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Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incâ, Zeta Alpha Omega Chapter Installation of Officers

Alpha Kappa Alpha (AKA) Sorority, Inc.â, was founded on January 15, 1908 with a vision to be the premier unique sisterhood of distinguished professional women united to serve humankind. The International President, Glenda Glover, PhD, has outlined international programs under the theme, “Exemplifying Excellence Through Sustainable Service.”

On December 14, 2019, the installation of officers occurred for Zeta Alpha Omega Chapter for a two-year term.  AKA’s signature program is #CAPsm, which focuses on motivating and assisting youth through the college admission process, along with five target programs and seven community impact days.
 

HBCU support, health and wellness, the arts, and economic well-being are among the critical issues impacting the quality of life of African Americans that will be addressed over the next two years. President Andrea Price stated: “As we begin our 112th year, we have partnered with international, national and local organizations to provide an impact in our local communities.” This 2020 and 2021 administration’s theme is “Protecting our Legacy, Protecting our Pearls.”

Price added, “We will continue the legacy of our Founders by following our sorority documents to minimize risk to our members and make a meaningful impact on the communities we serve.”

Our Founders’ Day celebration will occur on Saturday, February 29, 2020, at 12 noon at Heather Downs Country Club. Tickets are $45 can be purchased through PayPal (www.zetaalphaomega.com) on the chapter website until February 15, 2020. The theme is “Black Girls Rock and Exemplify Excellence.”

The next Community Impact Day focusing on women’s health is Pink Goes Red for Heart Health on Friday, February 7, 2020. The public is invited to join the AKAs for an aerobic fitness party at Keyser Elementary School from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Donations are accepted.

The chapter officers are President Andrea Price; Vice President Treva Jeffries; Recording Secretary Marcia Brown; Treasurer Paula Martin; Financial Secretary Katrina Barry; Assistant Recording Secretary Alexii Collins; Assistant Treasurer Jacalyn Brown; Assistant Financial Secretary Malinda Prowell; Corresponding Secretary Cheryl Phillips; Official Hostess Pamela Green-Jones; Sergeant-at-Arms Onetha Fields-Pearson; Parliamentarian Lisa McDuffie; Public Relations Reporter Donnetta Carter; Historian Mary Dawson; Graduate Advisor for Alpha Lambda (uToledo); Graduate advisor for Iota Iota (BGSU); Archivist Margaret Huntley; Chaplain Katina Johnson; Attendance Registrar Jasmine Fedrick; Member-at-Large Frances Collins, PhD and Connection (community outreach) Coordinator Morgannia Dawson. The Great Lakes Region, Northern Ohio/Western Pennsylvania Cluster Coordinator is Lisa Dubose, PhD.
 

 

   
   


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