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GRADUATE CHAPTERS Beta Alpha Omega

Epsilon Upsilon Omega

Theta Kappa Omega

Theta Pi Omega

Theta Phi Omega

Lambda Omega Omega

Nu Xi Omega

Omicron Xi Omega

Pi Theta Omega

Pi Mu Omega

Pi Xi Omega

Rho Gamma Omega

Rho Kappa Omega

Upsilon Delta Omega

Iota Epsilon Omega

Phi Eta Omega

UNDERGRADUATE CHAPTERS

Gamma Zeta

Zeta Sigma

Iota Psi

Lambda Rho

Kappa Phi

Nu Eta

Nu Kappa

Pi Iota

Pi Chi

Rho Gamma

Rho Upsilon

Rho Phi

Tau Eta

Tau Sigma

Rules

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14. A soror who wishes to speak shall go to the nearest microphone, wait to be recognized by the presiding officer, and speak clearly and distinctly. After recognition, the soror shall give her name, chapter name, location of chapter and whether she is a voting delegate. A soror is asked to limit the number of times she wishes to debate to once (1) per issue. Each soror is asked to limit her statement and/or concern to a maximum of one (1) minute. Debate on a single issue shall be limited to two (2) minutes. The time limit and number of times a soror addresses a question or concern will be enforced by the Parliamentarian subject to any extension directed by the Presiding Officer. 15. A delegate temporarily leaving the meeting shall not relinquish her badge to an alternate to vote in her stead. A delegate who must leave the Conference shall first notify her Chapter Basileus, and then report to the Registration Committee and surrender her badge. The alternate taking her place shall assume her role as “delegate” for the remainder of the Conference after certification by the Registration Committee. 16. All reports shall be typewritten and copies given to the Grammateus immediately following presentation to the Conference. When possible, the electronic document should be made available to the Grammateus. 17. All sorors are asked to exhibit sisterly conduct when an issue is being addressed. No debate or discussion on the floor of the Conference that directs negative criticism to an individual or chapter shall be permitted.

18.Holding seats shall be considered an un-sisterly act and is strongly discouraged. These actions will be corrected by members of the Protocol Committee and Hostesses. 19. Notices to be announced during the business session shall be submitted in writing and signed by the soror under whose authority the announcement is issued. Notices shall be given to the Philacter who shall be responsible for forwarding them to the Conference Grammateus for reading. Announcements shall be made prior to recess. 20. Philacters shall be responsible for orderly conduct in the sessions and shall admit late arrivals to the business sessions only after showing the registration badge, reciting the password, ______________, and paying a late arrival fee of $2.00. Diamond and Golden Sorors, Hostesses, and those who require assistance will be exempt from the late arrival fee. All late fees shall be donated to a charity identified by the Regional Director. The amount collected shall be disclosed at the close of the Regional Conference.

21. All issues of concern under New Business must be submitted in writing and signed by a certified delegate and presented to the presiding officer by the close of the second plenary.

22. The voting strength for this conference shall consist of the delegates from the chapters, and general members, along with the Former North Atlantic Regional Directors and the current North Atlantic Regional Director.

Rules

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1. Rules of the 84th North Atlantic Regional Conference shall be governed by the (most recently revised) 2014 Constitution and Bylaws and Manual of Standard Procedure of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, as well as Robert’s Rules of Order (Newly Revised, 11th Edition). 2. Soror Meredith L. Henderson, North Atlantic Regional Director, is the Presiding Officer for this Conference. 3. Soror Ferial S. Bishop will be appointed Regional Conference Parliamentarian.

4. As recommended by the 2014 Official Guide to Alpha Kappa Alpha Protocol, the greeting to be used is:

“To Madam Regional Director Soror Meredith L. Henderson, to Madam Supreme Basileus, Soror Dorothy Buckhanan Wilson, to our Former Supreme Basilei, Members of the Directorate, and all others who serve Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, Good Morning/Afternoon/Evening.” After the first soror has properly greeted Madam Regional Director and Madam Supreme Basileus, others may say: “To Madam Regional Director and to Madam Supreme Basileus…” and proceed with their committee reports. 5. Sorors shall stand when the North Atlantic Regional Director, Supreme Basileus, Former Supreme Basilei, and Former North Atlantic Regional Directors enter the room and/or are introduced. 6. All meetings of this body shall start and end on time. 7. Cell phones, pagers, PDAs, smart phone devices, and all other electronic devices shall be silenced during all business meetings and events. If a soror must take a call, she is asked to excuse herself from the business meeting/event to address her call. 8. Turn off all electronic communication devices or place on silent. Video and audio recordings shall be prohibited during business sessions, workshops, and forums unless approved by the Presiding Officer. 9. Texting, tweeting, and/or posting to any social media outlet regarding any information discussed in business meetings shall not be permitted. 10.Sorors should wear appropriate Alpha Kappa Alpha business attire (not business casual), unless noted otherwise. 11.All sorors, including delegates, shall be required to openly display their

badges to enter all meetings and functions.

12. Delegates shall sit in the designated delegate seating areas for all business meetings. 13. Only certified delegates of the Conference shall be entitled to make motions, discuss, and vote. Non-delegates shall be allowed to speak on the floor of the Conference, but not allowed to make motions or vote.

ATLANTIC CITY CONVENTION CENTER ATLANTIC CITY, NEW JERSEY

April 23—April 26, 2015 Soror Meredith L. Henderson, North Atlantic Regional Director

Packed for Leadership, Polished for Sisterhood and Prepared for Launching New Dimensions of Service

TABLE OF CONTENTS

PAGE

Schedule of Events 1-5

Conference Agenda 6-13

Standing Committee and Regional Conference

Committee Meetings

14

Institutes and Workshops 15-18

Protocol Reminders 19-20

Delegate Listing 22-26

Executive Steering Committee 27

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated ®

Directorate

28

Vendor List 29-30

Convention Center Maps 31-34

Sheraton Hotel Maps 35-36

Corporate Sponsors 37-38

Rules 39-40

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Schedule of Events EVENT / LOCATION TIME

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 22, 2015

NARC Early Registration and Pink Pearl Service

Registration (Cluster IV Only)

Convention Center—Hall C (Pre-Function Area)

8:00 pm—10:00 pm

NARC Office

Convention Center—Hall D (Press Office)

12:00 pm—6:00 pm

Vendor Registration and Set-up

Convention Center—Hall C

12:00 pm—6:00 pm

Chapter Exhibits and Displays Registration and

Set-up

Convention Center—Hall D

12:00 pm—6:00 pm

NARC Steering Committee Meeting

Sheraton—Crown Ballroom 3,4,5

9:00 pm—11:00 pm

THURSDAY, APRIL 23, 2015

NARC Registration and Pink Pearl Service

Registration


7:00 am— 7:00 pm

9:00 pm—11:00 pm

NARC Office


7:00 am—9:00 am

11:00 am—3:00 pm

5:00 pm—7:00 pm

Vendor Registration and Set-up/ Chapter

Exhibits Display Registration and Set-up

Convention Center—Hall C/D

8:00 am—10:00 am

Diamond /Golden Soror Café


11:30 am—2:30 pm

5:00 pm—7:00 pm

Graduate Advisor’s Certification – Level I

Sheraton—Crown Ballroom 1,2

8:00 am—5:30 pm

Graduate Advisor’s Certification – Level II

Sheraton— Pearl Ballroom 2,3

9:00 am—3:00 pm

Financial Officers Certification Institute

Sheraton—Steel Pier

9:00 am—5:00 pm

Parliamentary Procedures Institute

Sheraton—Pearl Ballroom 4,5

9:00 am—4:00 pm

CORPORATE SPONSORS

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Enterprise Holdings—Philadelphia Group

Dunleavey & Associates

Charisse Lillie

Lorina Marshall Blake

John J. Kroll

St. John’s

Caring Foundation

New York State United Teachers (NYSUT)

CORPORATE SPONSORS

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THURSDAY, APRIL 23, 2015 - continued

The Nellie Quander Leadership Institute

Sheraton—Pearl Ballroom 1

8:30 am—5:00 pm

Vendor Ribbon Cutting Ceremony


10:00 am—10:15 am

Vendors/Chapter Exhibits

Convention Center—Hall C/D

10:00 am—10:00 pm

Sister to Sister Luncheon

Sheraton—Crown Ballroom 3,4,5

12:00 pm—2:15 pm

First Time, New and Reactivated Soror Forum


3:30 pm—4:30 pm

Workshop Facilitators and Recorders

Orientation

Convention Center—Room 320

3:30 pm—4:30 pm

Regional Committee Meetings Convention Center—Levels 3 and 4 (See Page 14)

4:00 pm—5:30 pm

Notable Notes Rehearsal


4:00 pm—6:00 pm

Public Meeting

Convention Center—Halls D/Flex

7:00 pm—9:00 pm

Polished in Pumps Mixer

Convention Center—Hall A

8:30 pm—11:30 pm


Sheraton—Pearl Ballroom

10:00 pm—11:30 pm

FRIDAY, APRIL 24, 2015

AKA Vinyasa Yoga Class


6:00 am—7:00 am

NARC 2015 Welcome Rehearsal


6:30 am—7:30 am

NARC Registration


7:00 am—8:30 am

11:30 am—3:00 pm

5:00 pm—7:00 pm

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Schedule of Events

EVENT / LOCATION TIME

FRIDAY, APRIL 24, 2015- continued

Diamond/Golden Soror Café

Convention Center—Hall C (Pre-Function

Area)

7:00 am—8:00 am

11:45 am—2:30 pm



7:15 am—8:15 am

Conference Committee Meetings

Convention Center

7:00 am—8:00 am

General Members Meeting


7:00 am—8:00 am

First Plenary Session and Rededication

(Business Attire/No Pants)


8:30 am—11:30 am

NARC Office


11:00 am—3:00 pm

5:00 pm—7:00 pm

Vendors


11:30 am— 3:00 pm

5:30 pm—10:00 pm

Chapter Exhibits and Displays


11:30 am— 3:00 pm

5:30 pm—10:00 pm

Diamond, Golden, Silver Star Luncheon

Convention Center—Hall B

12:30 pm—2:30 pm



2:15 pm—2:45 pm

Second Plenary Session


3:00 pm—5:00 pm

Regional Director’s Dinner

Claridge Hotel—Claridge Ballroom

7:00 pm—9:00 pm

Step and Stroll Show


9:00 pm—11:30 pm



11:00 pm—12:00 am

SHERATON HOTEL MAP

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SHERATON HOTEL MAP

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SATURDAY, APRIL 25, 2015

AKA Vinyasa Yoga Class


6:00 am—7:00 am

NARC Registration


Area)

7:00 am—2:30 pm

Diamond /Golden Soror Café


Area)

7:00 am—9:00 am

11:30 am—2:30 pm

NARC Office


7:00 am—9:00 am

11:00 am—7:00 pm

EAF Breakfast

Sheraton—Crown Ballroom 3, 4 and 5

8:00 am—9:30 am

Vendors


8:00 am—3:00 pm

5:00 pm—8:00 pm

85th NARC Invitational Rehearsal


8:00 am— 9:00 am

Workshop Session I

Convention Center Meeting Rooms

Levels 3 and 4

9:30 am—10:45 am

Community Health Fair—Boys & Girls Club

317 N. Pennsylvania Ave, Atlantic City

9:30 am—12:00 pm

Workshop Session II

Convention Center Meeting Rooms

Levels 3 and 4

11:00 am—12:00 pm

Undergraduate Luncheon

Sheraton—Crown Ballroom 3, 4, 5

12:30 pm—2:30 pm

North Atlantic Region Legacy Parade


2:45 pm—3:00 pm

Third Plenary Session


3:00 pm—5:00 pm

Schedule of Events

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SATURDAY, APRIL 25, 2015—continued

Awards Gala

Convention Center—Halls A/B

8:00 pm—10:30 pm

Polished Pearl Lounge

Sheraton—Crown Ballroom

8:00 pm—10:30 pm

SUNDAY, APRIL 26, 2015

Vendors

Hall C

7:30 am—9:15 am

Ivy Beyond the Wall Ceremony


8:00 am—9:00 am

NARC Office


8:00 am—10:00 am

Fourth Plenary Session


9:00 am—10:00 am

Ecumenical Service


10:30 am—11:30 am



1:00 pm—2:30 pm

CONVENTION CENTER MAP

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Conference Agenda

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FIRST PLENARY / OPENING SESSION 8:30 AM. – 11:30 AM

Presiding Soror Pamela R. Nash

84th North Atlantic Regional Conference

Chairman

Rho Gamma Omega

Meditation Soror Denise Parker Lawrence

Vice-Chairman, North Atlantic Region

Prayer Team

Theta Iota Omega Chapter

Music Notable Notes

Soror Beryl Miles, Director

Delta Rho Omega

Introduction of Dais Soror Jennelle Rush

Chairman, North Atlantic Region

Protocol Committee

General Member

Welcome

Presentation

Soror Pamela R. Nash

84th NARC Chairman

Rho Gamma Omega

Soror Jacqueline LC Brown

84th NARC Vice-Chairman, Operations

Theta Kappa Omega

Soror Shiqira Dickerson

84th NARC Vice-Chairman, Social

Pi Xi Omega

Soror Wdonna Woods-Nelson

84th NARC Vice-Chairman, Program

Lambda Omega Omega

Soror Tyese Medford

84th NARC Vice-Chairman,

Undergraduate Affairs

Tau Eta

Soror Corinne Edith Rivers

Chairman, Welcome Committee

Rho Kappa Omega

Cluster IV Sorors

Conference Agenda

7

Response Soror Leah Watson

83rd NARC Chairman

Theta Iota Omega

FORMAL OPENING OF THE 84TH NORTH ATLANTIC REGIONAL CONFERENCE

Gavel Presentation The Notable North Atlantic

Region’s Living Legends

Presiding Soror Meredith L. Henderson

North Atlantic Regional Director

REDEDICATION CEREMONY Soror Faye B. Bryant

21st Supreme Basileus

Roll Call Soror Sobande' Afolabi, Esq.

84th NARC Grammateus

Rho Kappa Omega

Report of Registration Soror Renee´ C. Banks

Chairman, Registration

Committee

Lambda Omega Omega

SEATING OF DELEGATES

Report of the Rules

Committee

Soror Angela Lee

Chairman, Rules Committee

Upsilon Delta Omega

PRESENTATION AND ADOPTION OF REGIONAL CONFERENCE AGENDA

83rd NARC Report of Minutes

Review Committee

Soror Isatu Kanu James

83rd NARC Grammateus

Tau Nu Omega

APPOINTMENT OF CONFERENCE OFFICERS

Parliamentarian

Grammateus

Soror Ferial Bishop

Xi Zeta Omega

Soror Sobande’ Afolabi, Esq.

Rho Kappa Omega


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Conference Agenda

8

APPOINTMENT OF CONFERENCE OFFICERS - continued

Philacter Soror Joy Dorsey-Whiting

Pi Xi Omega

Minutes Review

Committee

Soror Dawn Armstrong

Theta Pi Omega

Soror Cimeron Bryant

Rho Kappa Omega

Soror Maria Cleveland

Nu Xi Omega

Soror Gina Stevens

Lambda Omega Omega

Introduction of the North

Atlantic Regional Director

Soror C. Edith Booker

29th North Atlantic Regional Director

State of the Region Report Soror Meredith L. Henderson


REGIONAL COMMITTEE REPORTS

Regional Treasury Soror Rasheena Wilson

Regional Tamiouchos

Xi Chi Omega

Awards Soror Ingrid Harrison

Chairman, North Atlantic Region

Awards Committee

Iota Gamma Omega

Logistics Soror Jacqueline LC Brown


Operations

Theta Kappa Omega

Announcements Soror Sobande' Afolabi, Esq.


Rho Kappa Omega

RECESS

Conference Agenda

9

SECOND PLENARY SESSION 3:00 PM - 5:30 PM

Musical Prelude Notable Notes



Meditation Soror Tammi Brantley

North Atlantic Region Prayer Team

Iota Gamma Omega

Introduction of the Supreme

Basileus

Soror Glenda Baskin Glover

First Supreme Anti-Basileus

State of the Sorority Soror Dorothy Buckhanan Wilson

Supreme Basileus

INTERNATIONAL COMMITTEE REPORTS

Program Soror Jasmine Adkins

Chairman, International Program

Committee

Soror Alicia Tibbs Tolson

North Atlantic Region

Representative to the International

Program Committee

Omicron Gamma Omega

Finance Report Soror Danette Anthony Reed

Supreme Tamiouchos

Chairman, International Finance

Committee

Constitution Soror Martha L. Perine Beard

Supreme Parliamentarian

Soror Jamila C. Hall



Constitution Committee

Omega Omega

VENDORS

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Jerre's Ethnic Accessories Rosa's Greek Boutique

JLM Jewelry & Accessories

Sanjules Unique Art

Creations

Joneswear Inc. Savage Promotions, Inc.

Kendalls Greek Apparel See Saw Couture

Lady Elegant Showoff Too

Lannie's Ceramics Shukri's Goldsmiths

LaVerne's Fashion - Rare

Edition Soror Bling

Love Me Greek Special Treasures

Lula's Closet Stills Specialty Shop

Luma Diamond Consultants Swift Incentives

Maxine's Fashions Tea Rose Connection

Motherland Imports, LLC The Custom Corner

Nippy Lavern Fashions, LLC The Gold Connection

Pat's Exclusives

The Greek Shop by Zoet'ik

Couture, LLC

Pegasus Promotional Products

The Pearl Shop - Fund

Development

Penz by Design, Inc. The Sterling Link

PinkNGreenGirl Ujamaa Katibu

Pledged & Pinned Underneathitall

President's Cards Uniquely Greek, Inc.

Purse Paparazzi, LLC Who Will Know, LLC

Quality Digital Creations Worldwide Origins

Quality Laser Designs You-nique, LLC

R. J. Stewart, LLC Zebra Lane, LLC

Reignmakers Apparel

VENDORS

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Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. D & J Sportswear, LLC

A. Long Legacy Jewelry Co. Danielle Designs

Accessories Unlimited

(AKAtude.com) Dazsling Designs

Adgreek.com Define Me Greek

Adjua Acua, LLC - Greek Street

Apparel Divine 9 Marketplace Inc.

Alluring Hair by Lola DL's ORIGINe'LS

Alpha Girl, LLC Eboni Corner

Annaj Custom Jewelry Erin's Boutique

Anne's Beautiful Creations Four Gs Jewelry & More

Arvensis Crystal Jewelry Fourteen Karat Plus, Inc.

Ashley Nicole Kiss GMARV - The Bling Café

Aularale Cosmetics Gratia Pearl

Bling Name Badges Greek Dynasty

Bovanti Cosmetics Greek Paradise Onyx, LLC

Bow Ties and More Greek Star Trading Corp.

Brianna's Bangles and Beads Greek Warehouse

Buffalo Dallas Greek Wear

Campus T-Shirts G's Greekwear and Apparel

Captivations, LLC Gwen's Gems

Classic Collections Heritage Treasures

Collectibles & More Holley-Fonville Greek

The Couture Soror Inner Vision

Creative Options J.S. Furs

Conference Agenda

10

Educational Advancement

Foundation

Soror Daphne Doyle Benbow

North Atlantic Region EAF

Coordinator

Xi Zeta Omega

Membership Soror Vanessa Rogers Long

Chairman, International Membership

Committee

Soror Wanda King

North Atlantic Region Representative

to the International Membership

Committee

Iota Lambda Omega

Standards Soror Joan Wilmer-Stewart


to the International Standards

Committee

Psi Phi Omega

Connection Soror Deidra Albritton-Bundick


to the International Connection

Committee

Pi Xi Omega

Protocol Soror April N. Hamilton


to the International Protocol

Committee

Theta Omega Omega



Operations

Theta Kappa Omega



Rho Kappa Omega

RECESS

Conference Agenda

11

SATURDAY, APRIL 25, 2015

THIRD PLENARY SESSION 3:00 PM — 5:00 PM




Meditation Soror Adriane Blair Wise

Vice-Chairman, North Atlantic

Region Prayer Team

Rho Mu Omega

INTERNATIONAL COMMITTEE REPORTS

Introduction of the Second

Supreme Anti-Basileus

Soror Karrie S. Hargrave

Undergraduate Member-at Large

State of the Undergraduates Soror Autumn Kyles

Second Supreme Anti-Basileus

Soror Ryan Cheatham-Jackson



Undergraduate Activities

Committee

Alpha

Technology Soror Elizabeth Nolley Tillman


Representative to

International Technology

Committee

Nu Xi Omega

REGIONAL COMMITTEE REPORTS

Recommendations Soror Marselle Heywood-Julien

Chairman, Recommendations

Committee

Tau Nu Omega

Time & Place Soror Joyce Maxberry Malliet

Chairman, Time & Place

Committee

Pi Theta Omega

ALPHA KAPPA ALPHA SORORITY, INCORPORATED ® DIRECTORATE

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Soror Dorothy Buckhanan Wilson

SUPREME BASILEUS

Soror Glenda Baskin Glover

FIRST SUPREME ANTI-BASILEUS

Soror Autumn Kyles

SECOND SUPREME ANTI-SUPREME BASILEUS

Soror Charletta Wilson Jacks

SUPREME GRAMMATEUS

Soror Danette Anthony Reed

SUPREME TAMIOUCHOS

Soror Martha L. Perine Beard

SUPREME PARLIAMENTARIAN

Soror Annalise Anise

UNDERGRADUATE MEMBER-AT-LARGE

Soror Karrie S. Hargrave

UNDERGRADUATE MEMBER-AT-LARGE

Soror Meredith L. Henderson

NORTH ATLANTIC REGIONAL DIRECTOR

Soror Joyce Henderson

MID-ATLANTIC REGIONAL DIRECTOR

Soror Sharon Brown Harriott

SOUTH ATLANTIC REGIONAL DIRECTOR

Soror Toni S. Kendrick

GREAT LAKES REGIONAL DIRECTOR

Soror Mary F. Conner

SOUTH EASTERN REGIONAL DIRECTOR

Soror Kathy A. Walker Steele

CENTRAL REGIONAL DIRECTOR

Soror Chelle L. Wilson

SOUTH CENTRAL REGIONAL DIRECTOR

Soror Jan Carpenter Baker

MID-WESTERN REGIONAL DIRECTOR

Soror Barbara J. Denson Trotter

FAR WESTERN REGIONAL DIRECTOR

SOROR GIZETTE L. THOMAS, Esq.

INTERNATIONAL REGIONAL DIRECTOR

EXECUTIVE STEERING COMMITTEE

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Pamela Nash

Rho Gamma Omega

CHAIRMAN

Jacqueline LC Brown

Theta Kappa Omega

VICE-CHAIRMAN, OPERATIONS

Shiqira Dickerson

Pi Xi Omega

VICE-CHAIRMAN, SOCIAL

Wdonna Woods-Nelson

Lambda Omega Omega

VICE-CHAIRMAN, PROGRAM

Tyese Medford

Tau Eta

VICE CHAIRMAN, UNDERGRADUATE AFFAIRS

Sobande' Afolabi, Esq.

Rho Kappa Omega

GRAMMATEUS

Sylvia Cyrus Onekka Kimble

Beta Alpha Omega Nu Xi Omega

PECUNIOUS GRAMMATEUS PECUNIOUS GRAMMATEUS

Rasheena Wilson Sharon Nichols

Xi Chi Omega Epsilon Pi Omega

NAR TAMIOUCHOS NAR ANTI-TAMIOUCHOS

Lynn Stanton

Epsilon Pi Omega

CONFERENCE ADVISOR

Dianne Stalling Courtney Mack

Theta Kappa Omega Theta Kappa Omega

PINK PEARL SERVICE PINK PEARL SERVICE

Conference Agenda

12

Philacters Soror Joy Dorsey-Whiting

Pi Xi Omega

Invitation to the 85th North

Atlantic Regional

Conference

Soror Africka Hinds

Cluster Coordinator, Cluster V

Cluster V Sorors

Resolutions Soror Kendra Brown

Chairman, Resolutions Committee

Upsilon Epsilon Omega



Operations

Theta Kappa Omega



Rho Kappa Omega

RECESS

Conference Agenda

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SUNDAY, APRIL 26, 2015

FOURTH PLENARY SESSION 9:00 AM—10:00 AM




Meditation Soror Joy Elaine Daley

30th North Atlantic Regional

Director

Greetings Soror Meredith L. Henderson


Evaluations Soror Tanya Ginn Brown

Vice-Chairman, Evaluations

Committee

Rho Kappa Omega



Operations

Theta Kappa Omega

Special Presentations

Acknowledgements



Rho Kappa Omega

Adjournment

DELEGATE LISTING—GRADUATES

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CHAPTERS DELEGATES ALTERNATES MEMBERS

Upsilon Tau Omega 12 12 160

Phi Beta Omega 10 10 130

Phi Eta Omega 4 4 38

Chi Theta Omega 3 3 25

Psi Epsilon Omega 11 11 137

Psi Iota Omega 4 4 35

Psi Lambda Omega 4 4 31

Psi Phi Omega 4 4 28


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Nu Xi Omega 7 7 79

Xi Delta Omega 5 5 54

Xi Zeta Omega 12 12 234

Xi Xi Omega 4 4 33

Xi Sigma Omega 9 9 115

Xi Chi Omega 3 3 18

Omicron Gamma

Omega

5 5 55

Omicron Xi Omega 5 5 42

Omicron Upsilon

Omega

3 3 24

Pi Theta Omega 6 6 59

Pi Iota Omega 7 7 82

Pi Kappa Omega 5 5 44

Pi Mu Omega 5 5 50

Pi Xi Omega 4 4 35

Pi Pi Omega 5 5 44

Pi Phi Omega 3 3 14

Pi Psi Omega 3 3 25

Rho Gamma Omega 5 5 42

Rho Epsilon Omega 4 4 33

Rho Theta Omega 12 12 209

Rho Kappa Omega 5 5 48

Rho Mu Omega 10 10 121

Rho Xi Omega 12 12 231

Sigma Zeta Omega 6 6 58

Sigma Psi Omega 5 5 41

Tau Delta Omega 6 6 64

Tau Nu Omega 4 4 32

Tau Xi Omega 4 4 36

Upsilon Delta Omega 4 4 35

Upsilon Epsilon

Omega

8 8 86

Meetings

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THURSDAY, APRIL 23, 2015 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

First Time, New and Reactivated Soror Forum

Sheraton

Crown Ballroom 4,5

STANDING COMMITTEE MEETINGS 4:00 PM—5:30 PM Convention Center

Standards 301

Membership 304

Connection 312

Constitution 313

Nominating 314

Educational Advancement Foundation 315

Program 316

Undergraduate Activities 322

Archives 401

Protocol 402

Awards 404

Leadership Development 405


CONFERENCE COMMITTEE MEETINGS 7:00 AM—8:00 AM Convention Center

Resolutions 301

Rules 304

Philacters 312

Recommendations 313

Tellers 314

Time & Place 315

Workshop Recorders / Facilitators 320

Institutes

15

THURSDAY, APRIL 23, 2015

GRADUATE ADVISOR’S CERTIFICATION TRAINING LEVEL I


Presenters: Soror Thelma Harp Johnson and

Soror Renee Gaskin-Martin

8:00 am—5:30 pm

THE NELLIE QUANDER LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE

Convention Center—Room 411

Presenter: Soror Lamyra Clarke-White

8:30 am—5:30 pm

GRADUATE ADVISOR’S CERTIFICATION TRAINING LEVEL II


Presenters: Soror Thelma Harp Johnson and

Soror Renee Gaskin-Martin

9:00 am—3:00 pm

PARLIAMENTARY PROCEDURES INSTITUTE


Presenter: Soror Ferial Bishop

9:00 am—4:00 pm

FINANCIAL OFFICERS CERTIFICATION TRAINING


Presenters: Soror Tamara Lewis and

Soror Tara McDowell

9:00 am— 5:00 pm


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Epsilon Omega 12 12 231

Zeta Omega 12 12 158

Xi Omega 12 12 383

Tau Omega 9 9 109

Psi Omega 6 6 70

Omega Omega 12 12 430

Beta Alpha Omega 12 12 178

Delta Mu Omega 4 4 40

Delta Pi Omega 4 4 37

Delta Rho Omega 12 12 157

Delta Sigma Omega 6 6 65

Epsilon Iota Omega 10 10 119

Epsilon Omicron Omega 7 7 73

Epsilon Pi Omega 12 12 184

Epsilon Sigma Omega 6 6 65

Epsilon Upsilon Omega 6 6 65

Zeta Nu Omega 7 7 82

Eta Omega Omega 6 6 69

Theta Epsilon Omega 6 6 64

Theta Iota Omega 10 10 118

Theta Kappa Omega 6 6 56

Theta Pi Omega 12 12 175

Theta Tau Omega 3 3 18

Theta Phi Omega 6 6 67

Theta Psi Omega 3 3 17

Theta Omega Omega 12 12 206

Iota Alpha Omega 5 5 43

Iota Gamma Omega 12 12 489

Iota Epsilon Omega 5 5 46

Iota Lambda Omega 12 12 178

Iota Tau Omega 4 4 33

Kappa Theta Omega 4 4 32

Lambda Omega Omega 4 4 37

Nu Zeta Omega 6 6 60

DELEGATE LISTING—UNDERGRADUATES

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Omicron Theta 2 2 0

Omicron Pi 2 2 0

Pi Epsilon 2 2 3

Pi Iota 2 2 4

Pi Kappa 4 4 26

Pi Chi 2 2 2

Rho Theta 2 2 4

Rho Kappa 2 2 5

Rho Upsilon 2 2 7

Rho Phi 2 2 1

Sigma Lambda 2 2 0

Tau Alpha 2 2 1

Tau Eta 2 2 7

Tau Theta 2 2 5

Tau Xi 2 2 7

Tau Omicron 2 2 9

Tau Sigma 2 2 2

Workshops

16

Saturday – April 25, 2015

Session I - 9;30 am—10:45

am

Session 2 - 11:00 am—12:00

Location

WK 01— BUILDING BASICS 101: INTRODUCTION TO

COMMERCIAL PROPERTY OWNERSHIP (Session 1 Only)

Presenter: Soror Aria Johnson

Convention

Center

Room 405

WK 02— BUILDING BASICS 201: FACILITIES MANAGEMENT

(Session 2 Only)

Presenter: Soror Aria Johnson

Convention

Center

Room 405

WK 03—READY, SET, LAUNCH (Session 1 Only)

Presenter: Soror Alicia Tibbs Tolson

Convention

Center

Room 402

WK 04—ASCEND TO A NEW DIMENSION (Session 2 Only)

Presenter: Soror Alicia Tibbs Tolson

Convention

Center

Room 402

WK 05—GAME ON! WHO WANTS TO BE A

PARLIAMENTARIAN?

Presenter: Soror Martha L. Perine Beard

Convention

Center

Room 301

WK 06—SO YOU WANT TO RUN FOR OFFICE Presenter: Soror Mona Calhoun

Convention

Center

Room 315

WK 07 - STANDARDS: EXCEEDING EXPECTATIONS OF

EXCELLENCE

Presenter: Soror Joan Wilmer-Stewart

Convention

Center

Room 401

WK 08—IT’S ALL ABOUT YOU! STRENGTHENING ALPHA

KAPPA ALPHA THROUGH A MEANINGFUL MEMBERSHIP

INTAKE PROCESS

Convention

Center

Room 411

WK 09—LAUNCHING NEW DIMENSIONS: SORORS TAKE

A.C.T.I.O.N. Presenter: Soror Deidra Albritton-Bundick

Convention

Center

Room 417

WK 10—LAUNCHING NEW DIMENSIONS OF SERVICE:

KEEPING OUR HERITAGE REEL (Session I Only)

Presenter: Soror Angela Gibson

Convention

Center

Room 410

WK 11-HONORARY MEMBERS AND AWARDS WORKSHOP

101: HOW WILL YOU KNOW? Presenter: Soror Vivian Smith

Convention

Center

Room 316

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WK 12-GOING GREEN 2: LAUNCHING NEW DIMENSIONS OF

TECHNOLOGY FOR CHAPTER EFFICIENCY Presenter: Soror Elizabeth Nolley Tillman

Convention

Center

Room 421

WK 13—FINANCIAL WORKSHOP 101: MANAGING CHAPTER

FINANCIAL OPERATIONS USING FINANCIAL FUNDAMENTALS Presenter:

Soror Danette Anthony Reed, Supreme Tamiouchos

Convention

Center

Room 419

WK 14—EAF: LAUNCHING NEW DIMENSIONS OF EDUCATIONAL

EXCELLENCE Presenter: Soror Daphne Doyle Benbow

Convention

Center

Room 414

WK 15-JUST LIKE A SISTA: PERCEPTION, BEHAVIOR,

SELF-AWARENESS Presenter: Soror Mary Bentley-Lamar

Convention

Center

Room 418

WK 16-LAUNCHING NEW DIMENSIONS OF COMMUNICATIONS

101 (Session 1 Only)

Presenter: Soror Elizabeth Nolley Tillman

Convention

Center

Room 408

WK 17-THE ALPHA KAPPA ALPHA BRAND (Session 2 Only)

Presenter: Soror Raven Hill

Convention

Center

Room 415

WK 18– POISED AND POLISHED…. LAUNCHING NEW

DIMENSIONS OF PROTOCOL I (Session I Only)

Presenter: Soror April Hamilton

Convention

Center

Room 412

WK 19-POISED AND POLISHED…. LAUNCHING NEW DIMENSIONS

OF PROTOCOL II (Session II Only)

Presenter: Soror April Hamilton

Convention

Center

Room 412

WK 20-TRUTH OR MYTH: FOR UNDERGRADUATES ONLY! (Session 1 Only)

Presenters: Soror Autumn Kyles, Second Supreme Anti-

Basileus

Convention

Center

Room 322

WK 21-RITUALS: LET’S DO IT RIGHT—DO THE RIGHT THING

Presenter: Soror Tammy Williams

Convention

Center

Room 304

WK 22-LAUNCHING YOUR CHAPTER’S STRATEGIC PLAN

Presenter: Soror Rita Butler Holiday

Convention

Center

Room 314

DELEGATE LISTING—UNDERGRADUATES

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Alpha 6 6 61

Epsilon 2 2 4

Eta 2 2 4

Lambda 2 2 7

Alpha Delta 3 3 24

Alpha Mu 2 2 4

Alpha Omicron 3 3 22

Beta Iota 2 2 5

Beta Lambda 2 2 5

Gamma Epsilon 3 3 13

Gamma Zeta 2 2 2

Delta Lambda 4 4 39

Delta Mu 3 3 12

Epsilon Kappa 3 3 20

Epsilon Nu 3 3 13

Theta Iota 2 2 9

Theta Nu 4 4 38

Iota Gamma 2 2 5

Iota Psi 3 3 23

Kappa Phi 2 2 4

Lambda Beta 3 3 15

Lambda Gamma 2 2 6

Lambda Zeta 2 2 6

Lambda Rho 2 2 3

Lambda Upsilon 2 2 2

Lambda Phi 2 2 4

Mu Delta 2 2 8

Mu Chi 2 2 8

Nu Kappa 2 2 5

Nu Mu 3 3 20

Xi Lambda 3 3 15

Xi Nu 2 2 5

Xi Tau 2 2 6

Omicron Eta 2 2 4

PROTOCOL REMINDERS

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Use discretion when posting on social media. Forums open to the

public are not the appropriate venue to discuss sorority business.

Sorors are encouraged to utilize the Soror Code of Ethics as a guide

when using electronic media.

Photos during rituals are strictly prohibited.

GENERAL Make arrangements for child care and guests when attending

business meetings, as these meetings are for sorors only.

Arrive on time for meetings and events. If applicable, pay all late

fines in a timely manner.

Sorors should follow the lead of the presiding officer when singing the

Hymn. Sorors should not cross arms when singing the Hymn in public.

Sorors should not sway while singing the Hymn. The Hymn should be

sung at a brisk pace.

The use of the pinkie gesture and “Skee Wee” call by undergraduate

and graduate sorors is prohibited during official Alpha Kappa Alpha

business settings.

Do not impede the work and efforts of the Regional Protocol and

Philacter Committees.

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WK 23-ESTABLISHING A NON-PROFIT (SESSION 1 ONLY) Presenters:

Soror Erma W. Barron


and Soror Cheryl P. Garnett

Convention

Center

Room 420

WK 24-EFFECTIVELY MAINTAINING YOUR NON-PROFIT

(SESSION 2 ONLY) Presenters: Soror Erma W. Barron


and Soror Cheryl P. Garnett

Convention

Center

Room 409

WK 25-NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PARLIAMENTARIANS EXAM

(SESSION 1 ONLY—9:30 AM—12:30 PM) Presenter: Soror Ferial Bishop

North Atlantic Region Parliamentarian

Convention

Center

Room 313

WK 26—EFFECTIVE FOUNDATIONS OF SORORITY LEADERSHIP:

BUILDING AN AKA RESUME (SESSION 2 ONLY) Presenter: Soror Diane Adams

Convention

Center

Room 416

PROTOCOL REMINDERS

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ATTIRE

Business attire is required for the conference, unless otherwise noted.

Sorors are encouraged to wear comfortable shoes throughout the

conference. Flip flops, house shoes, sneakers are prohibited and

unacceptable, unless under direction from a physician for medical

reasons.

Conservative, solid seasonal white dress with sleeves or skirt suit with

coordinated white blouse is required for Ivy Beyond the Wall

Ceremony. Pants are prohibited. White, off-white, or flesh tone

hosiery is required for all rituals during conference. Coordinated white

shoes are appropriate. Black shoes, sandals, and boots are

unacceptable.

Business attire is required for Rededication Ceremony. Appropriate

shoes and hosiery are required. Sandals and boots are

unacceptable. Pants are prohibited.

Hats and head coverings are prohibited during rituals unless for

religious or medical reasons.

The Alpha Kappa Alpha badge is the official insignia worn by a

member. The badge is worn over the heart on the outer garment of

clothing nearest the body. The badge is never worn with formal

attire, slacks/pant suits, sports attire or shorts. When in doubt, do not

wear the Alpha Kappa Alpha badge.

The signature jewelry of Alpha Kappa Alpha is a single strand of

pearls.

Conference Philacters and event hostesses will enforce required

attire. Sorors inappropriately dressed will not be admitted.

CREDENTIALS Sorors must wear their conference badge for all meetings and

events.

Only members with badges will be admitted to plenary sessions.

Voting delegates must wear delegate identification and arrive early

for proper seating.

PROTOCOL REMINDERS

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VERY SPECIAL GUESTS Stand for the procession of dais members.

Stand when the Regional Director enters the room and when she is

introduced.

Stand when the Supreme Basileus and Former Supreme Basilei enter

the room, and when they are introduced.

Refrain from walking during the introduction of dais guests and

program participants, the meditation, or while the Regional Director or

Supreme Basileus is giving her address to the delegation.

Allow the Very Special Guests’ expedited access to meeting.

FORMS OF ADDRESS

Please speak after being recognized by the presiding officer.

Please address the presiding officer as “Madam Regional Director” or

“Madam Supreme Basileus”.

Use the appropriate greeting when addressing the presiding officer

and delegation.

Address the delegation by clearly stating your name, chapter, chapter

location, and whether you are a delegate or non-delegate.

RESERVED SEATING

Respect designated seating sections. Designated seating will include,

but is not limited to, seating for delegates, Diamond, Golden, and

physically challenged sorors, and very special guests not seated on

the dais.

Please honor reserved seating signage. Removal of reserved seating

signage is prohibited, and may result in dismissal from the event.

Seating will be available for all sorors on a first come, first served basis.

Holding seats at any function is unacceptable. Philacters and

hostesses will assist in locating available seating.

COMMUNICATION, TECHNOLOGY, AND SOCIAL MEDIA

Turn off all electronic communication devices that will interrupt the

meeting. Please step out of the meeting if you must use the phone.

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