part to create awareness for Heart Health. GDO’s “Pink Goes Red” will be in full force during the month of February with the following activities scheduled:

§ February 6th-‐ Kick off “Pink Goes Red” with cardiovascular activity by line dancing with Reggie at Fourth Baptist Church, located at 726 South Street in the City of Portsmouth. Line dancing will begin at 6:30pm. All sorors are asked to wear their pretty AKA t-‐shirts.

§ February 7th-‐ Chapter Meeting. Sorors are encouraged to wear red shirts/blouses in support of “Pink Goes Red”. A donation of $5 will be collected to go to the American Heart Association.

§ February 7th-‐ Immediately following chapter meeting. Sorors are encouraged to have a “heart healthy” lunch together at Ruby Tuesdays located on Victory Blvd (Victory Crossing). This activity will be in partnership with Sisterly Relations and Twenty Pearls.

Gamma Delta Omega’s Health Committee encourages everyone to create a more heart happy life by working with your health care team, monitoring your blood pressure, getting your cholesterol checked, eat a healthy diet, maintain healthy weight, exercise regularly, don’t smoke, limit alcohol use, and take your medicine as prescribed. Heart health is everyone’s fight and Gamma Delta Omega is doing its part to bring awareness.


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Environmental Ownership-‐ Acts of Green Project

Submitted by Soror Ruth McLeod

As an Environmental Ownership Act of Green, 10 empty plastic water bottles were collected during the Donate to Dance MLK Community Impact Day to be recycled. The Environmental Ownership committee will continue to collect empty water bottles during all chapter meetings and other Gamma Delta Omega sponsored events as warranted.

How to Fight the Enemies of Good Intentions

The reason why most people are ineffective in life is that they’ve never learned how to fight the battle of the mind. If you want to learn to manage your mind, you have to deliver it from destructive thoughts. That isn’t easy, because there are three enemies that keep you from fulfilling all your good intentions of changing your life.

1. The first enemy is your old nature. Do you ever find yourself doing things that you don’t really want to do? That’s the battle in your brain between your old, sinful nature and your good intentions.

2. The second enemy is Satan. Satan cannot force you to do anything, but he can make suggestions, and those suggestions are very, very powerful. He is constantly planting negative thoughts in your mind.

3. The third enemy is the world’s value system. Does anything in our society encourage self-‐discipline? Not at all.

With enemies like that, no wonder we struggle with discouragement and despair and failure!

So how do you fight this battle? Realize, You have a choice! Your mind has to listen to you. God didn’t give you just a mind; he gave you a will! The best time to win the battle with temptation is before it begins.

Excerpts taken from Daily Hope with Rick Warren submitted by Arminta Richardson Harris, Chaplain

Standards Committee Submitted by Soror Khadijah Alexander

Greetings Sorors! It is with great pleasure to serve as the newly appointed Standards Chairman. For the next two years, I look forward to learning, working and growing in this position. Periodically, the committee will submit articles to The Ivy Connect Newsletter so the Chapter will know our roles and responsibilities. The Standards Committee will meet 7pm on February 10, 2015 at 3215 Greenwood Dr., Portsmouth to begin its work. This is the home of Soror Khadijah.

Role of the Chapter Standards Chairman and Committee

It shall be the role of the Chapter Standards Chairman and Committee to ensure that Chapters adhere to the established guidelines for effective chapter operations as described in the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® Constitution and Bylaws, Manual of Standard Procedure and the Standards Resource Guide: A Guide For Effective Chapter Operations. Additionally, this committee shall oversee the self-‐assessment and external evaluation of the Chapter.

References Standards Resource Guide, October 2014


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Connections – Special Election! Submitted by Soror Eartha Garrett, Co-‐Chairman

FEBRUARY 2015 THE IVY CONNECT

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Monthly Calendar Date Event Location Feb 4 6:30pm -‐ Membership Meeting 60 Wayland Dr. Portsmouth Feb 6 6:30pm -‐ Pink Goes Red for a Day-‐Line Dancing Fourth Baptist Church Feb 7 10:00am -‐ Chapter Meeting Portsmouth Social Services 12:30pm Heart Healthy Lunch –Dine to Donate Ruby Tuesday-‐ Victory Crossing Feb 8 10:30am -‐ Deb-‐Elects & Escorts Worship St Mark Missionary Baptist Church Feb 9 6pm -‐ Janufest Meeting

7pm – Health Promotion 7pm – PanHellenic Council

Teleconference Teleconference New Bethel Baptist Church

Feb 10 7pm-‐ Standards 3215 Greenwood Drive, Portsmouth Feb 11 7pm – Connections Teleconference Feb 16 8am – AKA Day at the Capitol Virginia Union University, Richmond, VA Feb 19 6pm -‐ Executive Board Meeting Portsmouth Social Services Feb 21 9am -‐ Buffalo Soldiers Parade

10am -‐ ASCEND Workshop I.C. Norcom High Start TBD

Feb 23 4:30pm -‐ Adopt a Spot Major Hilliard Library

The activity calendar is maintained in real-‐time via Google Calendar. To add the calendar, from your Android device using your gmail account, visit your calendar from a desktop computer. Under your calendar, add a friend’s calendar and enter [email protected]. That will generate an email for you to be added. Once approved, you will be able to see the live calendar. If you have an iPhone, send a text to 757.676.5304 and I will send you the link. Click the link and the calendar will populate to your smartphone.

Sorors, we are praying for you! There are many Sorors who need our love and prayers, please keep the following Sorors and their families in your thoughts. Give a call, send an e-‐mail or send a card of inspiration to let them know you are praying for them.

• Soror Valora Baskerville • Soror Wilberta McCoy • Soror Joyce Harris • Soror Barbara Davis • Soror Mae Haywood • Soror Rosalynn Sanderlin

GRADUATE ENTERTAINMENT

MARCH 8, 2015

MAJOR HILLIARD LIBRARY

SPREAD THE WORD!

INVITE HIGH SCHOOL JUNIORS AND SENIORS

BRING 2-‐3 WRAPPED PINK AND GREEN GIFTS FOR ATTENDEES.

POC: SOROR VALORA

BASKERVILLE

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. ® -‐ Gamma Delta Omega Chapter PO Box 7393 * Portsmouth, VA 23707 * correspondence@gdo-‐aka.org

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