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Lambda Tau Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated 2012 NewslettersTRANSCRIPT
Volume 1
Issue 4
April 2012
Upcoming Events
10th—TPF Board Meeting and LTO
Executive Committee Meeting at
Flossmoor Library 6:30 pm
14th—ZUMBA and LINE DANCING at
12:45 PM St. Andrew’s Church
Homewood, IL. and Live Auction after
chapter meeting.
14TH—TPF Membership Meeting and
LTO Chapter Meeting at St. Andrews
Church 18850 Reigel Road Homewood,
IL. 2:00 PM LTO Chapter Meeting im-
mediately following TPF meeting
21st—Earth Day see Sorors Caletha and
Shawn for details
22nd—Miss Prominent Pearl Cotillion at
Georgio’s Banquets 8800 West 159th
Street, Orland Park, IL. 4:00 PM
25th - 29th—78th Central Region
Conference in Madison, WI
B a s i l e u s M e s s a g e J o y c e L . N e l s o n , E d . D .
Greetings Sorors,
Are you feeling STRESSED out? When was the last time you visited your
physician? Well, the concept of stress is often confused with challenge, but
these concepts are not the same. According to researchers, challenge energizes
us psychologically and physically, and it motivates us to learn new skills and
master our roles as a mother, educator, healthcare professional or corporate ex-
ecutive. When a challenge is met, we feel relaxed and satisfied. When the chal-
lenge has not been met, it turns into demands that cannot be met. This is when
the stress starts pouring on. Relaxation has turned to exhaustion, and a sense of
satisfaction has turned into feelings of stress. In short, the stage is set for illness,
injury, and job failure.
This year marks the 20th year in a row that April 1-30 has been officially desig-
nated as National Stress Awareness Month. During this thirty day period, our
health care professionals and committee members of Lambda Tau Omega will
encourage you to join forces with them and take advantage of this great opportu-
nity to make your communities more aware of the different types of stress; how
stress might be affecting their health, relationships, work life and what steps can
be taken to manage it. Lambda Tau Omega will kick off the month as a chapter
by participating in ZUMBA and Line Dancing at 12:45 PM on April 14, 2012.
This event will occur before TPF Membership meeting at St. Andrews Church.
The cost is $5 per soror. Come on out Sorors in your paraphernalia and relieve
some stress. This will be an opportunity also for you to wear AKA workout at-
tire and attend the meeting in a relaxed fashion. The Soror or Sorors in a group
of no more than five with the cutest outfit(s) will win a prize.
Lastly, research also supports when individuals are acknowledged for their hard
work they feel more relaxed in that environment and work even harder. I would
like to acknowledge six outstanding committees for their hard work demon-
strated during the first four months of the year. January: Leadership Develop-
ment Committee; February: Pan Hellenic Council Committee; March: Initiative
Three - Global Poverty Committee and April: Social Justice and Human Rights
and Scholarship Committees. Good Job! Sorors
APRIL 15, 2012
P i n k P e a r l s o f P r o t o c o l &
R e g i o n a l C o n f e r e n c e U p d a t e
This month’s “tips” are taken from information provided by and adapted from the International and Regional Protocol Committees
found within the Regional Conference Registration Booklet. We wish the Sorors of Lambda Tau Omega to be in great form at the
upcoming Regional Conference so please take note of the “tips.”
1. Business attire, unless otherwise noted, is required for Plenary Sessions. Flip-flop type shoes are unacceptable.
2. Sorors must wear their badge for all meetings and events.
3. Only members with badges will be admitted to plenary sessions and workshops.
4. Stand for the procession of dais members.
5. Receive the Regional Director and Supreme Basileus by standing when they are introduced.
6. Refrain from walking during dais introductions, the meditation and when the Regional Director or the Supreme Basileus is
giving her address to the delegation.
7. Respect designated seating for delegates, Diamond/Golden Sorors, the Sorors with physical disabilities, and reserved seating for
conference guests.
8. Please wait to be acknowledged from the presiding officer when at the designated microphones.
9. Turn off all electronic communication devices. Please step out of the meeting if you must use a phone.
10. Table hostesses are beneficial during meal functions to remind us to keep quiet during presentations and/or performances at the
dais.
11. Please be considerate of other conference attendees and take only ONE gift when they are distributed at functions.
12. Refrain from overloading your plate during receptions. One or two pieces of each food item are appropriate.
s u b m i t t e d b y M a r i l y n H a m b
REMINDERS
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!! Soror Audrey in Who’s
Who in Black America.
Please limit walking and talking during meetings.
Please review Fund-raising documents on website re-
garding sponsorship process.
Congratulate our SILVER SORORS Sonya L. Bowen
and Ellen Douglas. Others sorors will also be recog-
nized who missed their recognition in June.
Don't forget to wear your paraphernalia to ZUMBA
and Line Dancing 4/14/12 at 12:45PM and bring
paraphernalia 1 item for $15 LTO Bucks and 5 items
for $100 . LIVE Auction after chapter meeting.
Please review program reports on website for updates
on events. Congratulations Initiative III and IV on
your successful March events.
submitted by Marva Campbell=Pruitt and Carol Sharp
Scholarship Chairman, Rashea Ratliff and committee conducted
approximately 17 interviews at Thornwood High School on Satur-
day, March 31, 2012. The committee is working hard to award
scholarships to deserving youth throughout the south suburban com-
munities.
Soror Sonya L. Bowen was
initiated into Epsilon Rho
Chapter at Purdue University,
West Lafayette, Indiana on
April 6, 1987. This year she
along with her nine T.T.D sis-
ters are celebrating 25 years of
service to our great sisterhood.
After graduating from Purdue,
she transferred her membership
to Lambda Tau Omega Chapter
where she has held numerous
offices; Basileus, Anti -
Basileus, Tamiouchos (3
terms), Pecunious Gramma-
teus, and Parliamentarian. She
has also chaired and served on
numerous committees. Under
her leadership as Basileus,
“Twenty Pearls Foundation,
Incorporated,” a 501(c)3 entity
was established and thus she
became the 1st President of the
foundation. On the regional
level, she has served as Chair-
man of Time & Place Regional
Conference Committee, Gen-
eral Chairman of the 68th Cen-
tral Regional Conference,
which was held in Chicago,
Illinois. This conference was
the first conference in the his-
tory of Central Region to have
almost 2,000 Sorors in atten-
dance. She has also served as
Co-Chairman, Graduate Advi-
sors Training Institute and
Chairman of the Recommenda-
tions Committee. Presently,
she is serving as the Central
Region Protocol Chairman.
Soror Sonya is currently em-
ployed by The University of
Chicago, Department of Medi-
cine as a Financial Administra-
tor – Team Lead. She is the
proud daughter of Mr. & Mrs.
Charles I. Bowen, Jr. and the
God Mother to Paige McClam
and Victoria Symoné Lewis.
She is also a member of Fel-
lowship Missionary Baptist
Church in Chicago, Illinois. A
Christian and an Alpha Kappa
Alpha woman on the go, her
motto is “Treat others as you
would want them to treat you,”
and she truly believes in what
is stated in Philippians 4:13, “I
can do all things through
Christ which strengthened
me.”
34 years; she will be doing
the “happy” dance when she
retires this June. Soror Carol
has been active in many or-
ganization such as Girl
Scouts, NAACP, Church
Groups, Top Ladies of Dis-
tinctions, etc. During her
tenure with Lambda Tau
Omega, she has served on
Carol Sharp was born on the
Southside of Chicago and at-
tend ed Chicago P ub l ic
Schools. She received her BS
from Southern Illinois Univer-
sity Carbondale and her MS
from Chicago State University
and Governor State Univer-
sity. She has worked for Chi-
cago Public Schools for almost
many committees. After she
retires, she plans on indulging
herself in activities she has put
on the back burner waiting for
that happy occasion. She is the
proud parent of one daughter,
Latryce and her dog, Anubis .
S o n y a L . B o w e n 1 9 8 7
C a r o l S h a r p 2 0 0 1
J o y c e L . D u k e 1 9 9 4the Chapter Grammateus from
2005 - 2006. I have always
been interested in checking out
a number of committees to
become better acquainted with
LTO. This has played a major
role in me get acquainted with
the member of Lambda Tau
Omega during my 11 years
with the chapter This year
alone I am a member of the
f o l l o wi n g C o m mi t t e e s :
Budget, June & December
Luncheon, Fund-rais ing,
Membership, EYL and as a
member of Miss Prominent
Pearl Cotillion I am the Finan-
cial Secretary. I have also
served twice on the Twenty
Pearls Foundation Board from
2004-2007, and again from
2009-2011.
1 am honored to serve my
Chapter wherever I am needed
and this year I answered the
call to be the Chapter’s Philac-
ter, Whew!! That’s why I love
to unwind with my new toy,
the iPad. II, I love it.
I was initiated into Beta Gamma
Omega Chapter on June 12th
1994. I transferred to Lambda
Tau Omega Chapter in February
2000. Since becoming a mem-
ber of AKA I have attended 10
Regional Conferences, 4 Boules,
and 4 Cluster Retreats.
After joining LTO, I have been
chairman of the following com-
mittees: Connection 2001,
Scholarship 2002, and Nominat-
ing 2009. I have also served as
Silver Soror 2012
AKABirthdays
Ashley Mitchell—April 8th
Audrey Mc Farlin—April 10th
Jennifer Moore - April 10th
Paula Daniels - April 17th
Andrea Turner—April 21st
La Tasha Southall—April 24th
Cheryl Cage—April 27th
Bernice Deloney - April 29th
Wedding
Anniversaries
Sarah Lewis- Weaver & Honey- Do
Steve -April 1st
Leah Hill & Honey- Do Arthur
April 10th
Natalie Chadwell & Honey- Do
Charles -April 24th
AKA Anniversaries
Audrey Carter -April 1954
Sandra Perkins- Butler -April 1965
Jeanette Rogers -April 1967
Jan Reed -April 1969
Sharon Cruse- Armstead -April 1971
June Mitchell - April 1979
Sonya L. Bowen -April 6, 1987
Michelle Clark -April 14, 1990
Mary Reeves -April 4, 1993
Arlethia Wright -April 4, 1993
Donna Fowler- Canty -April 17, 1994
Michelle Moore -April 23, 1995
Equasta White -April 28
M e m b e r s h i p U p d a t e s u b m i t t e d b y S a u n d r a J o n e s
Chaplin’s Corner
Jennifer Lyle Moore
The Bible, in Job 13:5 it states, “If only you would altogether be silent that,
would be your wisdom”. Different versions of the Bible replace the word
silent with peace but it generally means the same thing. At this time, Job was
frustrated with the supposed wise physicians. Each one of us can and proba-
bly will have our own Job like experiences in life.
But in silence, there is the ability to listen to your “Divine Intuition”. It is
within each one of us, some call it the still small voice but whatever the name,
it is your advisor within. This advisor does not steer you wrong. It is what can
take you from ego to enlightenment; from agenda to achievement.
We would all agree this is the Technological Age, while this is a good thing,
everything has its place. Daily, some more than others of us have phones and
gadgets constantly beeping, singing, ringing, texting and twitting. And
through these devices we are consciously and subconsciously influenced and
manipulated to do this are that. We become consumed by the other peoples
wants, needs, advice and on and on. Could it be that we are the last things we
really want to work on? Could it be that it is easier to work on other people?
Could it be that it’s too hard or not the in thing to do? Could it be that we
don’t always want to hear that still small voice by not making ourselves avail-
able? How would it be if God did not make himself available to us?
But that is not the case, is it? We are all on our own journey to spiritual
enlightenment, while there will be friends and companions along the way, it is
a solo undertaking. You get to choose, the scenic route, the bumpy ride, third
class. Well, I’m trying to go first class, what about you?
Congratulations LTO Sorors, our reactivation efforts are on track! Our finan-
cial membership has increased from 82 to 87! Soror Andrea Tracy Browning
was officially added to LTO’s roster after our March Chapter meeting. Wel-
come home Soror! Let’s continue our work to double the goal of reclaiming
twelve “Lost Pearls” in 2012! Remember the ongoing goal for membership is to
Reclaim, Reactivate & Retain all “Lost Pearls”. It is not too late to invite “Lost
Pearls” to the Cotillion! This is a great opportunity to reintroduce Sorors to
Lambda Tau Omega and to showcase one of our premier programs.
Reminders…All Sorors are encouraged to complete a Sponsor/Co-Sponsor
Application. If you plan to Sponsor, you must bring a completed [typed]
application to the April chapter meeting. Applications will be sent via email.
HAVE AN AWESOME APRIL!
Volume 1
Issue 5
May 2012
Upcoming Events
5th—AKApollo at Beggers Pizza
“Sisterly Relations”
6th— Emerging Pearls Hat Brunch
6th—Pan Hellenic Council Meeting at
3:00 PM Good Sheppard Church
8th—TPF Board Meeting and LTO Ex-
ecutive Committee Meeting at Flossmoor
Library 6:30 pm
9Th—Deveine 9 at Illinois State Capitol
Springfield, Illinois
9th—Sorors Saundra Jones and Sonya L.
Bowen have lunch with First Lady
Michelle Obama in Washington, DC.
12th —TPF Membership Meeting and
LTO Chapter Meeting at St. Andrews
Church 18850 Reigel Road Homewood,
IL. 2:00 PM LTO Chapter Meeting im-
mediately following TPF meeting
17th—EYL’s at Markham Court House
Markham, Illinois
19th—”Walk for Lupus” at Bicentennial
Park Olympia Fields, Illinois
B a s i l e u s M e s s a g e J o y c e L . N e l s o n , E d . D .
Happy Mother’s Day Sorors,
A mother is someone to protect and guide us, to shower us with love in what-
ever we do, she has warm understanding and endless patience, and wonderful
gentleness, too. How often a mother gives swift encouragement in soothing our
worries. How lovingly mothers watch over our children and treasurer them all
through the years! The heart of a mother is filled with forgiveness for any mis-
take, big or small, and she is kind always in helping her family whose needs she
has placed before hr own. A mother can utter a word of concern and make all
our worries go away. She can brighten a home with a smile on her face and
make life delightful and gay. A mother possesses incredible understanding and
wonderful insight and skill. Every heart has a special place which only a
MOTHER can fill! Sorors take time to honor a mother today as well as your-
self.
Sorors as we move toward the mid-year, I am pleased that this administration’s
theme “The Dream is Easy, The Journey is Not” is resonating throughout Cen-
tral Region. Yes! The dream was easy but the journey was not. We worked hard
for our awards at the 78th Central Regional Conference. Congratulations
Lambda Tau Omega on capturing 1/8 individual awards and 5/5 Program Initia-
tive Awards. You worked hard and the fruits of your labor was evident in Madi-
son, WI. I am looking forward to presenting you with additional recognition at
the June Luncheon. We had 53 sorors in attendance in Madison, WI and that is
an all time high for our chapter in the past 10 years. Your are simply the BEST.
Congratulations also to the stroll team lead by Soror Tracy Netter and Confer-
ence Chairman Soror Carol Sharp. The outfits were definitely memorable and
the stroll was dynamic too. We also had seven delegates representing us and
reports will be posted on the website. Please take time to review and see how
your delegates worked on your behalf in Madison, WI. Thank you delegates for
serving on behalf of LTO.
Lastly, I would like to introduce a new selection to our newsletter. It is the “Ivy
and Pearls Spotlight”. Sorors, if you have an accomplishment you would liked
shared, please let an officer know so we can place you in the Ivy and Pearl Spot-
light.
Lambda Tau Omega had 53 Sorors registered for the Central Regional
Conference and the bus ride down was fantastic. Although we were not
recognized as having the largest percentage of chapter members present,
we represented LTO well. We showed up and showed out; we looked
fantastic and strolled equally as well. Our logo for this year was a big hit.
I have two (2) vest sizes XL for sell and one (1) tee shirt size 3X for sale,
they can be purchased at chapter meeting. If anyone else is interested in
ordering either item, please let me know at chapter meeting. Chapter
aprons can also be ordered at chapter meeting for $20.00.
Thanks to the fabulous Sorors of LTO for making the 78th Central Regional
Conference a memorable event. A special thanks to the conference com-
mittee for their help and support from the beginning to the end.
Boule is around the corner July 21st thru 29th in San Francisco. In order to
complete the directory, I will need to know who is going, when you are
arriving, what hotel you are staying at, and emergency information. If you
have any suggestions for a chapter social event, please let me know.
Again thank you for your support and congratulations to all recipients
who received awards.
L a m b d a T a u O m e g a m e m b e r s a r e
G o i n g t o W a s h i n g t o n , D C .
Ambra Rogers, a 2011 graduate of Rich East High School, Park
Forest, Illinois and former Precious Pearl just completed her first
year at Grand Valley State University in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
She made the Dean's List both first semester and second semester.
Congratulations Ambra.
Submitted by Jeanette W. Rogers, Grandmother
Tierney Smith a Precious Pearl from 2006 is currently studying at
Joliet Junior College. She is majoring in Early Childhood Education
and plans to attend University of Illinois upon completion at Joliet
Junior College. You Cab Do It Tierney!
Submitted by Tiffany Wicks, Sister
Cherie Allen one of the first Precious Pearls to enter the group when
it started and she is finishing up at Southern Illinois University.
Cherie has a double major and will complete the second one May
2013. You GO GIRL! Submitted by Joyce L. Duke, Mentor
REMINDERS
Sorors keep Soror Jackie Scott lifted up in prayer as
she continues to recover from recent hospital stays.
Soror Jackie is doing well with her physical therapy.
Soror Jeanette spoke with her recently.
Soror keep Soror Veneeta lifted up in prayer as she
recovers from a recent surgery. Soror Veneeta is
home resting. Please call before you visit so arrange-
ments can be made to let you in.
Former Precious Pearls Update
Sorors we have an Ivy and Pearl Spotlight. Please join me in congratulating Sorors Saundrra Jones and Sonya L. Bowen on their
invitation to the First Lady’s Luncheon. The invitation was extended by Congressman Danny Davis’s wife Soror Vera Davis on
behalf of the Congressional Club. The luncheon will be held in the International Ballroom at the Washington Hilton in Washington,
Dc on Wednesday, May 9, 2012. Sorors are expected to depart for Washington on Monday, May 7, 2012. Congratulations Sorors
and we know you will represent Lambda Tau Omega with confidence and class.
submitted Marilyn Hamb
Welcome Home from the Central Regional Conference Dele-
gates!! I trust you had an enjoyable conference. I sat with you as
we received the information and I personally witnessed all taking
copious notes. In order to receive your $150 Registration Fee reim-
bursement, you will need to submit a green voucher. Attached to
the voucher should be your conference registration receipt along
with your Plenary Report.
Committee Chairmen and Committee Members, please remember
that supporting documentation is a must. Per Alpha Kappa Alpha
Sorority, Incorporated, original receipts with detail of the date, items
purchased and costs are needed. This is true for both merchandise
and services.
The finance team greatly appreciates your timely submission of pay-
ments and vouchers. Please turn them in as early as possible so that
we can process your payments equally as timely.
submitted by Leadership Development Team
Committee Chairmen submit five copies of your report
to Grammateus at Executive Committee and Twenty
Pearls Foundation Board Meetings.
Committee Chairmen are to hold (2) live meetings a
year. Teleconference calls do not count.
AKABirthdays
Soror Jaronda Hall—May 7th
Soror Sandra Lee—May 9th
Soror Kim Mitchell—May 20th
Soror Stacy Oates—May 22nd
Soror Katrina Randle—May 30th
Wedding
Anniversaries
Michelle Clark & Honey- Do Frank -
May 24th
Audrey Carter & Honey-Do Edward
May 28th
AKA Anniversaries
Soror Ethel Brown - 1960
Soror Toni Austin Johnson—1971
Soror Marilyn Hamb—1977
Soror Maurice Jones—1978
Soror Toya Harvey—1988
Soror Pam Martin—1989
Soror Tracey Netter— 1991
P i n k P e a r l s o f P r o t o c o l s u b m i t t e d b y S a n d r a P e r k i n s - B u t l e r
Chaplin’s Corner
Jennifer Lyle Moore
Mother or not, You are a “Powerhouse”
A familiar quote by an unknown author reads,” I never knew how much love my
heart could hold until someone called me Mommy”. I would like to give a special
tribute celebrating “mother hood”. The principle involved in being a mother biologi-
cal or otherwise is a principle of love and nurturing. It is this principle that is most
important in bringing forth a child, an organization or a project. Mothering is neces-
sary prior to and during the birthing process. So to all Mothers, I salute you for all
you do: for your families, your organizations and the world.
We are all aware of the power of a mother’s love, this month I’d like to briefly take a
look at Spiritual Power. In II Timothy 1:7, Apostle Paul writes, “For God has not
given us the spirit of fear: but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind”. In this
scripture I believe Paul is telling us that we can all have freedom. We are not bound
by any one, in any way and are encouraged to act and react from a position of love
and inner spiritual direction. Not only are we directed to appreciate our freedom but
that others in our spiritual path must be allowed freedom also.
In an organization you may think this may be a difficult thing to do, not so. Yes, any
organization needs a governing body and protocols to run smoothly but this should
not and does not hamper your individual spiritual power. I f you can stay centered in
your own spiritual power, take time to spiritually discern situations and act and react
from your own indwelling spirit you retain your integrity. Remember, this is your life
and earth experience how will you choose to live, in fear or love?
What is Protocol in Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated?
The method in which every soror should conduct business at the chapter, regional or
international levels. Protocol is the graciousness and courtesies passed throughout our
elite organization’s glorious history.
Protocol Points to Remember
The term “former” will be used to refer to officers who have completed their term of
office. Examples: the former Supreme Basilei or the former Regional Directors.
“To Madame Supreme Basileus [Madame Regional Director at Regional Confer-
ences], to our Former Supreme Basilei, Members of the Directorate, (and all others who
love and serve Alpha Kappa Alpha-this phrase should not be used in public), Good
Morning… This greeting, or other appropriate wording, is stated only by the first
speaker of the event. All others who follow, need only acknowledge the leader – our Su-
preme Basileus or at Regional Conferences, the Regional Director and the Supreme
Basileus (if she is in attendance.)
The phrase, “Protocol having been established…” is out of order and should never
be used.
Use the term “Chairman” or “Chairmen” not “chair,” “chairperson” or
“chairwoman.” Reference our Manual of Standard Procedure not Manual of
Standard Procedures.
MEMBERSHIP UPDATE
submitted by Saundra Jones
Volume 1
Issue 6
June /July 2012
Upcoming Events
June 3rd—Pan Hellenic Council Meeting
at Good Shepherd Church 3:00 PM
June 5th—Twenty Pearls Foundation
Board of Directors and LTO Executive
Committee Meetings at Flossmoor Library
6:30PM
June 9th—Twenty Pearls Foundation
Membership and LTO Chapter Meetings
at Matteson Holiday Inn and Convention
Center 8:30 AM—11:30 AM and June
Luncheon at Matteson Holiday Inn and
Convention Center 12:00 PM—3:00 PM
June 10th—Pan Hellenic Council Picnic:
See Soror Cheryl Cage for details
June 23—Global Poverty Event.
See Sorors Caletha and Shawn for details
July 22-27th—65th Boule Conference in
San Francisco, CA
August 18th—Chapter Picnic
B a s i l e u s M e s s a g e
Dear Sorors,
With a current membership of over 87 diverse, renowned and gifted women, it
is evident that our sisterhood boasts a sincere love for Alpha Kappa Alpha
Sorority, Inc. We possess a strong sense of sisterhood and commitment to our
communities and the Chicagoland areas. Our chapter members share these
attributes within the chapter and the community as they work to implement
Global Leadership Through Timeless Service, as mandated by our International
President, Carolyn House Stewart, Esq.
This is our last meeting before we go on our summer break and return in
September, but we still have several activities and events that we must com-
plete. At the conclusion of this month’s meeting we will host our June Lunch-
eon which will showcase our Signature Program: Emerging Young Leaders -
Graduates, Mentoring Groups, Scholarship Recipients and Sorors. You do not
want to miss this very exciting and well planned program. A special thank you
is extended to Soror(s) June and Ashley Mitchell and the June Luncheon Com-
mittee for their hard work. If you have not done so, please secure your ticket
today. Monday, June 4, 2012 is the deadline to purchase tickets.
Please contact Soror Carol Sharp, Conference Chairman if you plan to attend
the 65th Boule in San Francisco, Ca. She will make sure your information is
forwarded to the committee and placed in the directory that will be distributed.
In addition, keep your fingers crossed as we are a contender in the first Interna-
tional judging of programs in San Francisco.
As we continue to move forward we will face new challenges that will require
us to mount with renewed fervor and tenacity. We must keep open minds and a
willingness to do tasks differently to achieve maximum success. Each of us is a
valued member, and collectively we are becoming even greater than what we
have been. I look forward to seeing you at chapter meeting on Saturday, June 9,
2012 at the Matteson Holiday Inn in Matteson, Illinois and congratulations to
2012 graduates, scholarship and soror award recipients.
Soror Joyce
San Francisco, CA July 21-27 2012
Gateway to Global Leadership through Timeless Service
General Information
All activities will be held at the Miscone Center in San Francisco
There will be NO ON SITE REGISTRATION
You must have your badge to be admitted to ALL events. Lost badges are subject to a $15.00 replacement fee
Badges are to be worn by registered attendees only. There will be a $50.00 fee to have a confiscated badge returned to you
Only financial sorors can participate in activities sponsored by the sorority
Neither financial or non-financial sorors can be guest of financial sorors at Boule
Sorors please bring your chapter vest so we can wear them at our social event and refer to your directory and conference program for
final itinerary and schedule of events. See you there!
L a m b d a T a u O m e g a m e m b e r i s e s c o r t i n g
h e r h o n e y - d o t o W a s h i n g t o n , d c .
REMINDERS
Sorors keep Sorors Jackie Scott , Rosel Washington,
Jeanette W. Rogers, Karla Barton and Toni Austin-
Johnson lifted up in prayer.
On June 27, 2012, Golden Soror Audrey Carter’s Honey Do, Edward Carter will receive the esteemed
Congressional Gold Medal of Honor from President Barack Obama.
Soror Audrey and Honey Do Edward CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!
December Luncheon
submitted Ruby Roberson
Olympia Fields Country Club
Olympia Fields, Illinois December 8, 2012
Ticket Price: Adult $50.00 Child $20.00
Tickets will be available for purchase beginning in September
submitted by Leadership Development
All contracts should be reviewed by a chapter attorney
(Sylvia T., Kim M., Ellen D. or Toya H.) before submit-
ting to Basileus for approval
Remember to bring your documents to chapter meeting
submitted by Carol Sharp
AKABirthdays
Soror Joyce D. June 12th
Soror Caletha June 19th
Soror Rashea June 28th
Soror Lynda July
P i n k P e a r l s o f P r o t o c o l
Chaplin’s Corner
Jennifer Lyle Moore
Spring is here and if you are anything like me you are looking forward to the lazy days
of summer. How that idiom came to be is unclear to me because to me June represents
a time to relax and imagine all the things you wish to accomplish. It is a time to visual-
ize enjoying a life full of love, peace and joy.
Whether you know it or not everything that you have accomplished in life has had its
origin in your imagination. This is why you need to consistently hold positive thoughts
and visual pictures in your mind concerning your life and affairs. While your imagina-
tion starts the manifestation of the desires of your heart, it takes a lot more. Your atti-
tude, aptitude and altitude pay a major role. Hopefully you are still with me but if not
here’s a brief explanation.
Your attitude is your way of thinking or behaving toward a certain situation. This has
little to do with how you will be perceived by people but more about you maintaining
your upward and positive feelings (energy) about anything and everything in spite what
may be going on around you. In truth you will succeed.
Your aptitude is determined by your willingness to work, learn and stay in tuned with
your indwelling spirit through prayer and meditation. Notice, I am not talking here
about working on others. This is your evolution on your journey.
Your altitude is determined not by how many people you can influence or manipulate it
is determine by your own spiritual thoughts. Thoughts in mind manifest after their own
kind. Visit that upper room of your spiritual consciousness. Listen to the direction.
There are no hurt feelings or agendas there.
We must always tender our thoughts and actions with discernment remembering as in
Matthew 22: 36-39. To love is the most important instruction given to us. And so it is.
As we prepare for the 65th Boule in San Francisco let’s all speak and dress properly.
Please review the following:
Pronunciation Key:
Basilei Baa suh lee Hodegos Hah de goss
Phi Fi (tie) Tau Tah (saw)
Xi Zigh Chi Ki
Dais Day us
Business Attire: Closed toe shoes or peep toe always with hose, knee length, no sleeve-
less, pants suits ok.
Business Casual: May be bare legged, sleeveless
Rituals: Unadorned white dress or suit, white shoes (peep toe or sling back), white or
flesh tone hose, sleeves, no pants.
Tentative Schedule: Sunday, Thursday and Friday-Business Attire; Global Leadership
Scarf on Monday; Shades of Green on Tuesday; Formal Attire (conservative, no cleav-
age showing) Have a wonderful and safe journey.
Soror Sarah Lewis-
Weaver, June 1st
Soror Angela Bailey June 18th
Soror Ethel Brown June 20th
Soror Veneeta Phelps June 24th
Soror Millicent
Borishade June 27th
Soror June Mitchell June 30th
Soror Linda Varnado June 30th
Soror Jacqualine Scott July 7th
Soror Carol Sharp
Soror Carol Harris
July 12th
July 15th
Soror Mary Reeves July 17th
Soror Vivian Hudson-
Davis July 20th
Anntionette June 15th Pervis
Jaronda June 15th Michael
Barbara June 17th Richard
Tracy June 21st Victor
Mary June 21st George
Kim June 30th Rod
Saundra
July 9th
John
Deshirnette July 12th Joe
Equesta July 21st Daniel
Donna July 28th Steve
Rashea July 29th Tony
AKAVERSARIES
Submitted by Cheryl Cage, Ed.D.
Image This!
Wedding Anniversaries
Volume 1
Issue 7
August/
September 2012
Upcoming Events
Sept. 2nd —Pan Hellenic Council Meeting
at Good Shepherd Church 3:00 PM
Sept. 4th—Twenty Pearls Foundation
Board of Directors and LTO Executive
Committee Meetings at Flossmoor Library
6:30PM
Sept. 8th—Twenty Pearls Foundation
Membership and LTO Chapter Meetings
at St. Andrew Church in Homewood , IL.
2:00PM
Sept. 15th—Precious Pearls “Feed My
Starving Children”: See Soror Jennifer
for details
Sept. 29th—EYL Summit: See Soror Jan
for details
B a s i l e u s M e s s a g e
Dear Sorors,
It has been a long, meticulous, hot and FUN-filled summer!. I trust that each of
you have enjoyed some time away via vacations and or breaks from your busy
schedules. First, a special thank you to Lambda Tau Omega members that trav-
eled to the 65th Boule in San Francisco, CA. “Gateway to Global Leadership
Through Timeless Service” July 21– 27, 2012. Sorors enhanced their leader-
ship experience by attending plenary sessions, thought provoking workshops
and forums. The interactive sessions were designed to enrich Sorors personal
and professional growth in the sorority and in the community. Reports are
posted under August. Please review at your leisure.
Second, I am proud to say that Lambda Tau Omega continues to respond to the
world’s increasing complexity and continues to empower our communities
through exemplary service initiatives and progressive service programs. Con-
gratulations to Soror Jan Reed and the program committees as they continue to
keep our programs alive and serving all mankind kind. The June Luncheon,
Scholarship, Health, EYL and Global Poverty committees did a fantastic job
highlighting the good things our youth are doing academically and socially in
the south suburbs during the summer months.
Third, sorors this is my ninth month serving as your Basileus and our first year
journey together is swiftly approaching an end. Therefore, I need you to put
yourself in over drive. We must finish the year with a bang as we begin our fall
program activities. In addition, we are in the preliminary phase of a membership
intake process. Sorors remember membership in Alpha Kappa Alpha is an in-
vestment and we must focus on the “New Century Membership Process:”
Alpha Kappa Alpha is a SERIOUS MATTER! I encourage each of you to em-
brace positive attitudes and actions. Kudos to our Membership Chairman and
Co-chairman Sorors Saundra and Audrey and the membership committee on
providing an inclusive process involving the entire membership.
Lastly, congratulations to Committees of the Month: June — June Luncheon
Committee; July—Health (Back To School Rally) and Internal Leadership
(Boule) and August—Sisterly Relations ( LTO and Kappa’s Picnic) and Fund-
raising ( AKA Klassic).
Soror Joyce
Millicent Borishade, Chairman
October 14, 2012
Hello Sorors,
This is a message from the Protocol Committee. It is our
responsibility and purpose to ensure that each event committee
looks their best and is successful. We are not here to criticize
or impose on your committee, but to assist in any way possible
because we know if you look good then Lambda Tau Omega
looks good.
As your chapter Protocol Committee, our Pre-Event planning
roles consist of the following according to “The Official Guide
to Alpha Kappa Alpha Protocol’’. Please check the website.
L a m b d a T a u O m e g a C O N G R A T U L A T E S
S o r o r s S h a w n J a c k s o n , P r i n c i p a l a n d S t a c y O a t e s , A s s i s t a n t P r i n c i p a l
i n G l e n w o o d a n d C o u n t r y C l u b H i l l s , I l l i n o i s
a n d R e t i r e e s S o r o r s S a u n d r a J o n e s a n d C a r o l S h a r p
P r o t o c o l
December Luncheon Ruby Roberson, Chariman
Olympia Fields Country Club Olympia Fields, Illinois
December 8, 2012 Ticket Price: Adult $50.00
Child $20.00
submitted by Vivian Hudson-Davis
The 65th Boule is over and it was fantastic!!! San Francisco was
inundated with over 8,000+ ladies in PINK and GREEN from all
over the country including the newly chartered graduate chapter in
the Bahamas. Lambda Tau Omega was well represented by 26
sorors. The plenary sessions (all 7) were packed with the business
of Alpha Kappa Alpha and sometimes even had some spirited dis-
cussions. The weather was quite chilly but despite that and the full
agenda, the Sorors of Alpha Kappa Alpha found time to do one of
the thing they love to do..”SHOP”. Plenty of money was left in San
Francisco. There were several sightseeing tours available and res-
taurants all around.
Central Region showed up and showed out; we were over 800
strong. Our overall theme was based on the nautical concept.
There were treasure chest, pirate hats, big earrings, etc at each
event. We had two hospitality suites, a gathering and of course the
luncheon. Central region sorors had an opportunity to collect pearls
to win a prize at the luncheon. Three of your chapter sorors were on
the committee that made this happen. I think I can speak for all of
us when I say we worked hard to make this happen and enjoyed
every minute.
Sorors, our summer is coming to an end, (sigh!),and now we must turn
our attention to Fall Planning and the preparation of the 2013 Budgets
for Lambda Tau Omega and Twenty Pearls Foundation.
September: The Budget Committee will meet Wednesday, Septem-
ber 26, 2012 to prepare the Proposed Budgets for Lambda Tau Omega
Chapter and Twenty Pearls Foundation, Incorporated.
October: The Proposed Budget for LTO will be submitted to the
Executive Committee and general membership for review. The Pro-
posed Budget for TPF will be submitted to the TPF Board and general
membership for review.
November: The LTO membership will vote on the proposed budget
and upon approval, it will become final.
December: The proposed TPF Budget will be presented at the TPF
Board Meeting for approval. Upon the approval of the TPF Board, the
TPF budget will be final.
Effective January1, 2013 the approved LTO and TPF budgets will be
in affect.
Call to Action! If you are a Committee Chairmen or Officer,
please submit your budget requests for 2013 to Soror Marilyn
Hamb, [email protected] by Friday, September 21, 2012.
Your requests should be detailed with your planned spending for
the year. Please don’t hesitate to contact
Soror Marilyn Hamb with questions.
AKABirthdays
Happy Birthday and Anniversary to all sorors with birthdays and
anniversaries in August and September. Your names will be featured in the
Hodegos Report for September
Wedding Anniversaries
AKAVERSARIES
Submitted by Carol Sharp
Submitted by Marilyn Hamb
M e m b e r s h i p
Chaplin’s Corner
Jennifer Lyle Moore
Your Will or God’s?
I believe it is Darius Brooks that so aptly says in his well known song, “Your Will” it
is God’s will that is best for us. We often hear and sing along with the words, but are
we listening. When we hear something, that means the hearing structures in our ears
are present and working properly but when we listen, we give careful attention to
what is being said. I often and will continue to talk about the importance of listening
to that still small voice within all of us. This voice is constantly leading, teaching and
communicating to us in an always positive and upward direction. There are numerous
accounts of people who for some unknown reason have changed plans because of
what they recall as an intuition and because of this; they have saved themselves from
catastrophe.
We must be mindful that our personalities are governed by the ego which can be full
of loud and at times verbose ramblings that are geared for its protection and the per-
petuation of human thoughts and feelings. Ego often serves no purpose but to E- edge
- God, O- out. Give yourself time to carefully process what you hear to know God’s
will, remembering God’s will comes quietly as positive thoughts and words in a posi-
tive upward movement. Ego based thoughts are not consistent in this way.
I picked this topic this month because there are many scriptures that refer to the will
of God and these alone attest to the importance of this to our spiritual growth. All
require a submission process. Part of that submission process involves giving up your
control. So I submit to you. Where do you stand? Will or willful?
Greetings Sorors of Lambda Tau Omega!
I am pleased to report that your Membership Committee has been hard at work during
our summer break!
…Plans are being “fine-tuned” for a chapter RETENTIONRETENTIONRETENTION activity. Soror Audrey and
I are planning an informal “Movie, Munchies & Margarita’s” activity that will take
place after our September chapter meeting and repast location TBD.
…In an attempt to REACTIVATE…REACTIVATE…REACTIVATE…Post cards were mailed to inactive Sorors inviting
them to ‘party’ with LTO Sorors at the AKA klassic, compliments of the Membership
Committee!
…MIP UPDATE: We had a successful Chapter Orientation on August 23rd, followed
by 2 make up sessions. Special thanks to Sorors who helped to plan and present at the
orientation and make up sessions. Our MIP documents have been delivered and are
under review by our Regional Director. Stay tuned!
JUST A THOUGHT…
If you want to always get the last word…just apologize - UNKNOWN
Submitted by Saundra Jones
Sorors, after many annoying re-
minders from the Leadership Development
Committee, you’ve read your Alpha Kappa
Alpha Sorority, Inc. Bylaws and Constitu-
tion, Manual of Standard and even the
Lambda Tau Omega Chapter Bylaws. You
regularly attend chapter meetings having
attended over the 50 percent necessary to
run for office, although frequently a “little”
late. You attended Boule, Central Regional
Conference, area retreat or Leadership
Conference and now you’re ready to take
that leap into the leadership ring. You
can’t wait to host the executive meeting at
your glamorous downtown high rise office
so you can show sorors how you really do
it.
Don’t move to fast Sorors because
how you really do it is to read ALL of your
documents. The Standing Rules of
Lambda Tau Omega, state in Meetings,
Section 2: A soror must sign in within one
(1) hour of the start of the meeting to re-
ceive credit for attendance. So simply
showing up at a meeting before it adjourns
is not sufficient to qualify for running for
office. So you say I didn’t know about the
Standing Rules but I still made my re-
quired meetings so Willis Tower here we
come. Not so fast! Section 3. of that same
heading states that “All Lambda Tau
Omega Chapter, Executive Committee
meetings will be held within a 15 mile ra-
dius of Park Forest, Illinois. These are just
examples of the rules included in the
Standing Rules which, in addition to the
other documents mentioned, govern the
functioning of LTO and its members. You
will also have additional information pro-
vided at this month’s meeting regarding
the offices up for election and the qualifi-
cations. As we prepare for upcoming
nominations and elections, we encourage
each of you to read ALL of the national
and chapter documents so that you are
fully equipped as you jump into leadership.
Submitted by Toya Harvey
Volume 1
Issue 8
October 2012
Upcoming Events
Oct. 9th—Twenty Pearls Foundation
Board of Directors and LTO Executive
Committee Meetings at Flossmoor Library
6:30PM
Oct. 13th—Twenty Pearls Foundation
Membership and LTO Chapter Meetings
at St. Andrew Church in Homewood , IL.
2:00PM
Oct. 14th—Gabbay Douglas Mother/
Daughter Luncheon 12noon and Miss
Prominent Pearl Tea
Oct. 19th—Economic Security Networking
event 7:00 PM. See Melody Ferguson for
details
Oct. 21st.—Strands of Pearls Book Club
B a s i l e u s M e s s a g e
Do you resist change or embrace it? Why is it that some people can easily embrace change while others will
do everything in their power to prevent it?
Dear Sorors,
We are in transition from summer to fall, from having the summer off to getting
back to school or work. Our focus should be changing from the energy of
warmer days and desire to be outside, to moving our activities inside and draw-
ing our attentions inward and focusing on being of service to all mankind.
Nevertheless, many of us have a preconceived notion about change i.e. it
represents pain, failure, or rehashes negative experiences. From a learning
perspective, you can't change something you don't understand. Seek first to
understand, then the possibility for change is greater. Remember sorors, change
can be hard but good for all those involved overall.
Over the next few months we will be making some decisions and preparing for
some changes. We have recommended by-law changes, nominations for new
officers, nominations for individual soror awards and a budget to approve
that will effect many of us financially. Please note change can be the most
powerful tool for us to tap into and empower ourselves to realize our true poten-
tial. Personally, I love the change of seasons, and the changes I have seen over
the years that have made Lambda Tau Omega a premier chapter. Sorors I am
prepared to continue to work side by side with you as we continue to serve
Chicago’s south suburban communities and continue to bring positive
CHANGES to our communities.
Lastly, please keep Golden Soror Lois Parks in your prayers along with all
sorors in need of prayer.
Soror Joyce
Millicent Borishade, Chairman
October 14, 2012
Pink Pearls of Protocol
Disposal of AKA Documents
Submitted by Leah Hill, Protocol Committee Member It takes every member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incor-
porated to prevent improper use of materials by non-members.
This month’s on-line issue discuss: Placement of Documents,
Materials to shred, What to do with unused/no longer needed
Paraphernalia and our beloved Badge. Please be sure to read
and keep current on how to handle our sensitive items.
December Luncheon 2012 submitted by Ruby Roberson
We are not quite ready to sing “let it snow…”, but it is time to start
planning to attend the Twenty Pearls Foundation December Lunch-
eon. The luncheon will take place on Saturday December 8, 2012 at
the Olympia Fields Country Club at noon, following Foundation and
Chapter meeting.
Adult tickets are $50.00 each and tickets for children 12 and under
are $20.00. Luncheon payments will be accepted at Foundation and
Chapter meetings and Paypal. Payment can also be made by mail to
the Chapter PO Box.
The meal choices for adults are Chicken Caesar Salad or Salmon
Caesar Salad and Chicken Fingers and French Fries for children 12
and under.
The absolute last day to pay for the luncheon will be November 30,
2012. NO money will be accepted the day of the event.
This event is an opportunity to celebrate the holidays with sorors,
family and friends. Don’t miss it!!!!!
AKABirthdays & Anniversaries
Happy Birthday and Anniversary to all sorors with
birthdays and anniversaries in October. Your names will be
featured in the Hodegos Report for October.
Submitted by Marilyn Hamb
Huggable Change: We are about to usher in the
Fall season which for many years was not my favorite time of the year. My
mother used to love this time of year with the beautiful earth tones, the
cooler weather and the excitement of going back to school. In preparing
this article I took the time to examine just why I had felt this way about this
season. With some discernment I came up with this reason which is by no
means an excuse. I raised my family for the most part as a single parent
and as the primary person responsible for all the duties that holds a house-
hold together it was a stressful time. I was stuck reacting the same way to
the same experience every time. When I think about it now, I wasted my
time and probably some else’s time complaining.
I once read an article that stated, “Before you can create, you must forget.”
With my children grown I allow myself to forget the stress, and create a
new feeling. I learned that being wedded to how things have always been is
an impediment to growth and innovation. I also learned individuals that
can’t release the past find that they are unable to remain viable. T.D. Jakes
puts it this way” God can’t force a big idea into a mind that’s stuck on
small thinking. I’d like to add small and negative thinking.
Well, those old feelings are gone now. Thank God I’ve changed, just like
my appreciation for the colors of Fall. I’ve always loved orange, yellow
and red; I realize I spent years ignoring the things I loved that were present
all around me. I now feel charged and enthusiastic about the Fall season.
The big tip for today:
If you are having difficulty embracing change don’t say or do any-
thing, just allow change to give you a hug.
Membership
Greetings Sorors of Lambda Tau Omega!
Stay tuned for officially voting date for MIP.
Submitted by Soror Saundra Jones
LTO Membership Chairman
Chaplin’s Corner
Jennifer Lyle Moore
As 2011 draws to a close, please be reminded that all 2012
unspent budgets revert to $0. Please submit all 2012 out-
standing expenses requiring reimbursement prior to December
22, 2012.
Fundraising Credit summaries are published by the TPF Finan-
cial Secretary each month. Please access the report at
www.ltoaka.org to determine if you have an outstanding bal-
ance. All payment should be made to Twenty Pearls Founda-
tion, Inc. and submitted to Soror Angela Bailey, TPF Financial
Secretary. Any questions should be sent via email to angel-
The Budget for 2013 has been prepared by the Budget
Committee. All prior year obligations must be satisfied before
2013 Per Capita payments can be paid.
Volume 1
Issue 9
November 2012
Upcoming Events
Nov. 4th — Pan Hellenic Council
Meeting at Good Shephard Church
3:00 PM
Nov. 6th—TPF Board of Directors and
Executive Committee Meetings at
Flossmoor Library 6:30 PM
Nov. 10h—Twenty Pearls Foundation
Membership and LTO Chapter Meetings
at St. Andrew Church in Homewood , IL.
2:00PM
Nov. 14th—Cotllion parent meeting. See
Soror Millicent for details
Nov. 22nd—Happy Thanksgiving
B a s i l e u s M e s s a g e
“Why VOTE”
Greetings Sorors,
Make your voice heard ... Every Vote Counts! We have elections this month and
you have the opportunity to have your voice heard. So, if you are asking your-
self, why vote? The answer is BECAUSE YOU CAN and we control our
future through the power of our vote. Sorors VOTE November 6, 2012 and
November 10, 2012. Please check website under nominating report for
candidates running for office in chapter elections. Sorors all campaign literature
should be submitted at Executive Committee meeting on Tuesday, November 6,
2012 for approval.
Lastly, as we near our Thanksgiving Holiday, I would like to share a few things
that I am thankful for in Lambda Tau Omega Chapter:
I am thankful for sorors who fervently choose to be of service to all
mankind.
I am thankful for an amazing chapter where sorors can learn and grow
within our sisterhood.
I am thankful for chapter officers and committee chairmen who give
many hours of their day to provide quality programs to our deserving
communities. Last time I looked no one is on payroll.
I am thankful for members who care and show support by attending our
programmatic events.
I am thankful for our business partners and friends who assist us as
needed.
I am thankful for my Anti-Basileus who has assisted and shared in
leading our chapter on a journey to be remembered.
Five things to remember in November: set your clocks back November 4, 2012,
remember to vote November 6th and November 10th , get your turkey before it is
too late, call a soror who you have not spoken to this year via phone and pray
we have a record turn out to elect a president who cares about 100% of
Americans and not just 47%.
November 6, 2012
Pink Pearls of Protocol What is your PQ ? (Protocol Quotient)
Take Part I of our Protocol Quiz on the LTO Website to discover how
polished your pink pearls are where Protocol is concerned. Sorors, we
ask that you take a minute and answer the questions prior to attending
Chapter Meeting in November. The answers will be provided at the
meeting!
Nominating Committee There is a lot of activity surrounding elections during November. We all
realize the importance of voting at the local, state and national levels. Just
like we urge our members to take part in the electoral process governing
the community, it is equally as important that you exercise your right and
privilege to vote at the Chapter Level as well.
November is busy, busy, busy!!! The Polls will be open from 3:15 – 4:00
p.m. during the November LTO Chapter meeting for Chapter Officers.
It is always a wonderful time to nominate our dear hard-
working Sorors who have shown outstanding leadership and
service. We will be accepting nominations for Individual
Soror Awards at the November meeting. Please make certain
to reflect on deserving sorors and be prepared to submit
nominations.
We will be busy! There will be one, possibly two additional slates
presented. One, to fill three (3) seats on the Twenty Pearls Foundation
Board and the other possibility is for the Graduate Advisor.
AKABirthdays & Anniversaries
Happy Birthday and Anniversary to all sorors with
birthdays and anniversaries in November. Your names will be
featured in the Hodegos Report for November.
Submitted by Marilyn Hamb
Sorors please remember to keep our chapter and sorors in
your prayers and check the hodegos report for any soror names not
listed here for prayer.
Soror Lois Parks Soror Audrey McFarlin
Soror Angela Bailey Soror Jackie Toler
Soror Toya Harvey
Membership
COMING SOON TO LAMBDA TAU OMEGA… THE 2012
FALL MIP!
SORORS…THE TIME HAS COME! OUR CORPORATE OFFICE
AND REGIONAL DIRECTOR HAVE APPROVED US TO
MOVE FORWARD WITH OUR MEMBERSHIP INTAKE PROC-
ESS [MIP].
MIP BEGINS FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2012 AT ST. ANDREWS
UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 18850 RIEGEL ROAD IN
HOMEWOOD, IL. START TIME IS 6:08 P.M.
A “REMINDER FOR SORORS” EMAIL WAS SENT WITH
INFORMATION THAT I HOPE WILL BE HELPFUL TO THOSE
OF YOU WHO PLAN TO ATTEND AND PARTICIPATE IN MIP
ACTIVITIES.
PLEASE NOTE THAT ON FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 9TH, THE
ATTIRE IS WHITE. THE FIRST CEREMONY OF THE MIP
WILL TAKE PLACE ON THAT EVENING.
REMINDER: ALL SPONSORS AND CO-SPONSORS ARE
REQUIRED TO BE IN ATTENDANCE AT ALL SESSIONS.
REACTIVATION NEWS – A BOUQUET OF ROSES AND IVY
ARE IN ORDER TO THE SORORS WHO INVITED FOUR
GUESTS TO OUR OCTOBER CHAPTER MEETING!
Prayer Corner
Proposed 2013 Budget During the November meeting we will vote to adopt the 2013 LTO Budget. The balanced 2013 Budget includes income of $32,915 and expense of
$32,915. Included in the Budget is the following proposed 2013 Dues structure:
Graduate Members $310 Graduate Life Members $220
Graduate Members (62*) $290 Graduate Life Member (62*) $200
Note:
1. All prior year Fundraising assessments must be met prior to paying 2013 Per Capita.
2. (62*) = Members that are 62 years or better, and have been financial with LTO for 2 years are eligible for a 10% discount
off the LTO dues.
We Help Each Other …In 2008 LTO established a fund to assist Sorors in need. We refer to this fund as the LTO Help Fund. Any Soror with a
need may request a grant (no need to pay it back) to assist with paying their 2013 Chapter Dues. To make a CONFIDENTIAL request for assis-
tance, please submit your documented request to Basileus, Soror Joyce Nelson. The We Help Each Other form can be found on the Financial
Information Page on www.ltoaka.org.
Submitted by
Marva Campbell-Pruitt
Submitted by Sandra P. Butler
DECEMBER LUNCHEON
The luncheon will take place on Saturday
December 8, 2012 at the Olympia Fields
Country Club following the Foundation and
Chapter meetings. Adult tickets are $50.00
each and tickets for children 12 and under are $20.00. Luncheon payments
will be accepted at Foundation and Chapter meetings and Paypal. Payment
can also be made by mail to the Chapter PO Box. 1516 Matteson, IL
60443.
Submitted by Saundra Jones
Submitted by Ruby Roberson