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1 | Page Launching New Dimensions: Xi Zeta Omega Chapter Tea Rose Tribune April 2017 Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® Xi Zeta Omega Chapter (ΞΖΩ) Sorors, thank you for all of your service and great work during March Madness! Xi Zeta Omega was busy and our bracket was full! Sorors made it happen, from our Chapter Summit to the Youth Service Awards and Youth Oratorical Contest. At our Chapter Summit, more than 60 sorors enjoyed a day of fun and fellowship. The day started off with a lively and fun game of XZO AKAJeopardy. Soror Alicia Johnson served as host and we had our very own Wheel of Fortune Vana White in Soror L’Ornya Bowie. We had three teams of contestants, named Pink, Green, and Pearl. They competed against each other to earn the championship title and bragging rights for scoring the most points as they correctly answered questions about the history of Xi Zeta Omega Chapter and The Ivy Foundation. Each team had a Golden, Silver, and soror with fewer than 15 years of service. After the opening game, sorors broke out into workshops where they enjoyed informative and interactive sessions on The Ivy Foundation, Parliamentary Procedures, and "So You Want to Run for Office." Congrats to Soror Candace’ Jackson! She won the campaign challenge for her “PEARLSonal” presentation. Soror Candace’ shared her vision for the sorority and our community. The afternoon session began with a great team building activity by the Membership and Sisterly Relations Committees. The closing workshops included a presentation by Soror Cheryl Petty Garnett (IGO) of the Ivy Vine Charities in Prince George’s County. Many thanks to Soror Beverly Fields, Protocol Chair, for her lively discussion and test on the do’s and don’ts of attire, etiquette, and all things AKA protocol. Our full day ended with an emotional and heart-felt message from Soror Kendra Brown, who reminded us to move forward when “sisterhood doesn’t work.” It was a very special moment and perfect ending to the day. Let me extend my heartfelt gratitude to every soror who served on the Summit planning committee to make it a success. I would also like to give a special acknowledgement to Sorors Judy Brown and Greer Gavins for chairing the 2017 Youth Oratorical & Arts and Youth Service Awards program. We had more than 10 students/groups participate and awarded more than $2,000 in cash prizes. We continue to do great things in Launching New Dimensions. Lastly, I want to thank our Pearls of Service, a.k.a. the leadership and executive committees, for rising above and answering the call to service. In service! Soror Daphne TABLE OF CONTENTS Chapter Spotlight pg. 2-3 Executive pg. 4 Program pg. 5-6 Membership pg. 7-10 OTHER Stay In Touch pg. 11 EAF Campaign pg. 13 Sisterly Relations Committee pg. 13 2017 Chapter Calendar pg. 14 Tea Rose Tribune Submissions: Newsletter submissions are due by the 15th of each month. No submissions will be accepted after the deadline. Please send submissions to: [email protected]
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Tea Rose Tribune April 2017
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated®
Xi Zeta Omega Chapter (ΞΖΩ)
Sorors, thank you for all of your service and great work during March Madness!
Xi Zeta Omega was busy and our bracket was full! Sorors made it happen, from our Chapter Summit to the Youth Service Awards and Youth Oratorical Contest. At our Chapter Summit, more than 60 sorors enjoyed a day of fun and fellowship. The day started off with a lively and fun game of XZO AKAJeopardy. Soror Alicia Johnson served as host and we had our very own Wheel of Fortune Vana
White in Soror L’Ornya Bowie. We had three teams of contestants, named Pink, Green, and Pearl. They competed against each other to earn the championship title and bragging rights for scoring the most points as they correctly answered questions about the history of Xi Zeta Omega Chapter and The Ivy Foundation. Each team had a Golden, Silver, and soror with fewer than 15 years of service.
After the opening game, sorors broke out into workshops where they enjoyed informative and interactive sessions on The Ivy Foundation, Parliamentary Procedures, and "So You Want to Run for Office." Congrats to Soror Candace’ Jackson! She won the campaign challenge for her “PEARLSonal” presentation. Soror Candace’ shared her vision for the sorority and our community. The afternoon session began with a great team building activity by the Membership and
Sisterly Relations Committees. The closing workshops included a presentation by Soror Cheryl Petty Garnett (IGO) of the Ivy Vine Charities in Prince George’s County. Many thanks to Soror Beverly Fields, Protocol Chair, for her lively discussion and test on the do’s
and don’ts of attire, etiquette, and all things AKA protocol. Our full day ended with an emotional and heart-felt message from Soror
Kendra Brown, who reminded us to move forward when “sisterhood doesn’t work.” It was a very special moment and perfect ending to the day. Let me extend my heartfelt gratitude to every soror who served on the Summit planning committee to make it a success.
I would also like to give a special acknowledgement to Sorors Judy
Brown and Greer Gavins for chairing the 2017 Youth Oratorical & Arts and Youth Service Awards program. We had more than 10 students/groups participate and awarded more than $2,000 in cash prizes.
We continue to do great things in Launching New Dimensions. Lastly, I want to thank our Pearls of Service, a.k.a. the
leadership and executive committees, for rising above and answering the call to service.
In service! Soror Daphne
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Chapter Spotlight pg. 2-3
Executive pg. 4
Program pg. 5-6
Membership pg. 7-10
OTHER
Stay In Touch pg. 11
EAF Campaign pg. 13
Sisterly Relations
Committee pg. 13
2017 Chapter Calendar
pg. 14
Tea Rose Tribune Submissions: Newsletter submissions are due by the 15th of each month. No submissions will be accepted after the deadline. Please send submissions to: [email protected]
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2017 Chapter Spotlight: Celebrating Thirty-Five Years of Our Sisterhood and Service (1987-2017) Thirty-Five Phenomenal Facts about
Xi Zeta Omega Chapter
Every month in 2017, we will feature a few facts about our amazing Chapter. See previous newsletters, and stay tuned for more!
12) Soror Maggalean W. Weston was the seventh Basileus and served from 2007 –
2009. She was initiated into Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. in the Delta Epsilon
Chapter at Norfolk State University in Norfolk, VA. During her term, Xi Zeta
Omega received the ESP Centennial Program Award for The Economic Keys to
Success Platform.
13) Soror Sabrina E. Williams was the eighth Basileus and served from 2010 – 2013.
She was initiated into Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. in Alpha Chapter at
Howard University in Washington, DC. During her term, she established three ad
hoc committees, including the Basileus Advisory Council, the Pearl Capital
Campaign Committee, and the Leadership AKAdemy.
14) Soror Alicia D. Johnson was the ninth Basileus and served from 2014-2016. She
was initiated into Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. in Mu Pi Chapter at Spelman
College in Atlanta, GA. During her term, Xi Zeta Omega received special
recognition at the 2014 Boule for implementing innovative and impactful programs
in support of the American Kidney Fund. Soror Alicia spearheaded efforts, like the
21-Day Prayer Project and the Sisterly Prayer Circle, within the chapter for sorors
to support each other during life challenges.
15) Soror Daphne Doyle Benbow is the tenth and current Basileus, serving from
2016 to the present. She is the first Basileus initiated into Alpha Kappa Alpha
Sorority, Inc. through Xi Zeta Omega Chapter. Under her leadership, the chapter
implemented an electronic check-in system, online dues payment options, and
designed the first chapter logo.
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35th Anniversary: 35 Acts of Kindness
In honor of our chapter's 35 years of service, we are asking all sorors to
document 35 Acts of Kindness for our memoirs by the end of the year. You may
document any way you choose, i.e. using words, poems, pictures, hashtags. It's
completely up to you.
As you are going through the month giving back to others and our community, simply
make a note of the act or take a photo of yourself and other sorors involved. Stop by the Pinky Projects table at chapter meetings through the end-of-the-year and just let us
know. We will take care of the rest. At our end-of-the-year event, we will honor those
sorors with the most documented acts of kindness and the biggest hearts for sharing
themselves with others. What’s most important is that you HAVE FUN!!
#wehelpeachother #35actsofkindness #XZOgives
You may also email your acts of kindness to Tracy Harrison, [email protected].
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EXECUTIVE
Launching New Dimensions REGIONAL LEVEL
NARC B-More Fit Challenge
Do you have a Fit-Bit? Join the NARC B-More Fit Challenge! Sign up under NARC B-
More Fit on Thursday, April 27th to enter the challenge that will be held on April 28th
and 29th. Will you put in the most steps? Please support this event, as it is led and
coordinated by our very own Soror (Dr.) Uche Wosu, the NAR Ask A Doc. STAY FIT DURING NORTH ATLANTIC REGIONAL CONFERENCE
Get your work out on during NARC! Friday, April 28th come and learn a Regional Stroll
and on Saturday, April 29th bop to the sounds of Go-Go and work out with Dani Tucker,
CEO and fitness instructor of Go-Go Fitness. Classes start at 6:00 am. Stay tuned for the
location.
HOW TO BE FIT, FABULOUS, AND FIERCE
Xi Zeta Omega Chapter’s own Soror (Dr.) Uche Wosu will hold her workshop Saturday,
April 29th at 9:00am. Let’s come out to support Soror Uche and learn excellent tips on
living a healthy and well-balanced life!
CHAPTER LEVEL
CHAPTER MEETING
Date: Saturday, April 1, 2017
Time: 1:00pm – 3:30pm
Location: The IDEA Public Charter School
Address: 1027 45th Street, NE, Washington, DC 20019
CHAPTER PHOTO RE-DO!
Date: Saturday, April 1, 2017 Time: 12:15pm (Arrive by 12:00pm)
Please wear all black with pink and/or green scarf. CHAPTER BUSINESS HOURS
Date: Saturday, April 1, 2017
Effective now through December 2017
Time: 12:30pm-1:45pm
All financial transactions, purchases or other business will only be conducted during this
time.
CHAPTER CHATTER IS BACK!
Join us just before chapter meetings and share your chatter (engagements, promotions,
births, new business ventures, praise reports, etc.).
Date: Every chapter meeting
Time: 12:40pm-12:50pm
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PROGRAM Submitted: Soror Jacqueline McGlen, Program Chair
“’CAUSE It’s My Birthday” 2017 campaign Target I Educational Enrichment
Target III Family Strengthening
“Happiness doesn’t result from what we get. Happiness comes from what we give.” Dr. Ben Carson
Turn in your filled backpack at the Program Committee table at the monthly chapter meeting. You will receive a birthday token of thanks for donating to this campaign.
For more information, contact one of the project coordinators:
• Soror Ivana Williams - [email protected] • Soror Crystal Lloyd Williams- [email protected] • Soror Brendolyn McCarty-Jones - [email protected]
BeCAUSE It’s Your Birthday…thank you for your service to all mankind!
Give BACK on your birthday just be’CAUSE! Donation of at least ONE (1) backpack per soror filled with the
following items during the month of your birthday: • School Supplies for elementary school students:
o One (1) pack of #2 pencils o One (1) pack of blue or black ink pens o One (1) wide ruled composition book
o One (1) glue stick o One (1) plastic pocket folders o One (1) pack of 12 count non-toxic crayons o One (1) ruler
• Seasonal Wraps for youth ages 6-10 - Two (2) seasonal wraps
such as: o Scarves, hats, gloves, socks, insulated garments (i.e. thermal
undergarments) • Childhood Hunger donation of ONE (1) $20 grocery gift card
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Target I – EDUCATIONAL ENRICHMENT
A.S.C.E.N.D Youth Enrichment Program
Date: Saturday, April 8, 2017
Time: 12:30pm
Where: Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Washington- FBR Branch at The ARC
Address: 1901 Mississippi Avenue, SE, Washington, DC 20020
Contact: Soror Anita Walls, Chair – [email protected] or
301-466-6587.
All sorors are welcome and invited to join us at our monthly sessions.
Target II – HEALTH PROMOTION
Community Impact: Mental Health Awareness Day Xi Zeta Omega, Rho Mu Omega, and Xi Omega Chapters, in addition to Alpha Omega
Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, are hosting a Mental Health Awareness Program for
our NAMI Community Impact Day.
The event is for youth ages 13-18. They will create public service
announcements about mental health
stigma, bullying, or other mental
health issues using rap, dance, spoken
word, and other art forms.
DC students are eligible to receive two
hours of community service credit.
Share with your youth church group,
Boys and Girls Club, Boy Scouts, etc.
Date: April 8, 2017
Time: 2:00pm – 5:00pm
Where: Kingsbury Center
Address: 5000 14th Street NW,
Washington, DC
Register, HERE.
Contact: Soror Uche Wosu
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MEMBERSHIP Submitted: Soror L’Ornya Bowie, Membership Chair
2nd Annual Chapter Chat and Chew:
2017 North Atlantic Regional Conference
Date: Friday, April 28
Time: 6:30pm–8:30pm
Where: Cava Mezze Restaurant
Address: 1302 Fleet Street, Baltimore, MD
RSVP by April 13th. This event is for Xi Zeta Omega sorors only.
Register, HERE. http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0e4aa4ac2aa7f49-20171
Congratulations Soror Patricia West on being our newest Golden Soror!
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APRIL
SORORS OF THE MONTH
Congratulations Soror Nicole Simmons
Nicole’s leadership with the Chapter of the Year NARC has been
amazing especially considering the fact that she had a baby in the
midst of it all! Our committee wouldn't be as successful as it has
been without her.
Thank you to the following sorors for their support and behind-the-scenes work of the chapter’s 35th Anniversary Sisterhood and Service Summit!
Tracey Harrison Rhonda Caver-Holmes Judy Brown
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Janis Willard-Robinson Janice Jackson Nickita Harrison
Joy Robertson Olivia Holmes Sharon Jones
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HAPPY (APRIL) BIRTHDAY SORORS! Tracey Dobbins – 3
Necole Washington – 9 Erica White-Dunston – 9
Ashley Harris – 11 Debbie-Anne Reese – 11 Sheena Hutchinson – 15
Jacqueline Jiles – 16 Earline Davis –20
Chavon Blackburn Onumah – 26 Maggalean Weston – 26
Debra Flowers – 27 Andria Caruthers Wilkerson – 27
Greer Gavins – 29 Lia Jones – 29
Nickita Harrison – 30 Raven Featherstone -27
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STAY IN TOUCH EMAILS AND SOCIAL MEDIA ADDRESSES
Please refer to and use Committee emails and not
sorors’ individual emails for sorority business:
News/Announcements
Newsletter Submissions are due on the 15th of each month [email protected]
Pearl Points Bulletin Submissions are due every Friday [email protected] (SUBJECT LINE: PPB)
MarComm Facebook - Xi Zeta Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated®
Instagram - @XiZetaOmegaAKA
Photo Gallery Submissions and request for Marketing support
Sisterly Relations
Technology Committee
Please put [email protected] and [email protected] in
your Contacts so that you can receive Chapter and Foundation news,
information, and email blasts.
Ideas for the Chapter
Have a powerful idea that you would like to lead in Launching New Dimensions? Send to [email protected]
VIA MAIL Xi Zeta Omega Chapter
P.O. Box 56492
Washington, DC 20040
The Ivy Foundation
P.O. Box 56359
Washington, DC 20040
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ADDRESS CHANGES…SORORS ON THE MOVE
Has your address changed since October 2016?
Submit changes to [email protected] and
ARTICLES
COMMITTEE ANNOUNCEMENTS
FLYERS
REMINDERS
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EDUCATIONAL ADVANCEMENT FOUNDATION EAF 2017 Donation Campaign
Thanks to all sorors who donated $35.00 in
honor of the chapter's 35th
Anniversary during the month of March!
Soror Bonita Coe
Soror Linda Felton Soror Ora Darby
Soror J.Z. Williams Soror Ora Brown Tilgham
Soror Denise Shell
Soror Bridgette Kincaid Soror Cassandra Spears
Soror Paula Mitchell Soror Patricia West
Almost there...........
Still Counting on You to Make Your $35.00 Donation!
Contact: Soror Janice Jackson
EAF Chapter Captain – [email protected].
SISTERLY RELATIONS This month, we will be celebrating Generational Bonding with our Undergraduates.
If you would like to showcase an item that you received during your initiation to share
what was popular during your time (such as a pin, jewelry, artifact, scarf, or t-shirt),
please bring your items by 12:00pm before the start of April chapter meeting.
In May, we will celebrate our legacies! We will have a Legacy reception before the May
meeting at noon and participate in the legacy parade. Please RSVP to Soror Roz Aker-Black by April 15, 2017 at [email protected].
Contact: Soror Roselyn (Roz) Aker-Black, [email protected]
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2017 TENTATIVE/PROPOSED
DATES AND IMPORTANT REMINDERS as of April 2017
2017
April • Chapter Photo Re-Do; Saturday, April 1, 12:15pm
• ASCEND Program in collaboration with the Boys & Girls
Club of Greater Washington: Saturday, April 8, 12:30pm,
WDC
• AKA/NAMI Awareness Day (Community Impact Day) (Health
Promotion) joint activity with Xi Omega and Rho Mu Omega
Chapters: Saturday, April 8, 2:00pm
• ($) Tea Rose Cotillion – Sunday, April 15: Omni
Shoreham Hotel, Washington, DC
• ($) North Atlantic Regional Conference: Baltimore, MD, April 28-30;
• ($) NARC Chapter’s Chat & Chew: Friday, April 28, 6:30pm:
Cava Mezze 1302 Fleet Street, Baltimore, MD
May • ASCEND Program in collaboration with the Boys & Girls
Club of Greater Washington: Saturday, May 11, 12:30pm,
WDC
• Program Impact Day: AKA 1908 Playground Project; Saturday, May 20
June • ASCEND Program in collaboration with the Boys & Girls
Club of Greater Washington: Saturday, June 10, 12:30pm,
WDC
• ($15.00 per person) 35th Anniversary: XZO Family Fun
Day (picnic); Sorors’ cost is paid by the Chapter; $15.00 is cost per family members and friends, over
the age of four: Fort Lincoln Park, Saturday, June 10
• ($) The Ivy Foundation presents Men Who Cook: UDC
Student Center, WDC; Sunday, June 11, 3:00pm
• The Longest Day (Alzheimer’s Association) (Health
Promotion) Sunrise Prayer, Caregiver card mailings and
“Walk to End Alzheimer’s”
July • ($) AKA Leadership Conference: Las Vegas, NV; July 13-16,
2017.
December • ($55.00 per person) 35th Anniversary: A Salute to Our Living Legends and Partner Recognition Luncheon;
Sunday, December 9 open to sorors and the public.
