“Celebrating a Legacy of Service”

HANOVER MARRIOTT HOTEL 1401 Route 10 East, Whippany, NJ 07981

Registration & Vendors: 10:30 a.m. Luncheon & Rededication: 11:30 a.m.

112TH FOUNDERS’ DAY CELEBRATION

GRADUATE & GENERAL MEMBERS: $85 | UNDERGRADUATE MEMBERS: $70

Registration link: https://forms.gle/1W3ZwTPdVN2DKxWGA

Aida Roberts-Bush, Host Chapter President Mary Bentley LaMar, Regional Director

Dr. Glenda Glover, International President

HOSTED BY PI THETA OMEGA CHAPTER

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Greetings, Cluster IV Sorors,

The Sorors of Pi Theta Omega Chapter which serves the Morris County area of NJ invite you to the Cluster IV Founders’ Day Celebration. This event will be held on Saturday, February 15, 2020 at the HANOVER MARRIOTT HOTEL located at 1401 Route 10 East, Whippany, NJ 07981. Registration & vendor shopping starts at 10:30 a.m. The luncheon begins at 11:30 a.m.

The Pi Theta Omega Chapter looks forward to hosting Cluster IV Sorors for this special celebration where we welcome

DR. ARLA J. BENTLEY as our keynote speaker and Harvard University undergraduate sensation, Soror Ify White -Thorpe.

The recommended attire for the day is BLACK with your favorite AKA Scarf. Please remember that pants, hats and boots

are not permitted during the Rededication Ceremony.

The cost for the luncheon will be $85 for graduate sorors and $70 for undergraduate sorors.

Registration link: https://forms.gle/1W3ZwTPdVN2DKxWGA

REGISTRATION IS EXTENDED TO FEBRUARY 1, 2020.

All registrations must be completed via the online registration system. Chapter Basilei may request an exception to submit a

group registration payable via chapter check, certified check or money order by February 1, 2020.

Every chapter is encouraged to support our Cluster IV service initiatives. Each participating chapter will be acknowledged

during the Founders’ Day program.

The sorors of Pi Theta Omega Chapter are looking forward to welcoming you to Morris County for our 2020 Cluster IV

Founders’ Day Celebration. Please feel free to contact us at pithetaomega@gmail.com should you have any questions or concerns.

Aida Roberts-Bush Regenia Moore-Lee Sanderal S. Brown

PTO CHAPTER PRESIDENT FOUNDERS’ DAY CHAIRMAN FOUNDERS’ DAY VICE CHAIRMAN

North Atlantic Region - Cluster IV

112TH FOUNDERS’ DAY CELEBRATION

Frequently Asked Questions

◼ WHEN IS FOUNDERS’ DAY AND WHERE WILL IT BE HELD?

Saturday, February 15, 2020 from 10:30 am—2:00 pm. Location is the Hanover Marriott, 1401 RT10 E, Whippany, NJ, 07981. 973-538-8811

◼ HOW DO WE REGISTER?

Online Registration is available: Registration link: https://forms.gle/1W3ZwTPdVN2DKxWGARegistration is available until Saturday, February 1, 2020.

◼ IS THE LUNCHEON OPEN TO THE PUBLIC?

The luncheon is open to both active and inactive sorors. Active members are required to bring their financial card.

Non-financial Sorors must bring governmental picture identification, an expired Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.® financial card or Ivy Leaf magazine that contains her name and financial card number.

◼ ARE HOTEL ROOMS AVAILABLE?

Yes, hotel rooms may be reserved at The Hanover Marriott Hotel. The telephone number is 973-538-8811. The room rate is$119 plus applicable taxes. See link - https://www.marriott.com/events/start.mi?id=1576689616868&key=GRP

◼ WHAT IS THE ATTIRE?

The suggested attire is BLACK with your favorite AKA scarf. No pants, hats, or boots, during the Rededication Ceremony.

◼ IS THERE A COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECT FOR FOUNDERS’ DAY?

Yes, every chapter in Cluster IV will have an opportunity to participate. Each Chapter is asked to coordinate their collection of shoes and eyeglasses in preparation for the Cluster IV Founders’ Day event on Saturday, February 15, 2020. For Soles4Souls, please tie pairs of shoes together with a rubber band and place in a clear gallon-size bag for collection. Donor sheets included in this packet should be used to track your submission. Each participating chapter will be acknowledged during the Founders’ Day program.

◼ WILL THERE BE VENDORS?

Yes, vendors will open at 10:30 a.m. on February 15, 2020. For vendor information, please email pithetaomega@gmail.com c/o Founders' Day Vendors.

◼ WILL THERE BE AN AWARD TO HONOR SORORS FROM EACH CHAPTER?

Yes, the awards process will be coordinated via chapter Basilei. Award submissions are due on or before February 1, 2020.

◼ WILL THERE BE AN OPPORTUNITY FOR CHAPTER OR INDIVIDUAL PHOTOS WITH THE REGIONAL DIRECTOR?Yes, photo opportunities will be made available to all chapters and individual sorors. A proposed schedule for group photos will be announced prior to Founders’ Day. Chapters should submit requests to pithetaomega@gmail.com by February 1, 2020.

◼ WHO DO I CONTACT WITH ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS?

All inquiries can be emailed to pithetaomega@gmail.com .

112TH FOUNDERS’ DAY CELEBRATION

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North Atlantic Region - Cluster IV

THE HANOVER MARRIOTT 1401 Rt 10 E – Whippany – NJ 07981

For your convenience, we have reserved hotel accommodations for sorors who wish to come in the night

before.

HOTEL RATE: Double/ King Rooms: $119 per night + applicable taxes.

TO RESERVE A ROOM:

1. Call the Marriott reservations center at 1-800-242-8681 to receive the group rate.

2. Go to www.hanovermarriott.com and select the date of arrival then enter either of the following codes into

the Group Code Field to receive the group rate:

✓ AKAAKAA - King Bed

✓ AKAAKAB - 2 Double Beds

CLICK THE LINK BELOW TO BOOK HOTEL RESERVATIONS DIRECTLY:

https://www.marriott.com/events/start.mi?id=1576689616868&key=GRP

THE DEADLINE TO SECURE ROOMS AT THE EVENT RATE IS JANUARY 24, 2020

HOTEL RESERVATION INFORMATION

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NORTH ATLANTIC REGION - CLUSTER IV

THE HANOVER MARRIOTT 1401 Rt 10 E – Whippany – NJ 07981

1 973 538 8811

FROM ATLANTIC CITY/JERSEY SHORE

Take the Atlantic City Expressway West to the Garden State Parkway North to Route 287 North. Follow to Exit 39, Route 10

West. Go through first traffic light (you will see the hotel on other side of highway at this point), stay in right lane and take second

right after the light (sign reads Cedar Knolls U-Turn). This will bring you to Route 10 East.

See first entrance on right.

FROM NORTHWEST NEW JERSEY/POCONO AREA

Take local roads to I-80 East. Take I-80 East. Exit 43 to I-287 South. Take Exit 39B, Route 10 West. Go through first traffic light

(you will see the hotel on other side of highway at this point), stay in right lane and take second right after the light (sign reads

Cedar Knolls U-Turn). This will bring you to Route 10 East. See first entrance on right.

FROM CENTRAL & SOUTHWEST JERSEY

Take NJ Turnpike North to Exit 10, Route 287 North. Follow Route 287 North to Exit 39, Route 10 West. Go through first traffic

light (you will see the hotel on other side of highway at this point), stay in right lane and take second right after the light (sign reads

Cedar Knolls U-Turn). This will bring you to Route 10 East. See first entrance on right.

FROM NEWARK AIRPORT

Exit Airport to 78 West. Follow to Route 24 West. Take 24 West to Route 287 North to Exit 39, Route 10 West. Go through first

traffic light (you will see the hotel on other side of highway at this point), stay in right lane and take second right after the light (sign

reads Cedar Knolls U-Turn). This will bring you to Route 10 East. See first entrance on right.

FROM THE LINCOLN TUNNEL

Take Lincoln Tunnel to Route 3 West to I-80 West. Take I-80 West to I-287 South. Take Exit 39B, Route 10 West. Go through

first traffic light (you will see the hotel on other side of highway at this point), stay in right lane and take second right after the light

(sign reads Cedar Knolls U-Turn). This will bring you to Route 10 East. See first entrance on right.

FROM THE TAPPAN ZEE BRIDGE

Take the bridge to Route 87 North, to I-287 South. Take Exit 39B, Route 10 West. Go through first traffic light (you will see the

hotel on other side of highway at this point), stay in right lane and take second right after the light (sign reads Cedar Knolls U-

Turn). This will bring you to Route 10 East. See first entrance on right.

DIRECTIONS TO THE HANOVER MARRIOTT

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112TH FOUNDERS’ DAY CELEBRATION AWARDS

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NORTH ATLANTIC REGION - CLUSTER IV

***FOR CHAPTER BASILEI***

For our 2020 Founders’ Day, we will recognize Cluster IV sorors who exemplify “...A Legacy of Service” attitude as

an Alpha Kappa Alpha woman. Recognition focused on noteworthy Community and Soror Service will be given as

follows:

Graduate Sorors: SENSATIONAL SILVERS

Undergraduate Sorors: UNFORGETTABLE UNDERGRADS

We are requesting one nomination from each chapter.

In selecting your chapter’s Service Award recipient, please include the following:

The Soror’s:

✓ Chapter and year of initiation

✓ Current chapter affiliation

✓ Photo (high resolution headshot)

THE SELECTION CRITERIA SHOULD FOCUS ON:

◼ Community involvement - Is the soror an active servant leader who impacts her community (e.g. civicengagement, school or church involvement, local and state government, non profit volunteer service,

etc.)?

◼ Has she contributed to the success and growth of her chapter through exemplary service at the local,

cluster, region and/or national level?

◼ Does the Soror serve as a Service Mentor or example for other sorors?

All honorees will be highlighted at the 2020 Cluster IV Founders’ Day Celebration to be held at the Hanover

Marriott Hotel in Whippany, NJ on Saturday, February 1, 2020.

Please email the attached form and a photo of your chapter’s honoree by February 1, 2020 c/o Founders’ Day Awards to pithetaomega@gmail.com.

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In 2-3 sentences, tell us why your chapter member has been nominated to receive this Service Award during the 2020

Founders’ Day Celebrations:

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Please email the attached form and a photo of your chapter’s honoree by February 1, 2020 c/o Founders’ Day Awards to pithetaomega@gmail.com.

NAME OF NOMINEE _______________________________________________________________________

CHAPTER NAME __________________________________________________________________________

YEAR OF INITIATION & CHAPTER ____________________________________________________________

BASILEUS NAME __________________________________________________________________________

BASILEUS EMAIL __________________________________________________________________________

BASILEUS PHONE # ________________________________________________________________________

Honoree Form

Check one: Graduate Soror ______ Undergraduate Soror______

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