____________________________________________________________________________________ Volume XI Newsletter~ September 2011 Number VII
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated
Rho Tau Omega Chapter
2010 ~ GLOBAL LEADERSHIP THROUGH TIMELESS SERVICE ~ 2014 Greetings Sorors, I hope that each of you has enjoyed the summer and that you are geared up for a busy fall. Our calendar is full. September 14 – Deadline for Online Registration to the Northern Carolina Cluster. (There will be no on-site Registration.) September 17 - Little Miss Fashionetta Pageant October 15 - Northern Carolina Cluster November - Election of Officers for 2012-2014 December - Service Project (Adopted Family) Although there were no chapter meetings during the summer Rho Tau Omega remained busy at work: - The pageant committee, led by Soror Carolyn, conducted a cultural activity, a service project and an outing for the contestants. - The Health Initiative, led by Soror Jaycynthia, served Healthy Snacks to the students who participated in a summer enrichment program in the WCTS/NWHS building. Soror Kendra and Soror Dean attended the Leadership Conference in Atlanta, Ga. - The Rho Tau Omega Northern Carolina Cluster 2012 Committee met. The Committee prepared a routine for the Invitation that the chapter must make at the 2011 Cluster. They decided on the outfit for the Invitation, a black top and black pants with a pink or green scarf. Also, the venue for the 2012 Cluster (October 19, 20 2012) was selected, Vance-Granville Community College Civic Center. I am excited about the possibility of the reactivation of several sorors. Thank you Soror Kendra for reaching out to these sorors. Let us encourage them and welcome them back to Rho Tau Omega. Soror Carolyn will be sending you emails regarding the pageant. Also, Soror Audrey will be getting applications and other information out to you for EYL.
Continue to check emails regularly. Please remember to refer to our website www.aka-rhotauomega.org for our newsletters and calendar. Above all, remember to keep me informed about news and events. Let us continue to make Rho Tau Omega the best chapter of the best sorority!! Thank you again for all that you do !!
Magnolia Williams Clanton Global Leadership Rho Tau Omega salutes Soror Jaycynthia Robinson for taking the lead in selecting music and developing a dance routine for the Cluster 2012 Invitation and finding a selection of tops for the Invitation attire.
Timeless Service The summer was busy for Little Miss Fashionetta Contestants. On Saturday July 16 Contestants Mariah Harris, Destiny Burton, and Jasmine Cooper enjoyed a fun and rewarding day. It began with a photo opportunity. Dr. Ray Spain took portraits which will appear in the pageant Souvenir Booklet. Dr. Spain was assisted by Jamil Spain. Then, there was a cultural activity. The contestants viewed a DVD which explained the significance of Mardi Gras and showed actual parades in the city of New Orleans. They had lots of fun designing and coloring their own Mardi Gras masks. Lastly, there was the service project. Our young contestants prepared gift bags of toiletries for the residents at Magnolia Gardens Nursing Facility. At the facility they played bingo with the residents and handed out the gift bags.
j. Confirms that final arrangements have been made with the speaker or honored guest and obtains a copy of the travel arrangements for reference. (to be continued)
Upcoming Events
LMF Contestant Destiny Burton assists a resident with his Bingo card,
On August 6 the contestants’ hard work was rewarded as they, their families and friends celebrated with an outing at Fox Pond Park, Henderson, NC There, they played games and enjoyed a cookout. Rho Tau Omega salutes Soror Carolyn Spain, Pageant Chairman, and all other sorors who helped in any way for their Timeless Service.
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Final Collection date for Little Miss Fashionetta Contestants. Saturday September 10 at 10:00- 11:00 AM Snow Hill Baptist Church.
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Practice for Little Miss Fashionetta Pageant Friday September 16 6:00 – 8:00 PM WCHS Theatre.
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Chapter Walk for Better Health: Saturday September 24 9:30 AM Warren County Sports Complex.
4. Executive Committee Meeting : Tuesday September 27 6:00 PM Law Library, Warren County Court House. 5.
Northern Carolina Cluster Saturday October 15. Roxboro, NC.
Birthday Wishes to… Strategic,
SMART Corner Tips Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, Transferable
(Taken from “An Official Guide to ALPHA KAPPA ALPHA Protocol.)
Event Planning Logistics for Local Occasions: Founder’s Day Celebrations, Receptions, Major Fundraising Events The Protocol Committee works with all event committees to ensure success. 1. Pre-event planning for the Protocol Chairman or her designee: (continued from the June Newsletter.) f.
Confers with event chairman to provide written instructions, special requests, and a floor/room diagram regarding the following items: microphones, lecterns, piano and piano microphone, easels and blackboards, audiovisuals, and special lighting. g. Secures an adequate number of chapter hostesses to provide assistance. Committee members and hostesses should arrive at least one hour prior to the event. h. Prepares the dais seating chart, place cards, and dais information. i. Requests the facility management to provide special attention to the cleanliness of the lavatories before and during the event.
Soror Wadie - August 7 Soror Jennie - August 9 Soror Kendra - August 12 Soror Constance - August 17 Soror Carolyn - September 5
Happy Anniversary to… - Soror Chelsa and Honey “Do” Nathan Jennings - August 19. - Soror Jay and Honey “Do” Eddie Robinson - September 4. - Soror Wadie and Honey “Do” James Ryan – September 6. - Soror Carolyn and Honey “Do” Ray Spain -September 6.
Convalescing… - Soror Margaret Bullock. - Ms. Joyce Davis, sister of Soror Audrey.
Condolences… Soror Frances Robertson whose sister, Mrs. Linda Pitts, passed away in August.
Roses to… - Sorors Jennie Johnson Franklin and Ann Franklin for providing refreshments for the June meeting. - The Sorors who helped hand out Healthy Snack Packs during the summer enrichment program. - The Sorors who attended/helped with the Little Miss Fashionetta Cultural Activity and Service Project. - The Sorors who donated items and helped with the Miss Fashionetta Outing.
