June Luncheon
June 7, 2008

Event Co-Chairs: Soror Yarra Howze and Soror Terri Lewis
Social Committee Chair: Soror Pat English

Soror Lisa Issac, President of the Alpha Alpha Omega Chapter, welcomed over 50 Sorors to the June Luncheon held on Saturday, June 7th at the Grandview Golf Club in Braddock, PA to celebrate 100 Years of Growth, Strength, and Existence of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated.  The luncheon's theme, "Rooted", as explained by the Mistress of Ceremony, Soror Margaret Larkins-Pettigrew, means to become firmly established, settled, or entrenched. The theme was interwoven into all the detailed elements of the luncheon.  Entertainment, spiritual reflections, and spoken word was provided by the house band of the Shadow Lounge, Hambone-Jenkins. Soror Christina Wilds, Achievement Awards Committee Chair, presented the 2008 Achievement Award gift of $1,000 to Courtney Thompkins for her outstanding accomplishments in academics, sports, leadership, and community service. Courtney is a recent graduate of Woodland Hills High School and will be attending Delaware State University in the Fall. Tea Roses to Sorors Yarra Howze and Terri Lewis for doing such an excellent job in planning a the June Luncheon.   

Over 50 Sorors in attendance at the June Luncheon

The luncheon's theme, "Rooted", was chosen to celebrate 100 Years of Growth, Strength, and Existence of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated	Mistress of Ceremony, Soror Margaret Larkins-Pettigrew
Soror Lisa Issac, President of the Alpha Alpha Omega Chapter and Soror Christina Wilds, Achievement Awards Committee Chair with the 2008 Achievement Award recipient, Courtney Thompkins and her mother	Soror Christina Wilds reading all of the wonderful accomplishments and goals of Courtney Thompkins, the 2008 Achievement Award recipient
June Luncheon Attendees
Soror Yarra Howze, Event Co-Chair, with members of  Hambone-Jenkins (Event Performers)	June Luncheon Committee Members: Sorors Glenda Mayo, Jackie Blakey-Tate, Terri Lewis (Event Co-Chair), Yarra Howze, (Event Co-Chair), and Terry Beale