August 31, 2022 | Issue 37


2022-2023 Chapter Officers


Soror Cheryl A. Bingham Basileus 

Soror Judy C. Martin

1st Anti-Basileus 

Soror Pamela Segrest

2nd Anti-Basileus 

Soror Nycole Alston Grammateus 

Soror Allegra Fadeyi

Anti-Grammateus 

Soror Britney A. Holmes

Tamiouchos 

Soror Jerelyn Carmichael

Anti-Tamiouchos 

Soror Pamela Shields Pecunious Grammateus 

Soror Victoria V. Vaughn

Anti-Pecunious Grammateus 

Soror Yolanda Hobson Hall Epistoleus 

Soror Venita Doggett

Anti-Epistoleus 

Soror Sara Flowers-Dent

Ivy Leaf Reporter 

Soror Pamela G. Addison Chaplain 

Soror Angéle Saunders Johnson

Asst Chaplain 

Soror Linda Busby

Historian 

Soror Myra Parker

Hodegos 

Soror Leetisha Jones

Asst Hodegos 

Soror Rhonda Turner

Asst Hodegos 

Soror Monica Odom

Philacter 

Soror A'seri Davis Cook

Asst Philacter 

Soror Teleesa Payne Mason Parliamentarian 

Soror LaVerne Bobo

Asst Parliamentarian 


*Soror Ellen M. Edge

Graduate Advisor Beta Tau 

Soror Allegra Fadeyi

Asst Graduate Advisor

Beta Tau 

Soror Darlene J. Green

Asst Graduate Advisor

Beta Tau 


*Soror Lauren Williams

Graduate Advisor

Epsilon Epsilon

Soror Zaneta Ivy Bailey

Asst Graduate Advisor Epsilon Epsilon 

Soror Soror Kathryn Winsley Asst Graduate Advisor Epsilon Epsilon 

 

*Soror Bridget Chambers Lee Graduate Advisor

Mu Epsilon 

Soror LaWanda Hill

Asst Graduate Advisor

Mu Epsilon 

Soror Sharon Webb-Bailey

Asst Graduate Advisor

Mu Epsilon





Message from the Basileus




Greetings Sorors,


Welcome Back Sorors!  See you at the chapter meeting Saturday, September 3 at 11 am!


Soror Cheryl A. Bingham, Basileus

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.

Beta Epsilon Omega Chapter

PO Box 770274

Memphis, TN 38177

(901) 494-1668



Reminders:


NOTICE: All articles for the AKAlade are due by 10:00 pm on Sundays for Wednesday publication.

NOTICE: CLICK HERE TO UPLOAD AKAlade Submissions for the Week of September 4th


All September Executive Committee Reports are to be uploaded to the repository by 6:00 pm Saturday, September 17th for the Executive Committee Meeting scheduled for Tuesday, September 20th.

Click Here to upload September Executive Committee Reports

Chapter Operations

MISSION STATEMENT


"to cultivate and encourage high scholastic and ethical standards, to promote unity and friendship among college women, to study and help alleviate problems concerning girls and women in order to improve their social stature, to maintain a progressive interest in college life, and to be of service to all mankind."


VISION STATEMENT

"Beta Epsilon Omega Chapter, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated®️, is the premier unique sisterhood of distinguished professional women united in the Memphis and surrounding area to serve mankind and striving to improve the quality of human life."

September 2022 Beta Epsilon Omega Chapter Meeting 



11:00 am Saturday, September 3, 2022


First Baptist Church-Broad 

2835 Broad Avenue

Memphis, TN 38112



- masks are required at First Baptist Church-Broad 

- please plan to arrive early to facilitate the check-in process


Direct Link to Chapter Meeting Reports


June 2022 Chapter Meeting Report Folder

Directorate Updates COVID-19 Policy

Supreme in Service

2022-2026 Administration

Theme: Soaring to Greater Heights of

Service & Sisterhood

While we are continuing our summer break, I would like to introduce you to the 2022-2026 six new Program Initiatives presented at the Boule by Madam Supreme Danette Anthony Reed


Theme: Soaring to Greater Heights of Service & Sisterhood™


The foundation initiative is: Strengthen Our Sisterhood


The Program Initiatives are:

Empower Our Families

Build Our Economic Wealth

Enhance Our Environment

Advocate For Social Justice

Uplift Our Local Community


During the summer, Beta Epsilon Omega leadership will be regrouping, realigning and reassessing the new program initiatives committees, committees leadership and budgets.

We are excited about the new program initiatives and hope you will take the time to visit the AKA website to familiarize yourselves with the focus of each of the new programs. 


Sisterly,


~Soror Cheryl

Basileus

Beta Epsilon Omega Chapter


South Eastern Region Updates


Dear Sorors,

 

I am happy to announce that registration for the 2022 Statewide Clusters is open! 


The Clusters will be ideal settings for us to connect and conduct the business of our beloved Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated. As important, Cluster meetings are forums to learn about the new international program, expand our knowledge about sorority operations and efficiencies, engage in fun-filled sisterly activities, and so much more.

 

Our Regional Cluster Team guided by Coordinator Soror Concetta Hubbard Odongo, along with committed and capable sorors, have planned an exciting program just for you. Please register to join us at one of the following Cluster locations:

-Tupelo, Mississippi, September 17

-Murfreesboro, Tennessee, September 24 

-Mobile, Alabama, October 1 

 

Click on this link to view the Cluster registration book. SER Cluster 2022

 

Sorors, I look forward to greeting you soon. In the meantime, get ready because we are Powering Up to Soar to Greater Heights in Service and Sisterhood!

 

Sisterly always,



Tracey Morant Adams, Ph.D.

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated®

South Eastern Regional Director



If you would like to send Madam Regional Director Tracey Morant Adams a congratulations, please email her at [email protected]


  • Please continue to move forward with already planned service projects as we remain diligent in uplifting our local communities. Training on the new SOAR program will be provided during our fall cluster meetings.


  • Chapters are asked to begin preparing reactivation activities for September!


  • The 2022 Fall Mailing with pertinent details specific to the Program is targeted for a late October delivery.

Black Business Directory

CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE BLACK BUSINESS DIRECTORY

Hospitality Updates

Please remember to:



 


Continued Prayer for:




Soror Margaret Thomas, whose sister Johnnie Mae Jones and

aunt of Sorors Anita Rutherford and Rhonda Turner transitioned Sunday August 28, 2022. Arrangements are pending.








The students, teachers, education assistants, administrators, school food services, custodial services, medical staff, and all who work to enrich our children as they return to school. 


Please email prayer requests to 

[email protected]



Soror Myra Parker, Hodegos

Soror Leetisha Jones, Co-chairman

Soror Rhonda Turner, Co-chairman





Philippians 4:6-7


Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.


And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

CLICK HERE TO EMAIL SOROR PAMELA ADDISON, CHAPLAIN FOR PRAYER

Educational Advancement Foundation

Rituals

CLICK HERE TO VIEW RITUALS STAY ALERT

Happy Birthday

to all sorors celebrating birthdays in

August

Technology Committee

Accessing the Chapter Repository

Accessing Chapter Documents –

Gmail Users

Be sure to have logged out of any other emails before attempting to access chapter documents and be logged into the account that has access. If you are unsure, please contact [email protected]


Step 1: Login to your Gmail Account

Step 2: Click on Google Apps (9 dots in the top right hand corner)

Step 3: Select Drive

Step 4: Select Shared with me

Step 5: Select the Beta Epsilon Omega folder

Step 6: Select 2022 Beta Epsilon Omega Documents

Step 7: Select the folder you would like to view



FAQs:

  1. “Do I need a Gmail account for accessing chapter documents?” No
  2. “I received an email stating I was grated access, but I still cannot access chapter documents with my with my non Gmail email address, what should I do?” You must first register your non Gmail account before accessing chapter documents.

Accessing Chapter Documents –

Non-Gmail Users

Six (6) Quick Steps to Setup a Google Account with a non-Gmail Email:



Step 1: Log out of any Gmail account(s) you might be logged into then open https://accounts.google.com/signupwithoutgmail

Step 2: Click the Create Account link below the gray “sign in with your Google Account” box.

Step 3: Below the “Choose your username” field, click I prefer to use my current email address link.

Step 4: Enter your non-Gmail email address you would like to register with Google.

Step 5: Finish filling out the new account form and accept Google’s Privacy Policy and Terms.

Step 6: Confirm your new account with the email address you provided

If you follow these instructions and it states that you do not have access to the files, please email [email protected] to obtain access. When submitting your request, please ensure that you indicate the email address for which you would like access.


Thank you, Sorors!



Sisterly,


Technology Committee


Soror Besma Hobson, Co-Chairman

Soror Sharronica Jackson, Co-Chairman

Soror Jordin Kelow, Co-Chairman

Soror Kim Scott, Co-Chairman

Soror Tara West, Co-Chairman


CLICK HERE TO VIEW CHAPTER REPOSITORY INSTRUCTIONS

2022-2023

Chapter Calendar


CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE GOOGLE CALENDAR

CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE CHAPTER ROSTER

Standards Committee

Attention! Attention! Sorors!

You Must Register to receive lunch at the

Standards Chapter Retreat.

CLICK HERE TO VIEW INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO UPLOAD COMMITTEE'S FOLDERS

Protocol Committee

Sisterly Relations Committee

August Sisterly Relations Tip



A woman alone has power; collectively we have impact. Traditionally we have been taught to be competitive with one another, because there was such a scarcity of jobs at the top. It’s so clear that strategy doesn’t work. The truth is that raising each other up and channeling the power of collaboration is truly how we’ll change the equation—and have a lot more fun along the way.”

 

Read more @ CLICK HERE TO READ MORE.



Sisterhood Survey

Please take a few minutes to complete this Survey so that we can better serve you.

CLICK HERE TO TAKE THE SISTERHOOD SURVEY

The September Birthday Lunch:  Carrabba's  Italian Grill 5110 Poplar Ave  @ 2:00 pm


Final Book Club Discussion – September 11th, Sunday @4:00 pm - Zoom

The Sisterly Relations Committee will host its final chapter wide book club discussion on Jayne Allen’s “Black Girls Must Die Exhausted” and “Black Girls Must Be Magic”. Sister Squads will be encouraged to conduct book discussions amongst each other.

 

Join Zoom Meeting

CLICK HERE FOR THE BOOK CLUB ZOOM DISCUSSION

 

Meeting ID: 880 350 1806

Passcode: 817224



Sister Squads

Find your “Squad” before the chapter retreat.

Find your “Squad” before the chapter retreat. CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE SISTER SQUAD LIST


Honk for Jesus

CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT ONLINE COURSE, “THE DIFFERENTIATOR”

Good News

Congratulations Soror Pam Johnson who retired from FedEx after 21 years in Corporate Communications and Global Citizenship (Philanthropy). 


Congratulations to Soror Linda Busby who will be facilitating classes on Alzheimer’s at the Cordova Library in September.


The members of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. Beta Epsilion Omega Chapter are invited to share the awarding of Judge Bernice B, Donald Award to Soror Rose Flenorl. See information below. For additional information please contact me at 901-482-6036.


Katrina Thompson, Interim President 


CLICK HERE TO SUBMIT GOOD NEWS

Correspondence


IF YOU HAVE NOT PICKED UP YOUR 2022 CHAPTER CHARTER DAY GIFT CHARM, THEY WILL BE AVAILABLE AT THE SEPTEMBER CHAPTER MEETING. THIS WILL BE YOUR LAST CHANCE TO PICK UP YOUR GIFT.  AFTER THE SEPTEMBER MEETING, ALL CHARMS NOT PICKED UP WILL BE PUT IN STORAGE.  

MAKE PLANS TO PICK UP YOUR CHARM AT THIS TIME.


SOROR LINDA D SESSOMS

2022 CHAPTER CHARTER DAY 

CHAIRMAN


SOROR SHEILA BOUIE

2022 CHAPTER CHARTER DAY

 CO-CHAIRMAN


SOROR VERONICA JACKSON-RATLIFF

2022 CHAPTER CHARTER DAY

CO-CHAIRMAN 

Information Source


To contact correspondence email 

[email protected]



To add events to the

google calendar contact

Soror Venita Doggett at [email protected]




Soror Cheryl A. Bingham, Basileus 901.494.1668