Happy Memorial Day!

Memorial Day is more than an extra day off from work or a day to relax at the lake and grill. It is the day that we honor U.S. soldiers who have died serving their country. On Monday, may we all honor their lives by remembering their sacrifices.

In an effort to be good stewards of our regions, we should also be good stewards for ourselves. Let’s join together and challenge each other to SOAR physically, mentally and emotionally. The challenge is for us to improve in different areas of our wellness. The challenge is from May 1, 2024, to June 30, 2024.

Global Goals:

Physical Activity 3 times a week
4-8 glasses of water a day
10 minutes of meditation and/or quiet time a day
Cut a bad habit/add a good habit in the 60 days
One self-care activity each week
Annual screening during the 60 days
Sleep 6-8 hours each day

100 Years of Sisterhood and Service

Sorors, as we continue to celebrate our 100th year as the Mid-Western Region, we want to encourage all Mid-Western Region chapters to participate in our “100 Acts of Service and Sisterhood” challenge. With this challenge, we are asking chapters to complete 100 hours of activities focusing on the current administration’s six initiatives. The challenge will run through the end of the year, December 31, 2024. Hours can be tracked by using this free downloadable form. Completed forms may be submitted to Soror Lindsay Echols, Mid-Western Region Representative to the International Programs Committee at lindsayechols1908@gmail.com.

If you feel that your chapter cannot meet the 100-hour requirement, a $100.00 donation can be made in lieu of the hours. Any proceeds received will go towards the MWR Region’s Boule Suite, Cluster Meetings, and the new and upcoming Undergraduate Summit. Should you decide to donate $100.00, please make checks payable to “AKA Mid-Western Region” and in the memo line, please write “100 Year Celebration”. Checks can be mailed to:

Alpha Kappa Alpha Mid-Western Region

c/o Sherrye Cravens Crawford

Regional Financial Secretary

P.O. Box 2741

OKC, OK 73101

UNDERGRADUATE CORNER

DO YOU WANT TO SERVE?

Are you interested in serving as an Undergraduate Cluster Coordinator? Due to recent graduations, we have openings for undergraduate cluster coordinators in all clusters. Interested sorors are encouraged to apply by the June 7, 2024 deadline. Undergraduate Cluster Coordinators will work directly with the coordinator assigned to their area and will be responsible for the planning and execution of the Mid-Western Region’s annual Cluster Meetings in the fall, as well as other events and activities. These sorors will also serve as a representative of the region and must observe all guidelines of the Soror Code of Ethics.

Undergraduate Cluster Coordinators must:
- - - Be financially active and in good standing,
    - Be classified as a sophomore or have 30+ completed hours, and
    - Have at least a 2.50 GPA or higher.

Sorors can submit their interest as well as an unofficial copy of their transcript here.

mwR EVENTS

general members' meeting

Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. CST

Sorors, please check your email and GroupMe for details.

mental health awareness:

Substance Abuse

Join us this week for engaging conversation on mental health.

When: Wednesday, May 29, 2024, 8:00 P.M. CST Central Time (US and Canada)

Link

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call or text 988 now.

mw Region kudos

2024 GRADUATES!!

Congratulations to our Spring and Summer 2024 Graduates!! Click here to visit graduate page.

mw Region news

EAF Car Raffle

Sorors, there is still time to purchase tickets for your chance to win a 2023 Mercedes Benz GLB250. The Midwestern Region is currently in 3rd place for ticket sales (excluding online sales) and there are several tickets left to sell.

The winner will be announced on July 8, 2024, at the EAF Scholarship & Awards Luncheon during the 71st Boule in Dallas, TX, and you do not need to be present to win. If you would like to purchase tickets, please contact Soror April Sutherland, Mid-Western Region Representative to the International Educational Advancement Foundation Committee at ugoapril@sbcglobal.net by May 29, 2024.

region scarves

Signature scarves representing the Mid-Western Region. Scarves can be purchased as a set or separately.

Purchase here.

ivy leaf submissions

Sorors, we are missing in action! Each year the Mid-Western Region impacts over 1,000 members of our communities with sustainable service projects such as CHIPP™ and YLI, but it is only shared locally. The Mid-Western Region is small, but mighty and Madam Regional Director encourages us to show that. We can do this! Submission details can be found in your latest Ivy Leaf magazine. Remaining deadline dates:

Fall Issue – July 15th
Winter Issue – October 15th

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:

https://forms.gle/cgnGaPjZksSDhLLG8.

SOCIAL MEDIA

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!