International President
Barbara A. McKinzie
Email: bmckinzie@aka1908.com
Delta Lambda Omega (Shreveport, LA)
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Second Vice President
Melanie C. Jones
Alpha Chapter(Howard University - Washington, DC)
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Treasurer
Glenda Glover (CPA, JD, PhD)
Beta Delta Omega (Jackson. MS)
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Undergraduate Member at Large
Shayla M. Johnson
Alpha Chapter(Howard University - Washington, DC)
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Undergraduate Member at Large
Noel M. Niles
Sigma Zeta Chapter(Albion College- Albion, MI)
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Regional Directors
Click Region's name to visit Regional Web site
Click Regional Director's name to contact via e-mail
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Central Region
Pamela Bates Porch
Xi Nu Omega Chapter (Chicago, IL)
States Covered: WI, IL, IN, KY, St. Louis and Cape Girardeau, MO; MN; ND; SD
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Far Western Region
LaVern M. Tarkington
Delta Beta Omega Chapter (Phoenix, AZ)
States Covered: AZ; CA; OR; WA; NV; UT; ID; AK; HI
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Great Lakes Region
Schylbea J. Hopkins
Alpha Rho Omega Chapter (Detroit, MI)
States Covered: OH; WV; MI; western PA; western NY
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International Region
Norma Jean Tucker
Alpha Nu Omega Chapter (Oakland, CA)
Areas Covered: All chapters located outside of the U.S.
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Mid-Atlantic Region
Ruby Bates Archie
Alpha Phi Omega Chapter (Danville, VA)
States Covered: VA; NC
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Mid-Western Region
Vicki Miles-LaGrange
Beta Sigma Omega Chapter (Oklahoma City, OK)
States Covered: IA; NE; KS; MO (except St. Louis & Cape Girardeau); OK; CO; MT; WY
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North Atlantic Region
Evelyn Sample-Oates
Rho Theta Omega Chapter (Philadelphia, PA)
States Covered: MA; eastern NY; eastern PA; NJ; DE; CT; MD; DC; RI; ME; NH; VT
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South Atlantic Region
Ella Springs Jones
Zeta Xi Omega Chapter (Augusta, GA)
States Covered: SC; GA; FL
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South Central Region
Gwendolyn J. Brinkley
Alpha Kappa Omega Chapter (Houston, TX)
States Covered: AR; TX; NM; LA
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South Eastern Region
Juanita Sims Doty
Beta Delta Omega Chapter (Jackson, MS)
States Covered: TN; AL; MS
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International Committees
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The Archives Committee
is the custodian of the Sorority’s print and non-print materials
housed on the campus of Howard University and in the Corporate Office.
Chairman: Earnestine G. McNealey
South Eastern Region, Eta Xi Omega Chapter (Tuscaloosa, AL)
archives@aka1908.com
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The Building and Property Committee
oversees Sorority-owned buildings and properties.
Chairman: Jasmine D. Ellis
South Atlantic Region, Gamma Pi Omega Chapter (Ft. Valley, GA)
properties@aka1908.com
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The Centennial Celebration Committee
promotes the Regional Centennial Celebrations and coordinates the 365-day countdown to July 2008.
Chairman: Norma S. White
South Atlantic Region, Gamma Rho Omega Chapter (Jacksonville, FL)
centennial@aka1908.com
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The Communications Committee
is the think tank that shapes the Sorority's message and devises strategies for articulating it to the media.
Chairman: Melody McDowell
Central Region, General Member (Boule)
communications@aka1908.com
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The Conference Planning Committee
centralizes Corporate Office planning for the Sorority's national meetings,
Regional and Cluster meetings and a host of chapter events.
The committee goal maximizes value and minimizes cost of this significant investment of resources.
Chairman: JoAnn Brown
South Central Region, Alpha Xi Omega Chapter (Desoto, TX)
conferenceplanning@aka1908.com
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The Connection Committee
identifies and studies national and international issues which impact quality of life;
designs strategies for communication with the membership regarding these issues;
mobilizes the membership for action; and formulates and recommends position statements
to the President and/or Board of Directors.
Chairman: Vanessa Rogers Long
South Eastern Region, Iota Delta Omega Chapter (Clarksdale, MS)
connection@aka1908.com
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The Constitution Committee
proposes needed changes in the Constitution and Bylaws, examines all proposed amendments from approved sources and formulates them to be circulated.
Chairman: Freddie Groomes-McLendon
South Atlantic Region, Delta Kappa Omega Chapter (Tallahassee, FL)
constitution@aka1908.com
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The Diamond / Golden / Silver Anniversary Committee
plans a national meeting activity for the Diamond (75-year), Golden (50-year) and Silver (25-year) anniversary members.
Chairman: Melba Henry
South Central Region, Alpha Kappa Omega Chapter (Houston, TX)
diamond@aka1908.com
golden@aka1908.com (includes Silver anniversary members)
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The Economic Leadership Through Service Committee
plans, develops and institutes the Global Economic Leadership Development Think Tank.
Chairman: Bernice E. Ripley, North Atlantic Region, Zeta Omega Chapter (Newark, DE)
Co-Chairman: Patricia Russell McCloud, South Atlantic Region, General Member (Boule)
Co-Chairman: Linda Groomes Walton, Far Western Region, Delta Beta Omega Chapter (Phoenix, AZ)
economicleadership@aka1908.com
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The Finance Committee
develops and supervises the operation of the Sorority’s annual budget; promotes support for any current fund-raising drive; and is responsible for auditing all accounts not otherwise assigned. It also increases the Centennial endowment.
Chairman: Glenda Glover
South Eastern Region, Beta Delta Omega Chapter (Jackson, MS)
chapterfinance@aka1908.com
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The Fund Development Committee
identifies, develops and maintains financial relationships with supporters of the Sorority.
Chairman: Roslyn McQueen
Great Lakes Region, Eta Upsilon Omega Chapter (Saginaw, MI)
funddevelopment@aka1908.com
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The Honorary Members / Awards Committee
recommends specific criteria for selecting Honorary Members, screens nominations and presents recommendations to the Board of Directors for induction. It also establishes criteria for nominations and makes recommendations to the Board for the Sorority’s National Achievement Awards.
Chairman: Mae R. Carr
Central Region, Theta Omega Chapter (Chicago, IL)
honorarymembers@aka1908.com
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The Human Resources Committee
recommends to the Board of Directors the employment of the Executive Director. It formulates and makes recommendations on all human capital policies, practices, procedures and compensation ranges.
Chairman: Deborah Hill Burroughs
Mid-Western Region, Beta Sigma Omega Chapter (Oklahoma City, OK)
HR@aka1908.com
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The Investment Committee
recommends to the Board of Directors the investment portfolio policy.
It monitors the performance of professional investment managers and overall portfolio growth and supports fund-raising to achieve Centennial Endowment goals.
Chairman: Berna D. Greer
South Central Region, Alpha Kappa Omega Chapter (Missouri, TX)
investment@aka1908.com
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The Membership Committee
monitors membership status and trends and recommends strategies for recruitment,
retention and reactivation of members. It also develops the Alpha Kappa Alpha Risk Management policies and reviews the Graduate Advisors’ training.
Chairman: Caroline L. Lattimore
Mid-Atlantic Region, Mu Omicron Omega Chapter (Chapel Hill, NC)
membershipcommittee@aka1908.com
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The Nominating Committee
implements the Sorority’s nomination procedures, including the verification of Leadership Training certification.
Chairman: Gisele Casanova
Central Region, Chi Omega Omega Chapter (Chicago, IL)
nominating@aka1908.com
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The Program Committee
formulates and recommends policies of the Sorority's program to the Board of Directors.
Chairman: Loann Honesty King
Central Region, Theta Omega Chapter (Chicago, IL)
program@aka1908.com
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The Protocol Committee
facilitates the proper protocol for the Sorority's meetings and conferences.
Chairman: Francene Gilmer
South Eastern Region, Alpha Delta Omega Chapter (Brentwood, TN)
protocol@aka1908.com
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The Regional Heritage Committee
promotes the Sorority's traditions and customs
by assisting the president in ensuring that the organization's spirit and commitment
is compatible and congruent with its Founders' dream.
regionalheritage@aka1908.com
Chairmen:
Doris Asbury, Mid-Atlantic Region, Alpha Lambda Omega Chapter (Charlotte, NC)
Margaret Evans, Mid-Western Region, Beta Omega Chapter (Kansas City, MO)
Conchetta Fulton, South Central Region, Alpha Beta Omega Chapter (New Orleans, LA)
Peggy L. LeCompte, Central Region, Delta Delta Omega Chapter (Belleville, IL)
Nancy Sewell, South Eastern Region, Zeta Eta Omega Chapter (Selma, AL)
Diana Shipley, Far Western Region, Epsilon Xi Omega Chapter (San Diego, CA)
Gloria Smith, Great Lakes Region, Delta Tau Omega Chapter (East Lansing, MI)
Marsha Lewis Brown, South Atlantic Region, Gamma Theta Omega Chapter (Tampa, FL)
Ruth Easley, North Atlantic Region, Omega Omega Chapter (Philadelphia, PA)
Emily Gourdine, International Region, Mu Psi Omega Chapter (Germany)
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The Standards Committee
establishes the criteria for and implements chapter evaluations.
Chairman: Alma Ivey Clarke
Great Lakes Region, Tau Lambda Omega Chapter (Dayton, OH)
standards@aka1908.com
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The Strategic Planning Committee
updates the Strategic Plan—a vision for the future of the Sorority.
Chairman: Beverly Ledbetter
North Atlantic Region, Theta Psi Omega Chapter (Providence, RI)
strategicplanning@aka1908.com
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The Technology Committee
addresses technology issues related to the operation of the Corporate Office and chapters.
Chairman: Brenda Ladipo
Central Region, Chi Sigma Omega Chapter (Bolingbrook, IL)
technology@aka1908.com
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The Undergraduate Activities Committee
stimulates interest in the undergraduate program strategy,
studies problems pertinent to undergraduate chapters
and encourages high scholastic achievement and ethical standards.
Chairman: Melanie C. Jones
Great Lakes Region, Alpha Chapter (Washington, DC)
undergraduate@aka1908.com
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Over the past 98 years, twenty-seven committed and passionate women have led
Alpha Kappa Alpha through its evolution
from a society on the campus of Howard University to an international organization
that is a platform for economic, social and political reform.
ALPHA KAPPA ALPHA SORORITY, INC.
INTERNATIONAL PRESIDENTS
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