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Tea Rose Tribune March 2017
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated®
Xi Zeta Omega Chapter (ΞΖΩ)
Welcome to March Madness sorors!
As many of you know, March is a time of basketball fervor. People from around the world view college basketball in anticipation comparable to the Super Bowl. For Xi Zeta
Omega, our March Madness Chapter meeting will be filled with fun, excitement, and something a little different just like the scores and winners in college basketball.
In an effort to showcase “other” committees that usually do not present monthly, we will feature a few of those “little
known” committees and share what they do and who chairs them.
The Executive Committee wants to ensure that we are giving all of our leaders an opportunity to share the great things their committees are doing and how you can support and/or
join them. This is your opportunity to get in a “bracket” and serve our Chapter and our community.
Expect fun! Expect to see something new! Expect to see and hear how Xi Zeta Omega Chapter is Launching New Dimensions! Come ready to cheer for the home teams!
In service!
Soror Daphne and your 2017 Pearls of
Leadership
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Chapter Spotlight pg. 2-4
Executive pg. 5
Program pg. 6-7
Membership pg. 8-10
OTHER
Stay In Touch pg. 11
EAF Campaign pg. 13
Technology Committee
pg. 14
Sisterly Relations
Committee pg. 14
2017 Chapter Calendar
pg. 15
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!
8) Soror Rosemarie Brooks was installed as the first Basileus of Xi Zeta Omega at the
time of its chartering on January 16, 1982 and served until 1985. She was initiated
into Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® at the illustrious Alpha Chapter at
Howard University in Washington, DC. Did you know…the Xi Zeta Omega newsletter
was established during her term.
9) Soror Rosalie Holmes Stroman was Xi Zeta Omega’s fourth Basileus and served from
1994-1997. She was initiated into Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® in
the Gamma Upsilon Chapter at the majestic Savannah State College (now
University), in Savannah GA. Did you know…during her term Xi Zeta Omega
received the North Atlantic Region Chapter of the Year recognition for four
consecutive years to include first place in 1994, 1995, and 1996; and third place in
1997.
10) Soror Ora M. Darby was Xi Zeta Omega’s fifth Basileus and served from 1998-
2001. She was initiated into Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® in the
Gamma Theta Chapter at the great Hampton Institute (now University), in
Hampton, VA. Did you know…during her term, Xi Zeta Omega received first place
for a Large Chapter in the North Atlantic Region and she moved the Chapter into
the “digital age of technology.”
11) Soror Beverly Ann Fields was the sixth Basileus and served from 2002-2005. She
was initiated into Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® in the Nu Beta Chapter
at Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta, GA. Did you know…during her term,
Xi Zeta Omega awarded over $53,000 in scholarships to deserving youth in the
metropolitan area through the Ivy Foundation and for the first time Xi Zeta Omega
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submitted proposed amendments to the International Constitution and Bylaws
Committee.
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 are
welcome to document any way you choose, i.e. using words, poems, pictures, hash tags. 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].
Purchase your 35th Anniversary tee!
• Final date to place order for your tee will be at the March Chapter meeting.
• Tees are women’s tees.
• Sizes/Cost: Small-XL: $21.00
• Sizes/Cost: 2X-3X: $23.00
• Checks payable to: Xi Zeta Omega Chapter
• Online payment option is available via the Members’ Only Section of the Chapter’s
website – www.akaxzo.com.
NOTE: If you have challenges accessing the Members’ Only Section, please
contact the Technology Committee – [email protected].
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EXECUTIVE Launching New Dimensions REGIONAL LEVEL
86th NORTH ATLANTIC REGIONAL CONFERENCE PROPOSED BYLAW AMENDMENTS
Sorors, please download and bring your copy to the March chapter meeting. Copies will
not be distributed. Access the proposed bylaws, HERE. 2017 AKA DAY AT THE CAPITOL – ANNAPOLIS, MD
Advocate * Connect * Organize * Network
This day of advocacy began in 1987 as a reception to honor two Sorors Juanita Miller and
Gloria G. Lawlah who had been elected as delegates to the Maryland legislature in the Fall
of 1996. Our 27th North Atlantic Regional Director, Erma W. Barron was instrumental in
leading the way for what we now know as the AKA Day in Annapolis.
Join us on Thursday, March 9, 2017
Online registration is available on the North Atlantic Regional website -
www.akanorthatlantic.com - until March 2, 2017. There will be NO paper registration nor on-site registration.
CHAPTER LEVEL
CHAPTER MEETING
Date: Saturday, March 4, 2017
Time: 1:00pm-3:30pm
Location: The IDEA Public Charter School
Address: 1027 45th Street, NE, Washington, DC 20019
SMILE! CHAPTER PHOTO
Date: Saturday, March 4, 2017
Time: 12:00pm-12:15pm
• Please arrive by 11:50am.
• Attire is all black with pink and/or green scarf.
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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, March 11
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 are invited to attend
2017 Youth Service Awards and
Youth Oratorical Contest Join Xi Zeta Omega Chapter for a two-part academic contest with a chance to win more than $2,000 in scholarship funds.
Date: Sunday, March 19
Time: 1:30pm-3:00pm
Where: District Office of Cable Television, Film, Music and
Entertainment Address: 200 I Street SE, Washington, DC 20003
RSVP: [email protected] by Monday, March 13th.
Contact: Soror Judy Brown - [email protected]
Free and open to the public.
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MEMBERSHIP Submitted: Soror L’Ornya Bowie, Membership Chair
Ivy Pearl Book Club Year of Yes by Shonda Rhimes Date: Saturday, March 25 Time: 2:00pm–4:00pm
Location: Chevy Chase Neighborhood Library
Address: 5625 Connecticut Avenue NW, Washington, DC
NOTE: There are two libraries on Connecticut Avenue so please be mindful of the address. Light lunch provided.
RSVP by Saturday, March 18th.
RSVP on Eventbrite, HERE.
Chapter Name Badges are back! Chapter Name Badges will be on sale again at the March chapter meeting. Badges are either $12 or $15. Payments by cash (exact change is appreciated) or check will be
accepted.
2nd Annual Chapter Chat and Chew: 2017 North Atlantic Regional
Conference
Date: Friday, April 29
Time: 6:30pm – 8:30pm Location: 2017 NARC; Baltimore, MD
More details will be shared at the March chapter meeting.
Reconnecting with our Treasured Pearls The Membership Committee needs your help locating and contacting our
Treasured Pearls. If you have any information about the sorors below, contact
Soror L'Ornya Bowie at [email protected] or 240-58-6158.
Alfreda Black
Anne K. Williams
Audrey Harrod
Clemme N. Saxon
Carol Janerette Celestine Cheek
Cheryl Coleman-Hall
Delores D. Landry
Eulah Ward
Florence Lindsay
Gloria Kearney
Hattie Strayhorm
Jessie Colson Lenora Thomas
Lorraine T. Faxio
Louise O'Hara Whittington
Muriel Yager
Nan Hemphill
Roberta McLeod
Rosemarie Brooks
Shirley Hatton Theresa Green Reed
Virginia Major
Wanda Coleman
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Congratulations Soror Carolyn Bryant, our Newest Golden Soror!
SOROR OF THE MONTH Congratulations
Soror J.Z. Williams
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HAPPY (MARCH) BIRTHDAY SORORS!
Melanie Curry – 1
Camille Morrison – 8 Courtney Coffee – 11
Tina Johnson – 11 Wendy Parker Hughes – 20
Shaunia Carlyle – 21
Jeanice Stewart – 21 Monica Arrington –27
Brenda Neal – 29
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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
Thank you sorors for helping us to celebrate EAF Month and the Chapter's 35 years of
service. The first phase of our 2017 EAF Chapter campaign raised $1,645.00. Your
donations are meeting the needs of others through scholarships, fellowships, grants, and community assistance programs.
If you were not able to make your $35.00 donation in honor of the Chapter's 35th
Anniversary in February, you still have an opportunity to make a donation at the March
chapter meeting. Sorors who make a donation will receive a special EAF pen for
supporting EAF.
Contact: Soror Janice Jackson, EAF Chapter Captain – [email protected].
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TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE The National Pan-Hellenic Council will host two Spring Webinars, and all Divine Nine
members are invited to participate. The workshops are as follows:
Greek Gathering
Audience Type: Graduates/Alumni
Presenter: Felecia Shepherd
Date: March 5, 2017 Time: 9:00pm EST
http://www.anymeeting.com/PIID=EC59DA8081483D
United for Service
Audience Type: All
Presenter: Stacy Jones
Date: March 21, 2017
Time: 8:30pm EST
http://www.anymeeting.com/PIID=EC59DA8081483F SISTERLY RELATIONS Calling all Diamond, Golden, and Silver sorors, in March, we are showering you with love!
The Sisterly Relations theme for March is encouraging us to acknowledge your years of
dedication to the sorority. We will acknowledge you all directly after the chapter picture
Saturday, March 4 at 12:00-12:30pm. We will have special seating for you at the
meeting! Thank you again for your years of service to our great sorority!
Next Sisterly Relations meeting will be held: Tuesday, March 21st at 7:00pm.
Contact: Soror Roselyn (Roz) Aker-Black, [email protected]
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2017 TENTATIVE/PROPOSED DATES AND IMPORTANT REMINDERS
as of February 2017
2017
March • ASCEND Program in collaboration with the Boys & Girls
Club of Greater Washington: Saturday, March 11,
12:30pm, WDC
• ($10.00 per soror) 35th Anniversary: Sisterhood &
Service Summit (Chapter retreat) – Saturday, March 11: Silver Spring Civic Center
• Signature Xi Zeta Omega Program event: 2017 Youth
Oratorical Contest and Youth Service Awards –
Sunday, March 19; FREE and open to the public. Please RSVP at [email protected]
• Membership: Ivy Pearl Book Club: Saturday, March 25
April • ASCEND Program in collaboration with the Boys & Girls
Club of Greater Washington: Saturday, April 8, 12:30pm,
WDC
• AKA/NAMI Awareness Day (Community Impact Day)
(Health Promotion) joint activity with Xi Omega and Rho
Mu Omega Chapters
• ($) Tea Rose Cotillion – Sunday, April 15: Omni
Shoreham Hotel, Washington, DC
• ($) North Atlantic Regional Conference: Baltimore, MD,
April 28-30; Look for info on the Chapter’s Chat & Chew
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;
Tentative 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
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• 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
December • ($55.00 per person) 35th Anniversary: A Salute to
Our Living Legends and Partner Recognition
Luncheon; open to sorors and the public.
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