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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 6
Greetings from the Basileus
JUNE 2013
Dear Zeta Chi Omega Sorors,
June has been declared Chapter Pride Month! The attire for the June 1, 2013 General Membership meeting is
relaxed, and sorors are encouraged to wear their Chapter T-shirt to the meeting. If you did not purchase a
Chapter T-shirt, be sure to come in your finest AKA paraphernalia. The meeting will be held at the Nannie J. Lee
Memorial Recreation Center at 10:00 AM.
The Chapter has been approved by the Regional Director, Soror Linda H. Gilliam to proceed with the next step
in the Membership Intake Process. The prospective candidates have been approved by the Corporate Office
and Soror Gilliam. The Chapter will vote on the prospective candidates at the June 1, 2013 General Membership meeting. Sorors that are not members of Zeta Chi Omega will be asked to leave the auditorium
while the Grammateus reads the candidates’ applications.
Sorors, if you are attending the Leadership Conference in Montreal,Canada, please forward your name to Soror
Chiquita King, Anti-Grammateus. The Mid-Atlantic Region will host a hospitality suite at the Leadership Conference. The details will be sent out in the Monday Memo once they have been finalized by the region.
On Sunday, May 19, 2013, the National Pan-Hellenic Council of Northern Virginia held the annual Black Scholars Award Program. Our two Cooley-Moore Scholarship recipients were announced at the well-attended event.
A special “thank you” to the Scholarship Committee for all of their hard work with identifying the scholarship recipients by April 2013! “Tea Roses” to Sorors Angela Turner and Chiquita King for their support of this annual
program and for ensuring that Zeta Chi Omega was well represented.
The Ivy Foundation of Northern Virginia, Inc. (IFNV) will hold its annual meeting on June 25, 2013 at the Nannie
J. Lee Memorial Recreation Center at 7:00 PM. All sorors are encouraged to attend. You will learn more about
the purpose of the IFNV and fundraising activities that benefit the Chapter’s programs. If you have any questions please contact Soror Hazel Cameron, IFNV Chairman.
Sorors, have a joyful and relaxing summer. I look forward to seeing many of you at the Leadership Conference.
Sisterly yours in service,
Soror Michelle M. Jones
June 2013
Sun
Mon
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General Membership Meeting
Lee Center
10:00 AM
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Chapter Picnic
Lake Accotink Park
2:00 - 6:00 PM
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Democratic Primary
Election
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Relay for Life
Washington-Lee
High School
5:00 PM
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Father’s Day
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Soul Food Café
Lee Center
7:00 - 9:00 PM
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Pan-Hellenic
Council Picnic
Anderson Field at
Fort Belvoir
2:00 - 7:00 PM
National Soul Food Month
John 14: 1-3
“Do not let your heart be troubled; believe in God, believe also in
Me. In My Father’s house are many dwelling places; if it were
not so, I would have told you; for I go to prepare a place for you.
If I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and receive
you to Myself, that where I am, there you may be also."
Soror Robin Joynes
Member, Spirit & Inspiration Committee
"P.S. I Love You and I Will Not Forget You"
Living in expectation is necessary to one's spiritual wholeness. Expectation is a present hope in the midst of disappointment, grief, and even despair. Expectation is a "knowing," an assurance of a better day. Expectation is faith in action.
How can we be bearers of expectation in the midst of economic disparity, violence, and global suffering? For the Christian, our biblical text prepares us to look to Jesus. Jesus, the bearer of all God's kingdom promises. Jesus' words, "Do
not let your heart be troubled," show us the compassionate God who knows our every concern, hurt and need. In this
great text, Jesus is teaching an eternal lesson for living and not worrying. The lesson is about trusting in the steadfast
love of God. God's love is gracious, merciful, comforting, and always available to all who will call on the name of Jesus.
Anti-Basileus
In all the fullness of His divinity, Jesus, like us knows, what it is like to feel alone. If you are experiencing a season of loneliness, burdened by grief, or troubled by too many cares, Jesus declares to you, “I have a special place Where I Am." A
place in the heart of God where the weary will find rest. "I sought the Lord, and He answered me; He delivered me from
all my fears. Those who look to Him are radiant; their faces are never covered with shame." (Psalm 34:4-5).
Live in expectation!
Prayer
"Lord, come into my heart this day and give me peace, love, and assurance of your presence." Amen
partner, as we work together toward a goal to reduce
health disparities and save lives from cancer. For additional information, refer to the Health Initiative Committee’s
report, or contact Team Captain, Soror Amirah Salaam.
Something’s COOKING
In June!
June is Soul Food Month!
MAY PROGRAMMING HIGHLIGHTS
“May Mayhem” was filled with many activities. Just to
name a few…
 We recognized Asthma Awareness Month, with the
Asthma Prevention and Management Initiative (APMI)
Committee. During the May 4th General Membership
meeting, we displayed information about asthma and
prevention tips. The culminating event was the May
16th Third Thursday, one-hour webinar, “Waiting to
Exhale,” featuring Soror Gaynelle Pearson, and International APMI Project Director, Soror Diane Adams.
Approximately 30 participants received asthma facts,
prevention tips, resources, and Alpha Kappa Alpha’s
APMI program information. A huge thanks to all Chapter members who attended and who invited guests to
this session. Thanks to Sorors LaKeisha Scott (APMI
Chairman) Yvette Riddick (APMI Co-Chairman),
The Global Poverty Initiative
and Health Initiative CommitSoror Kendra Gillespie tees have cooked up a special Third Thursday treat for
you, so please come and enjoy the summer closeout
event of the year on June 20th. Learn about how to keep
the soul without losing control of your health.
June also marks the close to a most successful school
year for our Emerging Young Leaders (EYL) and Project
StepOut programs; committed to the development of
young middle school students and elementary students,
respectively. In June, we will pause to honor EYL, our
signature program.
JUNE SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES
Join the Health Initiative Committee on Saturday, June 15,
2013 for the annual Relay for Life. By doing so, you support the American Cancer Society, our International
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2012-2013 Emerging Young Leaders
Program Summary
Marilyn Whitehurst (Health Committee Chairman) and
Kimberly Speed (Health Committee Co-Chairman) for
their commitment and support of the APMI kickoff.
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The Health Committee, Health and General Wellness
Initiative, also led the Chapter in the annual Susan G.
Komen Race for the Cure® on Saturday, May 11,
2013. Thanks to Sorors Joyce Brooks and Starr Garrett who served as Team Captains. Please refer to
the Health Committee report for details.
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Under the direction of Soror Saundra McCulloughCobey, the Global Poverty Initiative and Social Justice
Initiative Committees joined forces for the May 19th bimonthly meal service provided at Carpenter’s Shelter.
Because the Carpenter’s Shelter recently suffered a
fire onsite, this month we served a special catered
dinner. We appreciate everyone’s support of the residents of the Carpenter’s Shelter.
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Emerging Young Leaders (EYL) participants visited
the Butterfly Habitat Garden at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History on May 18, 2013.
Hats off to Soror Annie Goshay for taking the lead to
ensure our girls had an enjoyable time. A special
thanks to the entire committee for your timeless service and commitment to our EYL program!
This month we celebrate the hard work of our signature
program, Emerging Young Leaders (EYL) Initiative. This
Global Leadership through Timeless Service (GLTTS)
Initiative impacts the lives of girls in grades six through
eight by providing leadership development, civic engagement, enhanced academic preparation and character
building. EYL’s goal is to help our youth become better
leaders at a younger age; making smart choices with positive consequences.
DECEMBER 2012 – EYL PARTICIPANTS AND COMMITTEE MEMBERS AT THE
MT. VERNON RECREATION CENTER FOR ALEXANDRIA’S ANNUAL HOLIDAY
SHARING PROJECT.
As you know, 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. Please
continue to support our programs through participation,
promotion and service. Have a GREAT summer break.
Under the direction of Sorors DeChane Dorsey
(Chairman) and Erica Jeffries (Co-Chairman), Zeta Chi
Omega’s EYL program has been recognized as one of the
Mid-Atlantic Region’s outstanding EYL programs and our
Chairmen were featured as guest panelists during the
2012 Mid-Atlantic Regional GLTTS EYL workshops. The
EYL Committee consists of dedicated committee members
who take time to work with our middle school participants
on a monthly basis and ensure their constant growth
through a host of leadership development opportunities
and enrichment activities. During the 2012-2013 school
year, EYL participants were active with a host of events
and service projects.
EYL AKAdemy Activities
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the EYL Committee engaged participants in a myriad of
structured and interactive activities In September, the group participated in a book discussion,
“The Skin I’m In,” to promote self-esteem as part of the
Character Building AKAdemy. In October we reinforced
the Leadership Development AKAdemy with elections,
followed by a Career Day in March. In honor of Black History Month, our EYL girls visited the Alexandria Black History Museum (February) and participated in an oratorical
speaking contest. Both activities support the Educational
Enrichment AKAdemy. Participants also visited the National Women’s Museum (January) and National Natural
History Museum (May) as part of the Educational Enrichment AKAdemy. For the Civic Engagement AKAdemy,
participants learned about the electoral process
(November) and showed their community spirit with the
City of Alexandria’s Holiday Sharing (December) and Black
History Museum (April) “go green” projects. In addition,
the girls participated in ice skating (January). A year-end
culminating graduation and celebration will take place at
the Ritz Carlton, Pentagon City (June). To top it off, our
Chapter’s EYL program was nominated as an Alexandria
City Public School Outstanding Partner
MARCH 2013 – PARTICIPANTS AND “CAREER DAY” GUEST SPEAKERS
POSE FOR A QUICK PHOTO OPPORTUNITY.
“Thank you” to all Committee members for your hard
work and continued commitment to our signature program. We’d like to thank Sigma Alpha sorors, the Connection Committee and the Environmental Stewardship
and Sustainability Initiative Committee for your collaborative efforts.
We appreciate all that you do and look forward to another successful year with your continued mentorship and
support. What a way to close the 2012-2013 school
year…CONGRATUATIONS!
Soror Aja Charity, Chairman
Environmental Stewardship
and Sustainability Committee
Sorors, do you have pink and green items and paraphernalia that you have never used or no longer need? Yes,
we all have those pink and green garments that no longer
fit us, have tags on them, and/or still in the box.
Over the summer, start pulling them out to prepare for our
“reuse event,” which will take place during the Chapter
Retreat in September. We will set up an AKA Stop ‘N
Swap Shop at the Chapter Retreat. Sorors can shop, at
no cost, for pink and green items. To prepare for this activity, we are asking sorors to donate new or clean, gentlyused pink and green items, clothing, and AKA paraphernalia of all kinds. We will collect these items at the June
and September General Membership meetings. Remember: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle. Please contact Soror Aja
Charity if you have questions.
APRIL 2013 – EYL PARTICIPANTS PLANT FLOWERS AT THE ALEXANDRIA BLACK HISTORY MUSEUM AS AN ENVIRONMENTAL ACTIVITY.
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Global Poverty Initiative
Soror Saundra McCullough-Cobey, Chairman
Global Poverty Committee hosted the second Carpenter’s
Shelter Meal Service on Sunday, May 19, 2013. A total of
13 volunteers came out to support this effort. The lunch
was catered by Mr. Big Boy’s Kountry Kitchen. Menu consisted of ribs, chicken, collards, green beans, potato salad,
yams, macaroni and cheese, baked beans, rolls, tea, and
lemonade. The sorors served approximately 45 residents
with smiles. We enjoyed fellowshipping with the shelter
residents, as well as with each other. Our hearts were
blessed to see the residents enjoy a scrumptious meal.
“Tea roses and pearls” to the sorors who volunteered to
support this effort (pictured below).
Global Poverty and Health Initiative
Presents
Third Thursday
Healthy
Soul Food Café
June is National Soul Food Month. Many foods will be
recognized with month-long celebrations and festivities.
National Soul Food Month is the time to recognize, celebrate, and educate the public about the culinary and cultural heritage of African-Americans. Global Poverty and
the Health Initiative, in partnership, will present a Soul
Food Café. The Soul Food Café will focus on healthy
preparation and samplings of soul food, as well as education. In addition, a resource table will be available with
information such as healthy recipes, websites, menu
planning, physical activity, etc.
Highlights of the event:
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Mark your calendars for the next Carpenter’s Shelter meal
service on Sunday, July 21, 2013.
Video “Soul Food Junkies”
A guest nutritionist who will provide the history of soul
food, tips for healthier eating, etc.
A chef to discuss healthier preparation of soul food
Food tasting
A resource table with information to educate
Date: Thursday, June 20, 2013
Location: Lee Center
1108 Jefferson Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
Time: 7:00 – 9:00 PM
If you have questions, please contact
Brenda Kelley-Nelum BKelleynel@aol.com or
Gerry Howell gerryhow@yahoo.com or
Saundra McCullough-Cobey
saundra.mcculloughcobey@verizon.net
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Soror Marilyn Whitehurst, Chairman
Soror Joy Page,
Chairman
Soror Kimberly Speed,
Co-Chairman
Health Initiative Committee
Economic Security Initiative
RACE FOR THE CURE
Thanks to everyone who donated and/or participated in
the 2013 Susan G. Komen Global Race for the Cure. Zeta
Chi Omega exceeded their goal. The funds raised by the
ZXΩ team totaled $2,685.00. Thanks to the Team Captains, Sorors Starr Garrett and Joyce Brooks (pictured below) .
HOW TO BE DEBT-FREE1
Get the Facts
Collect all your account, loan and credit information and go
over the records with a fine-tooth comb. Write down the
monthly payment, debt amount, interest rate and term of
each debt on a sheet of paper. Order your Transunion,
Equifax and Experian Credit Reports and Credit Scores to
get a baseline.
Do the Math
Calculate how much you usually spend paying each debt
and how much interest that debt collects per month. Define which debts need to be paid off first. A "yes" answer
to any of the questions below is a red flag for accounts that
need immediate attention:
 Do you have any debts with high interest rates?
 Are there accounts above 35% of their credit limit?
 Do you have any debts that are close to being paid off?
 Do you have any debts with high annual fees?
RELAY FOR LIFE - JUNE 15, 2013
PLEASE SIGN-UP!... We are less than
one month away from this year's Relay
for Life of Arlington. Please join us on
Saturday, June 15, 2013, 5:00 PM at
the Washington-Lee High School, 1301
N Stafford Street, Arlington, VA 22201.
Negotiate and Consolidate
Start working on those high-interest credit card debts first.
Call your creditors and negotiate lower interest rates or
move your balances to less expensive credit cards. If you
have a credit card debt that is too large to handle, consider
taking out a personal loan from your bank for the amount.
Our fundraising goal is $500, and at this point we must
work very hard to reach that attainable goal over the next
few weeks. Join the AKAZCO-"Walk for Life" Team or
make a donation to the American Cancer Society to help
create a world with less cancer by clicking the following
link: https://secure.acsevents.org/site/SPageServer?
pagename=RFL_FY13_participant_center&fr_id=53234
Refinance
After taking control of your credit card and small debts,
take a look at your major loans. Would it make sense to
refinance your mortgage? Could you consolidate some of
your other debts into the loan? What about refinancing
your automobile loan?
Also, we will need sorors to bring snacks, folding tables,
chairs, and the Sorority banner and tent for this event.
Please email Soror Amirah Salaam at
asalaam3@hotmail.com to inform her of what item you will
be able to bring to Relay for Life.
Stick to the Plan
Now that you have lowered your rates and refinanced your
loans, create a payment schedule and a monthly budget.
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Later this month the Committee has plans to partner with:
See exactly how much you can afford to pay each month
by subtracting your expenses from your monthly income.
Divide the remaining amount between the accounts, paying the most to the debts with the shortest terms and highest interest rates. Set goals for yourself and don't forget to
celebrate when you reach debt-removal milestones.
The NoVA Coalition to host a voter’s registration training and provide information on voter restoration rights
for convicted felons.
 The NAACP to conduct a voter’s registration drive during the Juneteenth Celebration
 The City of Alexandria to conduct a voter’s registration
drive during the 2nd Annual Alexandria Multi-Cultural
Fest
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Tips submitted by Soror Lula Hicks
1Source: freecredit.com
The dates for these events have not yet been finalized.
Please continue to monitor the Monday Memo for details.
DO YOU OWN A BUSINESS?
If so, please submit your name, business name, type,
address, phone number and website to Soror Tressa
Emanuel at tressva@aol.com for the Chapter business
directory:
Your Name:
Business Name:
Business Type:
Business Address:
Business Phone Number:
Business Website:
Enjoy your summer break!
Soror Brittney Montgomery,
Chairman
Local Service Project
DOORWAYS FOR WOMEN COLLECTION
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:
Soror VaShawn Veal, Chairman
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 Lotion
Children's hair care products
They would prefer the brands Olive Oil and Pantene.
Contributions will be collected before and after the June
General Membership meeting. Feel free to contact Soror
Brittney Montgomery, Local Service Projects CoChairman, for project information. Thank you in advance
for your donations.
Soror Daphney Chery, Co-Chairman
Connection Committee
Greetings Sorors!
As we move into our summer break the Connection Committee would like to remind all sorors of the following important dates for the upcoming Virginia gubernatorial election:
June 11: Democratic Primary Election
October 15: Voter Registration Deadline for the General Election
 November 5: Election Day
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Sorors, thank you for your continued support of Heifer International. We have raised a total of $1,035.55 toward our goal of
$1,300. We will be purchasing an additional eight stoves,
Adria M.T. Owens Chairman
which will bring our total contributions to date of 15 biogas
stoves to a community in need. Our Chapter has previously
Heifer International
donated the “Gift of Clean Water and 7 biogas stoves that will
allow a community to use animal waste/methane gases to fuel
their stoves in order to cook. Sorors, we are less than $300
away from our $1300 goal. Each of you has been so supportive of this endeavor and the help we are providing a community truly exudes the spirit of Alpha Kappa Alpha.
Thank you, thank you, thank you . . . for your support. Please bring your contributions and any spare change to the next
General Membership meeting. Who knows . . . we may reach our goal before summer.
Officers’ Reports
Hodegos
CONGRATULATIONS
Soror Blanche Maness has been named the Acting Principal of Hammond 1 in the Alexandria County Public
Schools.
Soror Melanie Henderson
Soror Brittney Montgomery received her Masters of Education from Liberty University on May 11th.
JUNE BIRTHDAY CELEBRANTS
Paula O. Blunt - 2
Bettie Cooley - 3*
Fonya Monique Long - 3
Nekia Marie Freeman - 7
Marilyn Whitehurst - 7
Louise Gordon - 10*
Jacqueline Cooper - 12
Nelfred (Tilly) Blanding - 13
LaKesha Brooks - 14
Vanessa L. Jackson - 14
Paula Sharper - 16
Maryanne F. Thomas - 16
Crystal Lander - 18
Monique Robinson – 19
Denise Longshaw - 21
Frances Wood- 23*
Yvette Riddick – 27
Soror Carol Gibson has been promoted to the rank of
CAPT (06) in the United States Navy Nurse Corps.
Soror Joyce Putman graduated from the 2013 Alexandria
City Academy.
Soror Rhonda Luss has been named the recipient of the
2013 EAF Challenge.
GET WELL WISHES
Please keep Soror Harriette Hemby in your prayers as she
continues to heal from a stroke she suffered in March.
CONDOLENCES
Soror Ester Stubbs-Varnado lost her mother, Ester
Crosling, on Monday May 6, 2013. The funeral was held
on Saturday, May 11, 2013.
*Golden Soror
A list of July birthday celebrants is on page 15.
Join the June and July birthday celebrants for brunch after
the General Membership meeting at Rustico Restaurant,
827 Slaters Lane, Alexandria (right off Route 1).
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Soror Leslie Dey's grandmother, Alice "Pee Wee" Joseph,
passed away Wednesday, May 15th. The service was
held on May 21st.
Soror Robin Mazyck
Parliamentarian
Sorors, please continue to keep our sorors and their families lifted up in prayer who may be suffering a loss, illness,
or difficulty during this time. Let’s continue to celebrate
and encourage each other as we continue to serve all
mankind!
Oops!! Last month’s Jumble was wrong! Please accept
my apologies if you spent time racking your brains trying
to solve it. The puzzle below is correct! Unscramble each
word and copy the letters in the corresponding numbered
cells. Hint: the words relate to our great Sorority and Robert’s Rules of Order Newly Revised. Enjoy!!
Philacter
Soror Sherry Billingsley
When signing in at Chapter meetings, please ensure that
your information printed on the roster is correct. If not,
please update it. Or, you may email your current contact
or name change information to s.billings1908@gmail.com.
If you invite a guest soror to a meeting, please inform her
to bring proper credentials in order to attend the meeting.
The required credentials must be one of the following:
 A financial card (old or current)
 A copy of her certificate
 A faxed verification letter or an email confirmation
from the Corporate Office
Sorors, please turn in your green voter’s cards at the end
of each General Membership meeting.
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The Archives Committee
is well on its way to completing our 12 goals this
year. We would appreciate your assistance in
Soror Monique Robinson collecting historical artifacts, old Ivyettes, pictures, etc. that can enhance our collection. Please continue to submit your committees’ flyers/programs that feature
Zeta Chi Omega's contributions to the community.
Archivist
There were numerous and profitable meetings about
this. We came to dedicate Carver Center and Soror
Evelyn's home as central meeting sites for those sorors
who gave time, talent and vision that this venture might
live.
It was altogether fitting and proper that we should do
this; but in a larger sense, we could not rush this task,
we could not violate our pledge, we could not overlook
protocol. Our founding sorors , living and dead, who
struggled here, had already prevailed far above our poor
power to add or detract.
We are working on Chapter photo albums. Please submit
any photos that you would like donate so that they can be
added to the chapter photo album.
Arlington and Alexandria will little note, nor long remember what we said here, but they will never forget what
we did here. It was for us, Alpha Kappa Alpha, rather to
be here dedicated to the great task remaining before us
- that from those founding sorors we gained increased
devotion to that cause for which they gave their last full
measure of devotion; that we here highly resolve that
our efforts would not be in vain; that our collective
thoughts would bring a new burst of energy, and our
cherished dream would become a reality."
There will be a plastic bin labeled "Archives Artifacts"
available for you to place the items you want to donate or
items you have "borrowed" and forgotten to return to the
Archives.
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Standards Committee
Historian
Soror Shirley Taylor
Our anniversary, May 25, 2013, should have been a good
time to pause and reflect on some of the many beautiful
memories we have made and that we hold so dear. At this
time we will remember and salute our beloved, charming,
and ever so talented Golden Soror Mary L. Witten. Twenty
one years ago, Soror Mary created the following Parody
on the Chartering of Zeta Chi Omega:
Soror Kathy Collier, Chairman
Soror Yolanda Gibson, Co-Chairman
Soror Vendella Jordan, Co-Chairman
Soror Danyale Wilson, Co-Chairman
Greetings Sorors,
"Two score and sixteen years ago, Soror Evelyn Reid
Syphax brought forth upon Northern Virginia a sisterly
idea - conceived in Alpha Kappa Alpha - involving 21
enthusiastic Sorors who were dedicated to the proposition that we MUST have a local chapter to foster our ideas and render service to all mankind.”
Our award-winning Chapter has worked very hard during
the first part of 2013. Sorors, please take a bow because
we know that you are the heart of our Sorority.
Chapter Retreat
The Standards Committee is looking forward to training its
members at the annual Chapter Retreat when we return
this coming September. We look forward to greeting you
back.
Soon we were engaged in seeking information, discussing whether this plan or another plan so conceived and
so dedicated could long endure.
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food and lots of fun. The cost will be $10 for adults and $5
for children, which can be paid at the June General Membership meeting.
Saturday, September 7, 2013
General Membership Meeting - 10:00 AM
followed immediately by
ZETA CHI OMEGA BAKE-OFF
Chapter Retreat
So you think you can bake? Show off your baking skills at
the Zeta Chi Omega Bake-Off which will take place during
the Chapter Cookout. If you think you have what it takes,
email Soror Cora King by June 5th at
ck1bueller@verizon.net.
Location: Spates Community Club
Joint Base Ft. Myers/
Henderson Hall Installation
Arlington, VA
Theme: “Zeta Chi Omega Chapter: United in
Sisterhood, Rooted in Purpose”
Soror Barbara Bellamy, Chairman
Registration Fee: $15.00
Protocol Committee
We will have registration forms at the June
General Membership meeting. In addition, you
can mail the form and payment to the ZXΩ
Chapter mailbox at:
“Protocol SMART”
The Protocol Committee works with all committees to ensure program success. Committee chairmen, when was
the last time you consulted with the Protocol Committee
when planning your event? Are you aware that the committee has assigned Protocol Liaisons? Our goal is to ensure your event plans are executed smoothly. So, if you
are not utilizing your resources, start now. Be proactive
and ensure all your details and requirements are addressed “up front” vice “after the fact.”
ZXΩ Chapter
P.O. Box 25763
Alexandria, VA 22313
Attention: Standards Committee
There will be no on-site registration.
Sorors, as a reminder, the Protocol Committee uses The
Official Guide to Alpha Kappa Alpha Protocol as a basis
for establishing protocol. If you do not have a copy,
please purchase one from the AKA website at
www.aka1908.com. Let us be consistent and deliberate in
our protocol practices.
Membership Committee
“Parlez-Vous Francais?” translated “Do you speak
French?” Next month, the Sorority will convene in Montreal, Quebec-Canada for the Leadership Seminar from July
18-21, 2013, for “Leadership and Service: A Timeless
Mission.” So, get your passports ready! As we converge
on this French-inspired experience, you are reminded of
the following points.
Protocol at International Events:
 Wear appropriate Alpha Kappa Alpha business attire
(not business casual), unless noted otherwise.
Soror Tiffany Montgomery, Chairman; Soror Connie Greene, Co-Chairman;
Soror Jessica Sims, Co-Chairman; Soror Brittney Montgomery, Chairman, Under 30
ZETA CHI OMEGA COOKOUT
Summer is coming! The Zeta Chi Omega Cookout will
take place on June 9th from 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM at the gorgeous Lake Accotink Park located at 7500 Accotink Park
Rd., Springfield, VA. This park offers many activities as
well as beautiful scenery. We plan to have lots of good
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2013 Request for Officer Nominations
Global Leadership through Timeless Service
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Choose to cover tattoos at formal or business events.
NOTE ~ Business attire is closed toe shoes preferred;
sandals are acceptable, hosiery, short or long sleeves,
skirt at knee length and pant suits.
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 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.
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.
Adequate seating will be available for all sorors on a
first-come, first-served basis. Seat holding is unacceptable.
The 2013 Election of Officers will be held on Saturday,
November 2, 2013 to vote seven sorors into leadership
positions within our Chapter. In addition, the Chapter
must elect four sorors to serve on the 2014-2015 Nominating Committee. You have a significant role in this decision
-making process; the Nominating Committee members will
be counting on Chapter members to self-nominate or assist us in identifying qualified candidates who are willing to
serve in the upcoming vacant positions.
We are soliciting candidates for the following offices:
Basileus
Grammateus
Pecunious Grammateus
Archivist
Ivy Leaf Reporter
Philacter
Graduate Advisor
Four (4) Nominating Committee Members
We hope that each of you will seriously consider serving
Zeta Chi Omega and thus our great sisterhood in one of
the available leadership positions. This is your opportunity
to make a difference in the Chapter’s future endeavors.
We ask that each soror interested in being a candidate
complete a biographical data form and return it to a member of the Nominating Committee no later than September
7, 2013.
Joyce Myrick Brooks, Chairman
Barbara Bellamy
Martha Coleman
Patricia Harris Thomas
Geraldine Howell
Erica Jeffries
Brenda Kelley-Nelum
Whitney Joyner Majette
Monique Roberson
Official Representation:
The Zeta Chi Omega Chapter Basileus is the official representative of the Chapter. As such, she should be consulted on all official Chapter matters. By the way, as a courtesy, we should also greet/speak to the Basileus upon arrival to meetings/events.
Protocol sets the tone for successful meetings and events.
It is the responsibility of all members of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated®. The image of the Sorority is
greatly enhanced if every soror demonstrates a command
of protocol. Remember, we learn by doing and doing
comes with practice. We are Zeta Chi Omega Chapter!
If you would like an electronic copy of the form sent to you,
please send your request to Soror Joyce M. Brooks, Nominating Committee Chairman at:
Joyce.M.Brooks@cox.net.
“Au Revoir!...Bonne Journee!” (translation “See You
later…Have A Nice Day”)
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INDIVIDUAL TICKETS
 Purchase an individual ticket $70 and receive receipt
and invitation
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Please review the Zeta Chi Omega Chapter Bylaws: Article V, Sections 1, 3, 6, 10, 11, 13, and 14 for additional
information on terms of office and eligibility requirements
for each of the positions.
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INVITATIONS ONLY
 Invitations are available for pickup if purchasing tickets at later date
To continue the Chapter legacy of providing superior community services, Zeta Chi Omega needs leaders who possess the wealth of knowledge, talents, and skills that made
you a phenomenal Alpha Kappa Alpha woman.
If you know of a physically challenged or Golden Soror
who need assistance with table or ticket purchases,
please reach out to provide assistance prior to the June
General Membership meeting.
The 55th Annual Cooley Moore Scholarship
Luncheon Fashion Show (LFS)
If you have questions, please contact the LFS Committee
Chairmen:
Lula Hicks at 703-323-0242 (lmhicks@cox.net) or
Saundra McCullough-Cobey at 301-642-5172
(saundra.mcculloughcobey@verizon.net)
Purchase your LFS tables/tickets at the
June General Membership Meeting!!
LFS Date: Sunday, November 17, 2013
Location: McLean Hilton
Theme: "Polished Chic: Style, Grace, and Elegance"
Goal: To raise $16,000 and continue to provide scholarships which will assist students in offsetting the growing
cost of attending colleges/universities
DGS Committee
LFS tables/tickets will be available for sale at the June
General Membership meeting, and invitations will be
available for pickup.
Soror C. Starr Garrett, Co-Chairman
Soror Cassandra Borden, Co-Chairman
Cost: $70 per person, or $700 for a full table (tax deductible amount proceeds of $20.00 per person)
Our Chapter “jewels” looked great during the parade of
jewels prior to the start of the May Chapter meeting.
Thanks to the committee for helping to make Jewels
Month a success. Special thanks to Soror Gloria Bell
who volunteered to provide the background music and
slide presentation for the jewels parade. Please note
that due to a technical “glitch,” some of the Golden Soror
photos were omitted from the presentation. Just know
that we love all of our precious jewels.
Checks Payable to: IFNV
Time: 9:15 AM -10:00 AM and immediately following the
General Membership meeting.
Process for Ticket/Table Sales:
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Table assignments for individual tickets will take
place at a later date
FULL TABLE
Purchase a full table $700 and receive receipt(s) and
invitations
Congratulations again to our newest Silver Star, Soror
Dee Hillery.
Proceed to Ballroom Diagram to make your table
selection
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Buddy sorors, remember your buddies during the summer
months. “Thank you” for your continuing support of the
Buddy Soror Program – you are truly appreciated.
JULY BIRTHDAY CELEBRANTS
Erica Jeffries - 2
Peggy Baker - 3
Essie Matthews - 4
Ester Stubbs-Varnado - 4
Lucretia McClenney - 5
Yvette Darnaby - 6
Rozena Killen-Johnson - 6
Denise “Dee” Hillery - 7
Whitney Majette - 7
Khia Ross - 7
Patricia Wallace - 7
Rochelle Brown - 8
Mary Dupree - 8*
Nikki Rogers - 8
Regina Duncan - 9**
Carolyn Lawton - 10
Chandois Phillips - 10
Sandra Washington - 11
Steronica Mattocks - 13
Elizabeth Shelby - 13
Jennifer Brooks – 14
Gretchen Johnson - 14
Tammie Smiley - 14
Willa “Billye” Walker - 17
Jennifer Johnson - 18
Karen Newman - 18
Patrice Tartt - 18
Daphney Chery - 21
Deloris Evans - 22*
Veronica Minor - 22
Estelle Chandler - 23
Marcy Jessup - 24
Regina Crawley - 27
Audrey Prout - 27
Robin Joynes - 30
Rhonda Luss - 30
Lolita Harris - 31
Grace McBride - 31
Have an enjoyable and safe summer, sorors!
Soror Angela Turner, Chairman
NPHC—NoVA Committee
The National Pan-Hellenic Council is wrapping up another
great year. On Sunday, May 19th, the Council hosted its
annual Black Scholars Program in which they honored African American high school seniors in the Northern Virginia
area. Scholarships were awarded to several students and
students heard inspirational words from several outstanding speakers.
Upcoming events are:
The Tupperware Fundraiser has been extended until June
11th. Items ordered from the Fundraising Catalog will garner the Council 40% of the proceeds. Items ordered from
the regular catalog will garner the Council 10% of the proceeds. If you are interested in placing an order, please
contact Soror Angela Turner at (703) 401-9209 or
ADT63@aol.com.
The Annual Cookout will be held on Sunday, June 23,
2013 at Anderson Field at Fort Belvoir. The cookout will
be held from 2:00 -7:00 PM. Soror Angela Turner is chairing this event so please come out and support her and socialize with fellow sorors and fraters.! If you have questions regarding the cookout, please contact Soror Angela
Turner.
The Pan-Hellenic Council meets on the first Tuesday of
every month (except in July and August and unless otherwise stated) at the Lee Center.
*Golden Soror
** Golden Soror and Charter Member
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Chapter Venues and Directions
General Membership meetings (GMM) are held on the first Saturday of the month, 10:00 AM at the Lee Center (LC)
located at 1108 Jefferson St., Alexandria, VA -- From 495, take the US Route 1 exit towards Alexandria/Arlington,
exit 177B. Continue on S. Patrick St., turn left on Gibbons St., turn left on S. Fayette St., turn left on Jefferson St.
(parking - end of S. Fayette St.).
Executive Committee meetings are held on the Thursdays prior to the GMM, at the Charles Houston Recreation
Center (7:00 PM).
Alfred Street Baptist Church (ASBC) - 301 S. Alfred St, Alexandria, VA -- From 495, take the US Route 1, Alexandria (Old Town)
exit, Continue on Route 1 (S. Patrick St.) to Duke St. — on the right on the corner of Duke and Patrick.
Alexandria Police Department (APD) — 3600 Wheeler Avenue, Alexandria, VA — Off of Duke St.; near Quaker Lane.
Charles Beatley Library (CBL) - 5005 Duke Street, Alexandria, VA -- On the north side of Duke Street, east of Pickett Street, south
of the Old Holmes Run Channel and directly across from the old Cameron Station.
Charles Houston Recreation Center (CHC) - 901 Wythe St., Alexandria, VA -- From 495, take the US Route 1, Alexandria (Old
Town) exit, Continue on Route 1 (S. Patrick St.) to Wythe St. — make a right at the corner.
Durant Recreation Center (DRC)—1605 Cameron Street, Alexandria, VA -- Merge onto I-495S/I95S/Beltway towards Alex. VA/
Richmond VA . Take US-1 N exit-Exit 177B toward Alex. Make slight right onto S. Patrick; left on Cameron Street.
Franconia Governmental Center (FG) - 6121 Franconia Rd., Alexandria, VA -- From 495, take the Van Dorn Street exit towards
Franconia, turn Right on S. Van Dorn Street, turn right on Franconia Rd., make a U-turn on Valley View Drive onto Franconia Rd.
George Washington Middle School (GWMS) — 1005 Mt. Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA -- From 495S, take the US-1 N exit-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, Chairman
Barbara Bellamy, 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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