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Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated 29th International Regional Conference

“Exemplifying Excellence in Service Around the Globe”

June 24 – 26, 2019 ~ Nashville, Tennessee

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Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated 29th International Regional Conference

“Exemplifying Excellence in Service Around the Globe”

June 24 – 26, 2019 ~ Nashville, Tennessee

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Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated 29th International Regional Conference

“Exemplifying Excellence in Service Around the Globe”

June 24 – 26, 2019 ~ Nashville, Tennessee

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Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated 29th International Regional Conference

“Exemplifying Excellence in Service Around the Globe”

June 24 – 26, 2019 ~ Nashville, Tennessee

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CONFERENCE DEADLINES CHECKLIST

Item/Form Due Date Send to:

Housing Form April 30, 2019 Complete Online

Conference Registration (Postmarked By) April 30, 2019

May 15, 2019 (late Soror LaTricia Dawn Garland

Conference Registration (Online) April 30, 2019

May 15, 2019 (late) See instructions on page 7

Diamond/Golden/Silver Soror Form May 15, 2019 Regional Director

Souvenir Journal Ad Form May 15, 2019

Soror LaTricia Dawn Garland

[email protected]

cc: Ida Poitier-Turnquest

[email protected]

Special Needs & Health History Form May 15, 2019 Soror LaTricia Dawn Garland

[email protected]

Delegate Certification Form May 15, 2019 Regional Director

Proposed Constitution/Bylaws Amendment May 15, 2019 Regional Director

Resolution Form & Recommendation Form May 15, 2019 Regional Director

Regional Award Fees May 15, 2019 Soror LaTricia Dawn Garland

Regional Treasurer

Ivies Beyond the Wall May 15, 2019 Regional Director

Chapter Charter Parade Form May 15, 2019 Soror LaTricia Dawn Garland

cc: Regional Director

Host Hotel: Gaylord Opryland

To reserve a room within the International Region’s room block, please complete the Housing Form and return it with your conference registration, on or before April 15, 2019

Sorors must be registered for the International Regional Conference.

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2019 INTERNATIONAL REGIONAL CONFERENCE AT A GLANCE

June 24, 2019 – June 26, 2019

Gaylord Opryland Hotel

Nashville, TN

MONDAY, JUNE 24, 2019

TIME EVENT ATTIRE

5:00pm – 9:00pm Conference Registration Casual

Chapter Display/Award setup

6:00pm – 7:00pm Conference Committee Meetings Casual

7:00pm – 8:00pm General Members Meeting (Election of delegates) Business Casual

9:30pm – 11:00pm Welcome Reception and Stroll Casual pink and green

Chapter shirt

TUESDAY, JUNE 25, 2019

TIME EVENT ATTIRE

7:00am – 12:00pm Conference Registration

7:00am – 9:00am Leadership Breakfast Business

9:30am – 12:00pm First Plenary Session Business

Rededication

12:00pm – 1:30pm Lunch on your own

1:45pm -2:15pm Ivies Beyond the Wall Uninterrupted white

2:30pm – 4:30pm Second Plenary Session Business

7:00pm – 11:00pm The Sound of Exemplifying Excellence Mixer Party

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WEDNESDAY, JUNE 26, 2019 (PINK AND GREEN DAY)

TIME EVENT ATTIRE

7:00am – 8am Continental Breakfast Business- Pink & Green

8:00am – 12:00pm Workshops Business-Pink & Green

12:00pm – 2:00pm Lunch on Your Own

2:30pm – 5:30pm Third Plenary Session Business-Pink & Green

8:00pm – 11:00pm Award Banquet Formal

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THERE WILL BE NO ON-SITE REGISTRATION

➢ Registration must be postmarked on or before April 30, 2019 (no late fee); or by May 15, 2019

for late registration.

➢ Online registration is available at:

https://netforum.avectra.com/eWeb/StartPage.aspx?Site=AKAINTERNATIONAL

➢ Or Mail registration materials to:

Soror LaTricia Dawn Garland

207 Oak Street.

East Orange, NJ 07018

➢ Registration postmarked/submitted after April 30, 2019, will incur a $50 late fee. Registration

postmarked after May 15, 2019, will not be processed and will be returned to sender.

➢ Please send one form for each soror and guest attending the conference.

➢ Only registered financial sorors may participate in conference activities (except where designated).

Sorors (financial or non-financial) cannot register as a guest for the conference.

➢ Make payment by chapter check, cashier’s check, or money order (no foreign postal money order)

payable to the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority International Region. Personal checks will not be

accepted and will be returned.

➢ A $50.00 handling fee will be assessed for any chapter check returned from the bank, and chapter

registration will be delayed until the matter is cleared.

➢ Refunds must be requested in writing to the Regional Tamiouchos and postmarked before May 30,

2019. Requests postmarked after this date will be approved on an individual basis. Please mail refund

request to:

Soror LaTricia Dawn Garland

207 Oak Street.

East Orange, NJ 07018

➢ Refunds will be processed after the conference bills have been paid. A processing fee of $50.00 will

be assessed. There will be no on-site refunds or registration.

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ONLINE REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Great news! Online registration is available for the 29th International Regional Conference for financial

sorors. If you are from another region and wish to attend the conference, simply complete a paper

registration form and mail it to:

Soror LaTricia Dawn Garland

207 Oak Street.

East Orange, NJ 07018 NO PERMISSION IS NEEDED FROM THE REGIONAL DIRECTORS TO ATTEND

All registration must be completed on or before April 30, 2019 to avoid a late fee. Late registration will

be accepted until May 15, 2019.

If you plan to bring a guest, please complete a guest registration form. Soror and Guest Registration forms

are included in this packet. You may not register non-financial members as guests.

➢ To register online, go to:

https://netforum.avectra.com/eWeb/StartPage.aspx?Site=AKAINTERNATIONAL to access the

on-line registration system. Please review the registration instructions below for assistance in

registering.

1. To log into the registration system, click the Login link on the left menu. Your login is your e-

mail address (which must be the same one on file at the corporate office) and your password is

your financial card number.

2. If you have trouble logging in, please e-mail [email protected] for

instructions. A reply will be sent to you within 48 hours of receipt.

3. If you were financially active in 2018 or are currently active for 2019, an expanded menu will

appear on the left. Click on the My Information link to check and update your address

information, as necessary.

4. Select the Upcoming Events link from the left menu.

5. Click on the 29th International Regional Conference on the bottom of the screen.

6. Scroll down and click on the Register for this Event Button.

7. Select the appropriate registration fee (Graduate or Undergraduate) from the drop-down

box. Click on Add to Cart and then Check Out by entering your credit card information. You

will receive an e-mail confirmation of your registration.

Please remember that your registration will be considered pending until your per capita payment for 2019

has been verified. Your registration will be cancelled if your 2019 dues are not paid. We look forward to

seeing you in Nashville, Tennessee!

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ADDITIONAL REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Special Needs Rooms: When making reservations, please request a handicapped accessible room.

Other: Complete the Special Needs and Health History Form and submit with your conference

registration.

Registration Materials Pick-Up Please bring and present your financial card and photo identification when you check-in.

Sorors unable to attend the conference may request their Chapter Basileus or Graduate Advisor

(Undergraduate Chapter Only) to pick up their registration packet. The following information will be

required upon registration check-in:

➢ A signed letter is required from the absent soror giving permission to release her packet.

➢ The Soror picking up the packet will be required to present her financial card and the authorization

letter.

➢ Only the Chapter Basileus or Grammateus will be allowed to sign for an absent Soror’s packet if

she does not send a letter.

➢ No conference registration materials or souvenirs will be mailed.

Substitute Soror Registration (REQUIRES WRITTEN REQUEST)

A soror may substitute for another soror by submitting a written request signed by the original soror,

designating the name of the substitute soror. This document may be presented to the Registration

Committee upon arrival at the conference.

Substitution for a graduate delegate requires a written request from the Chapter Basileus. A substitution

for an undergraduate delegate requires a written request from the Chapter Basileus and Graduate Advisor.

Substitute Guest Registration A guest may substitute for another guest by submitting a written request signed by the original guest,

designating the name of the substitute guest and signed and dated by the sponsoring soror. This document

may be presented to the Registration Committee upon arrival at the conference.

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Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated

2019 Regional Conference Workshop Descriptions

WK01 Constitution

Exemplifying Excellence by Knowing Your Documents

This interactive workshop is designed to educate participants on the importance of our sorority’s

governing documents. Members will have the opportunity to learn, refresh and challenge their

knowledge base regarding Alpha Kappa Alpha’s Constitution and Bylaws, Manual of Standard

Procedure, Chapter Bylaws, and Robert’s Rules of Order Newly Revised, 11th Edition, our parliamentary

authority. The workshop will focus on areas that all active sorority members are encouraged to know

and engage participants in a group activity to test mastery of the information presented.

WK02 Finance

Managing Chapter Financial Operations Using the Fiscal Fitness Guide for Chapter Financial

Operations

This interactive workshop provides participants with information on chapter financial procedures and

operations. Participants will learn the roles and responsibilities of the financial officers, expectations of

being a financial leader and guidelines for managing financial operations. Sorors will become well

versed on the information included in the Fiscal Fitness Guide for Chapter Financial Operations, which

includes budgeting, auditing internal controls and financial statement reporting.

WK03 MIP

#MIP Excels with Excellence: Steps ONE, TWO and THREE

This workshop will provide attendees a step by step instructional guide on how to have a successful and

impactful membership intake process. Participants should bring their own MIP Manual (Guidebook) to

the workshop, in order to follow along with the presenters. The workshop will allow participants to

leave with a thorough understanding of how to bring new members into the sorority with “Excellence”

and submit paperwork efficiently.

WK04 Program

Exemplifying Excellence Through Sustainable Service – A Higher Level of Community Impact

The International Program Committee will provide a workshop designed to provide insights into how

chapters are expected to successfully execute the Exemplifying Excellence Through Sustainable Service

programmatic thrust, including program resources, reporting and outcome necessities for each of the

five (5) program target areas.

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“Exemplifying Excellence in Service Around the Globe”

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WK05 Risk Management

Exemplifying Excellence Through Effective Risk Management: It’s Every Soror’s Business.

This workshop will discuss top Sorority risks; discuss best practices to effectively identify, assess, and

mitigate risk at every level of the Sorority concerning active and inactive members; and explore the role

every soror must play in mitigating risk.

WK06 Sisterly Relations

Sisterly Relations: The DNA of AKA

This workshop will focus on strengthening our sisterly bond and exploring the importance of fostering

sisterly relations within chapters. Sorors will learn strategies for maintaining a sisterly spirit during

difficult situations and steps to rediscovering your passion for our sisterhood.

WK07 Standards

Chapter Operations: Exemplifying the Alpha Kappa Alpha Standards of Excellence Approach

This interactive workshop will provide the fundamentals of operating an effective chapter. Key areas

include: chapter records management and retention, chapter assessment and end-of-year reporting. We

will also review the fundamentals of transitioning toward and electronic evaluation process.

WK08 Undergraduate Activities

Next Level EXCELLENCE: The Undergraduate Experience

Join the Undergraduate Activities Committee as we unveil the 2018 – 2020 program “LEVEL UP!

Leveraging EXCELLENCE through Vibrant Engagement & Leadership.” We will introduce your

undergraduate leaders at the international level, host an undergraduate town hall and provide the tools to

take your chapter to the next level!

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“Exemplifying Excellence in Service Around the Globe”

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REGISTRATION – SOROR Complete and mail one form per soror if you have not registered online. You must be financial to attend.

Please Print or Type

Last Name First Name Middle Initial

Financial Card #__________________ E-mail address________________________________________

Mailing Address___________________________________________________________________________

City________________________________State____________Zip__________ Country_________________

Chapter Name and Location _________________________________________________________________

Please check all applicable:

Vegetarian Meal Comments __________________________________________________________

Special needs (please describe) ________________________________________________________

Delegate Undergraduate Diamond Soror Directorate

Alternate Graduate Golden Soror Basileus

General Member Silver Soror Committee Member Honorary Member

Regional Leader EAF Board Member

If attaining Silver, Golden, or Diamond Soror honor in 2019

Please provide initiation date and chapter:_____________________________________________________

REGISTRATION DEADLINE & FEES: Registration: Postmarked on or before April 30, 2019

Late Registration: Postmarked by May 15, 2019

Graduate ______$185 Undergraduate ____ $95

Graduate (Late) ______$235 Undergraduate (Late) ____$145

Leadership Breakfast ______$60

Continental Breakfast ______$35 Workshop 1: ________ Workshop 2: ________

Sounds of Excellence Mixer ____$40

GRAND TOTAL: $ ________________

Payment must be made by chapter check, cashier’s check, or money order (no foreign postal orders) payable to

AKA–International Region. Personal checks will not be accepted. Mail registration forms and fees to:

Soror LaTricia Dawn Garland • 207 Oak Street • East Orange, NJ 07018

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REGISTRATION – GUEST Complete and mail one form per guest if you have not registered online. Sorors may not register as guests.

Please Print or Type Name of Sponsor Soror:

Last Name First Name Middle Initial

Financial Card #__________________

Please Print or Type Name of Guest:

Guest’s Last Name Guest’s First Name Guest’s Middle Initial

Guest’s E-mail address_________________________________ Contact No.________________________

Please check all applicable:

Vegetarian Meal Comments ________________________________________________________

Special needs (please describe) _____________________________________________________

Female Guest Male Guest

REGISTRATION DEADLINE & FEES: Registration: Postmarked on or before April 30, 2019

Guest Registration _____ $95.00

Leadership Breakfast _____ $60.00

Sounds of Excellence Mixer _____$40.00

Awards Banquet _____Complimentary

Grand Total: $___________

Payment must be made during online registration or by chapter check, cashier’s check, or money order (no foreign

postal orders) payable to AKA-International Region. Personal checks will not be accepted. Mail registration forms

and fees to:

Soror LaTricia Dawn Garland

207 Oak Street.

East Orange, NJ 07018

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June 24 – 26, 2019 ~ Nashville, Tennessee

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29th INTERNATIONAL REGIONAL CONFERENCE & 2019

LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE HOTEL RESERVATION

INSTRUCTIONS

Please complete the housing form to reserve a room in the International Region room block. A one (1)

night non-refundable deposit is required in advance for each room reservation and can be made with a

valid credit card, check or money order made payable to Visit Charlotte Housing Service. Please send

your form to Soror LaTricia Dawn Garland for submission to the AKA Corporate Office as soon as

possible but no later than April 15, 2019. You will receive a confirmation after your reservation has

been input into the system. If you have any questions regarding your online submission, please email

Soror LaTricia Dawn Garland at [email protected]. For any other questions, please contact the

Regional Director Soror Joy Elaine Daley.

Please note you MUST be registered for the Leadership Seminar in order to make a room

reservation beyond, June 26th.

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HOTEL DOUBLE (2 Double Beds)

Gaylord Opryland $209.00 plus tax per night

ALL ROOMS ARE DOUBLE OCCUPANCY!

RATES DO NOT INCLUDE CURRENT NASHVILLE ROOM TAX

PLEASE NOTE

A one (1) night non-refundable deposit is required in advance for each room reservation and can be

made with a valid credit card, cashier’s check or money order payable to Visit Charlotte Housing

Service at the room rate plus tax. It is not recommended to use a debit card for your hotel payment. If a

debit card is a used, a hold may be placed on your debit card by the hotel for your entire stay, including

tax, and estimated incidentals. A credit card is recommended for your hotel stay.

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IRC HOTEL RESERVATION FORM Gaylord Hotel-Nashville, TN

PLEASE K E E P A C O P Y FOR YOUR RECORDS

PRINT OR TYPE ALL INFORMATION

REGISTRANT INFORMATION (Confirmation will be sent)

Last Name: ___________________ First Name: _______________ MI: ___________

Street: ___________________________________________________________________

City: _____________ State: ___ Country: _______ Zip or Postal Code: ______

Phone: _______________ Fax: ________________ E-Mail* _______________________

*Valid email address will expedite your hotel assignment

REGISTRANT ’S SORORITY INFORMATION (Complete all applicable)

Chapter Name: _________________________ City: _______________ State: _____

Region: __IRC________________ Financial Card Number: ______________________

Check as Applicable:

__ GRADUATE __GENERAL MEMBER __UNDERGRADUATE

__ DIAMOND SOROR __ GOLDEN SOROR __ SILVER STAR

HOTEL ROOM REQUEST: Please note room type, bed type & special requests not gu aranteed until check-in. All AKA

Hotels are Non-smoking properties

Arrival Date: ____________________ Departure Date: _______________________

__ TWO DOUBLE BEDS __HANDICAP-ACCESSIBLE

Please list specific handicap needs: (roll-in shower, grab bars, etc.):

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List all guests (maximum of four allowed per city code) 18 years and older

1. _____________________________________ 2. _____________________________

3. _____________________________________ 4. _____________________________

HOTEL: The Gaylord Opryland is the host hotel for the International Regional Conference. Room reservations are for the Gaylord Opryland only.

PAYMENT INFORMATION (CHECK ONE)

__Check or Money Order # _________________ Credit Cards Accepted:

(PAYABLE TO Visit Connection Housing Bureau) _Visa _MasterCard _AmEx _Discover

Name on card: ___________________________ Card#_________________________

Expiration Date: __________________ 3-4 Digit Security Code on Card ______

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SPECIAL NEEDS AND HEALTH HISTORY FORM

Complete one form for each Soror and/or guest and submit with registration form

Name: ______________________________________ Chapter: ________________________________

Address:__________________________ City:_________________State:_______ Zip:_____________

Country:____________________________________________________________________________

Telephone (Please include area code): ___________________________________________________

Contact person in case of an emergency/Telephone: ________________________________________

Allergies:___________________________________________________________________________

Past / Present Medical History:

Current medications and dosage:

Telephone/Name of Pharmacy: _________________________________________________________

Telephone/Name of Primary Physician: ___________________________________________________

Any other health concerns:

FOR SPECIAL NEEDS, PLEASE CHECK ALL THAT APPLY: SPECIAL DIET: Vegetarian No Beef No Fish *PHYSICALLY CHALLENGED: Wheelchair Scooter Special Room Facilities (Please coordinate directly with the hotel) Other, please be specific__________________________________ Arrival Date and Time: ____________________ Departure Date and Time: ___________________

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Souvenir Journal Advertisement Information

Complete one Souvenir Journal Advertisement Information form for each advertisement:

____ Full page Ad $150.00 ____ Inside Front Cover Ad $250.00

____ Half page Ad $100.00 ____ Inside Back Cover Ad $250.00

____ Quarter Page Ad $75.00 ____ Back Cover Ad $300.00

Please type or print legibly:

Name of Organization/Company____________________________________________________________

Chapter_______________________________________________________________________________

Address_______________________________________________________________________________

City/State/Zip___________________________________________________________________________

Name of Individual Submitting Ad___________________________________________________________

Evening Telephone Number _______________________________________________________________

E-Mail:_________________________________________________ Amount Enclosed: _____________

*Photographs can be included in cover, full, or half page advertisements only for an additional cost of

$25.00 per photo. Photos should be of high quality and sent as originals or scanned. Photos will not be

returned.

Please enclose the Advertisement Information form, the advertisement, and check(s) payable to AKA-

International Region. Chapter/company checks, money orders (no foreign postal money orders), or

cashier’s checks will be accepted. No personal checks will be accepted.

Advertisements must be camera ready. The deadline for advertisement submission is May 15, 2019.

Payment for an electronic submission must be postmarked by May 15, 2019, to ensure inclusion of your

ad in the journal.

Please send a copy of your electronic ad submission, along with the enclosed form and payment to:

Soror LaTricia Dawn Garland

207 Oak Street

East Orange, NJ 07018

E-mail your ad to: [email protected]

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“Exemplifying Excellence in Service Around the Globe”

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Diamond, Golden, Silver Sorors Presentation

If you plan to attend the International Regional Conference and would like to be recognized for your

Diamond/Golden/Silver Soror achievement, you must be registered and purchase a ticket to the

Leadership Breakfast. If you were initiated in 1944 (Diamond), 1969 (Golden), or 1994 (Silver), please

use this form to submit the requested information and send a .jpg file, 300 dpi or photo, 3”x 5” color or

black and white individual photo with your name, financial card number and year of initiation written on

the back of the photo, to be included in a video presentation during the breakfast. Photos will not be

returned. If you prefer, you may email your form and photo to: [email protected].

If you have met the required years of membership and you were not previously recognized at a Regional

Conference or Boule for obtaining Diamond, Golden or Silver status, please submit this form and a photo

meeting the above requirements.

INITIATION YEAR:__________ INITIATION CHAPTER:_______________________

Please check the appropriate category:

DIAMOND SOROR GOLDEN SOROR SILVER SOROR

_____________________________________ ________________________

FULL NAME (PLEASE TYPE OR PRINT) NAME WHEN INITIATED ________________ __________________ ________________________ FINANCIAL CARD # PHONE NUMBER E-MAIL ADDRESS ________________________ ____________________ __________________ CURRENT CHAPTER CHAPTER BASILEUS BASILEUS PHONE #

Please submit by May 15, 2019:

E-mail your form to: [email protected]

and

Soror Joy Elaine Daley, International Regional Director

37 Ramona Road • Newburgh, NY 12550

Tel: 914 498-2144

[email protected]

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The following forms are to be

completed by the Chapter Basileus

and returned no later than

May 15, 2019.

General Members may also submit

Proposed Amendments to the Constitution & Bylaws,

Proposed Regional Resolution, and Recommendations

on the appropriate form.

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OFFICIAL DELEGATE REGISTRATION FORM (Please type or print clearly)

Instructions: List the names of your chapter delegates and alternates. Prior to registration, the Basileus must

certify all delegates and alternates for the Conference. The only person authorized to change Delegates or

Alternates once the list has been submitted is the Chapter Basileus and the change must bear her signature.

Chapter________________________________Number of Active Members______

Location (name of college, if applicable) _______________________________________

City_________________________ State__________ Country_______________

Every financial chapter is entitled to no less than two (2) delegates.

1 to 10 active members 2 delegates 86 to 100 active members 8 delegates

11 to 25 active members 3 delegates 101 to 115 active members 9 delegates

26 to 40 active members 4 delegates 116 to 130 active members 10 delegates

41 to 55 active members 5 delegates 131 to 145 active members 11 delegates

56 to 70 active members 6 delegates 146 and over active members 12 delegates

71 to 85 active members 7 delegates No chapter shall have more than twelve (12) delegates

Delegates Financial # Alternates Financial # 1 1

2 2

3 3

4 4

5 5

6 6

7 7

8 8

9 9

10 10

11 11

12 12

______________________________ ________________________________ Signature of Basileus Signature of Grad Advisor (Undergraduate)

Phone Number ____________________________ Phone Number ____________________________

E-mail Address____________________________ E-mail Address____________________________

Signature of Grammateus___________________________________________________________

Please complete and mail the Official Delegate Registration Form to the Regional Director by May 15,

2019. E-mail to [email protected] and [email protected]

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PROPOSED CONSTITUTION & BYLAWS AMENDMENT FORM This form must be typewritten.

Name of Soror Submitting Proposed Change __________________________________________________

Chapter ___________________________________ Location ____________________________________

Date _____________________________________ Region _____________________________________

Name of Basileus/General Member _________________________________________________________

Address _______________________________________________________________________________

Telephone (_____) ________________ Fax (_____) _______________ E-mail______________________

Date of Vote _______ Chapter Vote Tally: Yes ___ No ___ Total Votes Cast _________

Current Section (Please copy section as it is written in the current Constitution and Bylaws)

Article ____________________________ Section _________________________ Page _______________

Proposed amendment (Please state the wording exactly as you wish the amendment to appear)

______________________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________________

Rationale (Please provide rationale in space provided.)

______________________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________________

Will this proposal have any fiscal impact on the sorority? Yes _____ No _____

Explain:

______________________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________________

Print _________________________________________ Signature______________________________

Basileus or General Member

Telephone Number___________________________ Email Address____________________________

Print _________________________________________ Signature_______________________________

Graduate Advisor (Undergraduate Chapter)

Print__________________________________________Signature______________________________

Chapter Grammateus

Please forward this form to the Regional Director. All submissions must be postmarked or e-mailed by May 15, 2019.

Joy Elaine Daley, 37 Ramona Road, Newburgh, NY 12550 Email:

[email protected] and [email protected]

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REGIONAL RESOLUTION FORM (This form must be typewritten)

Please list the resolution with a brief rationale/explanation. All resolutions must be submitted by a

chapter or a general member

A resolution is primarily a motion that mandates action by an assembly or body. Resolutions cannot be

in conflict with the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated Constitution and Bylaws. In addition,

resolutions cannot mandate action by the National Body.

Chapter Name________________________________

Location ________________________________

Basileus/General Member_______________________

Please state the Resolution exactly as you wish it to be read:

______________________________ ________________________________ Signature of Basileus / General Member Signature of Grad Advisor (Undergraduate Chapter)

Phone Number ________________________ Phone Number___________________________

E-mail Address________________________ E-mail Address___________________________

Signature of Chapter Grammateus___________________________________________________________

Please return by May 15, 2019:

[email protected] and [email protected]

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REGIONAL RECOMMENDATION FORM (This form must be typewritten/Attach additional form if necessary)

A recommendation is an action which requires consideration by a higher body. Please list the

recommendation with a brief rationale/explanation. All recommendations must be submitted by a chapter

or by a general member.

Chapter Name_________________________________

Location______________________________________

Basileus/General Member________________________

Please state the Recommendation exactly as you wish it to be read:

______________________________ ________________________________ Signature of Basileus / General Member Signature of Grad Advisor (Undergraduate Chapter)

Phone Number ________________________ Phone Number___________________________

E-mail Address________________________ E-mail Address___________________________

Signature of Chapter Grammateus___________________________________________________________

Please return by May 15, 2019 to:

[email protected] and [email protected]

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2019 REGIONAL AWARDS FEES

In accordance with the directive of the Regional Conference, we hereby submit the Regional Conference

Awards fee of $75.00 (cashier’s check, chapter check, or money order) as indicated below. Please make

checks payable to AKA –International Region.

Chapter__________________________________________________

Chapter Location__________________________________________

Mark “X” in the box preceding each award category in which your chapter/chapter member will compete:

GRADUATE AWARDS UNDERGRADUATE AWARDS

Outstanding Graduate Basileus Outstanding Undergraduate Basileus

Outstanding Graduate Soror Outstanding Undergraduate Soror

Outstanding Graduate Advisor Outstanding International Scholar

Soror Through the Years Outstanding Undergraduate Chapter

Outstanding Graduate Chapter Outstanding UG Chapter Program

Outstanding Graduate Program Outstanding UG Chapter Program Exhibit

Outstanding Graduate Program Exhibit

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Signature of Chapter Basileus

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Signature of Chapter Grammateus

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Signature of Graduate Advisor (if applicable)

Please return this form with payment, postmarked by May 15, 2019 to:

Soror LaTricia Dawn Garland

207 Oak Street.

East Orange, NJ 07018

Please send a copy to:

[email protected] and [email protected]

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“Exemplifying Excellence in Service Around the Globe”

June 24 – 26, 2019 ~ Nashville, Tennessee

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IVY BEYOND THE WALL FORM Complete one form per Ivy Beyond the Wall

Name of Ivy Beyond The Wall _______________________________________________

Became an Ivy Beyond The Wall on __________________________________________

Chapter Initiated__________________________________ Year __________

Disposition of Badge______________________________________________________

Basileus___________________________ Chapter_____________________________

City_________________________________ State _____________ Zip _____________

Please submit a photo of the Ivy Beyond the Wall and a short bio to include in the program to

[email protected].

Chapter Basileus or her designee should arrive at the ceremony location no later than 15 minutes

prior to the beginning of the ceremony. Chapter Basileus or designee shall sit on the front row to

place an ivy leaf on the table when the Ivy Beyond the Wall’s name is called.

Return this form no later than May 15, 2019 to:

[email protected] and [email protected]

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“Exemplifying Excellence in Service Around the Globe”

June 24 – 26, 2019 ~ Nashville, Tennessee

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CHAPTER FLAG PARADE A Chapter Flag Parade will be held at the beginning of the First Plenary Session, on Tuesday, June

25, 2019. Your country flag will be posted. All chapters are asked to BRING YOUR CHAPTER

FLAG for the parade.

➢ Assign a representative to carry your chapter flag if the Basileus is not in attendance to

participate in the chapter parade at the First Plenary Session.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF PARTICIPATION IN FLAG PARADE:

Chapter Name_____________________________________________

Location__________________________________________________

Flag Bearer________________________________________________

We have our Chapter Flag ______Yes _______No

Return this form no later than May 15, 2019 to:

[email protected] and [email protected]

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“Exemplifying Excellence in Service Around the Globe”

June 24 – 26, 2019 ~ Nashville, Tennessee

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REGIONAL JEWELS FORM (This form must be typewritten)

Please list the current members of your chapter who are Silver Stars, Golden Sorors, and Diamond

Sorors. Only the below listed sorors will be included in the composite listing of all the Silver

Stars, Golden Sorors, and Diamond Sorors in the Conference Souvenir Journal.

Name Current

Chapter

Initiation

Year

Initiation

Chapter

Initiation

Location

Return this form postmarked no later than May 15, 2019 to:

[email protected] and [email protected]

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated 29th International Regional Conference

“Exemplifying Excellence in Service Around the Globe”

June 24 – 26, 2019 ~ Nashville, Tennessee

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REGIONAL CHOIR ~ GLOBAL VOICES (This form must be typewritten)

Please provide the below information for sorors interested in participating in the Regional Choir

at the 29th International Regional Conference.

Name E-mail Address Contact No.

Return this form postmarked no later than May 15, 2019 to:

[email protected] and [email protected]

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“Exemplifying Excellence in Service Around the Globe”

June 24 – 26, 2019 ~ Nashville, Tennessee

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REGIONAL CONFERENCE COMMITTEES (This form must be typewritten)

Please recommend a Regional Conference Committee for the members of your chapter who will

be attending the 29th International Regional Conference. The Conference Committees are:

Return this form postmarked no later than May 15, 2019 to:

[email protected] and [email protected]

Committees:

Philacters Recommendations

Protocol Resolutions

GlobalVoices

Logistics

Rules

Time & Place

Committee Membership Comprised of Host

Chapter Members and Other Chapters

Registration

Leadership Breakfast

Reception & Stroll

Awards Banquet

Sounds of Excellence Mixer

Souvenir Journal

Soror Name 1st Preference Alternate Choice