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GRADUATE CHAPTERS Beta Alpha Omega Epsilon Upsilon Omega Theta Kappa Omega Theta Pi Omega Theta Phi Omega Lambda Omega Omega Nu Xi Omega Omicron Xi Omega Pi Theta Omega Pi Mu Omega Pi Xi Omega Rho Gamma Omega Rho Kappa Omega Upsilon Delta Omega Iota Epsilon Omega Phi Eta Omega UNDERGRADUATE CHAPTERS Gamma Zeta Zeta Sigma Iota Psi Lambda Rho Kappa Phi Nu Eta Nu Kappa Pi Iota Pi Chi Rho Gamma Rho Upsilon Rho Phi Tau Eta Tau Sigma Rules 14. A soror who wishes to speak shall go to the nearest microphone, wait to be recognized by the presiding officer, and speak clearly and distinctly. After recognition, the soror shall give her name, chapter name, location of chapter and whether she is a voting delegate. A soror is asked to limit the number of times she wishes to debate to once (1) per issue. Each soror is asked to limit her statement and/or concern to a maximum of one (1) minute. Debate on a single issue shall be limited to two (2) minutes. The time limit and number of times a soror addresses a question or concern will be enforced by the Parliamentarian subject to any extension directed by the Presiding Officer. 15. A delegate temporarily leaving the meeting shall not relinquish her badge to an alternate to vote in her stead. A delegate who must leave the Conference shall first notify her Chapter Basileus, and then report to the Registration and surrender her badge. The alternate taking her place shall assume her role as delegate for the remainder of the Conference after certification by the Registration. 16. All reports shall be typewritten and copies given to the Grammateus immediately following presentation to the Conference. When possible, the electronic document should be made available to the Grammateus. 17. All sorors are asked to exhibit sisterly conduct when an issue is being addressed. No debate or discussion on the floor of the Conference that directs negative criticism to an individual or chapter shall be permitted. 18.Holding seats shall be considered an un-sisterly act and is strongly discouraged. These actions will be corrected by members of the Protocol and Hostesses. 19. Notices to be announced during the business session shall be submitted in writing and signed by the soror under whose authority the announcement is issued. Notices shall be given to the Philacter who shall be responsible for forwarding them to the Conference Grammateus for reading. Announcements shall be made prior to recess. 20. Philacters shall be responsible for orderly conduct in the sessions and shall admit late arrivals to the business sessions only after showing the registration badge, reciting the password,, and paying a late arrival fee of $2.00. Diamond and Golden Sorors, Hostesses, and those who require assistance will be exempt from the late arrival fee. All late fees shall be donated to a charity identified by the Regional Director. The amount collected shall be disclosed at the close of the Regional Conference. 21. All issues of concern under New Business must be submitted in writing and signed by a certified delegate and presented to the presiding officer by the close of the second plenary. 22. The voting strength for this conference shall consist of the delegates from the chapters, and general members, along with the Former North Atlantic Regional Directors and the current North Atlantic Regional Director. 40
Rules 1. Rules of the 84 th North Atlantic Regional Conference shall be governed by the (most recently revised) 2014 Constitution and Bylaws and Manual of Standard Procedure of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, as well as Robert s Rules of Order (Newly Revised, 11 th Edition). 2. Soror Meredith L. Henderson, North Atlantic Regional Director, is the Presiding Officer for this Conference. 3. Soror Ferial S. Bishop will be appointed Regional Conference Parliamentarian. 4. As recommended by the 2014 Official Guide to Alpha Kappa Alpha Protocol, the greeting to be used is: To Madam Regional Director Soror Meredith L. Henderson, to Madam Supreme Basileus, Soror Dorothy Buckhanan Wilson, to our Former Supreme Basilei, Members of the Directorate, and all others who serve Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, Good Morning/Afternoon/Evening. After the first soror has properly greeted Madam Regional Director and Madam Supreme Basileus, others may say: To Madam Regional Director and to Madam Supreme Basileus and proceed with their committee reports. 5. Sorors shall stand when the North Atlantic Regional Director, Supreme Basileus, Former Supreme Basilei, and Former North Atlantic Regional Directors enter the room and/or are introduced. 6. All meetings of this body shall start and end on time. 7. Cell phones, pagers, PDAs, smart phone devices, and all other electronic devices shall be silenced during all business meetings and events. If a soror must take a call, she is asked to excuse herself from the business meeting/ event to address her call. 8. Turn off all electronic communication devices or place on silent. Video and audio recordings shall be prohibited during business sessions, workshops, and forums unless approved by the Presiding Officer. 9. Texting, tweeting, and/or posting to any social media outlet regarding any information discussed in business meetings shall not be permitted. 10.Sorors should wear appropriate Alpha Kappa Alpha business attire (not business casual), unless noted otherwise. 11.All sorors, including delegates, shall be required to openly display their badges to enter all meetings and functions. 12. Delegates shall sit in the designated delegate seating areas for all business meetings. ATLANTIC CITY CONVENTION CENTER ATLANTIC CITY, NEW JERSEY April 23 April 26, 2015 Soror Meredith L. Henderson, North Atlantic Regional Director Packed for Leadership, Polished for Sisterhood and Prepared for Launching New Dimensions of Service TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE Schedule of Events 1-5 Conference Agenda 6-13 Standing and Regional Conference Meetings Institutes and Workshops 15-18 Protocol Reminders 19-20 Delegate Listing 22-26 Executive Steering 27 Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated Directorate Vendor List 29-30 Maps 31-34 Sheraton Hotel Maps 35-36 Corporate Sponsors 37-38 Rules 39-40 14 28 13. Only certified delegates of the Conference shall be entitled to make motions, discuss, and vote. Non-delegates shall be allowed to speak on the floor of the Conference, but not allowed to make motions or vote. 39
Schedule of Events EVENT / LOCATION WEDNESDAY, APRIL 22, 2015 TIME CORPORATE SPONSORS NARC Early Registration and Pink Pearl Service Registration (Cluster IV Only) Hall C (Pre-Function Area) NARC Office Hall D (Press Office) Vendor Registration and Set-up Hall C Chapter Exhibits and Displays Registration and Set-up Hall D NARC Steering Meeting Sheraton Crown Ballroom 3,4,5 8:00 pm 10:00 pm 12:00 pm 6:00 pm 12:00 pm 6:00 pm 12:00 pm 6:00 pm 9:00 pm 11:00 pm THURSDAY, APRIL 23, 2015 NARC Registration and Pink Pearl Service Registration Hall C (Pre-Function Area) NARC Office Hall D (Press Office) Vendor Registration and Set-up/ Chapter Exhibits Display Registration and Set-up Hall C/D Diamond /Golden Soror Café Hall C (Pre-Function Area) Graduate Advisor s Certification Level I Sheraton Crown Ballroom 1,2 Graduate Advisor s Certification Level II Sheraton Pearl Ballroom 2,3 Financial Officers Certification Institute Sheraton Steel Pier Parliamentary Procedures Institute Sheraton Pearl Ballroom 4,5 7:00 am 7:00 pm 9:00 pm 11:00 pm 7:00 am 9:00 am 11:00 am 3:00 pm 5:00 pm 7:00 pm 8:00 am 10:00 am 11:30 am 2:30 pm 5:00 pm 7:00 pm 8:00 am 5:30 pm 9:00 am 3:00 pm 9:00 am 5:00 pm 9:00 am 4:00 pm Enterprise Holdings Philadelphia Group Dunleavey & Associates Charisse Lillie Lorina Marshall Blake John J. Kroll St. John s Caring Foundation New York State United Teachers (NYSUT) 1 38
CORPORATE SPONSORS Schedule of Events EVENT / LOCATION THURSDAY, APRIL 23, 2015 - continued The Nellie Quander Leadership Institute Sheraton Pearl Ballroom 1 TIME 8:30 am 5:00 pm Vendor Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Hall C Vendors/Chapter Exhibits Hall C/D Sister to Sister Luncheon Sheraton Crown Ballroom 3,4,5 First Time, New and Reactivated Soror Forum Sheraton Crown Ballroom 4,5 Workshop Facilitators and Recorders Orientation Room 320 Regional Meetings Levels 3 and 4 (See Page 14) Notable Notes Rehearsal Hall D Public Meeting Halls D/Flex Polished in Pumps Mixer Hall A NARC Steering Meeting Sheraton Pearl Ballroom 10:00 am 10:15 am 10:00 am 10:00 pm 12:00 pm 2:15 pm 3:30 pm 4:30 pm 3:30 pm 4:30 pm 4:00 pm 5:30 pm 4:00 pm 6:00 pm 7:00 pm 9:00 pm 8:30 pm 11:30 pm 10:00 pm 11:30 pm FRIDAY, APRIL 24, 2015 AKA Vinyasa Yoga Class Sheraton Steel Pier NARC 2015 Welcome Rehearsal Halls D/Flex NARC Registration Hall C (Pre-Function Area) 6:00 am 7:00 am 6:30 am 7:30 am 7:00 am 8:30 am 11:30 am 3:00 pm 5:00 pm 7:00 pm 37 2
Schedule of Events SHERATON HOTEL MAP EVENT / LOCATION TIME FRIDAY, APRIL 24, 2015- continued Diamond/Golden Soror Café Hall C (Pre-Function Area) Notable Notes Rehearsal Halls D/Flex Conference Meetings General Members Meeting Halls D/Flex First Plenary Session and Rededication (Business Attire/No Pants) Halls D/Flex NARC Office Hall D (Press Office) Vendors Hall C Chapter Exhibits and Displays Hall D Diamond, Golden, Silver Star Luncheon Hall B Notable Notes Rehearsal Halls D/Flex Second Plenary Session Halls D/Flex Regional Director s Dinner Claridge Hotel Claridge Ballroom Step and Stroll Show Halls D/Flex NARC Steering Meeting Sheraton Pearl Ballroom 7:00 am 8:00 am 11:45 am 2:30 pm 7:15 am 8:15 am 7:00 am 8:00 am 7:00 am 8:00 am 8:30 am 11:30 am 11:00 am 3:00 pm 5:00 pm 7:00 pm 11:30 am 3:00 pm 5:30 pm 10:00 pm 11:30 am 3:00 pm 5:30 pm 10:00 pm 12:30 pm 2:30 pm 2:15 pm 2:45 pm 3:00 pm 5:00 pm 7:00 pm 9:00 pm 9:00 pm 11:30 pm 11:00 pm 12:00 am 3 36
SHERATON HOTEL MAP Schedule of Events EVENT / LOCATION SATURDAY, APRIL 25, 2015 TIME AKA Vinyasa Yoga Class Sheraton Steel Pier NARC Registration Hall C (Pre-Function Area) Diamond /Golden Soror Café Hall C (Pre-Function Area) NARC Office Hall D (Press Office) EAF Breakfast Sheraton Crown Ballroom 3, 4 and 5 Vendors Hall C 85th NARC Invitational Rehearsal Halls D/Flex Workshop Session I Meeting Rooms Levels 3 and 4 Community Health Fair Boys & Girls Club 317 N. Pennsylvania Ave, Atlantic City Workshop Session II Meeting Rooms Levels 3 and 4 Undergraduate Luncheon Sheraton Crown Ballroom 3, 4, 5 North Atlantic Region Legacy Parade Halls D/Flex Third Plenary Session Halls D/Flex 6:00 am 7:00 am 7:00 am 2:30 pm 7:00 am 9:00 am 11:30 am 2:30 pm 7:00 am 9:00 am 11:00 am 7:00 pm 8:00 am 9:30 am 8:00 am 3:00 pm 5:00 pm 8:00 pm 8:00 am 9:00 am 9:30 am 10:45 am 9:30 am 12:00 pm 11:00 am 12:00 pm 12:30 pm 2:30 pm 2:45 pm 3:00 pm 3:00 pm 5:00 pm 35 4
Schedule of Events CONVENTION CENTER MAP SATURDAY, APRIL 25, 2015 continued Awards Gala Halls A/B Polished Pearl Lounge Sheraton Crown Ballroom SUNDAY, APRIL 26, 2015 Vendors Hall C Ivy Beyond the Wall Ceremony Halls D/Flex NARC Office Hall D (Press Office) Fourth Plenary Session Halls D/Flex Ecumenical Service Halls D/Flex NARC Steering Meeting Sheraton Pearl Ballroom 8:00 pm 10:30 pm 8:00 pm 10:30 pm 7:30 am 9:15 am 8:00 am 9:00 am 8:00 am 10:00 am 9:00 am 10:00 am 10:30 am 11:30 am 1:00 pm 2:30 pm 5 34
CONVENTION CENTER MAP FRIDAY, APRIL 24, 2015 Conference Agenda FIRST PLENARY / OPENING SESSION 8:30 AM. 11:30 AM Presiding Meditation Music Introduction of Dais Welcome Presentation Soror Pamela R. Nash 84th North Atlantic Regional Conference Chairman Rho Gamma Omega Soror Denise Parker Lawrence Vice-Chairman, North Atlantic Region Prayer Team Theta Iota Omega Chapter Notable Notes Soror Beryl Miles, Director Delta Rho Omega Soror Jennelle Rush Chairman, North Atlantic Region Protocol General Member Soror Pamela R. Nash 84th NARC Chairman Rho Gamma Omega Soror Jacqueline LC Brown 84th NARC Vice-Chairman, Operations Theta Kappa Omega Soror Shiqira Dickerson 84th NARC Vice-Chairman, Social Pi Xi Omega Soror Wdonna Woods-Nelson 84th NARC Vice-Chairman, Program Lambda Omega Omega Soror Tyese Medford 84th NARC Vice-Chairman, Undergraduate Affairs Tau Eta Soror Corinne Edith Rivers Chairman, Welcome Rho Kappa Omega 33 Cluster IV Sorors 6
Conference Agenda CONVENTION CENTER MAP Response Soror Leah Watson 83rd NARC Chairman Theta Iota Omega FORMAL OPENING OF THE 84TH NORTH ATLANTIC REGIONAL CONFERENCE Gavel Presentation Presiding The Notable North Atlantic Region s Living Legends Soror Meredith L. Henderson North Atlantic Regional Director REDEDICATION CEREMONY Soror Faye B. Bryant 21st Supreme Basileus Roll Call Report of Registration Soror Sobande' Afolabi, Esq. 84th NARC Grammateus Rho Kappa Omega Soror Renee C. Banks Chairman, Registration Lambda Omega Omega SEATING OF DELEGATES Report of the Rules Soror Angela Lee Chairman, Rules Upsilon Delta Omega PRESENTATION AND ADOPTION OF REGIONAL CONFERENCE AGENDA 83rd NARC Report of Minutes Review Soror Isatu Kanu James 83rd NARC Grammateus Tau Nu Omega APPOINTMENT OF CONFERENCE OFFICERS Parliamentarian Grammateus Soror Ferial Bishop Xi Zeta Omega Soror Sobande Afolabi, Esq. Rho Kappa Omega 7 32
CONVENTION CENTER MAP Conference Agenda APPOINTMENT OF CONFERENCE OFFICERS - continued Philacter Minutes Review Soror Joy Dorsey-Whiting Pi Xi Omega Soror Dawn Armstrong Theta Pi Omega Soror Cimeron Bryant Rho Kappa Omega Soror Maria Cleveland Nu Xi Omega Soror Gina Stevens Lambda Omega Omega Introduction of the North Atlantic Regional Director Soror C. Edith Booker 29th North Atlantic Regional Director State of the Region Report Soror Meredith L. Henderson North Atlantic Regional Director REGIONAL COMMITTEE REPORTS Regional Treasury Awards Logistics Announcements Soror Rasheena Wilson Regional Tamiouchos Xi Chi Omega Soror Ingrid Harrison Chairman, North Atlantic Region Awards Iota Gamma Omega Soror Jacqueline LC Brown 84th NARC Vice-Chairman, Operations Theta Kappa Omega Soror Sobande' Afolabi, Esq. 84th NARC Grammateus Rho Kappa Omega RECESS 31 8
SECOND PLENARY SESSION Conference Agenda 3:00 PM - 5:30 PM VENDORS Musical Prelude Presiding Meditation Introduction of the Supreme Basileus State of the Sorority Program Finance Report Constitution Notable Notes Soror Meredith L. Henderson North Atlantic Regional Director Soror Tammi Brantley North Atlantic Region Prayer Team Iota Gamma Omega Soror Glenda Baskin Glover First Supreme Anti-Basileus Soror Dorothy Buckhanan Wilson Supreme Basileus INTERNATIONAL COMMITTEE REPORTS Soror Jasmine Adkins Chairman, International Program Soror Alicia Tibbs Tolson North Atlantic Region Representative to the International Program Omicron Gamma Omega Soror Danette Anthony Reed Supreme Tamiouchos Chairman, International Finance Soror Martha L. Perine Beard Supreme Parliamentarian Soror Jamila C. Hall North Atlantic Region Representative to the International Constitution Omega Omega Jerre's Ethnic Accessories JLM Jewelry & Accessories Joneswear Inc. Kendalls Greek Apparel Lady Elegant Lannie's Ceramics LaVerne's Fashion - Rare Edition Love Me Greek Lula's Closet Luma Diamond Consultants Maxine's Fashions Motherland Imports, LLC Nippy Lavern Fashions, LLC Pat's Exclusives Pegasus Promotional Products Penz by Design, Inc. PinkNGreenGirl Pledged & Pinned President's Cards Purse Paparazzi, LLC Quality Digital Creations Quality Laser Designs Rosa's Greek Boutique Sanjules Unique Art Creations Savage Promotions, Inc. See Saw Couture Showoff Too Shukri's Goldsmiths Soror Bling Special Treasures Stills Specialty Shop Swift Incentives Tea Rose Connection The Custom Corner The Gold Connection The Greek Shop by Zoet'ik Couture, LLC The Pearl Shop - Fund Development The Sterling Link Ujamaa Katibu Underneathitall Uniquely Greek, Inc. Who Will Know, LLC Worldwide Origins You-nique, LLC R. J. Stewart, LLC Zebra Lane, LLC 9 Reignmakers Apparel 30
VENDORS Conference Agenda Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. D & J Sportswear, LLC A. Long Legacy Jewelry Co. Danielle Designs Accessories Unlimited (AKAtude.com) Dazsling Designs Adgreek.com Adjua Acua, LLC - Greek Street Apparel Alluring Hair by Lola Alpha Girl, LLC Annaj Custom Jewelry Anne's Beautiful Creations Arvensis Crystal Jewelry Ashley Nicole Kiss Aularale Cosmetics Bling Name Badges Bovanti Cosmetics Bow Ties and More Brianna's Bangles and Beads Buffalo Dallas Campus T-Shirts Captivations, LLC Classic Collections Collectibles & More The Couture Soror Creative Options 29 Define Me Greek Divine 9 Marketplace Inc. DL's ORIGINe'LS Eboni Corner Erin's Boutique Four Gs Jewelry & More Fourteen Karat Plus, Inc. GMARV - The Bling Café Gratia Pearl Greek Dynasty Greek Paradise Onyx, LLC Greek Star Trading Corp. Greek Warehouse Greek Wear G's Greekwear and Apparel Gwen's Gems Heritage Treasures Holley-Fonville Greek Inner Vision J.S. Furs Educational Advancement Foundation Membership Standards Connection Protocol Logistics Announcements Soror Daphne Doyle Benbow North Atlantic Region EAF Coordinator Xi Zeta Omega Soror Vanessa Rogers Long Chairman, International Membership Soror Wanda King North Atlantic Region Representative to the International Membership Iota Lambda Omega Soror Joan Wilmer-Stewart North Atlantic Region Representative to the International Standards Psi Phi Omega Soror Deidra Albritton-Bundick North Atlantic Region Representative to the International Connection Pi Xi Omega Soror April N. Hamilton North Atlantic Region Representative to the International Protocol Theta Omega Omega Soror Jacqueline LC Brown 84th NARC Vice-Chairman, Operations Theta Kappa Omega Soror Sobande' Afolabi, Esq. 84th NARC Grammateus Rho Kappa Omega RECESS 10
SATURDAY, APRIL 25, 2015 THIRD PLENARY SESSION Musical Prelude Presiding Meditation Introduction of the Second Supreme Anti-Basileus State of the Undergraduates Technology Recommendations Time & Place Conference Agenda Notable Notes 11 3:00 PM 5:00 PM Soror Meredith L. Henderson North Atlantic Regional Director Soror Adriane Blair Wise Vice-Chairman, North Atlantic Region Prayer Team Rho Mu Omega INTERNATIONAL COMMITTEE REPORTS Soror Karrie S. Hargrave Undergraduate Member-at Large Soror Autumn Kyles Second Supreme Anti-Basileus Soror Ryan Cheatham-Jackson North Atlantic Region Representative to the International Undergraduate Activities Alpha Soror Elizabeth Nolley Tillman North Atlantic Region Representative to International Technology Nu Xi Omega REGIONAL COMMITTEE REPORTS Soror Marselle Heywood-Julien Chairman, Recommendations Tau Nu Omega Soror Joyce Maxberry Malliet Chairman, Time & Place Pi Theta Omega ALPHA KAPPA ALPHA SORORITY, INCORPORATED DIRECTORATE Soror Dorothy Buckhanan Wilson SUPREME BASILEUS Soror Glenda Baskin Glover FIRST SUPREME ANTI-BASILEUS Soror Autumn Kyles SECOND SUPREME ANTI-SUPREME BASILEUS Soror Charletta Wilson Jacks SUPREME GRAMMATEUS Soror Annalise Anise UNDERGRADUATE MEMBER-AT-LARGE INTERNATIONAL REGIONAL DIRECTOR 28 Soror Danette Anthony Reed SUPREME TAMIOUCHOS Soror Martha L. Perine Beard SUPREME PARLIAMENTARIAN Soror Karrie S. Hargrave Soror Meredith L. Henderson NORTH ATLANTIC REGIONAL DIRECTOR Soror Joyce Henderson MID-ATLANTIC REGIONAL DIRECTOR Soror Sharon Brown Harriott SOUTH ATLANTIC REGIONAL DIRECTOR Soror Toni S. Kendrick GREAT LAKES REGIONAL DIRECTOR Soror Mary F. Conner SOUTH EASTERN REGIONAL DIRECTOR Soror Kathy A. Walker Steele CENTRAL REGIONAL DIRECTOR Soror Chelle L. Wilson SOUTH CENTRAL REGIONAL DIRECTOR Soror Jan Carpenter Baker MID-WESTERN REGIONAL DIRECTOR Soror Barbara J. Denson Trotter FAR WESTERN REGIONAL DIRECTOR SOROR GIZETTE L. THOMAS, Esq. UNDERGRADUATE MEMBER-AT-LARGE
EXECUTIVE STEERING COMMITTEE Pamela Nash Rho Gamma Omega CHAIRMAN Jacqueline LC Brown Theta Kappa Omega VICE-CHAIRMAN, OPERATIONS Shiqira Dickerson Pi Xi Omega VICE-CHAIRMAN, SOCIAL Wdonna Woods-Nelson Lambda Omega Omega VICE-CHAIRMAN, PROGRAM Tyese Medford Tau Eta VICE CHAIRMAN, UNDERGRADUATE AFFAIRS Philacters Invitation to the 85th North Atlantic Regional Conference Resolutions Logistics Announcements Conference Agenda Soror Joy Dorsey-Whiting Pi Xi Omega Soror Africka Hinds Cluster Coordinator, Cluster V Cluster V Sorors Soror Kendra Brown Chairman, Resolutions Upsilon Epsilon Omega Soror Jacqueline LC Brown 84th NARC Vice-Chairman, Operations Theta Kappa Omega Soror Sobande' Afolabi, Esq. 84th NARC Grammateus Rho Kappa Omega RECESS Sobande' Afolabi, Esq. Rho Kappa Omega GRAMMATEUS Sylvia Cyrus Beta Alpha Omega PECUNIOUS GRAMMATEUS Rasheena Wilson Xi Chi Omega NAR TAMIOUCHOS Onekka Kimble Nu Xi Omega PECUNIOUS GRAMMATEUS Sharon Nichols Epsilon Pi Omega NAR ANTI-TAMIOUCHOS Lynn Stanton Epsilon Pi Omega CONFERENCE ADVISOR Dianne Stalling Theta Kappa Omega PINK PEARL SERVICE 27 Courtney Mack Theta Kappa Omega PINK PEARL SERVICE 12
SUNDAY, APRIL 26, 2015 FOURTH PLENARY SESSION Musical Prelude Presiding Meditation Conference Agenda Notable Notes 9:00 AM 10:00 AM Soror Meredith L. Henderson North Atlantic Regional Director Soror Joy Elaine Daley 30th North Atlantic Regional Director DELEGATE LISTING GRADUATES CHAPTERS DELEGATES ALTERNATES MEMBERS Upsilon Tau Omega 12 12 160 Phi Beta Omega 10 10 130 Phi Eta Omega 4 4 38 Chi Theta Omega 3 3 25 Psi Epsilon Omega 11 11 137 Psi Iota Omega 4 4 35 Psi Lambda Omega 4 4 31 Psi Phi Omega 4 4 28 Greetings Evaluations Logistics Soror Meredith L. Henderson North Atlantic Regional Director Soror Tanya Ginn Brown Vice-Chairman, Evaluations Rho Kappa Omega Soror Jacqueline LC Brown 84th NARC Vice-Chairman, Operations Theta Kappa Omega Special Presentations Acknowledgements Announcements Soror Sobande' Afolabi, Esq. 84th NARC Grammateus Rho Kappa Omega Adjournment 13 26
DELEGATE LISTING GRADUATES CHAPTERS DELEGATES ALTERNATES MEMBERS Nu Xi Omega 7 7 79 Xi Delta Omega 5 5 54 Xi Zeta Omega 12 12 234 Xi Xi Omega 4 4 33 Xi Sigma Omega 9 9 115 Xi Chi Omega 3 3 18 Omicron Gamma 5 5 55 Omega Omicron Xi Omega 5 5 42 Omicron Upsilon 3 3 24 Omega Pi Theta Omega 6 6 59 Pi Iota Omega 7 7 82 Pi Kappa Omega 5 5 44 Pi Mu Omega 5 5 50 Pi Xi Omega 4 4 35 Pi Pi Omega 5 5 44 Pi Phi Omega 3 3 14 Pi Psi Omega 3 3 25 Rho Gamma Omega 5 5 42 Rho Epsilon Omega 4 4 33 Rho Theta Omega 12 12 209 Rho Kappa Omega 5 5 48 Rho Mu Omega 10 10 121 Rho Xi Omega 12 12 231 Sigma Zeta Omega 6 6 58 Sigma Psi Omega 5 5 41 Tau Delta Omega 6 6 64 Tau Nu Omega 4 4 32 Tau Xi Omega 4 4 36 Upsilon Delta Omega 4 4 35 Upsilon Epsilon Omega 8 8 86 THURSDAY, APRIL 23, 2015 Meetings First Time, New and Reactivated Soror Forum STANDING COMMITTEE MEETINGS 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM Sheraton Crown Ballroom 4,5 4:00 PM 5:30 PM Standards 301 Membership 304 Connection 312 Constitution 313 Nominating 314 Educational Advancement Foundation 315 Program 316 Undergraduate Activities 322 Archives 401 Protocol 402 Awards 404 Leadership Development 405 FRIDAY, APRIL 24, 2015 CONFERENCE COMMITTEE MEETINGS 7:00 AM 8:00 AM Resolutions 301 Rules 304 Philacters 312 Recommendations 313 Tellers 314 Time & Place 315 Workshop Recorders / Facilitators 320 25 14
THURSDAY, APRIL 23, 2015 Institutes GRADUATE ADVISOR S CERTIFICATION TRAINING LEVEL I Sheraton Crown Ballroom 1,2 Presenters: Soror Thelma Harp Johnson and Soror Renee Gaskin-Martin THE NELLIE QUANDER LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE Room 411 Presenter: Soror Lamyra Clarke-White GRADUATE ADVISOR S CERTIFICATION TRAINING LEVEL II Sheraton Pearl Ballroom 2,3 Presenters: Soror Thelma Harp Johnson and Soror Renee Gaskin-Martin PARLIAMENTARY PROCEDURES INSTITUTE Sheraton Pearl Ballroom 4,5 Presenter: Soror Ferial Bishop FINANCIAL OFFICERS CERTIFICATION TRAINING Sheraton Steel Pier Presenters: Soror Tamara Lewis and Soror Tara McDowell 8:00 am 5:30 pm 8:30 am 5:30 pm 9:00 am 3:00 pm 9:00 am 4:00 pm 9:00 am 5:00 pm DELEGATE LISTING GRADUATES CHAPTERS DELEGATES ALTERNATES MEMBERS Epsilon Omega 12 12 231 Zeta Omega 12 12 158 Xi Omega 12 12 383 Tau Omega 9 9 109 Psi Omega 6 6 70 Omega Omega 12 12 430 Beta Alpha Omega 12 12 178 Delta Mu Omega 4 4 40 Delta Pi Omega 4 4 37 Delta Rho Omega 12 12 157 Delta Sigma Omega 6 6 65 Epsilon Iota Omega 10 10 119 Epsilon Omicron Omega 7 7 73 Epsilon Pi Omega 12 12 184 Epsilon Sigma Omega 6 6 65 Epsilon Upsilon Omega 6 6 65 Zeta Nu Omega 7 7 82 Eta Omega Omega 6 6 69 Theta Epsilon Omega 6 6 64 Theta Iota Omega 10 10 118 Theta Kappa Omega 6 6 56 Theta Pi Omega 12 12 175 Theta Tau Omega 3 3 18 Theta Phi Omega 6 6 67 Theta Psi Omega 3 3 17 Theta Omega Omega 12 12 206 Iota Alpha Omega 5 5 43 Iota Gamma Omega 12 12 489 Iota Epsilon Omega 5 5 46 Iota Lambda Omega 12 12 178 Iota Tau Omega 4 4 33 Kappa Theta Omega 4 4 32 Lambda Omega Omega 4 4 37 Nu Zeta Omega 6 6 60 15 24
DELEGATE LISTING UNDERGRADUATES CHAPTERS DELEGATES ALTERNATES MEMBERS Omicron Theta 2 2 0 Omicron Pi 2 2 0 Pi Epsilon 2 2 3 Pi Iota 2 2 4 Pi Kappa 4 4 26 Pi Chi 2 2 2 Rho Theta 2 2 4 Rho Kappa 2 2 5 Rho Upsilon 2 2 7 Rho Phi 2 2 1 Sigma Lambda 2 2 0 Tau Alpha 2 2 1 Tau Eta 2 2 7 Tau Theta 2 2 5 Tau Xi 2 2 7 Tau Omicron 2 2 9 Tau Sigma 2 2 2 Saturday April 25, 2015 Workshops Session I - 9;30 am 10:45 am Session 2-11:00 am 12:00 WK 01 BUILDING BASICS 101: INTRODUCTION TO COMMERCIAL PROPERTY OWNERSHIP (Session 1 Only) Presenter: Soror Aria Johnson WK 02 BUILDING BASICS 201: FACILITIES MANAGEMENT (Session 2 Only) Presenter: Soror Aria Johnson WK 03 READY, SET, LAUNCH (Session 1 Only) Presenter: Soror Alicia Tibbs Tolson WK 04 ASCEND TO A NEW DIMENSION (Session 2 Only) Presenter: Soror Alicia Tibbs Tolson WK 05 GAME ON! WHO WANTS TO BE A PARLIAMENTARIAN? Presenter: Soror Martha L. Perine Beard WK 06 SO YOU WANT TO RUN FOR OFFICE Presenter: Soror Mona Calhoun WK 07 - STANDARDS: EXCEEDING EXPECTATIONS OF EXCELLENCE Presenter: Soror Joan Wilmer-Stewart Location Room 405 Room 405 Room 402 Room 402 Room 301 Room 315 Room 401 WK 08 IT S ALL ABOUT YOU! STRENGTHENING ALPHA KAPPA ALPHA THROUGH A MEANINGFUL MEMBERSHIP INTAKE PROCESS WK 09 LAUNCHING NEW DIMENSIONS: SORORS TAKE A.C.T.I.O.N. Presenter: Soror Deidra Albritton-Bundick Room 411 Room 417 WK 10 LAUNCHING NEW DIMENSIONS OF SERVICE: KEEPING OUR HERITAGE REEL (Session I Only) Presenter: Soror Angela Gibson WK 11-HONORARY MEMBERS AND AWARDS WORKSHOP 101: HOW WILL YOU KNOW? Presenter: Soror Vivian Smith Room 410 Room 316 23 16
Workshops WK 12-GOING GREEN 2: LAUNCHING NEW DIMENSIONS OF TECHNOLOGY FOR CHAPTER EFFICIENCY Presenter: Soror Elizabeth Nolley Tillman WK 13 FINANCIAL WORKSHOP 101: MANAGING CHAPTER FINANCIAL OPERATIONS USING FINANCIAL FUNDAMENTALS Presenter: Soror Danette Anthony Reed, Supreme Tamiouchos WK 14 EAF: LAUNCHING NEW DIMENSIONS OF EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE Presenter: Soror Daphne Doyle Benbow WK 15-JUST LIKE A SISTA: PERCEPTION, BEHAVIOR, SELF-AWARENESS Presenter: Soror Mary Bentley-Lamar WK 16-LAUNCHING NEW DIMENSIONS OF COMMUNICATIONS 101 (Session 1 Only) Presenter: Soror Elizabeth Nolley Tillman WK 17-THE ALPHA KAPPA ALPHA BRAND (Session 2 Only) Presenter: Soror Raven Hill WK 18 POISED AND POLISHED. LAUNCHING NEW DIMENSIONS OF PROTOCOL I (Session I Only) Presenter: Soror April Hamilton WK 19-POISED AND POLISHED. LAUNCHING NEW DIMENSIONS OF PROTOCOL II (Session II Only) Presenter: Soror April Hamilton WK 20-TRUTH OR MYTH: FOR UNDERGRADUATES ONLY! (Session 1 Only) Presenters: Soror Autumn Kyles, Second Supreme Anti- Basileus WK 21-RITUALS: LET S DO IT RIGHT DO THE RIGHT THING Presenter: Soror Tammy Williams WK 22-LAUNCHING YOUR CHAPTER S STRATEGIC PLAN Presenter: Soror Rita Butler Holiday Room 421 Room 419 Room 414 Room 418 Room 408 Room 415 Room 412 Room 412 Room 322 Room 304 Room 314 DELEGATE LISTING UNDERGRADUATES CHAPTERS DELEGATES ALTERNATES MEMBERS Alpha 6 6 61 Epsilon 2 2 4 Eta 2 2 4 Lambda 2 2 7 Alpha Delta 3 3 24 Alpha Mu 2 2 4 Alpha Omicron 3 3 22 Beta Iota 2 2 5 Beta Lambda 2 2 5 Gamma Epsilon 3 3 13 Gamma Zeta 2 2 2 Delta Lambda 4 4 39 Delta Mu 3 3 12 Epsilon Kappa 3 3 20 Epsilon Nu 3 3 13 Theta Iota 2 2 9 Theta Nu 4 4 38 Iota Gamma 2 2 5 Iota Psi 3 3 23 Kappa Phi 2 2 4 Lambda Beta 3 3 15 Lambda Gamma 2 2 6 Lambda Zeta 2 2 6 Lambda Rho 2 2 3 Lambda Upsilon 2 2 2 Lambda Phi 2 2 4 Mu Delta 2 2 8 Mu Chi 2 2 8 Nu Kappa 2 2 5 Nu Mu 3 3 20 Xi Lambda 3 3 15 Xi Nu 2 2 5 Xi Tau 2 2 6 Omicron Eta 2 2 4 17 22
PROTOCOL REMINDERS Use discretion when posting on social media. Forums open to the public are not the appropriate venue to discuss sorority business. Sorors are encouraged to utilize the Soror Code of Ethics as a guide when using electronic media. Photos during rituals are strictly prohibited. GENERAL Make arrangements for child care and guests when attending business meetings, as these meetings are for sorors only. Arrive on time for meetings and events. If applicable, pay all late fines in a timely manner. Sorors should follow the lead of the presiding officer when singing the Hymn. Sorors should not cross arms when singing the Hymn in public. Sorors should not sway while singing the Hymn. The Hymn should be sung at a brisk pace. The use of the pinkie gesture and Skee Wee call by undergraduate and graduate sorors is prohibited during official Alpha Kappa Alpha business settings. Do not impede the work and efforts of the Regional Protocol and Philacter s. Workshops WK 23-ESTABLISHING A NON-PROFIT (SESSION 1 ONLY) Presenters: Soror Erma W. Barron 27th North Atlantic Regional Director and Soror Cheryl P. Garnett WK 24-EFFECTIVELY MAINTAINING YOUR NON-PROFIT (SESSION 2 ONLY) Presenters: Soror Erma W. Barron 27th North Atlantic Regional Director and Soror Cheryl P. Garnett WK 25-NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PARLIAMENTARIANS EXAM (SESSION 1 ONLY 9:30 AM 12:30 PM) Presenter: Soror Ferial Bishop North Atlantic Region Parliamentarian WK 26 EFFECTIVE FOUNDATIONS OF SORORITY LEADERSHIP: BUILDING AN AKA RESUME (SESSION 2 ONLY) Presenter: Soror Diane Adams Room 420 Room 409 Room 313 Room 416 21 18
ATTIRE PROTOCOL REMINDERS Business attire is required for the conference, unless otherwise noted. Sorors are encouraged to wear comfortable shoes throughout the conference. Flip flops, house shoes, sneakers are prohibited and unacceptable, unless under direction from a physician for medical reasons. Conservative, solid seasonal white dress with sleeves or skirt suit with coordinated white blouse is required for Ivy Beyond the Wall Ceremony. Pants are prohibited. White, off-white, or flesh tone hosiery is required for all rituals during conference. Coordinated white shoes are appropriate. Black shoes, sandals, and boots are unacceptable. Business attire is required for Rededication Ceremony. Appropriate shoes and hosiery are required. Sandals and boots are unacceptable. Pants are prohibited. Hats and head coverings are prohibited during rituals unless for religious or medical reasons. The Alpha Kappa Alpha badge is the official insignia worn by a member. The badge is worn over the heart on the outer garment of clothing nearest the body. The badge is never worn with formal attire, slacks/pant suits, sports attire or shorts. When in doubt, do not wear the Alpha Kappa Alpha badge. The signature jewelry of Alpha Kappa Alpha is a single strand of pearls. Conference Philacters and event hostesses will enforce required attire. Sorors inappropriately dressed will not be admitted. CREDENTIALS Sorors must wear their conference badge for all meetings and events. Only members with badges will be admitted to plenary sessions. Voting delegates must wear delegate identification and arrive early for proper seating. PROTOCOL REMINDERS VERY SPECIAL GUESTS Stand for the procession of dais members. Stand when the Regional Director enters the room and when she is introduced. Stand when the Supreme Basileus and Former Supreme Basilei enter the room, and when they are introduced. Refrain from walking during the introduction of dais guests and program participants, the meditation, or while the Regional Director or Supreme Basileus is giving her address to the delegation. Allow the Very Special Guests expedited access to meeting. FORMS OF ADDRESS Please speak after being recognized by the presiding officer. Please address the presiding officer as Madam Regional Director or Madam Supreme Basileus. Use the appropriate greeting when addressing the presiding officer and delegation. Address the delegation by clearly stating your name, chapter, chapter location, and whether you are a delegate or non-delegate. RESERVED SEATING Respect designated seating sections. Designated seating will include, but is not limited to, seating for delegates, Diamond, Golden, and physically challenged sorors, and very special guests not seated on the dais. Please honor reserved seating signage. Removal of reserved seating signage is prohibited, and may result in dismissal from the event. Seating will be available for all sorors on a first come, first served basis. Holding seats at any function is unacceptable. Philacters and hostesses will assist in locating available seating. COMMUNICATION, TECHNOLOGY, AND SOCIAL MEDIA Turn off all electronic communication devices that will interrupt the meeting. Please step out of the meeting if you must use the phone. 19 20