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MIP Studying Flashcards

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When and where was Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. founded?

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Howard University on January 15th, 1908

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What is the mission statement of Alpha Kappa Alpha

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The purpose of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated is to cultivate and encourage high scholastic and ethical standards; to promote unity and friendship among college women; to study and help alleviate problems concerning girls and women; to maintain a progressive interest in college life and to be of Service to All Mankind

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When was the Omicron Tau Chapter of AKA founded?

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The Oh So Pretty Omicron Tau Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated chartered at The University of Texas at San Antonio on April 22, 1989

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What are the colors of the sorority

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Apple Green & Salmon Pink

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What is Boule and how often does it take place?

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Boule is the periodic assembly of the total membership.

Biennially

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Why was Alpha Kappa Alpha incorporated?

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to ensure perpetuity

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What are the initiatives for 2022 - 2026

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There are 6 Initiatives to strengthen our sisterhood

Empower our families

Build our economic wealth

enhance our environment

advocate for social justice

uplift our local communities

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What is the purpose of Strengthening our sisterhood

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For more than a century, our sisterhood has served as the foundation for Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority to be an indomitable force for good—in our communities, states, nation, and the world.

We will intentionally take time to fellowship and form lifelong relationships based on affinity, love, trust, respect, and shared goals and interests, while concurrently building on our foundation to serve others.

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What is the first area of focus for strengthen our sisterhood?

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AKA Soror Squads

AKA Soror Squads are focused on building greater bonds of sisterhood around common endeavors or activities through intimate small groups.

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What is the fourth area of focus for empowering our families

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Our Seniors

Our Seniors focus on ensuring these members can actively participate in all AKA activities. We also will focus on providing educational programs and workshops to support senior members as they navigate senior life priorities.

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What is the second area of focus for strengthen our sisterhood?

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AKA Pals

AKA Pals will allow members to create cross-regional relationships to allow for greater fellowship.

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What is the third area of focus for strengthen our sisterhood?

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Random Acts of Sisterliness

Random Acts of Sisterliness offer an opportunity for members to share random acts of care and compassion.

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What is the fourth area of focus for strengthen our sisterhood?

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“We Are One” AKA Service Day

During our annual MLK Day of Service, all members will join together to volunteer and serve the community side-by-side.

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What is the fifth area of focus for strengthen our sisterhood?

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Leadership Development

Undergraduate and graduate members, across all life stages, will engage in a modern, interactive, and high-impact leadership development program.

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What is the first initiative of 2022-2022

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Empower our families

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority has a strong history of supporting and servicing families, for we understand a healthy family is the foundation of a healthy community.

We will take a multi-generational approach to fortify families within our communities by addressing child hunger and promoting positive youth development and leadership, mental well-being, and senior life.

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What are the areas of focus for empowering our families?

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Childhood Hunger Initiative Power Pack (AKA CHIPP™)

Youth Leadership Institute (AKA YLI)

Mental Health Awareness

Our Seniors

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What are the first area of focus for empowering our families

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Childhood Hunger Initiative Power Pack (CHIPP)

AKA CHIPP provides weekend and holiday meals for children within local communities and is targeted to be Alpha Kappa Alpha’s most ambitious childhood hunger program to date.

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What is the second area of focus for empowering our families

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Youth Leadership Institute (AKA YLI)

AKA YLI is a youth-led and highly interactive leadership development program designed to empower and engage youth, ages 11-13

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What is the third area of focus for empowering our families

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Mental Health Awareness

During Mental Health Awareness month, we will use our collective efforts to fight stigma and raise awareness related to depression, anxiety, and trauma.

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What is the second initiative of 2022-2026

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Build Our Economic Wealth

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority is launching our most progressive and revolutionary economic initiatives this century. This administration has created institutional-level solutions to combat institutional-level challenges.

We will further encourage and equip our members to place key strategies into action to build personal, organizational, and community economic wealth.

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What are the areas of focus for building our economic wealth

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For Members Only Credit Union

Financial Wellness & Planned Giving

Sister Circles

Supporting Women Entrepreneurs

Black Dollar Days

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What is the first area of focus for building our economic wealth?

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For Members Only Credit Union

For Members Only Federal Credit Union will be the FIRST, Black-owned, woman-led, sorority-based, digital banking financial institution in the history of the United States.

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What is the second area of focus for building our economic wealth?

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Financial Wellness & Planned Giving

Financial wellness and planned giving efforts will assist members with legacy planning supported by expert members and wealth management partners.

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What is the third area of focus for building our economic wealth?

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Sister Circles

Sister Circles are accountability groups designed to help set and achieve personal savings, investing, and giving goals.

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What is the fourth area of focus for building our economic wealth?

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Supporting Women Entrepreneurs

Supporting Women Entrepreneurs will focus efforts to promote, celebrate, enhance, reach, raise visibility and offer access for greater revenue-generating opportunities.

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What is the fifth area of focus for building our economic wealth?

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Black Dollar Days

Black Dollar Days will be held during the month of June with a focus on leveraging our collective buying power to funnel revenue to Black-owned businesses and brands.

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What is the third initiative for 2022-2026

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Enhance Our Environment

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority has the power to galvanize our organization of more than 120,000 active members, create a ripple effect, and make a significant impact on our environment.

We will employ select strategies to optimize our collective ability and to improve and protect the environment at scale. We will prioritize activities that promote the adoption of more sustainable and responsible practices.

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What are the areas of focus to enhance our environment?

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Tree Planting

Community and Home Gardens

Waste Reduction

Shredding and Electronics Recycling Day

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What is the first area of focus for enhancing our environment?

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Tree Planting

Chapters will track and measure the collective environmental impact of our largest tree planting effort to date.

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What is the second area of focus for enhancing our environment?

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Community and Home Gardens

Chapters and individuals will create community and home gardens to reduce negative environmental impact and promote sustainable agriculture.

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What is the third area of focus for enhancing our environment?

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Waste Reduction

Waste reduction efforts will engage individuals and communities in eco-friendly practices to reduce household waste.

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What is the fourth area of focus for enhancing our environment?

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Shredding and Electronics Recycling Day

Shredding and Electronics Recycling Day is an annual event to safely dispose of unused electronic devices and securely shred old paper documents resulting in reducing the burden on landfills and natural resources.

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What is the fourth initiative for 2022-2026

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Advocate for Social Justice

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority always has been at the forefront of social justice to promote fairness and equity. We stand in the gap to empower our communities and act in the best interests of all people through social advocacy and justice.

We will equip communities with the tools, knowledge, and support to activate their voices and mobilize self-help to empower communities to help themselves.

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What are the areas of focus for advocating for social justice?

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Voter Education, Registration, and Mobilization

Public Policy Forums

Candidate Forums

Public Servant’s Guides

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What is the first area of focus for advocating for social justice?

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Voter Education, Registration, and Mobilization

Voter education, registration and mobilization efforts will empower communities to utilize their most powerful tools of community change and advocacy during local, state, and national elections.

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What is the second area of focus for advocating for social justice?

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Public Policy Forums

Public Policy Forums will create convenings of non-partisan, open dialogue on policy challenges and the direction of our country.

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What is the third area of focus for advocating for social justice?

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Candidate Forums

Candidate Forums are non-partisan public events featuring candidates running for office who wish to express their positions on issues.

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What is the fourth area of focus for advocating for social justice?

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Public Servant’s Guides

Public Servant’s Guides will provide concise overviews highlighting women of color currently serving in political leadership positions along with information on how to create a pathway for women in politics.

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What is the fifth initiative of 2022-2026?

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Uplift our local community

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority reigns supreme in its mission of “Service to All Mankind.” Given the engagement of more than 1,046 chapters across an international landscape, we have an ongoing history and reputation for making a global impact through local change.

We will celebrate excellence, promote a focus on service, and stimulate effective culture and showcase best practices—”Local Change, Big Impact, and Global Showcase.”

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What is the first area of focus for uplifting our local community?

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Celebrating Local Community Impact

This recognition program celebrates chapters that have made an exceptional impact in their local community.

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What is the second area of focus for uplifting our local community?

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Chapter Collaboration Recognition Program

This recognition program acknowledges chapters that have collaborated to combine resources and efforts by maximizing the impact in their community.

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What is the third area of focus for uplifting our local community?

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Local Community Service Grants

This grant opportunity is for notable local community service projects completed by an individual chapter or chapter collaboration.

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What is the greek term for President?

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Basileus

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What is the greek term for Vice President?

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Anti-Basileus

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What is the greek term for Secretary?

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Grammateus

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What is the greek term for Assistant Secretary?

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Anti-Grammateus

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What is the greek term for Treasurer?

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Tamiouchos

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What is the greek term for Financial Secretary?

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Pecunious Grammateus

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What is the greek term for Hostess?

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Hodegos

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What is the greek term for Sergent At Arms

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Philacter

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