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BOULE 2008 WASHINGTON, D.C. JULY 11-19, 2008 Attendees: Over 25,000 Sorors of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. "Were you There? Could you feel the sweet sweet spirit? Did everything stand still for you as it did for me? The Best of the Best were there! Finest of the Finest. The most successful African American women from around the globe are apart of our precious Sorority! The struggle of our founders showed it's progress. Women of all shades! Were you there to feel the excitement and the exuberance of our people? Did you say the prayer collectively? Were you in awe? Will you continue to be apart of the social action as well as the social change of our people? Our sisterly bonds are unparallel, this moment in history was a testament of that. Were you there to help set the tone for others to follow (Alpha Phi Alpha, Kappa Alpha Psi, Omega Psi Phi, Delta Sigma Theta, Phi Beta Sigma, Zeta Phi Beta, Sigma Gamma Rho, and Iota Phi Theta)? My sisters you were there because I was there!" ~Soror Tiffany Lumpkin, Alpha Alpha Omega Chapter, Pitsburgh, PA Certificate of Incorporation of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Alpha Alpha Omega Sorors meet up after the Centennial Walk with Dr. Ian Smith ADDITIONAL PICTURES
		Ethel Hedgeman’s dormitory room in Miner Hall at Howard University, Washington, D.C. Here, meetings were often held to discuss her idea of organizing a sorority.
		Sorors shutdown Pennsylvania Avenue
		Members of the Divine Nine walk to the Capitol Building to show unity
		Shop until you drop Sorors: The scene at the vendors Source: www.indmix.com

PROGRAM COMMITTEE Pat On The Back Kudos to the sorors who were able to participate in the Centennial Walk, June 28th and the Culminating Walk in D.C. Our photo was one of those selected to be featured in the Great Lakes Regional Display during Boule. Business Plan Competition Committee is looking for YOU!!. Your talents and ideas are needed. Contact Soror Arielle Drummond Program Committee will meet Tuesday, August 5th, 7pm, Denny's Restaurant, Monroeville. All are welcome Straight Talk About Money: Part 2 September 3rd , 6:15 WHHS Library Join us for an informative, lively, interactive workshop on getting our finances under control. Mr. Bomani Howze, founder of Three Rivers Investment Club, will facilitate the discussion. Calling All Sorors AKA Walkers will resume the fitness walks in September. On September 6th, walkers are to meet in front of the Woodland Hills High School Auditorium. On September 27th, the meeting place will be Reizenstein School. Walks will begin at 9:30 am. Soror Karen Hall, our fitness guru, encourages all sorors to adopt a healthier, active lifestyle. All are welcome - just show up!!	CONFERENCE INFORMATION GREAT LAKES REGION Regional Website Centennial Website Undergraduate Round-Up & Leadership Conference September 19-21, 2008 Southfield, MI Click Here for details DEADLINE: FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2008 Cluster Meeting October 10-11, 2008 Akron, OH Click Here for details DEADLINE: WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2008 NATIONAL National Website Centennial Website Centennial Boule July 11- 18, 2008 Washington, D.C. ~Taken from the Ivy Leaf Winter Edition 2007 Page 3 Per capita and/ or reactivation fees* must be received in Corporate Office by February 1, 2008 in order for a member to be eligible to participate in the Boule* Registration must be received in the Corporate Office by April 15, 2008. Late charges will apply after April 15th. Any registrations postmarked after April 30th will not be processed NO on-site registration

2nd ANNUAL TOP HAT SALUTE TO MOTHERS OF DISTINCTION (Mother Daughter Tea) APRIL 13, 2008 Rodef Shalom 4:00 PM Event Chair: Soror Lee Nicklos Event Co-Chairs: Sorors Madelyn Hairston-Giddens and Dorothy Debow The Mother Daughter Tea featuring Top Hat Salute to Mothers of Distinction and Showcasing Talented Area Youth was held on Sunday, April 13 at the Rodef Shalom Congregation in Oakland. All of the well dressed Sorors and guests at the sold out event, enjoyed tea served by Golden Sorors, fresh fruit, cookies and musical selections by talented youth from the Jazz Trio of Pittsburgh Perry Traditional Academy and pianist, Aisha Henderson in the Freehoff Hall before heading over to the auditorium for the awards presentation. The diversified eight Mothers of Distinction Awardees made significant contributions in their professional fields that embraces the precepts of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. “Service to All Mankind.” The awardees included Mrs. Sharon Brentley, Mrs. Viola, Burgess, Mrs. Ophelia Coleman, Dr. Angela Ford, Mrs. Debra Germany, Mrs. Janis Wilson, Dr. Lorraine Wilson, and Reverend Diane Zigler. Soror Westlynn Davis, the Mistress of Ceremony, highlighted each of the womens' accomplishments and contributions to the Greater Pittsburgh community. Also, beautiful millinery was provided by A Women’s Touch. Golden Sorors (50+ years of Service) Seated-Mary J. Page, Elise Bennet, Edna Hamlin, Alma Burgess, Madelyn Hairston-Giddens Standing- Lee Nicklos, Gelora Wilson, Martha Hunt, Delores Gaines, Mary H. Page, Mildred Glenn		Soror Lee Nicklos; Event Chair, Ophelia Colman; Mother of Distinction Awardee, Soror Dorothy Debow; Event Co-Chair
		Viola Burgess; Mother of Distinction Awardee and Soror Christina Wilds; President of Ivy Charitable Endowment Foundation
		Dr. Lorraine Wilson; Mother of Distinction Awardee and Soror Lee Nicklos; Event Chair

BLACK COLLEGE TOUR SHOWER MARCH 5, 2008 WOODLAND HILLS HIGH SCHOOL 6:00 PM Program and Achievement Award Committees are proud to announce the two sponsorship recipients of the Black College Tour, Preston Davis and Taylor Jackson, which were selected by NEED. The students received gift bags filled with traveling supplies, cameras, and monetary gifts from individual chapter members. In addition to the lovely gifts, the students have been asked to come to a future chapter meeting and share their experience and photos of the Black College Tour.
Donna Pollard (VP of Program) and Christina Wilds (Achievement Committee Chair) introduce the students to the Chapter. Mr. Preston Davis, a 10th grader from Northside Urban Pathways School and Ms. Taylor Jackson, a 11th grader from Woodland Hills High School.	Christina Wilds (Co-Chair), Preston Davis, Lisa Issac (President), Taylor Jackson, Donna Pollard (Co-Chair) Black College Tour Recipient, Preston Davis and his mother with Sorors Christina Wilds, Lisa Issac, and Donna Pollard when he came back to give the report on his trip

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