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What is the Greek word for 'sister?' - ANSWER soror; used by members only How often does the Boule meet? - ANSWER Biennially Why was Alpha Kappa Alpha incorporated? - ANSWER To ensure perpetuity. What is the sorority's board of directors called? - ANSWER Directorate Who is Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority's chief officer? What is her role? - ANSWER Supreme Basileus. She shall preside at all meetings of the Boule and Directorate. She shall appoint, with the approval of the Directorate, the chairmen and members of all committees of the sorority, and fill any vacancies except as otherwise provided for in the Bylaws. She shall exercise general supervision over employed personnel and over the Boule. What is a Regional Conference? - ANSWER a study session designed to clarify procedures and resolve problems of the chapters within a region through workshops, discussions, demonstrations, and other types of group activity. How often are Regional Conferences held? - ANSWER Annually What is the Leadership Seminar? When is it held? - ANSWER A training session for officers and members which is held in alternate years when the Boule does not meet. What is the Ivy Leaf? - ANSWER The official publication of the sorority. To whom do you report to as a candidate? What is her role? - ANSWER Membership chariman. To serve as liaison between the chapter and the candidates. Who was the first Supreme Basileus of Alpha Kappa Alpha? - ANSWER Nellie M. Quander What two incorporators were also founders? - ANSWER Norma E. Boyd and Ethel Jones Mowbray Target I: Educational Enrichment - ASCEND - ANSWER Signature youth enrichment program designed to motivate, engage and assist high school students in reaching their maximum potential.
Target I: Educational Enrichment: Alpha Kappa Alpha One million backpacks - ANSWER Members will donate and distribute one million backpacks and related school supplies to students over the four year period. Target I: Educational Enrichment: Think HBCU - ANSWER A national campaign to highlight HBCUs and their contribution to the sorority and society. In what three areas is Alpha Kappa Alpha promoting heath awareness? - ANSWER Alzheimer's disease, Stroke, and Mental illness What projects are under the Family Strengthening target? - ANSWER Childhood Hunger Initiatives, Family Seasonal Wraps Program, and Fiscal Responsibility Programs What projects are under the Environmental Ownership target? - ANSWER AKA 1908 Playground Project; Restore, Refresh and Renew Project; Acts of Green Program What projects are under the Global Impact Target? - ANSWER UNA-USA and Africare What community impact day takes place in January? - ANSWER Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service What community impact day takes place in February? - ANSWER Pink Goes Red for Heart Health Day What community impact day takes place in May? - ANSWER 1908 Playgrounds Mobilization Day What community impact day takes place in June? - ANSWER The Longest Day Alzheimer's Support Activities What community impact day takes place in July? - ANSWER Mental Health Awareness Day What community impact day takes place in October? - ANSWER Childhood Hunger Awareness Day When was Alpha Kappa Alpha founded? - ANSWER January 15, Where was Alpha Kappa Kappa founded? - ANSWER Washington, D.C - Howard University What are two important themes of Alpha Kappa Alpha? - ANSWER 1. Importance of the individual 2. Strength of an organization of women of ability & courage
who were the 9 original founders? - ANSWER - Ethel Hedgeman Lyle
- Anna Easter Brown
- Beulah Burke
- Lillie Burke
- Marjorie Hill
- Margret Flagg Holmes
- Lavinia Norman
- Lucy Diggs Slowe
- Marie Woolfolk Taylor who were the sophomore founders? - ANSWER - Norma E. Boyd
- Ethel Jones Mowbray
- Alice P. Murray
- Sarah Meriweather Nutter
- Harriet Terry
- Carrie Snowden
- Joanna Berry Shields who were the incorporators? - ANSWER -Norma E. Boyd -Julia E. Brooks -Ethel Jones Mowbray -Nelly May Quander -Nellie Pratt Russell -Minnie B. Smith Ethel Hedgeman Lyle - ANSWER Originator and "guiding light" of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Beulah Elizabeth Burke - ANSWER Created organization name, motto & colors Anna Easter Brown - ANSWER first treasurer of alpha chapter Lillie Burke - ANSWER co-creator of the motto Lavinia Norman - ANSWER the first constitution and bylaws committee. Oldest surviving member of the original founders Lucy Diggs Slowe - ANSWER first president; constitution and bylaws committee chair; first black female dean (Howard University); dormitory named after her Majorie Hill - ANSWER first ivy beyond the wall (died in 1909) Margaret Flagg Holmes - ANSWER Helped write the first constitution and bylaws; wrote "our founders in retrospect- by one of them"
Marie Woolfolk Taylor - ANSWER First secretary of alpha chapter. Spokesperson for the initial presentation to the Howard administration; member first constitution and bylaws committee Carrie E. Snowden - ANSWER sophomore founder. Corresponding secretary of Alpha chapter Harriet Josephine Terry - ANSWER sophomore founder; elect president of Alpha Chapter; author of "Hail Alpha Kappa Alpha" (initiation hymn) Alice P. Murray - ANSWER sophomore founder Norma Elizabeth Boyd - ANSWER sophomore founder; main incorporator; last surviving founder Joanna Berry Shields - ANSWER sophomore founder; related to Norma Boyd Ethel Jones Mowbray - ANSWER sophomore founder; incorporator, member of first Directorate; president of alpha chapter 1910 Sarah Meriweather Nutter - ANSWER sophomore founder Nellie May Quander - ANSWER President 1911-1912 and main incorporator Nellie Pratt Russell - ANSWER incorporator Minnie Beatrice Smith - ANSWER incorporator Julia E. Brooks - ANSWER incorporator M_____e H___ - ANSWER Majorie Hill, founder. L___ D___s S____ - ANSWER Lucy Diggs Slowe, founder. A___ E_____ B____ - ANSWER Anna Easter Brown, founder. L_____ B____ - ANSWER Lillie Burke, founder. B_____ E________ B___e - ANSWER Beulah Elizabeth Burke, founder. M____ W______k T_____ - ANSWER Marie Woolfolk Taylor, founder. M_______ F____ H____s - ANSWER Margaret Flagg Holmes, founder. L______a N____n - ANSWER Lavinia Norman, founder.
Grammateus - ANSWER Recording Secretary Tamiouchos - ANSWER Treasurer Anti Basileus - ANSWER Vice President Basileus - ANSWER President Graduate chapter names end with what Greek letter? - ANSWER Omega Epistoleus - ANSWER Corresponding Secretary How many regions make up Alpha Kappa Alpha Inc? - ANSWER 10 including international What is the platform for 2014-2018? - ANSWER Launching New Dimensions of Service Who designed the sorority crest? - ANSWER Phyllis Wheatley Waters What states cover the Far Western Region of AKA? - ANSWER California, Nevada, Oregon, Idaho, Arizona, Washington, Alaska, Hawaii, Utah When was the sorority first Ivy Day? - ANSWER May 25, 1909 Name all the regions of Alpha Kappa Alpha? - ANSWER -Far Western -Mid Western -Central -South Central -South Eastern -South Atlantic -North Atlantic -Mid Atlantic -Great Lakes -International Name all the membership classification - ANSWER undergraduate, graduate, life, honorary, general, associate When was Founders Week established and what was its purpose? - ANSWER Established in 1921, paying honors to the founders Define Sorority - ANSWER Society for women with select membership which is limited by the invitation of those who are already members. Who wrote the sorority pledge? - ANSWER Grace Edwards
Who developed the sorority's constitution? - ANSWER Lavinia Norman Ethel Hedgeman Lyle Margaret Flagg Holmes When did Ethel Hedgeman Lyle get the idea for a sorority for African American women?
- ANSWER Summer 1907 In what city is Alpha Kappa Alpha headquarters? - ANSWER Chicago, IL What was the sorority 1st National Service Project - ANSWER The Mississippi Health Project How many members left AKA organization and formed another sorority in 1913? - ANSWER 22 When was the first Boule? - ANSWER December 1918 What is the sorority's corporate office and address? - ANSWER 5656 S. Stoney Island Ave Chicago, IL 60637 How are chapter names derived? - ANSWER Uses Greek alphabet sequences named after the first 24 chapters, the sequence is repeated with each letter except Omega. What is the highest honor for Alpha Kappa Alpha? - ANSWER Honorary Membership Who was the first honorary member of Alpha Kappa Alpha? - ANSWER Jane Addams Membership Classification - Undergraduate - ANSWER Pursuing a Bachelor's Degree Membership Classification - Graduate - ANSWER Earned a Bachelor's degree or a professional degree Membership Classification - General - ANSWER Lives in a locality where there is no grad chapter or meets financial obligation Membership Classification - Honorary - ANSWER Membership extended by high ethical standards Membership Classification - Associate - ANSWER Left school before graduating Membership Classification - Life - ANSWER Member at least 25yrs and active 10yrs consecutively Who was the last surviving founder of Alpha Kappa Alpha? - ANSWER Norma Elizabeth Boyd
What do salmon pink and apple green represent? - ANSWER Femininity and Vitality Why wasn't Ethel Hedgeman elected as the first president of Alpha Kappa Alpha? - ANSWER The president had to be a senior. She was not a senior bc of time off due to illness. Who was the faculty member that encouraged Ethel Hedgeman's idea for a sorority for African American women? - ANSWER Ethel Tremaine Robinson Hodges - ANSWER Hostess Which original founder invited the sophomore founders to join the organization? - ANSWER Marie Woolfolk Taylor What is the sorority's first service project? Where, when, and why? - ANSWER Dressing dolls and making toys for needy children at Freeman's Hospital. Help new arrivals from Deep South adjust to nation's capital. Which charter member of ELO is still an active member and an officer elect? - ANSWER Reginia Moses ELO Community Program - Annual Health Summit (Sept) - ANSWER Focus on providing free test, screenings, and services to an underinsured, underserved part of the community. ELO Community Program - Union Station - ANSWER The sorority provides 10lbs of bacon each month. Also sponsors a blanket and coat drive annually. Provides over 200 lunches each fall. ELO Community Program - Annual Scholarship Workshop (Oct) - ANSWER Open to 9th - 12th graders and focuses on how to complete an application, write an essay, and interview. Guest speakers cover different topics and answers questions. ELO Community Program - MLK Day of Service (Jan) - ANSWER "United We Serve" provide Sunday supper to the needy veterans and military family. ELO Community Program - ASCEND - ANSWER The chapter works with John Muir H.S. to mentor young ladies on how to manage their school and personal life, develop leadership skills, and empowerment skills. ELO Community Program - Young Authors - ANSWER The chapter meets at Washington E.S. and reads to a class each week. Each year each child makes their own books. This improves children literacy.
ELO Community Program - Sister Chat (Nov) - ANSWER Inspires 15 - 18 year old ladies to find value in themselves. Opportunity to speak out, ask questions on different topics in a safe open environment. ELO Chapter Program - Power Networking Event - ANSWER Provides opportunity for African American professionals to meet, greet, and network. Also provides a way to support minority businesses. ELO Chapter Program - Fashionetta - ANSWER Number 1 Fundraising opportunity for the chapter. To give future scholarships and care for the cost of Pasadena's programs ELO Vice President 2014 - ANSWER Ruthie Hopkins ELO Recording Secretary 2014 - ANSWER Ashley Mitchell ELO Asst Recording Secretary 2014 - ANSWER Stacie Bolden ELO Corresponding Secretary 2014 - ANSWER Dana Huley ELO Treasurer 2014 - ANSWER Jasmine Evans ELO Financial Secretary 2014 - ANSWER Tameka Pyles ELO Ivy Leaf Reporter 2014 - ANSWER Elise Mallory ELO Parliament 2014 - ANSWER Desiree Weekley ELO Chaplain 2014 - ANSWER Pamela Huley ELO Sergeant At Arms 2014 - ANSWER Mina Mack ELO Members at Large 2014 - ANSWER Bonnie Sherman & Pam Hughes ELO Hostess 2014 - ANSWER Reginia Moses ELO Graduate Advisor 2014 - ANSWER Fulvia Lindsay ELO Historian 2014 - ANSWER Sharon Ross-Lemle Target III: Family Strengthening - Childhood Hunger Awareness - ANSWER Launched in partnership with local agencies, food banks, and community partners. Target III: Family Strengthening - Family Seasonal Wraps - ANSWER Collect and donate hats, gloves, socks, scarves, coats, sweaters, and other seasonal wraps for families in need.
When can the constitution and bylaws be revised? - ANSWER Every 2 years What is the difference between undergraduate and graduate chapters? - ANSWER Undergraduate chapters are established by charter to a collegiate institution or specified geographic area for college students. Graduate chapters are set up for alumnae in a specific geographic area. Define Boule - ANSWER Periodic assembly of the total membership Define Directorate - ANSWER Governing body of AKA when boule is not in session What does A.S.C.E.N.D. stand for? - ANSWER Achievement, Self-Awareness, Communication, Engagement, Networking, Developmental Skills
