Alpha Alpha Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.

FOUNDERS' DAY CELEBRATION
February 20-22, 2010
Churchhill County Club

Churchhill, PA - Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc., Alpha Alpha Omega Chapter celebrated the origin of this illustrious organization on the weekend of February 19 – 21, with the Great Lakes Regional Director Schylbea J. Hopkins.

This spectacular weekend began with a reception hosted by the Ivy Charitable Endowment of Pittsburgh, Inc, the 501 (c)(3) charitable arm of Alpha Alpha Omega Chapter. The reception, held at the historic Priory in Pittsburgh’s North Side, honored community leaders and organizations recognized for their contributions to our communities and lives. Honored were Actor Bill Nunn and the Manchester Craftmen’s Guild for their contributions

in the Arts; Business owner Debbie Hickman and the Rita’s Italian Ice for their contributions in Business; Director Patricia Bluett and NEED for their contributions in Education; Executive Director Floyd Cephas and East Liberty Family Health Center for their contributions in Health; and Police Officer Brenda Tate and Mt. Ararat Community Activity Center for their contributions in Humanities.

On Saturday, the celebration continued at the William Penn Hotel in downtown Pittsburgh where Alpha Kappa Alpha members

from numerous chapters received words of encouragement and support as Regional Director Hopkins delivered a speech entitled, “Unity in the Community”. Lora Bynum of the Rho Rho Chapter (Indiana University of Pennsylvania) was presented with the LaRue Frederick Undergraduate Achievement Award.

On Sunday, we worshipped at Mt. Ararat Baptist Church in Pittsburgh’s East Liberty section. As part of their Black History Month celebration, Rev. Dr. William H. Curtis and the congregation of Mt. Ararat Baptist Church welcomed us with a spiritual and historical sermon.

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc., Alpha Alpha Omega Chapter in conjunction with NEED’s Black College Tour provided support for students to travel to historical Black Colleges (HBC’s) on the southeast coast. On March 3, 2010, the Achievement Awards Committee hosted high school students, Brianna Ware, Westinghouse High School and Darryl Bryant, Brashear High School, and their parents at a reception at Woodland Hills High School. During the reception, Ware and Bryant met with members of Alpha Alpha Omega, some of which graduated from the HBC’s and provided fond memories. At the conclusion of the reception, Ware and Bryant received $300 to assist them with their traveling expenses.

HERITAGE TRAINING

Alpha Alpha Omega Chapter hosted the Heritage Workshop for Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority members from Virginia, Ohio, New York, West Virginia and Pennsylvania. On March 6, 2010, Rhonda Taliaferro and Ogle Duff of Alpha Alpha Omega Chapter facilitated this one day workshop addressed concerns of Alpha Kappa Alpha. Alpha Alpha Omega member and author, Wade Johnson, was on hand to autograph her book, “Wisdom Seeds” .

GOLDEN/SILVER
OUTING

The Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Alpha Alpha Omega Golden/Silver members enjoyed a delightful afternoon at Phipps Conservatory in Pittsburgh’s Oakland Section smelling the beauty flowers and plant life.

GREAT LAKES REGIONAL CONFERENCE
April 22-25, 2010

Detroit, Michigan -Hosted by Alpha Rho Omega, Beta Mu and Theta Tau chapters, the 79th Great Lakes Regional Conference was held at the Renaissance Center in Detroit, Michigan between April 22 – 25, 2010. Alpha Kappa Alpha members were treated to the Motown hospitality and enjoyed workshops as well as luncheons and evening events.

Alpha Alpha Omega was honored to receive a first place award for the Beulah T. Whitby Outstanding Graduate Chapter Scrapbook, as well as recognition for the “Great Communicator” scrapbook. Great Lakes Regional Director Schylbea J. Hopkins recognized Alpha Alpha Omega for timely submission of their end of year report and the ability to effectively advise six undergraduate chapters.

Alpha Alpha Omega member Rhonda Taliaferro was elected as the Great Lakes Representative for the International Nominating Committee. Alpha Alpha Omega members Patricia English and Karen Hall received their golden and silver crowns for 50 years and 25 years of service to community, respectively.

A TOP HAT SALUTE TO MOTHERS OF DISTINTION: AN AFTERNOON OF TEA & FASHION
May 8, 2010
LeMont Restuarant

Top Hat Committee Members

Mt. Washington, PA- On May 8, 2010, Alpha Alpha Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. celebrated “High Tea” atop Mount Washington at the exclusive Lemont Restaurant. Nine women were recognized as Mothers of Distinction by the sorority for excellence in their fields which included education and business, among others. More than200 women enjoyed the wonderful view of Pittsburgh, plus, all the wonderful hats worn by sorors and guests.
In addition to recognizing the awardees, those in attendance were treated to a fashion show. Although windy weather resulted in a loss of electrical power during the event, it was an enjoyable after-noon for those who joined us for High Tea at the Lemont.