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THE
IVYETTE
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated®
Zeta Chi Omega Chapter
P.O. Box 25763
Alexandria, VA 22313
VOLUME I3
ISSUE 4
Greetings from the Basileus
APRIL 2013
Dear Zeta Chi Omega Sorors,
The April General Membership meeting will be held on April 13, 2013. During the March General Membership
meeting, the body voted to move the location. The Chapter will now meet at the Lee Center, located at 1108 Jefferson Street, Alexandria, Virginia.
Registration is now open for the Leadership Seminar Conference which will be held at the Montréal Convention
Center from July 18-21, 2013. The cost of early registration is $240 and ends on April 16, 2013. If you plan on
attending, make sure your passport is up to date. All sorors are encouraged to attend.
It is time for the 60th Mid-Atlantic Regional Conference which will be held in Winston Salem, North Carolina. Congratulations Zeta Chi Omega for having over 100 sorors registered for the conference. Be sure to log in your attendance with Soror Chiquita King, Anti-Grammateus, (for the Chapter files) once you have picked up your registration packet. Sorors, don’t forget to pack your new Chapter t-shirt as we will wear them at the conference. An
email will be sent with details on when to wear the shirt and the location of the Chapter photo. Our very own Soror
Tiffany Montgomery, Membership Chairman will present a segment on reactivation during the Membership workshop. Please support her by attending this workshop.
The Chapter has received approval from the Regional Director to conduct the Membership Intake Process (MIP).
This is an exciting time for the chapter since the last MIP was held in 2005. The process has changed since 2005,
and all members are encouraged to review the MIP manual. To date, the Chapter has completed two Chapter orientation workshops and is in the process of planning the candidate information session. If you did not attend the
Chapter orientation workshop, you may only attend the final commitment ceremony and luncheon on October 27,
2013.
Kudos to Sorors Gloria Bell, Leslie Dey and Joyce Brooks, Technology Committee Chairman and Co-Chairmen,
respectively. This team works smart to ensure that Zeta Chi Omega’s website is in compliance with the National
guidelines for Alpha Kappa Alpha websites. We were notified recently that Zeta Chi Omega is100% compliant with
National guidelines; reflecting high quality content, material that is accurate, current and suitable for public viewing.
The 56th Annual Cotillion will be held on April 13, 2013 at the Hyatt Regency, Crystal City. You still have time to
purchase your ticket. Contact Soror Rochelle Brown for more on how to purchase your ticket at
(301)-736-2213.
See you at the Chapter meeting!
Sisterly yours in service,
Soror Michelle M. Jones
April 2013
Sun
Mon
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MARC—WinstonSalem, NC
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Project StepOut 4:00 PM- 5:00 PM
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Executive Committee Meeting— 7:00
PM—CHC
General Membership Meeting—
10:00 AM—
Lee Center
Cotillion*
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Membership Committee Meeting—
7:00 PM—Lee
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3rd THURSDAY:
Home Ownership
Forum: It’s All
About the Green!
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Epilepsy Walk
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Project StepOut 4:00 PM- 5:00 PM
EYL Activity
Environmental
Clean-Up
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*Ivy Foundation of
Northern Virginia
event
Mid-Atlantic Regional Conference—April 4-7th 
Spirit & Inspiration Committee
Blessed Sidekicks
We need each other. Scripture says that two
are better than one. “Two are better than
one, because they have a good return for
their work: If one falls down, his friend can
help him up. But pity the man who falls and
has no one to help him up!” Ecclesiastes 4:8Soror Saundra McCullough-Cobey, Member
10. We’re instructed to love, pray for, care
about, accept, forgive, serve, encourage, and build up one another.
I love that about my friends. We hang out and travel together watching out for
each other. We serve one another joyfully, from the heart. When one of us is
down, we rally to her. When one celebrates, we rejoice together. We’re a team.
We never anticipated this kind of bonding, but bonded we are.
People need each other—no matter how much we insist we don’t. Nobody is an island,
an entity unto herself or a “Lone Ranger.” We’re in this thing called community, and
part of the joy of community is sharing the weight. The weight of burdens, losses, loneliness, and fear. Our time invested in friendships is time well spent. It’s in our Goddesigned make-up to need each other, and it accomplishes God’s desire for our protection when the hard times come. Be ready to provide me a kind word, a smile, a hug, a
warm shoulder, and a listening ear.
In the Bible we know that David had Jonathan, Moses had Aaron, Timothy had Paul,
Paul had Barnabas. Even the Lone Ranger had a sidekick. The Lone Ranger had
Tonto, Yogi Bear had Boo Boo, and Gladys Knight had the Pips. While I may not know
your sidekick, it is safe to say that God has given you divine connections through a
blessed sidekick. Enjoy those relationships and foster them. You need others and they
need you.
Look around you, sorors. Who’s there for you? Who are you there for? Take a careful
look. Even those who insist they can make it on their own may be waiting for you to
reach out and help. Be there and available for each other. We need each other, sorors.
We are not designed to walk this journey alone.
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MARCH “MADNESS” HIGHLIGHTS
There was a lot of activity for programs in March. Just to
highlight a few . . .
 Kicking off March, the Connection and Scholarship
Committees had a strong presence at Alfred Street
Baptist Church’s HBCU College Festival, held at T.C.
Williams High School on Saturday, March 2, 2013. In
addition to registering new voters, many scholarship
applications were distributed to promising students.
 The Scholarship Committee met on March 11, 2013
to review applications and select finalists. Kudos to
the entire committee.
 The Public Relations Committee gave a special
presentation on March 12, 2013 at the Joint Program
Committee Meeting to discuss ways to publicize our
events to the community, including media outlets. A
preliminary list and public relations form was developed for Program Committee use. We appreciate Soror Yvette Darnaby and her committee for coming out
to assist the Program Committee Chairmen.
 Social Justice and Global Poverty joined forces to
feed the homeless as part of our bi-monthly meal service at Carpenter’s Shelter on Sunday, March 17,
2013. AKAlades to all volunteers and a special “shout
out” to Soror Kendra White, who serves as the Project
Lead for this effort.
 On March 21, 2013, the Connection and Social Justice Initiative Committees collaborated to host our
March Third Thursday event, “Bullying: A Call to Action!” This dynamic dialogue served as our Chapter’s
AKA Advocacy Day. A huge “thanks” to our dynamic
duo, Program Chairmen, Sorors Kendra White and
VaShawn Guice Veal, for putting together an informative forum.
 Emerging Young Leaders and Project StepOut continued to work with middle school and elementary girls
during their respective monthly programs to enrich
their lives through learning and leadership development.
Anti-Basileus
GOING “GREEN” IN APRIL!
“April showers bring May
flowers.” For this blooming
season, it’s all about the
“GREEN” as Alpha Kappa
Alpha observes Arbor Day
and Earth Day this month, in Soror Kendra Gillespie
addition to Literacy. As a
result, the Environmental Stewardship and Sustainability Initiative and Economic Security Initiative Committees have teamed up to deliver an “It’s All About the
Green” campaign, focused on how to manage and save
dollars through home ownership and economic stewardship. Both committees will host the culminating Third
Thursday event, Home Ownership: Spending GREEN,
Living GREEN and Saving GREEN.” Come join us on
Thursday, April 18, 2013 for this event. Refer to the Environmental Stewardship and Sustainability report for more
details.
“Programs are the ‘heart’ of Alpha Kappa Alpha,” and I
invite each of you to learn about our programs and serve
on one of our Program Committees. Support our programs through participation, promotion and service.
Look for volunteer opportunities. Invite a friend. Spread
the word among your network and in our communities.
Let’s continue to put Zeta Chi Omega on the map.
PROGRAM SPOTLIGHT OF THE MONTH
Environmental Stewardship
and
Sustainability Initiative
For more information, please visit our
Chapter Programs site at
http://www.aka-zco.org/programs.php
or contact Chairman, Soror Aja Charity
(ZCOEnvironmental@gmail.com)
APRIL SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES
Please note the following service opportunities for this
month:
 Epilepsy Walk. If you haven’t signed up to participate
in the Annual Epilepsy Walk, it’s not too late! The
event will take place on Saturday, April 20, 2013, at
the Washington Monument Grounds, Washington,
DC. For additional information, please contact the
Health Initiative Committee or Lead, Soror Candace
Fields-Rogers (bioteach1908@yahoo.com).
BRING YOUR IDEAS!
Remember, OUR programs are YOUR programs. Therefore, we encourage everyone to contribute ideas and recommendations. The Programs Committee meets bimonthly to review upcoming programs/special projects, in
addition to requests for new programs/projects. Program
Committee meetings are open to all Chapter members.
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The Pros & Cons of Home Ownership
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The next Programs Committee meeting will be held on
Tuesday, May 14, 2013, 7:00 PM – 900 PM, at the
NRECA Conference Center, 4301 Wilson Blvd, Arlington,
VA 22203. For additional information, please contact Soror Kendra Gillespie (kendra_gillespie@hotmail.com).
Here is a
helpful tool
that can help
Soror Joy Page,
you deterChairman
mine if home
ownership is Economic Security Initiative
right for you.
The checklist below highlights factors that are key when
considering purchasing a home.
2013 Susan G. Komen Global Race for the Cure
PROS
CONS
 Pride of ownership
Application potential
Tax deduction
Hedge against inflation
MAKE MOM
PROUD!
Helps to build good credit
It is not too late to register and join the Zeta Chi OmegaAlpha Kappa Alpha team:
http://globalrace.info-komen.org/goto/Zeta_Chi_Omega
You can remodel or change
your home as you see fit
Register online by Monday, April 29 to receive your Event
Kit (Race T-shirt and bib) by mail; online registration ends
on Friday, May 10 at noon. Or, if you are unable to walk or
run with us at the National Mall on Race Day, please consider registering to Sleep In for the Cure®. Or, simply
show your support by making a tax-deductible donation on
the team page.
Flexibility to have pets, a garden, make noise, and so on
Storage space or garage
Location
Responsibilities of ownership
 Risk of having to sell at the
wrong time
Coming up with the down
payment
Inflexibility: You can’t just
pack up and move when the
lease is up
If you have a poor or no
credit history, this loan is going to really cost
Paying for and dealing with
required maintenance and
repairs
Making long-term commitments to a location
No amenities, such as a
park, swimming pool, gym,
and so on
Location
Source: http://media.wiley.com/Lux/assets/29/114229.0030_The%20Pros.pdf
Registering to participate is the first step in making an impact in the fight against breast cancer. But, it is the funds
raised that will provide life-saving services to the national
capital area. The lives of those we love depend on the
money we raise together. Reaching our goal depends on
every walker, runner, and sleeper to participate.
APRIL THIRD THURSDAY
Homeownership Forum
“Team Zeta Chi Omega” will meet on Saturday, May 11th
at the Federal Center SW Metro Station (Orange/Blue
Lines) at 6:45 AM (for a group photo).
April 18th
Come out to learn more from experts.
--Submitted by Sorors Joyce M. Brooks and Starr Garrett,
ZXΩ Team Captains
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Soror Aja Charity, Chairman
Environmental Stewardship and
Sustainability Committee
EARTH DAY
Earth Day is officially observed on April 22, 2013, and was
started in the United States in 1970 to create awareness
and respect for the Earth's environment and to encourage
conservation efforts. However, we would like you to commit to being a good environmental steward as part of your
day-to-day living, not just for one day a year.
Hazardous Waste and Electronics Recycling Centers:
Please click on the city for Center location, contact information, and hours of operation.
In this 43rd year of Earth Day observances, we need to
reflect on what we can do to protect the environment. In
our homes, most of us use products that can have an adverse impact on the environment. These items are referred
to as “Household Hazardous Wastes and Materials.”
Arlington County:
http://www.arlingtonva.us/departments/
EnvironmentalServices/SW/page83879.aspx
City of Alexandria:
http://alexandriava.gov/tes/solidwaste/info default.aspx?
id=19206
County of Fairfax:
http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/dpwes/trash/
disphours.htm#Haz
DISPOSAL OF HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE
Most commonly found Household Hazardous Wastes
(HHW) are found in our kitchens, garages and bathrooms.
We all like the fresh clean smell from our bleach-based
products, but did you know that these products can be
flammable (if in aerosol cans) and corrosive? We all like a
fresh coat of paint, but some of the chemicals used to create those beautiful colors are harmful to the environment.
Disposed of improperly, these chemicals can find their way
into the sensitive Chesapeake Bay watershed, which provides many resources for those of us in the metropolitan
Washington, DC area. Another source of HHW finding its
way into the environment is improper disposition of electronics, such as batteries, old computers, televisions and
cell phones. These products contain metals that can harm
the environment.
HOME OWNERSHIP FORUM
On April 18, 2013 from 6:00 -8:30 PM, the Economic Security Committee and the Environmental Stewardship and
Sustainability Committee are hosting the Third Thursday
Community Program Series “It's All About the Green!”
Home Ownership Forum. The forum will highlight home
ownership and tips to save money by “going green.” The
event will be held at The Crowne Plaza Hotel, 901 N. Fairfax Street, Alexandria, VA 22314.
The “meet and greet” social hour will be from 6:00 -7:00
PM. The program will begin at 7:00 PM. We are encouraging sorors to wear green in support of “going green,”
inform others, and bring friends.
So what is the answer to proper disposition of HHW? The
City of Alexandria, Arlington and Fairfax Counties have
Household Hazardous Waste and Electronic Recycling
Centers. We can all do our part to be good environmental
stewards and protect the environment for future generations. The information and schedules follow.
To RSVP, please visit the Zeta Chi Omega Facebook
Event Page. For additional information, please contact
Soror Aja Charity at atcvuu@yahoo.com
or Soror DeTisha Joy Page at detishapage@aol.com.
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Heifer International
Soror Crystal Lander, Chairman
Sorors, thank you for the support you have shown Heifer,
International. Your donations to date are $699.05.
Soror Tia Johnson,
Co-Chairman
Whooo Hooooo!
Internal Leadership Training for
External Service Initiative Committee
As of this newsletter, the Chapter has remitted said funds
for the purchase of the “Gift of Clean Water” and seven,
yes seven, biogas stoves. Our donations will allow a community to have clean drinking water and will allow them to
use animal waste/methane gases to fuel their stoves in
order to cook. We are almost to the goal of $1,300, which
would provide an additional thirteen (13) stoves to a community that needs it. Thanks to Sorors Sade Demery
and Rozena Killen-Johnson for stepping up in my absence and collecting the donations for this month. As you
can see, we are
approximately $600
from reaching the
goal of $1,300. Also,
a special thanks to
the Executive Committee for their patience as we developed work-a-rounds
getting these donations to Heifer International, Inc.
The envelope please . . .
. . . and the winner of the $25 American Express gift card
is -- (drum roll) -- Soror Carol Gibson! The Internal Leadership Training for External Service Initiative (ILES) Committee will present Soror Gibson’s gift card to her during
the April General Membership meeting.
Thanks to the 30+ sorors who filled out the Willingness to
Serve form during the March meeting.
The ILES Committee will continue to hand-out and collect
hardcopy forms during meetings. Send an email message
to the Co-Chairman, Soror Tia Johnson, if you wish to receive a fillable PDF version of the form at
Tia.Johnson@us.army.mil. Sorors, thank you for your willingness to serve.
Sorors Crystal and Tia
Every cent counts,
and we appreciate
your continued support. We will continue the “Dollar for
Twenty” Campaign, which asks sorors who arrive late to
the General Membership meeting to donate $1 for every
20 minutes she is late. The committee wishes to be clear,
this is not a requirement, but we sincerely hope that untimely sorors will be willing to donate the $1 (or more). We
will also continue the spare change collection. Again, the
Committee thanks you for your support!
Soror Adria M. Tippins-Owens, Chairman
Heifer International Committee
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Soror Kendra White ,
Co-Chairman
Social Justice &Human Rights Initiative
The Social Justice and Human Rights Initiative Committee hosted its first Carpenter's Shelter Meal Service on
Sunday, March 17, 2013. A total of 16 volunteers came out to support this effort. Our Chapter prepared and
served Italian fare to the homeless. Additionally, sorors had an opportunity to fellowship and work together for a
worthy cause.
The next meal service program will take place on Sunday, May 19, 2013 and will continue during the months of
July, September, and November.
The meal service is a collaborative effort between the Social Justice and Global Poverty Initiatives. If you are
interested in volunteering on May 19th, please contact Soror Kendra White (mskiz@aol.com), Meal Service Project Lead.
On March 21, 2013, the Social Justice Initiative and Connection Committees joined forces to host our March
Third Thursday event, “Bullying: A Call to Action!” This dynamic dialogue served as our Chapter’s AKA Advocacy Day. Moderated by our own Soror Blanche Maness, this special forum addressed key topics on the effects of
bullying as well as proactive measures we can take. Featured panelists included: Delegate Rob Krupicka, city
and school board officials, as well as expert advocates. A huge thanks to our dynamic duo Program Chairmen,
Sorors Kendra White and VaShawn Guice Veal, for putting together a great program. We appreciate the Chapter
support to make this Third Thursday installment a successful one.
Doorways for Women
Doorways for Women needs your help. There is a huge need of hair care products for African-American women
that are in this program. The top 10 things that are needed include:
Edge Control
Oil Sheen Spray
Relaxers
Conditioners (Regular and deep/repairing)
Leave-In products (for natural hair)
Shampoo
Hair Lotion
Coconut Oil/products for scalp
Wrap/Setting Mousse/Lotion
Children’s hair care
Doorways for Women would prefer the brands Olive Oil and Pantene.
Contributions will be collected before and after the April Chapter meeting at the Service Project Table.
For more information contact Soror Brittney Montgomery (brittneycmont@gmail.com), Soror Devin Pickron
(devin_pickron@yahoo.com), or Soror Mia Barnes (miabarnes87@gmail.com), Service Project Co-Chairmen.
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Officers’ Reports
CONGRATULATIONS
Hodegos Helpline
Each month, I will post
information regarding the
Courtesy SOP you may
not be aware of in an effort to help clarify or answer questions you may
Soror Melanie Henderson
have regarding the Courtesy Committee. I will have a prize for the soror who correctly answers the question at our Chapter meeting.
Soror Jeanette Martin is being promoted to Lieutenant
Colonel (LTC) on May 1st, at the Women's Memorial
Center in Arlington, VA.
 Soror Eloise Hudgins completed her MBA program in
Global Management at American Public University,
and is graduating with honors, 3.9725 GPA.
 Soror Melanie Henderson completed her MBA program at University of Maryland University College.
 Soror Jeanne Melvin-Martin received the Ebone Image
Award for Outstanding Achievements in the areas of
ministry, international diplomacy and law from the National Coalition of 100 Black Women.
Hodegos
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Question: Of the four events listed, which event does a
soror not receive a gift:
1. Child Birth
2. Marriage
3. Anniversaries
4. Outgoing Officers
GET WELL WISHES
Soror Shirley Taylor is recuperating from knee surgery.
 Soror Tamara Rowe is recovering from shoulder surgery.
Please continue to pray for our sorors who are sick and
those healing from surgery.
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APRIL BIRTHDAY CELEBRANTS
Irma P. Bogan - 2*
Judith Vaughn -2
Tiffany Montgomery - 2
Barbara Cooley - 4*
Patricia Ann Bell - 5
Karyn L. Berry - 5
Melodye Berry - 5
Negleatha Johnson - 7
Felycya Waller - 7
Pavalon Lee - 9
Betty Smoot -12
Pearl White -12
Naomi L. Brooks - 14*
Vera M. Clyburn -14
Lula Hicks - 14
Adria M. Tippins-Owens - 15
Charissa Woods - 16
Eva Thomas - 18*
Barbara Bouldin -19
Jackquelyn Jones -19
Vendella F. Jordan - 25
Thema A. Wilson - 28
Melonie Barrington - 30
Robin Michelle Joynes - 30
*Denotes Golden Soror
CONDOLENCES
Soror Wanda Smith’s mother, Adele Banks, passed away
in March; the services were held March 12th at 19th Street
Baptist Church in Washington, DC.
Sorors,
When signing in at
Philacter
Chapter meetings,
please ensure that
Soror Sherry Billingsley
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
Join the April birthday celebrants for brunch after the General Membership meeting at Rustico Restaurant, 827
Slaters Lane, Alexandria (off Route 1).
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Parliamentarian
Are you ready for a NAP? No, I’m not encouraging you to go to sleep. I’m hoping you’ll take a good look at the National
Association of Parliamentarians (NAP) and join!
It sincerely warms my heart when sorors come up to me after our General Membership meeting or email me saying they’d
like to learn more about Parliamentary Procedure. The perfect place for you to learn about Robert’s Rules of Order Newly
Revised (RONR) is by joining the NAP.
NAP has been around since 1930. It currently has about 4,000 members in North America and around the world. There
are dozens of units (chapters) in our area that meet at various times throughout the week
Learnmoreabout
to learn the rules of democracy – how people make decisions when meeting as a group.
NAPbyvisitinghttp://
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They also hold workshops and conferences where they put parliamentary procedure to
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practice, discuss real-life issues, and network. NAP also provides opportunities to beatisisaka92@aol.com
come a Professional Registered Parliamentarian (PRP). PRP’s get paid for their services.
Several members of Zeta Chi Omega are already members of NAP, but the organization could sure use a lot more.
Parliamentary Puzzle
The Parliamentary Puzzle is back by popular demand!
Fill in the blanks below. The questions are easy as long as you have your copy of Robert’s
Rules of Order Newly Revised 11th Edition.
Three (3) correct entries will be selected at the April General Body Meeting. The winners will
get a prize. Have fun!
1. Even in a small meeting, the presiding officer of an assembly should _________ be referred
to by _________.
2. Members address only the _________, or address each other through the _________.
3. Whenever the _________ becomes convinced that one or more members are repeatedly using _________ forms for
dilatory purposes, he should either _________ _________ these _________ or he should rule that such motions are
_________ of _________ -- but he should never adopt such a course to speed up business, and he should never permit
his personal _________ to affect his judgment in such cases.
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The Candidate Information Session for MIP will be held on
April 20th at the Bethlehem Baptist Church at 7836 Fordson Road, Alexandria, VA 22306 from 12:00 - 3:00 PM.
You may only attend if you attended one of the MIP orientation sessions.
Pecunious
Grammateus
Receipt Time Frame:
Receipting of funds will occur
from 9:15 – 10:00 AM and 30
minutes after the General Membership meeting. If you are not
available during these times,
Soror Darlena Ricks please send payments to the
Chapter’s post office box.
Please do not send payments to my home.
Chapter t-shirts will be for sale at the April Chapter meeting. The cost is $25.00.
Standards Committee
Transfer/Reactivation:
If you are referring a soror to Zeta Chi Omega, as a reactivation or transfer, please inform her that she must submit
the required paperwork (i.e., the Transfer Verification
Form, with signatures from the former chapter and/or Reactivation Form), and applicable dues and assessments
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 applicable payment
amount. The forms can also be found on the corporate
website.
Soror Kathy Collier, Chairman
Soror Yolanda Gibson, Co-Chairman
Soror Vendella Jordan, Co-Chairman
Soror Danyale Wilson, Co-Chairman
Can you believe it is time for the ‘Marvelous’ Mid-Atlantic
Regional Conference (MARC) again? As members prepare to travel together to Winton-Salem, NC, let us remember that ZXΩ Chapter has an important action item for you
to complete. Just as we sign-in at General Membership
meetings, we are required to “check-in” with our AntiGrammateus, Soror Chiquita King, when we arrive at the
MARC. Keep in mind, ZXΩ Chapter must have attendance records from Regional and International activities for
operations purposes (MIP, Nominations, etc).
2013 Financial Cards and 2012 Documents:
If you have not picked up your financial card, Constitution
and Bylaws and/or Manual of Standard Procedure, please
pick them up before or after the General Membership
meeting
Contact me if you have questions about these or any other
sorority‐related financial matters.
We all are very excited that ZXΩ Chapter has been approved to administer a Graduate MIP. Did you know that
each and every member of the Chapter is obligated to contribute to this awesome effort?
Membership Committee
Please make sure you purchase two manuals from the
International
website; the
“Graduate MemSAVE THE DATE
bership Intake
Process” manual
Annual Chapter Retreat
($15), and the
“Anti-Hazing”
September 6-7, 2013
manual, Revised
Location and Time(s) - TBD
2011 ($6.00).
Soror Tiffany Montgomery, Chairman; Soror Connie Greene, Co-Chairman;
Soror Jessica Sims, Co-Chairman; Soror Brittney Montgomery, Chairman, Under 30
Sorors, your Membership Committee has been very busy
working for you. Thanks to everyone who attended the
New Member Orientation and the Wizards Game. Both
events were very well attended.
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PROTOCOL SMART
The Protocol Committee monitors, analyzes, and advises in all matters that require appropriate order for programs, meetings, events, and etiquette. The committee uses The Official Guide to Alpha Kappa Alpha Protocol as a basis for establishing protocol. All sorors are responsible for protocol and are expected to be consistent and practice protocol in a deliberate manner.
Last month the protocol committee focused on appropriate business attire. This month, the following Protocol SMART
Tips serve as a reminder for the upcoming Regional Conference:
Protocol at Regional Events:
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Wear appropriate Alpha Kappa Alpha business attire (not business casual), unless noted otherwise. Choose to cover
tattoos at formal or business events. Business attire include: closed toe shoes (preferred); sandals (acceptable); hosiery; short/long sleeve dress/blouse; knee length skirt/skirt suit/dress; and pant suit.
Wear comfortable shoes. Flip-flops, house shoes and sneakers are never appropriate unless prescribed by a physician for medical reasons.
Refrain from walking during the dais introductions, the meditation, or while the Supreme Basileus or Regional Director
is giving her address to the delegation.
Respect designated seating sections, i.e. Diamond and Golden sorors, physically-challenged sorors, special guests
not seated on the dais, and delegates.
Turn off all electronic communication devices that will interrupt the meeting. If you must use the phone, please step
out of the meeting.
Voting delegates must wear delegate identification and arrive early for proper seating. Delegates are not exempt from
seat holding rule.
Stand when Former Supreme Basilei and the Supreme Basileus enter the room and when they are introduced.
Stand for the Regional Director at Regional Conferences.
Speak after being recognized by the presiding officer. Address the presiding officer as “Madame Supreme Basileus”
or “Madame Regional Director.” Keep remarks brief and concise and project voice or move to a microphone so everyone can hear.
Address the delegation by clearly stating your name, chapter, chapter location, and whether you are a delegate or
non-delegate.
Adequate seating will be available for all sorors on a first come, first served basis. Seat holding is unacceptable.
Official Representation:
The Chapter Basileus is the official representative of the Chapter. As such, she should be consulted for all official chapter
matters. By the way, as a courtesy, we should also greet/speak to the Basileus upon arrival to meetings/events.
The Alpha Kappa Alpha National Hymn:
In a closed setting, hands are right over left. In a public setting, hold hands with arms down. We do not sway when we
sing the hymn and it is “we strive and we do;” “We help each other;” “To thy honor;” So together anew, we will pledge our
faith and united we’ll forge away.”
Protocol sets the tone for successful meetings and events. It is the responsibility of all members of Alpha Kappa Alpha
Sorority, Incorporated®. Every soror should know and practice it. Remember, we are sorors of Alpha Kappa Alpha
Sorority, Incorporated®, Zeta Chi Omega Chapter. See you in Winston-Salem, North Carolina!
Soror BR Bellamy, Protocol Chairman
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Committee Reports
The National Pan-Hellenic Council of Northern Virginia will
host its 24th Annual Black Scholars Awards Program on
Sunday, May 19, 2013 at Mount Vernon High School. The
event begins at 3:00 PM and honors Black Scholars in the
surrounding Northern Virginia area. Please come out and
support the Northern Virginia Pan-Hellenic Council and the
Black Scholars.
ZXΩ ELECTION FOR POSITION ON
NOMINATING COMMITTEE
Greetings Zeta Chi Omega Sorors,
On April 13, 2013, Zeta Chi Omega will
hold an election for the vacant slot on
the Nominating Committee that will expire in December 2013. Voting will be
by ballot, beginning promptly at 10:30 AM and ending at 11:30 AM. There will be no mail-in ballots. All
financially active sorors of Zeta Chi Omega Chapter
may vote.
Please save the date for the National Pan-Hellenic Council
of Northern Virginia’s Annual Cookout. The cookout will
be held on Sunday, June 23, 2013 from 2:00-7:00 PM in
Anderson Park at Fort Belvoir. Additional details will be
provided at a later. Please come out and socialize with
your fellow sorors and fraters.
The National Pan-Hellenic Council of Northern Virginia
meets on the first Tuesday of each month (unless otherwise noted) at the Lee Center, Alexandria, VA 22314.
Sorors are requested to arrive on time and cast their
votes for one of two candidates. Additional voting
instructions will be provided. For more information,
please contact the Tellers Committee Chairman,
Soror Darhyl Jasper (wjasper370@aol.com) or the
Acting Chairman of the Nominating Committee, Soror Joyce M. Brooks (Joyce.M.Brooks@cox.net).
DGS Committee
Soror C. Starr Garrett, Co-Chairman
Soror Cassandra Borden, Co-Chairman
Soror Angela Turner, Chairman
Thanks to the Diamond Golden Silver (DGS) Committee
for your work to make the DGS Luncheon and Bingo a
success. I have received several calls from Jewels who
told me that they really appreciate our expressions of love.
NPHC—NoVA Committee
The National Pan-Hellenic Council of Northern Virginia
hosted its annual Spring Fling Happy Hour on Thursday,
March 21, 2013 at Southside 815 in Alexandria, Virginia.
Sorors and Fraters from various organizations attended
and socialized. A great time was had by all.
Thanks for acquiring the venue, food, gifts and for your
extra assistance with setting up the tables. Soror Tilly,
thank you for volunteering to serve as our Mistress of Ceremonies. We were thoroughly entertained. Your
"surprise" gifts and giveaways were well received and appreciated.
The following events will be held in the next several
months:
The Kappa Scholarship Endowment Fund will sponsor its
Annual Soul Food Jazz Brunch and Silent Auction on Sunday, April 7, 2013 from 2:30-6:30pm at TC Williams High
School, 3330 King Street, Alexandria, VA. Entertainment
will be provided by The Marshall Keys Quintet, and Community Service Awards will be presented. Tickets are $65
and can be purchased online at
afksefjazzbrunch2013.eventbrite.com or emailing
JazzBrunch@afkapsi.com.
Zeta Chi Omega Jewels at Luncheon/Bingo Event
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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 Street; 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-177Btowards 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 Quaker 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 Alexandria/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 Columbia 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.
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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
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Basileus, Michelle M. Jones
Archivist, Monique Robinson
Anti-Basileus, Kendra Gillespie
Scholarship Committee, Ester Stubbs-Varnado
Grammateus, Vanessa Jackson
Connection Committee, VaShawn Guice Veal
Anti-Grammateus, Chiquita King
Membership Committee, Tiffany Montgomery
Tamiouchos, Robin McCoy
Standards Committee, Kathleen Collier
Pecunious Grammateus, Darlena Ricks
Awards Committee, Carla Haynes Harper
Anti-Pecunious Grammateus, Katrina Moss
Contracts Committee, Irma Bogan
Epistoleus, Gloria Bell
Protocol Committee, Barbara Bellamy
Parliamentarian, Robin Mazyck
Technology Committee, Gloria Bell
Ivy Leaf Reporter, Yvette Darnaby
Hodegos, Melanie Henderson
Graduate Advisor, AdéLeaka Gore
Nominating Committee: Joyce Brooks, Martha Coleman,
Geraldine Howell, Erica Jeffries, Whitney Joyner Majette,
Brenda Kelley-Nelum, Monique Robinson,
Patricia Harris Thomas
Philacter, Sherry Billingsley
The Ivyette
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