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Mid-Western region founders' day frame

Founders Day is just around the corner, and we’re thrilled to celebrate 117 years of Sisterhood and Service! Enjoy this special frame from the Mid-Western Region.

Click here to access: https://www.twibbonize.com/mwraka117

international news

We Help Each Other: California Wildfires

Sorors,

Over the last week, wildfires have devastated Southern California, and several lives have been lost.

Many have been forced to evacuate and we have received reports that several sorors have lost their homes. Our heartfelt prayers continue to be with those affected as well as the brave men and women battling these fires.

The Far Western Region of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® has established a Fire Relief Fund supporting members of Alpha Kappa Alpha directly impacted by the 2025 Los Angeles fires. If you would like to donate to this fund, please go to:

https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/PDAPSL5HE7TTA

undergraduate corner

Beulah E. Burke UG Leadership Institute (UNDERGRADUATES ONLY)

Implemented in 2023, the purpose of the Beulah E. Burke UG Leadership Institute is to prepare undergraduate sorors to “Soar to Greater Heights” in service, sisterhood, and leadership in Alpha Kappa Alpha and beyond! Join Institute Dean, Soror Zelia Wiley, and Assistant Dean, Soror Rina Neal for monthly informative and engaging sessions.

Sunday, January 19, 2025, at 7:30 p.m. (CST)
Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/o3bVkQH4Ryygzc5QYp6hoA

mid-western Region events

Silver Sorors’ Dialogue

Calling all 2025 Silver Sorors! If you were initiated in the year 2000 and will be celebrating 25 years of service and sisterhood, we invite you to join Madam Regional Director for our Silver Sorors’ Dialogue.

Monday, January 13, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. CST
Register to attend: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/pcWGxQyPS5eQtghi6aXAIw

Golden Hour Chat

Golden Sorors, it's time for a chat.

Join Madam Regional Director for a Golden Fireside Chat.

Tuesday, January 14, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. CST
Register here to attend: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/QiL5wn_bS8y0ckRyhnjGTQ

AKA Excel: Evaluations Chat

Is your chapter up for evaluation? Do you have questions about chapter operations? Join Soror Angela Williams, Mid-Western Region Representative to the International Standards Committee for an informative call.

Wednesday, January 15, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. (CST)
Register here to attend

mid-western Region news

GO FOR THE GREEN: EAF Virtual Fundraiser!

Dear Sorors,

We are excited to announce the 95th Mid-Western Regional Conference EAF Virtual Raffle, an incredible opportunity to support scholarships, celebrate the enduring legacy of Maggieann W. Green, and engage in friendly competition!

Why Go for the Green?

The Go for the Green raffle honors the remarkable contributions of Maggieann W. Green, whose visionary leadership transformed the Mid-Western Region. Her legacy, deeply rooted in educational advancement, included the establishment of her EAF Scholarship Fund in 2014 and her recognition as a trailblazer with the prestigious EAF Diamond Award.

By participating in the EAF Virtual Raffle, you contribute directly to this enduring legacy of supporting education and community excellence.

How Does it Work?

Purchase your raffle tickets today!
Share the raffle with friends, family, and Sorors to help your chapter reach the top.
Each ticket purchased is an entry into the Go for the Green Raffle

What are the Raffle Prizes?

$2500 Gucci Gift Card
Two Night Hotel Stay + Las Vegas Aces Tickets
Airline Gift Card

Who Can Win the Raffle Prizes?

Anyone - the winner of the raffle does NOT have to be a member of AKA

What’s in it for your chapter?

Prizes for Alpha Kappa Alpha participants & Community Impact
- The highest selling chapter will receive a $500.00 cash prize.
- The highest selling soror will receive a $250.00 cash prize
- Raffle ticket sales raise funds for scholarships and honor Maggieann’s legacy.

Let’s come together and Go for the Green!

Get Your Tickets Now: https://go.rallyup.com/eafgoforthegreen/

With Sisterly Love and Gratitude,

April Sutherland

Mid-Western Region Representative for EAF

Mid-western region monthly sisterly spotlight

Dear Sorors,

The Mid-Western Region Sisterly Relations Committee is delighted to introduce the MWR Monthly Sisterly Spotlight initiative! This special program honors sorors across the region who consistently model exceptional sisterly behaviors within their chapter or in the greater sisterhood. Our goal is to shine a light on sorors who may not always be publicly recognized but exemplify kindness, compassion, care, and a nurturing spirit in all they do.

Sorors are invited to nominate themselves or another deserving soror 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.

We are excited to celebrate the beauty of sisterhood across our region and encourage you to participate in this meaningful initiative. Thank you for helping us recognize and uplift the incredible sorors who make our sisterhood shine.

Key Deadline: All nominations must be submitted by the 15th of each month.

Pearls for Philanthropy

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.

OUR IVIES

SOROR BERNICE DAVENPORT

Soror Bernice Davenport became an Ivy Beyond the Wall on December 10, 2024. Soror Bernice was a Golden Soror and member of the Theta Upsilon Omega Chapter in Lawton, Oklahoma.

SOROR JANE PIGFORD

Soror Jane Pigford became an Ivy Beyond the Wall on October 27, 2024. Soror Jane was a Golden Soror and member of the Epsilon Nu Omega Chapter in Denver, Colorado

MID-WESTERN REGION kudos

January Birthday Salute

If you would like to be recognized for your special day, please complete this brief survey.

Birthday Link

MID-WESTERN REGION style

pink print boutique

The official Mid-Western Region Blazer is now available for purchase. Mid-Western Region sorors will wear their blazers at the 95th Mid-Western Regional Conference in Des Moines, Iowa as well as the 2025 Leadership Conference in Anaheim, California.

Let's be magnificent together and SOAR in our Mid-Western Region blazers!

Please contact Soror Brandi via email at mahogany@mahogany-company.com with any questions or inquiries.

Click Here to Order: https://bit.ly/3ZuQbhx

MWR Sequin jersey

Sorors, this is the last call for the gorgeous Mid-Western Region Sequin Jersey. There are only three jerseys remaining, all in size 2 (2XL-4XL (up to 51 inch bust)). They have been marked down to $35.00 and are ready to ship.

Purchase here

REGION SCARVES

Sorors, signature scarves representing the Mid-Western Region are available for purchase. The scarves can be purchased as a set for $65.00 or separately for $35.00.

Purchase here

SOCIAL MEDIA

Sorors, make sure to stop by and visit our Facebook page and Instagram to keep up with what's going on in the Mid-Western Region!

YAPP!

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!

reminders

IBTW Submissions

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.

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