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Greetings Sorors,
February is here, and we’re proud to celebrate Black History Month—a time to honor and reflect on the incredible contributions, achievements, and resilience of Black individuals throughout history.
Let’s come together to celebrate Black Excellence and continue learning, growing, and inspiring each other all month long.
Soror Anika Wilson Starling
Mid-Western Regional Director
Undergraduate Chapter Membership Experience Forum
Undergraduate Sorors, we anticipate a large number of undergraduate chapters requesting to host a Membership Experience (ME) in 2025.
To help facilitate this process, an Undergraduate Chapter ME Forum is planned for those who will be directly and/or indirectly involved – Basilei and Membership Chairmen.
It is imperative that you attend this meeting to ensure that you are prepared to work with the Mid-Western ME Team and to ensure you have a successful and efficient process.
Attendance is required for any chapter planning to host a Spring 2025 ME.
Tuesday, February 4, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. CST
Register in advance for this meeting:
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/YwJocnQURZGSSSqIUfC-Sg
Motivational Mondays: Perks for Prayer (Phone)
Monday, February 3, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. CST
Dial in: 1-312-626-6799 US
Meeting ID: 827 9423 4748
Passcode: 915211
Click here to submit your prayer requests
This year’s theme is “The Power of the Ivy: Advancing Justice and Equity Through Advocacy”.
Iowa - February 11, 2025
Missouri - March 5, 2025
Kansas - March 10, 2025
Colorado - April 2, 2025
Nebraska - April 8, 2025
Oklahoma - April 29, 2025
More information and registration details are coming soon!
Don't Miss out on a chance to win big! Go for the Green
Top Chapter $500
Top Soror $250
Each Soror is asked to buy a $10 and share their link with friends and family
Visit: https://go.rallyup.com/eafgoforthegreen/
Grand Prize: $2500 Gucci Gift Card
2nd Prize: 2-Night Hotel Stay and Tickets to Las Vegas Aces Basketball Game
3rd Prize: Airline Gift Card
Check your email for a link to Register
March 19-23, 2025
Contact register.akamwr95@gmail.com for assistance.
Get ready for an unforgettable night of stepping, strolling, and a celebration of Black Greek life, unity, and tradition. Don't miss your chance to be a part of this unforgettable experience at the 95th Mid-Western Regional Conference in Des Moines, Iowa.
Every Chapter has that talented member. Is it you?
You can Step, Stroll, Sing, Dance, or Just Share your Talent!
Sign up now!
Show Contract: https://form.jotform.com/242981054339057
Show Form: https://form.jotform.com/242981505947063
Pink Sail Cruise Updates
Sorors, the Pink Sail Cruise is just around the corner, and we have some updates to share. Please see below.
This month’s Sisterly Spotlight is shining on Soror Andrea Jones! Soror Gwendoly Squires shared these sentiments about Soror Andrea:
“The personal, professional and sorority life of Golden Soror Andrea Jones is consistent with our motto "service to all mankind." She has been harnessing her talents to serve all mankind since 1975. She dedicates her career to promoting economic development, employment and entrepreneurship and always puts social responsibility at the heart of her decisions. Soror Andrea was awarded the “2024 - Overall Outstanding Programs Award.”
This award is given each year to a Soror who has excelled in sorority activities and her community, in addition to her outstanding contribution to attendance at: regional conference, boule, cluster, chapter retreat, Mu Omega chapter professional development, membership experience, transition meetings, leadership training, MWR leadership seminars, and citywide events sponsored by local chapters of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., and community events. She has also been nominated for the 95th Mid-Western Regional Conference, Mizura C. Allen Outstanding Golden/Senior Award.”
Congratulations, Soror Andrea!
Do you want to shine a light on a soror who may not always be publicly recognized but exemplifies kindness, compassion, care, and a nurturing spirit in all they do? If so, submit your nomination by completing the Sisterly Spotlight Form. Please ensure the form is fully completed before submission. The committee will carefully review all nominations for accuracy. Eligible names will be entered into a monthly lottery, and one soror will be selected each month. General members' names are welcomed, as well. The selected soror and her sisterly acts will be submitted to Madam Regional Director for approval before being celebrated on social media. While a soror may be nominated multiple times, she can win only once per year. Photos are highly encouraged but not required.
Key Deadline: All nominations must be submitted by the 15th of each month.
The Pearls for Philanthropy Affinity Group is now open for your 2024-2025 membership. Pearls for Philanthropy began in 2023 as an affinity group for members of the Mid-Western Region.
This membership pays annual fees that support the professional and leadership development of undergraduate Sorors as well provide increased capacity for the Mid-Western Region.
Click here to activate your membership.
You can also purchase a membership during regional conference registration.
February Birthday Salute
If you would like to be recognized for your special day, please complete this brief survey.
Please join us on the Mid-Western Region’s official app, YAPP to get the latest news on the region, chapters, and events in your area. See you on the app!
To ensure we capture all sorors that have now become an Ivy Beyond the Wall, a submission link has been created for ease of reporting. Ivy Beyond the Wall submissions should be provided by the Chapter Basilei as soon as the chapter is notified. Forms will be accepted for all sorors who have become an Ivy Beyond the Wall from the end of the 2024 Mid-Western Regional Conference through the end of the year. Please use the following link.