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Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority: History, Structure, and Programs, Exams of History

A comprehensive overview of alpha kappa alpha sorority, a historically black sorority founded in 1908. It delves into the sorority's history, structure, and key programs, offering insights into its mission, values, and impact on the lives of black women. The document also includes details about the sorority's leadership, membership, and regional organization.

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AKA MIP Final Exam 2024
Alpha Phi Alpha - ANS-December 4th, 1906
Cornell University
Anti-Basileus - ANS-Vice President
Anti-Grammateus - ANS-Assistant Secretary
Are all members graduate sorors? - ANS-No. 3 undergraduates- Second Supreme Anti-Basileus
and 2 Undergraduate Members-at-Large
Are some of the members elected geographically? Who? When would you be eligible to run for
this office? - ANS-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 nomination, and residing in the Region.
Basileus - ANS-President
Boule - ANS-The periodic assembly of the total membership
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. - ANS-Executive Director. Her role is to maintain the permanent
records, transact business, and implement the programs of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority. Cynthia
D. Howell
By whom was she influenced? - ANS-Tremain Robinson and Elizabeth Appa Cook,
schoolteachers
Delta Sigma - ANS-January 13, 1913
Howard University
Directorate - ANS-The governing body of Alpha Kappa Alpha when the Boule is not in session
First Supreme Anti-Basileus - ANS-Charletta Wilson Jacks
Graduate chapter - ANS-Those set up specifically for alumnae in a specified geographical area
Grammateus - ANS-Carolyn Gause Randolph
Grammateus - ANS-Secretary
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Alpha Phi Alpha - ANS-December 4th, 1906 Cornell University Anti-Basileus - ANS-Vice President Anti-Grammateus - ANS-Assistant Secretary Are all members graduate sorors? - ANS-No. 3 undergraduates- Second Supreme Anti-Basileus and 2 Undergraduate Members-at-Large Are some of the members elected geographically? Who? When would you be eligible to run for this office? - ANS-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 nomination, and residing in the Region. Basileus - ANS-President Boule - ANS-The periodic assembly of the total membership 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. - ANS-Executive Director. Her role is to maintain the permanent records, transact business, and implement the programs of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority. Cynthia D. Howell By whom was she influenced? - ANS-Tremain Robinson and Elizabeth Appa Cook, schoolteachers Delta Sigma - ANS-January 13, 1913 Howard University Directorate - ANS-The governing body of Alpha Kappa Alpha when the Boule is not in session First Supreme Anti-Basileus - ANS-Charletta Wilson Jacks Graduate chapter - ANS-Those set up specifically for alumnae in a specified geographical area Grammateus - ANS-Carolyn Gause Randolph Grammateus - ANS-Secretary

Hodegos - ANS-Hostess How are chapter program activities determined? - ANS-By the International Program Committee, as defined by the Supreme Basileus How does a Soror become a member of an International Committee? - ANS-All committee members, excluding Nominating, are appointed by the Supreme Basileus. The Nominating Committee is composed of elected regional representatives. 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? - ANS-Four years. No. She serves as First Supreme Anti-Basileus for four years following her election, and then is installed as Supreme Basileus. How is membership in Alpha Kappa Alpha classified? - ANS-undergraduate, graduate, general, associate, life, honorary How many individuals were in the original group? Name and tell two facts about each person - ANS- Ethel Hedgeman Lyle- Originator and "guiding light" of AKA. Taught music Beulah Burke- Created organization name, motto, & Colors Lillie Burke- co created motto and participated in organizing Xi Omega Chapter Margaret Flagg Holmes- first constitution and bylaws committee & avid traveler Marjorie Hill- First Ivy beyond the walk(died 1909) & Taught at Morgan College Lucy Diggs Slowe- First President & drafted organization's constitution Marie Woolfolk Taylor- Celebrated 100th birthday with Gala party & graduated from Howard 1908 Anna Easter Brown- First Treasure of Alpha Chapter & taught 31 years in Rocky Mount, NC Lavinia Norman- presides over the first ivy day celebration & first constitution and bylaws committee How many officers make up the current directorate? - ANS-18. How many regions make up Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority? - ANS-10 including International Region

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 in order to improve their social stature, to maintain a progressive interest in college life, and to be of service to ALL mankind. Regarding Alpha Kappa Alpha Constitution and Bylaws, when may the Bylaws be amended? - ANS-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. Second Supreme Anti-Basileus - ANS-Alysse Elaine Guerrier Sigma Gamma Rho - ANS-November 12, 1922 Butler University Soror - ANS-Sister Sorority - ANS-A society for women with selective membership limited by the invitation of persons who are already members. South Eastern Regional Director - ANS-Tracy Morant Adams Supreme Basileus (International President) - ANS-Danette Anthony Reed Tamiouchos - ANS-Treasurer Tamiouchos (Secretary) - ANS-Karla A. Hall The History Committee may design five questions about the chapter projects that have been implemented, and the chapter's current programs. - ANS-None Undergraduate Chapter - ANS-Those established by charter to a collegiate institution or a specified geographical area for college students What are the current international program? - ANS-1. Empower Our Families-- Childhood Hunger Initiative Power Pack(AKA CHIPP), Mental Health Awareness, Youth Leadership Institute(AKA YLI), and Our Seniors

  1. Build Our Economic Wealth-- For Members Only Credit Union, Supporting Women Entrepreneurs, Financial Wellness & Planned Giving, Black Dollar Days, and Sister Circles
  2. Enhance Our Environment-- Tree Planting, Waste Reduction, Community and Home Gardens, Shredding and Electronics Recycling Day
  1. Advocate For Social Justice-- Voter Education, Registration, and Mobilization, Candidate Forums, Public Policy Forums, Public Servant's Guides
  2. Uplift Our Local Community-- Celebrating Local Community Impact, Chapter Collaboration Recognition Program, and Local Community Service Grants What does the designation "Ivy Beyond the Wall" signify? - ANS-Deceased soror What is a regional conference? - ANS-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. What is the Alpha Kappa Alpha Connection? - ANS-communications network What is the highest honor which the sorority can give? - ANS-Honorary membership What is the Ivy Leaf? - ANS-The official publication of the sorority. What is the Leadership Fellows Program and whom does it serve? - ANS-A two-phase development program for undergraduates designed to improve their leadership skills via structured theoretical exposure and pragmatic training. What is the Leadership Seminar? When is it held? - ANS-A training session for officers and members which is held in alternate years when the Boule does not meet. What is the name of the grad chapter What are their standing committees of the chapter? - ANS-Nu Epsilon Omega Sisterly Relations, What is the sorority's board of directors called? - ANS-Directorate What is the telephone number to corporate? - ANS-773-684- What programs have been developed to assist graduate members of Alpha Kappa Alpha? - ANS-Fellowships, financial aid, job placement When and where was Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority founded? - ANS-Wednesday, January 15th
  3. Howard University, Washington, D.C. When was Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated founded? - ANS-Wednesday, January 15, 1908 When was Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated? - ANS-Wednesday, January 29, 1913