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Zeta Chi Omega Chapter P.O. Box 25763

Alexandria, VA 22313

Greetings from the Basileus

VOLUME I3 ISSUE 8

OCTOBER 2013

Greetings Sorors! The Northern Western Virginia (NWV) Cluster will be held in Richmond, Virginia from November 8-9, 2013 at the Westin Richmond Hotel. Registration is now open and will remain open until October 13, 2013. The registration fee is $65; however late registrants will pay an additional fee of $15. Late registration begins on October 14, 2013 and will close on October 20, 2013. There will be a soror “meet and greet” on Friday evening from 7:00-9:00 PM. Plan to arrive early on Friday evening to spend time with your sorors of the Northern Western Virginia Cluster. If you need to register for the Cluster and do not have Inter-net access, please contact Soror Rhonda Luss for assis-tance. “Tea Roses” to the 2013 Retreat Committee, led by Soror Vendella Jordan, for an outstanding Chapter Retreat. “United in Sisterhood, Rooted in Purpose,” the committee and presenters worked tirelessly over the summer. The room was transformed into a sea of pink and green with the beautiful decorations created by our very own Soror Eugenia Gardner. A variety of topics were covered, in-cluding a sneak peek of the 2014 calendar by Soror Ken-dra Gillespie, Anti Basileus. During this interactive ses-sion many great ideas were generated for the program committee to consider for the 2014 program year.

Soror Yvette Darnaby presented an update from the Public Relations Committee during her session entitled, “Public Relations Exposed.” We reviewed our AKA ritu-als during the workshop, led by Sorors AdéLeaka Gore and Barbara Bellamy. During this workshop sorors were reminded of many do’s and don’ts. Soror Tiffany Mont-gomery, Chairman, and Soror Connie Greene, Co-Chairman, Membership Committee, presented an over-view of the upcoming Membership Intake Process (MIP) and answered many questions about the process. The AKA Jeopardy sisterly activity was interactive with a slight edge of competition among several teams. Thanks to Soror Chiquita King for facilitating the game. Images of the Chapter Retreat are on pages 18 and 19. The slate of officers, Chapter budget and program calen-dar will be presented at the October General Member-ship meeting. Sorors will vote for candidates, budget and the program calendar during the November General Membership meeting. There will be no mail in ballots so plan to be present at the November meeting. Sorors are encouraged to pay their Chapter dues at the General Membership meetings. If you do decide to mail them to the Chapter’s P.O. Box, please ensure that they do not require a signature for delivery (certified or regis-tered). Currently, the Chapter is not able to accept items at the P.O. Box that require a signature. Sorors, at the end of this month we will welcome new initiates into our beloved sisterhood. I encourage each of you to attend the Final Commitment Ceremony and New Member’s Luncheon. It will be a perfect time to rededi-cate yourselves to the sisterhood and our Chapter as we enlarge our circle of sisters. Sisterly yours,

Soror Michelle M. Jones

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October 2013

Voter Awareness Month

Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 2 3 Executive Com-mittee Meeting— 7:00 PM—CHC

4 5 General Member-ship Meeting---10:00 AM--Lee Center

6 7 8 9 10 11 MIP Weekend #2—Lee Center 6:00 PM-10:00 PM

12 MIP Weekend #2 Lee Center 8:30 AM—6PM Women's Issues Conf. - Kenmore Middle School Arlington, VA 8:30 AM-12:30 PM

13 MIP Weekend #2 Lee Center 2:00 PM—5:00 PM

14 15 Young Profes-sional’s Network Political Forum - Location and time TBD

16 17 Third Thursday - “Protocol for Pro-grams” Webinar 7:00-8:30 PM

18 19 EYL-Cooking with Crystal Lander - CHC 10 AM – 12 PM

20 21 22 23 24 25 MIP Weekend #3--3111 Fairview Park Drive, Falls Church, Virginia 22042 -- 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM

26 MIP Weekend #3--3111 Fairview Park Drive, Falls Church, Virginia 22042--8:30 AM -- 8:00 PM

27 MIP Weekend #3 3111 Fairview Park Drive, Falls Church, Virginia 22042 -- 9:00 AM-3:00 PM

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October is the month that American history recognizes Chris-topher Columbus’ arrival to the Americas in 1492. Although controversial on many levels, perhaps we should simply rec-ognize this month as a time of discovery. Recently, I was seeking to encourage a “sister-friend” who was experiencing significant challenges in several areas of

her life. She doubted herself in the many roles she played: mother, sister, wife, friend, etc. My mind immediately went to scriptures that I find reassuring on a daily basis. I realize the importance of having the Word of God hidden in my heart so I can draw from it as needed. I developed a list of affirmations that help in my discovery of what makes me the beautifully, brilliant woman that God intended me to be. I recite them frequently as a means of self-validation and empowerment. I shared them with my “sister-friend,” and now with my sorors, in hopes that you will be encouraged to discover your own ways to affirm what you believe and share with others as the opportunity presents itself: I am fearfully and wonderfully made (Psalms 139:14) I am blessed, increased, and highly favored of God (Psalms 5:12) I am a perfectly, powerful presence. (Psalms 18:32) I am a good steward over all that God has given me. (I Peter 4:10) When I am tempted to say something that will be unfruitful, I purposely decide to be quieter than usual. (I Thessalonians 4:11) I study to show myself approved unto God. (II Timothy 2:15) My children rise up and call me blessed, and my husband praises me. (Proverbs 31:28) Discover the beauty, splendor and radiance that you have been endowed with and continue to shine forth in the Alpha

Kappa Alpha tradition of service to all mankind. You are an awesome wonder. Enjoy this Month of Discovery sorors!

Soror Marilyn Y. Whitehurst

Member, Spirit & Inspiration Committee

Officers’ Reports OCTOBER BRINGS IN A “Fall” OF SERVICE!

With year-end planning now underway, we will turn our attention inward to focus on leadership development. ILES will host a special webinar, entitled “Polishing Our Pearls: Protocol for Programs,” on October 17th. This will serve as our October Third Thursday and will feature our own Soror Barbara Bellamy to ensure that we serve oth-ers as trained volunteers, with a smile. All sorors are en-couraged to attend this meeting as we launch into a se-ries of holiday giving and service toward the end of the year. Let’s get ready!

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OCTOBER SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES Please note the following service opportunities for this month: Business Directory: The Economic Security Initiative

Committee has developed the Chapter’s 2013-2014 Business Directory. A downloadable copy will be avail-able on the Chapter’s website. Printed copies will be available for sorors without Internet access. Look for announcements in the Monday Memo.

Collections/Donations: We are collecting items in support of Doorways for Women (black hair care prod-ucts); NWV Cluster; and more. Please go to the Ser-vice Projects Committees’ reports for a full listing of all donations needed.

Holiday Projects: Learn about how you can be of service to Project Giveback, the Senior Citizens Lunch-eon, and the Angel Tree Project in the Service Projects Committees’ reports.

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SEPTEMBER PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS During the September 7th Chapter Retreat, the proposed 2014 Chapter Activities Calendar was presented to the membership. Maintaining our focus on service, new ideas were also generated from this review session. The Environmental Stewardship and Sustainability Initiative Committee also hosted an eco-friendly

Stop N’ Swap Shop, for the exchange of pink and green items. AKAlades to Soror Aja Charity for having the vi-sion to do something creative and fun while promoting en-vironmental stewardship. “Thank you” to all sorors who participated. Refer to the committee’s report for details. With 6 Program Committees present, the Joint Pro-

grams Committee meeting held on September 10th was very productive A walk through of the 2014 Chapter Activities Calendar, review of 2014 proposed budget (to include IFNV requests), and the layout of the Programs MIP presentation were discussed among attendees.

On September 15th, the Global Poverty Initiative Committee took the lead for our bi-monthly Carpen-ter’s Meal Service. With 11 volunteers and a backyard cookout (All-American) theme Zeta Chi Omega, once again, answered the call. Immediately following the service, over 600 toiletries donated by Zeta Chi Ome-ga sorors were presented to the shelter.

AKAlades to Soror Saundra McCullough-Cobey for organizing this effort. Refer to the Committee’s report for details.

The Social Justice and Human Rights Initiative Committee hosted our September Third Thursday on September 19th. With several expert panelists, includ-ing guest speaker, Ms. Tina Frundt, a former human trafficking victim, this was indeed an eye-opening pro-gram. Approximately 100 bras were collected for Free the Girls. Refer to the Committee’s report for details.

The Connection Committee continues its campaign in an effort to register voters. The Committee was on the scene at Arlington’s Nauck Community Pride Day, held on September 21st. The NOVA Coalition formally recognized Zeta Chi Omega as a community partner in this effort. Refer to the Committee’s report for details.

Please continue to support our programs through partici-pation, promotion and service. Look for volunteer op-portunities. Invite a friend. Spread the word among your network and in your communities. If you have any ques-tions regarding our Chapter’s programs, please contact Soror Kendra Gillespie (kendra_gillespie@hotmail.com).

A s we approach the holiday season, we are re-minded that there are so many in need. There are several upcoming opportunities where you

can make a difference in the lives of others. We hope that you are able to give and serve…remember, we are a “sisterhood through service.” Please mark your calendars for the upcoming events listed below.

NORTHERN WESTERN VIRGINIA (NWV) CLUSTER On November 9, 2013, we will make our way to Rich-mond, Virginia for the NWV Cluster. Zeta Chi Omega has been asked to donate: laundry detergent; dish detergent; recycled cell phones; and gift cards (Visa/MasterCard, Wal-Mart, K-Mart, Target, CVS, Walgreens, etc.). Dona-tions will be used to support Yeshua’s House, an 18-month home for women in financial, educational, and emotional transition.

Sorors Aja Charity and Veronica Jackson Managing Stop N’ Swap Shop

Soror Devin Pickron, Co-Chairman

NWV Cluster Project

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Our annual luncheon will take place on Saturday, Decem-ber 14, 2013, at the Charles Houston Center. Volunteers are needed to help serve our senior citizens. In addition, male/female gifts and gift cards are needed. If you can volunteer, please sign-up at the October and November General Membership meetings. Gift donations will be ac-cepted in November and December. Please visit the Ser-vice Projects Station to sign-up as a volunteer and drop off your gifts. This event supports our Global Poverty and Economic Security Initiatives. For additional infor-mation, please contact Sorors Alyssa Watkins-Dove (weel6@yahoo.com) or Undra Graves-Guyton (upgraves04@yahoo.com).

THE ANGEL TREE PROJECT This year, Zeta Chi Omega is proud to have its own Angel Tree. Sponsored by Prison Fellowship, this Christian-based project aligns with the Social Justice and Human Rights and Global Poverty Initiatives for children of in-carcerated parents. Let’s continue to spread a little love this year by providing gifts to these families. Additional information will be available at the October, November and December General Membership meetings. Visit the Angel Tree and sponsor a child. Gifts will be distributed at an “Angel Tree Party,” scheduled for December 14, 2013 in conjunction with the Senior Citizens Luncheon. For additional information, please contact Soror Tanya Brown (TRenee530@aol.com), Chairman or Soror Alicia Smith (asmith10@alumni.ou.edu), Co-Chairman, Angel Tree Project .

DOORWAYS FOR WOMEN We are still in need of black hair care products for domes-tic violence victims. In addition to this year’s donation of $250 through the IFNV, the shelter is still in need of black hair care products. We will continue to collect these items throughout the year in support of the Social Justice and Human Rights Initiative. Please drop off your items at the Service Projects Station. For additional information, please contact Soror Brittney Montgomery (brittneycmont@gmail.com), Service Projects Co-Chairman.

PROJECT GIVEBACK MAKES A COMEBACK! We are proud to give a donation of $1,000, through the Ivy Foundation of Northern Virginia (IFNV), to Project Give-back this year in support of donating Thanksgiving baskets to families in need. EYL participants will join us again as we assemble baskets and make deliveries to families on Saturday, November 23, 2013. If you can volunteer, sign-up sheets will be available at the October and November General Membership meetings. For additional infor-mation, please contact Soror Carol Gibson (ccgtdbear@verizon.net), or Soror Sade Demery (sade1908@aol.com).

Please drop off your NWV Cluster donations at the Service Projects Station before or after the October and November General Membership meetings. For additional infor-mation, please contact Soror Devin Pickron or Soror Mia Barnes, Service Projects Co-Chairmen.

Soror Alyssa Watkins Dove Soror Undra Graves-Guyton

Co-Chairmen

Senior Citizens Luncheon

Soror Brittney Montgomery, Co-Chairman Doorways for Women

Soror Alicia Smith, Co-Chairman

Angel Tree Project

Soror Tanya Brown, Chairman

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Project Giveback

Soror Carol Gibson Soror Sade Demery

Co-Chairmen

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The 2013-2014 EYL school year has begun. On Sunday, September 15th Sorors Caroline Howard, DeChane Dorsey, Linda White-Hall, and Laura Velinor joined seven of our EYL girls for a team building afternoon of fun. Soror Linda White-Hall donated WNBA Washington Mystics vs. New York Liberty tickets for the event. For several of the girls, it was their very first time ever attending a live sport-ing event. A good time was had by all. “Tea Roses” to Soror Linda. Our EYL Committee meeting was held on September 12, 2013 at 7:30 PM via teleconference. At this time we re-viewed the calendar for the first quarter of the year. The pending schedule is as follows: Saturday, September 21, 2013: Book Discussion -- Jazmin’s Notebook by Nikki Grimes -- Location: Charles Houston Recreation Center, 905 Wythe Street, Alexan-dria, VA -- Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Saturday, October 19, 2013: Cooking with Soror Crystal Lander -- Location: Charles Houston Recreation Center 905 Wythe Street Alexandria, VA -- Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Saturday, November 23, 2013: Project GiveBack---Soror DeChane Dorsey -- Location: Bell Multicultural High School, 3101 16th Street NW, Washington, D.C. Time: 6:30 – 9:00 AM For more information contact: Soror Caroline Howard, 757-218-3338 or Soror Shani Provost, 510-393-7159.

Soror Caroline Howard, Chairman

Soror Shani Provost, Co-Chairman

Emerging Young Leaders (EYL) Committee Connection Committee

Soror VaShawn Veal, Chairman Soror Daphney Chery, Co-Chairman

OCTOBER IS VOTER AWARENESS MONTH! There are several “Get Out the Vote” (GOTV) events planned, and the Connection Committee is super excited to partner with the NoVA Coalition. Saturday, October 12th: Women's Issues Confer-

ence, Kenmore Middle School, Arlington, VA -- 8:30 AM-12:30 PM

Tuesday, October 15th: Young Professional’s Net-work Political Forum, Location and time TBD

Tuesday, October 15th: Voter registration deadline Virginia offers in-person absentee voting starting 45

days before the election and ending at 5:00 PM on November 3, 2013.

As we enter the 2013 gubernatorial election season, here are few helpful reminders: Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated®, is a non-

partisan organization. The chapter, region or the Corporate office may sup-

port political issues or agendas. Candidates for political office in a partisan and/or non-

partisan election may visit during a Sorority meeting to speak and solicit support.

Individual sorors may not wear Sorority paraphernalia while campaigning for a candidate.

Sorors may not write letters of endorsement for an individual candidate and use the writer’s association with Alpha Kappa Alpha in the letter.

For other inquiries regarding voting in Virginia, please visit the Connection Committee’s table before or after a Chap-ter meeting or visit http://www.866ourvote.org/state/va .

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Global Poverty Initiative

Soror Saundra McCullough-Cobey, Chairman

The Carpenter’s Shelter is the largest homeless shelter in Northern Virginia, serving over 300 homeless men, women and children each year. They continue to provide shelter for those in times of crisis. As residents continue to grap-ple with the disparity between being without jobs, low wag-es, and the escalating costs of living, hunger and food in-security, we will support Carpenter’s Shelter with a food drive. Food collections will take place on October 5th and November 2nd at the General Membership meet-ings to benefit the residents of the Carpenter’s Shelter. Items requested to replenish the pantry are as follows: (1) Cereal (2) Coffee (3) Individually wrapped children's snacks (granola bars) (4) 100% fruit juice boxes (5) Fruit cups (6) Canned meats like tuna canned (7) Pastas (8) Grits and (9) Baking items (cake mix, flour, sugar, etc.)

Qty Item Qty Miscellaneous Items

216 bars Soap 1 Toiletry bag: toothbrush, toothpaste, lotion, Kleen-

ex, socks 168 bottles Shampoo 5 Blistex (lip balm)

61 bottles Body wash/gel 1 bottle Fragrance Mist

21 Toothbrushes 2 bottles Hand Sanitizer

14 bottles Mouthwash 1 bottle Holding Spray

2 Dental Floss 1 jar Hair ointment

2 bottles Face Wash 1 Compact mirror

2 Sanitary napkin bags

11 Shoe shine mitts

5 Vanity kits: cotton balls, ear swabs, nail file

6 Make-up remover pads

Toiletry items Presented to the Carpenter’s Shelter (l-r) Sorors Angie Martin, Aja Charity, Annie Goshay, Carolyn Lawton; Mr. Anthony, Case Worker at Carpenter’s Shelter; Sorors Kendra Gillespie, Saun-dra McCullough-Cobey, Doris Shannon, Karyn Berry, Demaris Thompson, Vendel-la Jordon, Monique Robinson

Sorors Serving at Carpenter’s Shelter l-r) Annie Goshay, Carolyn Lawton, Doris Shannon , Demaris Thompson, Kendra Gillespie

Thank you sorors. You are awesome!

During our meal service, we presented the items listed below to the Carpenter’s Shelter. “Tea roses” and pearls to each of you who donated toiletry items at our Septem-ber General Membership meeting/Chapter Retreat.

On September 15th eleven (11) sorors joined us at the Carpenter’s Shelter in Alexandria, VA for our bi-monthly meal service project. Lunch was served to approximately 40 residents, catered by Mr. Big Boy’s “Kountry Kookin.” Jazz music played while the residents enjoyed another

meal. “Shout outs” came from the residents for Mr. Big Boy’s tasty meal. The wonderful sorors of Alpha Kappa Alpha, Inc.® received accolades for their services. Sorors, we do make a difference in the lives of others.

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Social Justice & Human Rights Initiative

Soror Kendra White, Co-Chairman

Soror Joyce Putman, Chairman

HUMAN TRAFFICKING: A CALL TO ACTION! A huge thanks to everyone who participated in the Sep-tember 19th Third Thursday event, Strong MINDS: A Hu-man Trafficking Forum. With the Washington, DC area listed as one of the “Top 5” U.S. markets for human traf-ficking, Zeta Chi Omega answered the call to generate awareness in the fight to eradicate human trafficking in our community. Moderated by our own Soror Crystal Lander, our panel of experts featured: Ms. Tina Frundt, a former child human trafficking victim and Founder/Executive Director of Court-ney's House; Mr. Maurice Middleberg, Executive Director of Free the Slaves; and Dr. Roselyn Aker-Black (Dr. Roz), family psychiatrist and noted columnist. We learned about the signs of human trafficking, its effects, and what we can do as a community. The pre-program social hour also served as a reactivation event for sorors in the area who joined us for the event. If you attended and have not com-pleted an online evaluation, please do so today.

The AKA Stop ’N Swap Shop generated a lively exchange of pink and green items during our September 7th General Membership meeting and Chapter Retreat. Sorors donat-ed new, clean, and gently used pink and green items, including clothing and a variety of AKA paraphernalia to make this a success. We thank you for your participation in our eco-friendly mar-ket and hope that all participants found pink and green items they can put to good use. The remaining items will be donated to the Membership Committee for Membership Intake Process tokens. Thanks for all you do.

Soror Aja Charity, Chairman Environmental Stewardship and

Sustainability Committee

Tips for successful money management: 1. Understand What Money Is - There is no magic to

money. Money is just another form of energy. There is an abundance of money, and it can be created out of your speaking.

Soror Joy Page, Chairman

Economic Security Initiative

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NOVEMBER MEAL SERVICE November marks the last month in 2013 where we will provide our bi-monthly meal service. Let’s make this a Thanksgiving to remember for the residents at Carpenter’s Shelter. The meal service will take place on Sunday, No-vember 17, 2013 from 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM. All volunteers are asked to arrive early (no later than 11:30 AM) to assist with setup. If you are interested in serving, please contact Soror Kendra White (mskiz@aol.com). The meal service is a collaborative effort with Global Poverty.

We are proud to announce that due to your generosity, we were able to donate approximately 100 bras for our pro-gram human trafficking partner, “Free the Girls.” In addi-tion, we provided over 50 black hair care product items to Courtney’s House. Our bra drive will resume in January 2014. For more information on how you can volunteer at Courtney’s House, please contact www.courtneyshouse.org.

Seated l-r) Soror Kendra Gillespie, Soror Michelle Jones, Soror Kendra White (Standing l-r) Soror VaShawn Veal, Ms. Frundt, Dr. Roz,

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2. Know What You Want - Be clear about what you want. Money is just a means to getting what you want. The clearer you are about what you want, the greater the likelihood of it showing up in your life. Be sure that what you want also serves to provide value to others.

3. Invest In Yourself - You can always learn more. Take the time to invest in books, tapes, and classes that will give you new information and new ideas about what to do and how to do it. Never stop learning and never stop asking questions.

4. Build Multiple Streams of Income - Don't rely on just one source of income. Look for ways to build income streams by investing in things that produce ongoing income -- starting a business, writing a book, or lever-aging your knowledge on the Internet.

5. Teach Your Kids - Good money management starts at

a young age. Let your children know what you are doing and teach them how to manage their own mon-ey. Help them to see that saving a little out of every-thing they make can add up to future wealth.

6. Don't Be Afraid To Share - As you give of your time

and money you will find that your prosperity will be increased. Don't be afraid to give money away to causes and organizations you believe in. As you share what you have, the universe will continue to provide more of what you want.

7. Protect What You Have - As you build your net worth

make sure that you put the proper insurance in place to protect what you have worked hard for, and don't forget to protect the largest asset you will ever have - your ability to make a living. Life and disability insur-ance are ways to leave the legacy you would have left, if you had had the time to earn it.

Excerpted from 25 Tips for Successful Money Manage-ment by Marc Cram, a CFP in Durham, North Carolina http://www.content4reprint.com/finance/financial-planning/25-tips-for-successful-money-management.htm

Prepared by Soror Theresa Emanuel

SOROR SKILLS INVENTORY FORM “Thank you” to all the sorors who completed the Soror Skills Inventory Form (formerly Willingness to Serve Form) this year. To date, we have received approximately 80 forms. We will be working with the Technology Committee to determine the feasibility of including the information in the “Member’s Only” section of the Chapter’s website with sorors’ profiles. The Skills Inventory Summary may be requested by members of the Executive Committee.

OCTOBER THIRD THURSDAY WEBINAR Do you know the steps to planning a program? Do you know our role as a host chapter for all pro-

grams? What is a "run of show?" Do you know the difference between AKA vs. Public

programming formats? These and other questions will be answered during our October Third Thursday. Mark your calendars and join us for a special AKA "Protocol for Programs" webinar on Thursday, October 17, 2013, 7:00 PM -8:30 PM with our own Soror Barbara Bella-my. We will review protocol for programs, walking all par-ticipants through the steps and answering questions along the way. This special Third Thursday installment is for active Alpha Kappa Alpha members; invitations will be ex-tended to Northern Virginia surrounding chapters. Joining the webinar is as simple as 1-2-3: 1. Join us online at: https://www1.gotomeeting.com/

join/139499217. Enter your First Name, Last Name and Meeting ID (139-499-217). You may use your mi-crophone and speakers (VoIP) - a headset is recom-mended. An audio PIN will be provided after you've joined the meeting.

Internal Leadership Training for External Service Initiative Committee

Soror Crystal Lander, Chairman

Soror Tia Johnson, Co-Chairman

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2, Join us by phone at (877) 309-2073. Enter access code (Meeting ID) 139-499-217.

3 Wait for the moderator to start the meeting. NOTE: If this is your first time using “GoTo Meeting” soft-ware, please dial in approximately 10 minutes early to install the application. This is highly recommended for any soror who is on a project, program or event planning committee, or who is interested in planning an activity within the Chapter. All are welcome. For additional questions, please contact Sorors Crystal Lander or Tia Johnson.

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GET WELL WISHES

Tonya Perkinson – 3 Wanda Smith -- 4 Connie Greene – 5 Tamara Brown – 9 Linda Newman – 10 Nikki Bellamy – 12 Theresa Tindall – 12 Patricia Edwards – 14 Carolyn Rowe – 14 Courtnay Williams – 16 Iris Phillips- Pulliam – 17 Natalie Fant – 19 Darhyl Jasper* – 19 Joyce Brooks – 20 Gwendolyn Williams – 21 Jessica Nickens – 22 Darlena Ricks – 24 Aja Charity -- 25 Janice Evans – 29 Chiquita King – 30

*Golden Soror

Continue to pray for Soror Hazel Cameron as she heals from surgery.

Soror Harriette Hemby is continuing to heal and im-

prove after the stroke she suffered earlier this year. She currently resides at Morningside House, 7700 Cherry Lane, Laurel, MD 20707.

Sorors, please continue to keep our sorors and their fami-lies lifted up in prayer who may be suffering a loss, illness, or difficulty during this time.

Soror Adria Owens gave birth to Josiah Ezra Andrew, on September 5th, weighing in at 7.02 lbs. & 19 inches.

Soror Whitney Majette gave birth to a baby boy, McKinley, Jr. on September 7th. Both mothers and babies are doing well. Soror Jessica Sims was conse-

crated by Pastor Leonard N. Smith of Mount Zion Baptist Church, Arlington, VA to the of-fice and work of a missionary on September 15, 2013. Beginning on October 14, 2013, Soror Jes-sica will be moving to Kenya, Afri-ca for a year to serve as a full time missionary. She will be leading projects to build three schools, a medical facility, 10 water wells in various villages, and a housing complex for short-term missionaries.

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Congratulations to all sorors who recently celebrated anni-versaries and milestones! Let’s continue to celebrate and encourage each other as we continue to serve all mankind.

Soror Jessica Sims

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Soror Sherry Billingsley

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Sorors, when signing in at Chapter meetings, please ensure that your information printed on the roster is correct. If not, please update it. Or, you may email your current contact or name change information to s.billings1908@gmail.com. If you invite a guest soror to a meeting, please inform her to bring proper credentials in order to attend the meeting. The required credentials must be one of the following: A financial card (old or current) A copy of her certificate A faxed verification letter or an email confirmation from the Corporate Office Sorors, please turn in your green voter’s cards at the end of each General Membership meeting.

Receipt Time Frame: Receipting of funds will occur 9:15 AM – 10:00 AM and 30 minutes after the General Membership meeting. If we are running close to the ending time, you can drop off your check and get your receipt later. At that point, cash pay-

ments would get priority. If you are not available during these times, please send payment to the Chapter’s post office box. Make your checks payable to Zeta Chi Omega The Implementation of the Chapter Activities Cost - Breakdown Document was a success. Sorors are en-couraged to complete the form, check off the items you are purchasing and attach the appropriate payment (checks). The sheet changes often, therefore some items may not be available for purchase during a particular month.

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We have ceased collecting for Chapter t-shirts. The deadline has passed.

Additional Membership Deadlines: MARC Sweater - October General Membership meeting Name Badge - October General Membership meeting

2014 Mass Payments will begin in December Please pay Chapter dues by the December General Mem-bership meeting or send your dues to the Chapter post office box (postmarked by December 9, 2013) to be pro-cessed prior to December 31, 2013. Dues received with a postmark date after December 9, 2013 will be processed in January 2014. Mailing Address:

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® Zeta Chi Omega Chapter P.O. Box 25763 Alexandria, VA 22313

Transfer / Reactivation: If you are referring a soror to Zeta Chi Omega, as a reacti-vation or transfer, please inform her that she must submit the required paperwork (i.e., the Transfer Verification Form, complete with signatures from former chapter and/or Reactivation Form), and applicable dues and assess-ments payment. We will not be able to process transfer or reactivation paperwork if it is incomplete and/or there is incorrect payment. Please contact me at ricksd1@hotmail.com for copies of the forms and the ap-plicable payment amount. The forms can also be found on the corporate website. Feel free to let me know if you have any questions about these or any other Sorority‐related financial matters. For your convenience, the October “Chapter Activities Cost – Breakdown” sheet has been attached.

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In last month’s newsletter, I introduced two pretty scary topics appropriate to discuss during October: Incidental and Subsidiary motions. Incidental Motions must be de-cided before business can proceed (Point of Order, Point of Information). Subsidiary Motions help the assembly dispose of the main motion and sometimes other motions.

SEPTEMBER QUIZ ANSWERS!! 1. How many Incidental Motions are there? 13 2. How many Subsidiary Motions are there? 7

EXTRA CREDIT List the incidental and subsidiary motions.

INCIDENTIAL MOTIONS Appeal Close Nominations or Close the Polls Consideration by Paragraph or Seriatim Create a Blank Division of a Question Division of the Assembly Objection to the Consideration of a question Parliamentary Inquiry Point of Information Point of Order Reopen Nominations or the Polls Request for Permission to Withdraw a Motion Suspend the Rules

SUBSIDIARY MOTIONS Lay on the Table Previous Question (close debate) Limit or Extend (Limits of debate) Postpone to a Certain Time (or Definitely) Commit or Refer Amend Postpone Indefinitely Next month, we’ll define these motions and talk about how helpful they can be in moving business along.

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Sorors, Please join us in thanking Ms. Aronica Glover for her enor-mous contribution to the Evelyn Syphax video. We will present her with the thank you cards signed by you at the June meet-ing, a certificate of appreci-ation and a $100 gift card before the October meet-ing. The Archives Committee has already started working to-ward winning the first Regional Archives Award and the Anne Mitchem-Davis Boule Award. There are nine pieces of documentation that will be submitted by January 20, 2014 to the Regional Archives Committee Representative. More updates are forthcoming. When submitting and or donating items to the Archives please label these items. A detailed description or invento-ry list with your name and date should be given to the Ar-chivist when turning over items. The Archives Committee is constructing yearly photo albums. Please submit any pictures that you would like to donate (include names, event and date) so that we can place them in the albums. Please help us collect some important facts. We need the names of all of the Zeta Chi Omega Ivies Beyond the Wall since 1956. Email their names to Soror Monique Robinson at moivy05@gmail.com . We are looking for a 1950's reel-to-reel that documents the beginning of Zeta Chi Omega. If you have any information on who made this tape/film, when it was made, when the last time it was seen or viewed please send this infor-mation to Soror Monique.

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Soror Tiffany Montgomery, Chairman; Soror Connie Greene, Co-Chairman; Soror Jessica Sims, Co-Chairman; Soror Brittney Montgomery, Chairman, Under 30

Membership Committee

New Chapter Name Badge The Chapter name badge has a new look. It is now pink and has the shield on it. Badges will be on sale at the Oc-tober Chapter meeting. MAR Cardigan The October Chapter meeting will be your last chance to order the MAR Cardigan. The cost is $75. Order a cardi-gan and show your regional pride. October Reactivation As you know, we are closing in on the current administra-tion’s push to reactivate, reactivate, reactivate! Help Zeta Chi Omega do our part in keeping the sisterhood alive by inviting an inactive soror to our reactivation events. The October event will be a Sisterly Social Hour on October 16 from 6:00 – 8:00 at Café Caturra at 2931 S Glebe Road, Arlington, VA 22206. Our last event at the Café was a smashing success. MIP Food Payment Deadlines

Weekend Two: October 5th (General Membership Meeting)

Weekend Three: Checks must be postmarked by October 16th

Luncheon: October 5th Please include the attached MIP Soror Fee Schedule with your payment. Circle what you are paying for and include the total as indicated.

OTHER MIP ITEMS Photography during MIP Please refrain from taking any photographs of the MIP process prior to the MIP luncheon. The Membership Com-mittee has designated sorors to take photos during the workshops. There should not be anyone else taking pic-tures of the candidates.

Social Media Usage during MIP Please do not post anything related to the MIP on social media during the process. As you know, our process is sacred, and the candidates deserve their privacy during this special time. Please do not post any comments or photos related to the MIP or the candidates prior to the luncheon. This includes all forms of social media - Face-book, Twitter, Instagram, etc. MIP Luncheon Hostesses The Hostess Committee needs volunteers for the lunch-eon. Please contact Soror Thomasine Coates at thcoates@aol.com if you would like to be a hostess. MIP Luncheon Tickets The 2013 MIP luncheon is going to be a grand affair that you will not want to miss. It will be at the newly renovated and beautiful Fairview Park Marriott. The décor is chic and the food will be delicious. You will have a choice of chick-en or salmon for your entree. Be prepared to be enter-tained and informed. The keynote speaker will be WHUR News Reporter, Soror Molette Green. The cost of the luncheon is $65. Payment is due on October 5th.

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2013 Zeta Chi Omega Chapter Awards Nominations Due!

The Awards Committee will have a table at the general membership meeting each month beginning in October and will be available to answer any questions sorors have regarding both the Chapter awards and the Mid-Atlantic Regional (MAR) awards. We will be accepting nominations for the following Zeta Chi Omega End of the Year Chapter Awards: Attendance Award

This award is given to the soror who has attended the most Zeta Chi Omega Chapter events for the 2013 year.

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service throughout 2013. A complete listing of the Region-al Awards can be found in The Awards Handbook on the Mid-Atlantic Region’s website, including an updated ver-sion of the General Guidelines. Award submissions will automatically be returned if the requirements and documentation are not complete; there-fore, it is important that you review the Awards Handbook for information on the criteria and report format for each award. Submissions due dates will be announced in the next Ivyette. Sorors can submit nominations for the following awards: Clara M. Hines Award (Humanitarian and Caring Soror) Marguerite Adams Award (Political Action) Graduate Leadership Award (Outstanding Leadership in Region) Helen Cauthorne Award (Graduate Advisor Award) Eula Edmonds Glover Award (Volunteer Community Service) Annie L. Harvey Award (Outstanding Graduate Soror) Pauline C. Morton Award (Alumni Basileus of the Year) Margaret B. Moss Award (Outstanding Retired Graduate Soror) Evelyn R. Syphax Award (Outstanding Graduate Writer) Bernardine Stoneham Smith Bailey Award (Graduate Journalism) Elizabeth Schmoke Randolph Award (Civic Leader) Barbara K. Phillips Award (Leadership Award)

AWARDS WORKSHOP: The Awards Committee will be host-ing its first workshop to review the criteria for each regional award and other relevant information on Saturday, Novem-ber 2, 2012 at the Lee Center from 9:00 AM - 9:45 AM. All sorors planning to submit portfolios are encouraged to at-tend.

Ms. Precious Pearl This award is given to a soror who has recently joined Zeta Chi Omega in the past year and has distin-guished herself by participating in many phases of Chapter work, including committee work, and support of activities and events.

Special Achievement Award

This award is given to a soror who has done outstand-ing work or performed outstanding service to the Chapter and/or community in efforts toward a single event, or over a period of time.

Miss Pink and Green Award

This award is given to a new soror, recently initiated or transferred, who has been in the Sorority less than five years and has distinguished herself by participating in many phases of Chapter work, including committee work, and support of activities and events.

Soror of the Year Award

This award is based on written justification and docu-mentation presented by the nominating soror.

UNSUNG HERO AWARD Do you know a soror who stepped up and volunteered without being asked, can quote bylaws and history, or has reached out to sorors to offer get well wishes or condo-lences? If you know of a soror who is always on time, and makes being a member of our fabulous sisterhood even more of a joy, please send her name and a brief descrip-tion of what makes this soror an Unsung Hero to Soror Amirah Salaam at asalaam3@hotmail.com.

Mid-Atlantic Regional Awards The 61st Mid-Atlantic Regional Conference is scheduled for April 3-6, 2013, in Raleigh, NC, and it is time to start preparing your portfolios so that you do not miss out on this opportunity to be recognized for your hard work and

All nominations are due no later than November 2, 2013 and will NOT be accepted after that date. Please send your nomination(s) via email to Soror Carla Haynes Harper at carlahaynes@msn.com.

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Greetings Zeta Chi Omega Chapter Members! It was wonderful seeing so many of you at the September Gen-eral Membership meeting and Chapter Retreat. As the end of 2013 draws nears, the Protocol committee contin-ues to serve, provide support and work with its 300+ com-mittee members. If you recall, Protocol is the Responsi-bility of all members of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated®, and all are charged to serve! With the upcoming MIP and cluster events, all sorors are reminded of the appropriate attire to wear. The following PROTOCOL SMART tips, along with the corresponding page number of where this information can be found in The Official Guide to Alpha Kappa Alpha Protocol manual, are provided: 1. Rituals are closed to the public, including non-financial

members, except for the Ivies Beyond the Wall Memo-rial Service, the Installation of Officers at the Boule and the Rededication Service (page 42).

2. White attire for ceremonies is solid white without em-bellishments or accent colors and includes the wear-ing of white or flesh-toned hosiery and white shoes. Pants are not permitted. Seasonal white sling-back, peep-toe, mules, and peep toe with sling back, and pumps are acceptable. Short or long sleeves; skirts should be at knee length to mid-calf; dresses or skirted suits with sleeves (pages 42 and 43). Please note, orthopedic shoes of any color are also allowed.

3. Unless noted, the attire for Cluster meetings is busi-ness. Business attire is defined as closed-toe shoes (preferred); sandals are acceptable; hosiery; short or long sleeves; skirt at knee length and pant suits (page 43).

4. Wear comfortable shoes. Flip-flops, house shoes (bedroom shoes) and sneakers are never appropriate unless designated by a physician for medical reasons (page 15).

5 Holding seats is unacceptable. If you want to sit to-gether, please arrive on time together. Unless des-ignated as reserved seating, adequate seating will be available for sorors on a first-come first-serve basis (page 16).

Learning comes by doing, and all sorors should know and practice protocol. Remember, we are Protocol SMART, Poised and Proud Zeta Chi Omega Chapter Sorors. Let’s continue to represent!

Protocol Committee

Soror Barbara Bellamy, Chairman

“Protocol SMART”

Soror Yvette Darnaby, Chairman

Founders’ Day Committee

The joint Metropolitan Founders’ Day Program will be held on Sunday, January 12, 2014 at the Bethesda North Mar-riott Hotel and Conference Center, Bethesda, Maryland. The cost is $70 per soror. This year seating will be as-signed by chapter, by year of chartering, and seating as-signments will be made on a first paid basis. At this time, registration is open to host chapter members only. How-ever, at the end of November registration, it will be open to non-host chapter members and general members. To ensure that Zeta Chi Omega Chapter members are able to secure the very best seating assignment, I ask that if you plan to attend this event, please remit your payment no later than the November General Membership meeting. Please make your check payable to Zeta Chi Omega Chapter and send it to the Chapter's P.O. Box, or you may pay for the event before and immediately following the October and November General Membership meetings. Sorors, let's pay early to reserve an "up-close" seating assignment!

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Greetings Zeta Chi Omega Sorors. The Tellers Committee is a non-standing committee creat-ed by the Basileus to facilitate the Chapter’s voting pro-cess. As a result, this Committee is responsible for prepa-ration of the ballot, directing the membership by providing voting instructions, counting the votes, and reporting the official results during the November meeting. On November 2, 2013, Zeta Chi Omega will hold Chapter elections. Voting will be by ballot, beginning promptly at 10:45 AM and ending at 11:45 AM There will be NO mail-in ballots. All financially active sorors of Zeta Chi Omega Chapter may vote. Sorors are requested to arrive on time and cast their votes. Additional voting instructions will be provided at the No-vember General Membership meeting. For more infor-mation, please contact the Tellers Committee Chairman, Soror Darhyl Jasper.

Soror Darhyl Jasper, Chairman Tellers Committee

The Technology Committee continues to acquire and disseminate information to Chapter members and the public about Zeta Chi Omega’s programs and activities via the Chapter’s website, Facebook and Twitter. We are here to help if sorors have difficulty accessing information on the Chapter’s website or if they need assistance to modify their profiles in the database.

Listserv and Monday/Weekly Memo When sorors learn that they haven’t received Chapter messages, the problem can be quickly be resolved by contacting the Committee Chairman at the telephone

Soror Leslie Dey, Co-Chairman

Soror Joyce Brooks, Co-Chairman

Soror Gloria Bell, Chairman

Technology Committee

number listed in the directory. Sorors must be able to ac-cess their computers at the time of their call. Also, sorors may send an email message to contactgloria@verizon.net and provide the following information: A detailed description of the problem or symptom; Time the problem was first noticed; Type of operating system; Name/Type of software experiencing the problem; Age of computer, smartphone or tablet; and A phone number and time we can call.

“Member’s Only” Features Members can change their addresses, phone num-

bers, and email addresses by clicking the “Edit ZXΩ Member Information” link in the “Members Only” sec-tion of the Chapter’s website. The database will not allow sorors to change their names. Contact the Com-mittee Chairman or Co-Chairmen for assistance.

Sorors can conduct a search for members by choosing the link “Soror Search.”

Locate the password to some of our documents that are password protected on the landing page of “Members Only”. In addition, the user name and password to the “Members Only” section of the Mid-Atlantic website is located there.

Zeta Chi Omega Email Addresses

The following addresses have been established for com-mittee chairmen to include on flyers or correspondence: Membership (membershipcommittee@aka-zco.org), Finance (finance@aka-zco.org), EYL (eyl@aka-zco.org), Health (health@aka-zco.org), Social Justice (socialjustice@aka-zco.org) Technology (technology@aka-zco.org).

These Zeta Chi Omega email addresses are linked to committee chairmen personal email addresses.

Technology Committee Responsibilities Joyce Brooks (Facebook, YouTube, Video Production); Gloria Bell (Web Development/Management; Listserv;

Database Management, Video Production); Leslie Dey (Web Development/Management and Twitter); Nekia Freeman (Monday Memo; PowerPoint); Erica Jeffries (PowerPoint, Chapter Meeting Timekeeper); Rhonda Luss, (Registration for Conferences); Whitney Majette and VaShawn Veal, (Producers); Sorors Tonya Perkinson, Iburia Hall-Haynes, Jeanette Martin -- available to assist during meetings.

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2013-2014 Cotillion Season Sorors, the Cotillion Committee needs your help. The Ivy Foundation of Northern Virginia, Inc. (the charitable affiliate of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® Zeta Chi Omega Chapter) invites sorors to participate in our 2013-2014 Cotillion season by joining the Cotillion Committee. The Cotillion Season will culminate with our 57th Annual Cotillion on Saturday April 12, 2014 at the Hilton Mark Center Hotel in Alexandria, Virginia. Sorors who know of prospective debutantes that they would like to sponsor or co-sponsor should have com-pleted and returned the application to Soror DeChane Dorsey by September 30, 2013. Mandatory orientation for all sponsors and co-sponsors will be held on October 5th at 9:15 AM (prior to the start of the Chapter meeting). Sorors who are planning to sponsor a debutante should plan to attend. We are also seeking members for the various Cotillion Committees. Our first event to kick off the Cotillion sea-son will be Orientation on Sunday, October 20th. We are looking for sorors to coordinate that event. We are also soliciting sorors to provide assistance with several other Cotillion Committee activities including: the Retreat, the Mother/Daughter Tea, ads/patrons/souvenir journal, dec-orations, photography, finance, cultural enrichment, pro-gram, gifts, hospitality, and hostess. Our first full com-mittee meeting will be held at 7:00 PM on Tuesday, Oc-tober 15th,at St. John’s Baptist Church, 1905 Columbia Pike, Arlington, VA. We will discuss logistics for the up-coming year and will distribute a schedule for the 2013-2014 Cotillion season at that time. We look forward to working with many of you to make our 57th annual Cotillion a success! Please contact Soror DeChane Dorsey (dechaned@gmail.com) or Soror Demaris Thompson (hilsgirl1945@comcast.net) with any questions. Thank you,

Soror DeChane Dorsey, Committee Chairman

Soror Demaris Thompson, Committee Co-Chairman

The 54th Annual Cooley Moore Scholarship Luncheon Fashion Show (LFS)

The theme of the 55th Annual Cooley Moore Scholarship Luncheon Fash-ion Show is “Polished Chic: Style, Grace, and Elegance.” This event will take place on Sunday, November 17, 2013 at the McLean Hilton. We need sorors who are “Fired up and Ready to Assist” students to offset the growing cost of attending colleges and universities. Three ways that sorors can help: Purchase LFS tables and tickets today. Our goal is

to sell 250 more tickets or 25 more tables. Each ticket costs $70 or $700 for a full table. Make your check payable to IFNV.

Become a Sponsor or help to identify sponsors for

the 3 levels of support. Each level of support will pro-vide Special guest seating; Name or Company name listed in the program and an Event Spotlight Acknowl-edgement.

GGGOLDOLDOLD LEVEL: Cost $1000 yields two LFS Tickets SSSILVERILVERILVER LEVEL : Cost $500 yields one LFS Ticket BBBRONZERONZERONZE LEVEL : $250 yields One LFS Ticket

Recommend unique vendors such as natural hair com-panies and products and any company that has unique items. Exhibit space available: $200 Atrium ; $150 (Dallas or Bev-erly Rooms) Tables and tickets will be available for purchase once again at our October Chapter meeting, as well as table selections from 9:30-10:00 AM and immediately following the Chapter meeting. Sorors, thank you in advance for your support.

Remember, get “Fired Up and Ready to Assist!” Please contact the LFS Committee Chairmen, Soror Lula Hicks or Soror Saundra McCullough-Cobey, for more infor-mation.

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Spates Community Club -- Dining Room Oh! . . . . So Pretty

Soror Michelle Jones Greetings and Supportive Remarks

Soror Kendra Gillespie - Anti-Basileus 2014 Sneak Peek (Programs)

Soror Yvette Darnaby Public Relations

Soror Tiffany Montgomery, Chairman Soror Connie Greene, Co-Chairman

Membership Committee MIP Overview

Soror Barbara Bellamy, Protocol Chairman Alpha Kappa Alpha Rituals

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Sorors Leslie Dey, Theresa Emanuel, Mildred Shiver, C. Starr Garrett Pretty in Pink and Green

Soror Chiquita King Leads “AKA Jeopardy” game as Sorors Yolanda Gibson and Danyale Wilson look on.

Soror Darlena Ricks, Soror Katrina Moss Taking Care of Business

Sorors Patricia Wallace, Valerie Flournoy, Stephanie Woodland Kelly -- Winning Smiles

Soror Kathy Collier (forefront) Standards Committee Chairman Take a Look at these Gorgeous Corsages

Soror Eugenia Gardner Lunch Time!

Soror Tamara Rowe Leads the Way

Tea Anyone? (l-r) Sorors Melodye Berry, Veronica Minor, Gwen Williams, Cheryl Lovinsky (rear), Marquita Davis, and Chris Gray

Sorors Irma Bogan and Shirley Taylor Fabulous Golden Sorors

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Chapter Venues and Directions

General Membership meetings (GMM) are held on the first Saturday of the month, 10:00 AM at the Lee Center (LC) located at 1108 Jefferson St., Alexandria, VA -- From 495, take the US Route 1 exit towards Alexandria/Arlington, exit 177B. Continue on S. Patrick St., turn left on Gibbons St., turn left on S. Fayette St., turn left on Jefferson St. (parking - end of S. Fayette St.). Executive Committee meetings are held on the Thursdays prior to the GMM, at the Charles Houston Recreation Center (7:00 PM). Alfred Street Baptist Church (ASBC) - 301 S. Alfred St, Alexandria, VA -- From 495, take the US Route 1, Alexandria (Old Town) exit, Continue on Route 1 (S. Patrick St.) to Duke St. — on the right on the corner of Duke and Patrick. Alexandria Police Department (APD) — 3600 Wheeler Avenue, Alexandria, VA — Off of Duke St.; near Quaker Lane. Charles Beatley Library (CBL) - 5005 Duke Street, Alexandria, VA -- On the north side of Duke Street, east of Pickett Street, south of the Old Holmes Run Channel and directly across from the old Cameron Station. Charles Houston Recreation Center (CHC) - 901 Wythe St., Alexandria, VA -- From 495, take the US Route 1, Alexandria (Old Town) exit, Continue on Route 1 (S. Patrick St.) to Wythe St. — make a right at the corner. Durant Recreation Center (DRC)—1605 Cameron Street, Alexandria, VA -- Merge onto I-495S/I95S/Beltway towards Alex. VA/Richmond VA . Take US-1 N exit-Exit 177B toward Alex. Make slight right onto S. Patrick; left on Cameron Street. Franconia Governmental Center (FG) - 6121 Franconia Rd., Alexandria, VA -- From 495, take the Van Dorn Street exit towards Franconia, turn Right on S. Van Dorn Street, turn right on Franconia Rd., make a U-turn on Valley View Drive onto Franconia Rd. George Washington Middle School (GWMS) — 1005 Mt. Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA -- From 495S, take the US-1 N exit-177B-towards Alex. Make slight right onto S Patrick St./US1 N. Turn LEFT onto King St. Turn RIGHT onto N. West St. Turn LEFT onto E. Braddock Rd. Turn RIGHT onto Mt. Vernon Ave. Minnie Howard School (MH) - 3801 W. Braddock Rd, Alexandria, VA -- From 395, take the King Street East exit, turn right on Quak-er Lane and right on W. Braddock Road. Mount Vernon Recreation Center (MTV) -- 2701 Commonwealth Avenue, Alexandria, VA -- From 495, take Route 1 North over the Monroe street bridge. Make a left on Monroe Street to Mt. Vernon Avenue. Make a right on Mt. Vernon Avenue to E. Uhler and make a left. Make a right on Commonwealth Avenue. From Washington DC, take Route 1 south to E. Clifford Street and make a right. Make a left on Commonwealth Avenue. Make a U-Turn on Commonwealth because the center is on the other side. Nannie J. Lee Recreation Center (NJLRC) - 1108 Jefferson St., Alexandria, VA -- From 495, take the US Route 1 exit towards Alex-andria/Arlington, exit 177B. Continue on S. Patrick St., turn Left on Wilkes St., turn left on S. Fayette St., turn left on Jefferson St. Saint John’s Baptist Church (SJ) -- 1905 Columbia Pike, Arlington, VA -- From 395, take exit #8A towards Ridge Road, follow Co-lumbia Pike/VA 244 exit towards Baileys Cross Roads, turn right on Columbia Pike. Continue on Columbia Pike for two blocks. Church is on the right. Samuel Tucker Elementary School (STE) -- 435 Ferdinand Day Drive, Alexandria, VA -- From 495, take the Van Dorn exit toward Franconia. Turn left on S. Van Dorn St.; right onto S. Pickett St.; right onto Cameron Station Blvd.; right onto Harold Secord St.; right onto Ferdinand Day Drive.

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® Zeta Chi Omega Chapter P.O. Box 25763 Alexandria, Virginia 22313

Email address: zetachiomega@gmail.com Website: www.aka-zco.org

Basileus, Michelle M. Jones Anti-Basileus, Kendra Gillespie Grammateus, Vanessa Jackson Anti-Grammateus, Chiquita King Tamiouchos, Robin McCoy Pecunious Grammateus, Darlena Ricks Anti-Pecunious Grammateus, Katrina Moss Epistoleus, Gloria Bell Parliamentarian, Robin Mazyck Ivy Leaf Reporter, Yvette Darnaby Hodegos, Melanie Henderson Graduate Advisor, AdéLeaka Gore Philacter, Sherry Billingsley

Archivist, Monique Robinson Scholarship Committee, Ester Stubbs-Varnado Connection Committee, VaShawn Guice Veal Membership Committee Tiffany Montgomery Standards Committee, Kathleen Collier Awards Committee, Carla Haynes Harper Contracts Committee, Irma Bogan Protocol Committee, Barbara Bellamy Technology Committee, Gloria Bell Nominating Committee: Joyce Brooks, Chairman Barbara Bellamy, Martha Coleman, Geraldine Howell, Erica Jeffries, Whitney Joyner Majette, Brenda Kelley-Nelum, Monique Robinson, Patricia Harris Thomas

The Ivyette Editor: Gloria Bell (contactgloria@verizon.net) Production Staff: C. Starr Garrett Stephanie Woodland Kelly Jeanette Martin Patricia Wallace

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE