Self-Study Section 1 Flashcards
Define Sorority
A society for women with selective membership limited by the invitation of persons who are already members
Define Boule
The periodic assembly of the total membership
Define Directorate
The governing body of Alpha Kappa Alpha when boule is not in session
Define Soror
Sister
How is membership in AKA classified
Undergraduate, graduate, general, associate, life, and honorary
What is the highest honor, which the sorority can give?
Honorary Membership
How often does the Boule meet
Biennially
Why was AKA incorporated
to ensure perpetuity
What is the Sorority’s board of directors called
Directorate
State the sorority’s purpose as written in the constitution and bylaws
The purpose of AKA is to cultivate and encourage high scholastic and ethical standards, to promote unity and friendship among college women, to study and alleviate problems concerning girls and women in order to improve their social stature, to maintain a progressive interest in college life, and to be of service to all mainkind
How many officers make up the current directorate?
Eighteen
Supreme Basileus
President Dorothy Buckhanan Wilson
First Supreme Anti Basileus
First Vice President Glenda Glover
Second Supreme Anti Basileus
Second Vice President Autumn Kyles
Suprem Grammateus
Secretary Charletta Wilson Jacks
Supreme Parliamentarian
Parliamentarian Martha Beard
Supreme Tamiouchos
Treasurer Danette Anthony Reed
Undergraduate Members at large
Annalise Anise and Karrie Hargrave
Mid-Atlantic Regional Director
Joyce Henderson
Are all of the directorate graduate sorors
No. Three are undergraduate-Second supreme anti Basileus and two undergraduate members at large
Are some of the members elected geographically? who? when would you be eligible to run for office
Yes, Regional Director. After serving at least one term as a Basileus of a graduate chapter and attending at least one of the last three regional conferences immediately preceding nominations and residing in the region
Who is the AKA’s chief officer? What is her role
Supreme Basileus. She shall preside at all meetings of the Boule and Directorate. She appoint, with the approval of Directorate, the chairman and members of all committees of the sorority and fill any vacancies except as otherwise provided for in the Bylaws. She shall exercise general supervision over employed personnel and over the boule.
How many undergraduate and graduate chapters are there in AKA
n/a
How many regions make up AKA
Ten, including the international region
Which states make up the region where you live
Mid Atlantic-NC,VA
Who is the Regional Director of your region
Joyce Henderson
What is the Regional Conference
is a study session designed to clarify procedures and resolve problems of the chapters within a region through workshops, discussions, demonstrations and other types of group activity.
How ofter are Regional conferences held
annually
What is the leadership seminar
a training session for officers and members which is held in alternate years when the boule does not meet
What is the Ivy Leaf
the official publication of the sorority
Which former Supreme Basilei are still living
Mattelia Grays, Bernice Sumlin, Faye Bryant, Eva Evans, Norma White, Barbara Mckinzie, Carolyn House Stewart
To whom do you report as a candidate, what is her role
Membership Chairman, Natoshia Riddick. To serve as liaison between the chapter and the candidates
Regarding Alpha Kappa Alpha constitution and bylaws, when may the bylaws be amended?
The bylaws may be amended at a regular meeting of the Boule by two-thirds of the votes cast, provided that the proposed amendments shall have been circulated to chapters no later than April 30 preceding the Boule
How far in advance is the Supreme Basileus of Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority elected. Does she hold this title at the time of her election.
four years, No. She serves as First Supreme Anti-Basileus for four years following her election and then is installed as Supreme Basileus
How does a sorrier become a member of an international committee
All committee members, excluding nominating are appointed by the Supreme Basileus. The nominating committee is composed of elected regional represenatives
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What is the Ivy leaf(organ)
The official publication of the sorority
Which former Supreme Basilei are still living
Larzette Hale,Mattelia Grays,Bernice Sumlin, Faye Brynant, Eva Evans,Norma White, Barbara Mckenzie, Carolyn Stewart
To whom do you report to as candidate?
Membership Chairman Natoshia Roddick and Allyson Shropshire
When and where was Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority founded?
1908 Howard University, Washington , D.C.
Why was Alpha Kappa Alpha founded?
AKA was founded as a instrument to make college experiences as meaningful and as valuable as possible in enhancing the capacity of college-trained women for significant self-realization
Who was the moving spirit in the establishment of AKA(the visionary)
Ethel Hedgeman Lyle
By whom was she influenced
Remain Robinson and Elizabeth Appa Cook; school teachers
How are chapter program activities determined
by the international program committee as defined by the Supreme Basileus
How many indivduals were in the original group
9
Name and tell two facts about each
Anna Brown,Lillie Burke, Beulah Burke, Ethel Lye,Maragerat Holmes, marjorie Hill, Lavinia Norma,Lucy Slowe, Mary taylor
Who was elected as the first president
lucy diggs slowe
In febuary 1928 see students were admitted into the sorority without initiation. Sophomores
Joanna Berry, Norma Boyd, Ethel Muberry, Sara nutter, Alice murrey, carrie snowden, and harriet terry
What does the designation Ivy beyond the wall mean
deceased soror
Identify the following dates in Alpha Kappa Alpha history
Jan. 15 1908
Jan. 29, 1913
Aka founded and Aka incorporated
What programs have been developed to assist graduate members of aka
fellowships,financial aid, job placement
when was the first international chapter set up? where was it located/
1948, Liberia
When was the first national office opened
October 8, 1949
In 1965, AKA became the first women’s organization to have opportunity to assist the government in preparing women and girls for the responsibilities of citizenship through an anti property program. what is this program
Cleveland job corps center
In 1968, AKA began publishing a series of brochures detailing the accomplishments of black women. What were these booklets called
Heritage Series on Black Women
When was the domestic travel tour initiated? what was it?
1969, A one week tour of cities with sites which are significant to black heritage
What is the AKA connection
A communications network
What is the leadership fellows programs and whom does it serve
a two phase development program for undergraduates designed to improve their leadership skills via structured therorectical exposure and pragmatic training
What are the current international programs
Educational Enrichment, Health promotions, family strengthen, Environmental ownership, global impact
Where is the sorority’s corporate office, list the address and telephone number
Chicago,IL. 5656 Stoney Island Avenue, Chicago, IL 606037. 773-684-1282
By what title do we refer to the chief administrator in the corporate office. What is her role, list the name of the current director.
Executive Director. Her role is to maintain the permanent records, transact business, and implement the programs of aka. Cynthia Howl
Who is the president of the chapter?what is her role
Kelly Dargin, to preside at all meetings of he chapter, appoint members of committee, and serve as an ex office member of all committees
What are the other local chapters?
Rho Psi Omega
What are the standing committees of Rho Psi Omega
n/a
President
Basileus
Vice President
Anti-Basileus
Secretary
Grammateus
Assistant Secretary
Anti-Grammateus
Treasurer
Tamiouchos
Financial Secretary
Pecunious Grammateus
Hostess
Hodegos
Sergent at arms
Philacter
